Indicadores e fatores preditivos de uso abusivo de álcool em adultos jovens

The abusive use of alcohol is closely related to dependence and to social and work damages. The main focus of this thesis is to create an instrument about alcohol abuse, in order to differentiate the degree of commitment of the symptomatology, considering its psychosocial factors of prediction. As specific goals: I) characterize the state of the art about assessment related to the abuse and dependence to alcohol; II) investigate and systematize aspects related to the predictive psychosocial factors for alcohol dependence; III) build an instrument for the assessment of alcohol abuse and protection and risk factors for the development of an alcohol dependence; and IV) verify validity evidence of the instrument built for the Brazilian population. In Study I, it was possible to observe the prevalence of articles related to the use of alcohol in a problematic way, without a classification dependence, it is lower than the one of articles that investigate the disease when it is already manifested, not to mention a few systematic studies about the theme of alcohol abuse in the scientific environment. In Study II, focus groups (FGs) were conducted, the analysis about the discourses of the focus groups were made through the ALCESTE software and it was possible to observe a response pattern that existed among the participants in different groups, with the generation of five classes. In Study III, we developed an instrument that contemplated aspects of the Alcohol Dependence Syndrome of the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III, in addition to the characteristics defined in Study I and in Study II. The final version of the instrument had 59 items assessed through the likert scale of five points. In Study IV, the administration of the instrument was performed in an online format with university students ranging from 18 to 24 years old, residents in Brazilian metropolitan cities. The results evidenced that the internal consistency of the instrument is considered satisfactory (α = 0,882) and in what it refers to classes, the most significant data was the one related to financial loss and criteria for the diagnosis of alcohol abuse. It is important to consider the evaluative potential of risk and protective factors for the development of alcohol dependence of the instrument as a whole. Once the indicators of abuse and the profile of the abusers has been modified, the patient may have his/her treatment/intervention focused on the trouble and/or specific syndrome, thus having a clear and fast improvement.

Avaliação ergonômica informatizada de estabelicimentos de assistência odontológica

Pós-graduação em Odontologia Preventiva e Social - FOA

Estudios de Evidencias de Validez de La Batería Informatizada del Lenguaje Oral- BILO

El objetivo del presente estudio fue buscar evidencias de validez para un test de lenguaje oral a través de la correlación con una escala de evaluación del Trastorno de Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad (TDAH) y del análisis de la influencia de las variables: edades, escolaridad y género, sobre el desempeño. Fueron evaluados 125 niños entre los cinco y diez años, estudiantes del último nivel de preescolar y estudiantes de primaria (1° y 2° grado). Los instrumentos utilizados fueron la Batería Informatizada de Lenguaje Oral (BILO), aplicada colectivamente en el laboratorio de informática con orientación de cuatro aplicadores y la Escala de Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad para profesores, los cuales respondieron el instrumento individualmente. Se verificó la correlación inversa y significativa entre la BILO y los factores déficit de atención y problemas de aprendizaje de las escala de TDAH. Los resultados revelaron que la BILO discrimina el desempeño de quien responde en función de la serie y edad, siendo esto una evidencia de validez de criterio para la batería.

Centros de especialidades odontológicas: avaliação da atenção de média complexidade na rede pública da Grande Natal

The Specialized Dental Care Centers (CEO) were developed to provide specialized dental care to the population, given the accumulated needs of health since the past. They must operate as units of reference for the Oral Health Team of the Primary Care, complementing the dental procedures performed at this level of attention. This study aims to assess the performance of CEOs of the Grande Natal Health Region as a strategy of Secondary Care consolidation in oral health through users, dentists and managers. For this to try to identify factors about access, hosting and satisfaction with the service, the actions developed in these centers, integration between the CEOs and the Basic Health Units (UBS), considering the reference and counter reference. Data were collected through semi-structured interview, conducted in four CEOs, among 253 users, 31 dentists and 4 managers. It was submitted to descriptive statistical analysis and to content analysis by software ALCESTE 4.5. The results revealed that the specialties of prosthesis, endodontics and surgery were the most sought by 38.2%, 23.7% and 21.7% of respondents, respectively. It was noticed that among users aged 18 to 30 years-old the greatest demand is for the specialty of endodontics (44.4%) and over 50 years for prosthesis (76.4%). There is a weakness in the reference and counter reference between UBS and CEO, because part of users goes directly to the centers without going before to the Primary Care and the majority does not want to return to the dentist of Health Unit. Satisfaction with care was reported by 90.9% of users, because they resolved the problems needed and were welcomed by the team. But the delay in care was the main factor for not satisfaction. For most dentists, some users could solve their problems completely in Primary Care, which shows the existence of unnecessary referrals to the CEOs, however they consider the existence of limiting factors in UBS that compromise the service. Most dentists revealed that some users do not get to CEOs with the basic dental treatment done, and some of them do not counter reference users. It can be concluded that the studied CEOs are being resolutive for those who access them, offering necessary care for the population, and if they don t account with this service, will encounter obstacles to resolution of problems, ranging seek care service in particular, in another public sector, or even giving up treatment. However, it is perceived the need of professionals training to understand the importance of the reference and counter reference, to that they can better serve and guide users. It is also important that cities offer better conditions to UBS and CEOs, so they can work together, with complementary actions of oral health, seeking full care, aiming for better resolution to the users' health problems

Adaptação e validação da escala de dependência de exercício físico em versão tradicional e informatizada

While providing physical and psychological benefits, excessive exercise could be or cause a compulsive behavior, making the individual dependent on it. In a parallel discussion, computerized psychological instruments, for a hand, reflects the development of information technology and your applicability to other areas, but also shows little advance for Psychological Assessment. In this perspective, this study aims to adapt the Exercise Dependence Scale (EDS-R) in two formats (paper-and-pencil and computerized) and evaluate evidence of factorial and convergent validity, and reliability of each version and compare them with each other. It is also proposed to observe the relationship of some bio-demographic (Sex, age, frequency, duration and intensity of practice exercise) and the exercise dependence (DEF). For this purpose, 709 regular physical activity practitioners, selected by procedures non-probabilistic sampling, responded a adapted version of EDS-R, Muscle Appearance Satisfaction Scale (MASS), Body Modification Scale (BMS) and a demographic questionnaire, analyzed through Exploratory Factor Analysis, Cronbach's Alpha and not parametric tests. Both the traditional version and the computer showed a seven factors structure, explaining 57 and 62% of the variance, respectively, and Cronbach's alphas of 0.83 and 0.89. Factors were: (1) intentionality, (2) continuity, (3) tolerance, (4) reduction of other activities, (5) lack of control, (6) abstinence and (7) time spent on exercise. Relationships were observed between the Exercise Dependence and the variables: age, diets, consumption of food supplements and medicines for weight change, desire to do plastic surgery and body satisfaction. We observed also a positive correlation between the DEF and the frequency, duration and intensity of exercise, and the factor "Dependence on exercising" from MASS, indicating convergent validity of the EDS-R. Finally, comparisons between the two formats were equivalent, with few changes: computerized version achieved higher DEF scores. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the EDS-R has factorial and convergent validity, reliability, to measure exerceise dependence on traditional e computerized formats. DEF is related to actions used to body modification and behaviors toward exercise. Finally, it was found equivalence between the formats, especially in psychometric parameters, thus suggesting feasibility of a computerized assessment. However, it was observed that the computerized data has sample recruiting strategies more limited

Geotecnologias digitais no ensino médio: avaliação prática de seu potencial

Pós-graduação em Geografia - IGCE

Portais de governo : uma avaliação na Câmara dos Deputados

Apresenta um método de avaliação de portais eletrônicos de compras públicas - no contexto da interação G2B e na perspectiva do usuário externo - e mostra os resultados da aplicação desse método ao portal de compras da Câmara dos Deputados. Contribui para ampliar a discussão sobre avaliação de sistemas e sítios web de governo, visto que ressalta a importância dos aspectos contexto e usuário final externo no processo e identifica alguns dos problemas que podem ocorrer ao se utilizar tal abordagem.

Primeira avaliação orçamentária de 2010 : contingenciamento de março (Decreto 7.144/10)

Consultoria de Orçamento e Fiscalização Financeira - Núcleo de Assuntos Econômico-Fiscais.

Primeira avaliação orçamentária de 2009 : contingenciamento de abril (Decreto 6.808/09)

Consultoria de Orçamento e Fiscalização Financeira - Núcleo de Assuntos Econômico-Fiscais.

Sistema de legislação informatizada (LEGIN) : uma experiência em gestão da informação jurídica na Câmara dos Deputados

Relato da experiência da Coordenação de Estudos Legislativos da Câmara dos Deputados no processo de organização e recuperação da informação legislativa produzida pelo Poder Legislativo Brasileiro. O Sistema de Legislação Informatizada (LEGIN) foi criado em 2001 com a finalidade de ser a aplicação responsável pelo gerenciamento e recuperação das normas federais e internas da Câmara dos Deputados produzidas desde o período do Império.

Orçamentos participativos e instituições participativas : aspectos para a avaliação de experiências e casos

Discute as perspectivas avaliativas a partir das quais é possível e conveniente avaliar os Orçamentos Participativos (OPs) e as instituições participativas (IPs) que vêm sendo experimentados no Brasil desde as duas últimas décadas do século passado.

Terceira avaliação orçamentária de 2010 : contingenciamento de julho : Decreto 7.247/10

Consultoria de Orçamento e Fiscalização Financeira - Núcleo de Assuntos Econômico-Fiscais.

Desvinculação de Recursos da União - DRU : impacto da prorrogação : avaliação com base em dados de 2010 a 2012

Consultoria de Orçamento e Fiscalização Financeira.

Segunda avaliação orçamentária de 2010 : contingenciamento de maio : Decreto 7.189/10, Portaria Interministerial MPOG/MF 251/10

Consultoria de Orçamento e Fiscalização Financeira - Núcleo de Assuntos Econômico-Fiscais.

Terceiro bimestre de 2012 : avaliação das receitas

Núcleo de Assuntos Econômico-Fiscais.