Psychological Discomfort in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) in West Bank: A Cohort Study.

Background/Objetives: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a significant contributor to global morbidity and mortality rates. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is a critical intervention for patients with coronary artery disease, yet it poses psychological challenges that can impact recovery. Methods: This prospective cohort study, conducted across six hospitals in the West Bank/Palestine, aimed to assess changes in depression, anxiety, and stress levels among CABG patients and identify associated factors. The Arabic version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) was administered before (one week) and after surgery (two and three weeks). Results: Of the 200 participants, 116 were men (58%). High levels of depression, anxiety, and stress were observed both before and after surgery, with statistically significant reductions in all these variables after surgery (p < 0.001). Regarding demographic factors, age displayed a weak positive correlation with depression (r = 0.283; p < 0.001), anxiety (r = 0.221; p = 0.002), and stress (r = 0.251; p < 0.001). Sex showed a weak correlation with stress pre-surgery (r = -0.160; p = 0.024). Conclusions: Patient outcomes could be improved by early identification and the provision of efficient treatments such as psychosocial therapy both before and after surgery.

Aplicaciones de perfiles sensoriales en adolescentes y adultos en el ámbito de salud: una revisión narrativa de la literatura / Aplicações de perfis sensoriais em adolescentes e adultos em ambientes de saúde: uma revisão narrativa da literatura / Sensory profile applications in adolescents and adults in the health care: a narrative review of the literature

Resumen Introducción Conocer qué tipo de información sensorial se procesa y la reacción a los diferentes estímulos sensoriales es relevante para el abordaje de los trastornos psiquiátricos y del neurodesarrollo en adolescentes y adultos. Este estudio corresponde a una revisión de la literatura sobre las diferentes aplicaciones de tres de los instrumentos más utilizados que evalúan la modulación sensorial desde la adolescencia. Objetivos Identificar y sintetizar la información disponible sobre las aplicaciones del perfil sensorial para adolescentes y adultos y el cuestionario del procesamiento sensorial. Método Revisión narrativa de la literatura, donde se realizó una prueba de sensibilidad para definir palabras clave y fuentes de datos. Las investigaciones se realizaron en las bases de datos Web of Science, Scopus, SciELO, LILACS y la Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional, desde el año 2002 a enero del año 2023. Resultados Se analizaron 64 artículos en total donde los hallazgos fueron que el uso del instrumento del perfil sensorial para adolescentes y adultos se utiliza en más de 20 patologías y también en población sana. Los dos cuestionarios de procesamiento sensorial está en la etapa inicial de aplicación y validación del instrumento en varios países. Conclusión Esta es la primera revisión narrativa de la literatura que se realiza sobre los tres instrumentos de evaluación del procesamiento sensorial disponibles para adolescentes y adultos. Estos tres instrumentos clínicos son complementarios y proporcionan información relevante al clínico para el diagnóstico del procesamiento sensorial y la orientación de la intervención de terapia ocupacional.

Resumo Introdução Conhecer que tipo de informação sensorial é processada e a reação a diferentes estímulos sensoriais é relevante para a abordagem de transtornos psiquiátricos e de neurodesenvolvimento em adolescentes e adultos. Este estudo corresponde a uma revisão da literatura sobre as diferentes aplicações de três dos instrumentos extensivamente utilizados para avaliar a modulação sensorial a partir da adolescência. Objetivos Identificar e sintetizar as informações disponíveis sobre as aplicações do questionário de processamento sensorial e do perfil sensorial para adolescentes e adultos. Método Revisão narrativa da literatura, a partir de um teste de sensibilidade para definir palavras-chave e fontes de dados. A pesquisa foi realizada nos bancos de dados Web of Science, Scopus, SciELO, LILACS e na Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional, de 2002 a janeiro de 2023. Resultados Um total de 64 artigos foi analisado e os achados foram que o uso do instrumento de perfil sensorial para adolescentes e adultos é usado em mais de 20 patologias e também na população saudável. Os dois questionários de processamento sensorial está em fase inicial de implementação e validação do instrumento em vários países. Conclusão Esta é a primeira revisão narrativa da literatura sobre os três instrumentos de avaliação do processamento sensorial disponíveis para adolescentes e adultos. Esses três instrumentos clínicos são complementares e fornecem informações relevantes ao clínico para diagnosticar o processamento sensorial e orientar a intervenção da terapia ocupacional.

Abstract Introduction Understanding the type of sensory information processed and the reactions to various sensory stimuli is critical for neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders in adolescents and adults. This literature review explores the different applications of three of the most commonly used instruments for assessing sensory modulation from adolescence. Objective To identify and synthesize the existing information about the applications of the sensory profile for adolescents and adults, as well as the sensory processing questionnaire. Method Narrative review of the literature in which was conducted a sensitivity test to establish keywords and identify relevant data sources. The research was carried out using databases such as WOS, Scopus, SciELO, LILACS, and the Chilean Journal of Occupational Therapy, covering the period from 2002 to January 2023, following predefined inclusion/exclusion criteria. Results A total of 64 articles were analyzed where the findings were that the use of the sensory profile instrument for adolescents and adults is used in more than 20 pathologies and also in healthy population. The sensory processing questionnaire is in the initial stage of application and validation of the instrument in several countries. Conclusion This is the first narrative literature review of the three sensory processing assessment instruments available for adolescents and adults. These three clinical instruments are complementary and provide relevant information to the clinician for diagnosing sensory processing and guiding occupational therapy intervention.

Occupational balance in the Chilean healthy population and its relationship with self-efficacy and quality of life / Equilíbrio ocupacional na população saudável chilena e sua relação com autoeficácia e qualidade de vida

Abstract Introduction Occupational balance has been related to various health and well-being situations. In 2021, the Occupational Balance Questionnaire was translated into Spanish (OBQ-E), however, to date, there are no studies on its application in the Latin American population. Objective To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the OBQ (OBQ-E) in a representative sample of healthy Chilean adults and from them to establish the relationship between occupational balance and self-efficacy and quality of life in this population. Method A cross-sectional observational study has been conducted. A total of 153 healthy adults participated. OBQ-E was applied. Psychometric properties were performed. A correlation analysis was performed to identify the relationship with self-efficacy and quality of life. Results A bifactorial model for OBQ-E is confirmed: occupational pattern and occupational meaning. There is a moderate association between occupational balance and the other two variables: self-efficacy and quality of life, specially related to mental health. Conclusion This study has validated the OBQ-E instrument to be applied in the healthy adult Chilean population, and has determined the statistical relationship between occupational balance, self-efficacy, and quality of life. This research has shown the relevance of occupational balance in a healthy population.

Resumo Introdução O equilíbrio ocupacional tem sido relacionado a diversas situações de saúde e bem-estar. Em 2021, o Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ-E) foi traduzido para o espanhol, porém, até o momento não há estudos sobre sua aplicação na população latino-americana. Objetivo Avaliar as propriedades psicométricas da versão em espanhol do OBQ (OBQ-E) em uma amostra de adultos chilenos saudáveis ​​e, a partir disso, estabelecer a relação entre equilíbrio ocupacional, autoeficácia e qualidade de vida nessa população. Método Foi realizado um estudo observacional transversal. Participaram 153 adultos saudáveis ​​e o OBQ-E foi aplicado a eles. Propriedades psicométricas foram realizadas. Uma análise de correlação foi realizada para identificar a relação com autoeficácia e qualidade de vida. Resultados Confirma-se um modelo bifatorial para o OBQ-E, com as dimensões padrão ocupacional e significância ocupacional. Existe associação moderada entre o equilíbrio ocupacional e as outras duas variáveis: autoeficácia e qualidade de vida associadas à saúde mental. Conclusão Este estudo validou o instrumento OBQ-E para ser aplicado na população chilena adulta saudável e determinou a relação estatística entre equilíbrio ocupacional, autoeficácia e qualidade de vida. Esta pesquisa demonstrou a relevância do equilíbrio ocupacional em uma população não clínica.

Usability of a mobile phone application to enhance activities of daily living in occupational therapy services for breast cancer survivors.

Background/Objective: The use of new technologies in rehabilitation to evaluate and improve occupational performance and quality of life is increasing. Technological applications in the health field could help meet the needs of patients, including those of women breast cancer survivors. The main aim of this study was to design a mobile phone application "MAIA" focused on the perceived needs of women who have had breast cancer to achieve optimal performance in their daily lives in a meaningful way. Methods: A cross-sectional usability study using an online questionnaire was designed. Sociodemographic and occupational performance data were collected. System Usability Scale, Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey, Occupational Balance Questionnaire, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - General and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand were administered. Descriptive statistics were used to describe categorical (frequencies and percentages) and quantitative variables (mean and standard deviation). Results: The sample was composed of seventy-eight women diagnosed with breast cancer. Nine activities of daily living were affected in more than 20% of women with breast cancer. The most affected were sleep and rest and functional mobility. Conclusions: Women survivors of breast cancer showed difficulties in daily life performance and participation. The MAIA App could be useful as a new online resource in occupational therapy for the rehabilitation of breast cancer survivors.

Changes in Resilience in Students of Occupational Therapy After Their First Exposure to Practice Placement Education.

Introduction: Resilience is a multidimensional and dynamic construct associated with positive growth and the capacity to transform stressful and negative factors into opportunities of personal development and self-improvement when faced with difficult experiences. The resilience process of each individual integrates multiple analysis levels, which range from genetic-environmental interactions to a complex process of adaptation between the individual and his/her family, friends, co-workers, society, and culture. Objective: To determine whether resilience improves in students of occupational therapy when exposed for the first time to practice placement education. Methodology: Quasi-experimental, prospective, observational, multi-center study with a sample composed of students from the Degree of Occupational Therapy of the public universities of Málaga (UMA) and Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) (Spain). Two weeks prior to the beginning of the practice education period, the participants completed a questionnaire that included sociodemographic data and the area of their internships. They were also given the Spanish version of the Connor-Davidson's resilience scale (CD-RISC). All these instruments were also completed 1 week after the end of the clinical practice. Results: There were statistically significant differences between the variables that make up resilience and the different internship areas. On the other hand, there was a significant improvement of global resilience after the clinical practice period, in both women (13.85 points; p < 0.001) and men (7.72 points; p < 0.035), when the internship area was not considered. Conclusions: The results show that resilient students are more optimistic and work to improve a situation beyond doing simply what is expected of them, knowing how to control their feelings. This is beneficial for students in practice education, since, during these, they face difficult situations that require a resilient pattern, which helps reduce stress and the burnout syndrome.

Translation, Reliability and Validity of the Spanish Version of the Modified New Mobility Score (NMS-ES).

The New Mobility Score (NMS) is an easy to administer self-report measure of functional ability, and is used worldwide as a hip fracture (HF) score, but a Spanish version does not exist. The aim of the study is to translate NMS into Spanish, and to measure its inter-rater reliability, internal consistency, and concurrent validity in a sample of Spanish speaking patients with HF. A reliability and validity study with a sample of 60 adults, 65 years or older (46 women and 14 men; mean age 81.7 years) with a hip fracture admitted consecutively to the acute trauma service of the Health Campus Hospital of Granada. The participants were interviewed during the first week after surgery by an occupational therapist or a physiotherapist. The statistical test used for analysis were: Cronbach's α coefficient, McNemar-Bowker test, Bland-Altman plot, Spearman´s Rho, and Mann-Whitney U test. The Cronbach's α coefficient was 0.90. No inter-rater systematic differences were found. We noted significant associations between the Spanish Version of the Modified New Mobility Score (NMS-ES) and selected health outcomes: Age, cognition, pre-fracture function, and basic mobility. The NMS-ES is a reliable and valid instrument to assess pre-injury functional levels for patients with HF in Spanish speaking countries.

Quality of life of mothers at the sixth week and sixth month post partum and type of infant feeding.

INTRODUCTION: there is little scientific evidence on the relationship between maternal quality of life and type of infant feeding. The purpose of this study was to determine if there were differences in mother's quality of life by type of infant feeding. MATERIAL AND METHODS: longitudinal prospective study with 364 women who gave birth at a public hospital at Madrid, Spain, between February and October 2013. To be included, the participants had to be a healthy primigravida aged 18-45 years who gave birth to a healthy newborn with a gestational age between 36 and 42 completed weeks, regardless of birth type. The hospital interviews were performed between 36 and 48 hours post partum in women who had case of vaginal/instrumental births and 60-72 hours post partum for women who had a caesarean birth. Telephone interviews were conducted at the sixth week and sixth month post partum, and included the SF-36 to measure quality of life. SF-36 scores were compared between breast feeding and artificial milk feeding. We also analysed the longitudinal change in SF-36 scores in both groups. RESULTS: at the sixth week post partum, regardless of the infant feeding modality, an increased mental health score was recorded for mothers who reported that their children ate and slept well and for those who did not go to the emergency hospital service because of concern over their baby's health. No significant differences in quality of life were found between the two groups at six months post partum. Between the sixth week and sixth month post partum, quality of life improved significantly in both groups. DISCUSSION: at the sixth week post partum, the proportion of children who ate and slept well and did not have to attend in an emergency hospital service was higher in the breast feeding group. This observation was associated with greater maternal quality of life. This positive indirect relationship between breast feeding and quality of life should be considered an additional maternal health benefit in the short term.