Publications by authors named "Ingrid Occhi Alexandre"
Objective: This study aimed to associate the presence of vocal symptoms with sociodemographic and occupational data, work environment self-perception, oral communication wearing a face mask, and the sense of coherence (SOC).
Method: This cross-sectional analytical observational study included 66 health professionals from a Brazilian hospital. They answered an online questionnaire on sociodemographic aspects, self-perception of the physical work environment, and oral communication at work.
Article Synopsis
- Ankyloglossia, a congenital condition that limits tongue mobility, may have unclear links to malocclusion, influencing craniofacial development.
- A systematic review analyzed 11 observational studies comprising 2,904 patients to assess potential connections between ankyloglossia and various malocclusions.
- Results showed that while patients with severe Class III malocclusion exhibited greater limitations in mouth opening, the overall evidence regarding the relationship between ankyloglossia and malocclusion remains uncertain, signaling the need for ongoing monitoring in affected children.
To evaluate the timing, duration and incidence of bacteremia following invasive dental procedures (IDPs) or activities of daily living (ADL). Eight databases were searched for randomized (RCTs) and nonrandomized controlled trials (nRCTs) evaluating bacteremia before and after IDPs or ADL in healthy individuals. The risk of bias was assessed by RoB 2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: to analyze the relationship between sense of coherence and sociodemographic data, remote physical work environment, and self-perception of symptoms, vocal handicap and vocal fatigue in teachers.
Methods: Seventy eight teachers pertaining to the municipal education network of a Brazilian capital city participated in the study, during the period of social isolation by COVID-19. An online questionnaire was applied with sociodemographic and physical remote work environment questions, the Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC-13), the Brazilian Dysphonia Screening Tool (Br-DST), the Vocal Fatigue Index (VFI), and the Vocal Handicap Index (VHI-10).
Article Synopsis
- The systematic review aimed to evaluate the prevalence of ankyloglossia (a tongue condition) across different age groups and assessment tools.
- Researchers analyzed data from 71 studies, finding an overall prevalence of 5%, with the highest prevalence in infants (7%).
- Results indicated that the prevalence of ankyloglossia varies significantly depending on the diagnostic tool used, and while there appears to be a higher prevalence in boys, the evidence is uncertain.
Aim: To analyze sense of coherence (SOC) of dysphonic individuals considering the type and degree of dysphonia, coping strategies, and sociodemographic variables.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed with 50 dysphonic individuals under follow-up at a Brazilian Speech-Language Pathology Clinic. They answered a questionnaire with sociodemographic information, the PEED-10 (Brazilian Voice Disability Coping Questionnaire) and the Brazilian version of Sense of Coherence scale.
Purpose: To test the association between the Sense of Coherence (SOC) and the fear of public speaking in university students.
Method: Cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 1124 undergraduate students of a Brazilian public university. An online questionnaire was used divided into three blocks: the first evaluated the sociodemographic data and the somatic symptoms of the fear of public speaking; the second evaluated the SOC, through the SOC-13 questionnaire; and the third was composed by the Scale for Self-Assessment in Public Speaking (SSPS), with questions that point out cognitive aspects of this activity.
Prevalence of dental caries in preschool children born preterm and/or with low birth weight: A systematic review with meta-analysis of prevalence data.
Int J Paediatr Dent
May 2020
Article Synopsis
- A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the prevalence of dental caries in preschool children born preterm or with low birth weight (LBW) compared to those born full term or with normal birth weight (NBW).
- The analysis included 59 observational studies, revealing dental caries prevalence rates of 39% for preterm, 30% for full-term, 40% for LBW, and 33% for NBW children.
- Most studies indicated no significant association between the presence of dental caries and factors like gestational age or birth weight, resulting in very low certainty of evidence.
Background: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may have topical indications. In those cases it is important for a topical photosensitizer to penetrate into the tissue to which it has been applied. This study aimed to compare the penetration of two different concentrations of erythrosine into intact and in vitro decayed dentin samples.
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