Objective to analyze scientific evidence on the efficacy of cloth masks in preventing COVID-19 and other respiratory infections. Method integrative literature review based on the following guiding question: What is the efficacy of cloth face masks in absorbing particles that cause respiratory infection? The search was conducted in eight electronic databases, without any restriction in terms of language or period. Results low coverage cloth face masks made of 100% cotton, scarf, pillowcase, antimicrobial pillowcase, silk, linen, tea towel, or vacuum bag, present marginal/reasonable protection against particles while high coverage cloth masks provide high protection. Conclusion cloth face masks are a preventive measure with moderate efficacy in preventing the dissemination of respiratory infections caused by particles with the same size or smaller than those of SARS-CoV-2. The type of fabric used, number of layers and frequency of washings influence the efficacy of the barrier against droplets.

Objective: to analyze the factors related to the impaired comfort of chronic kidney diseases (CKD) patients on hemodialysis. Method: this is a cross-sectional study with 80 patients undergoing hemodialysis in a renal replacement therapy unit through interviews using two instruments, one for clinical and sociodemographic characteristics and the General Comfort Questionnaire, during the hemodialysis session. Mann-Whitney tests and the logistic regression model were used for data analysis. Results: the study found that being younger (p=0.045); being married (p=0.05); and absence of impaired physical mobility (p=0.007) were contributing factors for greater comfort in CKD patients on hemodialysis. Thus, when establishing the odds ratio, it was possible to observe that being 55 years of age or older, being single and having impaired physical mobility represents a 45.7% chance of developing this diagnosis. Conclusions: sociodemographic and clinical variables contribute to the study outcome, demanding attention during the planning of nursing interventions.

Objective: to analyze, in the scientific literature, the knowledge available on the use of the prone position in pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 or other health conditions. Method: an integrative literature review developed through the following guiding question: What is the scientific knowledge available on the use of the prone position in pregnant women with COVID-19 or other health conditions? The search for studies was carried out in eight databases. Results: using the prone position in pregnant women with Acute Respiratory Distress syndrome allowed for improvements in lung compliance and oxygenation. It also allowed reducing uterine compression on the maternal large vessels, and a reduction in blood pressure was observed in pregnant women with pre-eclampsia. The prone position was also safe in the surgical management of pregnant patients. In addition, the following conditions stood out as disadvantages related to the prone position in pregnant women: possibility of aortocaval compression, causing severe hypotension, and inability to easily monitor fetal status or to perform emergency Cesarean sections. Conclusion: the prone position was considered safe, reliable and comfortable for its use in the clinical management of pregnant women, where specific care measures must be taken to avoid compression of gravid abdomen, as well as fetal monitoring is important to detect placental circulation impairment.

Os protocolos de assistência são recursos tecnológicos importantes na prática de saúde e devem ser validados, para adquirirem credibilidade científica na prática profissional. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi validar os itens de proposta de procedimentos operacionais padrão (POPs) quanto à punção, heparinização e curativo do cateter totalmente implantado, por meio da análise de conceito proposta por Hoskins. O estudo se deu em duas etapas. Na primeira, elaborou-se um formulário para validação dos POPs. Na segunda, avaliou-se o conteúdo dos POPs por peritos. As sugestões versaram sobre reformulação da redação; acréscimo de ações, tornando-o mais claro e abrangente; a ordem dos passos dos procedimentos; e o material para a adequação do instrumento. Constatou-se a necessidade de outros estudos que direcionem os profissionais, principalmente, quanto à heparinização dos cateteres e à troca do primeiro curativo após punção, no sentido de uniformizar condutas embasadas em evidências científicas seguras.

O objetivo do estudo foi descrever a construção de um curso sobre punção venosa periférica utilizando as Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação. Trata-se de uma pesquisa metodológica, desenvolvida na Universidade Federal do Ceará, de janeiro a março de 2012. As etapas de construção constituem-se em análise, desenho e desenvolvimento de acordo com o referencial teórico de Galvis-Panqueva. Na análise, foram delimitados os objetivos, o conteúdo, o público-alvo, o ambiente de estudo e a infraestrutura tecnológica. Na fase do desenho, foi avaliado o ambiente, a estrutura de navegação e a interface do curso. O desenvolvimento consiste na materialização de todo o desenho elaborado na fase anterior. Realizadas as três fases de construção do curso, este foi disponibilizado no Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem SOLAR. O produto final do curso apresenta-se como suporte aos estudantes de enfermagem e, consequentemente, na formação de futuros enfermeiros na sua prática assistencial sobre punção venosa periférica.

Objective: to assess the effectiveness of educational interventions for fall prevention implemented in hospitals, at homes and nursing homes. Method: this is a systematic review, carried out based on the guiding question: what is the effectiveness of isolated educational interventions for preventing falls in adults and the elderly developed in experimental studies? The search took place in the electronic databases: Scopus, PubMed/PMC, Web of Science, CINAHL, SciELO, Cochrane and EMBASE. The exposure factor was the educational intervention on preventing falls, and as outcomes: reducing fall rates, improving knowledge, awareness and adherence to preventive care for adult and elderly patients. Only randomized controlled trials, in all languages and published between 2011 and 2020 were included. Results: 1,474 articles were identified, of which 16 were included. Four studies did not show effectiveness related to fall prevention. As common characteristics, these studies were carried out with elderly patients and without one-to-one follow-up. The others were effective in reducing falls and/or improving knowledge and were mostly studies with personalized interventions, carried out by nurses and mediated by educational technologies. Conclusion: educational interventions are effective for preventing falls in the home, hospital and nursing homes. Studies have shown a reduction in fall rates, improved knowledge and engagement in prevention strategies.