Resultados: 74

Effects of aromatherapy on the overload and fatigue of informal elderly caregivers: a pilot study

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the effect of aromatherapy (inhaled or via the skin) with lavender, sweet orange and bergamot essential oils on caregivers' overload and fatigue. Method: Pilot, quasi-experimental, randomized, non-blind and parallel study with two groups. The reduced Zarit Burden Interview...

Flower therapy and perceived stress in primary health care nursing professionals: randomized clinical trial

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of Bach flower therapy compared to placebo in reducing perceived stress levels in primary health care nursing professionals. Method: Pragmatic, parallel randomized clinical trial conducted with 87 primary care nursing professionals with self-identified s...

Evaluation of acupuncture and auriculotherapy in the control of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a Pilot Study

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 57 (), 2023
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture and auriculotherapy protocol in relieving chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients compared to the antiemetic protocol. Method: Pilot study of a pragmatic two-arm clinical trial: an acupuncture group received systemic a...

Efeito da terapia floral na fadiga por compaixão em residentes de enfermagem: estudo piloto

Introdução: O residente de enfermagem está exposto a estresses e desgastes que impactam em sua qualidade de vida profissional. Nesse sentido, as práticas integrativas e complementares de saúde podem contribuir para promover o bem-estar físico, mental e espiritual. Objetivo: Verificar o efeito da te...

Membranophone percussion instruments in music therapy with adult patients in the health context: a scope review

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 57 (), 2023
ABSTRACT Objective: To map scientific knowledge about the use of percussion instruments in music therapy in individuals over 18 years of age in the health context. Method: Scope review with search strategy implemented in September 2021, in 13 databases, using indexed descriptors and keywords. Studies o...

Percepção de pacientes e enfermeiras sobre o cateter central de inserção periférica na assistência ambulatorial

Objetivo: analisar a percepção de pacientes e enfermeiras quanto ao uso do Cateter Central de Inserção Periférica (PICC) na assistência ambulatorial. Método: estudo exploratório de abordagem qualitativa, baseado no modelo de adaptação de Callista Roy, a partir de entrevistas realizadas em hosp...

Aromatherapy on Psycho-Emotional Symptoms and Fatigue in Nursing Professionals in the COVID-19 Setting

Aquichan; 22 (4), 2022
Abstract Objective: To compare the effectiveness of aromatherapy with lavender essential oil (EO) versus an EO synergy on psycho-emotional symptoms and fatigue of nursing professionals in the COVID-19 setting. Materials and Methods: This is a quasi-experimental pilot study conducted in 2020. The prof...

Usability assessment of a mobile app for patients with peripherally inserted central catheters

Abstract Objective: to evaluate usability of the Meu PICC (My PICC) app for follow-up of outpatients using peripherally inserted central catheters through the validated System Usability Scale instrument. Method: a cross-sectional study that applied the System Usability Scale to 30 patients using peri...

Auriculoterapia e qualidade do sono em profissionais de enfermagem com estresse: estudo piloto

Rev. SOBECC (Online); 27 (), 2022
Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito de protocolo auricular sobre a qualidade do sono em profissionais de enfermagem de hospital oncológico com sintomas de estresse. Método: Estudo piloto randomizado com dois braços, amostra de 80 voluntários (40 no grupo controle e 40 no grupo intervenção). A intervenção ...

Essential oils for healing and/or preventing infection of surgical wounds: a systematic review

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 56 (spe), 2022
ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the evidence available in the literature on the use of essential oils for healing and/or preventing infection in surgical wounds. Method: Systematic review according to the JBI model and PRISMA statement. The search was carried out in November/2020 and updated in December...