Resumo Objetivo Verificar a associação da fragilidade de idosos com as características sociodemográficas. Métodos Estudo transversal de base populacional, com 555 idosos adscritos as Estratégias Saúde da Família da área urbana de um município do noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul/ Brasil. Os dados foram coletados de abril a dezembro de 2015, por entrevista com caracterização sociodemográficas e avaliação da fragilidade conforme critérios de Fried: perda de peso não intencional no último ano, força de preensão; velocidade da marcha, nível de atividade física e fadiga autorreferida. Utilizou-se estatística descritiva e analítica. Resultados Evidenciou-se que nos idosos mais velhos e do sexo feminino a prevalência de fragilidade é maior. Observou-se associação entre estado civil e moradia quando analisado em relação ao sexo; também, quando observado os componentes da fragilidade a fadiga mostrou associação com o sexo. Na análise bivariada e multivariada, relacionando fragilidade com as variáveis sociodemográficas constata-se que a idade influencia na fragilização. Ainda, destaca-se que a prevalência de fragilidade na população do presente estudo está acima de trabalhos de referencia nacional. Conclusão Resultados apontam para questões relativas ao cuidado, apoio e suporte ao idoso por seus familiares, tão necessários com o avanço da velhice. Não obstante da importância de que isso seja incorporado na rotina das equipes de saúde para todos os idosos adstritos a área de cobertura de Estratégia de Saúde da Família com base em nossos resultados idosos mais velhos, do sexo feminino, e que residem sozinhos devem ser priorizados na atenção básica.

Mixed methods research represents a dynamic approach, that combines quantitative and qualitative perspectives in the same study to answer complex questions, beyond the reach of each method used separately. This type of research is increasingly used in health sciences and in social sciences, where it is possible to identify important contributions to knowledge and the practice, derived from the characteristic integration of this approach. Nevertheless, it important to reiterate the importance of recognizing their own perspectives, methods, rigor criteria, and challenges. This work presents general aspects of the epistemological perspective of mixed methods research, describes basic and advanced designs, forms and possible integration moments of each design, as well as the rigor criteria that guide these types of studies. Graphic elements are presented to facilitate recognizing the structure of each design. Furthermore, a visual tool is introduced denominated “anatomy of mixed methods research”, which seeks to guide researchers regarding each of the key elements in the design and development of this type of research.

Objective: To assess the patient safety culture among the workers of a hospital institution in southern Brazil. Method: This is a cross-sectional study, which was performed with 630 hospital workers, at Santa Rosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, through the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire tool, in the month of April 2017. Results: We found positive scores in all the safety culture domains, except for the perceived stress domain. Conclusion: Job satisfaction and teamwork spirit showed better scores for nursing and health professionals, when compared to the support team. Schooling, gender, operation time and the choice of workplace positively influenced the safe atmosphere.

Objective: To understand the contributing factors for the consolidation of the patient safety culture, from a management perspective, in an accredited hospital. Method: A qualitative study developed in a hospital institution of size IV, accredited by the National Accreditation Organization as level II, located in the northwest region of the State of Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil. The inclusion criteria were the following: having been in the leadership position of the institution for over a year and actively participating in the accreditation process. Leaders on vacation or absent due to illness in August 2018 were excluded. The collection was performed using the Focus Group technique in August 2018. Data were explored by thematic analysis. Results: The group reported teamwork, professional appreciation, management support, implementation of protocols, professional satisfaction, and working conditions as factors that contributed to the consolidation of the safety culture. Conclusions and implications for practice: The identified factors allowed for a cultural change in the institution through participatory management in processes and results that encourage workers to assume significant roles in advancing patient safety by assimilating and taking responsibility for change, which plays a crucial role in developing safe care.

To translate, cross-culturally adapt, and validate the content of the Knowledge Translation Planning Template, a research dissemination planning tool, into Brazilian Portuguese.