Municipal Health Plans as a Management and Planning Tool: A Bibliometric Survey on Academic Production
January 2023
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Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks
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TLDR The document concludes that Passiflora incarnata may help with anxiety, healthcare workers need mental support, common bacteria cause hospital UTIs, telehealth for heart failure needs research, kids' screen time has increased, pregnant teens are mostly okay with their body image, diagnosing post-surgery tuberculosis is hard, older and severely ill people are more likely to have long COVID symptoms, and psychiatrists should be part of pain management teams.
The document presents a study on the use of Passiflora incarnata for anxiety disorders, noting its anxiolytic effects and potential risks, emphasizing the pharmacist's role in preventing drug misuse. Another study cataloged the mental health challenges faced by nursing teams during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting the need for psychological support and training. A cross-sectional study identified Klebsiella pneumoniae, E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa as the main agents in nosocomial UTIs at a Brazilian hospital. The increase in teleconsultations for heart failure management during the pandemic is discussed, with a call for research into effective telehealth in Brazil. A study involving 100 parents/guardians reported a significant increase in children's digital screen use during the pandemic, with associated clinical complaints. A study on body image satisfaction among 32 pregnant teenagers in Brazil found most were not dissatisfied with their body image, but many had concerns about weight gain and eating. A case study highlighted the challenge of diagnosing tuberculosis infection post-total knee arthroplasty. Lastly, a study on 141 patients found that post-COVID-19 syndrome symptoms were more common in older individuals and those with severe acute disease, with cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological symptoms being the most common. The document also discusses the role of psychiatrists in pain management, advocating for their inclusion in multidisciplinary pain teams due to their expertise with medications and the interrelation between chronic pain and psychiatric disorders.
