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 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 in the scientific literature the evidence related to the main causes of hospital admission for acute diarrheal diseases (ADD) in children in Brazil and Guinea-Bissau. Method This Integrative Literature Review used the PICo strategy to formulate the research question and organize data collection: P (Population): children; I (Interest): hospitalizations due to ADD; and Co (Context): hospital environment. Data collection was carried out from May to July 2024 in the databases LILACS, BDENF, MEDLINE, and SciELO using […]

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 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 identify the use of breast analgesia for pain relief in newborns and infants during vaccination. Methods This integrative literature review was conducted in the PubMed, SciELO, Ovid, and Virtual Health Library (VHL/LILACS) databases, indexing scientific journals on nursing and related health areas in English, Spanish, or Portuguese from 2014 to 2025. The central topic was: breastfeeding during vaccination as a non-pharmacological intervention for pain relief. The question to be answered was: what is the use of breast […]

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 […]