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Em 2020, a Atenção Primária à Saúde do Sistema Único de Saúde cumpriu função de protagonista no combate à Covid-19 como primeiro acesso aos serviços de saúde, que foi considerada Emergência de Saúde Pública e doença pandêmica, exigindo desses serviços e dos profissionais uma reorganização, com fortalecimento do trabalho em equipe para garantir cuidado integral e de qualidade à população. Objetivo: compreender a experiência de profissionais da saúde da Atenção Primária na pandemia. Métodos: estudo qualitativo na abordagem compreensiva, decorrente de projeto maior e aprovado com o Parecer Consubstanciado. Coleta de dados: entre agosto de 2021 e fevereiro de 2022, por entrevistas individuais, síncronas, pela plataforma Google Meet; gravadas pela própria plataforma, transcritas e analisadas segundo referencial metodológico de Bardin, vertente temática. Das unidades de significação originaram categorias e temas propostos. Resultados: cinco categorias: reorganização do processo de trabalho da unidade de saúde; sentimentos demonstrados por profissionais e população; conflito população-profissionais da saúde na adesão à vacinação influenciada pela mídia; indicadores do processo de trabalho durante a pandemia; e (des)conhecimento. Três temas foram identificados: Processo de trabalho da equipe multidisciplinar da unidade de saúde durante a pandemia de 2020 e 2021; Enfrentamento/sentimento dos profissionais e pacientes; Mídia influenciando comportamento da população. Considerações finais: as contribuições do estudo corroboram para desenvolver alternativas para melhorar o cuidado ao paciente; proporcionar condições de apoio aos profissionais, tornando-se necessário que a unidade de saúde forneça suporte psicológico aos profissionais e que os gestores considerem as vivências dos trabalhadores para fortalecer o trabalho em equipe.

In 2020, Primary Health Care (PHC) of the Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) played a leading role in the fight against Covid-19 as the first access to health services. Covid-19 was considered a Public Health Emergency and a pandemic disease, which required all services and health professionals to reorganize and strengthen teamwork to ensure comprehensive and quality care for the population. Objective: to understand the experience of health professionals working in Primary Care in the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: qualitative study with a comprehensive approach, resulting from a larger project approved with Embodied Opinion number 4,731,629. Data collection: took place from August 2021 to February 2022, through individual interviews, synchronous, through the Google Meet platform. These were recorded by the platform itself, transcribed and analyzed according to Bardin's Content Analysis methodological framework, thematic approach. From the units of meaning originated the proposed categories and themes. Results: five categories: reorganization of the health unit's work process; feelings shown by professionals and population; conflict population-health professionals in adherence to vaccination influenced by the media; Indicators of the work process during the pandemic and (lack of) knowledge. Three themes were identified: The work process of the health unit's multidisciplinary team during the 2020 and 2021 pandemic; The coping/feeling of professionals and patients; Media influencing population behavior. The study's contributions support the development of alternatives to improve patient care; provide support conditions for professionals. Final considerations: the study's contributions support the development of alternatives to improve patient care; provide support conditions for professionals, making it necessary for the health unit to provide psychological support to professionals and for managers to consider the experiences of workers to strengthen teamwork.

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The aim of this work was the development and morphological/chemical, spectroscopic, and structural characterization of titanium dioxide, niobium pentoxide, and titanium:niobium (Ti:Nb) oxides, as well as materials modified with ruthenium (Ru) with the purpose of providing improvement in photoactivation capacity with visible sunlight radiation. The new materials synthesized using the sol-gel methodology were characterized using the following techniques: scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The SEM-EDS analyses showed the high purity of the bases, and the modified samples showed the adsorption of ruthenium on the surface with the crystals' formation and visible agglomerates for higher calcination temperature. The nondestructive characterization of PAS in the ultraviolet visible region suggested that increasing calcination temperature promoted changes in chemical structures and an apparent decrease in gap energy. The separation of superimposed absorption bands referring to charge transfers from the ligand to the metal and the nanodomains of the transition metals suggested the possible absorption centers present at the absorption threshold of the analyzed oxides. Through the XRD analysis, the formation of stable phases such as T-Nb16.8O42, o-Nb12O29, and rutile was observed at a lower temperature level, suggesting pore induction and an increase in surface area for the oxides studied, at a calcination temperature below that expected by the related literature. In addition, the synthesis with a higher temperature level altered the previously existing morphologies of the Ti:Nb, base and modified with Ru, forming the new mixed crystallographic phases Ti2Nb10O29 and TiNb2O7, respectively. As several semiconductor oxide applications aim to reduce costs with photoexcitation under visible light, the modified Ti:Ru oxide calcined at a temperature of 800 °C and synthesized according to the sol-gel methodology used in this work is suggested as the optimum preparation point. This study presented the formation of a stable crystallographic phase (rutile), a significant decrease in gap energy (2.01 eV), and a visible absorption threshold (620 nm).

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INTRODUCTION: Blood transfusion is one of the most common medical practices worldwide. However, current scientific literature has shown that the immunomodulatory effects of blood transfusion are associated with an increased likelihood of infection, prolonged hospitalization, and morbimortality. Also, it means high costs for healthcare systems. METHODS: In this context, acknowledging that blood transfusions are essentially heterologous cell transplantations, the use of therapeutic options has gained strength and is collectively known as the patient blood management (PBM) program. PBM is an approach based on three main pillars: (1) treating anemias and coagulopathies in an optimized manner, especially in the preoperative period; (2) optimizing perioperative hemostasis and the use of blood recovery systems to avoid the loss of the patient's blood; (3) anemia tolerance, with improved oxygen delivery and reduced oxygen demand, particularly in the postoperative period. RESULTS: Current scientific evidence supports the effectiveness of PBM by reducing the need for blood transfusions, decreasing associated complications, and promoting more efficient and safer blood management. Thus, PBM not only improves clinical outcomes for patients but also contributes to the economic sustainability of healthcare systems. CONCLUSION: The aim of this review was to summarize PBM strategies in a comprehensive, evidence-based approach through a systematic and structured model for PBM implementation in tertiary hospitals. The recommendations proposed herein are from researchers and experts of a high-complexity university hospital in the network of the Sistema Único de Saúde, presenting itself as a strategy that can be followed as a guideline for PBM implementation in other settings.

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Developing and implementing an epidemiological surveillance plan was necessary during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure safe dental practice. This was due to the high risk faced by this occupational group during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with COVID-19 diagnosis in a Peruvian dental school's integrated teaching and care service. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a population made up of the records of students, teachers, and administrative personnel in a COVID-19 epidemiological surveillance plan of a dental school during the years 2021 to 2022. The year 2022 was positively associated with a positive diagnosis of COVID-19 (aPR: 1.51; 95% CI: 1.10-2.07; p = 0.010) and not having had contact with a patient with COVID-19 was negatively associated with being diagnosed with that disease (aPR: 0.20; 95% CI: 0.14-0.27; p < 0.001). In conclusion, 2022 was positively associated with having a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. In addition, not having had contact with a COVID-19 patient was negatively associated with the disease diagnosis and with the development of moderate to severe COVID-19.

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Waste disposal systems are crucial components of environmental management, and focusing on this sector can contribute to the development of various other sectors and improve social welfare. Urban waste is no longer solely an environmental issue; it now plays a significant role in the economy, energy, and value creation, with waste disposal centers (WDCs) being a key manifestation. The purpose of this study is to measure the performance of WDCs in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico, with the aim of developing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies to strengthen and prepare the WDCs for the industrial developments in this state. By identifying environmental variables and undesirable factors, the efficiency and managerial capacity of 32 WDCs were assessed. The analysis revealed that 9 out of the 32 WDCs are technically efficient, while the remaining 23 require significant improvements. Using the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) technique, an average efficiency score of 0.91 was found, with a standard deviation of 0.08. The managerial capacity analysis indicated that the highest-ranked WDC achieved an efficiency score of 1, whereas the lowest-ranked WDC scored 0.67. Finally, an operational map of development strategies was developed using the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) and Matrix Impact Cross-Reference Multiplication Applied to a Classification (MICMAC) approach. The results indicate that four phases of development should be followed for real development and maturity of development in these WDCs, including Groundwork, Structuring, Development and Growth, and Smart Maturity.

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La calidad de atención primaria de salud parte desde la perspectiva individual del servicio recibido en cualquiera de los niveles de atención de salud. La presente investigación tuvo como finalidad identificar el tipo de experiencia de los adultos mayores que acuden al primer nivel de atención primaria del Centro de Salud Belén en el periodo junio - diciembre 2022. Con un enfoque cuantitativo en una población de 91 adultos mayores, a quienes se aplicó el Cuestionario Herramientas de Evaluación de Atención Primaria (PCAT ­ usuarios adultos) donde la experiencia ata en la calidad de atención dentro de la calificación general (≥ 6,6; < 6,6), obtuvo predominio en el sexo femenino 52,75% (n=48) con respecto al 47,25% (n=43) del sexo masculino. La confiabilidad del cuestionario empleado se midió utilizando la prueba estadística de alfa de Cronbach con un valor de 0.79, considerado aceptable. Con los resultados obtenidos se evidencian que la calificación global de la calidad de atención fue alta sin embargo, existen deficiencias en los atributos de la atención primaria dentro del centro, además de un predominio en la consulta de la población femenina con todos los grupos etarios acude con mayor frecuencia con respecto a la masculina (AU)

The quality of primary health care starts from the individual perspective of the service received at any of the levels of health care. The purpose of this research was to identify the type of experience of older adults who attend the first level of primary care at the Belén Health Center in the period June - December 2022. With a quantitative approach in a population of 91 older adults, whom The Primary Care Assessment Tools Questionnaire (PCAT ­ adult users) was applied where experience ties in the quality of care within the general rating (≥ 6.6; < 6.6), obtaining a predominance in the female sex 52,75% (n=48) compared to 47.25% (n=43) of the male sex . The reliability of the questionnaire used was measured using the Cronbach's alpha statistical test with a value of 0.79, considered acceptable. The results obtained showed that the overall rating of the quality of care was high, however, there are deficiencies in the attributes of primary care within the Belén Health Center, in addition to a predominance in the consultation of the female population with all the age groups attend more frequently compared to men (AU)

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Objective: This study examines factors predicting self-reported voice symptoms in call center workers. Methods: Multivariate analysis and predictive modeling assess personal, work-related, acoustic, and behavioral factors. Generalized Linear Models (GLMs) and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves are employed. Results: Age and sleep patterns impacted voice quality and effort, while workplace factors influenced symptom perception. Unhealthy vocal behaviors related to tense voice and increased effort, while hydration was protective. Voice acoustics showed diagnostic potential, supported by ROC data. These findings emphasize voice symptom complexity in call center professionals, necessitating comprehensive assessment. Limitations: This study recognizes its limitations, including a moderate-sized convenience sample and reliance on PROM metrics. Future research should incorporate more objective measures in addition to self-reports and acoustic analysis. Value: This research provides novel insights into the interplay of personal, occupational, and voice-related factors in developing voice symptoms among call center workers. Predictive modeling enhances risk assessment and understanding of individual susceptibility to voice disorders. Conclusion: Results show associations between various factors and self-reported voice symptoms. Protective factors include sleeping more than six hours and consistent hydration, whereas risk factors include working conditions, such as location and behaviors like smoking. Diagnostic models indicate good accuracy for some voice symptom PROMs, emphasizing the need for comprehensive models considering work factors, vocal behaviors, and acoustic parameters to understand voice issues complexity.

Objetivo: Este estudio examina los factores que predicen los síntomas de voz en los trabajadores de call centers. Métodos: Se utilizan análisis multivariados y modelos predictivos para evaluar factores personales, laborales, acústicos y de comportamiento. Se emplean Modelos Lineales Generalizados (GLM) y curvas ROC. Resultados: La edad y los patrones de sueño afectaron la calidad vocal y el esfuerzo, mientras que los factores laborales influyeron en la percepción de síntomas. Los comportamientos vocales no saludables se relacionaron con voz tensa y mayor esfuerzo, mientras que la hidratación fue protectora. Los parámetros acústicos de voz mostraron potencial diagnóstico respaldado por datos de ROC. Los hallazgos subrayan complejidad de síntomas vocales en profesionales de centros de llamadas, requiriendo una evaluación integral. Limitaciones: Este estudio reconoce sus limitaciones, que incluyen una muestra de conveniencia de tamaño moderado y la dependencia de medidas PROMs. Futuras investigaciones deberían incorporar medidas objetivas, además de los autorreportes y análisis acústico. Importancia: Esta investigación aporta nuevos conocimientos sobre factores personales, laborales y síntomas de voz en trabajadores de call centers. El modelado predictivo mejora la evaluación de riesgos y la comprensión de la susceptibilidad individual a trastornos de la voz. Conclusión: Los resultados muestran asociaciones entre diversos factores y los síntomas vocales reportados. Los factores de protección incluyen dormir más de seis horas y una hidratación constante; los factores de riesgo incluyen las condiciones de trabajo, como la ubicación y comportamientos como fumar. Los modelos de diagnóstico indican una buena precisión para algunas PROMs de síntomas de la voz, lo que subraya la necesidad de modelos integrales que tengan en cuenta los factores laborales, los comportamientos vocales y los parámetros acústicos para comprender la complejidad de los problemas de la voz.

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Non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) are considered one of the leading causes of death worldwide. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these diseases have been neglected due to the Brazilian Unified National Health System (BHUS) overload. In this context, this study aimed to analyze the bond between patients with NCDs and primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic while also seeking to identify the population's level of knowledge about health parameters and their relationship with the healthcare system. A cross-sectional and observational study was conducted, in which an online questionnaire was administered to collect socioeconomic information from patients and their bond with BHUS in the metropolitan region of Maringa, Parana, Brazil, encompassing individuals over 18 years of age. The survey was promoted on social media, and interested participants responded to the questionnaire, which addressed topics such as identification, medication use, disease information, knowledge about NCDs, and general data related to COVID-19. The obtained and analyzed responses revealed a low bond level between this population and primary care and a lack of knowledge about NCDs and their health during the pandemic. There was a notable decrease in seeking healthcare services during this period, which may be explained by the fear of contracting the novel coronavirus. This study is essential to understand patients' responses to public health challenges during the pandemic. It can become a valuable ally in dealing with future pandemics and endemic crises, enabling improvements in care and raising awareness among the population about NCDs and the healthcare system.

Las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles (ENT) son consideradas una de las principales causas de muerte a nivel mundial. Durante la pandemia de COVID-19, estas enfermedades han sido desatendidas debido a la sobrecarga de las Unidades Básicas de Salud (UBS). En ese contexto, el objetivo de este estudio es analizar el vínculo entre los pacientes con enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles (ECNT) y la atención primaria durante la pandemia de COVID-19, buscando identificar el nivel de conocimiento de la población sobre los parámetros de salud y la relación con el sistema de salud. Se realizó un estudio transversal y observacional, en el que se aplicó un cuestionario en línea para recolectar información socioeconómica de los pacientes y su vínculo con las BHU en la región metropolitana de Maringá/PR, abarcando personas mayores de 18 años. La divulgación se realizó en las redes sociales y los interesados respondieron el cuestionario que abordó temas como identificación, uso de medicamentos, información sobre enfermedades, conocimientos sobre ECNT y datos generales relacionados con el COVID-19. Las respuestas obtenidas y analizadas revelaron un bajo nivel de vinculación de esta población con la atención primaria, así como un desconocimiento sobre las ECNT y su propia salud durante la pandemia. Hubo una notable reducción en la demanda de servicios de salud durante este período, lo que puede explicarse por el temor a la contaminación por el nuevo coronavirus. Este estudio se presenta como una herramienta importante para comprender la respuesta de los pacientes a los desafíos de salud pública durante la pandemia. Puede convertirse en un valioso aliado para enfrentar futuras pandemias y crisis endémicas, posibilitando mejoras en la atención y concientización de la población sobre las ECNT y el sistema de salud.

As doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (DCNTs) são consideradas uma das principais causas de morte em todo o mundo. Durante a pandemia da COVID-19, essas doenças têm sido negligenciadas devido à sobrecarga das Unidades Básicas de Saúde (BHU). Neste contexto, o objetivo deste estudo é analisar o vínculo dos pacientes com DCNTs com a atenção primária durante a pandemia da COVID-19, ao mesmo tempo em que busca identificar o nível de conhecimento da população sobre os parâmetros de saúde e o relacionamento com o sistema de saúde. Realizou-se um estudo transversal e observacional, no qual foi aplicado um questionário online para coletar informações socioeconômicas dos pacientes e seu vínculo com as BHUs na região metropolitana de Maringá/PR, abrangendo indivíduos maiores de 18 anos. A divulgação foi realizada em mídias sociais e os interessados responderam ao questionário que abordou tópicos como identificação, uso de medicações, informações sobre doenças, conhecimento acerca das DCNTs e dados gerais relacionados à COVID-19. As respostas obtidas e analisadas revelaram um baixo nível de vínculo dessa população com a atenção primária, assim como uma falta de conhecimento sobre as DCNTs e a própria saúde durante a pandemia. Observou-se uma notável redução na procura por serviços de saúde durante esse período, o que pode ser explicado pelo receio da contaminação pelo novo coronavírus. Este estudo se apresenta como uma ferramenta importante para compreender a resposta dos pacientes frente aos desafios da saúde pública durante a pandemia. Ele pode se tornar um aliado valioso para lidar com futuras pandemias e crises endêmicas, possibilitando melhorias nos cuidados e na conscientização da população sobre as DCNTs e o sistema de saúde.

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The aim of this essay is to analyze plays as a central element in the practices that construct micropolitics within the social institutions of the State. The main concepts addressed are: plays, practices, and micropolitics. The analysis focuses on institutions within social fields, emphasizing material size. The hypothesis posits that the size of the organization is inversely proportional to the development of plays within the institutions. This discussion takes place in a context marked by a strong detachment from the public and the state, exacerbating profound social inequalities, nihilism, and aporophobia, alongside a crisis of legitimacy of public institutions in the face of the advance of non-democratic ideas in democratically elected governments in several countries in Latin America and other continents.

El objetivo de este ensayo es analizar el juego como un elemento central en las prácticas que construyen micropolíticas en las instituciones sociales del Estado. Los principales conceptos que se trabajan son: juego, prácticas y micropolíticas. El análisis se recorta a las instituciones de los campos sociales haciendo énfasis en el tamaño material. La hipótesis es que el tamaño de la organización es inversamente proporcional al desarrollo del juego en las instituciones. Esta discusión se da en un contexto marcado por un fuerte desapego a lo público y a lo estatal, lo cual no hace más que agravar las profundas desigualdades sociales, el nihilismo y la aporofobia, con una crisis de legitimidad de las instituciones públicas frente al avance de ideas no democráticas en gobiernos elegidos democráticamente en varios países de América Latina y de otros continentes.

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Los llamados factores de riesgo cardiovascular conductuales, como la dieta inadecuada, sedentarismo, el consumo excesivo de alcohol y el tabaquismo, aumentan la probabilidad de ataque cardíaco y accidente cerebrovascular, incluso cuando coexisten en personas sin padecimientos previos. Objetivo fue identificar los factores de riesgo cardiovascular en pacientes geriátricos del Centro de salud INNFA, en Macas, Ecuador. Metodología: Investigación con enfoque cuantitativo, diseño no experimental, alcance descriptivo, de corte transversal, empleó una muestra de 40 pacientes geriátricos atendidos en el Centro de Salud referido, la técnica para la recolección de datos fue la encuesta y el instrumento un cuestionario de riesgos cardiovasculares. La muestra de estudio se caracterizó por el predominio del sexo femenino y edades entre 60 y 69 años en los pacientes, condiciones socio-económicas que pueden incrementar el riesgo cardiovascular como como nivel educativo básico y la remuneración menor a un salario básico unificado. Conclusión: La mayoría de los pacientes presentaban dos o más factores de riesgo y entre estos predominaron la hipertensión arterial, hipercolesterolemia, sobrepeso, consumo excesivo de bebidas alcohólicas y la diabetes mellitus.

The so-called behavioral cardiovascular risk factors, such as inadequate diet, sedentary lifestyle, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking, increase the probability of heart attack and stroke, even when they coexist in persons with no previous conditions. The objective was to identify cardiovascular risk factors in geriatric patients at the INNFA health center in Macas, Ecuador. Methodology: Research with a quantitative approach, non-experimental design, descriptive scope, cross-sectional, used a sample of 40 geriatric patients attended at the referred health center, the technique for data collection was the survey and the instrument was a cardiovascular risk questionnaire. The study sample was characterized by the predominance of female sex and age between 60 and 69 years in patients, socio-economic conditions that may increase cardiovascular risk such as basic education level and remuneration lower than a unified basic salary. Conclusion: Most of the patients had two or more risk factors and among these, arterial hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, overweight, excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages and diabetes mellitus predominated.

Os chamados factores de risco cardiovascular comportamentais, como a alimentação inadequada, o sedentarismo, o consumo excessivo de álcool e o tabagismo, aumentam a probabilidade de enfarte do miocárdio e de acidente vascular cerebral, mesmo quando coexistem em pessoas sem patologias prévias. O objetivo foi identificar os factores de risco cardiovascular em pacientes geriátricos do centro de saúde INNFA em Macas, Equador. Metodologia: Investigação com abordagem quantitativa, desenho não experimental, âmbito descritivo, transversal, com uma amostra de 40 pacientes geriátricos atendidos no referido centro de saúde, a técnica de recolha de dados foi um inquérito e o instrumento foi um questionário de risco cardiovascular. A amostra do estudo caracterizou-se pelo predomínio do sexo feminino e idade entre 60 e 69 anos, condições socioeconómicas que podem aumentar o risco cardiovascular como o nível de escolaridade básico e remuneração inferior a um salário base unificado. Conclusão: A maioria dos pacientes apresentava dois ou mais fatores de risco e, dentre estes, predominaram a hipertensão arterial, a hipercolesterolemia, o excesso de peso, o consumo excessivo de bebidas alcoólicas e o diabetes mellitus.

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INTRODUCTION: Self-medication is the use of drugs to treat self-diagnosed illnesses or symptoms, on one's own initiative, without the guidance of a healthcare professional. Poison centers play an important role in understanding the relationship between self-medication and poisoning. The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical and epidemiological profile of patients exposed to and/or poisoned by different drugs through self-medication. METHODS: This retrospective, cross-sectional, and descriptive study analyzed data from 2014 to 2020, provided by the Toxicological Information and Assistance Center of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Data were selected, tabulated, and analyzed by using descriptive statistics and group comparison with the chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. A P value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: There were 683 cases of self-medication identified. Most patients were female (62.8 percent) and between 20 and 29 years old (26.1 percent). A toxic dose of a substance was administered in only 22.8 percent of the cases, and five deaths were recorded. The most commonly used medications were anxiolytics (18 percent), followed by analgesics and antipyretics (15.4 percent). Paracetamol was the drug used in three of the five cases that resulted in deaths. DISCUSSION: This study demonstrates the prevalence of self-medication among women aged between 20 and 29 years old. Statistical analysis failed to show a relationship between a toxic dose and clinical manifestations. Anxiolytics, analgesics, and antipyretics are the most reported medications probably because healthcare professionals are mostly the ones who contact the center. Analgesics and antipyretics account for more than fifty percent of the deaths caused by self-medication in the present report. Some limitations such as secondary sources are related. CONCLUSION: We highlight the importance of health professionals in promoting the rational use of medicines, as well as poison centers in assisting the population and raising their awareness regarding the issue.

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Depression in the elderly is a growing problem, and exercise is a strategy to prevent it. We aim to identify the correlation between scores obtained in the Geriatric Depression Scale - 15 items (GDS-15) for depressive symptomatology and Metabolic equivalent of task (MET) obtained in the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-S) for physical activity in aged attending senior centers in a district of Lima, Peru. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study in three senior centers in Miraflores, Lima, Peru. Participants (n=158) completed a three-part questionnaire, including a sociodemographic survey to collect general participant data, the GDS-15 to assess the level of depressive symptomatology, and the IPAQ-S to evaluate the amount of physical activity performed in the last week. RESULTS: A mild but significant inverse linear correlation was identified between the GDS-15 score and METs obtained in the IPAQ-S (rho=-0.213, p=0.007). Moderate to severe depressive symptomatology decreased with a higher level of physical activity: 4.3% low level, 3.3% moderate level, and no cases in those with vigorous activity; however, these differences were not significant (p=0.541, Kendall's Tau B test). CONCLUSIóN: The results showed that individuals with moderate to severe depressive symptoms show a lower level of depressive symptoms in relation to the degree of physical activity carried out in the last week.

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Introdução: O mercado de procedimento estéticos cresce exponencialmente no Brasil. Tal crescimento tem despertado o interesse de várias categorias profissionais. A decisão de praticar no setor deve considerar as oportunidades de mercado da localidade na qual se pretende atuar. Entretanto, a área carece de análises comparativas documentando prováveis diferenças regionais no país. O objetivo do estudo é descrever as diferenças de mercado em procedimentos estéticos entre os estados e regiões brasileiras. Um índice de potencial consumo de cosmiatria (IPCC) é calculado para tal análise comparativa. Método: Estudo transversal envolvendo prestadores de procedimentos estéticos não cirúrgicos no Brasil. Buscas no Google®-Google Maps® foram conduzidas usando termoschave e entrevistas telefônicas realizadas para obter informações sobre categorias profissionais, tipo de provedores e serviços oferecidos. Valores preditivos positivos foram obtidos para todas as estratégias de busca e usados para estimar o número total de provedores. O tamanho da população e a renda per capita foram considerados para o cálculo dos IPCCs para os estados brasileiros. Resultados: São Paulo, Minas Gerais e Rio de Janeiro apresentaram os maiores IPCCs, sendo 524, 210 e 180, respectivamente. Roraima teve um IPCC de 14, o mais baixo do país. A Região Sudeste apresentou, em média, o maior IPCC (242) entre todas as regiões brasileiras. Conclusão: Considerando o tamanho da população e a renda, a Região Sudeste apresenta as maiores oportunidades de mercado em procedimentos estéticos não cirúrgicos no Brasil. Nossos achados podem ser de interesse para profissionais de saúde e investidores que atuam ou pretendem atuar no setor.

Introduction: The aesthetic procedure market is growing exponentially in Brazil. This growth has aroused the interest of several professional categories. The decision to practice in the sector must consider the market opportunities in the location in which you intend to operate. However, the area lacks comparative analyses documenting probable regional differences in the country. The objective of the study is to describe market differences in aesthetic procedures between Brazilian states and regions. An index of potential cosmetic consumption (IPCC) is calculated for such a comparative analysis. Method: Cross-sectional study involving providers of nonsurgical aesthetic procedures in Brazil. Searches on Google Maps® were conducted using key terms, and telephone interviews were conducted to obtain information on professional categories, types of providers, and services offered. Positive predictive values were obtained for all search strategies and used to estimate the total number of providers. Population size and per capita income were considered to calculate the IPCCs for Brazilian states. Results: São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro presented the highest IPCCs, being 524, 210, and 180, respectively. Roraima had an IPCC of 14, the lowest in the country. The Southeast Region presented, on average, the highest IPCC (242) among all Brazilian regions. Conclusion: Considering population size and income, the Southeast Region presents the greatest market opportunities for nonsurgical aesthetic procedures in Brazil. Our findings may be of interest to healthcare professionals and investors who work or intend to work in the sector.

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A interlocução entre saúde mental, pessoas idosas e saúde bucal é um assunto que precisa ser abordado na formação em Odontologia. Mesmo que em um curto período dentro dos 5 anos de formação, um momento em que estes temas se encontram em um estágio extramuros mostra-se interessante e enriquecedor. O objetivo do presente artigo é apresentar um relato de experiência de estudantes de Odontologia na promoção da saúde dentro do escopo da Odontologia em uma instituição de longa permanência em um município do Rio Grande do Sul. Metodologicamente, o presente relato de experiência foi estruturado de acordo com o referencial teórico para Sistematização de Experiências, seguindo os seguintes passos: descrição do ponto de partida, elaboração de perguntas iniciais, reflexão sobre o processo vivido e descrição e apresentação dos pontos finais da experiência. As 7 estudantes de graduação envolvidas nesta experiência planejaram e desenvolveram, com professores-tutores e supervisores locais, ações de cuidado e educação em saúde bucal para 32 pessoas institucionalizadas. As atividades desenvolvidas geraram engajamento mútuo, tanto das estagiárias quanto dos residentes e trabalhadores da instituição. Neste contexto, este texto apresenta experiências em uma narrativa permeada pelas dificuldades, potencialidades e motivações para o aprendizado da Odontologia (AU).

El diálogo entre salud mental, personas mayores y salud bucal es un tema que es necesario abordar en la formación de Odontología. Aunque sea en un corto período dentro de los 5 años de formación, un momento en el que estos temas se encuentran en una etapa extramuros resulta interesante y enriquecedor. El objetivo de este artículo es presentar un relato de experiencia de estudiantes de Odontología en la promoción de la salud en el ámbito de la Odontología en una institución de larga duración en una ciudad de Rio Grande do Sul. Metodológicamente, este relato de experiencia se estructuró de acuerdo con el marco teórico para Sistematización de Experiencias, siguiendo los siguientes pasos: descripción del punto de partida, elaboración de preguntas iniciales, reflexión sobre el proceso vivido y descripción y presentación de los puntos finales de la experiencia. Las 7 estudiantes de pregrado involucradas en esta experiencia planificaron y desarrollaron, con profesores-tutores y supervisores locales, acciones de educación y atención en salud bucal para 32 personas institucionalizadas. Las actividades desarrolladas generaron un compromiso mutuo, tanto entre los pasantes como entre los residentes y trabajadores de la institución. En este contexto, este texto presenta experiencias en una narrativa permeada por las dificultades, potencialidades y motivaciones para aprender Odontología (AU).

The dialogue between mental health, older people and oral health is a topic that must be addressed in Dentistry training. Even if in a short period within the 5 years of training, the moment when these themes come together in an internship program outside the college walls proves to be interesting and enriching. The objective of this article is to present an experience report of Dentistry students aimed at promoting healthwithin the scope of Dentistry in a long-term institution located in a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Methodologically, this experience report was structured according to the theoretical framework for Systematization of Experiences and followed these steps: description of the starting point, formulation of the initial questions, reflection about the process experienced and, finally, description and presentation of the end points of the experience. The 7 undergraduate students participating in this experience, together with tutor-professors and local supervisors, planned and developed care and educational actions focused on oral health for 32 institutionalized individuals. The activities developed generated mutual engagement between the interns and the institution's residents and workers. In this context, this article presents experiences that followed a narrative permeated by the difficulties, potentialities, and motivations encountered in the Dentistry learning process (AU).

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BACKGROUND: Epidemiological data on patients with COVID-19 referred to specialized weaning centers (SWCs) are sparse, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Our aim was to describe clinical features, epidemiology, and outcomes of subjects admitted to SWCs in Argentina. METHODS: We conducted a prospective, multi-center, observational study between July 2020-December 2021 in 12 SWCs. We collected demographic characteristics, laboratory results, pulmonary function, and dependence on mechanical ventilation at admission, decannulation, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and status at discharge. A multiple logistic model was built to predict home discharge. RESULTS: We enrolled 568 tracheostomized adult subjects after the acute COVID-19 phase who were transferred to SWCs. Age was 62 [52-71], males 70%, Charlson comorbidity index was 2 [0-3], and length of stay in ICU was 42 [32-56] d. Of the 315 ventilator-dependent subjects, 72.4% were weaned, 427 (75.2%) were decannulated, and 366 subjects (64.5%) were discharged home. The mortality rate was 6.0%. In multivariate analysis, age (odds ratio 0.30 [95% CI 0.16-0.56], P < .001), Charlson comorbidity index (odds ratio 0.43 [95% CI 0.22-0.84], P < .01), mechanical ventilation duration in ICU (odds ratio 0.80 [95% CI 0.72-0.89], P < .001), renal failure (odds ratio 0.40 [95% CI 0.22-0.73], P = .003), and expiratory muscle weakness (odds ratio 0.35 [95% CI 0.19-0.62], P < .001) were independently associated with home discharge. CONCLUSIONS: Most subjects with COVID-19 transferred to SWCs were weaned, achieved decannulation, and were discharged to home. Age, high-comorbidity burden, prolonged mechanical ventilation in ICU, renal failure at admission, and expiratory muscle weakness were inversely associated with home discharge.

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PURPOSE: The American College of Surgeons Standard 4.8 requires an institution to implement a survivorship program to become a Commission on Cancer (CoC)-accredited cancer center. The online information offered by these cancer centers can help educate patients and their caregivers about available services. We assessed the content of survivorship program websites of CoC-accredited cancer centers in the United States. METHODS: Of the 1245 CoC-accredited centers for adults, we sampled 325 institutions (26%) based proportionately on the 2019 new cancer cases by state. Website pages of the institutions' survivorship programs were assessed for information and services offered using the COC Standard 4.8. We included programs for adult survivors of adult- and childhood-onset cancers. RESULTS: 54.5% of the cancer centers did not have a survivorship program website. Of the 189 included programs, most were aimed at adult survivors in general, rather than those with specific cancer types. On average, five essential CoC-recommended services were described, most commonly nutrition, care plans, and psychology services. The least mentioned services were genetic counseling, fertility, and smoking cessation. Most programs described services offered to patients who had completed treatment, while 7.4% of described services for those with metastatic disease. CONCLUSION: More than half of CoC-accredited programs did have information about cancer survivorship programs on their websites and when included, had variable and limited description of services. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Our study provides an overview of online cancer survivorship services and offers a methodology that may be used by cancer centers to review, expand, and improve the information described on their websites.

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Prostate cancer is one of the tumors with the highest incidence and mortality among men worldwide, and this situation is no different in South America. However, epidemiological data are highly variable for each country and even more so than in North America. These data may be influenced by the very low rate of early detection of disease, availability of diagnostic methods, proper data collection, and limited access to specialized multidisciplinary treatment. For many South American countries, academic referral centers can only offer state-of-the-art diagnostics and multidisciplinary cancer treatment for patients who live in or can travel to large cities, so most patients are cared for by non-expert urologists with limited resources, which can have a negative impact on their prognosis and worsen oncologic outcomes. We aimed to show the clinical management of prostate cancer patients, the current advances in management, limitations present in South America, and how a multidisciplinary approach in referral cancer centers conformed of specialized urologists, medical oncologists, and mental health professionals can maximize patient outcomes.

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Avaliamos, em conjunto com profissionais dos serviços, os desafios à implementação do modelo biopsicossocial nos Centros Especializados em Reabilitação. Por meio da articulação da Avaliação de Quarta Geração e Roda de Conversa (Método Paideia), abordamos os modelos implementados de assistência à pessoa com deficiência, partindo das seguintes questões: trabalhar em reabilitação; prontuário e avaliação; atendimento compartilhado e qualificação da alta. Do conteúdo das rodas emergiram três categorias empíricas: o processo de trabalho em reabilitação; o trabalho em rede; o modelo de cuidado. A identificação de entraves e facilitadores poderá favorecer a plena implementação do modelo biopsicossocial na atenção às pessoas com deficiência, gerando subsídios para o avanço rumo à integralidade do cuidado às pessoas com deficiência representado neste modelo.(AU)

We assessed challenges in implementing the biopsychosocial model in specialized rehabilitation centers together with the professionals working in these services. Using fourth generation assessment and conversation circles (the Paideia method), we explored models of care for people with disabilities focusing on the following issues: working in rehabilitation; health records and evaluation; shared appointments; and improving discharge. Three empirical categories emerged from the conversation circles: rehabilitation work processes; the network-based approach; and the care model. The identification of constraints and enabling factors can help promote the effective implementation of the biopsychosocial model, generating important insights to help drive progress towards the delivery of comprehensive care to people with disabilities represented in this model.(AU)

Evaluamos en conjunto con profesionales de los servicios, los desafíos para la implementación del modelo biosicosocial en los centros especializados en rehabilitación. Por medio de la articulación de la Evaluación de Cuarta Generación y Rueda de Conversación (Método Paideia), abordamos los modelos implementados de asistencia a la persona con discapacidad, partiendo de las siguientes cuestiones: trabajar en rehabilitación; historial médico y evaluación; atención compartida y calificación del alta. Del contenido de las ruedas surgieron tres categorías empíricas: el proceso de trabajo en rehabilitación; el proceso en red; el modelo de cuidado. La identificación de obstáculos y facilitadores podrá favorecer la plena implementación del modelo biosicosocial en la atención a las personas con discapacidad, generando subsidios para el avance hacia la integralidad del cuidado a las personas con discapacidad representado en este modelo.(AU)

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Trauma primarily affects the economically active population, causing social and economic impact. The non-operative management of solid organ injuries aims to preserve organ function, reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with surgical interventions. The aim of study was to demonstrate the epidemiological profile of patients undergoing non-operative management in a trauma hospital and to evaluate factors associated with mortality in these patients. Methods: This is a historical cohort of patients undergoing non-operative management for solid organ injuries at a Brazilian trauma reference hospital between 2018 and 2022. Included were patients with blunt and penetrating trauma, analyzing epidemiological characteristics, blood transfusion, and association with the need for surgical intervention. Results: A total of 365 patients were included in the study. Three hundred and forty-three patients were discharged (93.97%), and the success rate of non-operative treatment was 84.6%. There was an association between mortality and the following associated injuries: hemothorax, sternal fracture, aortic dissection, and traumatic brain injury. There was an association between the need for transfusion and surgical intervention. Thirty-eight patients required some form of surgical intervention. Conclusion: The profile of patients undergoing non-operative treatment consists of young men who are victims of blunt trauma. Non-operative treatment is safe and has a high success rate.

RESUMO Introdução: O trauma atinge principalmente a população economicamente ativa, causando impacto social e econômico. O tratamento não operatório das lesões de órgãos sólidos tem como objetivo preservar a função do órgão, diminuindo a morbimortalidade envolvida nos tratamentos cirúrgicos. O objetivo do estudo foi demonstrar o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes submetidos ao tratamento não operatório em um hospital de trauma, bem como avaliar o fatores associados ao óbito nesses pacientes. Métodos: Trata-se de uma coorte histórica de pacientes submetidos à tratamento não operatório de lesão de órgãos sólidos, em um hospital referência de trauma brasileiro, entre 2018 e 2022. Foram incluídos pacientes vítimas de trauma contuso e penetrante, analisando as características epidemiológicas, hemotransfusão e associação ou não com necessidade de abordagem cirúrgica. Resultados: Foram incluídos 365 pacientes no estudo. Trezentos e quarenta e três pacientes receberam alta (93,97%) e a taxa de sucesso no tratamento não operatório foi de de 84,6%. Houve associação entre o desfecho óbito e as seguintes lesões associadas: hemopneumotorax, fratura de esterno, dissecção de aorta e traumatismo crânio encefálico. Houve associação entre necessidade de transfusão e abordagem cirúrgica. Trinta e oito pacientes necessitaram de alguma abordagem cirúrgica. Conclusão: O perfil dos pacientes submetidos a TNO são homens jovens, vítimas de trauma contuso. O tratamento não operatório é seguro e apresenta alta taxa de sucesso.

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ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the evolution of the availability of information and communication technology equipment and inputs in primary health care services that participated in the external evaluation of the Access and Quality Improvement Program in Primary Care and its distribution according to context characteristics social and geographic. Methods: Cross-sectional study, analyzed the distribution of information and communication technology equipment in basic health units in Brazil, during the three cycles (2012 to 2018) of the Program for Improving Access and Quality in Primary Care. The variables were examined at the municipal level and stratified by geopolitical region. Univariate analysis was performed, using the chi-square test and testing the distributions of exposures among themselves and between the outcome and exposures. Results: The availability of information and communication technology equipment increased from 9.4% (2012) to 17.5% (2018), with emphasis on the Southeast and South regions, in municipalities with a population size of up to 10,000 inhabitants², with greater family health coverage and high/very high HDI-M. Over the period from 2012 to 2018, basic units joined the program and increased availability of information and communication technologies, such as Internet access, which ranged from 45.2% (n=6,249) to 74.0% (n=21,423), with emphasis on the Northeast region, which increased from 19.1% (n=970) to 58.8% (n=7,087). Conclusion: Investment in technologies and constant evaluation of primary care in the country is necessary, contributing to its strengthening.

RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar a evolução da disponibilidade de equipamentos e insumos de tecnologia de informação e comunicação nos serviços de Atenção Primária à Saúde que participaram da avaliação externa do Programa de Melhoria do Acesso e da Qualidade na Atenção Básica e sua distribuição de acordo com características do contexto social e geográfico. Métodos: Estudo transversal, que analisou a distribuição de equipamentos de tecnologia de informação e comunicação nas unidades básicas de saúde do Brasil, durante os três ciclos (2012 a 2018) do Programa de Melhoria do Acesso e da Qualidade na Atenção Básica. As variáveis foram examinadas no nível dos municípios e estratificadas por região geopolítica. Realizou-se análise univariada, com o uso do teste χ2 e teste das distribuições das exposições entre si e entre o desfecho e as exposições. Resultados: A disponibilidade do conjunto de equipamentos de tecnologias de informação e comunicação evoluiu de 9,4% (2012) para 17,5% (2018), com destaque às Regiões Sudeste e Sul, em municípios com porte populacional de até 10 mil hab.², com maior cobertura de saúde da família e índice de desenvolvimento humano municipal — IDH-M alto/muito alto. Ao longo do período de 2012 a 2018, houve adesão de unidades básicas ao programa e aumento na disponibilidade de tecnologias de informação e comunicação, como o acesso à internet, que foi de 45,2% (n=6.249) a 74,0% (n=21.423), com destaque para a Região Nordeste com aumento de 19,1% (n=970) a 58,8% (n=7.087). Conclusão: São necessários o investimento em tecnologias e a constante avaliação da atenção primária no país, contribuindo para seu fortalecimento.