Emotional intelligence: influencing factors and impact on nurses in intensive care

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TRANSCUTANEOUS LASER IRRADIATION OF BLOOD IN SIMULTANEOUS MODE (S-ILIB) FOR FATIGUE RECOVERY

The modified transcutaneous laser irradiation on blood (ILIB), a systemic modality of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), consists of a laser application on the radial artery or other artery in the body, to improve systemic functions and physiological dynamics of the body. The available therapeutic strategies for the management of fatigue due to daily life stress are mainly focused on lifestyle changes associated with nutrition and exercise. Thus, the present study aims to report a series of cases in which transcutaneous modified ILIB therapy in simultaneous mode (S-ILIB), was used to treat fatigue symptoms. Four healthy patients, without any type of significant comorbidity, reported fatigue related to stress. They were treated by the new PBMT protocol with the modified ILIB technique. The intensity or perception of fatigue was rated using a visual analogue scale (VAS). The "simultaneous technique" used in the present study consisted of laser irradiation in four sites of the body: 1- the radial artery region of the right arm; 2- the radial artery region of the left arm; 3- the right dorsal pedis artery; and 4- the left dorsal pedis artery. For PBMT, two laser device were used at 660 nm, on contact mode, with 100 mW of power. The patients reported a clear recovery in the energy sensation after the S-ILIB session. The PBMT protocol seems to be a promising therapy for managing energy recovery in fatigue-stress-related daily routines; however, complementary studies are required to establish the safest and most efficient protoco

Combined morphological-compositional analysis of the interaction of collagen and chitosan based-materials with demineralized bovine dentin / Análise morfológica-composicional combinada da interação de materiais à base de colágeno e quitosana com dentina bovina desmineralizada

Treatments to promote the biomineralization of dentin are the focus of much research with different materials and processes. Biomineralization is a process mediated by an organic matrix in which organic macromolecules act as models for the nucleation and growth of mineral crystals to form hierarchically ordered hybrid materials, such as bones or teeth. This study describes the application of novel materials based on collagen and chitosan aimed to protect the dentin from erosive conditions. The dentin morphology of the bovine teeth treated with these materials was visualized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In additions, it was possible to confirm the data by analyzing the distribution of inorganic content of dentin by micro energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (µ-EDXRF). The association of analytical techniques demonstrated greater surface coverage for the chitosan-fluoride followed by the hydrolyzed collagen. Both materials are promising for the application of dentin coverage in dentistry

Contributos para a análise sócio-económica da formação profissional

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Perfil da produção científica em saúde do trabalhador

This study aimed to outline the profile of the scientific literature on workers' health in the period between 2001 and March 2008. The research was conducted through the electronic search of papers indexed in the database Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) with the descriptors "workers' health" and "occupational health". Overall, 170 complete papers were analyzed. The journal Cadernos de Saúde Pública was the source that published most papers (35,29%), followed by Ciência & Saúde Coletiva (16,47%). The quantitative method was used by 53.52% of the papers, conceptual discussions about Health-Environment-Work relations were the most frequent object of study (40.59%), and health professionals were the most studied population (20,59%). It was also verified that Brazil's scientific production on the theme is concentrated in the Southeast (69,66%). The increase in scientific production in the field of workers' health has followed the growth tendency of the national scientific production in the last 8 years. The study shows that the potential growth of this field is compatible with the demand for knowledge of public policies managers who work with Health-Environment-Work relations.O objetivo deste estudo foi traçar o perfil da produção científica referente à saúde do trabalhador, no período compreendido entre 2001 e março de 2008. A pesquisa foi operacionalizada por meio da busca eletrônica de artigos indexados na base de dados Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), a partir dos descritores "saúde do(s) trabalhador(es)" e "saúde ocupacional". Foram analisados 170 artigos completos. O periódico Cadernos de Saúde Pública concentra a maior parte dos trabalhos (35.29%), seguido pela Revista Ciência & Saúde Coletiva (16,47%). Constatou-se, ainda, que o método de abordagem mais utilizado foi o quantitativo (53,52%), os objetos de estudo mais frequente foram as discussões conceituais das relações saúde-ambiente-trabalho (40,59%), e a população mais estudada foi a dos profissionais da área de saúde (20,59%). Verificou-se, ainda, que a produção científica nacional sobre o tema concentra-se na região sudeste (69,66%). O aumento da produção científica no campo da saúde do trabalhador acompanha a tendência de aumento da produção científica nacional nos últimos 8 anos. O estudo mostra o potencial de crescimento da área compatível com a demanda de conhecimento dos gestores de políticas públicas que envolvem as relações saúde-ambiente-trabalho

Chemical composition and roughness of enamel and composite after bleaching, acidic beverages and toothbrushing

In this study was assessed the surface roughness and chemical composition of tooth enamel and composite resin after bleaching treatment, immersion in acidic beverages, and simulated toothbrushing. One hundred and twenty dental blocks (10 x 10 x 3 mm) were randomly assigned (n = 10) according to surface treatment [none (N), bleaching (B), toothbrushing (T), and B+T] and storage medium [saliva (S), whiskey (W), and orange juice (O)]: experimental groups - N+S, N+W, N+O, B+S, B+W, B+O, S+T, W+T, O+T, B+S+T, B+W+T, and B+O+T. Two bleaching sessions were conducted using 38% hydrogen peroxide (3 applications). Surface roughness was measured using a roughness tester and composition was determined by micro energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (µ-EDXRF) before and after treatments. Calcium/phosphorus (Ca/P) ratio in enamel and silica (Si) content in composite were evaluated. Data were statistically analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey?s test (? = 0.05). Overall, increased values of surface roughness for enamel and composite were observed mainly after immersion in orange juice and bleaching/toothbrushing association. Moreover, this association and immersion in whiskey resulted in lower Ca/P ratio and after aging methods, bleached and bleached/toothbrushed groups showed decreased in Ca/P ratio compared to initial values. All groups showed Si content decrease at the end, except the group without surface treatment and immersed in saliva, and bleaching followed by immersion in orange juice and toothbrushing caused the highest Si reduction. Bleaching and toothbrushing combination strengthened the effects caused by acidic drinks on roughness and chemical composition of enamel and composite

BUSCANDO A SOCIALIZAÇÃO DO CONHECIMENTO ACADÊMICO ATRAVÉS DA ARQUEOLOGIA EXPERIMENTAL

Este artigo relata o projeto de pesquisa da confecção da cerâmica arqueológica Guarani, através da reprodução da cadeia operatória conhecida a partir das análises arqueométricas e das fontes históricas e etnográficas. Buscamos compreender os processos de seleção das matérias primas, utilização de anti-plásticos, bem como as técnicas utilizadas na produção e garantia de resultados semelhantes aos artefatos advindos de sítios arqueológicos. Através da cadeia produtiva e suas técnicas, criar réplicas que possam ser levadas a queima e experimentações com peças inteiras. As etapas de fabricação das vasilhas inteiras foram ofertadas à comunidade Guarani Mby‟a, a fim de possibilitar o uso destas práticas para geração de renda e perceber se a mesma faz o reconhecimento das formas tradicionais de cerâmica

Desenvolvimento e construção de um gerador eólico com eixo vertical / Development and construction of a vertical axis wind generator

Os recursos naturais para geração de energia elétrica no mundo atual, vem apresentando cada vez mais escassez ou custo sendo elevado cada dia mais, e esses fatores geram discursões para implantações de novas fontes de energia. O trabalho em questão, dará ênfase à estudos e fabricação de protótipo de fontes de energia com direcionamento voltado para energias renováveis, onde será adaptada uma turbina eólica para geração de energia com menor impacto ambiental e com baixo custo. O intuito desse projeto é a utilização de equipamentos com custo reduzido provenientes em sua maioria dos centros de reciclagem. O protótipo tem inspiração no aerogerador eólico com turbina do tipo Savonius, que em movimentos rotacionais fixadas em um eixo no vertical com adaptação de uma polia e correia, levará movimentos até o alternador automotivo que será responsável para converter energia cinética em energia elétrica.

Emotional intelligence: influencing factors and impact on nurses in intensive care

Objetivo : analisar as evidências sobre os fatores que influenciam a inteligência emocional dos enfermeiros de cuidados intensivos. Métodos : revisão sistemática da literatura. Recorreu-se às bases de dados CINAHL Complete, Academic Search Complete, MedicLatina, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, MedLine with Full Text (via EBSCO HOST), MedLine Complete (via PubMed), SCOPUS e outras fontes como Google Scholar, sites de registro de ensaios clínicos e busca manual-referências cruzadas. Foram encontrados 1.307 artigos publicados até abril de 2018, sendo incluídos nove. Resultados : os fatores que influenciaram a inteligência emocional dos enfermeiros foram a idade, sexo, experiência emocional, formação e personalidade; e o impacto da inteligência emocional traduziu-se a nível pessoal, profissional e no cuidar. Conclusão : a prática de enfermagem em unidades de cuidados intensivos é influenciada pela inteligência emocional do enfermeiro. Esta inteligência é afetada por diversos fatores e, por ser apreendida, deve ser estimulada em contextos formativos.Objective : to analyze the evidence on the factors that influence the emotional intelligence of intensive care nurses. Methods : systematic review of the literature. We used the databases CINAHL Complete, Academic Search Complete, MedicLatina, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, MedLine with Full Text (via EBSCO HOST), MedLine Complete (via PubMed), SCOPUS and other sources, such as Google Scholar, clinical trial registration sites and manual/cross-references search. A total of 1,307 articles were published until April 2018, and nine were included in the study. Results : the factors that influenced nurses’ emotional intelligence were age, sex, emotional experience, training and personality; and the impact of emotional intelligence was translated on a personal, professional and caring level. Conclusion : the practice of nursing in intensive care units is influenced by the nurse’s emotional intelligence. This intelligence is affected by several factors and, because it is learned, must be stimulated in formative contexts.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio