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PESQUISA COM GRUPO FOCAL: CONTRIBUIÇÕES AO ESTUDO DAS REPRESENTAÇÕES SOCIAIS
Authors: Nóbrega Danielle Oliveira , Andrade Erika dos Reis Gusmão , Melo Elda Silva do Nascimento
Published: October 2016

RESUMO Este artigo é uma reflexão teórica, que objetiva discutir sobre o grupo focal enquanto aporte metodológico válido para pesquisas com a Teoria das Representações Sociais - TRS. Tem como argumento central a afirmação de que o grupo focal é uma técnica de produção de dados profícua em estudos que enfoquem o contexto grupal e os movimentos de constituição das representações sociais, uma vez que pode evidenciar tal processo e sua sociogênese. Para tanto, discute-se a TRS, enfatizando seu caráter psicossocial e sua base sociogenética e, em seguida, aborda-se a estratégia do grupo focal em pesquisas com a TRS. Conclui-se que o cenário de comunicações e interações proporcionado pelo grupo focal cria oportunidades de acesso às representações sociais e aos elementos e processos grupais que as constituem, favorecendo em especial investigações sobre suas características sociogenéticas.
CONSTRUÇÃO DE IDENTIDADE(S) NA VELHICE: OS TERRITÓRIOS ENQUANTO MARCOS IDENTITÁRIOS
Authors: Veiga Marcia Regina Medeiros , Ferreira Sónia Cristina Mairos , Cordeiro António Manuel Rochette
Published: October 2016

RESUMO Este artigo tem por objetivo refletir sobre o contributo específico dos territórios - a casa, a rua, o entorno - enquanto referência fundamental na construção identitária de pessoas idosas. Nossa base reflexiva foi construída a partir de observações e descrições do território conhecido como "Alta", no casco histórico de Coimbra, Portugal; entrevistas semiestruturadas, com 12 de seus residentes; e com notas de campo, sistematizadas num diário de bordo da pesquisa, construído para o efeito. A construção identitária de grande parte das pessoas idosas encontra-se profundamente ancorada nos territórios onde vivem, principalmente quando estas pessoas residem há muito tempo em um mesmo espaço geográfico, no qual vivenciam uma parte muito substantiva do seu cotidiano. Esta centralidade é, ainda, reforçada quando apresentam mobilidades reduzidas ou condicionadas, quer pelas dificuldades de acessibilidade dos próprios territórios, quer por limitações pessoais, iniciadas e/ou acentuadas na velhice.
MODOS DE SUBJETIVAÇÃO DE JOVENS EM UM TERRITÓRIO DE CONFLITO SOCIOAMBIENTAL
Authors: Bacelar Rafael Prosdocimi , Castro Lucia Rabello de
Published: October 2016

RESUMO A instalação de um grande empreendimento de mineração transformou a dinâmica social e ambiental na região próxima à Conceição do Mato Dentro, interior de Minas Gerais. A proposta extrativista alterou profundamente as relações históricas entre sujeitos, comunidades e territórios. A partir de uma pesquisa de orientação etnográfica analisamos como os jovens se subjetivam frente aos deslocamentos provocados na região. Os modos de subjetivação se constituem na configuração de formas de ser, sentir e agir frente às mudanças objetivas no território. Embora os jovens se queixem do empreendimento em razão dos problemas socioambientais causados, os mesmos reconhecem que a mineradora gerou o aumento de renda, a oferta de empregos e a promessa de desenvolvimento. Ao escutar as palavras dos jovens, vemos como eles são sujeitos que refletem e se posicionam frente aos conflitos em curso na região.
DA (IM)POSSIBILIDADE DO DIÁLOGO: CONVERSAÇÕES PÚBLICAS E OS DIREITOS LGBTS
Authors: Moscheta Murilo , Souza Laura Vilela , Casarini Karin Aparecida , Scorsolini-Comin Fabio
Published: October 2016

RESUMO Este estudo tem como objetivo discutir o uso das estratégias do Projeto de Conversações Públicas (PCP) na promoção de diálogos relacionados aos direitos de pessoas lésbicas, gays, bissexuais e transgênero (LGBT). Quatro encontros de grupo foram áudio-gravados e posteriormente transcritos literal e integralmente. A análise privilegiou a identificação de quatro momentos marcantes nas conversas grupais discutidas a partir de sua articulação com os fundamentos técnicos do PCP, o construcionismo social e as discussões contemporâneas acerca de ética e direitos humanos. Destaca-se que a estrutura da conversa do PCP tem o benefício de criar uma condição favorável ao diálogo ao suspender a necessidade de produção de soluções ou acordos imediatos. Dada a artificialidade desse contexto conversacional, tal estratégia deve ser entendida como um recurso de sensibilização, focado na expansão da compreensão do outro e sem substituir outras formas de atuação social.
A FORMAÇÃO DA PSICOLOGIA SOCIAL COMO CAMPO CIENTÍFICO NO BRASIL
Authors: Jacó-Vilela Ana Maria , Degani-Carneiro Filipe , Oliveira Dayse de Marie
Published: October 2016

RESUMO Este trabalho apresenta uma reflexão historiográfica sobre as condições e os processos que possibilitaram a emergência da Psicologia Social como uma disciplina ou campo de estudo/intervenção delimitado no Brasil. Aponta sua institucionalização no cenário brasileiro desde o denominado pensamento social, seguida de sua forma "interdisciplinar" (ou pré-disciplinar), até seu surgimento nas primeiras universidades nacionais, localizadas no Rio de Janeiro e em São Paulo, onde foi alocada nos Departamentos de Psicologia. Continua com as críticas estadunidenses e europeias dos anos 1960 em relação à sua relevância social. Encerra apresentando o sentido desta crítica no caso brasileiro e as respostas oferecidas a tal questão.
A ATUALIDADE DAS TEORIAS CRÍTICAS E A REVITALIZAÇÃO DA CATEGORIA ANALÍTICA "IDEOLOGIA" NA PSICOLOGIA SOCIAL
Authors: Guareschi Pedrinho A. , Roso Adriane , Amon Denise
Published: October 2016

RESUMO O objetivo deste artigo é mostrar a atualidade das teorias críticas ao campo da Psicologia Social, propondo a revitalização da categoria analítica ideologia. Trata-se de um artigo teórico-empírico, dividido em quatro partes: (a) breve histórico do conceito de ideologia, (b) articulação teórica da ideologia com a Psicologia Social, (c) identificação das tendências na produção de artigos na Psicologia & Sociedade, de maneira a verificar alguns caminhos conceituais de ideologia nesta revista e (d) reflexão sobre como o emprego da ideologia no sentido crítico pode colaborar na análise do atual contexto brasileiro. Concluímos reafirmando que a categoria ideologia é complexa e diversa, mas ainda pouco valorizada pela Psicologia Social. Uma Psicologia Social que se proponha sociológica deve colocar a ideologia numa perspectiva crítica como centro de suas preocupações, juntamente com a comunicação.
ANÁLISE HISTÓRICA DA PSICOLOGIA SOCIAL COMUNITÁRIA NO BRASIL
Authors: Gonçalves Mariana Alves , Portugal Francisco Teixeira
Published: October 2016

RESUMO Este texto apresenta debates relativos ao campo da Psicologia Social Comunitária (PSC) tomando como base suas produções textuais nas últimas duas décadas (1990-2010). O mapeamento do conjunto de artigos, teses, dissertações e livros produzidos sob o signo PSC foi o procedimento utilizado para problematizar o que tem sido realizado por este movimento que se constitui como uma das versões contemporâneas da Psicologia Social. Contextualizamos as produções a partir das mudanças de rumo da profissão e da reivindicação por uma nova direção para a Psicologia Social produzida em território latino-americano. A exposição está centrada em dois pontos principais: as vinculações teórico-epistemológicas da PSC e a caracterização do trabalho do psicólogo comunitário. Concluímos o artigo indicando que as reflexões em torno da diversidade das vinculações teórico-epistemológicas e da tentativa de unificação da PSC nublaram a análise do problema central dos efeitos de sua prática e de seus compromissos éticos e políticos.
BIBLIOMETRIA E METASSÍNTESE DE ESTUDOS SOBRE TRABALHO PUBLICADOS NA REVISTA PSICOLOGIA & SOCIEDADE
Authors: Oliveira Adélia Augusta Souto de , Lima Cristina Generino dos Santos , Morais Kalina Karla Clemente de
Published: October 2016

RESUMO Este artigo apresenta uma análise descritiva e exploratória sobre as publicações do periódico online Psicologia & Sociedade, que abordam a categoria 'trabalho' como objeto de estudo. Foi realizada em quatro etapas, sendo a primeira bibliométrica: quantificação da produção da revista no quinquênio 2010-2014, em todas as suas categorias de publicações. As fases posteriores corresponderam à metassíntese dos títulos e resumos dos artigos, com recorte especial no método de cada produção. Por último, dois artigos provenientes de pesquisas teóricas foram analisados, de modo a subsidiar uma crítica interna à produção científica. Os resultados demonstraram que a revista tem expressiva produção no campo da Psicologia do Trabalho, sendo esta uma categoria fundamental para a compreensão histórica e cultural da subjetividade e dos processos de saúde e adoecimento, como também, asseveraram acerca da qualidade das publicações, concretizando a proposta do periódico em estabelecer um diálogo constante da ciência psicológica com a sociedade.
AS PESQUISAS EM REPRESENTAÇÕES SOCIAIS NA REVISTA PSICOLOGIA & SOCIEDADE
Authors: Collares-da-Rocha Julio Cesar Cruz , Wolter Rafael Pecly , Wachelke João
Published: October 2016

RESUMO Nosso objetivo foi caracterizar os artigos sobre a Teoria das Representações Sociais (TRS) publicados na revista Psicologia & Sociedade entre 1996 e 2015, analisando: (a) tipo de artigo; (b) instituição do primeiro autor; (c) localização geográfica do primeiro autor; (d) área de conhecimento do primeiro autor; e (e) temas do objeto de pesquisa em 55 artigos. Houve um aumento substancial dos artigos publicados comparando as duas décadas investigadas, passando de 14, na primeira, para 41 na segunda. Predominaram artigos empíricos (83,6% do total), em especial na segunda década pesquisada. Autores do Sudeste e Nordeste do Brasil representaram mais da metade da produção total. Mais de 20% das publicações tiveram como primeiro autor pesquisadores atuando fora do Brasil. Foi encontrada forte variação de escolha das temáticas pesquisadas, destacando-se os temas saúde, cultura e grupos sociais. A revista Psicologia & Sociedade revelou-se veículo para pesquisas empíricas com a TRS.
GÊNERO, FEMINISMO E PSICOLOGIA SOCIAL NO BRASIL: ANÁLISE DA REVISTA PSICOLOGIA & SOCIEDADE (1996-2010)
Authors: Santos Luana Carola dos , Carvalho Ana Berlado , Amaral Julião Gonçalves , Borges Larissa Amorim , Mayorga Claudia
Published: October 2016

RESUMO Os estudos de gênero e feministas têm sido desenvolvidos em diversas áreas das ciências humanas e sociais no Brasil, contribuindo para a consolidação de um campo de pesquisa amplo, marcado por uma heterogeneidade epistemológica, teórica e metodológica. Entretanto, a literatura indica que o campo do gênero tem vivido uma crise significativa, principalmente a partir das críticas que tal noção recebeu das feministas da terceira onda. Interessou-nos analisar se e como no contexto brasileiro tais críticas têm marcado a produção em psicologia social. Para tanto, identificamos e analisamos as produções sobre gênero publicadas na revista Psicologia & Sociedade, no período de 1996 a 2010. Apresentamos características gerais dos artigos com foco em aspectos quantitativos e analisamos, em termos qualitativos, as formas de utilização da noção de gênero. Foi possível concluir que gênero é uma categoria multidimensional que exige especificações quando utilizada como categoria analítica.
PSICOLOGIA SOCIAL E ARTE: CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA REVISTA PSICOLOGIA & SOCIEDADE AO CAMPO SOCIAL
Authors: Costa Luis Artur , Zanella Andréa Vieira , Fonseca Tania Mara Galli
Published: October 2016

RESUMO Partindo do mapeamento das produções acadêmicas publicadas na revista Psicologia & Sociedade no curso dos últimos 30 anos relativas às interlocuções da psicologia social com o campo das artes, o objetivo deste artigo é o de visibilizar as principais características dessa produção. A pesquisa realizada considerou o acervo da revista como um arquivo a ser explorado, que, em seu olhar para o passado, empreende uma busca em direção às promessas de futuros de nossa ciência Psi que agora aqui se vê enlaçada com sua exterioridade, das Artes.
Análise do comportamento hidráulico de um mecanismo de transposição de peixes do tipo escada com ranhura vertical em duas declividades
Authors: Viana Edna Maria de Faria , Martinez Carlos Barreira , Faria Marco Túlio Corrêa de , Tolentino Bruno da Silva , Tomé Fernando Luís Fonseca de Oliveira , Saliba Aloysio Portugal Maia
Published: October 2016

RESUMO Diferentes sistemas hidráulicos instalados em barramentos têm sido utilizados como Mecanismos de Transposição de Peixes (MTP’s) e se constituem em uma alternativa para o movimento migratório de peixes para reprodução (“piracema”). A variação da declividade do MTP influencia a extensão do mesmo e consequentemente o custo final do mecanismo. Para determinar a melhor declividade do sistema, é necessário verificar parâmetros que influenciam a migração dos peixes, como campos de velocidades, níveis de dissipação de energia e tensão cisalhante de Reynolds nos tanques além do conhecimento de variáveis biológicas das espécies aquáticas a serem transpostas. No entanto, esses parâmetros não são avaliados conjuntamente, e alguns deles são avaliados pela média do escoamento em todo o tanque. Este trabalho apresenta uma análise dos principais parâmetros hidráulicos em tanque um tanque de um mecanismo do tipo escada com ranhura vertical em duas declividades, 6% e 12%, que se encontram próximo aos limites adotados nesse tipo de projeto. Os mapas dos parâmetros hidráulicos mostram que a declividade de 6% é a mais indicada para o projeto desse tipo de MTP, pois os seus níveis de velocidades, dissipação de energia e de tensão cisalhante de Reynolds são mais compatíveis com as condições ideais para a passagem de peixes. Para a declividade de 12% ocorre limitação de área possível de passagem do peixe devido a dissipação de energia e tensão cisalhante de Reynolds locais.
Analysis of cytokine profile and growth factors in platelet-rich plasma obtained by open systems and commercial columns
Authors: Pochini Alberto de Castro , Antonioli Eliane , Bucci Daniella Zanetti , Sardinha Luiz Roberto , Andreoli Carlos Vicente , Ferretti Mario , Ejnisman Benno , Goldberg Anna Carla , Cohen Moisés
Published: October 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate growth factors and cytokines in samples of platelet-rich plasma obtained by three different centrifugation methods. Methods: Peripheral blood of six individuals with no hematological diseases, aged 18 to 68 years, was drawn to obtain platelet-rich plasma, using the open method and commercial columns by Medtronic and Biomet. The products obtained with the different types of centrifugation were submitted to laboratory analysis, including pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines by flow cytometry assays, the concentration of fibroblast growth factors-2 (FGF-2) and transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-β1). Results: The diverse separation methods generated systematically different profiles regarding number of platelets and leukocytes. The Medtronic system yielded a product with the highest concentration of platelets, and the open method, with the lowest concentration of platelets. The results of cytokine analysis showed that the different types of centrifugation yielded products with high concentrations of interleukin 8, interleukin 1β. The open system resulted in a product with high levels of interleukin 6. Other cytokines and chemokines measured were similar between systems. The product obtained with the open method showed higher levels of TGF-β1 in relation to other systems and low FGF-2 levels. Conclusion: The formed elements, growth factors and cytokines in samples of platelet-rich plasma varied according to the centrifugation technique used.
Caregivers' reactions to preoperative procedures in outpatient pediatric surgery
Authors: Velhote André Bohomol , Bohomol Elena , Velhote Manoel Carlos Prieto
Published: October 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify pediatric caregivers' reactions in outpatient surgery settings. Methods: A quantitative descriptive/exploratory survey-based study involving application of a semi-structured questionnaire to 62 caregivers in two hospitals. Results: Most caregivers (88.7%) were mothers who submitted to preoperative fasting with their children. Nervousness, anxiety and concern were the most common feelings reported by caregivers on the day of the surgery. Conclusion: Medical instructions regarding preoperative procedures had significant positive impacts on patient care, and on patient and caregiver stress levels.
Implementing a clinical pharmacy service in hematology
Authors: Farias Tatiane Fernandes , Aguiar Karina da Silva , Rotta Inajara , Belletti Klezia Morais da Silva , Carlotto Juliane
Published: October 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: To implement a clinical pharmacy service focused on the comprehensive review of antineoplastic drugs used in therapy of hematological diseases. Methods: An interventional study was conducted in a Brazilian tertiary teaching hospital in two different periods, with and without a clinical pharmacy service, respectively. This service consisted of an antineoplastic prescription validation (analysis of patients' characteristics, laboratory tests, compliance with the therapeutic protocol and with pharmacotechnical parameters). When problems were detected, the pharmacist intervened with the physician or another health professional responsible for the patient. Inpatients and outpatients with hematological diseases were included. Results: We found an increased detection of drug-related problem by 106.5% after implementing the service. Comparing the two periods, an increase in patients' age (26.7 years versus 17.6 years), a predominance of outpatients (54% versus 38%), and an increase in multiple myeloma (13% versus 4%) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (16% versus 3%) was noted. The most commonly found problems were related to dose (33% versus 25%) and cycle day (14% versus 30%). With regard to clinical impact, the majority had a significant impact (71% versus 58%), and in one patient from the second period could have been fatal. The main pharmaceutical interventions were dose adjustment (35% versus 25%) and drug withdrawal (33% versus 40%). Conclusion: The pharmacy service contributed to increase the detection and resolution of drug-related problems, and it was an effective method to promote the safe and rational use of antineoplastic drugs.
Frequency and risk factors for the birth of small-for-gestational-age newborns in a public maternity hospital
Authors: Teixeira Marina Parca Cavelagna , Queiroga Tatiana Peloso Reis , Mesquita Maria dos Anjos
Published: October 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the frequency and risk factors of small-for-gestational-age newborns in a high-risk maternity. Methods: This is an observational, cross-sectional, and case-control study, conducted in a public tertiary care maternity hospital. Data from 998 newborns and their mothers were collected through interviews and review of medical records and prenatal care cards. Some placentas underwent histopathological analysis. The variables of small-for-gestational-age and non-small-for-gestational-age newborns and of their mothers were statistically compared by means of Student's t test, Fisher's exact test, and odds ratio. The significance level used was 0.050. Results: There was a 17.9% frequency of small-for-gestational-age newborns. The statistically significant factors associated with the birth of these babies were female sex (p=0.012); positive history of another small-for-gestational-age child (p=0.006); inadequate prenatal care (p=0.019); smoking (p=0.003); hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (p=0.007); placental bleeding (p=0.009) and infarction (p=0.001). Conclusion: In the population studied, the frequency of small-for-gestational-age newborns was high and associated with sex, inappropriate prenatal care, presence of maternal diseases and addictions, and placental abnormalities.
Increased ultrasensitive C-reactive protein is not associated with obesity in hospitalized heart failure patients
Authors: Schommer Vânia Ames , Stein Airton Tetelbom , Marcadenti Aline , Wittke Estefania Inez , Galvão André Luís Câmara , Rosito Guido Bernardo Aranha
Published: October 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the association between obesity and levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in patients with heart failure admitted to a tertiary hospital. Methods: Cross-sectional study with a consecutive sampling of hospitalized patients with heart failure. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected, and the nutritional status was assessed through indicators such as body mass index (in kg/m2), waist circumference (in cm), waist-hip ratio, triceps skinfold (in mm) and subscapularis skinfold (in mm). Neck circumference (in cm) was measured as well as serum levels of hs-CRP, in mg/L. Results: Among 123 patients, the mean age was 61.9±12.3 years and 60.2% were male. The median of hs-CRP was 8.87mg/L (3.34 to 20.01). A tendency to an inverse correlation between neck circumference and hs-CRP was detected (r=-0.167; p=0.069). In the multiple linear regression analysis, after adjustment for age, disease severity (NYHA classification III and IV, low ejection fraction, left ventricular dysfunction during diastole), and infectious conditions there was an inverse association between hs-CRP and neck circumference (ß=-0.196; p=0.03) and subscapularis skinfold (ß=-0.005; p=0.01) in the total sample, which was not maintained after the stratification by sex. Conclusion: Increased levels of hs-CRP in patients hospitalized for heart failure were not associated with obesity.
Associated factors with mammographic changes in women undergoing breast cancer screening
Authors: Sant'Ana Ricardo Soares de , Mattos Jacó Saraiva de Castro , Silva Anderson Soares da , Mello Luanes Marques de , Nunes Altacílio Aparecido
Published: October 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate association of sociodemographic, anthropometric, and epidemiological factors with result of mammogram in women undergoing breast cancer screening. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with data obtained through interviews, anthropometric measurements, and mammography of 600 women aged 40 to 69 years at the Preventive Medicine Department of Hospital de Câncer de Barretos, Brazil, in 2014. The results of these examinations in the BI-RADS categories 1 and 2 were grouped and classified in this study as normal mammogram outcome, and those of BI-RADS categories 3, 4A, 4B, 4C, and 5 were grouped and classified as altered mammogram outcome. The statistical analysis included the Student's t-test to compare means, as well as odds ratios (OR), with their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95%CI), to verify an association by means of the multivariate analysis. Results: Of 600 women evaluated, 45% belonged to the age group of 40–49 years-old and 60.2% were classified as BI-RADS category 2. The multivariate analysis showed that women with blood hypertension (OR: 2.64; 95%CI: 1.07–6.49; p<0.05) were more likely to present changes in the mammography, while physical activity was associated with lower chances (OR: 0.30; 95%CI: 0.11–0.81; p<0.05). Conclusion: Hypertensive women undergoing screening mammography are more likely to present mammographic changes, whereas women practicing physical activity have lower chances (70%) of presenting changes in the breast compared with sedentary individuals.
Clinical and sociodemographic variables associated with diabetes-related distress in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Zanchetta Flávia Cristina , Trevisan Danilo Donizetti , Apolinario Priscila Peruzzo , Silva Juliana Bastoni da , Lima Maria Helena de Melo
Published: October 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the relation between diabetes-related distress and the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study based on a secondary analysis of data collected at a specialized care outpatient center in Brazil. Participants completed a questionnaire on sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and the Brazilian version of the Diabetes Distress Scale (B-DDS). Results: About 31% of the 130 eligible patients reported diabetes distress, and the mean B-DDS score was 2.6. Multiple regression analysis showed the B-DDS score was positively correlated with marital status (p=0.0230), use of diet and physical activities for diabetes management (p=0.0180), and use of insulin therapy (p=0.0030). The “emotional burden”, “regimen-related distress”, and “interpersonal distress” domains from B-DDS were associated with the use of insulin therapy (p=0.0010), marital status (p=0.0110), and the presence of three or more comorbidities (p=0.0175). Conclusion: These findings suggest the clinical and sociodemographic variables are relatively weak predictors of diabetes-related distress. The highest scores in the B-DDS were observed in the emotional burden domain, indicating the presence of diabetes distress among the participants of the study.
Comparative study of knowledge about oral cancer among undergraduate dental students
Authors: Silva Samara Ribeiro da , Juliano Yara , Novo Neil Ferreira , Weinfeld Ilan
Published: October 2016

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate and compare the knowledge of dental undergraduate students about oral cancer. Methods: The students were divided into two groups according to semester attended in the undergraduate course: Group A, the first semester; and Group B, seventh semester. They were asked to answer a questionnaire about epidemiology, risk factors, clinical aspects, therapeutic solutions and oral self-examination. For statistical analysis, the Fisher's exact test, the Cochran's G test and Kendall's concordance test were used, with significance level set at 0.05. Results: Regarding the prevalent sex, only 8.0% of Group A and 56.0% of Group B judged males as the frequent affected by the disease (p=0.0006). In terms of age, 84.0% of the Group B and 44.0% of the Group A estimated that most cases were diagnosed over 40 years (p=0.0072). Smoking was identified as the major risk factor for 64.0% and 91.6% of Groups A and B, respectively (p=0.0110). On issues related to sex, ethnicity, age, risk factors, self-examination, treatment, professional responsible for treatment and profile of an individual with the disease, the seventh-semester showed significantly higher correct answer percentages than first-semester undergraduates. Conclusion: There was significant correlation between the right and wrong answers given by first and seventh semester students, making necessary a specific approach directed to their lack of knowledge.
Advances in lung ultrasound
Authors: Francisco Neto Miguel José , Rahal Junior Antonio , Vieira Fabio Augusto Cardillo , Silva Paulo Savoia Dias da , Funari Marcelo Buarque de Gusmão
Published: October 2016

ABSTRACT Ultrasound examination of the chest has advanced in recent decades. This imaging modality is currently used to diagnose several pathological conditions and provides qualitative and quantitative information. Acoustic barriers represented by the aerated lungs and the bony framework of the chest generate well-described sonographic artifacts that can be used as diagnostic aids. The normal pleural line and A, B, C, E and Z lines (also known as false B lines) are artifacts with specific characteristics. Lung consolidation and pneumothorax sonographic patterns are also well established. Some scanning protocols have been used in patient management. The Blue, FALLS and C.A.U.S.E. protocols are examples of algorithms using artifact combinations to achieve accurate diagnoses. Combined chest ultrasonography and radiography are often sufficient to diagnose and manage lung and chest wall conditions. Chest ultrasonography is a highly valuable diagnostic tool for radiologists, emergency and intensive care physicians.
Application of botulinum toxin to treat sialorrhea in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients: a literature review
Authors: Oliveira Filho Ademar Francisco de , Silva Gêssyca Adryene de Menezes , Almeida Débora Milenna Xavier
Published: October 2016

ABSTRACT Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by the degeneration of motor neurons, which are the central nervous system cells that control voluntary muscle movements. The excessive salivation (sialorrhea) is present in approximately 50% of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis cases. Thus, some alternative therapeutic methods are sought, such as anticholinergic drugs and surgery. Recently the use of botulinum toxin applied at a midpoint of the salivary glands, often guided by ultrasound, have demonstrated positive results. The objective was to review the literature to demonstrate an alternative method to treatments of sialorrhea in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In recent studies, the efficacy of botulinum toxin is confirmed, although new applications are required. Since the side effects are negligible, this is an alternative to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and other patients with diseases that present sialorrhea.
Eribulin in Male Patients With Breast Cancer: The First Report of Clinical Outcomes
Authors: Giotta Francesco , Acito Luigi , Candeloro Giampiero , Del Medico Pietro , Gadaleta-Caldarola Gennaro , Giordano Guido , Gueli Rossana , Lugini Antonio , Magri Valentina , Mandarà Marta , Masci Giovanna , Pisconti Salvatore , Pistelli Mirco , Rizzi Anna , Salesi Nello , Schirone Alessio , Scognamiglio Giovanni , Tedeschi Maria , Zucchinelli Patrizia
Published: October 2016

Background.

Evidence on the management and treatment of male breast cancer is scant. We report the analysis of a multicenter Italian series of patients with male breast cancer treated with eribulin. To our knowledge, this is the first report on the use or eribulin in this setting.

Patients and Methods.

Patients were retrospectively identified in 19 reference centers. All patients received eribulin treatment, according to the standard practice of each center. Data on the identified patients were collected using a standardized form and were then centrally reviewed by two experienced oncologists.

Results.

A total of 23 patients (median age, 64 years; range, 42–80) were considered. The median age at the time of diagnosis of breast cancer was 57 years (range, 42–74). HER2 status was negative in 14 patients (61%), and 2 patients (9%) had triple-negative disease. The most common metastatic sites were the lung (n = 14; 61%) and bone (n = 13; 56%). Eribulin was administered for a median of 6 cycles (range, 3–15). All patients reported at least stable disease; two complete responses (9%) were documented. Eribulin was well-tolerated, with only four patients (17%) reporting grade 3 adverse events and two (9%) with treatment interruptions because of toxicity. Eight subjects (35%) did not report any adverse event during treatment. For patients with a reported fatal event, the median overall survival from the diagnosis of metastatic disease was 65 months (range, 22–228).

Conclusion.

Although hampered by all the limitations of any retrospective case series, the results of the present study suggest, for the first time, the use of eribulin as therapy for male breast cancer.
Addressing Patients’ Priorities as a Strategy to Improve Value
Authors: Wong Yu-Ning , Roach Nancy , Meropol Neal J.
Published: October 2016

The individual patient perspective is critical to inform assessments of value that drive treatment decisions. There are many elements that patients and providers must weigh, and novel decision support tools are needed to help patients clarify their preferences and goals for treatment and, ultimately, assess the value of therapeutic options.
Rescuing and Sharing Historical Vegetation Data for Ecological Analysis: The California Vegetation Type Mapping Project
Authors: Kelly Maggi
Published: October 2016

Research efforts that synthesize historical and contemporary ecological data with modeling approaches improve our understanding of the complex response of species, communities, and landscapes to changing biophysical conditions through time and in space. Historical ecological data are particularly important in this respect. There are remaining barriers that limit such data synthesis, and technological improvements that make multiple diverse datasets more readily available for integration and synthesis are needed. This paper presents one case study of the Wieslander Vegetation Type Mapping project in California and highlights the importance of rescuing, digitizing and sharing historical datasets. We review the varied ecological uses of the historical collection: the vegetation maps have been used to understand legacies of land use change and plan for the future; the plot data have been used to examine changes to chaparral and forest communities around the state and to predict community structure and shifts under a changing climate; the photographs have been used to understand changing vegetation structure; and the voucher specimens in combination with other specimen collections have been used for large scale distribution modeling efforts. The digitization and sharing of the data via the web has broadened the scope and scale of the types of analysis performed. Yet, additional research avenues can be pursued using multiple types of VTM data, and by linking VTM data with contemporary data. The digital VTM collection is an example of a data infrastructure that expands the potential of large scale research through the integration and synthesis of data drawn from numerous data sources; its journey from analog to digital is a cautionary tale of the importance of finding historical data, digitizing it with best practices, linking it with other datasets, and sharing it with the research community.
Synaesthesia in Autism
Authors: Bogdashina O.B.
Published: October 2016

Synaesthesia — a phenomenon of perception, when stimulation of one sensory modality triggers a perception in one or more other sensory modalities. Synaesthesia is not uniform and can manifest itself in different ways. As the sensations and their interpretation vary in different periods of time, it makes it hard to study this phenom¬enon. The article presents the classification of different forms of synaesthesia, including sensory and cognitive; and bimodal and multimodal synaesthesia. Some synaesthetes have several forms and variants of synaesthesia, while others – just one form of it. Although synaesthesia is not specific to autism spectrum disorders, it is quite common among autistic individuals. The article deals with the most common forms of synaesthesia in autism, advantages and problems of synesthetic perception in children with autism spectrum disorders, and provides some advice to parents how to recognise synaesthesia in children with autism.
Year Round. Method of speech development and correction
Authors: Pavlova Y.B. , Khotyleva T.Y.
Published: October 2016

This methodological manual is created based on analysis of many years of experience of teachers working with children with developmental disorders. The manual is aimed at getting pre-school children or first graders with speech and communication difficulties leading to academic failure ready for school.
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Core Challenges of Autism. Sensory aspects of autism
Authors: Nason B.
Published: October 2016

An american clincal psychologist Bill Nason tells us about the differences in ways of functioning between people on the autistic spectrum and neurotypical people. The third part of his Blue book «The Autism Discussion Page» talks about the sensory differences in autistic people. Sensory hypersensitivity, fragmented or distorted perception, problems of sensoru processing — these are the differences that make the external world experience very special, overwhelming and even painful. The author gives the signs of hyper- and hypo-sensitivity in basical sensory areas.
Translated from English by L.G. Borodina
«Resource class» model for inclusion of children with ASD from the point of view of education management: risks and possibilities
Authors: Pogonina O.G.
Published: October 2016

«Resource class», or «Resource zone», is a model of inclusive education for children with autism spectrum disorders that has proved its effectivity in integraing children to comprehensive school system for the past five years. A resource class is a place where the resources for inclusion of a child with autism of other mental disor¬ders into the school community are gathered. Here, the point of ‘resource class’ model is explained, described are the experience of introduction of resource zone technology, risks and problems appearing when creating a resource class in school. Member of the council of the Regional public organization to help children with autism spectrum disorders «Contact», educators, shares her experience in creating a resource class for autistic children with parents’ effort in «School № 2009» in Moscow.
One life. How about the capital? XXI century
Authors: Demkova E.E.
Published: October 2016

The countryside way of life had no need for institutionalization in asylums, the practice of providing in-home support for lonely disabled and special needs people still exists there, when the whole village helps with house¬hold matters and sources of income. The author shares her reflections about the situation in modern cities with provision of independent life for adults with special needs, who were left without parental support.
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Does a single high dose of vitamin D3 have an effect on fracture healing? Animal study
Authors: Zakir Hussain Ahammed , Jambu N. , Lourdes Kevin
Published: October 2016

Background: Vitamin D has an important role in the regulation of calcium by stimulating intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorous and osteoclastic resorption of bone thus being critical building bone. Given the high prevalence, severity, and cost of osteoporotic fractures, prevention strategies that are effective, low in cost and well tolerated are needed. One promising prevention strategy may be vitamin D supplementation. This animal study was done in order to establish the role of Vitamin D in fracture healing among rabbits.

Methods: 8 rabbits were involved in the study with 4 in the control group & 4 in the test group. A fracture was surgically induced on both the groups following which a single high dose of vitamin D was administered intra muscular injection to the test group and normal saline for the control group. Biomechanical properties of the fractured bones such as energy absorbed until fracture (EAUF), maximum load (N) and diameter at the fracture site (D) were assessed 12 weeks later.

Results: Mean value of EAUF for test group was 401.8 N-mm and control group was 404 N-mm. Mean value of maximum load in control group is 228.8 N and for test group is 186.9 N.
Conclusions:From the above results, the authors did not find any significant improvement in fracture healing in test group. Hence, further investigations are to be needed to prove the role of vitamin D3 in fracture healing.
Anais do 7º Sim Saúde - Simpósio em Saúde 2016
Authors: Fajardo Prof. Dr. Renato Salviato
Published: October 2016

Considerando as bases do pensamento de Rudolf Steiner, filósofo e educador, ciclos de sete propiciam maturação de processos. O  7º SIM SAÚDE (Simpósio em Saúde - 17 de setembro de 2016) que manteve nosso rumo à promoção da qualidade de vida, humanização e integração das áreas do saber foi um Evento marcante, repleto de valores! Permitiu-nos perceber que o modelo está consagrado e deverá ser replicado pelo acolhimento de equipe tão calorosa, qualidade da programação e significado da mensagem. A presença de Rita Grotto, gestora do respeito humano no indiscutível Hospital Albert Einstein, com premiação internacional na Filosofia Planetreea trouxe elegância e emoção às lágrimas na beleza de promover saúde com satisfação e sentido por um mundo melhor. Ademais, representantes do SESC, da Defensoria Pública, do CAPS-AD, dos conhecimentos em Ecologia, Medicina Nativa, Justiça e Esporte, coroaram o SIM SAÚDE com a diversidade que o movimento representa. Neste ano, inovamos na forma de apresentar trabalhos. Substituímos o modelo acadêmico e hermético de apresentações orais e painéis por Rodas de Conversa que valorizavam interação entre os apresentadores e presentes nas salas. Foram magníficas, tocantes! Enfim, observamos, com grande satisfação que o SIM SAÚDE tem reverberado cada vez mais distante. Os trabalhos apresentados cujos resumos seguem nesta valorosa edição do Archives tiveram origem em pontos como Joinville, Londrina, Botucatu, São Paulo, Três Lagoas, o que nos deixa repletos de satisfação deste progresso e nos incentiva a continuar plantando neste fértil espaço.Boa Leitura!Prof.Dr. Renato Salviato FajardoPresidente do 7 º SIM SAÚDE Simpósio em Saúde - 2016
Studies in Silicone-Polyether Ketone Blend Based High Performance Coating
Authors: Dongre Raviprakash Haribhau , Mahanwar P. A.
Published: October 2016

Silicone polymer although have some exceptional superior properties have limitations when it is exposed to harsh chemicals. Poly Ether Ketone (PEK), a high performance polymer is well known for its resistance towards acid, alkali and many solvents. PEK exhibits good environmental protection with better thermal stability.  In the present study, the coatings were prepared using varying ratios of silicone and Poly Ether Ketone (PEK) to study the effect of concentration of PEK on mechanical, chemical, thermal and performance properties. The clear coatings of Silicone/PEK cured films were characterized for TGA, FTIR and evaluated for thermal resistance, corrosion resistance, resistance to 10% acid, alkali, sodium chloride, detergent solution and humidity resistance. The coating films were found to be stable up to 450 °C as indicated by TGA analysis. It is seen that the performance of silicone / PEK coating films increases with increasing concentration of PEK.
Relationship Marketing and Customer Satisfaction: A Conceptual Perspective
Authors: Aka Deborah O. , Kehinde Oladele J. , Ogunnaike Olaleke O.
Published: October 2016

This article examined the existing body of literature on transaction and relationship marketing. The specific objectives were to develop a conceptual framework to establish the relationship between relationship marketing and customer satisfaction and to examine the components of relationship marketing on the present ever dynamic world of business. The study identified relationship marketing variables and their impact on customer satisfaction. The framework aimed to provide insights into the studies on relationship marketing factors such as trust, commitment, communication, and service quality influence on customer satisfaction. The model provided a basis for empirical studies on the factors of relationship marketing and outcomes of customer satisfaction in developing nations. The study recommends that relationship marketing dimensions such as building customer’s trust, commitment to customers, communication, and service quality should be properly managed and maintained by service providers in Nigeria. This helps in building customer satisfaction and in the long-run customer loyalty.
The Effect of Trust and Service Quality Toward Patient Satisfaction with Customer Value as Intervening Variable
Authors: Laura Netty
Published: October 2016

The research was conducted at Laboratory Installation RSPI of Prof. Dr. Sulianti Saroso (RSPI-SS). Unit of analysis was patients of Medical Check Up in Laboratory Installation of RSPI-SS which is located in Sunter, North Jakarta. The samples of this research were 93 patients from 121 populations; the research method was purposive sampling technique. The instrument of statistic analysis was through PLS 3.0 which was used to test the hypothesis. The research finds seven hypotheses as the results. They are variable of trust which affects customer satisfaction positively but does not significantly affect to customer satisfaction, variable of trust which affects customer satisfaction negatively but significantly affects the customer value, variable of service quality which affects to customer satisfaction positively and significantly, variable of service quality which affected to customer value positively and significantly, variable of customer value which affects positively and significantly to customer satisfaction, intervention of customer value on the trust to customer satisfaction which affects negatively and significantly, and intervention of customer value on service quality to customer satisfaction which affects positively but not significantly.
IFRS and Stock Returns: An Empirical Analysis in Brazil
Authors: Malaquias Rodrigo F. , Cardoso Anderson Martins , Martins Gabriel Alves
Published: October 2016

In recent years, the convergence of accounting standards has been an issue that motivated new studies in the accounting field. It is expected that the convergence provides users, especially external users of accounting information, with comparable reports among different economies. Considering this scenario, this article was developed in order to compare the effect of accounting numbers on the stock market before and after the accounting convergence in Brazil. The sample of the study involved Brazilian listed companies at BM&FBOVESPA that had American Depository Receipts (levels II and III) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). For data analysis, descriptive statistics and graphic analysis were employed in order to analyze the behavior of stock returns around the publication dates. The main results indicate that the stock market reacts to the accounting reports. Therefore, the accounting numbers contain relevant information for the decision making of investors in the stock market. Moreover, it is observed that after the accounting convergence, the stock returns of the companies seem to present lower volatility.
The Influence of Profitability, Solvency, and Auditor’s Opinion to Audit Report Lag at Coal Mining Companies
Authors: Hapsari Adlina Nindra , Putri Negina Kencono , Arofah Triani
Published: October 2016

Submitting financial statements adapted in accordance with accounting standards audited by a registered public accountant with Financial Service Authority known as Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) is required for every public company. In delivering financial reports to the public, there would be a delay affected by a period of audit reporting (audit report lag). The goal of this research was to determine the impact of profitability, solvency, and auditor’s opinion to audit report lag on sub-sector coal mining companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange. Quantitative study with purposive sampling method was used as the research method. In addition, the data were obtained from the company’s financial statements which have been published. Multiple linear regression and hypothesis testing using t and f statistics with a confidence level of 5% were applied as the analysis technique. The amount of the research objects was 18 out of 22 classified companies from the period of 2012 to 2014. From this study, it can be concluded that both profitability and auditor’s opinion have significant influence on audit report lag. In contrast, solvency has no significant influence on audit report lag.