A stage considered essential to the implementation of the practice informed by evidence is called the synthesis of evidence. However, its design and implementation is still far from researchers, educational institutions and research professionals, etc. In order to facili...
Abstract OBJECTIVE Determining which is the most effective solution (heparin flush compared to 0.9% saline flush) for reducing the risk of occlusions in central venous catheters (CVC) in adults. METHOD The systematic review followed the principles proposed by the Cochrane Handbook; critical analysis, ext...
Objetivo Conhecer a prevalência da sintomatologia depressiva e fatores associados em idosos institucionalizados.Métodos Estudo transversal que incluiu 211 idosos brasileiros e 342 idosos portugueses, residentes em instituições de longa permanência. O instrumento de pesquisa foi a Escala de Depressã...
CONTEXTO: Os ambientes recreativos noturnos têm conquistado, na atualidade, um protagonismo crescente na vida juvenil, determinando estilos de vida, normalizando o consumo recreativo de álcool/drogas e a adoção de outros comportamentos de risco. OBJETIVO: Delinear o perfil dos jovens portugueses que ...
To determine which of three published models best characterizes the factor structure of the Portuguese version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 and to assess its validity and reliability. Confirmatory factor analysis of Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 for 1,297 adult, primary care outpat...
Aim: Describe levels of depression, anxiety and stress among users of an urban/rural health centre, analyse sex differences and comorbidity between depression, anxiety and stress. Method: Descriptive co-relational study with a Portuguese version of DASS-21; consecutive sample (n=343). Results: 40.52 perc...
AIMS: To characterize the uncertainty in illness and the motivation for treatment and to evaluate the existing relation between these variables in individuals with type 2 diabetes. METHOD: Descriptive, correlational study, using a sample of 62 individuals in diabetes consultation sessions. The Uncertaint...
Objective: to adapt to Portuguese, of Portugal, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales, a 21-item short scale (DASS 21), designed to measure depression, anxiety and stress. Method: After translation and back-translation with the help of experts, the DASS 21 was administered to patients in external psy...
