Introduction: The Attention Deficit Disorder constitutes a complex behavioral disorder that takes the child to variable degrees of commitment in social, emotional, educational and family life. This disorder is characterized by motor, perceptual, cognitive and behavioral disorders, expressing global difficulties of child development. There is a shortage of physiotherapy work in the area of psychiatry. Some studies conclude that body techniques have much to contribute in mental health care and stresses that physiotherapy must take its place within the new perspectives in mental health care. Thereby, it emerged the concern to assess the importance of physical therapy techniques in children with Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyperactivity Disorder-ADHD. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy techniques in children with Attention Deficit Disorder/Hyperactivity Disorder. Methods: The study, from the point of view of its nature, framed in a double blind study with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of two groups with a total of 10 children, aged from 7 to 11 years. It was composed five children the 1st control group (held 20 sessions of psychology and educational psychology) and the 2 nd therapeutic
Resumo:Introdução: O câncer de colo do útero apresenta-se nos dias atuais como importante problema de saúde pública, representando altas taxas de incidência e morbimortalidade a cada ano, indicando a gravidade dessa condição. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo, avaliar as ações preventivas dessa doença desenvolvidas pelos profissionais enfermeiros na atenção primária, em mulheres atendidas nas Estratégias de Saúde da Família. Casuísticas e Métodos: Utilizou-se a metodologia quantitativa e descritiva, sendo entrevistados 35 profissionais enfermeiros atuantes na Estratégia Saúde da Família. Resultados: A maioria dos participantes estabeleceu um elo na busca da efetivação das ações preventivas, além de possuir autonomia no desenvolvimento dessas ações. Conclusão: Os resultados apontaram concretização das ações preventivas de forma íntegra e contínua, operacionalizadas em um novo modelo assistencial.Descritores: Atenção Primária a Saúde; Neoplasias Uterinas; Prevenção Primária. Abstract Introduction: Currently, cervical cancer presents itself as an important public health problem. It shows high incidence rates, as well as high morbidity and mortality rates each year, indicating the severity of this condition. Objectives: Evaluate the preventive measures taken by nurses against the disease in primary health care to help women attending the Family Health Strategy program. Patients and Methods:We used a quantitative and descriptive methodology. We interviewed 35 registered nurses working in the Family Health Strategy program. Results: Most participants have established a link in the search of effective preventive actions. They also have had autonomy to develop actions. Conclusion: The results showed the achievement of preventive actions in a continuous and irreproachable manner, which were developed in a new assistance model.
Con lito de interesses:Não Contribuição dos autores: ARON coleta, tabulação, delineamento do estudo, redação do manuscrito, discussão dos achados, etapas da execução e elaboração do manuscrito. MMN delineamento do estudo, correção do manuscrito. MLLSC delineamento do estudo, correção do manuscrito. JOCN orientação do projeto, delineamento do estudo e correção do manuscrito. Contato para correspondência: Aléxia Ruanna Oliveira da Nóbrega E-mail: alexia.nobrega@outlook. Abstract:Introdução: Vulvovaginitis presents a significant prevalence both in women in general and in those pregnant women. The most commonly performed method for the early prevention is the cytopathological test or Papanicolaou test. It has a key role in the diagnosis of the condition. Objectives: Identify the knowledge of pregnant women about the importance of the cytological examination; verify the information from the examination passed on during the prenatal care, and investigate the doubts and insecurities regarding the performance in the examination during the gestational period. Patients and Methods: This is a descriptive and transversal study, with a quantitative approach, carried out with 25 pregnant women from August to September 2015. To collect data, we used a script developed in conjunction with the research objectives. Results: The study reveals that 52% of pregnant women had stable partners, 76% were aged between 18 and 29 years, and 44% completed high school. Regarding the exam, 40% underwent the procedure; however, 60% received information about the exam. Conclusion: The conversation and the attitude adopted by the health professional with the patient interfered positively in the perception and adherence to the examination. This examination is free and it is of great relevance for the pregnant women's health.
Introduction: Violent trauma and car accidents result in deaths of more than 2.5 million people a year worldwide. Objective: This study aimed to identify the epidemiological profile of trauma victims admitted and hospitalized in a hospital of reference. Method: This is a retrospective study with a quantitative approach, performed at Patos Regional Hospital-Paraíba. The sample consisted of 179 medical records of inpatients by trauma in the period from August to December 2014. The data were submitted to statistical and descriptive analyzes, and the results presented in graphs and tables. Results: It was observed that the trauma predominates in male individuals (61%), older than 40 years (52%), agricultural workers (28%), despite the accidents occur mostly in urban areas (77%) with large plot admitted after trauma to extremities, skull and face. It showed a higher number of incidents in October (47%), featuring the Monday (20%), with the highest number of admissions and hospitalization, usually including the night hours from 18:01 to 24.00 (40%). Thus, we see the need to invest in prevention policies directed at this particular profile, in order to develop targeted and effective strategies that can reduce the number of incidents, and consequently the number of deaths and permanent sequel.
Introduction: Psychiatric disorders in childhood and adolescence are extremely prevalent, affecting approximately 1 in 10 Brazilian children. Child mental health affects all areas of development and impacts the physical and mental health of the family and in school performance, with its obvious consequences in adulthood. Objective:The objective was to evaluate the perception of quality of life of children and adolescents with mental disorders caregiver's.Methodology: There were participating 64 caregivers of children and adolescents with mental disorders who attend one capside at a city of Paraiba backlands. Data from samples were obtained through a socio demographic questionnaire and the quality of life questionnaire WHOQOL Bref. Data were analyzed using the statistical program Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Results:The results showed that sixty (93.8%) caregivers were women, 27 (42.2%) completed high school, 40 (62.5%) were housewives, 31 (48.4%) were married, 46 (71.9%) were Catholic, 55 (85.9%) were mothers of children and adolescents and the overall score for quality of life WHOQOLBref ranged from 12.5 to 62.5 (mean = 43.9; SD = 12.0) and that the lowest average was found in the psychological domain (m = 40.1).
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