Health Sciences

Background: Arteriovenous fistula is the vascular access of the first choice in hemodialysis. Studies on the patency of the arteriovenous fistula and the influencing factors indicate that there is a high risk for access failure. The patency of arteriovenous fistulas is the primary determinant of the effectiveness of dialysis. Methods: Between April 2015 and July 2019, 161 patients (78 males, 83 females; mean age 61.1 years; range 35 to 75 years) who underwent AV fistula operation were retrospectively analyzed.

Syndrome Burnout is a set of physical, psychological and behavioral symptoms resulting from sustained exposure to occupational stressors that lead negative consequences for the individual as a whole. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the prevalence of syndrome Burnout in health professionals in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Private Hospital in Vitória da Conquista, Bahia. To that end, 33 health professionals answered, between January and April 2019, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) questionnaire and a sociodemographic questionnaire, analyzed by correlation test.

This is a descriptive study with quantitative approach that describes the epidemiological and socioeconomic profile of elderly people enrolled in an interaction and leisure project in the city of Fortaleza-CE-Brazil. Data were collected from August to October 2013 using a modified instrument, based on an original instrument of the Brazil Old Age Schedule - BOAS. The results showed that of the 24 elderly people interviewed, the majority were women (87.5%), retired (89%), had a low purchasing power (83.3%), and low level of schooling (58.3%).

Introduction: Aging is a biological process in which changes in the morphological and physiological characteristics of the organism occur over time, leading to natural and progressive transformations that especially affect the integumentary tissue of the elderly, as they articulate with the loss of muscle strength, reduction and to reduce the ability of the skin to act against external factors. Objective: to identify the knowledge of elderly caregivers about pressure injuries.

Down syndrome is the most common and best known chromosomal disorder. The possible relation between DS predisposition to recurrent respiratory infection and IgG subclasses have been infrequently addressed in children. All previous studies showed IgG1 and IgG3 were significantly raised among children with Down's syndrome whereas IgG2 and IgG4 were deficient.

Objective: This study aims to analyze the scientific production in nursing about the multiprofessional performance. To this end, we have as guiding question: What is the scientific production in nursing about the multiprofessional performance? Methods: This is an integrative review where data collection was carried out between February and March 2019, based on consultations carried out on the following bases: Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences, CAPES Portal and the Library Virtual Scientific Electronic Library Online.

Pharmacists have evolved from their traditional roles of dispensing medications to becoming integral members of the healthcare team, significantly impacting patient outcomes. This article explores the expanding role of pharmacists in modern healthcare, focusing on their contributions to patient-centered care, chronic disease management, and interprofessional collaboration.

Background and purpose of the study: Work-related health problems are common among school teachers. There are various work-related health problems among them low back pain, hypertension and Vericose vein are most evident. School teachers should be educated regarding the health problems to prevent further complications. So the researcher found it relevant to evaluate the effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on school teachers regarding selected work-related health problems among school teachers in selected schools at Vizianagaram.

Objective: To know what is in the national scientific literature on palliative care in pediatric oncology unit. Methodology: This is a narrative review, which gathers and summarizes the scientific knowledge produced by analyzing the results already disclosed in published studies. For this, the data were collected from August to October 2015, with the inclusion criteria for selection of articles match the proposed theme, available in full format in English, published from 2007 to 2013.

Introduction: Currently there are many controversies in several aspects of surgical management of proximal humeral fractures, such as the optimal surgical approach and the role of reverse shoulder arthroplasty. For all these reasons, the main objective of the present study is to evaluate, through a systematic review of, the role of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) in proximal humeral fractures. Methods: Two reviewers independently searched through the Pubmed, Medline and Embase databases for studies published up to August 22, 2018.