Application of the Validated Social Assessment Instrument for Liver Transplantation Candidates.

The use of appropriate instruments for social assessment in health aims at both the participation of the subject and effectiveness in resolving demands. The objective of this study was to characterize the population assessed by the Validated Social Assessment Instrument and its implications; a descriptive, documental study with participant and dialectical observation. The data survey were taken from the social assessments applied from July 2020 to June 2021 in a transplant center in northwestern São Paulo state in Brazil. Descriptive statistics were performed. The 65 social evaluations of candidates for liver transplantation (LTx) have presented the following sociodemographic characteristics: male sex (n = 47; 72.3%); mean age of 55.05 years (range: 24-75 years old); with a partner (n = 50; 76.9%); low education level (n = 30; 46.2%); and coming from the state of São Paulo (n = 54; 83.1). Of those evaluated, 48 candidates (74%) were professionally inactive and 37 (56.9%) received assistance or social security benefits; 62 (95.4%) had a family caregiver; 61 (93.9%) had a resolutive compliance family response; 57 (87.7%) had facilitated accessibility; 59 (90.8%) met satisfactory housing standards; and 60 (92.3%) had full acceptance for LTx. The 65 candidates' (100%) social opinions were favorable, and 21 (32.3%) had some limitations and required further assistance. All of them received basic and specific social orientations, and 25 (38.5%) required social referrals. The variables have allowed a view at the totality of the social being in addition to widening the subject's participation in order to identify the real demands and facilitate the monitoring of actions, thus contributing for favorable conditions for treatment.

Technological Devices Improving System of Translating Languages: What About their Usefulness on the Applicability in Medicine and Health Sciences?

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: In a world in which global communication is becoming ever more important and in which English is increasingly positioned as the pre-eminent international language, that is, English as a Lingua Franca refers to the use of English as a medium of communication between peoples of different languages. It is important to highlight the positive advances in communication in health, provided by technology. OBJECTIVE: To present an overview on some technological devices of translating languages provided by the Web as well as to point out some advantages and disadvantages specially using Google Translate in Medicine and Health Sciences. METHODS: A bibliographical survey was performed to provide an overview on the usefulness of online translators for applicability using written and spoken languages. RESULTS: As we have to consider this question to be further surely answered, this study could present some advantages and disadvantages in using translating online devices. CONCLUSION: Considering Medicine and Health Sciences as expressive into the human scientific knowledge to be spread worldwidely; technological devices available on communication should be used to overcome some language barriers either written or spoken, but with some caution depending on the context of their applicability.

Endnote Web tutorial for BJCVS/RBCCV.

At present, many useful tools for reference management are available for use. They can be either off-line softwares or accessible Websites to all users in the internet. Their target is to facilitate the production of scientific text. But, to accomplish that, the featured bibliographic style should be effectively inserted, and the program has to be free. Here in this tutorial, we present Endnote Web®, a bibliographic reference management program comprising these two requirements: it contains the Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery reference format and its use is free for charge after sign-in in IP registered terminal in Web of Science®.

Technological Devices Improving System of Translating Languages: What About their Usefulness on the Applicability in Medicine and Health Sciences?

INTRODUCTION: In a world in which global communication is becoming ever more important and in which English is increasingly positioned as the pre-eminent international language, that is, English as a Lingua Franca refers to the use of English as a medium of communication between peoples of different languages. It is important to highlight the positive advances in communication in health, provided by technology. OBJECTIVE: To present an overview on some technological devices of translating languages provided by the Web as well as to point out some advantages and disadvantages specially using Google Translate in Medicine and Health Sciences. METHODS: A bibliographical survey was performed to provide an overview on the usefulness of online translators for applicability using written and spoken languages. RESULTS: As we have to consider this question to be further surely answered, this study could present some advantages and disadvantages in using translating online devices. CONCLUSION: Considering Medicine and Health Sciences as expressive into the human scientific knowledge to be spread worldwidely; technological devices available on communication should be used to overcome some language barriers either written or spoken, but with some caution depending on the context of their applicability.

Information technology implementing globalization on strategies for quality care provided to children submitted to cardiac surgery: International Quality Improvement Collaborative Program--IQIC.

INTRODUCTION: Congenital heart diseases are the world's most common major birth defect, affecting one in every 120 children. Ninety percent of these children are born in areas where appropriate medical care is inadequate or unavailable. OBJECTIVE: To share knowledge and experience between an international center of excellence in pediatric cardiac surgery and a related program in Brazil. METHODS: The strategy used by the program was based on long-term technological and educational support models used in that center, contributing to the creation and implementation of new programs. The Telemedicine platform was used for real-time monthly broadcast of themes. A chat software was used for interaction between participating members and the group from the center of excellence. RESULTS: Professionals specialized in care provided to the mentioned population had the opportunity to share to the knowledge conveyed. CONCLUSION: It was possible to observe that the technological resources that implement the globalization of human knowledge were effective in the dissemination and improvement of the team regarding the care provided to children with congenital heart diseases.

Information technology implementing globalization on strategies for quality care provided to children submitted to cardiac surgery: International Quality Improvement Collaborative Program - IQIC / A tecnologia da informação implementando a globalização nas estratégias de qualidade para o atendimento às crianças submetidas à cirurgia cardíaca: o Programa de Colaboração Internacional - IQIC

Introduction: Congenital heart diseases are the world's most common major birth defect, affecting one in every 120 children. Ninety percent of these children are born in areas where appropriate medical care is inadequate or unavailable. Objective: To share knowledge and experience between an international center of excellence in pediatric cardiac surgery and a related program in Brazil. Methods: The strategy used by the program was based on long-term technological and educational support models used in that center, contributing to the creation and implementation of new programs. The Telemedicine platform was used for real-time monthly broadcast of themes. A chat software was used for interaction between participating members and the group from the center of excellence. Results: Professionals specialized in care provided to the mentioned population had the opportunity to share to the knowledge conveyed. Conclusion: It was possible to observe that the technological resources that implement the globalization of human knowledge were effective in the dissemination and improvement of the team regarding the care provided to children with congenital heart diseases. .

Introdução: Doenças cardíacas congênitas são consideradas o maior defeito ao nascimento, afetando uma em cada 120 crianças. Noventa por cento destes recém-nascidos encontram-se em áreas onde os cuidados médicos são inadequados ou indisponíveis. Objetivo: Compartilhar o conhecimento e a experiência en tre um centro de excelência internacional em cirurgia cardíaca pediátrica e um programa correlato no Brasil. Métodos: Estratégia utilizada pelo programa foi baseada em modelos de suporte tecnológico e educacional a longo termo advinda daquele centro, contribuindo para criação e efetivação de novos programas. Foi utilizada plataforma de Telemedicina para transmissão mensal em tempo real dos temas. Um progra ma de chat foi utilizado para a interação entre os membros par ticipantes e o grupo do centro de excelência. Resultados: Os profissionais especializados no cuidado des sa população tiveram a oportunidade de participar do conheci mento transmitido. Conclusão: Pode-se observar que os recursos tecnológicos que implementam a globalização do conhecimento humano fo ram efetivos na disseminação e aprimoramento da equipe no que diz respeito ao cuidado às crianças com cardiopatias congênitas. .