Respiratory Muscle Strength and Quality of Life in Patients With Heart Failure and Their Main Correlated Factors: A Cross-sectional Study.

BACKGROUND: Heart failure may cause peripheral and respiratory muscle alterations, dyspnea, fatigue, and exercise intolerance, worsening the quality of life of patients. OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to analyze respiratory muscle strength and quality of life of patients with heart failure and correlate them with clinical variables and functional classification. METHODS: This cross-sectional study involved patients with heart failure. A manovacuometer assessed maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures, and quality of life was assessed using the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire. Functional classification was categorized according to the New York Heart Association (NYHA) class in I, II, III, or IV. RESULTS: We included 60 patients (66.7% male) with a mean age of 62.0 years and mean left ventricular ejection fraction of 42.0%. Maximum inspiratory pressure and maximum expiratory pressure were close to normal (>70% of predicted) in most patients; however, a subgroup composed mostly of patients with dilated heart failure and NYHA class III (n = 21) presented low maximum inspiratory pressure values (59.2%; 95% confidence interval, 55.7%-62.8%). The mean total score of the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire was 44.4 points, being negatively correlated with left ventricular ejection fraction (r = -0.29, P = .02). Patients with NYHA class III and disease duration longer than 120 months presented higher total (P < .01) and physical dimension scores. CONCLUSIONS: Most patients had respiratory muscle strength close to normal; however, those with dilated heart failure and NYHA class III presented low maximum inspiratory pressure values. Quality of life was moderately compromised, mainly because of long disease duration, NYHA class III, and low left ventricular ejection fraction.

Analysis of intensity, sensory and affective aspects of pain of patients in immediate postoperative care. / Análise da intensidade, aspectos sensoriais e afetivos da dor de pacientes em pós-operatório imediato.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the pain of patients in the immediate postoperative period during admission, an hour after admission, and at discharge of the post-anesthesia care unit in terms of intensity, and sensory and affective aspects. METHODS: Analytical, cross-sectional study with 336 patients. Data were collected using a sociodemographic and clinical form, the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, and the short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire. Data collection occurred from September to October 2015 at the post-anesthesia care unit of a general hospital in the north-west of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The significance level of the descriptive and statistical analyses was set at p<0.05. RESULTS: According to the data, 57.3% of the patients did not report pain and 47% felt pain from admission to discharge. Patients submitted to cancer and trauma surgeries reported more pain (p<0.01). At admission and maintenance, there was a prevalence of moderate and intense pain, and at discharge, a predominance of mild and moderate pain. CONCLUSIONS: The results showed a high percentage of patients with pain in the immediate postoperative period from admission to discharge. These findings can encourage researchers and health workers to conduct further investigations with the larger number of patients to allow for inferences.

Analysis of respiratory muscle strength and its relationship with functional capacity between different field tests in patients with heart failure.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze respiratory muscle strength of patients with heart failure (HF) and correlate with functional capacity. METHODS: This cross-sectional study involved patients with compensated HF of both sexes, aged above 18 years. Respiratory muscle strength was assessed by measuring maximum inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory pressures (MEP) using a manovacuometer. Patients were randomized into two groups to assess functional capacity: six-minute walk test (6MWT) and incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT). RESULTS: Forty-eight patients were evaluated (23 from 6MWT and 25 from ISWT group). Most were male (67.8%), with mean age of 62.3 years and left ventricular ejection fraction of 40.8%. Mean predicted values of MIP [81.2% (74.7-87.8%)] and MEP [95.6% (88.2-103.0%)] did not indicate respiratory muscle weakness. The higher the New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class, the lower the MIP (p = .011) and MEP (p = .016) values. Physically active patients presented higher respiratory muscle strength than those sedentary (MIP: 104.5 vs. 71.9 cmH2O, p < .001; MEP: 120.0 vs. 91.1 cmH2O, p = .004). Functional capacity was impaired [6MWT: 416.0 m (372.8-459.3 m); ISWT: 304 m (263.4-344.9 m)], and distance covered in the ISWT was shorter than 6MWT group (p < .001). Distance covered in the ISWT group presented a moderate positive correlation with MIP (r = 0.45; p = .022) and MEP (r = 0.41; p = .041). CONCLUSION: Most patients with HF presented respiratory muscle strength close to predicted values; however, sedentary patients and those with high NYHA functional class, showed reduced MIP and MEP. Functional capacity was reduced, and MIP and MEP correlated with distance covered in the ISWT.

Vulnerability in adolescents' daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OBJECTIVE: To know the vulnerability in adolescents' daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD: Qualitative research carried out with 25 adolescents from a public school in a municipality in southern Brazil in the second half of 2021 through individual semi-structured interviews. Data were submitted to thematic content analysis and interpreted with the vulnerability theoretical framework. RESULTS: These adolescents' daily lives during the COVID-19 pandemic presented difficulties in keeping family members working, changing habits and routines, accessing classes, the internet and increasing intra-family violence. CONCLUSION: Vulnerability in adolescents' daily life during the pandemic can be identified as the absence of interaction in the school context and access to learning resources, reflecting on individual and social vulnerability. Unemployment and possible access to other sources of income have an impact on programmatic vulnerability. Reflection on practices in the context of health and school is suggested, based on the vulnerability identified in adolescents' daily lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Very low and low birth weight associated with maternal periodontitis.

AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of very low and low birth weight (VLBW and LBW) with maternal periodontitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Overall, 1206 women were examined at post-partum and two alternative criteria for periodontitis definition were used: (1) four or more teeth with at least one site with probing depth (PD) ≥ 4 mm and clinical attachment loss (CAL) ≥ 3 mm; and (2) at least one site with PD and CAL ≥ 4 mm. For each definition, two multivariate analyses were performed: (1) linear regression for birth weight; (2) ordinal logistic regression for birth weight, categorized as adequate (n = 1046), LBW (n = 145) and VLBW (n = 15). RESULTS: Linear regression showed that maternal periodontitis was associated with a decrease in mean birth weight (periodontitis definition 1: p = 0.027; periodontitis definition 2: p = 0.003). Ordinal logistic regression showed that maternal periodontitis was associated with LBW and VLBW [odds ratio (OR) = 2.0; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.39-2.90, when considering periodontitis definition 2]; and with LBW (OR = 1.65; 95% CI 1.15-2.36, when considering periodontitis definition 1). CONCLUSION: Maternal periodontitis was associated with a decrease in mean birth weight, as well as with LBW and VLBW.

Indatraline: synthesis and effect on the motor activity of Wistar rats.

A new approach for the synthesis of indatraline was developed using as the key step an iodine(III)-mediated ring contraction of a 1,2-dihydronaphthalene derivative. Behavioral tests were conducted to evaluate the effect of indatraline and of its precursor indanamide on the motor activity of Wistar rats. Specific indexes for ambulation, raising and stereotypy were computed one, two and three hours after i.p. drug administration. Indatraline effects on motor activity lasted for at least three hours. On the other hand, no significant differences in motor activity were observed using indanamide. The results suggest that indatraline has a long lasting effect on motor activity and add evidence in favor of the potential use of that compound as a substitute in cocaine addiction.

Transcultural adaptation of the children's anxiety questionnaire in Brazil.

AIM: To describe the transcultural adaptation process of the Children's Anxiety Questionnaire (CAQ) for the Brazilian culture. DESIGN: This is a methodological study of cross-cultural adaptation. METHODS: Study conducted in Brazil and Sweden involved the following steps: preparation, translation, synthesis of translations, back-translation and review, and harmonization of the translations by a committee of 13 healthcare professionals using the content validity index (CVI). Cognitive debriefing, using children between 4-10 years old, was completed by 15 children to determine if the images corresponded with their meanings and 17 children to determine if they could understand the Global CAQ after listening. RESULTS: Convergences and discrepancies between the original instrument in Swedish, the English version and the Brazilian translation were compared. The process of culturally adapting the CAQ to Brazilian Portuguese was validated, as demonstrated by a satisfactory S-CVI (0.94) among professionals and an agreement of 95% and above by children.

Caring ability of urban and rural family caregivers: association with overburden, stress and coping.

OBJECTIVE: To correlate caring ability with overburden, stress and coping of urban and rural family caregivers of patients undergoing cancer treatment. METHOD: Cross-sectional study, carried out in a referral hospital for cancer treatment, with urban and rural caregivers who responded the following instruments: questionnaire of sociodemographic characterization of the caregiver and the care provided, Perceived Stress scale, Burden Interview scale and Brief COPE. Pearson's correlation test was used for statistical analysis, with a significance level ≤5%. RESULTS: A total of 163 urban caregivers and 59 rural caregivers participated in the study. Between the caring ability and stress, a negative and moderate correlation was found in rural caregivers. In the relationship between the caring ability and the overburden, there was a statistically significant correlation in urban caregivers in the interpersonal relationship and perception of self-efficacy factor. Between coping and the caring ability, a positive and moderate correlation was identified in coping focused on the problem in the knowledge dimension in urban caregivers. CONCLUSION: Urban caregivers had greater intensity of overburden and coping focused on the problem in relation to the caring ability.

Enteral diet therapy: use of the Lean Healthcare philosophy in process improvement.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the nonconformities of the enteral diet therapy process. METHOD: Exploratory case study, using as a theoretical framework the philosophy of Lean Healthcare in an inpatient unit of a large hospital in Minas Gerais State. The sample consisted of 19 professionals from the multidisciplinary team involved in the enteral nutritional therapy process and the unit's documentary sample. For the data collection, we used a semi-structured script, participant observation and documentary analysis. RESULTS: There were eight nonconformities related to enteral diet therapy. During the participant observation, there was a lack of a management model that seeks the continuous improvement of the process, as well as resistance to change. CONCLUSION: Although enteral diet therapy is important in the patient's evolution, there are adverse events that could be prevented and the Lean philosophy assists in the identification of process nonconformities.

Gingival overgrowth in renal transplant subjects medicated with tacrolimus in the absence of calcium channel blockers.

BACKGROUND: The results from reports analyzing the occurrence of gingival overgrowth (GO) induced by tacrolimus are controversial. In addition, the role of pharmacological and periodontal variables on the development and severity of GO have not been well-established. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine the effect of potential risk variables for GO in a Brazilian population comprising renal transplant recipients medicated with tacrolimus in the absence of calcium channel blockers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Demographic, pharmacological, and periodontal data, recorded from 125 subjects selected to participate in the study, was analyzed with the use of the independent sample t test, the chi-squared statistic, or Mann-Whitney test. The effects of risk variables on GO scores were subsequently examined using multivariate regression analysis and general linear model. RESULTS: The prevalence of clinically significant GO (> or =30%) in the study population was of 7.25%. These subjects showed greater averages of plaque scores (P=0.0043) as well as papillary bleeding index (P=0.0026) when compared to subjects with GO <30%. Papillary bleeding index, time since transplant and azathioprine dosage were significant in the univariate and multivariate models (adjusted R=43.8%), whereas plaque index was significant only in the univariate model. CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed that, in the absence of calcium channel blockers, gingival inflammation, represented by the papillary bleeding index, was a variable associated with Tcr-induced GO, indicating the importance of periodontal maintenance of subjects under Tcr immunosuppressive regimens.

Maternal periodontitis as a potential risk variable for preeclampsia: a case-control study.

BACKGROUND: Association studies between maternal periodontitis and an elevated risk for preeclampsia have shown conflicting results. The aims of the present case-control study were: 1) to evaluate the association between maternal periodontitis and preeclampsia before and after matching, assessing confounding and interaction; and 2) to evaluate the influence of the extent and severity of periodontal parameters, bleeding on probing (BOP), probing depth (PD), and clinical attachment loss (CAL), in association with preeclampsia. METHODS: Initially, 1,206 Brazilian women were included and divided into a control group (1,042 non-preeclamptic women who gave birth to infants with adequate gestational age and birth weight) and a case group (164 preeclamptic women). Further, 125 preeclamptic women were matched according to age, chronic hypertension, and primiparity to 375 non-preeclamptic women randomly selected from the control group. Maternal periodontitis was defined as PD > or =4 mm and CAL > or =3 mm at the same site in at least four teeth. The effect of variables of interest and confounding were assessed by univariate and multivariate analysis. RESULTS: After controlling for confounders, maternal periodontitis was included in the multivariate final model (odds ratio [OR] = 1.94; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.37 to 2.77; P <0.001) and remained associated with preeclampsia after matching (OR = 1.52; 95% CI: 1.01 to 2.29; P = 0.045). The odds of preeclampsia were associated with an increase in the number of sites with BOP and PD and CAL > or =4 mm. CONCLUSION: Maternal periodontitis is a risk factor associated with preeclampsia, emphasizing the importance of periodontal care in prenatal programs.

Estratégias de enfrentamento contra a infodemia utilizadas pelos adultos e idosos: uma revisão de escopo

O objetivo desse estudo é mapear a produção científica sobre as estratégias propostas e/ou utilizadas para o enfrentamento a infodemias com foco à preservação da saúde adultos e idosos no contexto da Pandemia de COVID-19. Trata-se de uma revisão de escopo, desenvolvida com a metodologia do Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), que incluiu 27 artigos. Esses artigos foram analisados de acordo com tipo de estudo, estratégias de enfrentamento utilizadas, principais resultados e limitações dos estudos. As estratégias de enfrentamento encontradas contra a infodemia foram divididas entre estratégias de enfrentamento utilizadas pelos adultos e idosos e sugestões de estratégia de autores contra a infodemia. Conhecer essas novas ferramentas de enfrentamento utilizadas pelos adultos e idosos são essenciais para o desenvolvimento de novas estratégias e aprimoramento das que já estão disponíveis, já que foram encontrados poucos artigos específicos sobre o tema. Sendo assim, sugere-se estudos futuros com artigos mais robustos que preencham as lacunas encontradas.

The objective of this study is to map the scientific production on the strategies proposed and/or used to face infodemics with a focus on preserving the health of adults and the elderly in the context of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is a Scope review, developed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology, which included 27 articles. These articles were analyzed according to the type of study, coping strategies used, main results and limitations of the studies. The coping strategies found against the infodemic were divided into coping strategies used by adults and the elderly and authors' suggested strategy against the infodemic. Knowing these new coping tools used by adults and the elderly is essential for the development of new strategies and improvement of those that are already available, since few specific articles on the subject were found. Therefore, future studies are suggested with more robust articles that fill in the gaps found.

El objetivo de este estudio es mapear la producción científica sobre las estrategias propuestas y/o utilizadas para enfrentar las infodemias con enfoque en la preservación de la salud de los adultos y ancianos en el contexto de la Pandemia del COVID-19. Esta es una revisión de alcance, desarrollada utilizando la metodología del Instituto Joanna Briggs (JBI), que incluyó 27 artículos. Estos artículos fueron analizados según el tipo de estudio, estrategias de afrontamiento utilizadas, principales resultados y limitaciones de los estudios. Las estrategias de afrontamiento encontradas frente a la infodemia se dividieron en estrategias de afrontamiento utilizadas por adultos y ancianos y estrategia sugerida por los autores frente a la infodemia. Conocer estas nuevas herramientas de afrontamiento utilizadas por adultos y ancianos es fundamental para el desarrollo de nuevas estrategias y mejora de las ya disponibles, ya que se encontraron pocos artículos específicos sobre el tema. Por lo tanto, se sugieren futuros estudios con artículos más robustos que llenen los vacíos encontrados.

Caring ability of family caregivers of patients on cancer treatment: associated factors.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association between the caring ability of family caregivers of patients on cancer treatment with the demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients, as well as the sociodemographic characteristics of the caregivers and of the care provided. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 132 family caregivers of patients on cancer treatment whose data were collected through the Brazilian version of the Caring Ability Inventory and questionnaires characterizing patients, caregivers and the care provided. Student's t, Mann-Whitney or Kruskal-Wallis tests were used at the significance level ≤5%. RESULTS: Patients' age was significantly associated with overall caring ability (p = 0.002) and the caregiver's dimensions courage (p = 0.006) and patience (p = 0.009). Caregivers' education was associated with overall caring ability (p = 0.028) and the dimensions courage (p = 0.008) and patience (p = 0.045). Marital status was associated with the overall caring ability (p = 0.020); and the patience dimension (p = 0.045) and the time providing care with the patience dimension (p = 0.027). CONCLUSION: Caregivers of elderly patients who have higher schooling and do not have a partner demonstrate greater caring ability.

Desenvolvimento de um protótipo de software baseado na caderneta de saúde da pessoa idosa / Development of a software prototype based on the health booklet of the elderly person / Desarrollo de un prototipo de software basado en la cartilla de salud de la persona mayor

RESUMO: Objetivo: descrever o desenvolvimento de um protótipo de software baseado na Caderneta de Saúde da Pessoa Idosa, utilizando a Avaliação Heurística para análise de sua usabilidade. Método: pesquisa aplicada de desenvolvimento tecnológico, utilizando a Avaliação Heurística de Nielsen como forma de realizar a análise de usabilidade, iniciada em novembro de 2021 em Juiz de Fora e São João Del Rei. Resultados: o protótipo inicial conta com 5 telas, que contêm alguns dados relevantes para o cuidado em saúde da pessoa idosa, como idade, comorbidades e histórico de alergias. Os idosos conseguirão fazer a edição dos dados pessoais, mas somente os profissionais conseguirão incluir os dados de saúde dos pacientes, com o objetivo de torná-los mais fidedignos. Conclusão: a utilização deste aplicativo contribuirá para atualizar e avançar com o uso de tecnologias voltadas para o cuidado em saúde, e que trará benefícios para os sistemas de saúde e para os usuários.

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the development of a software prototype based on the Health Booklet for the Elderly, using Heuristic Evaluation to analyze its usability. Method: applied technological development research, using Nielsen's Heuristic Evaluation as a way of carrying out usability analysis, which began in November 2021 in Juiz de Fora and São João Del Rei. Results: the initial prototype has 5 screens, which contain some relevant data for the health care of the elderly, such as age, comorbidities, and history of allergies. The elderly will be able to edit their personal data, but only professionals will be able to include the patient's health data, with the aim of making it more reliable. Conclusion: The use of this application will help to update and advance the use of technologies aimed at health care and will bring benefits to health systems and users.

RESUMEN Objetivo: describir el desarrollo de un prototipo de software basado en la Cartilla de Salud de la Persona Mayor, utilizando la Evaluación Heurística para analizar su usabilidad. Método: investigación aplicada de desarrollo tecnológico, utilizando la Evaluación Heurística de Nielsen como medio para realizar el análisis de usabilidad, iniciada en noviembre de 2021 en Juiz de Fora y São João Del Rei. Resultados: el prototipo inicial cuenta con 5 pantallas, que contienen algunos datos relevantes para el cuidado de la salud de las personas mayores, como la edad, las comorbilidades y el historial de alergias. Los ancianos podrán editar sus datos personales, pero sólo los profesionales podrán incluir los datos de salud del paciente, con el objetivo de hacerlo más fiable. Conclusión: El uso de esta aplicación contribuirá a actualizar y avanzar en el uso de las tecnologías destinadas a la atención sanitaria, y aportará beneficios a los sistemas de salud y a los usuarios.

Vulnerability in adolescents' daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic / Vulnerabilidad en la vida cotidiana de los adolescentes durante la pandemia de COVID-19 / Vulnerabilidade no cotidiano de adolescentes na pandemia de COVID-19

ABSTRACT Objective: To know the vulnerability in adolescents' daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Qualitative research carried out with 25 adolescents from a public school in a municipality in southern Brazil in the second half of 2021 through individual semi-structured interviews. Data were submitted to thematic content analysis and interpreted with the vulnerability theoretical framework. Results: These adolescents' daily lives during the COVID-19 pandemic presented difficulties in keeping family members working, changing habits and routines, accessing classes, the internet and increasing intra-family violence. Conclusion: Vulnerability in adolescents' daily life during the pandemic can be identified as the absence of interaction in the school context and access to learning resources, reflecting on individual and social vulnerability. Unemployment and possible access to other sources of income have an impact on programmatic vulnerability. Reflection on practices in the context of health and school is suggested, based on the vulnerability identified in adolescents' daily lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Conocer la vulnerabilidad en el cotidiano de los adolescentes ante la pandemia de COVID-19. Método: Investigación cualitativa, realizada con 25 adolescentes de una escuela pública de un municipio del sur de Brasil, en el segundo semestre de 2021, a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas individuales. Los datos fueron sometidos al análisis de contenido temático e interpretados con el referencial teórico de la vulnerabilidad. Resultados: El cotidiano de estos adolescentes durante la pandemia de la COVID-19 presentó dificultades para conservar el trabajo de los familiares, cambio de hábitos y rutinas, acceso a clases, internet y aumento de la violencia intrafamiliar. Conclusión: La vulnerabilidad en el cotidiano de los adolescentes durante la pandemia se puede identificar como la ausencia de interacción en el contexto escolar y acceso a los recursos de aprendizaje, reflexionando sobre la vulnerabilidad individual y social. El desempleo y el posible acceso a otras fuentes de ingresos inciden en la vulnerabilidad programática. Se sugiere la reflexión sobre las prácticas en el contexto de la salud y la escuela, a partir de la vulnerabilidad identificada en el cotidiano de los adolescentes en la pandemia de la COVID-19.

RESUMO Objetivo: Conhecer a vulnerabilidade no cotidiano de adolescentes na pandemia de COVID-19. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa, realizada com 25 adolescentes de uma escola pública em um município do Sul do Brasil, no segundo semestre de 2021, por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas individuais. Os dados foram submetidos à análise temática de conteúdo e interpretados com o referencial teórico da vulnerabilidade. Resultados: O cotidiano desses adolescentes na pandemia de COVID-19 apresentou-se com dificuldades na manutenção de empregos dos familiares, mudança de hábitos e rotinas, forma de acesso às aulas, internet e aumento da violência intrafamiliar. Conclusão: A vulnerabilidade no cotidiano de adolescentes durante a pandemia pode ser identificada como a ausência do convívio no contexto escolar e acesso aos recursos para aprendizagem, refletindo na vulnerabilidade individual e social. O desemprego e o possível acesso de outras fontes de renda repercutem na vulnerabilidade programática. Sugere-se a reflexão sobre práticas no contexto da saúde e da escola, tendo por base a vulnerabilidade identificada no cotidiano de adolescentes na pandemia de COVID-19.

Avaliação multidimensional de pessoas idosas na Atenção Primária à Saúde: uma revisão de escopo / Multidimensional geriatric assessment in primary care: a scoping review

Resumo Objetivo mapear as publicações referentes à avaliação multidimensional de pessoas idosas no contexto da Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método Trata-se de uma revisão de escopo desenvolvida utilizando a metodologia Resultados foi incluída uma amostra total de 19 evidências para análise qualitativa, de variados delineamentos, com predominância do tipo transversal e em sua maioria na língua inglesa. Verificaram-se três dimensões que compõem a avaliação; instrumentos desenvolvidos aplicáveis à Atenção Primária; dois tipos de tecnologias da informação utilizadas para instrumentalizar a avaliação e achados relevantes sobre a prática. Conclusão esta revisão encontrou propostas de ferramentas construídas a partir de diversos instrumentos existentes. Devem ser criadas estratégias para atender aos idosos de forma rápida e factível. Foram verificados domínios prevalentes presentes nos instrumentos, constituindo-se como importantes quando se pensa em avaliar amplamente e de forma específica a população idosa.

Abstract Objective to map the publications on multidimensional geriatric assessment in the primary care setting. Method A scoping review using the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology was carried out on the databases Web of Science, Scopus, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) and Literatura Latino Americana e do Caribe em Ciencias da Saude (LILACS). The studies addressed the population of older people aged ≥60 years, the concept of multidimensional assessment and the primary care setting. Results a total sample of 19 publications was included for qualitative analysis. The studies selected were of different designs (predominantly cross-sectional) and most were in English. The evaluation comprised three dimensions; instruments developed applicable to primary care; two types of information technologies used to support the evaluation; and the relevant findings about the practice. Conclusion this review identified tools that were based on several existing instruments. Strategies should be tailored for assessing older individuals in a quick feasible manner. Specific domains were commonly present in the instruments, considered important for providing a comprehensive assessment tailored for the older population.

Modelagem de sistema especialista para avaliação multidimensional de pessoas idosas / Expert system modeling for the multidimensional evaluation of aged people / Diseño de un sistema experto para la evaluación multidimensional del adulto mayor

RESUMO Objetivo: descrever a modelagem de um Sistema Especialista para Avaliação Multidimensional de pessoas idosas. Método: realizado no período de abril de 2021 a setembro de 2022, sendo conduzido por pesquisadores de universidades do interior de Minas Gerais - Brasil. Percorreu-se pelas etapas: revisão de literatura, levantamento dos requisitos para o Sistema, modelagem e implementação. Resultados: o Sistema possibilita avaliação dos aspectos físico, psicossocial e funcional, identifica as necessidades geriátrico-gerontológicas e as classifica de acordo com níveis de gravidade, além de oferecer sugestões de intervenções terapêuticas. As informações geradas podem ser compartilhadas por meio de mensageiros instantâneos através de aplicativos, dando base para o desenvolvimento de um painel de monitoramento das pessoas idosas assistidas no município. Conclusão: o Sistema se apresenta como uma solução tecnológica dada a importância da avaliação multidimensional da pessoa idosa no âmbito do cuidado a essa população e a carência de soluções tecnológicas para realizar a avaliação.

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the modeling of an Expert System for the Multidimensional Evaluation of aged people. Method: the study was carried out from April 2021 to September 2022 by researchers from universities in the inland of Minas Gerais - Brazil. The following stages were conducted: literature review; survey of the System requirements; modeling; and implementation. Results: the System makes it possible to assess the physical, psychosocial and functional aspects; it identifies the geriatric-gerontological needs and classifies them according to severity levels, in addition to offering suggestions for therapeutic interventions. The diverse information generated can be shared through instant messengers via apps, providing the basis for the development of a monitoring panel for aged people assisted in the municipality. Conclusion: the System presents itself as a technological solution given the importance of the multidimensional evaluation of aged people within the scope of care for this population segment and the lack of technological solutions to carry out the assessment.

RESUMEN Objetivo: describir el diseño de un Sistema Experto para la Evaluación Multidimensional del adulto mayor. Método: estudio realizado, de abril de 2021 a septiembre de 2022, por investigadores de universidades del interior de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Pasó por los pasos: revisión de la literatura, relevamiento de los requisitos del Sistema, diseño e implementación. Resultados: el Sistema permite evaluar aspectos físicos, psicosociales y funcionales, identifica necesidades geriátrico-gerontológicas y las clasifica según el nivel de gravedad, además ofrece sugerencias de intervenciones terapéuticas. La información generada podrá ser compartida a través de mensajería instantánea mediante aplicaciones, y sentará las bases para el desarrollo de un panel de seguimiento de los adultos mayores atendidos en el municipio. Conclusión: el Sistema es una solución tecnológica dada la importancia que tiene la evaluación multidimensional del adulto mayor en el ámbito de la atención de esta población y la falta de soluciones tecnológicas para realizar la evaluación.

Iodine(III)-promoted ring contraction of 1,2-dihydronaphthalenes: a diastereoselective total synthesis of (+/-)-indatraline.

[reaction: see text] A new approach for the synthesis of (+/-)-indatraline, which is a 3-phenyl-1-indanamine that displays several biological activities, is described. The strategy features as the key step a diastereoselective ring contraction of a 1,2-dihydronaphthalene promoted by PhI(OTs)OH, to construct the indan ring system. The oxidative rearrangement of other 1,2-dihydronaphthalenes was also investigated, generalizing this method to obtain indans.

Intrauterine growth restriction, low birth weight, and preterm birth: adverse pregnancy outcomes and their association with maternal periodontitis.

BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that periodontitis is associated with systemic alterations such as adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, some conflicting results have been reported. This case-control study was conducted to determine the association between maternal periodontitis and preterm birth (PTB), low birth weight (LBW), and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). METHODS: A total of 1,305 Brazilian women from multiethnic groups were enrolled and divided into four groups: control group (1,042 women who gave birth to infants with adequate gestational age and birth weight); PTB group (238 women, gestational age <37 complete weeks); LBW group (235 women, birth weight <2,500 g); and IUGR group (77 women who gave birth to infants with fetal growth retardation). Periodontitis was defined as the presence of at least four teeth with one or more sites with probing depth > or =4 mm and clinical attachment loss > or =3 mm. The effects of variables of interest, confounders, and interaction were tested through univariate and multivariate logistic regression tests. RESULTS: After adjusting for variables of interest, maternal periodontitis was retained in the final model for PTB (odds ratio [OR] = 1.77; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.12 to 2.59), LBW (OR = 1.67; 95% CI: 1.11 to 2.51), and IUGR (OR = 2.06; 95% CI: 1.07 to 4.19). When the interaction between periodontitis and previous PTB was tested, an OR of 5.94 (P <0.001), 9.12 (P <0.001), and 18.90 (P <0.001) was observed for PTB, LBW, and IUGR, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Maternal periodontitis is associated with an increased risk for PTB, LBW, and IUGR. Results emphasize the importance of periodontal care in prenatal health programs.

Presença do acompanhante na perspectiva da mulher durante o trabalho de parto, parto e pós-parto / Presence of a companion from the perspective of the woman during labor, birth, and postpartum / Presencia del acompañante desde la perspectiva de la mujer durante el parto, el parto y el postparto

Objetivo: Compreender, na percepção da puérpera, o significado da presença do acompanhante durante o trabalho de parto, parto e pós-parto. Método: Estudo qualitativo, com a utilização da fenomenologia, realizado com oito puérperas. Resultados: Na percepção das puérperas, a presença do acompanhante gera segurança, apoio e divisão do momento com alguém; confiança, com apoio físico e emocional; fortalecimento da relação familiar; acolhida positiva e negativa do acompanhante pela equipe de saúde; busca de informações sobre o direito do acompanhante; despreparo para o parto. Considerações finais: A presença do acompanhante, na perspectiva da mulher, garante apoio físico e emocional e, ainda, fortalece a relação familiar. Os acompanhantes são acolhidos pela equipe de saúde, mas, em contrapartida, estes ainda não valorizam a importância da presença daqueles. É preciso refletir sobre o desafio de garantir a presença de acompanhante e a preparação da mulher grávida para o parto humanizado.(AU)

Objective: To understand, from the puerperal woman's perception, the meaning of the presence of a companion during labor, delivery, and postpartum. Method: A qualitative study was conducted with eight postpartum women using the phenomenology method. Results: From the puerperal women's perception, the presence of the companion generates security, support, and sharing the moment with someone; confidence, with physical and emotional support; strengthens the family relationship; generates positive and negative reception by the health team; leads to the search for information about the right to have a companion; and reveals unpreparedness for childbirth. Final considerations: The presence of a companion, from the woman's perspective, guarantees physical and emotional support and strengthens the family relationship. The health team welcomes the companions but, on the other hand, still does not value the importance of the companion's presence. It is necessary to reflect on the challenge of ensuring a companion's presence and the pregnant woman's preparation for a humanized delivery.(AU)

Objetivo: Comprender, desde la percepción de la puérpera, el significado de la presencia de un acompañante durante el trabajo de parto, parto y puerperio. Método: Se realizó un estudio cualitativo con ocho puérperas utilizando el método fenomenológico. Resultados: Desde la percepción de las puérperas, la presencia del acompañante genera seguridad, apoyo y compartir el momento con alguien; confianza, con apoyo físico y emocional; fortalece la relación familiar; genera acogida positiva y negativa por parte del equipo de salud; conduce a la búsqueda de información sobre el derecho del acompañante; y revela falta de preparación para el parto. Consideraciones finales: La presencia de un acompañante, desde la perspectiva de la mujer, garantiza apoyo físico y emocional y fortalece la relación familiar. El equipo de salud acoge a los acompañantes, pero, por otro lado, todavía no valora la importancia de la presencia del acompañante. Es necesario reflexionar sobre el desafío de asegurar la presencia del acompañante y la preparación de la gestante para un parto humanizado.(AU)