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Mostrando 1-12 de 715 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Smartphone-assisted online brief cognitive behavioral therapy to treat maternal depression: findings of a randomized controlled trial
Objective: To test the efficacy of smartphone-assisted online brief cognitive behavioral therapy (b-CBT) to treat maternal depression compared to online brief CBT plus an active control app. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted. Assessments were performed at baseline (T0), midpoint (T1, week 4-5), post-treatment (T2, week 8), and follow-up (
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2023
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2. Influence of small-group experiential learning of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine on the oral health knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of elderly patients with diabetes
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at the oral health problems of elderly patients with diabetes. A training course of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine was constructed, helping patients improve their oral health quality of life. METHODS: A randomized controlled prospective experimental study was conducted. A total of 190 elderly patient
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Evaluation of the quality of life of patients with premature ejaculation (lifelong and acquired)
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of patients with lifelong and acquired premature ejaculation and to examine its relationship with depression and anxiety. METHODS: Between February 2017 and January 2018, a total of 175 patients with premature ejaculation and 132 control men who applied to the urology department o
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Obesity effects on sleep quality with anthropometric and metabolic changes
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Obesity is one of the etiological factors of sleep disorders (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome). The aim of this study was to determine the effect of obesity on sleep quality by using the Pittsburgh Quality İndex and Berlin Question are and evaluate the association of sleep with anthropometric and metabolic paramet
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Otoneurological assessment and quality of life of individuals with complaints of dizziness and temporomandibular disorders: a case-control study
Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the impact of temporomandibular disorders on the quality of life of patients with dizziness. Methods: An observational, case-control study evaluated 60 individuals with dizziness (20 cases and 40 controls), who were matched for gender and age. The individuals underwent to anamnesis, overall physical and otoneurological exam
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Investigation of the Relationship between Vestibular Disorders and Sleep Disturbance
Abstract Introduction Vestibular pathologies cause physical and psychological symptoms, as well as cognitive problems. Objective To evaluate the deterioration in sleep quality associated with vestibular pathologies. Methods The Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Limit
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Impacts of Omaha System-Based Continuing Care on the Medication Compliance, Quality of Life, and Prognosis of Coronary Heart Disease Patients After PCI
ABSTRACT Introduction: The objective of this study is to explore the impacts of Omaha System-based continuing care on medication compliance, quality of life (QOL), and prognosis of coronary heart disease (CHD) patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: A total of 100 CHD patients who were hospitalized and received PCI were selected a
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Comparison of the effects of duloxetine and pregabalin on pain and associated factors in patients with knee osteoarthritis
SUMMARY OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the effects of duloxetine and pregabalin primarily on pain and functional status in patients with knee osteoarthritis and secondarily on quality of life, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance. METHODS: A total of 66 patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to use duloxetine or pregabalin. Pa
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Effectiveness of Mindfulness Meditation Programs in the Promotion of Quality of Life in Patients with Heart Failure: A Systematic Review
Abstract Background: Despite optimal medical treatment, many heart failure (HF) patients continue to show a high prevalence of symptoms, which contributes to a high morbidity and poor health-related quality of life (HRQL). Mindfulness meditation may be effective in improving the quality of life in these patients. Objective: A systematic review was conducte
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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10. First-line biologic therapy with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors for psoriatic arthritis: a prospective observational study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects multiple joints. It is associated with psoriasis and treated with synthetic and biologic drugs. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the outcomes of patients who received biologic therapy with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors in terms of effe
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Postural Control in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Abstract Introduction Postural instability is considered one of the most disabling symptoms of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Objective To evaluate postural control in patients with RRMS. Method A total of 79 individuals between 18 and 65 years old, of both genders, were distributed into an experimental group composed of patients with RRMS
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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12. Validation of blood components transport through a pneumatic tube system
ABSTRACT Introduction: Urgent blood component transfusions may be life-saving for patients in hemorrhagic shock. Measures to reduce the time taken to provide these transfusions, such as uncrossmatched transfusion or abbreviated testing, are available. However, transport time is still an additional delay and the use of a pneumatic tube system (PTS) may be an
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022