Guardians' perceptions of the benefits of dogs in family dynamics during the pandemic. / Perceções dos tutores sobre o papel do cão na dinâmica familiar durante a pandemia.

During the pandemic, there were a lot of lockdowns that brought changes to the population's daily routine, reducing social interactions, changing work and study methods, isolating the family at their home, which brought changes to family dynamics. These changes sparked the interest of nursing students in carrying out a research study. Starting from the question: What is the role of the dog in the family dynamics in times of pandemic? and the objective: identify the guardians' perceptions about the role of the dog in the family dynamics in a period of confinement, a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive study was carried out, collecting data through a focus group with six guardians from different families. Bardin's protocol was used to analyze and process the data. Three categories emerged in this study, highlighting the benefits in terms of mental health, physical and psychological well-being of the family with the presence of the dog, its importance in strengthening family ties and the lessons learned from adopting the dogs. We conclude that, in nursing, it is necessary to highlight the presence of the dog in the family since it brings benefits to its dynamics.

Com o confinamento imposto pelo SARS-CoV-2, houve mudanças na dinâmica familiar. Para os estudantes de enfermagem este foi um assunto que gerou interesse em investigar. Partindo da questão: Qual o papel do cão na dinâmica familiar em tempo de pandemia? e do objetivo: identificar as perceções dos tutores sobre o papel do cão na dinâmica familiar num período de confinamento, enveredámos por um estudo qualitativo, descritivo, com recurso a focus group e amostra de seis membros de famílias diferentes. O tratamento e análise de dados seguiu o protocolo de Bardin. Identificámos que a existência de cão numa família influencia a sua dinâmica através dos benefícios obtidos quer a nível da saúde mental e bem-estar psicológico, quer a nível da saúde física. Igualmente, destacaram-se vantagens, apesar de algumas desvantagens. O vínculo afetivo entre cão e família, advém da reflexão sobre legislação portuguesa, proteção dos direitos dos animais, responsabilidades dos tutores e configuração familiar. Concluímos que na enfermagem, é necessário relevar a presença do cão na família uma vez que traz benefícios para a sua dinâmica. Esta torna-se uma visão inovadora quando pretendemos contribuir para a manutenção da saúde familiar focada nas necessidades de cada indivíduo, família e comunidade.

Perceções dos tutores sobre o papel do cão na dinâmica familiar durante a pandemia / Guardians' perceptions of the benefits of dogs in family dynamics during the pandemic

Resumo Com o confinamento imposto pelo SARS-CoV-2, houve mudanças na dinâmica familiar. Para os estudantes de enfermagem este foi um assunto que gerou interesse em investigar. Partindo da questão: Qual o papel do cão na dinâmica familiar em tempo de pandemia? e do objetivo: identificar as perceções dos tutores sobre o papel do cão na dinâmica familiar num período de confinamento, enveredámos por um estudo qualitativo, descritivo, com recurso a focus group e amostra de seis membros de famílias diferentes. O tratamento e análise de dados seguiu o protocolo de Bardin. Identificámos que a existência de cão numa família influencia a sua dinâmica através dos benefícios obtidos quer a nível da saúde mental e bem-estar psicológico, quer a nível da saúde física. Igualmente, destacaram-se vantagens, apesar de algumas desvantagens. O vínculo afetivo entre cão e família, advém da reflexão sobre legislação portuguesa, proteção dos direitos dos animais, responsabilidades dos tutores e configuração familiar. Concluímos que na enfermagem, é necessário relevar a presença do cão na família uma vez que traz benefícios para a sua dinâmica. Esta torna-se uma visão inovadora quando pretendemos contribuir para a manutenção da saúde familiar focada nas necessidades de cada indivíduo, família e comunidade.

Abstract During the pandemic, there were a lot of lockdowns that brought changes to the population's daily routine, reducing social interactions, changing work and study methods, isolating the family at their home, which brought changes to family dynamics. These changes sparked the interest of nursing students in carrying out a research study. Starting from the question: What is the role of the dog in the family dynamics in times of pandemic? and the objective: identify the guardians' perceptions about the role of the dog in the family dynamics in a period of confinement, a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive study was carried out, collecting data through a focus group with six guardians from different families. Bardin's protocol was used to analyze and process the data. Three categories emerged in this study, highlighting the benefits in terms of mental health, physical and psychological well-being of the family with the presence of the dog, its importance in strengthening family ties and the lessons learned from adopting the dogs. We conclude that, in nursing, it is necessary to highlight the presence of the dog in the family since it brings benefits to its dynamics.

Comorbidity of psychiatric and dermatologic disorders with skin picking disorder and validation of the Skin Picking Scale Revised for Brazilian Portuguese

Objective: Skin picking disorder (SPD) affects up to 5.4% of the population. Less than half of patients are correctly diagnosed and treated. Developing tools to recognize SPD can help professionals and patients alike. This trial aimed to validate the Skin Picking Scale-Revised (SPS-R) for the Brazilian population and assess the psychiatric and dermatological comorbidities of patients with SPD. Methods: Brazilians with a primary diagnosis of SPD, 18 years or older, were recruited from a community sample by media advertising and evaluated by a dermatologist and a psychiatrist. Self-report instruments were used: SPS-R, Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed to evaluate the SPS-R, and Pearson correlation (r) was used to assess the relationship between instruments. Results: Overall, 124 patients were included. The SPS-R demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's coefficient = 0.84). CFA found a good fit to the model according to all indices (χ2 = 29.67; degrees of freedom [df] = 19; p = 0.056; root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = 0.067; comparative fit index [CFI] = 0.969; non-normed fit index [NNFI] = 0.954). SPS-R correlated with DLQI (r = 0.73), GAD-7 (r = 0.51), and PHQ-9 (r = 0.43). The sample had a high prevalence of psychiatric disorders, mainly generalized anxiety disorder (62.1%) and current (32.3%) and past (37.1%) depressive episodes. Conclusion: The Brazilian version of the SPS-R presents good psychometric properties. The severity of SPD is related to severity of depression, anxiety, and impairment in quality of life. Clinical trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04731389

Comorbidity of psychiatric and dermatologic disorders with skin picking disorder and validation of the Skin Picking Scale Revised for Brazilian Portuguese.

OBJECTIVE: Skin picking disorder (SPD) affects up to 5.4% of the population. Less than half of patients are correctly diagnosed and treated. Developing tools to recognize SPD can help professionals and patients alike. This trial aimed to validate the Skin Picking Scale-Revised (SPS-R) for the Brazilian population and assess the psychiatric and dermatological comorbidities of patients with SPD. METHODS: Brazilians with a primary diagnosis of SPD, 18 years or older, were recruited from a community sample by media advertising and evaluated by a dermatologist and a psychiatrist. Self-report instruments were used: SPS-R, Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed to evaluate the SPS-R, and Pearson correlation (r) was used to assess the relationship between instruments. RESULTS: Overall, 124 patients were included. The SPS-R demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's coefficient = 0.84). CFA found a good fit to the model according to all indices (?2 = 29.67; degrees of freedom [df] = 19; p = 0.056; root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = 0.067; comparative fit index [CFI] = 0.969; non-normed fit index [NNFI] = 0.954). SPS-R correlated with DLQI (r = 0.73), GAD-7 (r = 0.51), and PHQ-9 (r = 0.43). The sample had a high prevalence of psychiatric disorders, mainly generalized anxiety disorder (62.1%) and current (32.3%) and past (37.1%) depressive episodes. CONCLUSION: The Brazilian version of the SPS-R presents good psychometric properties. The severity of SPD is related to severity of depression, anxiety, and impairment in quality of life.

Reflexos da (in)capacidade de estar só em tempos de isolamento social na pandemia COVID-19 / Reflections of the (in)ability to be alone in times of social isolation in pandemia COVID-19

As medidas adotadas em diversos países, necessárias como tentativa de contenção da pandemia causada pelo novo coronavírus (COVID-19), desencadearam mudanças radicais no dia a dia dos indivíduos, ocasionando sentimentos de incerteza, angústia, ansiedade e depressão na população em geral. O aumento do sentimento de solidão levou muitos indivíduos a utilizarem recursos internos e pôs à prova a capacidade de estar só. Alguns conceitos psicanalíticos evidenciam que o indivíduo que atinge um ego integrado, através de cuidados maternos suficientemente bons nos momentos primitivos, como bebê, adquire a capacidade de estar só. Isso ressalta a importância das primeiras relações objetais para a construção de um mundo interno satisfatório. Em contrapartida, a interrupção desse amadurecimento emocional pode despertar no sujeito adulto a utilização de mecanismos de ordem externa, como diversos tipos de adições, exposição a comportamentos de risco e, provavelmente, no caso da pandemia, desrespeito às medidas de distanciamento social. Diante disso, observa-se quão importante é o desenvolvimento saudável das primeiras relações objetais para que o indivíduo seja capaz de lidar com a solidão, e adote estratégias saudáveis ao longo da vida, inclusive em situações críticas. Assim, esse artigo se propõe a revisar alguns aspectos da teoria psicanalítica sobre a capacidade de estar só dentro do desenvolvimento emocional e compreender as consequências psíquicas resultantes das falhas nessa etapa da vida psíquica dos indivíduos.(AU)

The measures adopted in several countries, necessary as an attempt to contain the pandemic caused by the new coronavirus (COVID 19), triggered radical changes in the daily lives of individuals, causing feelings of uncertainty, anguish, anxiety and depression in the general population. The increased feeling of loneliness has led many individuals to use internal resources and test their ability to be alone. Some psychoanalytic concepts show that the individual who reaches an integrated ego, through maternal care good enough in primitive moments, as a baby, acquires the ability to be alone. This underscores the importance of early object relations for building a satisfying inner world. On the other hand, the interruption of this emotional maturation can awaken in the adult the use of external mechanisms, such as various types of addictions, exposure to risky behaviors and probably, in the case of the pandemic, disrespect to the measures of social distancing. Therefore, it is observed how important the healthy development of the first object relations is for the individual to be able to deal with loneliness, and to adopt healthy strategies throughout life, including in critical situations. Thus, this article set out to review some aspects of psychoanalytic theory about the ability to be alone within emotional development and to understand the psychic consequences resulting from failures in this stage of the psychic life of individuals.(AU)

Las medidas adoptadas en varios países, necesarias como intento de contener la pandemia por el nuevo coronavirus (COVID 19), desencadenaron cambios radicales en la vida cotidiana de las personas, causando sentimientos de incertidumbre, angustia, ansiedad y depresión en la población en general. El aumento de la sensación de soledad ha llevado a muchas personas a utilizar recursos internos y ha puesto a prueba la capacidad de estar solos. Algunos conceptos psicoanalíticos muestran que el individuo que alcanza un ego integrado, a través del cuidado materno suficientemente bueno en momentos primitivos, como un bebé, adquiere la capacidad de estar solo. Esto resalta la importancia de las primeras relaciones de objeto para la construcción de un mundo interno satisfactorio. Por otro lado, la interrupción de esta maduración emocional puede despertar en el sujeto adulto el uso de mecanismos externos, como varios tipos de adicciones, la exposición a conductas de riesgo y probablemente, en el caso de la pandemia, la falta de respeto a las medidas de distanciamiento social. Por lo tanto, se observa cuán importante es el sano desarrollo de las primeras relaciones de objeto para que el individuo sea capaz de afrontar la soledad y adoptar estrategias saludables a lo largo de la vida, incluso en situaciones críticas. Así, este artículo se propuso revisar algunos aspectos de la teoría psicoanalítica sobre la capacidad de estar solo dentro del desarrollo emocional y comprender las consecuencias psíquicas derivadas de los fracasos en esta etapa de la vida psíquica de los individuos.(AU)