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Prolonged mechanical ventilation patient outcome after discharge from an intens...
Potrichi, Inês Cristina Pereira; Saintrain, Maria Vieira de Lima; Saintrain, Suzanne Vieira; Lima, Ana Ofélia Portela; Adriano, Marta EvandaBackground: Mechanical ventilation (MV) is one of the pillars of therapy in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as many patients require ventilatory support. This study aimed to analyze the outcome of Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation (PMV) patients after discharge from an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study of 142 medical charts of patients admitted to an ICU and a Specia...
Dependence in instrumental activities of daily living and its implications for ...
Saintrain, Maria; Saintrain, Suzanne Vieira; de Oliveira Branco, July Grassiely; Peixoto Caldas, José Manuel; Lourenço, Caroline BarbosaWe aimed to assess the association between dependence in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and oral health in older adults. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 280 people aged �60 years served at public primary health care centers in Northeastern Brazil. Sociodemographic, oral discomfort and general health data were collected. The Lawton and Brody scale were used to assess IADL. This research a...