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Preparación psicológica para la intervención quirúrgica: revisión sistemática de la literatura

Psychol. av. discip; 10 (2), 2016
Resumen El objetivo de este artículo de revisión fue examinar y analizar la eficacia de los tipos de preparación psicológica empleados en los últimos ocho años para disminuir el estrés, la ansiedad y otras emociones de los pacientes ante un procedimiento quirúrgico. Método: Se realizó una revis...

Pérdida de asignaturas en los estudiantes de enfermería: aspectos económicos, familiares y psicosociales

Introducción: El análisis de las asignaturas predice el desempeño académico y favorece la ejecución de intervenciones para el mejoramiento estudiantil. Objetivo: Evaluar la pérdida de asignaturas y la existencia de factores asociados; tales como los sociodemográficos, académicos, familiares, econ...

Acurácia das características definidoras do diagnóstico de enfermagem “Ansiedade relacionada à morte” em pessoas que vivem com HIV/AIDS

Acurácia é a capacidade de um indicador clínico distinguir entre estados alternativos de saúde, ou seja, de nomear corretamente indivíduos com e sem um determinado diagnóstico de enfermagem. As pessoas que vivem com HIV/aids constituem uma população vulnerável e necessitada de diagnósticos e in...

Quality of life, depression, anxiety and loneliness in patients with bullous pemphigoid. A case control study

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (5), 2016
Abstract: Background: Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a chronic, autoimmune blistering skin disease that affects patients' daily life and psychosocial well-being. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the quality of life, anxiety, depression and loneliness in BP patients. Methods: Fifty-seven BP ...

Relationship between anxiety, depression and quality of life with the intensity of reflex sweating after thoracoscopic sympathectomy for treatment of primary hyperhidrosis

Rev. Col. Bras. Cir; 43 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: to compare the intensity of reflex sweating with the degree of anxiety and its interference in the quality of life of patients undergoing Thoracoscopic (VATS) sympathectomy in the pre- and postoperative period. Methods: we evaluated 54 patients with a mean age of 26 years (16-49 yea...

Anxiety symptoms and quality of interaction among oncology nurses: a correlational, cross-sectional study

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 50 (5), 2016
Abstract OBJECTIVE To explore the severity of Anxiety Symptoms (AS) among Greek oncology nursing personnel, the degree of satisfaction from professional relationships, and potential association between them. METHOD A descriptive cross-sectional correlational study was performed in 2 Greek Oncology Hosp...

Chinese phytotherapy to reduce stress, anxiety and improve quality of life: randomized controlled trial

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 50 (5), 2016
Abstract 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 20...

Multidimensionalidad del Habla Interna y su relación con las percepciones anómalas

Rev. colomb. psiquiatr; 45 (4), 2016
Introducción: Hablar consigo mismo es una experiencia humana habitual. En los últimos años han surgido estudios que asocian esta experiencia con funciones cognitivas como la solución de problemas, la lectura, la escritura, la memoria autobiográfica, y con algunos trastornos como la ansiedad y la dep...

Imbalance in the diurnal salivary testosterone/cortisol ratio in men with severe obstructive sleep apnea: an observational study

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The complex relationship between sleep disorders and hormones could lead to alterations in the production of cortisol and testosterone in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the diurnal trajectories of salivary free-testos...

Interventions for music performance anxiety: results from a systematic literature review

Abstract Background Music performance anxiety (MPA) is characterised by fears related to performing music. It may result in damages to personal life and professional career, so treatment and prevention are very important. Objective To undertake a systematic literature review on the effectiveness/effi...