Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Oct 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of three methods for teaching mechanical ventilation in an emergency setting to sixth-year medical students: a randomized trial.
To determine if there are significant differences between the tutorial, simulation, or clinical-case-based discussion teaching methods regarding the transmission of medical knowledge on mechanical ventilation. ⋯ Our results indicate that, in comparison with other forms of training, simulation in mechanical ventilation provides long-lasting knowledge in the medium term. Further studies are needed to improve the designing and evaluation of training that provides minimal mechanical ventilation skills.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Sep 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialChildren First Study II: an educational programme on cardiovascular prevention in public schools can reduce parents' cardiovascular risk.
The aim of this study was to analyze whether the implementation of a multidisciplinary educational programme for cardiovascular prevention in public schools can contribute to reducing the FramINGHAM CARDIOVASCULAR RISK SCORE OF THE CHILDREN'S PARENTS AFTER ONE YEAR. ⋯ An educational programme on cardiovascular prevention for school-age children in public schools can reduce the cardiovascular risk of their parents.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Mar 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialInvestigation of the effect of the virtual reality application on experimental pain severity in healthy.
This study aimed to investigate the effect of virtual reality application on experimental ischemic pain created with a blood pressure instrument in healthy volunteers. ⋯ This study found that the use of virtual reality was effective in reducing the level of pain in healthy individuals. This method used a smartphone with widespread availability and ease of transportation, which can be used by health professionals as a non-pharmacological method in the management of pain.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Feb 2018
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyImpact of written information on control and adherence in type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes therapeutic education and information by leaflets is important. This study aimed to understand the effectiveness of written information to diabetic patients, after six months, in the control of diabetes and medication adherence. ⋯ Interventions with leaflets handed in primary healthcare to people with diabetes type 2 can bring benefits in what concerns adherence to therapeutics, namely in younger people with a less studies.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of rhubarb on extravascular lung water in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of rhubarb on extravascular lung water (EVLW) in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). ⋯ Rhubarb can decrease EVLWI and PVPI, and improve oxygenation in patients with ARDS.