Health Sciences

This article offers an in-depth analysis of the evolution and current state of first aid and emergency response. Tracing the historical development of these practices, the article highlights how early methods have shaped contemporary protocols. It critically examines the standard procedures in first aid, emphasizing the integration of technology and its impact on efficiency and effectiveness. The piece delves into the various emergency response systems across the globe, evaluating their effectiveness and identifying common challenges and limitations faced in different contexts.

This comprehensive review article underscores the integral role of medical laboratories in the realms of diagnosis and treatment within the healthcare system. It delves into the evolution and advancement of medical laboratory technologies and methodologies, highlighting how they are pivotal in accurate disease diagnosis and in shaping effective treatment plans. The review begins by exploring the various types of laboratory tests, such as blood tests, urine analysis, tissue biopsies, and advanced molecular diagnostics, elucidating their significance in the diagnostic process.

This systematic review explores service enhancement strategies in three critical supporting health departments: pharmacy, laboratory, and nursing. These departments play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery, yet they often face challenges that can impede efficiency and patient outcomes. The review identifies and analyzes various strategies, such as process automation, technology integration, workflow optimization, and staff empowerment, that have been implemented to improve service quality in these departments.

Escolheu-se como objetivo geral do estudo, demonstrar os estudos acerca das principais causas de câncer de pele no Brasil. Além disso, tem como objetivo secundário auxiliar futuros estudos acerca da temática proposta. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura quantitativa, utilizando a metodologia descritiva. Diante do exposto, pôde-se compreender a importância da criação de medidas de educação em saúde acerca das medidas profiláticas do câncer de pele.

Disasters of various kinds have been witnessed in learning institutions in Kenya for many years. Indeed, disasters disrupt the education process and undermine quality of education in the institutions of learning. Kenya has put in place a policy on disaster preparedness but the policy has gaps and most disaster response initiatives tended to be ad hoc and short term, mainly comprising emergency relief. It is against this backdrop that this study was carried out to assess the level of disaster preparedness at the Kenya School of Government, Baringo.

A auditoria em enfermagem é importante na busca da qualidade da assistência prestada aos pacientes em instituições de saúde. Ela é um processo sistemático de avaliação que possibilita identificar lacunas e oportunidades de melhorias na prática de enfermagem. Os enfermeiros auditores são profissionais com conhecimento especializado em auditoria clínica e uma compreensão profunda dos padrões e diretrizes de qualidade em saúde. Este estudo tem como objetivo realizar uma revisão narrativa sobre a auditoria em enfermagem e sua relação com a qualidade da assistência.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, classes in graduate courses at Higher Education Institutions in Goiás, Brazil, were suspended in 2020 and part of 2021. This research aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical activity (PA) practice of university students in the state of Goiás. A cross-sectional descriptive prevalence study was carried out. The data were obtained using a form created using the Google Forms platform and sent to 373 university students in Goiás in August 2021.

Stroke is a leading cause of disability, often resulting in significant motor and cognitive impairments. Physical therapy (PT) is a critical component of the rehabilitation process, aiming to enhance neuroplasticity and functional recovery. This article reviews the impact of PT on stroke recovery, emphasizing the restoration of motor and cognitive functions. It discusses the principles of neuroplasticity that guide PT interventions and the tailored approaches used to address individual deficits.

“A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Guided Imagery on Hypertensive patients in selected areas of Ahmedabad, city Gujarat.” A Quasi experimental study was conducted to effectiveness of guided imagery on hypertensive patients on selected areas of Ahmedabad. The ‘general system model’ was used as conceptual framework. A quantitative approach with experimental study design was used to achieve the objectives of the study. The sample consisted of 60 from selected areas of Ahmedabad. The Quasi sampling technique was used to collect the sample.

Introduction: Este trabalho tem como principal objetivo demonstrar as literaturas disponíveis acerca dos benefícios do aleitamento materno. O estudo é uma revisão integrativa da literatura, utilizando a metodologia descritiva no modelo qualitativo. Para a realização da pesquisa bibliográfica, foram utilizadas as bases de dados PubMed, Scielo e Lilacs.