A família do paciente em situação crônica de vida: a visão de enfermeiros de um hospital de ensino

This exploratory descriptive study, of qualitative nature had the purpose to study how the nurses from a hospital school see the family as care participants. Six nurses from clinics of chronically ill patients were interviewed. The data analysis allowed to infer that the nurses had only little knowledge of the family's thematic during graduation, making the relationship with the accompanying families very difficult. Daily care during hospitalization period is marked by easy moments when members are willing to participate in the process, and by difficulties when they attempt to break institutional rules. It was suggested that new nurses have theoretical foundation to attend the family in several scenarios of care. It was considered the need of investments in professional training, and that the advance of humanization of services implies in exchange and integration of knowledge among patients, family members, health professionals, support staff and managers beyond the science field.

Social disparity and oral health

There is a clear reported association between social disparity and oral health, for example, between dental caries and malnutrition in children. This fact is detected in several studies, and also found amongst the Brazilian population. However, several efforts have been made to improve the quality of life of the population and to achieve the 2015 Millennium Development Goals. Oral health is a branch to be improved among these goals. The Brazilian experience has been drawing the attention of authorities, insofar as there have been direct improvements in oral health through state oral health programs, and also indirect results by improving the quality of life of the population. Included within the Brazilian oral health programs are the Family Health Program and Smiling Brazil Program. The former is a global healthcare program which involves primary oral healthcare, while the latter is a specialized oral care program. Among the social programs that would indirectly improve oral health are Family Stipend and the Edmond and Lily Safra International Institute of Neuroscience of Natal (ELS-IINN). In conclusion, although oral health problems are related to socioeconomic factors, the implementation of primary oral health programs and programs to improve the population's quality of life may directly or indirectly improve the oral health scenario. This fact is being observed in Brazil, where the oral health policies have changed, and social programs have been implemented.

Caring for heart transplant recipients: The lived experience of primary caregivers

Objective: To understand the experience of primary caregivers of heart transplant recipients. Methods: A phenomenological approach was used to understand the caregivers' experience of caring for a heart transplant patient. In-depth interviews were conducted with 11 caregivers, in a Brazilian hospital, from December 2008 to March 2009. Results: Following the transplant, caregivers' lives change drastically; their priority becomes providing care for their relative. Despite successful transplant results, the uncertainty about future remains, generating permanent distress. Anxiety is exacerbated by familial or economic problems and, consequently, many participants turn to their local communities for support. Some caregivers learn from the experience and plan return to regular activities. Others feel helpless, unable to overcome personal losses and difficulties. Conclusions: Nurses are ideally placed to lead the way by providing family-centered support and education for caregivers of heart recipients. Listening to the concerns of family caregivers seems to be an essential aspect of effective interventions. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.

O imaginário social sobre o processo saúde-doença e as ações de promoção da saúde entre moradores e equipe de saúde em uma unidade de saúde da família do interior do estado de São Paulo

Pós-graduação em Ciências Sociais - FFC

Relações entre o tempo atmosférico e doenças cardiorespiratórias na cidade de Cordeirópolis-SP

Pós-graduação em Geografia - IGCE

Avaliação de instrumento para classificação de risco familiar em unidades de saúde da família

Pós-graduação em Enfermagem (mestrado profissional) - FMB

Consultas de enfermagem obstetrícia e pediátricas nas perspectivas de enfermeiros da estratégia saúde da família

Pós-graduação em Enfermagem (mestrado profissional) - FMB

Mapeamento da demanda de saúde mental infantil em um município de pequeno porte

Pós-graduação em Psicologia - FCLAS

Representação social em saúde mental na perspectiva de médicos generalistas da ESF na cidade de Diadema-SP

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

A visita domiciliar como estratégia de ensino aprendizagem na integralidade do cuidado

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Investigando possíveis relações entre alcoolismo, sofrimento psíquico e violência intrafamiliar na perpectiva de mulheres atendidas pela Saúde da Família

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Saúde mental e trabalho: significados atribuídos pela equipe da saúde da família ao adoecimento dos usuários

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

O cotidiano de trabalho dos agentes comunitários de saúde: relações com os usuários e equipe de saúde

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Encontros e desencontros: a estratégia de saúde da família em sua relação com a rede de serviços e dispositivos submetidos em saúde mental

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Sofrimento psíquico dos trabalhadores de uma equipe do Programa Saúde da Família na organização do trabalho

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)