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The age of patients is a controversial issue in admission to intensive care unit (ICU). The aim of this study was to compare severity and nursing workload of elderly patients with 60-69, 70-79, and e"80 years of age and to identify predictors of nursing workload in elderly patients. A cross sectional study was performed with a sample of 71 elderly patients admitted to three ICU in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil from October to November 2004. Data were prospectively collected using Nursing Activities Score (NAS) and Simplified Acute Physiology Score II (SAPS II). There was no significant difference in nursing workload among the elderly patients age subgroups (p=0.84). Multiple regression analysis indicated that the independent risk factors of high nursing workload were severity, age e"70 years, and to be a surgical ICU patient. Age as an isolated factor should not be discriminative for elderly patients admission to ICU.

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The age of patients is a controversial issue in admission to intensive care unit (ICU). The aim of this study was to compare severity and nursing workload of elderly patients with 60-69, 70-79, and e"80 years of age and to identify predictors of nursing workload in elderly patients. A cross sectional study was performed with a sample of 71 elderly patients admitted to three ICU in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil from October to November 2004. Data were prospectively collected using Nursing Activities Score (NAS) and Simplified Acute Physiology Score II (SAPS II). There was no significant difference in nursing workload among the elderly patients age subgroups (p=0.84). Multiple regression analysis indicated that the independent risk factors of high nursing workload were severity, age e"70 years, and to be a surgical ICU patient. Age as an isolated factor should not be discriminative for elderly patients admission to ICU.

La edad de los pacientes es un factor polémico en las internaciones en UTI(s). El objetivo del estudio fue comparar la gravedad y la demanda de trabajo que tiene enfermería para atender ancianos, agrupados en diferentes intervalos de edad, en la UTI, e identificar los indicadores de la alta carga de trabajo de enfermería en esa población. Se realizó un estudio transversal en tres UTI(s) de hospitales del municipio de San Pablo, con una muestra de 71 ancianos admitidos entre octubre y noviembre de 2004. Para la prospección y recolección de los datos se utilizó Nursing Activities Score (NAS) y el Simplified Acute Physiology Score II (SAPS II). No se encontraron diferencias en la demanda de trabajo de enfermería entre ancianos, agrupados en diferentes intervalos de edad; y, los factores asociados a la alta carga de trabajo fueron la gravedad, la edad y el tipo de internación. La edad como un factor aislado no debe constituirse en un factor discriminante para la admisión de ancianos en las UTIs.

A idade dos pacientes é fator controverso na internação em UTIs. Foi objetivo deste estudo comparar a gravidade e a demanda de trabalho de enfermagem entre idosos, de diferentes faixas etárias, na UTI, e identificar os preditores da alta carga de trabalho de enfermagem para essa população. Realizou-se estudo transversal em três UTIs de hospitais do município de São Paulo, com amostra de 71 idosos, admitidos entre outubro e novembro de 2004. Os dados foram coletados prospectivamente utilizando-se o Nursing Activities Score (NAS) e o Simplified Acute Physiology Score II (SAPS II). Não houve diferença na demanda de trabalho de enfermagem para idosos de diferentes faixas etárias e os fatores associados à alta carga de trabalho foram a gravidade, a idade e o tipo de internação. A idade, como fator isolado, não deve ser discriminante para a admissão de idosos em UTI.

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This study aimed to characterize patients admitted to ICU according to their bio-social factors and admissions and verify the daily needs for nursing care according to NAS. The sample was composed by 50 adult patients who were consecutively admitted to the ICU of a University Hospital in São Paulo city. It was concluded that most patients were older than 60 with an average of 3.5-day stay in the ICU; they came from the Emergency Room and were referred to the Semi-Intensive Care Unit. NAS average was 66.5% (+/- 9.1) with a score higher than 50.0% during their stay in the ICU.

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O estudo teve como objetivos caracterizar os pacientes internados na UTI quanto aos dados bio-sociais e de internação, e verificar as necessidades diárias de cuidados de enfermagem, segundo o NAS. A amostra foi constituída por 50 pacientes adultos admitidos consecutivamente na UTI de um Hospital Universitário do município de São Paulo. Concluiu-se que a maioria dos pacientes tinha idade acima de 60 anos, permaneceu, em média, 3,5 dias na UTI, foi procedente do Pronto Socorro e recebeu alta para a Unidade Semi-Intensiva. A média do NAS foi de 66,5 por cento (± 9,1), constatando-se que permaneceu acima de 50,0 por cento no decorrer de toda internação na UTI.

This study aimed to characterize patients admitted to ICU according to their bio-social factors and admissions and verify the daily needs for nursing care according to NAS. The sample was composed by 50 adult patients who were consecutively admitted to the ICU of a University Hospital in São Paulo city. It was concluded that most patients were older than 60 with an average of 3.5-day stay in the ICU; they came from the Emergency Room and were referred to the Semi-Intensive Care Unit. NAS average was 66,5 percent (± 9,1) with a score higher than 50.0 percent during their stay in the ICU.

El trabajo tuvo como objetivos caracterizar a los pacientes internados en la UCI en función de los datos bio-sociales y de internación; verificar las necesidades diarias de cuidados de enfermería según el NAS. La muestra estuvo constituida por 50 pacientes adultos admitidos consecutivamente en la UCI de un Hospital Universitario de la municipalidad de Sao Paulo. Se concluyó que la mayoría de los pacientes tenía edad superior a los 60 años; permaneció, en promedio 3,5 días en la UCI, procedía de Emergencia y fue dado de alta para la Unidad Semi-Intensiva. El promedio del NAS fue de 66,5 por ciento (± 9,1), constatándose que permaneció por encima del 50,0 por ciento en el transcurso de toda la internación en la UCI.

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The present study aimed to identify the therapeutic interventions categories carried out in Intensive Care Units (ICU), finding out their prevalence and identifying their components according to TISS-28. The sample was composed of 89 adult patients who were consecutively admitted to the ICU of a university hospital in São Paulo city. Basic and Supportive Activities, Ventilatory, Cardiovascular and Renal were the TISS-28 that prevailed with a frequency of 73.0% and 100%. The frequency of the items considered Basic Activities were prevalent, that is, higher than 90.0%. The quantitative average of urinary debt was 98.2% concerning Renal Support. The results may mean quality of assistance provided to the clients, as they contribute to the human resources estimative and materials in the ICU as well.

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O presente estudo teve como objetivos descrever a prevalência diária das categorias de intervenções terapêuticas e identificar a prevalência dos itens componentes de cada categoria de intervenções terapêuticas, segundo o TISS-28. A amostra incluiu 89 admissões consecutivas na UTI geral de um Hospital Universitário do município de São Paulo. Das 7 categorias do TISS-28, houve prevalência na pontuação das categorias Atividades Básicas e Suportes Ventilatório, Cardiovascular e Renal, com freqüência entre 73,0 por cento e 100,0 por cento. A freqüência dos itens componentes da categoria Atividades Básicas foi maior do que 90,0 por cento. O sub-item medida quantitativa do débito urinário foi pontuado em 98,2 por cento na categoria Suporte Renal. Os resultados obtidos podem imprimir qualidade a assistência prestada aos clientes, na medida em que contribuem para a previsão de recursos humanos e materiais na UTI.

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