Introdução: Os benefícios da nutrição entérica na pessoa doente estão amplamente descritos, sendo a sua influência no conforto de carácter multidimensional. Para além da importância fulcral que assume na dimensão física do conforto e na recuperação da pessoa doente, a sua influência nas restantes dimensões pode ter um papel preponderante, contribuindo para atingir objetivos terapêuticos e promover a qualidade d...
Introduction: Nurse interventions in clinical management can take different forms, and there is a connection between management and care provision. Despite the recognised importance of clinical management for the quality of care, there are still gaps in knowledge about the most effective and efficient interventions in this field. Objective: Map the available scientific evidence about nurse interventions in clin...
Introduction: Scientific literature addresses the omission of nursing care in distinct contexts separately. Yet, critically ill patients are found in emergency departments and intensive care units, often moving between both contexts. Thus, to promote care quality and safety, it is vital to identify nursing care omissions common to these settings, their causes, their effects, and possible mitigation strategies. ...
Introduction: Sexuality and fertility are deeply personal and fundamental aspects of human identity and quality of life. For survivors of hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT), these areas can be profoundly affected by the physical, emotional, and social impacts of the treatment. Discomfort or lack of clarity regarding these issues can lead to long-term psychological distress, relationship challenges, and ...
This study examines the impact of gamification on education using a novel gamified digital learning platform and a randomized controlled trial (RCT) protocol. Following established research guidelines (CONSORT, Cochrane Collaboration, EVAT©), we assessed the individual and combined effects of points, badges, and challenges against a control group without gamification. The RCT evaluated participant characteristi...
Introdução:O conforto é um indicador de boas práticas pelo que é fundamental a sua promoção e avaliação, qualquer que seja a condição de saúde/doença da pessoa.Objetivo: Construir e validar o conteúdo da Global Comfort Scale.Métodos:Estudo metodológico. A validação de conteúdo foi realizada com recurso à técnica de e-Delphi com peritos que se pronunciaram acerca da clareza, pertinência e relevância. A validade ...
While gamification is increasingly applied in education, research rarely compares distinct social dynamics and evaluates their cognitive, emotional, and motivational impact in a learning context. This study examines the effects of social gamification in education using a digital learning platform and a randomized controlled trial (RCT). Following research standards (CONSORT, Cochrane Collaboration, EVAT©), we c...
The present work aims to map the available scientific evidence on the benefits of using the ISBAR tool in the nursing care of acutely ill adult patients’ handover in an emergency department context. To this end, a scoping review was conducted, according to the guidelines proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), to answer the following research question: “What are the benefits of using the ISBAR tool in th...
Introduction: Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation (ASCT) and, consequently, the chronic ity associated with this life event have a growing prevalence and a significant impact on the life and daily life of each person who experiences it. It is necessary to reflect on the care needs of this group of vulnerable people. Comfort is a concern, and its improvement is a desired outcome of healthcare. To achieve this, ...
Purpose: To grasp the scope of sexuality and fertility within the lived experiences of comfort and discomfort among allogeneic stem cell transplant survivors. Methods: We employed a qualitative approach through van Manen's phenomenology of practice. The phenomenon was revealed via phenomenological interviews, incorporating narratives and illustrative episodes that captured the lived experiences of 20 survivors....