Objectives: to identify the applicability of the Phil Barker’s Tidal Model in mental health nursing care. Methods: an integrative literature review carried out by LILACS, MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science. Data were collected from December 2017 to March 2018. After selecting the studies, the sample totaled 24 articles. Results: the articles are in English (91.7%), were published in nursing journals (87.5%), are reflective and/or theoretical (50%) and have level of evidence VII (79.2%). The model brings contributions to nursing science, enabling person-centered care, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary work, nurses’ protagonism and the empowerment of subjects in mental suffering. Final considerations: the use of the Tidal Model enables changes in nurses practice working in the context of mental health. Its application by nurses who work in mental health services in Brazil is recommended.

Estudo qualitativo, de caráter exploratório, envolvendo 10 profissionais do sexo feminino, realizado em Pau dos Ferros/RN. Aplicou-se entrevista semiestruturada. Buscou-se conhecer a prática sexual, analisar a vulnerabilidade e avaliar as necessidades em saúde das profissionais do sexo. A partir da análise de conteúdo, categoria temática, percebe-se a atividade como profissão, já que as entrevistadas atuam no ramo da prostituição pela renda gerada. Foi avaliado que a aceitação da família é um obstáculo e que as visitas à unidade de saúde se resumem a consultas ou à coleta de Papanicolau. É importante que se programem ações que promovam a melhoria do conhecimento em saúde, os direitos e deveres em saúde e cidadania, proporcionando uma melhora na assistência prestada a essa categoria profissional.

Objective: To discuss the Nursing Now Campaign and the role of Nursing in times of pandemic by COVID-19. Method: This is a theoretical reflection based on the scientific literature. Results: The pandemic highlights the importance of Nursing care for the maintenance of life and the right to health, and the Nursing Now Campaign is in line with the call for appreciation of nursing professionals currently working at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19. Despite the limitations of structural resources that lead to exposure to illness, nursing professionals maintain their role of caring. Conclusion: It is necessary for Nursing to recognize its own value, add to its continuous learning capacity, and be aware of the social changes that occur. The study contributes to rethinking strategies for valuing Nursing.

Objective: To discuss the political and structural conditions for establishing the Unified Health System (UHS – Sistema Único de Saúde, SUS) in coping with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Methods: Theoretical-reflection study. Results: At the first moment named “The global and the local in facing the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic” is presented the health crisis that took place worldwide and the government actions to combat COVID-19. A second moment named “Between dismantling actions and resistance, the UHS is the best way to face the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic”, reflects on the neoliberal attacks on the health system and how it resists, remaining the main pandemic response strategy. Conclusion: The strengthening of democracy and the defense of the UHS are the way out of the crisis. It is believed that this reflection generates - in everyone who deals with caretaking - the political action, the ethical attitude, the desire for valorization and the spirit of struggle in defense of the UHS and human life.

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