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Medwave ; 20(6): e7950, 31-07-2020.
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1119716

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El objetivo de este artículo es revisar las características del SARS-CoV-2, los aspectos clínico-epidemiológicos de COVID-19 y las implicaciones que tienen para los anestesiólogos al realizar procedimientos generadores de aerosoles. Se realizó una búsqueda en las bases de datos PubMed, Scopus, SciELO y Web of Science hasta el 9 de abril de 2020, utilizando las palabras: "COVID-19 or COVID19 or SARS-CoV-2 and anesthesiology or anesthesia". Se incluyeron 48 artículos con información sobre el manejo del paciente en el perioperatorio o en la unidad de cuidados intensivos ante la sospecha o confirmación de infección por SARS-CoV-2. En general, se recomienda el aplazamiento de las cirugías electivas por no más de seis a ocho semanas, de acuerdo a las condiciones clínicas de los pacientes. En el caso de cirugías de urgencia o emergencia, se revisan tópicos del sistema de protección personal así como las estrategias recomendadas para la realización de los procedimientos.


The purpose of this article is to review the characteristics of SARS-CoV-2, the clinical-epidemiological aspects of COVID-19, and the implications anesthesiologists when performing aerosol-generating procedures. A search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, SciELO, and Web of Science databases was performed until April 9, 2020, using the words: "COVID-19 or COVID19 or SARS-CoV-2 and anesthesiology or anesthesia". Forty-eight articles with information on the management of the patient in the perioperative period or the intensive care unit when suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection were included. In general, the postponement of elective surgeries for no more than 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the clinical condition of the patients is recommended. In the case of urgent or emergency surgeries, we review the use of personal protection gear, as well as the recommended strategies for carrying out the procedure.


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Humans , SARS-CoV-2/genetics , COVID-19/complications , COVID-19/epidemiology , Anesthesiology/standards , Occupational Diseases/prevention & control , Respiration, Artificial/methods , Respiration, Artificial/standards , Surgical Procedures, Operative/methods , Elective Surgical Procedures , Aerosols , Pandemics , Symptom Assessment/methods , Personal Protective Equipment , COVID-19/diagnosis , COVID-19/transmission , Intensive Care Units , Intubation, Intratracheal/methods , Intubation, Intratracheal/standards , Anesthesia, Conduction/methods , Anesthesia, Epidural/methods , Anesthesia, General/methods , Anesthesia, Spinal/methods , Anesthesiology/organization & administration , Nerve Block/methods
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Colomb. med ; 51(1): e4223, Jan.-Mar. 2020.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1124607

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Abstract A historical follow-up on the medical diaries about the patient is made, from the Hippocratic texts to the appearance of the current canon of the clinical history formulated by Boerhaave in the seventeenth century, through the medieval consilia and the curationes and observationes of the Renaissance; and it is discussed how much the patient's story is present in those writings. It is postulated that the medical narrative that starts from adequately listening to the patient and his story, and adopts a literary workshop format, it is a pedagogical tool that contributes to comprehensive medical training, and offers the patient the opportunity to be treated in an empathic and humanized environment.


Resumen Se hace un seguimiento histórico a los escritos médicos sobre el paciente, desde los textos hipocráticos hasta la aparición del canon actual de historia clínica formulado por Boerhaave en el siglo XVII, pasando por los consilia medievales y las curationes y observationes del renacimiento; y se discute qué tanto el relato del paciente está presente en esos escritos. Se postula que la narrativa médica que parte de escuchar adecuadamente al paciente y su historia, y se trabaja en formato de taller literario, es una herramienta pedagógica que contribuye a la formación médica integral y ofrece la posibilidad de que el paciente pueda ser tratado en un medio empático y humanizado.


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History, 16th Century , History, 17th Century , History, 18th Century , History, 19th Century , History, 20th Century , History, 21st Century , History, Ancient , History, Medieval , Humans , Medical Records , Medical Writing/history , Medical History Taking , Symptom Assessment/history , Symptom Assessment/methods , Narrative Medicine/history , Narrative Medicine/methods , Medical History Taking/standards , Medical History Taking/methods
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Rio de Janeiro; s.n; s. n; 2020. 100 p. graf, tab, ilus.
Thesis in Portuguese | BDENF, LILACS | ID: biblio-1367152

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Introdução: A quantidade de queixas de dor lombar, diagnóstico de hérnia de disco e muitas vezes encaminhamento para intervenções cirúrgicas desnecessárias evidencia a necessidade de uma melhor avaliação dos pacientes com esse tipo de queixa. O atual paradigma lança a construção de corpo de conhecimentos de intervenções para identificar o melhor tratamento conservador na dor lombar. É nesta dialética ­ práxis clínica e evidência científica ­ que foi ancorado o desenvolvimento de um software como ferramenta para a avaliação da dor lombar visando um melhor diagnóstico e direcionando o tratamento conservador mais eficiente e conduta Fisioterapêutica. Objetivo: Criar um Software como ferramenta para a avaliação e decisão da conduta terapêutica nos casos de dor lombar. Tipologia/Estratificação do produto: caracteriza-se pelo desenvolvimento um produto tecnológico do tipo software, classificado no estrato T1. Método: Trata-se de um estudo de desenvolvimento de software em 3 etapas iniciais, sendo a primeira, a criação de um fluxograma com as etapas a serem seguidas na avaliação do paciente com dor lombar; a segunda etapa, seleção de testes clínicos, neurológicos e ortopédicos e questionários para avaliação funcional da dor lombar; e a terceira etapa onde foi criado um software para avaliação da dor Lombar com estrutura em formulários e algoritmo em dois formatos, software e página da internet. Resultados: Foi desenvolvido um software denominado SADL ­ Software para avaliação da dor lombar, com base na última edição das Diretrizes de Prática Clínica, ligada à Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde da Seção Ortopédica da Associação Americana de Fisioterapia, que descreve e faz recomendações relacionadas ao tratamento por subgrupo de dor lombar. Tais tratamentos têm evidências para tratar e prevenir a recorrência de lombalgia, além de influenciar a diminuição da progressão de dor lombar de incapacidade aguda para a crônica. Conclusão, aplicabilidade e impacto: O Software para avaliação da dor Lombar foi criado com o objetivo de auxiliar no diagnóstico da dor lombar e orientar na melhor conduta terapêutica para cada paciente. O produto potencial apresenta potencial inovador por oferecer aos serviços de saúde (médico e fisioterapêutico) a possibilidade de melhorar a avaliação do paciente com dor lombar, evitando erros de conduta, auxiliando na indicação do melhor caminho a ser traçado para cada paciente e objetivando evitar cirurgias desnecessárias, quebrando padrões de condutas, desmistificando a dor. Tem impacto tecnológico por se tratar de uma nova ferramenta importante na administração do tratamento do paciente


Introduction: The number of complaints of low back pain, diagnosis of herniated disc and often referral for unnecessary surgical interventions highlights the need for a better assessment of patients with this type of complaint. The current paradigm launches the construction of a knowledge body of interventions to identify the best conservative treatment for low back pain. It is in this dialectic - clinical praxis and scientific evidence - that it was anchored in the development of software as a tool for the evaluation of low back pain aiming at a better diagnosis, and directing the most efficient conservative treatment in Physiotherapy. Objective: To create an Application as a tool for the assessment and decision of therapeutic conduct in cases of low back pain. Typology / Stratification of the product: characterized by the development of a technological product of the application type, classified in stratum T1. Method: This is an application development study in 3 initial steps, the first being the creation of a flowchart with the steps to be followed in the evaluation of the patient with low back pain; the second stage, selection of clinical, neurological and orthopedic tests and questionnaires for functional evaluation of low back pain; and the third stage, where an application was developed to assess low back pain with structure in forms and an algorithm in two formats, application and website. Results: An application called SADL - Software for evaluating low back pain was developed, based on the latest edition of the Clinical Practice Guidelines linked to the International Classification of Functionality, Disability and Health of the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, which describes and makes recommendations related to treatment by subgroup of low back pain.These treatments have evidence to treat and prevent the recurrence of low back pain, in addition to influencing the slow progression of low back pain from acute to chronic. Conclusion, applicability and impact: The Application for low back pain assessment was created with the objective of assisting in the diagnosis of low back pain and guiding the best therapeutic approach for each patient. The potential product presents an innovative potential for offering health services the possibility of improving the evaluation of patients with low back pain, avoiding conduct errors, helping to indicate the best path to be traced for each patient and aiming to avoid unnecessary surgery, breaking standards of conducts, demystifying pain. It has a technological impact because it is an important new tool in the administration of patient treatment


Subject(s)
Humans , Low Back Pain , Symptom Assessment/methods , Mobile Applications , Intervertebral Disc Displacement
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J. bras. nefrol ; 42(2,supl.1): 44-46, 2020.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1134832

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ABSTRACT Introduction Palliative care is an approach aimed at relieving suffering, controlling symptoms and seeking to improve quality of life. It must be offered in conjunction with standard treatment for any disease that threatens the continuation of life, such as a Covid-19 infection. Discussion The bioethical principles and strategies used by palliative medicine can assist nephrologists in the care of patients with renal dysfunction, who face the difficulties of isolation at the beginning and follow-up of dialysis in outpatient treatment, and those who are at risk for a more serious disease progress. Some of them: - a Shared decision making, which enables the patient and family to participate as facilitators in the systematization of the team's reasoning, in addition to respecting the principle of autonomy; - Symptom Management: which should be a priority to ensure relief of suffering even in times of social isolation; - Communication skills: making it possible to alleviate suffering in announcing bad news or complex decisions through communication techniques;; - Bereavement assistance: which in acute situations such as the pandemic, causing unexpected losses, the importance of sympathy from healthcare professionals becomes even greater. Conclusion The principles of palliative care are essential to face the challenges of a planet-wide crisis, which raises human suffering in all dimensions, and which requires the construction of strategies that can keep patients assisted, comfortable and with measures proportional to their clinical condition and preferences.


RESUMO Introdução O cuidado paliativo é uma abordagem voltada para alívio do sofrimento, controle de sintomas e melhora da qualidade de vida. Deve ser oferecido em conjunto com o tratamento padrão de qualquer doença que ameace a continuidade da vida, como, por exemplo, a infecção pela Covid-19. Discussão Os princípios bioéticos e as estratégias utilizadas pela medicina paliativa podem auxiliar os nefrologistas no cuidado dos pacientes com disfunção renal, que, além de serem do grupo de risco para evolução mais grave da infecção por coronavírus, enfrentam as dificuldades do isolamento no seguimento do tratamento dialítico e ambulatorial. Essas ferramentas são: I) tomada de decisão compartilhada, que proporciona a participação do paciente e dos familiares como facilitadores na sistematização do raciocínio da equipe, além de respeitar o princípio da autonomia; II) manejo de sintomas, que deve ser prioridade para a garantia do alívio do sofrimento mesmo em momento de isolamento social; III) habilidades em comunicação, sendo possível amenizar dificuldades em anunciar más notícias ou decisões complexas através de técnicas de comunicação; IV) assistência ao luto, em que, em situações agudas como a pandemia, de perdas inesperadas, a importância do acolhimento dos profissionais de saúde torna-se ainda maior. Conclusão Os princípios dos cuidados paliativos são essenciais para enfrentar os desafios de uma crise humanitária, que causa sofrimento ao ser humano em todas as dimensões e exige a construção de estratégias que possam manter os pacientes assistidos, confortáveis e com medidas proporcionais à sua condição clínica e às suas preferências.


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Humans , Palliative Care/methods , Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology , Renal Replacement Therapy/standards , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Betacoronavirus , Bereavement , Renal Replacement Therapy/methods , Communication , Pandemics , Symptom Assessment/methods , Decision Making, Shared , SARS-CoV-2 , COVID-19 , Nephrology/standards
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Rev. gaúch. enferm ; 41: e20190025, 2020. tab
Article in English | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1101675

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ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate associations between preoperative anxiety and depression symptoms and postoperative complications and the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients undergoing valve repair surgery. Method: Observational, exploratory and prospective study. The consecutive non-probabilistic sample consisted of patients undergoing their first valve repair surgery. Data were collected from September 2013 to September 2015, in a university hospital in the interior of São Paulo, Brazil. Symptoms were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and analyzed using Mann-Whitney and Spearman correlation; alpha was established at 5%. Results: Among the 70 participants, depressive symptoms were more frequent among women (p=0.042) and among patients experiencing postoperative agitation (p=0.039) Conclusion: In this study, depressive symptoms were associated with being a woman and postoperative agitation; the same was not true in regard to anxiety symptoms.


RESUMEN Objetivo: Investigar la asociación de los síntomas de ansiedad y depresión preoperatorios con complicaciones en postoperatorio y con características sociodemográficas y clínicas de pacientes sometidos a la corrección quirúrgica de valvopatías. Método: Estudio observacional, exploratorio y prospectivo. Muestra consecutiva y no probabilística fue constituida por pacientes sometidos a la primera cirugía de corrección de valvopatías. Los datos fueron recolectados de septiembre/2013 a septiembre/2015, en un hospital universitario del interior del São Paulo. Los síntomas fueron evaluados por el Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Los datos fueron analizados por las pruebas de Mann-Whitney y Correlación de Spearman, alpha=5%. Resultados: Entre los 70 pacientes, fue encontrado mayor presencia de síntomas depresivos entre las mujeres (p=0,042) y en el grupo con agitación (p=0,039) en el postoperatorio. Conclusión: En el grupo estudiado, los síntomas depresivos se asociaron al sexo femenino y la agitación en el postoperatorio, lo que no ocurrió con los síntomas de ansiedad.


RESUMO Objetivo: Investigar a associação dos sintomas de ansiedade e depressão pré-operatórios com complicações no pós-operatório e com características sociodemográficas e clínicas de pacientes submetidos à correção cirúrgica de valvopatias. Método: Estudo observacional, exploratório e prospectivo. Uma amostra consecutiva e não probabilística foi constituída por pacientes submetidos à primeira cirurgia de correção de valvopatias. Os dados foram coletados de setembro/2013 a setembro/2015, em um hospital universitário do interior paulista. Os sintomas foram avaliados pela Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Os dados foram analisados pelos testes de Mann-Whitney e Correlação de Spearman, alpha de 5%. Resultados: Entre os 70 pacientes, encontrou-se maior presença de sintomas depressivos entre as mulheres (p=0,042) e no grupo com agitação (p=0,039) no pós-operatório. Conclusão: No grupo estudado, sintomas depressivos foram associados ao sexo feminino e a agitação no pós-operatório, o que não ocorreu com os sintomas de ansiedade.


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Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Anxiety/psychology , Postoperative Complications/psychology , Depression/psychology , Preoperative Period , Heart Valves/surgery , Anxiety/diagnosis , Brazil , Comorbidity , Sex Factors , Prospective Studies , Statistics, Nonparametric , Depression/diagnosis , Emotions , Symptom Assessment/methods , Emergence Delirium/psychology , Income , Myocardial Revascularization
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Int. braz. j. urol ; 45(3): 605-614, May-June 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1012315

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ABSTRACT Objective: To cross-culturally adapt and check for the reliability and validity of the neurogenic bladder symptom score questionnaire to Brazilian Portuguese, in patients with spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis. Materials and Methods: The questionnaire was culturally adapted according to international guidelines. The Brazilian version was applied in patients diagnosed with neurogenic bladder due to spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis, twice in a range of 7 to 14 days. Psychometric properties were tested such as content validity, construct validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability. Results: Sixty-eight patients participated in the study. Good internal consistency of the Portuguese version was observed, with Cronbach α of 0.81. The test-retest reliability was also high, with an Intraclass Correlation Coefficient of 0.86 [0.76 - 0.92] (p<0.0001). In the construct validity, the Pearson Correlation revealed a moderate correlation between the Portuguese version of the NBSS and the Qualiveen-SF questionnaire (r = 0.66 [0.40-0.82]; p <0.0001). Conclusions: The process of cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the NBSS questionnaire for the Brazilian Portuguese in patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction was concluded.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Aged , Young Adult , Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic/diagnosis , Cross-Cultural Comparison , Surveys and Questionnaires/standards , Symptom Assessment/standards , Psychometrics , Quality of Life , Reference Standards , Socioeconomic Factors , Brazil , Reproducibility of Results , Analysis of Variance , Symptom Assessment/methods , Language , Middle Aged
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Rev. cuba. oftalmol ; 32(2): e723, abr.-jun. 2019. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1093691

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RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar las características del astigmatismo en los niños. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal en pacientes atendidos en el Servicio de Oftalmología Pediátrica del Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología Ramón Pando Ferrer en el período de junio del año 2016 a diciembre de 2017. La muestra estuvo conformada por 61 niños (122 ojos) con astigmatismo, quienes cumplieron los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Las variables del estudio fueron la edad, el sexo, el tipo de astigmatismo, los síntomas, la agudeza visual sin y con corrección, el cilindro refractivo, el cilindro topográfico y el equivalente esférico. Resultados: El astigmatismo mixto fue el más relevante en todas las edades, y el sexo no fue significativo. El síntoma más referido fue la dificultad para ver de cerca (33 pacientes) para un 54,9 por ciento y en edades de 6 a 9 años. La media más baja de la agudeza visual fue 0,22 para el astigmatismo miópico compuesto y la mejor agudeza visual corregida fue para el astigmatismo miópico simple (0,94). La media del cilindro refractivo y topográfico fue de 2,71 y 2,45 dioptrías respectivamente. Los valores topográficos y refractivos mostraron diferencias significativas en los astigmatismos miópico compuesto y mixto (p= 0,002). Los equivalentes esféricos más cercanos a la emetropía (-0,5 a 0,5) presentaron la media más alta de agudeza visual sin corrección. Conclusión: El astigmatismo miópico compuesto afecta más la agudeza visual sin corrección y presenta diferencias entre el cilindro refractivo y topográfico, al igual que el astigmatismo mixto(AU)


ABSTRACT Objective: Describe the characteristics of astigmatism in children. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted of patients cared for at the Pediatric Ophthalmology Service of Ramón Pando Ferrer Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology from June 2016 to December 2017. The sample was 61 children (122 eyes) with astigmatism who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study variables were age, sex, type of astigmatism, symptoms, visual acuity with and without correction, refractive cylinder, topographic cylinder and spherical equivalent. Results: Mixed astigmatism was the most relevant type in all age groups, whereas sex was not significant. The symptom most frequently reported was difficulty to see up close: 33 patients (54.9 percent) in the 6-9 years age group. The lowest visual acuity mean was 0.22 for compound myopic astigmatism, whereas the best corrected visual acuity corresponded to simple myopic astigmatism (0.94). Mean refractive and topographic cylinder was 2.71 and 2.45 diopters, respectively. Topographic and refractive values were significantly different in compound myopic and mixed astigmatism (p= 0.002). The spherical equivalents closest to emmetropia (-0.5 to 0.5) exhibited the highest mean visual acuity without correction. Conclusions: Compound myopic astigmatism affects uncorrected visual acuity more markedly and presents differences between the refractive and the topographic cylinder just like mixed astigmatism(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Astigmatism/diagnostic imaging , Retinoscopes/adverse effects , Symptom Assessment/methods , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies , Observational Study
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Medisan ; 23(1)ene.-feb. 2019. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-990176

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Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal de 1 819 pacientes con fiebre y serología reactiva, ingresados en el Hospital Infantil Dr Antonio María Béguez César de Santiago de Cuba por diagnóstico presuntivo de dengue, desde enero de 2015 hasta diciembre de 2016, de quienes se extrajeron muestras de suero en el Departamento de Microbiología de la mencionada institución, las cuales fueron enviadas al laboratorio del Instituto de Medicina Tropical Dr Pedro Kourí de La Habana para su procesamiento y posible confirmación. En la casuística se obtuvo una positividad de 54,3 por ciento, así como predominio de los niños mayores de 5 años con 1 451, de los procedentes del municipio de Santiago de Cuba con 1 651, de la fiebre en 847 y de la ocurrencia de la infección durante el trimestre octubre-noviembre en 864.


A descriptive cross-sectional study of 1 819 patients with fever and reactive serology, admitted in Dr Antonio María Béguez Caesar Pediatric Hospital in Santiago de Cuba was carried out through presumptive diagnosis of dengue from January, 2015 to December, 2016, from whom samples of serum were obtained in the Microbiology Department of the above-mentioned institution, which were sent to the laboratory of Dr Pedro Kourí Tropical Medicine Institute in Havana for their processing and possible confirmation. A 54,3 percent of positive cases was obtained in the case material, as well as the prevalence of children older than 5 years with 1 451, those coming from Santiago de Cuba municipality were 1 651, those with fever were 847 and those with occurrence of the infection during the trimester October-November were 864.


Subject(s)
Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Physician-Patient Relations , Clinical Diagnosis , Dengue/diagnosis , Symptom Assessment/methods , Serology/methods , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Rev. bras. ciênc. saúde ; 23(4): 485-492, 2019. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1049474

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Objetivo: Correlacionar a sensação de dispneia obtida pela escala Medical Research Council modificada (mMRC) com as variáveis respiratórias e o tempo de internação em portadores de doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC) hospitalizados. Material e Métodos: Estudo transversal de caráter observacional e descritivo; no qual participaram do estudo pacientes interna-dos na Santa Casa de Misericórdia (SCM) de Goiânia-GO e Hospital Geral de Goiânia Dr. Alberto Rassi (HGG), com diag-nóstico de DPOC. Foram coletados sinais vitais, dados antro-pométricos e aplicada a escala de mMRC. Resultados: Foram avaliados 28 participantes, com média de idade de 74,10±12,46 anos; a média de mMRC foi de 3,10±1,19, comprometimento moderado, não ocorrendo diferença de mMRC entre homens e mulheres (p=0,503), além de não ter sido encontrada cor-relação entre o mMRC com a FR (r= -0,035 p=0,864), SpO2 (r=-0,228 p=0,222) e o tempo de internação (r=0,140 p=0,486). No entanto, em relação a necessidade de internação em uni-dade de terapia intensiva e o tempo de internação na unidade houve correlação significativa (r-0,457 p<0,01 e r 0,388 p<0,04, respectivamente). Conclusão: Não se encontrou relação da sensação de dispneia com as variáveis respiratórias e o tempo de internação total, porém foi possível verificar uma correlação entre o mMRC e a necessidade de internação e o tempo de internação em unidade de terapia intensiva. (AU)


Objetive:To correlate the dyspnea syndrome with the modified Medical Research Council scale (mMRC) with the respiratory and temporal variables of hospitalization in patients with hospitalized chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Method: Cross-sectional observational and descriptive studyin which participated patients from the Santa Casa de Misericórdia (SCM) of Goiânia-GO and the General Hospital of Goiânia Dr. Alberto Rassi (HGG), with the diagnosis of COPD. Vital signs and anthropometric data were collected and the mMRC scale was applied. Results: Twenty-eight participants were evaluated, with a mean age of 74.10 ± 12.46 years; the mean mMRC was 3.10 ± 1.19, there was moderate impairment, no difference of mMRC between men and women (p = 0.503), nor was it found among mMRC with FR (r = -0.035 p = 0.864), SpO2 (r = -0.228 p = 0.222) and length of stay (r = 0.140 p = 0.486), which means that intensive care unit stay and length of stay in the domestic unit are important (r-0,457 p<0,01 e r 0,388 p<0,04 respectively). Conclusion: No differences between dyspnea syndrome and respiratory variables and total hospitalization time were found, but it was possible that they occurred between the MRC and the need for hospitalization and length of stay in intensive care therapy. There is a moderate influence of the dyspnea syndrome to direct the attention to the individuals under hospitalization, in order to minimize the progression of the disorder and greater impairment in the general state of health. (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Severity of Illness Index , Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/physiopathology , Dyspnea/diagnosis , Symptom Assessment/methods , Length of Stay , Cross-Sectional Studies , Dyspnea/physiopathology , Intensive Care Units
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Rev. Col. Bras. Cir ; 45(5): e1901, 2018. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-976924

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RESUMO Objetivo: comparar o resultado do escore de Alvarado com os achados cirúrgicos e com os resultados do exame histopatológico do apêndice de pacientes operados por apendicite aguda. Métodos: estudo observacional com delineamento transversal de 101 pacientes com 14 anos de idade ou mais, submetidos à apendicectomia de urgência. A avaliação continha o escore de Alvarado, pontuação no escore, sexo, idade, etnia dos pacientes e tempo de evolução. Foi obtido o aspecto cirúrgico do apêndice, dados a respeito das complicações pós-operatórias e o resultado do exame histopatológico. O intervalo de confiança pré-estabelecido foi de 95%. Foram calculadas sensibilidade, especificidade, valor preditivo positivo e negativo do escore, e realizada uma análise através da curva ROC. Resultados: a associação entre o escore de Alvarado e a confirmação diagnóstica utilizando como ponto de corte uma pontuação maior ou igual a seis encontrou-se significância estatística (P=0,002), com sensibilidade de 72% e especificidade de 87,5%. A pontuação maior ou igual a seis mostrou maior tendência a apresentar fases mais avançadas da apendicite aguda tanto no aspecto cirúrgico quanto histopatológico, quando comparado a uma pontuação menor que seis. O sexo masculino apresentou maiores chances de complicações quando comparado ao sexo feminino (P=0,003). Conclusão: o escore de Alvarado se mostrou um bom método para triagem diagnóstica na apendicite aguda, já que pontuações maiores ou iguais a seis estão associadas a uma probabilidade maior de confirmação diagnóstica e de quadros mais avançados da doença aguda.


ABSTRACT Objective: to compare the results of the Alvarado score with the surgical findings and the results of the histopathological examination of the appendix of patients operated on for acute appendicitis. Methods: we conducted an observational study with a cross-sectional design of 101 patients aged 14 years and over undergoing emergency appendectomy. The evaluation comprised the Alvarado score, gender, age, ethnicity and time of evolution. We obtained data regarding the surgical aspect of the appendix, postoperative complications and the result of the histopathological examination. The pre-established confidence interval was 95%. We calculated sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of the score, and performed an analysis through the ROC curve. Results: we found a statistically significant (p=0.002) association between the Alvarado score and the diagnostic confirmation using a cutoff score of six or greater, with a sensitivity of 72% and a specificity of 87.5%. A score greater than or equal to six showed a greater tendency to present more advanced stages of acute appendicitis in both surgical and histopathological findings when compared with a score lower than six. Males presented greater chances of complications when compared with females (p=0.003). Conclusion: the Alvarado score proved to be a good method for diagnostic screening in acute appendicitis, since scores greater than or equal to six are associated with a higher probability of diagnostic confirmation and more advanced stages of the acute disease.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Appendicitis/diagnosis , Symptom Assessment/methods , Appendectomy , Appendicitis/surgery , Severity of Illness Index , Acute Disease , Cross-Sectional Studies , Predictive Value of Tests , ROC Curve , Triage , Sensitivity and Specificity
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Rev. latinoam. enferm. (Online) ; 26: e3070, 2018. tab
Article in English | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-978603

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ABSTRACT Objectives: to correlate risk classification categories with the level of pain of patients in an emergency service. Method: cross-sectional study carried out in the Risk Classification of 611 patients. The variables studied were: age, gender, comorbidities, complaint duration, medical specialty, signs and symptoms, outcome, color attributed in the risk classification of and degree of pain. We used Analysis of Variance, a Chi-Square test and a Likelihood Ratio test. Results: the average age was 42.1 years (17.8); 59.9% were women; the green (58.9%) and yellow (22.7%) risk classification prevailed and hypertension (18.3%) was the most common Comorbidity. The most frequent pain intensity was moderate (25.9%). In the red category, patients presented a higher percentage of absence of pain; in the blue, mild pain; and in the green, yellow and orange categories, there was a greater percentage of intense pain (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: among the patients who presented pain, the majority reported moderate intensity. Regarding risk categories, most patients in the red category did not report pain. Those who were classified as green, yellow and orange, reported mostly intense pain. On the other hand, patients in the blue category reported predominantly mild pain.


RESUMO Objetivos: correlacionar as categorias da classificação de risco com grau de dor dos pacientes em um serviço de emergência. Método: estudo transversal, realizado no Acolhimento com Classificação de Risco com 611 pacientes. As variáveis estudadas foram: idade, sexo, comorbidades, duração da queixa, especialidade médica, sinais e sintomas, desfecho, cor atribuída na classificação de risco e grau da dor. Utilizou-se a Análise de Variância, teste Qui-Quadrado e teste da Razão de Verossimilhança. Resultados: a média de idade foi 42,1 anos (17,8), 59,9% eram mulheres, com classificação de risco verde (58,9%) e amarela (22,7%), e comorbidade prevalente a hipertensão arterial (18,3%). Intensidade de dor mais frequente foi moderada (25,9%). Na categoria vermelha, pacientes apresentaram maior percentual de ausência de dor; na azul, dor leve; e nas categorias verde, amarela e laranja, maior percentual de dor intensa (p<0,0001). Conclusão: dos pacientes que apresentaram dor, a maioria referiu intensidade moderada. Em relação às categorias de risco, a maior parte dos pacientes da categoria vermelha não relatou dor; os que foram classificados como verde, amarela e laranja referiram, na maioria das vezes, dor intensa; já os pacientes da categoria azul mencionaram, predominantemente, dor leve.


RESUMEN Objetivos: correlacionar las categorías de clasificación de riesgo con grado de dolor de los pacientes en un servicio de emergencia. Método: estudio transversal, realizado en la Acogida con Clasificación de Riesgo con 611 pacientes. Las variables estudiadas fueron: edad, sexo, comorbilidades, duración de la queja, especialidad médica, signos y síntomas, resultado, color atribuída a la clasificación de riesgo y grado de dolor. Se utilizaron Análisis de Varianza, Prueba Chi cuadrado y la prueba de Razón de Verosimilitud. Resultados: la edad promedio fue de 42,1 años (17,8), 59.9% eran mujeres, con clasificación de riesgo verde (58,9%) y amarillo (22,7%) y comorbilidad prevalente a hipertensión arterial (18,3%). La intensidad de dolor más frecuente fue moderada (25.9%). En la categoría roja, los pacientes presentaron un mayor porcentaje de ausencia de dolor, en la azul, dolor suave, y en las categorías verde, amarillo y naranja, un porcentaje más alto de dolor severo (p < 0,0001). Conclusión: de los pacientes que presentaron dolor, la mayoría se refiere a intensidad moderada. En relación con las categorías de riesgo, la mayoría de los pacientes de la categoría roja no informó dolor. Quienes fueron clasificados como verde, amarillo y naranja, mencionaron, en su mayoría, dolor intenso. Los pacientes de la categoría azul, reportaron, predominante, dolor leve.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Pain/classification , Pain/diagnosis , Triage/methods , Triage/statistics & numerical data , Symptom Assessment/methods , Socioeconomic Factors , Pain Measurement , Risk Assessment
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Rev. bras. neurol ; 53(2): 5-11, abr.-jun. 2017. tab, ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-847811

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Distúrbios do sono são os mais comuns sintomas não-motores encontrados na doença de Parkinson (DP). OBJETIVOS: Avaliar a relação entre actigrafia e distúrbios do sono mais incidentes na DP. MÉTODOS: Pacientes com e sem DP foram avaliados quanto aos sintomas motores, qualidade do sono, cronotipo e objetivamente através do uso do actímetro. RESULTADOS: Encontrou-se uma significante redução da qualidade do sono entre os pacientes com DP (p = 0.0023), uma pior qualidade subjetiva do sono, maior uso de medicamentos para insônia, mais distúrbios do sono e uma maior fragmentação do ritmo atividade-repouso (IV) (p=0.0271). CONCLUSÃO: Pacientes com DP possuem uma pior qualidade de sono e um ritmo atividade-repouso mais fragmentado. A actigrafia pode ser útil na avaliação da qualidade do sono e do ciclo atividade repouso em pacientes com DP, contribuindo para o rastreio e acompanhamento de eventuais distúrbios do ritmo circadiano a esta doença associados. (AU)


Sleep disorders are the most common non-motor symptom found in Parkinson's Disease (PD). OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the relationship between actigraphy and more incidents sleep disorders in PD. METHODS: Patients with and without PD were assessed regarding motor symptoms, sleep quality, chronotype and objectively through the use of an actimeter. RESULTS: It was found a significant reduction of sleep quality among the patients with PD (p = 0.0023), a worse subjective sleep quality, they used more medications to sleep, they had more sleep disorders and a significantly higher fragmentation of pace (IV) (p = 0.0271). CONCLUSION: Patients with PD have a worse sleep quality and a rest-activity rythm fragmented. Actigraphy can be useful for assessing the quality of sleep and activity/rest cycle in patients with PD, contributing to the screening and follow-up of any circadian rhythm disorders associated to this disease. (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Parkinson Disease/complications , Parkinson Disease/diagnosis , Sleep Wake Disorders/diagnosis , Actigraphy/methods , Symptom Assessment/methods , Motor Disorders , Sleep Wake Disorders/etiology , Case-Control Studies , REM Sleep Behavior Disorder/diagnosis
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Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 15(2): 148-154, Apr.-June 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-891381

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ABSTRACT Objective To assess the test-retest reliability of the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale translated and culturally adapted into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods The scale was applied in an interview format for 190 patients with various cancers type hospitalized in clinical and surgical sectors of the Instituto Nacional de Câncer José de Alencar Gomes da Silva and reapplied in 58 patients. Data from the test-retest were double typed into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and analyzed by the weighted Kappa. Results The reliability of the scale was satisfactory in test-retest. The weighted Kappa values obtained for each scale item had to be adequate, the largest item was 0.96 and the lowest was 0.69. The Kappa subscale was also evaluated and values were 0.84 for high frequency physic symptoms, 0.81 for low frequency physical symptoms, 0.81 for psychological symptoms, and 0.78 for Global Distress Index. Conclusion High level of reliability estimated suggests that the process of measurement of Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale aspects was adequate.


RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a confiabilidade teste-reteste da versão traduzida e adaptada culturalmente para o português do Brasil do Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale. Métodos A escala foi aplicada em forma de entrevista em 190 pacientes com diversos tipos de câncer internados nos setores clínicos e cirúrgicos do Instituto Nacional de Câncer José de Alencar Gomes da Silva e reaplicada em 58 pacientes. Os dados dos testes-retestes foram inseridos num banco de dados por dupla digitação independente em Excel e analisados pelo Kappa ponderado. Resultados A confiabilidade da escala mostrou-se satisfatória nos testes-retestes. Os valores do Kappa ponderado obtidos para cada item da escala apresentaram-se adequados, sendo o maior item de 0,96 e o menor de 0,69. Também se avaliou o Kappa das subescalas, sendo de 0,84 para sintomas físicos de alta frequência, de 0,81 para sintomas físicos de baixa frequência, de 0,81 também para sintomas psicológicos, e de 0,78 para Índice Geral de Sofrimento. Conclusão Altos níveis de confiabilidade estimados permitem concluir que o processo de aferição dos itens do Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale foi adequado.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Symptom Assessment/instrumentation , Neoplasms/diagnosis , Psychometrics/instrumentation , Translations , Brazil , Surveys and Questionnaires , Reproducibility of Results , Symptom Assessment/methods , Language
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São Paulo med. j ; 135(2): 107-115, Mar.-Apr. 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-846290

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ABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Uterine fibroids (UF), also known as leiomyomas, are the most prevalent gynecological tumors. The Uterine Fibroid Symptoms and Quality of Life (UFS-QOL) is the only specific questionnaire that assesses symptom intensity and quality-of-life issues for women with symptomatic UF; however, it only exists in the English language. Thus, we aimed to translate and culturally validate the UFS-QOL questionnaire for the Brazilian Portuguese language. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, FMRP-USP. METHODS: 113 patients with UF (case group) and 55 patients without UF (control group) were interviewed using the UFS-QOL questionnaire after translation and cultural adaptation. The Short Form-36 questionnaire was used as a control. Demographic and psychometric variables were analyzed. RESULTS: Women with UF presented higher mean age, body mass index, weight, parity and comorbidities than the control group (P < 0.05). The most prevalent complaints were abnormal uterine bleeding (93.8%), pelvic pain (36.3%) and extrinsic compression (10.6%) and these presented adequate construct validity regarding UFS-QOL severity (P < 0.05). The UFS-QOL questionnaire presented good internal consistency regarding symptom severity and quality-of-life-related domains (intraclass correlation coefficient, ICC = 0.82/0.88). Structural validity presented correlation coefficients ranging from 0.59 to 0.91. Test-retest comparison did not show differences among the UFS-QOL subscales. After treatment, women with UF presented improvements on all subscales. CONCLUSION: The UFS-QOL questionnaire presented adequate translation to the Brazilian Portuguese language, with good internal consistency, discriminant validity, construct validity, structural validity and responsiveness, along with adequate test-retest results.


RESUMO CONTEXTO E OBJETIVO: O leiomioma uterino (LU) é o tumor ginecológico mais comum. Existe apenas um questionário específico que avalia a intensidade de sintomas e qualidade de vida de mulheres com LU sintomático, o Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Quality of Life (UFS-QOL), porém somente na língua inglesa. Dessa forma, objetivamos traduzir e validar culturalmente o questionário UFS-QOL para a língua portuguesa brasileira. TIPO DE ESTUDO E LOCAL: Estudo transversal, Departamento de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia da FMRP-USP. MÉTODOS: 113 pacientes portadoras de LU (grupo caso) e 55 pacientes-controle foram entrevistadas com o questionário UFS-QOL após tradução e adaptação cultural. O questionário Short Form-36 foi utilizado para controle. Variáveis demográficas e psicométricas foram analisadas. RESULTADOS: As mulheres com LU apresentaram maior média de idade, índice de massa corporal, peso, paridade e comorbidades do que o grupo controle (P < 0,05). As queixas mais prevalentes foram sangramento uterino anormal (93,8%), dor pélvica (36,3%) e compressão extrínseca (10,6%) e estas apresentaram adequada validade de constructo com a gravidade indicada pelo UFS-QOL (P < 0,05). O questionário UFS-QOL apresentou boa consistência interna com a gravidade dos sintomas e com os domínios relacionados a qualidade de vida (coeficiente de correlação intraclasse, CCI = 0,82/0,88). A validade estrutural mostrou coeficientes de correlação variando de 0,59 até 0,91. A comparação teste-reteste não mostrou diferença entre as subscalas do UFS-QOL. Depois do tratamento, as mulheres com LU apresentaram melhora em todas as subscalas. CONCLUSÃO: O questionário UFS-QOL apresentou adequada tradução para a língua portuguesa brasileira, com boa consistência interna, validade de constructo/discriminatória, estrutural e responsividade, assim como adequados resultados teste-reteste.


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Humans , Female , Adult , Quality of Life , Translations , Surveys and Questionnaires , Symptom Assessment/methods , Leiomyoma/diagnosis , Uterine Neoplasms , Brazil , Case-Control Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies , Educational Status , Leiomyoma/complications
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Rev. guatemalteca cir ; 22(1): 8-14, ener-dic, 2016. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1016943

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Introducción: La Escala de Alvarado se basa en síntomas, signos clínicos y hallazgos de laboratorio que se encuentran comúnmente en la apendicitis aguda; su principal valor radica en aplicar en forma ordenada y sistematizada un adecuado interrogatorio, exploración física e interpretación de los estudios básicos de laboratorio disponibles en la mayoría de las unidades de salud que atienden urgencias. Objetivo: Determinar la sensibilidad y especificidad de la escala de Alvarado en el diagnóstico de apendicitis aguda en el Hospital Roosevelt. Metodología: Validación de prueba diagnóstica en pacientes con diagnóstico de apendicitis aguda de la Emergencia de Cirugía de Adultos del Hospital Roosevelt en el período de enero a octubre 2014. Resultados: En el presente estudio, se incluyó un total de 105 pacientes, de los cuales 55 (52%) correspondió al sexo femenino y 50 (48%) al sexo masculino. A la totalidad de pacientes sometidos a cirugía se les realizó estudio anatomopatológico de la pieza quirúrgica pudiendo evidenciar que según Escala de Alvarado, los pacientes que obtuvieron un valor igual o mayor a 7 puntos con indicación clara de cirugía fueron 75, de los cuales 68 tuvieron diagnóstico de apendicitis aguda confirmada, mientras que únicamente 7 tuvieron diagnóstico negativo, resultando un valor predictivo positivo de 90%. Por otra parte los pacientes que obtuvieron un valor igual o menor a los seis puntos fueron 30, y solo 3 tuvieron diagnóstico confirmado de apendicitis aguda, mientras que 27 tuvieron diagnóstico negativo, dando un valor predictivo negativo del 90%. En este estudio se obtuvo una sensibilidad (95%) y especificidad de (79%) Conclusiones: La Escala de Alvarado es útil como herramienta diagnóstica para apendicitis aguda, con alta sensibilidad, buena especificidad y un valor predictivo adecuado,


Background: Alvarado Score is based on symptoms, clinical signs and laboratory fndings that are commonly found in acute appendicits; its main value lies in applying systematc and orderly appropriate history, physical examinaton and interpretaton of basic laboratory studies available in most health units that serve the emergency room. Objectve: Determine the sensitvity and specifcity of the Alvarado score in the diagnosis of acute appendicits at Roosevelt Hospital. Methodology: Validaton of a diagnostc test in patents diagnosed with acute appendicits in the surgical emergency room of Roosevelt Hospital in the period from January to October 2014. Results: In this study, we included a total of 105 patents, of whom 55 (52%) corresponded to the female sex and 50 (48%) were male. All patents undergoing surgery, underwent pathological examinaton of the surgical specimen and may show that according to Alvarado score, patents who obtained a value equal to or greater than 7 points, clear indicaton of surgery was 75, of whom 68 had confrmed diagnosis of acute appendicits, while only 7 had negatve diagnosis, resultng in a positve predictve value of 90%. Moreover patents who obtained a value equal to or less than six points were 30, and only 3 had confrmed diagnosis of acute appendicits, while 27 had negatve diagnosis, giving a negatve predictve value of 90%. In this study sensitvity (95%) and specifcity (79%) was obtained. Conclusions: Alvarado Score is useful as a diagnostc tool for acute appendicits with high sensitvity, good specifcity and adequate predictve value


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Appendicitis/diagnosis , Acute Disease , Symptom Assessment/methods , Validation Study
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Arq. gastroenterol ; 53(3): 130-135, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-787351

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ABSTRACT Background - Gastroesophageal reflux disease is the most common esophageal disorder in pediatrics. Objective - The aim of this study was to compare reflux parameters of typical and atypical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease using 24-hour esophageal pH monitoring and multichannel intraluminal impedance in pediatric population. Methods - In this prospective study, 43 patients aged less than 18 year with suspected gastroesophageal reflux disease were enrolled. The patients were divided into two groups based on the main presenting symptoms (typical versus atypical). Twenty four-hour pH monitoring and multichannel intraluminal impedance were performed in all the patients for comparing these two group regarding association of symptoms and reflux. Number of refluxes, pH related reflux, total reflux time, reflux more than 5 minutes, longest time of the reflux, lowest pH at reflux, reflux index were recorded and compared. Data comparison was done using SPSS. Results - The mean age of the patients was 5.7±3.4 years and 65.1% were male. Out of 43 patients 24 cases had typical symptoms and 19 had atypical symptoms. The mean reflux events detected by multichannel intraluminal impedance was more than mean reflux events detected by pH monitoring (308.4±115.8 vs 69.7±66.6) with P value of 0.037, which is statistically significant. The mean symptom index and symptom association probability were 35.01% ± 20.78% and 86.42% ± 25.79%, respectively in multichannel intraluminal impedance versus 12.73% ± 12.48% and 45.16% ± 42.29% in pH monitoring (P value <0.001). Number of acid reflux was 46.26±47.16 and 30.9±22.09 for atypical and typical symptoms respectively. The mean symptom index was 18.12% ± 13.101% and 8.30% ± 10.301% in atypical and typical symptoms respectively (P=0.034). Bolus clearance was longer in atypical symptoms compared typical symptoms(P<0.05). Conclusion - Symptom index was significantly higher in atypical symptoms compared to typical symptoms. Higher number of acid reflux was found in children with atypical symptoms of reflux. Longer duration of bolus clearance was found in group with atypical symptoms of reflux.


RESUMO Contexto - O refluxo gastroesofágico é a doença esofágica mais comum em Pediatria. Objetivo - O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar parâmetros de refluxo em pacientes com sintomas típicos e atípicos de refluxo gastroesofágico na população pediátrica usando impedância intraluminal multicanal e monitoramento 24 horas do pH esofágico. Métodos - Neste estudo prospectivo, 43 pacientes com idade inferior a 18 anos com suspeita de refluxo gastroesofágico foram observados. Os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos com base nos principais sintomas de apresentação (típicos versus atípicos). Foram realizados em todos os pacientes, monitoramento de 24 horas do pH e impedância intraluminal multicanal para comparar esses dois grupos em relação a associação de sintomas e refluxo. Número de refluxos, pH relacionados com refluxo, tempo total de refluxo, refluxo maior do que 5 minutos, tempo mais longo de refluxo, pH mais baixo no refluxo, índice de refluxo foram registrados e comparados. Comparação de dados foi feita usando SPSS. Resultados - A idade média dos pacientes foi 5.7±3.4 anos e 65,1% eram do sexo masculino. Dos 43 pacientes, 24 tinham sintomas típicos e 19 atípicos. A média de eventos de refluxo detectados por impedância intraluminal multicanal foi maior do que a detectada pelo monitoramento do pH (308.4±115.8 vs 69.7±66.6) com P=0,037, que é estatisticamente significativo. O índice médio de sintoma e a probabilidade de associação do sintoma foram 35.01% ± 20.78% e 86.42% ± 25.79%, respectivamente em impedância intraluminal multicanal contra 12,73% ± 12,48% e 45% ± 42,29% em monitoramento do pH (P valor < 0,001). O número de refluxos ácidos foi 46,26±47,16 e 30,9±22,09 para sintomas típicos e atípicos, respectivamente. O índice médio de sintoma foi de 18,12% ± 13,101% e 8,30% ± 10,301% em sintomas típicos e atípicos em respectivamente P=0,034). A limpeza do bolus foi maior no grupo de sintomas atípicos quando comparados a sintomas típicos. (P<0,05) Conclusão -O Índice de sintoma foi significativamente maior nos pacientes com sintomas atípicos em comparação com os de sintomas típicos. Maior número de refluxos ácidos foi encontrado em crianças com sintomas atípicos de refluxo. Maior duração da limpeza do bolus foi encontrada no grupo com sintomas atípicos de refluxo.


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Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Gastroesophageal Reflux/diagnosis , Electric Impedance , Esophageal pH Monitoring/methods , Time Factors , Gastroesophageal Reflux/physiopathology , Prospective Studies , Symptom Assessment/methods
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Rev. chil. neuropsicol. (En línea) ; 11(1): 24-29, jul. 2016. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-869786

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El objetivo de la presente investigación fue estudiar las propiedades psicométricas en términos de confiabilidad y validez del Inventario de Sintomatología Prefrontal (ISP) en una muestra de pacientes adictos y no adictos venezolanos. Para ello, se aplicaron el ISP y la Escala de comportamiento de sistemas frontales (FrSBe-Sp) en una muestra de 689 personas, de las cuales 338 eran adictas y 351 no adictas, con edades comprendidas entre 17 y 70 añosde edad. Se realizó una adaptación lingüística a los ítems que conforman el test que resultó adecuada. En cuanto a la confiabilidad utilizando el coeficiente Alpha de Cronbach se obtuvo un alfa=0.93 para el Totalde la prueba y para cada una de las dimensiones. En lo que respecta a la validez de constructo,por medio de un Análisis Factorial con-firmatorio se obtuvo una estructuratrifactorial que explica el 33.5 por ciento de la varianza total. En referencia a la diferenciación de grupos, se encontró una diferencia significativa entre el grupo de adictos y el grupo de no adictos para el total del test (t(337)11.70; p=0.000)y cada una de sus dimensiones, resultando medias mayores para el primero. Asimismo, en lo que respecta a la validez de criterio se encontraron amplias correlaciones entre el ISP y el FrSBe-Sp (r=0.204 -0,484). Los datos obtenidos sugieren que el ISP, es una herramienta útil y con adecuadas propiedades psicométricas para evaluar la sintomatología prefrontal en indivi-duos adictos a distintas sustancias psicotrópicas.


The objective of this research was studying the psychometric properties in terms of reliability and validity of the Prefrontal Symptoms Inventory(PSI)in a sample of addicted and non-addicted Venezuelan patients. For this, the PSI and the frontal systems behavior scale (FrSBe-Sp) were applied to a sample of 689 people, 338 of which were addicted and 351 non-addicted, with ages between 17 and 70 years old. A linguistic adaptation was realized to the items that form the test that resulted adequate. As for the reliability using the Cronbach Alpha factor, it was obtained an alpha= 0.93 for the total of the test and for each of its dimen-sions. Regarding the construct validity, by a confirmatory factorial analysis it was obtained one three-factor structure that explains 33.5 percent of the total variance. Referring to the group differentiation, it was found a significant difference between the addicted group and the non-addicted group for the total of the test (t 11.70; p = 0.000) and each of its dimensions, resulting in larger averages for the first one. Also, regarding the criterion validity, broad correlations between the PSI and FrSBe-Sp (-0.484 r = 0.204) were found. The data obtained suggest that the PSI is a useful tool and it has adequate psychometric properties to assess the prefrontal symptoms in addicted individuals to various psychoactive substances.


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Humans , Male , Adolescent , Adult , Female , Young Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Behavior, Addictive/psychology , Prefrontal Cortex/physiopathology , Symptom Assessment/methods , Substance-Related Disorders/psychology , Factor Analysis, Statistical , Personality Inventory , Psychometrics , Reproducibility of Results , Venezuela
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Int. braz. j. urol ; 42(2): 321-326, Mar.-Apr. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-782861

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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate correlation between visual prostate score (VPSS) and maximum flow rate (Qmax) in men with lower urinary tract symptoms. Material and Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted at a university Hospital. Sixty-seven adult male patients>50 years of age were enrolled in the study after signing an informed consent. Qmax and voided volume recorded at uroflowmetry graph and at the same time VPSS were assessed. The education level was assessed in various defined groups. Pearson correlation coefficient was computed for VPSS and Qmax. Results: Mean age was 66.1±10.1 years (median 68). The mean voided volume on uroflowmetry was 268±160mL (median 208) and the mean Qmax was 9.6±4.96mLs/sec (median 9.0). The mean VPSS score was 11.4±2.72 (11.0). In the univariate linear regression analysis there was strong negative (Pearson's) correlation between VPSS and Qmax (r=848, p<0.001). In the multiple linear regression analyses there was a significant correlation between VPSS and Qmax (β-http://www.blogapaixonadosporviagens.com.br/p/caribe.html after adjusting the effect of age, voided volume (V.V) and level of education. Multiple linear regression analysis done for independent variables and results showed that there was no significant correlation between the VPSS and independent factors including age (p=0.27), LOE (p=0.941) and V.V (p=0.082). Conclusion: There is a significant negative correlation between VPSS and Qmax. The VPSS can be used in lieu of IPSS score. Men even with limited educational background can complete VPSS without assistance.


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Humans , Male , Aged , Prostate/physiopathology , Urination/physiology , Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/diagnosis , Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/physiopathology , Symptom Assessment/methods , Reference Values , Time Factors , Urodynamics , Severity of Illness Index , Linear Models , Cross-Sectional Studies , Prospective Studies , Reproducibility of Results , Age Factors , Diagnostic Techniques, Urological , Educational Status
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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 48(11): 965-972, Nov. 2015. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-762902

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This study reviewed the use of the Strengths and Weaknesses of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity-symptoms and Normal-behaviors (SWAN) rating scale in diagnostic and evolutive approaches to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and in correlational studies of the disorder. A review of articles published in indexed journals from electronic databases was conducted and 61 articles on the SWAN scale were analyzed. From these, 27 were selected to a) examine use of SWAN in research on attention disorders and b) verify evidence of its usefulness in the areas of genetics, neuropsychology, diagnostics, psychiatric comorbidities, neuroimaging, pharmacotherapy, and to examine its statistical reliability and validity in studies of diverse populations. This review of articles indicated a growing use of the SWAN scale for diagnostic purposes, for therapy, and in research on areas other than ADHD, especially when compared with other reliable scales. Use of the scale in ADHD diagnosis requires further statistical testing to define its psychometric properties.


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Humans , Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity/diagnosis , Behavior Rating Scale/standards , Symptom Assessment/methods , Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity/epidemiology , Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity/genetics , Behavior Rating Scale/statistics & numerical data , Comorbidity , Reproducibility of Results , Surveys and Questionnaires , Validation Studies as Topic
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