Objective: To analyze self-concept adaptation and role function models in patients with oral cavity cancer. Methods: This is a qualitative study conducted with patients at a cancer reference hospital in Fortaleza, CE, Brazil. The interview was used as a data collection technique, using a semi-structured instrument, based on Callista Roy’s theoretical framework. Data verifi cation occurred based on thematic cont...
Introduction: Health education is one of the main tools used by nurses to help people with type 2 diabetes to achieve disease control. Thus, clear, individualized and specific information about the disease and treatment are essential to delay and / or avoid complications. However, the ability to confidently perform the care activities that the disease requires is another essential part of this process of care a...
Objective: this study aimed to evaluate the hand hygiene routine of companions in inpatient units. Methods: it was an observational study with 50 companions, aged over 18 years and with clear language. A questionnaire and observation of hand hygiene moments were used. For analysis, descriptive statistics was applied. Results: the use of liquid soap (p=0.939), alcohol-based hand gel (p=0.939), collective use tow...