Abstract Objective: To verify the influence of using a hydrocolloid patch as a skin protector on reading oxygen saturation in newborns. Methods: Observational study, carried out in a neonatal unit of a municipal hospital in São Paulo. Data collection was carried out by the researcher using an instrument organized by Recap® software on neonatal characteristics and the measurement of oxygen saturation carried out by a Dixtal® Model DX 2022 monitor and an extra-thin hydrocolloid plate. Data analysis was performed using […]

Abstract Objective: To characterize the clinical-epidemiological profile of premature infants admitted to the intensive unit of a public hospital in Paraná. Methods: This is a retrospective observational study based on 170 medical records of newborns <32 weeks, born and staying at the study institution and without associated pathologies, hospitalized between 2017 and 2021. Data were collected between June and August 2022, after approval of the Ethics Committee, and, subsequently, a descriptive analysis was carried out, with simple and relative frequencies, […]

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 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. […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 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; […]

Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate in the literature strategies developed to reduce screen time in early childhood. This is a scoping review carried out between September and December 2023 in the PubMed®, Virtual Health Library, Scopus and Web of Science databases, which investigated studies from the last five years. The search strategy and selection process were supported by Rayyan®. Seven articles were included in the review and two categories were identified: parental education of caregivers and […]