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ABCS health sci ; 47: e022222, 06 abr. 2022. ilus, tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1398276

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INTRODUCTION: Optimal serum levels of vitamin D are of great importance, especially in populations with comorbidities such as Diabetes Mellitus (DM). OBJECTIVE: The study evaluated the relationship between hypovitaminosis D and glycemic control in older adults with type 2 DM. METHODS: Cross-sectional and prospective study, part of the EELO project (Study on Aging and Longevity), conducted in Southern Brazil. Glycated hemoglobin (diabetes ≥6.5%) and serum levels of vitamin D (25(OH)D) were evaluated. Hypovitaminosis D was determined using cutoff points <20 and <30 ng/mL). Multivariate logistic regression was used to assess the risk of having uncontrolled DM. RESULTS: Of the 120 older adults included in the study, aged between 60 and 87 years, 74.2% were women, 66.7% used hypoglycemic medications and 75.8% exhibited uncontrolled diabetes. An inverse correlation was observed between the levels of 25(OH) D and glycated hemoglobin (rS=-0.19, p=0.037), suggesting that low levels of vitamin D are associated with poor glycemic control in diabetic individuals. The prevalence of hypovitaminosis D when using the cutoff points of <20 and <30 ng/mL were 34.2% and 75.0%, respectively. The odds ratio (OR) analysis showed that individuals with 25(OH)D<20ng/mL have almost 4 times more risk of having uncontrolled DM (OR:3.94; CI95%:1.25-12.46, p=0.02) when compared to the older adults with sufficient levels of vitamin D. CONCLUSION: The results indicate that the optimal serum levels currently recommended for 25(OH)D should preferably be 30 ng/mL or higher to contribute to better glycemic control in older adults with type 2 DM.


INTRODUÇÃO: Os níveis séricos ideais de vitamina D são de grande importância, especialmente na população com comorbidades como o Diabetes Mellitus (DM). OBJETIVO: O estudo avaliou a relação entre hipovitaminose D e controle glicêmico em idosos com DM tipo 2. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal e prospectivo, parte do projeto EELO (Estudo sobre Envelhecimento e Longevidade), no Sul do Brasil. A hemoglobina glicada (diabetes ≥6,5%) e os níveis séricos de vitamina D (25(OH)D) foram avaliados. Hipovitaminose D foi determinada usando ponto de corte <20 e <30 ng/mL. Regressão logística multivariada foi utilizada para avaliar o risco de ter DM descompensado. RESULTADOS: Dos 120 idosos incluídos no estudo, idade entre 60 a 87 anos, 74,2% eram mulheres, 66,7% faziam uso de medicamentos hipoglicemiantes e 75,8% apresentavam diabetes descompensada. Uma correlação inversa foi observada entre os níveis de 25(OH)D e hemoglobina glicada (rS=-0,19; p=0.037), sugerindo que baixos níveis de vitamina D está associado a um pior controle glicêmico em diabéticos. A prevalência de hipovitaminose D quando se utiliza ponto de corte <20 e <30 ng/mL foi de 34,2% e 75,0%, respectivamente. A análise Odds ratio (OR) mostrou que indivíduos com 25(OH)D<20 ng/mL tem quase 4 vezes mais risco de ter DM descompensado (OR:3,94; IC95%:1,25­12,46; p=0,02) quando comparado aos idosos com níveis suficientes de vitamina D. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados indicam que os níveis sérios ideais atualmente recomendados para 25(OH)D maior ou igual a 30 ng/ml contribuem para o melhor controle glicêmico na população idosa com DM tipo 2.


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Vitamin D Deficiency , 25-Hydroxyvitamin D 2/deficiency , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 , Glycemic Control , Glycated Hemoglobin , Health of the Elderly , Cross-Sectional Studies , Prospective Studies
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Fisioter. Mov. (Online) ; 35: e35122, 2022. tab
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1384940

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Abstract Introduction: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a syndrome of unknown origin characterized by several symptoms, and although its pathogenesis has not been completely elucidated, it seems to be related to inflammatory path-ways and neurochemical changes in the brain. Objective: To evaluate the association between BsmI, ApaI and FokI polymorphisms of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene, their polymorphisms, and clinical variables in women with and without FM. Methods: This is a case-control study composed of a group of 53 women with FM and another with 40 women without the disease. The McGill Pain Questionnaire, Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, Pain Visual Analogue Scale and the sit-up test were applied. Real-time PCR was performed to analyze the ApaI and FokI polymorphism. Results: There was a statistical association between race, comorbidity and FM, where 78.4% of the individuals were white and had FM (p < 0.002) and 96.1% had some comorbidity (p < 0.001). Seventy-six point five percent (76.5%) of patients with FM underperformed in the sit-up test (p < 0.001). There was also an association between the genotypic and allele frequencies of the VDR and FM gene Apal and FokI polymorphisms (p < 0.001). In the VDR gene ApaI polymorphism, the CC genotype exhibited a higher frequency in women with FM, the C allele for the Apal polymorphism was 3.33 times more likely, and the FokI polymorphism was 10.9 times more likely to develop FM (p < 0,0001). Conclusion: Women with C allele for ApaI polymorphism are 3.33 times more likely to have FM (95%CI = 1.58-7.02; p = 0.0024), and in FokI polymorphism, the prevalence of T allele is 10.9 times greater (95% CI = 4.76-25.38; p < 0.0001). No significant associations were found in relation to BsmI polymorphism and frequency alleles (p = 0.062 and p = 0.078, respectively).


Resumo Introdução: A fibromialgia (FM) é uma síndrome de origem desconhecida caracterizada por diversos sintomas, e embora sua patogênese não tenha sido completamente elucidada, parece estar relacionada às vias inflamatórias e alterações neuroquímicas no cérebro. Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre os polimorfismos BsmI, ApaI e FokI do gene do receptor da vitamina D (VDR), seus polimorfismos e variáveis clínicas em mulheres com e sem FM. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo caso-controle composto por um grupo de 53 mulheres com FM e outro com 40 mulheres sem a doença. Foram aplicados o Questionário de Dor de McGill, Questionário de Impacto da Fibromialgia, Escala Visual Analógica da Dor e o teste de sentar. A PCR em tempo real foi realizada para analisar o polimorfismo ApaI e FokI. Resultados: Houve associação estatística entre raça, comorbidade e FM, onde 78,4% dos indivíduos eram brancos e apresentavam FM (p < 0,002) e 96,1% tinham alguma comorbidade (p < 0,001). Setenta e seis vírgula cinco por cento (76,5%) dos pacientes com FM tiveram desempenho inferior no teste de abdominais (p < 0,001). Também houve associação entre as frequências genotípicas e alélicas dos polimorfismos Apal e FokI do gene VDR e FM (p < 0,001). No polimorfismo ApaI do gene VDR, o genótipo CC apresentou maior frequência em mulheres com FM, o alelo C para o polimorfismo Apal foi 3,33 vezes mais provável, e o polimorfismo FokI teve 10,9 vezes mais chance de desenvolver FM (p < 0,0001). Conclusão: Mulheres com alelo C para polimorfismo ApaI têm 3,33 vezes mais chance de ter FM (IC 95% = 1,58-7,02; p = 0,0024), e no polimorfismo FokI, a prevalência do alelo T é 10,9 vezes maior (IC 95% = 4,76-25,38; p < 0,0001). Não foram encontradas associações significativas em relação ao polimorfismo BsmI e alelos de frequência (p = 0,062 e p = 0,078, respectivamente).

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Enferm. foco (Brasília) ; 12(4): 682-687, dez. 2021. tab, ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1353064

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Objetivo: Analisar a sobrevida e os fatores associados à mortalidade de pacientes com internações de longa permanência. Método: Estudo transversal, a partir de registros dos pacientes que tiveram internação de longa permanência, em hospital de alta complexidade, pelo Sistema Único de Saúde, de 2014 a 2017, com exclusão das reinternações. Utilizou-se a Regressão de Cox para identificação dos fatores associados à mortalidade. Dentre os pacientes internados na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva aplicou-se a curva Roc para determinar o ponto de corte do dia de maior risco de óbito. Resultados: Foram identificadas 1.209 internações de longa permanência resultando em prevalência de 7,3%. Do total de pacientes de longa permanência, 50,3% foram a óbito, a maioria com idade superior a 60 anos, com doenças do aparelho circulatório (40%). Os fatores associados à mortalidade dos pacientes com internação de longa permanência foram: ser idoso (HR=2,31; IC95%:1,89-2,81; p<0,001); internação clínica (HR=1,82; IC95%: 1,54-2,15; p<0,001) e internação em UTI (HR=12,41; IC95%: 6,74-22,8; p<0,001). A mortalidade dos pacientes que foram internados na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva foi significativamente maior a partir do nono dia (p = 0,036). Conclusão: Verificou-se uma alta taxa de mortalidade em pacientes com internação de longa permanência, principalmente, entre idosos com doenças crônico-degenerativas e em cuidados paliativos. (AU)


Objective: To analyze the survival time and factors associated with the mortality of patients with long-stay hospitalizations in a hospital of high complexity. Methods: Cross-sectional study. We included records of patients who had long-term hospitalization for the Unified Health System between 2014 and 2017, excluding rehospitalizations. Cox Regression was used to identify the factors associated with mortality. Still, among the patients who were admitted to the intensive care unit, the Roc curve was used to determine the cutoff point to identify the day on which the patients had a higher risk of death. Results: 1,209 long-stay hospitalizations were identified, resulting in a prevalence of 7.3%. Of the total long-stay patients, 50.3% died. The majority were over 60 years old, with diseases of the circulatory system (40%). The factors associated with the mortality of patients with long-term hospitalization were: elderly (HR = 2.31; 95% CI: 1.89-2.81); clinical hospitalization (HR = 1.82, 95% CI: 1.54-2.15); ICU admission (HR = 12.41, 95% CI: 6.74-22.8). Mortality of patients admitted to the intensive care unit was significantly higher after the ninth day (p = 0.036). Conclusion: There was a high mortality rate in patients with long-term hospitalization, mainly among elderly people with chronic degenerative diseases and in palliative care. (AU)


Objetivo: Analizar la supervivencia y los factores asociados a la mortalidad en pacientes con hospitalizaciones de larga duración. Métodos: Estudio transversal, basado en registros de pacientes que tuvieron hospitalización de larga duración en un hospital de alta complejidad, a través del Sistema Único de Salud, de 2014 a 2017, excluyendo reingresos. Se utilizó la regresión de Cox para identificar los factores asociados con la mortalidad. Entre los pacientes ingresados en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos se aplicó la curva de Roc para determinar el punto de corte del día con mayor riesgo de muerte. Resultados: Se identificaron 1.209 hospitalizaciones de larga duración, lo que resultó en una prevalencia del 7,3%. Del total de pacientes de larga evolución falleció el 50,3%, la mayoría mayores de 60 años, con enfermedades del sistema circulatorio (40%). Los factores asociados a la mortalidad de los pacientes con hospitalización de larga duración fueron: anciano (HR=2,31; IC95%:1,89-2,81); hospitalización clínica (HR=1,82; IC95%: 1,54-2,15) e ingreso a una unidad de cuidados intensivos (HR=12,41; IC95%: 6,74-22,8). Conclusion: La mortalidad de los pacientes que ingresaron en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos fue mayor a partir del noveno día (p=0,036). Se identificó una alta tasa de mortalidad en pacientes con hospitalización de larga duración, especialmente entre personas mayores con enfermedades crónico-degenerativas y en cuidados paliativos. (AU)


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Hospital Mortality , Intensive Care Units , Length of Stay
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Saude e pesqui. (Impr.) ; 14(4): e8802, out-dez. 2021.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1357893

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Com o envelhecimento ocorrem complicações que afetam a funcionalidade e a independência dos indivíduos, muitas vezes sendo necessário o acompanhamento contínuo por profissionais da saúde, entre eles o fisioterapeuta. Diante disso, objetivou-se verificar a sobrevida, a funcionalidade e a ocorrência de comorbidades em indivíduos idosos acompanhados pelo serviço de Fisioterapia domiciliar. Um estudo com delineamento transversal foi realizado com 121participantes de um Serviço de Atenção Domiciliar, utilizando a Karnofsky Performance Scale para verificar a funcionalidade, e o Índice de Comorbidades de Charlson para avaliar as multimorbidades. Constatou-se que aproximadamente metade dos participantes apresentou cronicidade funcional, com condição potencialmente incapacitante, com piora dos índices de funcionalidade em indivíduos que sofreram alguma intercorrência. Os resultados demonstraram também que o acesso à Fisioterapia aumentou a taxa de sobrevida dos idosos e que o acompanhamento fisioterapêutico mais frequente possibilitou que a funcionalidade se mantivesse.


With aging, there are complications affecting the functionality and independence of individuals, often requiring continuous monitoring by health professionals, including the physical therapist. The objective was to analyze survival, functionality and the occurrence of comorbidities in elderly individuals monitored by the home physical therapy service. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 121 participants from a home care service, using the Karnofsky Performance Scale to check functionality, and the Charlson Comorbidity Index to assess multimorbidity. It was found that approximately half of the participants evaluated had functional chronicity, with potentially disabling condition, with worsening of functionality indices in individuals who have suffered some complication. The results also demonstrated that access to physical therapy increased the survival rate of the elderly and that the more frequent physical therapy follow-up enabled the functionality to be maintained.

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Rev. bras. queimaduras ; 19(1): 89-94, 2020.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1363225

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OBJETIVO: Analisar os fatores que interferem no processo de cicatrização de adultos queimados. MÉTODO: Revisão integrativa. A busca dos estudos primários foi realizada em dezembro de 2019, sem delimitação de tempo para a seleção, nas bases de dados PubMed, CINAHL, LILACS, Web of Science e Scopus com os descritores: adult, burnt adult, burns, burn wounds, burn scar, cicatrix, scar quality, predictors e patterns. O Cinhal Headings apresentou como descritores: adult, burn patients, burn, burn care, cicatrix e injury pattern. RESULTADOS: A amostra da revisão foi composta de sete estudos primários. Os principais fatores que interferem no processo de cicatrização de queimaduras foram: porcentagem de superfície queimada, profundidade da lesão, idade, sexo e número de intervenções cirúrgicas. CONCLUSÃO: Os elementos encontrados são fatores avaliados frequentemente na prática clínica e, portanto, o conhecimento sobre a influência desses fatores é essencial para a obtenção de um diagnóstico preciso e precoce.


OBJECTIVE: To analyze the factors that interfere with the healing process of burnt adults. METHODS: Integrative review. The search for primary studies was carried out in December 2019, with no time limit for selection, in the databases PubMed, CINAHL, LILACS, Web of Science and Scopus, with the following descriptors: adult, burnt adult, burns, burn wounds, burn scar, cicatrix, scar quality, predictors and patterns. The Cinhal Headings presented the following as descriptors: adult, burn patients, burn, burn care, cicatrix and injury pattern. RESULTS: The revision sample was composed by seven primary studies. The main factors that interfere in the process of cicatrization of burn wounds were: percentage of burnt surface, wound depth, age, sex, and number of surgical interventions. CONCLUSION: The elements found are factors that are frequently evaluated in clinical practice, and therefore the knowledge about the influence of these factors is essential for obtaining an accurate and early diagnosis.


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Humans , Adult , Wound Healing , Burns/nursing , Nursing Care , Wounds and Injuries/nursing
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São Paulo med. j ; 137(6): 498-504, Nov.-Dec. 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1094527

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cost evaluation is a key tool in monitoring expenditure for budget management. It increases the efficiency of possible changes through identifying potential savings and estimating the resources required to make such changes. However, there is a lack of knowledge of the total cost of hospitalization up to the clinical outcome, regarding patients admitted for kidney transplantation. Likewise, there is a lack of data on the factors that influence the amounts spent by hospital institutions and healthcare systems. OBJECTIVES: To describe the costs and determining factors relating to hospitalization of patients undergoing kidney transplantation. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional descriptive study with a quantitative approach based on secondary data from 81 patients who were admitted for kidney transplantation at a leading transplantation center in southern Brazil. METHODS: The direct costs of healthcare for patients who underwent kidney transplantation were the dependent variable, and included personnel, expenses, third-party services, materials and medicines. The factors that interfered in the cost of the procedure were indirect variables. The items that made up these variables were gathered from the records of the internal transplantation committee and from the electronic medical records. The billing sector provided information on the direct costs per patient. RESULTS: The estimated total cost of patients' hospitalization was R$ 1,257,639.11 (US$ 571,010.44). Out of this amount, R$ 1,237,338.31 (US$ 561,793.20) was paid by the Brazilian National Health System and R$ 20,300.80 (US$ 9,217.24) by the transplantation center's own resources. The highest costs related to the length of hospital stay and clinical complications such as sepsis and pneumonia. CONCLUSIONS: The costs of hospitalization for kidney transplantation relate to the length of hospital stay and clinical complications.


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Kidney Transplantation/economics , Hospital Costs , Hospitalization/economics , Pneumonia/economics , Postoperative Complications/economics , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Health Care Costs/statistics & numerical data , Sepsis/economics , Evaluation Studies as Topic , Length of Stay/economics
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J. Phys. Educ. (Maringá) ; 30: e3007, 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1002385

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ABSTRACT The standardization of the assessment of postural control on the force platform will facilitate the conducting of studies in children. There is no standardization for the child population, making it difficult to compare results.The present study aimed to determine the number of attempts needed for the assessment of postural control on a force platform in healthy children. A total of 344 children, 178 (51.7%) girls, eight years old, participated in this study. Postural control was evaluated with a single leg stance for 30 seconds, the present study analyzed pressure center displacement area (COP) and velocity anteroposterior and medial-lateral (Vel. AP and Vel. ML). For the comparative analysis of postural control with three attempts we used the Friedman test. Results were analyzed using the intraclass correlation coefficient and Bland-Altman concordance test. No significant differences (p >0.05) were found in the three evaluation. One attempt by the child proved to be sufficient to evaluate the COP, Vel. AP and Vel. ML (p =0.139; p =0.718; p =0.05, respectively). Excellent reproducibility was observed in the COP and Vel. ML variables (ICC:090, p <0.0001, Error:0.07 cm2; ICC:0.91, p =0.001, Error:0.024 cm / s, respectively) and average replicability in variable Vel. AP (ICC:0.68, p =0.0001, Error:0.10 cm / s). The present study recommends one attempt is sufficient to assessment of postural control in healthy children.


RESUMO A padronização da avaliação do controle postural na plataforma da força facilitará a realização de estudos em crianças. Não há padronização para a população infantil, o que dificulta a comparação dos resultados. O objetivo foi determinar o número de tentativas necessárias para a avaliação do controle postural em crianças. Um total de 344 crianças, 178 (51,7%) meninas, oito anos de idade, participaram deste estudo. O controle postural foi avaliado na posição unipodal durante 30 segundos, foi analisado a área de deslocamento do centro de pressão (COP) e a velocidade ântero-posterior e medial lateral (Vel. AP e Vel. ML). Para a análise comparativa do controle postural com três tentativas, utilizamos o teste de Friedman. Os resultados foram analisados utilizando o coeficiente de correlação intraclasse e o teste de concordância Bland-Altman. Não foram encontradas diferenças significativas (p> 0,05) nas três avaliações. Uma tentativa da criança provou ser suficiente para avaliar a COP, Vel. AP e Vel. ML (p=0,139; p=0,718; p=0,05, respectivamente). Uma excelente reprodutibilidade foi observada na COP e Vel. Variáveis ML (CCI: 090, p<0,0001, Erro: 0,07 cm2, CCI: 0,91, p=0,001, erro: 0,024 cm/s, respectivamente) e replicação média na variável Vel. AP (CCI: 0,68, p=0,0001, erro: 0,10 cm / s). O presente estudo recomenda que uma tentativa seja suficiente para avaliar o controle postural em crianças saudáveis.


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Humans , Child , Child Development , Postural Balance , Child
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Adv Rheumatol ; 59: 59, 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1088616

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Abstract Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by generalized skeletal muscle chronic pain. Its etiology is not well defined, because there are several factors that may trigger it such as physical and/or emotional stresses, or a genetic susceptibility, involving serotonergic, dopaminergic and catecholaminergic paths. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between the strength of the lower limb, genetic polymorphism of the serotonin receptor gene HTR2a in women with fibromyalgia. Methods: In this observational study of case-control type 48 women were evaluated who belonged to the group with FM (52 ± 12 years) and 100 women in the control group (58±11 years). Socio demographic and anthropometric data were collected and peripheral blood samples for DNA extraction; genotypic analyzes were performed by means of PCR in real time by TaqMan® system. The lower limb muscle strength was assessed through the test of sitting down and standing up for 30 s. The chi-square test or Fischer Exact was used for possible associations among the variables; the t-test for independent samples was used to compare the averages among the groups; the value of significance adopted was 5%. Results: There was an association between the polymorphism of the HTR2A gene with FM, demonstrating that carriers of the genotype GG have 24.39 times more likely to develop the syndrome (IC95% 5.15-115.47; p = 0.01). It was observed an association between FM and the test to sit and stand up demonstrating that women with fibromyalgia have lower limb muscle strength ( p = 0.01). The study showed that the white race has 3.84 times more likely to develop FM (p = 0.01). Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that women of Caucasian ethnicity with GG genotype or G allele presented greater risk of developing fibromyalgia and that these patients have lower limb muscle strength compared to the control group.


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Humans , Female , Polymorphism, Genetic , Fibromyalgia/physiopathology , Muscle Strength , Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2A
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Adv Rheumatol ; 59: 25, 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1088631

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Abstract Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major musculoskeletal disease with high prevalence in the elderly. The study of genetic polymorphisms of inflammatory mediators involved in OA may contribute to the elucidation of the complex pathophysiology of this disease and identification of susceptibility individuals. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the association between polymorphism at tumor necrosis factor alpha gene (SNP - 308 G/A TNFA) with presence, severity and functional status of osteoarthritis in elderly. Methods: This study was characterized as case-control and encompassed 257 physically independent elderly (Mean Age: 68.55 ± 5.2; Minimum age: 60 and Maximum age: 82) were recruited. After this selection, the groups were divided in: 92 elderly individuals with osteoarthritis (case group) and 165 without the disease (control group). Methods: The individuals were genotyped by the TaqMan real-time PCR system. The subjects were classified based on the degree of radiological impairment according to the criteria of Kellgren-Laurence and regarding functional impairment using the WOMAC and LEQUESNE questionnaires. Results: TNFA gene polymorphic individuals (subjects harboring allele A) are more affected by OA (χ2 = 8.7, p = 0.003), once they have major radiological lesion both in hip (Fisher-Freeman-Halton Test = 3.9, p = 0.04) and knee (Fisher- Freeman-Halton Test = 4.0, p = 0.04) as well as worse functional status assessed by the Lequesne questionnaire (Mann- Whitney, p = 0.04). At the multivariate analysis, after adjustment for age, gender, body mass index, the presence of rare allele for TNFA (allele A) increases the susceptibility to OA development [OR: 1.87 (95% CI: 1.1 —3.2)]. Conclusion: We conclude that the SNP - 308 G/A of TNFA gene may affect osteoarthritis susceptibility, severity and functional status of individuals with osteoarthritis.


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Humans , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Osteoarthritis/physiopathology , Polymorphism, Genetic , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/genetics , Polymerase Chain Reaction/instrumentation , Genotyping Techniques/instrumentation
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Acta ortop. bras ; 25(4): 143-146, July-Aug. 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-886485

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ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the functional status of adult and older adult individuals with lower back pain . Methods: Eighty-three individuals were recruited, 42 older adults (20 with lower back pain and 22 control group) and 41 younger adults (21 with lower back pain and 20 control group). Functional capacity was assessed using the following tests: Timed Up and Go (TUG), Five Times Sit-to-Stand (FTSTS), six-minute walking test (SMWT), and sitting-rising test (SRT) . Results: In the younger adults, there was no difference in functional capacity between the groups (p>0.05). On the other hand, when statistical analysis was adjusted using body mass index (BMI) as a covariate, the lower back pain group performed more poorly on the SRT (p<0.004). Furthermore, poorer physical capacity was seen in the older adults with back pain via the SRT test (p=0.001), and when the BMI was adjusted, a statistical difference was seen in the SRT as well as the SMWT (p<0.05) . Conclusion: Older individuals with lower back pain have poorer physical performance, and the sitting-rising test is the most discerning for assessment of functional status in individuals with lower back pain. Level of Evidence III, Retrospective Comparative Study.


RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a funcionalidade de indivíduos idosos e jovens com dor lombar crônica. Método: Foram avaliados 83 indivíduos, sendo 42 idosos (Grupo controle: 22 e Grupo dor lombar: 20) e 41 jovens (Grupo controle: 20 e Grupo dor lombar: 21). Para avaliação da capacidade funcional, foram utilizados os testes Timed Up and Go (TUG), sentar e levantar de uma cadeira 5 vezes (Five Times Sit-to-Stand - FTSTS), o teste da caminhada dos seis minutos (TC6min) e sentar e levantar do solo (TSL). Resultados: Não houve diferença na capacidade funcional dos jovens entre os grupos (p > 0,05). Contudo, quando a análise é ajustada para a covariável "IMC", o Grupo dor lombar apresentou pior desempenho no teste TSL (p = 0,004). No grupo de idosos, foi observado pior desempenho no Grupo dor lombar no teste TSL (p = 0,001). Após o ajuste pela variável "IMC", observou-se diferença estatística nas condições do teste TSL, assim como no TC6min (p < 0,05) . Conclusão: Idosos com dor lombar crônica apresentaram pior desempenho funcional e o teste TSL foi o mais discriminativo para avaliação funcional de indivíduos com dor lombar crônica. Nível de Evidência III, Estudo Retrospectivo Comparativo.

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ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.) ; 30(2): 114-117, Apr.-June 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-885716

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ABSTRACT Background: The colorectal neoplasm is the fourth most common malignancy among males and the third among females. In the Western world is estimated that 5% of the population will develop it, making this disease a major public health problem. Aim: To analyze the prevalence of the polymorphism -765G / C region of the COX-2 gene in colorectal cancer patients compared to a control group, analyzing the possible association between this polymorphism and susceptibility to colorectal cancer. Method: This is a case-control study with 85 participants. Were selected 25 with colorectal cancer (case group) and 60 participants without colorectal neoplasia (control group). The molecular genetic analysis was perform to identify the polymorphism -765G / C COX2 gene with standard literature technique. In addition, patient's clinical and pathological data were analyzed. Results: There was a light increase in prevalence between men in the case group, although this difference was not statistically significant. The results showed a high prevalence of GC and CC genotype in individuals with colorectal cancer, demonstrating an association between the presence of the polymorphism in the COX2 gene and susceptibility to colorectal cancer in this pattern (p=0.02). Similarly, there was also difference in allele frequencies in the groups. When patients with cancer were separated by tumor location, there was a higher prevalence of polymorphism in the left colon (p=0.02). Conclusion: The polymorphism in the COX2 gene is associated with increased susceptibility to colorectal cancer, specially rectosigmoid tumors.


RESUMO Racional: A neoplasia colorretal representa a quarta malignidade mais comum entre homens e a terceira entre as mulheres. No mundo ocidental estima-se que 5% da população a desenvolverá, tornando-a grave problema de saúde pública. Objetivo: Analisar a prevalência de polimorfismo na região -765G/C do gene COX-2 em pacientes com câncer colorretal em relação a um grupo controle, analisando a possível associação entre este polimorfismo e a suscetibilidade a ele. Método: Foram incluídos neste estudo caso-controle 85 participantes. Selecionou-se 25 com neoplasia colorretal (grupo caso) e 60 pacientes sem neoplasia colorretal (grupo controle). Realizou-se análise genético-molecular para identificação do polimorfismo -765G/C do gene COX2 com técnica padrão da literatura. Além disso, foram levantados dados clínicos e anatomopatológicos dos pacientes. Resultado: Constatou-se discreto aumento de prevalência entre os homens no grupo caso, embora esta diferença não fosse estatisticamente significante. Os resultados revelaram alta prevalência do genótipo GC e CC nos indivíduos com câncer colorretal, demonstrando associação entre a presença do polimorfismo no gene COX2 e a suscetibilidade ao câncer colorretal nesta amostra (p=0,02). Similarmente, também se observou diferença nas frequências alélicas em relação aos grupos. Quando os pacientes com a neoplasia foram separados por localização do tumor, verificou-se maior prevalência do polimorfismo em pacientes de cólon esquerdo (p=0,02). Conclusão: O polimorfismo no gene COX2 está associado com a maior suscetibilidade ao câncer colorretal, especialmente em tumores do retossigmoide.


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Colorectal Neoplasms/genetics , Genetic Predisposition to Disease , Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide , Cyclooxygenase 2/genetics , Case-Control Studies
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CoDAS ; 29(2): e20160070, 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-840120

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ABSTRACT Purpose To investigate the influence of the presence of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) on postural balance in elderly individuals. Methods The study sample consisted of 150 elderly: 103 women (67.7±5.0 years) and 47 men (69.3±5.5 years). Evaluation of the presence and severity of TMD included an anamnesis questionnaire, an evaluation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and a muscular examination, which allowed the division of the elderly into 2 groups: G1 (experimental, n=95), with TMD; G2 (control, n=55), without TMD. Postural balance was assessed by means of the one-leg stance test (OLST) on a force platform (BIOMEC400), thus permitting the following measurements: center of foot pressure (COP); mean sway velocity (MV) and frequency (MF) of COP in both the anteroposterior (VAP and FAP) and medial/lateral (VML and FML) directions. The statistical analysis of data was performed using independent t-test, Variance Analysis, and Chi Square test (α=5%). Results Presence of TMD was observed in 63.3% of the individuals (Group 2), with different degrees of severity (mild: 42.7%, moderate: 14.7%, severe: 6%). Significantly higher TMD was observed for women (73.8%) compared with men (40.4%) (p=0.0002). No significant difference was found in between the groups for all balance parameters, e.g., presence and severity of TMD, presence of pain to palpation of TMJ and of masticatory and cervical muscles. Conclusion The presence and severity of TMD, in addition to the presence of pain to palpation of TMJ and masticatory and cervical muscles did not alter the variables related to postural balance in this population.


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Temporomandibular Joint/physiopathology , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/physiopathology , Postural Balance , Masticatory Muscles/physiopathology , Severity of Illness Index , Brazil/epidemiology , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/diagnosis , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/epidemiology , Case-Control Studies , Sex Factors , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Fisioter. pesqui ; 23(2): 172-177, abr.-jun. 2016. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-795193

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RESUMO Objetivou-se verificar a influência das variáveis de pressão plantar e amplitude de movimento (ADM) de quadril, joelho e tornozelo sobre o risco de quedas em idosas. Participaram 39 idosas, avaliando-se a Pressão Máxima e Média sobre a plataforma de baropodometria. Em seguida, realizou-se o teste Timed Up and Go (TUG) e posteriormente a avaliação da ADM de flexão de quadril e joelho e flexão plantar e dorsal de tornozelo por meio de um goniômetro. As variáveis baropodométricas (Pressão Máxima e Pressão Média) tenderam a influenciar os valores do TUG conforme valor do teste de hipótese (p=0,051), demonstrando correlação moderada (r=0,487), com destaque para a Pressão Máxima, que apresentou correlação significativa com o TUG (p<0,005). Entretanto, a ADM articular de quadril, joelho e tornozelo não apresentaram correlações significativas entre as variáveis baropodométricas e risco de quedas. Sobre a análise da associação entre o TUG, categorizado em baixo e médio risco de quedas, e as quedas, não foram observadas diferenças (p=0,475). O aumento da pressão máxima apresentou relação com o risco de quedas, mas a ADM de quadril, joelho e tornozelo não apresentaram relação sobre o risco de quedas e as variáveis baropodométricas na população investigada.


RESUMEN Se buscó evaluar la influencia de las variables de la presión plantar y la amplitud de los movimientos (ADM) de la cadera, rodilla y del tobillo en el riesgo de caídas en adultos mayores. Han participado del estudio 39 adultos mayores, de los que se evaluaron su presión máxima y media a través de la baropodometría. Además, se empleó la prueba Timed Up and Go (TUG) y la evaluación de la ADM de flexión de cadera y rodilla, y flexión plantar y dorsal del tobillo a través de un goniómetro. Las variables baropodométricas (presión máxima y media) presentaron influencias en los valores del TUG según el valor de la prueba de hipótesis (p=0,051), lo que demostró una moderada correlación (r=0,487), destacándose la presión máxima, que presentó una significativa correlación con el TUG (p<0,005). La ADM articular de la cadera, rodilla y del tobillo no ha presentado significativa correlación entre las variables baropodométricas y el riesgo de caídas. Acerca del análisis entre el TUG, caracterizado de bajo y mediano riesgo de caídas, y las caídas no se han observado diferencias (p=0,475). El aumento de la presión máxima presentó relación con el riesgo de caídas, sin embargo la ADM de la cadera, rodilla y del tobillo no presentó relaciones entre el riesgo de caídas y las variables baropodométricas evaluadas en los participantes.


ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to verify the influence of plantar pressure and range of motion of hip, knee and ankle variables with the risk of falls in older women. Thirty-nine older women participated, for which Maximum and Medium Pressure were evaluated using the baropodometry platform. Then, we performed the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and subsequently the range of motion (ROM) evaluation of hip and knee flexion and dorsal and plantar ankle flexion through the use of a goniometer. Baropodometric variables (Maximum Pressure and Medium Pressure) showed a tendency to influence the values of the TUG according to the value of the hypothesis test (P = 0.051), demonstrating a moderate correlation (R = 0.487), with emphasis on the Maximum Pressure showing significant correlation with the TUG (P<0.005). However, the joint range of motion of hip, knee and ankle showed no significant correlations in the baropodometric variables and in the risk of falls. Concerning the analysis of the association between the TUG classified with low and medium risk of falls with the falls, no differences were found (P=0.475). The increase in maximum pressure showed a relation with the risk of falls, though the range of motion of hip, knee and ankle showed no relation to the risk of falls and the baropodometric variables in the researched population.

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Mundo saúde (Impr.) ; 40(2): [180-188], fev., 25, 2016. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-972986

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Evidências apontam que profissionais envolvidos na assistência ao idoso sofrem de estresse e apresentam uma qualidadede vida comprometida. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o nível de estresse e a qualidade de vida dos técnicos e auxiliaresde enfermagem de uma instituição de longa permanência. Delineamento transversal, exploratório e quantitativo foramutilizados como método. Utilizou-se as escalas Job Stress Scal e WHOQOL e a correlação de Spearman, para avaliar arelação do estresse e qualidade de vida, considerando p<0,05 para todos os testes estatísticos realizados. A idade médiafoi de 37,95±8,2 anos. O componente psicológico controle foi relacionados com renda e período de sono. Ademais, aqualidade de vida foi negativamente correlacionada com renda e positivamente com a idade e nível de escolaridade.As variáveis renda, sono, idade, escolaridade e estresse podem instrumentalizar a busca por alternativas de promoçãoda qualidade de vida.


Evidence suggests that professionals involved in the care of the elderly suffer from stress and have an impaired qualityof life. The objective of study was to evaluate the level of stress and quality of life of technicians and nursing assistantsin a long-term care facility. Refinement transversal, exploratory and quantitative design used were as method. Weused the Job Stress Scal and Whoqol scales and the Spearman correlation to assess the relationship of stress andquality of life, considering p <0.05 for all statistical tests. The average age was of 37.95 ± 8.2 years. The psychologicalcomponent control was related with income and sleep period. Moreover, the quality of life was negatively correlatededwith income and positively with age and level of education. The income variables, sleep, age, education and stress caninstrumentalize the search for alternatives to promote of quality of life.


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Humans , Stress, Psychological , Burnout, Professional , Quality of Life , Homes for the Aged , Nursing, Team , Aging , Sleep , Income
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Rev. CEFAC ; 17(5): 1394-1402, sept.-out. 2015. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-765102

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Resumo:OBJETIVO:avaliar a influência do tratamento com fármacos antivertiginosos sobre a qualidade de vida e o equilíbrio postural de adultos e idosos com queixas de tontura.MÉTODOS:estudo transversal, com amostra de 51 indivíduos portadores de queixas de tontura, divididos em dois grupos, de acordo com o uso (grupo medicado, n=25) ou não (grupo não medicado, n=26) de fármacos antivertiginosos. Foram coletadas informações sobre: caracterização dos sintomas (ficha elaborada pelos pesquisadores), autopercepção de qualidade de vida (Dizziness Handicap Inventory),intensidade de tontura (escala visual analógica de tontura) e equilíbrio postural (plataforma de força).RESULTADOS:verificou-se intensidade moderada de tontura (Média: 4,6 ± 2,8) e impacto negativo das vestibulopatias sobre a qualidade de vida (Média: 47,3 ± 22,4) na amostra total. Quando comparados os dois grupos, não houve diferença estatisticamente significante na intensidade da tontura (p=0,74) ou qualidade de vida (p=0,79), e também, nos parâmetros da estabilometria, em quatro tarefas (teste t independente, p>0,05). Contudo, após a inclusão do tempo de utilização de fármacos antivertiginosos como uma covariável do estudo, foi verificado pior desempenho nas diferentes tarefas da estabilometria no grupo medicado (ANCOVA, p<0,05).CONCLUSÃO:o uso de fármacos antivertiginosos não melhora a qualidade de vida de indivíduos com queixas de tontura e o equilíbrio postural esteve alterado no grupo medicado.


Abstract:PURPOSE:this study aimed to identify the influence of anti-vertigo drugs on the health-related quality of life and balance in adults and elder individuals with dizziness complaints.METHODS:51 individuals with dizziness complaints were enrolled at this cross-sectional study. The sample was divided into two groups according to chronic use of antivertigo drugs (medicated group, n=25 or non-medicated group, n=26). Information regarding vertigo-related symptoms, health-related quality of life (through Dizziness Handicap Inventory), dizziness intensity (measured by dizziness visual analogue scale) and postural balance (using a force platform) were assessed in all subjects recruited.RESULTS:a moderate intensity of dizziness was observed (Mean: 4.6 ± 2.8) as well as negative impact on health-related quality of life (Mean: 47.3 ± 22.4) at this sample. When medicated and non-medicated groups were compared, no statistically differences were observed concerning dizziness intensity (p=0.74) and health-related quality of life (p=0.79). Similar results were observed regarding balance parameters (Unpaired t test, p > 0.05). However, after including the time duration of antivertigo drugs' use as a covariable of this study, a worse balance in different balance tasks was observed at the medicated group (ANCOVA, p<0.05).CONCLUSION:no benefits concerning the symptoms or health-related quality of life were observed after chronic treatment with anti-vertigo drugs. On the other hand, worse balance control was observed in medicated group.

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Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 19(3): 238-247, July-Sept/2015. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-753994

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Introduction Dizziness can be characterized as a balance disorder that causes discomfort, leading to several functional limitations. Currently, vestibular rehabilitation has been highlighted as a possible treatment. Objective Analyze the effects of completing a vestibular rehabilitation treatment protocol on quality of life and postural balance in patients with vestibular complaints, as well as to compare these effects between the patients taking or not taking antivertigo drugs. Methods A nonrandomized controlled trial was performed with 20 patients previously diagnosed with vestibular diseases. Information regarding vertigo symptoms, quality of life as assessed through the Dizziness Handicap Inventory, visual analog scale of dizziness, and stabilometry using force platform was collected. Patients were treated for 12 weeks by a customprotocol. The sample was divided into two groups according to the use (medicated group, n = 9) or not (control group, n = 11) of antivertigo drugs. Results There was improvement in quality of life (p < 0.001) and intensity of dizziness (p = 0.003) with the intervention. An improvement of postural balance was observed through functional tests. However, no statistically significant difference was noted in stabilometry. When both groups were compared, no statistically significant differences between the variations of the variables analyzed were found in the re-evaluation session. Conclusion Quality of life and postural balance are improved with intervention. However, this improvement is not associated with pharmacologic treatment.


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Male , Female , Adult , Aged , Central Nervous System Agents , Postural Balance , Posture , Quality of Life , Signs and Symptoms , Vertigo/rehabilitation , Brazil , Guidelines as Topic
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Fisioter. mov ; 28(3): 467-475, July-Sept. 2015. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-763008

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AbstractIntroduction Cryotherapy is the use of cold as therapeutic approach. Although often used, its impact on the postural balance is not well-known.Objectives To analyze the effects of cold water immersion in the postural balance on single-leg balance in healthy subjects through the variables of center-of-pressure, velocity anteroposterior and medial-lateral oscillations, comparing conditions open and closed eyes in the moments before, immediately, 20 and 40 minutes after cold water immersion.Material and methods Cross-sectional study with 30 male subjects, cold water immersion at 5 °C during 15 minutes assessed in a force platform, protocol of 3 trials of 30 seconds each with 10 seconds of rest, the average of the 3 trials was used for analysis. The software GraphPad Prisma 5.0 was used for statistical analysis, with the ANOVA test for repeated measures and comparisons with test of Friedman and post-test of Dunn.Results It was observed improvement of the balance by the results of the following variables: in the condition Open Eyes (OE) it was observed significant difference only in the velocity anteroposterior (AP) in the moment before immersion when compared to the 40-minute moment. Significant differences were observed in the condition Closed Eyes (CE) in the following comparisons: in the Center-of-Pressure (COP) only at the immediate moment when compared to the 40-minute moment; in the velocity AP in the moment before when compared to the 40-minute moment, in the immediate moment when compared to the 20-minute and 40-minute moments; and in the medial-lateral velocity (Vel-ML) in two comparisons: in the moment before immersion when compared to the 20-minute and 40-minute moments after cryotherapy. Results show safety in performing activities after cryotherapy.Conclusion Improvement of the postural balance after cold water immersion on the predetermined conditions of this study.


ResumoIntrodução A crioterapia consiste na utilização local do frio como abordagem terapêutica. Embora frequentemente utilizada, seu impacto no equilíbrio corporal é pouco explorado.Objetivos Analisar a influência da crioimersão no equilíbrio estático em apoio unipodal em indivíduos saudáveis por meio de variáveis do centro de pressão, oscilações da velocidade anteroposterior e médio-lateral, comparando condições olhos abertos e fechados nos momentos prévios, imediatamente, 20 e 40 minutos após crioimersão.Materiais e métodos Estudo transversal realizado com 30 sujeitos do gênero masculino: crioimersão a 5 °C durante 15 minutos; avaliação na plataforma de força, protocolo de 3 tentativas de 30 segundos cada, com 10 segundos de descanso; média das 3 medidas foi adotada para análise. Utilizou-se o programa GraphPad Prisma 5.0, ANOVA de medidas repetidas e comparações com teste de Friedman e pós-teste de Dunn.Resultados Verificou-se melhora do equilíbrio por meio dos resultados das seguintes variáveis analisadas: na condição Olhos Abertos (OA) observou-se diferença significativa apenas na velocidade anteroposterior (Vel-AP) no tempo pré-imersão comparado com 40 minutos. Com Olhos Fechados (OF) observou-se diferenças significativas nas seguintes comparações: no Centro-de-Pressão (COP) apenas no momento imediato comparado com 40 minutos; na velocidade AP no momento pré-comparado com o tempo de 40 minutos e no momento imediato comparado com 20 e 40 minutos após; e na velocidade médio-lateral (Vel-ML) no tempo pré-imersão comparado com 20 e 40 minutos após. Os resultados demonstram segurança na realização de atividades após crioterapia.Conclusão Verificou-se melhora do equilíbrio postural após crioimersão nas condições predeterminadas neste estudo.

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Estud. interdiscip. envelhec ; 20(1): 41-56, abr. 2015. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-868920

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Introdução: as dislipidemias, a obesidade, os hábitos alimentares, o estilo de vida e as características genéticas são fatores de riscos para doenças cardiovasculares. Objetivo: investigar a associação do, perfil lipídico ao estado nutricional e ao consumo alimentar em idosos. Métodos: participaram do estudo 469 idosos. Foi avaliado o estado nutricional pelo IMC, o consumo alimentar pelo recordatório de 24 horas, o perfil lipídico por método enzimático automatizado e o uso de medicação hipolipemiante. Resultados: houve alta prevalência de excesso de peso (mulheres: 51,1%; homens: 32,5%). Somente 23,2% das mulheres e 49,4% dos homens não apresentaram dislipidemias. As mulheres apresentaram valores superiores de colesterol total, LDL-c e triglicerídeos (p < 0,05) quando comparadas aos homens, mesmo no subgrupo de pacientes medicados. A dieta caracterizou-se como hiperproteica, hiperlipídica e com baixo consumo de hortaliças e frutas. Considerações finais: os resultados reforçam a importância da promoção da alimentação saudável no âmbito da atenção básica, independente do uso de medicação hipolipemiante, pois as alterações no perfil lipídico e no estado nutricional persistem, indicando risco aumentado para doenças cardiovasculares.


Introduction: dyslipidemia, obesity, unbalanced diet, life style and genetic background are risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Objective: this study aimed to evaluate the association of lipid profi le, nutritional status and dietary intake in elderly. Methods: the studied population was composed by 469 individuals. Nutritional status was assessed by BMI, dietary intake by 24-Hour Dietary Recall, the lipid profi le by enzymatic method and use of antilipidaemic medication. Results: a high prevalence of overweight was observed (women: 51.1%; men: 32.5%). Only 23.2% of women and 49.4% of men did not have dyslipidemia. The women showed higher values of total cholesterol, LDL-c and triglycerides compared to men, even in patients using antilipidaemic medication (p < 0.05). Diet was hyperlipidemic, hyperproteic and with low vegetables consumption. Final remarks: these results reinforce the signifi cance of healthy diet in primary attention despite the use of antilipidemic medication, since changes in the lipid profi le and nutritional status are sustained indicating an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases.


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Dyslipidemias , Eating , Nutritional Status
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Fisioter. pesqui ; 22(1): 69-75, Jan-Mar/2015. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-744394

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A alta incidência de desvios posturais na população infantil, estimada em 20%, além de preocupante, é um problema de saúde pública. O presente estudo teve como objetivo identificar sinais de escoliose em crianças na idade pré-escolar da rede de ensino municipal de Londrina (PR). Participaram do estudo 377 crianças, entre 5 e 6 anos de idade, de ambos os sexos. O exame postural foi dividido em: (1) obtenção dos dados antropométricos, equilíbrio pélvico frontal e teste de Adams; (2) em caso de resposta positiva ao teste de Adams, seguiu-se a realização da fotogrametria. A prevalência de sinais precoces de escoliose foi de 26,3%, na população avaliada. Tais sinais caracterizam-se como atitude escoliótica, uma vez que o maior ângulo identificado foi de 7,33° e as medianas variaram entre 3,2° e 5,6°. A atitude escoliótica pode estar relacionada ao crescimento, visto que foi identificada a associação entre a resposta positiva ao teste de Adams com a assimetria pélvica no plano frontal, e que a maioria das curvaturas foi do tipo em "C". A partir dos resultados encontrados, observa-se alta prevalência de atitude escoliótica, indicando a necessidade de programas de acompanhamento postural em crianças na fase pré-escolar para monitorar o crescimento e a resolução ou agravamento dos sinais precoces.


La alta incidencia de desvíos de postura en la población infantil, que se estima en el 20%, además de motivo de preocupación, es un problema de salud pública. Este estudio tuvo por objetivo identificar señales de escoliosis en niños en edad preescolar de la red municipal de enseñanza en Londrina, PR, Brasil. Han participado del estudio 377 niños, entre 5 a 6 años de edad, de ambos los géneros. Se ha dividido el examen postural en: (1) obtención de los datos antropométricos, equilibrio pélvico frontal y prueba de Adams; (2) realización de la fotogrametría para el caso de respuesta positiva a la prueba de Adams. La prevalencia de señales precoces de escoliosis ha sido del 26,3% en la población evaluada. Estas señales se han caracterizado como una actitud de escoliosis, pues lo mayor ángulo identificado ha sido de 7,33° y las medianas sufrieron variación entre 3,2° y 5,6°. La actitud de escoliosis puede relacionarse al crecimiento, puesto que se ha identificado la asociación entre la respuesta positiva a la prueba de Adams con una asimetría pélvica en el plano frontal, y que la mayoría de las curvaturas ha sido del tipo "C". A partir de los resultados, se observa una alta prevalencia de escoliosis, lo que indica la necesidad de programas de supervisión postural en niños en edad preescolar con el fin de monitorear el crecimiento y la resolución o empeoramiento de las señales precoces.


The high incidence of postural deviations in child population, estimated at 20%, is not only a concern, but also a public health problem. This study aimed to identify signs of scoliosis in children in preschool age from Londrina, Brazil. The study included 377 children aged between 5 and 6 years, of both sexes. The postural exam was divided in: (1) obtaining anthropometric data, the frontal pelvic balance and Adams test; (2) in case of a positive response to Adams test, a computerized photogrammetry was performer subsequently. The prevalence of early signs of scoliosis was of 26.3% in the population evaluated. However, they were characterized as scoliotic attitude, since the highest angle identified was 7.33° and the median ranged from 3.2° to 5.6°. Also, the scoliotic attitude may be related to growth, since an association was identified between the positive response to the Adams test and pelvic asymmetry in the frontal plane, and the majority of the curvatures were of the "C" type. Based on the results, there was a high prevalence of scoliotic attitude, indicating the need for postural monitoring programs for children in pre-school, to control the growth and resolution or worsening of the early signs of scoliosis.


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Child , Physical Therapy Modalities , Scoliosis , Child, Preschool , Cross-Sectional Studies , Prevalence
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Fisioter. mov ; 27(4): 555-563, Oct-Dec/2014.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-732493

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Introduction Stroke (CVA) is a multifactorial disease, where the combination of risk factors may be associated with and contribute to its development. Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of risk factors for stroke in the physically independent elderly in the city of Londrina, Brazil. Materials and methods This study was composed of the elderly individuals participating in the EELO project (Age and Ageing Study, Londrina, State of Paraná, Brazil). In order to identify the risk factors for stroke, one used a structured questionnaire with information about socio-demographic and anthropometric data as well as lifestyle variables, such as physical inactivity and smoking, presence of comorbidities, and laboratory tests for diagnosis of diabetes and dyslipidemia. Results The study included 454 elderly with mean age of 69.7 years. There was a significant relationship between the number of risk factors and gender (p = 0.01), with higher prevalence among women. In separate analysis, the elderly between 60 and 69 years had a higher incidence of obesity (p = 0.03) and dyslipidemia (p = 0.04). Regarding gender, obesity (p = 0.01), smoking (p = 0.0001), vascular disease (p = 0.0001) and heart disease in the family (p = 0.01) higher incidence was shown in females, according toChi Square’s test. Conclusions It is concluded that elderly people aged less than 70 years and older women were those with the highest number of risk factors for CVA. Therefore, it may be suggested the development of primary care programs in order to promote information on the prevention of these risk factors and thus reduce the occurrence of stroke.


Introdução O Acidente Vascular Encefálico (AVE) é uma doença multifatorial, de modo que a combinação de fatores de risco pode contribuir para o seu desenvolvimento. Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a prevalência dos fatores de risco para o AVE na população idosa fisicamente independente do município de Londrina. Materiais e métodos O estudo foi composto por idosos integrantes do projeto EELO (Estudo sobre o Envelhecimento e Longevidade – Londrina (PR), Brasil). Para identificação dos fatores de risco do AVE, utilizou-se um questionário estruturado com informações sobre dados sociodemográficos, dados antropométricos, variáveis de estilo de vida como sedentarismo e hábito de fumar, análise da presença de comorbidades e avaliação laboratorial para o diagnóstico de diabetes e dislipidemias. Resultados Participaram deste estudo 454 idosos com idade média de 69,7 anos. Observou-se relação significativa entre o número de fatores de risco e o gênero (p = 0,01), com maior prevalência entre as mulheres. Em análise isolada, idosos entre 60 e 69 anos apresentaram maior incidência de obesidade (p = 0,03) e dislipidemias (p = 0,04). Em relação ao gênero, a obesidade (p = 0,01), tabagismo (p = 0,0001), doença vascular (p = 0,0001) e doença cardíaca na família (p = 0,01) apresentaram maior incidência no sexo feminino, segundo teste Qui Quadrado. Conclusões Conclui-se que os idosos com idade menor que 70 anos e mulheres idosas foram os que apresentaram maior número de fatores de risco para o AVE. Desta forma sugere-se a elaboração de programas de atenção primária com o objetivo de promover informações sobre a prevenção destes fatores de risco e a redução da ocorrência do acidente vascular encefálico.

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