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Validation of an educational manual for breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy

Objective: to validate the content and appearance of an educational manual for breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Method: methodological research, which had the Theory of Psychometry as a theoretical-methodological reference. The minimum 80% Concordance Index was considered to ensure t...

Optimization of cosmetic formulations development using Box-Behnken design with response surface methodology: physical, sensory and moisturizing properties

Considering the importance of an adequate composition of the formulation in the development of stable, safe and effective cosmetic products, experimental design techniques are tools that can optimize the formulation development process. The objective of this study was to develop topical formulations usin...

Use of webQDA software on qualitative nursing research: an experience report

Rev. bras. enferm; 73 (3), 2020
ABSTRACT Objectives: to report the user experience of the webQDA software in the support of qualitative data analysis about health literacy of older adults. Methods: quasi-experimental research developed from January 2014 to January 2015, with 118 older adults, all of whom were interviewed to assess th...

Análisis crítico de una revisión sistemática

Rev. méd. Maule; 34 (2), 2019
In the era in which we face an increasing volume of scientific literature, it is important to analyze the one that answers our clinical questions efficiently and with the best level of evidence. Systematic reviews are especially useful for this purpose. The aim of this article is to give an introduction ...

Levels of Evidence: What Should Ophthalmologists Know?

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 78 (6), 2019
Abstract Facing an enormous influx of information from medical research, clinicians need to differentiate robust study findings from spurious ones. The levels of evidence are an important component of Evidence-Based Medicine. Understanding the levels helps the Ophthalmologist to prioritize information an...

O impacto do escritório de gestão de projetos na pesquisa científica

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é demonstrar que o escritório de gestão de projetos, uma unidade organizacional reconhecida pelo guia Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), pode apoiar o cientista na gestão de projetos de pesquisa, de modo que ele se dedique a outras atividades. Para testar a...

Kidney transplantation with donors in severe acute kidney injury. Should we use these organs? Retrospective Case Series

J. bras. nefrol; 41 (4), 2019
ABSTRACT Introduction: The number of incident and prevalent patients on dialysis has increased, as well as the number of candidates for renal transplantation in Brazil, without a proportional increase in the number of organ donors. The use of expanded kidneys, as to renal function, may be an alternative...

Rumo a uma nova geração de ensaios clínicos: pesquisa-ação participativa em saúde

A Pesquisa-ação Participativa em Saúde (PaPS) é uma abordagem que inclui as pessoas no processo. Não é feita "nas" pessoas como sujeitos passivos que fornecem "dados", mas "com" elas para fornecer informações relevantes no sentido de melhorar as suas vidas e produzir soluções. O processo de pes...

Instrumento para la pesquisa de los problemas del desarrollo psicomotor en niños menores de seis años
Instrument for the screening of psychomotor development's problems in children under six years old

Rev. cuba. pediatr; 91 (4), 2019
Introducción: En la detección temprana de los problemas del desarrollo resulta importante emplear instrumentos de pesquisa. Objetivo: Describir el diseño de un instrumento para la pesquisa de los problemas del desarrollo psicomotor en niños menores de seis años. Métodos: Investigación de desarro...