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Physiotherapy techniques used in the sensation of the phantom limb in patients with amputation of the superior member, systematic review
Get PDFIntroduction: the sensation of a phantom limb is experienced by people who have had an amputation or loss of one of their limbs and continue to perceive its presence; in most cases it occurs within days or in the first month.Objective: determine which are the most used physiotherapy techniques in the treatment of phantom limb sensation and which of them is the most effective.Method: a search was carried out in main databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane and ScienceDirect, under the guidelines of the PRISMA model, for the last 5 years, where 9 studies were selected.Results: there are several techniques that are applied in phantom limb pain such as: mirror therapy, graded motor images, neurofeedback training, repetitive magnetic cranial stimulation, BCI training and virtual reality. These showed a prolonged reduction in pain, improving quality of life and therefore activities of daily living. The most outstanding result indicates that virtual reality and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation reduces DMF and its characteristics despite the fact that the most used is mirror therapy because it is economical and easy to apply.Conclusions: the physiotherapeutic techniques used in the sensation of the phantom limb are diverse that help to improve the symptoms in the short-term depending on the treatment to be applied, avoiding surgical and pharmacological intervention
Depression, anxiety, and stress among students of a Peruvian public university: A cross-sectional study
Get PDFIntroduction: depression, anxiety, and stress are mental health conditions that affect university students worldwide. In the university context, where students face a series of academic, social, and personal challenges, these conditions can manifest in various ways, impacting both emotional well-being and academic performance.Objective: to assess depression, anxiety, and stress in a sample of students from a public university in Peru.Methods: a quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. The sample consisted of 115 students of both sexes who were administered the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale, an instrument with adequate psychometric properties.Results: low levels of depression, anxiety, and stress were identified. Additionally, high, direct, and significant correlations were reported between depression and anxiety (r= 0,821; p<0,05), depression and stress (r= 0,849; p<0,05), as well as between anxiety and stress (r= 0,855; p<0,05). Moreover, statistically significant differences were found regarding stress and the participants\u27 sex (p<0,05).Conclusions: students from a public university in Peru exhibited symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Therefore, it is recommended to implement psychological and emotional support programs to improve students\u27 mental healt
Biosafety in the praxis of nursing personnel during and after the pandemic: a systematic review
Get PDFIntroduction: the health crisis caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus affected not only the population, but also highlighted the deficiencies and strengths of the health system worldwide. Hospital biosafety protocols and standards had to be activated to protect health professionals, among whom were nursing staff.Objective: to characterize the biosafety conditions during the professional practice of nursing staff before and after COVID-19.Methods: a study with a qualitative approach was carried out, based on a systematic review, whose method was the historical-logical one. The databases used in the search process were PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, from which 26 articles from indexed journals were obtained.Results: 61,53 % of the documents reviewed were published in English and 38,46 % in Spanish. In addition, Scopus was the database with the greatest number of publications with 34,61 %, Scopus-PubMed-WoS followed it with 15,38 %, and PubMed-Scopus with 11,53 %. The characterizing elements identified were the biosafety protocol, physical and psychological repercussions, and improvement opportunities in biosafety.Conclusions: the situation experienced by health personnel - nurses and physicians - during the pandemic was characterized by a shortage of biosafety supplies and care, little experience in implementing biosafety protocols, and a lack of training programs. Therefore, measures must be taken to train both the public and this professional sector, as well as to update these skills continuousl
Regulatory Compliance and Managerial Control in the Hemotherapy and Blood Bank Program of EsSalud Huancayo
Get PDFIntroduction: transfusion safety is critical to prevent potentially severe adverse effects. A possible relationship between knowledge of health laws and management control in the Hemotherapy and Blood Bank Program of an EsSalud hospital in Peru was analyzed.Objective: to determine whether greater knowledge of current regulations is associated with better management control practices and decreased transfusion risks.Methods: observational, cross-sectional study in 319 participants through validated surveys to measure variables of interest. Analysis with descriptive statistics, chi square and Spearman correlation.Results: a significant association was found between greater knowledge of health laws with better management control, decreased potential risks and greater user satisfaction (p<0,05).Conclusions: it is essential to train health personnel in current legislation and regulations to optimize transfusion safety and qualit
Moroccan Public Universities Confronting the Challenge of Patent Valorization: Potentialities and Realities
Get PDFThis study examines the intricate dynamics of patent valorization within Moroccan higher education institutions, highlighting a pronounced contrast between the efficiency of patent generation and the inherent challenges in their commercial exploitation. Leveraging a qualitative methodology, particularly through in-depth interviews with key stakeholders involved in the patent valorization process within public universities, the research uncovers the primary obstacles that impede the transformation of university patents into marketable innovations. These obstacles include a lack of specifically allocated funding for post-patent development phases, a deficiency in marketing and entrepreneurship skills among academic staff, limited interactions with the industry, and a regulatory framework perceived as restrictive. Based on these observations, we propose a set of strategic recommendations on two levels: national and university. Nationally, we recommend the establishment of dedicated valorization funds to finance key commercialization phases, a substantial revision of the regulatory framework to simplify and encourage the valorization process, and the implementation of incentive mechanisms to strengthen collaborations between universities and the industrial sector. Within university settings, it is crucial to integrate specialized training programs for researchers and valorization managers focused on intellectual property management and technology transfer, and to bolster existing valorization structures. These structures should be equipped with the necessary resources to efficiently identify and support patentable innovations. Furthermore, it is advised to promote the creation of incubators and accelerators within universities to support innovative startups emerging from academic research. The ultimate aim of this contribution is to provide strategic guidance for enhancing the effectiveness of university patent valorization, thereby fostering innovation and contributing to Morocco\u27s economic developmen
Pre-Professional Placement Intervention Models in the Social Work programmed at the Technical University of Manabí in 2024
Get PDFIntroduction: pre-professional placements are a fundamental component of Social Work students\u27 education, as they enable them to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts. However, at the Technical University of Manabí, no prior research has been conducted on the intervention models utilized. Objetive: the objective of the research was to determine the intervention models currently employed in the pre-professional placements of the Social Work programmed at UTM. The study aimed to characterize the models in terms of their objectives, structure, activities and evaluation mechanisms. Methods: the study adopted a quantitative approach with an exploratory-diagnostic design. The population consisted of 510 students in the seventh and eighth levels. The sample comprised 426 students, selected through non-probability sampling. A 17-item questionnaire on intervention models was designed. Results: the main results identified 10 applied models, with Case Management, Crisis Intervention and Behavior Modification being the most prevalent. Most include clear objectives, action plans and teacher supervision. Conclusion: the effectiveness of the intervention models applied in the pre-professional practices is corroborated, however, systematic evaluation needs to be improved, the models need to be adapted to local needs and the articulation between theory and professional practice needs to be strengthened for a comprehensive trainin
Factors associated with Computer Vision Syndrome in students and teachers of a private university in Peru during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
Get PDFIntroduction: computer Vision Syndrome is also considered the ocular epidemic of the 21st century. It is essential to determine the number of individuals suffering from CVS and the associated factors.Objective: to identify the factors associated with Computer Vision Syndrome in medical students and faculty at Peruvian Private University during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in 2021.Methods: this was an observational, cross-sectional, retrospective, and analytical study. The participants included students and faculty members from the School of Human Medicine. The Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q) from Google Forms was used. For bivariate analysis, the chi-squared test was used with a 95 % confidence level. Frequency and proportion calculations were used for qualitative variables, and measures of central tendency and dispersion were calculated for quantitative variables.Results: 56,0 % of faculty and students suffered from computer vision syndrome (CVS). In the bivariate analysis, it was found that the use of eyeglasses (p < 0,004), a computer/cell phone screen distance of <45cm (p < 0,031), and a family history of visual diseases (p < 0,010) were associated with CVS.Conclusions: there is a high prevalence of computer vision syndrome, with faculty members being the most affected. Factors associated with CVS were the use of eyeglasses, a computer/cell phone screen distance of <45cm, and a family history of visual disease
Bibliometric analysis of theses on plant tissue culture in the universities of Peru
Get PDFIntroduction: plant tissue culture is a set of biotechnological methods involving propagation and regeneration of plant cells, tissues, organs by specific control of nutritional factors. The bibliometric study turns out to be a great source of information on the development of a certain area, since it employs methods of measurement and comparison of data on the different sources obtained. Objective: scientific production was characterized through bibliometric analysis of theses on plant tissue culture in Peruvian universities. We analyzed undergraduate and graduate theses on in vitro plant tissue culture in the period 1997 - 2023 from 143 public and private universities. Methods: the sample was delimited in 24 universities (22 public and 2 private) with specialties such as Biology, Biotechnology, Agronomic Engineering, Biotechnological Engineering and others.Results: there are 126 published theses on the subject of plant tissue culture in 24 Peruvian universities. Of the total number of published theses, a higher percentage of undergraduate theses was obtained with 84,13 %, while master\u27s theses represented 11,90 % and doctoral theses 3,97 %. The Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (UNALM) has 28 theses (22,22 %), followed by the Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (UNT) with 19 (15,1 %), etc.Conclusions: this bibliometric study of theses in plant tissue culture has identified that there is a greater concentration of research in this area in public universities, in addition to being linked to Schools of Agricultural Engineering and Biolog
Characterization of falls among older adults in primary health care in Ecuador
Get PDFIntroduction: in Ecuador, older adults or senior citizens are considered to be those over 65 years of age, in whom a high number of falls have been observed, causing a significant rate of morbidity and mortality in recent years. The increase in the frequency of falls in older adults contributes directly to an increase in injuries and medical conditions.Methodology: the present research was conducted under a quantitative approach using the PRISMA method, which allows for the characterization of falls among older adults in primary health care based on numerical data, as well as obtaining perceptions and risk factors present in a specific population, employing a literature search across multiple databases, including PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Google Scholar, among others.Results: through exhaustive research, it was determined that falls can have origins in both internal and external factors, resulting in physiological, psychological, and social changes in older adults.Conclusions: among the main causes involved in falls among older adults are the use of psychotropic medications, alcoholism, age, as well as muscle weakness, recurrent falls, visual and auditory deficits. Early detection of risk factors associated with falls in older adults allows for early and targeted intervention, which can help reduce the incidence of falls and their negative consequence
Pathogenic variant c.35delG of the GJB2 gene associated with nonsyndromic prelingual deafness
Get PDFIntroduction: the pathogenic variant c.35delG of the GJB2 gene is the most frequently observed in all populations, associated with nonsyndromic autosomal recessive prelingual prelingual sensorineural deafness, since 2001 is available in the National Network of Medical Genetics the study of this mutation. Objective: to describe the presence of the pathogenic variant c.35delG of the GJB2 gene associated with nonsyndromic prelingual deafness, with evidence of autosomal recessive inheritance. Methods: a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 379 cases registered with isolated prelingual hearing loss between 2001 and 2023; for the identification of the c.35delG mutation, the polymerase chain reaction technique was used, with enzymatic digestion, and its genotype and frequency were described. Results: the pathogenic variant c.35delG of the GJB2 gene was found in 121 of those studied (31,91 %), 59 in homozygosis and 62 in heterozygosis. The allele frequency found among the positive cases was 0,743. Conclusion: the pathogenic variant c.35delG in individuals with nonsyndromic prelingual deafness of possible autosomal recessive inheritance is found in a high proportio