Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Assessment of pain and quality of life in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a cohort study.
This study aimed to evaluate postoperative pain and quality of life in patients undergoing median sternotomy. ⋯ Proper management of post-sternotomy pain in the Intensive Care Unit may imply better quality of life at out-of-hospital follow-up.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialScapular kinesiotaping improves upper extremity functionality in healthy active subjects.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of scapular kinesiotaping and sham-taping applications on upper extremity functionality in healthy active subjects. ⋯ Scapular kinesiotaping is effective in improving upper extremity functionality in healthy active subjects.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Eating habits, anthropometry, lifestyle, and hypertension of a group of non-village indigenous women in Amazon, Brazil.
The aim of this study was to describe the anthropometric characteristics, eating habits, and lifestyle of non-village indigenous women living in Manaus, AM, and their association with hypertension. ⋯ Much of the sample presented excess weight, and almost all were sedentary. More than one-third had unappropriated eating habits. Hypertension was present in more than one-third of these indigenous women. There was an association between higher body mass index and hypertension. Knowing the characteristics of this group of non-village indigenous women may help determine the best health approach. The data demonstrate the necessity of preventive measures.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of pain levels developed during intramuscular injections to laterofemoral and ventrogluteal regions in children: a randomized controlled study.
The aim of this study was to compare the levels of pain developed during intramuscular injections to the laterofemoral and ventrogluteal regions in children. ⋯ In children, it is recommended to choose the less painful ventrogluteal region for intramuscular injection and to inform health professionals about it.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of postnatal breastfeeding education given to women on breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success.
This study was conducted to determine the effect of postnatal breastfeeding education given to women who had normal vaginal and cesarean delivery on breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success. ⋯ It was found by the researchers that postnatal breastfeeding education is effective in increasing the level of breastfeeding knowledge, breastfeeding success, and breastfeeding self-efficacy.