OBJECTIVE To analyze the association between sleep quality and quality of life of nursing professionals according to their work schedules.METHODS A prospective, cross-sectional, observational study was conducted between January and December 2010, with 264 nursing professionals, drawn from 989 subjects at Botucatu General Hospital and stratified by professional category. The Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index and the WHOQOL-bref were administered to evaluate sleep quality and quality of life, respectively. Self-reported demographic data were collected with a standard form. Continuous variables were reported as means and standard deviations, and categorical variables were expressed as proportions. Associations were evaluated using Spearman’s correlation coefficient. The association of night-shift work and gender with sleep disturbance was evaluated by logistic regression analysis using a model adjusted for age and considering sleep disturbance the dependent variable. The level of significance was p < 0.05.RESULTS Night-shift work was associated with severe worsening of at least one component of sleep quality in the model adjusted for age (OR = 1.91; 95%CI 1.04;3.50; p = 0.036). Female gender was associated with sleep disturbance (OR = 3.40; 95%CI 1.37;8.40; p = 0.008). Quality of life and quality of sleep were closely correlated (R = -0.56; p < 0.001).CONCLUSIONS Characteristics of the nursing profession affect sleep quality and quality of life, and these two variables are associated.

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RESUMO:Este estudo objetivou identificar o grau de dependência de idosos hospitalizados para a realização das Atividades Básicas da Vida Diária. Trata-se de estudo quantitativo, transversal e descritivo, desenvolvido na Enfermaria de Adultos do Pronto-Socorro do Hospital das Clínicas de Botucatu. A coleta de dados ocorreu mediante entrevistas, observação e consulta nos prontuários individuais. Os dados foram analisados com pacote estatístico SAS for Windows, versão 9.2, utilizando regressão logística. A amostra foi constituída por 71 sujeitos, com idade média de 74,30 anos. Verificou-se que 30,99% dos idosos se apresentaram independentes na realização das atividades propostas, 22,53%, parcialmente dependentes e 46,48% totalmente dependentes. O cuidado em gerontologia deve estar voltado para a manutenção do estado funcional, promovendo-se a independência e preservando a dignidade dos sujeitos. DESCRITORES: Enfermagem. Saúde do idoso. Avaliação geriátrica. Atividades cotidianas. DEPENDENCY LEVELS IN HOSPITALIZED ELDERS IN PERFORMING BASIC DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIESABSTRACT: This study aimed to identify the level of dependence in elderly inpatients when performing Basic Activities of Daily Living. This quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted in the Adult Ward of the Botucatu University Hospital Emergency Unit -UNESP, Brazil. Data was collected by means of interviews, observation, and individual medical chart consultation, to be analyzed via logistic regression using the statistical software package SAS for Windows, version 9.2. The sample consisted of 71 subjects with a mean age of 74.30 years. It was observed that 30.99% of the older individuals showed to be independent in performing the proposed activities; 22.53% were partly dependent; and 46.48% were fully dependent. Gerontology care must aim at maintaining functional conditions, thus promoting independence and preserving these individuals' dignity.DESCRIPTORS: Nursing. Older individuals' health. Geriatric assessment. Activities of daily living. EL GRADO DE DEPENDENCIA DE ANCIANOS HOSPITALIZADOS PARA LA REALIZACIÓN DE LAS ACTIVIDADES BÁSICAS DE LA VIDA DIARIA RESUMEN:Este estudio pretende identificar el grado de dependencia de ancianos hospitalizados para la realización de las actividades básicas de la vida diaria. Se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, transversal y descriptivo, desarrollado en la Enfermería para Adultos del sector de Urgencias del Hospital das Clínicas de Botucatu -UNESP. La compilación de los datos ocurrió mediante entrevistas, observación y consulta de los expedientes individuales. El análisis de los datos se hizo con el paquete estadístico SAS for Windows versión 9.2, utilizando regresión logística. La muestra estuvo constituida por 71 sujetos, con edad media de 74,30 años. Se verificó que el 30,99% de los ancianos fueron independientes en la realización de las actividades propuestas; el 22,53%, parcialmente dependientes y el 46,48% totalmente dependientes. El cuidado en gerontología debe concentrarse en el mantenimiento ...

Objective:To identify the occurrence of surgical site infection (SSI) and its risk factors in patients undergoing colon surgery in a tertiary hospital located in the countryside of the state of São Paulo. Method: Retrospective cohort study, with collection of information contained in the medical records of patients undergoing colon surgery in the period between January 2010 and December 2013. The studied variables were the possible risk factors related to the patient, to demographic characteristics and the surgical procedure. Results: In total, were evaluated 155 patients with an overall SSI incidence of 16.7%. A statistically significant association was found both in the univariate as in the multivariate analysis between the SSI and the following variables: male gender, Charlson index and mechanical bowel preparation. Conclusion: The understanding of health professionals about the factors that influence the incidence of SSI in colon surgery may contribute to the quality of care provided to surgical patients, from effective actions to minimize the risk of infections. DESCRIPTORSSurgical Wound Infection; Colorectal Surgery; Perioperative Nursing. Surgical site infection and its risk factors in colon surgeriesInfecção de sítio cirúrgico e seus fatores de risco em cirurgias de cólon Infección de sitio quirúrgico y sus factores de riesgo en cirugías de colon

O aumento da população idosa acarretará grandes transformações socioeconômicas, repercutindo diretamente no setor saúde. O estudo objetivou caracterizar idosos hospitalizados quanto aos aspectos de vulnerabilidade social e programática. Trata-se de estudo quantitativo, realizado na Enfermaria de Adultos do Pronto-Socorro do Hospital das Clínicas de Botucatu - UNESP. Os dados foram coletados no período de maio a outubro de 2009, por meio de entrevistas e de informações constantes nos prontuários. A amostra foi constituída por 71 sujeitos, a média de idade foi de 74,30 anos, a maioria dos indivíduos reside com algum familiar e possui vínculo com um serviço de saúde, mas apenas oito frequentam alguma associação comunitária ou outro recurso de lazer social. Urge que o cuidado integralizado seja uma realidade no atendimento ao idoso, utilizando uma abordagem individual centrada na pessoa, e não na doença, atentando para suas vulnerabilidades e respeitando sua autonomia e dignidade.

Objectives: To measure the nursing workload in the Burn Intensive Care Units and evaluate its association with clinical variables, length of stay, and outcome of hospitalization. Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out in a Brazilian public large hospital. The study included 33 patients. The nursing workload was assessed using the Nursing Activities Score (NAS) every 24 hours. We performed 447 Nursing Activities Score assessments. For the statistical analysis, Student’s t-test, ANOVA, and Spearman’s correlation test were used. The considered significant difference was 5% (p ≤ 0.05). Results: The Nursing Activities Score mean was 84% (± 4.4), which corresponded to 20.2 hours. There was an association between the nursing workload and the patient’s severity (p <0.010), burned body surface (p = 0.010), and hospitalization outcome (p = 0.020). Conclusion: Burn victims, assisted in the ICU, demanded a high nursing workload, which was influenced by clinical aspects and the hospitalization outcome. These findings point to the need to reconsider the nurse staffing related to this care profile.

Objective: To review the literature about the application of the evidence-based protocol concept for clinical assessment and interventions in nursing consultation to ostomized people. Method: integrative review to increase the knowledge about stomata. A search was made in the databases BIREME, CINAHL, SCOPUS, WEB OF SCIENCE and PUBMED with descriptors Ostomy OR Colostomy OR Colonic Pouches OR Surgical Stomata OR Colorectal Neoplasms OR Colorectal Cancer AND Protocols. It was selected 21 articles in the period of 2011-2015. Results: The articles were systematized into five categories: quality of life, nursing assistance, protocols, complications and surgery. The categories are complementary and demonstrate a work carried out by a multiprofessional team. Conclusion: the themes analysis made it possible to identify the need for expansion in research that addresses specific aspects such as teaching strategies in the levels of assistance in the trans-operative, postoperative and in the outpatient phase in nursing consultations.