Effects of Oral Nutritional Supplementation on Patients with Venous Ulcers: A Clinical Trial.

Background: The dosage and safety of nutritional supplements for patients with venous ulcers are still not well established. Aim: To evaluate the effects of a high calorie, high protein, arginine-, zinc-, and vitamins A, C, and E-enriched nutritional supplement on the biochemical profile, dietary intake, anthropometry, muscle strength, and characteristics of lesions of patients with venous ulcers. Methods: A controlled before−after clinical trial with a four-week follow-up involved 27 patients with venous ulcers under outpatient treatment in Brazil. It was administered in two to three doses per day (200 mL each) of a high-calorie and high-protein supplement enriched with arginine, zinc, and vitamins A, C, and E. Patients were assessed for anthropometric parameters, dietary intake, biochemical tests, and healing conditions according to the Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH). Results: It was observed that an increase in energy and protein supply led to an adequate intake of immunonutrients (zinc and vitamins A, C, and E), increased body weight, increased body mass index, and stronger handgrip strength. The injury area and the score on the PUSH notably decreased after the intervention (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The administered supplement, at the tested dosage, improved the nutritional status and characteristics of lesions in patients with venous ulcers.

Effectiveness of two bundles in venous leg ulcer healing: A randomized controlled trial.

The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of 2 bundles in venous leg ulcer healing. This study is a open, randomized, controlled clinical trial with parallel treatment, 1:1 allocation rate, and 24-week follow-up. Twenty-eight patients with venous leg ulcers of the lower limbs were allocated to 2 groups: group A (n = 14) and group B (n = 14). The mean age of the participants was 59.67 ± 11.95 years, and the mean ulcer surface area was 29.32 (±98.43) cm2. The primary outcome was ulcer healing. Secondary outcomes were wound area reduction rate, Pressure Ulcer Scale of Healing (PUSH) scores, and the presence and intensity of pain before, during and after dressing change. Two different bundles were applied in 2 phases to the randomized groups. All participants engaged in an educational activity, performed exercises, rested with legs elevated, received oral nutrition supplementation (Cubitan; Danone Nutricia), and had their ulcers cleaned with warm saline solution and biguanide polyhexanide solution (Prontosan; B. Braun). Topical therapy in the first phase was papain 2% or 4% for group A and 2% hydrogel for group B. Both groups received single-layer elastic compression therapy (SurePress; ConvaTec). In the second phase, group A received compression therapy with Unna boot (Viscopaste; Smith-Nephew) as the primary dressing, while group B received a cellulose membrane (Membracel; Vuelo Pharma) followed by the Unna boot (Viscopaste; Smith-Nephew).In group A, 71.42% of the ulcers healed; in group B, the figure was 64.28%. Wound area, PUSH scores, and the occurrence and intensity of pain decreased significantly and equivalently in groups A and B.Both bundles are effective in the treatment of venous leg ulcers and pain relief.

Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire - Brasil: estudo bicêntrico de confiabilidade / Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire - Brasil: estudio bicéntrico de confiabilidad / Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire - Brazil: bicentric study of reliability

Resumo Objetivo: Verificar a consistência interna e estabilidade do Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire - Brasil (CCVUQ-Brasil). Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa metodológica realizada em duas regiões do Brasil (Goiânia e Niterói), no período de junho de 2016 a junho de 2018. A amostra para a consistência interna foi composta por 112 pessoas e para a estabilidade foram avaliados 74 participantes, todos com úlcera venosa atendidas na rede pública de saúde. Para análise da consistência interna foi calculado o alfa de Cronbach. Para estabilidade, o questionário foi aplicado duas vezes com intervalo de 30 minutos e para sua análise foi calculado o coeficiente de correlação intraclasse (CCI). Resultados: O CCVUQ-Brasil apresentou alfa de Cronbach para pontuação total do questionário igual 0,92 e para os domínios (interação social, atividades domésticas, estética e estado emocional) foi acima de 0,70. A estabilidade foi excelente (CCI=0,96) para pontuação total do questionário e para a maioria dos domínios. Conclusão: O CCVUQ - Brasil obteve boa consistência interna considerando os dois cenários estudados e excelente estabilidade no cenário Goiânia.

Resumen Objetivo: Verificar la consistencia interna y estabilidad del Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire - Brasil (CCVUQ-Brasil). Métodos: Se trata de una investigación metodológica realizada en dos regiones de Brasil (Goiânia y Niterói), en el período de junio de 2016 a junio de 2018. La muestra para la consistencia interna fue compuesta por 112 personas y, para la estabilidad, 74 pacientes fueron estudiados, todos con úlcera venosa atendidos en la red pública de salud. Para analizar la consistencia interna se calculó el alfa de Cronbach. Para la estabilidad, se aplicó el cuestionario dos veces con un intervalo de 30 minutos y para analizarlo se calculó el coeficiente de correlación intraclase (CCI). Resultados: El CCVUQ-Brasil presentó alfa de Cronbach igual a 0,92 en la puntuación total del cuestionario y en los dominios (interacción social, actividades domésticas, estética y estado emocional) fue superior a 0,70. La estabilidad fue excelente (CCI=0,96) en la puntuación total del cuestionario y en la mayoría de los dominios. Conclusión: El CCVUQ - Brasil obtuvo una buena consistencia interna considerando los dos escenarios estudiados y una excelente estabilidad en el escenario Goiânia.

Abstract Objective To verify the internal consistency and stability of the Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire - Brazil (CCVUQ-Brazil). Methods This was a methodological study conducted in two cities from different regions of Brazil (Goiania and Niteroi), from June 2016 to June 2018. The sample for internal consistency was composed of 112 individuals and for stability 74 participants were evaluated. All the individuals presented with a venous ulcer and received care in the public health network. For internal consistency analysis the Cronbach's alpha was calculated. The questionnaire was administered twice with a 30 minutes interval and for the stability analysis the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was calculated. Results The CCVUQ-Brazil presented a Cronbach's alpha score of 0.92, and for the domains (social interaction, domestic activities, aesthetics and emotional state) it was above 0.70. The stability was excellent (ICC = 0.96) for total score of the questionnaire and for the majority of the domains. Conclusion The CCVUQ- Brazil showed good internal consistency, considering the two locations analyzed, and excellent stability in the Goiania.

Binge eating prevalence according to obesity degrees and associated factors in women / Prevalência de compulsão alimentar periódica conforme grau de obesidade e fatores associados em mulheres

Objective Investigate binge eating (BE) prevalence in women according to the obesity degree and assess the associated factors. Methods Cross-sectional study with female adults presenting body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m2. The analyzed variables were: sociodemographics, health status, obesity history, lifestyle, eating behavior and obesity degree. In order to analyse BE it was used the Binge Eating Scale (BES), which is considered positive when BES ≥ 18 points. Prevalence and prevalence ratios (PR) were calculated with confidence intervals (CI) of 95%. Multivariate analysis was carried out using Poisson regression. Results BE prevalence was 53.2%, and the prevalence in super superobese women (BMI ≥ 60 kg/m2) was 75%. After multivariate analysis, associations were observed between the age group 40-49 years old (PR = 2.0; 95% CI = 1.2-3.4) and the “snacking habit” (PR = 1.9; 95% CI = 1.2-2.9). Conclusion The prevalence of BE in severe obese women was high. Association with the “snacking habit” can be a BE marker that should be monitored in the severely obese individuals that fit this profile. .

Objetivo Investigar a prevalência de compulsão alimentar periódica (CAP) em mulheres conforme grau de obesidade e avaliar os fatores associados. Métodos Estudo transversal realizado com adultas e índice de massa corporal (IMC) ≥ 35 kg/m2. Variáveis analisadas: sociodemográficas, condições de saúde, história de obesidade, estilo de vida, comportamento alimentar e grau de obesidade. Para análise da CAP, foi utilizada Escala de Compulsão Alimentar Periódica, sendo CAP aquelas com ≥ 18 pontos. Calcularam-se prevalência e razões de prevalências, com intervalos de confiança de 95%. Realizou análise multivariada pela regressão de Poisson. Resultados A prevalência de CAP foi de 53,2%, sendo a prevalência em super superobesas (IMC ≥ 60 kg/m2) de 75%. Após análise multivariada, foram associadas idade de 40 a 49 anos (RP = 2,0; IC 95% = 1,2-3,4) e “hábito de beliscar” (RP = 1,9; IC 95% = 1,2-2,9). Conclusão A prevalência de CAP em obesas graves foi elevada. A associação com “hábito de beliscar” pode ser um marcador de CAP, devendo ser monitorado em obesas graves com esse perfil. .

Nutritional assessment and hand grip strength of candidates for surgery of the gastrointestinal tract / Avaliação nutricional e força de aperto de mão de candidatos à cirurgia do trato gastrointestinal

BACKGROUND: The assessment of nutritional status in clinical practice must be done with simple, reliable, low cost and easy performance methods. The power of handshake is recognized as a useful tool to evaluate muscle strength, and therefore, it is suggested that can detect malnutrition. AIM: To evaluate the nutritional status by subjective global assessment and power of handshake preoperatively in patients going to gastrointestinal surgeries and to compare the diagnosis obtained by subjective global assessment with traditional anthropometric methods and power of handshake. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with patients for surgery in the gastrointestinal tract and related organs. Socioeconomic and anthropometric data, applied to subjective global assessment and checked the power of handshake, were collected. The force was obtained by the average of three measurements of the dominant and non-dominant hand and thus compared with reference values ​​of the population by sex and age, for the classification of nutritional risk. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 40 patients, 24-83 years, and most women (52.5%) housewives (37,5%) and diagnosed with cancer (45%). According to subjective global assessment, 37.5% were classified as moderately malnourished; 15% were underweight by BMI measurements; 25% had arm circumference at risk for malnutrition (<percentil 5); 60% reported recent weight loss; and 37.5% low clamping force in power of handshake on non-dominant hand (left). CONCLUSION: A significant association was observed for the diagnosis of nutritional subjective assessment with anthropometric methods and strength of the handshake only at the non-dominant limb. .

RACIONAL: Na prática clínica são necessários métodos simples, confiáveis, de baixo custo e de fácil acesso para a avaliação do estado nutricional. A força do aperto de mão é reconhecida como uma ferramenta útil para avaliar a força muscular, e consequentemente, elemento que pode detectar desnutrição. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o estado nutricional tanto pela avaliação nutricional subjetiva global como pela força do aperto de mão de pacientes em pré-operatório e comparar o diagnóstico obtido por ambas e os tradicionais métodos antropométricos. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado estudo transversal com pacientes internados para operação em trato gastrointestinal e órgãos anexos. Foram coletados dados socioeconômicos, antropométricos, aplicado a avaliação nutricional subjetiva global e verificada a força do aperto de mão. Esta força foi obtida pela média de três medidas da mão dominante e não dominante e dessa forma, comparada com valores de referência da população brasileira, segundo sexo e idade, para a classificação do risco nutricional. RESULTADOS: A amostra foi constituída por 40 pacientes de 24 a 83 anos, a maioria mulheres (52,5%) donas de casa (37,5%) e com diagnóstico de neoplasia (45%). Segundo a avaliação nutricional subjetiva global, 37,5% foram classificados como desnutridos moderados; 15% com baixo peso pelo IMC; 25% com circunferência braquial em risco para desnutrição (<percentil 5); 60% com perda ponderal recente; e pela força do aperto de mão, 37,5% tinham baixa força na mão não dominante (esquerda). CONCLUSÃO: Houve associação significativa do diagnóstico nutricional observado pela avaliação subjetiva com ...

Nutritional assessment and hand grip strength of candidates for surgery of the gastrointestinal tract.

BACKGROUND: The assessment of nutritional status in clinical practice must be done with simple, reliable, low cost and easy performance methods. The power of handshake is recognized as a useful tool to evaluate muscle strength, and therefore, it is suggested that can detect malnutrition. AIM: To evaluate the nutritional status by subjective global assessment and power of handshake preoperatively in patients going to gastrointestinal surgeries and to compare the diagnosis obtained by subjective global assessment with traditional anthropometric methods and power of handshake. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with patients for surgery in the gastrointestinal tract and related organs. Socioeconomic and anthropometric data, applied to subjective global assessment and checked the power of handshake, were collected. The force was obtained by the average of three measurements of the dominant and non-dominant hand and thus compared with reference values of the population by sex and age, for the classification of nutritional risk. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 40 patients, 24-83 years, and most women (52.5%) housewives (37,5%) and diagnosed with cancer (45%). According to subjective global assessment, 37.5% were classified as moderately malnourished; 15% were underweight by BMI measurements; 25% had arm circumference at risk for malnutrition (