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BACKGROUND: Currently, even individuals who do physical activity regularly have some degree of dissatisfaction with their own bodies. The electromagnetic field for supramaximal muscle contraction has been the subject of research. High-intensity supramaximal muscle stimulation (HI-SMS) is a non-invasive technology used to strengthen, firm, and tone the abdominal muscles, arms, buttocks, and thighs and has been indicated for aesthetic purposes. AIMS: The present study aimed to examine the safety and efficacy of HI-SMS used in the abdominal muscles of patients through the analysis of clinical evaluation, biochemical serum profile, and patient satisfaction with the procedure. PATIENTS/METHODS: This is retrospective non-randomized and non-controlled study collected in a private clinic; all data from healthy participants (n = 25), aged between 18 and 55 years, were compiled and analyzed. All received eight 30 min sessions of electromagnetic field ONIX HI-SMS (intensity of the 90%-100%) located in abdominal, twice a week with intervals of 2-3 days. RESULTS: The results show that BMI, fat thickness, and waist circumference improved the body contour after the treatment. There was no statistical difference in the data referring to the values of AST, ALT, ALP, creatinine, cholesterol, LDL-C, VLDL-C, HDL-C, glycemia, LDH, CK, and IL-6. However, there was a reduction of "non-esterified" free fatty acids when compared to baseline. This treatment provided high levels of tolerance, comfort, and high level of satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS: Thus, it can be suggested that the treatment with HI-SMS in abdominal muscles proves to be a safe technology with potential for non-invasive therapy for aesthetic purposes.
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Abdominal Muscles , Magnetic Field Therapy , Muscle Contraction , Patient Satisfaction , Adolescent , Adult , Humans , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Brazil , Electromagnetic Fields , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Muscle Contraction/physiology , Magnetic Field Therapy/methods , Abdominal Muscles/physiology , EstheticsABSTRACT
Objetivo: identificar a prevalência da Síndrome de Burnout em Agentes Comunitários de Saúde e as variações associadas a esse distúrbio. Método: estudo descritivo, de abordagem quantitativa, realizado com 147 Agentes Comunitários de Saúde na Cidade de Dourados/MS. Para a coleta de dados, foram utilizados dois questionários: um sócio demográfico e outro elaborado e adaptado por Chafic Jbeili, inspirado no Maslach Inventory Burnout (MBI), e que contém vinte questões semi-estruturadas. Na interpretação dos dados foi realizada análise estatística simples. A pesquisa teve o projeto aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa, parecer nº 037/11. Resultados: somando o início e a fase de instalação da Burnout, a maioria dos sujeitos (78%) obteve pontuação elevada. Constatou-se apenas 3% de casos com a síndrome já instalada. Conclusão: a sobrecarga de atividades, o salário, as condições de trabalho e a insatisfação no emprego estão afetando o rendimento e o melhor desempenho dos ACS.(AU)
Objective: to identify the prevalence of Burnout Syndrome among Community Health Agents and the variations associated with this disorder. Methods: This descriptive, quantitative study was conducted with 147 Community Health Agents in Dourados, MS, Brazil. Two questionnaires were used for data collection: a sociodemographic questionnaire and a questionnaire containing twenty semi-structured questions, inspired by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and developed and adapted by Chafic Jbeili. We performed simple statistical analysis to assess the data. The study project was approved by the Research Ethics Committee, opinion number 037/11. Results: Adding the early stage and the middle stage of burnout, most subjects (78%) had high scores on Jbeili's questionnaire. The syndrome was already present in only 3% of cases. Conclusion: The overload of activities, low incomes, poor working conditions and job dissatisfaction are affecting the productive efficiency and performance of CHAs.(AU)
Objetivo: identificar la prevalencia del Síndrome de Burnout en Agentes Comunitarios de Salud (ACS), así como las variaciones asociadas con este trastorno. Métodos: estudio descriptivo cuantitativo realizado con 147 agentes comunitarios de salud en la ciudad de Dourados, MS, Brasil. Para la recolección de los datos, se utilizaron dos cuestionarios: un cuestionario sociodemográfico y un cuestionario desarrollado y adaptado por Chafic Jbeili, que contiene veinte preguntas semiestructuradas y está inspirado en el Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Para la interpretación de los datos, se realizó un análisis estadístico simple. El proyecto de investigación fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación, protocolo número 037/11. Resultados: añadiendo el principio y la fase de instalación del Síndrome de Burnout, la mayoría de los sujetos (78%) tuvo una puntuación alta en el cuestionario. Sólo el 3% de los casos eran personas con el síndrome ya instalado. Conclusión: la sobrecarga de actividades, los bajos salarios, las condiciones de trabajo y la insatisfacción laboral están afectando el rendimiento laboral y el desempeño de los ACS.(AU)
