The profile of adolescents assisted by the emergency department of a Brazilian private tertiary hospital.

Introduction: Adolescents represent an important demographic percentage in the studied population and in Emergency Departments (ED). It is imperative that health professionals and services are prepared to address this population. This work aims to characterize adolescents at the ED of a Brazilian private tertiary hospital.

Training and provision of mobility aids to promote autonomy and mobility of older patients in a geriatric emergency department: A protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Older adults have higher rates of emergency department (ED) admissions when compared to their younger counterparts. Mobility is the ability to move around, but also encompasses the environment and the ability to adapt to it. Walking aids can be used to improve mobility and prevent falls.

Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in Emergency Department Healthcare Workers at Sírio-Libanês Hospital, Brazil.

COVID-19 has spread rapidly worldwide. Information on its prevalence and factors associated with infection are important for protecting both professionals and patients in healthcare centers. This study evaluated the seroprevalence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 and its association with the degree of exposure and use of personal protective equipment by healthcare professionals dedicated to the treatment of patients with flu-like illnesses in the emergency room.

A new method for the assessment of patient safety competencies during a medical school clerkship using an objective structured clinical examination.

Introduction: Patient safety is seldom assessed using objective evaluations during undergraduate medical education.

Objective: To evaluate the performance of fifth-year medical students using an objective structured clinical examination focused on patient safety after implementation of an interactive program based on adverse events recognition and disclosure.

Methods: In 2007, a patient safety program was implemented in the internal medicine clerkship of our hospital.