Abstract Objective To carry out the construction and the content validation of digital educational material in e-book format about first aid in the care of children and adolescents. Methods Quantitative methodological study, developed in two phases: the development of the digital educational material, based on updated scientific literature, aimed at laypeople, with the purpose of providing essential knowledge on Basic Life Support in urgent and emergency situations involving the pediatric population; and the content validation by a Committee of Judges, […]

Abstract This thematic article addresses expert opinion on the role of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the United States of America. The publication highlights the historical context, the specific scope of advanced practice for pediatric nurses, the paths to Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification, the education, accreditation, and licensing system, as well as the practice of this professional and its current challenges. The text offers insights into the multifaceted nature of the role, showing the diversity of clinical, educational and research […]

Abstract Objective To describe and relate individual, family and environmental characteristics, sleep time and 6-sulfatoxymelatonin levels in schoolchildren. Methods This is a cross-sectional and prospective study, carried out in a private educational institution, with children ≥6 years old, after ethical approval. An actigraph and sleep diary were used to assess sleep for 15 days. On the last night, urine was collected to measure 6-sulfatoxymelatonin levels. Descriptive analysis and non-parametric tests were carried out on correlations, considering p<0.05 for significance. Results […]

Abstract Objective To describe the eating difficulties and changes in sensory motor aspects of feeding in the first three years of corrected age of premature infants. Methods Cross-sectional study with 49 premature with corrected age (GA) between 24 and 36 months, born between 2015/2017. A specific assessment instrument was used, which includes about food, assessment of the stomatognathic system and feeding. To analyze the observed effect, the sample was divided into those born with GA <32 weeks and GA> 32 […]

Abstract Objective To identify and synthesize how access to healthcare for refugee children occurs, and to discuss gaps and directions for future research. Methods A systematic scoping review was conducted in five stages: (1) identification of the research question, (2) detection of relevant studies, (3) study selection, (4) data extraction and summarization, and (5) reporting of results. Results Eight international studies were included in the analysis. The addressed topics focused on sexual health, mental health, cardiovascular care, respiratory care, and […]

Abstract Objective Identify and synthesize the experience of being a mother of a child with congenital syphilis expressed in the literature and discuss research gaps. Methods Scope review with search in PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Cinahl, Virtual Health Library, Web of Science and Academic Google databases, of publications until 23 and 26 the July 2021. Articles were included according to the criteria: qualitative methodologies, mothers of children with congenital syphilis as participants and studies published in Portuguese, English or Spanish. The […]

Abstract Objective Develop a folder for caregivers of pediatric patients newly diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 1 and for adolescents and young adults living with the disease. Methods Non-experimental descriptive study, using empirical action research. The process of creating the material occurred in three stages: identification of the problem; team discussion; and compilation of knowledge and production of the folder. Results The folder prepared presented basic information about the disease, with concepts and figures. It also warned the reader about searching […]

Abstract Objective To assess the quality of life of children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment. Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out in a pediatric hospital in southern Brazil. The sample was non-probabilistic for convenience, and 31 patients aged 5-17 years participated in the study. Clinical and sociodemographic data were collected with subsequent application of a specific questionnaire to assess quality of life. In descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion were used, and categorical variables were presented using […]

Abstract Objective To evaluate the fatigue of children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment. Methods A cross-sectional study with 31 children and adolescents aged 5-17 years, undergoing cancer treatment. Data collection was carried out in the period January-August 2022 in a large pediatric hospital in Southern Brazil. There, the Pediatric Quality of Life InventoryTM Multidimensional Fatigue Scale questionnaire was applied to assess fatigue and collect clinical and sociodemographic data. In descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion were used. Categorical […]

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 […]

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 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 […]