Simulation-based training for teaching infection prevention: from realistic to virtual environments.

Objectives: to describe the process of transitioning from a realistic simulation to a computer-based simulation focused on bloodstream infection prevention.

Methods: this report presents the development of a technology-based solution (a 3D virtual environment simulator) to address a specific problem: expanding the reach of an existing realistic simulation. The epistemological and methodological approach of Design Science Research guided the process.

Simulation-based training in Leprosy: development and validation of a scenario for community health workers.

Objectives: To build and validate a clinical simulation scenario designed to instruct community health workers (CHWs) in active leprosy case detection.

Methods: Methodological study involving the development of a simulated clinical scenario and content validation by experts. The Content Validity Index (CVI) was used to determine the level of agreement among the judging commitee, and a descriptive analysis of their recommendations was performed.

Good practices with injectables: digital technology for nursing education to control infections.

Objectives: to build, validate, implement, and evaluate an educational strategy for nursing professionals and students aiming at good practices in administrating injectable medications.

Methods: methodological study for the development of an open course, without tutoring, in a virtual learning environment about good practices with injectable medications.

Results: ten evaluators validated the educational material that supported the course "Good Practices with Injectables: actions for infection control" regarding objectives, structure, and relevance for the e-book and podcast.

Prevention of infections associated with peripheral catheters: construction and validation of clinical scenario.

Objectives: to describe the process of construction and content validation of a clinical setting for teaching and learning the recommended practices for preventing bloodstream infection, associated with peripheral venous catheters, for nursing professionals.

Methods: methodological study of the construction of the scenario based on the National League Nursing Jeffries Simulation Theory, International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, and the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency. Twelve experts performed content validation.

Specific precautions: experiences of hospitalized patients.

Objective: To know the perception, meanings and repercussions of specific precautions for hospitalized patients.

Methods: Qualitative study with qualitative clinical methodology according to the vulnerability theoretical reference. The semi-directed interview and the Bardin content analysis were used.

Repercussions of chronic hepatitis C treatment.

Introduction: Individuals living with hepatitis C experience a series of changes in their lives, caused by either the disease itself or its treatment or both. In this sense, living with a chronic disease such as hepatitis C implies that patients must change their lifestyles, which requires that they rethink their habits in light of the new reality. To comprehend chronic hepatitis C patients' perceptions, meanings, and quality-of-life effects.

Adherence to precautions for preventing the transmission of microorganisms in primary health care: a qualitative study.

Background: Health care associated infections (HAIs) are a source of concern worldwide. No health service in any country can be considered HAI risk-free. However, there is scarcity of data on the risks to which both patients and health workers are subject in non-hospital settings.

Life experiences of patients who have completed tuberculosis treatment: a qualitative investigation in southeast Brazil.

Background: Despite being curable, tuberculosis is still a stigmatized disease. Not only is TB patients' suffering due to its clinical manifestations, but also because of society's prejudice, embarrassing situations, and even self-discrimination. This study aims to investigate psychosocial experiences of patients who have completed tuberculosis treatment in São Carlos a municipality in the interior of São Paulo State, Brazil.