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With the increase in the elderly population, the number of diseases resulting from age and due to illness also increases, many elderly people need the services of a caregiver. In this context, due to intense care routines, many caregivers present problems such as stress and anxiety, which are directly linked to the function they perform. Thus, in order to investigate the losses resulting from this activity, this study had as main objective toanalyze the work overload, stress and quality of life of caregivers of the elderly.

Introduction: The puerperium is the period of the pregnancy-puerperal cycle in which local and systemic changes, imprinted by pregnancy in the woman's body, return to the pre-pregnancy state. This study aimed to understand how women experience the puerperium during hospitalization in the Joint Accommodation system of a Public Hospital in Recife. It was a descriptive exploratory research, of a qualitative type, as it best adapts to the questions of our study.

Objective: to verify smoking, drinking and physical activity habits in individuals with congestive heart failure. Method: This is a quantitative study carried out from September 2017 to December 2018 at a public hospital in northeastern Brazil. The sample consisted of 103 individuals through an interview, a survey approved by the Research Ethics Committee number 2.249.362. Results: About 76 (73.8%) denied smoking and 86 (83.4%) denied drinking. Of those identified only 4 (3.9%) were smokers and 2 (1.9%) drinkers. A number of 23 (22.3%) abandoned smoking and 15 (14.6%) abandoned alcohol.

Com a evolução dos métodos de ensino, há necessidade de aprimoramento nas metodologias aplicadas em salas de aula para que se alcance maior interação entre os discentes e os coloque como protagonistas no processo ensino-aprendizagem. Alguns conteúdos, como Neurologia, são complexos e de difícil assimilação pelos discentes. Sendo assim, o objetivo do presente estudo foi elaborar um jogo que facilitasse o aprendizado de forma lúdica dos 12 pares cranianospelos discentes de graduação em Enfermagem.

The objective was to analyze the records of nurses who work in primary health care services in tuberculosis control actions. Retrospective documentary study with a quantitative approach, carried out in Basic Health Units located in the capital of Paraíba. It involved 30 medical records, using a structured form from 2012 to 2017. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics using Statsoft's Statistica 9.0 software. Positive findings were observed, especially in reference to the presence of nursing evolution (96.7%) and patient information about treatment (96.7%).

Introdução: Segurança do Paciente é um assunto recorrentemente abordado em pesquisas científicas diante de orientações internacionais que recomendam às instituições de saúde o desenvolvimento de uma cultura de segurança com otimização da segurança do paciente. Objetivo: Sintetizar dados descritos na literatura quanto a percepção dos profissionais de Enfermagem acerca do clima de segurança. Materiais e Métodos: Trata-se de uma Revisão Integrativa, realizada nas bases de dados MEDLINE, LILACS, SCIELO e BDENF, utilizando os descritores “Clima de Segurança” e “Enfermagem”.

The pathological use of the internet (PUI) interferes in a person's social life based on self-reports that declare themselves “addicted” or “dependent” on the internet. This is a bibliographic research to understand the concepts applied at work, adopting quantitative research through a questionnaire to a random audience and descriptive research with support in matters, where they report subjects such as Social Anxiety, Pathology and the Use of the Internet.

Introduction: Botulinum toxin is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and the clinical applications of this toxin have become common over the last 30 years with predictable results. Objective: To evaluate the improvement in the quality of life of bruxism patients with my ofascial pain after the application of botulinum toxin. Method: In this randomized, double-blind controlled clinical study, 30 female patients were selected aged between 18 and 40 years who presented bruxism with orofacial pain.

This article emphasizes the importance of confronting all forms of violence against women as a means of promoting health. Brazil reports high rates of violence against women. In recent months, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, violence against women has gained special visibility. The World Health Organization alerts that women in situations of violence are more predisposed to physical and psychological illness. There are groups of greater vulnerability among women, such as those diagnosed with AIDS or living with HIV.

Introdução: Devido a fatores da própria idade, os idosos são mais propensos a desenvolver agravos e complicações em sua saúde, sendo muitas vezes necessários recorrer a cuidados intensivos. Apensar da Unidade de Terapia Intensiva ser um ambiente controlado, ela apresenta um alto índice de Infecção Hospitalar, acarretando um grande risco a saúde do idoso. Objetivo: Verificar os principais riscos de infecção hospitalar em idosos internados em UTI, a partir de uma revisão integrativa.