ABSTRACT
Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes are responsible for the transmission of diseases such as dengue fever, yellow fever, chikungunya fever, zika virus fever, some of which can cause irreversible central nervous system problems and death. This study investigates what technologies are being used for combatting and monitoring the Aedes mosquitoes and to propose joining these technologies into a single and complete solution using the Smart Cities concept. A search for newscasts on Google and mobile apps in app stores were performed to identify technological solutions for combat to Aedes mosquitoes. Also, a model for joint technology was proposed. Results identified the following technologies: 170 software, two sensors, two drones, one electronic device, ten mosquito traps/lures, seven biological tools, six biotechnologies, and eight chemical formulations. Technological resources and adoption of preventive measures by the population could be a useful method for the mosquito control. Examples include a georeferenced model for identification and examination of larvae, application of chemical/biological products, real-time mapping, sending of educational materials via email or social media for the population, and alerts to health professionals in the zones of combat/risk. In combination, these technologies may indicate a better solution to the current problem.
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Aedes , Mosquito Vectors , Technology/trends , Animals , Chikungunya Fever/prevention & control , Cities , Dengue/prevention & control , Mobile Applications , Software , Zika Virus Infection/prevention & controlABSTRACT
Objective. To understand the significance of clay art therapy for psychiatric patients admitted in a day hospital. Methodology. Qualitative, descriptive and exploratory research, undertaken with 16 patients in a day hospital in Londrina, in the state of Parana, Brazil, who participated in seven clay therapy sessions. Data collection took place from January to July 2012 through interviews guided by a semi structured questionnaire and the data were submitted to content analysis. Results. Three themes emerged: Becoming familiar with clay art therapy; Feeling clay therapy; and Realizing the effect of clay therapy. Conclusion. The use of clay as a therapeutic method by psychiatric patients promoted creativity, self-consciousness, and benefited those who sought anxiety relief.
Objetivo. Comprender el significado de la arteterapia con arcilla para pacientes psiquiátricos en un hospital de día. Metodología. Estudio descriptivo y exploratorio, cualitativo, realizado con 16 pacientes en un hospital de día en Londrina - PR, Brasil, quienes asistieron a 7 sesiones de arteterapia con arcilla. Los datos fueron recolectados de enero a julio de 2012 mediante entrevistas guiadas por cuestionario semiestructurado cuyos datos fueron sometidos a análisis de contenido. Resultados. Emergieron tres temas: acercarse a la arte-terapia con arcilla, sintiendo la terapia con arcilla y percibir el efecto del tratamiento con arcilla. Conclusión. El uso de la arcilla como medio terapéutico en estos pacientes psiquiátricos promovió la creatividad y la conciencia de sí mismo; también brindó beneficios a aquellos que buscaban alivio de la ansiedad.
Objetivo. Compreender o significado da arteterapia com argila para pacientes psiquiátricos num hospital de dia. Metodologia. Estudo descritivo e exploratório, qualitativo, realizado com 16 pacientes num hospital de dia em Londrina - PR, Brasil, que assistiram a 7 sessões de arteterapia com argila. Os dados foram coletados de janeiro a julho de 2012 através de entrevistas guiadas por questionário semiestruturado e os dados foram submetidos a análises de conteúdo. Resultados. Emergiram três temas: acercar-se à arte-terapia com argila, sentindo a terapia com argila, e perceber o efeito do tratamento com argila. Conclusão. O uso da argila como meio terapêutico nestes pacientes psiquiátricos promoveu a criatividade, a consciência de si mesmo e teve benefício naqueles que procuravam alívio da ansiedade.
