Dysphagia Screening in Brazilian Older Adults with Dementia: Content Development and Validation of a Questionnaire for Caregivers - RaDID-QC.

This study aims to develop and validate the content and response processes of a questionnaire intended for caregivers to screen for dysphagia in Brazilian older adults with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease and/or vascular dementia. The instrument items were developed in Brazilian Portuguese language based on the theoretical framework. A committee of speech-language-hearing therapists analyzed the relevance, objectivity, clarity, and understandability of the items with the Delphi method. The content validity index cutoff agreement score for experts' answers to validate each item in the questionnaire was 0.78; in the intraclass correlation coefficient, it was 0.75 for all items. For response process validity evidence, the questionnaire was applied to 30 caregivers of older adults with dementia, who judged the clarity and understandability of the items. Each item was validated when understood by at least 95% of participants. The first version of the instrument had 29 items. After two expert assessments, the last version had 24 items. The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.85. Only one item needed semantic adjustments in the pre-test. The dysphagia screening instrument applied to caregivers of older adults with dementia was developed with adequate content and response process validity evidence, enabling adjustments in its construct. Future studies will analyze the remaining evidence of validity and reliability.

Urinary Incontinence in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy of Type 1 Diabetic Women.

BACKGROUND: Type 1 diabetes increases the prevalence of urinary incontinence and may be responsible for additional changes to those existing in a regular gestational period. This study aimed to describe the presence and symptoms of urinary incontinence in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes. METHODS: In this Cross-sectional case control study, forty pregnant women in third gestational trimester were allocated in two equal groups - control group (CG) and type 1 diabetic group (1DMG). The patients answered the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form and, to characterize the sample, they answered the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire, gynecological history and, after delivery, the newborn weight was registered. The groups were compared using the Student's T Test for parametric variables and the U-Mann Whitney Test for non-parametric variables, both at 5% probability. RESULTS: The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form score (p = 0.026) is higher in 1DMG (3.95 ± 4.70) compared to CG (1.05 ± 2.23). No correlations were found between time of diagnosis, HbA1c and newborn weight in relation to ICIQ-SF and other variables in CG and 1DMG with ICIQ-SF (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Type 1 diabetes mellitus, in the third trimester of gestation, seem to be associated with increase in the ICIQ-SF score.

HIGHLIGHTS: No correlation between gestational characteristics and urinary incontinence symptoms.The diabetic women group had more episiotomies and abortions.The diabetic women had higher scores in the total score of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF).

Preventive and therapeutic assessment program for mucositis in patients with cancer: promising advances in stomatological care / Programa de avaliação preventiva e terapêutica de mucosite em pacientes com câncer: avanços promissores na assistência estomatológica

OBJECTIVES: We propose a preventive and therapeutic assessment program for mucositis in patients with cancer based on a comprehensive review of scientific evidence. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This methodological study, designed as a non-systematic review, entails a thorough review of the scientific evidence on the management of mucositis in patients with cancer. The PICO method was used, allowing for a structured approach to explore and synthesize relevant evidence. RESULTS: Effective mucositis management requires regular assessments, dental exams, preventive strategies, and consideration of modifiable risk factors. Pharmacological therapies may be considered for severe cases, while oral antimicrobials, prophylactic antiviral and antifungal therapy can prevent infections. Topical anesthetics o?er pain relief but require careful administration. A gradual management plan, from gentle rinses to analgesics, is recommended. CONCLUSION: The suggested program may improve the identification, prevention, and management of this complication to achieve optimal management outcomes.

OBJETIVOS: Propomos um programa de avaliação preventiva e terapêutica de mucosite em pacientes com câncer com base em uma revisão abrangente de evidências científicas. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: Este estudo metodológico, concebido como uma revisão não sistemática, envolve uma revisão aprofundada da evidência científica sobre o manejo de mucosite em pacientes com câncer. Foi utilizado o método PICO, permitindo uma abordagem estruturada para explorar e sintetizar evidências relevantes. RESULTADOS: O manejo eficaz da mucosite requer avaliações regulares, exames odontológicos, estratégias preventivas e consideração de fatores de risco modificáveis. As terapias farmacológicas podem ser consideradas para casos graves, enquanto os antimicrobianos orais e a terapia antiviral e antifúngica profilática podem prevenir infecções. Os anestésicos tópicos oferecem alívio da dor, mas requerem administração cuidadosa. Recomenda-se uma administração gradual, desde enxágues suaves até analgésicos. CONCLUSÃO: O programa sugerido pode melhorar a identificação, prevenção e manejo desta complicação para alcançar resultados de conduta ideais.

Assessment and indicators of kinematic behavior and perceived fatigability

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between upper limb kinetics and perceived fatigability in elderly individuals during an upper limb position sustained isometric task. METHODS: A total of 31 elderly participants, 16 men (72.94±4.49 years) and 15 women (72.27±6.05 years), performed a upper limb position sustained isometric task. Upper-limb acceleration was measured using an inertial measurement unit. Perceived fatigability was measured using the Borg CR10 scale. RESULTS: Higher mean acceleration in the x-axis throughout the activity was associated with higher final perceived fatigability scores. Moderate correlations were observed between perceived fatigability variation and mean acceleration cutoffs in all axes during the second half of the activity. In women, significant correlations were found between all perceived fatigability cutoffs and mean acceleration in the y- and x-axes. However, in men, the relationships between perceived fatigability variation and mean acceleration were more extensive and stronger. CONCLUSION: The acceleration pattern of the upper limb is linked to perceived fatigability scores and variation, with differences between sexes. Monitoring upper limb acceleration using a single inertial measurement unit can be a useful and straightforward method for identifying individuals who may be at risk of experiencing high perceived fatigability or task failure.

Protocolo de avaliação para apraxia de fala adquirida / Assessment protocol for acquired apraxia of speech

RESUMO Objetivo Elaborar um protocolo de avaliação do planejamento motor da fala com estímulos fonologicamente balanceados para o português brasileiro e que contemple todas as variáveis necessárias para este diagnóstico. Método Foram realizadas três etapas: Na primeira, construíram-se listas de palavras cujo critério principal foram os padrões silábicos e acentuais. Do levantamento realizado na Etapa 1, procedeu-se à seleção dos vocábulos que compuseram a primeira versão do protocolo na Etapa 2, reunidas em duas tarefas: de repetição e de Leitura em Voz Alta (LVA). Em seguida, investigou-se a ocorrência das palavras usando a base de dados do Corpus Brasileiro (PUC-SP) - Linguateca. Na etapa 3 realizou-se a análise estatística para verificar se as listas de repetição e de LVA estavam equilibradas quanto à ocorrência das palavras. Assim, as listas foram distribuídas em quartis e foram analisadas de forma descritiva e bivariada. O nível de significância utilizado foi de 5%. Resultados Após a realização de todas as etapas, foi possível obter as palavras que compuseram as listas das tarefas de repetição e de LVA. Finalmente, foram então acrescidas ao protocolo as demais tarefas consideradas essenciais para a avaliação da apraxia como as taxas diadococinéticas e a prancha para a emissão oral espontânea. Conclusão O protocolo desenvolvido contém as tarefas consideradas padrão para a avaliação da apraxia de fala pela literatura internacional, o que torna esse instrumento importante para o diagnóstico desse distúrbio em falantes do português brasileiro.

ABSTRACT Purpose To develop an assessment protocol for speech motor planning with phonologically balanced stimuli for Brazilian Portuguese, including all necessary variables for this diagnosis. Methods Three stages were carried out: In the first, word lists were built with the main criterion being syllabic and accentual patterns. From the survey conducted in Stage 1, the words that composed the first version of the protocol lists in Stage 2 were selected, and grouped into two fundamental tasks for diagnosing acquired apraxia of speech (AOS): repetition and Reading Aloud (RA). In Stage 3, the occurrence of words was investigated using the Brazilian Corpus (PUC-SP) - Linguateca database, and a statistical analysis was performed to verify if the repetition and RA lists were balanced in terms of the occurrences. Thus, the lists were distributed in quartiles and submitted to both descriptive and bivariate analyses. A significance level of 5% (p<0.05) was adopted. Results After completion of all stages, the words that composed the lists of the repetition and RA tasks were obtained. Finally, other tasks considered essential for the assessment of AOS, such as diadochokinetic rates and the board for spontaneous oral emission, were then added to the protocol. Conclusion The developed protocol contains the tasks considered standard for the assessment of AOS according to the international literature, which makes this instrument important for diagnosing this disorder in speakers of Brazilian Portuguese.

Percepción temporal de síntomas de disfagia en una cohorte de pacientes con disfagia orofaríngea neurogénica

Introducción: La disfagia resulta de varios mecanismos fisiopatológicos donde sus síntomas no son estáticos ni homogéneos en las personas, especialmente cuando existe disfagia orofaríngea neurogénica. Objetivo: Conocer la percepción y comportamiento en el tiempo de síntomas de disfagia mediante el instrumento Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10) en pacientes con disfagia orofaríngea neurogénica, con el fin de visualizar la dinámica clínica de esta forma de disfagia. Metodología: Estudio observacional tipo cohorte en pacientes con disfagia orofaríngea neurogénica de causas neurológicas y neuromusculares, con seguimiento a tres y seis meses y diligenciamiento del EAT-10 al momento basal, tercer y sexto mes. Resultados: Un total de 90 personas con evaluación basal, de las cuales el 56,7 % (51/90) lograron seguimiento al tercer mes y 25,6 % (23/90) al sexto mes. Los síntomas de disfagia con mayor autopercepción en los tres momentos fueron la dificultad para tragar sólidos, sensación de comida pegada en garganta y tos al comer. La odinofagia no fue un síntoma habitualmente percibido. La puntuación total del EAT-10 estuvo entre 16,61 ± 9 y 18,1 ± 9,5 puntos en general. En pacientes con seguimiento completo se observó variación en la autopercepción para tragar líquidos y pastillas. Se observó variación del puntaje al ajustarlo por recepción de terapias. Discusión: Las enfermedades neurológicas y neuromusculares impactan directamente la deglución con gravedad entre leve a profunda, donde la autopercepción de síntomas deglutorios es dinámica, pero con síntomas cardinales de disfagia orofaríngea en el tiempo. Conclusiones: El reconocimiento y seguimiento de síntomas de disfagia deben ser aspectos usuales en la atención de pacientes con enfermedades neurológicas y neuromusculares.

Introduction: Dysphagia results from several pathophysiological mechanisms where its symptoms are not static or homogeneous in people, especially when there is neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia. Objective: To know the perception and behavior over time of symptoms of dysphagia using the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10) in patients with neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia to visualize the clinical dynamics of this form of dysphagia. Methodology: Observational cohort study in patients with neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia of neurological and neuromuscular causes with, follow-up at three and six months, and completion of the EAT-10 at baseline, third and sixth month. Results: A total of 90 people with baseline evaluation were included, of whom 56.7% (51/90) achieved follow-up at the third month and 25.6% (23/90) at the sixth month. Symptoms of dysphagia with greater self-perception at all three moments were difficulty swallowing solids, sensation of food stuck in the throat and coughing when eating. Odynophagia was not a commonly perceived symptom. The total score of the EAT-10 was between 16.61±9 and 18.1±9.5 points in general. In patients with complete follow-up, variation in self-perception of swallowing liquids and pills was observed. Variation of the score when adjusting for the reception of therapies. Discussion: Neurological and neuromuscular diseases directly impact swallowing with mild to profound severity, where self-perception of swallowing symptoms is dynamic, but with cardinal symptoms of oropharyngeal dysphagia over time. Conclusions: The recognition and monitoring of dysphagia symptoms should be usual aspects in the care of patients with neurological and neuromuscular diseases.

Clinical symptom profile of hospitalized COVID-19 Brazilian patients according to SARS-CoV-2 variants.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of the main symptoms in Brazilian coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients hospitalized during 4 distinct waves, based on their infection with different severe acute respiratory disease coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants. METHODS: This study included hospitalized patients who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 during 15 weeks around the peak of each of 4 waves: W1, ancestral strain/B.1 lineage (May 31 to September 12, 2020); W2, Gamma/P.1 variant (January 31 to May 15, 2021); W3, Omicron variant (December 5, 2021 to March 19, 2022); and W4, BA.4/BA.5 subvariants (May 22 to September 3, 2022). Symptom data were extracted from the Brazilian Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Database. Relative risks were calculated, and an analysis of symptom networks was performed. RESULTS: Patients who were hospitalized during the prevalence of the Gamma/P.1 variant demonstrated a higher risk, primarily for symptoms such as fatigue, abdominal pain, low oxygen saturation, and sore throat, than patients hospitalized during the first wave. Conversely, patients who were hospitalized during the predominance of the Omicron variant exhibited a lower relative risk, particularly for symptoms such as loss of smell, loss of taste, diarrhea, fever, respiratory distress, and dyspnea. Similar results were observed in COVID-19 patients who were hospitalized during the wave of the Omicron subvariants BA.4/BA.5. A symptom network analysis, conducted to explore co-occurrence patterns among different variants, revealed significant differential profiles across the 4 waves, with the most notable difference observed between the W2 and W4 networks. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, the relative risks and patterns of symptom co-occurrence associated with different SARS-CoV-2 variants may reflect disease severity.

Resultados de una evaluación y seguimiento online de problemas de salud mental en universitarios chilenos / Results of an online mental health problems screening and follow-up with Chilean university students

Resumen Este estudio examina la detección y posterior seguimiento online de problemas de salud mental en estudiantes universitarios y expone los resultados de ambos procesos. Para ello, se aplicó a través de la plataforma de la universidad a 1 707 estudiantes una batería de cuestionarios destinados a detectar desesperanza y riesgo de suicidio, síntomas depresivos y ansiosos, estrés, trastornos de la conducta alimentaria y apoyo social percibido. Una vez aplicados los instrumentos, los estudiantes recibían una retroalimentación acerca de sus niveles de síntomas e información acerca de redes y establecimientos para buscar ayuda y recibir atención en los casos requeridos. A mediados del año siguiente, se realizó una encuesta de seguimiento a 577 de los estudiantes que previamente habían respondido todos los cuestionarios. Los resultados de la batería de cuestionarios aplicados indican altos índices de problemas de salud mental, con diferencias estadísticamente significativas según sexo, siendo las mujeres quienes presentan mayor prevalencia. Estos resultados concuerdan con diversos estudios que muestran altos porcentajes de síntomas de problemas de salud mental en los universitarios. A su vez, el posterior seguimiento permitió evidenciar que el feedback entregado activó la búsqueda de ayuda, y se obtuvieron correlaciones positivas entre sentirse mejor y haber buscado un tratamiento de salud mental o haber pedido ayuda a los amigos o a la familia. El uso de tecnologías de la información en la detección y prevención de salud mental tendría un alcance positivo y resultó ser una herramienta útil, accesible y cercana para los jóvenes.

Abstract The exponential increase in higher education students and the new university profile that incorporates more vulnerable social groups are associated with an increase in mental health problems in this population. Likewise, the complex stage of the life cycle in which these young people find themselves and the stress of the transition between adolescence and adulthood are other risk factors for the development of mental health problems. The emergence of mental health problems in this group could then be due to a confluence of factors, also facilitating risk behaviors. National and international researches have reported the worrying rates of mental health disorders in university students, mainly in relation to the presence of depression, anxiety, stress, alcohol or drug use, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation. These disorders tend to be aggravated, because the university population is prone not to seek help. The stigma of presenting mental health problems, skepticism about treatments, not wanting to worry the closest family and the few economic resources or not having a health plan, lead to not seeking help or do this late. Studies have found that more than half of students who need mental health and support services are not receiving them. On the other hand, a high percentage seeks help late, which implies that the disorders are accentuated or become chronic, which makes subsequent treatment and improvement difficult, even becoming a public health problem due to the high economic and professional demand that these treatments require.

Avaliação de sintomas da pessoa com câncer avançado / Assessment of symptoms in people with advanced cancer

Resumo: Trata-se de um estudo de natureza quantitativa, observacional, descritivo com delineamento longitudinal, com o objetivo de avaliar os sintomas apresentados pela pessoa com câncer avançado, assistida em um serviço de oncologia. Aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa com seres humanos do Complexo Hospital de Clínicas da Universidade Federal do Paraná. O local do estudo foi um hospital de referência em atendimento a pacientes oncológicos na cidade de Curitiba, Paraná. Participaram do estudo 23 adultos portadores de câncer em estadiamento III e IV. A coleta de dados ocorreu de fevereiro a julho de 2022. A etapa inicial foi presencial, houve a identificação dos participantes quanto ao perfil sociodemográfico e clínico, bem como, a avaliação dos sintomas com a Escala de Avaliação de Sintomas de Edmonton (ESAS). O seguimento do estudo se deu majoritariamente por telefone, uma vez por semana, com a ESAS. Foram avaliados os sintomas dor, cansaço, sonolência, náusea, apetite, falta de ar, depressão, ansiedade e bem-estar. Os participantes atribuíram valores de 0 a 10 de acordo com a intensidade que cada sintoma apresentava no momento da avaliação. Os dados obtidos foram analisados por meio do software GraphPad Prism 5.0. Para a análise descritiva de dados dos sintomas foi usado a análise de variância (ANOVA) de duas vias, considerando p<0,05 como estatisticamente significativo. A ANOVA de 2 vias é baseada em dois fatores. O fator linha equivale às diferenças entre as respostas dos itens, e o fator coluna, equivale às variações das respostas em um mesmo item. Quanto ao perfil sociodemográfico, os participantes tinham média de idade de 53,3 anos, 78,3% do sexo feminino, e 82,6% procedentes de Curitiba. Acerca do perfil clínico, as neoplasias de mama representaram 30,8% dos diagnósticos, seguido por adenocarcinoma de cólon e reto 17,4% e carcinoma espinocelular de colo uterino 13%. Entre os sintomas avaliados, o de maior intensidade média foi o cansaço (5,53) e, a náusea, apresentou a menor média (1,76). Referente à décima questão da ESAS (Outro problema?), a constipação intestinal foi a mais presente, relatada em 13,8% das 247 avaliações. Constatou-se que os sintomas em pessoas com câncer avançado se manifestam de maneira concomitante, e que existe um processo de inter-relação importante entre sintomas físicos e psicológicos. O instrumento ESAS foi eficiente para as avaliações de sintomas, sendo facilmente compreendido pelos participantes, de aplicação rápida, e ainda, forneceu dados objetivos. Espera-se que este estudo contribua para o aprimoramento da avaliação e manejo dos sintomas, proporcionando melhora da qualidade de vida aos pacientes com câncer avançado e seus familiares.

Abstract: This is a quantitative, observational, descriptive study with a longitudinal design, with the objective of evaluating the symptoms presented by people with advanced cancer assisted in an oncology service. Approved by the Ethics Committee for Research with Human Subjects of the Clinics Hospital Complex of the Federal University of Paraná. The study location was a hospital that is a reference in treating cancer patients in the city of Curitiba, Paraná. Twenty-three adults with stage III and IV cancer participated in the study. Data was collected from February to July 2022. The first stage was faceto- face, where participants were identified according to their sociodemographic and clinical profile, and their symptoms were assessed using the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS). The follow-up of the study took place mostly by phone, once a week, with ESAS. The symptoms pain, fatigue, drowsiness, nausea, appetite, shortness of breath, depression, anxiety, and well-being were assessed. Participants assigned values from 0 to 10 according to how intense each symptom was at the time of the assessment. The data obtained were analyzed using GraphPad Prism 5.0 software. For the descriptive analysis of symptom data, two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used, considering p<0.05 as statistically significant. The 2-way ANOVA is based on two factors. The row factor equals the differences between item responses, and the column factor, equals the variations in responses within the same item. As for the sociodemographic profile, the participants had a mean age of 53.3 years, 78.3% were female, and 82.6% were from Curitiba. About the clinical profile, breast neoplasms accounted for 30.8% of the diagnoses, followed by colon and rectal adenocarcinoma 17.4% and cervical squamous cell carcinoma 13%. Among the symptoms evaluated, the one with the highest average intensity was tiredness (5.53), and nausea had the lowest average (1.76). Regarding the tenth question of the ESAS (Other problem?), constipation was the most present, reported in 13.8% of the 247 evaluations. It has been found that symptoms in people with advanced cancer occur concomitantly, and that there is an important interrelationship process between physical and psychological symptoms. The ESAS instrument was efficient for symptom assessments, being easily understood by the participants, quick to apply, and also providing objective data. It is hoped that this study will contribute to the improvement of symptom assessment and management, providing improved quality of life for patients with advanced cancer and their families.

Hematologic Malignancies Patients Face High Symptom Burden and Are Lately Referred to Palliative Consultation: Analysis of a Single Center Experience.

Although hematologic neoplasms have been on the vanguard of cancer therapies that led to notable advances in therapeutic efficacy, many patients face significant symptom burden, which make them eligible for early palliative care (PC) integration. However, previous reports demonstrated that hematological malignancies receive more aggressive care at the end-of-life and are less likely to receive care from specialist palliative services compared to solid tumors. Our aim was to characterize symptom burden, performance status and clinical characteristics of a cohort of hematologic malignancies patients referred to PC outpatient consultation, according to their diagnosis. Fifty-nine hematological malignancies patients referred to PC consultation between January 2018 and September 2021 were included. Clinical and laboratory data were evaluated retrospectively by medical charts analysis. Patients exhibited high ESAS and reduced PPS scores at the time of PC referral. Acute leukemia and multiple myeloma patients had the highest symptom burden scores; in spite of this, median time from the first PC consultation until death was only 3 and 4 months, respectively. In conclusion, we identified that hematologic neoplasms patients are highly symptomatic and are frequently referred to PC in end stages of their disease.

Análise de validação e confiabilidade do Questionário Emocional da Vertigem-CIEV em versão traduzida para o Português-Brasileiro / Validation and reliability analysis of the Questionnaire on the Emotional Impact of Vertigo-CIEV version translated to the Brazilian Portuguese language

RESUMO Objetivo Determinar a consistência interna e confiabilidade do "Questionário de Impacto Emocional da Vertigem-CIEV" e validar o instrumento em relação ao Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), em uma amostra de pacientes com distúrbio do equilíbrio corporal. Método Participaram 38 sujeitos, idades entre 23 e 85 anos, ambos os sexos, com queixas relacionadas à tontura, desequilíbrios e/ou quedas, atendidos em um ambulatório de Otoneurologia do Hospital Universitário. Foram excluídos sujeitos com queixas auditivas e/ou zumbido sem tontura associada, comorbidades psiquiátricas prévias e/ou comprometimento cognitivo que impedisse a compreensão dos questionários. Foi realizada anamnese, levantamento de prontuário para caracterização da amostra e aplicados os questionários de autopercepção, DHI e CIEV. O alfa de Cronbach verificou a consistência interna do CIEV e a confiabilidade e validade do CIEV em relação ao DHI foram calculadas pelo Índice de Correlação intraclasse (ICC) e teste de Correlação de Pearson, respectivamente. Resultados Houve correlação estatisticamente significante entre os escores obtidos, tanto à análise de confiabilidade quanto de validação (p<0,001). O ICC médio demonstrou moderada correlação para o escore total (0,695) e forte correlação com os domínios físico, emocional e funcional do DHI (0,706 a 0,869) sendo o maior grau para o domínio emocional (0,869). A Correlação de Pearson demonstrou grau forte para o escore total (r=0,820) e variação de moderado a forte para os domínios, com melhor resultado também para o domínio emocional do DHI (r=0,788). Conclusão Os achados representam parâmetros importantes de contribuição para a validação do CIEV para uso clínico na população brasileira, direcionado para a identificação de aspectos emocionais em pacientes com distúrbios do equilíbrio corporal.

ABSTRACT Purpose To determine the internal consistency and reliability of the "Questionário de Impacto Emocional da Vertigem (CIEV)" and to validate the instrument with respect to the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) in a sample of individuals with balance disorders. Methods 38 subjects participated in the study, males and females, aged from 23 to 85 years, who presented dizziness, vertigo, and/or falls complaints and attended to the Vestibular Disorders clinic at the University Hospital. Individuals with hearing complaints and/or tinnitus unrelated to dizziness, previous psychiatric comorbidities, and/or cognitive impairments were excluded. We performed an anamnesis and collected complementary data from the medical records. After that, the self-perception questionnaires, DHI, and CIEV, were applied. Statistical analysis was performed in which the Cronbach's alpha verified the internal consistency of the CIEV. Reliability and validity of the CIEV related to the DHI were calculated using Intraclass Correlation Index (ICC) and Pearson's correlation test, respectively. Results There was a statistically significant correlation between the scores obtained, for both reliability and validation analysis (p<0.001). The mean ICC showed a moderate correlation between the total scores (0.695) and a strong correlation with the physical, emotional, and functional DHI domains (0.706 to 0.869), being the emotional aspect the highest degree (0.869). Pearson's correlation showed strong correlation between the total scores (r=0.820) and varied from moderate to strong, with strongest correlations to the DHI emotional domain (r=0.788). Conclusion The outcomes illustrate important contribution to validation parameters to consider clinical use of the CIEV in the Brazilian population, aiming to identify emotional aspects in patients with balance disorders.

Experiencia del síntoma en el Síndrome Coronario Agudo: comprobación de un modelo conceptual / Symptom Experience in Acute Coronary Syndrome: Testing a Conceptual Model / Experiência de sintomas nas Síndromes Coronarianas Agudas: verificação de um modelo conceitual

Introducción: el síndrome coronario agudo (SCA) se caracteriza por diferentes síntomas, por lo cual la experiencia varía de persona a persona. El Modelo conceptual del manejo de los síntomas (MCMS) de Dodd aborda este aspecto que requiere ser comprobado dentro de la práctica de enfermería. Objetivo: comprobar los postulados de la dimensión de la experiencia de los síntomas del Modelo conceptual de Dodd en personas con síndrome coronario agudo. Métodos: comprobación teórica por medio de ecuaciones estructurales. Participaron 256 individuos con diagnóstico de síndrome coronario agudo, seleccionados por muestreo probabilístico estratificado. Se recolectaron datos clínicos, sociodemográficos y se midió la evaluación y respuesta a los síntomas con cinco instrumentos válidos. Se realizó un análisis estadístico con ajuste absoluto, ajuste incremental y ajuste de parsimonia del cual derivó un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales. Resultados: se comprobó la relación bidireccional entre la severidad del síntoma (evaluación) y la toma de decisiones (respuesta al síntoma). Se conformó un modelo que explica el 44 % de la varianza sobre la toma de decisiones. Sobre esta variable también influyen otras variables como la evaluación cognitiva y el control personal. Conclusión: este modelo conceptual permitió comprender la dimensión de la experiencia del síntoma en pacientes con síndrome coronario agudo, comprobando sus postulados en la práctica.

Introduction: acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is characterized by different symptoms, so the experience varies from person to person. Dodd's Conceptual Model of Symptom Management addresses this aspect that requires testing within nursing practice. Objective: to test the postulates of the symptom experience dimension of Dodd's Conceptual Model of Symptom Management in persons with acute coronary syndrome. Methods: theoretical testing by means of structural equations. A total of 256 individuals with a diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome, selected by stratified probability sampling, participated. Clinical and sociodemographic data were collected, and symptom assessment and response were measured with five valid instruments. Statistical analysis was performed with absolute adjustment, incremental adjustment and parsimony adjustment from which a structural equation model was derived. Results: the bidirectional relationship between symptom severity (assessment) and decision making (symptom response) was tested. A model was formed that explains 44% of the variance on decision making. This variable is also influenced by other variables such as cognitive evaluation and personal control. Conclusion: this conceptual model allowed us to understand the dimension of symptom experience in patients with acute coronary syndrome, proving its postulates in practice.

Introdução: Síndromes coronarianas agudas (SCA) caracterizam-se por diferentes sintomas, pelo que a experiência muda de pessoa para pessoa. O Modelo conceitual do manejo dos sintomas (MCMS) de Dodd aborda esse aspecto que precisa testes na prática de enfermagem. Objetivo: verificar os postulados da dimensão da experiência dos sintomas do Modelo conceitual de Dodd em pacientes com síndrome coronariana aguda. Métodos: verificação teórica por meio de equações estruturais. Participaram 256 indivíduos com diagnóstico de síndrome coronariana aguda, selecionados por amostragem probabilística estratificada. Dados clínicos e sociodemográficos foram coletados e a avaliação e resposta aos sintomas foi medida com cinco instrumentos válidos. Foi realizada análise estatística com ajuste absoluto, ajuste incremental e ajuste de parcimônia que derivou num modelo de equaciones estruturais. Resultados: verificou-se o relacionamento bidirecional entre a gravidade do sintoma (avaliação) e a tomada de decisão (resposta ao sintoma). Um modelo que explica 44% da variância sobre a tomada de decisão foi conformado. Sobre essa variável também influem outras variáveis como a avaliação cognitiva e o controlo pessoal. Conclusão: este modelo conceitual permitiu compreender a dimensão da experiência do sintoma em doentes com síndrome coronariana aguda, verificando seus postulados na prática.

Avaliação psicológica hospitalar: experiência de parametrização de intervenções assistenciais em maternidade-escola de alto risco / Hospital psychological assessment: experience of parameterisation of maternity-high-risk school care interventions / Evaluación psicológica hospitalaria: experiencia de la parametrización de las intervenciones de asistencia en maternidad escolar de alto riesgo

Objetivo: Apresentar a experiência de parametrização de intervenções de avaliação psicológica hospitalar de gestantes e puérperas internadas em situação de alto risco. Relato de experiencia: A atividade foi empreendida em Maternidade-Escola pública de alta complexidade, referência em alto risco, em Teresina, Piauí, de abril a junho de 2023, circunscrita ao Estágio Supervisionado Profissionalizante em Psicologia da Saúde. A partir da imersão no campo para articulação ensino-serviço, com supervisão teórico- prática semanal in loco (presencial) e mediante reuniões síncronas (Google Meet), realizou-se debates sobre as experiências de ensino-aprendizagem e para confecção de uma proposta de roteiro de exame e avaliação psicológica, com o intuito de nortear a atuação dos estagiários, bem como de contribuir com o robustecimento da instrumentalização e orientação das intervenções assistenciais de psicologia na instituição hospitalar. A proposta de instrumento orientador desenvolvido possui doze partes: identificação; motivo da hospitalização; situação de saúde; situação de crise; exame psíquico; sono; sintomas psicossomáticos emergentes; sentido da vida; maternagem e cuidado ao bebê; estratégias de coping; síntese; hipótese diagnóstica. Considerações finais: O roteiro de exame e avaliação psicológica robustece a parametrização de intervenções de psicologia em saúde nos hospitais; vivifica o desenvolvimento e fortalecimento de competências e habilidades para conduzir a avaliação psicológica hospitalar de maneira eficiente, técnica, ética, que dignifique o cuidado perinatal materno sob a égide da integralidade e baseado em evidências.

Objective: To present the experience of parameterisation of hospital psychological evaluation interventions of pregnant women and those who have recently given birth in a high risk situation. Experience report: The activity was undertaken in Maternity-High complexity public school, reference in high risk, in Teresina, Piauí, from April to June 2023, circumscribed to the Supervised Professional Internship in Health Psychology. From immersion in the field for teaching-service articulation, with weekly theoretical-practical supervision in loco (in person) and through synchronous meetings (Google Meet), debates were held on teaching-learning experiences and to prepare a proposal for a roadmap for psychological examination and evaluation, with the aim of guiding the work of trainees, as well as contributing to the strengthening of the instrumentalisation and orientation of psychological assistance interventions in the hospital institution. The proposed guiding instrument developed has twelve parts: identification; reason for hospitalisation; health situation; crisis situation; psychic examination; sleep; emerging psychosomatic symptoms; sense of life; maternity and baby care; coping strategies; synthesis; diagnostic hypothesis. Concluding considerations: The psychological examination and assessment roadmap strengthens the parametrisation of health psychology interventions in hospitals; it vivifies the development and strengthening of competencies and skills to conduct hospital psychological assessment in an efficient, technical, ethical manner, that dignifies maternal perinatal care under the aegis of completeness and evidence-based.

Propósito: Proporcionar la experiencia de parametrización de las intervenciones de evaluación psicológica hospitalaria de las mujeres embarazadas y las personas que adoptan a temprana edad en situaciones de alto riesgo. Informe de la experiencia: La actividad se realizó en la Escuela Maternidad-Pública de alta complejidad, una referencia de alto riesgo en Teresina, Piauí, de abril a junio de 2023, limitada a la Etapa altamente profesional supervisada en Psicología de la Salud. A raíz de la inmersión en el ámbito de la vinculación entre la educación y los servicios, con la supervisión teórico-práctica in loco (asistencia) y mediante reuniones sincrónicas (Google Meet), se celebraron debates sobre las experiencias de enseñanza-aprendizaje y una propuesta de hoja de ruta para el examen y la evaluación psicológicos, con el fin de orientar la labor de los pasantes y contribuir a fortalecer la instrumentalización y orientación de las intervenciones de asistencia psicológica en el hospital. La propuesta de un instrumento de orientación desarrollada consta de doce partes: identificación; motivo de hospitalización; situación de salud; situación de crisis; examen psicológico; sueño; síntomas psicosomáticos emergentes; sentido de la vida; maternidad y cuidado del bebé; estrategias de afrontamiento; síntesis; hipótesis diagnósticas. Consideraciones finales: La hoja de ruta para el examen y la evaluación psicológicos fortalece la parametrización de las intervenciones de psicología sanitaria en los hospitales; ilustra el desarrollo y el fortalecimiento de las aptitudes y capacidades para llevar a cabo una evaluación psicológica hospitalaria de manera eficiente, técnica y ética que dignifica la atención perinatal materna bajo los auspicios de la exhaustividad y basada en pruebas.

Manifestações clínicas e repercussões dos sintomas prolongados e sequelas pós-COVID-19 em homens: netnografia / Manifestaciones clínicas y repercusiones de los síntomas prolongados y secuelas pos-COVID-19 en hombres: netnografía / Clinical manifestations and repercussions of prolonged symptoms and post-COVID-19 sequel in men: netnography

Resumo Objetivo Identificar as manifestações clínicas e as repercussões dos sintomas prolongados e das sequelas pós-COVID-19, expressos sob a forma de desconfortos, por homens nas redes sociais digitais. Métodos Estudo netnográfico realizado de julho de 2020 a janeiro de 2021 nas plataformas do Facebook ®, Instagram ® e YouTube TM, em páginas e/ou comunidades brasileiras. Os dados apreendidos foram submetidos à análise temática e interpretados sob o referencial da Teoria dos Sintomas Desagradáveis. Resultados A sintomatologia prolongada e as sequelas pós-COVID-19 percebidas e relatadas pelos homens foram explicitadas pelas disfunções à saúde física, de forma sistêmica e das alterações cognitivas/psicossomáticas. Como consequência os homens vivenciaram modificações nas atividades da vida diária, incapacidades para o trabalho, precariedades no cuidado da saúde. Um conjunto de fatores influenciadores fisiológicos, psicossociais e situacionais vivenciados, configuram os sintomas desagradáveis masculinos provocados pela COVID-19. Conclusão Há repercussões na saúde física, bioenergética e psicossocial dos homens em manifestação dos sintomas prolongados e sequelas pós-COVID-19, que limitam e impactam a vida cotidiana e a prática de cuidado à saúde masculina. A configuração dessas repercussões oportuniza uma atuação clínico-mercadológica especializada e a expansão do trabalho de reabilitação em Enfermagem e Saúde.

Resumen Objetivo Identificar las manifestaciones clínicas y las repercusiones de los síntomas prolongados y de las secuelas pos-COVID-19, expresados bajo la forma de malestares, por parte de hombres en redes sociales digitales. Métodos Estudio netnográfico realizado de julio de 2020 a enero de 2021 en las plataformas de Facebook ®, Instagram ® y YouTube TM, en páginas o comunidades brasileñas. Los datos recopilados fueron sometidos al análisis temático e interpretados de acuerdo con el marco referencial de la teoría de los síntomas desagradables. Resultados La sintomatología prolongada y las secuelas pos-COVID-19 percibidas y relatadas por los hombres fueron explicitadas mediante disfunciones de la salud física, de forma sistémica y alteraciones cognitivas/psicosomáticas. Como consecuencia, los hombres atravesaron cambios en las actividades de la vida diaria, incapacidad para trabajar, precariedad en el cuidado de la salud. Un conjunto de factores influenciadores fisiológicos, psicosociales y situacionales vividos configuran los síntomas desagradables masculinos provocados por el COVID-19. Conclusión Hubo repercusiones en la salud física, bioenergética y psicosocial de los hombres como manifestación de los síntomas prolongados y secuelas pos-COVID-19, que limitan e impactan la vida cotidiana y la práctica del cuidado de la salud masculina. La configuración de estas repercusiones posibilita una actuación clínico-mercadológica especializada y la expansión del trabajo de rehabilitación en enfermería y salud.

Abstract Objective To identify the clinical manifestations and repercussions of prolonged symptoms and post-COVID-19 sequel, expressed in the form of discomfort by men on digital social networks. Methods This is a netnographic study carried out from July 2020 to January 2021 on Facebook®, Instagram®and YouTubeTM, in Brazilian pages and/or communities. The identified data were submitted to thematic analysis and interpreted under the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms framework. Results Prolonged symptoms and post-COVID-19 sequel perceived and reported by men were explained by physical health dysfunctions, systemic and cognitive/psychosomatic changes. As a consequence, men experienced changes in activities of daily living, inability to work, precariousness in health care. A set of experienced physiological, psychosocial and situational influencing factors configure the male unpleasant symptoms caused by COVID-19. Conclusion There are repercussions on men's physical, bioenergetic and psychosocial health in the manifestation of prolonged symptoms and post-COVID-19 sequel, which limit and impact daily life and the practice of men's health care. The configuration of these repercussions provides opportunities for specialized clinical-marketing activities and the expansion of rehabilitation work in nursing and health.

Avaliação da intensidade e do desconforto da sede de pacientes em pós-operatório imediato* / Evaluación de la intensidad y malestar de la sed en pacientes en el postoperatorio inmediato / Assessment of the intensity and discomfort of the thirst of patients in the immediate postoperative period

Objetivo: avaliar a intensidade e o desconforto provocados pela sede em pacientes em pós-operatório imediato. Método: estudo exploratório-descritivo, desenvolvido com pacientes internados na sala de recuperação pós-anestésica de um hospital público paranaense. Avaliaram-se indivíduos maiores de 18 anos, de ambos os sexos, com cognitivo preservado, internados de junho de 2021 a janeiro de 2022. A intensidade e o desconforto da sede foram mensurados por escalas específicas. Resultados: avaliaram-se 150 pacientes, com média de 43,9 anos. A maioria era do sexo masculino (65,3%), sem comorbidades (68,7%), submetida à raquianestesia (58%) e cirurgia ortopédica (59,3%), com soroterapia em curso (92,7%). O tempo médio de cirurgia foi 1,5 hora e 14,6 horas de jejum; 72,7% da amostra verbalizou sede, sendo que 37,6% queixaram-se de forma espontânea. Conclusão: os participantes de pesquisa apresentaram intensidade (6,6) e desconforto (7,6) moderados de sede no pós-operatório, tornando-se necessário discutir protocolos institucionais de intervenção para diminuir tal evento.

Objective: to evaluate the intensity and discomfort caused by thirst in patients in the immediate postoperative period. Method: exploratory-descriptive study developed with patients hospitalized in the post-anesthetic recovery room of a public hospital in Paraná. Individuals over 18 years of age, of both sexes, with preserved cognitive function, hospitalized from June 2021 to January 2022, were evaluated. Thirst intensity and discomfort were measured by specific scales. Results: 150 patients were evaluated, with a mean of 43.9 years. Most were male (65.3%), without comorbidities (68.7%), underwent spinal anesthesia (58%) and orthopedic surgery (59.3%), with ongoing serotherapy (92.7%). The mean surgery time was 1.5 hours and 14.6 hours of fasting; 72.7% of the sample verbalized thirst, and 37.6% complained spontaneously. Conclusion: the research participants presented moderate intensity (6.6) and discomfort (7.6) of thirst in the postoperative period, making it necessary to discuss institutional intervention protocols to reduce such event.

Objetivo: evaluar la intensidad y el malestar causado por la sed en pacientes en el postoperatorio inmediato. Método: estudio exploratorio-descriptivo, desarrollado con pacientes internados en la sala de recuperación postanestésica de un hospital público de Paraná. Se evaluaron personas mayores de 18 años, de ambos sexos, con habilidades cognitivas conservadas, hospitalizadas entre junio de 2021 y enero de 2022. Se midió la intensidad y el malestar de la sed mediante escalas específicas. Resultados: Se evaluaron 150 pacientes, con una edad media de 43,9 años. La mayoría eran hombres (65,3%), sin comorbilidades (68,7%), con anestesia espinal (58%) y cirugía ortopédica (59,3%), con sueroterapia en curso (92,7%). El tiempo promedio de cirugía fue de 1,5 horas y 14,6 horas de ayuno; El 72,7% de la muestra verbalizó sed, con un 37,6% quejándose espontáneamente. Conclusión: los participantes de la investigación presentaron moderada intensidad (6,6) y malestar (7,6) de la sed en el postoperatorio, siendo necesario discutir protocolos de intervención institucional para la reducción de ese evento.

Gravidade respiratória e fatores sociodemográficos associados ao desfecho clínico de pacientes com COVID-19 no Ceará / Respiratory severity and sociodemographic factors associated with the clinical outcome of patients with COVID-19 in Ceará

A COVID-19 causa complicações pulmonares importantes, oferecendo risco à vida. Objetivou-se compreender como a gravidade respiratória e os fatores sociodemográficos interferem no desfecho clínico de pacientes com COVID-19. Pesquisa descritiva, transversal, de abordagem quantitativa, realizada em hospital de referência em Fortaleza-Ceará, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados de novembro/2020 a setembro/2021, totalizando 470 pacientes com testagem positiva, sendo analisados pelo programa Microsoft Office Excel 2019. Quanto ao gênero, 56,8% eram do sexo masculino, com média de idade de 57,32 anos e 67,1% dos pacientes que evoluíram com alta hospitalar não apresentaram suporte de oxigênio à internação. Indivíduos residentes em regiões com Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano muito baixo foram mais suscetíveis à contaminação e maior mortalidade (46,1%), e as doenças crônicas degenerativas foram preditivas de letalidade. Os perfis sociodemográfico e clínico influenciaram os aspectos fisiopatológicos de desenvolvimento da doença e a evolução preditiva relacionada à permanência hospitalar e ao desfecho.

COVID-19 causes major, life-threatening lung complications. This study aimed to understand how respiratory severity and sociodemographic factors affect the clinical outcome of patients with COVID-19. It was a descriptive, cross-sectional research with quantitative approach conducted in a referral hospital in Fortaleza-Ceará, Brazil. Data collection occurred from November 2020 to September 2021, totaling 470 patients who tested positive for COVID-19, being analyzed in Microsoft Office Excel 2019. Regarding gender, 56.8% were male, with a mean age of 57.32 years and 67.1% of patients who evolved to hospital discharge did not have oxygen support at admission. Individuals living in regions with very low Human Development Index were more susceptible to contamination and higher mortality (46.1%), and chronic degenerative diseases were predictive of lethality. Sociodemographic and clinical profiles influenced the pathophysiological aspects of disease development and the predictive evolution related to hospital stay and outcome.

Non-motor symptoms fluctuations in patients with Parkinson's disease at the Clinical Hospital of Salvador, Bahia.

Motor fluctuations in Parkinson's disease (PD) are a frequent long-term complication. Knowledge is limited on the prevalence and incidence of non-motor symptoms (NMS) fluctuations, especially in Brazil. Objective: The objective of this study was to verify the frequency of NMS fluctuations and its relationship with other aspects of PD in patients followed at an outpatient movement disorders clinic. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study in which patients were evaluated for the presence of both types of fluctuations using the Wearing Off Questionnaire (WOQ-19). Results: A total of 37 patients (11 women and 26 men) were participated in this study, and the frequency of NMS fluctuations was 54.1% (90.9% in women and 38.5% in men). Anxiety was the most frequent non-motor fluctuation (35.1%). The highest percentage of NMS fluctuations (70%) was found in the group in which disease duration was more than 6 years. Most patients with motor fluctuations also had NMS fluctuations (66.7%). No patient presented with isolated NMS fluctuations. Conclusions: This study showed that, in the study population, approximately half of the patients had NMS fluctuations, with a higher frequency among women. A higher frequency was present in patients with earlier age of diagnosis, longer duration, and greater severity of disease. These findings point to the importance of recognizing the fluctuations of NMS in the study population, since these may not be spontaneously mentioned by the patient, who is remaining unnoticed, undiagnosed, and not treated by the neurologist, representing a significant aggravating factor in the patient's quality of life.

A flutuação dos sintomas na doença de Parkinson é uma complicação frequente em longo prazo. Pouco é conhecido sobre a prevalência e a incidência de flutuações de sintomas não motores (SNM), principalmente na população brasileira. Objetivo: Verificar a frequência das flutuações dos SNM e sua relação com outros aspectos da doença de Parkinson em pacientes acompanhados em ambulatório de movimentos anormais do Hospital das Clínicas de Salvador, Bahia. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo de corte transversal, no qual os pacientes foram avaliados quanto à presença de flutuações utilizando-se o Wearing-Off Questionnaire (WOQ-19). Resultados: O total de 37 pacientes (11 mulheres e 26 homens) participou do estudo. A frequência de flutuações dos SNM foi de 54,1% (90,9% no sexo feminino e 38,5% no sexo masculino). Ansiedade foi a flutuação não motora mais frequente (35,1%). O maior percentual de flutuações dos SNM (70%) encontrou-se no grupo cujo tempo de doença estava acima de seis anos. A maioria dos pacientes com flutuações motoras teve também flutuações dos SNM (66,7%). Nenhum paciente apresentou apenas flutuação de SNM. Conclusões: O presente estudo mostrou que, na população estudada, aproximadamente metade dos pacientes apresentaram flutuações dos SNM, sendo essa frequência maior no sexo feminino. Estes achados apontam para a importância do reconhecimento das flutuações dos SNM na população estudada, já que elas podem não ser espontaneamente citadas pelo paciente, passando despercebidas, não sendo diagnosticadas nem tratadas pelo neurologista e constituindo-se em agravante não desprezível na qualidade de vida dos pacientes.

Dimensión histórica, síntomas y neurobiología del trastorno dismórfico corporal / Historical dimension, symptoms and neurobiology of disorder body dysmorphic

Resumen El trastorno dismórfico corporal (TDC) se caracteriza por una preocupación excesiva por una parte del cuerpo que resulta defectuosa; así como por la presencia de pensamientos sobre el cuerpo que resultan desagradables, intrusivos y difíciles de controlar. Este artículo presenta la dimensión histórica y la evolución de la clasificación del TDC, así como su semiología en correlación con la neurobiología que se ha descrito hasta la fecha. Para ello, se realizó una revisión de estudios acerca de la dimensión histórica, los síntomas y las comorbilidades del trastorno dismórfico corporal, llevados a cabo entre los años 2000 y 2020. Se emplearon las bases de datos PubMed, MedLine, Embase, Science Direct y Bibliomed y los descriptores "trastorno dismórfico corporal", "evaluación de síntomas" y "comorbilidad" tanto en inglés como en español. Se encontró que el TDC está asociado a otros trastornos mentales y a síntomas como ideación e intentos de suicidio; en cuanto a la edad, se describe un inicio a los 16 años; y sobre la neurobiología del TDC, algunos estudios indican cambios en la corteza occipital y los circuitos frontoestriatales. Sin embargo, es necesario generar nuevo conocimiento sobre el TDC con el fin de precisar los diagnósticos diferenciales y las nuevas formas de tratamiento.

Abstract Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with a defective body part, as well as the presence of thoughts about the body that are unpleasant, intrusive and difficult to control. This article presents the historical dimension and the evolution of the classification of BDD, as well as its semiology in correlation with the neurobiology that has been described to date. For this purpose, a review of studies about the historical dimension, symptoms and comorbidities of body dysmorphic disorder, conducted between 2000 and 2020, was performed. The databases PubMed, MedLine, Embase, Science Direct and Bibliomed and the descriptors "body dysmorphic disorder", "symptom assessment" and "comorbidity" were used in both English and Spanish. It was found that BDD is associated with other mental disorders and symptoms such as suicidal ideation and attempts; as for age, an onset at 16 years is described; and on the neurobiology of BDD, some studies indicate changes in the occipital cortex and frontostriatal circuits. However, it is necessary to generate new knowledge on BDD in order to clarify differential diagnoses and new forms of treatment.

Non-motor symptoms fluctuations in patients with Parkinson's disease at the Clinical Hospital of Salvador, Bahia / Flutuações de sintomas não motores em pacientes com doença de parkinson no hospital das clínicas de salvador, bahia

ABSTRACT. Motor fluctuations in Parkinson's disease (PD) are a frequent long-term complication. Knowledge is limited on the prevalence and incidence of non-motor symptoms (NMS) fluctuations, especially in Brazil. Objective: The objective of this study was to verify the frequency of NMS fluctuations and its relationship with other aspects of PD in patients followed at an outpatient movement disorders clinic. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study in which patients were evaluated for the presence of both types of fluctuations using the Wearing Off Questionnaire (WOQ-19). Results: A total of 37 patients (11 women and 26 men) were participated in this study, and the frequency of NMS fluctuations was 54.1% (90.9% in women and 38.5% in men). Anxiety was the most frequent non-motor fluctuation (35.1%). The highest percentage of NMS fluctuations (70%) was found in the group in which disease duration was more than 6 years. Most patients with motor fluctuations also had NMS fluctuations (66.7%). No patient presented with isolated NMS fluctuations. Conclusions: This study showed that, in the study population, approximately half of the patients had NMS fluctuations, with a higher frequency among women. A higher frequency was present in patients with earlier age of diagnosis, longer duration, and greater severity of disease. These findings point to the importance of recognizing the fluctuations of NMS in the study population, since these may not be spontaneously mentioned by the patient, who is remaining unnoticed, undiagnosed, and not treated by the neurologist, representing a significant aggravating factor in the patient's quality of life.

RESUMO. A flutuação dos sintomas na doença de Parkinson é uma complicação frequente em longo prazo. Pouco é conhecido sobre a prevalência e a incidência de flutuações de sintomas não motores (SNM), principalmente na população brasileira. Objetivo: Verificar a frequência das flutuações dos SNM e sua relação com outros aspectos da doença de Parkinson em pacientes acompanhados em ambulatório de movimentos anormais do Hospital das Clínicas de Salvador, Bahia. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo de corte transversal, no qual os pacientes foram avaliados quanto à presença de flutuações utilizando-se o Wearing-Off Questionnaire (WOQ-19). Resultados: O total de 37 pacientes (11 mulheres e 26 homens) participou do estudo. A frequência de flutuações dos SNM foi de 54,1% (90,9% no sexo feminino e 38,5% no sexo masculino). Ansiedade foi a flutuação não motora mais frequente (35,1%). O maior percentual de flutuações dos SNM (70%) encontrou-se no grupo cujo tempo de doença estava acima de seis anos. A maioria dos pacientes com flutuações motoras teve também flutuações dos SNM (66,7%). Nenhum paciente apresentou apenas flutuação de SNM. Conclusões: O presente estudo mostrou que, na população estudada, aproximadamente metade dos pacientes apresentaram flutuações dos SNM, sendo essa frequência maior no sexo feminino. Estes achados apontam para a importância do reconhecimento das flutuações dos SNM na população estudada, já que elas podem não ser espontaneamente citadas pelo paciente, passando despercebidas, não sendo diagnosticadas nem tratadas pelo neurologista e constituindo-se em agravante não desprezível na qualidade de vida dos pacientes.

A Single Session of Virtual Reality Improved Tiredness, Shortness of Breath, Anxiety, Depression and Well-Being in Hospitalized Individuals with COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

BACKGROUND: In 2020, the world was surprised by the spread and mass contamination of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19). COVID-19 produces symptoms ranging from a common cold to severe symptoms that can lead to death. Several strategies have been implemented to improve the well-being of patients during their hospitalization, and virtual reality (VR) has been used. However, whether patients hospitalized for COVID-19 can benefit from this intervention remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate whether VR contributes to the control of pain symptoms, the sensation of dyspnea, perception of well-being, anxiety, and depression in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. METHODS: A randomized, double-blind clinical trial was designed. Patients underwent a single session of VR and usual care. The experimental group (n = 22) received VR content to promote relaxation, distraction, and stress relief, whereas the control group (n = 22) received non-specific VR content. RESULTS: The experimental group reported a significant decrease in tiredness, shortness of breath, anxiety, and an increase in the feeling of well-being, whereas the control group showed improvement only in the tiredness and anxiety. CONCLUSIONS: VR is a resource that may improve the symptoms of tiredness, shortness of breath, anxiety, and depression in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Future studies should investigate the effect of multiple VR sessions on individuals with COVID-19.