IntroductionThe birth of a child arises essential care for their development, which encompasses the transition to parenthood. This transition begins during pregnancy, but only ends when father/mother develop confidence in carrying out their roles(1). Reviewing the barriers and facilitators that contribute to parental confidence in newborn care can facilitate the diagnosis of parental needs and subsequently the ...
Introduction Pregnancy is a period of transition to parenthood characterized by joy, but also by feelings of anxiety and stress.1 Anxiety and stress assessment tools allow nurses to detect these feelings early on during pregnancy, identify needs and plan interventions with the future parents. Objective To identify, in the scientific literature, anxiety and stress assessment tools for future parents, during preg...
Obstetric nurses are at increased risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders associated with equipment and materials, the parturient and the specific nature of their work. We used the photovoice method to identify obstetric nurses’ perceptions of work-related musculoskeletal injuries involving 20 participants who worked in the delivery room. A total of 100 photographs were captured by participants and their...
Introduction Experiencing a high-risk pregnancy entails pathological situations with repercussions that can interfere with maternal-fetal well-being and increase maternal anxiety. Mindfulness emerges as one of the techniques used to improve the quality of care in the transition period resulting from pregnancy, which, through meditative practice, seeks to understand observation and the nature of the lived experi...
Evidence-based practice in healthcare remains challenging. The sheer volume of studies, methodological diversity, scarce resources, and professionals’ difficulties in locating, appraising, and implementing evidence all contribute. In addition, there is often a lack of clear, evidence-based health-policy guidelines. In addition, there is a predominant positivist paradigm in the training of most health profession...
Healthcare systems face complex challenges. Population aging, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and dependence on self-care are all factors that contribute to the changing profile of healthcare clients and their needs. These factors are also among the main causes of rising healthcare costs
Introduction: Contraceptive illiteracy leads to non-adherence, discontinuation, and dissatisfaction with the method. Person-centered contraceptive counseling is based on quality care on a communicative basis that promotes shared decision-making, leading to a choice adapted to the woman’s needs, lifestyle, and health condition. We intend to build and validate an instrument that serves as a guide for quality cont...
Introduction: Contraceptive illiteracy leads to non-adherence, discontinuation, and dissatisfaction with the method. Person-centered contraceptive counseling is based on quality care on a communicative basis that promotes shared decision-making, leading to a choice adapted to the woman’s needs, lifestyle, and health condition. We intend to build and validate an instrument that serves as a guide for quality cont...
A gravidez na adolescência é considerada um problema de saúde pública, embora a taxa de fecundidade neste grupo etário tenha diminuído, em Portugal no ano de 2022 existiram 6,2 ‰ de grávidas adolescentes. Algumas, sem apoio familiar e numa situação de vulnerabilidade acrescida; residem em instituições de acolhimento, levando a grávida a necessitar de uma intervenção psicossocial para o desenvolvimento de compet...