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Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.) ; 13(3): 257-266, maio-jun. 2009. tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-521034

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OBJETIVOS: Realizar a tradução e a adaptação transcultural de um instrumento de medida do desempenho das atividades de vida diária de pacientes com a doença de Alzheimer e analisar as suas propriedades psicométricas. MÉTODOS: A amostra foi composta por 60 pacientes e os respectivos 60 cuidadores. A pesquisa ocorreu com a tradução do instrumento pela técnica de retrotradução associada ao método bilíngue. A versão traduzida foi respondida pelo cuidador e o Mini Exame do Estado Mental (MEEM) aplicado ao paciente. A análise psicométrica foi realizada por meio da validade das medidas do instrumento. RESULTADOS: Os resultados verificaram uma correlação inversamente significativa (-0,793) ao nível de 5 por cento entre os instrumentos, com uma explicação da variância total de 62 por cento. As matrizes de correlação interitens demonstraram que alguns itens se correlacionam com as medidas globais de capacidade funcional de forma pouco positiva e significante. A correlação realizada entre os itens do instrumento traduzido com o MEEM permitiu testar a coerência interna do instrumento com um já validado. As variáveis correlacionadas significativamente com o MEEM foram selecionadas, sugerindo um instrumento mais condensado. Por meio do teste t para amostras correlacionadas, as médias do ADLQ-versão traduzida e versão condensada não diferem estatisticamente ao nível de 5 por cento de significância, de forma que a simplificação do instrumento não alterou a média do nível de dependência funcional. A análise fatorial realizada pela rotação Varimax indicou seis dimensões. CONCLUSÃO: O estudo disponibiliza uma nova ferramenta de avaliação funcional, visando contribuir para a mensuração mais cuidadosa do estado funcional do paciente por todos os profissionais da área da saúde.


OBJECTIVES: To translate and cross-culturally adapt an instrument that measures the performance of Alzheimer's patients in their activities of daily living and to analyze the psychometric properties of the instrument. METHODS: The sample consisted of 60 patients and their 60 respective caregivers. The instrument was translated using the back-translation technique in association with the bilingual method. The caregivers gave responses to the translated version, and the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) was applied to the patients. Psychometric analysis was conducted by means of the validity of the instrument measures. RESULTS: The results showed an inversely significant correlation (-0.793) at the 5 percent level between the instruments, and 62 percent of the total variance was explained. The inter-item correlation matrices demonstrated that some items correlated with the overall measurements of functional capacity in a slightly positive, non-significant manner. Correlation between the items of the translated instrument and the MMSE made it possible to test the internal coherence of the instrument with an already validated instrument. The variables that correlated significantly with the MMSE were selected, thus suggesting that the instrument could be further condensed. The t test for correlated items showed that the measures of the translated ADLQ version and the condensed version did not differ statistically at a significance level of 5 percent, such that the simplification of the instrument did not change the mean level of functional dependency. Factorial analysis carried out using varimax rotation indicated six dimensions. CONCLUSION: This study introduces a new functional assessment tool with the aim of contributing to a more precise measurement of the patient's functional status by all healthcare professionals.

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Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.) ; 11(5): 369-376, set.-out. 2007. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-466131

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OBJETIVO: Desenvolver e validar um instrumento de medida da satisfação do paciente com o tratamento fisioterapêutico e também identificar seus principais indicadores. MÉTODO: A amostra foi composta por 834 pacientes ambulatoriais de ambos os sexos, com idade média de 46,7 anos e usuários de planos de saúde, que responderam o questionário em 45 clínicas da rede privada de saúde nos municípios de Natal e Mossoró/RN - Brasil. A pesquisa ocorreu desde o processo de desenvolvimento do instrumento até o estudo das suas propriedades psicométricas. A análise qualitativa da amostra inicial de itens do questionário ocorreu por meio de sua apreciação por especialistas. Um estudo piloto precedeu o refinamento do questionário previamente à coleta dos dados. A análise psicométrica (avaliação do teste desenvolvido) foi realizada por meio do estudo da confiabilidade e validade das medidas obtidas com o instrumento. RESULTADOS: Os resultados alcançados para a confiabilidade, por meio do Coeficient alfa de Cronbach (alfa = 0,94), e validades de conteúdo, simultânea e de construto, demonstraram elevada consistência interna e satisfatória validade segundo padrões psicométricos da satisfação do paciente com a fisioterapia. A análise fatorial indicou quatro dimensões em que a interação paciente-terapeuta, especialmente as questões relativas às habilidades de comunicação do fisioterapeuta, parecem ser os melhores indicadores de satisfação. Aspectos relativos à conveniência, como localização da clínica e disponibilidade do estacionamento, não indicaram forte predição de satisfação com a assistência recebida. CONCLUSÃO: O estudo disponibiliza nova ferramenta para auxiliar na gerência e no processo de planejamento necessários ao incremento da qualidade nos serviços de fisioterapia.


OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate an instrument for measuring patient satisfaction with physical therapy, and to identify the most important satisfaction indicators. METHOD: The sample was composed of 834 outpatients of both sexes with mean age of 46.7 years who were health plan users at 45 private health clinics in Natal and Mossoró, State of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, and who answered a questionnaire. The study covered the process of developing the instrument as well as the analysis of its psychometric properties. Qualitative analysis on the initial sample of items in the questionnaire was performed by a panel of specialists. A pilot study preceded refinement of the questionnaire and was carried out prior to data collection. Psychometric analysis (evaluation of the test that was developed) was performed by means of studying the reliability and validity of the measures obtained with the instrument. RESULTS: The results achieved in relation to reliability, by means of Cronbach's alpha coefficient (alpha = 0.94), and content, simultaneous, and construct validities showed high internal consistency and satisfactory validity according to psychometric standards for patient satisfaction with physical therapy. Factorial analysis indicated the existence of four dimensions in which patient-therapist interaction, especially regarding the physical therapist's communication skills, seem to be the best indicators of satisfaction. Aspects related to personal convenience, such as location of the clinic and availability of parking, were not strongly predictive of satisfaction with the care received. CONCLUSION: This study makes available a new tool to contribute to management and to the planning process necessary for improving the quality of physical therapy services.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Health Services , Patient Satisfaction , Physical Therapy Modalities , Reproducibility of Results
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Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.) ; 9(1): 17-23, jan.-abr. 2005.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-429715

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Alteracoes na mobilidade sao problemas comuns entre os idosos, as quais levam a limitacao na realizacao das atividades da vida diaria. Neste contexto, a intervencao fisioterapeutica objetiva melhorar a funcionalidade e controle da deambulacao, suficiente para tornar o idoso seguro e que lhe permita independencia. Porem, para que ocorra uma intervencao precisa e eficaz, e necessario conhecer os idosos que sao mais vulneraveis e quais os fatores que estao associados aquelas alteracoes. Objetivo: analisar a influencia de fatores sociodemograficos, fisicos e mentais sobre a mobilidade de idosos residentes no municipio de Santa Cruz, RN, Brasil...


Subject(s)
Aged , Aging , Physical Therapy Specialty
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Acta cir. bras ; 20(supl.1): 232-236, 2005.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-474162

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PURPOSE: To investigate factors associated to pain in ballet dancers as well its prevalence. METHODS: We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study among 141 professional ballet dancers from the main capitals of Northeastern Brazil. In order to evaluate the symptoms of pain we used Portuguese official versions of the McGill Protocol and the Pain Inventory of Wisconsin. For statistical analysis of the results we performed a descriptive assessment, followed by T-Student and Pearson's Correlation tests (taking a value of p < 0.05). RESULTS: We observed high levels of pain tolerance in 70.2% of the subjects, in which the intensity varied from moderate to severe. The lumbar region was the most affected (85.8%). We observed positive correlations concerning the intensity degree of pain with activities such as dancing (60.3%), sleeping (28.4%), marching (20.6%), general activities (32.6%), mood (27.7%), and personal relations (16.3%). CONCLUSION: We observed a high prevalence of pain in professional ballet dancers from the main Northeastern capitals, attacking mostly the lumbar region, followed by knees, neck, hip and feet, with substantial interference of pain symptoms in several activities of the personal and professional lives of these people.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Knee Joint/pathology , Arthralgia/epidemiology , Dancing/statistics & numerical data , Occupational Diseases/epidemiology , Low Back Pain/epidemiology , Flank Pain/epidemiology , Activities of Daily Living , Knee Joint/physiopathology , Arthralgia/physiopathology , Occupational Diseases/physiopathology , Low Back Pain/physiopathology , Flank Pain/physiopathology , Physical Exertion/physiology , Pain Measurement , Prevalence , Time Factors
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Acta cir. bras ; 20(supl.1): 196-203, 2005.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-474165

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To verify the effect of caffeine on yield time, the tympanic temperature and body weight with the administration of 5 and 9 mg/kg doses of caffeine and placebo, in cycling races under high thermal risk conditions. METHODS: Eight highly-trained cyclists were studied in 3 races of 45 km using the experimental model and double-blind with intra-subjects randomized. RESULTS: Air temperature ranged from 28.,5 and 32 degrees C and humidity between 71 e 78% with an index of WBGT varying between 24.5 degrees and 27 degrees C, figures that indicate high thermal risk. No significant differences were observed between variables assessed, yet yield time was lower with doses of 5 and 9 mg/kg caffeine than with placebo. CONCLUSION: These data indicate that heat and humidity conditions may be sufficient to mask the ergogenic benefit of caffeine in cycling races of prolonged duration. Therefore, isn't justifiable it's utilization in high thermal risk conditions.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Caffeine/pharmacology , Bicycling/physiology , Physical Exertion/drug effects , Physical Endurance/drug effects , Analysis of Variance , Double-Blind Method , Heart Rate/physiology , Humidity , Body Weight/physiology , Statistics, Nonparametric , Time Factors , Body Temperature/physiology
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