The objective of this descriptive, quantitative and cross-sectional study was to evaluate the cognition of elderly individuals. The sample consisted of 350 people aged ≥ 60 years. Instruments: sociodemographic and health questionnaire and MEEM. The sample contained 60.0% women, mean age of 70.3 years, 54.0% had an incomplete primary education, 61.1% were married and the mean income was 1.54 minimum salaries (MS). Of the participants, 38.6% perceived their current health state as regular; 49.4% considered it to be the same as the last year; 37.4% believed that they were better than people of the same age. MEEM: among the 76 individuals without education, it was found that 5.3% presented cognitive decline, in the 265 participants with low and medium education 4.9%, among those with superior education (9) no cognitive decline was identified. The lowest means found referred to the memory and attention domains. It was also found that 4.9% (17) of the elderly may be developing cognitive impairment. La muestra se constituía de 60,0% de mujeres, edad promedio 70,3 años, 54,0% con educación básica incompleta, 61,1% casados y renta media de 1,54 SM. El 38,6% percibió el actual estado de salud como regular, 49,4% lo consideraban igual al del año anterior, 37,4 creían estar mejor que personas de su misma edad. MEEM: entre los 76 no escolarizados se encontró un 5,3% con declinación cognitiva, entre los 265 con baja y media escolarización, 4,9%; entre los de nivel superior (9) no se encontró. Los menores promedios encontrados respondieron a los dominios memoria y atención. El 4,9% (17) de los ancianos podría estar desarrollando déficit cognitivo.

Objective To evaluate the health locus of control, self-esteem, and body image in patients with an intestinal stoma. Method A descriptive, cross-sectional, analytical study conducted at the pole of the ostomates of the city of Pouso Alegre. The study was approved by Research Ethics Committee of Universidade do Vale do Sapucaí. Opinion: 620,459. Patients: 44 patients with an intestinal stoma. Four instruments were used: a questionnaire with demographic and stomatologic data, the Health Locus of Control Scale, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale/UNIFESP-EPM, and the Body Investment Scale. Statistics: Chi-square, Pearson, Mann–Whitney and Kruskal–Wallis tests. p < 0.05 was determined. Results The majority of patients were over 70 years, 16 (36.4%) were female, 30 (68.2%) were married, 31 (70.5%) were retirees, 31 (70.5%) had an income of 1–3 minimum wages, 32 (72.7%) did not practice physical activity, 18 (40.9%) had an incomplete elementary education, and 35 (79.5%) participated in a support or association group. 33 (75%) participants received the stoma because of a neoplasia; and 33 (75%) had a definitive stoma. In 36 (81.8%) participants, the type of stoma used was a colostomy, and 22 (50%) measured 20–40 mm in diameter; 32 (72.7%) participants used a two-piece device. With regard to complications, there were 29 (65.9%) cases of dermatitis. The mean total score for the Health Locus of Control Scale was 62.84; for the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, 27.66; and for the Body Investment Scale, 39.48. The mean scores for the dimensions internal, powerful others, and chance of the Health Locus of Control Scale were 22.68, 20.68, and 19.50, respectively. With respect to the Body Investment Scale, for the dimensions body image, body care, and body touch, the mean scores were 11.64, 11.00, and 13.09, respectively. Conclusion In this study, the participants showed changes in self-esteem and body image and also showed negative feelings about their body. Ostomized individuals believe that they themselves control their state of health and do not believe that other persons or entities (physician, nurse, friends, family, god, etc.) can assist them in their improvement or cure and, in addition, believe that their health is controlled by chance, without personal or other people's interference.

Objective: To assess the impact of Unna boot therapy on subjective wellbeing, hope and spirituality in patients with venous leg ulcers (VLU). Method: This was a prospective, descriptive, analytical, multicentre clinical trial conducted in a nursing care and education centre, an outpatient wound care clinic and a primary health care unit in Brazil. Adult patients with VLUs took part in the study. Patients with diabetic foot ulcers and mixed ulcers were excluded. A questionnaire assessing sociodemographic and religious characteristics of patients, the Subjective Wellbeing Scale, the Spirituality Self-Rating Scale (SSRS), and the Herth Hope Index (HHI) were administered to all patients. Results: A total of 60 patients (63.3% female; 86.7% aged ≥60 years) participated. Before Unna boot therapy, 65%, 66.7% and 65% of patients reported a score of one on positive affect, negative affect and life satisfaction, respectively, indicating poor subjective wellbeing. After one month of compression therapy, 66.7%, 50.0%, and 80.0% of patients reported a score of three for each element positive affect, negative affect and life satisfaction, respectively, showing a significant improvement in subjective wellbeing (p=0.029). A significant increase in total SSRS scores (p=0.017) was found between baseline (mean: 9.77) and one month of treatment (mean: 25.47), indicating a significant increase in a sense of spirituality. There was also a significant increase in total HHI values (p=0.009) between baseline (mean: 15.68) and one month of compression therapy (mean: 39.38), suggesting a significant increase in hope among patients. Conclusion: Patients with VLUs treated with Unna boot therapy in this study showed significant improvement in subjective wellbeing, spirituality and hope for cure.

Objetivo: apresentar a implantação de instâncias ou núcleos de Segurança do Paciente na Atenção Primária à Saúde, na perspectiva de inovação centrada na implementação da cultura de segurança por meio de cuidado seguro à pessoa usuária. Método: trata-se de um relato de experiência que ocorreu em um projeto piloto, proposto pelo Conselho Nacional de Secretários de Saúde em parceria com o Centro Colaborador da Planificação de Atenção à Saúde no município de Uberlândia - Minas Gerais. Resultados: a experiência demonstrou que apesar destas instâncias ou núcleos serem mais comuns na atenção hospitalar, construir essa narrativa para a Atenção Primária é possível e necessário para viabilizar um sistema de saúde comprometido com a definição de que é ofertado um cuidado de saúde com atributos de qualidade, focado no usuário seguro, oferecido no tempo certo, eficaz, efetivo e equânime. Considerações finais: as prioridades da Atenção Primária à Saúde devem ser compreendidas conforme as legislações vigentes e de acordo com a gestão local.