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Optical biometry-based axial length alterations after intravitreal dexamethasone implant

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 82 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Purpose: To investigate changes in axial length after intravitreal dexamethasone implantation in patients with macular edema. Methods: We performed a prospective comparative study of 46 patients with unilateral macular edema, due to diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and non-infecti...

Lack of association between provocative test-based intraocular pressure parameters and functional loss in treated glaucoma patients

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 82 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Purpose: To correlate provocative test-based intraocular pressure (IOP) variation parameters (fluctuation and peak) with functional status, and to compare these IOP parameters between treated eyes with asymmetric primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Methods: A prospective observational study in...

Multisectorial changes in the ciliary muscle during accommodation measured with high-resolution optical coherence tomography

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 82 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Purpose: To measure changes in the anterior ciliary muscle during accommodation at the nasal, superior, temporal, and inferior sectors by means of an anterior chamber optical coherence tomographer, and correlate them with vergence changes. Methods: Twenty-four subjects with healthy, phakic eye...

Health literacy of adults with and without arterial hypertension

Rev. bras. enferm; 72 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: Assess the level of health literacy of adults, with and without hypertension, treated in three basic health units (UBS) in Picos, Piauí. Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted with 357 adults. Data were collected using a questionnaire with sociodemographic variables, and literacy...

Nurse safety culture in the services of a university hospital

Rev. bras. enferm; 72 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate nurse safety culture in a teaching hospital, as well as to verify differences in the safety culture dimensions between services. Method: cross-sectional, quantitative study, conducted from October to December 2015, in a university hospital. The instrument Hospital Survey...

Organizational climate and teamwork at the Family Health Strategy

Rev. bras. enferm; 72 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: to measure the organizational climate in the work of professionals from Family Health Strategy (FHS) teams. Method: a cross-sectional study carried out with 458 professionals belonging to 72 FHS teams in a municipality in Southern Brazil. Data collection occurred between March and J...

Caring for the carer: quality of life and burden of female caregivers

Rev. bras. enferm; 72 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the quality of life and the burden of female caregivers. Method: Descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative study carried out with 224 informal caregivers from March to July 2016. Three instruments were used: a characterization form for the caregiver, the WHOQOL-Bref quest...

Package of menthol measures for thirst relief: a randomized clinical study

Rev. bras. enferm; 72 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the menthol package (lip hydration and ice popsicles) compared to a package of non-menthol measures (lip hydration and ice popsicles) as a way to relieve thirst in patients in the Anesthetic Recovery Room. Method: Randomized and parallel trial study,...

Reactional changes in short-term levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (lng-ius) use

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate endocervical and vaginal environment changes in women using a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS). METHODS: A quasi-experimental study included sixty women who had an LNG-IUS inserted in the Family Planning Clinic of UNICAMP between April and November o...

Prevalence of depression and anxiety and their association with cardiovascular risk factors in Northeast Brasil primary care patients

SUMMARY BACKGROUND: Depression and anxiety disorders (DAD) are the most prevalent mental health conditions worldwide. Among the adult population served in basic care, it is estimated that depression affects about 14.3% of these individuals worldwide, and between 21.4% and 31% in Brasil. Anxiety affects ...