Percepções de familiares sobre as práticas de intervenção precoce na infância em um centro especializado de reabilitação / Family perceptions about early intervention practices in specialized rehabilitation center

Resumo A intervenção precoce centrada na família tem sido considerada entre os pesquisadores como o atual paradigma para o cuidado à infância. Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar e discutir percepções de familiares sobre as práticas de intervenção precoce e participação ativa da família, realizadas pela equipe de um Centro Especializado de Reabilitação (CER) no atendimento de crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Participaram da pesquisa nove familiares de crianças com TEA, de zero a quatro anos e 11 meses, inseridas no serviço. Foram realizadas entrevistas com os participantes para investigar o conhecimento das famílias e suas expectativas sobre a participação nas intervenções, e após a coleta de dados foi feito a análise temática de conteúdo. A prática da equipe desse serviço não está relacionada exclusivamente a um único modelo de apoio às famílias, com a participação família sendo, em sua maioria, alinhada ao modelo de apoio focado na família. Espera-se que este estudo possa contribuir e fomentar discussões sobre a intervenção precoce, dos modelos de apoio à família, e em especial das crianças com TEA.

Abstract Family-centered early intervention has been considered by researchers as the current paradigm for childcare. This article aims to present and discuss perceptions of family members about early intervention practices and active family participation, carried out by the team of a Specialized Rehabilitation Center (CER) in the care of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Nine family members of children with ASD, from zero to four years and 11 months, included in the service, participated in the research. Interviews were conducted with the participants to investigate the families' knowledge and their expectations about participating in the interventions, and after data collection, thematic content analysis was performed. The practice of the team at this service is not exclusively related to a single model of support for families, with family participation being, for the most part, aligned with the support model focused on the family. It is hoped that this study can contribute and encourage discussions about early intervention, family support models, and especially children with ASD.

An Empirical Study of the Nutritional Status of Severe Acute Malnourished (SAM) Children between Pre and Post Admission in Nutrition Rehabilitation Center (NRC)

The aim and objective of this research study was to compare the nutritional status of Severe Acute Malnourished (SAM) Children between Pre and Post admission in Nutrition Rehabilitation Center (NRC). The exploratory as well as descriptive research design was used. The nutritional status was checked by four test variables as Weight-kg, Height-cm, MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference). The sample size of this study was 211. The normality test was performed using One-Sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test. Since the data of four test variable was not normal, hence non-parametric test (Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test) was used for the comparative study between pre and post condition. The findings concluded that there was a difference of the weight, height, MUAC, of the children in pre and post medical treatment in the NRC for the SAM children.

Rehabilitation of patients after COVID-19 recovery: an experience at the physical and rehabilitation medicine Institute and Lucy Montoro Rehabilitation Institute

OBJECTIVES: As patients recovering from the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) present with physical, respiratory, cognitive, nutritional, and swallowing-related impairments and mental health complications, their rehabilitation needs are complex. This study aimed to describe the demographic, clinical, and functional status after the discharge of COVID-19 survivors who underwent intensive multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation at the Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Institute of the University of Sao Paulo Medical School General Hospital and Lucy Montoro Rehabilitation Institute. We determined the most important factors related to the length of inpatient rehabilitation treatment and present the functional outcomes. METHODS: This was a retrospective study based on electronic medical records. In addition to the severity of COVID-19 and length of hospital stay for the management of COVID-19 and comorbidities, we collected sociodemographic data including age, sex, height, and weight. Functional assessments were performed using the Functional Independence Measure (FIM); Short Physical Performance Battery; Montreal Cognitive Assessment; Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale; Revised Impact of Events Scale; bioelectrical impedance; Functional Oral Intake Scale; oropharyngeal dysphagia classification; and nutritional assessment. RESULTS: There was a significant improvement in FIM before and after inpatient rehabilitation treatment (p<0.0001). Muscle strength and walking capacity were significantly improved (p<0.01). The most important factors related to the length of inpatient rehabilitation treatment were improvement in FIM scores (Spearman's r=0.71) and gain in lean mass (Spearman's r=0.79). CONCLUSIONS: Rehabilitation of patients after COVID-19 recovery improves their functional status and should be considered in the post-acute phase for selected patients with COVID-19.

Impact of SARS-CoV2 on a Center for Mechanical Ventilation Weaning and Rehabilitation / Impacto del SARS-CoV2 en un Centro de desvinculación de la ventilación mecánica y rehabilitación

Introduction: Since December 2019, the SARS-CoV2 virus has propagated throughout the world at great speed. Multiple studies describe its behavior in Intensive Care Units, but there is little information about its impact on a Critical Care Recovery Center (CCRC). Objective: To show if the use of a contingency protocol could reduce virus dissemination among patients hospitalized in a CCRC. Materials and Methods: Observational, retrospective, cross-sectional study. The study included patients older than 18 years on respiratory isolation for being a suspected case of SARS-CoV2, or close contact of a confirmed case or for their admission to theinstitution, during May 2020.The values were expressed as median and interquartile range or frequency and percentage, according to the variable. The differences between positive and negative SARS-CoV2 cases were evaluated with the median test and the Fisher' s Exact Test. Results: During the study period, 30 patients were placed in respiratory isolation (53% suspected cases, 13% close contact and 34% admission to the institution). 5 of them tested positive for SARS-CoV2, with a median of 61 years (18-71), mostly males (4/5), 80% tracheostomized and 33% with invasive mechanical ventilatory assistance. One patient died from complications associated withSARS-CoV2. No significant differences were found in the number of positive cases according to the isolation cause (p = 0.37) or the clinicaldemographic characteristics between positive and negative cases. Conclusion: The use of a contingency protocol for patients potentially infected with SARS-CoV2 in a CCRC could reduce the virus dissemination inside the institution.

Operacionalização da funcionalidade, incapacidade e saúde em Centro Especializado em Reabilitação / Operationalization of the international classification of functioning, disability and health in a Specialized Rehabilitation Center

RESUMO Objetivo Interessa descrever o processo de implementação da Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF) em um Centro Especializado em Reabilitação fundamentado na abordagem biopsicossocial de saúde. Método Trata-se de pesquisa-ação, descritiva, analítica e longitudinal. O processo de implementação no serviço abrangeu quatro etapas: a) Capacitação para uso da CIF; b) Construção de checklists pela equipe; c) Aplicação dos checklists com usuários do serviço; e d) Construção de banco de dados. Foi elaborado um checklist para cada setor envolvido e um banco de dados incluindo informações do resultado da avaliação e reavaliação dos usuários. Resultados Os achados indicam maior resolutividade em todos os setores no período estudado e que a capacitação foi fundamental para operacionalização da CIF. A construção de instrumentos com base na realidade do serviço foi essencial para atender às demandas locais e de cada setor. Conclusão A CIF possibilitou maior prática da abordagem biopsicossocial a partir do envolvimento dos profissionais na sua operacionalização, com evidências de resolutividade do serviço, além de visibilidade e organização do processo de trabalho.

ABSTRACT Purpose Describe the implementation process of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in a Specialized Rehabilitation Center based on the biopsychosocial approach to health. Methods This is a descriptive, analytical, longitudinal study. The ICF implementation process in the healthcare center encompassed four stages: a) training on the use of the ICF; b) preparation of checklists by the team; c) collection of relevant data based on the checklist from the healthcare center users; and d) construction of a database. Results A checklist was constructed for each sector involved, and the database included user information and the ICF results during evaluation and reevaluation. The findings indicate higher problem-solving capacity in all sectors throughout the study period, and that training was crucial to operationalize the ICF. Preparation of the instruments based on the reality of the healthcare center was essential to meet local demands and those of each sector. Conclusion The ICF enabled greater practice of the biopsychosocial approach based on the engagement of the professionals in its operationalization, with evidence of healthcare problem-solving capacity and visibility and organization of the work process.

Development delay in children with severe acute malnutrition and its association with Vitamin B12 deficiency

Background: About half of the under five children are malnourished in India and so is morbidity associated with it. Malnutrition is also associated with multiple vitamin deficiency one of which is vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is essential for DNA, RNA and protein synthesis; and for myelination of brain during the early childhood period. Deficiency of vitamin B12 can lead to megaloblastic anemia and neurological problems. So, authors aimed to look prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency and; its hematological and neurological effects in severe acute malnourished children.Methods: it was an observational case control study, in which severe acute malnourished (SAM) children aged 0- 59 months who were admitted in Nutritional Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) were enrolled. Vitamin B12 levels were estimated and levels <200 pg/ml, 200-350 pg/ml, and >350 pg/ml were considered deficient, insufficiency and sufficient. Complete blood count was done for hematological effects and; developmental assessment was done to look for neurological effects.Results: Vitamin B12 was deficient, insufficient, normal in 15(16.3%), 25 (27.5%) and 52 (56.5%) children respectively. Vitamin B12 deficiency was significantly associated with hyperpigmentation and glossitis. Infant and young child feeding practices were not associated vitamin B12 deficiency. Macrocytic anemia was found in 23.4% SAM children and macrocytosis was not significantly associated with vitamin B12 deficiency.' Developmental delay was found in 55.3 % children and was not significantly associated with severe acute malnutrition.'Conclusions: There is high prevalence of Vitamin B12 deficiency and insufficiency in children with severe acute malnourished children. Macrocytic anemia and developmental delay are not significantly associated with vitamin B12 deficiency.

Rehabilitación protésica de una paciente con amelogénesis imperfecta / Prosthetic rehabilitation of a female patient with imperfect amelogenesis

Se describe el caso clínico de una paciente de 14 años de edad, quien fue remitida por el estomatólogo general integral al Centro de Rehabilitación de Prótesis Bucomaxilofacial de Santiago de Cuba para efectuar rehabilitación protésica. Al examen físico intrabucal se observaron dientes permanentes (11, 12, 13, 21, 22 y 23) de color anormal y manchas marronas en toda la superficie del esmalte, lo cual fue diagnosticado como una amelogénesis del tipo hipocalcificado. Se decidió realizar restauraciones individuales de coronas fundas provisionales de acrílico para mejorar su función y estética dental.

The case report of a 14 years patient is described who was referred by the general comprehensive stomatologist to the Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthesis Rehabilitation Center in Santiago de Cuba for prosthetic rehabilitation. Abnormal color and brown stains in the whole surface of the enamel of her permanent teeth were observed during the intraoral physical exam (11, 12, 13, 21, 22 and 23), which was diagnosed as an amelogenesis of hypocalcified type. It was decided to carry out individual restorations of provisional cases crowns with acrylic to improve their function and dental aesthetics.

Evaluation of the outcome indicators of a Nutritional Rehabilitation Center in Eastern India

Background: Under the National Rural Health Mission all over India, in March 2011, the concept of facility-based dietary management in tertiary care hospital, which is named as Nutritional Rehabilitation Center (NRC), was started with the establishment of NRCs at district level. Objective: Our aim was to evaluate the outcome indicators of facility-based management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) children admitted in the NRC, to identify the gaps in the NRC management of SAM, and to propose recommendations to bridge the gaps. Materials and Methods: This study is a hospital-based snap short study which was conducted in NRC, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Postgraduate Institute of Paediatrics, Sishu Bhawan, S.C.B Medical College, Cuttack, from 2014 to 2017. Patients >1 month and <5 years of age with SAM admitted to the NRC were included in the study. Results: A total of 353 children were included in the study. Mean age of the children was 12.4 ± 11.8 months. 83.6% of the SAM children were within 24 months. Mean duration of stay in NRC among all the admitted (353 children) SAM children over 3 years was 12.78 ± 7.07 days and mean duration of stay in the NRC among all the discharge cases (246 discharged children) was 15.7 ± 5.86 days. Case fatality rate was 1.5% for the year 2014–2015 and no death was recorded during the year 2015–2016 and 2016–2017. Average daily weight gain was 12.5 ± 5.61 g/kg/day. Conclusion: Implementation of the World Health Organization feeding guidelines resulted in adequate weight gain of inpatient malnourished children with adequate health-care services at the NRCs.

Perfil demográfico e clínico de portadores de doença pulmonar obstrutiva crónica no sul do brasil / Demographic and clinical profile of patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in southern brazil / Perfil demográfico y clínico de pacientes portadores de enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica en el sur de brasil

RESUMO Objetivo: Caracterizar uma população de pacientes portadores de Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica (DPOC) acompanhados em um Programa de Reabilitação Pulmonar (PRP). Método: O estudo foi observa cional descritivo, com 83 pacientes com diagnóstico de DPOC. Todos os pacientes realizaram espirometría e exames laboratoriais bioquímicos. Resultados: Foram incluídos 47 homens (56,6%) e 36 mulheres (43,4%). A comorbidades Hipertensão Arterial (HAS) foi mais relevante em 21 (44,6%) dos homens e 14 (38,8%) das mu lheres, seguido de cardiopatias 8 homens (17 %) e 2 mulheres (5,5 %) e Diabetes Mellitus (DM), sendo esta uma comorbidade encontrada quase que exclusivamente em homens, 7 (14,8%) e apenas 1 mulher (2,7%). Conclu são: O acampamento dos parâmetros clínicos e laboratoriais de forma sistemática pode auxiliar na promoção e prevenção das comorbidades associadas a doenças.

ABSTRACT Objective: To characterize a population of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients followed through a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program (PRP). Methods: the study was observational, descriptive, with 83 patients with a diagnosis of COPD. All patients underwent spirometry and biochemical laboratory tests. Results: 47 men (56.6%) and 36 women (43.4%) were included. The most relevant comorbidity was Hypertension, present 21 men (44.6%) and 14 woman (38.8%), followed by heart disease: 8 men (17%) and two women (5.5%) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM), a comorbidity found almost exclusively in men 7 (14.8%) and only 1 woman (2.7%). Conclusions: The systematic monitoring of the clinical and laboratory parameters can help in the promotion and prevention of comorbidities associated with diseases.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Caracterizar una población de pacientes con Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica (EPOC) seguidos en un programa de rehabilitación pulmonar (PRP). Material y métodos: El estudio fue observacional descriptivo, con 83 pacientes diagnosticados de EPOC. Todos los pacientes fueron sometidos a espirometría y a pruebas de laboratorio bioquímicas. Resultados: Se incluyeron 47 hombres (56,6%) y 36 mujeres (43,4%). La hipertensión fue la comorbilidad más relevante en 21 hombres (44,6%) y 14 mujeres (38,8%), seguida de las enfermedades del corazón 8 hombres (17%) y dos mujeres (5,5%) y Diabetes mellitus (DM), que es una comor bilidad que se encuentra casi exclusivamente en hombres, 7 (14,8%), y sólo en 1 mujer (2,7%). Conclusión: El seguimiento de los parámetros clínicos y de laboratorio de manera sistemática puede ayudar en la promoción y prevención de las comorbilidades asociadas a enfermedades.

A study to evaluate the effects of nutritional intervention measures on children admitted in the nutritional rehabilitation center (Bal Sanjeevani Kendra) of Surendranagar district.

Background: The life cycle dynamics of the causes and consequences of malnutrition demand a holistic and all inclusive approach to prevent and treat under-nutrition and nutritional deficiencies. In response, Government of Gujarat launched “Mission Balam Sukham” in the year 2012 which focuses on both preventive and curative aspects. Curative aspect consist of three tier approach for integrated management of malnutrition at three different levels. Nutritional rehabilitation Center is a unit in a district health facility where children with severe acute malnutrition are admitted and provided with the nutritional & therapeutic care. Methods: Analysis of data of all the children admitted to Nutritional Rehabilitation Centre of Surendranagar district from June-2012 to November 2013. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS. Results: A total of 280 children were included in the study. The overall mean weight at admission was found 8.30 kg with standard deviation of 2.09 kg and the mean weight at the time of discharge was 8.97 kg with standard deviation of 2.16 kg. Average weight gain among 141 boys was 6.63 g/kg/day and among girls was found 7.60 g/kg/day. Out of total 280 children, 103 (36.79%) children had weight gain as per the standard criteria (8 gm/kg/day). Diarrhoea was found to be the associated medical condition in majority of the children. Out of total 184 children without medical complications, 97 (52.72%) children had weight gain as per the standard criteria. Conclusions: Present study reflected that Nutritional Rehabilitation Centers have been playing a key role to cope with malnutrition as demonstrated by high weight gain rate as well as high recovery rate.

An Experience of Facility-based Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children Aged Between 6-59 Months Adopting the World Health Organization Recommendations.

Objective: To study the output indicators of a nutritional rehabilitation center to assess its performance. Methods: Data of 182 children aged between 6-59 months with severe acute malnutrition in a nutritional rehabilitation center were analyzed retrospectively. Identification and treatment of severe acute malnutrition was done according to World Health Organization recommendations. Results: The recovery rate, death rate, defaulter rate, mean (SD) weight gain and mean (SD) duration of stay in the nutritional rehabilitation center were 68%, 2.2%, 4.4%, 13.0 (9.0) g/kg/d, 12.7 (6.8) days, respectively. Conclusion: Nutritional rehabilitation centers are effective in management of severe malnutrition.

Characteristics of Nosocomial Infection and Bacterial Strains in a Rehabilitation Center / 中华医院感染学杂志

OBJECTIVE To investigate the characteristics of nosocomial infection,bacterial strains and antimicrobial resistance to provide references for the clinical application of drugs.METHODS Using the combined methods of initiative monitoring and recalling system to carry on the clinical informations′statistics,the analysis and the judgment for the 912 inpatients in the rehabilitation center from Jan Oct,2007 to oct,2008 were undertaken.RESULTS The rate of nosocomial infection was 16.9%,the infection site was in mainly respiratory tract,the next was urinary tract.The pathogens were mainly Gram-negative bacteria,in whith Escherichia coli,Klebsiella pneumoniae,and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were the top three.The resistance rate of 34 strains of E.coli to ampicillin was up to 83.0% and to quinolones was 70.0%.13 strains of P.aeruginosa were sensitive to imipenem and meropenem.The resistance rate of K.pneumoniae to the common drug was raising,to piperacillin and aztreonam was 90.0%.CONCLUSIONS The antibiotics must be choosen rationally to enhance effectiveness,reduce side effect and make the resistant strains decreasing in number.

Risk factors and countermeasures for nosocomial infections in rehabilitation department of general hospital / 中华临床感染病杂志

Objective To investigate the risk factors for nosocomial infections in rehabilitation department of a general hospital. Methods The infection rate, underlying diseases and infection sites were retrospectively reviewed in 1243 patients hospitalized in rehabilitation department of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical College from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2008. Risk factors were determined by multivariate analysis with Logistic regression. Results The infection rate and the frequency of nosocomial infections in rehabilitation department were 18. 34 % (228/1234) and 21. 40 % (266/1243), respectively. Patients with spinal cord injury and those with cerebrovascular diseases accounted for 41.67% (95/228) and 31. 14% (71/228) of the total nosocomial infections, respectively. Urinary tract and lower respiratory tract were the frequent infection sites. The incidence of nosocomial infections was correlated with underlying diseases, age, length of stay, invasive operation, nutrition, sensory or movement disturbance and dysphagia. Conclusions Rehabilitation department has high nosocomial infection rate. Relevant risk factors should be carefully monitored to prevent or reduce the occurrence of the infections.