bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Urological complication following aortoiliac graft: case report and review of the literature
Authors: Borges Leonardo Lima , Torricelli Fábio César Miranda , Ebaid Gustavo Xavier , Lucon Antônio Marmo , Srougi Miguel
Published: October 2010

CONTEXT: Ureteral stenosis and ureterohydronephrosis may be serious complications of aortoiliac or aortofemoral reconstructive surgery. CASE REPORT: A 62-year-old female patient presented with a six-month history of left lumbar pain. She was a smoker, and had mild chronic arterial hypertension and Takayasu arteritis. She had previously undergone three vascular interventions. In two procedures, Dacron prostheses were necessary. Excretory urography showed moderate left ureterohydronephrosis and revealed a filling defect in the ureter close to where the iliac vessels cross. This finding was compatible with ureteral stenosis, and the aortoiliac graft may have been the reason for this inflammatory process. The patient underwent laparotomy, which showed that there was a relationship between the ureteral stenosis and the vascular prosthesis. Segmental ureterectomy and end-to-end ureteroplasty with the ureter crossing over the prosthesis anteriorly were performed. There were no complications. The early and late postoperative periods were uneventful. The patient evolved well and the results from a new excretory urogram were normal. We concluded that symptomatic ureterohydronephrosis following aortoiliac graft is a real complication and needs to be quickly diagnosed and treated by urologists.
Development of an adapted version of the Boston Naming Test for Portuguese speakers
Authors: Miotto Eliane C. , Sato João , Lucia Mara C. S. , Camargo Cândida H. P. , Scaff Milberto
Published: October 2010

OBJECTIVE: To present the development of an adapted version of the Boston Naming Test for Portuguese speakers, and to investigate the effects of age, education and gender on both the original and the adapted Boston Naming Test in respect of Brazilian Portuguese speakers. METHOD: Eighty items, including the 60 original ones and 20 adapted items were administered to 739 healthy Brazilian subjects aged between 6 and 77 years who received 0 to 17 years of education. RESULTS: The coefficients of the General Linear Model estimation suggested that both age and education were statistically significant to predict total scores. In addition, score variances, justified by such predictors, were 41.20% in the original Boston Naming Test against 25.84% in the adapted Boston Naming Test. These results suggest that the scores from the original BNT are more dependent on age and education than those from the adapted Boston Naming Test. CONCLUSION: These findings demonstrated the suitability of the adapted Boston Naming Test version for the Brazilian population and described provisional norms for the original and adapted Boston Naming Test for Portuguese speakers.
Validation of the Perception of Change Scale - Family Version (EMP-F) as a treatment outcome measure in mental health services
Authors: Bandeira Marina , Felicio Cynthia Mara , Cesari Luciana
Published: October 2010

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to validate the Perception of Change Scale - Family Version, which evaluates the perception of family caregivers in regard to the treatment outcomes of psychiatric patients in mental health services. METHOD: Family caregivers (N = 300) of psychiatric patients attending mental health services completed the Perception of Change Scale - Family Version. The scale has 19 items rated in a three-point Likert scale that evaluate changes perceived in the patient's life as a result of treatment. RESULTS: The factorial analysis revealed a four-factor structure, with the following dimensions: 1) occupation, 2) psychological factors, 3) relationships, and 4) physical health. In the internal consistency analysis, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.85. The test-retest temporal stability analysis yielded a significant intraclass correlation coefficient (r = 0.96; p < 0.005). The convergent validity analysis revealed a positive significant correlation with another scale evaluating a distinct but theoretically related construct of family satisfaction with services (r = 0.41; p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The Perception of Change Scale - Family Version has adequate reliability and construct and convergent validity. It can be used to evaluate treatment outcome in mental health services from the perspective of family caregivers, indicating targets to improve treatment.
Depression, alcohol use disorders and nicotine dependence among patients at a general hospital
Authors: Botega Neury José , Mitsuushi Gabriela Nero , Azevedo Renata Cruz Soares de , Lima Daniela Dantas , Fanger Priscila Caroline , Mauro Marisa Lúcia Fabrício , Gaspar Karla Cristina , Silva Viviane Franco da
Published: October 2010

OBJECTIVE: To determine prevalence rates and identify patient characteristics associated with depression, alcohol use disorders and nicotine dependence among individuals admitted to a general teaching hospital. METHOD: Using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test, we assessed 4,352 consecutive medical and surgical patients admitted over a 13-month period. The patients were also asked to report their daily cigarette smoking habits during the last month. Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed, and odds ratios (ORs) were calculated. RESULTS: The mean age of the sample was 49.3 years, and 56.6% were male. Prevalence rates of depression, alcohol use disorders and nicotine dependence were, respectively, 14%, 9.8% and 16.9%. In the multivariate analysis, depression was associated with previous suicide attempts (OR = 8.7), lower level of education (OR = 3.6), prior use of psychotropic medications (OR = 3.1), cancer (OR = 1.7) and pain (OR = 1.7). Alcohol use disorders were associated with male sex (OR = 6.3), smoking (OR = 3.5), admission for an external cause of injury, such as a traffic accident (OR = 2.4), and previous suicide attempts (OR = 2.3). Nicotine dependence was associated with alcohol use disorders (OR = 3.4), young adulthood (OR = 2.3), widowhood (OR = 2.2) and previous suicide attempts (OR = 1.8). CONCLUSION: This is the largest sample of medical and surgical patients ever surveyed with standardized screening instruments in a general hospital in Brazil. The high prevalence rates of psychiatric disorders and the profiles of the patients evaluated in this study underscore the need to develop methods that are more effective for detecting and managing such disorders. Hospital admission should be considered a major opportunity for the detection of psychiatric disorders and the subsequent implementation of the appropriate specific treatment strategies.
Depressed mood and poor quality of life in male patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis
Authors: Garcia Thales Weber , Veiga Joel Paulo Russomano , Motta Lucilia Domingues Casulari da , Moura Flávio José Dutra de , Casulari Luiz Augusto
Published: October 2010

OBJECTIVE: To assess mood and quality of life in male hemodialysis patients, and to correlate mood swings with the different domains of the quality of life questionnaire. METHOD: Forty-seven male patients undergoing regular hemodialysis for more than six months were included in the study. The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression and the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire, in a version translated into and adapted to Portuguese, were used. RESULTS: The patients' age was 39.4 ± 8.9 years (median ± SD). Depression was observed in 32 (68.1%) patients according to the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression. A significant negative correlation was found between the results from the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression and the following parameters of the specific dimensions of the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire: list of symptoms and problems (rs = -0.399; p = 0.005), quality of social interaction (rs = -0.433; p = 0.002), and quality of sleep (rs = -0.585; p < 0.001). Among the generic domains, mood showed a significant negative correlation with general health (rs = -0.475; p < 0.001), emotional well-being (rs = -0.354; p = 0.015), social functioning and energy/fatigue (rs = -0.518; p < 0.001). The other parameters of the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire did not show significant correlations with the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression. CONCLUSION: Mood showed a negative correlation with the various scores of quality of life assessed by the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire, suggesting a possible influence of mood on the quality of life of chronic renal patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Plantas medicinais no tratamento do transtorno de ansiedade generalizada: uma revisão dos estudos clínicos controlados
Authors: Faustino Thalita Thais , Almeida Rodrigo Batista de , Andreatini Roberto
Published: October 2010

OBJETIVO: Revisar os estudos clínicos controlados sobre a efetividade de plantas medicinais/fitoterápicos no transtorno de ansiedade generalizada. MÉTODO: Realizou-se uma busca (Medline, Web of Science, SciELO, Biblioteca Cochrane) por artigos originais utilizando as palavras ["plant OR phytomed* OR extract OR herbal OR medicinal (OR specific name plants)"] AND ("anxie* OR anxioly* OR tranquil* OR GAD"), delimitada a "human OR clinical trial OR randomized controlled trial OR meta-analysis OR review" e à língua inglesa. Os critérios de inclusão foram: estudos randomizados, comparativos e duplo-cegos. RESULTADOS: Foram selecionados sete dos 267 artigos encontrados. O Piper methysticum (kava-kava) foi o fitoterápico mais estudado, sendo sugerido um efeito ansiolítico. Entretanto, a maioria destes estudos incluiu outros transtornos de ansiedade e os dois estudos com transtorno de ansiedade generalizada apresentaram resultados contraditórios. Estudos isolados envolvendo Ginkgo biloba, Galphimia glauca, Matricaria recutita (camomila), Passiflora incarnata e Valeriana officinalis indicaram potencial efeito ansiolítico no transtorno de ansiedade generalizada. A Ginkgo biloba e a Matricaria recutita apresentaram um effect size ('d' de Cohen = 0,47 e 0,87) similar ou superior ao dos ansiolíticos atuais (0,17-0,38). Não foram localizados estudos com outras plantas. CONCLUSÃO: Apesar do potencial terapêutico dos fitoterápicos no transtorno de ansiedade generalizada, poucos ensaios clínicos controlados foram identificados, com a maioria apresentando limitações metodológicas.
The influence of the comorbidity between depression and alcohol use disorder on suicidal behaviors in the São Paulo Epidemiologic Catchment Area Study, Brazil
Authors: Coêlho Bruno Mendonça , Andrade Laura Helena , Guarniero Francisco Bevilacqua , Wang Yuan-Pang
Published: October 2010

OBJECTIVE: To investigate in a community sample the association of suicide-related cognitions and behaviors ("thoughts of death", "desire for death", "suicidal thoughts", and "suicidal attempts") with the comorbidity of depressive disorders (major depressive episode or dysthymia) and alcohol or substance use disorders. METHOD: The sample was 1464 subjects interviewed in their homes using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview to generate DSM-III-R diagnosis. Descriptive statistics depicted the prevalence of suicide-related cognitions and behaviors by socio-demographic variables and diagnoses considered (major depressive episode, dysthymia, alcohol or substance use disorders). We performed a multivariate logistic regression analysis to estimate the effect of comorbid major depressive episode/dysthymia and alcohol or substance use disorders on each of the suicide-related cognitions and behaviors. RESULTS: The presence of major depressive episode and dysthymia was significantly associated with suicide-related cognitions and behaviors. In the regression models, suicide-related cognitions and behaviors were predicted by major depressive episode (OR = range 2.3-9.2) and dysthymia (OR = range 5.1-32.6), even in the presence of alcohol use disorders (OR = range 2.3-4.0) or alcohol or substance use disorders (OR = range 2.7-2.8). The interaction effect was observed between major depressive episode and alcohol use disorders, as well as between dysthymia and gender. Substance use disorders were excluded from most of the models. CONCLUSION: Presence of major depressive episode and dysthymia influences suicide-related cognitions and behaviors, independently of the presence of alcohol or substance use disorders. However, alcohol use disorders and gender interact with depressive disorders, displaying a differential effect on suicide-related cognitions and behaviors.
Diretrizes da Associação Médica Brasileira para o diagnóstico e diagnóstico diferencial do transtorno de ansiedade social
Authors: Chagas Marcos Hortes N. , Nardi Antonio E. , Manfro Gisele G. , Hetem Luiz Alberto B. , Andrada Nathalia C. , Levitan Michelle N. , Salum Giovanni A. , Isolan Luciano , Ferrari Maria Cecília Freitas , Crippa José Alexandre S.
Published: October 2010

OBJETIVO: O transtorno de ansiedade social é o transtorno de ansiedade mais comum, apresenta curso crônico, frequentemente sem remissões, sendo comumente associado com importante prejuízo funcional e comprometimento psicossocial. A Associação Médica Brasileira, por meio do projeto "Diretrizes", busca desenvolver consensos de diagnóstico e tratamento para as doenças mais comuns. O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar os achados mais relevantes das diretrizes da Associação Médica Brasileira relativas ao diagnóstico e diagnóstico diferencial do transtorno de ansiedade social. MÉTODO: O método utilizado foi o proposto pela Associação Médica Brasileira para o projeto Diretrizes. A busca foi realizada nas bases de dados do Medline (PubMed), Scopus, Web of Science e Lilacs, sem limite de tempo. A estratégia utilizada baseou-se em perguntas estruturadas na forma P.I.C.O. (acrônimo das iniciais "paciente ou população"; "intervenção, indicador ou exposição"; "controle ou comparação" e; "outcome ou desfecho"). RESULTADOS: São apresentados dados relativos a manifestações clínicas, prejuízos e implicações, diferenças entre os subtipos generalizado e circunscrito, e impacto com depressão, abuso e dependência de drogas e outros transtornos de ansiedade. Além disso, foram realizadas discussões acerca dos principais diagnósticos diferenciais. CONCLUSÃO: As diretrizes propõem-se a servir de referência para o médico generalista e especialista, auxiliando e facilitando o diagnóstico do transtorno de ansiedade social.
The maternal intrauterine environment as a generator of children at risk of metabolic syndrome: a review
Authors: Costa Suzana Maria Ramos , Silva Giselia Alves Pontes da
Published: October 2010

Nowadays, scientists are paying special attention to the increasing prevalence of obesity and associated co-morbidities, especially metabolic syndrome. This is due to observation of the spread of this syndrome from one generation to another and the growing number of obese pregnant women, which seems to exacerbate this situation. It is not yet well established whether the pathophysiological process underlying metabolic syndrome, namely insulin resistance, is due to changes in the receptor or in the cascade of intracellular processes. This narrative review aims to report on physiological and pathological changes occurring in pregnancy and the presence of Insulin receptor, Insulin Growth Factor-I receptor and the hybrid receptor, focusing on the presence of hyperinsulinemia in the growth and development of fetuses susceptible to metabolic syndrome.
"Pause-2-Play": a pilot schoolbased obesity prevention program
Authors: Killough Gregory , Battram Danielle , Kurtz Joanne , Mandich Gillian , Francis Laura , He Meizi
Published: October 2010

OBJECTIVES: "Pause-2-Play" is an obesity prevention program targeting screen-related sedentary behaviours and increasing physical activity among elementary school students. The program consisted of a Behavioural Modification Curriculum and a Health Promoting Afterschool Program. This pilot study reports program feasibility, practicability, and impact. METHODS: the 12-week pilot program was implemented with 32 grade five and six students. Program feasibility and practicability were assessed using a qualitative approach. Intervention effects were assessed by comparing pre-post changes in BMI, body composition, fitness scores, screen time, and cognitive variables related to screening viewing behaviours. RESULTS: "Pause-2-Play" was perceived as a useful, fun program with numerous benefits including: children trying new snacks, feeling fitter and better about one's own body shape, and becoming more aware of a healthy lifestyle. The intervention resulted in a statistically significant reduction in percent body fat and an increase in fat-free mass index in overweight children; a decrease in waist circumference and an increase in fat-free mass index were observed in normal weight children. The intervention also statistically improved fitness scores in both normal weight and overweight children. CONCLUSIONS: "Pause-2-Play" was feasible, practical, and favourably changed body composition and fitness level.
Feeding ecology of Rivulus luelingi (Aplocheiloidei: Rivulidae) in a Coastal Atlantic Rainforest stream, southern Brazil
Authors: Abilhoa Vinícius , Vitule Jean Ricardo Simões , Bornatowski Hugo
Published: October 2010

Feeding habits of the killifish Rivulus luelingi collected in a black water stream of the Coastal Atlantic Rainforest in southern Brazil were investigated. Eight samplings were made between April 2003 and January 2004. The diet, assessed through a similarity matrix with the estimated contribution values of food items, included microcrustaceans, aquatic immature insects (larvae and pupae), aquatic adult insects, terrestrial insects, insect fragments, spiders, and plant fragments. Differences in the diet according to temporal variations (months) were registered, but changes related with size classes evaluated and high/low precipitation period were not observed. The species presented an insectivorous feeding habit, and its diet in the studied stream was composed of autochthonous (mainly aquatic immature insects) and allochthonous (mainly insect fragments) material.
Can weight/length relationship predict size at first maturity? A case study with two species of Characidae
Authors: Fontoura Nelson F. , Jesus Anamélia S. , Larre Gabriel G. , Porto Juliana R.
Published: October 2010

A weight/length relationship was established for Astyanax jacuhiensis (Cope, 1894) (n = 370) and Cheirodon ibicuhiensis Eigenmann, 1915 (n = 701), from samples taken monthly in Fortaleza Lagoon, Cidreira, Rio Grande do Sul, from December 1991 through November 1992. Both species showed a polyphasic allometric growth pattern, each stanza described by an independent power equation controlled by a switch function. For C. ibicuhiensis, this change in the growth pattern occurred at 2.948 cm standard length (SL), close to published sizes for the attainment of female maturity. The change in the growth pattern of A. jacuhiensis (SL = 3.481 cm) was below the predicted size at first maturity, and merits further investigation. Although not conclusive, our data suggest that a complex growth pattern is frequent in nature, and perhaps is not usually identified because trends are obscured by natural variability. Despite the increased complexity resulting from the application of a more-complex equation, the identification of a change in the growth pattern could indicate important aspects of fish biology, including the attainment of sexual maturity.
Nocturnal and diurnal activity of armored suckermouth catfish (Loricariidae: Pterygoplichthys) associated with wintering Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris)
Authors: Nico Leo G.
Published: October 2010

Several Pterygoplichthys species, members of the Neotropical catfish family Loricariidae, have been widely introduced outside their native ranges. In this paper, I present observations on the diel activity pattern of non-native Pterygoplichthys, tentatively identified as P. disjunctivus, with respect to their attachment and grazing on endangered Florida manatees, Trichechus manatus latirostris. The study was conducted in December 2009 at Volusia Blue Spring, an artesianal spring system in the St. Johns River basin, Florida (USA). Supplemented by information gathered during previous visits to the spring site, this study revealed that adult Pterygoplichthys are active throughout the diel period (day, twilight and night). However, juvenile Pterygoplichthys were largely nocturnal and only at night did they consistently join adults in attaching to manatees. The juveniles generally remain hidden during the day, probably responding to presence of diurnal predators, mainly birds. Differences in diel behaviors among different Pterygoplichthys size classes in Florida are consistent with published observations on loricariids inhabiting clearwater streams within their native ranges.
Interferências de barramentos no regime hidrológico do estuário do rio Catú-Ceará-Nordeste do Brasil
Authors: Pinheiro Lidriana de Souza , Morais Jáder Onofre de
Published: October 2010

O estuário do rio Catú localiza-se a 26 km a sudeste de Fortaleza, no Município de Aquiraz. O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar os impactos de barramentos de pequeno e médio porte no aporte de água doce e sua repercussão na evolução morfológica e fragilidade ambiental do referido sistema. Foram escolhidas e analisadas as principais intervenções no escoamento superficial, formas de uso e ocupação das margens no período entre 1990 e 2004. O impacto dessas intervenções na vazão fluvial, com foco nos barramentos, foi simulado com uso de modelos e equações semi-empíricas, em função da ausência de estações de monitoramento fluviométrico. A construção do Açude Público Catú-Cinzento, no alto curso, diminuiu em 30% a contribuição de águas para a lagoa do Catú e consequentemente para o estuário. Isto resultou na diminuição do volume estuarino de 8.507 m³ para 2.045 m³ sob as mesmas condições climáticas e de marés. O tempo de residência das águas é de aproximadamente 18 dias, com baixa capacidade depuradora. Os processos de sedimentação ali existentes configuram o ambiente em causa como estuarino-lagunar em fase evolutiva para ambiente lacustre.
Geoenvironmental degradation in the peninsular river basin in Jharkhand, India
Authors: Jha V. C. , Saha S.
Published: October 2010

Geoenvironmental characteristics of the Peninsular drainage basins in Jharkhand State of India is the result of endogenetic, exogenetic and anthropogenetic mechanisms. As the Peninsular landmass is the oldest land mass in its geomorphic history. Since pre-cambrian times the landmass is experiencing phases of aggradation and degradation. Recently, the man-induces mechanisms have also been dominating mechanisms in changing the surface morphology of the drainage basins. The role of weathering, mass movement and erosion is significant in reducing the strength of the landmass of such basins resulting environmental degradation in the basin landscape. Geoenvironmental factors are responsible in degrading the landmass ultimately affects the sustainability of the region. Among the geoenvironmental factors the engineering properties of the landscape like topography, drainage network, soil erosion, rockmass strength are more significant in identifying the terrain stability of the basin which causes the degradation. In this paper, an attempt has been made to analyse the engineering properties of the basin along with the other geoenvironmental factors to find out the status of degradation in the basin with a view to suggest a sound environmental management for the future development of region.
A problemática dos resíduos sólidos urbanos em Tefé, Amazonas
Authors: Silva Alexandre Donato da , Pinheiro Eduardo da Silva
Published: October 2010

A infraestrutura disponível em diversos municípios da Amazônia impõe dificuldades para realizar os serviços de gerenciamento dos resíduos sólidos urbanos, além do cumprimento da legislação ambiental. O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar, sob a ótica da legislação ambiental e considerando as particularidades fisiográficas da região amazônica, as alternativas locacionais para a disposição dos resíduos sólidos urbanos no município de Tefé, AM. Como suporte à decisão foi utilizado a análise multicritério Weighted Overlay - ArcGIS. Constatou-se que mesmo existindo alternativas locacionais para a instalação de aterro sanitário em Tefé, é necessário que a Resolução CONAMA nº 04/95 seja adaptada para a realidade de infraestrutura do município no que tange a categoria do seu aeroporto e a Área de Segurança Aeroportuária. A exigência de escoar os resíduos sólidos urbanos além de 20 km a partir do centro geométrico do aeroporto exige a construção de estrada pavimentada de mais de 7 km de extensão, o que significaria impacto econômico e ambiental ao município pela necessidade de desmatar significativa área de floresta.
Uma proposta para avaliar a sustentabilidade da expansão do cultivo da cana-de-açúcar no estado do Mato Grosso do Sul
Authors: Guimarães Lucy Teixeira , Turetta Ana Paula Dias , Coutinho Heitor Luiz da Costa
Published: October 2010

A busca pelo desenvolvimento sustentável tem impulsionado a substituição dos combustíveis fósseis pela utilização de combustíveis renováveis, o que tem possibilitado avanços na pesquisa agropecuária e industrial elevando mundialmente a competitividade do Brasil no setor sucroalcooleiro. A expansão da cultura da cana-de-açúcar e o desenvolvimento e modernização do setor sucroalcooleiro têm contribuído incontestavelmente para o fortalecimento do agronegócio brasileiro e, consequentemente, para o crescimento da economia do País. O território brasileiro com enormes áreas com potencial agrícola e o avanço tecnológico do setor da cana, têm incentivado o Governo Brasileiro no direcionamento dos planos governamentais de expansão da cultura da cana-de-açúcar em áreas de pastagens degradadas, principalmente na região centro-oeste do país. O presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar resultados da aplicação de uma metodologia de avaliação da sustentabilidade frente a ampliação da cultura de cana-de-açúcar no Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul. Alguns indicadores de sustentabilidade foram selecionados para as microrregiões do Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul, que foram avaliadas quanto à sua sustentabilidade e comparadas através da metodologia do Barômetro de Sustentabilidade.
Diretrizes curriculares nacionais: percepções de acadêmicos sobre a sua formação em enfermagem
Authors: Kaiser Dagmar Elaine , Serbim Andreivna Kharenine
Published: October 2010

O objetivo do estudo foi conhecer as percepções de acadêmicos de enfermagem acerca de sua formação considerando as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, cujos dados foram coletados em março de 2007 por meio de entrevista semi-estruturada junto a dez alunos formandos do Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, tendo todos os participantes do estudo assinado o Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido. Os dados foram analisados pela técnica de análise de conteúdo. Os resultados evidenciaram o entendimento dos acadêmicos em relação a sua formação considerando a educação superior, as diretrizes curriculares nacionais para a enfermagem, o projeto pedagógico do curso, o perfil do egresso e o currículo. Conclui-se dando ênfase ao currículo e ao projeto pedagógico do curso como relevantes para uma formação sólida, integrada e sintonizada com as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a Enfermagem.
Representações sociais da relação auxiliar de enfermagem-usuário no contexto do Programa Saúde da Família
Authors: Eulálio Maria do Carmo , Santos Ellis Regina Ferreira dos , Albuquerque Tiago Paz e
Published: October 2010

Os profissionais da enfermagem têm se responsabilizado pela "arte" de cuidar, sendo eles os que dedicam a maior parte do seu tempo ao usuário. Neste estudo, objetivou-se compreender a relação entre auxiliar de enfermagem e usuário através das representações sociais do ato de tocar, construídas por esses profissionais no contexto do Programa Saúde da Família (PSF). Trata-se de uma pesquisa quali-quantitativa com 25 profissionais. Os instrumentos utilizados foram: associação livre de palavras, entrevista e questionário. Evidenciou-se que o toque representa possibilidades de aproximação entre profissional-usuário, expressando-se na prática cotidiana, pois auxilia na cura do usuário e humaniza a relação.
A dinâmica da família que coabita e cuida de um idoso dependente
Authors: Salgueiro Hugo , Lopes Manuel
Published: October 2010

Associado à progressão do envelhecimento, constata-se uma diminuição de algumas capacidades funcionais e um aumento da vulnerabilidade. A dependência acaba por surgir, sendo a família a principal instituição de apoio. Parece-nos assim pertinente questionar: qual a relação entre a dinâmica familiar e o coabitar e cuidar de um familiar idoso dependente? O objectivo foi, analisar o funcionamento da família cuidadora, relacionando o nível de dependência do familiar idoso e a idade dos cuidadores com a dinâmica familiar. Desenvolveu-se um estudo correlacional e transversal, com amostra intencional constituída por 80 famílias e 143 cuidadores. Usámos uma escala de avaliação do nível de dependência aos idosos e outra de avaliação da coesão e adaptabilidade familiar (FACES III). Conclui-se que o nível de dependência do idoso não altera a coesão e adaptabilidade familiar, contudo, o grupo etário do cuidador altera a dinâmica familiar, induzindo um potencial patológico.
A prática discente na construção do conhecimento sobre o fenômeno das drogas
Authors: Santos Vanessa Oliveira Guimarães dos , Vargens Octavio Muniz da Costa
Published: October 2010

Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva com abordagem qualitativa, desenvolvida com estudantes de graduação em enfermagem da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). Teve como objetivo discutir as ações vivenciadas e a prática social efetivada pelos acadêmicos no atendimento a usuários de drogas. Os dados foram coletados de dezembro de 2008 a janeiro de 2009, utilizando-se grupos focais constituídos por 19 acadêmicos dos três últimos semestres do curso. O projeto foi aprovado pela Comissão de Ética em Pesquisa da UERJ e os participantes assinaram o Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido. Os resultados evidenciaram a dificuldade discente no enfrentamento da realidade, decorrente do contraste entre teoria e prática, apontando como dificuldade decorrente da condução docente inapropriada. Conclui-se que as instituições de ensino devem otimizar a utilização do processo de ensinagem. A formação dos profissionais, relacionada ao fenômeno das drogas, mostra-se essencial por ser cada vez mais freqüente no cotidiano.
Determinantes sociais de saúde: características da comunidade e trabalho das enfermeiras na saúde da família
Authors: Sant'anna Cynthia Fontella , Cezar-Vaz Marta Regina , Cardoso Leticia Silveira , Erdmann Alacoque Lorenzini , Soares Jorgana Fernanda de Souza
Published: October 2010

Este estudo objetivou identificar os Determinantes Sociais de Saúde que despontam nos depoimentos das enfermeiras, ao caracterizarem a comunidade, analisando sua relação com o trabalho desenvolvido. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório-descritivo com análise qualitativa nas categorias teóricas dos determinantes. Utilizou-se entrevista semiestruturada gravada com consentimento das 65 enfermeiras da Estratégia Saúde da Família, pertencentes à 3ª Coordenadoria Regional de Saúde do Rio Grande do Sul. Evidenciou-se a inter e intrarrelação nos fatores determinantes da saúde, obtendo 104 citações para as características anatomofisiológicas dos indivíduos/comunidade correspondentes aos determinantes proximais e em associação predominantemente ao trabalho desenvolvido pelas enfermeiras. Para os determinantes intermediários houve 27 citações e, para os distais, 166, com predominante referência à localização territorial das comunidades em áreas rurais e periféricas. As enfermeiras relataram uma estreita relação entre as características proximais e o trabalho por elas desenvolvido, bem como visualizam a relação com os demais determinantes na relação com o processo de adoecimento.
Relationships and interactions in healthy process to be an adolescent
Authors: Araújo Adelita Campos , Lunardi Valeria Lerch , Silveira Rosemary Silva da , Thofehrn Maira Buss , Porto Adrize Rutz
Published: October 2010

The purpose of this study is to explore how teenagers view the relationships and interactions in the process of healthily becoming an adolescent. This qualitative exploratory research was conducted with ten teenagers in a state college in a town in southern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, from August to October, 2007. We used semi-structured interviews to collect the data. Later, we decided to use a thematic analysis, in which two themes emerged: (1) the process of building relationships and interactions in adolescence and (2) the risk in social life. As a result, we realized the importance of interpersonal relationships formed in adolescence, which deserve the nurse’s attention. Nurses can help in the guiding of this population in basic health units, hospitals or schools, to a healthy adolescence. Thus, teenagers may enjoy the relationships built in this process in order to grow and to enter into adulthood.
67.2: Compensation Methods for Local‐Dimming Backlights with RGB‐LED
Authors: Murai Takayuki , Fujiwara Kohji , Masuda Takeshi , Ajichi Yuhsaku , Yamamoto Tomohiko
Published: October 2010

In LED backlight system with high optical independence inside a segmented block, using individually controllable RGB‐LED as light source, we can obtain the advantage of wider color gamut, lower power consumption, and wider range of LCD expression than using white‐LED. On the other hand, there are problems of influence on luminance uniformity and chromaticity uniformity caused by the device‐to‐device variations, temperature property, and age‐related deterioration in the use of RGB‐LED. Additionally, power loss and heat generation which depend on temperature property of LED forward voltage (Vf) are problems. Therefore, it is difficult to develop the LED backlight that shines uniformly with good power efficiency. To solve those problems, we develop and evaluate compensation methods such as Optical unevenness correction, Thermal feedback control, Photo‐feedback control, and LED‐applied voltage control.
68.4: Optimal Additive Mixing Approach via Multi‐Color LEDs Platform
Authors: Chien Ming‐Chin , Chen Hsiao‐Ju , Tung Yu‐Lung , Tien Chung‐Hao
Published: October 2010

On the basis of additive mixing approach via multi‐color LEDs, we demonstrated a universal platform to synthesize the spectral power distribution in accordance with possibly highest color rendering performance and luminous efficacy of radiation under a designated correlated color temperature. The platform associated with the optimization algorithm and LED matrix setup allows the use of a feedback mechanism to validate the feasibility of the proposed scheme for the general lighting applications.
70.3: Ink Jet Printing for Selective Conductor Processes for Displays and Flexible Circuits
Authors: Ramakrishnan Ram , Saran Neerja , Petcavich Robert
Published: October 2010

We have developed a selective process for printing a metal catalyst doped ink and electroless plating a conductor on patterned flat surfaces as well as microlens embossed polymer films. The process involves control of surface energy of the films and patterns so as to channel the ink and the conductor between the patterned structures leaving the remaining areas unaffected and transparent. This is a low temperature process and very compatible with flexible substrates and R2R processing.
70.4: Single‐Pass Printing of Picoliter Droplets for Flexible‐Display Applications
Authors: Sumerel Jan
Published: October 2010

Piezoelectric drop‐on‐demand inkjet printing is a solution manufacturing process that uses several advanced technologies together to provide a production tool that may be critical to manufacturing flexible displays, and is quickly becoming the non‐ contact method of choice. This paper will present the parameters of two inkjet deposition systems that are capable of printing a wide range of functional fluids.
76.1: High Aperture Ratio LCD Display using In‐Ga‐Zn‐Oxide TFTs without Storage Capacitor
Authors: Shishido Hideaki , Toyotaka Kouhei , Tsubuku Masashi , Noda Kousei , Ohara Hiroki , Nishi Takeshi , Moriya Koji , Godo Hiromichi , Koyama Jun , Yamazaki Shunpei , Oikawa Yoshiaki , Handa Takuya , Sakakura Masayuki
Published: October 2010

By using oxide semiconductors, we succeeded in prototyping a 3.4‐inch QHD LCD panel whose aperture ratio is high and pixels do not include a storage capacitor. The aperture ratio is increased from 40 % to 59%, resulting in reduction of power consumption in a backlight unit.
77.2: Invited Paper: Technical Issues Towards All Inkjet‐Printed Organic Thin‐Film Transistors
Authors: Hong Yongtaek , Chung Seungjun
Published: October 2010

In this paper, technical issues and process considerations towards all inkjet‐printed organic thin‐film transistors are addressed, which include formation of the narrow, high‐aspect‐ratio metal lines, curing conditions of the printed high‐quality organic gate dielectric layer, surface energy and wetting issues for the printed organic semiconducting layer, and contact resistance between source/drain electrodes and the organic semiconducting layer, especially for the bottom‐contact organic thin film transistor structure.
78.2: A Detachable Mobile‐Phone Projector Utilizing Color‐Filter LCOS Microdisplay
Authors: Sun Jiaxin , Lam Chun‐Kit , Yau Chi‐Man , Wan‐YukShek  , Tsai Ka‐Wo , Huang Ho‐Chi
Published: October 2010

System design of a detachable mobile phone projector based on LCOS projection display has been discussed. An Optical Engine (OE) utilizing Color‐Filter LCOS could deliver brightness of 8 Lumen at 2W of LED power. A digital interface in the format of Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) is used. A prototype will be demonstrated.
78.4: Compact High Power Modulated Green Laser for Laser Display
Authors: Lu Yang , Xu Qingyang , Gan Yi , Xu Changqing
Published: October 2010

In this paper we report a modulated laser‐diode pumped microchip green laser based on optical‐contact Nd:YVO4/periodically poled MgO:LiNbO3 (Nd:YVO4/PPMgLN) crystal. A linearly polarized green light peak power as high as 541.5 mW was obtained for the first time, which corresponds to an electrical‐to‐optical efficiency of 13.9%. The maximum electrical‐to‐optical efficiency was 16.25%.
79.4: Light‐Rolls: High Throughput Manufacture for LED Lighting and Displays
Authors: Gourlay James , Götzen Reiner , Reinhardt Andrea , Bohlmann Helge , Gonzalez David , Queipo Paula , Schläfli Norbert , Willmann Roland , Frank Karl‐Heinz , Pira Nello Li , Voit Wolfgang , Reinhold Ingo , Zapka Werner , Burgard Matthias , Jalba Liviu , Munteanu Liviu
Published: October 2010

A high‐throughput, roll‐to‐roll technology based on three key manufacturing platforms — 3‐D MEMS, fluidic chip assembly and ink jet printing, is presented. The target applications for the technology are Displays and Lightings. In particular, flexible, pixilated LED displays can be produced, based on the integration of LED chips onto flexible polymer substrates. The preliminary evaluation of the manufacturing platforms and initial technology validator demonstrators will be presented.
P‐1: 3‐D Display Using Artificially Generated Motion Parallax and Psychological Factors of Image Size for Extended‐Depth Perception
Authors: Uehira Kazutake , Hanamura Yoshihiro , Suzuki Masahiro
Published: October 2010

This paper describes a 3‐D display that can express differences between depths at extended distances of over a hundred meters for moving observers using artificially generated motion parallax and differences in pattern sizes. The experimental results demonstrated that the depths of images at long distances could be exactly perceived.
P‐3: Evaluation of Rendering Algorithms for Presenting Layered Information on Holographic Displays
Authors: Barabas James , Smithwick Quinn Y. J. , Bove V. Michael
Published: October 2010

This paper proposes evaluation of rendering methods for holographic display allowing a viewer to use monocular information to selectively focus on parts of the display volume. We describe an experiment for comparatively evaluating human performance across different holographic rendering methods, by requiring the identification of overlapping letters separated in depth.
P‐7: A New Information Capacity Analysis of Integral Imaging
Authors: Xie Jing , Liu Xu , Li Haifeng , Van Caijie , Xia Xinxing
Published: October 2010

Three‐dimensional integral imaging is analyzed systematically, and a new analysis of the information capacity of integral imaging based on Geometrical‐Optics Phase Space theory is proposed. The calculation result provides an effective and comprehensive evaluation for integral imaging.
P‐10: Design and Fabrication of Wide‐view In‐cell Microretarder & Polarizer for Stereoscopic LCD
Authors: Lee Chao‐Te , Lin Hoang‐Yan , Tsai Chao‐Hsu
Published: October 2010

A microretarder for stereoscopic display is a thin film consisting of horizontal or vertical stripes with alternating null and half‐wave phase retardation states. The incorporation between in‐cell absorptive polarizer and in‐cell microretarder has been successfully produced in our experiment. By adding an additional out‐cell biaxial quarter wave plate, wide‐view patterned circular polarizer in a wider wavelength range can be achieved. The simulation results show obvious improvement for off‐axis illumination of patterned circular polarizer by biaxial film compensation. Finally, the experimental and simulation result will be discussed.
P‐11: Improvement of 3‐D Crosstalk with Over‐Driving Method for the Active Retarder 3‐D Displays
Authors: Jung Sung‐Min , Lee Young‐Bok , Park Hyung‐Ju , Lee Seung‐Chul , Jeong Woo‐Nam , Shin Jong‐Keun , Chung In‐Jae
Published: October 2010

In this paper, we proposed the equation of the gray‐to‐gray 3D crosstalk in the field‐sequential 3D displays for the first time. with the definition of the proposed 3D crosstalk, we analyzed the gray‐to‐gray 3D crosstalk under the normal driving condition of active retarder 3D (AR3D) we proposed previously. To suppress the gray‐to‐gray 3D crosstalk levels, we optimized the over‐driving table of the image panel of AR3D prototype. By applying the over‐driving method, it was clarified that the equation of the gray‐to‐gray 3D crosstalk which we proposed was matched very well with the actual images in 3D mode and that the ghost effects were greatly reduced.
P‐14: Development of Ultra High Luminance, Active Matrix VFD for a HUD System
Authors: Takano Sadao , Nonaka Akihiro , Nishioka Toshihiro , Fuyuki Toshimitsu , Shirahama Shigeharu , Tokura Katsuji , Shimizu Norio
Published: October 2010

We have developed a reconfigurable, super high luminance, active matrix VFD for Heads Up Display (HUD) use. At this time, we tried to improve our CIG (Chip In Glass) technology to satisfy both performance of ultra high brightness and reconfigurable screen. To solve this issue, we focused on the following points: (1) Active matrix driving, (2) Direct phosphor printing onto electrodes placed on surface of the IC chip. (3) Narrow pitch filament design with grid less structure. In the results, we have successfully realized a reconfigurable VFD which performs max. 32,000 cd/m2. In this paper, the structure of the active matrix VFD and its performance are described.
10.3: CrossTalk Evaluation of ShutterType Stereoscopic 3D Display
Authors: Pan Cheng‐Cheng , Lee Yo‐Ray , Huang Kun‐Feng , Huang Ta‐Chin
Published: October 2010

3D display technology has been widely applied in many fields, such as entertainment, education. And also, there is being commercialized recently. Thanks for overdrive technology and multirefresh rate technology, it makes shuttertype glasses 3D stereoscopic technology could be realized in TFT‐LCD display after CRT. The advantage of Shuttertype 3D stereoscopic is no limitation of viewing angle and distance compared to auto stereoscopic display such as barrier type and lenticular type ones. Owing to the different principle of various 3D stereoscopic technologies, 3D image quality measurement should depend on different 3D principle. Therefore, there are still many metrology related to 3D display that need to be defined clearly, especially for crosstalk. Here, we propose a method modified from different from that usually used in nakedeye and glasstype 3D stereoscopic display, an evaluation is suit for shuttertype 3D stereoscopic display.
P‐18: Suppression of Threshold Voltage Shift of Oxide‐based TFT by Employing Thermal Pre‐treatment
Authors: Kim Sun‐Jae , Park Hyun‐Sang , Lee Soo‐Yeon , Ji Seon‐Beom , Han Min‐Koo , Lee Woo‐Geun , Yoon Kap‐Soo , Lee Young‐Wook
Published: October 2010

The stability of oxide‐based TFT under bias stress was considerably improved by employing in‐Situ thermal pretreatment, which suppresses hydrogen content in the oxide active layer. By suppressing the inflow of hydrogen, easily movable, back interface trapping was reduced and the VTH shift of the oxide TFT was suppressed successfully.
P‐28: Effect of Annealing Temperature on Reliability of Solution‐Processed Zinc Tin Oxide Thin Film Transistors
Authors: Lee Jeong‐Soo , Kim Yong‐Jin , Lee Yong‐Uk , Kuk Seung‐Hee , Han Min‐Koo , Kim Yong‐Hoon
Published: October 2010

We fabricated solution‐processed ZTO TFTs with annealing temperature of 300 °C ∼ 550 °C in order to investigate the reliability of ZTO TFT. The shift of threshold voltage by gate bias‐stress of ZTO TFTs is altered according to annealing temperature because of the increase and decrease of trap states caused by bonding variation.
P‐40: Design of Analog Pixel Memory Circuit with Low Temperature Polycrystalline Silicon TFTs for Low Power Application
Authors: Chu Li‐Wei , Liu Po‐Tsun , Ker Ming‐Dou , Zheng Guang‐Ting , Li Yu‐Hsuan , Kuo Chung‐Hung , Li Chun‐Huai , Hsieh Yao‐Jen , Liu Chun‐Ting
Published: October 2010

A new analog pixel memory cell realized in a 3‐μm LTPS technology is proposed to achieve low‐power consumption for TFT‐LCDs. By employing the inversion data in storage capacitor with complementary source follower, the frame rate to refresh the static image can be reduced from 60Hz to 3Hz with output decay only less than 0.075V under the input data from 1V to 4V.
11.1: Invited Paper: 15inch RGBW Panel Using TwoStacked White OLED and Color Filter for LargeSized Display Applications
Authors: Han Chang‐Wook , Pieh Sung‐Hoon , Pang Hee‐Suk , Lee Jae‐Man , Choi Hong‐Seok , Hong Soon‐Kwang , Kim Bum‐Sik , Tak Yoon‐Heung , Lee Nam‐Yang , Ahn Byung‐Chul
Published: October 2010

We have developed a twostacked white OLED based on bottomemission structure for largesized display. It consists of one unit emitting fluorescent blue and the other unit emitting phosphorescent yellow twodopant of red and green in a host layer. In order to improve the performance of the WOLED, we adopted new noncabazole compound as a hole transporting layer with high triplet energy level and akali—metal doped charge generation layer. In addition, we employed new greenish yellow dopant instead of previous green dopant to enhance the lifetime of the phosphorescent stack. The resulting device exhibits 61.3 cd/A of current efficiency, 30 lm/W of power efficiency, and 6.4 V of driving voltage of at 1000 nit where its CIE coordinate is 0.340, 0.334. Halflifetime T50 of the device is estimated more than 130,000 hrs at 1000 nit. We also fabricated 15inch HD panel employing the twostacked WOLED and color filter.