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ABSTRACT Objective: to reflect on the perspectives of adopting the Progress Test in undergraduate nursing education. Methods: this is a reflective study, based on authors’ critical thinking and supported by national and international literature on the Progress Test application in undergraduate health courses. Results: the Progress Test is as a valuable teaching-learning strategy, with potential applications and benefits for students, professors, and academic management. Final considerations: systematic nursing education assessment indicates valuable information for different stakeholders. Understanding its potential benefits, the Progress Test is presented as a strategy that can be replicated in undergraduate nursing education, either individually, by institutions, or collaboratively, by the establishment of partnerships or consortiums of institutions.

Introdução: A neoplasia de esôfago é o sétimo câncer mais frequentemente diagnosticado e a sexta principal causa de morte relacionada ao câncer no mundo. No Brasil, ocupa a 13ª posição entre os tipos de câncer mais frequentes. Os sítios mais comuns de disseminação do câncer esofágico são pulmão, fígado e ossos. As metástases do câncer de esôfago para a mama são extremamente raras e pouco documentadas na literatura. Relato de caso: Homem, 45 anos, diagnosticado com adenocarcinoma de esôfago após manifestar dispepsia e epigastralgia. A investigação por endoscopia digestiva alta revelou adenocarcinoma de esôfago, sem metástases a distância. Foi submetido à esofagectomia e quimioterapia adjuvante. Na tomografia por emissão de pósitrons (PET-CT), realizada pós-tratamento, foi detectada recidiva local, iniciando terapia paliativa. Pouco antes, uma nodulação na mama direita foi diagnosticada inicialmente como lesão primária da mama, carcinoma do tipo não especial, triplo-negativo. Contudo, uma revisão da lâmina revelou um adenocarcinoma pouco diferenciado metastático do esôfago, resultando em dois diagnósticos discordantes. Uma terceira análise do material da mama por imuno-histoquímica confirmou a lesão metastática secundária ao esôfago. Durante o tratamento, o paciente apresentou crise convulsiva, com diagnóstico de implante cerebral secundário. Realizou radioterapia em lesão do sistema nervoso central e mastectomia. O PET-CT revelou ausência de sinais de atividade metabólica anormal. Atualmente, encontra-se assintomático com programação terapêutica de imunoterapia de manutenção associada a bloqueio do HER2. Conclusão: Este caso sublinha a raridade da metástase mamária no câncer de esôfago e a importância crucial da imuno-histoquímica para um diagnóstico diferencial preciso e planejamento terapêutico adequado.

ABSTRACT Objective: Perform a cross-cultural adaptation of the Pasero Opioid-induced Sedation Scale to the Brazilian setting. Method: This is a methodological study using Beaton’s framework, which consists in six stages: translation, synthesis of translations, re-translation, expert committee, pre-test, and sending the adapted version of the instrument to the author of the original. The study was carried out from April to December 2021. The research was conducted in a private hospitalin the city of São Paulo, in the adult hospitalization and critical care units. It was approved by the research ethics committee. Results: After translation, translation synthesis and back-translation steps, the version was evaluated by the expert committee, requiring two rounds to obtain acceptable CVI values above 0.80. In the pre-test phase, the scale was well understood, with a CVI of 0.98. Conclusion: The scale was adapted for the Brazilian context; however, further studies will be needed to analyze validity and reliability evidence.

ABSTRACT Objectives: to identify, map and describe characteristics of educational interventions for cervical cancer prevention in adult women. Methods: a scoping review conducted on eleven databases and the gray literature, including studies that described educational interventions aimed at preventing cervical cancer in adult women. Results: thirty-three articles with 151,457 participants were analyzed. The most used educational strategies were participatory discussions and educational leaflets. Most of the interventions took place in a single session, ranging from 40 to 60 minutes. The most used theoretical model in interventions to improve women’s compliance with Pap smear was the Health Belief Model. Conclusions: group discussions, lectures and educational brochures can increase knowledge and reduce barriers to cervical cancer prevention. Theory-based and culturally sensitive interventions can have a positive impact on women’s health.

Resumo Objetivo Analisar a aceitabilidade de pessoas submetidas ao cateterismo cardíaco não programado acerca de uma intervenção complexa (IC) de enfermagem para reduzir a ansiedade. Métodos Estudo qualitativo e avaliativo da aceitabilidade de 15 participantes submetidos ao cateterismo cardíaco acerca de uma IC de enfermagem. A coleta de dados foi realizada na unidade de emergência de um hospital de alta complexidade da cidade de São Paulo, especializado em cardiologia. Os participantes tinham diagnóstico de Síndrome Coronariana Aguda e receberam a IC, constituída por componente musical e educativo, denominada Education and Music Intervention to Reduce Anxiety (EMIRA). Os dados foram coletados no período de setembro a outubro de 2021, e os participantes foram submetidos à entrevista semiestruturada. As perguntas norteadoras da entrevista foram elaboradas com base em Kazdin. As entrevistas foram gravadas e transcritas para análise de conteúdo de Bardin. Para analisar a aceitabilidade dos participantes da EMIRA, utilizou-se o aporte teórico das Representações Cotidianas. Resultados A análise da aceitabilidade em relação à EMIRA permitiu a identificação de três categorias: Intervenção complexa EMIRA: nova experiência que ajuda a entender o cateterismo cardíaco; Intervenção complexa EMIRA: uma experiência que gera satisfação; e Intervenção complexa EMIRA: uma experiência que alivia a ansiedade. Os participantes relataram sensações de calma, alívio, tranquilidade, satisfação, e recomendaram o uso da EMIRA. Conclusão A experiência dos participantes com a EMIRA foi positiva, sugerindo boa aceitabilidade da IC por pessoas aguardando a realização do cateterismo não programado na unidade de emergência.

ABSTRACT Objectives: to assess the relationship between spiritual well-being, symptoms and performance of patients under palliative care. Methods: this is a descriptive correlational study, conducted with 135 patients seen in palliative care outpatient clinics. Karnofsky Performance Status Scale, Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale, Spirituality Scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were used. Data were submitted to descriptive statistical analysis and Spearman’s correlation. Results: among participants, 68.2% were cancer patients. The most prevalent symptoms were changes in well-being (65.2%), anxiety (63.7%), sadness (63%) and fatigue (63%). Sadness, dyspnea, sleepiness, anxiety and depression presented weak to moderate correlation with spiritual well-being. Symptom overload showed weak negative correlation with performance. Conclusions: symptom intensification was correlated with worsening in spiritual well-being perception. The reduction in performance was related to increased number of symptoms, especially depression and anxiety.

Introdução: A dor oncológica pode afetar o bem-estar físico, emocional e espiritual dos pacientes. O enfermeiro tem papel fundamental no controle desse sintoma, e a falta de conhecimento desse profissional pode ser uma barreira para o manejo adequado da dor. Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento de enfermeiros sobre manejo da dor oncológica e sua relação com variáveis sociodemográficas e de formação profissional. Método: Estudo descritivo transversal, realizado com enfermeiros de um Centro Oncológico no Estado de São Paulo. Os enfermeiros foram avaliados por meio de dois instrumentos para caracterização sociodemográfica/profissional e avaliação do conhecimento sobre manejo da dor no câncer, entre julho e setembro de 2019. Aplicaram-se os testes exato de Fisher e qui-quadrado de Pearson para avaliar a associação entre as variáveis. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 93 enfermeiros, predominantemente do sexo feminino (81,7%), católicos (36,6%), com média de seis anos de atuação profissional. Houve 50,5% de conhecimento inadequado sobre o manejo da dor oncológica e não se encontrou associação entre o conhecimento, as variáveis sociodemográficas e de formação profissional. Conclusão: Metade dos enfermeiros tem conhecimento inadequado sobre manejo da dor oncológica, e a falta de conhecimento não esteve associada às variáveis analisadas. Há necessidade de realizar intervenções educativas para melhorar o conhecimento dos enfermeiros e possivelmente aprimorar a assistência aos pacientes com dor oncológica.

Objectives: To analyze the effects of Dignity Therapy (DT) on the physical, existential, and psychosocial symptoms of individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Methods: This is a mixed-methods case study research that used the concurrent triangulation strategy to analyze the effects of DT on 3 individuals with ALS. Data collection included 3 instances of administering validated scales to assess multiple physical symptoms, anxiety, depression, spiritual well-being, and the Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI), followed by the implementation of DT and a semi-structured interview. Results: The scale results indicate that DT led to an improvement in the assessment of physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and existential symptoms according to the score results. It is worth noting that the patient with a recent diagnosis showed higher scores for anxiety and depression after DT. Regarding the PDI, the scores indicate improvements in the sense of dignity in all 3 cases, which aligns with the positive verbal reports after the implementation of DT. Significance of results: This study allowed us to analyze the effects of DT on the physical, existential, and psychosocial symptoms of individuals with ALS, suggesting the potential benefits of this approach for this group of patients. Participants reported positive effects regarding pain and fatigue, could reflect on their life trajectories, and regained their value and meaning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the effects of a psychoeducational intervention upon symptom control and quality of life (QoL) among cancer patients. Methods: This was an open randomized clinical trial (RCT) conducted at the Cancer Institute of the State of São Paulo. The RCT comprised 107 outpatients in chemotherapy or radiation for malignant neoplasms. Participants were randomized to control group (usual treatment) or intervention group (IG) (psychoeducational intervention) with assessments at baseline and upon completion of the intervention. Sociodemographic information, clinical data, QoL, functionality, and symptoms were assessed. This trial is registered with the Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry number RBR-9337nv. A mixed-effects model was applied to compare the effects of the intervention between the groups. Results: The most frequent symptoms were fatigue (76.6%), insomnia (47.7%), pain (42.1%), and loss of appetite (37.4%). The symptom intensity analysis suggests that insomnia was the strongest symptom, followed by fatigue, loss of appetite, and pain. The IG experienced a significant improvement in terms of loss of appetite (P = 0.002) and a tendency toward less insomnia (P = 0.053). Conclusions: The intervention significantly reduced appetite loss in cancer patients. Despite no effects observed in global QoL or functionality, the intervention yielded a tendency to improve insomnia, and this outcome should be investigated in future studies.

Resumo Objetivo: identificar fatores associados à contaminação e internação hospitalar por COVID-19 em profissionais de enfermagem. Método: estudo transversal, realizado em hospital especializado em cardiologia, com 415 profissionais de enfermagem. Foram avaliadas as variáveis sociodemográficas, comorbidades, condições de trabalho e questões relacionadas ao adoecimento pela COVID-19. Na análise dos dados, utilizaram-se os testes Qui-Quadrado, Fisher, Wilcoxon, Mann-Whitney e Brunner Munzel, a razão de chances para internação hospitalar, além de regressão logística binária. Resultados: a taxa de profissionais de enfermagem acometidos pela COVID-19 foi de 44,3% e os fatores associados à contaminação foram o número de pessoas no mesmo domicílio com COVID-19 (OR 36,18; p

Objective: The main objective of the study is to assess the efficacy of the Permission, Limited information, Specific Suggestion, and sexual therapy (PLISSIT) model directly with breast cancer survivor (BCS) on sexual function and quality of life (QOL) domains. Methods: A pilot control trial was conducted comparing the PLISSIT model intervention to usual care. The intervention was delivered by two health professionals (nurse and professional sexual therapist) consisted of five sessions on counseling, genitalia anatomy, human sexual response, and sexual function. Data were collected before and 3 months after the intervention using the Female Sexual Function Index and the World Health Organization QOL-BREF questionnaire. Results: The sample consisted of 19 BCS (11 intervention, 8 controls) with a mean age of 54.5 8 years (standard deviation = 7.14) and the majority were married, Black or mixed Brazilian, received chemotherapy, radiation and/or hormonal therapy, and education varied from high school to college. There was significant improvement in physical health (P = 0.031), social relationships (P = 0.046), orgasm (P = 0.055), and pain (P = 0.049) over time and the intervention resulted in improved arousal (P = 0.038). Conclusions: The results suggest that the PLISSIT model may be an effective intervention for BCS in coping with and managing changes in sexuality and sexual function after treatment. It is important that nurses are aware of sexual intimacy concerns for BCS and integrate assessment into their nursing care.

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe characteristics of pregnant women at risk and analyze the relationship with type of delivery and complications during pregnancy and puerperium. Methods: a retrospective study with secondary data of 1,574 at-risk pregnant women followed up in an educational intervention by telemedicine. Results: pregnant women with an average age of 35 years and high educational level participated. Preference for normal delivery was 43.1%, but only 17.3% had normal delivery. During pregnancy, 43.5% sought emergency care. In the postpartum period, 2.0% needed an ICU. Emergency room search was associated with age and contacts with the intervention. Cesarean delivery was associated with age, physical inactivity and overweight/obesity. ICU admission was associated with age and BMI. Conclusion: pregnant women were of high age and education, the younger and who had more contacts with the intervention sought more the emergency room. Older age, physical inactivity and overweight/obesity were factors associated with cesarean delivery.

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the prevalence of pain in puerperal women, describe the characteristics of pain and its impacts on the performance of daily life activities, and evaluate satisfaction with received analgesia. Method: Cross-sectional study which included women who had given birth. These were evaluated within 72 hours postpartum in a public teaching hospital in São Paulo city. Obstetric and clinical data were evaluated, as well as presence and characteristics of pain and its impact on daily activities. Results: A total 128 women participated in this study. The prevalence of pain was 36.7% during the interview and 54.6% in the previous 24 hours. The main pain site was the abdominal region (64.7%) and pain intensity was moderate to 48.9% of women, with intermittent frequency in 58% of the cases. There was a significant association between presence of pain and type of delivery (cesarean; p=0.030). Not being able to provide care to the newborn, requiring going to a different unit, increased pain perception (p=0.038). A significant impact of pain on the capacity of walking, eating, sleeping, taking care of the baby, evacuating, breathing deeply, breastfeeding, and sitting was verified. Conclusion: Pain was frequent during the postpartum period and significantly affected the mothers’ activities, indicating a need for improving pain management in puerperium.

Objective: to perform the psychometric validation of the Brazilian version of the Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI – Br) in patients with advanced diseases in palliative care. Method: a methodological study to verify the psychometric properties of the Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI – Br) instrument, through validity and reliability tests. Results: the exploratory factor analysis showed a factorial solution with three factors, responsible for 40.9% of the explained variance, with adequate internal consistency for the Presence of Symptoms (α=0.859), Dependence (α=0.871), and Existential Suffering (α=0.759) domains. The test-retest was performed and indicated moderate to strong correlations. Convergent validity demonstrated a positive correlation between the Presence of Symptoms and the sadness (r=0.443) and anxiety (r=0.464) variables. Weak negative correlations were observed between the PDI – Br domains and functionality, spiritual well-being and quality of life. Conclusion: composed of three domains and 25 items, the PDI – Br instrument presented satisfactory psychometric properties for its use in our environment, through the evidence of validity and reliability.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26694/reufpi.v5i1.5016 Introdução: O enfermeiro assume papel importante na prevenção, avaliação, tratamento e organização de ações de cuidado aos pacientes portadores de lesões de pele, uma vez que tem maior contato com esse público em todos os níveis de atenção à saúde. Espera-se assim, que os cursos de graduação contribuam com o preparo teórico-prático do estudante para atuação nesse âmbito. Objetivo: identificar o conhecimento dos graduandos de enfermagem no cuidado à pessoa com lesão cutânea. Método: Estudo transversal, descritivo, desenvolvido em dezembro de 2010, com 56 acadêmicos de uma universidade pública do estado do Rio Grande do Norte. Os dados foram coletados através de questionário estruturado. Estudo aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, protocolo 113/2010. Resultados: Os aspectos do cuidado mais conhecidos pelos graduandos foram: fatores de risco, tipos de feridas e cicatrização. A maioria dos alunos não participou de treinamentos ou estágios extracurriculares. A dificuldade em associar teoria e prática foi uma das principais limitações dos graduandos (46%). Conclusão: Os acadêmicos demonstraram bons conhecimentos sobre o cuidado a feridas. Entretanto, a dicotomia entre teoria e pratica precisa ser superada para melhorar o ensino e consequentemente a assistência a pessoas com feridas.

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Pain is a frequent experience in intensive care units and its assessment and handling are challenging to healthcare professionals. The objective of this study was to identify and analyze the available tools to assess pain in patients with oral communication difficulties in intensive care units. CONTENTS: Scope review of the literature in six databases that identified four observational tools to assess pain in critical patients: Behavioral Pain Scale, Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool, Nociception Coma Scale and Nociception Coma Scale-Revised. All tools use behavior indicators of pain and only one is adapted to the Portuguese language. CONCLUSION: The use of a valid, easy to apply instrument, with clear and straightforward descriptions is essential to assess pain in patients with oral communication difficulties in intensive care units. There are good quality tools to assess pain in intensive care units. Most tools, however, are not yet validated to the Portuguese language. Translation and validation studies are necessary so that tools with well-established psychometric properties can be available in our practice.

Venous ulcers constitute an important public health problem as they can cause disability with consequences for multiple dimensions of quality of life.To describe the quality of life in patients with venous leg ulcer treated in primary care in two cities from Brazil and Portugal.This was a cross-sectional comparative study with a non-probabilistic sample of 171 patients with venous leg ulcers who were treated in primary care in two cities from Brazil and Portugal, namely, Natal and Évora. A form covering sociodemographic and health data and the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey were used, and descriptive and inferential analyses were performed.Significant differences in age and income were observed between the two samples. Patients with venous leg ulcer from Brazil had lower income and were younger than those from Portugal. Quality of life scores were significantly higher in Portugal for the physical aspects, pain, and social functioning, among domains, and for the physical health dimension and total score of QOL.The quality of life was better in Portugal than in Brazil and the differences between the countries need further investigation.

OBJECTIVES To validate an instrument to assess quality of mobile emergency pre-hospital care. METHOD A methodological study where 20 professionals gave their opinions on the items of the proposed instrument. The analysis was performed using Kappa test (K) and Content Validity Index (CVI), considering K> 0.80 and CVI ≥ 0.80. RESULTS Three items were excluded from the instrument: Professional Compensation; Job Satisfaction and Services Performed. Items that obtained adequate K and CVI indexes and remained in the instrument were: ambulance conservation status; physical structure; comfort in the ambulance; availability of material resources; user/staff safety; continuous learning; safety demonstrated by the team; access; welcoming; humanization; response time; costumer privacy; guidelines on care; relationship between professionals and costumers; opportunity for costumers to make complaints and multiprofessional conjunction/actuation. CONCLUSION The instrument to assess quality of care has been validated and may contribute to the evaluation of pre-hospital care in mobile emergency services.

OBJECTIVE To identify the main factors of the physical domain modified after kidney transplantation and analyze the influence of those aspects in the perception of Overall quality of life (QOL). METHOD Longitudinal study, conducted with 63 chronic kidney patients, evaluated before and after kidney transplant, using the quality of life scale proposed by the World Health Organization. RESULTS We observed significant improvement in the physical aspects of QOL after kidney transplantation. Significant correlations were observed between physical aspects and the Overall QOL. CONCLUSION The kidney transplant generated improvement in all physical aspects of QOL. The factors that showed stronger correlation with the Overall QOL before the transplant were the capacity to work and pain. After the transplant, the perception of need for treatment was the factor that showed stronger correlation with the Overall QOL.

Doi: 10.5902/2179769215207 Objective: to describe the profile of the cases of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, from 1980 to 2013. Method: descriptive and quantitative study, in which data was collected in May 2014 by the Computer Department of the Unified Health System. Results: 4666 cases were diagnosed in the period analyzed, from which 66.6% were male, 82.6% between 20 and 49 years old, 31.6% were pardos and predominantly with low education level. The category with most common exposure was the heterosexuals, both for males and females. Conclusion: in Rio Grande do Norte, during the period studied, the epidemiological profile showed a predominance of males in economically active age and with low level of education. Identifying these epidemiological characteristics can contribute to the strategic planning of health actions involving health and nursing professionals.

Objetivo: caracterizar os aspectos sociodemográficos, de saúde e assistenciais das pessoas com úlceras venosas atendidas pela Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) em Maceió-Alagoas. Método: pesquisa transversal, com abordagem quantitativa, realizada em 36 unidades da ESF com 59 pessoas com úlceras venosas por meio de formulário estruturado. Resultados: as pessoas com úlceras venosas estavam em tratamento > 1 ano (69,5%), eram do sexo feminino (71,2%) e ≥ 60 anos (67,8%). A maioria era não tabagista e não alcoolista, e 100,00% tinham dois ou mais fatores de risco e antecedentes pessoais patológicos, cada. Possuía tempo de lesão > 6 meses (64,4%), dor na úlcera/membro (86,4%) e leito com ≤ 30% de granulação/epitelização (78,0%). Conclusões: as pessoas com úlcera venosa apresentavam: baixo nível socioeconômico, doenças crônicas e características da lesão desfavoráveis contribuindo para cronicidade das lesões.

Objective To validate the content of two instruments used to evaluate nursing care for people with skin lesions. Methods Content validation study comprised of two stages: the first was the development of the instruments, beginning with a literature review; the second, content validation by means of an evaluation conducted by 30 judges/experts. For analysis, the Kappa coefficient ≥ 0.61 and content validity index ≥ 0.75 were adopted. Results The judges presented nine suggestions regarding the instrument’s categories. All items of the questionnaire and the observation script reached acceptable rates of content validity and concordance. Some categories attained scores above the given value, confirming the validity of the content. Conclusion The instruments showed satisfactory content validity rates, and can be used to measure the skills and knowledge of nursing care provided to people with skin lesions.

Objetivo Identificar as mudanças na qualidade de vida após a efetivação do transplante renal e verificar a influência dos fatores sociodemográficos na percepção da qualidade de vida.Métodos Trata-se de estudo descritivo com desenho longitudinal. Os dados foram coletados em local privado utilizando a versão abreviada do instrumento World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-bref), adaptado e validado para língua Portuguesa por meio do Grupo WHOQOL.Resultados Observou-se neste estudo o predomínio de pacientes adultos jovens com idade até 35 anos (50,8%) e idade média de 38,9 anos (DP=12,9). Os fatores sociodemográficos não influenciaram a percepção de qualidade de vida dos pacientes. A qualidade de vida melhorou significativamente em todos os domínios. As maiores mudanças foram observadas na qualidade de vida geral, domínio físico e domínio relações sociais. O domínio que demonstrou a menor variação após o transplante foi o domínio meio ambiente.Conclusão Este estudo avaliou o impacto da efetivação do transplante renal na qualidade de vida de pacientes com doença renal crônica. Os resultados indicaram que o transplante teve impacto positivo na percepção de qualidade de vida desses pacientes.

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A dor é um sintoma muito frequente em pacientes com úlceras venosas e pode ser persistente e/ou ser exacerbada durante as trocas de curativo. A presença de dor afeta a qualidade de vida e pode influenciar negativamente a cicatrização da ferida. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar a prevalência de dor e verificar os principais fatores associados à dor em pacientes com úlceras venosas.MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal, desenvolvido em um Hospital Universitário em Natal, RN. A amostra, de conveniência, foi constituída por 100 pacientes com úlcera venosa atendidos no ambulatório de angiologia do referido hospital. Utilizou-se um formulário estruturado de entrevista com características sociodemográficas e de saúde, características da assistência e da lesão, além de duas questões sobre dor do Medical Outcome Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Para a comparação das variáveis categóricas, foi utilizado o teste Mann-Whitney. O nível de significância estabelecido foi p

OBJECTIVES: to determine the prevalence and key factors associated with fatigue in chronic low back pain patients. METHODS: cross-sectional study of 215 chronic low back pain patients from three health care centers and two industrial corporations. The crude prevalence of fatigue and its 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. Associations between fatigue and the independent variables were measured. RESULTS: the prevalence of fatigue among the participants was 26.0% [95% CI: 20.3 - 32.5]. Fatigue was independently associated with depression and self-efficacy. An increase of one unit in the score of depression increased the risk of fatigue by 9%; an increase of one unit in the score of self-efficacy reduced the risk of fatigue by 2%. CONCLUSIONS: fatigue was prevalent in chronic low back pain patients and associated with depression and self-efficacy. Knowing these factors can direct strategies for prevention and control of fatigue in chronic low back pain patients.OBJETIVOS: Determinar la prevalencia y factores asociados con la fatiga en pacientes con dolor lumbar crónico. MÉTODOS: Estudio transversal con 215 pacientes con dolor lumbar crónico en tres servicios de salud y dos industrias. La prevalencia de la fatiga y su intervalo de confianza (IC) se calcularon. Las asociaciones entre variables independientes y la fatiga se calcularon. RESULTADOS: La prevalencia de la fatiga en los pacientes con dolor lumbar crónico fue del 26% [20,3 a 32,5, IC 95%]. La fatiga se asocia con la depresión y la autoeficacia. El aumento de un punto en la puntuación de depresión aumentó un 9% el riesgo de fatiga y un aumento de un punto en la auto-eficacia reduce el riesgo de la fatiga en el 2%. CONCLUSIONES: La fatiga es frecuente en pacientes con dolor lumbar crónico y se asocia con la depresión y la autoeficacia. Conocer estos factores puede dirigir las estrategias de prevención y control de la fatiga en pacientes con dolor lumbar crónico.OBJETIVOS: determinar a prevalência e os principais fatores relacionados à fadiga em pacientes com dor lombar crônica. MÉTODOS: trata-se de estudo transversal, com a participação de 215 pacientes com dor lombar crônica, em três centros de saúde e duas indústrias. Foram calculadas a prevalência bruta de fadiga e seu intervalo de confiabilidade de 95% (IC). RESULTADOS: a prevalência de fadiga entre os participantes com dor lombar crônica foi de 26% [20,3-32,5; IC 95%]. A fadiga foi associada à depressão e à autoeficácia de forma independente. O aumento de um ponto no escore de depressão aumentou o risco de fadiga em 9% e o aumento de um ponto no escore de autoeficácia reduziu o risco de fadiga em 2%. CONCLUSÕES: fadiga foi um fator predominante em pacientes com dor lombar crônica e indicou relação com depressão e autoeficácia. O conhecimento desses fatores pode orientar estratégias para prevenção e controle da fadiga em pacientes com dor lombar crônica.