The authors investigated the use of slow-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to unaffected hemisphere decrease interhemispheric inhibition lesioned and improve motor function in patients within 12 months a stroke. Patients showed significant simple choice reaction time improved performance Purdue Pegboard test with their affected hand after rTMS cortex intact as compared sham rTMS.

The aim of this study was to investigate the dimensional structure Oral Health Impact Profile-14: (OHIP-14). Data obtained from studies carried out in Rio de Janeiro (N = 504) and Carlos Barbosa 872), State Grande do Sul, Brazil. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) performed identify latent dimensions OHIP-14. Confirmatory (CFA) both samples compare one-dimensional found by EFA proposed three-dimensional structure. This factorial assessed using goodness-of-fit indices. In study, eigenvalue 9.2...

Background Pharmacovigilance (PV) is a critical science aimed at enhancing patient safety. For pharmacovigilance system (PVS) to be effective, it must robust, efficient, and regularly evaluated ensure ongoing improvement. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential quantifiable measures that evaluate the performance of companies, processes, systems, including pharmacovigilance. Aim This study implement KPIs for PVS public vaccine producer in Brazil, identifying improvement areas...

Although depression is highly prevalent in Parkinson disease (PD), little known about the neural correlates associated with and antidepressant treatment PD.To examine effects of fluoxetine repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) using SPECT patients PD depression.Twenty-six were enrolled into two groups: One received active rTMS placebo medication other sham 20 mg/day. Brain was performed at baseline after 2 8 weeks. Changes rCBF compared...

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether positive self‐perceived oral health is associated with sociodemographic variables, an emphasis on resilience, in community‐dwelling older adults southern Brazil. DESIGN: Cross‐sectional study nested within a cohort study. SETTING: Carlos Barbosa PARTICIPANTS: Four hundred ninety‐six aged 64 and older. MEASUREMENTS: Sociodemographic information, history, perceptions were assessed using structured questionnaire. Resilience was resilience scale. For each...

Abstract Background Tooth loss is still prevalent among older adults and may negatively affect their health well‐being. Previous evidence has shown that oral disease–related factors are the more consistent predictors of tooth loss. Although certain models have considered behaviour as a key construct in explaining inequalities, others favoured role social structure environment determining outcomes. Objective To determine incidence its community‐living southern B razilian city. Methods A...

Objectives To determine whether changes in oral health status were associated with decline quality of life (QoL). Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Carlos Barbosa, southern Brazil. Participants A random sample 872 community‐dwelling individuals aged 60 and older was evaluated 2004. The current study population consisted 389 participants available for follow‐up 2012. Measures Change QoL assessed through the use short version World Health Organization Assessment tool ( WHOQOL ‐ BREF )...

The aim of the present study was to evaluate association between access oral health care in Primary Health Care (PHC) and Oral Health-Related Quality Life (OHRQoL). a cross-sectional study, sample composed 412 users living areas covered by public PHC services who visited unit for an exam or treatment last 24 months. Participants responded home-based interview with questions that addressed socioeconomic status, behavioral, general health, dental prostheses, their OHRQoL as measured Impact...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate if socio-demographic, behaviour and health variables are risk indicators for denture-related stomatitis in community-dwelling older adults from Carlos Barbosa, Brazil.In cross-sectional study, 872 subjects aged 60 years or more were evaluated. Data collection included dental examinations questionnaires assess behaviour, general oral data. All carried out during 2004. Associations between the independent outcomes 'prevalence denture stomatitis'...

Objective: To investigate if there is convergent validity between the dimensions of World Health Organization Quality Life Questionnaire-Brief Version (WHOQOL-Bref) and Oral Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) questionnaire. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a random sample 872 elderly Southern-Brazilians was evaluated. Questionnaires assessing socio-demographic data quality life in general oral health-related were used. Analysis WHOQOL-Bref OHIP-14 questionnaires used descriptive statistics....

To describe changes in oral health-related quality of life and to evaluate the associations these community-dwelling older people.In this longitudinal study a representative sample 872 people, living Brazil, was evaluated during 2004. The follow-up carried out 2008, with 587 persons evaluated. A questionnaire assessing socio-demographic information, health history, health-impact profile number natural teeth used. Changes were categorized as improvement or deterioration. Data analysis...

Abuse of the elderly is a form violence to come public's attention. Dental professionals are in an ideal position identify physical abuse. The aim this study was assess prevalence abuse and analyze database injury reports that can be identified by dental teams. A documentary analysis developed Elderly Protection Police Station Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, carried out. information used came from 2,304 complaints filed at aforementioned institution between years 2004 2006. records...

to evaluate the prevalence of malocclusion and its associated factors children cared for by a PHC Service in Porto Alegre, Brazil.a cross-sectional study nested cohort, carried out 12 Health Care Practices. Of 414 cohort examined, 268 were assessed malocclusion. The presence anterior open bite, posterior crossbite was evaluated criteria Foster Hamilton. Socioeconomic variables, breastfeeding habits pacifier use information collected through standardized questionnaire. Data analysis performed...

The aim of this study was to test Wilson & Cleary's conceptual model the direct and mediated pathways between clinical non-clinical variables in relation oral health-related quality life. A random sample 578 older people evaluated. tested using structural equations modeling including: biological variables, symptom status, functional health, health perceptions, Oral life assessed with Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14). In final model, edentulism negatively correlated dissatisfaction...

To describe and evaluate the factors associated with actions for control of tuberculosis (TB) in primary care (PC) five Brazilian macroregions.This cross-sectional study was carried out data from second cycle National Program Improving Access to Quality Primary Care. Theoutcome constructed based on a set items that were considered essential treatment Care Units (PCUs). Data analyzed using χ2 test Poisson regression robust variance.The national prevalence 17.22%. TheNortheast (11.18%) North...

Part of the oral health care in network encompasses users emergency cases. This study proposed mapping determinants use dental services within to address emergencies Brazilian Unified Health System (UHS) and verify main gaps research this area. is a scoping review that took place 2018 using Andersen’s behavioral model as reference. A total 16 studies, out 3786 original articles identified, were included reviewed. Two reviewers independently conducted selection process decision was...

Abstract Objective This study aimed to assess the incidence density (ID) of new root caries lesions and restorations among community‐living south Brazilian older adults its association with predictor variables. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort random sample elders from municipality Carlos Barbosa, in Brazil. Trained dentists performed interviews oral examinations 388 individuals at baseline, which 273 were retained follow‐up 4 years later. Our outcome was ID, 100 root‐years as unit...

The aim of this study was to investigate the dimensional structure Oral Health Impact Profile-14: (OHIP-14). Data obtained from studies carried out in Rio de Janeiro (N = 504) and Carlos Barbosa 872), State Grande do Sul, Brazil. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) performed identify latent dimensions OHIP-14. Confirmatory (CFA) both samples compare one-dimensional found by EFA proposed three-dimensional structure. This factorial assessed using goodness-of-fit indices. In study, eigenvalue 9.2...

Resumo Introdução Na Atenção Primária à Saúde, o acesso pode ser compreendido como fato de oportunizar diversas alternativas para adentrar aos serviços saúde. Objetivo Avaliar atenção primária saúde do Sistema Único Saúde/SUS, identificando a presença um conjunto proposto elementos importantes na rede município estudado percebidos e relatados pelos usuários. Método Pesquisa método dedutivo realizada por meio estudo quantitativo base populacional, com levantamento dados através inquérito...

This article aims to estimate the prevalence of self-reported discrimination against people with hearing loss in Brazilian health services and analyze associated factors. We conducted a cross-sectional population-based study using data from 2013 National Health Survey. The final sample comprised 1,464 individuals loss. Poisson regression was used calculate crude adjusted ratios (PR) respective 95% confidence intervals. overall 15%. Prevalence higher among black respondents who reported...

A oferta de cursos a distância implica no acompanhamento e na avaliação seu processo ensino. processos educacionais visa capturar suas lacunas permitir, através um ciclo reflexão ação estratégica, avançar qualidade sua construção. O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever percepção da do aprendizagem realizada por meio pesquisa opinião. Participaram 332 alunos concluintes seis educação permanente em áreas obrigatórias aos Centros Especialidades Odontológicas. instrumento utilizado o...

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é estimar a prevalência de acesso e uso dos serviços Fonoaudiologia identificar as variáveis associadas ao acesso. Estudo transversal base populacional. A amostra foi composta indivíduos adultos residentes em Porto Alegre/RS. Os dados foram coletados partir um instrumento construído com domínios questionários pesquisas nacionais, módulo sobre Fonoaudiologia. desfecho estudado o fonoaudiólogo. Regressão Poisson variância robusta utilizada para cálculo Razões...

Abstract Objectives To determine the incidence and predictors of coronal caries among community‐dwelling elderly in a southern Brazilian city. Methods A cohort study was conducted using simple random sample persons aged 60 years or older Carlos Barbosa city, Brazil. Interviews oral examinations were 388 dentate individuals at baseline 273 4‐year follow‐up. The modeled by means negative binomial regression. Results Some 184 (76.7%) participants presented with new lesions restorations, whose...