Highlights ■ Clinical deterioration is a global concern related to patient safety. ■ The Pediatric Alert Score includes assessments of neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular conditions; temperature; and urine output. ■ The Pediatric Alert Score demonstrated high reliability and strong validity with the B-PEWS-Br. ■ The Pediatric Alert Score is a reliable tool for detecting clinical deterioration and improving patient safety. ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the construct validity and reliability of the Pediatric Alert Score in hospitalized children and adolescents. Methods: […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To estimate the workload and size the nursing team using the scales TISS-28 and NEMS in a pediatric intensive care unit. Methods: An observational prospective study with a quantitative approach was conducted at the pediatric intensive care unit of a university hospital from Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009. All children who remained hospitalized for more than 8 hours were included, with length of stay of 4 hours in case of death. Clinical data were collected and […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify and compare behaviors of children during vaccination, who were prepared or not for the procedure using an instructional therapeutic play. Methods: A quasi experimental study, with quantitative approach of 60 children aged 3 to 6 years. The child’s reactions were recorded in a checklist. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and Fisher’s test. Results: The main reactions in the experimental group were stay still (25;83%) and spontaneously collaborate (24;80%). In the control group, the […]