Adaptaciones sexuales y sociales de las parejas masculinas indonesias de supervivientes de cáncer ginecológico

ObjectiveThis study explores the sexual and social adjustments of the partners of gynecological cancer survivors in Indonesia.MethodPhenomenological research interviewed seven male participants whose spouses sought gynecological cancer treatment at the Army Hospital in Jakarta from July to August 2020. The collected data were transcribed and thematically analyzed.ResultsThe male partners described their loss of sexual desire and intimacy. They indicated a constructed sexual and social adjustments, including having sexual distractions, alternative sexual activities, and performing extended roles in the family after their partner's diagnosis and treatment.ConclusionsThese research findings suggest that oncology and family nursing interventions should mitigate the gynecological cancer survivors and partners’ sexual and social distress to enhance the couple's relationship and well-being after a gynecological cancer diagnosis.     

La visita infantil a la unidad de cuidados intensivos pediátricos desde la experiencia de las enfermeras

BackgroundFamily process disruption is one of the main consequences of the hospitalization of a critically ill child in a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Children's visits to PICU may help improve family coping. However, this is not a standard practice and nurses’ experiences in facilitating children's visits to units where it is encouraged is unknown.AimTo explore nurses’ experience related to promoting the visits of siblings to PICU.MethodsAn interpretative phenomenological study was carried out through in-depth interviews in two PICUs belonging to third level public hospitals in Madrid. Twelve nurses with more than two years of experience in PICU were interviewed. They all were working in PICU during the study. Furthermore, a PICU psychologist with an experience of four years was interviewed and this was considered shadowed data. Data analysis followed a thematic discourse analysis.ResultsNurses’ experience of facilitating children's visits to PICU can be condensed into four themes: emerging demand for visits, progressive preparation, decision-making through common consensus and creating intimate spaces.ConclusionsThe experience of nurses in facilitating visits is mainly in response to the demand of families going through prolonged hospitalisation or end-of-life situations. The role of the nurse is one of accompaniment, recognising the major role of parents in the preparation of children and in developing the visit. Nurses feel insecure and lack resources for emotional support and demand action protocols to guide intervention and decision making.     

Afrontamiento de las enfermeras ante la muerte del paciente en la Unidad de Cuidado Intensivo Pediátrico

The death of a child in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is difficult, the loss generates feelings of sadness and pain; this study highlights the different coping strategies used by nurses to manage this situation and find the strength to provide care at the end of life.ObjectiveExplore the strategies used by nurses in the PICU in coping with death.MethodsStudy conducted in the city of Manizales, Colombia, during the months of October, November and December. A qualitative, hermeneutical phenomenological approach was used. The method of intentional sampling for the selection of participating nurses (n = 10) working in PICU, in-depth interviews were conducted for the construction of the information and the data were analyzed according to the procedures proposed by Cohen, Kahn and Steeves.ResultsNurses use coping strategies focused on emotions: they inhibit their feelings towards the patient and their family; they use communication and prayer with the patient, as well as accompaniment to alleviate the suffering of the family.ConclusionUCIP nurses develop coping strategies for end-of-life care using spiritual resources and communication with the family who require ongoing support, reflecting on death and accompanying the child in its transcendence.     

Efecto de un programa de actividad física en el medio acuático sobre las constantes hemodinámicas en mujeres embarazadas

Objective

To evaluate the effect of a physical activity programme in the aquatic environment with immersion up to the neck, of six weeks duration, on haemodynamic constants in pregnant women.

“Es más difícil”: experiencias de las enfermeras sobre el cuidado del paciente con recidiva de cáncer

ObjectiveTo examine the experiences and responses of nurses caring for patients with recurrence of cancer.Material and methodsA qualitative cross-sectional study based on grounded theory. Data was collected, based on semi-structured interviews carried out in four cancer units of two hospitals in Navarra, after obtaining ethical approval. The sample consisted of 14 nurses.ResultsProviding care during cancer recurrence is described as a difficult situation, even more than in the first diagnosis of cancer. This is because nurses have to deal with the loss of patient hope in treatment and the fear of the possibility of the patient's death. To deal with this reality, nurses try to do their best to meet the emotional needs of the patient, at the same time as managing barriers including lack of time, workload, and inadequate training in psycho-oncology.ConclusionsThe data show the difficulty nurses have in dealing with the emotional care of patients with recurrence. If the Health Service commitment is to offer holistic care to cancer patients and their families, there should be a corresponding commitment towards improving nursing training in psychosocial issues.     

Uso profiláctico de apósitos de silicona para minimizar las lesiones por presión: revisión sistemática y metaanálisis

ObjectivePreventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries (PI) in critically ill patients remains a significant clinical challenge because of its associated high risk for comorbid conditions. We assessed the preventive effectiveness of silicone dressings among patients admitted in intensive care units and non-intensive care units settings.MethodsA literature search was conducted across 3 electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central) from inception through December 2021. Studies assessing the effectiveness of silicone dressing on the incidence of PI on the sacral area were included. evaluations were reported as risk ratios (RRs) with 95% confidence interval, and analysis was performed using a random-effects model.ResultsOf the 1,056 articles retrieved from the initial search, 11 studies were included in the final analysis. Silicone dressings significantly reduced the incidence of PI compared to usual care (RR: 0.30, 95%CI: 0.19-0.45, P < 0.01). We found no significant difference between results of studies conducted in intensive care settings (RR = 0.25, 95%CI: 0.15-0.43, P < 0.01) and non-intensive care settings (RR = 0.38, 95%CI: 0.17-0.83, P = 0.01) (P-interaction: 0.39). Silicone dressings reduced the risk of developing PI among patients using five-layer foam Border dressing (Mepilex® Sacrum) (RR: 0.31, 95%CI: 0.20-0.48, P < 0.01), and dressing Allevyn Gentle Border® (RR: 0.10, 95%CI: 0.01-0.73, P = 0.02) with no significant difference upon subgroup analysis (P-interaction: 0.27).ConclusionThe present meta-analysis suggests that silicone dressings consistently reduce the incidence of PI in intensive as well as in non-intensive care settings, regardless of the type of dressing used.     

Competencias de investigación en las especialidades de Enfermería

Since nursing became an university degree in 1977, there have been several regulations to develop specialties, all of them agreeing on the need to include skills in research. Indeed, the relevance of acquiring these skills in all current disciplines has led to Royal Decree 99/2011, which regulates the official PhD courses, and recognises specialist nurses as qualified to access PhD studies.Nowadays, students from six of the seven specialties included in the Royal Decree 450/2005 on nursing specialties, are performing their training. The acquisition of research skills is seen as an opportunity and a challenge. However, the organizational structure of training facilities (multiprofessional teaching units) and the incorporation of nurses as clinical tutors, who initiated this teaching activity, deserve special attention to ensure the correct acquisition of research skills in the training of specialist nurses.     

Indicadores sensibles a la práctica enfermera: una oportunidad para medir la contribución de las enfermeras

The measures directed at improving the management and funding of health services that justify the measurement of performance and the purchase of services based on results, have a direct influence on nursing. In this context, concerns about the value and contribution of nursing have been demonstrated worldwide over the last decades. Therefore efforts are being made to ensure that nurses contribute to promote the transformation of health systems. This requires identifying their contribution to the health system and, specifically, in relation to health outcomes. In recent decades, there has been a growing demand to achieve measures which allow nurses to demonstrate and assume responsibility for their contribution. The research and development of nursing-sensitive indicators and results, and its application, provide an opportunity to measure the contribution and professional performance in achieving these set objectives, in order to improve population health.     

Necesidades de la familia en las unidades de cuidados intensivos. Revisión de la literatura

Admission to the Intensive Care Units (ICU) is perceived by both patients and their family as a stressful experience. This situation can cause shock, skepticism and anxiety in the patient's setting.ObjectiveTo analyze and present the needs of the family members of the critical patient.MethodologyA review was made of the literature in the following data bases: Pubmed, CINAHL, Cuiden and Cochrane Library. Furthermore, three journals specialized in Intensive Cares were reviewed.ResultsAfter including the articles that met the screening criteria, 30 articles were finally selected. Of these, 11 were reviews of the literature, 7 qualitative studies and 12 more were quantitative investigations. Four groups of needs in the families were identified after the analysis of these articles, these being cognitive, emotional, social and practical.DiscussionOne of the main needs of the family is to receive better information from the professionals followed by the need for closeness with the ill family member. This review proposes that, in order to cover these needs, the information should be protocolized and the visiting hours should be made flexible. Furthermore, incorporation of two familial evaluation tools, the genogram and ecomap, is proposed.ConclusionsThis work has revealed the importance of having the Intensive Care nurses identify the needs of the family during the admission of the patient in the ICU in order to be able to provide help, support and counseling care that relieves the suffering of the families.