OBJECTIVE: To report the initial changes after quality-improvement programs based on STS-database in a Brazilian hospital. METHODS: Since 2011 a Brazilian hospital has joined STS-Database and in 2012 multifaceted actions based on STS reports were ...
Pedro Gabriel Melo de Barros e Silva +7 more
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Proposal of Brazilian National Program for Quality Control in the small animal PET scanners
In Brazil, currently there are six preclinical molecular imaging centers and seven different small animal PET systems in use. However, there is still no national specific legislation for research laboratories focused on preclinical molecular images ...
Rodrigo Modesto Gadelha Gontijo
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INMETRO products analysis program: impact on quality of the brazilian industry
The main objective is to proceed a detailed analysis of the Products Analysis Program of Inmetro, evaluating its contribution to the suppliers of products and services.
Marcos André Borges, Mara Telles Salles
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Effect of the Brazilian Cardioprotective Nutritional Program on the Quality of Life of Atherosclerotic Disease Patients [PDF]
Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) accounted for 27% of deaths in Brazil in 2017. Most of the recorded deaths caused by CVD would be preventable if patients controlled risk factors including inadequate diet. The Brazilian Cardioprotective Nutritional Program (Dica Br) adapted the Mediterranean diet pattern to Brazilian typical foods and ...
Patrícia Regina Thomé Martins +4 more
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Survey on reporting of epithelial cells in urine sediment as part of external quality assessment programs in Brazilian laboratories [PDF]
Epithelial cells (ECs) are structures regularly observed during urine microscopy analysis. The correct identification of EC subtypes can be useful since renal tubular epithelial cells (RTECs) are clinically relevant. We investigate the urinary ECs report and the judgement of its clinical importance by Brazilian laboratories.
Poloni, José A. T. +4 more
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Twelve years of the Brazilian External Quality Assessment Program in Immunohematology: benefits of the program [PDF]
The Brazilian External Quality Assessment Program in Immunohematology (BEQAPI) was introduced with the objective of evaluating the quality of diagnosis in immunohematology. From 1992 to 2003, proficiency tests for ABO grouping, Rh (D, C, c, E, e), K phenotyping, direct antiglobulin testing (DAT), antibody screening (AS), and antibody identification (AI)
Laércio, Melo +3 more
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The influence of the Brazilian school health program on the oral-health-related quality of life of adolescents [PDF]
The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the Brazilian School Health Program (SHP) on dental clinical disorders such as caries, gingivitis, and dental trauma as well as on the oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of adolescents in Nova Friburgo, RJ, Brazil. The study consisted of a non-probabilistic (convenience) sample comprising
Aretuza Pires LATTANZI +6 more
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Quality of strawberry grown in Brazilian tropical humid conditions for breeding programs [PDF]
Introduction. The preliminary study of the post-harvest quality of the fruit from strawberry cultivars in a new growing region is necessary for both farmers and consumers. The objective of the present study was to evaluate strawberry cultivars at different harvest times with regard to fruit quality aiming at the selection of possible parents for ...
Guimarães, Amanda Goncalves +4 more
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Cardiovascular and Quality of Life Outcomes of a 3-Month Physical Exercise Program in Two Brazilian Communities [PDF]
Abstract BackgroundA decline in physical activity levels in older people is related with worsening of quality of life and a lower cardiorespiratory fitness level, which are associated with cardiovascular disease events and mortality from all causes.
Marcelo Pereira de Lima +12 more
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Assessing the Quality of Compliance Programs in Companies Listed in the New Brazilian Market
The present study, based on the experiences conducted by the academic research group "Enterprise, Development, and Responsibility (EDRESP)," aims to touch upon the discussion regarding the (in)capacity of compliance measures to effectively impact the organization of business societies through their role in promoting the social interest of companies ...
Caroline da Rosa Pinheiro +3 more
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