This study aims to know the reactions and feelings of nursing professionals facing their patients' death. This qualitative research was developed at the Medical Clinic Unit of a university hospital in Southern Brazil. The population of the study was composed of four nurses and five nursing technicians that work at this unit. Data were collected in the second semester of 2006 through semi-structured interviews and analyzed with the use of thematic analysis. The analysisproduced three categories reactions of nursing professionals facing death in daily work, feelings towards facing death in daily work; and nursing team members facing the care of the body after death. Results indicate that there is a need for discussing this issue in the workplace in order to prepare these healthcare workers to deal with their patients' death.
RESUMO:A internação na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva e a situação vivida pelo paciente estende o sofrimento deste momento à família, tanto pelos possíveis riscos presentes, como pelo distanciamento do seu familiar. O objetivo desse relato é compartilhar experiências e conhecimentos construídos na relação com pacientes, familiares e equipe de enfermagem, de modo a demonstrar a relevância da humanização do cuidado na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva, contemplando o reconhecimento da individualidade do paciente e de sua família, bem como, a humanização dos próprios trabalhadores, utilizando as etapas propostas por Travelbee para a construção de um processo de interação interpessoal. Tais vivências permitiram reconhecer o significado da interação estabelecida com a equipe de enfermagem, pacientes e familiares; possibilitou a expressão dos sentimentos dos envolvidos na relação, o resgate da sensibilidade e da habilidade para observar e a avaliação das ações de enfermagem. ABSTRACT:The internment in the Unit of Intensive Therapy and the situation lived by the patient extends the suffering of this moment to the family, so much for the possible present risks as for his/her family members´ distance. The objective of this experiment summary is to share experiences and knowledge built in the relationship with patients, family and nursing staff, in way to demonstrate the relevance of the humanization of the care in Unit of Intensive Therapy, contemplating the recognition of the patient's individuality and his/her family, as well as, the own workers' humanization. We used the stages proposed by Travelbee for the construction of a process of interpersonal interaction. The reflections on those existences allowed us to recognize the meaning of the interaction set with the nursing staff, patients and family members; it facilitated the expression of the feelings of the ones involved in the relationship, retrieving the sensibility and the ability to observe and the evaluation of the nursing actions. RESUMEN:El internamiento en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos y la situación vivida por el paciente extiende el sufrimiento durante este momento a la familia, tanto por los posibles riesgos presentes, cuanto por la distancia de su grupo familiar. El objetivo de este relato es de compartir las experiencias y los conocimientos construidos en la relación con los pacientes, la familia y el equipo de enfermería de manera de demostrar la relevancia de la humanización del cuidado en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos, el qual contempla el reconocimiento de la individualidad del paciente y de su familia, asi como, la humanización de los propios trabajadores. Nosotros usamos las fases propuestas por Travelbee para la construcción de un proceso de interacción interpersonal. Las reflexiones acerca de estas vivencias nos permitieron reconocer el significado de la interacción entre el equipo de enfermería, los pacientes y los miembros de la familia; facilitando la expresión de los sentimientos involucrados en la relación, también, el rescate de la sensibil...
RESUMo AbStRActConstantly experiencing limiting situations that hinder a professional practice coherent with its principles -of autonomy and advocacy of users' interests -, and often conditioned to experience moral distress, the nursing profession plays a prominent role in the current health model because it has the characteristic of managing the care rendered to users in a perspective of social inclusion, both in the basic health network and in hospitals. Aiming at carrying out a reflection on the nursing practice and the difficulties present in its work routine, and considering its characteristics as a profession, this article sought to make a reflection between the practice of nursing and the numerous moral challenges imposed by the routine, resulting, in many cases, in a value crisis that can reverberate directly on the quality of the service rendered, and in abandonment of the ideals of advocacy for users RESUMEnEl profesional de enfermería presenta un rol destacado en el actual modelo de salud. Adquiere la característica de administrar los cuidados brindados a los pacientes en una perspectiva de inclusión social, tanto en la red básica como en las instituciones hospitalarias. Sin embargo, enfrenta constantemente limitaciones que dificultan el ejercicio profesional coherente con principios de autonomía de abogar por los intereses de los pacientes, lo que muchas veces lo lleva a experimentar sufrimiento moral. Objetivando reflexionar acerca de la práctica de enfermería y considerando sus características profesionales, el presente artículo procuró realizar una reflexión entre el quehacer de enfermería y los innumerables desafíos morales impuestos por el día a día; resultando, a menudo, en una crisis de valores que puede tener repercusión directamente en la calidad de la atención brindada y en el abandono del ideal de abogar por el bienestar de los pacientes. dEScRiPtoRESEnfermería Práctica profesional Ética en enfermería Estrés psicológico Defensa de la salud
This study aimed at knowing the scientific production concerning the care to the mastectomized woman, focusing the revealed feelings, the difficulties faced and the care strategies adopted by the nursing, a bibliographical search was carried out with 23 published articles since 1990, in national periodics. Using the proposed methodology by Salvador, the main women's feelings identified was fear, rejection, guilty and loss; amongst the difficulties, stand out the auto-image acceptance, the confrontation of the prejudice and the collateral effect of chemotherapeutic treatment, specially the alopecia, the pain and the physical difficulties. As main care strategy, it was identified the group activities, aiming at promotin the mastectomized woman self-esteem and to contribute for her quality of life.
Qualitative study, developed in a Federal University in southern Brazil aiming to know the motives for choosing and evading a Bachelor's degree programme in Nursing, in the evaded students 'perception. The data were collected through a questionnaire sent by e-mail to 19 evaded students. The 9 questionnaires that returned were submitted to Qualitative Textual Analysis, and two categories emerged motives to opt for the nursing programme and motives to evade from the nursing programme. The results showed that the option for the programme is associated to personal vocation, perception of Nursing as a profession of care, and its closeness to the health area. Evasion seems to be related to passing the first option of undergraduate programme, ignorance about the profession, financial difficulties, and professional depreciation. We demonstrated that greater emphasis should be put on promoting knowledge about the nursing work, areas of activity and attributions.
The practice of health professionals in the hospital environment has been loosing its human characteristics in view of the care delivered to the disease rather than to the sick being, and also in view of the increasing technological complexity, associated with increasing costs. Ethics requires the implementation of a reflective process concerning the principles, values, rights, and duties ruling the practice of health professionals, the latter including the dimension of care from a humanized perspective. Thus, this study aimed to reflect on ethical considerations upon which humanization actions must be grounded, highlighting the importance of a human dimension in professional relations.
Objective: To identify -together with working nurses at a Postoperative Cardiac Intensive Care Unit -the nursing diagnoses of patients in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery, with the intention of, in the future, implement the nursing process on that unit. Methods: This is a qualitative study based on convergent-care research. Data were obtained from nursing records of 20 patients who underwent surgery in April 2008, plus the professional experience of six participating nurses from the convergence group who met for five sessions. Results: 15 diagnoses were established according to Taxonomy II of the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association, which were corroborated by other authors. Conclusion: The identification of standard nursing diagnoses, in postoperative cardiac surgery patients, can guide the nursing care and subsidize the development of interventions that have solid basis and are appropriate to individual needs that patients have. Keywords: Nursing diagnosis; Postoperative care; Cardiac surgical procedures RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar, em conjunto com enfermeiras de uma Unidade de Tratamento Intensivo Pós-Operatória Cardiológica, diagnósticos de enfermagem presentes em pacientes no período pós-operatório de cirurgias cardíacas, com vistas à futura implementação do processo de enfermagem nessa unidade. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, ancorado na pesquisa convergente-assistencial. Os dados foram obtidos, nos registros de enfermagem de 20 pacientes submetidos à cirurgia cardíaca, no mês de abril de 2008, acrescidos da experiência profissional de seis enfermeiras participantes do grupo de convergência reunido durante cinco encontros. Resultados: Foram estabelecidos 15 diagnósticos, segundo a Taxonomia II da North American Nursing Diagnosis Association, corroborados por outros autores. Conclusão: Identificar diagnósticos de enfermagem comuns em pacientes no pós-operatório de cirurgias cardíacas permite um direcionamento da assistência de enfermagem e subsidia o estabelecimento de intervenções fundamentadas e adequadas às necessidades individuais apresentadas por esses pacientes. Descritores: Diagnóstico de enfermagem; Cuidados pós-operatórios; Procedimentos cirúrgicos cardíacos RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar en conjunto con las enfermeras, de una Unidad de Tratamiento Intensivo Postoperatorio Cardiológico, los diagnósticos de enfermería realizados en pacientes en el período postoperatorio de cirugías cardíacas, con la finalidad de, futuramente, implementar el proceso de enfermería en esa unidad. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio cualitativo, basado en la investigación convergente-asistencial. Los datos fueron obtenidos de los registros de enfermería de 20 pacientes sometidos a cirugía cardíaca, en el mes de abril de 2008, acrecidos de la experiencia profesional de seis enfermeras participantes del grupo de convergencia que se reunió durante cinco encuentros. Resultados: Fueron establecidos 15 diagnósticos, según la Taxonomía II de la North American Nursing Diagnosis Association, co...
Objectives: To understand the meaning of being a blood donor, to describe fears of blood donors regarding blood donation and organization of blood banks, and identify strategies to increase recruitment of voluntary and habitual blood donors. Methods: This was a qualitative exploratory study. Participants consisted of 15 voluntary blood donors from a local blood bank. Data were collected through taped interviews from January 2007 to March 2007. Results: Blood donation is a solidarity and life saving act. Motivation to donate blood reflected the donor's personal and human decision. There is a need to inform and educate the population regarding blood donation. Attitude of health care professionals can influence the behaviors of blood donors. Conclusions: There is a need to develop communication strategies to reduce fear and to motivate donation of blood. In addition, there is a need to develop a philosophy of care based on humanization to increase recruitment of voluntary and habitual blood donors. Key words: Blood Donation; Blood donors; Blood Banks. RESUMOObjetivos: Detectar a significação do ato de doar sangue e elementos ligados à decisão de tornar-se um doador; conhecer as dúvidas ligadas à doação e opiniões quanto à organização do serviço; identificar estratégias mais eficientes para o desenvolvimento de um programa de doação voluntária e a relevância da relação profissional-usuário na conquista de doadores voluntários e habituais. Métodos: Estudo qualitativo de natureza exploratória. Os sujeitos foram 15 doadores voluntários de um banco de sangue. Foram realizadas entrevistas de janeiro a março de 2007, que foram gravadas e transcritas. Resultados: A doação é um ato solidário e salvador de vidas; as motivações refletem interesses pessoais e humanitários; deve-se informar e educar a população; a atitude do profissional influencia o comportamento do doador. Conclusões: Torna-se indispensável desenvolver uma comunicação para reduzir medos e motivar as pessoas bem como desenvolver uma filosofia de atendimento apoiada na humanização das relações para a fidelização de doadores voluntários. Descritores: Sangue; Doadores de sangue; Bancos de sangue. RESUMENObjetivos: Detectar el significado del acto de donar sangre y de los elementos ligados a la decisión de tornarse un donador; conocer las dudas ligadas a la donación y opiniones sobre la organización del servicio; identificar estrategias más eficientes para el desarrollo de un programa de donación voluntaria y la relevancia de la relación profesional-usuario en la conquista de donadores voluntarios y habituales. Métodos: Estudio cualitativo de naturaleza exploratoria. Los sujetos fueron 15 donadores voluntarios de un banco de sangre. Fueron realizadas entrevistas de enero a marzo de 2007, que fueron grabadas y transcritas. Resultados: La donación es un acto solidario y salvador de vidas; las motivaciones reflejan intereses personales y humanitarios; se debe informar y educar a la población; la actitud del profesional influye sobre el comportamiento del dona...
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