Abstract Objective To analyze parents’ perceptions regarding beliefs and practices in the care of children born prematurely, correlating them with child developmental milestones. Methods This survey-type study was conducted with parents of premature children up to three years of age. Data were collected using instruments available on the REDCap platform, including a sociodemographic questionnaire, perinatal and neonatal variables, and the Parental Beliefs and Care Practices Scale (E-CPPC). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics; to assess associations, Pearson’s Chi-square test or […]

ABSTRACT Breastfeeding is recognized as an essential practice for child health and development; however, several factors interfere with its maintenance and continuity. Thus, this study aimed to identify the main nursing interventions in response to the NANDA-I diagnosis “Ineffective Breastfeeding”. This integrative review was conducted in the MEDLINE/PubMed, LILACS, BDENF, BBO, and Coleciona SUS databases using descriptors in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, combined with the AND and OR Boolean operators. Articles published between 2015 and 2025 were included. After applying […]

Abstract Objective To map the inclusion of content related to the specificities of adolescent care in the Pedagogical Projects of undergraduate courses in Health Sciences, with an emphasis on Nursing, analyzing their alignment with the demands of undergraduate teaching. Methods This descriptive qualitative research was based on document analysis of syllabi and teaching plans from two public higher education institutions. The institutions were intentionally selected because they are centers of reference, have prior integration of the topic, and constitute a […]

Abstract Objective To identify factors associated with stress among family caregivers of children and adolescents with Down syndrome. Method This was a cross-sectional, analytical, observational study with a quantitative approach. Data were collected in participants’ homes using a sociodemographic and clinical characterization instrument, the Perceived Stress Scale, and salivary cortisol collection upon awakening. Bivariate and multivariate statistical analyses were performed to identify associations. Results A total of 30 family members participated, including 24 mothers, five fathers, and one sister. Of […]

Abstract Objective To understand caregivers’ perceptions and experiences regarding congenital heart disease and the well-being strategies adopted during the children’s illness process. Methods A qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory study was conducted with 24 caregivers of children with congenital heart disease at a public hospital in Santa Catarina, Brazil. Data were collected through a semi-structured questionnaire, including sociodemographic and clinical information, and analyzed using Minayo’s Thematic Analysis. Results Four topics emerged: (1) Initial impact with the diagnosis: difficulties and overcoming them; […]

Abstract Objective To assess the feasibility of conducting a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality on pain perception in children undergoing peripheral intravenous insertion, compared to traditional clinical method. Methods A pilot randomized clinical trial involved two groups: intervention with virtual reality and control with traditional clinical method during peripheral catheterization. Participants were children aged 4-14 years, who were clinically stable, conscious, and undergoing elective procedures. The feasibility outcomes included eligibility, recruitment, protocol fidelity, retention, missing […]

Abstract Objective To develop an educational booklet on caring for children with tracheostomies at home. Methods This is a methodological study carried out in 2024 and 2025 in four stages: conceptualization; development; implementation; and assessment. Assessment was carried out by specialists, stomal therapy nurses and nurses from the pediatric, home care and outpatient units of the Universidade de São Paulo University Hospital. After adjustments suggested by specialists, it was assessed by users, family members of children with tracheostomies. Family members […]

Abstract Objective To characterize the profile of families and adolescents with suicidal behavior. Methods This was a descriptive, quantitative study carried out in two outpatient clinics of the Department of Psychiatry at the Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Data was collected by consulting medical records, applying instruments developed by researchers to collect sociodemographic data, and constructing genogram and ecomap. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results Twenty-five people took part in the study (12 mothers and 13 adolescents). The […]

Abstract Objective To develop an educational booklet on the kangaroo method and its benefits for preterm newborns and their families. Method This is a descriptive exploratory methodological study for the development of a light-hard technology, in which an educational material in the format of a booklet was created. Divided into two stages, the first involved the planning of the educational material, achieved through a literature review and the selection of articles using the Virtual Health Library. The search was conducted […]

Abstract Objective To construct and validate an educational booklet on myelomeningocele and to carry out content validation and semantic analysis. Methods Methodological study carried out in three stages: 1) a literature review, carried out in the National Library of Medicine (PubMed) and Virtual Health Library (VHL) databases, using the descriptors “myelomeningocele”, “genetics”and “environmental factors”; 2) development of a booklet, based on theoretical knowledge; 3) content validation and semantic analysis. Results The narrative literature review identified 14 articles which, after reading, […]

Abstract Objective To identify the perception of health professionals about the health needs of adolescents and the reasons why they do not go to the health unit. Methods This is a descriptive-exploratory qualitative study carried out in a Basic Family Health Unit located in the north of the state of Santa Catarina. The study participants were 13 professionals from the family health team linked to the unit. Data was collected from April to June 2023, using semi-structured interviews, and analyzed […]

Abstract Objective To present the historical milestones and international events on Kangaroo Care, its advancements, and perspectives. Methods This study comprises a documentary analysis of articles from international events on Kangaroo Care made available by the Kangaroo Foundation. Results A timeline is presented featuring historical milestones in the implementation of Kangaroo Care in various global settings along with summaries of international workshops. Evidence on Kangaroo Care has transformed the reality of care for premature and low birth weight newborns worldwide. […]