Associations of Body Mass Index and Physical Activity With Sexual Dysfunction in Breast Cancer Survivors.

Sexual dysfunction is a common and distressing consequence of breast cancer (BC) treatment. In the present study, we investigated the sexual functioning of BC patients and its association with women's personal characteristics and cancer treatments. In this cross-sectional study, sexual function was assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). The health-related quality of life (HRQOL) was measured using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 and its breast module BR-23. Of the 235 participants approached, 216 participants were included in the study. Of these, 63 patients reported no sexual activity in the last month and thus were analyzed only in relation to the sexual desire domain of FSFI. A total of 154 (71.3 %) patients were classified with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). From those patients reporting sexual activity in the last month, 63.3 % (97 out of 153) were classified with sexual dysfunction. Using hierarchical logistic regression, the variance explained (change in R 2) by the addition of body mass index (BMI) and mild to moderate physical activity in the prediction models of sexual dysfunction and HSDD were 6.8 and 7.2 %, respectively. Age, BMI, and physical activity were independently associated with sexual dysfunction and HSDD. Additionally, BC patients with sexual dysfunction reported lower scores on global HRQOL, role functioning, and fatigue. Based on our findings, BC survivors should be encouraged to practice regular physical activity and to lose weight in order to avoid sexual dysfunction. However, future clinical trials are needed to confirm these findings.

Psico-Oncologia: atuação do psicólogo no Hospital de Câncer de Barretos / Psycho-oncology: the psychologist in the Barretos Cancer Hospital / Psico-oncología: el psicólogo en el Hospital del Cáncer de Barretos / La psycho-oncologie: le psychologue à L' Hôspital des Cancers de Barretos

A Psico-Oncologia surgiu a partir da necessidade do acompanhamento psicológico ao paciente com câncer, a sua família e à equipe que o acompanha. O papel do psicólogo em oncologia propõe o apoio psicossocial e psicoterapêutico diante do impacto do diagnóstico e de suas consequências e mostra a possibilidade de auxílio para melhor enfrentamento e qualidade de vida do doente e de seus familiares. O objetivo deste relato consiste em descrever a atuação desenvolvida por psicólogos do Serviço de Psicologia do Hospital de Câncer de Barretos/Fundação Pio XII - SP, uma instituição médica especializada em oncologia.

Psycho-oncology arose from the need of psychological intervention for patients with cancer, their families and medical staff. The role of the psychologist in this field is to provide psychosocial support and psychotherapy in face of the impact of the diagnosis and its aftermath. It aims at facilitating better coping and quality of life for patients and their families. The objective of this report is to describe the actions developed by the psychologists of the Department of Psychology at the Barretos Cancer Hospital/ Pio XII Foundation - SP, a medical institution specialized in oncology.

La Psico-oncología surgió de la necesidad del acompañamiento psicológico al paciente con cáncer, su familia y el personal que lo acompaña. El papel del psicólogo en oncología ofrece apoyo psicosocial y psicoterapéutico contra el impacto del diagnostico y sus consecuencias, y muestra la posibilidad de una ayuda a un mejor afrontamiento y calidad de vida de los pacientes y sus familias. El propósito de este informe es describir el papel desarrollado por psicólogos del Servicio de Psicología del Hospital de Cáncer de Barretos/Fundación Pio XII - SP - Brasil, una institución médica especializada en oncología.

La psycho-oncologie aborde la nécessité de l`accompagnemente psychique des patients avec le cancer, sa famille et l'équipe qui lui accompagnent. Le rôle du psychologue qui travaille dans le service d'oncologie propose un appui psychosocial et psychothérapeutique devant l'impacte de la diagnostique et ses consequences, et montre la possibilité d'une aide pour le meilheur affaire face à la qualité de la vie du pacient et de ses familliers. L'object de ce rapport c'est la description de la performance du psycologue de l'Hôpital des Cancers de Barretos - Fondaction Pio XII - São Paulo - Brésil, une institution médicale specialisée en oncologie.

Imagem corporal, ansiedade e depressão em pacientes obesos submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica / Body image, anxiety and depression in obese patients submitted to bariatric surgery

Pacientes obesos mórbidos têm recorrido à cirurgia bariátrica como um recurso eficaz para perder peso. Entretanto, este procedimento pode causar alterações comportamentais significativas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi investigar os níveis de ansiedade e depressão, assim como as mudanças sofridas na percepção da imagem corporal em pacientes obesos submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica em três momentos: pré-operatório, 6 meses e 12 meses após a cirurgia. Trata-se de um estudo do tipo prospectivo longitudinal, de abordagem quantitativa. No estudo foram aplicados os Inventários de Depressão e Ansiedade de Beck e a Escala Brasileira de Figuras de Silhuetas para Adultos. A cirurgia diminuiu significativamente tanto o índice de massa corporal dos pacientes quanto a insatisfação com a sua imagem corporal. Essa perda de peso e diminuição da insatisfação com a imagem corporal foi acompanhada de redução nos níveis de ansiedade e depressão, o que sugere que estes são fatores importantes no quadro obesidade.

Morbidly obese patients often have resorted to bariatric surgery as an effective resource to be used for weight loss. However, this procedure can cause significant behavioral changes. The objective of this study was to investigate levels of anxiety and depression, as well as the changes suffered in the perception of body image in obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery at three different times: preoperatively, 6 months and 12 months after surgery. This is a prospective longitudinal study of a quantitative approach. The study used the Beck Depression Inventory, the Beck Anxiety Inventory and the Brazilian Scale of Figures Silhouettes for Adults. Surgery significantly decreased both the body mass index of patients and dissatisfaction with their body image. This weight loss and decreased body image dissatisfaction was accompanied by reduced levels of anxiety and depression, suggesting that these are important factors in the context obesity.

Triagem e intervenção breve em pacientes alcoolizados atendidos na emergência: perspectivas e desafios / Screening and brief intervention for alcoholic patients treated at emergency rooms: prospects and challenges

Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar os princípios gerais, conceitos e principais elementos da intervenção breve, com uma revisão da literatura sobre sua aplicação em pacientes alcoolizados atendidos na emergência. Aborda a aplicabilidade da triagem como primeiro passo para o processo da intervenção breve e a utilização de instrumentos padronizados e validados que proporcionam informações úteis para um feedback consistente. Finalmente, destaca os desafios associados com a triagem nas salas de emergência como falta de tempo, formação inadequada dos profissionais, medo de incomodar o paciente e crença de que os alcoolistas não respondem às intervenções. Enfatiza-se, contudo, a importância da Intervenção Breve na emergência, que é viável e eficaz e a necessidade de pesquisas para determinar os ajustamentos dos profissionais e dos serviços de saúde.

The purpose of this article was to present the general principles, concepts, and main elements of brief intervention, with a literature review on its use for alcoholic patients treated at emergency rooms. It also presents the applicability of screening as a first step to the brief intervention process and the use of validated standard instruments that allow useful information for consistent feedback. Finally, it highlights the challenges associated with screening in emergency rooms due to insufficient time, inadequate professional training, fear of annoying the patient, and common beliefs that alcoholics do not respond to such interventions. Meanwhile, it emphasizes the relevancy of brief emergency intervention, which is both feasible and efficient, and the need for research to define the relevant adjustments by professionals and the health care system.

[Screening and brief intervention for alcoholic patients treated at emergency rooms: prospects and challenges]. / Triagem e intervenção breve em pacientes alcoolizados atendidos na emergência: perspectivas e desafios.

The purpose of this article was to present the general principles, concepts, and main elements of brief intervention, with a literature review on its use for alcoholic patients treated at emergency rooms. It also presents the applicability of screening as a first step to the brief intervention process and the use of validated standard instruments that allow useful information for consistent feedback. Finally, it highlights the challenges associated with screening in emergency rooms due to insufficient time, inadequate professional training, fear of annoying the patient, and common beliefs that alcoholics do not respond to such interventions. Meanwhile, it emphasizes the relevancy of brief emergency intervention, which is both feasible and efficient, and the need for research to define the relevant adjustments by professionals and the health care system.