Effectiveness of Virtual Reality on Pain During Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization in the Emergency Room: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality in reducing pain and procedure-related distress during peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion in children. A 2-arm, randomized, parallel-group clinical trial compared virtual reality with standard care. Children aged 4 to 14 years requiring an elective PIVC were randomly assigned (1:1) to virtual reality with a relaxing ocean film (intervention group) or standard care (control group).

Virtual Reality for Pain Relief in Children During Vaccination: Randomized Pilot Study.

Objective: To assess the feasibility of a randomized clinical trial on the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (IVR) headset in reducing children's pain perception during intramuscular vaccination compared to the traditional method.

Method: This was a pilot study of a randomized, controlled, parallel, and open-label clinical trial. The study was divided into three phases: study proposal presentation, training of nursing technicians, and the pilot study.

Social determination in the health of children born preterm: a scoping review.

to map scientific knowledge on the dimensions of the Social Determinants of Health in the health of children born preterm in the first two years of life. this is a scoping review guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. From the studies found in five databases and the reference list of those selected, data was extracted using a coding tool based on the Social Determinants of Health theoretical model with the support of the MaxQDA software.

AccuVein® versus traditional clinical methods in successful intravenous catheterization in adults: a randomized trial protocol.

Objective: To verify the effectiveness of AccuVeinAV300® in the success of peripheral intravenous catheterization in adults with difficult intravenous access, compared to the traditional clinical method.

Method: This is a description of the protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial in a parallel, non-blinded group. It will be carried out with patients from the medical and surgical clinics of a university hospital.

Association between sociodemographic characteristics, stress level and resilience with family functioning of immigrants.

Objective: To analyze the association between sociodemographic characteristics, level of perceived stress and resilience with family functioning of immigrants in Brazil.

Method: Cross-sectional study with 122 immigrants living in a municipality in southern Brazil. Data collected in 2021, using questions for characterization, Family Cohesion and Adaptability, Resilience and Perceived Stress Assessment Scale.

Effects of instructional therapeutic play in the behavior of children during the first attempt at intravenous catheterization.

Objective: To verify the effects of instructional therapeutic play on the behavior of children during the first attempt at peripheral intravenous catheterization.

Method: This is a quasi-experimental post hoc analysis with a non-equivalent control group, secondary to a randomized clinical trial. The convenience sample comprised 193 children, allocated for convenience into an intervention group (preparation for catheterization with a therapeutic play; n=101 children) and a control group (preparation with structured conversation supported by the use of a booklet; n=92 children).

Effects of the TIV-Disinfect educational intervention in pediatric units: a quasi-experimental study.

Objective: To verify the effect of the educational intervention TIV-Disinfect (Intravenous Therapy-Disinfect) on the knowledge of nursing professionals in pediatric inpatient units.

Method: Quasi-experimental study, with a dependent sample of 65 nursing professionals from pediatric inpatient units. A questionnaire with objective questions regarding the disinfection of venous devices was used, and pre- and post-tests were applied.

National practice of Nursing professionals in the insertion of peripheral vascular access devices.

Objective: to identify and compare the practice of Nursing professionals regarding the insertion of peripheral vascular access devices, according to professional category.

Method: descriptive sectional study carried out between July 2021 and May 2022 with 2,584 Nursing professionals, using a questionnaire validated by three judges with expertise in intravenous therapy, containing variables related to catheterization and the vascular access device. Descriptive and inferential analysis was carried out.

Utilization of local pressure devices in pain management during injections: scoping review.

Objective: to map scientific evidence regarding the use of local pressure devices in pain relief during injection procedures in patients.

Methods: scoping review, following the recommendations of the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis and PRISMA-ScR, with searches conducted in the PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, LILACS, and PsycINFO databases, without temporal restrictions and with a cutoff date of March 2023.

Results: a total of 1,514 studies were identified, with 20 articles included in the final sample.

Operational Definition of the Concept of Success in Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization in Hospitalized Children.

The objective of this study was to operationally define the concept of success in peripheral intravenous catheterization in children considering the Walker and Avant model. This is a methodological study, carried out through the following steps: concept selection, the definition of the analysis objective, identification of possible uses of the concept, determination of critical or essential attributes, construction of a model and opposite case, and identification of antecedents and consequences. The study was carried out based on a search in international databases from January to March 2021.

Factors associated with the disinfection of devices attached to peripheral intravenous catheters performed by the nursing team in pediatric units.

Background: Peripheral intravenous catheterization, as well as drug administration through it, represents one of the most performed procedures by the Nursing team and, for that, precautions need to be adopted to offer harm-free care.

Objective: To verify the association of Nursing professionals' work shift and training time with proper disinfection of intravenous catheter devices in pediatric units.

Methods: A cross-sectional and analytical study conducted between June and August 2021 in three hospitalization units of a Pediatric Hospital.

Resources for health literacy among caregivers of prematurely born children: a scoping review.

Objectives: to map the available evidence on resources used to promote health literacy among caregivers of prematurely born children during outpatient follow-up.

Methods: the Joanna Briggs Institute's scope review protocol was utilized. The search encompassed six databases, incorporating studies from 2012 to 2022.

Educational action to monitor children's growth and development based on the theory of meaningful learning.

Objective: Evaluating the effect of an educational program on the knowledge of Primary Health Care nurses regarding the surveillance of growth and development during childcare appointments.

Method: A before-after intervention study with 30 nurses. The nurses' knowledge and practice assessment were done using a tool that had been developed and validated.

Fear of COVID-19 when experiencing pregnancy or childbirth in the pandemic: what are the associated factors?

Objective: to identify factors associated with fear of COVID-19 among women who experienced pregnancy or childbirth during the pandemic.

Methods: a cross-sectional study, nested within a prospective cohort, using an online survey, from August 2021 to February 2022, based on descriptive data analysis.

Results: of the 431 participants, 52.

Compliance with central venous catheter infection prevention practices after intervention with simulation.

Objectives: to assess the effect of an educational intervention based on clinical simulation on nursing professionals' compliance with practices to prevent peripherally inserted central venous catheter-associated primary bloodstream infections in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Methods: a quasi-experimental study, with preand post-intervention assessment with a single group. The population consisted of 41 nursing professionals, with 31 observations being made before and after the intervention.

Effectiveness of individualized counseling on the duration of exclusive breastfeeding: study protocol for a multicenter, randomized, parallel, and open clinical trial.

Background: Despite the benefits of breastfeeding, early weaning is a reality, so less than 50% of children worldwide and in Brazil are on exclusive breastfeeding in the sixth month of life. A strategy to counteract this scenario is breastfeeding counseling. This study aims to verify the effectiveness of individualized counseling by nurses trained in breastfeeding counseling, on the duration of exclusive breastfeeding, compared to standard care.

Transitions experienced by mothers of children/adolescents with sickle cell disease in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective: To analyze the transitions experienced by mothers and children/adolescents with sickle cell disease after the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method: A qualitative study involving 19 mothers of children and adolescents with sickle cell disease. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews via WhatsApp, followed by Thematic Analysis and Descending Hierarchical Classification with the help of Interface de R pour les Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Texteset de Questionnaires and interpreted in the light of Afaf Meleis' Transition Theory.

Risk factors for infiltration in children and adolescents with peripheral intravenous catheters.

Objectives: to estimate the incidence of infiltration and the factors associated with its occurrence in children and adolescents in the operative period and with peripheral intravenous catheters.

Methods: a longitudinal and prospective study with children and adolescents using peripheral intravenous catheters, conducted at the surgical clinic unit of a pediatric hospital in Feira de Santana, State of Bahia, from April 2015 to December 2016. The study used Pearson's chi-square and Fisher's exact test for the analysis.

Methods for measuring venous peripherally inserted central catheters in newborns.

Objective: to analyze the results of insertion procedures of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in newborns using two measurement methods.

Methods: this is a randomized clinical trial, presenting descriptive and exploratory results of variables. It was held at a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Care related to peripheral intravenous catheterism in pediatrics performed by nursing technicians.

Objectives: to evaluate the care practice adopted by nursing technicians before, during and after peripheral intravenous catheterization performed in hospitalized children.

Methods: cross-sectional and descriptive research, carried out in a pediatric hospital in Bahia through non-participatory observation of peripheral intravenous catheterizations performed in children by nursing technicians. Data was collected through an instrument containing care related to the moments before, during and after insertion of the catheter, calculating absolute and relative frequencies, measures of central tendency and dispersion.

Elaboration and validation of an algorithm for treating peripheral intravenous infiltration and extravasation in children.

Objective: to elaborate and validate the content and appearance of an algorithm for treating infiltration and extravasation of non-chemotherapy drugs and solutions administered to children.

Method: a methodological study of the technology formulation and validation type. To elaborate the algorithm, a bibliographic review was carried out to list the scientific evidence on the treatment of infiltration and extravasation.

Construction and validation of a family guidance manual on complications of intravenous therapy in children.

Objectives: to build and validate the content of an educational manual for the inclusion of family members of hospitalized children in the prevention and early identification of complications associated with IVT through the peripheral route.

Methods: it was a methodological study of construction and validation of the content of an instructional material. The validation process took place using the Delphi Technique, adopting a content validation index equal to or greater than 0.

Risk factors for site complications of intravenous therapy in children and adolescents with cancer.

Objectives: to analyze predictive factors for the incidence of complications related to peripheral venous catheters in children and adolescents with cancer.

Methods: a longitudinal follow-up study, conducted at a pediatric oncology clinic unit of a hospital in Bahia, with 333 peripheral venous catheters inserted in 77 children and 26 adolescents. Data collection took place between April 2015 and December 2016 through direct observation of peripheral intravenous catheter insertion, medical record data collection and daily observation of the puncture site.

[Experiencing skin to skin contact with the baby during the postpartum period as a mechanical act].

The objective was to understand the puerpera's experience during the first skin to skin contact with the newborn in the immediate postpartum period, the obstetric ward of a public hospital in a city in Bahia. Exploratory, descriptive and qualitative study, approved by the Ethics Committee and conducted with fourteen postpartum women, through semi-structured interviews in the period July-August 2011. The data were analyzed using Grounded Theory, identifying the phenomenon "Experiencing skin to skin contact as a mechanical act" and its three subcategories: "Encouraging the only contact", "Contact as a mechanical act" and "Being forced to initiate breastfeeding.