Publications by authors named "Livia Tech Dos Santos"
Objective: To evaluate the effect of abdominal electrical stimulation (EE) on bowel movement frequency and feces consistency and expelled amount in people with constipation due to spinal cord injuries (SCI).
Method: This is an experimental, crossover, randomized pilot study with two treatment groups: conventional intestinal rehabilitation and conventional rehabilitation associated with EE via 8- and 20-Hz Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) of the abdominal muscles. Both groups were followed for two weeks with daily 30-minute EE sessions.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of safety devices in reducing needlestick injuries among healthcare workers.
- An integrative literature review was conducted, analyzing articles from 2000 to 2016 on the topic of needlestick injuries and safety measures.
- The findings indicated that passive safety devices are effective in lowering injury rates, especially when paired with proper worker training.