Quality Index
Mostrando 1-12 de 1462 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. The Contribution of Meteorological Parameters and the COVID-19 Partial Lockdown on Air Quality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This study evaluated the pollutant levels (NO2, SO2, CO, and O3), air quality index (AQI) and the influence of meteorological variables and coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the air quality in Rio de Janeiro. The data set used comprises periods before (March-April, 2019) and during pandemic (March-April, 2020). According to the AQI results, on most
Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society. Publicado em: 2023
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2. 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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3. 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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4. A simple method for clinical implications of pain; comprehensive geriatric assessment
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The effect of chronic pain on the elderly population is enormous in terms of both human suffering and cost. This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with chronic low back pain in older adults by performing a comprehensive geriatric assessment. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 225 elderly patients admitted to a g
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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5. 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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6. Translation, Cultural Adaptation and Validation to Brazilian Portuguese of the Tinnitus Functional Index Questionnaire
Abstract Introduction Tinnitus affects a large portion of the world’s population. There are several questionnaires being used for the evaluation of the severity of tinnitus and its impact in quality of life; however, they do not measure treatment-related changes. So, a new self-reported questionnaire was developed, the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI), whi
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Comorbidity of psychiatric and dermatologic disorders with skin picking disorder and validation of the Skin Picking Scale Revised for Brazilian Portuguese
Objective: Skin picking disorder (SPD) affects up to 5.4% of the population. Less than half of patients are correctly diagnosed and treated. Developing tools to recognize SPD can help professionals and patients alike. This trial aimed to validate the Skin Picking Scale-Revised (SPS-R) for the Brazilian population and assess the psychiatric and dermatological
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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8. 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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9. Relationship between dialysis quality and brain compliance in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD): a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The high number of patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis makes it necessary to conduct studies aimed at improving their quality of life. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate brain compliance, using the Brain4care method for intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, among patients with ESRD before and at the end of the hemodial
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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10. Intermediate-term follow-up of laparoscopic pectopexy cases and their effects on sexual function and quality of life: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Apical prolapsus refers to downward displacement of the vaginal apex, uterus or cervix. Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can significantly affect women’s daily activities and sexuality. OBJECTIVE: To investigate, at the mid-term follow-up after laparoscopic pectopexy surgery, whether this procedure improved the patients’ quality of life
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Meta-Analysis of Pulmonary Artery Denervation for Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension
ABSTRACT Introduction: Pulmonary artery denervation (PADN) can reduce the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity, reduce pulmonary artery pressure (PAP), and improve the quality of life in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH). We conducted a systematic meta-analysis of the effectiveness of PADN in the treatment of PH patients. Methods: This is a co
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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12. Evening chronotype as a bipolar feature among patients with major depressive disorder: the results of a pilot factor analysis
Objectives: The bipolar spectrum concept has resulted in a paradigm shift that has affected both the diagnosis and therapy of mood disorders, with bipolarity becoming an indicator of treatment resistance in depression. Evening circadian preference has also been linked to affective disorders. The aim of our study was to confirm the relationship between the se
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022