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ABSTRACT Objectives: to develop, validate, and evaluate an educational video on the prevention and management of antineoplastic agent extravasation, aimed at nursing professionals. Methods: this methodological study was developed according to Falkembach’s theoretical framework, which outlines five phases in the production of educational video materials: analysis and planning, modeling, implementation, evaluation, and distribution. Results: content validation demonstrated agreement above the minimum threshold stipulated. The overall Content Validity Index was 90.8%, and it was 94.2% among the content and technical evaluation judges, respectively. The target audience evaluated the video positively, highlighting the importance of the content, the clarity of the language used, and the understanding of the information pertinent to the topic. Conclusions: the video proved to be an appropriate strategy for instructing interventions on the prevention and management of extravasation, with the potential to improve educational practices among nursing professionals.

Objective: to assess the knowledge about social support and mental health of people diagnosed with cancer, smokers, and alcohol users, and the implications of these behaviors for cancer treatment. Methods: integrative review using the following databases: CINAHL, Embase, LILACS, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, SCOPUS, and Web of Science, without restriction of period and language. The data was analyzed descriptively. Results: 3,010 documents were identified, 14 studies were eligible. The different types of social support received by people with cancer and a history of alcohol and tobacco use stand out: emotional (n=5), informational (n=4), family and material (n=2 each), religious, sexual-affective partner, tangible, affective, positive social interaction, instrumental and social companionship (n=1 each). Conclusion: targeted social support that is sensitive to the particularities of the history of substance use can significantly improve the way people cope with the disease and treatment. Contributions to practice: providing integrated social support for this population is essential for thinking about quality of life throughout treatment and recovery.

Objective: to map the transition of care for the elderly after a stroke from hospital to home. Methods: a scoping review using the JBI methodology. The search was conducted in eight databases, an electronic library, and gray literature sources. Endnote and Rayyan were the tools used to select the studies, following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The selection of studies involved two reviewers, with a third for the final analysis. Results: of 1,378 studies, 30 were selected for full reading, resulting in 12 articles published between 2013 and 2023, three of which were qualitative, eight quantitative, and one mixed study. In addition, two book chapters were retrieved from the grey literature to make up the sample, giving a total of 14 studies on the subject. Conclusion: The proposals for a plan need to cover the general conditions of the elderly person in the transition process, but attention should be paid to the environmental context in which the person lives and the availability of resources. Contributions to practice: the evidence described can help build more effective measures to improve the care provided to this individual who needs to transition from hospital to home care.

Objective: to analyze the evidence on applying the Risk Assessment Scale for the Development of Injuries Resulting from Surgical Positioning in the perioperative period. Methods: an integrative review was conducted by searching four health databases and gray literature. A reference manager was used to import the identified records and remove duplicate publications. The Rayyan web application was used to select primary studies. Data analysis and synthesis were carried out in descriptive form. Results: the sample consisted of 17 surveys. In 15, the authors applied the scale in health services to investigate the risk of developing injuries resulting from surgical positioning and the occurrence of injuries; for example, pressure injury. In one study, the scale was adopted to analyze the concurrent validity of the Munro scale and, in another, for the translation and validation of the scale in Turkey. Conclusion: the scale was applied mainly to assess the risk of injuries in different surgical environments. Contributions to practice: the evidence generated supports the use of the scale in health services and indicates the need to conduct more robust research.

Objective: to map the scientific literature regarding the use of the Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer, ChatGPT, in academic writing in health. Method: this was a scoping review, following the JBI methodology. Conventional databases and gray literature were included. The selection of studies was applied after removing duplicates and individual and paired evaluation. Data were extracted based on an elaborate script, and presented in a descriptive, tabular and graphical format. Results: the analysis of the 49 selected articles revealed that ChatGPT is a versatile tool, contributing to scientific production, description of medical procedures and preparation of summaries aligned with the standards of scientific journals. Its application has been shown to improve the clarity of writing and benefits areas such as innovation and automation. Risks were also observed, such as the possibility of lack of originality and ethical issues. Future perspectives highlight the need for adequate regulation, agile adaptation and the search for an ethical balance in incorporating ChatGPT into academic writing. Conclusion: ChatGPT presents transformative potential in academic writing in health. However, its adoption requires rigorous human supervision, solid regulation, and transparent guidelines to ensure its responsible and beneficial use by the scientific community.

Background & Aim: Dependent elderly people have difficulty carrying out activities of daily living and need help with essential life-sustaining activities such as bathing. Nursing care includes technique, organization, and care for the patient's physical and emotional well-being. This study aimed to map the scientific evidence on home bathing care for dependent elderly people. Methods & Materials: A scoping review on home bathing care for dependent elderly people according to the methodology proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute Collaboration. Nine databases were searched, as well as sources of gray literature. Rayyan software was used to select the studies by two reviewers and a third for the final assessment. Results: 24 studies were selected. The most important aspects of bathing were communication, considering the elderly person's preference for bathing, considering conflict resolution, safety, comfort, and privacy, planning the necessary materials and actions, paying attention to the temperature of the water and the environment, cleaning and tidying the bed, as well as hygiene care such as trichotomy, and nail clipping. Conclusion: It was identified that care is related to specific skincare and planning to carry out the steps in body hygiene. The studies show the importance of guidance from nursing professionals in the process of bathing dependent elderly people at home from the perspective of a person-centered approach and their uniqueness.

Objective: to analyze the evidence available in the literature about postoperative complications in adult patients undergoing surgical procedures with confirmed infection by SARS-CoV-2. Method: an integrative literature review conducted in the CINAHL, EMBASE, LILACS, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases, as well as in the gray literature. The references identified were exported to the EndNote manager and, subsequently, to the Rayyan web application for study selection. The stages of sampling, categorization of studies, evaluation of the studies included, interpretation of the results and knowledge synthesis were performed by two reviewers independently and in a masked manner. The data were analyzed descriptively. Results: of the 247 articles identified, 15 were selected to comprise this review. The prevalent postoperative complications in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 were the following: cough, dyspnea and hypoxia, need for invasive mechanical ventilation or not, admission to the intensive care unit and death. Conclusion: the most reported postoperative complications in the studies evaluated were respiratory-related, followed by cardiovascular complications. The importance of preoperative screening for COVID-19 is highlighted, as well as of the monitoring and tracking of confirmed cases in the postoperative period, as these actions exert an impact on reducing the occurrence of complications related to SARS-CoV-2.

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify scientific evidences available on the literature on nursing interventions on advanced mobile prehospital care for elderly people post-trauma. Method: an integrative review of literature on the databases PubMed, CINAHL, and LILACS, from 2012 to 2017. Results: a sample composed by 26 studies, grouped into six thematic categories: circulation with hemorrhage control (n=11); dysfunction, neurological state (n=7); airway with protection of the cervical spine (n=3); secondary evaluation (n=3); ventilation and breathing (n=1), and environment exposition/control (n=1). Conclusion: Despite having identified nursing interventions, there was no description of specific nursing interventions related to advanced mobile prehospital care for elderly people post-trauma.

ABSTRACT Objective To describe a proposal for making and distributing masks for population in risk, with guidance on the stages of making them and the care in handling them based on the development of educational video and infographic. Method Experience report on the stages of the process of training people to make fabric masks for the population at risk, between March and June 2020, in a city in the interior of São Paulo. Results 1,650 masks were made and distributed to vulnerable population groups from different contexts and tutorial video and infographic were elaborated and released to enable people to make their own masks with resources available at home. Final considerations It was possible to manufacture and distribute masks for the population at risk and develop educational actions to contain the disease, given the advance of confirmed cases and deaths by Covid-19, corroborating the role of nursing in health education.

Objective: to understand the experience of patients undergoing liver transplantation in the transition of care between hospital and home. Methods: study with a qualitative approach, with 20 patients undergoing liver transplantation who were interviewed using a semi-structured script. Content analysis was the selected technique to identify aspects inherent to the transition of care. Results: based on the data obtained, four thematic categories were formed: Path marked by feelings and uncertainties; Path of comings and goings to the health network to acquire supplies; Learning path to develop home care and: Itinerary between social idealization and the reality experienced after transplantation. Conclusion: difficulties of recipients and family after liver transplantation were perceived, especially in the preparation for the transition of care and in coping and adapting to daily activities.

ABSTRACT Objective: to develop a prototype of a computerized scale for the active search for potential organ and tissue donors. Method: methodological study, with the analysis of 377 electronic medical records of patients who died due to encephalic death or cardiorespiratory arrest in the intensive care units of a tertiary hospital. Among the deaths due to cardiorespiratory arrest, the study aimed to identify factors indicating underreported encephalic death cases. The Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II and Sepsis Related Organ Failure Assessment severity indexes were applied in the protocols. Based on this, a scale was built and sent to five experts for assessment of the scale content, and subsequently, it was computerized by using a prototyping model. Results: 34 underreported encephalic death cases were identified in the medical records of patients with cardiorespiratory arrest. Statistically significant differences were found in the Wilcoxon test between the scores of hospital admissions in the intensive care unit and the opening of the encephalic death protocol for both severity indexes. Conclusion: the prototype was effective for identifying potential organ donors, as well as for the identification of the degree of organ dysfunction in patients with encephalic death.

Estudo descritivo transversal que teve como objetivo identificar os fatores que interferem positiva e negativamente no processo de ensino-aprendizagem de diabéticos, na perspectiva da equipe multiprofissional de saúde. Foi realizado em um Centro de pesquisa e extensão universitária do interior paulista em 2007. Participaram 11 sujeitos, membros da equipe multiprofissional do referido centro. Para coleta de dados utilizou-se a técnica de incidentes críticos, com aplicação de um formulário. Os resultados indicaram 15 incidentes críticos, sendo oito com referências positivas e 11 negativas. Os fatores mais valorizados por tais sujeitos integrantes dessa equipe de saúde na educação em diabetes foram: interação entre os pacientes no grupo, interação da equipe multiprofissional de saúde e acolhimento da equipe. Dentre os fatores menos valorizados constatou-se a interação da equipe multiprofissional de saúde, além da configuração do grupo e dificuldade do profissional em lidar com situações adversas no grupo. Os dados obtidos remetem à necessidade de investimento das instituições formadoras em saúde para capacitar profissionais com competência para trabalhar com grupos, discutindo os fatores que favorecem positiva e negativamente na educação em diabetes.

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar o processo de contagem cirúrgica segundo relato de enfermeiros que atuam em unidades de centro cirúrgico de município do estado de São Paulo. Métodos Estudo transversal, com amostra de 55 enfermeiros. A coleta de dados ocorreu de agosto a dezembro de 2013, com aplicação de instrumento submetido à validade de face e conteúdo, composto de dados sobre variáveis relativas à caracterização do enfermeiro, hospital e processo de contagem cirúrgica. Resultados 52 (94,5%) enfermeiros responderam que o processo de contagem cirúrgica era realizado no seu local de trabalho. Houve associação estatisticamente significante do processo de contagem cirúrgica com o tipo de instituição (P=0,046), da presença do instrumentador com os processos de contagem de instrumentos cirúrgicos (P

A necessidade de informação é definida como a deficiência de informação ou habilidade relacionada a um domínio de vida relevante para o paciente. O objetivo do presente estudo foi identificar as necessidades de informação de candidatos em fila de espera para o transplante de fígado. Trata-se de estudo descritivo, conduzido em centro transplantador brasileiro do interior paulista. A amostra foi constituída de 55 pacientes, e a coleta de dados foi realizada nos meses de março a junho de 2009. Os resultados evidenciaram que as necessidades de informação do período pré-operatório foram as que obtiveram pontuações médias maiores. O conhecimento de informações que o candidato ao transplante de fígado precisa é relevante para o planejamento do processo ensino-aprendizagem.La necesidad de información se define como la carencia de información o habilidades relacionadas con un dominio de la vida relevante para el paciente. El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar las necesidades de información de candidatos en lista de espera para el trasplante de hígado. El diseño del estudio es de una investigación descriptiva, llevado a cabo en un centro de trasplante en São Paulo - Brasil. La muestra abarcó a 55 pacientes y los datos fueron recolectados entre marzo y junio del 2009. Los resultados mostraron mayor puntuación promedio para las necesidades de información del periodo preoperatorio. El conocimiento de informaciones que el candidato a trasplante de hígado necesita es importante para planificar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.'Information need' is defined as a deficiency of information or skill related to a domain of life that is relevant to the patient. This study's objective was to identify the information needs of candidates on the waiting list for a liver transplant. This is a descriptive study and was conducted at a transplant center in the State of São Paulo - Brazil. The sample consisted of 55 patients and data were collected from March to June 2009. The results showed higher average scores for information needs concerning the preoperative period. Identifying the information needs of liver transplant candidates is important to planning the teaching-learning process.

Evidence-based practice is the adopted theoretical and methodological framework and the integrative literature review was the research method used for this study. This study aimed to search and evaluate evidence available in literature about scientific knowledge on nursing care to adult patients submitted to liver transplantation during the perioperative period. Lilacs, Medline and Cinahl were used for the search, which resulted in a sample of 20 scientific papers. The results evidenced publications on nursing care to prepare the patient, prevent injuries, on the importance of a documentation system, prevention and early detection of complications, as well as education on immunosuppressive therapeutics, patient education and nursing activities in the pre, intra and postoperative periods, and the nurses' role in providing nutritional and emotional support to patients and family members.La práctica basada en evidencias consiste en el marco teóricometodológico adoptado y la revisión integradora de la literatura fue el método de investigación seleccionado. El estudio tuvo como objetivo buscar y evaluar las evidencias disponibles en la literatura sobre el conocimiento científico producido, relacionado al cuidado de enfermería prestado al paciente adulto sometido al transplante de hígado, en el período perioperatorio. Las bases de datos Lilacs, Medline y Cinahl fueron utilizadas para buscar los estudios, cuya muestra fue de 20 artículos. Los resultados colocaron en evidencia publicaciones sobre los cuidados de enfermería para la preparación del paciente, prevención de lesiones, importancia de un sistema de documentación, prevención y detección precoz de complicaciones, enseñanza de la terapéutica inmunosupresora, enseñanza del paciente y la actuación del enfermero en el pre, trans y postoperatorio, así como sobre el papel de este profesional en el soporte nutricional y emocional de pacientes y familiares.A prática baseada em evidências consiste no referencial teórico-metodológico adotado e a revisão integrativa da literatura foi o método de pesquisa selecionado. O estudo teve como objetivo buscar e avaliar as evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre o conhecimento científico produzido, relacionado ao cuidado de enfermagem prestado ao paciente adulto submetido ao transplante de fígado, no período perioperatório. As bases de dados Lilacs, Medline e Cinahl foram utilizadas para a busca dos estudos, cuja amostra foi de 20 artigos. Os resultados evidenciaram publicações sobre os cuidados de enfermagem para o preparo do paciente, prevenção de lesões, importância de um sistema de documentação, prevenção e detecção precoce de complicações, ensino da terapêutica imunossupressora, ensino ao paciente e a atuação do enfermeiro no pré, intra e pós-operatório, bem como sobre o papel desse profissional no suporte nutricional e emocional de pacientes e familiares.

Estudo descritivo transversal que teve como objetivo identificar os fatores que interferem positiva e negativamente no processo de ensino-aprendizagem de diabéticos, na perspectiva da equipe multiprofissional de saúde. Foi realizado em um Centro de pesquisa e extensão universitária do interior paulista em 2007. Participaram 11 sujeitos, membros da equipe multiprofissional do referido centro. Para coleta de dados utilizou-se a técnica de incidentes críticos, com aplicação de um formulário. Os resultados indicaram 15 incidentes críticos, sendo oito com referências positivas e 11 negativas. Os fatores mais valorizados por tais sujeitos integrantes dessa equipe de saúde na educação em diabetes foram: interação entre os pacientes no grupo, interação da equipe multiprofissional de saúde e acolhimento da equipe. Dentre os fatores menos valorizados constatou-se a interação da equipe multiprofissional de saúde, além da configuração do grupo e dificuldade do profissional em lidar com situações adversas no grupo. Os dados obtidos remetem à necessidade de investimento das instituições formadoras em saúde para capacitar profissionais com competência para trabalhar com grupos, discutindo os fatores que favorecem positiva e negativamente na educação em diabetes.

La práctica basada en evidencias es una aproximación que encoraja el desarrollo y/o utilización de resultados de investigaciones en la práctica clínica. Debido a la cuantidad y la complejidad de informaciones en el área de la salud, es necesario producir métodos de revisión de la literatura, entre los cuales destacamos la revisión integradora. Así, la finalidad del estudio fue presentar los conceptos generales y las etapas para la elaboración de la revisión integradora, y también, aspectos relevantes sobre la aplicabilidad de ese método para la investigación en la salud y la enfermería. La revisión integradora es un método de investigación que permite la búsqueda, la evaluación crítica y la síntesis de las evidencias disponibles sobre el tema investigado, siendo su producto final el estado actual del conocimiento del tema investigado, la implementación de intervenciones efectivas en la atención a la salud y la reducción de costos, y también, la identificación de vacíos que dirigen hacia el desarrollo de futuras investigaciones.

Objective: to develop and validate a blended learning program, of the inverted classroom type, on the aspiration of artificial airways. Method: applied and methodological research that involved technological production for teaching a Nursing Intervention, based on Vygotsky’s theoretical frameworks and on the Nursing Process. For elaboration and validation, a classic instructional design model was followed. The general and pedagogical requirements were validated, as well as those for videos and interface. For the analysis, the Content Validity Index and the First-order agreement coefficient were used. Results: 34 experts participated, 27 of whom were nurses and seven were professionals in Information Technology. In the nurses’ opinion, the general and pedagogical requirements obtained a Content Validity Index of 0.99 and 0.98 was obtained for the videos and for the interface. The interface for the IT professionals was 0.94. All requirements showed almost perfect agreement. Conclusion: the teaching program was elaborated and validated by experts and constitutes an innovative proposal to train nurses. The mediation of teaching by means of duly validated technologies can favor learning and reaching positive results in the development of skills in the practice of aspiration of artificial airways.

Objective: to evaluate evidence on effectiveness support surfaces for pressure injury prevention in the intraoperative period. Method: systematic review. The search for primary studies was conducted in seven databases. The sample consisted of 10 studies. The synthesis of the results was carried out descriptively and through meta-analysis. Results: when comparing low-tech support surfaces with regular care (standard surgical table mattress), the meta-analysis showed that there is no statistically significant difference between the investigated interventions (Relative Risk = 0.88; 95%CI: 0.30-2.39). The Higgins inconsistency test indicated considerable heterogeneity between studies (I2 = 83%). The assessment of the certainty of the evidence was very low. When comparing high-tech and low-tech support surfaces, the meta-analysis showed that there is a statistically significant difference between the interventions studied, with high-tech being the most effective (Relative Risk = 0.17; 95%CI: 0.05-0.53). Heterogeneity can be classified as not important (I2 = 0%). The assessment of certainty of evidence was moderate. Conclusion: the use of high-tech support surfaces is an effective measure to prevent pressure injuries in the intraoperative period.

Resumo Objetivo Mapear os cuidados em saúde do dispositivo Pegfilgrastim on-body injector na prevenção de neutropenia em adultos com câncer em assistência domiciliar após quimioterapia ambulatorial. Métodos Revisão de escopo baseada na metodologia do Joanna Briggs Institute . Foram incluídos somente estudos com adultos com câncer submetidos à quimioterapia ambulatorial. A busca foi realizada nas bases de dados Cochrane, CINAHL, EMBASE, LILACS , PubMed, Scopus, LIVIVO e Web of Science, além da literatura cinzenta ProQuest, Scielo, Banco de Dados em Enfermagem, Google Scholar, Open Grey, bula do medicamento e websites . Foram esgotadas as buscas nas referências dos estudos elegidos. Todos os estudos identificados foram exportados para o gerenciador de referências EndNote para organização e remoção das duplicadas. Utilizou-se o aplicativo web Rayyan para seleção das evidências. Os estudos foram selecionados por pares e de forma independente, sendo os conflitos solucionados por um terceiro pesquisador. Resultados Foram incluídos 10 artigos cujos resultados foram subdivididos nas categorias: adesão do paciente, opinião da equipe de saúde, carga de trabalho do paciente em tratamento do câncer e uso do dispositivo na prática clínica. O dispositivo apresenta poucas falhas e foi aceito pelas equipes de saúde e pacientes na maioria dos estudos. Conclusão Os principais cuidados em saúde para o uso do dispositivo Pegfilgrastim on-body injector estão relacionados à técnica de preparo da pele onde o dispositivo será aplicado, o preparo e a administração do dispositivo. Além disso, salienta-se a importância da avaliação do conhecimento do paciente e seu familiar sobre o dispositivo, o fornecimento de todas as orientações necessárias, verbalmente e por escrito, de forma clara e objetiva, e a validação dessas informações, certificando-se que o paciente compreendeu todas elas e está seguro.

Abstract Objective: to evaluate evidence on risk factors for the development of surgical site infection in bariatric surgery. Method: integrative review. The search for primary studies was performed in four databases. The sample consisted of 11 surveys. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using tools proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Data analysis and synthesis were performed in a descriptive manner. Results: surgical site infection rates ranged from 0.4% to 7.6%, considering the results of primary studies, in which patients underwent laparoscopic surgery. In surveys of participants undergoing surgical procedures with different approaches (open, laparoscopic or robotic), infection rates ranged from 0.9% to 12%. Regarding the risk factors for the development of this type of infection, antibiotic prophylaxis, female sex, high Body Mass Index and perioperative hyperglycemia are highlighted. Conclusion: conducting the integrative review generated a body of evidence that reinforces the importance of implementing effective measures for the prevention and control of surgical site infection, by health professionals, after bariatric surgery, promoting improved care and patient safety in the perioperative period.

Resumo Objetivo Com o propósito de gerar evidências que contribuam para a prática clínica do enfermeiro na implementação de intervenções direcionadas para a melhoria do cuidado, o presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar dados sociodemográficos e clínicos de candidatos ao transplante de fígado. Métodos Estudo transversal, prospectivo, conduzido em hospital terciário do interior paulista. No início da coleta de dados, 77 pacientes estavam registrados na lista de espera, entretanto o cadastro é dinâmico. Assim, o tipo de amostra foi de conveniência com a participação de 85 candidatos. Resultados A maioria da amostra era do sexo masculino, casada e cursou até o ensino fundamental. O valor médio do Model for End-stage Liver Disease foi de 15,75 pontos, 70,60% dos candidatos estavam acima do peso, sendo a causa viral a principal etiologia da doença hepática crônica. As principais manifestações clínicas apresentadas pelos participantes foram varizes esofágicas, fadiga e ginecomastia nos homens. Conclusão O conhecimento das características de candidatos a transplante de fígado poderá subsidiar o direcionamento de ações de enfermagem com vistas à adoção de condutas individualizadas possibilitando a melhoria da atenção à saúde.

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the evidence available in the literature on the alterations in the sexuality of candidates and recipients of liver transplantation. Method: integrative review of the literature with search for primary studies in the databases MEDLINE (via PUBMED), CINAHL e LILACS, published in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Results: the 16 primary studies included were grouped into three categories: 1) female sexuality (n=5), 2) male sexuality (n=5) and 3) male and female sexuality (n=6). In category 1, the subjects investigated were contraception, pregnancy, sexual dysfunction, presence of gynecological symptoms and sexually transmitted infections. In category 2, the main focus of the studies was erectile dysfunction, sexual desire and satisfaction, and consequences of the immunosuppressive regimen with mycophenolic acid in men. In category 3, the evaluation of sexual function was the main topic. Conclusion: the scientific evidence generated provides support to encourage health professionals to incorporate the topic of sexuality in the routine of care. Knowledge gaps were identified and new studies should be conducted in order to implement interventions to prevent, minimize and/or control changes related to the patient’s sexuality.

OBJECTIVE: The objective in this study was to analyze candidates' knowledge on the liver transplantation process before and after putting in practice an educational intervention. METHOD: A quasi-experimental, one-group pretest-posttest research design was adopted. The final sample included 15 subjects. Research data were collected between January and March 2010 in three phases, which were: pretest, implementation of the educational intervention (two meetings) and posttest. RESULTS: The results evidenced significant cognitive gains after the intervention, with improvements in the participants' performance . CONCLUSIONS: The research presents evidence that putting in practice a patient education strategy can enhance candidates' knowledge on the liver transplantation process and consequently contribute to a successful treatment.OBJETIVO: El objetivo del estudio fue analizar el conocimiento de candidatos sobre el proceso de trasplante de hígado, antes y después de la implementación de una intervención educativa. MÉTODO: Se trata de un estudio con diseño casi experimental, del tipo grupo único, antes y después. La muestra final abarcó a 15 sujetos. La recolecta de datos de la investigación, con duración de enero a marzo del 2010, fue llevada a cabo en tres etapas, que son: pre-test, implementación de la intervención educativa (dos encuentros) y post-test. RESULTADOS: Los resultados evidenciaron ganancia cognitiva significativa tras la intervención, con mejora en el desempeño de los participantes. CONCLUSIONES: El estudio evidencia que la implementación de una estrategia dirigida a la educación del paciente puede aumentar el conocimiento de candidatos sobre el proceso de trasplante de hígado y consecuentemente contribuir al éxito del tratamiento.OBJETIVO: o estudo teve como objetivo analisar o conhecimento de candidatos sobre o processo de transplante de fígado, antes e depois da implementação de intervenção educativa. MÉTODOS: trata-se de estudo com delineamento de pesquisa quase-experimental, do tipo grupo único, antes e depois. A amostra final foi composta por 15 sujeitos. A coleta de dados da investigação, cuja duração foi de janeiro a março de 2010, ocorreu em três etapas, a saber: pré-teste, implementação da intervenção educativa (dois encontros) e pós-teste. RESULTADOS: os resultados evidenciaram ganho cognitivo significativo após a intervenção, com melhora no desempenho dos participantes. CONCLUSÕES: o estudo traz evidências de que a implementação de estratégia direcionada para educação de paciente pode aumentar o conhecimento de candidatos sobre o processo de transplante de fígado e, consequentemente, contribuir para o sucesso do tratamento.

En Brasil más de 30.000 pacientes están esperando en fila para la realización de trasplantes de órganos. La complejidad de esta modalidad terapéutica requiere una formación especializada y un equipo permanente de profesionales de salud familiarizados con la atención y el cuidado de los pacientes. En la práctica todos los días, las enfermeras tienen el reto de brindar atención de calidad a los pacientes y familias. Frente a la necesidad de definir el papel de la enfermera en el proceso de donación y trasplante y la importancia de la divulgación en este campo, se ha elaborado esta revisión narrativa destinado a hacer consideraciones sobre el papel y las responsabilidades de la enfermera que trabaja en el programa de trasplante órganos y tejidos. Los textos encontrados fueron leídos, resumidos y organizados en cinco categorías temáticas, a saber: la definición del papel de las enfermeras en el trasplante, la diferencia entre la enfermera de la clínica y el coordinador de trasplantes en enfermería, aspectos éticos y legales, la investigación y la información y la educación en los trasplantes. Se concluye que la enfermera debe tener conocimiento de los principios de buenas prácticas y disponer de recursos para evaluar los méritos, los riesgos y los problemas sociales relacionados con el trasplante.

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar as necessidades de informação do cuidador familiar de candidatos, que aguardam em fila de espera a realização do transplante de fígado. Métodos Trata-se de estudo transversal, realizado em centro transplantador do interior paulista, no período de abril a outubro de 2012. Para a avaliação das necessidades de informação foi utilizado instrumento submetido à validade de face e conteúdo, o cuidador ordenou por importância, 10 assuntos que gostaria de aprender antes da realização do transplante pelo seu ente familiar, além do registro das características sociodemográficas. Para análise dos dados, utilizou-se a estatística descritiva. Resultados Participaram do estudo 42 familiares. As necessidades de informação sobre complicações da doença do fígado, complicações após o transplante e cuidados necessários no pós-operatório obtiveram maiores médias. Conclusões Conhecer as necessidades de informação dos cuidadores é relevante para planejar estratégias de ensino-aprendizagem, visando a melhoria da assistência aos pacientes e familiares em programas de transplantes.