Prioridades da pesquisa de enfermagem pediátrica O perfil da morbidade infantil mudou, do século XIX para o XXI, de uma realidade epidemiológica centrada em doenças infecciosas, parasitárias e de desnutrição para um perfil de adoecimento relacionado a novas situações de morbidades como exposição à violência, uso de drogas por seus pais, aumento da obesidade e sedentarismo, assim como a permanência de constantes iniquidades em saúde relacionadas com desigualdades econômicas, raciais e étnicas.() Este perfil de morbidade infantil, somado às tendências […]

Abstract Objective: to analyze the fulfillment of data related pregnancy, delivery, puerperium and newborn in the child health handbook. Method: this is a descriptive study, which was held in Cuiabá, MT, on August 13th, 2011, during the 2nd Stage of the Vaccination Campaign against Poliomyelitis, with application of form and direct observation of 950 handbooks of children less than one year of age. In order to analyze data, we calculated the prevalence ratio and the chi-square test, with a significance […]

Abstract Objective: To capture the experiences of the parents in the family routine adjustment, after their burn-victim child got discharge from hospital care. Method: Descriptive, exploratory, qualitative study carried with parents of children burn victims who remained hospitalized out in a center for burn treatment. Data collection occurred from May to June 2013 with recorded interviews using a semi-structured instrument. Results: 15 parents were interviewed and from the discourses emerged two categories, the first “Back to the home: reestablishing the […]

Abstract Method: qualitative descriptive study developed in a specialized institute of pediatric oncology associated with an university hospital in the municipality of São Paulo, Brazil. Nine children diagnosed with cancer, aged 8 to 12 years, were interviewed. Data analysis followed the foundations of qualitative content analysis Results The theme “It is better to tell than hide” expresses the importance of the information for these children, and shows that despite their fear, it is the information that brings relief and keeps […]

Abstract Objective: To characterize the use of the play by nurses in child care practice. Method: Integrative review covering the period 2010-2015, in Medline, CINAHL, Lilacs and BDEnf. Results: 40 articles were selected. Studies have indicated that use of the play helps healthcare provided. Through this feature, children can receive guidance on procedures or even relieve your stress, and facilitate communication with professionals. However, despite this importance, the play isn’t incorporated in care practices. As diffi culties pointed out by […]

Abstract The objective of this study was to describe the methods, skills and difficulties of Nursing staff for the management of pain in hospitalized children. Literature review in Portuguese language carried out in the period between 2003 and 2015 with journals annexed in SciELO and LILACS databases using the keywords: “saúde da criança”, “enfermagem pediátrica”, “terapia” and “dor”. Several scales for pain assessment can be applied according to age, development, preference, and clinical state of the child. Nursery difficulties were […]

Abstract Objective: To report the experience of the nursing care dealing with a case of a child with ichthyosis. Method: this was a case report conducted in the Pediatric Inpatient Unit at a University Hospital in Southern Brazil. The child’s guardian agreed and signed the Voluntary Informed Consent Form. The study complied with Resolution 466/12. Discussion: ichthyotic skin has impaired barrier function with an increased risk of absorbing physical and chemical agents and microorganisms. Therefore, a preventive isolation and temperature […]