American Journal of Nursing Science

Volume 7, Issue 2, April 2018

  • The Comprehension of the Sexuality of the Brazilian and Portuguese Elderly, in the Nursing Consultation Context

    Renata Jabour Saraiva, Ann Mary Mary Machado Tinoco Feitosa Rosas, Ermelinda Gonçalves Marques, Geilsa Soraia Cavalcanti Valente, Aline Furtado Da Rosa

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, April 2018
    Pages: 49-53
    Received: 8 November 2017
    Accepted: 1 December 2017
    Published: 5 March 2018
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    Abstract: This present study aims to describe, understand and discuss subjectivity and intersubjectivity between nurses and clients in the educational action sexuality of the elderly in the context of the nursing consultation. The relevance was to listen to the elderly and nurses in the mentioned countries, with the intention of promoting reflections and pro... Show More
  • Perioperative Gastrointestinal Care Benefits Surgical Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients

    Yujing Gao, Wenfei Liang, Haiyan Li

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, April 2018
    Pages: 54-57
    Received: 31 January 2018
    Accepted: 16 February 2018
    Published: 20 March 2018
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    Abstract: In order to evaluate the effect of perioperative gastrointestinal care on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients after correction of scoliosis surgery, 13 cases of AIS patients from January 2015 to February 2018 were treated with perioperative gastrointestinal management. The effect was compared to those 11 routine nursing surgical AIS pati... Show More
  • Design Science Applied to the Virtual Support Method of the Nurse to Promote Mental Health for the Elderly and Their Caregivers

    Renata Jabour Saraiva, Geilsa Soraia Cavalcanti Valente, Selma Petra Chaves Sá, Ann Mary Machado Tinoco Feitosa Rosas, Caroliny dos Santos Guimarães da Fonseca, Luiz Felipe Ribeiro, Ermelinda Maria Bernardo Gonçalves Marques

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, April 2018
    Pages: 58-62
    Received: 31 January 2018
    Accepted: 24 February 2018
    Published: 22 March 2018
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    Abstract: The aim of this study was to present post-doctoral results, using the artificial intelligence, avatar robot "Vilma", as a tool for interaction between the elderly and their caregivers, with the intention to promoting quality of life. Action research, developed at the Health Care Center of the Elderly and its Caregivers (CASIC/UFF), Niterói, RJ, Bra... Show More
  • Effect of PLISSIT Model Sexual Counseling Program on Sexual Quality of Life for Postpartum Women

    Eman Mohammed Abdelhakm, Amira Refaat Said, Doaa Mohamed Sobhy Elsayed

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, April 2018
    Pages: 63-72
    Received: 19 February 2018
    Accepted: 5 March 2018
    Published: 24 March 2018
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    Abstract: Sexual changes after childbirth between couples are an important factor in creating a sense of satisfaction which effects on their quality of life. Aim: to evaluate effect of PLISSIT Model sexual counseling program on sexual quality of life for postpartum women. Research design: A quasi experimental design. Setting: The study was conducted in Obste... Show More
  • Effectiveness of Application of PLISSIT Counseling Model on Sexuality Among Women with Dyspareunia

    Afaf Mohamed Mohamed Emam, Somaya Ouda Abd Elmenim, Samah Said Sabry

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, April 2018
    Pages: 73-83
    Received: 14 March 2018
    Accepted: 2 April 2018
    Published: 5 May 2018
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    Abstract: Background: Dyspareunia is one of the most common but neglected female health problems which has a significant negative impact on a woman's sexual function. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of application of PLISSIT counseling model on sexuality among women with dyspareunia. Design: A quasi experimental design was used. Settin... Show More