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ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the surgical treatment of diaphyseal femur fractures in polytraumatized children, considering consolidation rate, complications, and function as outcomes of interest. Methods: This is a quantitative, cross-sectional, and retrospective study of medical records of patients treated from 2012 to 2021. The 39 patients (41 femurs) were divided into four groups according to the method of osteosynthesis. We used the IBM SPSS Statistics software, version 20 (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL), and performed Chi-square, Fisher, Kruskal-Wallis, and Shapiro-Wilk tests with a significance level of 5%. Results: We observed six complications among patients. Functional outcomes were satisfactory in 40 cases (97.6%) and unsatisfactory in one case (2.40%) according to the adopted criteria. We found one case (2.40%) of non-union and one case (2.40%) of malunion, whereas 39 cases (95.20%) achieved full consolidation. Conclusions: Flexible intramedullary nails and external fixators are the preferred options for patients aged 5 to 10 years. Intramedullary nails, plates, or external fixators are prioritized for patients over 11 years old. The type and pattern of fractures were considered relevant for treatment selection. Level of evidence III, Therapeutic study - Investigation of outcomes and treatment. Comparative retrospective study.

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This study aimed to know the care provided by the family member to the child admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). This is a descriptive and exploratory research with a qualitative approach, developed in a PICU of a hospital in the south of Rio Grande do Sul / Brazil. Fifteen family caregivers participated. The collection took place between December 2017 and January 2018, through a semistructured interview that occurred after the approval of the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Medicine of the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), under the opinion n 2,416,925. The data were interpreted according to the thematic content analysis. Two categories were elaborated: Care provided by family members within a PICU; Relationship established by the health team of the PICU with the family caregiver and the child. The family offers the child a care based on love, affection and warmth, exposed when performing actions such as changing diapers, assisting in bathing and dressing. Likewise, the care received by the family members by the health team proved to be important to facilitate the process of adaptation to the situation lived and the continuity of the care of the family member to the child. In this sense, it can be seen that health professionals, especially nursing, may be conducting a therapeutic listening in their daily care, with a view to effective communication in which both speak the same language, valuing the meanings and meanings attributed by the family to this experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

(1) Background: Hospitalists are healthcare providers who focus on hospitalized patients, but research on the roles of pediatric hospitalists is lacking. This study investigates the role of a supervisor-type hospitalist in a pediatric hematology/oncology ward at a tertiary children's hospital, assessing the impact on satisfaction levels among patient caregivers, resident physicians, and nurses. (2) Methods: A retrospective analysis and online surveys were conducted to assess satisfaction levels before and after the introduction of hospitalists in the Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Seoul National University Children's Hospital in the Republic of Korea. (3) Results: The introduction of hospitalists led to a 19.3% reduction in prescription error interventions over six months. Unexpected transfers to the intensive care unit decreased from 1.4% to 0.7% (p = 0.229). Patient caregivers reported elevated satisfaction levels with physicians (rated 8.47/10), and there was a significant enhancement in overall satisfaction among nurses (increasing from 3.23 to 4.23/5, p < 0.001). The majority of resident physicians (83.3%) expressed contentment with the hospitalist system, with 77% indicating an interest in transitioning to a hospitalist role. However, these resident physicians also expressed concerns regarding job stability. (4) Conclusions: Supervisor-type pediatric hospitalists have the potential to elevate satisfaction levels not only among patient caregivers but also among nurses and resident physicians, showing promise in improving medical care quality. Nonetheless, ensuring favorable perception and securing job stability within the hospitalist system are pivotal for achieving successful implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: Children undergoing bone marrow transplantation (BMT) may feel out of control of their routine, as their social and affective bonds were interrupted by prolonged hospitalization. Objective: Understanding the feelings experienced by the accompanying family member in relation to the care for the child/adolescent after BMT in the hospital. Methods: Descriptive-exploratory, qualitative study, carried out in a private institution in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, with six family members of children undergoing BMT. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews after approval of the study by the Research Ethics Committee of the institution (no: 3,955,196). Qualitative data analysis was used, according to Minayo's model of thematic categories. After the literal transcription of the interviews, a comprehensive reading was carried out to obtain an initial perception of the reports. Successive readings made it possible to highlight significant excerpts, initially grouped based on thematic differences in the categorization process and, later, aggregated by content similarity. The synthesis of the speeches was elaborated by the approximation of the theoretical assumptions to the empirical data. Results: From the reports, five categories emerged that show the change in the family's daily life due to the BMT and its impact on the companion's future expectations regarding the child's health, the importance of the support of the multidisciplinary team in the hospital, the fundamental role of the network of social support and the turmoil of feelings experienced by the companion in this difficult moment in his life. Final considerations: Knowing the experiences of family members accompanying the hospitalized child undergoing BMT reveals the need for all those involved to adapt to the new routine and to strengthen the bond with the multidisciplinary team, raising awareness of the family's concerns. The results emphasize the merit of the qualitative approach for investigations in which delicate situations involving experiences and feelings of children and family members are considered in the context of health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the surgical treatment of diaphyseal femur fractures in polytraumatized children, considering consolidation rate, complications, and function as outcomes of interest., Methods: This is a quantitative, cross-sectional, and retrospective study of medical records of patients treated from 2012 to 2021. The 39 patients (41 femurs) were divided into four groups according to the method of osteosynthesis. We used the IBM SPSS Statistics software, version 20 (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL), and performed Chi-square, Fisher, Kruskal-Wallis, and Shapiro-Wilk tests with a significance level of 5%., Results: We observed six complications among patients. Functional outcomes were satisfactory in 40 cases (97.6%) and unsatisfactory in one case (2.40%) according to the adopted criteria. We found one case (2.40%) of non-union and one case (2.40%) of malunion, whereas 39 cases (95.20%) achieved full consolidation., Conclusions: Flexible intramedullary nails and external fixators are the preferred options for patients aged 5 to 10 years. Intramedullary nails, plates, or external fixators are prioritized for patients over 11 years old. The type and pattern of fractures were considered relevant for treatment selection. Level of evidence III, Therapeutic study - Investigation of outcomes and treatment. Comparative retrospective study. , Competing Interests: All authors declare no potential conflict of interest related to this article.

ABSTRACT Objective To describe the process of elaboration and implementation of a protocol for the prevention and management of pediatric falls. Method This was an actionresearch developed at a public hospital in Southeast Brazil with 10 members of the multidisciplinary team from the pediatrics, maternity, neonatal intensive care sectors, and the patient safety center. To elaborate the protocol, literature review, three meetings with the group, and two rounds ofonline correction were carried out. Online training was carried out for all professionals and then the use of the protocol was started at the sectors. Results A pediatric fall prevention protocol was implemented. Educational materials were developed and the Humpty Dumpty Falls Scale was chosen to assess the risk of falling. Conclusion The process was conducted in a collective and participatory way. The protocol and the educational materials guide and standardize behavior based on the best evidence and involve users, family members and professionals in the management of the risk of falling.

(1) Background: Hospitalists are healthcare providers who focus on hospitalized patients, but research on the roles of pediatric hospitalists is lacking. This study investigates the role of a supervisor-type hospitalist in a pediatric hematology/oncology ward at a tertiary children’s hospital, assessing the impact on satisfaction levels among patient caregivers, resident physicians, and nurses. (2) Methods: A retrospective analysis and online surveys were conducted to assess satisfaction levels before and after the introduction of hospitalists in the Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Seoul National University Children’s Hospital in the Republic of Korea. (3) Results: The introduction of hospitalists led to a 19.3% reduction in prescription error interventions over six months. Unexpected transfers to the intensive care unit decreased from 1.4% to 0.7% (p = 0.229). Patient caregivers reported elevated satisfaction levels with physicians (rated 8.47/10), and there was a significant enhancement in overall satisfaction among nurses (increasing from 3.23 to 4.23/5, p < 0.001). The majority of resident physicians (83.3%) expressed contentment with the hospitalist system, with 77% indicating an interest in transitioning to a hospitalist role. However, these resident physicians also expressed concerns regarding job stability. (4) Conclusions: Supervisor-type pediatric hospitalists have the potential to elevate satisfaction levels not only among patient caregivers but also among nurses and resident physicians, showing promise in improving medical care quality. Nonetheless, ensuring favorable perception and securing job stability within the hospitalist system are pivotal for achieving successful implementation.

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Objective: To know how nursing professionals perceive their work and the challenges of their daily lives in a pediatric inpatient unit. Methods: Qualitative, descriptive and exploratory research, carried out with nursing professionals from a pediatric inpatient unit of a philanthropic hospital in southern Brazil. The data were produced from semi-structured interviews and submitted to thematic content analysis. Results: The first analytical category showed the professionals' perceptions about nursing work and daily challenges in a pediatric unit. The second analytical category, on the other hand, revealed the demands of continuing education for the qualification of nursing work in a pediatric unit. Conclusion: Nursing professionals faced the challenge of promoting qualified and humanized care, despite the immersion in a daily routine and accumulation of activities, highlighting permanent education as a possibility to enhance their professional practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To report the experience during the systematization of nursing care for children suffering from first and second degree burns. It is a descriptive study, with a qualitative approach of the experience report type. The study was developed in fives pecific moments based on the nursing processes. All available and possible nursing care was provided, providing meaning full earning to the trainees, but above all with the aim of showing respect and professional interest in the handling of the case and compliance with the SAE for the client. One of the nursing diagnoses obtain refers to the integrity of the damaged skin, characterized by destroyed tissue related to the burn. And when the lesion was treated, the use of Silver Sulfadiazine was noted, but the literature demonstrated that the use interferes with the effective management of burn patients. SAE as assistive technology allows for systematic, planned and adequate care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To describe the nurses' perception regarding the use of playfulness as a therapeutic resource in the treatment of hospitalized children. Methods: Exploratory, descriptive and qualitative research, carried out in the pediatric ward of an Urgency and Emergency Hospital in Paraíba/Brazil. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using the content analysis technique. Results: Ten nurses who work in that sector participated. Tho thematic categories emerged: "Nurses conception of play as a therapeutic resource" and "Benefits and challenges of play as a therapeutic resource". Conclusion: It was confirmed that nurses have a positive view on the relevance and the various benefits of inserting playfulness is the pediatric hospital environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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BACKGROUND: Hospital infections in pediatric units increase the length of hospital stay and the use of antibiotics, and this causes exposure to more procedures. This study was aimed to determine the microorganisms represented in the hand flora of pediatric patients at the beginning of hospitalization and before discharge. METHODS: The study was designed as a prospective crosssectional study. This prospective study was performed with 124 pediatric patients. After completion of the admission procedures, an initial sample was taken from the hands of the hospitalized patients. Another sample was taken from the patients just before discharging. RESULTS: Growth of coagulase-negative staphylococcus (CNS) was observed in the culture samples of 28 patients. Cultures from 23 patients showed different microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and S. epidermis. Examination of final discharge cultures showed CNS in 43 patients, S. aureus in 5 patients, E. coli in 8 patients, Acinetobacter baumannii in 11 patients, and Kocuria rhizophila, K. kristinae, Candida spp., Pseudomonas spp., and Enterococcus in 1 patient. CONCLUSION: The cultures from samples obtained at discharge showed the presence of antibiotic-resistant pathogenic microorganisms causing healthcare associated infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The objective of this study is to describe the role of the nurse in front of child hospitalized with cancer. It is an integrative literature review, carried out by online access data bases: Latin American literature and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS) and database of nursing (BDENF). It should be noted that the role of the nurse in front of a child hospitalized with cancer is of fundamental importance, because it is the cornerstone for the transmission of information and explanations about diagnosis of the disease, both to the patients as family members. It is noticed that nurses have a fundamental role in the Act of taking care of child Oncology, since it involves humanized form with your child and your family often are sensitized by all the cancer condition imposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: to identify the perceptions experienced by accompanying relatives of children during hospitalization. Method: exploratory, qualitative research carried out in a pediatric sector in the interior of Mato Grosso from May to June 2015. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with the relatives of hospitalized children and submitted to thematic analysis. Results: the mothers were more present as companions during the hospitalization and, in some cases, was the first contact with the pediatrics sector. The physical structure was considered satisfactory. Some of the feelings and expressed attitudes were despair, fear, impotence/helplessness, longing, and hope. Final considerations: the study pointed out the need of reception of family members by the entire health team during the hospitalization of the child, including them in the treatment process, attending to their physical and psychological needs, thus contributing to the improvement of child care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To know the perception of the nursing team about the playful approach to hospitalized children. Methodology: exploratory-descriptive qualitative study in Pediatrics in a hospital in southern Rio Grande do Sul School with eight nursing team professionals. To collect data, we used the semi-structured interview. The information was interpreted through thematic analysis of Minayo. Results: it was observed that the nursing staff does not have the technical and scientific preparation to use a playful approach in providing nursing care, as well as some ignorant of the concept and the techniques applied to the play therapy, this issue has had little or no approach in academic or vocational training of respondents. Conclusion: it is necessary that this mode is entered in undergraduate courses and that the institutions promote playful care that professionals can use this instrument care, thereby improving the care provided to hospitalized children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To characterize and compare clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory aspects ofinfants with acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) associated with the detection of adenovirus(ADV) or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Methods: A preliminary respiratory infection surveillance study collected samples of nasopharyngeal aspirate (NPA) for viral research, linked to the completion of a standard protocol, from children younger than two years admitted to a university hospital with ALRI, between March of 2008 and August of 2011. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used for eight viruses: ADV, RSV, metapneumovirus, Parainfluenza 1, 2, and 3, and Influenza A and B. Cases with NPA collectedduring the first 24 hours of admission, negative results of blood culture, and exclusive detection of ADV (Gadv group) or RSV (Grsv group) were selected for comparisons. Results: The preliminary study included collection of 1,121 samples of NPA, 813 collected in thefirst 24 hours of admission, of which 50.3% were positive for at least one virus; RSV was identifiedin 27.3% of cases surveyed, and ADV was identified in 15.8%. Among the aspects analyzed inthe Gadv (n = 58) and Grsv (n = 134) groups, the following are noteworthy: the higher meanage, more frequent prescription of antibiotics, and the highest median of total white blood cellcount and C-reactive protein values in Gadv. Conclusions: PCR can detect persistent/latent forms of ADV, an aspect to be considered wheninterpreting results. Additional studies with quantitative diagnostic techniques could elucidatethe importance of the high frequency observed.

Objective: To know the perception of the nursing team about the playful approach to hospitalized children. Methodology: exploratory-descriptive qualitative study in Pediatrics in a hospital in southern Rio Grande do Sul School with eight nursing team professionals. To collect data, we used the semi-structured interview. The information was interpreted through thematic analysis of Minayo. Results: it was observed that the nursing staff does not have the technical and scientific preparation to use a playful approach in providing nursing care, as well as some ignorant of the concept and the techniques applied to the play therapy, this issue has had little or no approach in academic or vocational training of respondents. Conclusion: it is necessary that this mode is entered in undergraduate courses and that the institutions promote playful care that professionals can use this instrument care, thereby improving the care provided to hospitalized children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de estudos publicados em periódicos indexados nas bases de dados BDENF, LILACS e portal CAPES, com recorte temporal de 1990 a 2012. Objetivou-se revisar a literatura sobre o reconhecimento pela enfermagem da importância do cuidado centrado na família (CCF), no contexto da criança hospitalizada. A partir dos critérios de seleção, foram identificados 21 artigos sobre a temática. Emergiram da análise textual três categorias: Percepções da enfermagem sobre o CCF; Vivências no contexto da criança hospitalizada; Implantação do CCF; Estratégias de implantação do CCF. Concluiu-se que o CCF qualifica a assistência à criança hospitalizada e para sua implantação há necessidade de instrumentalização e sensibilização dos profissionais desde a sua formação. ABSTRACT It is an integrative review of studies published in journals indexed in databases BDENF, Lilacs and CAPES portal, with time frame from 1990 to 2012. The objective was to review the literature on the nursing recognition of the importance of family-centered care (CCF), in the context of the hospitalized child. Based on the selection criteria, we identified 21 articles on the subject. Textual analysis, emergiram três categories: Perceptions of nursing on CCF: Experiences in the context of hospitalized children; Deployment model CCF and CCF deployment strategies. It was concluded that the TLC qualifies the care of hospitalized children and their deployment is necessary instrumentation and sensitization of professionals since its formation. RESUMEN Se trata de una revisión integradora de estudios publicados en revistas indexadas en las bases de datos BDENF, LILACS y en el portal CAPES, con el marco de tiempo desde 1990 hasta 2012. El objetivo fue revisar la literatura sobre El reconocimiento por la enfermería de la importancia de la atención centrada en la familia (ACF), en el contexto del niño hospitalizado. Con base en los criterios de selección, se identificaron 21 artículos sobre el tema. Del análisis textual emergieron tres categorías: Percepciones de la enfermería sobre la ACF; Experiencias en el contexto del niño hospitalizado; Implantación de la ACF; Estrategias de implantación de la ACF. Se concluyó que el ACF califica el cuidado al niño hospitalizado y para su implantación es necesaria instrumentalización y sensibilización de los profesionales desde su formación.

CONTEXT: Acute diarrhea is a common cause of hospitalization among children under 5 years of age. Knowing the prevalence and risk factors associated with the severity of acute diarrhea is essential to control morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE: Describe the prevalence of demographic, epidemiologic and clinical features of children under 6 years of age hospitalized for acute diarrhea, and investigate the association between these determinants and the severity of the diarrheic episode. METHOD: Retrospective, cross-sectional study, during the period from January, 2005 through December, 2008, in the municipality of Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil. Files from 6,201 children from 0 to 6 years of age, hospitalized in two public teaching institutions (which account for 84% of all the hospitalizations in the municipality), were assessed. Acute diarrhea was defined as the presence of at least three evacuations of liquid or loose stools, within 24 hours, for a maximum period of 14 days. The patients with acute diarrhea were divided in two groups, according to disease severity, severe diarrhea being considered whenever hospitalization lasted for at least 4 days. Epidemiologic and clinical data were assessed and compared through the application of the chi-squared test and the binomial logistic regression model. RESULTS: The prevalence rate for admission due to acute diarrhea was 8.4%. The factors significantly associated with the severity of the diarrheic episode were: age under 6 months (P = 0.01, OR = 2.762); disease onset during fall (P = 0.033, OR = 1.742), presence of fever (P = 0.017, OR = 1.715) and antibiotic use during hospitalization (P = 0.000, OR = 3.872). CONCLUSIONS: Diarrhea is the third most common cause of hospitalization among children under 6 years of age in Juiz de Fora. Young age (under or equal to 6 months), fever, antibiotic use during hospitalization and disease onset during fall are risk factors associated with longer hospital stay.CONTEXTO: Diarreia aguda é uma causa frequente de internação em crianças menores de 5 anos. O conhecimento da prevalência e dos fatores de risco associados à gravidade da diarreia aguda é fundamental no controle da morbimortalidade. OBJETIVO: Descrever a prevalência das características demográficas, epidemiológicas e clínicas de pacientes menores de 6 anos hospitalizados por diarreia aguda e investigar a associação entre esses determinantes e a gravidade do episódio diarreico. MÉTODO: Estudo transversal, retrospectivo, realizado no período de janeiro de 2005 a dezembro de 2008, no município de Juiz de Fora, MG. Foram avaliados 6.201 prontuários das crianças de 0 a 6 anos de idade hospitalizadas em duas instituições públicas de ensino que respondem juntas por 84% das internações no município. Diarreia aguda foi definida como presença de pelo menos três evacuações líquidas ou de consistência amolecida em 24 horas por no máximo 14 dias. Os pacientes com diarreia aguda foram divididos em dois grupos, de acordo com a gravidade do quadro e foi considerado diarreia grave o período de hospitalização maior ou igual a 4 dias. Os dados epidemiológicos e clínicos dos pacientes foram avaliados e comparados através da aplicação do teste do qui ao quadrado e do modelo de regressão logística binomial. RESULTADOS: A prevalência de internações por diarreia aguda foi de 8,4%. Os fatores que mostraram associação significativa com gravidade do episódio diarreico foram: idade inferior a 6 meses (P = 0,01, OR = 2,762); início da doença no outono (P = 0,033, OR = 1,742), presença de febre (P = 0,017, OR = 1,715) e uso de antibioticoterapia durante a internação (P = 0,000, OR = 3,872). CONCLUSÕES: Diarreia é a terceira causa de internação em crianças abaixo dos 6 anos em Juiz de Fora. Baixa idade (inferior ou igual a 6 meses), febre, uso de antibiótico na internação e início do episódio diarreico no outono são fatores de risco associados ao maior tempo de hospitalização.

Introducción: La hospitalización debe representar para cuidadores, valor agregado al aumentar sus conocimientos sobre la enfermedad y prevención de enfermedades prevalentes de infancia, generando cambios de actitud hacia salud y enfermedad, disminuyendo la morbimortalidad infantil. Objetivo: Establecer la eficacia de la educación recibida durante la hospitalización, referente a cambios en conocimientos en cuidadores sobre enfermedad motivo del ingreso y enfermedades prevalentes. Metodología: Estudio cuasi-experimental, con medidas repetidas y recolección prospectiva de información. Participaron 128 cuidadores, quienes previo consentimiento se les aplicó un formato para evaluar el nivel de conocimientos al ingreso y egreso, abordando temas de enfermedades prevalentes de la infancia. Se estimó para cada tópico cambio en conocimientos y posteriormente modelos de regresión lineal múltiple, se evaluaron determinantes de magnitud del aprendizaje. Resultados: Al egreso incrementó el porcentaje de respuestas correctas en los tópicos. Variables asociadas con el aprendizaje fueron: patología infecciosa (coeficiente:2,99%; IC95%:0,36 a 5,61), desnutrición (11,45%; IC95%:5,21 a 17,68), régimen subsidiado (-3,39%; IC95%:-6,41 a -0,37), cuidador con bachillerato (-2,36%; IC95%:- 4,65 a -0,06) y considerar adecuado manejo (9,15%; IC95%:3,16 a 15,13). En cuanto a alimentación, los cuidadores de estratos ≥2 evidenciaban menor aprendizaje (-7,21%; IC95%:-13,73 a -0,69). Además, cuando les explicaban la enfermedad, presentaban mayor aprendizaje (7,43%; IC95%:0,27 a 14,59). Discusión: Este estudio exhorta a realizar futuras investigaciones que aporten nuevas evidencias sobre la importancia de la educación en salud a nivel intrahospitalario. Conclusiones: Incrementó el nivel de conocimientos durante la hospitalización, sin alcanzar 30% esperado y se evidencia que diversos factores condicionan este aprendizaje. Salud UIS 2012; 44 (2):35-43Background: The hospital must represent for carers a value added, to increase their knowledge about the disease and prevention of prevalent diseases of childhood; causing changes in the attitude towards health and disease, with decrement in child mortality. Objective: To establish the efficacy of the education received during hospitalization, regarding changes in carers knowledge about the disease cause of admission and diseases prevalent. Methodology: A quasi-experimental study with repeated measures and prospective information recollection. A total of 128 caregivers previous informed consent, were interrogated with a format to assess the level of knowledge to the ingress and egress, addressing issues of prevalent diseases of childhood. Were estimated for each topic change in knowledge and then multiple linear regression models were evaluated determinants of magnitude of learning. Results: At discharge increased the percentage of correct answers on the topics. Variables associated with learning were infectious disease (coefficient: 2.99%, 95% CI 0.36 to 5.61), malnutrition (11.45%, 95% CI 5.21 to 17.68), subsidized (-3.39%, 95% CI -6.41 to -0.37), caregiver school (-2.36%, 95% CI -4.65 to -0.06) and to consider appropriate management (9, 15%, 95% CI 3.16 to 15.13). As for nutrition, ≥ 2 layers caregivers evidenced less learning (-7.21%, 95% CI -13.73 to -0.69). Also, when I explained the disease, had higher learning (7.43%, 95% CI 0.27 to 14.59). Discussion: This study encourages further research to provide new evidence on the importance of health education at the hospital. Conclusions: Increased knowledge level during hospitalization, without reaching 30% expected and evidence that several factors affect this learning. Salud UIS 2012; 44 (2):35-43

The aim of this study is to describe the experience of children in their interactions with nursing professionals while in hospital. It is a qualitative study supported by the critical incident technique. Data was collected through participant observation and semi-structured interviews with thirty hospitalized children and teenagers between 8 and 14 years old. The results showed that children positively valued nursing care at the hospital and recognized that interactions with nursing staff included social and emotional factors. It is concluded that communication established with children plays a fundamental role to comprehend their experiences while in hospital. Therefore, nurses need to evaluate their strategies and relational skills used to interact with children at the hospital.El objetivo de este estudio es describir la experiencia del niño en la interacción con los profesionales de enfermería durante su estancia hospitalaria. Se trata de un estudio cualitativo fundamentado bajo la técnica del incidente crítico. La recolección de los datos se realizó mediante la observación participante y entrevistas semiestructuradas a treinta niños y adolescentes hospitalizados, con edades comprendidas entre 8-14 años. Los resultados muestran que los niños valoran positivamente el cuidado de enfermería en el hospital y reconocen que las interacciones con los profesionales de enfermería abarcan todo un contenido afectivo y social. Se concluye que la comunicación que se establece con los niños juega un papel fundamental en la comprensión que elaboran de la experiencia hospitalaria, por tanto es necesario en enfermería evaluar las estrategias y habilidades relacionales empleadas para interactuar con los niños en el hospital.O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever a experiência da criança na interação com os profissionais de Enfermagem, durante a internação hospitalar. Trata-se de estudo qualitativo, fundamentado na técnica do incidente crítico. A coleta de dados realizou-se através da observação participante e de entrevistas semiestruturadas, com trinta crianças e adolescentes hospitalizados, tendo de 8 a 14 anos de idade. Os resultados mostram que as crianças avaliam positivamente o cuidado de Enfermagem no hospital, e reconhecem que as interações com os profissionais dessa área abrangem conteúdo afetivo e social. Conclui-se que a comunicação estabelecida com as crianças desempenha papel fundamental na compreensão que conseguem a respeito da experiência hospitalar, sendo necessária a avaliação das estratégias de Enfermagem, bem como das habilidades relacionais usadas para interagir com as crianças, no hospital.

O estudo, de abordagem qualitativa, teve por objetivo compreender como as famílias percebem a própria presença na unidade de terapia intensiva pediátrica e neonatal, e a aceitação dessa presença por parte dos profissionais de saúde. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista semiestruturada a 14 pais de crianças internadas na UTI pediátrica e neonatal de dois hospitais na Região Noroeste do Paraná. Para a interpretação dos dados, optou-se pela análise de conteúdo. Os resultados revelaram o sofrimento vivenciado pelos pais, as alterações que ocorreram na dinâmica familiar em face da hospitalização do filho, e a percepção dos benefícios da sua permanência junto à criança, do acolhimento e dos cuidados recebidos. Concluiu-se que os pais valorizam o fato de os profissionais demonstrarem respeito e atenção para com eles e a criança, criando elos de afetividade e confiança, além de gratidão pelo cuidado.Este estudio, de abordaje cualitativo, tuvo por objetivo comprender como las familias perciben su propia presencia en la unidad de terapia intensiva pediátrica y neonatal, y, la aceptación de esa presencia por parte de los profesionales de la salud. Los datos fueron recolectados por medio de entrevista semiestructurada a 14 padres de niños internados en la UTI pediátrica y neonatal de dos hospitales en la Región Noroeste de Paraná. Para la interpretación de los datos se optó por el análisis de contenido. Los resultados revelaron el sufrimiento experimentado por los padres, las alteraciones que ocurrieron en la dinámica familiar frente a la hospitalización del hijo y la percepción de los beneficios de su permanencia junto al niño, del acogimiento y del cuidado recibidos. Se concluyó que los padres valorizan el hecho de los profesionales demonstrar respeto y atención para con ellos y el niño, creando vínculos de afecto y confianza, además de gratitud por el cuidado.This qualitative-based study aimed to understand how families perceive their own presence at the Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, as well as the acceptance of their presence by healthcare workers. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 14 parents of children admitted to the pediatric and neonatal ICU at two hospitals in northwestern Paraná State, Brazil. Content analysis was chosen to interpret the data. The results revealed the suffering experienced by parents, the alteration of family dynamics resulting from the child's hospitalization, and the perception of the benefits of remaining close to the child in terms of welcoming and quality of care. It was concluded that parents value the professionals' respect and attention towards the child, thus creating bonds of affection, trust and gratitude for the care received.

This study aims to present and discuss part of the findings of a research carried out at a teaching hospital. It is a qualitative descriptive-exploratory and interventionist study with nine lay caregiver women accompanying hospitalized children with cancer. Data were collected through the focal group technique, organized in the QSR Nvivo software and analyzed through thematic analysis. Results originated during the discussion on participants' health conceptions indicate the need to (re)think the rights of patients' companions and provide instruments to several social, political and institutional stakeholders in order to (re)plan health actions that can be developed during professionals' education and qualification in the context of health care, which can be the focus of discussion within diverse contexts of society.El objetivo es presentar y discutir una parte de los resultados de una investigación realizada en un hospital escuela. Se trata de un estudio cualitativo, descriptivo exploratorio e intervencionista realizado en nueve mujeres cuidadoras, no profesionales, acompañantes de niños hospitalizados con cáncer. Los datos fueron recolectados por medio de la técnica de grupo focal, organizados por el software QSR Nvivo y analizados mediante análisis temático. Los resultados provenientes de la problematización de las concepciones de salud de las participantes, apuntaron para la necesidad de repensar los derechos del acompañante y la instrumentalización de los diversos segmentos sociales, políticos e institucionales para replantear las acciones en salud que pueden ser desarrolladas en la formación y calificación de los profesionales, dentro del contexto de la atención a la salud, así como ser foco de discusión en diferentes contextos de la sociedad.Objetiva-se apresentar e discutir uma parte dos achados de investigação realizada em um hospital escola. É um estudo qualitativo descritivo-exploratório e intervencionista junto a nove mulheres cuidadoras-leigas, acompanhantes de crianças com câncer, hospitalizadas. Os dados foram coletados por meio da técnica de grupo focal, organizados pelo software QSR Nvivo e analisados mediante análise temática. Os resultados, provenientes da problematização das concepções de saúde das participantes, apontaram para a necessidade de um (re)pensar os direitos do acompanhante e a instrumentalização dos diversos segmentos sociais, políticos e institucionais no (re)planejamento das ações em saúde, que podem ser desenvolvidas desde a formação e qualificação dos profissionais, nos contextos de atenção à saúde, assim como, também, podem ser foco de discussão em diferentes contextos da sociedade.

Introduction: Pediatric nurses should always be attentive to the care subsidies that make possible a better control of pain and anxiety generated by infant hospitalization. Generally, these adverse feeling in children are caused by the realization of intrusive procedures, such as venipuncture. The use of the Therapeutic Toy Instructional (TTI) may represent an effective intervention to deal with the negatives effects of hospitalization. Objective: To compare the reactions expressed by the child, exposed to venipuncture, before and after the use of TTI. Materials and Methods: The research is analytical, exploratory and quantitative approach. For analysis of the data was employed the McNemar test. The sample consisted of 21 hospitalized children, pre-school and school ages, the process of data was collected between June and August of 2012 in a pediatric unit from Crato, CE (Brazil). Results and Discussion: After using the TTI, there was a reduction in frequency of behavioral variables that indicate less adaptation to the procedure, particularly for "Require the presence of mother" and "Try not to look for the Professional" (p <0.001). The realization of the sessions also increased the frequency of many behaviors associated with better acceptance of the procedure, especially: "Look for the Professional" (p <0.001) and "Smile" (p <0.005). Conclusions: The TTI is a relevant intervention for pediatric nursing; to use it in a systematic way is needed: planning actions aimed at increasing awareness among managers of pediatric services, better training of professionals and the inclusion of teaching of therapeutic toy in nursing courses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

O estudo teve como objetivo identificar a percepção da criança hospitalizada, em idade escolar, sobre a realização de exames. Foi utilizada a pesquisa de natureza descritiva, predominando a investigação de caráter qualitativo. Os resultados revelaram que as crianças cooperam com os exames apesar do medo. O medo foi relacionado ao temor da dor física, de ser machucado, e ainda, do desconhecido. Considera-se que a criança percebe a realização do exame como parte do seu tratamento e gostaria de receber explicações sobre o procedimento.El estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar la percepción del niño hospitalizado, en edad de ir a la escuela, sobre la realización de exámenes. Fue usada la investigación de naturaleza descriptiva, prevaleciendo la investigación de carácter cualitativo. Los resultados revelaron que los niños colaboran con los exámenes a pesar del miedo. EI miedo se relacionó con el temor al dolor físico, a ser herido, o aún, a lo desconocido. Se considera que el niño percibe la realización del examen como parte del tratamiento e desearía recibir explicaciones sobre el procedimiento.The study had as objective to identify the hospitalized children's perception, in school age, about the accomplishment of exams. The research of descriptive nature was used, prevailing the investigation of qualitative character. The results revealed that the children cooperate with exams despite the fear. The fear was related to the dread of the physical pain, being hurt, or even the unknown. It is considered that the child notes the exam accomplishment as part of his/her treatment and he/she would like to receive explanations about the procedure.

Este estudo teve como objetivos: compreender o funcionamento da dinâmica familiar da criança internada em UTI pediátrica e construir um Modelo Teórico sobre a experiência da família que vivencia a internação da criança na UTI pediátrica. Utilizou-se como referencial teórico o Interacionismo Simbólico e como referencial metodológico a Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados. A análise comparativa dos dados possibilitou identificar dois fenômenos que compõem esta experiência da família: Tendo uma ruptura familiar e Vivendo a possibilidade de vir a perder o filho. A articulação desses fenômenos permitiu identificar a categoria central BUSCANDO PRESERVAR A INTEGRIDADE DA UNIDADE FAMILIAR, a partir da qual propõe-se um modelo teórico explicativo da experiência.The purposes of this study were to: understand the dynamic functioning of the family with a child admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and to construct a theoretical model about the living experience of a family with a child admitted to the PICU. The study used as a theoretical reference the Symbolic Interactionism, and the Grounded theory methodology. The comparative analysis of the data permitted identify two phenomena: Having a family rupture and Living with the possibility of loosing a child. The relationship of these phenomena has permitted the identification of the core category TRYING TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE FAMILY UNIT based on which it was possible to propose a theoretical model to explain the experience.

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