Mariana Gurian Manzini

Bibliometric analysis of theses and dissertations on prematurity in the Capes database

OBJECTIVES To perform a bibliometric analysis of theses and dissertations on prematurity in the Capes database from 1987 to 2009. METHODS This is a descriptive study that used the bibliometric approach for the production of indicators of scientific production. Operationally, the methodology was developed in four steps: 1) construction of the theoretical framework; 2) data collection sourced from the abstracts of theses and dissertations available in the Capes Thesis Database which presented the issue of prematurity in the period 1987 to 2009; 3) organization, processing and construction of bibliometric indicators; 4) analysis and interpretation of results. RESULTS Increase in the scientific literature on prematurity during the period 1987 to 2009; production is represented mostly by dissertations; the institution that received prominence was the Universidade de São Paulo. The studies are directed toward the low birth weight and very low birth weight preterm newborn, encompassing the social, biological and multifactorial causes of prematurity. CONCLUSIONS There is a qualified, diverse and substantial scientific literature on prematurity developed in various graduate programs of higher education institutions in Brazil.

Análise bibliométrica de teses e dissertações sobre prematuridade no Banco de Teses da Capes

OBJETIVOS: Realizar analise bibliometrica das teses e dissertacoes sobre prematuridade no Banco de Teses da Capes no periodo de 1987 a 2009. METODOS: Estudo de natureza descritiva que utilizou a abordagem bibliometrica para a producao de indicadores. Operacionalmente, a pesquisa foi realizada em quatro etapas: 1) construcao do referencial teorico; 2) coleta de dados utilizando como fonte os resumos das teses e dissertacoes disponibilizadas no Banco de Teses da Capes que apresentaram a tematica da prematuridade no periodo de 1987 a 2009; 3) organizacao, tratamento e construcao dos indicadores bibliometricos; 4) analise e interpretacao dos resultados encontrados. RESULTADOS: Aumento da producao cientifica sobre prematuridade no periodo de 1987 a 2009; a producao encontra-se representada, em sua maioria, por dissertacoes de mestrado; a instituicao que obteve maior destaque foi a Universidade de Sao Paulo, e a regiao do pais que sobressaiu foi a Sudeste. Os estudos estao voltados para os recem-nascidos pre-termo de baixo peso e de muito baixo peso, englobando os fatores sociais, biologicos e multifatoriais causadores da prematuridade. CONCLUSOES: Existe uma qualificada, diversificada e expressiva producao cientifica sobre prematuridade, desenvolvida nos diversos programas de pos-graduacao das instituicoes de ensino superior do Brasil.

A contribuição da análise de conteúdo nos estudos na área da Educação Especial e sua interface com a prematuridade

To present the methodological procedures used to define categories of studies in the area of interface between prematurity and Special Education, supported by the methodology of Bardin’s content analysis. The analysis’ corpus were summaries of thesis and dissertations available in Thesis Database of Capes, involving the issue of prematurity in the period from 1987 to 2009. The sample included 1173 records, in which it is possible to distinguish two categories of targets: Main Theme (TP), studies whose subjects are connected directly to individuals premature; Thematic Secondary (TS): studies on the theme of prematurity appears as fruit or result of research conducted. A content analysis helped to identify the most studied aspects in the area of prematurity in Brazil, from the Capes Thesis Database, allowing to realize that this theme has been crafted in different areas of knowledge and multidisciplinary teams in an attempt to prevent or minimize disabling sequelae through stimulation and early intervention, since preterm birth can be considered a public health problem due to their high occurrence in the world.

A detecção precoce dos fatores de risco relacionados a prematuridade e suas implicações para a Educação Especial

Several factors can compromise growth and development of individuals, among them are prematurity and low birth weight. Therefore, this article aims to describe the evolution of concepts related to prematurity and risk factors that lead to its occurrence. In this context, are also emphasized, measures of prevention and early intervention in the areas of Education, Special Education and Health can contribute greatly to the full development of individuals born prematurely.