[Analysis of the practical use of terms attributed to nursing phenomena in the ICNP (International Classification for Nursing Practice)--alpha version]. / Análise da utilização na prática dos termos atribuídos aos fenômenos de enfermagem da cipe--versão alfa.

This study had the purpose of analysing the utilization of terms attributed to nursing phenomena in the practice of nurses from the state of Paraiba, Brazil. The results showed that all terms are used by nurses in some frequency. In respect to the utilization of the terms, according to a stratified sample, the results showed that nurses from other municipal districts use a higher number of terms, statistically significant, when compared with data from the cities of João Pessoa and Campina Grande. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that terms attributed to phenomena contained in the CIPE--Alpha Version represent problems or situations in the nursing practice of nurses from Paraiba, corroborating the affirmation of the International Council of Nurses that these terms are common to nurses all over the world.

[Nature and classification of nursing interventions in an adult outpatient clinic for chemotherapy]. / Natureza e classificação das intervenções de enferma gem em ambulatório de quimioterapia de adultos.

The purpose of the present descriptive study was to identify, through a retrospective analysis of records, the nature of nursing interventions as well as to establish the relationship between the nature of these interventions and the problems found. The sample was formed by 184 records of patients in their first nursing consultation at the Adult Chemotherapy Outpatient Unit of Hospital São Paulo from January to June, 1997; 37 records were selected at random: 19 male and 18 female patients. Results showed the predominance of interventions centered in patients' psychobiological needs. Educative interventions were more frequently performed when related to patients psychosocial needs. The correspondence between the identified problems and proposed interventions was evidenced when the psychobiological needs were met.

[Identification of the defining characteristics of the nursing diagnosis of excess fluid volume]. / Identificação das características definidoras do diagnóstico de enfermagem excesso de volume de líquidos.

This study aimed at verifying the defining characteristics of the nursing diagnosis "Fluid Volume Excess" proposed by NANDA. Data collection was carried out within a specialized Cardiology health care setting where the 29 patients were selected by two expert nurses. The conclusion showed consonance of opinions between the two professionals in regard to the identification of nine patients with diagnosis and 20 without this type of diagnosis. The identified defining characteristics appeared in different percentages considering the studied patients.

Semantic equivalence of the Nursing Phenomena Classification of ICNP: Alpha Version in Brazilian Portuguese.

This study presents the results obtained in the first phase of research carried out to adapt the Nursing Phenomena Classification of ICNP Alpha to the Brazilian context. This phase intended to attain semantic equivalence of the terms of this classification through the use of the back-translation technique, with some modifications. From the results obtained, it may be stated that the semantic adaptation of the classification attained a rate of agreement of 98% for the titles and the definitions of nursing phenomena. The 2% of terms that did not reach an acceptable rate of agreement are related to coping, in the following phenomena: coping; defensive coping; coping: disabling; ineffective coping specific: rapetrauma, death, divorce; compromised health coping; and inadequate family coping. From this result, it may be concluded that the Nursing Phenomena Classification was translated in a semantically correct form.

[Trauma severity assessment in prehospital setting]. / Gravidade do trauma avaliada na fase pré-hospitalar.

UNLABELLED: The trauma severity assessment and basic life support maneuvers in prehospital setting can represent to the trauma victim the opportunity of survival until his/her can get assistance in the hospital. PURPOSE: To study external cause victims assessed in the prehospital phase by the physiologic index named Trauma Score modificado (TSm). METHODS: Retrospective analyses were made of 1414 victims attended by Sistema de Atendimento Móvel às Urgências (SAMU-RESGATE-SP) in the Municipality of São Paulo during 1991. Data were gathered from prehospital data recording sheets and necropsy records. RESULTS: Prehospital attendance was carried out in 81.31% until 40 minutes. Non-fatal victims (83.96%) had 12 and 11 TSm scores while 53.96% of the fatal victims had 0, 1 and 2 scores. External surface (30.25%) and head/neck (20.98%) were most injured areas and 63.63% fatal victims with Injury Severity Score (ISS) > or = 16 died within first 24 hours. Comparing the fatal victims TSm and ISS scores verified that 81.20% victims with TSm score between 0 and 11 had major trauma (ISS > or = 16). CONCLUSION: Strong trends were also found out in that fatal victims with low TSm scores showed relations to the high ISS scores.

[Nursing process and structure for cancer patients]. / Estrutura e processo assistencial de enfermagem ao paciente com câncer.

This study aimed at evaluating the structure for cancer patient assistance and antineoplasic chemotherapy assistance process. It has been performed at six internation units and one out-patient unit at a university hospital. Systematized observation and semistructured interview were used from January to June, 1996. It was noticed the there were some deficiencies in the physical area and installations of the studied units. Generally, nursing team had no formal training in Oncology, except for Chemotherapy Sector. The absence of a systematized nursing assistance and differences among the studied units as for technical organizational aspects for antineoplasic administration as well as patients and staff interaction has been observed. Inadequations observed could be minimized with such a politics which would be able to increase public sector financing, planting of systematized care and inclusion of Oncology in the permanent nursing team education.