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- Distance supervision in nursing: a reality desired by nursesPublication . Silva Rocha, Inês Alves da Rocha e; Reis Santos, Margarida; Pires, ReginaBackground: Distance supervision strategies facilitate the supervision process since the supervisee has easier access to the supervisor for obtaining support. Objectives: To identify the frequency of implementation of distance supervision strategies, as well as the strategies that nurses would like to see implemented more often in hospital and primary health care settings. Methodology: Descriptive, exploratory and cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach using a sample of 273 nurses. Data were collected through the Questionnaire of Frequency Assessment of Clinical Supervision in Nursing Strategies (Questionário de Avaliação da Frequência de Estratégias de Supervisão Clínica em Enfermagem). Results: Nurses would like distance supervision strategies to be more often implemented. In comparison with hospital nurses, primary health care nurses argue that distance supervision strategies by telephone and email should be more often implemented. Conclusion: The study contributes to improve the knowledge on Clinical Supervision in Nursing, particularly on distance supervision strategies.
- Psychoeducation Programs to Reduce Preoperative Anxiety in Adults: A Scoping ReviewPublication . Oliveira, Palmira; Porfírio, Catarina; Pires, Regina; Silva, Rosa; Carvalho, José Carlos; Costa, Tiago; Sequeira, CarlosAbstract: Background: Surgical procedure is a critical event that causes anxiety for patients. One of the possible intervention strategies to reduce anxiety in the preoperative period is psychoeducation. Methods: A scoping review was conducted according to the JBI methodology and PRISMA-ScR to map knowledge about psychoeducation programs to reduce preoperative anxiety in adults. The data were extracted by the researchers, according to the objective of the study. Finally, the data synthesis was presented in narrative format and tables. Results: four studies were included in the review with different characteristics of psychoeducation programs. The approach of these programs consisted of teaching about anxiety, instruction and training in anxiety control techniques. The contents referred to included the surgical process and intervention techniques to reduce anxiety. Program sessions lasted from 45 to 150 min, with a frequency of 1 to 6. The assessment instrument used was the State- Trait Anxiety Inventory. The dynamisers were nurses, psychotherapists and clinical psychologists. Conclusions: Psychoeducation programs can be useful and effective in reducing anxiety. More studies are needed to confirm these results
- Indicadores de qualidade do exercício profissional dos enfermeiros: o papel do cuidadorPublication . Vieira, Joana; Reis Santos, Margarida; Pires, Regina; Pereira, Filipe Miguel SoaresIntroduction: Quality in health is one of the key requirements that clients demand. To improve their practice nurses use quality indicators as an important strategy for assessment and changes in care. Objective: To identify the indicators that nurses of Integrated Continuous Care at Home Teams consider adequate to monitor the quality of their professional practice in the ambit of the caregiver. Methods: Qualitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study. Data collection using a semi-structured interview, recorded in audio, to a focus group of 11 nurses. The information was analyzed using Bardin's content analysis technique. Results: Identified 32 indicators, related to the acquisition of cognitive and instrumental skills necessary to meet the needs of the dependent person in self-care. Conclusion: The identified indicators are related to the process and outcomes of the Donabedian’s triad and highlights the importance of using a standardized terminology in nursing.
- Psychoeducation Programs to Reduce Preoperative Anxiety in Adults: A Scoping ReviewPublication . Oliveira, Palmira; Porfírio, Catarina; Pires, Regina; Silva, Rosa; Carvalho, José Carlos; Costa, Tiago; Sequeira, CarlosBackground: Surgical procedure is a critical event that causes anxiety for patients. One of the possible intervention strategies to reduce anxiety in the preoperative period is psychoeducation. Methods: A scoping review was conducted according to the JBI methodology and PRISMA-ScR to map knowledge about psychoeducation programs to reduce preoperative anxiety in adults. The data were extracted by the researchers, according to the objective of the study. Finally, the data synthesis was presented in narrative format and tables. Results: four studies were included in the review with different characteristics of psychoeducation programs. The approach of these programs consisted of teaching about anxiety, instruction and training in anxiety control techniques. The contents referred to included the surgical process and intervention techniques to reduce anxiety. Program sessions lasted from 45 to 150 min, with a frequency of 1 to 6. The assessment instrument used was the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. The dynamisers were nurses, psychotherapists and clinical psychologists. Conclusions: Psychoeducation programs can be useful and effective in reducing anxiety. More studies are needed to confirm these results.