Effectiveness Evaluation
Mostrando 1-12 de 757 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Hearing aid effectiveness on patients with chronic tinnitus and associated hearing loss
Abstract Objective: Our study aimed to measure the effectiveness of using HA in reducing the disturbance caused by tinnitus. Methods: Study was designed as a within-subjects clinical trial. Nineteen patients with chronic tinnitus and untreated sensorineural hearing loss were under counseling, HA fitting and 6 months follow-up. Tinnitus assessment was perfo
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Effectiveness of Telemedicine in Reducing Hospitalizations in Patients Discharged from the Hospital Due to Heart Failure: A Randomized Clinical Trial Protocol
Abstract Fundament: Telemedicine for follow-up in heart failure (HF) patients is effective in reducing hospitalizations, total and cardiovascular mortality. However, few studies were conducted in low and middle income, where lower access to technology and illiteracy could impact the results. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of associating telemedicin
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Effectiveness of galvanic vestibular evoked myogenic potential for evaluation of Meniere’s disease
Abstract Objectives: Although the cause of Meniere’s disease (MD) is not fully understood, endolymphatic hydrops is widely believed to be responsible for MD. Previous studies have used Air-Conducted Sound (ACS)-induced Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs) to evaluate otolithic function in patients with MD. However, the use of Galvanic Vestibular
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Treatment-resistant bipolar depression: concepts and challenges for novel interventions
Treatment-resistant bipolar depression (TRBD) has been reported in about one-quarter of patients with bipolar disorders, and few interventions have shown clear and established effectiveness. We conducted a narrative review of the published medical literature to identify papers discussing treatment-resistant depression concepts and novel interventions for bip
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Comparison of the Efficacy of Septoplasty with Nonsurgical Management in Improving Nasal Obstruction in Patients with Deviated Nasal Septum – A Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract Introduction In the current era, the major indication for septoplasty is nasal obstruction due to deviated nasal septum (DNS). Even though septoplasty is a commonly performed surgery, its effectiveness in relieving nasal obstruction in DNS has not been proven. Objective The present study involved the measurement of both objective (nasal patency) a
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Evaluation of ultrasound-guided bilateral low thoracic erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in cesarean delivery patients: a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial
Abstract Background: Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a recently described block. In many reports, ESPB has been reported to provide effective postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing cesarean delivery (CD). Herein, we compared the effectiveness of ESPB and control group in postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing CD under spinal anesthesia.
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Comparison of vena cava distensibility index and pulse pressure variation for the evaluation of intravascular volume in critically ill children
Abstract Objective: In this study, the authors aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the vena cava distensibility index and pulse pressure variation as dynamic parameters for estimating intravascular volume in critically ill children. Methods: Patients aged 1 month to 18 years, who were hospitalized in the present study’s pediatric intensive care unit,
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Randomized trial with soaps - what happens to a newborn baby’s skin?
Abstract Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness of a children's soap with physiological pH in maintaining cutaneous pH and moisture of the newborn (NB)’s skin after the first bath. Methods: Randomized, controlled and double-blind clinical trial in a rooming-in of a tertiary maternity hospital in southern Brazil with 204 newborns > 34 gestational weeks. Ge
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Demonstration of kinesio taping effect by ultrasonography in neck pain
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of kinesio taping in nonspecific neck pain and to assess whether ultrasonographic parameters of the upper trapezius muscle can be used in the follow-up of kinesio taping treatment. METHODS: This was a single-blind, prospective, randomized controlled trial study involving 60 participants w
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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10. The Governance of Public Policy Evaluation Systems: Policy Effectiveness and Accountability
Abstract Do different institutional arrangements of public policy evaluation systems produce different results in promoting accountability and government effectiveness? Our study aims at discussing the governance of public policy evaluation systems. For such purpose, the evaluation systems of Canada, Chile, France, Mexico, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom,
Organ. Soc.. Publicado em: 2021-03
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11. Efficacy of Endometrial Cancer Follow-up Protocols: Time to Change?
Abstract Objective The aim of the present study was to analyze relapse rates and patterns in patients with endometrial cancer with the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of current follow-up procedures in terms of patient survival, as well as the convenience of modifying the surveillance strategy. Methods Retrospective descriptive study including all pa
Rev. Bras. Ginecol. Obstet.. Publicado em: 2021-01
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12. Osteopenia and osteoporosis among treatment-experienced people living with HIV
Abstract Introduction Life expectancy of people living with human immunodeficiency (PLHIV) has increased mainly due to the accessibility and effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, adverse effects from long-term use of antiretrovirals, and the physiological changes associated with aging, may compromise the quality of life of PLHIV, in additi
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-08