Abstract Objective To produce a video about routines and institutional rules for caregivers of children indicated for surgical procedures. Method A technological development study, in 3 stages: diagnosis of the reality; theorization and technological development; appraisal and final design, in a public pediatric hospital in Manaus, between September 2023 and February 2024. In Stage 1, emerging themes were identified with 44 participants, including health professionals (9), caregivers of children indicated for surgical procedures (17), and post-operative caregivers (18) at the […]

Abstract Objective To report the development of an in situ simulation scenario for respiratory failure management in pediatrics by nurses. Methods This is a descriptive study, in the form of an experience report, structured in two phases: clinical case development and scenario development. The research team included nurses with specialization and/or experience in pediatrics, as well as a physician specialized in emergency care. Results The clinical case was developed through three virtual meetings to identify the child’s respiratory deterioration, monitor […]

Abstract Objective To verify the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) dressing dwell time in infants and its correlation with infant, catheter, and nursing care demographic and clinical variables. Methods Prospective, descriptive-analytical study conducted at the neonatal unit of a public pediatric hospital, including 23 infants undergoing PICC insertion with daily dressing assessment. We analyzed infant, catheter, and nursing care demographic and clinical variables, using the Kruskal-Wallis, Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney tests, correlation coefficient, Spearman correlation, and a 5% significance level. Results Dressing dwell […]

Abstract Objective This report describes the mediation of a nurse in a care group for children aged 9 to 12 who hear voices. Methods The group operated in a virtual format and used playful and dialogical activities to promote listening and support. Results Strategies included validating auditory experiences, providing continuous emotional support, offering family education, and encouraging children’s protagonism while respecting their singularities. Although voice hearing in childhood is often associated with psychopathology, this work recognizes its subjective dimension and […]

Abstract Objective To describe the implementation of the Paediatric Trigger Tool (PTT) for tracking adverse events in a pediatric inpatient unit. Method This is a descriptive implementation study conducted in a university hospital in the Central-West region of Brazil. The implementation was carried out in five stages between October 2020 and February 2021. A total of 194 pediatric medical records of hospitalized children and adolescents with a length of stay ≥24 hours were reviewed. The adverse events identified were classified […]

Abstract Objective To describe the usability of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) application among Primary Health Care (PHC) professionals, measured by the System Usability Scale (SUS). Methods This descriptive study with a quantitative approach was conducted in Arapiraca (AL, Brazil) in June 2023. Twenty-two professionals (nurses and physicians) certified in IMCI and working in PHC participated in this study. The educational intervention was conducted in person, organized into two groups, with theoretical presentations and simulations of fictitious clinical […]

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; […]