Ruth Natalia Teresa Turrini

• PhD
• Professor (Associate) at University of São Paulo

Objective: To verify the effect of aromatherapy (inhaled or via the skin) with lavender, sweet orange and bergamot essential oils on caregivers’ overload and fatigue. Method: Pilot, quasi-experimental, randomized, non-blind and parallel study with two groups. The reduced Zarit Burden Interview and Revised Piper scales were used, comparing the effec...

Objective: To verify the effect of aromatherapy (inhaled or via the skin) with lavender, sweet orange and bergamot essential oils on caregivers’ overload and fatigue. Method: Pilot, quasi-experimental, randomized, non-blind and parallel study with two groups. The reduced Zarit Burden Interview and Revised Piper scales were used, comparing the effec...

Objetivo: Testar a viabilidade de um protocolo de acupuntura e acutone para a redução do estresse percebido em profissionais de enfermagem. Método: Ensaio clínico randomizado piloto, de não inferioridade, com três braços e cegamento simples, realizado em três hospitais da Mesorregião Serrana de Santa Catarina-SC. Foi utilizado um protocolo de oito...

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture and auriculotherapy protocol in relieving chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients compared to the antiemetic protocol. Method Pilot study of a pragmatic two-arm clinical trial: an acupuncture group received systemic acupuncture, auriculotherapy, and antiemetic protocol; a c...

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture and auriculotherapy protocol in relieving chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients compared to the antiemetic protocol. Method Pilot study of a pragmatic two-arm clinical trial: an acupuncture group received systemic acupuncture, auriculotherapy, and antiemetic protocol; a c...

Objective: To map scientific knowledge about the use of percussion instruments in music therapy in individuals over 18 years of age in the health context. Method: Scope review with search strategy implemented in September 2021, in 13 databases, using indexed descriptors and keywords. Studies on the use of membranophones for care of people over 1...

Objective To map scientific knowledge about the use of percussion instruments in music therapy in individuals over 18 years of age in the health context. Method Scope review with search strategy implemented in September 2021, in 13 databases, using indexed descriptors and keywords. Studies on the use of membranophones for care of people over 18 ye...

Introdução: O residente de enfermagem está exposto a estresses e desgastes que impactam em sua qualidade de vida profissional. Nesse sentido, as práticas integrativas e complementares de saúde podem contribuir para promover o bem-estar físico, mental e espiritual. Objetivo: Verificar o efeito da terapia floral nos componentes da qualidade de vida p...

Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito de protocolo auricular sobre a qualidade do sono em profissionais de enfermagem de hospital oncológico com sintomas de estresse. Método: Estudo piloto randomizado com dois braços, amostra de 80 voluntários (40 no grupo controle e 40 no grupo intervenção). A intervenção foi a auriculoterapia chinesa com os pontos Shenmen,...

Objetivo: analisar a percepção de pacientes e enfermeiras quanto ao uso do Cateter Central de Inserção Periférica (PICC) na assistência ambulatorial. Método: estudo exploratório de abordagem qualitativa, baseado no modelo de adaptação de Callista Roy, a partir de entrevistas realizadas em hospital público de ensino em cardiologia localizado em São...

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of aromatherapy with lavender essential oil (EO) versus an EO synergy on psycho-emotional symptoms and fatigue of nursing professionals in the COVID-19 setting. Materials and Methods: This is a quasi-experimental pilot study conducted in 2020. The professionals were randomized in Group 1 - lavender, and in G...

Objetivo: verificar o efeito da aromaterapia nos sintomas emocionais e fadiga de residentes de Enfermagem que atuavam em hospitais durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Método: estudo piloto do tipo pré e pós intervenção com abordagem quantitativa. Os residentes utilizaram uma sinergia de óleos essenciais (limão siciliano, lavanda, bergamota e tea tree)...

Objective: To analyze the evidence available in the literature on the use of essential oils for healing and/or preventing infection in surgical wounds. Method: Systematic review according to the JBI model and PRISMA statement. The search was carried out in November/2020 and updated in December/2021, using descriptors and keywords, in the CINAHL,...

Objective To analyze the evidence available in the literature on the use of essential oils for healing and/or preventing infection in surgical wounds. Method Systematic review according to the JBI model and PRISMA statement. The search was carried out in November/2020 and updated in December/2021, using descriptors and keywords, in the CINAHL, LIL...

Objective: to verify the effectiveness of an auriculotherapy protocol for reducing signs and symptoms of stress in improving the mood of health professionals. Method Method Method Method: a controlled and randomized pilot study with two groups of 40 participants each, intervention and control, carried out in an oncology hospital. Inclusion criteria...

Objective: to evaluate usability of the Meu PICC (My PICC) app for follow-up of outpatients using peripherally inserted central catheters through the validated System Usability Scale instrument. Method: a cross-sectional study that applied the System Usability Scale to 30 patients using peripherally inserted central catheters, ten nurses and eig...

Resumen Objetivo: evaluar la usabilidad de la aplicación Meu PICC para el seguimiento extrahospitalario de pacientes que usan catéter central de inserción periférica por medio del instrumento validado System Usability Scale. Método: estudio transversal que aplicó el System Usability Scale a 30 pacientes que usan catéter central de inserción perifér...

Resumo Objetivo: avaliar a usabilidade do aplicativo Meu PICC para o acompanhamento extra-hospitalar de pacientes em uso de cateter central de inserção periférica por meio do instrumento validado System Usability Scale. Método: estudo transversal que aplicou o System Usability Scale a 30 pacientes em uso de cateter central de inserção periférica, d...

Background: Premenstrual syndrome is a highly prevalent cyclical disorder among women of childbearing age which interferes with daily activities, mood, and quality of life. Purpose: To evaluate the effects of a foot reflexology protocol on relieving premenstrual syndrome symptoms in nursing students. Setting: Nursing School, São Paulo Universi...

Objetivo: verificar a efetividade de um protocolo de auriculoterapia para redução de sinais e sintomas de estresse na melhora do humor dos profissionais de saúde. Método: estudo piloto controlado e randomizado, com dois grupos de 40 participantes cada, intervenção e controle, realizado em hospital oncológico. Critérios de inclusão: atuar há pelo me...

Background: There is a high prevalence of moderate-to-high levels of chronic stress among nurses, as well as an occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders. Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of chair massage to reduce chronic stress and musculoskeletal pain in the Oncology Nursing team. Setting: Two teaching cancer hospitals, one public and t...

This study aimed to compare the antimicrobial action of three soaps for hand hygiene (HH): 2.0% Tea Tree Oil (TTO); 0.5% triclosan; 2.0% chlorhexidine, and to explore the perception of healthcare professionals about TTO. Two-step study: a quantitative, to determine the logarithmic reduction of Escherichia coli K12 colony-forming units before and af...

Objectives: to analyze the average direct cost of PICC insertion by nurses. Methods: this is a unique case study with a quantitative approach. The observation took place in a public hospital, collecting information on inputs used and procedure length. For the calculation of costs, time was multiplied by nurses’ costs plus supplies. The US dollar w...

8 de RESUMO Objetivos: analisar o custo direto médio do procedimento de inserção do PICC por enfermeiros. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo de caso único de abordagem quantitativa. A observação ocorreu em hospital público, coletando-se informações sobre insumos utilizados e tempo do procedimento. Para o cálculo dos custos, multiplicou-se o tempo pelo...

Objective To verify if a Massage (Anma technique) followed by rest or Reiki helps to reduce stress levels and improve the quality of life of individuals seen in an outpatient clinic of integrative practices. Method A randomized controlled clinical trial conducted with 122 individuals randomized into three groups: G1 - Massage followed by rest; G2...

Objectives: to describe the relationship between epidemiological and clinical characteristics of postoperative cardiac surgery patients undergoing negative pressure wound therapy for the treatment of surgical site infection. Methods: an observational, cross-sectional analytical study including a convenience sample consisting of medical records of...

OBJECTIVE To analyze the scientific literature produced on health education through mobile applications for surgical patients. METHOD An integrative literature review performed through consultation in the following portals and/or databases: VHL; PubMed; Web of Science; Scopus; LILACS and CINAHL. The search was guided by the question: “What is the...

Objetivo: Verificar as principais complicações da cirurgia de revascularização do miocárdio (RM) com circulação extracorpórea (CEC) e sua associação com os fatores de risco modificáveis e não modificáveis, diagnósticos de enfermagem, tempo de CEC e carga horária de enfermagem. Método: Coorte retrospectiva por meio da análise de 50 prontuários de pa...

Objective: To describe the characteristics of bereaved caregivers submitted to post-loss music therapy. Method: This is a cross-sectional database from a randomized clinical trial that performed music therapy for caregivers who lost their loved ones to cancer. The following variables were used for this analysis: sociodemographic, religious belie...

Objetivo: Descrever o perfil dos pacientes que desenvolveram mediastinite no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca em um hospital de alta complexidade, analisando o desfecho, relacionado ao tempo de internação, à necessidade de reinternação, à antibioticoterapia instituída e a óbito. Método: Estudo transversal, com coleta de dados retrospectiva, por...

Objective: to develop, evaluate and correlate the acceptability of an educational mobile application to patients submitted to orthognathic surgery. Method: methodological study based on systematic instructional design with contents aimed at patient learning through a mobile application. Usability and user satisfaction were evaluated by 30 patients...

Objective: to develop, evaluate and correlate the acceptability of an educational mobile application to patients submitted to orthognathic surgery. Method: methodological study based on systematic instructional design with contents aimed at patient learning through a mobile application. Usability and user satisfaction were evaluated by 30 patien...

Objetivo: Analisar a literatura científica a respeito da comunicação por meios eletrônicos entre profissionais de saúde. Método: Revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada nas bases de dados e/ou portais PubMed, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde e Cochrane, até agosto de 2018, com descritores combinados, que respondem à pergunta norteadora: “Como ocorr...

Objective: to characterize and qualify fall risk evaluation scales validated for application in hospitalized adult patients. Method: an integrative literature review that included investigations developed with hospitalized patients 18 years old or older after consulting the LILACS, PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase databases. Results: 319 papers were foun...

p>Objetivo: caracterizar e qualificar escalas de avaliação de risco de quedas validadas para emprego entre pacientes adultos hospitalizados. Método: revisão integrativa da literatura que incluiu investigações desenvolvidas entre pacientes hospitalizados com idade igual ou superior a 18 anos, consultadas as bases de dados LILACS, PubMed, CINAHL e Em...

ABSTRACT Objective: to verify the correlation between anxiety level and degree of knowledge in patients before they are subjected to orthognathic surgery. Method: Descriptive cross-sectional study with 40 patients in the preoperative period before orthognathic surgery of a private clinic in the city of São Paulo. Results: IDATE-trait anxiety levels...

Objetivo: verificar a correlação entre nível de ansiedade e grau de conhecimento em pacientes no pré-operatório de cirurgia ortognática. Método: Estudo transversal descritivo com 40 pacientes em pré-operatório de cirurgia ortognática de uma clínica privada no município de São Paulo. Resultados: Os níveis de ansiedade IDATE-traço apresentam uma prev...

Objective: This study compared the effectiveness of an informational booklet on postoperative self-care, knowledge, anxiety and symptoms related to orthognathic surgery.Methods: This study is a randomized, single-blind, controlled clinical trial. This study was carried out from August 2013 to August 2015 and included 40 participants (20/group). The...

Objetivo: Relatar a experiência de redução de cancelamentos de cirurgias que utilizou ferramentas da gestão de qualidade para solucionar aproblemática de falta de materiais para as cirurgias. Método: Para o mapeamento da problemática, a equipe listou uma série de fatores relacionadosque foram categorizados e apresentados na forma de diagrama de Ish...

Objective: To propose nursing diagnoses, outcomes and interventions for patients in the postoperative period of orthognathic surgery. Method: Secondary analysis of an information bank of a focal group with five patients submitted to orthognathic surgery. The classifications of the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International, Nursi...

Objective: to identify associations between the Burnout domains and the characteristics of the work environment. Method: cross-sectional study with 745 nurses from 40 public health institutions in São Paulo. Nursing Work Index-Revised (NWI-R) and Maslach Burnout Inventory were used. Similar institutions according to NWI-R were grouped by cluster...

Objectives: To analyze the scientific literature on methods used in the evaluation of the effectiveness of printed educational materials designed for patients undergoing surgery. Method: This is an integrative literature review based on the following guiding question: “What methods are used to evaluate the effectiveness of printed educational mater...

Objetivo: Analisar a literatura científica produzida sobre métodos utilizados na avaliação da efetividade de tecnologias educativas impressas para o paciente submetido a cirurgia. Método: Revisão integrativa da literatura, tendo como questão norteadora “quais os métodos utilizados para avaliar a efetividade de tecnologias educativas impressas na ed...

Introdução: A experiência da dor vivida pelo atleta de alto rendimento é tida como cotidiana e marcador de bom rendimento nos treinos e competições. Há uma crescente procura pelas terapias integrativas e complementares à saúde visando o bem-estar, qualidade de vida, rendimento e, principalmente, uma prática livre do risco de dopping. A aromaterapia...

OBJETIVO: Analisar as práticas populares de cura com plantas medicinais pelas mães ribeirinhas durante o cuidado dos filhos. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, de etnoenfermagem, com coleta de dados por meio de entrevista semiestruturada e observação participante. Participaram do estudo 15 mães da comunidade ribeirinha Vila Nova Maringá...

Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is an important complication in the postoperative period of recipients of liver transplantation. The purpose of this integrative literature review is to summarize the knowledge available about the risk factors contributing to the development SSI among adults undergoing liver transplantation. Methods We revi...

Background Improving surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) use is an important element in the control of antimicrobial resistance. However, compliance with SAP guidelines is unsatisfactory. This study investigated the level of compliance with SAP guidelines in neurosurgery, and institutional characteristics associated with compliance. Methods This...

OBJECTIVE To identify the length of perioperative fasting among patients submitted to gastrointestinal cancer surgeries. METHOD Retrospective cohort study, developed by consulting the medical records of 128 patients submitted to gastrointestinal cancer surgeries. RESULTS The mean of total length of fasting was 107.6 hours. The total length of fas...

Objective: to identify the time between symptoms, the request for care and the beginning of treatment in patients with stomach and colorectal cancer as well as the factors that interfere in these processes. Method: correlational descriptive study, including 101 patients diagnosed with stomach or colorectal cancer, treated in a hospital specialized...

Objectives: to evaluate the effectiveness of the auricular protocol (APPA) in reducing pain and anxiety and improving the quality of life of the nursing staff of a hospital. Method: randomized clinical trial with an initial sample of 180 professionals divided into 4 groups Control (G1), Seed (G2), Needle (G3) and Tape (G4). The evaluation instrume...

Aim: To explore the individual experience of being readmitted for SSI resulting from orthopedic surgery. Background: Surgical site infection has been a cause of concern worldwide and contributes to the greatest number of hospital readmission occurrences. Health professionals must understand the meaning of these readmissions for the individual, a...

Objetivou-se identificar o perfil e as causas de readmissão de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia cardíaca. Estudo retrospectivo, descritivo, realizado por meio de revisão de prontuários de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de revascularização do miocárdio ou implante de prótese valvar com readmissão posterior. A amostra foi constituída por 62 pacientes...

ABTRACT Objective to evaluate the effectiveness of massage and reiki in the reduction of stress and anxiety in clients at the Institute for Integrated and Oriental Therapy in Sao Paulo (Brazil). Method clinical tests randomly done in parallel with an initial sample of 122 people divided into three groups: Massage + Rest (G1), Massage + Reiki (G2)...

Objective: To analyze the changes of weight and body mass index in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery Methods: A descriptive study, using variables of age, weight and index- corporeal mass obtained from a database of a doctoral project (2013-2015 data) with orthognathic surgery patients. The values of body weight in kilogram preoperatively an...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of Chinese phytotherapyto reduce stress levels, anxiety and improve quality of life. METHOD double-blind randomized controlled trial with 89 volunteers divided into three groups: control (no intervention), Placebo and Phytotherapy. The study was conducted in 2015 with healthy adults treated at the Integrated and Ea...

Objective: to investigate the evidence available in the literature on non-adherence to immunosuppressive therapy among patients undergoing liver transplantation. Method: integrative literature review, including research whose sample consisted of patients aged over 18 years undergoing liver transplantation. It excluded those containing patients und...

Objective: to describe the methods used to analyze the associations between variables of service, nursing and the nursing process documentation in institutions of the Department of Health of the State of São Paulo. Method: multilevel analytical study with data obtained in the domains of institution, units of the institution and nursing professio...

Aromatherapy is a Practical or Complementary Health Therapy that uses volatile concentrates extracted from plants called essential oils, in order to improve physical, mental and emotional well-being. Aromatherapy has been practiced historically and worldwide by nurses and, as in Brazil is supported by the Federal Nursing Council, it is relevant to...

Objetivo: identificar a frequência de autoestima em idosos atendidos em dois ambulatórios de geriatria e caracterizar o perfil sociodemográfico e de morbidade dos idosos com baixa autoestima. Metodologia: estudo descritivo, realizado com indivíduos com mais de 60 anos atendidos em dois ambulatórios geriátricos: no Centro de Saúde-Escola referência...

Objective To assess the perception of health professionals about patient safety climate and culture in different intensive care units (ICUs) and the relationship between scores obtained on the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC) and the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ). Method A cross-sectional study conducted at a teaching hosp...

RESUMO: Objetivo: Estudo de revisão integrativa da literatura científica com base na seguinte questão norteadora: " Qual o tipo de processamento necessá-rio para a segurança do reuso do cabo de laringoscópio? ". Método: Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa utilizando os portais e as bases Pubmed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science e CINAHL. Resultado:...

OBJECTIVE Characterizing readmissions from orthopedic surgical site infections. METHOD An integrative review of literature in the LILACS, IBECS, MEDLINE, Cochrane, SciELO and PUBMED databases, using the descriptors Patient readmission, Wound infection, Cross infection, Orthopedic procedures, Orthopedics. RESULTS 78 studies were identified and 10...

OBJECTIVE To search for evidence of the efficiency of sodium hypochlorite on environmental surfaces in reducing contamination and prevention of healthcare-associated infection HAIs.METHOD Systematic review in accordance with the Cochrane Collaboration.RESULTSWe analyzed 14 studies, all controlled trials, published between 1989-2013. Most studies re...

Purpose: Health education has contributed to the prevention and control of diseases in the last 20 years, especially when associated with the costs to health, which can be minimized by using this strategy. It aims to providing knowledge intended to encourage patients to make changes in their behavior and life habits. Among the various scenarios in...

Objective: To identify the frequency of self-esteem in elderly patients in two outpatient geriatric and characterize the socio-demographic and morbidity profile of those with low self-esteem. Method: Descriptive study with individuals with over 60 years attended two geriatric clinics-Health Center (CSE) reference in the care of elderly and one (HP)...

Objetivo: Avaliar a autoestima de cuidadores de doentes oncológicos com capacidade funcional reduzida. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo do tipo transversal, realizado em um hospital público, de grande porte, especializado em oncologia. Utilizou-se uma amostra por conveniência composta por 90 cuidadores principais de doentes com câncer com capacidade fun...

Objective: To evaluate the caregivers’ self-esteem of cancer patients with reduced functional capacity. Methods: This is a cross sectional study, conducted in a large oncology public hospital. We used a convenience sample consisted of 90 primary caregivers of cancer patients with functional capacity (Karnofsky) between 20 and 50. We collected data...

Introduction: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), child sexual abuse is regarded as one of the greatest public health problems. Psychological and emotional effects of sexual abuse can be devastating to the survivors and social and relationship problems arising from this abuse can persist well into adulthood4. Objective: This case stud...

Introduction: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), child sexual abuse is regarded as one of the greatest public health problems. Psychological and emotional effects of sexual abuse can be devastating to the survivors and social and relationship problems arising from this abuse can persist well into adulthood4. Objective: This case stud...

Objective: to carry out the translation and adaptation of the instrument Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM) from the original English version into a Portuguese version. Method: the process of adaptation included translation, back-translation and submission to a committee composed of five judges, obtaining the Portuguese version of the instru...

Objetivo: realizar a tradução e adequação do instrumento Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM) do original em inglês para o português. Método: o processo de adaptação envolveu tradução, retrotradução e submissão a um comitê com cinco juízes, alcançando ao final do processo a versão em língua portuguesa do instrumento. O instrumento SAM é compos...

RESUMO Objetivo: realizar a tradução e adequação do instrumento Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM) do original em inglês para o português. Método: o processo de adaptação envolveu tradução, retrotradução e submissão a um comitê com cinco juízes, alcançando ao final do processo a versão em língua portuguesa do instrumento. O instrumento SAM é...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the in vitro antimicrobial activity of the Eucalyptus globulus essential oil, and of the xylitol and papain substances against the following microorganisms: Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Samonella sp.; Staphylococus aureus; Proteus vulgaris; Escherichia coli and Candida albicans. METHOD The in vitro antimicrobial evaluation was use...

Objective: This study was to assess the feasibility of educational intervention nusing printed materials and the appropriateness of the instruments chosen to assess the efficacy of the intervention in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery. Methods: Nonrandomized pilot study was conducted with eight patients. In the preoperative period, an educat...

The study aimed to characterize the teaching of Nursing in Surgical Center in relation to work load, content and specific curriculum component; and to identify the perspectives and experiences of teachers in teaching this content. This is a descriptive study of quantitative and qualitative approach, that used a semi structured instrument for data c...

O estudo teve por objetivos caracterizar o ensino de Enfermagem em Centro Cirúrgico em relação à carga horária, conteúdo e componente curricular específico; e identificar as opiniões e vivências dos docentes no ensino desse conteúdo. Realizou-se estudo descritivo de abordagem quanti-qualitativa que utilizou para a coleta de dados um instrumento sem...

This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the profile of morbidity and use of health services by the elderly in the Family Health Program Antonio Estevão de Carvalho, from São Paulo, Brazil. The information of 92 seniors from the database of the project "Family Health - assessment of the new assistance strategy in the setting of public policies"...

Cross-sectional study, carried out at the outpatient clinic of an oncology hospital. Data were collected from 88 caregivers of cancer patients using the Caregiver General Comfort Questionnaire (GCQ) to assess the caregivers' comfort. The caregivers' GCQ score mean was 203.9; better comfort scores was associated with age, care time and current occup...

Objective: to promote reflection on the role of surgical center nurses in light of advances in perioperative nursing. Methods: this study uses literature data and the experiences of the authors to reflect upon the activities of nurses in surgical center settings. Results: we demonstrate a mix of skills for surgical center nurses, from prediction an...

Objetivo: promover reflexão sobre o papel do enfermeiro de centro cirúrgico diante dos avanços da enfermagem perioperatória. Método: este estudo utilizou dados da literatura e a vivência dos autores para trazer reflexões acerca das atividades do enfermeiro no centro cirúrgico. Resultados: evidenciou-se um misto de competências para o enfermeiro de...

to assess the efficiency of the Calatonia technique about clinical parameters and pain in the immediate post-surgical phase. a randomised study was carried out with 116 patients subjected to a cholecystectomy, by laparoscopy, divided into an experimental group (58 patients) and a placebo group (58 patients). The experimental group received the Cala...