scholarly journals Elderly with knee osteoarthritis should perform nutritional assessment: integrative literature review

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabelle Ferreira da Silva Souza ◽  
Rosa Sá de Oliveira Neta ◽  
Juliana Maria Gazzola ◽  
Marcelo Cardoso de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
English Language ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Modifiable Factors ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies

ABSTRACT To review scientific literature to assess nutritional status of elderly patients with osteoarthritis in the last 16 years. This is an integrative literature review that included articles published in national and international journals indexed in PubMed, SciELO and BIREME. We selected 14 articles, and English language was predominant. The year of publication of articles ranged from 2006 to 2016, and most of papers were cross-sectional studies. To gather papers and for posterior evaluate, we used a validated data collection instrument and the included studies were critical analyzed by reading, gathering and analysis of articles. Studies suggested that there is a positive correlation between obesity and knee osteoarthritis. Obesity is one of the most important modifiable factors in worsening of osteoarthritis symptoms.

scholarly journals O monofilamento como prevenção do pé diabético: uma revisão integrativa da literatura

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Talita Farias Feitosa ◽  
Moelisa Queiroz Dos Santos Dantas ◽  
Cássia Brito Da Silva ◽  
Álvaro Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
Risk Assessment Tool ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reliable Tool ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies

Aim: To verify, in the scientific production, the degree of reliability of the  Semmens-Weinstein  monofilament  as  a  risk  assessment  tool  for  diabetic  foot. Method:  This  is  an  integrative  literature  review  conducted  from  consultation  of  the electronic  databases  CINAHL,  MEDLINE,  SCOPUS  and  SCIELO.  Results:  Six  articles comprising  five  cross-sectional  studies  and  one  cohort  study  were selected.  The  six articles included in the review were taken from medical journals; no nursing publication was  found  that  met  the  goal.  Conclusion:  The  Semmens-Weinstein  monofilament  is  a reliable tool which has the best performance for assessing the risk for diabetic foot and its applicability is extremely important in consultations.

scholarly journals Função Sexual de Mulheres com Vaginismo: Uma Revisão Integrativa da Literatura / Sexual Function of Women with Vaginismus: An Integrative Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (58) ◽  
pp. 669-678
Author(s):  
Juliana Malta Pardini Malta Pardini ◽  
Yasmine Domingues Silveira de Azevedo ◽  
Juliana Barros Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Selection ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies ◽  
Elaboration Process

O objetivo do artigo consiste em analisar a função sexual e a qualidade de vida de mulheres com vaginismo através da elaboração de uma revisão integrativa de literatura. O processo de elaboração fundamentou-se através da busca por artigos mediante das principais plataformas de periódicos em ciências e saúde mundial: Lilac’s, Medline e Scielo Os filtros aplicados consistiram no ano de publicação, entre 2018 a 2021, com conteúdo integralmente disponível nas línguas português, inglês e espanhol os critérios de inclusão estabeleceu-se estudos transversais. A partir dos filtros aplicados e através do processo de seleção de estudo, foram identificados 7 artigos científicos. É possível concluir que o vaginismo exerce forte impacto sobre a vida das pacientes diagnosticadas, tendo em vista que em algumas vezes o vaginismo, está associado a infertilidade, assim como a dor durante a relação sexual é intensa, comprometendo a satisfação, a qualidade e a prática do mesmo.---The aim of this article is to analyze the sexual function and quality of life of women with vaginismus through the development of an integrative literature review. The elaboration process was based on the search for articles through the main platforms of journals in science and health worldwide: Lilac's, Medline and Scielo. The filters applied consisted of the year of publication, between 2018 and 2021, with content fully available in Portuguese. , English and Spanish the inclusion criteria were established cross-sectional studies. From the filters applied and through the study selection process, 7 scientific articles were identified. It is possible to conclude that vaginismus has a strong impact on the lives of diagnosed patients, considering that sometimes vaginismus is associated with infertility, just as pain during sexual intercourse is intense, compromising satisfaction, quality and practice of it.Keywords: Sexual function; Vaginismus; Integrative review.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF CULTURE ON PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTICE IN KAZAKHSTAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5(74)) ◽  
pp. 53-56
Author(s):  
A. Karatayeva
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
English Language ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review ◽  
Scientific Attention

The study aims to frame the existing scientific literature on the influence of culture on the practice of public relations. The global public relations literature review has hardly paid attention to Kazakhstan’s cultural specifics, which influence the practiceof public relations in the country. The research problem is that the topic has received very scarce scientific attention both in the Kazakh as well as in the international scientific literature. The employed method in the paper is narrative literature review. The paper contributes to the scientific literature on Kazakhstani culture and public relations in English language and will help international researchers to have a source of reference

The Place of Pharmacotherapy in Alcohol Use Disorder Management in Family Practice - A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guillou Landreat Morgane ◽  
Le Goff Delphine ◽  
Kergoat Guillaume ◽  
Le Reste Jean Yves
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Prescription Database ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Guidelines

Background and aims: Alcohol use disorders (AUD) are among the most prevalent mental disorders around the world, yet still remain the most undertreated. Many studies report the low rate of treatment uptake, less than 20%, among people with AUD. Among those accessing care, a large majority only approach their GP for help. Therefore, primary care is a strategic setting for the identification and the management of AUD. International recommendations stress AUD pharmacotherapy for withdrawal and craving management, but very few studies have shown interest in the management of AUDs in primary care. The main objective of this study was to analyse pharmacotherapy in AUD management in primary care by means of a systematic literature review. Methods: A systematic literature review (PRISMA), was carried out. 5 databases were screened: PUBMED via MEDLINE, LiSSa, the SUDOC catalogue, PASCAL and EMBASE. Search algorithms were used integrating the concepts of pharmacotherapy management, alcohol use disorders and primary care, only in English language. Results: 296 studies were selected and 10 were included. One is a follow-up study on the national prescription database, four were cross-sectional studies with an auto-questionnaire survey . Of the 10 studies included, two were conducted in Europe , five in North America, two in Australia and one in South Africa. These pharmacotherapy studies were concerned with anti-craving treatment, and 3 types of medication were used : disulfiram, acamprosate and naltrexone. Factors identified as limiting or facilitating prescriptions concerned cost, indications, efficacy, training and adjuncts to pharmacotherapy. Conclusion: Knowledge and prescription of pharmacotherapy for AUD, more specifically anti-craving treatment, is insufficient in primary care. There is a lack of data and studies on the efficacy of anti-craving treatment in primary care. Guidelines for AUD management, including psychological and medical management and pharmacotherapy do exist, but have not been adapted to primary care practice. Barriers and facilitators of pharmacotherapy prescription in AUD in primary care were identified in this study.

scholarly journals Study Regarding the Relationship between Nutritional Status and Oral Health in the Elderly Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (8) ◽  
pp. 3032-3036
Author(s):  
Amelia Surdu ◽  
Livia Bobu ◽  
Daniel Cioloca ◽  
Claudiu Topoliceanu ◽  
Cristiana Filip ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Clinical Investigation ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Aged Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of study was to investigate the relationship between oral health and nutritional status in a population of elderly patients with systemic chronic or acute pathology. Materials and method: Prospective cross-sectional clinical investigation of 115 aged patients (] 60 yo; mean age 66.2) from the Clinical Foundation, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi. In the first stage of the study, the patients (able to understand and communicate) were submitted to a mini-test for the assessment of the mental status (MMSE) . In the second stage of the study, a questionnaire was used to record demographic and socioeconomic data of the subjects as well as information regarding systemic status and nutritional facts. In the third stage of the study, the nutritional status was evaluated by using Mini-Nutritional Assessment questionnaire (MNA). Finally, the oral status was evaluated by using clinical and radiographical exams as well as geriatric oral health assessment index (GOHAI). Results: Of the 60 old adults, 6% were severely malnourished, and 37.4% presented malnourished risk. 49.6% of the old people had difficulties eating firm foods, 25% of them being unable to prepare meals. Regarding oral status, only 5.2% had at least 20 natural teeth, 55.6% required dental care for decayed or broken teeth, 69.6% were affected by xerostomia, 21% of the completely or partial edentulous people were untreated by removable dentures, 25% of the edentulous patients complained by ill-fitted removable dentures. Conclusion: Lack of education, treatment with over 3 drugs daily, physical inability to buy foods or to prepare meals, as well as the difficulties eating firm foods are strongly associated with poor nutritional status. Also, the need for dental care was associated to nutritional deficiency.

Elderly´s Malnutrition, Processes/health Outcomes in Primary Health Care: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Sofia Taveira ◽  
Bárbara Sousa ◽  
Patrício Costa ◽  
Ana Paula Macedo
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
English Language ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Care Intervention ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Modifiable Factors

Abstract Objectives - The aim of this study, as the first review directed at Primary Health Care, is identifying screening/intervention tools/health outcomes that validate malnutrition in the elderly. Methods - Following PRISMA, searches were conducted in 4 electronic databases on observational, qualitative, quantitative, or mixed studies, written in Portuguese, Spanish or English language, with participants aged 65 years or older. Results - 483 studies were identified, 16 were considered eligible. The Mini Nutritional Assessment showed the highest criteria of choice, however, health systems do not demonstrate standardized practices in the screening´s use. Studies are more oriented towards the relationship´s analysis of mortality/morbidity and malnutrition than its effects on the person´s quality of life. Discussion - Malnutrition is one of the modifiable factors and contributes to the frail elderly condition, with serious effects, especially when related to other comorbidities. Yet, several authors argue that Primary Health Care intervention can improve health outcomes.

scholarly journals Depressive disorders in the Arabian Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  
pp. 030006052096191
Author(s):  
Owiss Alzahrani
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Arabian Gulf ◽  
Gulf Cooperation Council ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Research Production ◽  
Gcc Countries

Objective To determine the contributions from the six Arabian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to the national scientific literature on depressive disorders. Methods This literature review identified all of the published studies on all major depressive disorders as cited on the PubMed® and APA PsycInfo® databases from inception to 31 December 2016 from the six GGC countries. Data were extracted using a standardized form. The study compared the volume of research production between the countries by calculating an index that allowed for the country population size. Results A total of 28 studies met the inclusion criteria. Saudi Arabia headed the list of publications (10 articles) followed by the United Arab Emirates ( n = 6), Kuwait ( n = 5), Qatar ( n = 3); and Bahrain and Oman produced two articles each. Only six out of the 28 (21.4%) studies included a random sample or adopted good sampling strategies. The majority of studies (24 of 28; 85.7%) were cross-sectional in design. Only one study clearly stated the use of the DSM-4 criteria for diagnosis. Conclusion The scientific literature published by the GCC countries on depressive disorders is scant and lacking scientific depth. These findings should be considered as a wake-up call for public health researchers, mental health workers and policymakers.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Myopia in America

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-12
Author(s):  
Diana V. Rey-Rodriguez ◽  
José Moreno-Montoya ◽  
Cristina Álvarez-Peregrina
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Research Work ◽  
The United States ◽  
Outdoor Exposure ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The World ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies

In recent years, prevalence of myopia in the world has increased significantly. The aim of this research work is to consider the combined prevalence of myopia in America, according to the following categories: age, race, gender, and region. Such research will be done also in harmony with the reports found in scientific literature. A systematic review of the literature found in the following databases was carried out: medline, embase, and lilacs. The aim was searching cross-sectional studies containing myopia prevalence information. To find the combined prevalence, the double arc sine method of fixed or random effects by Freeman-Tukey was used. 15 research studies that included 45.349 individuals from the United States, Brazil, and Paraguay, were identified in the literature; studies of subjects aged 0-96 years old. The prevalence of myopia varied from 1,2% to 48% with differences between male and female of 18,4% [95% CI: 13,9-22,8] and 19,8% [95% CI: 18,9-20,7], respectively. The global prevalence of myopia in rural areas was 1,4% [95% CI: 1,3-1,5], and in urban areas 14,3% [95% CI: 13,3-15,2]. At the same time, some differences were identified based on race. In the case of the white race 15,4% [95% CI: 14,4-16,3], Afrodescendants 20,6% [95% CI: 19,6-21,5] and other races (Spanish, non-Spanish, and African American) 2,9% [95% CI: 1,97-3,82]. The lowest figures of myopia prevalence were identified in rural areas in pre-school children (14,1%). There is, probably, a relationship in use and exposure time to electronic items such as screens, in contrast with the development of other indoor activities as outdoor exposure as an environmental factor to slow myopia.

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