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Standard Operational Protocols in professional nursing practice: use, weaknesses and potentialities

Rev. bras. enferm; 71 (1), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the use of Standard Operational Protocols (SOPs) in the professional practice of the nursing team based on the theoretical framework of Donabedian, as well as to identify the weaknesses and potentialities from its implementation. Method: Evaluative research, with quantit...

Association between the display of cigarette packs at the point of sale and smoking susceptibility among adolescents in Brazil

J. bras. pneumol; 44 (1), 2018
ABSTRACT This was a cross-sectional study aimed at determining the association between exposure to tobacco displays at the point of sale and susceptibility to smoking in schoolchildren in the 14- to 17-year age bracket. Of the participating students, 69.0%, 21.3%, and 9.7% were classified as never smoker...

Impact on sexual function of surgical treatment in rectal cancer

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (1), 2018
ABSTRACT Introduction The development of new surgical techniques and medical devices, like therapeutical multimodal approaches has allowed for better outcomes on patients with rectal cancer (RCa). Owing to that, an increased awareness and investment towards better outcomes regarding patients' sexual and...

Use of illicit drugs by adolescents and young adults of an urban settlement in Brazil

Summary Objective: To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with illicit drug use by adolescents and young adults of a formal urban settlement. Method: Cross-sectional study including adolescents and young adults 12-24 years of an urban settlement in the Midwest Region of Brazil. Data were col...

Combination of topical agents and oxybutynin as a therapeutic modality for patients with both osmidrosis and hyperhidrosis

Summary Introduction: The association of osmidrosis and hyperhidrosis often causes emotional and social problems that may impair the patients' quality of life. The purpose of our study was to analyze the therapeutic results of oxybutynin and topical agents in 89 patients with both osmidrosis and hyperhi...

Evaluación de competencias en comunicación clínica en estudiantes de medicina con paciente simulado

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (2), 2018
Background: Communication skills are not learnt innately. It is therefore necessary to both train and evaluate medical students in this area. Aim: To evaluate communication skills of fourth-year medical students with the use of a simulated patient (SP). Material and Methods: Four clinical scenarios (CS...

Effect of virtual reality in Parkinson's disease: a prospective observational study

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the effectiveness of balance exercises by means of virtual reality games in Parkinson's disease. Methods: Sixteen patients were submitted to anamnesis, otorhinolaryngological and vestibular examinations, as well as the Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Berg Balance Scale, SF-3...

A new motor screening assessment for children at risk for motor disorders: construct validity

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To develop a motor screening assessment and provide preliminary evidence of its psychometric properties. Methods: A sample of 365 elementary school students was assessed, with structural equation modeling applied to obtain evidence of the adequacy of the factor structure of the moto...

Eating behavior of schizophrenic patients

Rev. Nutr. (Online); 31 (1), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective To assess the eating behavior, food practices, nutritional and metabolic profiles of patients with schizophrenia undergoing treatment. Methods Cross-sectional exploratory descriptive qualitative study used a semi-structured questionnaire on the eating behavior, food practices, and pe...

Buenos indicadores de salud en niños con síndrome de Down: Alta frecuencia de lactancia materna exclusiva a los 6 meses

Rev. chil. pediatr; 89 (1), 2018
Resumen: Objetivos: Describir la frecuencia de lactancia materna exclusiva (LME) hasta los 6 meses en bino mio madre-hijo/a de niños con síndrome de Down (SD) en control en Programa de Seguimiento de Salud de Personas con SD de la Red de Salud UC CHRISTUS (PSSPSD-UC), e identificar los factores que i...