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Objective: Technological development has promoted several advances in society, including the creation of smartphones, which have been increasingly used in medicine, especially in ophthalmology. This study aimed to review the use of smartphones in ophthalmology. Methods: In January of 2020, the MEDLINE and LILACS databases were selected to provide articles containing the terms "Ophthalmology" and "Smartphone", filtering the results between the years of 2015 and 2019. The evaluated outcomes were finally included into the following categories in the discussion: "Visual acuity", "Amblyopia and strabismus", "Anterior segment", "Posterior segment", "Glaucoma", "Community patient education and assistance" and "Neurophthalmology". Results: Smartphones can be useful in several different areas of ophthalmology and can provide the patients better understating and adhesion to their treatment. Conclusion: Applications can be used as tools to facilitate the work of several professionals and improve the understanding of patients about their clinical conditions.
Objetivo: O desenvolvimento tecnológico tem promovido diversos avanços na sociedade, incluindo a criação de smartphones, que têm sido cada vez mais utilizados na medicina, principalmente na oftalmologia. O objetivo deste estudo foi revisar o uso de smartphones na oftalmologia. Métodos: Durante o mês de janeiro de 2020, as bases de dados MEDLINE e LILACS foram selecionadas para buscar artigos contendo os termos "Oftalmologia" e "Smartphone", filtrando os resultados entre os anos de 2015 e 2019. Os dados avaliados foram, finalmente, incluídos nas seguintes categorias na discussão: "Acuidade visual", "Ambliopia e estrabismo", "Segmento anterior", "Segmento posterior", "Glaucoma", "Assistência e educação ao paciente da comunidade" e "Neuroftalmologia". Resultados: Os smartphones podem ser úteis em diversas áreas da oftalmologia e fornecem melhor compreensão e adesão dos pacientes ao tratamento. Conclusão: O uso de aplicativos pode ser utilizado como ferramenta para facilitar o trabalho de diversos profissionais e melhorar o entendimento dos pacientes sobre suas condições clínicas.
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Oftalmologia , Smartphone , Terapêutica , Acuidade Visual , Desenvolvimento Tecnológico , GlaucomaRESUMO
PURPOSE: To develop a mobile app that allows photographs to be captured and edited under the overlay of images and projection of a protractor with 360 degrees axis markings, which enables the surgeon to accurately visualize the programmed and marked alignment where the intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) will be implanted, detecting possible marking errors. METHODS: A codesign methodology was chosen to develop the Eye Axis Check application. After app development, measurements were obtained, and comparisons were made between manual marks and ICRS alignment with and without the app in 13 eyes that had undergone ICRS implantation for keratoconus. The mobile app was made available to 15 ophthalmic surgeons in different cities to assess its usability. RESULTS: The users approved the developed application for ease of use and utility. No difference was found between the markings made manually and those made with the app, and the mean difference between ICRS centralization and assessment made by the app was 4.84 degrees (95% confidence interval: -5.32 to 15.01; P = 0.3193). On comparison of the agreement between app measurements and manual measurements for the ICRS centration, no significant differences were found, and excellent concordance (0.991) and a strong positive linear correlation (0.984) were observed. CONCLUSIONS: A mobile app for preoperative planning and intraoperative ICRS alignment was developed and revealed to be useful and easy to use, allowing the surgeon to visualize the programmed alignment where the ICRS will be implanted.
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Substância Própria/cirurgia , Ceratocone/cirurgia , Aplicativos Móveis , Próteses e Implantes , Implantação de Prótese/métodos , Refração Ocular/fisiologia , Acuidade Visual , Substância Própria/patologia , Topografia da Córnea , Humanos , Período Intraoperatório , Ceratocone/diagnóstico , Ceratocone/fisiopatologia , Período Pré-OperatórioRESUMO
PURPOSE: To develop a mobile app that allows capturing and editing of photographs, performs image transposition and projection of a protractor with 360° axis markings, and permits accurate visualization of programmed alignment for the positioning of toric intraocular lenses (IOLs). METHODS: In this prospective case series study, a codesign methodology was chosen to develop the Eye Axis Check application. After app development, measurements were obtained and comparisons were made between manual marks and toric IOL alignment without and with the app in 30 eyes that had undergone cataract surgery with toric IOLs. The mobile app was made available to 15 ophthalmic surgeons in different cities to assess its usability. RESULTS: The users approved the developed application for its ease of use and utility. The mean difference between the markings made manually and those made with the app was 1° (±2°; range: 0°-5°), and the mean difference between the IOL position and the assessment made by the app was 3° (±3°; range: 0°-12°). Upon comparison of the agreement between the app measurements and the manual measurements for the IOL angle, no significant differences were found, and an excellent concordance (0.997) and a strong positive linear correlation (0.995) were observed. CONCLUSION: A mobile app for preoperative planning and intraoperative toric IOL alignment was developed and revealed to be useful and easy to use.
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Abstract Purpose: To outline the epidemiological profile of clinical treatments for glaucoma provided by the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS, acronym in Portuguese) between January 2012 and December 2018. Methods: A quantitative and descriptive study was conducted using available data based on the outpatient information system from SUS (SIA/SUS, acronym in Portuguese). The variables were monocular treatment with first, second, and third-line drugs; monocular treatment with combinations of two drugs and three drugs from different lines; binocular treatment with first, second, and third-line drugs; and binocular treatment with combinations of two drugs and three drugs from different lines. Results: During the analysis period, the prevalence of clinical therapies for glaucoma increased from 2012 to 2017 and decreased from 2017 to 2018. Of the clinically treated patients, 96% were carriers of binocular glaucoma. Among the regions of Brazil, the Northeast had the highest prevalence of binocular glaucoma (about 60% of the number of cases), and the most common therapy was combinations of two drugs from different lines. The Southeast region had the highest concentration of monocular glaucoma (53% of cases), and the predominant therapy was combinations of three drugs from different lines. The Midwest region had the lowest prevalence of monocular-treatments for glaucoma (less than 6%). Conclusion: In Brazil, the highest number of treatments offered by the public health system was in the Northeast and Southeast regions. There is a high national prevalence and potential for the morbidity of this disease. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen programs aimed at early diagnosis and appropriate treatment to reduce adverse outcomes.
Resumo Objetivo: Traçar o perfil epidemiológico do tratamento clínico para o glaucoma no Brasil fornecido pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), no período de janeiro de 2012 a dezembro de 2018. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo e descritivo, utilizando a base de dados disponível no Sistema de Informações Ambulatoriais do SUS (SIA/SUS). As variáveis utilizadas foram: tratamento monocular com drogas de primeira, de segunda e de terceira linha; tratamento monocular com combinações de duas drogas e de três drogas de diferentes linhas; tratamento binocular com drogas de primeira, de segunda e de terceira linha; e tratamento binocular com combinações de duas drogas e de três drogas de diferentes linhas. Resultados: Durante o período analisado, a prevalência de terapias clínicas para o glaucoma aumentou entre 2012 e 2017 e diminuiu entre 2017 e 2018. Dos pacientes tratados clinicamente, 96% eram portadores de glaucoma binocular. Entre as regiões do Brasil, o Nordeste teve a maior prevalência de glaucoma binocular (cerca de 60% do número de casos), e a terapia mais comum foi a combinação de duas drogas de diferentes linhas. A região Sudeste teve a maior concentração de glaucoma monocular (53% dos casos), e a terapia predominante foi a combinação de três drogas de diferentes linhas. A região Centro-Oeste apresentou a menor prevalência de tratamentos monoculares para o glaucoma (menos de 6%). Conclusão: No Brasil, o maior número de tratamentos oferecidos pelo sistema público de saúde foi nas regiões Nordeste e Sudeste. Existe uma alta prevalência nacional e um alto potencial para morbidade desta doença. Portanto, é necessário fortalecer programas voltados para o diagnóstico precoce e para o tratamento adequado a fim de reduzir os resultados adversos.
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Humanos , Sistema Único de Saúde , Glaucoma/tratamento farmacológico , Glaucoma/epidemiologia , Farmacoepidemiologia/métodos , Pressão Intraocular , Brasil , Epidemiologia Descritiva , Estudos de Avaliação como AssuntoRESUMO
OBJETIVO: Analisar a reperfusão miocárdica após intervenção coronariana percutânea primária em diabéticos e não diabéticos. MÉTODOS: Estudo caso-controle prospectivo, realizado no período de janeiro de 2013 a março de 2014, incluindo pacientes com diagnóstico de infarto agudo do miocárdio com menos de 12 horas do início dos sintomas e submetidos à terapia de reperfusão com intervenção coronariana percutânea primária. Foi realizada avaliação do blush miocárdico, da resolução do supradesnivelamento de segmento ST >50% em 90 e em 180 minutos e do Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) frame count corrigido <40 quadros. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 201 pacientes no estudo, sendo 32 diabéticos. Levando em consideração os marcadores de reperfusão miocárdica estudados, indivíduos diabéticos tiveram menor resolução do segmento ST, menor blush miocárdico e maior TIMI frame count após angioplastia primária quando comparados aos não diabéticos. CONCLUSÕES: Diabéticos apresentaram piores índices de reperfusão miocárdica pós-angioplastia primária comparados aos não diabéticos. (AU)
OBJECTIVES: To analyze myocardial reperfusion following primary percutaneous coronary intervention in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. METHODS: This is a prospective casecontrol study, conducted from January 2013 to March 2014, including patients diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction less than 12 hours after the onset of symptoms, and undergoing reperfusion therapy with Primary percutaneous coronary intervention. The myocardial blush, ST-segment elevation >50% resolution in 90 and 180 minutes, and corrected Thrombolysis Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) frame count <40 frames were evaluated. RESULTS: A total of 201 patients were included in the study, of which 32 were diabetic. Taking the studied myocardial reperfusion markers into consideration, diabetic patients had lower ST segment resolution, lower myocardial blush, and higher TIMI frame count after primary angioplasty when compared to non-diabetics. CONCLUSIONS: Diabetic patients presented worse myocardial reperfusion rates after primary angioplasty when compared to non-diabetic patients. (AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Reperfusão Miocárdica , Complicações do Diabetes , Intervenção Coronária Percutânea , Tabagismo , Angioplastia , Diabetes Mellitus/cirurgia , Insuficiência Renal , Dislipidemias , Infarto do Miocárdio com Supradesnível do Segmento ST/cirurgia , HipertensãoRESUMO
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: This research project arose from a proposal made to the teachers by the students of a medical course at a federal university in Brazil, from their personal experiences regarding the skills and competencies that should be developed during the obstetrics and gynecology (OBG) stage of the internship. The objective here was to develop the matrix of skills necessary for training good general physicians in the medical course. DESIGN AND SETTING: Exploratory qualitative study conducted in a federal university in Brazil. METHODS: The basis for developing these competencies among OBG interns was "The Competency Matrix for Medical Internship" developed by Bollela and Machado. The instrument was presented to, analyzed by and modified by a set of OBG specialists, at two sessions. RESULTS: The specific competencies expected from students over the internship in OBG were framed within overall topics that had previously been determined and listed: healthcare, decision-making, communication and interpersonal relationships, management and organization of the Brazilian National Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde, SUS) and professionalism. CONCLUSIONS: A competency matrix that standardizes the minimum requirements that interns should be capable of putting into practice after concluding the OBG stage is a valuable tool for ensuring student performance and a fair and rigorous assessment for them, thereby seeking to train good general physicians who meet the community's needs.