Publications by authors named "A del Rio"
Background: We evaluated the microbial burden on gel polished nails (GPN), standard polished nails (SPN) and unpolished nails (UPN) before and after an alcohol-based hand rub (HHAB).
Methods: Three GPN, two SPN and five UPN in both hands were analyzed in 46 health-care workers volunteers. Nail length was maintained ≤2mm during the study.
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- * The review focuses on the experience of developing a virtual control center for COVID-19 patients in Spain, showcasing how CDSS allowed for real-time monitoring and improved personalized medical care during the pandemic.
- * While CDSS can enhance patient care quality and increase healthcare efficiency, challenges remain, such as the need for training medical professionals to use the systems effectively and maintaining updated software.
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- Depression and anxiety are common issues faced by Behçet's disease (BD) patients in Brazil, affecting their quality of life (HRQoL) and management of their condition.
- A study involving 58 BD patients and 96 healthy controls showed high levels of depression and anxiety linked to factors such as younger age, lack of a partner, shorter disease duration, and lower income.
- The findings indicate that BD patients experience significant restrictions in HRQoL, especially in physical and emotional aspects, highlighting the need for increased focus on mental health in their treatment.
Background: Ultraviolet- C (UV-C) light is effective for reducing environmental bioburden in hospitals, and the use of robots to deliver it may be advantageous.
Aim: To evaluate the feasibility and clinical efficacy of an autonomous programmable UV-C robot in surgical and intensive care unit (ICU) rooms of a tertiary hospital.
Method: During ten consecutive months, the device was used in six theatres where cardiac, colorectal and orthopaedic surgeries were performed, and in the rooms previously occupied by patients subjected to contact precautions of a 14-bed ICU.