Objective: To evaluate the performance of the modified early warning score (Mews) in a nursing ward for patients in clinical deterioration. Method: This is an analytical, quantitative and predictive study. Mews’ parameters (systolic blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature and level of consciousness) were evaluated every six hours. The following events were reported: death, cardiopulmonary arrest and transfer to intensive care. The evaluations were performed in a hospital of reference in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Results: A total of 300 patients were included (57 ± 18 years old, males: 65%). There number of combined events was observed to be greater the higher the score’s value (00%; 00%; 01; 09%; 19%; 28%; 89%, respectively, for Mews 0; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 and 6; p < 0.0001). Mews ≥ 4 was the most appropriate cut-off point for prediction of these events (sensitivity: 87%, specificity: 85% and accuracy: 0.86). Conclusion: Mews properly measured the occurrence of severe events in hospitalized patients of a Brazilian public hospital’s nursing ward. Mews ≥ 4 seems to be the most appropriate cut-off point for prediction of these events.
ACTIONS FOR PREVENTION OF BREAST CANCER AMONG NURSING LECTURERSABSTRACT: This quantitative, exploratory and descriptive study aimed to ascertain actions for the prevention of breast cancer among 20 nursing lecturers at the Federal University of Paraíba. The data was collected in August and September 2011, and the results showed that among the participants, the predominant age range was 40 -50 years old, and that 60% worked exclusively as lecturers. It was confirmed that 17(85%) participants undertake examinations for prevention of breast cancer, principally through ultrasound of the breast and mammography, but that only 45% carry out monthly selfexamination. The results indicate that the lecturers do not undertake the full range of measures against breast cancer, evidencing a gap between what they recommend as health professionals and what they do, as women. DESCRIPTORS: Nursing; Prevention of breast cancer; Primary health care. ACCIONES DE PREVENCIÓN DE CÁNCER DE MAMA ENTRE DOCENTES DE ENFERMERÍA RESUMEN:Este es un estudio exploratorio, descriptivo, de naturaleza cuantitativa, cuyo objetivo fue verificar acciones de prevención de cáncer de mama entre 20 docentes de Enfermería de la Universidad Federal de Paraíba. Los datos fueron recogidos en agosto y septiembre de 2011, y los resultados revelaron que entre las participantes la franja etaria más frecuente fue de 40 a 50 años y que 60% desempeñan actividad exclusiva de docencia. Se constató que 17(85%) participantes realizan exámenes de prevención contra el cáncer de mama, principalmente por medio de ecografía mamaria y mamografía, a pesar de solamente 45% realizar el examen en sí misma mensualmente. Los resultados apuntan que las docentes no realizan acciones de prevención del cáncer de mama en la totalidad, evidenciando una laguna entre lo que preconizan como profesionales de salud y el ejercido como mujeres. DESCRIPTORES: Enfermería; Prevención de Cáncer de Mama; Atención Primaria a la Salud.
O infarto agudo do miocárdio (IAM) é definido principalmente pela dor, que ocorre com a diminuição do fluxo sanguíneo, acarretando a obstrução de uma ou mais artérias coronarianas diminuindo a chegada de todo oxigênio que vem em grande quantidade necessária para as células do coração. O presente artigo, discorre sobre a atuação do profissional de enfermagem que vai muito além da implementação de protocolos clínicos, onde podemos determinar o melhor diagnóstico e tratamento para o paciente, possibilitando uma melhor evolução. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura em base de dados nacionais e internacionais, onde toda busca ocorreu nas seguintes bases: Bireme, BVS, LILACS e SCIELO. Foram utilizados 8 artigos que obedeceram aos critérios de inclusão e exclusão sugeridos. O infarto agudo do miocárdio (IAM) é considerado a principal causa de mortes no país de acordo com o DATASUS (2014). O sexo masculino e a raça negra compõem a classe de risco para IAM. Observou-se que o enfermeiro tem um papel importante, pois é o primeiro a ter contato como o paciente para realizar a avaliação e evolução dos sinais e sintomas incluídos no IAM. A importância de toda essa problemática que torna fundamental o conhecimento dos profissionais que estão envolvidos na assistência ao paciente, de forma ainda maior e em especial o enfermeiro.Palavras -chave: Enfermagem, Gestor de Cuidado, Infarto Agudo do miocárdio.
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