Publications by authors named "L P Farias"
Background: The care of older persons is facing several challenges, especially as care tasks are becoming increasingly rationalized with less opportunity for relational engagement between nurse assistants and older persons. Evidence suggests this engagement is needed to promote well-being and satisfaction among the older persons with whom they work. The aim of this study was to explore how care, in the context of worker perspectives, is understood and experienced in home or residential care facilities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Families residing in disadvantaged communities encounter inequalities that restrict their engagement in physical activity. Family-based interventions and health coordinators have been proposed as promising approaches to encourage physical activity among parents and children. However, there is a paucity of knowledge regarding family experiences of such programmes and the ways health coordinators facilitate continued participation in programmes delivered in disadvantaged communities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEpidemics and outbreaks caused by the dengue virus pose risks to populations and have high mortality rates, causing burdens and economic costs worldwide. Brazil recently experienced an explosive increase in the number of dengue cases and fatalities. Dengue is an acute febrile illness that can progress to severe forms.
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- The study reviews existing literature on Integrative and Complementary Health Practices (ICHPs) in Adult Intensive Care Units, aiming to understand their effectiveness and implementation.
- Data was collected in January 2023 from studies published since 1994, with a focus on quantitative clinical trials, finding that music therapy was particularly well-received.
- The authors conclude that while interest in ICHPs in ICU settings is increasing, further research is necessary to assess their impacts and highlight the crucial role of nursing in incorporating these practices.
Objective: This study aims to investigate whether alterations in sperm DNA fragmentation rates are more frequent when Krüger strict morphology is ≥4% (normal).
Methods: The retrospective study included 132 participants from March 2020 to November 2021. Participants were divided into two groups based on the inclusion criteria: normal and abnormal Krüger strict morphology, with a mean age of 40 years.