Desafios da implementação da rede cegonha: reflexões sobre planejamento e avaliação dos serviços de acolhimento com classificação de risco obstétrico / Challenges of the implementation of the Stork Network: reflections on planning and evaluation of reception services with obstetric risk classification / Desafíos de la implementación de la Red Cigüeña: reflexiones sobre la planificación y evaluación de servicios de acogida con clasificación de riesgo obstétrico

Considerando o ciclo das Políticas públicas, o planejamento e a avaliação são elementos cruciais, favorecendo organização e julgamento de valor a respeito de uma intervenção ou sobre qualquer um dos seus componentes, envolvendo tanto quem faz uso dos serviços como quem produz os mesmos. Na perspectiva da melhoria da assistência prestada à mulher e ao recém-nascido na porta de entrada dos serviços de atenção materno-infantis, é realizado o Acolhimento com Classificação de Risco Obstétrico que cursa como uma ferramenta de apoio à tomada de decisão clínica que tem como intuito a identificação da paciente crítica ou mais grave, permitindo um atendimento de maneira rápida e segura de acordo com o potencial de risco, com base nas evidências científicas existentes. Objetivo: Realizar uma reflexão teórica acerca dos avanços e limitações relacionados aoplanejamento e avaliação dos serviços deAcolhimento com Classificação de RiscoObstétrico.Metodologia:Trata-se de um estudo de caráter descritivo, em formato de artigo de reflexão, em que foram definidas duas dimensões categóricas que retratam o contexto do planejamento e avaliação dos serviços de Acolhimento com Classificação de RiscoObstétrico.Resultados:Percebemos que ainda é possível identificar muitas arestas no planejamento e na qualidade da prestação deste tipo de serviço, principalmente no que diz respeito à garantia da integralidade e do cuidado de acordo com as necessidades da mulher.Conclusões:Para que uma articulação entre os diferentes atores seja alcançada são necessárias estratégias de planejamento que tornem viável buscar a qualidade assistencial e que deem condições de avaliar essa assistência prestada (AU).

Considering the cycle of Public Policies, planning and evaluation are crucial elements, favoring organization and judgment of valuesregarding an intervention or any of its components, involving both those who use the services and those who produce them. With a view toimproving the care provided to women and newborns at the entranceto maternal and child care services, the Reception with Obstetric Risk Classification iscarried out as a tool to support clinical decision-making which aims to identify critical or more severe patients, allowing a quick and safe care according to the risk potential, based on existing scientific evidence.Objective:To carry out a theoretical reflection on the advances and limitations related to the planning and evaluation of Reception serviceswith Obstetric Risk Classification.Methodology:This is a descriptive study, in the form of a reflection article, in which two categorical dimensions were defined and that portray the context of planning and evaluation of Reception serviceswith Obstetric Risk Classification.Results:We realized that it is still possible to identify many edges in the planning and quality of the provision of this type of service, especially with regard to ensuring comprehensiveness and care according to the needs of women.Conclusions:In order to achieved thearticulation between the different actors, it is necessary to plan strategies that make it feasible to seek care quality and that provide conditions for evaluating this assistance provided (AU).

Considerando el ciclo de las Políticas Públicas, la planificación y la evaluación son elementos cruciales, favoreciendo la organización y el juicio de valor sobre una intervención o cualquiera de sus componentes, involucrando tanto a quienes utilizan los servicios como a quienes los producen. Con el objetivode mejorar la asistenciabrindadaa lasmujeresy recién nacidosen elingresoa los servicios de atención materno-infantil, se realiza laAcogidacon Clasificación de Riesgo Obstétrico como una herramienta de apoyo a la toma de decisiones clínicas que tiene como objetivo identificar las pacientes más graves, permitiendo una atención rápida y segura de acuerdo al potencial de riesgo, segúnla evidencia científica existente.Objetivo: Realizar una reflexión teórica sobre los avances y limitaciones relacionados con la planificación y evaluación de los servicios de Acogida con Clasificación de Riesgo Obstétrico.Metodología:Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, en forma de artículo de reflexión, en el que se definieron dos dimensiones categóricas que retratan el contexto de planificación y evaluación de los servicios de Acogida con Clasificación de Riesgo Obstétrico. Resultados: Percibimos que aún es posible identificar muchas asperezasen la planificación y calidad de la prestación de este tipo de servicio, especialmente en lo que se respectaa garantizar la integralidad y la atención acorde a las necesidades de las mujeres. Conclusiones: Para que se logre una articulación entre los diferentes actores, son necesarias estrategias de planificación que viabilicen la búsqueda de la calidad de la atención y que proporcionen condiciones para evaluar esta asistencia brindada (AU).

Assessment of the quality of services of reception with risk classification in obstetrics: a scoping review protocol.

INTRODUCTION: Quality assessment in the context of maternal health services in Brazil has been the object of study due to maternal mortality rates that remain high in the country, in addition to the high costs of healthcare and the increased level of complexity in care. To change this situation, several strategies have been proposed to improve care for women. One of them is the improvement of women's access to maternal and child services through the Reception with Obstetric Risk Classification (ACCRO). OBJECTIVE: To map and synthesise scientific evidence in the literature of studies that assess the quality of ACCRO services from the perspective of users, professionals and managers, as well as map tools that assess the quality of these services and their results. METHOD AND ANALYSIS: It is a scoping protocol that follows the method recommended by the Joanna Briggs Institute, other authors and guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. The Population, Concept and Context strategy will systematise the search in PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, LILACS, SCOPUS and Web of Science and PsycINFO databases. For the grey literature search: Google Scholar, Theses and Dissertations Bank of the Brazilian Institute of Information in Science and Technology, Federated Network of Institutional Repositories of Scientific Publications, Online Theses Electronic Service, Open Access Scientific Repository of Portugal, Academic Archive Online. Searches and application of selection criteria will be performed according to the PRISMA-ScR flow approach. The articles will be selected from the Web Rayyan platform, the results will be analysed and presented in a narrative and thematically organised way. This scoping review is expected to contribute to the feasibility of assessing the quality of ACCRO services. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Ethics approval is not required. Results will be disseminated through professional networks, conference presentations and publication in a scientific journal. This protocol has been registered with OSF (https://osf.io/sp5df).

Analysis of Plantar Tactile Sensitivity in Older Women after Conventional Proprioceptive Training and Exergame.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and compare the effects of conventional proprioceptive training and games with motion monitoring on plantar tactile sensitivity in older women. METHODS: A randomized controlled clinical trial, with 50 older women randomized into three groups: conventional proprioception (n = 17), games with motion monitoring (n = 16), and the control (n = 17). They underwent 24 intervention sessions, three times a week, for eight weeks. The conventional proprioception group performed exercises involving gait, balance, and proprioception. The games performed by the motion monitoring group included exercises using the Xbox Kinect One video game from Microsoft®. The evaluation of tactile pressure sensitivity was performed using Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments. Intragroup comparisons between the two paired samples were performed using paired Student's t-test or Wilcoxon test. Intergroup comparisons between the three independent samples were performed using the Kruskal-Wallis test and Dunn's post hoc test, with p ≤ 0.05. RESULTS: The older women submitted to conventional games with motion monitoring training and showed improvement in plantar tactile sensitivity in the right and left feet. When comparing the intergroup results, the two training modalities obtained an improvement in the plantar tactile sensitivity of the older women when compared to the control group. CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that both training modalities may favor the improvement of plantar tactile sensitivity in older women, with no significant differences between conventional and virtual training.

Offer of integrative and complementary health practices for the elderly in health services: A protocol for systematic review and meta analysis.

INTRODUCTION: Integrative and complementary health practices (ICHP) question the hegemony of the biomedical, technical and hospital paradigm, as they are an important axis in the process of redefining the health care model. Understanding how ICHP are offered to the elderly population can help to improve the production of changes in care and in the daily life of health services. OBJECTIVE: To identify and summarize the scientific evidence on the provision of ICHP for the elderly in health services. METHODS: This is a research protocol for a scoping review following the recommendations of the Extension for Scoping Reviews method proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Studies will be collected in the following databases, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, Web of Science, Scopus, Scielo, Online System for Searching and Analyzing Medical Literature (MEDLINE), Embase, Virtual Library in Health and gray literature. Two independent reviewers will perform screening, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Assessment Checklist. For the quality of evidence, the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation analysis will be used. RESULTS: This review will provide information on the provision of ICHP for the elderly population in health services. CONCLUSIONS: This scoping review will provide evidence to help health professionals, managers and users to recognize more effective therapeutic inventions for promoting, preventing and protecting comprehensive health at different levels of care.

Assessment of the Concurrent Validity of the ICF Core Set to Classify the Physical Health of Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Relation to Self-Rated Health.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The present study aimed to assess the concurrent validity of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) core set to classify physical health of older adults in relation to self-rated health. METHODS: This is a methodological study conducted in Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte (RN) state, in Northeastern Brazil, with 101 community-dwelling older adults. The participants rated their health status, which was classified into 3 groups: very good, fair, and poor/very poor. An interview was then conducted using self-reported and objective measurements to classify physical health according to the ICF core set. It consists of 30 categories, 14 of which belong to the body function (b) component, 4 to body structures (s), 9 to activities and participation (d), and 3 related to environmental factors (e). To analyze the compromised and problematic categories in the ICF, an impairment index was created for each component. The relationship between self-rated health and the impairment indexes was assessed using the multinomial logistic regression test adjusted for age, sex, schooling, and perception of income sufficiency. RESULTS: A greater likelihood of poor or very poor self-rated health was found in older individuals with the highest impairment index in (b) (odds ratio [OR] = 1.18; P < .001); (s) (OR = 1.11; P ≤ .001); (d) capacity (OR = 1.09; P = .02); and (d) performance (OR = 1.08; p = 0.01). CONCLUSION: The results suggest that the ICF core set is a valid instrument to assess the physical health of older adults, since it is associated with self-rated health and shows potential for use in clinical practice and scientific research, with universal language regarding functionality and physical health in older adults.

Health education actions on male breast cancer: A protocol for systematic review and meta analysis.

BACKGROUND: Although rare, the rates of diagnosis of male breast cancer (MBC) have been increasing over the years, and it can be quite aggressive in the male organism. Some strategies such as health education disseminating knowledge about MBC can be essential for early discovery and finding better prognosis. OBJECTIVE: Protocol to map the available evidence of health education approaches on MBC. METHODS: A scoping review on health education on MBC will be carried out in Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS), Web of Science, Scopus, Scielo, Online System of Literature Search and Analysis Medical (MEDLINE), Embase, Virtual Health Library (VHL). Two independent reviewers will perform screening, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment through the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Assessment Checklist. For the quality of evidence, the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) Analysis will be used. RESULTS: The results of this review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. CONCLUSIONS: This scoping review will provide evidence of how health education on MBC is being addressed in health systems. Evidence can help healthcare professionals and patients recognize the most effective educational inventions in disseminating knowledge and preventing MBC.

Elderly People's Memories about the Itinerary of the HIV/AIDS Diagnosis.

This study aimed to analyze the remembrances of elderly people about their illness and the path taken in health services until diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. This is a cross-sectional and descriptive analytical study, with a qualitative approach and theoretical and methodological support from the social representations theory and conducted with 38 elderly people. A questionnaire with sociodemographic data, health conditions, and a script for semi-structured interviews was used. Data analysis was performed with the support of the QRS NVivo® software and in light of Bardin's content analysis. In relation to the itinerary to the diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, the memories are from manifestations of opportunistic diseases and of a long trajectory with health problems and hospitalizations in search of a late diagnosis. The representation of death associated with the diagnosis of HIV/AIDS materializes for some with the loss of the partner in this process of searching for the diagnosis.

Mejora de la calidad de la atención a pacientes con sepsis en el contexto de un servicio de emergencia / Melhoria da qualidade do atendimento a pacientes com sepse no contexto de um serviço de emergencia / Improving the quality of care for patients with sepsis in the context of an emergency service

Objetivo: Describir el proceso de implementación de una intervención participativa y multifacética para mejorar la atención de la sepsis y sus efectos en la mejora de la calidad de la atención. Materiales y métodos: Se trata de un estudio cuasi-experimental del tipo antes-después realizado en 2017/2018 en el servicio de urgencias de un hospital del noreste de Brasil. La calidad de la atención de 564 pacientes diagnosticados con sepsis, se evaluó utilizando nueve criterios de proceso y un criterio de resultado. La intervención fue participativa y multifacética, con una duración de 10 meses. Resultados: Después de la intervención, el número de incumplimientos disminuyó en un 67% (843 vs 506), y los 10 criterios mejoraron, con una mejora significativa (p <0,05) en ocho de ellos. La letalidad disminuyó en un 10% (p = 0,005). Conclusión: El modelo de intervención presentado fue eficaz para mejorar la calidad de la atención de la sepsis en el servicio de urgencias, con la posibilidad de ampliar su uso en los hospitales brasileños. (AU)

Objective: To describe the process of implementing a participatory and multifaceted intervention to improve sepsis care and its effects on improving the quality of care. Materials and methods: This is a before-after quasi-experimental study conducted in 2017/2018 in the emergency service of a hospital in Northeast Brazil. The quality of care of 564 patients diagnosed with sepsis was assessed using nine process criteria and one result criterion. The intervention was participatory and multifaceted, being applied for 10 months. Results: After the intervention, the number of non-conformities decreased by 67% (843 vs 506), and all 10 criteria improved, with a significant improvement (p<0.05) in eight of them. Lethality decreased by 10% (p=0.005). Conclusion: The intervention model presented was effective in improving the quality of care for sepsis in the emergency service, with the possibility of scaling up its use in Brazilian hospitals. (AU)

Objetivo: Descrever o processo de implementação de uma intervenção participativa e multifacetada para melhorar o atendimento à sepse e seus efeitos na melhoria da qualidade do atendimento. Materiais e métodos: Trata-se de um estudo quase-experimental do tipo antes-depois realizado em 2017/2018 no serviço de emergência de um hospital do Nordeste do Brasil. A qualidade do atendimento de 564 pacientes com diagnóstico de sepse foi avaliada por meio de nove critérios de processo e um critério de resultado. A intervenção foi participativa e multifacetada, com duração de 10 meses. Resultados: Após a intervenção, o número de não conformidades diminuiu 67% (843 vs 506), e todos os 10 critérios melhoraram, com uma melhoria significativa (p <0,05) em oito deles. A letalidade diminuiu 10% (p = 0,005). Conclusão: O modelo de intervenção apresentado foi eficaz na melhoria da qualidade do atendimento à sepse no serviço de emergência, com possibilidade de ampliar sua utilização nos hospitais brasileiros. (AU)

Loss of Muscle Mass and Vulnerability in Institutionalized Older Adults.

This study aimed to evaluate the association between muscle mass and vulnerability in institutionalized older adults. A cross-sectional study was carried out in eight philanthropic Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF) located in the metropolitan area of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The participants were individuals aged 60 years or older who were present in the institutions at the time of data collection. To assess muscle mass, the calf circumference was categorized into loss of muscle mass (<31 cm) and preserved muscle mass (≥31 cm). The vulnerability was assessed by The Vulnerable Elders Survey (VES-13). Of the 250 older adults evaluated, 46.1% presented loss of muscle mass, which was associated with the presence of physical limitation, vulnerability, and age group (p < 0.05). The presence of vulnerability was the main factor contributing to loss of muscle mass (R2 = 8.8%; B = 0.781; 95% CI 0.690−0.884; p < 0.001). Loss of muscle mass is associated with disability in institutionalized older adults.

Depression and quality of life in Brazilian and Portuguese older people communities: Analysis of association.

ABSTRACT: We aimed to compare the association of depression with aspects of quality of life (QoL) among older people users of primary health care (PHC) living in Brazil and Portugal.We carried out an observational, cross-sectional and comparative study with a quantitative approach in the PHC scope in Brazil and Portugal, where we obtained a nonrandom sample of 150 participants aged 65 years or older (100 Brazilians and 50 Portuguese). We used the socioeconomic and health data questionnaire, the Medical Outcomes Short-Form Health Survey QoL (SF-36) questionnaire and the Beck Inventory.Among the socioeconomic profiles, most were females aged between 65 and 80 years in both countries. There was a significant difference between groups in the income variable, with 100.0% of Portuguese people earning up to 1 minimum wage (P value <.001), and the presence of chronic diseases in 92.0% of respondents in Portugal (P value = .033). In the association analysis, most aspects of QoL had a higher median score (>50.0) within the categorical variables of "absent" and "mild" depression. The Emotional role functioning, Physical role functioning, Physical functioning, Mental health, Total score domains and the Mental health and Physical health summary measures stood out with this behavior in Brazil and in Portugal, where these latter 2 presented moderate to strong correlation values (ρ > 0.400) in Portugal. Greater associations of depression on QoL were revealed in Portugal than in Brazil. Among their most expressive associations, the Physical role functioning (odds ratio [OR] = 4.776; 95.0% confidence interval [CI]: 2.41-9.43), Physical functioning (OR = 3.037; 95.0% CI: 3.037), Vitality (OR = 6.000; 95.0% CI: 1.56-23.07) and Total score (OR = 3.727; 95.0% CI: 2.24-6.17) domains and the Mental health summary measure (OR = 3.870; 95.0% CI: 2.13-7.02) stood out.Aspects related to the emotional, physical, functional and mental health components stood out. The association and correlation with depression were more expressive in Portugal compared to Brazil. However, similar results were obtained in Brazil but with less relevance.

Health conditions of potential risk for severe Covid-19 in institutionalized elderly people.

The objective of this study was to identify the health conditions considered potential risk factors for severe Covid-19 and analyze its association with the BMI of elderly people living in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF). This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach, carried out in eight LTCF in the Metropolitan Region of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, with a population of 267 elderly people, between the months of February and December 2018. The Elderly Health Handbook was used to collect data on sociodemographic, health and risk factors. The Pearson's Chi-square test and odds ratio were used for the analysis. A higher frequency of low weight was observed in elderly people with cognitive impairment (24.6%), and overweight in those hypertensive (23.3%) and diabetics (12.9%). BMI was associated with the age group of 80 years or over, hypertension and diabetes (p = 0.013; p < 0.001; p = 0.001). Hypertensive elderly people were more likely to have low weight when compared to non-hypertensive individuals (RC = 3.6; 95% CI 1.5-8.6). The institutionalized elderly individuals present health conditions that may contribute to the occurrence of adverse outcomes in case of infection by Covid-19. The importance of protective measures for this population must be reinforced, in view of the devastating action of this disease in these institutions.

Impact of multidimensional interventions on quality of life and depression among older adults in a primary care setting in Brazil: a quasi-experimental study

Objective: To evaluate the impact of multidimensional interventions on quality of life (QoL) and depressive symptoms in Brazilian older adults living in the community. Methods: Longitudinal, quasi-experimental study of older adults receiving conventional primary health care (PHC). The interventions were designed in response to a first round of data collection and validated through pilot testing in groups of older adults from another community. The validated interventions were then applied to an intervention group (IG). To measure their effect, we used the Medical Outcomes Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) quality of life scale and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-30). Results: The sample comprised 118 participants. IG participants exhibited significant improvement in several QoL domains (SF-36): mental health (p = 0.010), general health perceptions (p = 0.016), and physical functioning (p = 0.045). No such improvement occurred in controls (p > 0.050). The prevalence of depression (GDS-30) fell from 36.7 to 23.3% in the IG, despite no significant difference (p = 0.272). Controls also reported a reduction in depressive symptoms, but only from 44.8 to 41.4% (p = 0.112). Conclusions: This multidimensional intervention was associated with significant improvement in mental health, general health perceptions, and physical functioning in a sample of Brazilian older adults. Clinical trial registration: RBR-92dbtx.

Impact of multidimensional interventions on quality of life and depression among older adults in a primary care setting in Brazil: a quasi-experimental study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of multidimensional interventions on quality of life (QoL) and depressive symptoms in Brazilian older adults living in the community. METHODS: Longitudinal, quasi-experimental study of older adults receiving conventional primary health care (PHC). The interventions were designed in response to a first round of data collection and validated through pilot testing in groups of older adults from another community. The validated interventions were then applied to an intervention group (IG). To measure their effect, we used the Medical Outcomes Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) quality of life scale and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-30). RESULTS: The sample comprised 118 participants. IG participants exhibited significant improvement in several QoL domains (SF-36): mental health (p = 0.010), general health perceptions (p = 0.016), and physical functioning (p = 0.045). No such improvement occurred in controls (p > 0.050). The prevalence of depression (GDS-30) fell from 36.7 to 23.3% in the IG, despite no significant difference (p = 0.272). Controls also reported a reduction in depressive symptoms, but only from 44.8 to 41.4% (p = 0.112). CONCLUSIONS: This multidimensional intervention was associated with significant improvement in mental health, general health perceptions, and physical functioning in a sample of Brazilian older adults. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: RBR-92dbtx.

Hospital-Health Psychology, Human Development and Interdisciplinarity: Research in the interface between Psychology and Health / Psicologia da Saúde Hospitalar, Desenvolvimento Humano e Interdisciplinaridade: pesquisa na Interface entre Psicologia e Saúde / Psicología de la salud hospitalaria, Desarrollo Humano e Interdisciplinariedad: Práctica de la Investigación en la Interfaz Psicología y Salud

This theoretical article aims to characterize the interface between psychology and studies on the health-disease process, especially in the field of Health Psychology, with human development and interdisciplinarity as a background to these investigations. To that end, the study revisited the history of these two fields of psychology (health and human development), and the introduction of interdisciplinarity in human science research. Next, we present the main methods used in health psychology research. It is concluded that despite the various epistemological, methodological and paradigm shifts that coexist in the human sciences, much remains to be done to effectively implement a knowledge construction and research framework that addresses the complexity of the health-disease process.

Este artigo teórico pretende caracterizar a interface das pesquisas entre a psicologia e os estudos sobre o processo saúde-doença, notadamente, no campo da Psicologia da Saúde-Hospitalar, tendo como transfundo destas investigações o desenvolvimento humano e a interdisciplinaridade. Para tanto, o estudo revisitou a história destes dois campos da psicologia: da saúde hospitalar e do desenvolvimento humano, e a introdução do tema da interdisciplinaridade nas pesquisas em ciências humanas. Em seguida, apresentamos os principais métodos de investigação utilizados na pesquisa em psicologia da saúde-hospitalar. Conclui-se que apesar das diversas mudanças epistemológicas, metodológicas e paradigmáticas que coexistem nas ciências humanas, ainda há muito o que se construir para implementar efetivamente uma perspectiva de construção de conhecimento e de pesquisa que deem conta da complexidade do processo saúde-doença.

Este artículo teórico tiene como objetivo caracterizar las interfaces de investigación entre la psicología y los estudios sobre o proceso salud-enfermedad, especialmente en el campo de la psicología de la salud, teniendo como antecedentes de estas investigaciones el desarrollo humano y la interdisciplinariedad. Para ello, el estudio revisó la historia de estos dos campos de la psicología: la salud y el desarrollo humano, y la introducción del tema de la interdisciplinariedad en la investigación en ciencias humanas. A continuación, presentamos los principales métodos de investigación utilizados en la investigación de la psicología de la salud. Se concluye que apesar de los diversos cambios epistemológicos, metodológicos y paradigmáticos que coexisten en las ciencias humanas, todavía hay mucho que construir para implementar efectivamente una perspectiva de construcción de conocimiento e investigación que explique la complejidad del proceso de salud-enfermedad.

Mat Pilates and aquatic aerobic exercises for women with fibromyalgia: a protocol for a randomised controlled blind study.

INTRODUCTION: Physical exercises have been recommended to improve the overall well-being of patients with fibromyalgia, with the main objective of repairing the effects of lack of physical conditioning and of improving the symptoms, especially pain and fatigue. Although widely recommended and widely known, few studies support the use of Pilates as an effective method in improving the symptoms of the disease, comparing it with other well-founded exercise modalities. This protocol was developed to describe the design of a randomised controlled study with a blind evaluator that evaluates the effectiveness of mat Pilates, comparing it with aquatic aerobic exercises, in improving pain in women with fibromyalgia. METHODS: Sixty women aged 18-60 years with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, with a score of between 3 and 8 points on the Visual Analogue Scale for pain, and who sign the clear and informed consent form will be recruited according to the inclusion criteria. They will be randomised into one of the two intervention groups: (1) Pilates, to perform an exercise programme based on mat Pilates; and (2) aquatic exercise, to participate in a programme of aerobic exercises in the swimming pool. The protocol will correspond to 12 weeks of treatment, with both groups performing the exercises with supervision twice a week. The primary outcome will be pain (Visual Analogue Scale for pain). The secondary outcomes are to include impact related to the disease, functional capacity, sleep quality and overall quality of life. The evaluations will be performed at three points: at baseline and after 6 weeks and 12 weeks of treatment. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This protocol has been approved by the Ethics Committee of FACISA/UFRN (number: 2.116.314). Data collection will begin after approval by the ethics committee. There will be prior contact with the women, at which time all the information about the study and the objectives will be presented, as well as resolution no 466/2012 of the National Health Council of Brazil for the year 2012, which provides guidelines and regulatory standards for research involving human beings. Participants must sign the informed consent form before the study begins. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT03149198.

Prevalencia de la infección relacionada con la asistencia a la salud en pacientes hospitalizados en unidad de cuidados intensivos / Prevalência de infecção relacionada à assistência à saúde em pacientes internados em unidade de terapia intensiva / Prevalence of health assistance infection in patients hospitalized in intensive therapy unit

Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de infección relacionada con la atención sanitaria (IRAS) en los pacientes ingresados en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI). Método: Estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo, con un enfoque cuantitativo. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de un formulario lleno de notificaciones de infección, seguido por el análisis de los resultados de las pruebas microbiológicas disponibles en el sistema 2000i MV. Resultados: Los pacientes ingresados en la UCI fueron las mujeres, los ancianos y los procedentes de otras unidades de hospitalización de la institución. La tasa de prevalencia de la infección fue del 5,3% confirmada por cultivo positivo, y el sistema respiratorio el lugar más frecuente de infección (42,5%). La mayoría de los patógenos aislados fueron gramnegativos (71,05%), destacando el Acinetobacter sp. El antibiograma mostró que Klebsiella sp. era resistente a la ampicilina y amoxicilina más ácido clavulánico. La Pseudomonas sp. 50% mostró resistencia a imipenem, cefepima y ciprofloxacina. Todos los Acinetobacteres eran resistentes a la ceftazidima, ceftriaxona y seguido de cefepima. Conclusión: La prevalencia de infecciones hospitalarias en pacientes críticamente enfermos se configura en un reto, no sólo para los profesionales, sino para los gerentes de salud y toda la sociedad, lo que justifica la necesidad y pertinencia de las acciones dirigidas a la prevención y control

Objetivo: Determinar a prevalência de Infecção Relacionada à Assistência à Saúde (IRAS) em pacientes internados em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI). Método: Estudo descritivo, retrospectivo, com abordagem quantitativa. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um formulário preenchido a partir das notificações de infecção, seguido de análise dos resultados de exames microbiológicos disponíveis no sistema MV 2000i. Resultados: Os pacientes admitidos na UTI eram do sexo feminino, idosos e procedentes de outras unidades de internamento da instituição. A taxa de prevalência de infecção foi de 5,3% confirmada por cultura positiva, sendo o sistema respiratório o sítio de infecção mais frequente (42,5%). A maioria dos patógenos isolados eram gram-negativos (71,05%), com destaque para o Acinetobacter sp. O antibiograma evidenciou que a Klebsiella sp. era resistente a ampicilina e amoxicilina mais ácido clavulânico. Quanto a Pseudomonas sp. 50% apresentou resistência a imipenem, cefepime e ciprofloxacino. Todos os Acinetobacteres foram resistentes a ceftazidima, seguido por ceftriaxona e cefepime. Conclusão: A prevalência das IRAS em pacientes críticos se configura em um desafio, não apenas aos profissionais, mas, aos gestores de saúde e a toda sociedade, justificando a necessidade e a relevância de ações voltadas à prevenção e controle

Objective: To determine the prevalence of Infection Related to Health Care (IRHC) in patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Method: Descriptive, retrospective study, with a quantitative approach. Data were collected through a form completed from infection notifications, followed by analysis of the results of microbiological tests available on the MV 2000i system. Results: The patients admitted to the ICU were female, elder and came from other inpatient units of the institution. The prevalence rate of infection was 5.3% confirmed by positive culture, and the respiratory system was the most frequent site of infection (42.5%). Most isolates were gram-negative pathogens (71.05%), highlighting the Acinetobacter sp. The antibiogram showed that Klebsiella sp. was resistant to ampicillin and amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid. Regarding Pseudomonas sp., 50% were resistant to imipenem, cefepime and ciprofloxacin. All Acinetobacteres were resistant to ceftazidime, followed by ceftriaxone and cefepime. Conclusion: The prevalence of IRHCs in critically ill patients represents a huge challenge, not only for professionals, but also for health managers and the whole society, justifying the need and relevance of actions aimed at prevention and control

Doenças crônicas e sonolência diurna excessiva em pessoas idosas / Enfermedades crónicas y somnolencia diurna excesiva en mayores / Chronic diseases and excessive daytime sleepiness in older adults

OBJETIVO: Avaliar o nível de sonolência diurna excessiva (SDE), a síndrome de apneia obstrutiva do sono (SAOS) e as condições de saúde em idosos.MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo transversal e quantitativo, realizado com idosos cadastrados nas Estratégias de Saúde da Família de um município do Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil, de setembro de 2015 a janeiro de 2016. Utilizou-se um questionário sociodemográfico (com perguntas relativas ao: sexo, estado civil, tipo de moradia, endereço, renda, escolaridade e profissão) e de condições de saúde (com perguntas relativas à presença de doenças, a sequelas presentes e ao uso de medicamentos). A sonolência diurna excessiva (SDE) foi medida pela escala de Epworth e a síndrome de apneia obstrutiva do sono (SAOS), pelo questionário clínico de Berlin. RESULTADOS: Participaram do estudo 61 idosos, com idade média de 68,5 anos, sendo 46 do sexo feminino (75,4%). Dentre eles, 56 (91,8%) relataram ter algum tipo de doença, sendo a hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) a mais frequente (57,4%; n=35), seguida pela diabetes mellitus (DM) (24,6%; n=15) e artrite ou artrose (34,4%; n=21). Observou-se correlação positiva entre HAS e SAOS (p=0,001), DM e SAOS (p=0,018) e entre SDE e doenças respiratórias (p=0,010). CONCLUSÃO: As doenças mais prevalentes entre os idosos avaliados foram hipertensão arterial sistêmica e diabetes mellitus. A maioria não apresentou sonolência diurna excessiva e, quando observada, foi principalmente em grau leve. Apesar disso, observou-se associação positiva entre doenças crônicas, síndrome de apneia obstrutiva do sono e sonolência diurna excessiva.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the level of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS), Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) and health conditions in older adults. METHODS: This is a quantitative cross-sectional study carried out with older adults enrolled in the Family Health Strategy in a municipality in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, from September 2015 to January 2016. A sociodemographic questionnaire (with questions related to: sex, marital status, type of housing, address, income, education and profession) and a health conditions questionnaire (with questions related to presence of diseases, sequelae and use of medications) were used. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) was measured using the Epworth scale and sleep apnea obstructive syndrome (OSAS) was measured using the Berlin questionnaire. RESULTS: Participants were 61 older adults with a mean age of 68.5 years, 46 of whom were women (75.4%). In all, 56 (91.8%) participants reported having some disease, with systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) being the most common (57.4%; n=35), followed by type 2 diabetes (24.6%, n=15), and arthritis or arthrosis (34.4%, n=21). There was a positive correlation between SAH and OSAS (p=0.001), DM and OSAS (p=0.018) and between EDS and respiratory diseases (p=0.010). CONCLUSION: The most prevalent diseases in the older adults analyzed were systemic arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The majority did not present excessive daytime sleepiness, and some presented very low levels of such condition. Despite that, there was a positive association of chronic diseases with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and excessive daytime sleepiness.

OBJETIVO: Evaluar el nivel de Somnolencia Diurna Excesiva (SDE), el Síndrome de Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño (SAOS) y las condiciones de salud de mayores. MÉTODOS: Se trata de un estudio transversal y cuantitativo realizado con mayores inscritos en la Estrategia de Salud de la Familia de un municipio de Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil, entre septiembre de 2015 y enero de 2016. Se utilizó un cuestionario sociodemográfico (con preguntas sobre el sexo, el estado civil, el tipo de vivienda, la dirección, la renta, la escolaridad y la profesión) y de las condiciones de salud (con preguntas sobre la presencia de enfermedades, las secuelas y el uso de medicamentos). La Somnolencia Diurna Excesiva (SDE) fue medida por la escala de Epworth y el Síndrome de la Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño (SAOS) por el cuestionario de Berlin. RESULTADOS: Participaron del estudio 61 mayores con media de edad de 68,5 años y 46 eran del sexo femenino (75,4%). De entre ellos, 56 (91,8%) relataron algún tipo de enfermedad y la hipertensión arterial sistémica (HAS) ha sido la más frecuente (57,4%; n=35) seguida por la diabetes mellitus (DM) (24,6%; n=15) y artritis o artrosis (34,4%; n=21). Se observó una correlación positiva entre la HAS y el SAOS (p=0,001), la DM y el SAOS (p=0,018) y entre la SDE y las enfermedades respiratorias (p=0,010). CONCLUSIÓN: Las enfermedades más frecuentes en los mayores evaluados fueron la hipertensión arterial sistémica y la diabetes mellitus. La mayoría no presentó somnolencia diurna excesiva y, si hubo, ha sido las de grado leve. A pesar de ello, se observó una asociación positiva entre las enfermedades crónicas, el síndrome de la apnea obstructiva del sueño y la somnolencia diurna excesiva.

Impairment of respiratory muscle strength in Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy subjects.

BACKGROUND: Berardinelli-Seip Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy (BSCL) is an ultra-rare metabolic disease characterized by hypertriglyceridemia, hyperinsulinemia, hyperglycemia, hypoleptinemia, and diabetes mellitus. Although cardiovascular disturbances have been observed in BSCL patients, there are no studies regarding the Respiratory Muscle Strength (RMS) in this type of lipodystrophy. This study aimed to evaluate RMS in BSCL subjects compared with healthy subjects. METHODS: Eleven individuals with BSCL and 11 healthy subjects matched for age and gender were included in this study. The Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP), Maximum Expiratory Pressure (MEP), and Peripheral Muscle Strength (PMS) were measured for three consecutive years. BSCL subjects were compared to healthy individuals for MIP, MEP, and PMS. Correlations between PMS and MIP were also analyzed. The genetic diagnosis was performed, and sociodemographic and anthropometric data were also collected. RESULTS: BSCL subjects showed significantly lower values for MIP and MEP (p <  0.0001 and p = 0.0002, respectively) in comparison to healthy subjects, but no changes in handgrip strength (p = 0.15). Additionally, we did not observe changes in MIP, MEP, and PMS two years after the first analysis, showing maintenance of respiratory dysfunction in BSCL subjects (p = 0.05; p = 0.45; p = 0.99). PMS and MIP were not correlated in these subjects (r = 0.56; p = 0.18). CONCLUSION: BSCL subjects showed lower respiratory muscle strength when compared with healthy subjects; however, PMS was not altered. These findings were maintained at similar levels during the two years of evaluation. Our data reveal the first association of BSCL with the development of respiratory muscle weakness.

Nurses' knowledge about Berardinelli-Seip Congenital Lipodystrophy.

Berardinelli-Seip Congenital Lipodystrophy (BSCL) is a rare autosomal recessive disease characterized by the almost complete absence of adipose tissue. Due to a strong founder effect that resulted in a higher prevalence of BSCL in Rio Grande do Norte (RN), a state in northeastern Brazil, it has been essential that health professionals develop knowledge about this disease. Nurses are often the first point of contact with patients during health care assistance. The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge of these professionals about BSCL in two main hospitals in RN state. A questionnaire was applied to 199 nurses working in the Hospital Regional Mariano Coelho-HRMC (Regional Hospital Mariano Coelho), in Currais Novos-RN, and in the Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes-HUOL (University Hospital Onofre Lopes), in Natal-RN. This study showed that most nursing professionals do not know about the disease, although they have already received patients with BSCL in those hospitals. The nurses from HRMC and HUOL lacked knowledge of BSCL and the healthcare of these patients requires immediate improvement. Significant efforts are required to close the gap between current and needed practice patterns.

High prevalence of Berardinelli-Seip Congenital Lipodystrophy in Rio Grande do Norte State, Northeast Brazil.

BACKGROUND: Berardinelli-Seip Congenital Lipodystrophy (BSCL) is a rare disease characterized by the almost complete absence of adipose tissue. Although a large number of BSCL cases was previously identified in Rio Grande do Norte (RN), a state in Northeast Brazil, its prevalence in RN regions and municipalities remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to better characterize the prevalence of BSCL in RN. METHODS: A descriptive study was conducted using secondary data obtained from the Association of Parents and People with BSCL of RN to determine its prevalence. The patients' socio-demographic characteristics and geolocalization were analyzed. RESULTS: We estimated a total of 103 BSCL cases in RN, resulting in a prevalence of 3.23 per 100,000 people. The Central Potiguar mesoregion, Seridó territory, Carnaúba dos Dantas and Timbaúba dos Batistas municipalities had a much higher prevalence of BSCL, with 20.56, 20.66, 498.05 and 217.85 per 100,000 people, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Together, our results showed that BSCL is highly prevalent in RN and confirmed that our state has one of the highest prevalences of this lipodystrophy worldwide. More studies are still needed to better estimate the prevalence and incidence of BSCL in RN as well as in other states in Brazil. Trial registration Study Number 31809314.0.0000.5568.