Cancer patients under maintenance hemodialysis: relationship between quality of life, depression, sleep quality and malnutrition-inflammation score.

BACKGROUND: The kidney is one major organ affected by cancer and its associated therapies. The aim of this study was to compare the levels of depression, quality of life and sleep quality in hemodialysis patients with or without cancer, and to analyze the associations with the malnutrition-inflammation score (MIS). PATIENTS AND METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 40 cancer patients under hemodialysis and 44 patients under hemodialysis without cancer who served as the control group were included. Participants underwent structured interviews to investigate depression, quality of life, sleep quality and restless legs syndrome. RESULTS: Hemodialysis patients with cancer had a greater depression score (16.5 ± 4.8 vs. 10.8 ± 5.2, p < 0.001). Patients had similar physical and mental composite quality of life scores. Patients under hemodialysis with cancer had poor quality of sleep (mean score 8.8 ± 3.5 vs. 6.4 ± 4.1, p = 0.011) and a higher prevalence of restless leg syndrome (55.9 vs. 25.7%, p = 0.011). These features were associated with MIS in patients without cancer but not in patients with cancer. CONCLUSION: Cancer patients undergoing hemodialysis present a higher prevalence of depression, poor quality of life, sleep disorders; however, associations of these features with MIS are different in hemodialysis patients with or without cancer. These findings can change the clinical approach to these patients.

Restless legs syndrome and quality of sleep in patients with glomerulopathy.

BACKGROUND: Despite a confirmed association between restless legs syndrome (RLS) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), there is no study on patients presenting with nephrotic syndrome (NS). To investigate the frequency of RLS and poor quality sleep in NS-patients secondary to primary glomerulopathy with nearly normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and its associated factors. METHODS: Patients with NS, defined as 24 h-urine protein greater than 3.5 g/1.73 m2 and hypoalbuminemia, (n = 99, 53 women) and a mean age of 36±11 years were studied. Age and sex-matched controls were used to compare RLS and poor sleep quality prevalence. Standardized RLS questionnaire formulated by the International Restless Legs Syndrome and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used. RESULTS: RLS was more frequent in NS-patients than in controls (22.8 vs. 4.0%, p = 0.01). Mean time since diagnosis (52.2±34.1 vs. 28.6±22.5 months, p < 0.01) and 24 h-proteinuria (3.7±1.3 vs. 2.6±0.6 g/1.73 m2, p = 0.001) were greater in NS-patients with RLS those not presenting RLS. Association between RLS with 24 h-proteinuria [OR = 2.31; p = 0.007; 95% CI 1.87-2.89] and time since diagnosis [OR = 1.10; p = 0.003; CI = 1.02-1.39] were identified even after controlling for age, GFR and diabetes. Sleep quality was poor in NS-patients than in controls (mean PSQI score 7.35±3.7 vs. 5.2±3.0, p = 0.003). In NS-patients, only RLS was associated with poor sleep quality (OR = 1.20; p = 0.004). CONCLUSION: Poor quality sleep and RLS are frequent in NS-patients without ESRD. Pathophysiology of this association must be further investigated.

As ruínas da Velha Jaguaribara: Impactos e prejuízos do deslocamento compulsório / The ruins of Velha Jaguaribara: Impacts and damages of compulsory displacement / Las ruinas de Velha Jaguaribara: Impactos y daños del desplazamiento forzoso

Este estudo visou investigar os efeitos do processo de deslocamento compulsório vivenciado pelos moradores de Nova Jaguaribara decorrente da construção da barragem do Castanhão no estado do Ceará. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa exploratória, descritiva e qualitativa. O estudo contou com 08 participantes, de ambos os sexos, moradores da Velha Jaguaribara. Estes responderam a uma Entrevista Narrativa, que possibilita compreender como o participante percebe e vivencia o ambiente ao seu redor. As entrevistas foram compreendidas por meio da análise textual no software Iramuteq. Os resultados apontam que populações afetadas por deslocamentos compulsórios são expostas a situações extremamente danosas. Percebe-se a manifestação de sofrimento psíquico e dificuldade de vinculação ao novo lugar, que pode culminar em um luto prolongado. Discute-se como o entendimento das relações humano-ambientais pode auxiliar no estabelecimento de intervenções que favoreçam comunidades deslocadas.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of the programmed compulsory displacement process experienced by the residents of Nova Jaguaribara as a result of the construction of the Castanhão dam in the state of Ceará. It was an exploratory, descriptive, and qualitative research. The study had 08 participants of both sexes, residents of Velha Jaguaribara. They responded to an instrument: the Narrative Interview, which makes it possible to understand how the participants perceive and experience their environment. The interviews were understood through textual analysis in the Iramuteq software. The results show that populations affected by compulsory displacement are exposed to extremely harmful situations. The manifestation of psychic suffering and difficulty in linking to the new place can be seen, which can culminate in prolonged grief. It discusses how the understanding of human-environmental relations can help in the establishment of interventions that favor displaced communities.

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar los efectos del proceso de desplazamiento forzoso programado experimentado por los habitantes de Nova Jaguaribara como resultado de la construcción de la represa Castanhão en el estado de Ceará. Fue una investigación exploratoria, descriptiva y cualitativa. El estudio contó con 08 participantes, de ambos sexos, residentes de Velha Jaguaribara. Estos respondieron a un instrumento: la Entrevista Narrativa, que permite comprender cómo el participante percibe y vive al entorno que lo rodea. Las entrevistas se entendieron a través del análisis textual en el software Iramuteq. Los resultados muestran que las poblaciones afectadas por el desplazamiento forzoso están expuestas a situaciones extremadamente dañinas. Se aprecia la manifestación del sufrimiento psíquico y la dificultad para vincularse al nuevo lugar, que puede culminar en un duelo prolongado. Se discute cómo la comprensión de las relaciones humano-ambientales puede ayudar en el establecimiento de intervenciones que favorezcan a las comunidades desplazadas.

Os lazeres dos universitários dos cursos de pós-graduação de Fortaleza - CE / Leisure activities of post-graduate students of Fortaleza - CE

Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar como os universitários, de cursos pós-graduação de Fortaleza-CE vivenciam suas atividades de lazer diante de suas demandas cotidianas. A amostra foi composta por 114 pós-graduandos, de ambos os sexos com idade entre 22 a 63 anos. Aplicou-se o questionário sociodemográfico, a Escala das Atividades de Hábitos de Lazer (EHL) acompanhada de uma questão alvo enfocando as principais atividades desenvolvidas no cotidiano. Os resultados revelaram que a média de atividades de lazer entre o publico investigado foi baixa (M= 1,70; DP= 0,77). Verificou-se significância estatística quanto ao gênero (F= 6,359; gl= 1; p< 0,01) e a EHL, destacando-se o gênero feminino. As atividades de lazer que apresentaram maior média foram navegar na internet (M= 3,37; DP= 1,54) e ler livros (M= 2,84; DP= 1,76). Os sujeitos elencaram o estudo e o trabalho como as atividades que desenvolvem na maior parte do seu tempo.

This study aimed to investigation of leisure activities of post-graduate students of a university of Fortaleza-CE, given their everyday demands. The sample consisted of 114 students, of both sexes, aged 22 and 63 years. A socio-demographic questionnaire and the Scale of Leisure Habits (EHL) were applied. Besides that, a special question was added, asking about the normal activities performed in daily life. The results revealed that the average in the EHL was low (M= 1.70; DP= 0.77) for the group investigated. Gender differences were statistically significant (F= 6.359, df= 1; p< 0.01) regarding leisure activities, favouring women. Leisure activities that showed high average were surf the internet (M= 3.37, DP= 1.54) and reading books (M= 2.84; DP= 1.76). The students reported study and work as being the activities that they do during the most part of your time.