Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem
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description: Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem
publisher: Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
language: en
publication name: Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem
issn: 0104-1169
copyright: RLAE’s authorship concept is based on the substantial contribution by each of the individuals listed as authors, mainly in terms of conceiving and planning the research project, collecting or analyzing and interpreting data, writing and critical review. Indication of authors’ names under the article title is limited to six. If more, authors are listed on the online submission form under Acknowledgements. The possibility of including more than six authors will only be examined on multicenter studies, considering the explanations presented by the authors. Including names of authors whose contribution does not fit into the above criteria cannot be justified. Those names can be included in the Acknowledgements section. Authors are fully responsible for the concepts disseminated in their manuscripts, which do not necessarily reflect the editors’ and editorial board’s opinion.
items: Open peer review?
items: Beyond universality: confronting nursing theories with the realities of chronic care
items: The Strategic Role of Nursing in Implementing CureAll in the Americas: Essential Competencies and Workforce Strengthening
items: The second victim phenomenon in Latin America: a scoping review
items: Rapid molecular testing for diagnosing tuberculosis in people experiencing homelessness: a scoping review
items: ReprodutHIVa: development and validation of an app for self-care for women living with HIV/AIDS
items: Breastfeeding self-efficacy, parenting behavior, and maternal role of mothers with planned and unplanned pregnancies
items: The relationship between climate change worry, premenstrual syndrome severity, and quality of life among women of reproductive age and related factors
items: Clinical and epidemiological profile of pediatric patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: experience at a referral center
items: Inequalities in the health care system utilization for intrauterine device insertion
items: Infodemic in COVID-19 and its relationship with stress, depression, and anxiety in the elderly
items: Factors associated with the interruption of exclusive breastfeeding and weaning in premature infants after hospital discharge: a prospective cohort study
items: Influence of alcohol on the worsening of COVID-19 and the occurrence of long COVID
items: Extraction, analysis and presentation of results in a scoping review in Brazilian nursing: scoping review
items: Characteristics of nursing care expanded by anthroposophy: a scoping review
items: Educational intervention with a booklet on syphilis for women in situations of sexual vulnerability: a quasi-experimental study
items: Educational intervention on sleep hygiene habits and sleep quality of postgraduate students
items: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence, 2019-2022
items: Non-viral Sexually Transmitted Infections in pregnant women in Primary Care: prevalence and associated factors
items: Design and assessment of an intervention for parents of premature newborns: a mixed-methods study
items: Family health coverage and care reorganization during the COVID-19 pandemic
items: Artificial Intelligence as an ally to the Nursing Process: pathways and ethical considerations
items: Failure mode and effect analysis in the indwelling urinary catheterization process
items: Factors associated with extensions and withdrawals from stricto sensu graduate programs in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic: emphasis on mental health
items: Take Care: development and evaluation of a serious game about violence against children and adolescents
items: Ethical climate in the primary health care workplace: a mixed-method study
items: Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity in cancer patients: an observational study at an Oncology reference hospital from southeastern Brazil
items: Effectiveness of auriculotherapy and laser acupuncture in hyperemesis gravidarum: a randomized clinical trial
items: Self-care and fatigue in individuals hospitalized with decompensated heart failure during the covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study
items: Transition experiences of patients and families upon discharge from intensive care: a scoping review

Open peer review?
type: item
subject: Editorial
  topic: section
creator: Maíra Terra Garcia
creator: Sigmar de Mello Rode
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-04-27
publication date: 2026-04-27
starting page: e4910
ending page: e4910
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.0000.4910

Beyond universality: confronting nursing theories with the realities of chronic care
type: item
subject: Editorial
  topic: section
creator: Omar Pereira de Almeida Neto
creator: Ercole Vellone
creator: Barbara Riegel
creator: Eneida Rejane Rabelo-Silva
creator: Valentina Zeffiro
creator: Valerio Della-Bella
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-04-27
publication date: 2026-04-27
starting page: e4995
ending page: e4995
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.0000.4995

The Strategic Role of Nursing in Implementing CureAll in the Americas: Essential Competencies and Workforce Strengthening
type: item
subject: Editorial
  topic: section
creator: Luís Carlos Lopes-Júnior
creator: Monnie Abraham
creator: Edmara Bazoni Soares Maia
creator: Maurício Maza
creator: María Liliana Vásquez Ponce
creator: Regina Aparecida Garcia de Lima
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-04-27
publication date: 2026-04-27
starting page: e4992
ending page: e4992
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.0000.4992

The second victim phenomenon in Latin America: a scoping review
type: item
description: Objective: to map the existing evidence on the phenomenon of second victims in Latin American countries. Method: an exploratory review was carried out according to guidelines from the Joanna Briggs Institute, including studies on the second victim phenomenon among health personnel and health students in Latin America. The search was performed on the Scopus, PubMed, Ebsco, ProQuest, Journal Storage, Virtual Health Library and Google Scholar databases. Quantitative, qualitative, mixed, editorial, and case reports published between 2014 and 2025 in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, were considered. Results: 25 studies were included, most of them conducted in Brazil (52.0%), which focused on a range of healthcare professionals and students. The main psychological consequences included guilt, recurrent thoughts and sleep disturbances. The lack of studies on structured support programs in Latin America is a highlight. Conclusion: the second victim phenomenon is frequent in Latin America, predominantly impacting psychological aspects on health personnel. Lack of regional interventions underscore the need for specific support programs, highligthing the importance of coping strategies and institutional support to strengthen patient well-being, retention, and safety culture.
subject: Review Articles
  topic: section
subject: Psychological Stress; Health Personnel; Adverse Events; Patient Safety; Latin America; Scoping Review
  topic: keywords
creator: Maria Victoria Brunelli
creator: Ana V Fajreldines
creator: Lucía Catalán
creator: María Kappes
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-04-14
publication date: 2026-04-14
starting page: e4829
ending page: e4829
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7978.4829

Rapid molecular testing for diagnosing tuberculosis in people experiencing homelessness: a scoping review
type: item
description: Objective: to map the literature on the use of Rapid Molecular Tests in the diagnosis of tuberculosis in people experiencing homelessness. Method: this is a scoping review guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. A search was conducted in gray literature databases and websites, and the results were summarized narratively. Results: the 10 publications included in the scoping review allowed us to categorize the dimensions of Rapid Molecular Test use into cost-effectiveness, including reduction in isolation and hospitalization time; time to implement diagnosis and start treatment; effectiveness in implementing measures and strategies for active tuberculosis case finding; case management based on the repercussions of bacteriological confirmation on therapeutic management; decentralization of diagnosis through strategic location of technologies to increase case detection; and diagnostic efficacy, considering the strong predictive power of the diagnosis. Conclusion: the use of the test contributed to the early detection of tuberculosis and, as benefits, reduced disease transmission and saved resources. However, many studies conducted with people experiencing homelessness include other vulnerable populations, revealing a significant gap in the literature for this specific group.
subject: Review Articles
  topic: section
subject: Tuberculosis; Pulmonary Tuberculosis; Ill-Housed Persons; Molecular Diagnostic Techniques; Diagnosis; Health Policy
  topic: keywords
creator: Ana Beatriz Marques Valença
creator: Diogo Henrique Mendes da Silva
creator: Melisane Regina Lima Ferreira
creator: Paula Daniella de Abreu
creator: Rubia Laine de Paula Andrade-Gonçalves
creator: Aline Aparecida Monroe
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-04-14
publication date: 2026-04-14
starting page: e4811
ending page: e4811
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7787.4811

ReprodutHIVa: development and validation of an app for self-care for women living with HIV/AIDS
type: item
description: Objective: to develop and validate a mobile application for self-care in sexual and reproductive health for women living with HIV/AIDS. Method: a six-stage methodological study: literature review; content organization; application development; validation by experts; adaptation after validation; validation by the target audience; and adaptation after validation. Health professionals and women living with HIV/AIDS participated. Descriptive statistics, Content Validity Index, were used, considering a minimum agreement value of 0.80 and Gwet’s AC1 test. Results: the application was validated by a multidisciplinary team composed of professionals in gynecology/obstetrics and infectious diseases, yielding a Content Validity Index of 0.93. Additionally, it was validated by the target audience, achieving a score of 0.94. It was well accepted and found to be reliable in validation by experts (AC1 = 0.446; p < 0.001) and by the target audience (AC1 = 0.483; p < 0.001). All professionals pointed out the personal contribution and educational potential of the application. Conclusion: The application represents an essential evidence-based technological tool for strengthening self-care in the sexual and reproductive health of women living with HIV/AIDS. Intervention studies are therefore suggested.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: HIV; Sexual Health; Reproductive Health; Women; Women’s Health; Educational Technology
  topic: keywords
creator: Karyanna Alves de Alencar Rocha
creator: Ana Luiza Carsoni Alves de Almeida
creator: Victor Pereira Moura
creator: Domingos Alves
creator: Elucir Gir
creator: Renata Karina Reis
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-04-14
publication date: 2026-04-14
starting page: e4826
ending page: e4826
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7959.4826

Breastfeeding self-efficacy, parenting behavior, and maternal role of mothers with planned and unplanned pregnancies
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description: Objective: to compare breastfeeding self-efficacy, parenting behaviors, and adaptation to the maternal role in mothers with planned and unplanned pregnancies during the early postpartum period. Method: a cross-sectional study was conducted with 414 mothers using a convenience sample at a postpartum clinic in a university hospital. Data collection was performed using a form containing sociodemographic and obstetric variables, the Postpartum Parenting Behavior Scale, the Myself as Mother Scale, and the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale - Short Form. Results: of the 414 mothers included in the study, 163 (39.4%) had unplanned pregnancies. Mothers with unplanned pregnancies had significantly lower breastfeeding self-efficacy, parenting behavior, and maternal role scores than those of mothers with planned pregnancies (p < 0.001). According to regression analysis, unplanned pregnancy is a risk factor that negatively affects mothers’ breastfeeding self-efficacy, parenting behavior, and maternal role (p < 0.001). Conclusion: the self-efficacy in breastfeeding among mothers with unplanned pregnancies was quite low, and their parenting behaviors and maternal roles were quite inadequate. Nurses and midwives should support mothers with unplanned pregnancies in terms of breastfeeding their babies, both during pregnancy and in the early postpartum period, and in adapting to the role of motherhood and raising children.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Breastfeeding; Behavior; Mothers; Parenting; Self-Efficacy; Unplanned Pregnancy
  topic: keywords
creator: Seyhan Çankaya
creator: Bihter Akın
creator: Yasemin Erkal Aksoy
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-04-14
publication date: 2026-04-14
starting page: e4784
ending page: e4784
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7821.4784

The relationship between climate change worry, premenstrual syndrome severity, and quality of life among women of reproductive age and related factors
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description: Objective: this study aims to determine the relationship between climate change worry, premenstrual syndrome severity, and quality of life among women of reproductive age and related factors. Method: this cross-sectional correlational study included women of reproductive age. The sample included 614 women. Data were collected using Descriptive Information Form, Climate Change Worry Scale, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale, SF-12 Quality of Life Scale. Results: a positive correlation was found between the Climate Change Worry Scale and Premenstrual Syndrome Scale, whereas a negative correlation was discovered between the Climate Change Worry Scale and both the physical and mental sub-dimensions of SF-12 Quality of Life Scale (p<0.05). Climate Change Worry Scale, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale and SSF-12 Quality of Life Scale showed statistically significant effects on physical and mental dimension scores (p<0.05). Accordingly, a 1-unit increase in Climate Change Worry Scale score causes a 1.11-unit increase in Premenstrual Syndrome Scale score, a 0.08-unit decrease in physical component score of quality of life scale and a 0.13-unit decrease in mental component score. Conclusion: as climate change worry among women intensifies, the severity of premenstrual syndrome symptoms increases, while their quality of life diminishes. Climate change anxiety, premenstrual syndrom severity, and quality of life were influenced by women’s identifying characteristics.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Climate Change; Women; Premenstrual Syndrome; Quality of Life; Fertility; Anxiety
  topic: keywords
creator: Ebru Cirban Ekrem
creator: Ayça Akar
creator: Ahsen Akar
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-04-14
publication date: 2026-04-14
starting page: e4838
ending page: e4838
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7793.4838

Clinical and epidemiological profile of pediatric patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: experience at a referral center
type: item
description: Objective: to analyze the clinical-epidemiological profile of pediatric patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support at a referral center. Method: this was a cross-sectional, retrospective study based on the analysis of 108 electronic and physical medical records of pediatric patients from a public hospital. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected using an instrument developed for this study. For the analysis, absolute and percentage frequencies, measures of central tendency and dispersion, Shapiro-Wilk normality test, Pearson’s chi-square test, logistic regression model with Stepwise input, multiple linear regression analysis, and Durbin-Watson test were used. Results: of the documents analyzed, 55.5% belonged to female patients. Regarding clinical outcomes, 76.1% were awaiting surgery before cannulation, 69.3% used vasoactive drugs, and 57.4% died. Central venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation was the most used modality. The main indication for support was low cardiac output syndrome. Patients who developed mechanical complications during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation had a statistically higher risk of death (odds ratio of 2.8). Conclusion: mechanical complications were associated with an increased risk of mortality. The clinical-epidemiological profile highlights clinical severity, characterized by hemodynamic instability and surgical indication.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Nursing; Pediatrics; Medical Records; Advanced Practice Nursing; Critical Care; Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.
  topic: keywords
creator: Karleandro Pereira do Nascimento
creator: Maria Veraci Oliveira Queiroz
creator: Silvania Braga Ribeiro
creator: Viviane Martins da Silva
creator: Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes
creator: Thais Moreira de Sena
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-30
publication date: 2026-03-30
starting page: e4781
ending page: e4781
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7999.4781

Inequalities in the health care system utilization for intrauterine device insertion
type: item
description: Objective: to investigate the utilization of the Health Care System by women of reproductive age for intrauterine device insertion and to analyze possible inequalities according to sociodemographic characteristics. Method: cross-sectional study, nested in a prospective cohort, with a random sample of 515 women ≥18 years old, conducted by obstetric nurses at a referral service for intrauterine device insertion. A structured face-to-face questionnaire was applied to obtain information on the use of the healthcare system for intrauterine device insertion. The analysis was based on the Behavioral Model of Health Service Use. Logistic regression and multinomial regression were used to estimate the Odds Ratio of the health care system use according to predisposing factors, race/color, and parity, and facilitating factor, education. Results: most women are aware of and utilize the system’s health services, especially those with lower levels of education and multiparous women. However, the use of these services to access the intrauterine device is lower, with low access to guidance on reproductive planning and the insertion of the intrauterine device in the services, even lower among those with less education and nulliparous women. Conclusion: the lower chance of using the health care system to access the intrauterine device among women with less education and nulliparous women reveals social inequalities in access to contraception.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Long-Acting Reversible Contraception; Intrauterine Devices; Family Development Planning; Health Inequities; Obstetric Nursing; Delivery of Health Care.
  topic: keywords
creator: Síntia Nascimento dos Reis
creator: Mery Natali Silva Abreu
creator: Fernanda Penido Matozinhos
creator: Larissa Soares Santos
creator: Ana Paula Lage Guimarães Vallerini
creator: Mariana Santos Felisbino-Mendes
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-30
publication date: 2026-03-30
starting page: e4805
ending page: e4805
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7951.4805

Infodemic in COVID-19 and its relationship with stress, depression, and anxiety in the elderly
type: item
description: Objective: to analyze the phenomenon of the infodemic in COVID-19 and its relation with stress, depression, and anxiety in the elderly. Method: quantitative, correlational, cross-sectional study. Non-probabilistic sample of 195 elderly people, who answered a questionnaire for Infodemic, Perceived Stress Scale, Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale, and Generalized Anxiety Scale through a telephone and/or online self-administered survey. Before you accept informed consent, descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The Ethics Committee approved the study. Results: the average age was 69 ± 6.2 years, and 58% were women. The average number of daily hours devoted to information was 5 ± 2.5, higher among men, with no significant differences between the sexes. Hours of infodemic were inversely related to mental health status, and the more hours of infodemic, the lower the level of stress, depression, and anxiety. Conclusion: the infodemic does not necessarily hurt the mental health of the elderly. From a nursing perspective, it is essential to strengthen critical thinking, promote digital literacy, and support networks and safe spaces that enhance autonomy and confront disinformation.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Infodemic; Psychological Stress; Depression; Anxiety; Aged; COVID-19.
  topic: keywords
creator: Varinia Alejandra Rodríguez-Campo
creator: Sandra Verónica Valenzuela-Suazo
creator: Ricardo Bezerra-Cavalcante
creator: Olivia Inés Sanhueza-Alvarado
creator: Patricia del Tránsito Jara Concha
creator: Aldo Vera-Calzaretta
creator: Pablo Miguel Palma-Novoa
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-30
publication date: 2026-03-30
starting page: e4751
ending page: e4751
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7769.4751

Factors associated with the interruption of exclusive breastfeeding and weaning in premature infants after hospital discharge: a prospective cohort study
type: item
description: Objective: to estimate the incidence of exclusive breastfeeding and weaning in premature infants and identify risk factors after hospital discharge. Method: prospective cohort study with 237 participants. Factors associated with breastfeeding discontinuation and weaning were analyzed using Poisson regression. Results: after discharge, 35.3% (95% CI: 29.6-41.8) interrupted breastfeeding and 9.8% (95% CI: 6.5-14.2) weaned. The following factors were associated with breastfeeding cessation: maternal age (RR=0.70; 95% CI: 0.49-0.99); education (elementary school: RR=1.68; 95% CI: 1.00-2.80; high school: RR=1.79; 95% CI: 1.20-2.66); breast stimulation (>6 h: RR=1.88; 95% CI: 1.13-3.13; no stimulation: RR=1.69; 95% CI: 0.98-2.88); hospitalization (RR=1.85; 95% CI: 1.10-3.08); first feeding (>24 h: RR=0.61; 95% CI: 0.38-0.99; did not breastfeed: RR=0.66; 95% CI: 0.43-1.01); and breastfeeding at discharge (RR=3.64; 95% CI: 2.45-5.40). Weaning was associated with not breastfeeding at discharge (RR=3.64; 95% CI: 2.45-5.40). Conclusion: maternal age, education, hospitalization, and breastfeeding at discharge influenced the interruption of breastfeeding. The absence of breastfeeding at discharge increased the risk of weaning. Early interventions, family support, and policies are essential for maintaining breastfeeding.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Breast Feeding; Weaning; Premature Infant; Patient Discharge; Risk Factors; Neonatal Nursing.
  topic: keywords
creator: Mariana Lamante Bueno
creator: Júlia Carneiro Godoy de Sousa
creator: Vinícius de Sousa Monteiro
creator: Alinne Almeida Sousa de Sá
creator: Ana Karina Marques Salge Mendonça
creator: Karina Machado Siqueira
creator: Rafael Alves Guimarães
creator: Edilaine Giovanini Rossetto
creator: Thaíla Corrêa Castral
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-30
publication date: 2026-03-30
starting page: e4832
ending page: e4832
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7740.4832

Influence of alcohol on the worsening of COVID-19 and the occurrence of long COVID
type: item
description: Objective: to analyze the alcohol consumption patterns of adults and older adults before the development of COVID-19 and the influence of alcohol consumption on the outcomes and complications of long COVID. Method: cross-sectional study based on data from a retrospective cohort conducted with adults and older adult who had COVID-19 and who consumed alcohol before infection with the disease. A standardized electronic form was used to collect sample data and a path model was adjusted to prove the theoretical model on the influence of alcohol consumption on negative outcomes for COVID-19. Results: sample of 1,171 participants who responded to the question about alcohol. Of these, 408 (34.84%) reported alcohol consumption prior to the disease. The majority were male, younger, highly educated, and had children over the age of 18. The presence of chronic noncommunicable diseases leads to an 11% increase in the chance of hospitalization and a 12% increase in the chance of long COVID. The age of the participants affected alcohol use and directly affected the need for hospitalization. Conclusion: It is important to adopt intervention strategies aimed at reducing alcohol consumption, especially in contexts of syndemic, to mitigate the associated risks.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Alcohol Drinking; COVID-19; Syndemic; Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome; Adult; Aged.
  topic: keywords
creator: Mirella Machado Ortiz Modesto
creator: Natan Nascimento de Oliveira
creator: Natan David Pereira
creator: Wanessa Cristina Baccon
creator: Lígia Carreira
creator: Maria Aparecida Salci
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-30
publication date: 2026-03-30
starting page: e4814
ending page: e4814
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7679.4814

Extraction, analysis and presentation of results in a scoping review in Brazilian nursing: scoping review
type: item
description: Objective: to map the literature on extraction, analysis, and presentation of results in scoping reviews in Brazilian nursing. Method: scoping review according to the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, including publications, in the following sources: PubMed, Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Google Scholar. The search was structured in three stages and conducted by two independent reviewers. Results: one hundred and forty-three studies were included; the annual number increased from one (2013) to 41 (2023). In the title, 90.2% stated “scoping review”; 74.1% followed the JBI framework, but only 60.8% cited PRISMA-ScR, and 39.2% registered a protocol. Extraction remained largely manual: 82.5% used adapted JBI forms, and only 11.9% used support software. Descriptive summaries and thematic categorization predominated. Presentation favored charts and tables (96%). Conclusion: Nursing scoping reviews in Brazil use standardized procedures, but lack greater adherence to PRISMA-ScR, prior registration, and digital technologies. Training in international guidelines, AI, and interactive visualizations are priorities to increase transparency, reproducibility, and clinical impact.
subject: Review Articles
  topic: section
subject: Nursing; Data Analysis; Brazil; Evidence-Based Practice; Evidence-Based Nursing; Scoping Review.
  topic: keywords
creator: Isabelle Cristinne Pinto Costa
creator: Patricia Treviso
creator: Lucélia Terra Chini
creator: Murilo César do Nascimento
creator: Andreia Cristina Barbosa Costa
creator: Patrícia Scotini Freitas
creator: Karina Dal Sasso Mendes
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-16
publication date: 2026-03-16
starting page: e4787
ending page: e4787
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7832.4787

Characteristics of nursing care expanded by anthroposophy: a scoping review
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description: Objective: to map the characteristics of Anthroposophy-enhanced nursing care in healthcare services. Method: a scoping review guided by the JBI. Eighteen sources of information were included, and original articles and gray literature published without restrictions concerning year or language were considered. After removing duplicates, the selection was conducted by two blind and independent reviewers. Data were extracted based on a script and presented in flowchart and table formats. Results: the 12 studies selected in this review showed that the characteristics of Anthroposophy-enhanced nursing care are related to the knowledge and skills for applying compresses, baths, foot baths, rhythmical Einreibung, pentagram body Einreibung, poultices, and medication administration in different healthcare settings, for acute or chronic conditions. Conclusion: Anthroposophy-enhanced nursing care in healthcare services is a promising specialty in the global scenario of integrative and complementary practices. In this sense, future studies are needed to validate it and to enhance the curative aspects of care. Register: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/NV6D5
subject: Review Articles
  topic: section
subject: Delivery of Health Care; Nursing Care; Nursing; Anthroposophy; Health Services; Complementary Therapies.
  topic: keywords
creator: Susana Martín-Hernández
creator: Janaina Meirelles Sousa
creator: Georgina Casanova-Garrigos
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-16
publication date: 2026-03-16
starting page: e4791
ending page: e4791
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7819.4791

Educational intervention with a booklet on syphilis for women in situations of sexual vulnerability: a quasi-experimental study
type: item
description: Objective: to assess riverside women’s knowledge about syphilis before and after a booklet educational intervention. Method: a quasi-experimental, comparative study with a before-and-after design was conducted with 40 riverside women through a discussion group with shared reading of the booklet. The nonparametric Wilcoxon test was used for data analysis. Results: most women were between 18 and 29 years old, married or in a stable relationship, and had completed elementary school. Most had heard about syphilis from health professionals. They had been tested for syphilis and had previously undergone syphilis treatment. Comparing the pre-test and immediate post-test scores, an increase in knowledge about syphilis was observed. When analyzing the immediate post-test phase with the 7-day post-test, there was no significant difference; that is, the knowledge acquired remained the same after 7 days of the educational intervention. When analyzing the pre-test phase and the 7-day post-test phase, an improvement in knowledge was observed. Conclusion: the educational intervention through a booklet discussion circle with shared reading proved effective in acquiring knowledge about syphilis among riverside women, evidenced by the significant improvement in knowledge in the post-test results.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Women; Vulnerable Populations; Sexual Vulnerability; Syphilis; Intervention Study; Nursing.
  topic: keywords
creator: Vanessa Kelly Cardoso Estumano
creator: Pedro Paulo Santos Nunes
creator: Aline Maria Pereira Cruz Ramos
creator: Marcia Helena Machado Nascimento
creator: Guilherme Guarino de Moura Sá
creator: Eliã Pinheiro Botelho
creator: Cintia Yolette Urbano Pauxis Aben-Athar
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-16
publication date: 2026-03-16
starting page: e4808
ending page: e4808
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.8010.4808

Educational intervention on sleep hygiene habits and sleep quality of postgraduate students
type: item
description: Objective: to analyze the effect of an educational intervention on the sleep hygiene habits and sleep quality of stricto sensu graduate nursing students. Method: a quasi-experimental, before-and-after study with students from a graduate nursing program was conducted. A socio-occupational questionnaire, lifestyle habits questionnaire, sleep habits questionnaire, a questionnaire to assess the ease or difficulty of implementing the strategies, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the Sleep Hygiene Index were used. The intervention consisted of an online session with guidance on sleep hygiene habits, a handout and video with the content were presented and text messages to reinforce the guidance. The McNemar test was used for pre- and post-intervention comparisons with a 5% significance level (p<0.05). Results: a total of 40 graduate students participated in the study. Sleep hygiene improved after the intervention (p=0.012). Participants increased their sleep hours (p=0.049), perceived improvement in sleep (p=0.016), acquired sleep hygiene habits (p<0.001) and there was a reduction in the number of students who woke up feeling tired (p=0.039). Conclusion: the intervention improved sleep hygiene and the subjective perception of sleep among postgraduate students.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Employee Health; Sleep Hygiene; Sleep Quality; Sleep; Health Postgraduate Programs; Nursing.
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creator: Ariane Naidon Cattani
creator: Carmem Lúcia Colomé Beck
creator: Rosângela Marion da Silva
creator: Sandra Soares Mendes
creator: Regina Célia Gollner Zeitoune
creator: Silviamar Camponogara
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-16
publication date: 2026-03-16
starting page: e4766
ending page: e4766
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7996.4766

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence, 2019-2022
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description: Objective: to analyze the incidence and types of domestic violence against girls, adult women, and older adults before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: ecological study. Overall incidence rates and rates by type of violence were calculated, and Poisson regression was performed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rate of violence against girls, adult women, and older adults. Results: domestic violence was highly prevalent both before and after the pandemic, with an overall average rate of 235.32 cases per 100,000 population. However, a reduction was observed from 383.5 per 100,000 in the pre-pandemic period to 150.7 per 100,000 post-pandemic period. Life cycle data revealed that, despite the decline, sexual violence was most frequent among girls, and physical violence was most frequent among adult women. Among older women, abuse and financial abuse increased during the first year of the pandemic. Adult and older women had higher risks of violence - 6.35 and 3.7 times greater, respectively, compared to girls. Conclusion: domestic violence remains a serious public health concern. The reduction in cases during the pandemic likely reflects underreporting due to mobility restrictions.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Domestic Violence; Woman; Child; Elderly; Pandemics; COVID-19.
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creator: Teresa Mutemba Vilanculo
creator: Leonora Rezende Pacheco
creator: Karlla Antonieta Amorim Caetano
creator: Rafael Alves Guimarães
creator: Sheila Araújo Teles
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-16
publication date: 2026-03-16
starting page: e4745
ending page: e4745
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7868.4745

Non-viral Sexually Transmitted Infections in pregnant women in Primary Care: prevalence and associated factors
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description: Objective: to analyze the factors associated with the occurrence of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium and Trichomonas vaginalis in pregnant women followed up in Primary Health Care. Method: a cross-sectional study of 302 pregnant women aged between 15 and 49 years. Vaginal secretion samples were collected for molecular biology detection of chlamydia, gonorrhea, mycoplasma and trichomoniasis; a structured questionnaire was applied with sociodemographic, behavioral, obstetric and clinical data, and results of rapid tests (Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C). Analysis was carried out using STATA 15.0 software. Results: the prevalence rates found were: Chlamydia trachomatis (11.6%), Mycoplasma genitalium (9.6%), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (1.7%) and Trichomonas vaginalis (3.6%). Age under 25 (adjusted odds ratio=2.06), presence of symptoms (adjusted odds ratio=1.99), absence of a steady partner or up to one year of relationship (adjusted odds ratio=2.64) increased the chance of having at least one infection. Conclusion: this study describes the high global prevalence of curable sexually transmitted infections in pregnant women in Primary Health Care. Knowing the prevalence of these infections in pregnant women and the main determinants are essential for reorganizing prenatal care and reducing pregnancy, puerperal and fetal complications.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Pregnant People; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Prenatal Care; Primary Health Care; Screening; Prevalence
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creator: Darlene Silva de Souza
creator: Maria Aparecida Araujo Figueiredo
creator: Ana Gabriela Alvares Travassos
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-27
publication date: 2026-02-27
starting page: e4696
ending page: e4696
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7592.4696

Design and assessment of an intervention for parents of premature newborns: a mixed-methods study
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description: Objective: to design and assess an intervention targeted at reinforcing parents’ competency in caring for premature newborns. Method: a mixed-methods, exploratory and sequential intervention study. A grounded theory was applied in the first phase. The participants were 12 mothers and 4 fathers. A randomized pilot study was implemented in the second phase, with 14 mothers in each group. The main response variable was “care competency”. The CUIDAR Ma-Pre scale was applied in the baseline and follow-up measurements. Results: four categories emerged: Facing premature births, Experiencing the prematurity routine in Neonatal Units, Self-empowerment to care for premature newborns, and Caring for premature newborns at home. Self-empowerment to care for premature newborns was the central category. These results were integrated into the intervention design. Differences in favor of the intervention were found in the assessment. Although these differences were not statistically significant between the groups, it were in fact so intra-group (Control n=13 baseline 82.15; at discharge 117.08 p=0.000 vs Intervention n=14 baseline 80.71; at discharge 121.14 p=0.000). Conclusion: empowerment was essential in the experience; an intervention with this approach is relevant, and its preliminary assessment suggests that it can improve care competency. It is pertinent to conduct a study at a larger scale. ClinicalTrials.gov. Identifier: NCT05005988.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Neonatal Nursing; Premature Infant; Parents; Neonatal Intensive Care Units; Empowerment; Nursing Research
  topic: keywords
creator: Sandra Patricia Osorio-Galeano
creator: Angela María Salazar-Maya
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-02
publication date: 2026-02-02
starting page: e4748
ending page: e4748
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7791.4748

Family health coverage and care reorganization during the COVID-19 pandemic
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description: Objective: to evaluate the reorganization of Primary Health Care services for individuals with suspected and/or confirmed COVID-19 during the critical phase of the pandemic, considering family health team coverage. Method: analytical cross-sectional study conducted with 1,474 managers of Primary Health Care services. Data were collected using Google Forms and analyzed by prevalence ratios, employing a Poisson regression model with random effects. Results: municipalities with coverage below 25% showed a 10% higher prevalence of patient distancing, a 33% higher prevalence of attending patients with suspected/confirmed COVID-19 in a separate sector, a 60% higher prevalence of using Telehealth for monitoring mild cases, and a 7% higher prevalence of providing guidance on home isolation, compared to municipalities with coverage between 25% and 49.99%. Conclusion: the reorganization of Primary Health Care occurred differently among Family Health Strategy, with municipalities with lower coverage more frequently implementing prevention and monitoring measures. This finding underscores the need to establish and standardize protocols to guide the reorganization of health services in public health emergencies.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: COVID-19; Pandemics; Primary Health Care; Public Health Surveillance; Health Management; National Health Strategies
  topic: keywords
creator: Rodrigo das Neves Cano
creator: Ana Paula de Vechi Corrêa
creator: Silvia Carla da Silva André Uehara
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-02
publication date: 2026-02-02
starting page: e4790
ending page: e4790
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7726.4790

Artificial Intelligence as an ally to the Nursing Process: pathways and ethical considerations
type: item
subject: Editorial
  topic: section
creator: Isabelle Cristinne Pinto Costa
creator: Elielza Guerreiro Menezes
creator: Rodrigo Jensen
creator: Viviane Martins da Silva
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-02
publication date: 2026-02-02
starting page: e4868
ending page: e4868
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.0000.4868

Failure mode and effect analysis in the indwelling urinary catheterization process
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description: Objective: to analyze potential risks in the adult indwelling urinary catheterization process. Method: exploratory, descriptive and evaluative research in a teaching hospital. Working group with ten health care providers: eight nurses, one physician and one nursing technician. Activity flowchart and description built through process modeling. Potential risk analysis based on the Failure Mode and Effect Analysis method. Results: four sub-processes identified for the indwelling urinary catheterization process. Process review-based proactive health care risk analysis showed 55 potential failure modes, 92 potential failure causes, and 40 potential failure effects. Conclusion: the method applied to review the indwelling urinary catheterization process in the hospital setting supported the proactive health care risk analysis; this issue should be further considered to contribute to the safety culture at the national level. Nurses are strategic in decision-making on health care risk management in said process, throughout catheter introduction, continuous use, and removal.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Patient Safety; Risk Management; Health Care Quality; Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis; Nursing Care; Urinary Catheters
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creator: Caroline Zottele Piasentin Giacomini
creator: Ana Elisa Bauer de Camargo Silva
creator: Janete de Souza Urbanetto
creator: Paulo Sousa
creator: Tania Solange Bosi de Souza Magnago
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-02
publication date: 2026-02-02
starting page: e4796
ending page: e4796
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7589.4796

Factors associated with extensions and withdrawals from stricto sensu graduate programs in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic: emphasis on mental health
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description: Objective: to analyze the factors associated with extension of the completion deadline and the course withdrawals by Brazilian students enrolled in stricto sensu graduate programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, with emphasis on mental health. Method: cross-sectional analytical study conducted with 5,286 graduate students enrolled in 2022. Data were collected through an electronic form that contained sociodemographic, academic, and health information, including a history of mental disorders. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed using logistic regression through R software. Results: the study found that 38% of participants extended their courses and 4.8% withdrew from enrollment. Extension was associated with pursuing a doctorate, studying Engineering or Biological Sciences, reporting training difficulties, and presenting mental health problems. Participation in remote classes and a previous diagnosis of hypertension emerged as protective factors. Withdrawal was associated with having children, studying Engineering, facing pandemic difficulties, presenting mental health problems, and having a history of academic leave. Being a scholarship holder was a protective factor, reducing the chances of withdrawal by 50%. Conclusion: the findings indicate that extensions and withdrawals are related to academic, personal and health factors, highlighting the need for institutional policies that promote comprehensive support, with special attention to mental health and retention in graduate programs.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Graduate Education; Mental Health; COVID-19; Universities; Teaching; Risk Factors
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creator: Letuza Ribeiro Teixeira
creator: Adriana Inocenti Miasso
creator: Marina Aleixo Diniz Rezende
creator: Nayara Paula Fernandes Martins Molina
creator: Vanessa da Silva Carvalho Vila
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-19
publication date: 2026-01-19
starting page: e4754
ending page: e4754
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7988.4754

Take Care: development and evaluation of a serious game about violence against children and adolescents
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description: Objective: to develop a serious game for nurses and physicians in Primary Health Care based on clinical cases that address types of violence against children and adolescents, and evaluate the serious game based on player satisfaction. Method: applied research of technological nature. Four stages were carried out: development of fictitious clinical cases as a basis for the serious game; evaluation of clinical cases by eight experts intentionally selected for participating in the Protection Network; development of the serious game by an interdisciplinary team; and evaluation of satisfaction with playing the game, using the e-GameFlow scale, with the participation of 33 nurses and 15 physicians. Results: seventeen clinical cases were developed, representing different types of violence. “Take Care” was developed as a simulation using Unity® software, set in a virtual doctor’s office. The game’s evaluation achieved a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.970. The areas of greatest satisfaction were: improvement in knowledge, concentration, and clarity of objectives. All participants said they would play again, 91% felt safe, 89% would not give up, and 70% finished without reporting the violence. Conclusion: “Take Care” was evaluated positively. It is suggested that it be used for continuing education, as an aid in identifying and reporting situations of violence.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Educational Technology; Violence; Child; Adolescent; Continuing Education; Play and Playthings
  topic: keywords
creator: Izabela Andréa da Silva
creator: Isabela Makiolka Montingelli
creator: Carlos Nascimento Silla Junior
creator: Deborah Ribeiro Carvalho
creator: Marcia Regina Cubas
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-19
publication date: 2026-01-19
starting page: e4738
ending page: e4738
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7939.4738

Ethical climate in the primary health care workplace: a mixed-method study
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description: Objective: to analyze the ethical climate in the primary health care workplace in a municipality in the Amazon region, combining quantitative and qualitative data. Method: a convergent, parallel, mixed-method study. Qualitative data from interviews with 46 professionals underwent reflective thematic analysis. Quantitative data were obtained from 170 professionals using the Ethical Climate Inventory. Exploratory factor analysis tested the Ethical Climate Inventory model, proposing a new configuration for the items, with greater explanatory power than that maintained in the confirmatory factor analysis. Data integration was independent and presented in a joint display. Results: items with the highest factor loadings of the four factors of the Ethical Climate Inventory (1. principles and rules, 2. benevolence, 3. independence/individualism, and 4. sense of community/social responsibility) were analyzed in conjunction with the qualitative category, with multiple expressions of subjectivity and ethics in the workplace. No divergences were observed between the data, only convergences and complementarity in analytical syntheses by factor. Conclusion: data integration broadened the understanding of the ethical climate in a little-explored scenario, demonstrating the distinction of this reality in terms of the constructs analyzed and the strength of ethical elements as a conceptual and analytical tool for workplace environments.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Primary Health Care; Ethics; Work; Surveys and Questionnaires; Nursing; Health Services
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creator: Lenna Eloisa Madureira Pereira
creator: Laura Cavalcanti de Farias Brehmer
creator: José Luís Guedes dos Santos
creator: Graziele de Lima Dalmolin
creator: Lucas Lorran Costa de Andrade
creator: Flávia Regina Souza Ramos
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-19
publication date: 2026-01-19
starting page: e4757
ending page: e4757
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7499.4757

Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity in cancer patients: an observational study at an Oncology reference hospital from southeastern Brazil
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description: Objective: to assess the clinical, inflammatory and electrocardiographic profile of cancer patients undergoing the Pre-chemotherapy phase, with the purpose of early identifying cardiovascular toxicity indicative signs. Method: an observational and cross-sectional study, conducted between November2022 and December2023 with adult cancer patients in stagesI toIII treated at a hospital from southern Brazil. Sociodemographic, clinical and tumor-related data were collected, in addition to laboratory and electrocardiographic tests performed before the first chemotherapy infusion. Descriptive analyses were carried out in the Rsoftware. Results: the participants were 84 patients, mostly women (72.6%) with breast cancer diagnoses(57.1%). Prevalence of systemic inflammation was verified, with high C-reactive protein in 35.7% and increased neutrophil-lymphocyte and platelet-lymphocyte ratios in 23.5% and 27.2%, respectively. A significant association was observed between high Body Mass Index and T-wave alterations (p=0.005). Although 10 patients presented prolonged corrected QT intervals, no other statistically significant associations were identified. Conclusion: the pre-chemotherapy phase revealed relevant inflammatory and electrocardiographic alterations, even in the absence of installed cardiotoxicity. The findings reinforce the importance of baseline cardiovascular evaluations and of multi-professional follow-up in Cardio-Oncology, especially for patients with modifiable risk factors. Longitudinal studies are recommended to elucidate the clinical and prognostic evolution of these alterations.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Neoplasms; Antineoplastic Agents; Heart Disease Risk Factors; Biomarkers; Electrocardiogram; Cardiotoxicity
  topic: keywords
creator: Karoline Neumann
creator: Karolini Zuqui Nunes
creator: Wesley Rocha Grippa
creator: Naira Santos D’Agostini
creator: Sara Isabel Pimentel de Carvalho Schuab
creator: Luís Carlos Lopes-Júnior
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-19
publication date: 2026-01-19
starting page: e4775
ending page: e4775
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7472.4775

Effectiveness of auriculotherapy and laser acupuncture in hyperemesis gravidarum: a randomized clinical trial
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description: Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of auriculotherapy and laser auriculotherapy on nausea, vomiting, and quality of life in pregnant women. Method: a randomized, parallel, factorial, double-blind study was conducted with 100 pregnant women, allocated into four groups (25 in each): intervention (G1- auriculotherapy and G2- laser auriculotherapy), control (G3), and placebo with cotton (G4), all followed for seven days for outcome analysis. The Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis Score and the Degree of Auricular Palpation were used to analyze nausea and vomiting, and the Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy was used to assess quality of life. Results: compared to the placebo group, participants in G1 and G2 reduced (p<0.050) their Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis scores by -1.14 (95% CI: -2.11; -0.17) and -1.3 (95% CI: -2.24; -0.41) and the Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy by -34.81 (95% CI: -62.98; -0.95) and -31.97 (95% CI: -62.98; -0.95), respectively. The use of antiemetics was higher in the control and placebo groups. Conclusion: both types of intervention demonstrated a significant reduction in nausea/vomiting and the use of allopathic medications, an improvement in quality of life, and potential acceptance of laser auriculotherapy by pregnant women. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials RBR-4wtq84v.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Complementary Therapies; Low-Level Light Therapy; Auriculotherapy; Pregnancy; Morning Sickness; Quality of Life
  topic: keywords
creator: Lais de Lima Oliva
creator: Renne Rodrigues
creator: Keli Regiane Tomeleri da Fonseca Pinto
creator: Sonia Silva Marcon
creator: Catia Campaner Ferrari Bernardy
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-19
publication date: 2026-01-19
starting page: e4772
ending page: e4772
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7235.4772

Self-care and fatigue in individuals hospitalized with decompensated heart failure during the covid-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study
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description: Objective: to determine the association between self-care and fatigue in patients hospitalized with decompensated heart failure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: observational, cross-sectional study involving 132 individuals hospitalized in a university hospital. Data were collected through individual interviews and medical record reviews. Self-care was evaluated using the Self-Care of Heart Failure Index, while fatigue was measured using the Fatigue Pictogram, both of which had been previously validated for use in Brazil. Scores of 70 or higher indicated adequate self-care in the domains of Management, Maintenance and Confidence. Results: most participants were men (n = 73; 55.3%), had a low educational level (n = 98; 74.2%), lived with a spouse and/or children (n = 77; 58.4%) and had a mean age of 62.3 years (standard deviation = 28.7). Inadequate self-care for heart failure was observed in the Maintenance (n = 109; 82.6%), Management (n = 81; 61.8%) and Confidence (n = 57; 48.3%) subscales. In the week before hospitalization, participants reported experiencing fatigue-related exhaustion and limitations. No statistically significant association was found between fatigue intensity or impact and the self-care subscales. Conclusion: during the pandemic, although fatigue was prevalent among participants before hospitalization due to clinical decompensation of heart failure, it was not associated with self-care for the condition.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Self-Care; Fatigue; Heart Failure; COVID-19; Nursing; Cardiology
  topic: keywords
creator: Laura da Silva Araujo
creator: Kethlen Louise Palha Ferrari
creator: Pedro Paulo Fernandes de Aguiar Tonetto
creator: Daiane Vieira Medeiros Costa Zanetti
creator: Carina Aparecida Marosti Dessotte
creator: Rosana Aparecida Spadoti Dantas
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-16
publication date: 2026-01-16
starting page: e4618
ending page: e4618
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7465.4618

Transition experiences of patients and families upon discharge from intensive care: a scoping review
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description: Objective: to map available evidence on the experiences of adult patients and family members regarding the transition of care between intensive care and inpatient units. Method: scoping review conducted according to Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. Primary studies, reviews, dissertations, and theses published in Portuguese, English, or Spanish were included, with no time limit. The final search was conducted on health portals and databases and in digital libraries. The selection was performed by two reviewers in a blind and independent manner. The data were extracted using a script and presented in figures, descriptive and deductive qualitative analysis, categorizing the experiences between the stages of assessment, planning, execution, and follow-up after discharge. Results: thirty articles comprised the sample. The experiences mapped highlight the transition as a critical moment in hospitalization, marked by emotional impact and informational weaknesses. Reports of unpreparedness, feelings of abandonment, and communication failures compromise the continuity of care and the adaptation of patients and family members. Conclusion: the experiences described point to the transition of care between intensive care and inpatient units as a complex and multifaceted process. The gaps identified require structured communication strategies, timely information, and alignment between units.
subject: Review Articles
  topic: section
subject: Patient Discharge; Patient-Centered Care; Continuity of Patient Care; Transitional Care; Patient Participation; Patient Transfer
  topic: keywords
creator: Paula Buchs Zucatti
creator: Clediane Rita Portalupi da Trindade
creator: Rosana Evangelista-Poderoso
creator: Edinêis de Brito Guirardello
creator: Maria Alice Dias da Silva Lima
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-01
publication date: 2025-12-01
starting page: e4763
ending page: e4763
doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.7919.4763