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Esc. Anna Nery Rev. Enferm ; 26: e20210313, 2022. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1375408

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RESUMO Objetivo Analisar os efeitos de intervenção educativa no letramento em saúde e no conhecimento sobre diabetes em adultos atendidos na atenção primária à saúde. Método Trata-se de estudo quase-experimental com intervenção educativa durante a consulta de enfermagem, atividade em grupo e acompanhamento telefônico com 33 adultos diagnosticados com diabetes mellitus tipo 2, cadastrados em uma Unidade Estratégia Saúde da Família no Sul do Brasil. Aplicaram-se instrumentos sociodemográfico e clínico (Spoken Knowledge in Low Literacy Patients with Diabetes e Eight-Item Health Literacy Assessment Tool) antes e após a intervenção. Os dados foram analisados pelos testes de Wilcoxom, coeficiente de correlação de Spearman e McNemar. Resultados A maioria dos participantes eram mulheres (69,7%), com idade média de 57,0 anos, tempo de escolaridade inferior a nove anos (69,7%) e tempo de diagnóstico ≤10 anos (51,5%). Após a intervenção, obteve-se aumento do conhecimento sobre a diabetes (p = 0,001), correlacionado ao letramento em saúde (r = 0,494; p = 0,001) e ao tempo do diagnóstico (r = 0,455; p = 0,001). Conclusão e implicação para a prática A utilização de instrumentos para mensurar o letramento em saúde e o conhecimento sobre diabetes possibilitou a construção de estratégias educativas voltadas para as lacunas existentes, promovendo aumento do conhecimento, o qual favorece o desenvolvimento das habilidades para a autogestão.


RESUMEN Objetivo Analizar los efectos de la intervención educativa sobre la alfabetización en salud y el conocimiento sobre diabetes en adultos tratados en la Atención Primaria de Salud. Método Se trata de un estudio cuasiexperimental, con intervención educativa, durante la consulta de enfermería en 33 adultos diagnosticados de Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 registrados en una Unidad de Estrategia de Salud Familiar en el sur de Brasil, con actividades grupales y seguimiento telefónico. Antes y después de la intervención, se aplicaron instrumentos sociodemográficos y clínicos: Spoken Knowledge in Low Literacy Patients with Diabetes and the Eight-Item Health Literacy Assessment Tool. Los datos se analizaron mediante las pruebas de coeficiente de correlación de Wilcoxom, Spearman y McNemar. Resultados La mayoría fueron mujeres (69,7%), con una edad media de 57,0 años, menos de nueve años de escolaridad (69,7%) y tiempo de diagnóstico ≤ 10 años (51,5%). Después de la intervención, hubo un aumento en el conocimiento sobre diabetes (p = 0,001), correlacionado con la alfabetización en salud (r = 0,494 p = 0,001) y el tiempo desde el diagnóstico (r = 0,455 p = 0,001). Conclusión e implicaciones para la práctica El uso de instrumentos para medir la alfabetización en salud y el conocimiento sobre la diabetes permitieron la construcción de estrategias educativas orientadas a las brechas existentes, aumentando su conocimiento, lo que favorece el desarrollo de habilidades para el autocuidado.


ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the effects of educational intervention on health literacy and knowledge about diabetes in adults assisted in primary health care. Method This is a quasi-experimental study with educational intervention during the nursing consultation with 33 adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus registered in a Family Health Strategy Unit in southern Brazil and involving group activity and telephone follow-up. Sociodemographic and clinical instruments were applied before and after the intervention; these instruments included the Spoken Knowledge in Low Literacy Patients with Diabetes and the Eight-Item Health Literacy Assessment Tool. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon, Spearman, and McNemar correlation coefficient tests. Results Most participants were women (69.7%), with a mean age of 57.0 years, less than nine years of schooling (69.7%), and ≤10 years of diagnosis (51.5%). After the intervention, there was an increase in knowledge about diabetes (p = 0.001), correlated with health literacy (r = 0.494; p = 0.001) and the time of diagnosis (r = 0.455; p = 0.001). Conclusion and implications for practice The instruments to measure health literacy and knowledge about diabetes enabled the construction of educational strategies aimed at existing gaps, increasing the knowledge, thereby favoring the development of skills for self-management.


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 , Health Literacy/statistics & numerical data , Socioeconomic Factors , Health Profile
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Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 18: eRW4686, 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1056065

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ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the impact of pharmaceutical care-based interventions on type 2 diabetes mellitus . Methods PubMed®, Cochrane and Web of Science data bases were searched for randomized controlled clinical trials. Studies evaluating pharmaceutical care-based interventions in type 2 diabetes mellitus published between 2012 and 2017 were included. Glycated hemoglobin was defined as the primary endpoint; blood pressure, triglycerides and cholesterol as secondary endpoints. The random effects model was used in meta-analysis. Results Fifteen trials involving 2,325 participants were included. Meta-analysis revealed considerable heterogeneity (I2>97%; p<0.001), reduction in glycated hemoglobin (-1.07%; 95%CI: -1.32; -0.83; p<0.001), glucose (-29.91mg/dL; 95%CI: -43.2; -16.6; p<0.001), triglyceride (19.8mg/dL; 95%CI: -36.6; -3.04; p=0.021), systolic blood pressure (-4.65mmHg; 95%CI: -8.9; -0.4; p=0.032) levels, and increased HDL levels (4.43mg/dL; 95%CI: 0.16; 8.70; p=0.042). Conclusion Pharmaceutical care-based clincal and education interventions have significant impact on type 2 diabetes mellitus . The tools Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities and the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale may be useful to monitor patients.


RESUMO Objetivo Identificar o impacto das intervenções providenciadas pelo cuidado farmacêutico no diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Métodos Buscas por ensaios clínicos randomizados controlados foram realizadas nas bases PubMed®, Cochrane e Web of Science . Foram incluídos estudos publicados entre 2012 e 2017, que avaliaram o impacto do cuidado farmacêutico no diabetes mellitus tipo 2. A hemoglobina glicada foi o desfecho primário, e os secundários foram pressão arterial, triglicérides e colesterol. O modelo de efeitos aleatórios foi utilizado na metanálise. Resultados Foram incluídos 15 estudos envolvendo 2.325 participantes. A metanálise demonstrou heterogeneidade elevada (I2>97%; p<0,001), redução nos níveis de hemoglobina glicada (-1,07%; IC95%: -1,32; -0,83; p<0,001), glicose (-29,91mg/dL; IC95%: -43,2; -16,6; p<0,001), triglicérides (19,8mg/dL; IC95%: -36,6; -3,04; p=0,021), pressão arterial sistólica (-4,65mmHg; IC95%: -8,9; -0,4; p=0,032) e aumento do colesterol HDL (4,43mg/dL; IC95%: 0,16; 8,70; p=0,042). Conclusão As intervenções clínicas e educacionais providenciadas pelo cuidado farmacêutico têm impacto significativo no diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Ferramentas como o Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities e a Morisky Medication Adherence Scale podem ser úteis no acompanhamento dos pacientes.


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic , Outpatients/statistics & numerical data , Pharmacists , Pharmaceutical Services/statistics & numerical data , Self Care/statistics & numerical data , Triglycerides/blood , Blood Glucose/analysis , Blood Pressure , Glycated Hemoglobin/analysis , Cholesterol/blood , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/drug therapy , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/blood , Medication Adherence/statistics & numerical data , Middle Aged
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Rev. bras. enferm ; 72(5): 1318-1325, Sep.-Oct. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1042154

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ABSTRACT Objective: to validate a booklet on dengue prevention in order to make it an educational technology to be used with the population. Method: methodological study, carried out with two groups of judges specialized in health and other areas. For data analysis, the calculation of Content Validity Index was carried out. Results: the booklet, in general, was considered valid by the expert judges, since it obtained an overall CVI of 70%. However, it has undergone a textual and aesthetic re-elaboration. The changes were based on the substitution of expressions, phrases, information additions and language adequacy. The illustrations were redone, adding clarity, expressiveness, movement, interaction and contextualization. Conclusion: the booklet is valid to be used for the population, with the purpose of informing, in a playful way, the forms of prevention and combat to mosquito transmitting dengue.


RESUMEN Objetivo: validar una cartilla sobre prevención del dengue, con el fin de hacerla una tecnología educativa para ser utilizada con la población. Método: estudio metodológico, realizado con dos grupos de jueces especialistas de la Salud y de otras áreas. Para el análisis de los datos, se realizó el cálculo del Índice de Validez de Contenido. Resultados: se considera que la cartilla, en general, fue considerada válida por los jueces especialistas, ya que obtuvo un IVC global del 70%. Sin embargo, pasó por una reelaboración textual y estética. Los cambios recae sobre la sustitución de expresiones, frases, acrecimiento de informaciones y adecuación de lenguaje. Las ilustraciones fueron rehechas, añadiendo claridad, expresividad, movimiento, interacción y contextualización. Conclusión: la cartilla es válida para ser utilizada para la población, con el objetivo de informar, de manera lúdica, las formas de prevención y combate al mosquito transmisor del dengue.


RESUMO Objetivo: validar uma cartilha sobre prevenção da dengue, a fim de torná-la uma tecnologia educacional para ser utilizada com a população. Método: estudo metodológico, realizado com dois grupos de juízes especialistas da Saúde e de outras áreas. Para a análise dos dados, foi realizado o cálculo de Índice de Validade de Conteúdo. Resultados: a cartilha, em geral, foi considerada válida pelos juízes especialistas, visto que obteve um IVC global de 70%. Entretanto, passou por uma reelaboração textual e estética. As alterações recaíram sobre a substituição de expressões, frases, acréscimo de informações e adequação de linguagem. As ilustrações foram refeitas, acrescentando clareza, expressividade, movimento, interação e contextualização. Conclusão: a cartilha é válida a ser utilizada para a população, com o objetivo de informar, de maneira lúdica, as formas de prevenção e combate ao mosquito transmissor da dengue.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Aged , Pamphlets , Patient Education as Topic/standards , Dengue/prevention & control , Patient Education as Topic/methods , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Surveys and Questionnaires , Reproducibility of Results , Educational Technology/methods , Educational Technology/trends , Dengue/physiopathology , Validation Studies as Topic , Middle Aged
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Rev. latinoam. enferm. (Online) ; 27: e3159, 2019. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | BDENF, LILACS, SES-SP, SESSP-IDPCPROD, SES-SP | ID: biblio-1020699

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Objetivo avaliar a efetividade da intervenção comportamental de orientação de alta e contato telefônico na adesão terapêutica, re-hospitalizações e mortalidade em pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca. Método ensaio clínico randomizado, sem cegamento, incluídos 201 pacientes, internados em pronto socorro, com diagnóstico de insuficiência cardíaca. Randomizados em Grupo Controle e Grupo Intervenção, realizada intervenção de orientação de alta específica no Grupo Intervenção, contatados para reorientação via telefonemas em 07 e 30 dias e após 90 dias avaliado a adesão ao tratamento através dos testes de Morisky, Brief Medical Questionnaire e teste para adesão não medicamentosa em ambos grupos. Utilizou-se o Modelo de Equações de Estimação Generalizadas (p<0,05%). Resultados foram alocados aleatoriamente 101 pacientes no Grupo Controle e 100 no Grupo Intervenção, com média de idade de 62,6±15,2. O Grupo Intervenção apresentou maior adesão terapêutica medicamentosa e não medicamentosa em relação ao Grupo Controle (p<0,001) e houve menor índice de re-hospitalização e morte no Grupo Intervenção após 90 dias. Conclusão a orientação de alta com acompanhamento telefônico foi efetiva e resultou em maior adesão terapêutica, diminuição de re-hospitalizações e óbitos em pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca. Registro de Ensaio Clínico (REBEC): RBR- 37n859


Objective to evaluate the effectiveness of the behavioral intervention of discharge guidance and telephone follow-up in the therapeutic adherence, re-hospitalization and mortality of patients with heart failure. Method randomized clinical trial without blinding, including 201 patients diagnosed with heart failure admitted to the emergency room, who were randomized in Control Group and Intervention Group. Intervention was carried out with specific discharge guidance in the Intervention Group, who were contacted for solving doubts via phone calls after 7 and 30 days, and the adherence to treatment was evaluated after 90 days with the Morisky test, the Brief Medical Questionnaire and the non-drug adherence test in both groups. The Generalized Estimating Equations Model was used (p<0.05%). Results One-hundred and one patients were randomly sorted in the Control Group and in the Intervention Group, their average age being 62.6±15.2. The Intervention Group had higher drug and non-drug therapeutic adherence compared to the Control Group (p<0.001) and there were lower re-hospitalization and death rates in the Intervention Group after 90 days. Conclusion discharge guidance with telephone follow-up was effective and resulted in greater therapeutic adherence, as well as in decrease of re-hospitalization and death rates in patients with heart failure. Clinical Trial Registration (REBEC): RBR- 37n859


Objetivo evaluar la efectividad de la intervención conductual de orientación del alta y seguimiento telefónico en la adhesión terapéutica, las rehospitalizaciones y la mortalidad en pacientes con insuficiencia cardíaca. Método ensayo clínico aleatorizado, no ciego, en el cual participaron 201 pacientes internados en la sala de urgencias, con el diagnóstico de insuficiencia cardíaca. Divididos al azar en Grupo Control y Grupo Intervención, se realizó una intervención de orientación de alta específica en el Grupo Intervención, siendo contactado por teléfono para la reorientación en 07 y 30 días después del alta; y después de 90 días se evaluó la adhesión al tratamiento por medio de las pruebas de Morisky, Brief Medical Questionnaire y la prueba para la adhesión no medicamentosa en ambos grupos. Se utilizó el Modelo de Ecuaciones de Estimación Generalizadas (p<0,05%). Resultados fueron asignados aleatoriamente 101 pacientes en el Grupo Control y 100 en el Grupo Intervención, con un promedio de edad de 62,6±15,2. El Grupo Intervención tuvo una mayor adhesión terapéutica medicamentosa y no medicamentosa en comparación al Grupo Control (p<0,001), y hubo menores tasas de rehospitalizaciones y de fallecimientos en el Grupo Intervención después de 90 días del alta. Conclusión la orientación del alta y el seguimiento telefónico se mostraron eficaces, promoviendo una mayor adhesión terapéutica, una disminución de las rehospitalizaciones y de fallecimientos en pacientes con insuficiencia cardíaca. Registro de Ensayo Clínico (REBEC): RBR- 37n859


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Humans , Animals , Male , Adult , Middle Aged , Heart Failure/mortality , Heart Failure/therapy , Patient Discharge/statistics & numerical data , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Follow-Up Studies
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Rev. bras. enferm ; 71(6): 2938-2944, Nov.-Dec. 2018. tab
Article in English | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-977591

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ASTRACT Objective: To evaluate the long-term results of an educational program compared to usual care. Method: A longitudinal study in which 56 participants from a previous study (randomized controlled clinical trial) were evaluated twelve months after the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed by the Medical Outcomes Study: 36-item Short Form (SF-36), and anxiety and depression symptoms were assessed by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). A repeated measures analysis of variance was performed (significance level 0.05). Results: Participants in the educational program showed improvement of HRQoL in the Role-Emotional domain, while those in the usual care did not present changes (p=0.05). Both groups showed improvement in the Role-Physical (p = 0.001) and Bodily Pain (p=0.01) domains over time. There were no differences in the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Conclusion: One year after the PCI, there were significant differences between groups only for the Role-Emotional domain of the SF-36.


RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar resultados a largo plazo de un programa educativo comparado con el cuidado usual. Método: Estudio longitudinal con 56 participantes de un estudio previo (ensayo clínico controlado y aleatorizado), que fueron evaluados 12 meses después de la intervención coronaria percutánea (ICP). La calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS) fue evaluada por el Cuestionario de Salud SF-36 (36-Item Short Form) y los síntomas de ansiedad y depresión por la Escala de Ansiedad y Depresión Hospitalaria (sigla en inglés: HADS). Se realizó un análisis de varianza de medidas repetidas (nivel de significancia 0,05). Resultados: Los participantes del programa educativo presentaron mejoría de la CVRS en el dominio Rol Emocional, mientras que los participantes del cuidado usual no presentaron alteración (p=0,05). Con el tiempo, ambos grupos presentaron mejoría en los dominios Rol Físico (p=0,001) y Dolor Corporal (p=0,01). No hubo diferencias en los síntomas de ansiedad y depresión. Conclusión: Un año después de la ICP, hubo diferencias significativas entre los grupos sólo para el dominio Rol Emocional del SF-36.


RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar resultados em longo prazo de um programa educativo comparado com o cuidado usual. Método: Estudo longitudinal com 56 participantes de um estudo prévio (ensaio clínico controlado e aleatorizado), que foram avaliados doze meses após intervenção coronária percutânea (ICP). A qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (QVRS) foi avaliada pelo Medical Outcomes Study: 36-Item Short Form (SF-36) e os sintomas de ansiedade e depressão pela Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Foi realizada análise de variância de medidas repetidas (nível de significância 0,05). Resultados: Os participantes do programa educativo apresentaram melhora da QVRS, no domínio Aspectos Emocionais, enquanto aqueles do cuidado usual não apresentaram alteração (p=0,05). Com o tempo, ambos os grupos apresentaram melhora nos domínios Aspectos Físicos (p=0,001) e Dor (p=0,01). Não houve diferenças nos sintomas de ansiedade e depressão. Conclusão: Um ano após a ICP, houve diferenças significativas entre os grupos apenas para o domínio Aspectos Emocionais do SF-36.


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Coronary Artery Disease/complications , Health Education/standards , Psychometrics/instrumentation , Psychometrics/methods , Psychometrics/statistics & numerical data , Quality of Life/psychology , Health Education/methods , Health Education/statistics & numerical data , Patient Education as Topic/methods , Patient Education as Topic/standards , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Analysis of Variance , Longitudinal Studies , Angioplasty/education , Educational Measurement/methods , Educational Status , Middle Aged
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 64(2): 140-147, Feb. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-896429

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Summary Introduction: Diabetes therapeutic education and information by leaflets is important. This study aimed to understand the effectiveness of written information to diabetic patients, after six months, in the control of diabetes and medication adherence. Method: Non-pharmacological clinical trial. Randomized sample of diabetic patients of 65 volunteer doctors, distributed among the five health regions in Portugal. At the first appointment, patients were randomized in four groups (three intervention with validated leaflets and one control), leaflet reading being reinforced at the follow-up appointments in a 6-months period. Variables collected: HbA1c, home blood glucose, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, cigarettes smoked, physical activity level, adherence to medication, medication, height, diabetes progression, age, sex and educational background. Descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: From the 709 patients recruited, 702 were studied in this 6-months period with no statistical differences in the baseline variables studied. After six months of intervention, the adherence to medication improved in the leaflet group (p=0.034). This was noticed in those under 65 years of age (p=0.027), with diabetes for ≤ 5 years (p=0.010), with educational background up to 4 years (p=0.030) and 9 years (p=0.006) and with HbA1c ≥ 7% at the beginning of the study. Conclusion: Interventions with leaflets handed in primary healthcare to people with diabetes type 2 can bring benefits in what concerns adherence to therapeutics, namely in younger people with a less studies.


Resumo Introdução: A educação terapêutica e a informação dada à pessoa com diabetes parece ser importante nesta doença de prevalência crescente. Estudar a efetividade da informação escrita dada ao utente diabético, após 6 meses, no controle e na adesão terapêutica. Método: Ensaio clínico não farmacológico. Amostra aleatorizada de diabéticos de 65 médicos de família voluntários, distribuídos pelas cinco regiões de Portugal continental. Na primeira consulta, as pessoas foram aleatorizadas (em grupos de intervenção com folhetos validados e grupo controle) e foi reforçada a leitura do folheto nas consultas de seguimento até 6 meses. Foram recolhidas as seguintes informações: HbA1c, glicemias em domicílio, peso, altura, perímetro abdominal, pressão arterial, cigarros fumados, atividade física praticada, adesão terapêutica, medicamentos tomados, tempo de evolução da diabetes, idade, sexo e educação. Estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: Das 709 pessoas recrutadas, foram estudadas 702, sem diferenças significativas para as variáveis epidemiológicas medidas. Aos seis meses da intervenção, a adesão à terapêutica farmacológica melhorou mais no grupo que recebeu folheto (p=0,034), nas pessoas com menos de 65 anos (p=0,027), com diabetes há cinco anos ou menos (p=0,010), com formação de até quatro anos (p=0,030) e até nove anos (p=0,006) e com a HbA1c ≥ 7% no início do estudo (p=0,008). Conclusão: Folhetos dados nos cuidados de saúde primários a pessoas com diabetes tipo 2 podem beneficiar a adesão terapêutica a curto prazo, nomeadamente em pessoas mais novas e com menor formação.


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Patient Education as Topic/methods , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/psychology , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/drug therapy , Medication Adherence/psychology , Pamphlets , Portugal , Time Factors , Blood Glucose/analysis , Glycated Hemoglobin/analysis , Exercise , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Prospective Studies , Educational Status , Medication Adherence/statistics & numerical data , Middle Aged
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 74(11): 902-908, Nov. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-827990

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ABSTRACT Neurological patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)often deteriorate to a worsening nutritional status. The aim of this study was to compare the nutritional status and food intake after nutrition education in patients with ALS. Clinical, anthropometric and functional variables were analyzed. Fifty-three patients were monitored at an early stage of the disease. The average score on the functionality scale was 33 points. Initially only 3.8% were classified as low body weight. After three months, 50% showed significant variation in anthropometric measures related to muscle mass and body fat reserves without association with clinical variables. After nutritional guidance, there was an increase in the intake of all food groups, especially the dairy group (p <0.05).The change of the nutritional status occurs early in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, even in those previously eutrophic or over weight. There was an increase in food intake after nutritional guidance according to the food guide adapted to the Brazilian population.


RESUMO Pacientes neurológicos com esclerose lateral amiotrófica frequentemente evoluem com piora do estado nutricional. O objetivo desse estudo foi comparar o estado nutricional e a ingestão alimentar depois da orientação nutricional em pacientes com ELA. Variáveis clínicas,antropométricas e funcionais foram analisadas. 53 pacientes foram avaliados na fase inicial da doença. A pontuação média da escala de funcionalidade foi de 33 pontos. Inicialmente apenas 3,8% foram classificados como baixo peso. Após três meses, 50% apresentaram variação significativa nas medidas antropométricas relacionadas com reservas de massa muscular e gordura corporal, sem associação com variáveis clínicas. Após orientação nutricional, houve um aumento na ingestão de alimentos de todos os grupos com relevância para o grupo de lacticínios (p <0,05). A mudança do estado nutricional ocorre precocemente em pacientes com ELA, mesmo naqueles anteriormente eutróficos ou sobrepeso. Houve um aumento na ingestão de alimentos após orientação nutricional de acordo com o guia alimentar adaptado da população brasileira.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Nutrition Assessment , Patient Education as Topic/methods , Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/diet therapy , Body Composition , Body Weight , Nutritional Status , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Longitudinal Studies , Nutrition Policy , Nutrition Therapy/methods
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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 76(2): 71-75, abr. 2016. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-841545

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Para evaluar la confiabilidad y precisión de la información médica proporcionada por los medios de comunicación en Argentina, alumnos avanzados de medicina, que desconocían los objetivos del estudio, identificaron aseveraciones relacionadas a temas médicos transmitidas por medios de comunicación. Los hallazgos fueron contrastados con recomendaciones realizadas por médicos expertos en la toma de decisiones basada en evidencias. Las recomendaciones de los medios y las confeccionadas por los expertos fueron comparadas en relación a su fuerza y dirección. Se identificaron 81 recomendaciones/preguntas las que fueron contestadas por los expertos, 15 con alta, 18 con moderada, 30 con baja y 18 con muy baja calidad de evidencia. Solamente el 53% (IC95% 42-64%) de las recomendaciones hechas por los medios de comunicación coincidieron en la dirección (a favor o en contra de la intervención) con las realizadas por los expertos y el 28% (IC95% 18-39%) fueron calificadas como inadecuadas (diferencias significativas tanto en dirección como en fuerza). El análisis del subgrupo de recomendaciones realizadas en los medios por profesionales de la salud mostró una coincidencia en la dirección del 71% (IC95% 56-86%) con 17% (IC95% 6-33%) de recomendaciones inadecuadas, OR = 0.35 (IC95% 0.1-1.1) en relación a las no realizadas por profesionales de la salud. Se concluye que la información médica que proveen los medios de comunicación en Argentina es poco confiable, lo que posiblemente tenga un impacto negativo sobre el funcionamiento del sistema de salud y la relación de los médicos con sus pacientes.


To evaluate the certainty and accuracy of the healthcare information provided by the mass media in Argentina, a group of senior medical students, blind to the study objectives, identified healthcare related statements transmitted through mass media. These findings were challenged against the recommendations of a group of physicians trained in evidence-based decision making (EBDM). We compared the strength and direction of the mass media recommendations with those of experts on EBDM. Eighty one recommendations/questions were identified and answered by the experts on EBDM, 15 with high, 18 with moderate, 30 with low and 18 with very low quality of evidence. Only 53% (CI95% 42-64%) of the mass media recommendations agreed with the expert recommendation in direction (for or against) and 28% (CI95% 18-39%) were classified as inappropriate (significant discrepancies both in direction and strength). Subgroup analysis revealed that 71% (CI95% 56-86%) of there commendations made by professionals in mass media agreed with experts in direction and 17% (IC95% 6-33%) were classified as inappropriate, OR = 0.35 (CI95% 0.1-1.1) compared to recommendations in mass media by non-professionals. We conclude that the healthcare information provided by mass media in Argentina is unreliable; this fact can probably have a negative impact in the health system performance and physician-patient relationship.


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Humans , Patient Education as Topic/standards , Evidence-Based Medicine/standards , Trust , Consumer Health Information/standards , Mass Media/standards , Medical Staff, Hospital/standards , Argentina , Students, Medical , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Cross-Sectional Studies , Evidence-Based Medicine/methods , Decision Making , Medical Staff, Hospital/statistics & numerical data
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Journal of Korean Medical Science ; : 1604-1611, 2015.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-66175

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Breast cancer is the most common type of female cancer. Tamoxifen, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, is widely used to decrease breast cancer recurrence and mortality among patients. However, it also increases the risk of endometrial cancer. This study aimed to assess knowledge and decisional conflict regarding tamoxifen use. Between June and October 2014, breast cancer patients using tamoxifen were consecutively screened and requested to complete a survey including the EQ-5D, Satisfaction with Decision Scale (SWD), Decisional Conflict Scale (DCS), and a self-developed, 15-item questionnaire measuring tamoxifen-related knowledge. The study sample comprised 299 patients. The mean total knowledge score was 63.4 of a possible 100.0 (range, 13.3-93.3). While 73.9% of the participants knew that tamoxifen reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence, only 57.9% knew that the drug increases endometrial cancer risk. A higher education level (> or =college) was associated with a higher, total knowledge score (beta = 4.291; P = 0.017). A higher knowledge score was associated with a decreased DCS score (beta = -0.366; P < 0.001). A higher SWD score was also associated with decreased decisional conflict (beta = -0.178; P < 0.001). In conclusion, the breast cancer patients with higher levels of tamoxifen-related knowledge showed lower levels of decisional conflict regarding tamoxifen use. Clinicians should provide the exact information about tamoxifen treatment to patients, based on knowledge assessment results, so as to aid patients' decision-making with minimal conflict.


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Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal/adverse effects , Breast Neoplasms/drug therapy , Consent Forms/statistics & numerical data , Decision Making , Endometrial Neoplasms/chemically induced , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Health Surveys , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Patient Participation/statistics & numerical data , Prevalence , Republic of Korea , Risk Assessment , Tamoxifen/adverse effects
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Rev. AMRIGS ; 58(1): 49-53, jan.-mar. 2014. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-878945

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Introdução: A hipertensão arterial sistêmica é uma doença crônica, multifatorial de alta prevalência no Brasil. A terapêutica inicial indicada para os pacientes é a mudança de estilo de vida (MEV), medida que necessita de plena aderência para ser efetiva. O estudo avaliou a adesão dos pacientes hipertensos à MEV proposta pela Secretaria Municipal de Saúde. Métodos: Este é um estudo transversal observacional que utilizou um questionário de mensuração quantitativa para avaliar variáveis socioeconômicas, tempo de participação no Programa de Hipertensão, orientações recebidas, frequência de consultas, hábitos não saudáveis, alterações realizadas, comorbidades, complicações e motivação. Os questionários foram aplicados a 107 participantes em entrevista individual ao final das reuniões do Programa de Hipertensão de quatro Unidades Básicas de Saúde. Os dados foram tabulados em planilhas do Microsoft Excel 2007®, e a análise feita pelos testes de Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis e Binomial. Resultados: Antes de entrar no programa, grande parte dos participantes mantinha hábitos não saudáveis (95%), mas modificaram pelo menos um hábito de vida após ingressar no programa (91,6%). A interrupção do tabagismo (p<0,001) e redução do consumo de gordura (p<0,001) e sal (p<0,001) foram os hábitos mais alterados. Conclusões: Concluímos que os participantes do estudo aderem à MEV de forma insuficiente. As principais alterações foram a interrupção do tabagismo e a diminuição da ingesta de sal e gorduras, sendo o exercício físico pouco adotado (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Healthy Lifestyle , Hypertension/prevention & control , Brazil/epidemiology , Food and Nutrition Education , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Asian Nursing Research ; : 8-14, 2014.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-192042

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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify health behavior and risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Korean patients with diabetes. METHODS: This study was a secondary analysis of the Fourth Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (2007-2009). Of the 24,871 participants, 1,239 aged over 19 years with diagnosis of diabetes were included. Stratified and cluster variables in the analysis-plan file for a weighted, complex sample were analyzed. CKD was confirmed by the estimated glomerular filtration rate level of 15.0-59.9 mL/min/1.732 m2. Odds ratios between the variables and CKD were calculated using logistic regression analysis with adjustment for gender, age, educational background, income, and duration of diagnosis. RESULTS: The results showed that 14.7% of participants with diabetes were accompanied with CKD. The risk of developing CKD in those who made efforts to take proper nutrition but failed was 1.76 times higher than those taking nutrition properly. In those who used to smoke compared to their nonsmoking counterparts, the risk was 2.06 times higher; in those who did not do vigorous exercise compared to those who did, the risk was 2.12 times higher; in those with hypertension than those without, the risk was 2.4 times higher; and in those with anemia compared to those without, the risk was 2.32 times higher. Only 19% of the participants received health education for diabetes, which did not affect the incidence of CKD. CONCLUSION: Since renal functions are affected by lifestyle factors, it is critical for healthcare professionals to provide diabetic patients with health education focused on changing their behavior so that it is conducive to health. It is also necessary to consider that diabetes education should be made more available and provided more effectively to these patients.


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Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Anemia/complications , Diabetes Complications/epidemiology , Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiology , Diet/statistics & numerical data , Exercise , Health Behavior , Health Surveys , Hypertension/complications , Nutrition Surveys , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/complications , Republic of Korea/epidemiology , Risk Factors , Smoking/epidemiology
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Rev. gaúch. enferm ; 34(2): 70-77, jun. 2013. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: lil-680914

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Estudo que objetivou caracterizar os idosos e a sua participação em atividades educativas grupais, verificar os fatores sociodemográficos e de saúde associados à não participação. O inquérito transversal foi realizado com 2.142 idosos. Utilizou-se análise descritiva, teste t-Student e regressão logística (p < 0,05). A maioria, em ambos os grupos, era do sexo feminino, 60├70 anos, casados e com renda de um salário mínimo. Os idosos participativos apresentaram, predominantemente, 1├4 anos de estudo e os não participativos, 4├8. As morbidades mais referidas pelos idosos que participavam de atividades educativas foram hipertensão arterial e problemas de visão. Entre os não participativos, prevaleceram os problemas de visão e problemas de coluna. Em ambos os grupos, o maior percentual foi para 1├3 incapacidades. A faixa etária de 80 anos e mais esteve associada à maior chance de não participação nas atividades. Faz-se necessário planejar ações que favoreçam a participação, contribuindo para o acompanhamento das suas condições de saúde.


This study sought to characterize the elderly and their participation in group educational activities, and to verify the socio-demographic and health factors associated with non-participation. It was a cross-sectional survey carried out with 2,142 elderly individuals, using descriptive analysis, Student's t-test and logistical regression (p<0.05). In both groups, the majority of participants were women, 60├70 years of age, married, with an income of one minimum salary. The elderly participants predominately showed 1├4 years of education, with non-participants 4├8. The morbidities most cited by the elderly who participated in educational activities were: hypertension and vision problems. Among non-participants, vision and spinal problems prevailed. In both groups, the greatest percentage was 1├3 incapacities. The age range of 80 years and above was associated with a greater chance of non-participation in activities. It is necessary to plan actions that favor participation, thereby contributing to monitor their health conditions.


El Objetivo del estudio fue caracterizar a las personas mayores y su participación en actividades educativas de grupo, consultar los factores sociodemográficos y de salud asociados con la no participación. Estudio transversal realizado con 2.142 personas mayores. Se utilizó el análisis descriptivo, la prueba t de Student y regresión logística (p<0,05). La mayoría de los grupos de la muestra eran mujeres, 60├ 70 años, se casó y tiene la renta de un salario mínimo. Los ancianos participativos presentan predominantemente 1├4 años de estudio y los no participativos, 4├8. Las comorbilidades más reportadas por los ancianos que participaron en las actividades educativas fueron: la hipertensión y los problemas de visión. Prevaleció entre los no participativos problemas de visión y problemas de espalda. En ambos grupos el porcentaje más alto fue para un 1├3 discapacidades. A las personas mayores de 80 años se las asoció con un aumento de la no participación en las actividades. Es necesario planificar acciones que favorezcan la participación contribuyendo a la vigilancia de su estado de salud.


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Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Aged/psychology , Patient Education as Topic , Patient Participation , Self-Help Groups , Social Participation , Activities of Daily Living , Aging/psychology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Data Collection , Diabetes Mellitus/psychology , Hypertension/psychology , Multivariate Analysis , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Socioeconomic Factors , Urban Population
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Rev. gaúch. enferm ; 33(4): 94-102, dez. 2012. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: lil-669562

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A necessidade de informação é definida como a deficiência de informação ou habilidade relacionada a um domínio de vida relevante para o paciente. O objetivo do presente estudo foi identificar as necessidades de informação de candidatos em fila de espera para o transplante de fígado. Trata-se de estudo descritivo, conduzido em centro transplantador brasileiro do interior paulista. A amostra foi constituída de 55 pacientes, e a coleta de dados foi realizada nos meses de março a junho de 2009. Os resultados evidenciaram que as necessidades de informação do período pré-operatório foram as que obtiveram pontuações médias maiores. O conhecimento de informações que o candidato ao transplante de fígado precisa é relevante para o planejamento do processo ensino-aprendizagem.


La necesidad de información se define como la carencia de información o habilidades relacionadas con un dominio de la vida relevante para el paciente. El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar las necesidades de información de candidatos en lista de espera para el trasplante de hígado. El diseño del estudio es de una investigación descriptiva, llevado a cabo en un centro de trasplante en São Paulo - Brasil. La muestra abarcó a 55 pacientes y los datos fueron recolectados entre marzo y junio del 2009. Los resultados mostraron mayor puntuación promedio para las necesidades de información del periodo preoperatorio. El conocimiento de informaciones que el candidato a trasplante de hígado necesita es importante para planificar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.


'Information need' is defined as a deficiency of information or skill related to a domain of life that is relevant to the patient. This study's objective was to identify the information needs of candidates on the waiting list for a liver transplant. This is a descriptive study and was conducted at a transplant center in the State of São Paulo - Brazil. The sample consisted of 55 patients and data were collected from March to June 2009. The results showed higher average scores for information needs concerning the preoperative period. Identifying the information needs of liver transplant candidates is important to planning the teaching-learning process.


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Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Liver Transplantation , Patient Education as Topic , Health Services Needs and Demand/statistics & numerical data , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data
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Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-140033

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Introduction: Dental team has high potential to help smokers to better oral/general health but to achieve this; they need to be clear about their role. Considering the importance of tobacco cessation, the authors carried out this study aimed at assessing the role, knowledge, current practices, different barriers, and tools to overcome the same as perceived by dentists in Bhopal city. Materials and Methods: A self-administered structured, coded questionnaire was distributed to 200 private practitioners and the teaching staff in all the dental colleges in Bhopal city. Results: Out of 200 dentists to whom questionnaire was administered, 168 responded within a week's time resulting in a high response rate of 84%. A total of 97% of the dentists agreed that it is the duty of every dentist to advice patients about tobacco cessation. A total of 58% strongly agree that formal training will be an effective tool to provide the guidelines to dentists in tobacco cessation and counseling. Conclusion: Monitoring of effective planning and execution of these programs by appropriate authorities at regular intervals is vital for successful achievement of the goal of "Tobacco Free Society."


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Adult , Attitude of Health Personnel , Counseling/methods , Dental Care/methods , Practice Patterns, Dentists'/statistics & numerical data , Dentists , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Tobacco Use Cessation/methods , Young Adult
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Clinics ; 66(2): 245-250, 2011. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-581509

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OBJECTIVE: Patients with chronic kidney disease who receive early nephrology care have a better prognosis with maintenance dialysis. We aimed to determine whether early referral to a nephrologist can also improve the psychological burden of having chronic kidney disease. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Thirty-nine patients with chronic kidney disease that required hemodialysis were studied: 19 had a $ 6-month history of nephrology care (Group1), and 20 had never received any prior nephrology care (Group2). All patients participated in a semi-structured interview that addressed their perceived knowledge and psychological aspects related to CKD and hemodialysis. Demographic and laboratory data as well as socioeconomic status were evaluated. RESULTS: In both groups, most of the patients were of low socioeconomic status. Group 1 had significantly better laboratory parameters (p<0.05). The patients' answers to the questions showed no differences between the groups: 63 percent of Group 1 and 55 percent of Group 2 reported that they had no prior knowledge about dialysis; 58 percent and 40 percent, respectively, reported that they ''don't completely understand what the doctor says''; and 74 percent and 85 percent, respectively, believed that their ''kidneys would work again''. CONCLUSION: Pre-dialysis nephrology care improves the clinical conditions of the patients with chronic kidney disease but is insufficient for minimizing other aspects of having chronic kidney disease.


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Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Kidney Failure, Chronic/psychology , Patient Education as Topic/standards , Referral and Consultation/standards , Renal Dialysis/psychology , Epidemiologic Methods , Kidney Failure, Chronic/therapy , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Referral and Consultation/statistics & numerical data , Socioeconomic Factors , Time Factors
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Cad. saúde pública ; 26(12): 2279-2295, dez. 2010. graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-571481

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In order to verify the prevalence of health workers' participation in health practices in the community, a cross-sectional study was conducted with 3,743 primary care health workers in 41 municipalities with more than 100 thousand inhabitants each in South and Northeast Brazil. Overall prevalence of participation in the community was 62.7 percent, and was significantly higher in the Northeast and in the Family Health Program (FHP). The most common practice was health education on special holidays, in talks, and in groups. There was a positive association between participation and: female gender, training in the management of chronic diseases, use of protocols, satisfaction with community meetings, and academic health services. Differences in the prevalence of participation by region and health care model reaffirmed the inherent expectations in the historical context of reorganization of primary care. The results indicate that it is necessary to expand participation by health workers in the community, considering that primary care is the level of care that provides the best possibilities for promoting health practices with equity.


Com o objetivo de verificar a prevalência de participação em práticas de saúde na comunidade, foi realizado um estudo transversal com 3.743 trabalhadores da atenção básica à saúde de 41 municípios com mais de 100 mil habitantes das regiões Sul e Nordeste do Brasil. A prevalência de participação foi de 62,7 por cento, sendo significativamente maior no Nordeste e no Programa Saúde da Família (PSF). A prática mais realizada foi educação em saúde em datas festivas, palestras e grupos. Verificou-se associação positiva do desfecho com sexo (feminino), capacitação no manejo de doenças crônicas, utilização de protocolos, satisfação com reuniões comunitárias e unidade de saúde com ensino. As diferenças da prevalência do desfecho por região e modelo reafirmam as expectativas inerentes ao contexto histórico da reorganização da atenção básica à saúde. Os resultados indicam que é necessário ampliar a participação dos trabalhadores de saúde junto à comunidade, considerando que a atenção básica à saúde é o nível de atenção que oferece a possibilidade de construção de práticas equânimes em saúde.


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Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Family Health , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Health Personnel/statistics & numerical data , National Health Programs/statistics & numerical data , Primary Health Care/statistics & numerical data , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data
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Salud pública Méx ; 52(6): 533-543, Nov.-Dec. 2010. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-572717

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Se presenta investigación documental realizada en 2009 que pretende documentar el marco normativo y los programas vigentes para la detección temprana del cáncer mamario en América Latina y establecer los retos más importantes para contener la epidemia en la región. Se identificaron diversas iniciativas emprendidas por las autoridades gubernamentales de salud para contrarrestar el crecimiento de la morbi-mortalidad por esta causa mediante estrategias de detección temprana, atención e investigación. A pesar de los avances en el diseño de políticas, programas, protocolos y guías de manejo clínico, persisten importantes retos para lograr los objetivos propuestos y la contención de este problema.


Documentary research carried out in 2009 aims to document the regulatory framework and existing programs for the early detection of breast cancer in Latin America and the Caribbean in order to establish the most important challenges for the containment of the epidemic in the region. The governments of the region have developed diverse efforts and initiatives to confront the rise in mortality due to said cause, including early detection, treatment and research strategies. Despite advances in the early detection of breast cancer, the challenge remains to link efforts to ensure continuity of care (diagnostic confirmation, treatment and monitoring) in order to achieve higher efficiency, effectiveness and benefits for women with this disease.


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Female , Humans , Breast Neoplasms/diagnosis , Early Diagnosis , Government Programs/statistics & numerical data , Health Policy , Breast Neoplasms/epidemiology , Breast Self-Examination , Caribbean Region/epidemiology , Clinical Protocols , Forecasting , Government Programs/legislation & jurisprudence , Government Programs/organization & administration , Government Publications as Topic , Health Promotion/legislation & jurisprudence , Health Promotion/methods , Health Promotion/statistics & numerical data , Latin America/epidemiology , Mammography , Mass Screening/legislation & jurisprudence , Mass Screening/organization & administration , Mass Screening/statistics & numerical data , Patient Education as Topic/legislation & jurisprudence , Patient Education as Topic/methods , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Women's Health Services/legislation & jurisprudence
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Arq. bras. oftalmol ; 73(5): 414-418, Sept.-Oct. 2010. graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-570501

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OBJETIVO: Conhecer o perfil epidemiológico e nível de conhecimento de pacientes diabéticos sobre diabetes e retinopatia diabética (RD). MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal com pacientes atendidos no Ambulatório de Retina e Vítreo do Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo, os quais foram divididos em dois grupos: pacientes diabéticos encaminhados para primeira avaliação oftalmológica (G1) e pacientes já acompanhados no Ambulatório (G2). Os pacientes responderam questionário e submeteram-se a exame oftalmológico. Foram utilizados os testes x², exato de Fisher e não paramétricos de Mann-Whitney, presumindo nível de significância de 5 por cento. RESULTADOS: A amostra total foi composta por 357 pacientes (109 no G1 e 248 no G2). A maioria dos pacientes era do sexo feminino, casada, com ensino fundamental incompleto, com média de idade de 63,3 anos e afirmou saber o que é diabetes. Entretanto, 53,2 por cento não sabiam qual o seu tipo de diabetes. As complicações visuais do diabetes são as mais conhecidas. Menos de um terço dos pacientes já tinha ouvido falar em RD e 77,3 por cento não sabiam se eram acometidos. A maioria dos pacientes nunca havia recebido alguma explicação ou algum tipo de material escrito sobre diabetes ou RD. Somente 3,6 por cento dos pacientes participavam de algum programa de educação sobre diabetes. A AV média na amostra, em logMAR, foi de 0,57 no OD e 0,51 no OE. Metade dos pacientes não tinha RD. CONCLUSÃO: A maioria dos pacientes, apesar de receber acompanhamento multidisciplinar, apresentou pouco conhecimento sobre o diabetes e suas complicações.


PURPOSE: To assess the epidemiologic profile and level of knowledge of diabetic patients about diabetes and diabetic retinopathy (DR). METHODS: Cross-sectional study with patients seen at Retina and Vitreous sector of Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo. The subjetcs were assigned into two groups: diabetic patients sent for first ophthalmologic evaluation (G1) and patient already followed in the sector (G2). The patients answered a questionnaire and were submitted to ophthalmologic examination. It had been used chi-square (x²), exact of Fisher and non-parametric of Mann-Whitney tests, with level of significance of 5 percent. RESULTS: The total sample was composed for 357 patients (109 in G1 and 248 in G2). The majority of the patients were female, married, with incomplete basic education, age average of 63.3 years and affirmed to know what it is diabetes. However, 53.2 percent did not know their type of diabetes. The visual complications of diabetes are most known. Less of one third of the patients had heard of DR and 77.3 percent did not know if they had it. The majority of the patients had never received any explanation or lecture about diabetes or DR. Only 3.6 percent of the patients had participated of programs of education on diabetes. The visual acuity, in logMAR scale, was of 0.57 in OD and 0.51 in the OS. Half of the patients did not have DR. CONCLUSION: The majority of the patients have low knowledge about diabetes and its complications.


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Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Diabetes Mellitus/psychology , Diabetic Retinopathy/epidemiology , Diabetic Retinopathy/psychology , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Patient Education as Topic/statistics & numerical data , Cross-Sectional Studies , Diabetes Complications/psychology , Diabetes Mellitus/classification , Statistics, Nonparametric
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