Alunos canhotos de odontologia da cidade de Uberlândia: perfil, ergonomia e dores osteomusculares / Left-handed dentistry students in the city of Uberlândia: profile, ergonomics and muscular pain

Os dentistas são um grupo de alto risco para o desenvolvimento de doenças de desordens musculoesqueléticas e tendo em vista que o sistema de produção industrial desenvolve produtos que atendem a maioria da população destra, os estudantes canhotos precisam se adequar a uma formação acadêmica, usando instrumentais, cadeiras odontológicas eoutros objetos projetados para destros. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo a coletade informações sobre os canhotos nos cursos de Odontologia da cidade de Uberlândia ­Minas Gerais. Foram incluídos todos os alunos canhotos matriculados no ano de 2022 e que estavam cursando ou já cursaram disciplinas com atividades laboratoriais ou clínicas. Questionários foram aplicados para identificação do perfil, das dificuldades, da ergonomia e das dores osteomusculares dos alunos canhotos em suas atividades. Os dados foram em seguida tabulados e passaram por análise estatística. Da quantidade total de alunos das três instituições (n=1.578), foram entrevistados 45 (2,8%) alunos canhotos, sendo a maioria feminina (80%), na qual identificou-se um posicionamento inadequado do operador canhoto quando comparado ao preconizado pela ISO-FDI, além da limitação de movimento na presença de auxiliar (82,2%). Os locais com maior frequência de dor/desconforto foram: pescoço (79%), costas superior esquerda (63%) e inferior esquerda (61%) e punhos/ mãos esquerda (56%). A intensidade da dor variou entre alguma, moderada e bastante. O impedimento de realizar atividades diárias foi relatado por 17% dos alunos (n=7) e destes somente 1 buscou atendimento médico. Não houve diferença estatística na comparação entre instituição pública e privada. Diante dos resultados, concluiu-se que os canhotos representam minoria dos alunos de Odontologia e apresentam várias regiões de dor/ desconforto devido às adaptações e posturas erradas durante os atendimentos. Apesar de grande parte apresentar dor, poucos tiveram impedimento de atividades rotineiras ou procuraram ajuda médica(AU)

Dentists are a high risk group for the development of musculoskeletal disorders and considering that the industrial production system develops products that serve the majority of the right-handed population, lefthanded students need to adapt to an academic training, using instruments, dental chairs and other objects designed for right-handers. This study aimed to collect information about left-handers in Dentistry courses in the city of Uberlândia - Minas Gerais. All left- handed students enrolled in the year 2022 and who were taking or had taken courses with laboratory or clinical activities were included. Questionnaires were applied to identify the profile, difficulties, ergonomics and musculoskeletal pain of left-handed students in their activities. The data were tabulated and then undergo statistical analysis. Of the total number of students from the three institutions (n=1,578), 45 (2.8%) left-handed students were interviewed, the majority being female (80%), in which an inadequate positioning of the left-handed operator was identified when compared to the recommended one by ISO-FDI, in addition to limitation of movement in the presence of an assistant (82.2%). The places with the highest frequency of pain/discomfort were: neck (79%), upper left back (63%) and lower left back (61%) and left wrists/hands (56%). The intensity of pain varied between some, moderate and a lot. The impediment to carrying out daily activities was reported by 17% of the students (n=7) and of these, only 1 sought medical attention. There was no statistical difference when comparing public and private institutions. In view of the results, it was concluded that left-handers represent a minority of dentistry students and have several regions of pain/discomfort due to adaptations and wrong postures during consultations. Although most of them had pain, few were prevented from performing routine activities or sought medical help(AU)

Knowledge of Brazilian Dentists about Dentoalveolar Trauma Care and their Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess dentists' knowledge from Minas Gerais, Brazil, about dentoalveolar trauma (DT) and their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and Methods: An online questionnaire with 34 questions was applied to collect personal data, professional training, self-assessment of experience/knowledge about DT, experience in care provided during the social distancing, and knowledge/conduct. The specific responses were evaluated based on the guidelines of the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT). Descriptive analysis and Pearson's chi-square test were performed. The level of significance was set at p≤0.05. Results: Most professionals (97.7%) had received information on DT, and only 4.6% of the participants considered their knowledge poor or very poor. However, 92.7% felt the need for more information on the subject. Regarding experiences during the pandemic, 55.7% provided trauma care during that period. Forty percent of the consultations were performed in person, and 33.3% of the professionals noted an increase in cases during the pandemic; 56.6% reported that the frequency did not change. The overall mean number of correct answers about DT was 5.29±2.11, indicating an acceptable level of knowledge. The mean percentage of hits for the specific questions was 44.1%. Conclusion: Although the level of knowledge of the dentists evaluated was acceptable, some aspects were deficient, with the need for more information about the IADT guidelines.

Futuros cirurgiões-dentistas canhotos graduandos da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia: perfil, dificuldades e dores osteomusculares / Future left-handed dentists graduating from the Federal University of Uberlândia: profile, difficulties and musculoskeletal pain

Os indivíduos canhotos necessitam de utensílios para concretização de suas atividades diárias, bem como, para o exercício da prática odontológica onde a escassez de equipamentos específicos pode refletir em desgaste corporal, com isso, o presente trabalho tem por objetivo identificar os estudantes canhotos do curso de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia além de identificar suas dificuldades, queixas e locais de dores osteomusculares nas atividades laboratoriais e clínicas. Métodos: Foram incluídos todos os alunos canhotos matriculados no ano de 2021. Foram aplicados questionários on line para coletar os dados dos alunos. Resultados: Foram tabulados e como resultados, encontrou-se que os canhotos representam 5,6% do total de alunos do curso de Odontologia, a maioria são mulheres (66,7%), com média de idade de 21 anos. O segundo período foi o que apresentou maior número de canhotos (25%). As atividades práticas do curso, estas foram cursadas por 91,7% dos entrevistados, que relataram com maior frequência usar a mão esquerda (62,5%), sentar na posição de 1 hora (20,8%) e ter maior dificuldade ao tratar o quadrante superior direito (45,8%). Os locais mais citados de dores osteomusculares após realizar essas atividades, foram: punhos e mãos (62,5%), parte inferior das costas (62,5%) e pescoço (58,3%). Conclusão: Os canhotos representam a minoria dos alunos e suas dificuldades são, a falta de estrutura física adequada e a incompreensão das pessoas ao redor. Em relação a queixa de dor ou desconforto, mãos, punhos, parte inferior das costas e pescoço foram os membros mais citados no estudo(AU)

Left-handed individuals need tools to carry out their daily activities, as well as for the exercise of dental practice where the scarcity of specific equipment can reflect on body wear, with this, the present work aims to identify left-handed students of the course of Dentistry at the Federal University of Uberlândia, in addition to identifying their difficulties, complaints and sites of musculoskeletal pain in laboratory and clinical activities. Methods: All left-handed students enrolled in the year 2021 were included, and three questionnaires were applied online to identify the profile of students and the difficulties encountered in laboratory and clinical practice. Results: They were tabulated and as a result, it was found that left-handers represent 5.6% of the total number of students in the Dentistry course, most of them are women (66.7%), with a mean age of 21 years. The second period was the one with the highest number of left-handers (25%). The practical activities of the course were carried out by 91.7% of the interviewees, who reported more frequently using their left hand (62.5%), sitting in the 1 o'clock position (20.8%) and having greater difficulty when treat the upper right quadrant (45.8%). The most cited sites of musculoskeletal pain after performing these activities were: wrists and hands (62.5%), lower back (62.5%) and neck (58.3%). Conclusion: Lefthanded people represent the minority of students, and their difficulties are the lack of adequate physical structure and the misunderstanding of the people around them. In relation to complaints of pain or discomfort, hands, wrists, lower back and neck were the most cited members in the study(AU)

Emotional aspects of parents of children with dysphagia / Aspectos emocionais dos pais de crianças com disfagia

Dysphagia is a common swallowing disorder in the pediatric population, which may influence the quality of life and well-being of the family. The literature points to stress, guilt, and social isolation of family members. However, the management of psychosocial aspects involved in the treatment of pediatric dysphagia is rarely discussed. This study aimed to carry out an integrative review of the literature regarding the emotional aspects of parents of children with dysphagia. Therefore a search in the databases SciELO and PubMed was made, from January 2013 to June 2020, using the descriptors in Health Sciences (DeCs): "deglutition disorders" and "child". The search was performed with English and Portuguese language limiters using associated descriptors. The selection of the studies was performed by reading the title, abstract and, if necessary, full text, applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. There were 2,169 publications, and 8 met the inclusion criteria. The included studies were examined according to the author, type of study, goals, emotional aspects involved in the treatment of swallowing disorders, and conclusions. The analysis was performed according to the presence of certain variables of the emotional aspects presented in the face of swallowing disorders, namely, parental stress, negative impact on parent/child interaction, guilt and frustration, and social isolation. The literature points out that pediatric dysphagia causes an emotional impact on the parents; indicating that it is necessary to offer emotional support and to adapt the clinical management to the different demands present in the clinic.

A disfagia é um distúrbio de deglutição comum na população pediátrica, podendo influenciar na qualidade de vida e no bem-estar da família. A literatura aponta estresse, culpa e isolamento social dos familiares. Entretanto, o manejo dos aspectos psicossociais envolvidos no tratamento da disfagia pediátrica raramente é discutido. Este estudo teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão integrativa da literatura sobre os aspectos emocionais de pais de crianças com disfagia. Para tanto, foi realizada uma busca nas bases de dados SciELO e PubMed, no período de janeiro de 2013 a junho de 2020, utilizando os descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCs): "distúrbios da deglutição" e "criança". A busca foi realizada com limitadores dos idiomas inglês e português usando descritores associados. A seleção dos estudos foi realizada por meio da leitura do título, resumo e, se necessário, texto completo, aplicando-se os critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Houve 2.169 publicações e 8 preencheram os critérios de inclusão. Os estudos incluídos foram examinados quanto ao autor, tipo de estudo, objetivos, aspectos emocionais envolvidos no tratamento dos distúrbios da deglutição e conclusões. A análise foi realizada de acordo com a presença de algumas variáveis ​​dos aspectos emocionais apresentados diante dos distúrbios da deglutição, a saber, estresse parental, impacto negativo na interação pais/filhos, culpa e frustração e isolamento social. A literatura aponta que a disfagia pediátrica causa impacto emocional nos pais; indicando que é necessário oferecer suporte emocional e adequar o manejo clínico às diferentes demandas presentes na clínica.

Elementary school teachers' knowledge and attitudes toward emergency management of traumatic dental injuries

Abstract The consequences of traumatic dental injuries can be even more serious when their emergency management procedures are inadequate. Since traumatic accidents frequently occur at school, it is crucial that teachers be knowledgeable enough to assist an injured child. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of the elementary school teachers of a Brazilian city toward dental trauma in permanent teeth, and its emergency practices. A combination of convenience and snowball sampling methods was used. An online questionnaire was distributed through social media, consisting of three parts: demographic characteristics and professional information; previous experiences and attitudes toward dental trauma; teachers' knowledge of this subject. Descriptive and statistical analyses were carried out. Pearson chi-squared test (p < 0.05) was used. A total of 217 teachers participated in the study. The power of the sample was 95%. Half of the teachers had already witnessed a dental trauma incident involving students, and 70.5% never received any information on the subject. The teachers who were provided previous information were the ones who opted to search for the tooth fragment (p=0.036) in cases of crown fracture, and for the lost tooth (p = 0.025) in cases of avulsion. They were also the ones who chose to wash the tooth in running water (p = 0.018), and look for a dentist in the first 30 or 60 minutes after the trauma (p = 0.026). Most of the teachers assessed did not have adequate knowledge of dental trauma. Having previous information was associated with more assertive practices in trauma management.

Efeito da intervenção educativa sobre o nível de conhecimento de acadêmicos de medicina, participantes de uma equipe do Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência (SAMU), em relação a avulsão de dentes permanentes / Effect of educational intervention on the level of knowledge of participants in a mobile emergency care team (SAMU) in cases of avulsion of permanent teeth

Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito de uma intervenção educativa, sobre avulsão de dentes permanentes, no nível de conhecimento de participantes de uma equipe do SAMU. Métodos: Participaram acadêmicos de Medicina que compunham a equipe do SAMU de Juiz de Fora (MG). A intervenção educativa foi realizada por meio de uma palestra com duração de 15 minutos. Para coleta dos dados foi utilizado um questionário, contendo 13 perguntas sobre avulsão dentária, aplicado em três etapas: antes da palestra (T0), imediatamente após a palestra (T1) e quinze dias após a palestra (T2). Foi realizada análise descritiva e teste McNemar para análise estatística (p < 0,05). Resultados:A amostra foi composta por 36 indivíduos. Nenhum participante relatou ter prestado atendimento a um caso de avulsão dentária. Trinta e quatro acadêmicos informaram não ter recebido orientações anteriores sobre o que fazer diante desse episódio e 35 afirmaram que esse conhecimento é necessário para o médico do SAMU. Houve aumento na porcentagem de acertos após os acadêmicos assistirem a palestra educativa (T1), para sete questões avaliadas. As mesmas questões também apresentaram maior percentual de acertos quinze dias após a palestra educativa (T2). Não houve diferença na capacidade dos acadêmicos reimplantarem um dente avulsionado tanto imediatamente após a palestra educativa (T1), quanto quinze dias após as orientações (T2) (T0-T1: p = 0,999; T0-T2: p = 0,999). Conclusão:A palestra educativa influenciou de forma significativa à melhora do conhecimento sobre avulsão dentária dos acadêmicos de Medicina que fazem parte da equipe do SAMU-JF.

Aim: To evaluate the effect of an educational intervention concerning the avulsion of permanent teeth upon the level of knowledge of members of a SAMU (Ambulance) team. Methods:Medical students who were members of the SAMU team in Juiz de Fora (MG) participated in this study. The educational intervention on the theme was carried out by means of a 15-minute lecture. Data collection was conducted using a structured questionnaire containing 13 objective questions on tooth avulsion, applied to the medical students in three stages: before the lecture (T0), immediately after the lecture (T1), and fifteen days after the lecture (T2). Descriptive analysis and the McNemar test were performed (p < 0.05). Results: The sample consisted of 36 individuals. All participants reported never having attended a dental avulsion case. Thirty-four students reported that they had not received previous guidance on what to do when faced with this type of episode, and 35 stated that information about dental avulsion is necessary for SAMU doctors. For seven of the evaluated questions, an increase was identified in the percentage of correct answers after the students attended the educational lecture (T1). The same questions also showed a higher percentage of correct answers fifteen days after the educational lecture (T2). No difference was found in the students' ability to reimplant an avulsed tooth either immediately after the educational lecture (T1) or fifteen days after receiving guidance on the subject (T2) (T0-T1: p = 0.999; T0-T2: p = 0.999). Conclusion: The educational lecture significantly influenced the improvement of knowledge about dental avulsion among medical students who are members of the SAMU-JF team.

Traumatic dental injuries in children: experience during the Covid-19 pandemic and parents' knowledge about their management

Abstract The social isolation measures adopted during the critical phase of the COVID-19 pandemic led children to spend most of their time at home. Isolation may alter the pattern of traumatic dental injury occurrences, inasmuch as studies point out that most traumatic accidents occur at home. Considering this scenario and the influence of emergency management on the prognosis of the injury, the aim of this study was to evaluate the experience of traumatic dental injuries in children before and during the pandemic, and the knowledge of this topic by the children's guardians. This cross-sectional study was conducted with guardians of children aged 0 to 6 years, residing in Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil. The guardians answered an online questionnaire addressing personal information, traumatic dental injury experience before and during the pandemic, and knowledge of this topic. Descriptive and statistical analyses were performed using Pearson's chi-square test at a 5% significance level. The total sample consisted of 343 volunteers. A total of 95 and 92 injuries were reported before and during the pandemic, respectively; the home was the place of greatest occurrence. Most volunteers (88.1%) agreed that traumatic dental injuries are emergency situations, and were aware that the tooth/fragment had to be taken to the dentist after a fracture or avulsion (97.4%). This study revealed that the traumatic dental injury experience was similar before and during the pandemic, and that the volunteers had satisfactory knowledge, especially in recognizing the importance of immediate attention for a more favorable prognosis of these injuries.

Cross-cultural adaptation of the University Student Depression Inventory for Brazil / Adaptación transcultural del University Student Depression Inventory para Brasil / Adaptação transcultural do University Student Depression Inventory para o contexto brasileiro

ABSTRACT Objectives: to adapt the University Student Depression Inventory for Brazil. Methods: we used 6 methodological stages: initial translation, translation synthesis, back-translation, expert committee, pre-final version testing and document submission to the scale authors for assessing the adaptation process. The judges were 2 methodologists, 1 health professional and 2 translators. For the pre-test, 30 undergraduate and graduate students participated. Results: the data were analyzed by Excel®, resulting in satisfactory content validity, a scale composed of 30 items, 3 domains and a total CVC of 0.91. Language clarity and practical relevance had a CVC of 0.91 and theoretical relevance of 0.90. Conclusions: the USDI-BR was cross-culturally adapted for Brazil, showing evidence of satisfactory content validity. After an analysis of reliability and convergent validity to be tested in future studies, multidisciplinary teams will be able to apply this scale to Brazilian students.

RESUMEN Objetivos: adaptar el University Student Depression Inventory para Brasil. Métodos: se utilizaron 6 etapas metodológicas: traducción inicial, síntesis de traducciones, traducción inversa, comité de expertos, prueba de la versión pre-final y envío de la documentación a los autores originales para evaluación del proceso de adaptación. Los jueces fueron 2 metodólogos, 1 profesional de la salud y 2 traductores. Para la preprueba participaron 30 estudiantes de grado y posgrado. Resultados: los datos fueron analizados por Excel®, resultando una validez de contenido satisfactoria, una escala compuesta por 30 ítems, 3 dominios y un CVC total de 0,91. La claridad del lenguaje y la relevancia práctica tuvieron un CVC de 0,91 y una relevancia teórica de 0,90. Conclusiones: el USDI-BR fue adaptado transculturalmente para Brasil, mostrando evidencias de validez de contenido satisfactoria. Después del análisis de confiabilidad y validez convergente para ser probado en futuros estudios, equipos multidisciplinarios podrán aplicar esta escala a estudiantes brasileños.

RESUMO Objetivos: realizar a adaptação do University Student Depression Inventory para o Brasil. Métodos: foram utilizados 6 estágios metodológicas: tradução inicial, síntese das traduções, tradução reversa, comitê de especialistas, teste da versão pré-final e envio da documentação aos autores originais para avaliação do processo de adaptação. Os juízes foram 2 metodologistas, 1 profissional de saúde e 2 tradutores. Para o pré-teste, participaram 30 alunos de graduação e pós-graduação. Resultados: os dados foram analisados pelo Excel®, resultando em validade de conteúdo satisfatória, uma escala composta por 30 itens, 3 domínios e CVC total de 0,91. A clareza de linguagem e pertinência prática apresentaram CVC de 0,91 e relevância teórica de 0,90. Conclusões: o USDI-BR foi adaptado transculturalmente para o Brasil, apresentando evidência de validade de conteúdo satisfatória. Após análise de confiabilidade e validade convergente a ser testada nos próximos estudos, equipes multiprofissionais poderão aplicar essa escala em estudantes brasileiros.

Accuracy of Transvaginal Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Intrauterine Lesions / Acurácia da ultrasonografia tranvaginal no diagnóstico de lesões intrauterinas

Abstract Objective To evaluate the accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound in the diagnosis of intrauterine lesions, using hysteroscopy as the gold standard. Methods This was a prospective observational study with 307 patients. All patients underwent hysteroscopy after a previous transvaginal ultrasound to compare the results. The hysteroscopy was performed by experienced examiners, and transvaginal ultrasounds were performed in various public and private services, which is reflective of routine healthcare practices in obstetrics and gynecology. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the transvaginal ultrasound were calculated using hysteroscopy as the gold standard. The level of agreement between the two exams was calculated using the Kappa test. Results Themean age was 56.55±12.3 years. For endometrial polyps, we observed a sensitivity of 39.8%, specificity of 72.7%, accuracy of 52.8%, and Kappa index of 0.11 (p=0.025). For fibroids, the sensitivity was 46.7%, specificity was 95.0%, accuracy was 87.9%, and Kappa index was 0.46 (p<0.001). For endometrial thickening, the sensitivity was 68.7%, specificity was 41.7%, accuracy was 47.6%, and Kappa index was 0.06 (p=0.126). For endometrial atrophy, we found a sensitivity of 6.7%, specificity of 99.3%, accuracy of 90.2%, and Kappa index of 0.10 (p=0.006). For the other findings, the sensitivity was 15.6%, specificity was 99.6%, accuracy was 87.3%, and Kappa index was 0.23 (P<0.001). Conclusion Our study demonstrated a low level of accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound for the diagnosis of endometrial lesions, when performed by a non-experienced professional. Thus, it is important to consider the use of hysteroscopy to avoid unnecessary and inappropriate treatments.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a acurácia do ultrassom transvaginal para o diagnóstico de lesões intrauterinas, tendo a histeroscopia como padrão de referência. Métodos Foi realizado um estudo observacional prospectivo em 307 pacientes, submetidas à histeroscopia após ultrassonografia prévia para comparação dos resultados. A histeroscopia foi realizada por duas médicas com experiência, e os exames de ultrassom foram realizados em diversas fontes, públicas ou privadas, como ocorre no cotidiano da assistência à saúde em nosso meio. Foram avaliados sensibilidade, especificidade e acurácia, tendo a histeroscopia como padrão-ouro. O nível de concordância foi avaliado pelo teste de Kappa. Resultados A idade média foi de 56,55±12,3 anos. Os resultados para pólipo endometrial foram: sensibilidade 39.8%, especificidade 72,7%, acurácia de 52,8%, e índice Kappa 0,11 (p=0,025). Para mioma, sensibilidade 46,7%, especificidade 95,0%, acurácia 87,9%, e índice Kappa 0,46 (p<0,001). Para espessamento endometrial, sensibilidade 68,7%, especificidade 41,7%, acurácia 47,6%, e índice Kappa de 0,06 (p=0,126). Para atrofia, sensibilidade 6,7%, especificidade 99,3%, acurácia 90,2%, e índice Kappa 0,10 (p=0,006). Para outros achados, sensibilidade 15,6%, especificidade 99,6%, acurácia 87,3%, e índice Kappa 0,23 (p<0,001). Conclusão Nosso estudo demonstrou baixo nível de acurácia da ultrassonografia transvaginal para o diagnóstico de lesões endometriais, quando realizada por profissional não experiente. Assim, é importante considerar o uso da histeroscopia para evitar tratamentos desnecessários e inadequados.

Satisfação, sobrecarga e opinião sobre doença mental de profissionais de saúde / Satisfaction, overloading and opinion on mental disease of health professionals / Satisfacción, sobrecarga y opinión de los profesionales de la salud sobre enfermedad mental

OBJETIVO: avaliar profissionais da rede de cuidados em saúde mental através de sua atitude, satisfação e sobrecarga. MÉTODO: estudo transversal, com 46 profissionais das equipes da Rede de Atenção Psicossocial de uma cidade no Norte do Paraná. O questionário foi dividido em 4 partes: Caracterização sócio ocupacional; Escala de Avaliação da Satisfação da Equipe em Serviços de Saúde Mental; Escala de Avaliação do Impacto do Trabalho em Serviços de Saúde Mental; Escala de Opiniões sobre a Doença Mental. RESULTADOS: 65,8% dos profissionais, deram-se por satisfeitos com a rede de saúde mental. Em relação às condições físicas e o conforto do serviço, 53,4% não se encontraram satisfeitos, expressando possibilidade de melhora. CONCLUSÃO: a avaliação dos serviços de saúde mental é relevante quando se almeja melhorias na qualidade dos serviços ofertados.

OBJECTIVE: to evaluate professionals in the mental health care network through their satisfaction and overload. METHOD: cross-sectional study with 46 professionals from the teams of the Psychosocial Care Network in a city in Northern Paraná. The questionnaire was divided into 4 parts: Socio-occupational characterization; Rating Scale for Team Satisfaction in Mental Health Services; Scale of Assessment of the Impact of Work on Mental Health Services; Scale of Opinions on Mental Illness. RESULTS: 65.8% of the professionals were satisfied with the mental health network. Regarding the physical conditions and comfort of the service, 53.4% are not considered, expressing the possibility of improvement. CONCLUSION: the assessment of mental health services is relevant when aiming for improvements in the quality of the services offered.

OBJETIVO: evaluar a los profesionales de la red de salud mental a través de su actitud, satisfacción y sobrecarga. MÉTODO: estudio transversal con 46 profesionales de los equipos de la Red de Atención Psicosocial en una ciudad del norte de Paraná. El cuestionario se dividió en 4 partes: Caracterización sociolaboral; Escala de calificación para la satisfacción del equipo en los servicios de salud mental; Escala de evaluación del impacto del trabajo en los servicios de salud mental; Escala de opiniones sobre enfermedades mentales. RESULTADOS: el 65,8% de los profesionales se mostró satisfecho con la red de salud mental. En cuanto a las condiciones físicas y la comodidad del servicio, el 53,4% no se mostró satisfecho y expresó la posibilidad de mejora. CONCLUSIÓN: la valoración de los servicios de salud mental es relevante a la hora de buscar mejoras en la calidad de los servicios ofrecidos.

Estudo descritivo sobre instrumentos de avaliação de linguagem oral publicados nos periódicos fonoaudiológicos brasileiros / Descriptive study on language assessment instruments published in Brazilian Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences journals / Estudio descriptivo sobre instrumentos de evaluación del lenguaje oral publicados en revistas fonoaudiólogicas brasileñas

Objetivo: descrever instrumentos fonoaudiológicos de avaliação de linguagem oral publicados em periódicos brasileiros e analisar procedimentos de validação utilizados. Método: Casuística: publicações de todos os volumes dos periódicos Audiology Communication Research, Revista CEFAC, Revista Distúrbios da Comunicação e Communication Disorders and Sciences no período de janeiro/2017 a julho/2019. As publicações foram selecionadas a partir dos títulos, resumos, descritores e leitura dos textos na íntegra. As publicações selecionadas foram categorizadas de acordo com as variáveis: periódico, volume/número, data, objetivo (elaboração ou tradução/adaptação de instrumentos de avaliação de linguagem oral), língua original (nos casos de tradução/adaptação), tamanho da amostra e técnicas estatísticas de validação (validade e confiabilidade) utilizadas. Resultados: A maioria dos artigos encontrados foi destinada a crianças e se propõe ao desenvolvimento de um novo instrumento. Destaca-se o predomínio de trabalhos que apresentaram validação de conteúdo, no entanto poucos realizaram o teste de confiabilidade pelo alfa Cronbach. Apenas 01 estudo realizou teste de sensibilidade e especificidade, e nenhum estudo publicado no período realizou cálculo de valor preditivo, razão de verossimilhança ou curva ROC. Conclusão: os resultados indicam limitações nos estudos de validação e sugerem cautela quanto à utilização dos instrumentos de avaliação de linguagem, tanto na atividade clínica quanto em pesquisas.

Purpose: to describe speech therapy instruments of oral language evaluation published in Brazilian periodicals, and to analyze the validation procedures used. Method: Casuistry: All volumes from the periodicals Audiology Communication Research (ACR), Revista CEFAC (CEFAC), Revista Distúrbios da Comunicação (DIC) and Communication Disorders and Sciences (CoDAS) published from January/2016 to July/2019. Publishing's were selected from titles, abstracts and descriptors, to full text readings and then were categorized according to the following variables: periodical, volume/number, date, purpose (elaboration or translation/adaptation of oral language evaluation instruments), original language (in translation/adaptation cases), sample size and statistics techniques used (validity and reliability). Results: Most of the articles were intended for children and are intended to develop a new instrument. The predominance of studies that presented content validation is noteworthy; however, few performed the reliability test by alpha Cronbach. It was also found that only one study performed a sensitivity and specificity test and no study published in the studied period performed a predictive value calculation, likelihood ratio or ROC curve. Conclusion: the results indicate limitations in validation studies and suggest caution regarding the use of language assessment instruments, both in clinical activity and in research.

Objetivo: describir los instrumentos de evaluación del habla y el lenguaje publicados en revistas brasileñas y analizar los procedimientos de validación utilizados. Método: publicaciones de todos los volúmenes de las revistas Audiology Communication Research, Revista CEFAC, Revista Distúrbios da Comunicação y Communication Disorders and Sciences de enero / 2017 a julio / 2019. Las publicaciones fueron seleccionadas a partir de los títulos, resúmenes, descriptores y lectura de los textos en su totalidad. Las publicaciones seleccionadas se categorizaron según las variables: revista, volumen / número, fecha, objetivo (elaboración o traducción / adaptación de instrumentos de evaluación para lengua oral), lengua original (en el caso de traducción / adaptación), tamaño de la muestra y técnicas de validación estadística (validez y fiabilidad) utilizadas. Resultados: La mayoría de los artículos encontrados estaban destinados a niños y están destinados a desarrollar un nuevo instrumento. Se destaca el predominio de trabajos que mostraron validación de contenido, sin embargo pocos realizaron la prueba de confiabilidad por alpha Cronbach. Solo 01 estudio realizó una prueba de sensibilidad y especificidad y ningún estudio publicado en el período realizó un cálculo de valor predictivo, razón de verosimilitud o curva ROC. Conclusión: los resultados indican limitaciones en los estudios de validación y sugieren cautela en el uso de instrumentos de evaluación del lenguaje tanto en la actividad clínica como en la investigación.

Childhood apraxia of speech evaluation in autism spectrum disorders: three clinical cases report / Avaliação da apraxia de fala na infância no transtorno do espectro autista: relato de três casos clínicos

INTRODUCTION: Among the communication impairments found in subjects with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), recently the literature has suggested a comorbid relationship with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). The aim of the present study was to report the CAS assessment of 3 children diagnosed with ASD. REPORT: The subjects were three children aged 4 to 6 years, with a medical diagnosis of ASD. The language development assessment (LDA) was performed in the subjects, as well as the ABFW vocabulary evaluation and oral praxis (verbal, orofacial, a sequence of movements, and parallel movements) and evaluation of vocal, prosodic, and speech characteristics. All subjects had moderate language delay with better performance in the receptive area. Difficulties in oral praxis tasks were more evident in one of the subjects. Vocal, prosodic and speech features of all the cases were compatible with CAS. CONCLUSION: In the 3 cases reported, CAS signs were identified with impaired oral motor skills, prosody, and oral praxis, as well as inconsistent speech sound production.

INTRODUÇÃO: Dentre as dificuldades de comunicação encontradas em casos de Transtornos do Espectro do Autismo (TEA), recentemente a literatura tem apontado uma relação de comorbidade com a apraxia de fala na infância (AFI). O objetivo do presente estudo foi relatar a avaliação de AFI em 3 crianças com diagnóstico de TEA. RELATO: Os sujeitos foram três crianças com idades entre 4 e 6 anos, com diagnóstico médico de TEA. Os sujeitos foram submetidos à avaliação de linguagem, utilizando o teste avaliação de desenvolvimento da linguagem (ADL) e a prova de vocabulário do teste ABFW, avaliação das praxias orais (sonorizadas, orofaciais, sequência de movimentos e movimentos paralelos) e avaliação de características vocais, prosódicas e de fala. Verificou-se que todos os sujeitos apresentaram atraso moderado de linguagem com melhor desempenho em área receptiva. A dificuldade nas tarefas práxicas orais foram mais evidentes em um dos casos estudados. Já as alterações vocais, prosódicas e de fala compatíveis com AFI apareceram em todos os casos relatados. CONCLUSÃO: Nos três casos relatados, foi possível observar sinais de AFI, com prejuízos em habilidades motoras orais, prosódia e praxias orais, assim como inconsistência na produção dos sons da fala.

Association Between Dental Caries Experience and Socioeconomic Determinants on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Children and their Families

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the association between dental caries experience, severe dental caries experience and socioeconomic determinants on oral health-related quality of life among children and their families. Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study whose sample was composed of children aged 4-12 years, who sought dental care in a dentistry school clinic, and their parents/caregivers. Dental caries experience and severe dental caries experience were assessed according to the DMF-T/dmf-t indexes. Parents/caregivers answered the Parental-Caregiver Perceptions Questionnaire (P-CPQ), the Family Impact Scale (FIS) and a questionnaire on socioeconomic and demographic conditions. Data analysis included the chi-square test and Poisson regression (PR). Results: The sample was composed of 105 children and their parents/caregivers. Severe dental caries experience in children was determinant for negative perception of children's OHRQoL by parents/caregivers (PR = 1.22; CI = 1.05-1.41). Negative impact on OHRQoL perceived by family members was determined by severe dental caries experience in children (PR = 1.22; CI = 1.05-1.42) and family income <5 minimum wage (PR = 1.32; CI = 1.08-1.61). Conclusion: Severe dental caries experience was associated with a negative impact on OHRQoL perceived by children and their families. Low family income was associated with a negative impact on the OHRQoL perceived by children and their families.

Factors related to psychological impairment and quality of life in patients with schizophrenia / Factores relacionados con el deterioro psicológico y la calidad de vida en pacientes con esquizofrenia / Fatores relacionados ao comprometimento psíquico e qualidade de vida de portadores de esquizofrenia

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the factors related to psychological impairment and quality of life (QoL) of patients with schizophrenia. Method: a cross-sectional, descriptive and correlational study, carried out with 119 schizophrenics. A questionnaire of sociodemographic and clinical variables was applied, plus BPRS-A and QLS-BR scales. Chi-square test and Spearman's correlation were used, Results: seventy-seven were male and 44 were using typical medications. The "Number of times they were hospitalized" related to "Time of illness" that patients live with schizophrenia showed significance (p=0.266); 91.7% had a severe occupational level (n=109); 34.5% (n=41) had moderate impairment. Conclusion: the greater the degree of psychological impairment, the worse the QoL, this worsening may be related to several factors, as well as disease symptoms.

RESUMEN Objetivo: describir los factores relacionados con el deterioro psíquico y la calidad de vida (CV) en pacientes con esquizofrenia. Método: se aplicó un estudio transversal, descriptivo y correlacional realizado con 119 esquizofrénicos, a un cuestionario de variables sociodemográficas y clínicas, más las escalas BPRS-A y QLS-BR. Se utilizaron la prueba de Chi-cuadrado y la prueba de correlación de Spearman. Resultados: 77 eran hombres, (n=44) usando medicamentos típicos. El "Número de veces hospitalizado" relacionado con el "Tiempo de enfermedad" que el paciente vive con esquizofrenia fue significativo (p=0,266). El 91.7% tenía un nivel ocupacional severo (n=109). El 34,5% (n=41) tuvo un deterioro moderado. Conclusión: cuanto mayor es el grado de deterioro psíquico, peor es la calidad de vida, este empeoramiento puede estar relacionado con varios factores, así como con los síntomas de la enfermedad.

RESUMO Objetivo: descrever os fatores relacionados ao comprometimento psíquico e qualidade de vida (QV) de portadores de esquizofrenia. Método: estudo transversal, descritivo e correlacional, realizado com 119 esquizofrênicos. Foi aplicado um questionário de variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas, mais as escalas BPRS-A e QLS-BR. Foram utilizados o Teste Qui-Quadrado e Correlação de Spearman, Resultados: 77 eram do sexo masculino e 44 faziam uso de medicações típicas. O "Número de vezes que ficou internado" relacionado com o "Tempo de doença" que o paciente convive com esquizofrenia apresentou significância (p=0,266). 91,7% apresentaram Nível Ocupacional grave (n=109). 34,5% (n=41) apresentavam comprometimento moderado. Conclusão: quanto maior o grau de comprometimento psíquico, pior a QV, essa piora pode estar relacionada a diversos fatores, assim como os sintomas da doença.

Análise comparativa do processo de registro oficial de praguicidas no Brasil com outros em nível internacional: revisão narrativa da literatura / Comparative analysis of the process of official registration of pesticides in Brazil with others at the international level: narrative review of the literature

Objetivo: comparar o processo de registro oficial de praguicidas no Brasil com o da China, Canadá, Estados Unidos da América (EUA) e União Europeia. Métodos: a revisão narrativa da literatura baseou-se na pesquisa de atos normativos sobre praguicidas nos sites oficiais dos Ministérios e do Governo do Brasil, dos EUA, da China, do Canadá e da Comissão Europeia, utilizando-se os termos: "agrotóxicos", "registro de agrotóxicos" e "legislação sobre agrotóxicos" e suas respectivas traduções para o inglês. Para fins de comparação, lançou-se mão da metodologia de análise exploratória, resumindo e organizando os dados coletados. Resultados: no Brasil, o pedido de registro é avaliado por órgãos de três Ministérios (da Agricultura, da Saúde e do Meio ambiente), enquanto na China essa responsabilidade é centralizada num único órgão do Ministério da Agricultura. Brasil e EUA apresentam o maior prazo para concessão de registro, de 6 a 10 anos. A taxa de registro mais alta é cobrada nos EUA e a mais baixa, no Brasil. Nesse país, não há encargos para manutenção, nem prazo para reavaliação do praguicida. Enquanto nos EUA e Canadá a validade máxima dos registros é de 15 anos. Conclusão: apesar de existirem normas que impedem o registro de praguicidas com potenciais riscos à saúde, isenções de taxas e não periodicidade de reavaliação do registro contribuem para o uso descontrolado desses produtos no Brasil.

Objective: to compare the process of official registration of pesticides in Brazil with that of China, Canada, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union. Methods: the narrative review of the literature was based on the search for normative acts on pesticides on the official websites of the Ministries and the Government of Brazil, the USA, China, Canada and the European Commission, using the terms: "pesticides", "registration of pesticides" and "legislation on pesticides" and their respective translations into English. For comparison purposes, the exploratory analysis methodology was used, summarizing and organizing the collected data. Results: in Brazil, the registration request is evaluated by government agencies from three Ministries (of Agriculture, Health and Environment), while in China this responsibility is centralized in a single agency of the Ministry of Agriculture. Brazil and the USA have the longest term for granting registration, from 6 to 10 years. The highest registration fee is charged in the USA and the lowest in Brazil. In that country, there are no maintenance charges, nor a deadline for re-evaluating the pesticide. While in the USA and Canada the maximum validity of records is 15 years. Conclusion: although there are rules that prevent the registration of pesticides with potential health risks, exemptions from fees and non-periodicity of re-evaluation of the registration contribute to the uncontrolled use of these products in Brazil.

The Novel Coronavirus: An Alert for Pacifiers' Disinfection

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the best strategy for pacifier disinfection methods. Material and Methods: The literature search was conducted on MEDLINE/PubMed, Scielo, Lilacs, Web of Science, and Scopus databases to find all relevant articles published over the past 20 years, based on PRISMA guidelines. Two reviewers extracted data independently by using a standardized form. The following factors were recorded: country of study, type of study, pacifier material, sample number, microorganisms analyzed, decontamination methods used, method accessibility and results found. Results: A total of 121 articles were obtained from all databases. The selected documents underwent a final screening, resulting in 8 articles. The method of disinfection analyzed by the literature were: 3.5% neutral detergent, apple cider vinegar 70% spray, boiling water during 15 minutes, sodium hypochlorite 2.5, hydrogen peroxide 70% spray, chlorhexidine 0.12%, Brushtox®, sterile water and microwave. Conclusion: Because of the broad methods for pacifier disinfection and different levels of accessibility to disinfectant agents, the pacifier consensus for decontamination remains unclear. Although the disinfection methods are diverse, the methods suggested to its disinfection were identified and described in this article.

Relationship between well-being, quality of life and hope in family caregivers of schizophrenic people / Relación entre bienestar, calidad de vida y esperanza en cuidadores familiares de personas esquizofrénicas / Relação entre bem-estar, qualidade de vida e esperança em cuidadores familiares de pessoas esquizofrênicas

ABSTRACT Objective: To measure and correlate the degree of psychological well-being, quality of life, and dispositional hope in family caregivers of schizophrenic people. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study conducted with 117 relatives of schizophrenic people. We applied a questionnaire of sociodemographic variables was applied, and the instruments World Health Organization 5-Item Well-Being (WHO-5), World Health Organization Quality of Life Abbreviated (WHOQOL-Bref), and Dispositional Hope Scale. We used The Kruskal Wallis, Jonckheere-Terpstra, and Spearman correlation tests at the level α <0.05. Results: It was possible to observe statistical significance when comparing schooling and age with Disposal Hope; and when comparing the scales used. Conclusion: The study considered that well-being, quality of life, and hope are variables that negatively influence caregiver burden, suggesting schooling as an inverse correlation variable with Dispositional Hope.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Mensurar y correlacionar el grado de bienestar psicológico, calidad de vida y esperanza disposicional en cuidadores familiares de personas esquizofrénicas. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, transversal, realizado con 117 familiares de personas esquizofrénicas. Han sido aplicados un cuestionario de variables sociodemográficas y los instrumentos: World Health Organization 5-Item Well-Being (WHO-5), World Health Organization Quality of Life Abreviado (WHOQOL-Bref) y Escala de Esperanza Disposicional. Han sido utilizadas las pruebas de Kruskal Wallis, Jonckheere-Terpstra y correlación de Spearman, en nivel α < 0,05. Resultados: Se ha observado significación estadística cuando comparada la escolaridad y franja etaria con la Esperanza Disposicional y cuando comparadas las escalas utilizadas. Conclusión: El estudio ha considerado que el bienestar, calidad de vida y esperanza, son variables que influencian negativamente la sobrecarga del cuidador, sugiriendo la escolaridad como variable de relación inversa a la Esperanza Disposicional.

RESUMO Objetivo: Mensurar e correlacionar o grau de bem-estar psicológico, qualidade de vida e esperança disposicional em cuidadores familiares de pessoas esquizofrênicas. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, transversal, realizado com 117 familiares de pessoas esquizofrênicas. Foram aplicados um questionário de variáveis sociodemográficas; e os instrumentos World Health Organization 5-Item Well-Being (WHO-5), World Health Organization Quality of Life Abreviado (WHOQOL-Bref) e Escala de Esperança Disposicional. Foram utilizados os testes de Kruskal Wallis, Jonckheere-Terpstra e correlação de Spearman, em nível α < 0,05. Resultados: Observou-se significância estatística quando comparada a escolaridade e faixa etária com a Esperança Disposicional; e quando comparadas as escalas utilizadas. Conclusão: O estudo considerou que o bem-estar, qualidade de vida e esperança são variáveis que influenciam negativamente a sobrecarga do cuidador, sugerindo a escolaridade como variável de relação inversa à Esperança Disposicional.

Qualitative and quantitative molecular analysis of bacteria in root canals of primary teeth with pulp necrosis

Abstract Information about bacterial diversity, such as the number of each species in the root canals of primary teeth, contributes to improving our effective management of infections of endodontic origin in primary teeth. This study made a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the bacteria in the root canals of primary teeth with necrotic pulp, using the fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) technique. Thirty-one primary teeth with pulp necrosis from 31 children were evaluated using the FISH technique, to detect the presence and density of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Campylobacter rectus, Enterococcus faecalis, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Prevotella intermedia, Prevotella nigrescens, Streptococcus, Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sobrinus, Tannerella forsythia and Treponema denticola. Descriptive measures explained the data related to density, and Student's t-test assessed the differences among the densities of each bacterium, according to signs and symptoms. The bacterial density was paired and correlated. All bacteria tested were detected and identified in all the samples. The average number of bacterial individuals from each species ranged from 1.9 x 108 cells/mL (S. mutans) to 3.1 x 108 cells/mL (F. nucleatum) (p > 0.05). The sum of the mean counts of each bacterium represented almost 80% of the entire microbial community. Patients with pain had significantly more T. denticola, and those with edema showed a greater density of Streptococcus and P. nigrescens (p < 0.05). This study revealed that all 12 bacteria evaluated were found in all primary teeth with pulp necrosis. There was no predominance among the species studied; all species had a similar number of individuals.