1. Relações entre a atenção primária e as internações por condições sensíveis em um hospital universitário

Resumo OBJETIVO Analisar as relações entre a presença e a orientação da Atenção Primária à Saúde e as internações por condições sensíveis à atenção primária em um hospital universitário. MÉTODO Estudo seccional com amostra de 197 sujeitos internados no período de março a junho de 2016 na clínica médica de um hospital universitário

Rev. Gaúcha Enferm.. Publicado em: 02/08/2018

2. Prevalence of dermatoses in patients referred for evaluation in an outpatient clinic of specialties

Abstract: Background: Brazilian Unified Health System presents a long waiting period for a dermatology appointment, varying from 34 to 239 days. Objectives: Analyze the prevalence of cutaneous diseases evaluated by dermatologists in a specialized center, in patients referred from the primary care, and to present possible interventions for the primary units

An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2018-08

3. Rectoría y gobernanza: dimensiones estructurantes para la implementación de Políticas de Atención Primaria de Salud en el Paraguay, 2008-2017

Abstract This study analyzes the conduction patterns of implementing Primary Health Care (PHC) in Paraguay in three government periods (2008-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2017) and three management levels (national, regional and local). This is a qualitative study based on grounded theory. A priori categories on PHC stewardship and governance in Paraguay were ana

Ciênc. saúde coletiva. Publicado em: 2018-07

4. Satisfaction and burden of mental health personnel: data from healthcare services for substance users and their families

Objective: To evaluate satisfaction and burden of mental health personnel providing mental health services for substance users and their families. Method: Five hundred twenty-seven mental health workers who provide treatment for substance users in five Brazilian states were interviewed. Data on sociodemographic characteristics and measures of satisfaction

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.. Publicado em: 11/06/2018

5. Estimated costs of hospitalization due to coronary artery disease attributable to familial hypercholesterolemia in the Brazilian public health system

ABSTRACT Objective: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Brazil, imposing substantial economic burden on the health care system. Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is known to greatly increase the risk of premature coronary artery disease (CAD). This study aimed to estimate the economic impact of hospitalizations due to CAD attributable

Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 17/05/2018

6. Curative procedures of oral health and structural characteristics of primary dental care

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate if the provision of clinical dental care, by means of the main curative procedures recommended in Primary Health Care, is associated with team structural characteristics, considering the presence of a minimum set of equipment, instrument, and supplies in Brazil’s primary health care services. METHODS A cross-sectional exp

Rev. Saúde Pública. Publicado em: 09/04/2018

7. Individual and contextual factors associated to the self-perception of oral health in Brazilian adults

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze how individual characteristics and the social context, together, are associated with self-perception of the oral health. METHODS A multilevel cross-sectional study with data from the Brazilian National Health Survey 2013, the United Nations Development Program, and the National Registry of Health Establishments. The explanat

Rev. Saúde Pública. Publicado em: 09/04/2018

8. Difficulties in the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases according to the perceptions of patients, relatives and health care professionals

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to present a survey of vulnerabilities and to suggest approaches for the treatment of rare diseases according to the perceptions of a group of affected individuals, patient association representatives and health care professionals. METHODS: The focus group technique was used in interviews with patients and primary careg

Clinics. Publicado em: 05/04/2018

9. Type 2 diabetes, healthcare expenditures and its correlation with anthropometric factors and physical activity: 18-month follow-up in a Brazilian city

Abstract AIMS To compare the profile of adults attended at primary care level of the Brazilian National Health System according to occurrence of T2DM during 18 months of follow-up. METHOD Longitudinal study carried out with 316 adults. T2DM and PA were assessed by questionnaires. Measurements of weight, height and waist circumference (WC) were also perform

Motriz: rev. educ. fis.. Publicado em: 01/03/2018

10. Quality of infant care in primary health services in Southern and Northeastern Brazil

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To assess the quality of the health care provided to children aged under one year old performed by primary health services in the South and Northeast regions of Brazil. METHODS This is a cross-sectional, population-based study carried out in 2010 with 7,915 children aged from one to four years, whose homes are located in the areas of hea

Rev. Saúde Pública. Publicado em: 05/02/2018

11. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: The Experience of One Brazilian Health Care Center

Abstract Objective: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement has been an alternative to invasive treatment for symptomatic severe aortic stenosis in high risk patients. The primary endpoint was 30-day and 1-year mortality from any cause. Secondary endpoints were to compare the clinical and echocardiographic variation pre-and post- transcatheter aortic valve r

Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2018-02

12. Health-related quality of life of patients with squamous cell carcinoma: a comparison according to tumor location

Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the health-related quality of life (QOL) of patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) according to tumor location. The sample consisted of 27 patients with primary SCC in the oral cavity (n = 15), pharynx (n = 7), and larynx (n = 5) who were undergoing cancer treatment at the Cancer Hospital of Londrina, rega

Braz. oral res.. Publicado em: 18/12/2017