Publications by authors named "Luciana Geocze"

Introduction: The scientific literature demonstrates that personality traits are associated with the individual's adaptation to chronic diseases, and can be an important factor in the etiology and prognosis of physical illness. Some studies indicate that personality characteristics may influence the perception of tinnitus.

Objective: To assess the scientific evidence of the association between tinnitus and personality.

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Unlabelled: Tinnitus has been associated with several psychiatric disorders, however there are still several questions regarding such association.

Objective: To assess the scientific evidence on the associations between symptoms of depression, depression, and tinnitus.

Method: A systematic review was performed using PubMed, Lilacs, and SciELO scientific databases.

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to validate the Chronic Liver Disease Questionnaire (CLDQ) for use in Brazilian population.

Method: A total of 200 patients with chronic liver disease and varying disease severity answered a socio-demographic questionnaire, t CLDQ, and the Medical Outcome Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Patients returned in 1-15 days to answer CLDQ again.

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A review on adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy and the quality of life of patients living with HIV in the scientific literature, indexed in MEDLINE between 1998 and 2008, was performed. Studies published in Portuguese, Spanish or English with patients over 18 years of age were included. Reviews, case reports and letters were excluded.

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Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease has been shown patients to alter quality of life and working productivity. Most of the instruments available for this type of assessment come from English or French speaking countries. To use these instruments in Brazil requires a judicious process of translation and validation.

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