Abstract Objective To describe the weaknesses in child health care actions in Basic Health Units, during the COVID-19 pandemic period. Methods This is an exploratory study, with a qualitative approach, carried out in the municipality of Floriano, Piauí, in July 2021. The research involved five nurses from the Family Health Strategy who participated in a semi-structured interview. In the data analysis, the content analysis technique was used. Thus, the results were divided into four cores of meaning, according to the […]

Abstracts Objective To discuss about care for premature newborns and their families in the context of COVID-19. Methods Theoretical-reflective essay based on current evidence and the principles of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model. Results Nursing care for premature newborns in the context of COVID-19 aims at prevention, control, early detection and timely treatment of those infected, in addition to the incorporation of strategies that enable, above all, the effective participation of the family in the care provided. Conclusion […]

Abstract Objective To identify the available evidence on the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic measures of COVID-19 in hospitalized children. Methods Integrative literature review, conducted in June 2020, by searching the Web of Science, CINAHL, MEDLINE and SCOPUS databases. Data collection was carried out in a proper matrix following the PRISMA guidance. The analysis of the 19 included studies was thematic. Results Male children and children under one year old predominated. Family transmission was more common, pre-existing conditions were identified and […]

Abstract Objective To identify the occurrence of accidents involving children and adolescents in Mato Grosso do Sul State, reported in the digital media during the period of social isolation imposed by the pandemic of COVID-19. Methods A documentary and retrospective study on childhood accidents published in information vehicles was carried out. Results 12 reports pointed out the accidents occurred at the Family home during the period of social isolation – the main events were drowning, falls, burns, suffocation, being run […]

Abstract Objective To verify the actions of primary care nurses, in traditional basic health units and family health units, in routine childcare actions during the COVID-19 pandemic period. Methods Qualitative and quantitative research conducted in June and July 2020; an online form was applied to 80 nurses from three Brazilian municipalities. Descriptive analysis and content analysis. Results Three analytical categories were identified: The old and the current: challenges for childcare; Impact and change: actions to continue childcare; Certainty / uncertainty: […]

Abstract A new coronavirus discovered in December 2019 was responsible for a pandemic with alarming results of morbidity and mortality. Fever, dry cough, rhinorrhea, fatigue, and lymphopenia affects adults significantly while children have milder conditions. This review article describes clinical and epidemiological characteristics of children with SARS-CoV2 infection through the review of scope according to Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. The articles showed that children present disease asymptomatically and/or oligosymptomatically, with low mortality and few complications, and as the symptoms are […]

Abstract This is a theoretical article with a reflective content, in which it is proposed to reflect on the use of playful strategies, such as creation at stories and storytelling, in communicating with children who lost significant people through COVID-19. In the face of various changes, doubts and losses, it is essential to ensure the child safe spaces for dialogue. And for one who establishes the role of talking to the child, it is important to have at their disposal […]

Abstract Objective To analyze the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for patient and family centered care in a pediatric hospital unit. Methods Reflection study based on the principles of patient and family centered care. Results The COVID-19 pandemic imposed the need to restrict the circulation of people in hospital services, due to its high transmissibility. In this way, new rules were established, removing the family, with consequences for the patient, the family and the healthcare team. It is observed that […]

Abstract Objective Provide a reflection on the scientific evidence related to breastfeeding published in the literature in times of pandemic by COVID-19. Methods Revisions in scope in the MEDLINE/PubMed, CINAHL, BDENF, Scopus and LILACS bases, in the period from 1st January to 15th July 2020. Results From a total of 21.697 articles, 28 were included in the review. The results gathered the lack of evidence enough to elucidate the processes of perinatal transmissibility and the methods of SARS-CoV2-detection related to […]