Globally, migration is increasing at an accelerated and sustained rate, driven by social, political, and economic factors that prompt the displacement of people across countries, resulting in significant migratory waves. It is estimated that there are 272 million international migrants worldwide. Migrati...
Introduction: Across the world, multiple institutions in the health sector actively promote the adoption and expansion of health technology innovations, driven by their potential benefits in improving medical care quality. The successful integration of health technologies into healthcare settings brings ...
Introduction: The ethical climate is defined as the shared perception among healthcare professionals of what is ethically correct behavior and how to deal with ethical issues. Objective: To evaluate the perception of the ethical climate among health professionals working in an emergency room. Materials a...
Introduction: Multiple studies have associated sleep duration and quality with changes in blood pressure in the general population, considering it a related risk factor. However, there is limited information regarding hospitalized patients who tend to experience sleep disturbances. Objective: To examine ...
Introduction: Vascular access teams often use guidelines or algorithms to determine the most appropriate vascular access device based on the patient's condition and the substance to be infused. These guidelines are intended to help identify the most qualified personnel for device insertion, but few studi...
Introduction: Low vision is a sensory impairment that restricts the autonomous execution of activities of daily living, negatively affecting the quality of life and fostering the appearance of stigma. Objective: To explore the experiences and feelings about stigma experienced by people with low vision to...
Introduction: Obesity and physical inactivity in adolescents are associated with some diseases, and poor academic performance. Studies have reported differences in the level of physical activity according to the type of school. Objective: To compare the prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity in ad...
Introduction: Neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia is a form of functional dysphagia usually caused by neurological and neuromuscular diseases, which produces several secondary complications. To improve its detection and characterization, models are emerging that integrate clinical variables to complement ...
Introduction: Technological advances have transformed communication, making social media essential elements that promote easy access to information. Objective: To understand the use of podcasts as an educational health technology for disseminating knowledge about child care. Materials and Methods: Online...
