Clínica de animais de companhia

A clínica veterinária de pequenos animais é um mundo vasto e complexo que necessita de um estudo contínuo. Este relatório de estágio está dividido em duas partes. A primeira parte contém a descrição das atividades realizadas durante o estágio curricular realizado na clínica AlcabidecheVet. A segunda parte corresponde a uma monografia cujo tema é doença renal crónica em animais de companhia. A doença renal crónica acomete tanto cães como gatos em idade avançada, tendo uma progressão irreversível. Vários estudos científicos têm sido realizados para melhorar a sua prevenção e diagnóstico, como o estudo de biomarcadores da função renal. A utitilização de biomarcadores no diagnóstico e controlo da doença renal é essencial para o seu estadiamento e para demarcar o avanço dos danos renais. É também necessário conhecer os mecanismos patológicos em ação nesta doença para que o seu tratamento e monitorização providenciem o máximo bem-estar e o prolongamento da vida do animal; Abstract: (Small Animal Practice and Surgery – Kidney Chronic Disease) The world of small animal veterinary practice is vast and complex and needs a continuous study. This report is divided in two parts. The first describes the activities performed during the curricular internship at the clinic AlcabidecheVet. The second consists of a monograph which theme is chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease affects both dogs and cats of declining age, and has an irreversible progression. There’s been scientific advances in its prevention and diagnosis with the study of biomarkers of kidney function. It’s also necessary to understand the pathological mechanisms in action in this disease, so its treatment and control can aim towards the welfare and the life extension of pets.

Subjective Aspects of People with Chronic Ulcers: a Qualitative Study in Brazil and Portugal

Introduction: The experience built in the process of living with chronic ulcer is marked by changes such as the inability to work, to relate socially and causes the need to adapt to a routine care. Understanding this network of meanings is important to develop techniques of individual or collective care. Objective: To understand impregnated subjectivities in the everyday experiences of Brazilian and Portuguese patients with chronic ulcers, in the light of the Oral History of life. Method: Comparative study with a qualitative approach, using Oral History as method and technique. The network of collaborators, formed by males and females, aged 39-82 years, was structured into two groups, one consisting of 06 people in Natal/RN, Brazil and another composed of 10 people in Évora/Portugal. In both groups, the narratives were collected through open questions, which were recorded, transcribed and analyzed by the technique of thematic content analysis. Results: Through the analysis, three themes were revealed: Social repercussion in Brazil and in Portugal; Trajectory of theinjured person; and Coping mechanisms. Conclusion: Changes were observed in social life, leading contributors to isolation, in addition to confronting the stigma experienced. There were also identified points as the reinterpretation of chronic wound carrier about their disease and coping strategies of their chroniccondition.