Past Issue

The concept and history of associativism

Associativism has followed human history since its birth. Based on this, the present study aims to analyze the evolution of this practice from its institutional emergence in the Roman and Greek context until the present-day in Brazil, which constitutes the locus of research of the authors of the present analysis. Methodologically, the study can be characterized as a documentary and bibliographic study, with qualitative analysis. Regarding the objective, the study can be characterized as exploratory.

The technical-economic option for the use of the nervured slab in a residential-commercial building: Case study

It is noticed that civil engineering is still a very empirical science compared to other engineering. Still predominates in construction sites in Brazil, constructive methods very similar or equal to those practiced for centuries. However, increasing competition in the construction industry has made to seek more effective techniques and options with better money. As an example we have the ribbed slab, which is a relatively old constructive methodology, but is gaining popularity in the construction sector.

Therapeutic toy in the nurse’s performance in pediatric emergency units: integrative review

The process of child hospitalization is projected as one of the first traumas experienced by the child. Staying in an emergency room can be a stressful experience. The act of playing can contribute positively by providing joy to children and adolescents. The objective of this study was to search the literature for the use of therapeutic toys in nurses' work in Pediatric Emergency Units. This is an integrative literature review. The databases chosen for the search were: Google academic, Lilacs and Scielo.

Endodontic treatment in a single session: selection criteria regarding postoperative pain

Endodontics was modified due to technological advances, and the implementation of the technology allowed previous treatments in multiple sessions to be performed in a single clinical visit. But despite the possibility of shortening the time of dental intervention, many professionals are still reluctant about Endodontic therapy in a single visit, mainly due to the possible appearance of postoperative pain. Thus, this literature review has tried to elucidate the advantages of the therapy in a single session, as well as when the Endodontic intervention can be performed during a visit.

Neurophysiological evaluation of bladder dysfunction in lower motor neuron lesions

Introduction: Urinary stress incontinence is almost an exclusively female phenomenon in middle age, may be due to obstetric injury. Patients with bladder dysfunction should undergo neurophysiological examination when it is suspected to happen due to central or peripheral factors Aim of The work: This work was aimed to assess the electrodiagnostic value of sphincteric electromyography, pudendal nerve terminal motor latency, sacral reflexes, and pudendal nerve somatosensory-evoked potentials in bladder dysfunction.

Hemorrhoids treatment using co2 laser (10600nm)

Background: Hemorrhoids is a common surgical condition that affects 10% of population at some time in their life, different modalities of treatment have been used throughout years, one of the methods is using co2 laser. laser is an effective, simple and harmless clinical procedure used for the treatment of hemorrhoids, as an alternative to medical therapy or other surgical therapy. Objective: This study was undertaken to evaluate efficacy and safety of hemorrhoidectomy using CO2 laser.

Integrative therapies: use of meditation in women with signs of depression

In the last decades the introduction of new integrative therapeutics for women with signs of depression becomes a relevant presupposition, since it conditions the physical and mental balance in times of crisis. The present study is characterized by the use of the qualitative-quantitative approach and the objectives are descriptive. It was carried out in a Psychology clinic in a city located in the Southwest of Bahia.

Percepção do fisioterapeuta sobre a morte do paciente no contexto hospitalar

Ao viver a experiência da morte de pessoas ou entes queridos, as pessoas podem ter diferentes reações e modificações em suas vidas, essas modificações podem estar relacionadas umas com as outras, e podem apresentar consequências físicas e no âmbito afetivo, profissional, financeiro, social e acadêmica, na vida do indivíduo.

The importance of nursing notes in decreasing hospital glosses

This study aimed to describe the importance of nursing notes in decreasing hospital glosses, through a bibliographic survey conducted on the Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences databases (www.lilacs.bvsalud.org) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (www.scielo.org), with publications in the vernacular, from 2007 to 2014, and the sample being composed of 8 publications.

Incidência de óbitos em idosos notificados pelo sistema de notificação sobre mortalidade (sim): um estudo transversal

O envelhecimento populacional brasileiro teve início na década de 60 e se constitui de um processo resultante de fatores. Com isso, o aumento da expectativa de vida Brasileira trouxe um significativo desenvolvimento de enfermidades. Objetivo Geral: Descrever os óbitos por causas externas ocorridos em idosos no município do interior da Bahia, no período de 2014 a 2016.