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Disabil Rehabil ; 44(15): 4096-4103, 2022 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33749472

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To evaluate the reliability and convergent validity of the Upper Limb Functional Test (ULIFT) in women after breast cancer surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study with 25 women (mean age 50 ± 7.3 years) with breast cancer submitted to a surgery intervention within a minimum period of three years. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were calculated to assess the test-retest reliability. A Bland-Altman plot examined the agreement between the times to complete two tests. Validity was established by correlating the ULIFT and DASH total score. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to determine the cut-off point for ULIFT in order to discriminate patients with some level of upper limb dysfunction. RESULTS: The ULIFT showed high reproducibility (ICC = 0.89; p < 0.001), learning effect of 7.21%, and a moderate correlation with the DASH total score (r = 0.536; R2 = 0.28; p = 0.006). The standard error of measurement was 6.9 s and the smallest real difference was 19.1 s. The ROC curve indicated a cut-off point of 109.2 s (sensitivity = 68.7%; specificity = 77.8%; area under ROC curve = 0.77). CONCLUSIONS: The ULIFT could be a valid and reliable test to assess upper limb functionality in patients submitted to breast cancer surgery.Implications for rehabilitationThe ULIFT is a reliable and valid test to assess upper limb function in women after breast cancer surgery, considering specifically the lifting and range of motion construct of unilateral upper limb function.The ULIFT could help identify those most at risk of developing upper limb dysfunction after breast cancer surgery and could benefit the follow-up of a postoperative rehabilitation program.Two ULIFTs should be performed in order to achieve patient's best performance.


Subject(s)
Breast Neoplasms , Musculoskeletal Diseases , Adult , Breast Neoplasms/surgery , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Reproducibility of Results , Upper Extremity
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Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet ; 39(3): 115-122, Mar. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-843922

ABSTRACT

Abstract Objective To evaluate the correlation between upper limb functionality and quality of life in women with five-year survival following breast cancer surgical treatment. The secondary objective was to evaluate the function of the ipsilateral upper limb and the quality of life in relation to the type of surgery and the presence of pain. Methods The Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH), and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast plus Arm Morbidity (FACTB + 4) questionnaires were used to evaluate upper limb function and quality of life respectively. Data distribution was verified by the Shapiro-Wilk test. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used for the parametric variables, and Spearman's rank correlation coefficient was used for the distribution of non-parametric variables. The statistical significance was set at 5% (p < 0.05). Results The study included 30 patients, with a mean age of 51.23 (±8.72) years. The most common complications were: pain (50%), adherence (33.3%), and nerve lesion (20.0%). There was a moderate negative correlation between the instruments DASH and FACTB + 4 (total score), r = -0.634, and a strong negative correlation between the DASH and the FACTB + 4 armsubscale, r = -0.829. The scores of both questionnaires showed significant difference on the manifestation of pain. However, there was no significant difference found when comparing the scores considering the type of surgery performed. Conclusions Five years after surgery, the patients showed regular functionality levels on the ipsilateral upper limb and decreased quality of life, especially in the group manifesting pain.


Resumo Objetivo Avaliar se há correlação entre a funcionalidade e a qualidade de vida em pacientes com sobrevida de cinco anos submetidas ao tratamento cirúrgico para câncer de mama e, secundariamente, avaliar a função do membro superior homolateral à cirurgia, e a qualidade de vida em função do tipo de cirurgia mamária e da presença de dor. Métodos Foram utilizados os questionários DASH e FACTB + 4 para avaliar a função do membro superior e a qualidade de vida respectivamente. Os dados foram submetidos ao teste de normalidade de Shapiro-Wilk. O coeficiente de correlação de Pearson foi utilizado para as variáveis com distribuição paramétrica e, para as variáveis com distribuição não paramétrica, o coeficiente de correlação de Spearman. Adotou-se o nível de significância de 5% (p < 0,05). Resultados Foram incluídas 30 pacientes, com média de idade de 51,23 (±8,72) anos. As complicações mais incidentes foram: dor (50%), aderência cicatricial (33,3%), e lesão nervosa (20,0%). Foi observada correlação negativa de magnitude moderada entre os instrumentos DASH e FACTB + 4 (pontuação total), r = -0,634, e de magnitude forte entre o DASH e a subescala braço do FACTB + 4, r = -0,829. As pontuações dos questionários apresentaram diferença significativa em função da presença de dor. Entretanto, não foi observada diferença significativa quando comparadas as pontuações com relação ao tipo de cirurgia. Conclusões Após cinco anos de cirurgia, as pacientes apresentaram grau regular de funcionalidade do membro homolateral à cirurgia e diminuição na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde, principalmente no grupo que relatava presença de dor.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Breast Neoplasms/surgery , Forearm/physiology , Quality of Life , Cross-Sectional Studies , Recovery of Function , Self Report , Survival Analysis , Time Factors
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Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet ; 39(3): 115-122, 2017 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28231599

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the correlation between upper limb functionality and quality of life in women with five-year survival following breast cancer surgical treatment. The secondary objective was to evaluate the function of the ipsilateral upper limb and the quality of life in relation to the type of surgery and the presence of pain. Methods The Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH), and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast plus Arm Morbidity (FACTB + 4) questionnaires were used to evaluate upper limb function and quality of life respectively. Data distribution was verified by the Shapiro-Wilk test. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used for the parametric variables, and Spearman's rank correlation coefficient was used for the distribution of non-parametric variables. The statistical significance was set at 5% (p < 0.05). Results The study included 30 patients, with a mean age of 51.23 (±8.72) years. The most common complications were: pain (50%), adherence (33.3%), and nerve lesion (20.0%). There was a moderate negative correlation between the instruments DASH and FACTB + 4 (total score), r = -0.634, and a strong negative correlation between the DASH and the FACTB + 4 arm subscale, r = -0.829. The scores of both questionnaires showed significant difference on the manifestation of pain. However, there was no significant difference found when comparing the scores considering the type of surgery performed. Conclusions Five years after surgery, the patients showed regular functionality levels on the ipsilateral upper limb and decreased quality of life, especially in the group manifesting pain.


Subject(s)
Breast Neoplasms/surgery , Quality of Life , Upper Extremity/physiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Recovery of Function , Self Report , Survival Analysis , Time Factors
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 98(4): 344-352, abr. 2012. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-639418

ABSTRACT

FUNDAMENTO: As doenças cardiovasculares possuem alta incidência e prevalência no Brasil, porém a participação na Reabilitação Cardíaca (RC) é limitada e pouco investigada no país. A Escala de Barreiras para Reabilitação Cardíaca (CRBS) foi desenvolvida para avaliar as barreiras à participação e aderência à RC. OBJETIVO: Traduzir, adaptar culturalmente e validar psicometricamente a CRBS para a língua portuguesa do Brasil. MÉTODOS: Duas traduções iniciais independentes foram realizadas. Após a tradução reversa, ambas versões foram revisadas por um comitê. A versão gerada foi testada em 173 pacientes com doença arterial coronariana (48 mulheres, idade média = 63 anos). Desses, 139 (80,3%) participantes de RC. A consistência interna foi avaliada pelo alfa de Cronbach, a confiabilidade teste-reteste pelo coeficiente de correlação intraclasse (ICC) e a validade de construto por análise fatorial. Testes-T foram utilizados para avaliar a validade de critério entre participantes e não participantes de RC. Os resultados da aplicação em função das características dos pacientes (gênero, idade, estado de saúde e grau de escolaridade) foram avaliados. RESULTADOS: A versão em português da CRBS apresentou alfa de Cronbach de 0,88, ICC de 0,68 e revelou cinco fatores, cuja maioria apresentou-se internamente consistente e todos definidos pelos itens. O escore médio para pacientes em RC foi 1,29 (desvio padrão = 0,27) e para pacientes do ambulatório 2,36 (desvio padrão = 0,50) (p < 0,001). A validade de critério foi apoiada também por diferenças significativas nos escores totais por sexo, idade e nível educacional. CONCLUSÃO: A versão em português da CRBS apresenta validade e confiabilidade adequadas, apoiando sua utilização em estudos futuros.


BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases show high incidence and prevalence in Brazil; however, participation in Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) is limited and has been poorly investigated in the country. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (CRBS) was developed to assess the barriers to participation and adherence to CR. OBJECTIVE: To translate, cross-culturally adapt and psychometrically validate CRBS to Brazilian Portuguese. METHODS: Two independent initial translations were performed. After the reverse translation, both versions were reviewed by a committee. The new version was tested in 173 patients with coronary artery disease (48 women, mean age = 63 years). Of these, 139 (80.3%) participated in CR. Internal consistency was assessed by Cronbach's alpha, test-retest reliability by intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and construct validity by factor analysis. T-tests were used to assess criterion validity between participants and non-participants in CR. The applied test results were evaluated regarding patient characteristics (gender, age, health status and educational level). RESULTS: The Brazilian Portuguese version of the CRBS had Cronbach's alpha of 0.88, ICC of 0.68 and disclosed five factors, most of which showed to be internally consistent and all were defined by the items. The mean score for patients in CR was 1.29 (SD = 0.27) and 2.36 for ambulatory patients (SD = 0.50) (p <0.001). Criterion validity was also supported by significant differences in total scores by gender, age and educational level. CONCLUSION: The Brazilian Portuguese version of CRBS has shown adequate validity and reliability, which supports its use in future studies.


Subject(s)
Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Cardiovascular Diseases/rehabilitation , Surveys and Questionnaires/standards , Brazil , Cultural Characteristics , Language , Psychometrics , Reproducibility of Results , Translations
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Arq Bras Cardiol ; 98(4): 344-51, 2012 Apr.
Article in English, Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22426990

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases show high incidence and prevalence in Brazil; however, participation in Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) is limited and has been poorly investigated in the country. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (CRBS) was developed to assess the barriers to participation and adherence to CR. OBJECTIVE: To translate, cross-culturally adapt and psychometrically validate CRBS to Brazilian Portuguese. METHODS: Two independent initial translations were performed. After the reverse translation, both versions were reviewed by a committee. The new version was tested in 173 patients with coronary artery disease (48 women, mean age = 63 years). Of these, 139 (80.3%) participated in CR. Internal consistency was assessed by Cronbach's alpha, test-retest reliability by intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and construct validity by factor analysis. T-tests were used to assess criterion validity between participants and non-participants in CR. The applied test results were evaluated regarding patient characteristics (gender, age, health status and educational level). RESULTS: The Brazilian Portuguese version of the CRBS had Cronbach's alpha of 0.88, ICC of 0.68 and disclosed five factors, most of which showed to be internally consistent and all were defined by the items. The mean score for patients in CR was 1.29 (SD = 0.27) and 2.36 for ambulatory patients (SD = 0.50) (p <0.001). Criterion validity was also supported by significant differences in total scores by gender, age and educational level. CONCLUSION: The Brazilian Portuguese version of CRBS has shown adequate validity and reliability, which supports its use in future studies.


Subject(s)
Cardiac Rehabilitation , Surveys and Questionnaires/standards , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Brazil , Cultural Characteristics , Female , Humans , Language , Male , Middle Aged , Psychometrics , Reproducibility of Results , Translations
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