Publications by authors named "Mariana L Galante"
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- - This review investigates the prevalence of periodontitis in Latin America and the Caribbean by analyzing 35 studies from 12 countries, highlighting significant variations in disease rates based on factors like age group and methodology used.
- - It was found that severe periodontitis affects 5.8% to 49.7% of adults, with 15.3% of adolescents experiencing moderate to severe forms, alongside notable cases of gingival bleeding in younger populations.
- - The review emphasizes the need for standardized research methods and collaborations between countries to effectively monitor and understand periodontitis, calling for multicenter studies to establish better epidemiological data in the region.
Objective: to analyze the availability (in terms of stock and composition) and accessibility (in terms of geographical distribution) of the nursing workforce in Brazil.
Method: this is a descriptive, cross-sectional study with retrospective data collection, identified by combining databases available on institutional websites and structured according to indicators from the World Health Organization's "National Health Workforce Accounts". The study considered nursing professionals at senior level (nurses) and middle level (nursing auxiliaries and technicians).
Objective: To create and validate criteria for prioritizing problems related to policies and management of the health workforce.
Methods: This methodological study was divided into three stages. First, the criteria were elaborated by means of a systematized literature review.
Implementation of policy and management interventions to improve health and care workforce capacity to address the COVID-19 pandemic response: a systematic review.
Hum Resour Health
October 2023
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted pre-existing weaknesses in health and care systems and services and shortages of health and care workers (HCWs). As a result, policymakers needed to adopt measures to improve the health and care workforce (HCWF) capacity. This review aims to identify countries' range of policies and management interventions implemented to improve HCWs' capacity to address the COVID-19 pandemic response, synthesize their evidence on effectiveness, and identify gaps in the evidence.
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- Public health policies are essential for overall population well-being, but many developed countries overlook oral health in their health systems.
- The study focuses on Brazil, Colombia, and Chile, examining factors that can help integrate oral health into political agendas through interviews with decision-makers and analysis using Kingdon's model.
- Key influences on the decision-making process include the need for better oral health, advocacy from political figures, and collaboration between academia and stakeholders to develop effective public health strategies.
Oral cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in Brazil. An understanding of how public policies are implemented to address this problem can contribute to the construction of solutions. The "Programa de Melhoria do Acesso e da Qualidade" (PMAQ-AB and PMAQ-CEO) at the level of primary and secondary care are evaluations that also collect data on prevention and monitoring strategies for oral cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Oral cancer affects thousands of people around the world, and the later the diagnosis is performed, the worse are prognosis and survival. In Brazil, primary care is the preferred gateway to the Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde [SUS]) and has an important role in the coordination of and responsibility for user's care. The objective of this study is to evaluate the service flow of users with suspicion of oral cancer in Primary Care and also the dentist's perception regarding the diagnosis of oral cancer in the city of São Paulo.
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