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Clinical and sociodemographic variables associated with diabetes-related distress in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 14 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the relation between diabetes-related distress and the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study based on a secondary analysis of data collected at a specialized care outpatient center in Brazil. ...

Impact of experiencing acute coronary syndrome prior to open heart surgery on psychiatric status

Abstract Objective: The incidence of depression and anxiety is higher in patients with acute coronary syndrome. The aim of this study is to determine whether experiencing acute coronary syndrome prior to open heart surgery affects patients in terms of depression, hopelessness, anxiety, fear of death and...

Interview-based assessment of cognition is a strong predictor of quality of life in patients with schizophrenia and severe negative symptoms

Objective: To analyze the correlation between quality of life, symptoms, and cognition assessed by the interview-based Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS). Methods: Seventy-nine outpatients diagnosed with schizophrenia were evaluated with the Quality of Life Scale – Brazilian version (QLS...

Sensory processing patterns, coping strategies, and quality of life among patients with unipolar and bipolar disorders

Objective: To compare sensory processing, coping strategies, and quality of life (QoL) in unipolar and bipolar patients; to examine correlations between sensory processing and QoL; and to investigate the relative contribution of sociodemographic characteristics, sensory processing, and coping strategies ...

Percepção da qualidade de vida em portadores de distúrbios osteomusculares relacionados ao trabalho

Ciênc. cuid. saúde; 15 (3), 2016
RESUMO Os Distúrbios Osteomusculares Relacionados ao Trabalho (DORT) são doenças crônicas causadas pelo trabalho extenuante, sem pausas, com posturas incorretas e movimentos repetitivos. Estudos mostram que portadores de doenças crônicas tendem a ter uma baixa qualidade de vida. Sendo assim, o obje...

Long-term evaluation of fecal continence and quality of life in patients operated for anorectal malformations

Summary Introduction: Patients operated for correction of anorectal malformations (ARM) can develop fecal incontinence, constipation, and soiling, with loss in quality of life. Objective: To evaluate, through the use of questionnaires, fecal continence, and quality of life of children in the late posto...

Questionário MacNew: Uma Ferramenta Preditora de Reinternação Hospitalar Não Planejada após Revascularização Coronariana

Fundamento: O questionário MacNew é uma ferramenta neurocomportamental de fácil implementação e utilização imediata. Esse questionário de autorrelato permite ao médico reunir informações úteis para otimizar a terapia e o estilo de vida do paciente. Objetivo: Neste estudo retrospectivo, nosso...

Validity and reliability evidence of the questionnaire for illness representation, the impact of epilepsy, and stigma (QIRIS)

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (7), 2016
ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to obtain reliability and validity evidence for the questionnaire of illness representation, the impact of epilepsy, and stigma (QIRIS) for use with adolescents and adults in Brazil. QIRIS consists of 14 questions grouped in three domains (attribution of meaning, ...

Comportamento sexual das mulheres em tratamento radioterápico

Ciênc. cuid. saúde; 15 (1), 2016
Women with cancer undergoing radiotherapy, radiotherapy and / or brachytherapy may change in sexual behavior, with influence on psychosocial, sexual and functional aspects as well as quality of life. This study aims to analyze the scientific evidence related to sexual behavior and ...

Association between Spirituality and Adherence to Management in Outpatients with Heart Failure

Arq. bras. cardiol; 106 (6), 2016
Abstract Background: Spirituality may influence how patients cope with their illness. Objectives: We assessed whether spirituality may influence adherence to management of outpatients with heart failure. Methods: Cross sectional study enrolling consecutive ambulatory heart failure patients in whom adh...