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BrJP ; 6(1): 83-89, Jan.-Mar. 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1447545

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Among the approaches inherent to conservative treatment, the low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is one of the most used resources in the treatment of myofascial pain. This research sought to search the literature for the available evidence on the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome with LLLT in order to analyze the reported effects of this intervention. CONTENTS: Medline/PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Registry of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) by Ebsco was used to search for articles on randomized clinical trials that related myofascial pain syndrome with LLLT. Studies were systematically selected by two reviewers independently, through title, abstract and, later, full text. Ten articles that met the criteria were included in this integrative review. In six of these articles, the improvement in pain compared to placebo group was presented right after LLLT session, although these results did not remain in the follow-ups of the studies that performed follow ups. CONCLUSION: LLLT seems to be a resource that decreases pain in patients with myofascial pain syndrome. Despite the positive results in reducing pain with the use of LLLT in some studies, this review admits the heterogeneity of studies with conficting results related to the effectiveness of LLLT. Research that defines the parameters and adequate therapeutic dosages are necessary for a better understanding of the real effects of LLLT on this clinical condition.


RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Das abordagens inerentes ao tratamento conservador, o laser de baixa intensidade (LBI) é um dos recursos mais utilizados no tratamento da dor miofascial. Esta pesquisa buscou avaliar na literatura as evidências disponíveis sobre o tratamento da síndrome da dor miofascial com o LBI para analisar os efeitos reportados dessa intervenção. CONTEÚDO: Foram utilizadas as bases de dados Medline/Pubmed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Registro Central Cochrane de Ensaios Controlados (CENTRAL) e Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), da Ebsco, para busca de artigos de ensaios clínicos randomizados que relacionassem síndrome da dor miofascial com LBI. Os estudos foram selecionados sistematicamente por dois revisores, independentemente, por meio do título, resumo e, posteriormente, texto completo. Dez artigos que se adequaram aos critérios foram incluídos nessa revisão sistemática. Em seis destes artigos, foi apresentada a melhora da dor comparada ao grupo placebo logo após a sessão de LBI, embora esses resultados não tenham permanecido nos acompanhamentos dos estudos que realizaram follow-ups. CONCLUSÃO: O LBI parece ser um recurso que diminui a dor em pacientes com síndrome da dor miofascial. Apesar dos resultados positivos na diminuição da dor com o uso do LBI em alguns estudos, esta análise admite a heterogeneidade dos estudos com resultados conflitantes relacionados à efetividade do LBI. Pesquisas que definam os parâmetros e dosagens terapêuticas adequadas são necessárias para um melhor entendimento sobre os reais efeitos do LBI sobre essa condição clínica.

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Rev. enferm. UERJ ; 30: e65945, jan. -dez. 2022.
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1399693

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Objetivo: avaliar a implantação do teste rápido para HIV na assistência ao pré-natal da atenção básica de uma macrorregião de saúde. Método: estudo transversal, realizado com equipes da Estratégia de Saúde da Família de uma Macrorregião de Saúde do Ceará. Foi utilizada a estatística descritiva e inferencial, com a determinação do valor-p, por meio da aplicação do teste do qui-quadrado de Pearson (x2). Resultados: no marcador relacionado a Estrutura, 64,6% das Unidades Básicas de Saúde apresentaram grau de implantação parcialmente adequado (p<0,0001), diferente do marcador relacionado a Processo, no qual 87,3% obtiveram grau de implantação adequado (p<0,0001), e do marcador de Resultado, onde prevaleceu o grau de implantação adequado em 64,6% (p<0,0001). Conclusão: identificou-se uma adequada implantação relacionada aos marcadores de processo de organização do serviço e de resultado da realização dos testes. Com relação aos marcadores de estrutura, apresentou uma implantação parcialmente adequada.


Objective: to evaluate implementation of HIV rapid testing in prenatal primary health care in a health macro-region. Method: this cross-sectional study was conducted with Family Health Strategy teams from a Health Macro-region in Ceará State. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used and p-values determined by applying Pearson's chi-square test (X2). Results: the structure marker showed 64.6% of the primary care facilities to be achieving a satisfactory degree of implementation (p < 0.0001), unlike the process marker, by which 87.3% showed satisfactory implementation (p < 0.0001), or the results marker, by which the degree of implementation was satisfactory in 64.6% (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: implementation was found to be satisfactory by service organization process markers and test results. By structure markers, implementation was partially satisfactory.


Objetivo: evaluar la implementación de la prueba rápida de VIH en la asistencia prenatal en la atención primaria de una macrorregión de salud. Método: estudio transversal, realizado junto a equipos de la Estrategia de Salud de la Familia de una Macrorregión de Salud de Ceará. Se utilizó la estadística descriptiva e inferencial, con determinación del valor p, mediante la aplicación de la prueba chi-cuadrado de Pearson (X2). Resultados: en el marcador relacionado a Estructura, el 64,6% de las Unidades Básicas de Salud presentaron un grado de implementación parcialmente adecuado (p<0,0001), a diferencia del marcador Proceso, en el que el 87,3% obtuvo un grado de implementación adecuado (p< 0,0001), y del marcador Resultado, donde prevaleció el grado de implementación adecuado en un 64,6% (p<0,0001). Conclusión: se identificó una implementación adecuada relacionada con los marcadores del proceso de organización del servicio y del resultado de la realización de las pruebas. En cuanto a los marcadores de estructura, presentó una implementación parcialmente adecuada.

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Saúde debate ; 45(131): 987-997, 2021. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1352236

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RESUMO Com o objetivo de analisar a atuação das equipes multiprofissionais conformadas nos Núcleos Ampliados de Apoio à Família e Atenção Básica, frente às dimensões clínico-assistencial e técnico-pedagógica no contexto da Atenção Primária à Saúde no Brasil, delineou-se estudo multicêntrico, de natureza qualitativa, realizado no período de 2018 a 2020, em três municípios no estado do Ceará. A coleta de dados ocorreu através de observação e grupo focal com as equipes multiprofissionais. Os registros das observações e dos discursos dos grupos focais foram tabulados no software Interface de R pour L Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes L de Questionnaires (IRAMUTEQ®). Na Classificação Hierárquica Descendente, obteve-se um aproveitamento de 75,46% do corpus textual, formando cinco classes, cujos vocábulos têm associação estatisticamente relevante (p<0,0001). Os resultados evidenciam avanços na atuação das equipes multiprofissionais na produção do cuidado integral dos indivíduos e coletivos, a partir de ações de planejamento e tomada de decisões partilhadas com vistas à melhoria da qualidade de vida destes. Outrossim, identifica-se uma ênfase na dimensão clínico- -assistencial do cuidado, o que torna a dimensão técnico-pedagógica um desafio. Contudo, reconhece-se o potencial indutor da atuação das equipes para um trabalho colaborativo e orientado pela interprofissionalidade, corroborando o fortalecimento da Atenção Primária à Saúde.


ABSTRACT In order to analyze the performance of the multiprofessional teamwork at the Family Primary Health Care Expanded Support Centers, regarding the clinical-assistance and technical-pedagogical dimensions in Brazilian Primary Health Care, a multicentered study was outlined. This study is qualitative and descriptive in nature, and it was carried out between 2018 and 2020 in three northeast Brazilian towns. Data were collected through observation and focus groups with multiprofessional teams which worked in Primary Health Care. Observations were made during the baseline phase, follow-ups one and two. Documentation of observations and focal group’s speech were tabulated using the Interface de R pour L Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes L de Questionnaires (IRAMUTEQ®) software. 106 text units were identified in the Descending Hierarchical Classification, with 807 follow-ups, 28.304 occurrences, 1.809 active forms with average frequency ≥3:737, chi2≥57,64, and 75.46% use of textual statistics, which formed five classes of statistically relevant words (p<0,0001). The results show advances in the work done by the multiprofessional teams on the production of comprehensive care of both individuals and collectivity, due to action plans and collaborative decision seeking improvements in the quality of life of individuals and collectivity. It is also possible to identify emphasis on the clinical-assistance dimension of care and that makes the technical-pedagogical dimension a challenge. However, we highlight the teams’ collaborative driving force that was guided by the interprofessionality, corroborating, thus, the strengthening of Primary Health Care.

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Pesqui. prát. psicossociais ; 15(3): 1-11, set.-dez. 2020.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, INDEXPSI | ID: biblio-1135588

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O presente artigo nasce a partir do encontro entre a pesquisa de doutorado de uma pesquisadora e um pesquisador cujo interesse centra-se na formação em Psicologia. Assim, a partir desse acontecimento (Tsallis, 2014), trabalhamos o conceito desenvolvido por nós como Bom encontro promissor, inspirado pelo conceito Mal-entendido promissor de Vinciane Despret (Despret, 1999; Moraes 2010) e a definição de Bom encontro de Spinoza (2009). Com isso, pretendemos contribuir com a política de pesquisa do PesquisarCOM proposto por Marcia Moraes (2014; 2010). Os frutos desse entrelaçamento são aqui apresentados para tratar do processo de feitura da tese de doutorado (podendo ser pensando também em relação à produção de outros trabalhos acadêmicos), tendo foco nos efeitos que o cultivo desses bons encontros promovem durante o processo também de escrita. E assim, dada a atenção ao durante, aos caminhos, aos atravessamentos nessa caminhada, apontamos a potência desses Bons encontros promissores tanto no acompanhamento como na sustentação dos nossos trabalhos.


This article arises from the dialogue between the doctoral research of two researchers whose interest focuses on training in Psychology. From this event (Tsallis, 2014), we worked on the concept of Good Promising Meetings, developed by us and inspired by the concept of Promising Misunderstandings by Vinciane Despret (Despret, 1999; Moraes 2010) and the definition of Good Meetings, by Spinoza (2009). We aim to contribute to the research policy of PesquisarCOM, proposed by Marcia Moraes (2014; 2010). The fruits of this interlacing are presented here to deal with the process of writing a doctoral thesis (which may also be related to the production of any other academic work), focusing on the effects that the cultivation of these Good Meetings promote during the writing process as well. And so, given the attention to the process, to the paths, to the crossings in this journey, we point out the strength of these Good Promising Meetings for monitoring and supporting our work.


Este artículo nace de la reunión entre la investigación doctoral de una investigadora y un investigador cuyo interés ronda la formación en psicología. Por lo tanto, a partir de este evento (Tsallis, 2014), trabajamos en el concepto desarrollado por nosotros del "buen encuentro prometedor", inspirado por lo concepto de "malentendido prometedor" de Vinciane Despret (Despret, 1999; Moraes 2010) y la definición de Buen Encuentro de Spinoza (2009). Con eso, tenemos la intención de contribuir con la política de investigación del PesquisaCOM propuesto por Marcia Moraes (2014; 2010). Los frutos de este entrelazamiento son utilizados aquí para tratar el proceso de hacer la disertación doctoral (y también en su relación con la producción de otros trabajos académicos), enfocándose en los efectos que el cultivo de estos buenos encuentros promueve durante el proceso de escritura. Y así, dada la atención al durante, los caminos y los cruces en esta caminata, señalamos el poder de estos prometedores buenos encuentros tanto para acompañar como para sostener nuestro trabajo.


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Psychology , Writing , Psychology, Social , Research , Research Personnel , Knowledge , Affect , Group Processes
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Rev. bras. med. trab ; 18(1): 45-50, jan-mar.2020.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1116052

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Introdução: Os distúrbios osteomusculares relacionados ao trabalho (DORT) são afecções de músculos, tendões, sinóvias, nervos, fáscias e ligamentos isoladas ou combinadas associados, comprovadamente ou não, ao trabalho. Caracterizam-se pela ocorrência de sintomas como dor, parestesia, sensação de peso e fadiga e são causa de incapacidades laborais temporárias ou permanentes. Objetivo: Investigar a prevalência de sintomas osteomusculares em técnicos administrativos de uma instituição federal que desempenharam atividade informatizada nos últimos cinco anos, bem como a qualidade de vida. Metodologia: Participaram do estudo 70 técnicos administrativos que desempenhavam trabalho informatizado havia pelo menos cinco anos, com idade entre 20 e 69 anos. Buscou-se avaliar a prevalência de sintomas osteomioarticulares, por meio do Questionário Nórdico de Sintomas Osteomusculares, e a qualidade de vida, pelo Short Form Health Survey 36 (SF-36). As entrevistas foram realizadas no local de trabalho, e os dados, analisados no Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (20.0), com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Os resultados obtidos mostraram que os sujeitos apresentaram valores conforme o considerado normal para todos os domínios do SF-36 e alta prevalência de dor nos últimos sete dias (70%) e nos últimos 12 meses (77,1%), sendo a coluna lombar a região mais afetada, com 38,6%. Conclusão: Trabalhadores técnicos administrativos desempenhando trabalho informatizado apresentam altos índices de presença do episódio dor em diferentes regiões corporais, podendo interferir na produção do trabalho e levar ao afastamento da atividade. Logo, faz-se necessário que se realizem avaliações clínicas e futuras intervenções para minimizar essas alterações.


Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders comprise muscle, tendon, synovial, nerve, fascial and ligament injuries alone or combined, with a proven or not relationship with work. They manifest as pain, paresthesia, feeling of heaviness and fatigue, and may cause temporary or permanent incapacity for work. Objective: To establish the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and quality of life of administrative technicians at a public institution who used computers at work for 5 years. Methods: The sample comprised 70 administrative technicians aged 20 to 69 who used computers at work for 5 years. We analyzed the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints by means of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and quality of life with SF-36. Interviews were performed in the workplace. The data were analyzed with SPSS 20.0 and the significance level was set to 5%. Results: SF-36 domain scores were considered satisfactory for all the participants. Prevalence of pain in the past 7 days (70%) and past 12 months (77.1%) was high. The lower back was the body site most frequently involved (38.6%). Conclusion: The prevalence of pain in several body sites was high among the analyzed administrative technicians. Pain might interfere with their work and lead to sick leave spells. Clinical assessments and interventions are needed to minimize this problem.

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Rev. bras. cineantropom. desempenho hum ; 22: e57565, 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1137225

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Abstract The aim of the study was to compare maximum oxygen uptake, maximum heart rate, speed corresponding to VO2max, time to exhaustion, and ventilatory thresholds between two maximal test protocols (scaled vs ramp) with equalized metabolic demand in apparently healthy young adults. Twenty-seven subjects of both sexes were analyzed and submitted to two maximum tests: 1) scaled test with 1.2 km∙h-1 every 2 min; 2) ramp test with 0.1 km∙h-1 every 0.18 min; both with 1% slope and maximum total duration of twenty minutes. Respiratory gas exchanges were directly analyzed, and ventilatory thresholds determined through visual inspection. Central tendency and dispersion measures were adopted, as well as paired t-test and effect size. Bland-Altman analysis verified the agreement among variables. Maximum speed showed significance difference (p < 0.01) for the scaled test (14.0 ± 1.9 km∙h-1) and ramp test (14.6 ± 2.3 km∙h-1). Even with small BIAS values, negative trend and high limits of agreement could be observed. Despite the non-difference presented for variables, except for maximum speed, it could be concluded that the scaled test is able to determine the analyzed variables similar to the ramp test, considering the same conditions of the present study.


Resumo O objetivo do estudo foi comparar o consumo máximo de oxigênio (VO2máx), frequência cardíaca (FC) máxima velocidade associada ao VO2máx, tempo até a exaustão e limiares ventilatórios entre dois protocolos de teste máximo (escalonado vs. rampa) com demanda metabólica equalizada em jovens adultos aparentemente saudáveis. Vinte e sete sujeitos de ambos os sexos foram analisados e submetidos à dois testes máximos: 1) escalonado com 1,2 km•h-1 a cada 2 min; 2) rampa com 0,1 km•h-1 a cada 0,18 min; ambos com 1% de inclinação e duração total máxima prevista de vinte minutos. As trocas respiratórias foram analisadas diretamente, e os limiares ventilatórios determinados por inspeção visual. Medidas de tendência central e dispersão foram adotadas, assim como um teste t pareado e tamanho do efeito. A análise de Bland-Altman verificou a concordância entre as variáveis. A única variável a apresentar diferença estatística (p < 0,01) foi a velocidade máxima (escalonado = 14,0 ± 1,9 km•h-1) e (rampa = 14,6 ± 2,3 km∙h-1). Mesmo com baixos valores de BIAS, é possível verificar uma tendência negativa assim como altos limites de concordância. Apesar da não diferença apresentada para as variáveis, exceto para a velocidade máxima, é possível afirmar que o teste escalonado é capaz de determinar as variáveis analisadas de modo semelhante ao teste rampa considerando as mesmas condições do presente estudo.

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Int. braz. j. urol ; 45(5): 1008-1012, Sept.-Dec. 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1040079

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ABSTRACT Purpose The 2018 American Urological Association guidelines on the Evaluation and Management of Testosterone Deficiency recommended that 300 ng/dL be used as the threshold for prescribing testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). However, it is not uncommon for men to present with signs and symptoms of testosterone deficiency, despite having testosterone levels greater than 300 ng/dL. There exists scant literature regarding the use of hCG monotherapy for the treatment of hypogonadism in men not interested in fertility. We sought to evaluate serum testosterone response and duration of therapy of hCG monotherapy for men with symptoms of hypogonadism, but total testosterone levels > 300 ng/dL. Materials and Methods We performed a multi-institutional retrospective case series of men receiving hCG monotherapy for symptomatic hypogonadism. We evaluated patient age, treatment indication, hCG dosage, past medical history, physical exam findings and serum testosterone and gonadotropins before and after therapy. Descriptive analysis was performed and Mann Whitney U Test was utilized for statistical analysis. Results Of the 20 men included in the study, treatment indications included low libido (45%), lack of energy (50%), and erectile dysfunction (45%). Mean testosterone improved by 49.9% from a baseline of 362 ng/dL (SD 158) to 519.8 ng/dL (SD 265.6), (p=0.006). Median duration of therapy was 8 months (SD 5 months). Fifty percent of patients reported symptom improvement. Conclusions Treatment of hypogonadal symptoms with hCG for men who have a baseline testosterone level > 300 ng/dL appears to be safe and efficacious with no adverse events.


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Humans , Male , Adult , Aged , Reproductive Control Agents/therapeutic use , Testosterone/blood , Chorionic Gonadotropin/therapeutic use , Hypogonadism/drug therapy , Reference Values , Reproducibility of Results , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Statistics, Nonparametric , Hormone Replacement Therapy/methods , Hypogonadism/blood , Middle Aged
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Braz. oral res. (Online) ; 33: e005, 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-989474

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Abstract The objective of this study was to assess the influence of chlorhexidine (liquid and gel) and zinc oxide in calcium hydroxide (CH) pastes on root pH in simulated external resorption. One hundred human anterior teeth with a single root canal were selected. After decoronation and root canal instrumentation, the specimens were divided into 4 experimental groups and 1 control group (without intracanal paste): CH + saline (CH+S), CH + 2% chlorhexidine liquid (CH+ CHX), CH + 2% chlorhexidine gel (CH+ CHXg), and CH + 2% chlorhexidine gel + zinc oxide (CH+ CHXg+ZnO). pH was measured using a microelectrode at 3 and 24 h, and 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks after inserting intracanal pastes. Data were analyzed statistically using an ANOVA and Tukey's test (p < 0.05). The CH+CHXg+ZnO group had the highest pH values throughout (p<0.05). The CH+S and CH+ CHX groups had the highest pH values after 1 week and the CH+ CHXg group after 2 weeks. CH+ CHXg maintained the highest pH until the fourth week compared with CH+ CHX (p < 0.05). The control group remained at a neutral pH at all evaluated times. It can be concluded that chlorhexidine solution or gel maintained the alkaline pH of CH, and chlorhexidine gel allowed a slower decrease in pH over time. CH+ CHXg+ZnO showed the highest pH values and was an effective intracanal medication for maintaining alkaline root pH in the area of resorption.


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Humans , Root Canal Irrigants/chemistry , Tooth Root/drug effects , Zinc Oxide/chemistry , Calcium Hydroxide/chemistry , Chlorhexidine/chemistry , Ointments , Reference Values , Root Resorption/drug therapy , Surface Properties/drug effects , Time Factors , Materials Testing , Reproducibility of Results , Analysis of Variance , Statistics, Nonparametric , Gels , Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 52: e20190278, 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1057244

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Abstract INTRODUCTION: Trypanosoma cruzi is the etiological agent of Chagas disease (CD), a zoonotic infection transmitted by triatomine bug vectors to human beings. Although the story of this parasitic infection was born in Brazil and here this has made major step forward information, the same cannot be said about the actual distribution of the triatomine vector in several areas of this country. The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of triatomine species in an endemic region for CD in Northeastern Brazil. METHODS: A retrospective study was performed using data obtained from 2008 to 2017. All information was provided by the V Gerência Regional de Saúde of the state of Pernambuco. The spatial distribution of triatomine species was analyzed by drawing a map using the Quantum geographic information system. RESULTS: A total of 4,694 triatomine specimens (469.4 ± 221.2 per year) were collected during the period 2008-2017, with 94.5% (4,434/4,694) at the intradomicile and 5.5% (260/4,694) at peridomicile environment. Of all arthropods collected, 92.5% (4,340/4,694) and 7.5% (354/4,694) were adults and nymphs, respectively. The species most frequently detected were Panstrongylus lutzi (30.36%), Triatoma brasiliensis (26.12%), Triatoma pseudomaculata (22.43%), and Panstrongylus megistus (20.54%). CONCLUSIONS: These data contribute to a better understanding of the distribution of T. cruzi infection in the Northeastern region of Brazil. Preventive measures based on vector control should be implemented in the study area in order to reduce the burden this neglected tropical disease.


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Animals , Triatominae/classification , Animal Distribution , Insect Vectors/classification , Brazil , Retrospective Studies , Population Density , Chagas Disease/transmission , Endemic Diseases
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Rev. colomb. ortop. traumatol ; 33(3-4): 123-127, 2019. ilus.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1378122

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Se sabe que la fractura de Tillaux ocurre en adolescentes una vez que ocurre durante el período de transición cuando la fisis medial y central ha finalizado el cierre, pero la fisis lateral todavía está abierta. El mecanismo de traumatismo es típicamente una lesión de tobillo de rotación externa que resulta en una fractura por avulsión del plafón tibial anterolateral. Esta fractura rara vez se ha informado en adultos, especialmente asociada con otras lesiones. Divulgamos un caso de fractura de Tillaux en un adulto, asociado con una fractura de Volkmann y una fractura de Maisonneuve, que se trataron mediante cirugía con reducción abierta y fijación interna y tuvieron un resultado excelente. Reconocer y tratar apropiadamente cada una de estas lesiones es la clave para prevenir artritis e inestabilidad degenerativas.


Tillaux fracture is known to occur in adolescents once it happens during transition period when the medial and central physis has finished closure, but the lateral physis is still opened. The trauma mechanism is typically external rotation ankle injury resulting in an avulsion fracture of the anterolateral tibial plafond. This fracture has rarely been reported in adults, especially associated with others injuries. We report a case of Tillaux fracture in an adult, associated with a Volkmann fracture and a Maisonneuve fracture, that were surgery treated with open reduction and internal fixation and had an excellent outcome. Recognize and appropriately treat each one of these injuries is the key to prevent further degenerative arthritis and instability.


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Humans , Ankle Fractures , Tibia , Tibial Fractures
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Rev. colomb. ortop. traumatol ; 33(3-4): 133-137, 2019. ilus.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1378129

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Tillaux fracture is known to occur in adolescents once it happens during transition period when the medial and central physis has finished closure, but the lateral physis is still opened. The trauma mechanism is typically external rotation ankle injury resulting in an avulsion fracture of the anterolateral tibial plafond. This fracture has rarely been reported in adults, especially associated with others injuries. We report a case of Tillaux fracture in an adult, associated with a Volkmann fracture and a Maisonneuve fracture, that were surgery treated with open reduction and internal fixation and had an excellent outcome. Recognize and appropriately treat each one of these injuries is the key to prevent further degenerative arthritis and instability.


Se sabe que la fractura de Tillaux ocurre en adolescentes una vez que ocurre durante el período de transición cuando la fisis medial y central ha finalizado el cierre, pero la fisis lateral todavía está abierta. El mecanismo de traumatismo es típicamente una lesión de tobillo de rotación externa que resulta en una fractura por avulsión del plafón tibial anterolateral. Esta fractura rara vez se ha informado en adultos, especialmente asociada con otras lesiones. Divulgamos un caso de fractura de Tillaux en un adulto, asociado con una fractura de Volkmann y una fractura de Maisonneuve, que se trataron mediante cirugía con reducción abierta y fijación interna y tuvieron un resultado excelente. Reconocer y tratar apropiadamente cada una de estas lesiones es la clave para prevenir artritis e inestabilidad degenerativas.


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Humans , Adult , Ankle Fractures , Tibia , Tibial Fractures
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Int. braz. j. urol ; 44(6): 1114-1121, Nov.-Dec. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-975648

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ABSTRACT Purpose: The baseline PSA has been proposed as a possible marker for prostate cancer. The PSA determination before 40 years seems interesting because it not suffers yet the drawbacks related to more advanced ages. Considering the scarcity of data on this topic, an analysis of PSA kinetics in this period seems interesting. Materials and Methods: A retrospective assay in a database of a private diagnostic center was performed from 2003 to 2016. All subjects with a PSA before 40 years were included. Results: 92995 patients performed PSA between the ages of 21 - 39. The mean value ranged from 0.66 ng / mL (at age 22) to 0.76 ng / mL (at age 39) and the overall mean was 0.73 ng / mL. As for outliers, 3783 individuals presented a baseline PSA > 1.6 ng / mL (p95). A linear regression model showed that each year there is a PSA increase of 0.0055 ng / mL (β = 0.0055; r2 = 0.0020; p < 0.001). A plateau in PSA between 23 and 32 years was found and there were only minimal variations among the ages regardless of the evaluated percentile. Conclusion: It was demonstrated that PSA kinetics before 40 years is a very slow and progressive phenomenon regardless of the assessed percentile. Considering our results, it could be suggested that any PSA performed in this period could represent the baseline value without significant distortions.


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Humans , Male , Adult , Prostatic Neoplasms/blood , Prostate-Specific Antigen/blood , Reference Values , Kinetics , Retrospective Studies
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Rev. Col. Bras. Cir ; 45(6): e1969, 2018. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-976936

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RESUMO O pé plano flexível é condição frequente na criança pequena e apresenta forte tendência para correção espontânea, ou tornar-se moderado ou leve no adulto, o que não causará problemas futuros. Entretanto, em uma pequena proporção de casos a deformidade é mais grave, não melhora, o que pode levar ao comprometimento do desempenho mecânico, deformidade e, eventualmente, dor. Nestes casos o tratamento cirúrgico deve ser considerado. O objetivo desta revisão sistemática foi avaliar os resultados da literatura no tratamento do pé plano flexível sintomático da criança ou adolescente por um procedimento bastante frequente que é a osteotomia de alongamento da coluna lateral do calcâneo. Foi realizada busca sistemática eletrônica nas bases de dados PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, CINAHL, SciELO, SCOPUS e LILACS por artigos publicados entre março de 1975 e setembro de 2016. Após aplicação dos critérios de elegibilidade, os artigos selecionados foram avaliados quanto aos resultados clínicos, radiográficos e complicações. Dos 341 artigos encontrados nas bases de dados, apenas oito estudos foram selecionados, segundo os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, com um total de 105 pacientes e 167 pés tratados. Somente três autores realizaram estudo prospectivo, mas sem caso controle ou aleatorização. A maioria das publicações no período avaliado é composta por estudos descritivos ou série de casos (nível de evidência III ou IV), com grandes variações metodológicas, mas com alto índice de satisfação dos pacientes e cirurgiões, em relação aos resultados. Entretanto, são necessárias pesquisas com desenho prospectivo, aleatorizado, grupo controle adequado e critérios de avaliação validados.


ABSTRACT Flexible flatfoot is a common condition in small children, which shows a strong tendency to spontaneously correct with their growth or to become moderate or mild in adults, which will not cause future problems. However, in a small number of cases, this condition is more severe, does not improve spontaneously, which may cause mechanical impairment, deformity, and, eventually, pain. In such cases, surgical treatment should be considered. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the literature results on the treatment of the symptomatic flexible flatfoot in children or adolescents through a very frequent procedure: calcaneal lateral column lengthening osteotomy, A systematic electronic search in PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, CINAHL, SciELO, SCOPUS and LILACS databases was performed. We searched articles published between March 1975 and September 2016. After applying the eligibility criteria, the selected publications were evaluated in relation to their clinical and radiographic results and complications. We found 341 articles in the mentioned databases, but selected only eight studies, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. These studies included a total of 105 patients and 167 treated feet. Only three authors performed prospective studies, but without case-control or randomization. The majority of publications were descriptive studies or case series (level of evidence III or IV), with great methodological variations, but with a high satisfaction rate on the part of both patients and surgeons in relation to the results. However, more prospective and randomized studies are required, with adequate control groups and validated evaluation criteria.


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Humans , Child , Adolescent , Osteotomy/methods , Bone Lengthening/methods , Calcaneus/surgery , Flatfoot/surgery , Postoperative Complications , Postoperative Period , Calcaneus/diagnostic imaging , Flatfoot/diagnostic imaging , Prospective Studies , Retrospective Studies , Follow-Up Studies , Treatment Outcome
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Fractal rev. psicol ; 29(2): 183-190, maio-ago. 2017.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, INDEXPSI | ID: biblio-892273

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Resumo Este artigo apresenta proposta de intervenção no campo da formação em saúde denominada "clínica da metamorfose". O campo para o estudo foi um grupo de pesquisa em saúde, vinculado a um Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, de uma universidade pública. Os participantes eram profissionais, estudantes e pesquisadores de diversas áreas da saúde. Foram utilizadas experimentações com movimentos de consciência corporal, diário de campo e relatos escritos pelos participantes após a vivência. O cultivo do material se deu a partir de uma política narrativa que articulou o diário de campo dos movimentos vivenciados com as falas e relatos dos participantes. A intervenção propiciou um espaço de reflexão que levou os participantes a relataram maior capacidade de atenção às suas relações cotidianas e de trabalho, aumento de sensibilidades e transformação de comportamentos padronizados em novas formas de se articular.(AU)


Abstract This article presents an intervention proposal titled "metamorphosis clinic", fulfilled in the realm of health education. The field for the study was a health research group, linked to a Post-Graduate Program in Collective Health, of a public university. Participants were professionals, students and researchers from various health areas. Experimentations were used with movements of body awareness, field diary and reports written by the participants after the experience. The cultivation of the material was based on a narrative policy that articulated the field diary of the movements experienced with the speeches and reports of the participants. The intervention provided a space for reflection that led the participants to report greater capacity for attention to their daily and work relationships, increase of sensitivities and transformation of standardized behaviors into new ways of living.(AU)


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Humans , Health Personnel , Human Body , Public Health
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Arch. endocrinol. metab. (Online) ; 61(4): 382-390, July-Aug. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-887578

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ABSTRACT Objective Patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have an increased risk of metabolic disorders and alterations on irisin levels. Therefore, the purpose of the current investigation was to quantify the circulating irisin concentration in HIV-infected subjects under highly active antiretroviral therapy and to determine possible correlations between irisin levels with fat mass, fat-free mass, body mass index (BMI), and muscle strength. Subjects and methods Cross-sectional study of 10 men (36.7 ± 11.3 years) and 10 women (42.5 ± 10.3 years) infected with HIV, recruited from the Specialized Service Center in the State Center of Reference for High and Medium Complexity. Blood samples were collected to determine plasma irisin levels, glucose, HDL, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL. Body composition (fat mass, fat-free mass) and anthropometrics (body mass index; BMI) were measured by bioelectrical impedance. Muscle strength was assessed using a mechanic hand dynamometer and one maximum repetition tests. Results Irisin levels correlated positively with fat mass (r = 0.67; p = 0.001) and BMI (r = 0.48; p = 0.036). In contrast, there was an inverse correlation between irisin levels and fat-free mass (r = -0.41; p = 0.008) and five strength parameters: right hand grip (r = -0.46; p = 0.044); left hand grip (r = -0.50; p = 0.027), relative hand grip (r = -0.79; p = 0.001), bench press (r = -0.58; p = 0.009), leg press (r = -0.40; p = 0.085), and biceps curl (r = -0.059; p = 0.009). Conclusion Irisin levels correlated positively with body fat and negatively with fat-free mass and strength parameters in HIV-infected patients. Female patients infected with HIV receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy have higher levels of irisin compared with men in a similar circumstance.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , HIV Infections/blood , Adipose Tissue/drug effects , Adipose Tissue/pathology , Fibronectins/blood , Body Composition/drug effects , HIV Infections/metabolism , HIV Infections/drug therapy , Sex Factors , Cross-Sectional Studies , Fibronectins/metabolism , Fibronectins/pharmacology , Hand Strength , Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active , Anti-Retroviral Agents/therapeutic use , Muscle Strength/drug effects
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Rev. bras. enferm ; 70(4): 682-688, Jul.-Aug. 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-898194

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ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the sociodemographic and clinical profile of the caregivers and its relation with the overburden from the care of the elderly with dementia. Method: a cross-sectional descriptive study; the sample was non-probabilistic, developed with caregivers of elderly people with dementia. The field of investigation was the Health Care Center of the Elderly and their Caregivers (CASIC), in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Data collection took place from February to June 2016, with the following instruments: a sociodemographic questionnaire and Zarit scale. Results: fifty percent of the caregivers presented moderate overburden; 38% presented little overburden; and 12% moderate/severe overburden. It was observed that the median of weekly care hours increases as the overburden increases. Caregivers with moderate to severe overburden, in the majority, do not share care. Conclusion: it is clear that the overburden of care places the caregiver in conditions of biological and psychological vulnerability.


RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar el perfil sociodemográfico y clínico de los cuidadores y su relación con la sobrecarga derivada del cuidado al anciano con demencia. Método: estudio descriptivo transversal. Muestra tipo no probabilística, integrada por cuidadores de ancianos con demencia. Investigación desarrollada en el Centro de Atención a la Salud del Anciano y sus Cuidadores (CASIC), Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Datos recolectados de febrero a junio de 2016, utilizándose los siguientes instrumentos: cuestionario sociodemográfico y escala de Zarit. Resultados: 50% de los cuidadores presentaron poca sobrecarga, 12% sobrecarga moderada/severa. Se observó que la mediana de horas de cuidado semanal aumenta toda vez que la sobrecarga aumenta. Los cuidadores con sobrecarga de moderada a severa, de manera mayoritaria, no comparten el cuidado. Conclusión: de esta forma, queda claro que la sobrecarga del cuidado expone al cuidador a condiciones de vulnerabilidad biológica y psicológica.


RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar o perfil sociodemográfico e clínico dos cuidadores e sua relação com a sobrecarga proveniente do cuidado ao idoso com demência. Método: estudo descritivo transversal, a amostra foi do tipo não probabilística, desenvolvida com os cuidadores de idosos com demência. O campo de investigação foi o Centro de Atenção à Saúde do Idoso e seus Cuidadores (CASIC), Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. A coleta de dados ocorreu de fevereiro a junho de 2016, com os seguintes instrumentos: questionário sociodemográfico e escala de Zarit. Resultados: 50% dos cuidadores apresentaram sobrecarga moderada, 38% apresentaram pouca sobrecarga e 12%, sobrecarga moderada/severa. Observou-se que a mediana das horas de cuidados semanais aumenta conforme a sobrecarga aumenta. Cuidadores com sobrecarga de moderada a severa, em caráter majoritário, não dividem o cuidado. Conclusão: Dessa forma, fica claro que a sobrecarga do cuidado coloca o cuidador em condições de vulnerabilidade biológica e psicológica.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Dementia, Vascular/complications , Caregivers/psychology , Cost of Illness , Vulnerable Populations/psychology , Psychometrics/instrumentation , Psychometrics/methods , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Dementia/psychology , Qualitative Research , Middle Aged
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Braz. dent. j ; 28(2): 201-205, mar.-Apr. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-839131

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Abstract This clinical study aimed to evaluate the relationship of the delay between dental trauma and the initial attendance to the development of external inflammatory root resorption in permanent teeth affected by severe luxation. Sixty-seven patients, aged between 11 and 56 years, presenting 133 injured teeth with closed apex (56 extrusive luxation, 69 lateral luxation and 8 intrusive luxation) were followed up for a minimum of 24 months. The time elapsed between dental trauma and the initial attendance was recorded. The presence of necrotic pulp and external inflammatory resorption for each type of trauma was verified. Fisher’s exact test was used to verify the influence of the initial attendance date at the Dental Trauma Center and the development of inflammatory resorption (p<0.05). The odds ratio was used to check the risk of developing external inflammatory resorption due to delay in seeking treatment. Pulp necrosis was observed in 105 teeth (78.9%) and external inflammatory resorption was detected in 17.8% cases of extrusive luxation (10 teeth), 15.9% of lateral luxation (11 teeth) and 25% of intrusive luxation (2 teeth). For lateral luxation, extended delay between the date of injury and initial attendance influenced the occurrence of external inflammatory resorption (p=0.0174). Patients who began treatment 45 days after the injury were 3.4 times more likely to develop external inflammatory resorption than patients who sought treatment after the trauma. Treatment late after the occurrence of dental trauma can impair the prognosis and result in the development of external inflammatory resorption in luxated teeth.


Resumo O objetivo deste estudo clínico foi avaliar a relação entre a demora na procura por tratamento e o desenvolvimento de reabsorções inflamatórias externas em dentes luxados com ápice fechado. A amostra desta pesquisa foi constituída por 67 pacientes que apresentaram 133 dentes traumatizados, dos quais 56 foram acometidos por luxação extrusiva, 69 por luxação lateral e 8 por luxação intrusiva, proservados por no mínimo 24 meses. Foi registrado o tempo decorrido entre a data do trauma e o primeiro atendimento. Verificou-se a ocorrência de necrose pulpar e reabsorções inflamatórias externas em cada tipo de traumatismo. O Teste Exato de Fisher foi aplicado para verificar a influência da data do atendimento inicial e o desenvolvimento de reabsorções inflamatórias externas em cada tipo de luxação e o teste de Odds Ratio foi aplicado para verificar o risco do desenvolvimento de reabsorções inflamatórias externas em função da demora na procura por tratamento. Os resultados revelaram que a necrose pulpar foi verificada em 105 dentes luxados (78,9%) e a reabsorção inflamatória externa foi verificada em 17.8% das luxações extrusivas (10), sendo 15,9% das luxações laterais (11) e 25% das luxações intrusivas (2). A demora na procura por tratamento influenciou o desenvolvimento de reabsorções infamatórias externas nas luxações laterais (p=0,0174). Os pacientes que procuraram tratamento após 45 dias da data do trauma apresentaram 3,4 vezes mais chance de desenvolver reabsorção inflamatória externa do que os pacientes que procuraram tratamento logo após o traumatismo. Conclui-se que o tratamento tardio após a ocorrência do traumatismo pode prejudicar o prognóstico e favorecer o desenvolvimento de reabsorções inflamatórias externas em dentes luxados com ápice fechado.


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , History, 17th Century , Young Adult , Inflammation/physiopathology , Root Resorption , Tooth Avulsion/physiopathology
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Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet ; 39(1): 21-25, Jan. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-843908

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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic utility of the p16ink4a protein expression as a marker for adenocarcinoma of the cervix. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, p16ink4a expression was evaluated in 30 cervical biopsies from patients diagnosed with invasive adenocarcinoma from 2 reference clinics in Brazil, and compared with 18 biopsies of endocervical polyps (control cases). The performance of the tests for p16ink4a was evaluated using a conventional contingency table, and the Kappa (k) index was used to evaluate the agreement of the marker with the tissue diagnosis. Results: In total, 66% of the invasive adenocarcinoma cases were positive for p16ink4a. All of the adenomatous polyps cases used as negative controls were shown to be negative for p16ink4a. The marker showed a high sensitivity and a high negative predictive value. The Kappa index was good for p16ink4a (k 1/4 0.6). Conclusion: Considering the strong association between the p16ink4a marker and the cervical adenocarcinoma, its use represents an important tool for reducing incorrect diagnoses of adenocarcinoma and thereby avoiding overtreatment.


RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a utilidade diagnóstica da expressão da proteína p16ink4a como marcador de adenocarcinoma do colo. Métodos: Em estudo transversal, a expressão de p16ink4a foi avaliada em 30 biópsias cervicais de pacientes diagnosticadas com adenocarcinoma invasivo de colo uterino provenientes de dois serviços de referência no Brasil, comparando com achados em 18 biópsias de pólipos endocervicais (grupo de controle). Para avaliar a performance do teste, foi utilizada tabela de contingência convencional, e para avaliar a concordância com o diagnóstico, foi aplicado o índice de Kappa (k). Resultados: No total, 66% dos casos de adenocarcinoma invasivo foram positivos para p16ink4a. Todos os pólipos adenomatosos foram negativos para p16ink4a. O marcador mostrou uma alta sensibilidade e alto valor preditivo negativo. O índice de Kappa foi bom para p16ink4a (k 1/4 0.6). Conclusion: Considerando a forte associação entre o marcador p16ink4a e o adenocarcinoma cervical, seu uso representa uma ferramenta importante para reduzir o risco de diagnóstico incorreto de adenocarcinoma e, por conseguinte, evitar o excesso de tratamentos.


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Humans , Female , Adenocarcinoma/metabolism , Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p16/biosynthesis , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/metabolism , Adenocarcinoma/chemistry , Adenocarcinoma/pathology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p16/analysis , Immunohistochemistry , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/chemistry , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/pathology
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ABCS health sci ; 41(3): 188-196, 15 dez. 2016. ilus, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-827419

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The objective of the present study was to identify and evaluate the content of information about dengue available on Brazilian websites. Thirty-two websites were selected for the analysis. For the evaluation of the content of information about dengue, a form was prepared with 16 topics grouped in six information blocks: etiology/transmission, vector, control and prevention, disease/diagnosis, treatment and epidemiology. The websites were also evaluated according to the following criteria: authorship, update, language, interactivity, scientific basis and graphic elements. The results showed a predominantly lack of information in relation to the topics analyzed in each information block. Regarding the technical quality of the websites, only 28.1% showed some indication of scientific basis and 34.3% contained the date of publication or of the last update. Such results attested the low reliability of the selected websites. Knowing that the internet is an efficient mechanism for disseminating information on health topics, we concluded that the creation of such mechanisms to disseminate correct and comprehensive information about dengue is necessary in order to apply this useful tool in the prevention and control of the disease in Brazil.


O presente estudo teve como objetivos identificar e avaliar o conteúdo das informações sobre dengue disponibilizadas em websites brasileiros. Foram selecionados 32 websites com caráter informativo para a análise. Para a avaliação do conteúdo das informações sobre dengue, utilizou-se um formulário composto de 16 tópicos agrupados em seis blocos de informação: etiologia/transmissão, vetor, controle e prevenção, doença/diagnóstico, tratamento e epidemiologia. Os websites também foram avaliados quanto aos seguintes critérios: autoria, atualização, linguagem, interatividade, fundamento científico e elementos gráficos. Os resultados demonstraram grande percentual de ausência de informações em relação aos tópicos analisados em cada bloco de informação. Quanto à qualidade técnica dos websites, verificou-se que apenas 28,1% apresentaram indicação de fundamentação científica e 34,3% continham a data da publicação ou a última atualização das informações. Tais resultados atestaram a baixa confiabilidade dos websites. Sabendo que a internet é um eficiente mecanismo de difusão de informações sobre a saúde, conclui-se que é necessária a criação de mecanismos de disseminação de informações corretas e abrangentes sobre a dengue, aproveitando-se dessa ferramenta útil para a prevenção e o controle da doença no Brasil.


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Aedes , Internet , Dengue , Information Dissemination , Health Information Management
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