Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Sep 2022
Behavioural intention of hand hygiene compliance in an average Ecuadorian hospital.
This study aimed to characterize hand hygiene behavioural intention by hospital services clusters in a medium-sized hospital in an Ecuadorian city. ⋯ The incorrect answer related to hand hygiene behavioural intention was high compared to other reports, and the worse situation was found in after contact with the environment of the patient and before patient contact. These data suggest the need of strengthening permanently the hand hygiene programme.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Sep 2022
Message applications in the doctor-patient relationship as a stressor.
The aim of this study was to assess the use of smartphones' messaging apps as a stressor affecting the well-being of gynecologists who use this tool to communicate with patients. ⋯ A positive association was found between the high frequency of WhatsApp usage for communication with patients and doctor's Burnout and stress, negatively influencing professional's well-being.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Sep 2022
The effectiveness of berberine on noise-induced hearing loss: a rat model.
Noise-induced hearing loss is a preventable form of hearing loss that has serious social and economic impacts. This study aimed to investigate the protective effect of berberine, a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, against Noise-induced hearing loss. ⋯ The histopathological and audiological findings of this experimental study showed that berberine provides protection in Noise-induced hearing loss and may have the potential for use in acoustic trauma-related hearing losses.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Sep 2022
Body image and sexual function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control study.
The study aimed to determine the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on women's body image and sexual function. ⋯ The findings suggest a difference between women with polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy women in terms of sexual function, while body image was similar in both groups. Our data suggest that the polycystic ovary syndrome has a negative effect on the sexuality.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Sep 2022
Braden scale has low reliability in different patients under care in intensive care unit.
The aim of this study was to assess the inter-reliability of the Braden scale and its subscales for different patients assisted in the intensive care unit. We hypothesized that the Braden scale has low reliability in different populations. ⋯ Braden scale is not a reliable tool to be used in the intensive care unit, and we do not recommend the use of this scale to assess the risk of developing pressure injury.