Abstract Objective To characterize the profile and professional qualification of nurses specialized in pediatrics and neonatology in the Brazilian scenario. Methods It is a descriptive exploratory study from the survey “Profile of Pediatric Nurses and Neonatologists in Brazil” data set, available in the Brazilian Society of Pediatric Nurses. Data collection was performed using a self-administered electronic questionnaire. For data analysis, descriptive statistics were applied. Results Of the 368 participants, 117 were neonatologist nurses and 251 pediatricians, with a predominance of […]

Abstract This experience report provides an expert opinion on the daily routine and responsibilities of a neonatal nurse practitioner within the framework of the nurse practitioner role in the Netherlands. The aim is to enhance understanding of the unique contributions made by nurse practitioners in delivering high-quality care to newborns and their families in the Dutch healthcare system, by showcasing the diverse clinical, educational, and research activities involved. Therefore, it highlights the specific scope of practice for nurse practitioners in […]

Abstract Objective To validate a scale to assess the severity of diaper dermatitis for the Portuguese language. Methods Methodological validation study by following the steps: independent translation of the instrument, synthesis of translations, reverse translation, analysis of the synthesized version by a committee of seven judges and pre-test with 30 health professionals. The pre-test took place in the children’s hospitalization units of a university hospital, between March and June, 2022. For stability analysis, we have used the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient; […]

In 2023, on the occasion of the International Advanced Practice Nurse Conference, which took place from June 20 to 25, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, the nurse and professor, Dr. Beatriz Rosana Gonçalves de Oliveira Toso, president of this Brazilian Society of Pediatrician Nurses, vice president of the Red de Enfermería Practica Avanzada de Latino-America y el Caribe, member of the International Council of Nurses Advanced Practice Nurse/ Nurse Practitioner (ICN APN/NP) Research Subgroup, professor of the Nursing Course and […]

Abstract Objective To describe the perceptions of companions regarding Patient and Family-Centered Care, and to analyze their association with sociodemographic variables and hospitalization locations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted in the neonatal and pediatric units of a public hospital between May and October 2021. Data were collected over a period of 30 days in four units, using the Brazilian version of the Family-Centered Care Perception Instrument for Parents. Results Ninety-four companions participated. The perception […]

Abstract Objective Know how Nurses Specialists in Child and Pediatric Health (NSCPH´s) see their care within the scope of the parental role in the hospital context. Methods This was a descriptive study of a qualitative nature that used a focus group, with an intentional sample of 11 specialists working in a university hospital center in the northern region of Portugal in 2022. The data was collected, organized, analyzed for content, and grouped into categories, serving as a basis for the […]

Abstract Objective To classify newborns hospitalized in a neonatal unit into categories of palliative care, describe the outcomes, and associate clinical and sociodemographic data. Methods A descriptive study with a quantitative approach was conducted. The participants were newborns hospitalized in a neonatal unit of a public maternity ward. Statistical tests were used to assess the association between variables. Results A total of 26 participants, with 17 (65.4%) being preterm, 14 (53.8%) female, and 18 (69.2%) weighing less than 2,500 grams. […]

Resumo Objetivo Descrever as evidências científicas no tocante às demandas e às necessidades de adolescentes e adultos jovens em tratamento oncológico. Métodos Revisão integrativa da literatura cuja estratégia de busca foi aplicada nas bases PubMed®, The Cochrane Library e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. Os critérios de inclusão foram: artigos disponíveis na íntegra on-line relacionados às demandas e às necessidades de adolescentes e/ou adultos jovens durante o tratamento oncológico em inglês, português e espanhol publicados entre 1° de janeiro de 2010 […]

Abstract Objective To verify the perception of the nursing team about safe motherhood in a maternal hospitalization unit in a maternal and child hospital. Methods Qualitative descriptive study of an exploratory nature. Fifty participants were interviewed with three guiding questions. The analysis was Bardin’s content analysis. Results Three categories were developed: 1. Understanding safe maternity; 2. The function of Nursing in safe maternity; 3. Proposals to improve care in the current context. Conclusion It was noticed that the nursing team […]

The Editorial Board of the Journal of the Revista da Sociedade Brasileira dos Enfermeiros Pediatras would like to thank the reviewers who evaluated the articles submitted to the journal during 2023 (volume 23). We are certain that peer review is essential to guarantee the quality and integrity of the work published. We sincerely thank you and hope that we will be able to count on the staff of the consultants mentioned in future opportunities. Adriana Maria Duarte, Universidade de Brasília […]

Abstract Objective: To understand which strategies were adopted by municipalities to achieve COVID-19 vaccination coverage in children. Methods: Qualitative intervention study conducted by the Vaccination Studies and Research Center of the UFMG School of Nursing, in collaboration with the State Department of Health of Minas Gerais. Participation of 212 municipalities in the study with a decreasing trend in vaccination coverage rates in children under two years of age. Eight workshops were held to prepare the action plan to combat low […]

Abstract Objective To analyze the evolution of neonatal deaths due to preventable causes in a capital city of the Brazilian center-west region from 2015 to 2018. Methods This descriptive and retrospective study analyzed preventable neonatal deaths occurring in Cuiabá (MT) using data from information systems. Deaths were classified according to the list of preventable causes of death after interventions carried out in the Unified Health System were then analyzed by descriptive statistics. Results A total of 331 neonatal deaths were […]