Short Communication: Rotavirus Group A Occurrence in Rural Water Source Samples in a Midwest Region State of Brazil, Comparing Wet and Dry Seasons.

Identified as a potential reference pathogen by the WHO Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality, Rotavirus (RV) is among the main enteric viruses that cause waterborne diseases. The aim of this study was to identify and correlate the presence of RV in collective and individual water sources of rural communities in the state of Goiás, within the seasons in which the collections were made (rainy and dry seasons). For this, 86 water samples in the dry period and 160 samples in the rainy period were collected. Concentration of water samples, extraction of viral genetic material and molecular tests were performed. When analyzing the presence of RV in the samples, taking into consideration the period studied, RV was found to be more prevalent in the dry season (54.7%) than in the rainy season (20%), showing a strong statistical association with the dry season (p-value < 0.001). The presence of pathogenic microorganisms in water is a public risk issue, enabling the emergence of outbreaks, endemics and epidemics. In the present research, there was an association between the presence of Rotavirus and the dry period of the year when compared to the rainy period.

Profile of scientific production on nursing technology construction, validity and application: a bibliometric study.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the profile of scientific production on nursing technology construction, validity and application. METHODS: this is a bibliometric study, carried out in six databases, based on the Methodi Ordinatio application, arranged in nine stages. To represent the findings, the VOSviewer® software was used. RESULTS: 346 studies were identified, obtained from BDENF, CINAHL, EMBASE, LILACS, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science. There was a predominance of the English language, and 20% of the authors hold more than 25% of studies. Only two journals account for 25% of studies in the period studied. Twenty-six studies were selected for the InOrdinatio classification. Nursing Process (23%) stood out among the studies. The most produced technology was software (27%), and 50% of works describe construction and validity. CONCLUSIONS: there is an emphasis on the creation of educational technologies, especially information technology. The data demonstrates opportunities for future research in the area.

Analysis of the atrophic mandible rehabilitated with fixed total prosthesis on mono or bicortical implants.

Rehabilitation of edentulous atrophic mandibles involves the placement of implants in the anterior segment of the mandible. The primary stability of these implants can be improved using the base of the mandible as complementary anchorage (bicorticalization). This study aimed to analyze the biomechanics of atrophic mandibles rehabilitated with monocortical or bicortical implants. Two three-dimensional virtual models of edentulous mandibles with severe atrophy were prepared. Four monocortical implants were placed in one model (McMM), and four bicortical implants were placed in the other (BcMM). An implant-supported total prosthesis was prepared for each model. Then, a total axial load of 600 N was applied to the posterior teeth, and its effects on the models were analyzed using finite element analysis. The highest compressive stresses were concentrated in the cervical region of the implants in the McMM (-32.562 Mpa); in the BcMM, compressive stresses were distributed in the upper and lower cortex of the mandible, with increased compressive stresses at the distal implants (-63.792 Mpa). Thus, we conclude that axial loading forces are more uniformly distributed in the peri-implant bone when using monocortical implants and concentrated in the apical and cervical regions of the peri-implant bone when using bicortical implants.

Nursing care protocol for critical users with tracheostomy under mechanical ventilation.

OBJECTIVES: to develop and assess a nursing care protocol for critically ill users with tracheostomy under mechanical ventilation. METHODS: a methodological study, developed through two phases, guided by the 5W2H management tool: I) target audience characterization and II) technology development. RESULTS: thirty-four nursing professionals participated in this study, who presented educational demands in relation to care for critical users with tracheostomy, with an emphasis on standardizing care through a protocol and carrying out continuing education. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: the creation and validity of new technologies aimed at this purpose enhanced the participation of nursing professionals and their empowerment in the health institution's microsectoral actions and in macrosectoral actions, highlighting the need for public policies that guarantee the conduct of a line of care for users with tracheostomy.

Characterization of the patterns of care, access, and direct cost of systemic lupus erythematosus in Brazil: findings from the Macunaíma study.

BACKGROUND: A cost of illness (COI) study aims to evaluate the socioeconomic burden that an illness imposes on society as a whole. This study aimed to describe the resources used, patterns of care, direct cost, and loss of productivity due to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in Brazil. METHODS: This 12-month, cross-sectional, COI study of patients with SLE (ACR 1997 Classification Criteria) collected data using patient interviews (questionnaires) and medical records, covering: SLE profile, resources used, morbidities, quality of life (12-Item Short Form Survey, SF-12), and loss of productivity. Patients were excluded if they were retired or on sick leave for another illness. Direct resources included health-related (consultations, tests, medications, hospitalization) or non-health-related (transportation, home adaptation, expenditure on caregivers) hospital resources.Costs were calculated using the unit value of each resource and the quantity consumed. A gamma regression model explored cost predictors for patients with SLE. RESULTS: Overall, 300 patients with SLE were included (92.3% female,mean [standard deviation (SD)] disease duration 11.8 [7.9] years), of which 100 patients (33.3%) were on SLE-related sick leave and 46 patients (15.3%) had stopped schooling. Mean (SD) travel time from home to a care facility was 4.4 (12.6) hours. Antimalarials were the most commonly used drugs (222 [74.0%]). A negative correlation was observed between SF-12 physical component and SLE Disease Activity Index (- 0.117, p = 0.042), Systemic Lupus International CollaboratingClinics/AmericanCollegeofRheumatology Damage Index (- 0.115, p = 0.046), medications/day for multiple co-morbidities (- 0.272, p < 0.001), SLE-specific drugs/day (- 0.113, p = 0.051), and lost productivity (- 0.570, p < 0.001). For the mental component, a negative correlation was observed with medications/day for multiple co-morbidities (- 0.272, p < 0.001), SLE-specific medications/day (- 0.113, p = 0.051), and missed appointments (- 0.232, p < 0.001). Mean total SLE cost was US$3,123.53/patient/year (median [interquartile range (IQR)] US$1,618.51 [$678.66, $4,601.29]). Main expenditure was medication, with a median (IQR) cost of US$910.62 ($460, $4,033.51). Mycophenolate increased costs by 3.664 times (p < 0.001), and inflammatory monitoring (erythrocyte sedimentation rate or C-reactive protein) reduced expenditure by 0.381 times (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: These results allowed access to care patterns, the median cost for patients with SLE in Brazil, and the differences across regions driven by biological, social, and behavioral factors. The cost of SLE provides an updated setting to support the decision-making process across the country.

Does rest interval between unilateral exercise protocols influences on contralateral neuromuscular responses in untrained individuals?

INTRODUCTION: Effects on strength performance and muscle activation in the contralateral limb have been observed after training with the ipsilateral limb (IL). Cross fatigue effects in the contralateral limb (CL) can occur at intervals of up to 48 h after a training session performed with the ipsilateral limb. The objective of this study was to verify the effect of a training session in the ipsilateral limb, on the strength and activation of the muscles in the contralateral limb also submitted to the training protocol. METHODS: 10 untrained men (mean ± SD: age = 23.7 ± 4.9 years) performed unilateral knee extension with both limbs in equated protocols, in two conditions with different intervals between limbs - 20 min and 24 h. RESULTS: There were no differences in the comparison of the force produced between the pre x post interventions with the CL limb, as well as in the activation of the quadriceps during its performance. These results were similar for the two different intervals between the protocols. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that when the CL member performs the protocol after the IL, the responses in the CL depend mainly on the requirement imposed on the protocol performed by this member, without influence of the training protocol performed previously with the IL member.

Construction of a Guide for Assessment and Physiotherapeutic Management of Pain in Cancer Patients / Construction of a Guide for Assessment and Physiotherapeutic Management of Pain in Cancer Patients / Construção de um Guia para Avaliação e Manejo Fisioterapêutico da Dor em Pacientes com Câncer

Physiotherapy can contribute to control pain in cancer patients and educational strategies should be developed to increase physiotherapeutic actions in this context. Objective: To develop a guide for the assessment and physiotherapeutic management of cancer pain. Method: Study developed in three stages: 1. Descriptive analysis of sociodemographic, clinical, functional data, pain characteristics and physiotherapeutic treatments performed on cancer patients receiving palliative care; 2. Development of the preliminary version of the guide based on the results of the first stage and theoretical content; 3. Focus group formed by physiotherapists that resulted in the final version of the guide. Results: 62 patients were included, mainly females (69.3%). The most common tumor site was gynecological (25.8%) and half presented bone metastasis. Neuropathic pain (51.6%), located in the spine (29.0%) was the most prevalent type of pain. The physiotherapeutic treatments most used were: positioning (98.0%), kinesiotherapy (68.0%), walking (39.0%), orthoses (32.0%) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (21.0%). The focus group suggested changes and positively evaluated the preliminary version of the guide, highlighting that, in addition to an easy-to-understand language, it provided a comprehensive view of the methods for evaluating and physiotherapy treatment of pain.

A fisioterapia pode contribuir para o controle da dor em pacientes com câncer e estratégias educativas devem ser desenvolvidas para aumentar as ações fisioterapêuticas nesse contexto. Objetivo: Elaborar um guia para avaliação e manejo fisioterapêutico da dor no câncer. Método:Estudo desenvolvido em três etapas: 1. Análise descritiva de dados sociodemográficos, clínicos, funcionais, características da dor e tratamentos fisioterapêuticos realizados em pacientes com câncer em cuidados paliativos; 2. Desenvolvimento da versão preliminar do guia a partir dos resultados da primeira etapa e de conteúdo teórico na temática; 3. Realização de grupo focal composto por fisioterapeutas que originou a versão final do guia. Resultados: Foram incluídos 62 pacientes, principalmente do sexo feminino (69,3%). O sítio tumoral mais frequente foi o ginecológico (25,8%) e metade apresentou metástase óssea. O tipo de dor mais prevalente foi a neuropática (51,6%), localizada na coluna (29,0%). Os tratamentos fisioterapêuticos mais utilizados foram: posicionamento (98,0%), cinesioterapia (68,0%), deambulação (39,0%), uso de órteses (32,0%) e transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (21,0%). O grupo focal sugeriu alterações e avaliou positivamente a versão preliminar do guia, ressaltando que, além de ser elaborado com linguagem de fácil compreensão, possibilitou a visão integral sobre os métodos para avaliação e tratamento fisioterapêutico da dor.

La fisioterapia puede contribuir al control del dolor en pacientes con cáncer y se deben desarrollar estrategias educativas para incrementar las acciones fisioterapéuticas en este contexto. Objetivo:Desarrollar una guía para la evaluación y manejo fisioterapéutico del dolor oncológico. Método: Estudio desarrollado en tres etapas: 1. Análisis descriptivo de datos sociodemográficos, clínicos, funcionales, características del dolor y tratamientos fisioterapéuticos realizados a pacientes con cáncer que reciben cuidados paliativos; 2. Elaboración de la versión preliminar de la guía con base en los resultados de la primera etapa y contenidos teóricos sobre el tema; 3. Realización de un grupo focal compuesto por fisioterapeutas que dio como resultado la versión final de la guía. Resultados: Se incluyeron 62 pacientes, principalmente mujeres (69,3%). La localización tumoral más frecuente fue ginecológica (25,8%) y la mitad presentó metástasis óseas. El tipo de dolor más prevalente fue el neuropático (51,6%), localizado en la columna (29,0%). Los tratamientos fisioterapéuticos más utilizados fueron: posicionamiento (98,0%), kinesioterapia (68,0%), marcha (39,0%), uso de órtesis (32,0%) y estimulación nerviosa eléctrica transcutánea (21,0%). El grupo focal sugirió cambios y evaluó positivamente la versión preliminar de la guía, destacando que, además de estar elaborada en un lenguaje fácil de entender, proporcionó una visión integral de los métodos de evaluación y tratamiento fisioterapéutico del dolor.

Characterization of the patterns of care, access, and direct cost of systemic lupus erythematosus in Brazil: findings from the Macunaíma study

Abstract Background A cost of illness (COI) study aims to evaluate the socioeconomic burden that an illness imposes on society as a whole. This study aimed to describe the resources used, patterns of care, direct cost, and loss of productivity due to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in Brazil. Methods This 12-month, cross-sectional, COI study of patients with SLE (ACR 1997 Classification Criteria) collected data using patient interviews (questionnaires) and medical records, covering: SLE profile, resources used, morbidities, quality of life (12-Item Short Form Survey, SF-12), and loss of productivity. Patients were excluded if they were retired or on sick leave for another illness. Direct resources included health-related (consultations, tests, medications, hospitalization) or non-health-related (transportation, home adaptation, expenditure on caregivers) hospital resources. Costs were calculated using the unit value of each resource and the quantity consumed. A gamma regression model explored cost predictors for patients with SLE. Results Overall, 300 patients with SLE were included (92.3% female, mean [standard deviation (SD)] disease duration 11.8 [7.9] years), of which 100 patients (33.3%) were on SLE-related sick leave and 46 patients (15.3%) had stopped schooling. Mean (SD) travel time from home to a care facility was 4.4 (12.6) hours. Antimalarials were the most commonly used drugs (222 [74.0%]). A negative correlation was observed between SF-12 physical component and SLE Disease Activity Index (- 0.117, p = 0.042), Systemic Lupus International CollaboratingClinics/AmericanCollegeofRheumatology Damage Index (- 0.115, p = 0.046), medications/day for multiple co-morbidities (- 0.272, p < 0.001), SLE-specific drugs/day (- 0.113, p = 0.051), and lost productivity (- 0.570, p < 0.001). For the mental component, a negative correlation was observed with medications/day for multiple co-morbidities (- 0.272, p < 0.001), SLE-specific medications/day (- 0.113, p = 0.051), and missed appointments (- 0.232, p < 0.001). Mean total SLE cost was US$3,123.53/patient/year (median [interquartile range (IQR)] US$1,618.51 [$678.66, $4,601.29]). Main expenditure was medication, with a median (IQR) cost of US$910.62 ($460, $4,033.51). Mycophenolate increased costs by 3.664 times (p < 0.001), and inflammatory monitoring (erythrocyte sedimentation rate or C-reactive protein) reduced expenditure by 0.381 times (p < 0.001). Conclusion These results allowed access to care patterns, the median cost for patients with SLE in Brazil, and the differences across regions driven by biological, social, and behavioral factors. The cost of SLE provides an updated setting to support the decision-making process across the country.

Nursing care protocol for critical users with tracheostomy under mechanical ventilation / Protocolo de atención de enfermería al usuario crítico con traqueotomía en ventilación mecánica / Protocolo de cuidados de enfermagem para usuários críticos com traqueostomia em ventilação mecânica

ABSTRACT Objectives: to develop and assess a nursing care protocol for critically ill users with tracheostomy under mechanical ventilation. Methods: a methodological study, developed through two phases, guided by the 5W2H management tool: I) target audience characterization and II) technology development. Results: thirty-four nursing professionals participated in this study, who presented educational demands in relation to care for critical users with tracheostomy, with an emphasis on standardizing care through a protocol and carrying out continuing education. Final Considerations: the creation and validity of new technologies aimed at this purpose enhanced the participation of nursing professionals and their empowerment in the health institution's microsectoral actions and in macrosectoral actions, highlighting the need for public policies that guarantee the conduct of a line of care for users with tracheostomy.

RESUMEN Objetivos: desarrollar y evaluar un protocolo de atención de enfermería a usuarios críticos con traqueostomía y ventilación mecánica. Métodos: estudio metodológico, desarrollado a través de dos fases, guiado por la herramienta de gestión 5W2H: I) caracterización del público objetivo y II) desarrollo tecnológico. Resultados: participaron de este estudio 34 profesionales de enfermería, quienes presentaron demandas educativas en relación al cuidado de usuarios críticos con traqueotomía, con énfasis en estandarizar los cuidados a través de un protocolo y realizar educación permanente. Consideraciones Finales: la creación y validación de nuevas tecnologías orientadas a este propósito han potenciado la participación de los profesionales de enfermería y su empoderamiento en las acciones microsectoriales y macrosectoriales de la institución de salud, por resaltar la necesidad de políticas públicas que garanticen la conducción de una línea de atención a usuarios con traqueotomía.

RESUMO Objetivos: desenvolver e avaliar um protocolo de cuidados de enfermagem para usuários críticos com traqueostomia em ventilação mecânica. Métodos: estudo metodológico, desenvolvido mediante duas fases, guiadas pela ferramenta gerencial 5W2H: I) caracterização do público-alvo e II) desenvolvimento da tecnologia. Resultados: participaram deste estudo 34 profissionais de enfermagem, que apresentaram demandas educacionais em relação aos cuidados com o usuário crítico com traqueostomia, com ênfase na padronização dos cuidados mediante um protocolo e realização de educação permanente. Considerações Finais: a criação e a validação de novas tecnologias voltadas para este fim potencializaram a participação dos profissionais de enfermagem e o seu empoderamento nas ações microssetoriais da instituição de saúde e nas ações macrossetoriais, por evidenciar a necessidade de políticas públicas que garantam a condução de uma linha de cuidado para usuários com traqueostomia.

Analysis of the atrophic mandible rehabilitated with fixed total prosthesis on mono or bicortical implants

Abstract Rehabilitation of edentulous atrophic mandibles involves the placement of implants in the anterior segment of the mandible. The primary stability of these implants can be improved using the base of the mandible as complementary anchorage (bicorticalization). This study aimed to analyze the biomechanics of atrophic mandibles rehabilitated with monocortical or bicortical implants. Two three-dimensional virtual models of edentulous mandibles with severe atrophy were prepared. Four monocortical implants were placed in one model (McMM), and four bicortical implants were placed in the other (BcMM). An implant-supported total prosthesis was prepared for each model. Then, a total axial load of 600 N was applied to the posterior teeth, and its effects on the models were analyzed using finite element analysis. The highest compressive stresses were concentrated in the cervical region of the implants in the McMM (-32.562 Mpa); in the BcMM, compressive stresses were distributed in the upper and lower cortex of the mandible, with increased compressive stresses at the distal implants (-63.792 Mpa). Thus, we conclude that axial loading forces are more uniformly distributed in the peri-implant bone when using monocortical implants and concentrated in the apical and cervical regions of the peri-implant bone when using bicortical implants.

Resumo A instalação de implantes no segmento anterior da mandíbula, é um tratamento utilizado para reabilitação de mandíbulas atróficas. Para melhorar a estabilidade primária desses implantes, a base da mandíbula pode ser usada como ancoragem complementar (bicorticalização). Este estudo objetiva analisar a biomecânica de mandíbulas atróficas, reabilitadas com prótese sobre implantes monocorticalizados ou bicorticalizados. Para isso foram confeccionados dois modelos tridimensionais de mandíbula desdentada e com atrofia severa. Em um deles foram instalados 4 implantes monocorticalizados (McMM), enquanto no segundo foram instalados 4 implantes bicorticalizados (BcMM); foi modelada uma prótese total implantossuportada sobre cada modelo e aplicada uma carga axial total de 600N, distribuída nos dentes posteriores. Os modelos foram submetidos à análise de elementos finitos. Os resultados demonstraram que as maiores tensões de compressão se concentraram na região cervical dos implantes no McMM, (-32,562Mpa); já no BcMM, as tensões de compressão foram observadas nas corticais superior e inferior da mandíbula e aumento das tensões de compressão nos implantes distais (-63,792 Mpa). Com isso, concluímos as forças de carregamento axial apresentam-se melhor distribuídas pela estrutura óssea peri-implantar, em implantes monocorticalizados. e as tensões sobre o tecido ósseo, no BcMM, ocorrem nas regiões que circundam as regiões apicais e cervicais do implante.

Profile of scientific production on nursing technology construction, validity and application: a bibliometric study / Perfil de la producción científica sobre la construcción, validación y aplicación de tecnologías en enfermería: estudio bibliométrico / Perfil da produção científica sobre construção, validação e aplicação de tecnologias em enfermagem: estudo bibliométrico

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the profile of scientific production on nursing technology construction, validity and application. Methods: this is a bibliometric study, carried out in six databases, based on the Methodi Ordinatio application, arranged in nine stages. To represent the findings, the VOSviewer® software was used. Results: 346 studies were identified, obtained from BDENF, CINAHL, EMBASE, LILACS, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science. There was a predominance of the English language, and 20% of the authors hold more than 25% of studies. Only two journals account for 25% of studies in the period studied. Twenty-six studies were selected for the InOrdinatio classification. Nursing Process (23%) stood out among the studies. The most produced technology was software (27%), and 50% of works describe construction and validity. Conclusions: there is an emphasis on the creation of educational technologies, especially information technology. The data demonstrates opportunities for future research in the area.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar el perfil de la producción científica sobre la construcción, validación y aplicación de tecnologías en enfermería. Métodos: se trata de un estudio bibliométrico, realizado en seis bases de datos, basado en la aplicación del Methodi Ordinatio, dispuesto en nueve etapas. Para representar los hallazgos se utilizó el software VOSviewer®. Resultados: se identificaron 346 publicaciones, obtenidas de las bases de datos BDENF, CINAHL, EMBASE, LILACS, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus y Web of Science. Hubo predominio del idioma inglés y el 20% de los autores poseen más del 25% de las producciones. Sólo dos revistas son responsables del 25% de las publicaciones en el período estudiado. Se seleccionaron 26 publicaciones para la clasificación InOrdinatio. El destaque de las publicaciones fue el Proceso de Enfermería (23%). La tecnología más producida fue software (27%) y el 50% de los trabajos describen construcción y validación. Conclusiones: existe un énfasis en la creación de tecnologías educativas, especialmente tecnologías de la información. Los datos demuestran oportunidades para futuras investigaciones en el área.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar o perfil da produção científica sobre construção, validação e aplicação de tecnologias em enfermagem. Métodos: trata-se de estudo bibliométrico, realizado em seis bases de dados, fundamentado na aplicação da Methodi Ordinatio, disposto em nove etapas. Para representação dos achados, foi utilizado o software VOSviewer®. Resultados: foram identificadas 346 publicações, obtidas nas bases BDENF, CINAHL, EMBASE, LILACS, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus e Web of Science. Houve predomínio do idioma inglês e 20% dos autores detêm mais de 25% das produções. Apenas duas revistas são responsáveis por 25% das publicações no período pesquisado. Foram selecionadas 26 publicações para a classificação InOrdinatio. A temática destaque das publicações foi o Processo de Enfermagem (23%). A tecnologia mais produzida foi software (27%) e 50% das obras descrevem construção e validação. Conclusões: há ênfase na criação de tecnologias educacionais, sobretudo de informática. Os dados exibem oportunidades para futuras pesquisas na área.

What does Google Trends reveal about the proportion of waterpipe users in the Brazilian population?

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the relationship between internet search volume and the prevalence of waterpipe use among young Brazilians in 2019. METHODS: This was a descriptive study with data from Brazil in 2019, using the relative search volume on waterpipes extracted from Google Trends and the proportion of waterpipe users aged between 15 and 24 years, as measured by the National Health Survey (Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde - PNS), and aged between 13 and 17 years, as measured by the National Adolescent School-based Health Survey (Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde do Escolar - PeNSE). The relationship was assessed by means of Spearman's correlation. RESULTS: The point prevalence of waterpipe use across the Brazilian Federative Units (FUs) showed a moderate (r = 0.51; PNS) to strong correlation (r = 0.74 and r = 0.80; PeNSE) with the relative search volume (p-value < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Google Trends can support the monitoring system on waterpipe use in the FUs, providing additional information to existing population-based surveys. MAIN RESULTS: The search volume for waterpipes by states in Brazil, as measured by Google Trends, showed a moderate to high correlation with the respective proportions of current use and experimentation of waterpipe among the adolescent/young adult population. IMPLICATIONS FOR SERVICES: The use of Google Trends as a support to the monitoring system for waterpipe consumption in Brazil warrants further exploration in terms of the validity of additional information to existing population surveys. PERSPECTIVES: Expanding the use of Google Trends searches to assess its potential in monitoring other health risk products and detecting (or predicting) incidence or seasonality of health-related events.

Nursing Admission Form for Oncology Intensive Care Unit Patients: Production and Validation

Introduction: Assistive technology is aimed at improving the quality of nursing care for patients admitted to oncology intensive care units (ICUs). Objective: To develop a nursing admission form for patients admitted to an oncology intensive care unit. Materials and methods: This is a methodological study conducted in three stages: 1) an integrative literature review to compose the content of the research form, 2) content validation, which included the participation and approval of 15 specialists (nurses) using Pasquali's concordance validation method, and 3) presentation of the final version of the form. Results: A total of 20 articles were included in the review; the first version of the form was structured based on the thematic synthesis; 15 specialists participated in content validation and, after completion of the instrument, it was found that all the items had a content validation index ≥ 0.85; based on the suggestions, the admission form was organized into blocks of items: identification, brief history, admission conditions, and physical examination, with a total of four items. Conclusions: The nursing survey form for patients admitted to oncology ICUs is suitable for use by the nursing team at the time of patient admission, enabling data recording to support the planning and systematization of care in the oncology ICU setting.

Introducción: la tecnología asistencial pretende mejorar la calidad de los cuidados de enfermería a los pacientes ingresados en unidades de cuidados intensivos oncológicos. Objetivo: desarrollar un formulario de admisión de enfermería para pacientes ingresados en una unidad de cuidados intensivos oncológicos. Materiales y método: estudio metodológico realizado en tres etapas: 1a) revisión bibliográfica integradora para componer el contenido del formulario de investigación; 2a) validación del contenido, que contó con la participación y el juicio de 15 especialistas (enfermeros) mediante el método de validación por acuerdo de Pasquali; 3a) presentación de la versión final del formulario. Resultados: se incluyeron 20 artículos en la revisión; a partir de la síntesis temática, se estructuró la primera versión del formulario; 15 especialistas participaron en la validación de contenido y, tras completar el instrumento, se constató que todos los ítems tenían un índice de validación de contenido ≥ 0,85; con base en las sugerencias, el formulario de admisión se organizó en bloques de ítems: identificación, historia breve, condiciones de admisión y examen físico, con un total de cuatro ítems. Conclusiones: el formulario de investigación de enfermería para pacientes ingresados en unidades de cuidados intensivos oncológicos es adecuado para ser utilizado por el equipo de enfermería en el momento del ingreso de los pacientes, permitiendo registrar datos que apoyen la planificación y sistematización de los cuidados en el contexto de la unidad de cuidados intensivos oncológicos.

Introdução: a tecnologia assistencial visa melhorar a qualidade da assistencia de enfermagem aos pacientes admitidos em unidades de terapia intensivas oncológicas. Objetivo: desenvolver uma ficha de admissao de enfermagem para pacientes de unidade de terapia intensiva oncológica. Materiais e método: estudo metodológico realizado em tres etapas: 1a) revisao integrativa da literatura para compor o conteúdo da ficha de investigaçao; 2a) validaçao de conteúdo, que contou com a participaçao e o julgamento de 15 especialistas (enfermeiros) por meio do método de validaçao de concordância de Pasquali; 3a) apresentaçao da versao final da ficha. Resultados: na revisao, 20 artigos foram incluídos; a partir da síntese temática, foi estruturada a primeira versao da ficha; da validaçao de conteúdo, participaram 15 especialistas e, após o preenchimento do instrumento, verificou-se que todos os itens obtiveram índice de validaçao de conteúdo ≥ 0,85; com base nas sugestoes, a ficha de admissao foi organizada a partir dos blocos de itens: identificaçao, breve histórico, condiçoes de admissao e exame físico, com um total de quatro itens. Conclusões: a ficha de investigaçao de enfermagem para pacientes admitidos em unidades de terapias intensivas oncológicas está adequada para ser aplicada pela equipe de enfermagem no momento da admissao do paciente, o que possibilita o registro de dados para subsidiar o planejamento e a sistematizaçao da assistencia no contexto da unidade de terapia intensiva oncológica.

Nursing Admission Form for Oncology Intensive Care Unit Patients: Production and Validation / Formulario de admisión de enfermería para pacientes de la unidad de cuidados intensivos oncológicos: elaboración y validación / Ficha de admissão de enfermagem para pacientes de unidade de terapia intensiva oncológica: produção e validação

Introdução: a tecnologia assistencial visa melhorar a qualidade da assistência de enfermagem aos pacientes admitidos em unidades de terapia intensivas oncológicas. Objetivo: desenvolver uma ficha de admissão de enfermagem para pacientes de unidade de terapia intensiva oncológica. Materiais e método: estudo metodológico realizado em três etapas: 1ª) revisão integrativa da literatura para compor o conteúdo da ficha de investigação; 2a) validação de conteúdo, que contou com a participação e o julgamento de 15 especialistas (enfermeiros) por meio do método de validação de concordância de Pasquali; 3a) apresentação da versão final da ficha. Resultados: na revisão, 20 artigos foram incluídos; a partir da síntese temática, foi estruturada a primeira versão da ficha; da validação de conteúdo, participaram 15 especialistas e, após o preenchimento do instrumento, verificou-se que todos os itens obtiveram índice de validação de conteúdo ≥ 0,85; com base nas sugestões, a ficha de admissão foi organizada a partir dos blocos de itens: identificação, breve histórico, condições de admissão e exame físico, com um total de quatro itens. Conclusões: a ficha de investigação de enfermagem para pacientes admitidos em unidades de terapias intensivas oncológicas está adequada para ser aplicada pela equipe de enfermagem no momento da admissão do paciente, o que possibilita o registro de dados para subsidiar o planejamento e a sistematização da assistência no contexto da unidade de terapia intensiva oncológica.

Introducción: la tecnología asistencial pretende mejorar la calidad de los cuidados de enfermería a los pacientes ingresados en unidades de cuidados intensivos oncológicos. Objetivo: desarrollar un formulario de admisión de enfermería para pacientes ingresados en una unidad de cuidados intensivos oncológicos. Materiales y método: estudio metodológico realizado en tres etapas: 1ª) revisión bibliográfica integradora para componer el contenido del formulario de investigación; 2ª) validación del contenido, que contó con la participación y el juicio de 15 especialistas (enfermeros) mediante el método de validación por acuerdo de Pasquali; 3ª) presentación de la versión final del formulario. Resultados: se incluyeron 20 artículos en la revisión; a partir de la síntesis temática, se estructuró la primera versión del formulario; 15 especialistas participaron en la validación de contenido y, tras completar el instrumento, se constató que todos los ítems tenían un índice de validación de contenido ≥ 0,85; con base en las sugerencias, el formulario de admisión se organizó en bloques de ítems: identificación, historia breve, condiciones de admisión y examen físico, con un total de cuatro ítems. Conclusiones: el formulario de investigación de enfermería para pacientes ingresados en unidades de cuidados intensivos oncológicos es adecuado para ser utilizado por el equipo de enfermería en el momento del ingreso de los pacientes, permitiendo registrar datos que apoyen la planificación y sistematización de los cuidados en el contexto de la unidad de cuidados intensivos oncológicos.

Introduction: Assistive technology is aimed at improving the quality of nursing care for patients admitted to oncology intensive care units (ICUs). Objective: To develop a nursing admission form for patients admitted to an oncology intensive care unit. Materials and methods: This is a methodological study conducted in three stages: 1) an integrative literature review to compose the content of the research form, 2) content validation, which included the participation and approval of 15 specialists (nurses) using Pasquali's concordance validation method, and 3) presentation of the final version of the form. Results: A total of 20 articles were included in the review; the first version of the form was structured based on the thematic synthesis; 15 specialists participated in content validation and, after completion of the instrument, it was found that all the items had a content validation index ≥ 0.85; based on the suggestions, the admission form was organized into blocks of items: identification, brief history, admission conditions, and physical examination, with a total of four items. Conclusions: The nursing survey form for patients admitted to oncology ICUs is suitable for use by the nursing team at the time of patient admission, enabling data recording to support the planning and systematization of care in the oncology ICU setting.

Agarose fibers with glycerol and graphene oxide and functional properties for potential application in biomaterials.

Agarose has numerous applications in biochemistry and medical textiles. This study aimed to produce agarose-graphene oxide-glycerol fibers and analyze their properties. The agarose gel was prepared by dissolving the polymer in 9:1 (v/v) dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO): H2O, followed by spinning in an ethanol bath (1:1 (v/v) ethanol: H2O) at 20 °C. Fibers were obtained using 8 % (m/v) agarose, 2 % (m/v) glycerol, and 0.5 % and 1 % (m/v) graphene oxide (GO). The fibers had a titer of 18.32-32.49 tex and, a tenacity of 1.40-3.35 cN/tex. GO increased the thermal resistance by 79 %. The presence of glycerol and GO was confirmed and analyzed by FTIR and XPS. Fiber water absorption was decreased by 30 % with the GO addition. The weight loss increased by 55 % after glycerol addition, 51 % with GO addition, and 36 % with glycerol and GO simultaneous addition. Furthermore, GO exhibited 100 % inhibition for both S. aureus (gram-positive) and E. coli bacteria (gram-negative). Fiber F1, with only agarose, inhibited S. aureus by 34.93 %, F2 with 2 % glycerol by 48.72 %, F3 with 0.5 % GO by 63.42 %, and F4 with 2 % glycerol and 0.5 % GO by 30.65 %. However, the inhibition increased to 49.43 % with 1 % GO. The agarose fibers showed low inhibition for E. coli, ranging from 3.35 to 12.12 %.

Low-Grade Myofibroblastic Sarcoma of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region: An International Clinicopathologic Study of 13 Cases and Literature Review.

Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma (LGMS) represents an atypical tumor composed of myofibroblasts with a variety of histological patterns and with a high tendency to local recurrence and a low probability of distant metastases. LGMS has predilection for the head and neck regions, especially the oral cavity. This study aimed to report 13 new cases of LGMS arising in the oral and maxillofacial region. This study included LGMS cases from five oral and maxillofacial pathology laboratories in four different countries (Brazil, Peru, Guatemala, and South Africa). Their clinical, radiographic, histopathological, and immunohistochemical findings were evaluated. In this current international case series, most patients were females with a mean age of 38.7 years, and commonly presenting a nodular lesion in maxilla. Microscopically, all cases showed a neoplasm formed by oval to spindle cells in a fibrous stroma with myxoid and dense areas, some atypical mitoses, and prominent nucleoli. The immunohistochemical panel showed positivity for smooth muscle actin (12 of 13 cases), HHF35 (2 of 4 cases), ß-catenin (3 of 5 cases), desmin (3 of 11 cases), and Ki-67 (range from 5 to 50%). H-caldesmon was negative for all cases. The diagnosis of LGMS was confirmed in all cases. LGMS shows predominance in young adults, with a slight predilection for the female sex, and maxillary region. LGMS should be a differential diagnosis of myofibroblastic lesions that show a proliferation of spindle cells in a fibrous stroma with myxoid and dense areas and some atypical mitoses, supporting the diagnosis with a complementary immunohistochemical study. Complete surgical excision with clear margins is the treatment of choice. However, long-term follow-up information is required before definitive conclusions can be drawn regarding the incidence of recurrence and the possibility of metastasis.

Improved Local Anesthesia at Inflamed Tissue Using the Association of Articaine and Copaiba Oil in Avocado Butter Nanostructured Lipid Carriers.

Unsuccessful anesthesia often occurs under an inflammatory tissue environment, making dentistry treatment extremely painful and challenging. Articaine (ATC) is a local anesthetic used at high (4%) concentrations. Since nanopharmaceutical formulations may improve the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs, we encapsulated ATC in nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) aiming to increase the anesthetic effect on the inflamed tissue. Moreover, the lipid nanoparticles were prepared with natural lipids (copaiba (Copaifera langsdorffii) oil and avocado (Persia gratissima) butter) that added functional activity to the nanosystem. NLC-CO-A particles (~217 nm) showed an amorphous lipid core structure according to DSC and XDR. In an inflammatory pain model induced by λ-carrageenan in rats, NLC-CO-A improved (30%) the anesthetic efficacy and prolonged anesthesia (3 h) in relation to free ATC. In a PGE2-induced pain model, the natural lipid formulation significantly reduced (~20%) the mechanical pain when compared to synthetic lipid NLC. Opioid receptors were involved in the detected analgesia effect since their blockage resulted in pain restoration. The pharmacokinetic evaluation of the inflamed tissue showed that NLC-CO-A decreased tissue ATC elimination rate (ke) by half and doubled ATC's half-life. These results present NLC-CO-A as an innovative system to break the impasse of anesthesia failure in inflamed tissue by preventing ATC accelerated systemic removal by the inflammatory process and improving anesthesia by its association with copaiba oil.

Oral cancer care in the "Metropolitan I" health region in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: enabling and constraining factors. / Atenção ao câncer bucal na região de saúde Metropolitana I do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil: fatores facilitadores e coercitivos.

The aim was to identify constraining and enabling factors related to the organization of health care networks that influence access to oral cancer diagnosis and treatment. A case study in the "Metropolitan I" health region using data collected from health information systems and 26 semi-structured interviews with health managers and professionals. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and strategic conduct analysis, drawing on the theory of structuration proposed by Giddens. The findings reveal that coverage of oral health care in primary care services is generally low and prioritizes specific groups and urgent cases, hampering access to oral cancer diagnosis. While the presence of a network of secondary care services in the municipalities that make up the health region facilitates diagnosis, there are major barriers to treatment. Informal partnerships established with dental schools play an important role in diagnosis, but do not receive funding. The regulation of appointments for diagnosis was not restrictive. In contrast, the regulation of referrals for treatment lacked transparency, was subject to long delays, and shortage of places. Despite advances, constraining factors related to structure and the actions of agents involved in the care process persist, hampering the timely diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer.

O objetivo foi identificar os fatores facilitadores e coercitivos da organização da rede de atenção à saúde que intervêm sobre o acesso ao diagnóstico e tratamento do câncer bucal. Um estudo de caso da região de saúde Metropolitana I do estado do Rio de Janeiro, com coleta de dados em sistemas de informação e 26 entrevistas com gestores e profissionais. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio das técnicas de estatística descritiva e análise temática, à luz da Teoria da Estruturação de Giddens. Identificou-se baixa cobertura de saúde bucal na atenção básica, com priorização do acesso a grupos prioritários e urgências, dificultando o acesso ao diagnóstico do câncer bucal neste nível de atenção. A presença da rede secundária em todos os municípios da região facilita o diagnóstico, porém há limites para o acesso ao tratamento. Faculdades de odontologia atuam no diagnóstico como rede informal, ação importante, mas não financiada. A regulação para o diagnóstico não foi restritiva, mas para o tratamento a regulação foi considerada pouco transparente e demorada, com falta de vagas. Apesar dos avanços, persistem fatores coercitivos estruturais e nas ações dos agentes que restringem diagnóstico e tratamento oportuno do câncer bucal.

Atenção ao câncer bucal na região de saúde Metropolitana I do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil: fatores facilitadores e coercitivos / Oral cancer care in the "Metropolitan I" health region in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: enabling and constraining factors

Resumo O objetivo foi identificar os fatores facilitadores e coercitivos da organização da rede de atenção à saúde que intervêm sobre o acesso ao diagnóstico e tratamento do câncer bucal. Um estudo de caso da região de saúde Metropolitana I do estado do Rio de Janeiro, com coleta de dados em sistemas de informação e 26 entrevistas com gestores e profissionais. A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio das técnicas de estatística descritiva e análise temática, à luz da Teoria da Estruturação de Giddens. Identificou-se baixa cobertura de saúde bucal na atenção básica, com priorização do acesso a grupos prioritários e urgências, dificultando o acesso ao diagnóstico do câncer bucal neste nível de atenção. A presença da rede secundária em todos os municípios da região facilita o diagnóstico, porém há limites para o acesso ao tratamento. Faculdades de odontologia atuam no diagnóstico como rede informal, ação importante, mas não financiada. A regulação para o diagnóstico não foi restritiva, mas para o tratamento a regulação foi considerada pouco transparente e demorada, com falta de vagas. Apesar dos avanços, persistem fatores coercitivos estruturais e nas ações dos agentes que restringem diagnóstico e tratamento oportuno do câncer bucal.

Abstract The aim was to identify constraining and enabling factors related to the organization of health care networks that influence access to oral cancer diagnosis and treatment. A case study in the "Metropolitan I" health region using data collected from health information systems and 26 semi-structured interviews with health managers and professionals. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and strategic conduct analysis, drawing on the theory of structuration proposed by Giddens. The findings reveal that coverage of oral health care in primary care services is generally low and prioritizes specific groups and urgent cases, hampering access to oral cancer diagnosis. While the presence of a network of secondary care services in the municipalities that make up the health region facilitates diagnosis, there are major barriers to treatment. Informal partnerships established with dental schools play an important role in diagnosis, but do not receive funding. The regulation of appointments for diagnosis was not restrictive. In contrast, the regulation of referrals for treatment lacked transparency, was subject to long delays, and shortage of places. Despite advances, constraining factors related to structure and the actions of agents involved in the care process persist, hampering the timely diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer.

Training in the Initial Range of Motion Promotes Greater Muscle Adaptations Than at Final in the Arm Curl.

OBJECTIVE: The effects of ROM manipulation on muscle strength and hypertrophy response remain understudied in long-term interventions. Thus, we compared the changes in strength and regional muscle hypertrophy after training in protocols with different ranges of motion (ROM) in the seated dumbbell preacher curl exercise using a within-participant experimental design. DESIGN AND METHODS: Nineteen young women had one arm randomly assigned to train in the initial ROM (INITIALROM: 0°-68°; 0° = extended elbow) while the contralateral arm trained in the final ROM (FINALROM: 68°-135°), three times per week over an eight-week study period. Pre- and post-training assessments included one repetition maximum (1RM) testing in the full ROM (0°-135°), and measurement of biceps brachii cross-sectional area (CSA) at 50% and 70% of humerus length. Paired t-tests were used to compare regional CSA changes between groups, the sum of CSA changes at 50% and 70% (CSAsummed), and the strength response between the training protocols. RESULTS: The INITIALROM protocol displayed a greater CSA increase than FINALROM protocol at 70% of biceps length (p = 0.001). Alternatively, we observed similar increases between the protocols for CSA at 50% (p = 0.311) and for CSAsummed (p = 0.111). Moreover, the INITIALROM protocol displayed a greater 1RM increase than FINALROM (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that training in the initial angles of elbow flexion exercise promotes greater distal hypertrophy of the biceps brachii muscle in untrained young women. Moreover, the INITIALROM condition promotes a greater dynamic strength increase when tested at a full ROM compared to the FINALROM.