scholarly journals Validation of Digital Applications for Evaluation of Visual Parameters: A Narrative Review

Vision ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Kevin J. Mena-Guevara ◽  
David P. Piñero ◽  
Dolores de Fez
Keyword(s):  
Search Engine ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Digital Device ◽  
Pathological Conditions ◽  
Current Review ◽  
Reference Manager ◽  
Bibliographic Search

The current review aimed to collect and critically analyze the scientific peer-reviewed literature that is available about the use of digital applications for evaluation of visual parameters in electronic devices (tablets and smartphones), confirming if there are studies calibrating and validating each of these applications. Three bibliographic search engines (using the search equation described in the paper) and the Mendeley reference manager search engine were used to complete the analysis. Only articles written in English and that are evaluating the use of tests in healthy patients to measure or characterize any visual function aspects using tablets or smartphones were included. Articles using electronic visual tests to assess the results of surgical procedures or are conducted in pathological conditions were excluded. A total of 19 articles meeting these inclusion and exclusion criteria were finally analyzed. One critical point of all these studies is that there was no mention of the characterization (spatial and/or colorimetrical) of screens and the stimuli used in most of them. Only two studies described some level of calibration of the digital device before the beginning of the study. Most revised articles described non-controlled comparatives studies (73.7%), reporting some level of scientific evidence on the validation of tools, although more consistent studies are needed.

scholarly journals Skin tear treatment and prevention by nurses: an integrative literature review

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-149
Author(s):  
Érick Igor dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Skin Flap ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Safe Environment ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Skin Tears ◽  
Work And Health

The objective of the present study was to identify scientific evidence in the literature regarding management and prevention of skin tears by nurses over the last ten years. This is an integrative review of articles found in the LILACS, SciELO, BDENF, MEDLINE, Scopus, ScienceDirect and PubMed databases, identified with the Portuguese, English and Spanish descriptors for "skin," "friction," or with the keyword "skin tears". After inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, fifteen texts were selected. Scientific evidence demonstrated that the best management results are obtained by covering the tear with the skin flap itself, using octylcyanoacrylate or silicone-based products. Prevention consists of promoting a safe environment, through multidisciplinary work and health education. We conclude that it is the nursing staff's responsibility to avoid infection, trauma of any intensity, pain and bleeding.

scholarly journals Adipokines and coronary artery disease

2015 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Strisciuglio ◽  
Gennaro Galasso ◽  
Dario Leosco ◽  
Roberta De Rosa ◽  
Giuseppe Di Gioia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Behavioral Strategies ◽  
Physiological Processes ◽  
Pathological Conditions ◽  
Artery Disease ◽  
Pleiotropic Function

Adipose tissue, besides being an important energetic storage, is also a source of cytokines and hormones which act in a paracrine, autocrine and especially endocrine manner, influencing the cardiometabolic axis. Adipokines are a group of mediators with pleiotropic function, that are involved in many physiological processes, so that a disregulation in their secretion can lead to multiple pathological conditions. In this review our aim was to clarify the role of adipokines in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, especially in coronary artery disease, and based on current scientific evidence, to analyze the therapeutic and behavioral strategies that are so far available.

scholarly journals Cuidado de enfermagem ao recém-nascido em fototerapia, o que as evidências revelam: revisão integrativa

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (32) ◽  
pp. 259-268
Author(s):  
Karla Brandão de Araújo ◽  
Erika Oliveira Abinader ◽  
Anete Leda de Oliveira Martins ◽  
Gláucia Alvarenga de Araújo ◽  
Karem De Souza Brandão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Clinical Condition ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Specific Care

A Hiperbilirrubinemia neonatal é uma condição clínica caraterizada pelo acúmulo de bilirrubina no organismo do neonato podendo acarretar graves sequelas quando não tratada. Um dos meios terapêuticos consiste fototerapia, um tratamento que demanda cuidados específicos para prevenir iatrogenias. A enfermagem desempenha relevante papel nesses cuidados, pois permanece 24 horas no seguimento dos casos prevenindo complicações e contribuindo para a eficácia da terapêutica. Portanto, nesse estudo o objetivo foi investigar, através de revisão integrativa da literatura, as evidências científicas sobre os cuidados de enfermagem ao recém nascido em fototerapia. Para tal, foram pesquisadas as bases de dados: BDENF, LILACS, MEDLINE e SCIELO. Na formulação da estratégia de busca foram utilizados os descritores em saúde combinados entre si através dos operadores booleanos AND e OR. Foram encontrados quarenta artigos que após uso de critérios de inclusão e exclusão pré-definidos, permaneceram quatro que compuseram a amostra. A revisão revelou que os cuidados de enfermagem influenciam positivamente na adesão e resultado do tratamento.Descritores: Assistência de Enfermagem, Hiperbilirrubinemia Neonatal, Fototerapia. Nursing care for newborn in phototherapy, what the evidence reveals: integrative reviewAbstract: Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a clinical condition characterized by the accumulation of bilirubin in the neonate's organism and can cause serious sequelae when not treated. One of the therapeutic means consists of phototherapy, a treatment that requires specific care to prevent iatrogenesis. Nursing plays an important role in this care, as it remains 24 hours in the follow-up of cases, preventing complications and contributing to the effectiveness of therapy. Therefore, in this study the objective was to investigate, through an integrative literature review, the scientific evidence on nursing care for newborns undergoing phototherapy. For this, the databases were searched: BDENF, LILACS, MEDLINE and SCIELO. In the formulation of the search strategy, health descriptors combined with each other through the Boolean operators AND and OR were used. Forty articles were found that, after using pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, four remained in the sample. The review revealed that nursing care positively influences adherence and treatment results.Descriptors: Nursing Care, Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia, Phototherapy. Cuidado de enfermería para lo recién nacida en fototerapia, lo que revelan la evidencia: revisión integrativaResumen: La hiperbilirrubinemia neonatal es una condición clínica caracterizada por la acumulación de bilirrubina en el organismo del recién nacido y puede causar secuelas graves cuando no se trata. Uno de los medios terapéuticos consiste en la fototerapia, un tratamiento que requiere atención específica para prevenir la iatrogénesis. La enfermería desempeña un papel importante en esta atención, ya que permanece 24 horas en el seguimiento de los casos, previniendo complicaciones y contribuyendo a la efectividad de la terapia. Por lo tanto, en este estudio el objetivo fue investigar, a través de una revisión bibliográfica integradora, la evidencia científica sobre el cuidado de enfermería para los recién nacidos sometidos a fototerapia. Para esto, se realizaron búsquedas en las bases de datos: BDENF, LILACS, MEDLINE y SCIELO. En la formulación de la estrategia de búsqueda, se utilizaron descriptores de salud combinados entre sí a través de los operadores booleanos AND y OR. Cuarenta artículos se encontraron que, después de utilizar criterios de inclusión y exclusión predefinidos, cuatro permanecieron en la muestra. La revisión reveló que la atención de enfermería influye positivamente en la adherencia y los resultados del tratamiento.Descriptores: Cuidados de Enfermería, Hiperbilirrubinemia Neonatal, Fototerapia.

scholarly journals Evidências científicas sobre a qualidade de vida dos pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca: revisão integrativa*

2019 ◽  
Vol 82 (20) ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávia Ribeiro do Carmo ◽  
Harriet Bárbara Maruxo ◽  
Willian Alves dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure ◽  
Insuficiencia Cardiaca ◽  
Main Factors

Objetiva-se identificar evidências científicas sobre a qualidade de vida em pacientes diagnosticados com insuficiênciacardíaca. Revisão integrativa realizada nas bases de dados Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde(LILACS), Base de Dados de Enfermagem (BDENF) e Sistema Online de Busca e Análise de Literatura Médica (MEDLINE)com a seguinte questão norteadora: Como a insuficiência cardíaca interfere na qualidade de vida dos pacientescardiológicos? Foi utilizada a estratégia PICO com recorte temporal de 2011 a 2016, nos idiomas português, inglês eespanhol. As informações foram tabuladas em programa Microsoft Excel® e processadas a partir de estratégia: médiaaritmética descritiva simples, frequência absoluta e relativa. Encontrou-se 712 artigos na sua totalidade, após aplicaçãodos critérios de inclusão e exclusão foram selecionados 17 artigos científicos avaliados a partir da categoria: os principaisfatores que comprometem a qualidade de vida dos pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca. Conclui-se que os pacientes cominsuficiência cardíaca apresentam intolerância à realização de atividades físicas e têm seu sono prejudicado por conta dadispneia e fadiga, sintomas que contribuem para o declínio da qualidade de vida.Palavras-chave: Insuficiência Cardíaca; Qualidade de Vida; Enfermagem. ABSTRACTThe aim is to identify scientific evidence on the quality of life in patients diagnosed with heart failure. Integrativereview carried out in the Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Base de Dadosde Enfermagem (BDENF) e Sistema Online de Busca e Análise de Literatura Médica (MEDLINE) databases withthe question: How does heart failure interfere with the quality of life of cardiology patients? The PICO strategywith time cut from 2011 to 2016 was used in Portuguese, English and Spanish. The information was tabulated inMicrosoft Excel® program and processed from strategy: simple descriptive arithmetic mean, absolute and relativefrequency. It found 712 articles in their totality, after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, were selected17 scientific articles evaluated from the category: the main factors that compromise the quality of life of patientswith heart failure. It concludes that the patients with heart failure are intolerant to physical activities and sleepimpaired due to dyspnea and fatigue, such symptoms that contribute to the decline of quality of life.Keywords: Heart failure; Quality of life; Nursing.

scholarly journals The efficacy of eHealth interventions in weight management: a systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-17
Author(s):  
Roxana-Mihaela Spînu
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Current Understanding ◽  
Search Procedure ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Current Review ◽  
Promising Perspective ◽  
Overweight Adults

This current review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of eHealth interventions in weight manangement, targeting obese and overweight adults. Methods: Upon completion of the search procedure, a number of fourteen studies were included and analyzed relative to a set of inclusion and exclusion criteria previously established. Results: Only six out of fourteen studies reported statistically significant results, favoring the eHealth interventions. The included studies had several limitations, most of them related to their methodological design. Conclusion: The current understanding of this topic is still premature, but the present results offer a promising perspective on the efficacy of eHealth interventions in weight management. However, more studies are needed to provide conclusive results.

scholarly journals 19-Hydroxy steroids in the aromatase reaction: Review on expression and potential functions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatjana Abaffy ◽  
Hiroaki Matsunami
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Glands ◽  
Ovarian Function ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Analytical Sensitivity ◽  
Biological Processes ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Pathological Conditions ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
The Brain

Abstract Scientific evidence related to the aromatase reaction in various biological processes spanning from mid-1960 is abundant, however, as our analytical sensitivity increases, a new look at the old chemical reaction is necessary. Here, we review an irreversible aromatase reaction from the substrate androstenedione. It proceeds in 3 consecutive steps. In the first two steps, 19-hydroxy steroids are produced. They can dissociate from the enzyme complex and either accumulate in tissues or enter the blood.In this review, we want to highlight the potential importance of these 19-hydroxy steroids in various physiological and pathological conditions. We focus primarily on 19-hydroxy steroids, and in particular on the 19-hydroxyandrostenedione produced by the incomplete aromatase reaction. Using a PubMed database and search terms aromatase reaction,19-hydroxylation of androgens and steroid measurements, we detail the chemistry of the aromatase reaction and list previous and current methods used to measure 19-hydroxy steroids. We present the evidence of the existence of 19-hydroxy steroids in the brain tissue, ovaries, testes, adrenal glands, prostate cancer and also during pregnancy and parturition and in Cushing’s disease. Based on the available literature, a potential involvement of 19-hydroxy steroids in the brain differentiation process, sperm motility, ovarian function, and hypertension is suggested and warrant future research.We hope that with the advancement of highly specific and sensitive analytical methods, future research into 19-hydroxy steroids will be encouraged, as much remains to be learned and discovered.

Combination Therapy as a Strategy to control Infections caused by Multiresistant Bacteria. Current Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Hernandez-Rodriguez ◽  
Ludy Pabon Baquero
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Selective Pressure ◽  
Combined Therapy ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Multiple Infections ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Infectious Disease Control ◽  
Current Review ◽  
Multiresistant Bacteria ◽  
Bibliographic Search

: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the main challenges of today's medicine because it has become a global problem that affects the treatment of multiple infections and impacts public health. This resistance is caused because the bacteria have generated selective pressure promoting mechanisms to evade the action of conventional drugs, which are also associated with adverse effects. Infections caused by these multi-resistant bacteria potentially reduce the possibility of effective therapy; this situation increases morbidity and mortality and treatment costs. To establish combined therapy as a strategy for the control of infections caused by multi-resistant bacteria. A bibliographic search was carried out between 2015 and 2020 in databases such as PubMed, Scopus and Science Direct. The exhaustive review of the articles allowed a critical analysis of the information. They have identified the mechanisms for obtaining drugs with antimicrobial potential, their biological activity and the possible effect of their combination against multidrug-resistant bacteria as an alternative for infectious disease control and as a response to reduce the use of antibiotics. Combined therapy is presented as an innovative therapeutic alternative, which uses non-antibiotic substances that can be obtained by three routes: the repositioning of drugs, synthetic substances and natural products. In this way, important elements are provided to guide researches who seek to reduce antimicrobial resistance.

scholarly journals Radon Exposure and Neurodegenerative Disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 7439
Author(s):  
Silvia Gómez-Anca ◽  
Juan Miguel Barros-Dios
Keyword(s):  
Neurodegenerative Diseases ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Subsequent Development ◽  
Brain Anatomy ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Motor Neuron Diseases ◽  
Radon Exposure ◽  
Bibliographic Search ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

Background: To carry out a systematic review of scientific literature about the association between radon exposure and neurodegenerative diseases. Methods: We performed a bibliographic search in the following databases: Pub med (Medline), Cochrane, BioMed Central and Web of Science. We collected the data by following a predetermined search strategy in which several terms werecombined. After an initial search, 77 articles were obtained.10 of which fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Five of these 10 studies were related to multiple sclerosis (MS), 2 were about motor neuron diseases (MND), in particular amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and 3 were related to both Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Results: The majority of the included articles, suggested a possible association between radon exposure and a subsequent development of neurodegenerative diseases. Some of the studies that obtained statistically significant resultsrevealed a possible association between radon exposure and an increase in MS prevalence. Furthermore, it was also suggested that radon exposure increases MND and AD mortality. Regarding AD and PD, it was observed that certainde cay products of radon-222 (222Rn), specifically polonium-210 (210Po) and bismuth-210 (210Bi), present a characteristic distributionpattern within the brain anatomy. However, the study with the highest scientific evidence included in this review, which investigated a possible association between the concentration of residential radon gas and the MS incidence, revealed no significant results. Conclusions: It cannot be concluded, although it is observed, that there is a possible causal association between radon exposure and neurodegenerative diseases. Most of the available studies are ecological so, studies of higher statistical evidence are needed to establish a causal relationship. Further research is needed on this topic.

scholarly journals A Review of Psychosocial Factors of Marfan Syndrome: Adolescents, Adults, Families, and Providers

2019 ◽  
Vol 08 (03) ◽  
pp. 109-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cory Nielsen ◽  
Ileana Ratiu ◽  
Mitra Esfandiarei ◽  
Angela Chen ◽  
Elif Seda Selamet Tierney
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Marfan Syndrome ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Current Review ◽  
Reproductive Decision Making ◽  
Academic Search

AbstractThe purpose of this article was to review the current literature on psychosocial implications of Marfan syndrome (MFS) and its impact on adolescents, adults, their families and to provide important considerations for providers. Since the previous reviews in 2015, numerous studies have been published that are included in the current review. This literature review was conducted using PubMed, Medline, PsychINFO, ERIC, Web of Science, and Academic Search Premier databases and only articles that studied psychosocial factors that influence MFS patients as adolescents, adults, family members, or their interactions with providers were included in this review. Of the 522 articles reviewed, 41 were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All articles were peer-reviewed. MFS has various implications that can impact one's life; studies have shown that MFS causes a negative impact on an individual's formative years, quality of life, reproductive decision-making, work participation, and satisfaction with life. Clinicians and multidisciplinary teams should be aware of these factors to provide support focusing on coping strategies for the patient and their family.

scholarly journals Family caregivers: what do they need? An integrative review

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 675-682 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Sílvia Fernandes ◽  
Margareth Angelo
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Search Engine ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Nursing Interventions ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Formal Support ◽  
Specific Search

Abstract OBJECTIVE Aimed to identify the main needs expressed by family caregivers in caring for adependent person. METHOD An integrative review of the literature in the period between 2010 and 2015 using specific search engine tools in the EBSCO and SCOPUSdatabases. RESULTS 11 articles were selected, and the analysis of the scientific evidence obtained allowed for organizing the results into five thematic areas:transition into care, being responsible for everything, the importance of support, access to formal support, communication and informationprocesses. CONCLUSION The results showed that caregivers have many needs in different areas, which should be addressed in nursing interventions.

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