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 […]

In contemporary nursing care, the scientific understanding of the importance of protecting neonates, children, and adolescents is indisputable. This recognition stems from historical achievements that have enabled the acknowledgment of this population as rights-holders. Brazil’s 1988 Federal Constitution, the 1990 Statute of the Child and Adolescent, and the 1995 Resolution on the Rights of Hospitalized Children represent national regulatory milestones that transformed perspectives on childhood. In the following years, new initiatives sought to strengthen these guarantees and introduced emerging issues […]

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 analyse the available evidence on the use of ultrasound in order to confirm the positioning of enteral tubes in newborns. Methods a scoping review was conducted, and the research question was formulated using the PCC strategy of Question, Concept and Context. The inclusion criteria were as follows: articles in Portuguese, English and Spanish which responded to the research objectives and for which the full text was available. Descriptors employed: The following subjects are to be covered: enteral […]

Abstract Objective To reflect on the contributions of the congress promoted by SOBEP to the strengthening of clinical practice and the empowerment of nurses who care for neonates, children, adolescents, and their families. Method A reflection study based on a descriptive analysis of official documents from SOBEP’s ten congresses and reflections developed from discussions among pediatric nurses. Results An integration is observed between SOBEP, public universities, regulatory bodies, and funding agencies, all working toward a common goal: the appreciation of […]

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 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 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 map scientific evidence on the technological tools that have been used in knowledge translation for the education of professionals in the context of child health. Methods This is a scoping review. The JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis recommendations were followed. Primary studies, with no time restrictions, in Portuguese, English, and Spanish were included. The search was conducted across eight databases up to November 2022. Rayyan® QCRI software was used for the screening process. Data analysis occurred in […]

Abstract Objective To describe the perception of mothers of newborns hospitalized in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a public hospital in the city of São Paulo regarding the bond with their child. Methods This is a qualitative case study conducted through semi-structured interviews with 12 mothers of newborns hospitalized for at least 24 hours. Data were submitted to Bardin’s content analysis technique. National ethical precepts were respected. Results From data analysis, the following categories emerged: 1) The new real; […]

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. […]