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Objective: To identify extrinsic risk factors those predispose the occurrence of falls in the elderly at home. Method: A total of 95 homes about the presence of risk factors, using a structured interview. Results: From 95 of the residences valued only 7,4% (7) had no mismatches according to the items assessed. it was observed that mismatches involving carpets and buffers were the most prevalent, together accounting for approximately 40% of the problems identified in the search. other relevant problems were related to the lack of grab bars in places that required its use, switches arranged in hard to reach places and away from the entrance of the rooms in the home, floors with changes in its topography, poor illuminated environments and furniture obstructing the passage of the elderly. Conclusion: The risk factors for falls were present in most homes, and most of these are preventable factors.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate users' satisfaction in two intensive care units (ICU). Method: Qualitative, descriptive and evaluative study performed in obstetric and mixed pediatric ICUs inside the Brazilian northeast. Fourteen children caregivers and newborns and fifteen women hospitalized were part of this study. The data analysis were based on content analysis and consequent category construction. This study was approved in ethical committee on the number 0001/201110 (CEDEP/UNIVASF). Results: Good reception on both ICUs was mentioned, trust in the team and care were positively evaluated. However, on the mixed pediatric ICU, it was mentioned that the use of technical terms on the information given made the understanding more difficult. On the obstetric ICU, it was pointed out that the care with exams and procedures emphasized humanization. Conclusion: The users' satisfaction is an important evaluation and management tool as a factor of (re)structure of management practice and healthcare.

Objectives: To assess the adequacy of nursing staff and understand how these professionals perceive this issue.
Methods: evaluative, exploratory, descriptive, quantitative and qualitative study, developed in Obstetric and Mixed
Pediatric ICUs for the Hospital Don Malan / IMIP in Petrolina-PE. Was calculated the scaling nursing and 13 semistructured interviews were conducted, analyzed according to Bardin. Results: Mixed Pediatric ICU has correct number
of staff and Obstetric decreasing the frame. The units have shortage of nurses and an incorrect distribution by
category/ bed. It was observed that the nursing staff of the Pediatric ICUs Mixed considers its high workload, while in
the ICU Obstetric this was considered mild. Conclusion: The scaling of nursing without compliance with the current
legislation may compromise the quality of care offered, especially in units of critical care.