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Cultural adaptation and content validation of the RAC (Rodríguez-Almeida-Cañon)...
Martins, Mónica; Paiva-Santos, Filipe; Bom, Luís Todo; Dixe, Maria dos Anjos; Costeira, CristinaIntroduction: Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) have been a concern in the healthcare field due to their impact on public health. Therefore, risk stratification of hospitalized populations, using validated instruments, is essential for implementing effective measures to prevent HAIs. Objective: Aimed to culturally adapt the RAC Infection Risk Assessment Scale (Rodríguez-Almeida-Cañon) for adult patients. ...
Nursing Students' Perceptions of a Novel Education Approach to Prevention and C...
Santos-Costa, Paulo; Paiva-Santos, Filipe; Graveto, João; PrevInf GroupHealthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose a significant global threat, particularly in developing regions such as Southeast Asia. International bodies emphasize the role of formal undergraduate training in the prevention and control of HAIs. To address this, we aimed to explore the perceptions of Southeast Asian nursing students regarding a novel educational approach developed by a European–Southeast Asian p...
Simulation as a teaching method for nursing education in healthcare-associated ...
Thi Thu Hien, Do; Thi Dieu Hang, Dinh; Thi Cam Hung, Pham; Thi Thuy, Dam; Thi Hue, Nguyen; Thi Hai, Vu; Thi Thanh Phuong, Pham; Thi Xuyen, DinhBackground: Applying simulation for nursing education, especially in healthcare-associated infection prevention and control (HAI-PC) in developing countries has limited evidence. The study was conducted to explore educators’ perceptions of simulation as a teaching method for nursing education in HAI-PC in two Vietnamese and two Cambodian universities. Methods: An exploratory qualitative design was applied. A fo...
Experiences of the nursing student in learning HAI prevention and control in As...
Em, Sovannarith; Song, Chhiay; Korhonen, Ulla; Silén-Lipponen, Marja; Nhem, Vannarith; Eam, Mao; Sek, Sophon; Ouch, Bory; Koponen, LeenaBackground: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have posed a major threat to both patients and to the safety healthcare personnel worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, 10% of hospitalized patients are affected by HAIs worldwide. Objective: The objective of this study was to explore the experiences of nursing students in learning HAIs prevention and control by the application of the scenario...
Nursing students’ learning experience with healthcare-associated infection prev...
Nget, Manndy; Neth, Barom; Y, Sokchhay; Vouch, Phisith; Kry, Chhay; Soksombat, Toun; Gnan, Channoeun; Thida, Dam; Koponen, Leena; Silén-Lipponen, MarjaBackground: Healthcare-associated infection prevention and control (HAI-PC) education programs in Asian countries seem limited and require improvement and support. Objective: This study explored students’ learning experiences with HAI-PC education programs in Asian countries (two Vietnamese and two Cambodian universities) to support a pedagogical model in HAI-PC. Method: A qualitative exploratory study design w...
Adaptation and validation of the self-administered foot health assessment instr...
Bernardes, Rafael A.; Caldeira, Sílvia; Stolt, Minna; Paiva-Santos, Filipe; Santos-Costa, Paulo; Cruz, Arménio GuardadoBackground and Purpose: To translate and adapt the Self-Administered Foot Health Assessment Instrument from English to European Portuguese and explore its reliability and validity among undergraduate nursing students in Portugal. Methods: The study was divided into two phases. First, the translation and cross-cultural adaptation followed Beaton's guidelines, with a pretesting of the final version with 30 studen...
Cancer Patients with Chronic Pain and Their Caregivers during COVID-19: A Descr...
Costeira, Cristina; Paiva-Santos, Filipe; Pais, Nelson; Sousa, Ana Filipa; Paiva, Ivo; Carvalho, Dulce Helena; Rocha, Ana; Ventura, FilipaBackground: The sanitary measures imposed by COVID-19 intensified challenges in the pain management of cancer patients. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted in a chronic pain unit of an oncological hospital aiming to explore the experiences of cancer patients with chronic pain and their caregivers during the pandemic period, as well as identify strategies to improve care in chronic pain management. An ele...
“Enfermagem na prevenção e controlo de infeções”: narrativa da construção do cu...
Bastos, Celeste; Cerqueira, Carla; Silva, Cláudio; Carvalho, Cristina; Ramada, Diana; Vieira, Fernanda; Paiva-Santos, Filipe; Martinez, JoséIntrodução: A infeção associada aos cuidados de saúde é um problema de saúde pública a nível mundial, com forte impacto na vida dos doentes e na qualidade dos serviços de saúde (WHO, 2016). Muitas destas infeções são evitáveis e os enfermeiros têm um papel fundamental na sua prevenção e controlo (Aziz, 2016; Horowitz, 2016), necessitando de desenvolver conhecimentos que os habilite para a adesão a práticas clín...
Autoconfiança dos enfermeiros para o cuidado à pessoa com retenção urinária
Paiva-Santos, Filipe; Santos-Costa, Paulo; Bernardes, Rafael; Mota, Joana; Bastos, Celeste; Graveto, JoãoIntrodução: De todas as infeções associadas aos cuidados de saúde, as infeções urinárias são das mais frequentes, principalmente pelo uso indevido do cateter urinário. Uma das indicações para o uso de cateter urinário é a retenção urinária. Os enfermeiros devem ter competências na avaliação da retenção urinária, para melhor suportar o processo de tomada de decisão neste âmbito. Objetivos: Avaliar a autoconfianç...
Nurses’ practices in the peripheral intravenous catheterization of adult oncolo...
Santos-Costa, Paulo; Paiva-Santos, Filipe; Sousa, Liliana B.; Bernardes, Rafael A.; Ventura, Filipa; Fearnley, William DavidA significant number of adult oncology patients require at least one peripheral intravenous catheter to fulfill their therapeutic plan. Recent evidence indicates that catheter failure rates are high in this cohort, impacting care outcomes and patient experience during cancer treatment. This reality represents a challenge to nurses worldwide since in most international settings they are responsible for deliverin...