Psychological exhaustion of radiological nursing workers in nuclear medicine services.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the psychic exhaustion experienced by nursing workers in nuclear medicine services. METHOD: a qualitative study that used the methodological assumptions of Psychodynamics of Work. The study was 12 nursing workers from two nuclear medicine services. For data analysis and treatment, Collective Subject Discourse was used with help of the software QualiQuantSoft®. RESULTS: the psychic exhaustion experienced by nursing workers originates mainly from work organization, conditions and relationships, and can compromise the quality of care provided and workers' quality of life. Psychic exhaustion is manifested by stress, tiredness and apathy in activities performed outside the work environment. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: individuals who work also live socially, so psychic health maintenance will impact on work activity. The service should include workers in the organization and offer spaces for dialogue and collective support.

Factors Associated with Resilience Among Medical Staff in Radiology Departments During The Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): A Cross-Sectional Study.

BACKGROUND A growing body of evidence suggests that in the face of life adversity, threats, or other major stressful events, resilience is more conducive to individual adaptation and growth. MATERIAL AND METHODS The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and the Chinese Perceived Stress Scale were used to evaluate the resilience and perceived stress of 600 medical staff members from the radiology departments in 32 public hospitals in Sichuan Province, China, respectively. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze factors related to resilience. RESULTS The total resilience score was 65.76±17.26, wherein the toughness dimension score was 33.61±9.52, the strength dimension score was 21.25±5.50, and the optimism dimension score was 10.91±3.15. There was a significant negative correlation between perceived stress and resilience (r=-0.635, P<0.001). According to multivariate analysis, the total perceived stress score (ß=-1.318, P<0.001), gender (ß=-4.738, P<0.001), knowledge of COVID-19 (ß=2.884, P=0.043), knowledge of COVID-19 protective measures (ß=3.260, P=0.042), and availability of adequate protective materials (ß=-1.268, P=0.039) were independent influencing factors for resilience. CONCLUSIONS The resilience level of the medical staff in the radiology departments during the outbreak of COVID-19 was generally low, particularly regarding toughness. More attention should be paid to resilience influence factors such as high perceived stress, female gender, lack of understanding of COVID-19 and protective measures, and lack of protective materials, and targeted interventions should be undertaken to improve the resilience level of the medical staff in the radiology departments during the outbreak of COVID-19.

Cuidados de enfermagem oncológica em radioterapia / Care of oncological nursing in radiotherapy

Objetivo: identificar os cuidados de Enfermagem Oncológica em Radioterapia. Método: trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, descritivo, realizado em um centro de tratamento oncológico referência com três enfermeiras. Coletaram-se os dados mediante entrevistas semiestruturadas por meio de um roteiro e analisados a partir da técnica de Análise de Conteúdo. Resultados: extraíram-se as expressões-chave e ideias centrais, emergiram três categorias que desenharam a atuação do enfermeiro: a) Equipe multidisciplinar envolvida na radioterapia; b) O processo de trabalho das enfermeiras em radioterapia; e, c) As práticas para amenizar os efeitos colaterais da radioterapia Conclusão: ressaltam-se que os cuidados oncológicos em radioterapia consistem em ações individualizadas que, auxiliam diretamente na prevenção, minimização e/ou tratamento das reações adversas causadas pelo tratamento, articulados promovem melhor qualidade de vida do paciente oncológico.(AU)

Objective: to identify the care of Oncology Nursing in Radiotherapy. Method: this is a qualitative, descriptive study performed at a referral center for cancer treatment with three nurses. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews through a script and analyzed using the Content Analysis technique. Results: key expressions and central ideas were extracted, three categories emerged that designed the nurse's performance: a) Multidisciplinary team involved in radiotherapy; b) The work process of the nurses in radiotherapy; and c) Practices to mitigate the side effects of radiotherapy Conclusion: it is emphasized that oncological care in radiotherapy consists of individualized actions that directly aid in the prevention, minimization and / or treatment of the adverse reactions caused by the treatment, articulations promote better quality of life of cancer patients.(AU)

Objetivo: identificar los cuidados de Enfermería Oncológica en Radioterapia. Método: se trata de un estudio cualitativo, descriptivo, realizado en un centro de tratamiento oncológico referencia con tres enfermeras. Se recolectaron los datos mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas por medio de un guion y analizados a partir de la técnica de Análisis de Contenido. Resultados: se extrajeron las expresiones clave e ideas centrales, surgieron tres categorías que diseñaron la actuación del enfermero: a) Equipo multidisciplinario involucrado en la radioterapia; b) el proceso de trabajo de las enfermeras en radioterapia; y c) las prácticas para amenizar los efectos colaterales de la radioterapia Conclusión: se resalta que los cuidados oncológicos en radioterapia consisten en acciones individualizadas que, auxilian directamente en la prevención, minimización y / o tratamiento de las reacciones adversas causadas por el tratamiento, articulados promueven mejor calidad de vida del paciente oncológico.(AU)

Saberes e experiências de clientes sobre o exame de tomografia computadorizada compartilhados com enfermeiro / Clients' knowledge and experiences on the computed tomography scan shared with the nurse / Conocimientos y experiencias de clientes sobre el examen de tomografía computarizada compartidos con los enfermeros

INTRODUÇÃO: a tomografia computadorizada é um exame que possibilita o diagnóstico de várias doenças, sendo um diferencial na assistência prestada aos clientes com perfis distintos. O quantitativo de exames e o curto espaço de interação do enfermeiro com os clientes são fatores que colaboram para que nem todas as orientações sejam contempladas. OBJETIVOS: acessar saberes e experiências de clientes sobre o exame de tomografia computadorizada; discutir demandas de conhecimento e cuidados necessários à sua realização; e apresentar proposta de material educativo, elaborado a partir dessas demandas. A prática dialógica freiriana foi o eixo teórico que sustentou o estudo. MÉTODO: pesquisa convergente-assistencial, realizada em hospital federal do Rio de Janeiro, com 23 clientes adultos. Aprovada por Comitê de Ética da Unidade Acadêmica e do hospital, CAAE: 44091015.9.0000.5238 e 44091015.9.3001.5257, respectivamente. Utilizou-se entrevista semiestruturada, seguida de discussão com cada participante. Aplicada análise de conteúdo temática. RESULTADOS: as principais demandas de conhecimento trazidas pelos clientes versaram sobre contraste; finalidade do exame; duração e periodicidade; dor; equipamento, se fechado ou aberto; radiação; efeitos acumulativos no corpo; retirada de substância para exame; jejum e restrição hídrica. Esse momento oportunizou problematizar os cuidados necessários na convergência pesquisa-assistência. A partir de tais demandas e cuidados, foi proposto um material educativo como tecnologia de Enfermagem, do tipo cartilha ilustrada, discutido e aprovado pelos participantes. CONCLUSÃO: o processo educativo introduziu inovação à assistência pela prática dialógica e permitiu a proposição de estratégias e tecnologias educativas voltadas para a realização do exame de tomografia.(AU)

Introduction: computed tomography is a scan that allows for the diagnosis of various diseases, being a differential in the care provided to clients with different profiles. The quantity of scans and the short interaction space between nurses and clients are factors that contribute to not all guidelines being considered. Objectives: to access the knowledge and experiences of clients about the computed tomography scan; to discuss the demands for knowledge and care necessary for its realization; and to present a proposal for educational material, elaborated from these demands. Freire's dialogical practice was the theoretical axis that sustained the study. Method: a convergent care research, conducted at a federal hospital in Rio de Janeiro, with 23 adult clients. Approved by the Ethics Committee of the Academic Unit and of the hospital, CAAE: 44091015.9.0000.5238 and 44091015.9.3001.5257, respectively. A semi-structured interview was used, followed by a discussion with each participant. Thematic content analysis was applied. Results: the main knowledge demands brought about by the clients were about contrast; purpose of the scan; duration and periodicity; pain; equipment, whether closed or open; radiation; cumulative effects on the body; withdrawal of test substance; fasting and water restriction. This moment made it possible to problematize the necessary care in the research-care convergence. From these demands and care measures, an educational.(AU)

Introducción: la tomografía computarizada es un examen de diagnóstico de varias enfermedades, algo diferencial en la atención de clientes con distintos perfiles. La cantidad de exámenes y el escaso intervalo de interacción entre enfermeros y clientes son factores que contribuyen a que no se consideren todas las pautas. Objetivos: acceder a los conocimientos y experiencias de los clientes sobre el examen de tomografía computarizada; discutir las demandas de conocimiento y cuidados necesarios para su realización; y presentar una propuesta de material educativo elaborado a partir de estas demandas. La práctica dialógica de Freire fue el eje teórico del estudio. Método: investigación convergente ­ asistencial realizada en un hospital federal de Río deJaneiro con 23 clientes adultos. Aprobada por el Comité de Ética de la Unidad Académica y del hospital, CAAE: 44091015.9.0000.5238 y 44091015.9.3001.5257, respectivamente. Se realizó una entrevista semiestructurada seguida de una discusión con cada participante; los datos se analizaron según su contenido. Resultados: las principales demandas de conocimiento presentadas por los clientes fueron sobre el contraste, propósito del examen, duración y periodicidad, dolor, aparato cerrado o abierto, radiación, efectos acumulativos en el cuerpo, retirada de sustancias para el examen, ayuno y restricción de agua. Este momento permitió discutir la atención necesaria en la convergencia entre investigación y atención. A partir de estas demandas se propuso el material educativo como tecnología de enfermería , el tipo de folleto ilustrado, discutido y aprobado por los participantes. Conclusión: el proceso educativo introdujo la innovación en la atención a través de la práctica dialógica y permitió la proposición de estrategias y tecnologías educativas destinadas a realizar el examen de tomografía.(AU)

The pilot study of radiology nursing intervention in abdominal 3-T Magnetic Resonance examination / Estudio piloto de intervención de enfermería radiológica en examen de resonancia magnética 3-t / Estudo piloto sobre a intervenção de enfermagem na radiologia em exame de ressonância magnética abdominal 3 tesla

Abstract OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of radiology nursing intervention in abdominal examination at 3-T MRI. METHOD 60 patients with abdominal diseases were divided into two groups randomly: MR nursing intervention group and control group. All the patients underwent abdominal MR examination at 3-T. The MR nursing interventions were performed in nursing intervention group. The outcomes, including one-time success rate, the ratio of diagnosable MR images and the points of image quality, were compared between these two groups. RESULTS The one-time success rates in control group and MR nursing intervention group were 66.67% and 96.67% with significant difference ( χ2 =9.017, P<0.05). The ratios of diagnosable images in the two groups were 76.67% and 96.67% with significant difference (χ2 =5.192, P<0.05). The points of MR image quality in the two groups were 1.87±0.86 and 2.33±0.55, respectively. There was significant difference between these two groups (t=-2.508, P<0.05). CONCLUSION The effective nursing intervention can make the patients cooperation better in abdominal MR examination and improve the image quality significantly.

Resumen OBJETIVO Se objetivó investigar el efecto de la intervención de enfermería radiológica en examen abdominal de IRM 3-T. MÉTODO Sesenta pacientes con enfermedades abdominales fueron divididos aleatoriamente en dos grupos: grupo intervención de enfermería RM y grupo control. Todos fueron sometidos a examen abdominal de RM 3-T. Las intervenciones de enfermería RM se efectuaron en el grupo establecido. Los resultados, incluyendo tasa de éxito en única vez, relación de imágenes de RM diagnosticables y puntos de calidad de imagen, fueron comparadas entre ambos grupos. RESULTADOS La tasa de éxito en única vez en grupo control y grupo intervención de enfermería RM fueron de 66,67% y 96,67%, expresando diferencias significativas (χ2 =9.017, P<0.05). Los puntos de calidad de imagen de RM en ambos grupos fueron 1,87±0,86 y 2,33±0,55, respectivamente. Existió diferencia significativa entre los grupos (t=-2.508, P<0.05). CONCLUSIÓN La intervención de enfermería efectiva puede mejorar la cooperación de los pacientes en examen abdominal de RM y mejorar significativamente la calidad de imagen.

Resumo OBJETIVO O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar o resultado da intervenção de enfermagem na radiologia em exame de ressonância magnética (RM) abdominal 3 Tesla. MÉTODO 60 pacientes com patologias abdominais foram aleatoriamente divididos em dois grupos: grupo de intervenção de enfermagem em RM e grupo controle. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos ao exame de RM abdominal 3 Tesla. As intervenções de enfermagem em RM foram realizadas no grupo de intervenção de enfermagem. Os resultados foram comparados entre os dois grupos, incluindo a taxa de sucesso único, o coeficiente das imagens de RM diagnosticáveis e os pontos da qualidade de imagem. RESULTADOS As taxas de sucesso único no grupo controle e no grupo de intervenção de enfermagem em RM foram 66,67% e 96,67%, com diferença significativa de (χ2 =9,017, P<0,05). Os coeficientes das imagens diagnosticáveis nos dois grupos foram 76,67% e 96,67%, com diferença significativa de (χ2 =5,192, P<0,05). Os pontos da qualidade de imagem da RM nos dois grupos foram respectivamente 1,87±0,86 e 2,33±0,55. Houve uma diferença significativa entre estes dois grupos (t=-2,508, P<0,05). CONCLUSÃO A intervenção de enfermagem eficaz pode melhorar a cooperação dos pacientes no exame de RM abdominal e melhorar consideravelmente a qualidade da imagem.

The pilot study of radiology nursing intervention in abdominal 3-T Magnetic Resonance examination.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of radiology nursing intervention in abdominal examination at 3-T MRI. METHOD: 60 patients with abdominal diseases were divided into two groups randomly: MR nursing intervention group and control group. All the patients underwent abdominal MR examination at 3-T. The MR nursing interventions were performed in nursing intervention group. The outcomes, including one-time success rate, the ratio of diagnosable MR images and the points of image quality, were compared between these two groups. RESULTS: The one-time success rates in control group and MR nursing intervention group were 66.67% and 96.67% with significant difference ( χ2 =9.017, P<0.05). The ratios of diagnosable images in the two groups were 76.67% and 96.67% with significant difference (χ2 =5.192, P<0.05). The points of MR image quality in the two groups were 1.87±0.86 and 2.33±0.55, respectively. There was significant difference between these two groups (t=-2.508, P<0.05). CONCLUSION: The effective nursing intervention can make the patients cooperation better in abdominal MR examination and improve the image quality significantly.

An Open-Access Web-based Medical Image Atlas for Collaborative Medical Image Sharing, Processing, Web Semantic Searching and Analysis with Uses in Medical Training, Research and Second Opinion of Cases / Atlas Web de Acceso Abierto de Imágenes Médicas para Compartir, Analizar, Procesar y Buscar en Web Semántica Imágenes Medicas con Aplicaciones en Entrenamiento, Investigación y Segunda Opinión de Casos en Salud

Development of a Web-based atlas for collaborative image sharing, processing and analysis of diagnostic images. Materials and Methods: Use of Web 2.0 Personalized Learning Environment tools for social learning and knowledge construction and sharing. Results: The platform allows registered users to upload, visualize, process and comment medical images in a collaborative manner. The system contains a social network module for open case discussion, a video conference and webinar module for real time case analysis, and an image visualization, annotation and processing module for image analysis. The developed open-access platform serves as a large community-created and validated free-repository of diagnostic medical images to be used for training, research as well as reference and second opinion of cases...

Desarrollo de un atlas Web para el intercambio colaborativo, procesamiento y análisis de imágenes diagnósticas. Materiales y Métodos: Uso de herramientas Web 2.0 para desarrollo de Ambientes de Aprendizaje Personalizado para el aprendizaje social y la construcción e intercambio del conocimiento. Resultados: La plataforma permite subir, visualizar, procesar y comentar las imágenes médicas de forma colaborativa. El sistema posee un módulo de red social, módulo de Webinars para análisis de casos en tiempo real, y módulo de visualización, anotación, análisis y procesamiento de imágenes. El sistema tiene usos como un gran repositorio de imágenes diagnósticas creado y validado por la comunidad médica y utilizado para la formación, la investigación, así como referencia y segunda opinión de casos...

Asociación de lupus eritematoso sistémico y esclerosis múltiple: esclerosis lupoide. Descripción de cuatro casos / Asociation between systemic lupus erythematosus and multiple sclerosis: lupoid sclerosis

La esclerosis múltiple (EM) y el lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES) con o sin síndrome antifosfolípido son enfermedades autoinmunes. Se ha descrito en varias ocasiones la asociación de estas enfermedades o se ha descrito el cuadro clínico de la EM con características de laboratorio de LES. Cuando afectan al sistema nervioso central pueden hacerlo en forma definida para cada enfermedad pero también pueden hacerlo en forma interpuesta o combinada de las dos enfermedades, a lo que se le ha llamado esclerosis lupoide, haciendo que en algunos casos sea difícil la diferenciación de las dos enfermedades y por lo tanto direccionar el tratamiento. Presentamos cuatro casos de esclerosis lupoide, discutimos acerca de las características clínicas y de laboratorio de esta entidad y hacemos una diferenciación de la esclerosis múltiple y de la afectación neurológica del LES, especialmente por imágenes y resultados de laboratorio.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) with/without antiphospholipid syndrome are autoinmune illnesses. It has been described in many occasions the association of these two illnesses and the clinical picture of MS with characteristics of laboratory of SLE. When they affect to the central nervous system they can make it in a defined form for each illness or they can also make it in interposed or combined form of the two illnesses what has been called lupoid sclerosis; making that in some cases difficult the differentiation of the two illnesses and therefore to address the treatment. We present four cases of lupoid sclerosis, discuss the clinical and laboratory characteristics of this entity and we make a differentiation of the multiple sclerosis with the neurological affectation of SLE especially for images and laboratory results.