Health Sciences

The nursing professional and the quality of life increase strategies in times of pandemic by covid-19

The importance of the role of Nursing team members in the entire pandemic context we live in is observed. Therefore, this comprehensive responsibility has generated an alert about the mental health and quality of life that these professionals are experiencing. Objectives: Discuss scientific evidences that point to the quality of life of nursing professionals in times of pandemic and propose measures that cooperate for its promotion. Method: This is an article reflecting on the effects of the pandemic caused by the new coronavirus on the quality of life of nursing professionals.

Influence of the inclination of panels on the efficiency of photovoltaic solar systems: A case study of the system installed at unioeste, campus of cascavel, pr.

This study aims to verify the influence of the inclination of the panels of a photovoltaic solar system connected to a grid installed at Unioeste, campus of Cascavel, PR. The system consists of ten photovoltaic modules of 330 Wp each (two panels with five modules in series) and a 4 kW inverter. Both panels were washed, and the inclination of Panel 1 was changed to 26°, which was maintained for seven weeks and three days. After this period, the slope of Panel 1 was changed to 18° and maintained again for eight weeks.

Judicialização da saúde no piauí

Este estudo objetivou: Analisar o perfil das demandas e causas da Judicialização na saúde no Estado do Piauí. Trata-se de um estudo de caso quantiqualitativo, descritivo, longitudinal, exploratório. A análise dos dados foi de acordo com as variáveis categóricas e numéricas através de entrevistas semiestruturadas via Google Forms. Para a criação de bancos de dados foi utilizado planilhas do Excel. Os setores de atuação em que atuavam os respondentes em iguais percentuais estavam o setor de Regulação em Saúde e Farmácia, seguidos de clínica médica.

A atuação do profissional de psicologia com pacientes oncológicos em um hospital geral sob a ótica da esperança e da espiritualidade

Introdução: Um estudo de Relato de Experiências sobre esperança e espiritualidade com pacientes oncológicos a partir da vivência dos estudantes pesquisadores do curso de psicologia da Faculdade Católica Salesiana Macaé com convênio com a Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro Campus Macaé em um Hospital Geral no Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Objetivo: conhecer como a esperança e a espiritualidade atuam psicologicamente no tratamento dos pacientes oncológicos.

Efficacy and safety of intravitreal aflibercept treat-and-extent for macular edema in central retinal vein occlusion: the centera study

The authors are commenting on the study entitled: “Efficacy and safety of intravitreal aflibercept treat-and-extend for macular edema in central retinal vein occlusion: Centera study” published in Am J Ophthalmol by Korobelnik 2021; 227(July): 106-115, which assessed the efficacy and safety of intravitreal aflibercept administered using a treat-and-extend dosing regimen in 160 treatment-naïve patients with macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion.

Historical path of policy for prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections in Brazil: Challenges and perspectives

More than three decades The World Health Organization recognizes healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) as a public health problem and urges national and regional authorities to take action to reduce these complications. In Brazil, these actions are vested in the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA). The objective of this study is to recover the historical path of HAIs prevention and control initiatives in the country, presenting the main legislation and official documents published nearly four decades and the national perspectives to reduce these events.

Clinical and obstetric outcomes in pregnant women with covid-19 in the Brazilian Amazon

Objective: analyze the clinical-obstetric condition and the outcomes of pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 in a maternity hospital in the Brazilian Amazon. Methods: This is a case series in which we analyze clinical and obstetric records of pregnant women with COVID-19. The data were collectedin a maternity hospital in the northernmost Brazil. The outcomes evaluated were maternal death and hospital discharge before or after delivery. Results: We identified 17 pregnant women as confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Catholic priests mental health facing contemporary challenges

This article presents a questioning about the current situation of Catholic priests in Brazil, facing the human challenges imposed on them, and aiming to find ways to preserve their psychological well-being. Many priests report experiencing psychological difficulties (e g., anxiety crises, burnout, depression). There is a demand for care to be accomplished by a comprehensive health promotion linked with human and professional training that allows for a balance in the ministerial exercise. It istheoretical research with a bibliographical review, supported by Psychology and Theology studies.

Between confinement and remote classes: early childhood education in Brazil in Covid-19 times

From the unprecedented period of closing of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this paper focuses on the issue of Early Childhood Education in times of social distance. Therefore, this article has as its object of study the implementation of remote classes in Early Childhood Education, the pedagogical practices during the period of social distancing and its consequences for the target audience: children aged from zero to five years and eleven months. Under the clipping of an official document of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Deliberation No.

Assessment of association of chronic periodontitis and severity of covid-19 infection: a prospective case control study

Aim: COVID-19 is associated with an exacerbated inflammatory response that can result in fatal outcomes. Systemic inflammation is also a main characteristic of periodontitis. Therefore, we investigated the association of periodontitis with COVID-19 complications. Materials and Methods: A case–control study was performed using the national electronic health records of aninstitution in North India between February and July 2020.