RESUMENObjectives:to evaluate the effectiveness of the auricular protocol (APPA) in reducing pain and anxiety and improving the quality of life of the nursing staff of a hospital. Method:randomized clinical trial with an initial sample of 180 professionals divided into 4 groups Control (G1), Seed (G2), Needle (G3) and Tape (G4). The evaluation instruments were the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Pain Visual Analog Scale and Quality of Life instrument, applied at the start and after five and 10 sessions (five weeks). Descriptive statistics, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Cohen's d Index were used in the analysis. Results:there was a statistical difference (p < 0.05) for anxiety according to the repeated measures ANOVA, with better results for the G3 in the final assessment (Cohen's d index 1.08/17% reduction). There was a reduction of pain of 36% in G3 and 24% in G2 and a 13% increase in the mental aspect of quality of life for the G3, although without statistical significance. Conclusion:the APPA protocol reduced the anxiety levels of nursing staff after 10 sessions. Further studies are, however, suggested with new populations and in different contexts so that the results can be confirmed. RBR-5pc43m.

ABTRACTObjective:to evaluate the effectiveness of massage and reiki in the reduction of stress and anxiety in clients at the Institute for Integrated and Oriental Therapy in Sao Paulo (Brazil). Method:clinical tests randomly done in parallel with an initial sample of 122 people divided into three groups: Massage + Rest (G1), Massage + Reiki (G2) and a Control group without intervention (G3). The Stress Systems list and the Trace State Anxiety Inventory were used to evaluate the groups at the start and after 8 sessions (1 month), during 2015. Results:there were statistical differences (p = 0.000) according to the ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) for the stress amongst the groups 2 and 3 (p = 0.014) with a 33% reductions and a Cohen of 0.78. In relation to anxiety-state, there was a reduction in the intervention groups compared with the control group (p < 0.01) with a 21% reduction in group 2 (Cohen of 1.18) and a 16% reduction for group 1 (Cohen of 1.14). Conclusion:Massage + Reiki produced better results amongst the groups and the conclusion is for further studies to be done with the use of a placebo group to evaluate the impact of the technique separate from other techniques. RBR-42c8wp

RESUMO Objetivo Verificar se a Massagem (técnica Anmá) seguida de repouso ou Reiki auxilia na redução dos níveis de estresse e na melhoria da qualidade de vida de indivíduos atendidos em um ambulatório de práticas integrativas. Método Ensaio clínico controlado randomizado conduzido com 122 indivíduos randomizados em três grupos: G1 – Massagem seguida de repouso, G2 – Massagem seguida de Reiki e G3 – controle (sem intervenção). Os níveis de estresse e Qualidade de Vida foram mensurados por meio dos instrumentos LSS e SF-12v2, os quais foram aplicados antes e após intervenção. Resultados Finalizou-se o estudo com 101 participantes. As Massagens seguidas de repouso (G1) ou de Reiki (G2) se mostraram efetivas na redução dos níveis de estresse e melhoria de qualidade de vida quando comparadas ao Grupo Controle (G3). Os melhores resultados obtidos pelo grupo que recebeu Massagem seguida de Reiki (G2) foram observados no domínio mental de qualidade de vida, enfatizando a abrangência dos efeitos do Reiki sobre os aspectos mentais e psicológicos. Conclusão A Massagem seguida de repouso e a Massagem seguida pela aplicação de Reiki se mostraram efetivas na redução dos níveis de estresse e melhoria de qualidade de vida. Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos: RBR-42c8wp.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The absence or failure to identify and correctly manage pain impairs the recovery of the newborn admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with long-term consequences. The objective was to describe the knowledge of the nursing team on pain evaluation and management of term and preterm newborns in the NICU, as well as the daily challenges. METHODS: Descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, developed in a public general hospital in São Paulo. RESULTS: 44 professionals participated; the melody of crying (100%), heart rate (99%) and trembling of hands and feet (90%) were the most pointed changes in the face of pain. Attention deficit in school (95%), less tolerance to pain in adulthood (77%), propensity to develop depression and anxiety in adulthood (73%) were the most reported long-term consequences. Non-nutritive sucking (92%), breastfeeding (88%) and the kangaroo method (79%) were the most widely used non-pharmacological methods. The most prevalent challenges were the absence of medical conduct (23%) and difficulty in assessing specific signs of pain (16%), in addition to an absence of pain notification of 22%. CONCLUSION: The knowledge of the nursing team about pain in patients in the NICU demonstrated clarity of hemodynamic changes, consequences of long-term pain exposure and mastery of non-pharmacological strategies. There is underreporting of the presence of pain and the most reported challenges were the absence of medical conduct after communicating the pain and evaluation of specific signs, directing actions to improve care such as training.

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