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Background: Adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment (ATT) in Brazil remains a challenge in achieving the goals set by the World Health Organization (WHO). Patients who are lost to follow-up during treatment pose a significant public health problem. This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with unfavorable ATT outcomes among those undergoing retreatment in Brazil. Methods: We conducted an observational study of patients aged ≥18 years with tuberculosis (TB) reported to the Brazilian National Notifiable Disease Information System between 2015 and 2022. Clinical and epidemiologic variables were compared between the study groups (new cases and retreatment). Regression models identified variables associated with unfavorable outcomes. Results: Among 743 823 reported TB cases in the study period, 555 632 cases were eligible, consisting of 462 061 new cases and 93 571 undergoing retreatments (44 642 recurrent and 48 929 retreatments after loss to follow-up [RLTFU]). RLTFU (odds ratio [OR], 3.96 [95% confidence interval {CI}, 3.83-4.1]) was a significant risk factor for any type of unfavorable ATT. Furthermore, RLTFU (OR, 4.93 [95% CI, 4.76-5.11]) was the main risk factor for subsequent LTFU. For death, aside from advanced age, living with HIV (OR, 6.28 [95% CI, 6.03-6.54]) was the top risk factor. Conclusions: Retreatment is a substantial risk factor for unfavorable ATT outcomes, especially after LTFU. The rates of treatment success in RLTFU are distant from the WHO End TB Strategy targets throughout Brazil. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to improve treatment adherence and outcomes in persons who experience RLTFU.
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of early use of a cycle ergometer, compared to a standard care protocol, in postoperatory in-hospital mobility following cardiac surgery. DESIGN: A randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Tertiary hospital in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. SUBJECTS: Patients submitted to elective cardiac surgery (valvular or coronary bypass surgery by sternotomy). INTERVENTION: Patients were randomly allocated in two groups: (1) cycle ergometer training group (10-minute session) and (2) control group submitted standard physiotherapy protocol (10-minute session). Training was provided twice a day, immediately following extubation and until patient was discharged from the intensive care. MAIN MEASURES: The primary outcome was the difference in the total number of steps recorded on the pedometer over three days. Secondary outcomes were mobility in different subgroups and the reasons that prevented individuals from walking during early cardiac rehabilitation. RESULTS: A total of 228 participants completed the study. No significant difference was found in the total number of steps between the groups after intervention: 2183 (range: 1729-2772) in the intervention group versus 2006 (1517-2657) in the control group (P = 0.167). However, self-reports indicated better motivation in the intervention group (P = 0.044). No adverse events occurred during the study. CONCLUSION: As a strategy for early mobilization following cardiac surgery, the use of a cycle ergometer failed to increase independent physical activity compared to a standard care protocol. Nevertheless, it was safe and could be an alternative to make rehabilitation more attractive and motivational for this patient population.
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Bicycling , Cardiac Surgical Procedures/rehabilitation , Early Ambulation , Ergometry , Actigraphy , Adult , Aged , Brazil , Elective Surgical Procedures , Exercise , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Physical Therapy ModalitiesABSTRACT
INTRODUÇÃO: Após a cirurgia cardíaca, a mobilização precoce busca o ganho funcional e um melhor condicionamento para as próximas fases da reabilitação cardiovascular, tendo o estresse gravitacional(EG)um importante papel para o retorno destas atividades, através da integridade dos mecanismos compensatórios cardiovasculares. OBJETIVO: verificar o comportamento de variáveis circulatórias e respiratórias durante o EG no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca. MÉTODOS E MATERIAIS: Estudo observacional, transversal e analítico, composto por 83 indivíduos adultos clinicamente estáveis, submetidos a cirurgia de revascularização do miocárdio ou abordagem valvar. Excluídos aqueles com dificuldade de compreensão das atividades realizadas, além de comprometimento motor e/ou neurológico que impossibilitassem a realização do EG, de forma adaptada. Foram coletados os dados circulatórios e respiratórios no 1° minuto para cada etapa através do monitor multiparamétrico Gemedical Systems@. RESULTADOS: As frequências cardíaca e respiratória apresentaram um aumento com significância estatística (p ≤ 0,01), quando analisado seus valores de variação de decúbito dorsal para sedestação e decúbito dorsal para ortostase. CONCLUSÃO: As variáveis hemodinâmicas e respiratórias se comportam de acordo com a resposta fisiológica durante o EG, sugerindo que esse procedimento é seguro no ambiente da terapia intensiva, mesmo se tratando de um pós-operatório de alta complexidade. [AU]
INTRODUCTION: after cardiac surgery, early mobilization seeks functional gain and better conditioning for the next phases of cardiac rehabilitation, with gravitational stress (GS) playing an important role in the return of these activities through the integrity of cardiovascular compensatory mechanisms. OBJECTIVE: to verify the behavior of circulatory and respiratory variables during (GS) in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery. METHODS AND MATERIALS: observational cross-sectional analytical study, consisted of 83 clinically stable adults undergoing coronary artery bypass or valve surgery approach. Excluded those with difficulty understanding the activities performed, in addition to motor and / or neurological impairment that made it impossible to perform GS, an adapted form. Circulatory and respiratory data were collected in the 1st minute for each stage using the multi-parameter monitor Gemedical Systems@.RESULTS: The heart and respiratory rates showed an increase was statistically significant (p ≤ 0.01) when analyzed their dorsal range of values for sedestation and supine to standing position. CONCLUSION: hemodynamic and respiratory variables behave in accordance with the physiological response during GS, suggesting that this procedure is safe within the intensive care setting, even if a treating postoperative high complexity. [AU]
