Isolation of Debaryomyces hansenii and selection of an optimal strain to improve the quality of low-grade beef rump (middle gluteal) during dry aging.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of Debaryomyces hansenii isolated from dry-aged beef on the tenderness and flavor attributes of low-grade beef during dry aging. METHODS: Five D. hansenii strains were isolated from dry-aged beef samples. The rump of low-grade beef was inoculated with individual D. hansenii isolates and subjected to dry aging for 4 weeks at 5°C and 75% relative humidity. Microbial contamination levels, meat quality attributes, and flavor attributes in the dry-aged beef were measured. RESULTS: Of the five isolates, the shear force of dry-aged beef inoculated with SMFM201812-3 and SMFM201905-5 was lower than that of control samples. Meanwhile, all five isolates increased the total free amino acid, glutamic acid, serine, glycine, alanine, and leucine contents in dry-aged beef. In particular, the total fatty acid, palmitic acid, and oleic acid contents in samples inoculated with D. hansenii SMFM201905-5 were higher than those in control samples. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that D. hansenii SMFM201905-5 might be used to improve the quality of beef during dry aging.

Factors Affecting Hospital Length of Stay in Geriatric Patients With a Surgically Treated Fragility Ankle Fracture.

Fragility ankle fractures in elderly have a rising incidence and hospitalization may be prolonged due to pre-existing comorbidities, compromised soft tissue and postoperative difficulties in the rehabilitation process. The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to investigate risk factors for longer total hospitalization duration in elderly patients with surgically treated fragility (Lauge Hansen supination external rotation type 4) fractures. We included all patients ≥ 70 years with a fragility fracture, who were treated surgically between 2011 and 2019 (n = 97) in a level 1 and 2 trauma center. Data on patient demographics, fracture characteristics, surgical treatment strategies and postoperative complications were retrieved from medical records. Multivariate regression analysis was performed to identify independent risk factors for longer hospitalization duration. The mean age of the included patients was 78.27 (± 6.56) years; 71 patients (73.20%) were female. Ten fractures (10.30%) were classified as open and 49 (50.50%) as a luxation type fracture. Fifty-nine patients (60.80%) were hospitalized after admission to the emergency department. External fixation was performed in 34 patients (35.10%) and served as bridge to definitive fixation in 29 patients (85.30%). The mean total hospital length of stay of all patients was 7.04 (± 6.58) days. Multivariate regression analysis demonstrated that the use of external fixation (p < .001) and the postoperative discharge destination (p < .001) were independently associated with a prolonged hospital stay. External fixation and discharge destination were independent risk factors for a prolonged hospital stay in elderly patients with a fragility fracture.

High-Throughput Sequencing Approach to Analyze the Effect of Aging Time and Barrel Usage on the Microbial Community Composition of Red Wines.

Wine aged in barrels or bottles is susceptible to alteration by microorganisms that affect the final product quality. However, our knowledge of the microbiota during aging and the factors modulating the microbial communities is still quite limited. The present work uses high-throughput sequencing (HTS) techniques to deal with the meta-taxonomic characterization of microbial consortia present in red wines along 12 months aging. The wines obtained from two different grape varieties were aged at two different cellars and compared based on time of wine aging in the barrels, previous usage of the barrels, and differences between wine aging in oak barrels or glass bottles. The aging in barrels did not significantly affect the microbial diversity but changed the structure and composition of fungal and bacterial populations. The main microorganisms driving these changes were the bacterial genera Acetobacter, Oenococcus, Lactobacillus, Gluconobacter, Lactococcus, and Komagataeibacter and the fungal genera Malassezia, Hanseniaspora, and Torulaspora. Our results showed that the oak barrels increased effect on the microbial diversity in comparison with the glass bottles, in which the microbial community was very similar to that of the wine introduced in the barrels at the beginning of the aging. Furthermore, wine in the bottles harbored higher proportion of Lactobacillus but lower proportion of Acetobacter. Finally, it seems that 1 year of previous usage of the barrels was not enough to induce significant changes in the diversity or composition of microbiota through aging compared with new barrels. This is the first meta-taxonomic study on microbial communities during wine aging and shows that the microorganism composition of barrel-aged wines was similar at both cellars. These results hint at the possibility of a common and stable microbiota after aging in the absence of exogenous alterations. Further corroborations on the current outcome would be valuable for the comparison and detection of microbial alterations during aging that could potentially prevent economic losses in the wine industry.

Características epidemiológicas da hanseníase nos idosos e comparação com outros grupos etários, Brasil (2016-2018) / Epidemiological characteristics of leprosy in elderly Brazilians and comparison with other age groups (2016-2018) / Características epidemiológicas de la hanseniasis en ancianos y comparación con otros grupos etarios, Brasil (2016-2018)

O objetivo foi descrever indicadores epidemiológicos e características dos casos novos de hanseníase em idosos no Brasil, no triênio 2016-2018, comparando a outros grupos etários. Estudo descritivo de corte transversal com dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN). Os casos novos de hanseníase foram categorizados por grupos etários: 60 ou mais, 40-59, 15-39 e menores de 15 anos. Utilizou-se o teste qui-quadrado de Pearson para testar diferenças entre grupos. Foram notificados 81.205 casos novos de hanseníase no Brasil. Desses, 24,1% foram em idosos, 37,7% de 40-59 anos, 31,9% de 15-39 e 6,3% em menores de 15 anos. Nos idosos, foram observadas proporções maiores (p < 0,001) de casos no sexo masculino (60,1%), com classificação operacional multibacilar (81,3%) e com grau 2 de incapacidade física (GIF2) (11,4%) em relação aos outros grupos. Contudo, a proporção de casos novos detectados em idosos, por exame de contatos (4,9%), foi a menor entre todas as faixas etárias (p < 0,001). As taxas médias de detecção e de casos novos com GIF2 no diagnóstico foram maiores entre idosos (25,1/100 mil e 28,6/1 milhão de habitantes, respectivamente) em comparação aos demais grupos etários, para o país, regiões e Unidades da Federação. Foram observadas importantes diferenças nos perfis epidemiológico e clínico da hanseníase nos idosos, em relação às demais faixas etárias, destacando-se maiores proporções de casos multibacilares, de casos novos com GIF2 e baixa detecção por exame de contatos. Evidencia-se a necessidade do controle da hanseníase nessa população, visando a contribuir para a interrupção da transmissão da doença.

The article aimed to describe epidemiological indicators and characteristics of new cases of leprosy in elderly Brazilians in 2016-2018, compared to other age groups. A descriptive cross-sectional cohort study was conducted with data from the Information System on Diseases of Notification (SINAN). New leprosy cases were categorized by age groups: 60 or more, 40-59, 15-39, and 15 years of age. Pearson's chi-square test was used to verify differences between groups. A total of 81,205 new leprosy cases were reported in Brazil. Of these, 24.1% were elderly, 37.7% from 40-59 years, 31.9% from 15-39 years, and 6.3% in individuals under 15 years of age. The elderly showed higher proportions (p < 0.001) of cases in males (60.1%), with multibacillary classification (81.3%), and with physical disability grade 2 (PDG2) (11.4%) when compared to the other groups. However, the proportion of new cases detected in the elderly based on contact testing (4.9%) was the lowest among all the age brackets (p < 0.001). The mean detection rate and rate of new cases with PDG2 at diagnosis were higher among the elderly (25.1/100,000 and 28.6/million inhabitants, respectively) compared to other age groups in Brazil as a whole and in the regions and states. Important differences were seen in the epidemiological and clinical profile of leprosy in the elderly compared to other age brackets, especially higher proportions of multibacillary cases, new cases with PDG2, and low detection by contact testing. The findings highlighted the need for leprosy control in this age group, aimed at contributing to interruption of transmission of the disease.

El objetivo fue describir indicadores epidemiológicos y características de los nuevos casos de hanseniasis en ancianos en Brasil, durante el trienio 2016-2018, comparándolos con otros grupos etarios. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal con datos del Sistema de Información sobre Enfermedades de Notificación obligatoria (Sinan). Los nuevos casos de hanseniasis fueron categorizados por grupos etarios: 60 o más, 40-59, 15-39 y menores de 15 años. Se utilizó el test chi-cuadrado de Pearson para probar diferencias entre grupos. Se notificaron 81.205 casos nuevos de hanseniasis en Brasil. De estos, un 24,1% fueron en ancianos, 37,7% de 40-59 anos, 31,9% de 15-39 años y 6,3% en menores de 15 años. En los ancianos, se observaron proporciones mayores (p < 0,001) de casos del sexo masculino (60,1%), con clasificación operacional multibacilar (81,3%) y con grado 2 de incapacidad física (GIF2) (11,4%), respecto a otros grupos. No obstante, la proporción de casos nuevos detectados en ancianos, por examen de contactos (4,9%), fue la menor entre todas las franjas de edad (p < 0,001). Las tasas medias de detección y de casos nuevos con GIF2 en el diagnóstico fueron mayores entre ancianos (25,1/100.000 y 28,6/1 millón de habitantes, respectivamente), en comparación con los demás grupos etarios, respecto al país, regiones y Unidades de la Federación. Se observaron importantes diferencias en el perfil epidemiológico y clínico de la hanseniasis en ancianos, en relación con las demás franjas de edad, destacándose mayores proporciones de casos multibacilares, de casos nuevos con GIF2 y baja detección por examen de contactos. Se evidencia la necesidad del control de la hanseniasis en esa población, con el fin de contribuir a la interrupción de la transmisión de la enfermedad.

Changes in microbial composition on the crust by different air flow velocities and their effect on sensory properties of dry-aged beef.

Beef rumps (middle gluteal) were dry aged for 28 days using different air flow velocities of 0, 2.5, and 5 m/s (DA0, DA2.5, and DA5, respectively). The microbial composition, physicochemical traits (moisture, pH, and shear force), flavor compounds (inosine 5'-monophosphate, reducing sugar, free amino acid, and free fatty acid), and electronic tongue profile were analyzed at day 0, 14, and 28. No molds or yeasts were detected until day 14. On day 28, Pilaira anomala was found to be the most abundant in DA0, whereas DA2.5 and DA5 showed increased composition of Debaryomyces hansenii. With that, the significant changes in physicochemical traits and flavor compounds occurred. In addition, the pattern of flavor compounds and taste attributes from DA0, which had different mold and yeast compositions, were discriminable from DA2.5 and DA5. Therefore, our results suggest that air flow can affect microbial composition on the crust, possibly resulting in different sensory properties of dry-aged beef.

Leprosy: clinical and epidemiological study in patients above 60 years in Espírito Santo State - Brazil

Abstract: Background: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease that is endemic in Brazil and little studied in patients over 60 years old. Objective: The aim of this study was the epidemiological and clinical description of cases of leprosy in individuals older than 60 years, notified in the State of Espírito Santo - Brazil. Methods: It was an observational, descriptive and retrospective study of leprosy patients notified between 2001 and 2011. Results: Out of 16,025 notifications, 2,510 (15.6%) were of patients over 60 years of age; the distribution among the period was egalitarian except in the last 2 years, when there was a mild reduction of cases; the average was 70 years of age (±7 years); 46% were women, being 62% of those paucibacillary cases; 1,145 (50.5%) were dark-skined people in particular among paucibacillary cases; 1,638 (72.9%) were illiterates or poorly instructed n particular among multibacillary cases (P=0.022); 59.9% patients were clinically multibacillary cases and 37.4% had positive bacilloscopy; 37.9% patients had clinical alterations on peripheral nerves, 36.7% of all the multibacillary cases were classified as grade I and 15.3% as grade in assessment of disability. Study limitations: This was a retrospective study, which used secondary data generated by physicians and notified by other professionals, whar could have enabled possible errors on original data. Conclusions: Leprosy in this age group suggests a long incubation period with reactivation of latent focus or late infection. Men were more affected, as well as the afro descendent race was statistically significant in the paucibacillary cases (P=0.000) and illiterate/poor education in multibacillary cases (P=0.022). Nearly 40% of patients had positive bacilloscopy and grade I/II disability, demonstrating a late diagnosis.

Diversity and Characteristics of the Meat Microbiological Community on Dry Aged Beef.

Beef was dry aged for 40-60 days under controlled environmental conditions in a refrigerated room with a relative humidity of 75%-80% and air-flow. To date, there is little information on the microbial diversity and characteristics of dry aged beef. In this study, we explored the effect of change in meat microorganisms on dry aged beef. Initially, the total bacteria and LAB were significantly increased for 50 days during all dry aging periods. There was an absence of representative foodborne pathogens as well as coliforms. Interestingly, fungi including yeast and mold that possess specific features were observed during the dry aging period. The 5.8S rRNA sequencing results showed that potentially harmful yeasts/molds (Candida sp., Cladosporium sp., Rhodotorula sp.) were present at the initial point of dry aging and they disappeared with increasing dry aging time. Interestingly, Penicillium camemberti and Debaryomyces hansenii used for cheese manufacturing were observed with an increase in the dry aging period. Taken together, our results showed that the change in microorganisms exerts an influence on the quality and safety of dry aged beef, and our study identified that fungi may play an important role in the palatability and flavor development of dry aged beef.

Avaliação da limitação das atividades, participação social e estratégias de enfrentamento em idosos na hanseníase / Evaluation of the limitation of activities, social participation and strategies for counseling in elderly people in leprosy

O modo como os idosos enfrentam os obstáculos após o diagnóstico da hanseníase (comprometimento funcional, participação social na vida familiar, profissional e comunitária) pode direcionar o planejamento das ações de prevenção de incapacidades e do programa de reabilitação a qual o idoso está inserido, de acordo com as necessidades individuais. Portanto, o objetivo deste estudo consiste em avaliar a limitação na realização de atividades de vida diária (AVDs), participação social e as estratégias de enfrentamento em idosos afetados pela hanseníase. Fizeram parte desse estudo 70 idosos afetados pela doença, em acompanhamento no Instituto Lauro de Souza Lima, com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos. Foram utilizados cinco instrumentos de avaliação, a saber: Questionário com dados sociodemográficos e clínicos, Avaliação do grau de incapacidade (GI), SALSA, Escala de Participação Social e Inventário de Coping. Foi utilizada análise estatística descritiva para a caracterização da casuística. Houve um predomínio de pacientes do sexo masculino (67,14%), multibacilares (87,14%), com tempo de diagnóstico maior de 20 anos (42,85%), GI 2 (64,28%), idosos com alguma limitação nas AVDs (91,43%), sem restrição significativa (51,43%) e com restrições a participação social de leve à grave (48,57%). Quanto às estratégias de enfrentamento, as estratégias positivas mais utilizadas foram “reavaliação positiva” (70%), “resolução de problemas” (65,7%) e “suporte social” (65,7%), e, as negativas mais utilizadas foram “autocontrole” (67,2%) e “afastamento” (62,9%). Embora tenham predominado GI 2 , limitações na realização das AVDs e restrição participação social, houve predomínio de estratégias de enfrentamento positivas, o que poderia ser justificado pelo tempo de convivência e evolução da doença, durante o processo de ressignificação da doença e das limitações adquiridas. A identificação das estratégias de enfrentamento em idosos pode auxiliar na investigação de fatores psicológicos e sociais que interferem no seu cotidiano e, com isso, todos os profissionais da saúde poderão planejar ações mais eficazes de prevenção e reabilitação em hanseníase, de posse a esses conhecimentos

The way in which the elderly face obstacles after diagnosis of leprosy (functional impairment, social participation in family, professional and community life) can guide the planning of the disability prevention actions and the rehabilitation program to which the elderly are inserted, according to individual needs. There for, the objective of this study is to evaluate the limitation of daily living activities (ADLs), social participation and coping strategies in elderly people affected by leprosy. This study included 70 elderly people affected by the disease, who were followed up at the Lauro de Souza Lima Institute, aged 60 or over. Five evaluation instruments were used: questionnaire with sociodemographic and clinical data, assessment of the degree of incapacity (GI), SALSA, Social Participation Scale and Coping Inventory. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to characterize the sample. There was a predominance of male patients (67,14%), multibacillary patients (87,14%), diagnosed over 20 years (42,85%), GI 2 (64,28%), elderly patients with some limitation in ADLs (91,43%), without significant restriction (51.43%) and with restrictions on social participation from mild to severe (48,57%). As for coping strategies, the most commonly used positive strategies were "positive reassessment" (70%), "problem solving" (65,7%) and "social support" (65,7%), were "self-control" (67,2%) and "remoteness" (62,9%). Although GI 2 predominated, limitations in performing ADLs and social participation restriction, there was a predominance of positive coping strategies, which could be justified by the time of coexistence and evolution of the disease, during the process of re-signification of the disease and acquired limitations. The identification of coping strategies in the elderly can help in the investigation of psychological and social factors that interfere with their daily life, and with this, all health professionals can plan more effective actions of prevention and rehabilitation in leprosy, in possession of this knowledge

Protective effect of dapsone on cognitive impairment induced by propofol involves hippocampal autophagy.

Post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a commonly seen postoperative complication in elderly patients and its underlying mechanisms are still unclear. Autophagy, a degradation mechanism of cellular components, is required for cell survival and many physiological processes. Although propofol is one of the most commonly used intravenous anesthetics, investigations into its mechanisms and effects on cognition in aged rodents are relatively scarce. In this study, we evaluate the influence of propofol on learning and memory, and identify the potential role of hippocampal autophagy in propofol-induced cognitive alterations in aged rats. The results demonstrate that 4h propofol exposure significantly impaired cognitive performance through the inhibition of hippocampal autophagy. Diaminodiphenyl sulfone (dapsone, DDS), which was used as an anti-leprosy drug, has been found to have neuroprotective effects. We have previously demonstrated that DDS can improve surgical stress induced depression- and anxiety-like behavior. We therefore aimed to investigate the effects of DDS on propofol-induced cognitive dysfunction and associated hippocampal autophagy responses. Pretreatment with 5mg/kg or 10mg/kg body weight DDS significantly improved the behavioral disorder and upregulated the inhibited autophagic response in aged rats. Our exploration is the first to establish an in vivo link between central autophagy and cognitive dysfunction in aged hippocampus after propofol anesthesia and demonstrate that the prophylactic effect of DDS on the cognitive impairment induced by propofol involves autophagy. These findings may imply a potential novel target for the treatment in patients with propofol anesthesia-induced cognitive impairment.

Grau de incapacidade física na população idosa afetada pela hanseníase no estado da Bahia, Brasil / Physical disability degree in the elderly population affected by leprosy in the state of Bahia, Brazil

Objetivo: Analisar o grau de incapacidade física na população idosa afetada pela hanseníase no estado da Bahia, entre 2001 e 2012. Métodos: Os dados referentes aos casos de hanseníase foram obtidos do Sistema Nacional de Agravos de Notificação. Variáveis analisadas: sexo, faixa etária, raça/cor, escolaridade, classificação clínica e operacional, grau de incapacidade física no diagnóstico e na alta. Foram calculados indicadores epidemiológicos relacionados à incapacidade física. Resultados: A hanseníase apresenta elevada magnitude na população idosa, com coeficiente de detecção de casos novos superior ao da população geral, situando-se em nível hiperendêmico. Quanto ao perfil epidemiológico da hanseníase em idosos, destaca-se: homens, faixa etária 60 a 69 anos, raça branca, baixa escolaridade, forma clínica dimorfa e classificação operacional multibacilar. 36,25% dos casos diagnosticados apresentavam incapacidade física no momento do diagnóstico, com destaque para o gênero masculino. Conclusão: A elevada proporção de indivíduos com incapacidades físicas no momento do diagnóstico sugere diagnóstico tardio e prevalência oculta da doença, sobretudo em indivíduos do gênero masculino

Objective: To analyze the degree of physical disability in the elderly population affected by leprosy in Bahia State, between 2001 and 2012. Methods: The data relating to cases of leprosy was obtained from National System of Notifiable Diseases. Variables analyzed gender, age, race/color, education level, clinical and operational classification, degree of physical incapacity in diagnosis and discharge. Epidemiological indicators related to physical incapacity were calculated. Results: The leprosy features high magnitude in the elderly population, with a coefficient of detection of new cases higher than the general population, situated at a hyperendemic level. As to the epidemiological profile of leprosy in elderly, stands out: men, age 60 to 69 years, white race, low education level, dimorphic clinical manifestation and multibacillary operational classification. 36.25% of diagnosed cases had a physical incapacity at the time of diagnosis, with emphasis on the masculine gender. Conclusion: The high proportion of individuals with physical incapacity at the time of diagnosis suggests late diagnosis and hidden prevalence of the disease, mostly in Individuals of the male gender

Perfil socioepidemiológico e clínico de idosos afetados por hanseníase: contribuições para a enfermagem / Perfil socio-epidemiológico y clínico de adultos mayores afectados por la lepra: contribuciones para la enfermería / Social-epidemiologic and clinical profile of elderly people affected by leprosy: contributions to nursing

tracing the social-epidemiologic and clinical profile of old people affected by leprosy. Method: a descriptive study of a quantitative approach, with a sample of 60 elderly people affected by leprosy, in two rehabilitation centers in São Luís (MA). A semi-structured questionnaire was used, containing identification data, social epidemiologic and clinical aspects, analyzed by the program EpiInfo version 7. Results: among the elderly, most were between 60 to 69 years old (53,3%), male (58,3%), brown color (66,6%), married (45%) and up to 6 (six) household contacts (76,6%). In relation to the operational rating, 95% were Multibacillary forms, with predominance to the Dimorphic (60%) and Wirchowiana (25,5%), the majority in 1 degree of disability (45%) and making use of multidrug therapy/Multibacillary/12 doses (93%). Conclusion: this information can contribute to different aspects and managerial assistance, as well as make it possible to provide integral care as advocates the principles and guidelines of the Unified Health System...

traçar o perfil socioepidemiológico e clínico de idosos afetados por hanseníase. Método: estudo descritivo de abordagem quantitativa com uma amostra de 60 idosos afetados por hanseníase em dois Centros de Reabilitação em São Luís - MA. Foi utilizado um questionário semiestruturado contendo dados de identificação, aspectos socioepidemiológicos e clínicos, analisados pelo programa EpiInfo versão 7. Resultados: dentre os idosos, a maioria tinha entre 60 a 69 anos (53,3%), sexo masculino (58,3%), cor parda (66,6%), casados (45%) e com até 6 (seis) contatos intradomiciliares (76,6%). Em relação à classificação operacional, 95% eram Multibacilares, com predominância para a forma Dimorfa (60%) e Wirchowiana (25,5%), a maioria em grau 1 de incapacidade (45%) e fazendo uso de Poliquimioterapia/Multibacilar/12 doses (93%). Conclusão: essas informações podem contribuir para diferentes aspectos gerenciais e assistenciais, bem como possibilitarem à prestação do cuidado integral, conforme preconiza os princípios e diretrizes do Sistema Único de Saúde...

trazar el perfil socio-epidemiológico y clínico de las personas mayores afectadas por la lepra. Método: un estudio descriptivo de un enfoque cuantitativo con una muestra de 60 personas mayores afectadas por la lepra en dos centros de rehabilitación en São Luís (MA). Se utilizó un cuestionario semi-estructurado, que contiene los datos de identificación, socioepidemiológicos y aspectos clínicos, analizados por el programa EpiInfo versión 7. Resultados: entre los ancianos, más tenidos entre 60 y 69 años (53,3%) masculinos (58,3%), color marrón (66,6%) casados (45%) y hasta 6 (seis) contactos intradomiciliares (76,6%). En lo referente a la calificación operativa, 95% eran las formas Multibacilares, con predominio de la forma Dimorfa (60%) y Wirchowiana (25,5%), la mayoría en 1 grado de discapacidad (45%) y haciendo uso de terapia multidrogas/Multibacilares/12 dosis (93%). Conclusión: esta información puede contribuir a diferentes aspectos y asistencia gerencial, así como que permitan brindar atenciones integrales como defensoras de los principios y directrices del sistema unificado de salud...

Relações sociais e dimensões íntimas de idosos afetados por hanseníase / Social relationships and intimate imensions of elderly individuals affected by hansen's disease / Relaciones sociales y dimensiones íntimas de ancianos atingidos por enfermedad de hansen

Objetivou-se avaliar relações sociais e íntimas de pessoas idosas com hanseníase. Abordagem quantitativa, com 60 idosos em dois Programas de Controle da Hanseníase, em uma capital do nordeste brasileiro, utilizando o Domínio das Relações Sociais do World Health Organization Quality of Life ­ bref e a faceta Intimidade do World Health Organization Quality of Life ­ older adults, com análise estatística descritiva. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre dezembro de 2012 e junho de 2013. No Domínio das Relações Sociais, a satisfação foi de 85% nas relações pessoais, 78,3% no suporte social e 60% em atividade sexual. Na Faceta Intimidade, os idosos apresentaram menor satisfação. As Relações Sociais dos idosos com hanseníase apresentou alto escore devido à rede de apoio social, trazendo expressiva satisfação e se refletindo na sua qualidade de vida. Conclui-se sobre a importância da Enfermagem articular estratégias de práticas educativas e de cuidados à pessoa idosa e com hanseníase (AU).

The aim of this study was to assess social and intimate relationships of elderly individuals with Hansen's disease. This study has a quantitative approach, with 60 elderly individuals from two Hansen's Disease Control Programs in the capital city of a Brazilian Northeastern state, using the Social Relationships domain of the World Health Organization Quality of Life ­ bref and the Intimacy facet of the World Health Organization Quality of Life ­ older adults, with descriptive statistical analysis. Data were collected between December 2012 and June 2013. In the Social Relationships domain, satisfaction was found at 85% in personal relationships, 78.3% in social support and 60% in sexual activity. The elderly individuals presented lower satisfaction in the Intimacy facet. The Social Relationships of elderly individuals with Hansen's disease presented a high score due to the social support network, which presented significant satisfaction and reflected on quality of life. In conclusion, it is important that nursing coordinates strategies for educational and care practices for elderly individuals affected by Hansen's disease (AU).

El objetivo fue evaluar relaciones sociales así como íntimas de personas ancianas con enfermedad de Hansen. Abordaje cuantitativo, con 60 ancianos en dos Programas de Control de la enfermedad de Hansen, en una capital del nordeste brasileño, utilizando el Dominio de las Relaciones Sociales del World Health Organization Quality of Life ­ bref y la categoría Intimidad del World Health Organization Quality of Life ­ older adults, con análisis estadístico descriptivo. Los datos fueron obtenidos entre diciembre de 2012 y junio de 2013. En el Dominio de las Relaciones Sociales, la satisfacción fue de 85% en las relaciones personales, 78,3% en el apoyo social y 60% en actividad sexual. En la categoría Intimidad, los ancianos presentaron menor satisfacción. Las Relaciones Sociales de los ancianos con enfermedad de Hansen presentó alto escore a causa de la red de apoyo social, trayendo expresiva satisfacción y reflejando en su cualidad de vida. Se concluye que es muy importante que la Enfermería articule estrategias de prácticas educativas y de cuidados al anciano con enfermedad de Hansen (AU).

Declínio cognitivo, independência funcional e sintomas depressivos em idosos com hanseníase / Cognitive impairment, functional independence and depressive symptoms in elderly people with prior history of leprosy

Os problemas decorrentes da hanseníase podem causar transtornos psiquiátricos e comprometer o desempenho do indivíduo na execução das atividades cotidianas, especialmente no idoso. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar as associações entre funcionabilidade, sintomas depressivos e aspectos cognitivos em idosos com história pregressa de hanseníase. Trata-se de estudo descritivo transversal. Foram aplicados os seguintes instrumentos de avaliação: Anamnese, Grau de Incapacidades da Organização Mundial da Saúde (GI-OMS), Questionário de Atividades Funcionais de Pfeffer, Escala de Depressão Geriátrica-15, Mini-Exame do Estado Mental e o Índice de Barthel. Quanto aos resultados, foram avaliados 90 idosos que tiveram a doença e a maioria pertencia ao gênero masculino (75,6%) e com baixa escolaridade (42,2%); eram casados/união consensual (58,9%) e apresentaram GI-OMS 1 ou 2 (83,3%). A idade variou entre 60 e 92 anos e a média foi 68,9 (DP7,3). Quanto aos problemas de saúde, houve um predomínio das doenças cardíacas (42,2%). A maioria deles apresentou independência funcional na execução das atividades de vida diária-AVDs (80%) e nas atividades instrumentais de vida diárias-AIVDs (83,3%); 30% apresentou sintomas depressivos e 52,2%, declínio cognitivo. Houve associação significativa entre sintomas depressivos e AVDs (p=0,048), sintomas depressivos e AIVDs (p=0,0111). Conclui-se que a maior parte dos idosos apresentou deficiências físicas, declínio cognitivo, e essas condições não interferiram significativamente na manifestação de sintomas depressivos e na independência funcional. A maioria dos idosos que apresentou independência funcional tinha menor chance de desenvolver sintomas depressivos, embora uma parcela significativa desta casuística demonstrou sintomas depressivos.

The problems caused by leprosy can cause psychiatric disorders and compromise the individual’s performance in execution of daily activities, especially in the aged. The aim of this study was to investigate possible associations between functionality, depressive symptoms and cognitive in aged with history of leprosy. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. They were applied the following assessment instruments: Anamnesis, “World Health Organization leprosy disability grading system” (WHO-DG), Pfeffer’s Functional Activities Questionnaire, 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale, Mini-Mental State Examination and the Barthel Index. They were evaluated 90 aged who had the disease and the most of the patients were male (75.6%) and had low education (42.2%); married or live with partner (58.9%) and classified as WHO-DG 1 or 2 (83.3%). The ages ranged from 60 to 92 years, with a mean age of 68.9 (SD: 7.3). About the health problems, there was a predominance of heart disease (42.2%). The most of them had functional independence in the performance of activities of daily living (ADL) (80%) and in instrumental activities of daily living I (ADL) (83.3%); 30% had depressive symptoms and 52,2% cognitive decline. There was a significant association between depressive symptoms and ADL (p=0.48), depressive symptoms and IADL (p=0.111). It follows that the most aged patients had physical disabilities, cognitive decline, and these conditions did not influence significantly in the manifestation of depressive symptoms and functional independence. The most of seniors patients showed funcional independence had lower chance of developing depressive symptoms, although a significant portion of this subjects, showed depressive symptoms.

Principais queixas vocais de pacientes idosos pós-tratamento para hanseníase / Main vocal complaints of elderly patients after leprosy treatment

A hanseníase é uma doença infecto-contagiosa, cujo comprometimento vocal manifesta-se desde rouquidão à dificuldade respiratória. OBJETIVO: Comparar as principais queixas vocais entre pacientes idosos pós-tratamento para hanseníase e um grupo controle. FORMA DE ESTUDO: Descritivo prospectivo. MATERIAL E MÉTODO: Foram incluídos 50 pacientes com idade superior a 60 anos; 32 haviam sido tratados para hanseníase e os demais constituíram o grupo-controle. Houve aplicação de questionário próprio, sendo analisados os sintomas vocais apresentados pelos dois grupos,assim como sexo, faixa etária, hábitos de vida e comorbidades. RESULTADOS: Dentro do grupo pós-tratamento, os sintomas mais frequentes foram pigarro (34,4 por cento) e rouquidão (28,1 por cento), enquanto que no grupo controle os sintomas mais prevalentes foram pigarro (77,8 por cento) e sensação de corpo estranho (55,6 por cento). CONCLUSÃO: Os sintomas vocais mais prevalentes em pacientes pós-tratamento para hanseníase são o pigarro e a rouquidão e sua evolução é influenciada pelos hábitos de vida e por doenças associadas.

Leprosy is an infectious disease, with vocal involvement varying between hoarseness and difficult breathing. AIM: compare the main vocal complaints among elderly patients after treatment for leprosy and a control group. STUDY DESIGN: descriptive prospective. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We included 50 patients aged over 60 years, 32 had been treated for leprosy, and the others formed the control group. We used our own questionnaire to analyze the vocal symptoms presented by the two groups, as well as gender, age, life style and comorbidities. RESULTS: among the treated group, the most frequent symptoms were hawk (34.4 percent) and hoarseness (28.1 percent), while in the control group the most prevalent symptoms were hoarseness (77.8 percent) and a foreign body sensation (55.6 percent). CONCLUSION: the most prevalent voice complaints in patients treated for leprosy are hawking and hoarseness, and that its development is influenced by life style and associated diseases.