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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and drug addiction rehabilitation patients

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (12), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention or hyperactivity. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between ADHD and drug dependence. Methods The presence and severity of ADHD and substance use were evaluated th...

Factor structure and psychometric properties of the Dispositional Resilience Scale among Brazilian adult patients

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (12), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective Verifying the psychometrics of a Brazilian version of the Dispositional Resilience Scale (DRS-15). Methods Cross-cultural adaptation was done interviewing 65 adult patients. Validation was evaluated by application of the Lipp Brazilian Stress Symptoms Inventory (ISSL), Self-Report ...

Prognostic features for quality of life after radical cystectomy and orthotopic neobladder

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: To analyse prognostic features on quality of life (QoL) following radical cystectomy and urinary diversion via orthotopic neobladder in a single-centre patient cohort. Materials and Methods: Postoperative QoL of 152 patients was assessed retrospectively using the validated QLQ-C30 que...

Health locus of control, spirituality and hope for healing in individuals with intestinal stoma

Objective: To assess the health locus of control, spirituality and hope of cure in patients with intestinal stoma. Methods: This study was conducted at the Polo of Ostomized People in the city of Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais. Participants were 52 patients with intestinal stoma. Three questionnaires were a...

Patients with multiple sclerosis present low levels of empathy

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (12), 2016
ABSTRACT Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neuroimmunological disease that mainly affects young adults, leading to neurological disabilities over the course of their lives. Many psychiatric conditions have been reported in patients with MS, but there are remarkably few studies assessing empathy among ...

Prevalence of chronic pain in a metropolitan area of a developing country: a population-based study

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (12), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To estimate the prevalence of chronic pain (CP) in the adult population living in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, and to identify factors associated with CP in developing countries. Methods A cross-sectional study using a computer-assisted telephone interview in a two-stage stratif...

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Sinus and Nasal Quality of Life Survey (SN-5) into Brazilian Portuguese

Abstract Introduction: The concept of quality of life is subjective and variable definition, which depends on the individual's perception of their state of health. Quality of life questionnaires are instruments designed to measure quality of life, but most are developed in a language other than Portugue...

Translation into Portuguese and validation of the Rhinitis Control Assessment Test (RCAT) questionnaire

Abstract Introduction: The Rhinitis Control Assessment Test (RCAT) is a simple self-administered questionnaire developed to assess control of rhinitis. Objectives: Translate into Brazilian Portuguese and validate the RCAT. Methods: The RCAT was translated into Portuguese by two translators and subsequ...

Quality of life impairment in patients with head and neck cancer and their caregivers: a comparative study

Abstract Introduction: Head and neck cancer represents 3% of all the types of malignant neoplasms and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is responsible for 90% of these cases. There have been some studies evaluating the quality of life of these patients, but little is known about the physical and emotional e...

Validação dos indicadores de risco para a constituição do leitor/escrevente

CoDAS; 28 (6), 2016
RESUMO Objetivo Validar indicadores de risco para a constituição do leitor/escrevente. Método Trata-se de um estudo exploratório em que um questionário retrospectivo sobre a criança antes da entrada no ensino fundamental, baseado nos indicadores preliminares para a constituição do sujeito leito...