Testimonios de españoles amputados de extremidades durante el aislamiento social por la pandemia de la COVID 19: impactos en la movilidad física / Testemunhos de espanhóis amputados de extremidades durante o isolamento social pela pandemia COVID 19: impactos no movimento físico / Testimonies of spanish amputed from the extremities during the social aislamiento by the COVID 19 pandemic: impacts on physical movement

El objetivo fue analizar la percepción que tienen las personas amputadas de los efectos que el aislamiento social, consecuente a la pandemia de la COVID 19, ha provocado en su movilidad. Es un estudio cualitativo realizado a través de un formulario electrónico con dos ejes temáticos: movilidad física y las preocupaciones y soluciones relacionadas con ésta, antes y después de la pandemia. El proceso de análisis consistió en la organización de los testimonios, separación por ejes temáticos e identificación de las palabras clave. La representación del análisis de datos se realizó utilizando la metodología descriptiva de construcción del diagrama lógico de Ishikawa. Se incluyeron 10 participantes, 9 no estaban infectados por el virus SARS-CoV-2. Las palabras clave que más impactaron en la movilidad física: movimiento, actividad física, ayuda para salir y dolor. Entre los términos secundarios, destacaron: fisioterapia y actividades realizadas en el hogar. Las principales repercusiones del aislamiento fueron la disminución de la movilidad y la resistencia a caminar con más agarrotamiento y problemas musculares, dificultad en los movimientos y en las actividades diarias. También revelaron reducción de la actividad física, estilo de vida sedentario, aumento del peso, falta de ayuda externa para salir y desplazarse y aumento del dolor. Las soluciones para los problemas de movilidad fueron volver a la fisioterapia y la actividad física y adelgazar. Se señala la idoneidad, para las personas amputadas aisladas, de intervenciones a distancia que les permitan recibir de forma integral una atención completa, rehabilitando tanto la salud física como la psicológica. (AU)

The objective was to analyze the perception that people with amputation have of the effects of social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on physical mobility. It is qualitative research was obtained through an electronic form that contained two thematic axes: physical mobility, concerns, and solutions related to physical mobility before and after the pandemic. The analysis process consisted of the organization of the testimonies, separation by thematic axes, and identification of the content keywords. The representation of the data analysis was carried out using the descriptive methodology of construction of the Ishikawa logic diagram. 10 participants were included, being 9 declared had not yet been infected with the SARS-CoV-2. The keywords that most impacted physical mobility were movement; physical activity, help getting out, and pain. Regarding the secondary keywords physiotherapy and activities performed at home stood out. The greatest repercussions of social isolation were decreased mobility and resistance to walking more stiffness and muscle problems, and difficulty in movements and daily activities. They also revealed stopping physical activities and a sedentary lifestyle, weight gain, no outside help to get out and move, and increased pain. The solutions for the mobility problems were to return to physiotherapy and physical activity and lose weight. Importance is given to remote intervention in people isolated with amputations in a comprehensive way to receive complete care rehabilitating both the physical and psychological health condition. (AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a percepção das pessoas com amputação sobre os efeitos do isolamento social causado pela pandemia COVID-19 na mobilidade física. Foi um estudo qualitativo, realizado por meio de formulario eletrônico contendo dois eixos temáticos: mobilidade física e preocupações e soluções relacionadas antes e depois da pandemia. O processo de análise consistiu na organização dos testemunhos, separação por eixos temáticos e identificação de palavras-chave. A representação da análise dos dados foi realizada por meio da metodologia descritiva de construção do diagrama lógico de Ishikawa. Foram incluídos 10 participantes, 9 não infectados pelo vírus SARS-CoV-2. As palavras-chave que mais impactaram na mobilidade física foram movimento, atividade física, ajuda para sair e a dor. Em relação às palavras-chave secundárias destacaram fisioterapia e atividades realizadas em casa. As maiores repercussões do isolamento foram a diminuição da mobilidade e resistência à marcha, maior rigidez e problemas musculares, dificuldade de movimentos e atividades diárias. Também destacaram a interrupção da atividade física e estilo de vida sedentário, ganho de peso, nenhuma ajuda externa para sair e o aumento da dor. As soluções para os problemas de mobilidade foram retornar à fisioterapia e a atividade física, bem como perder peso. É importante a intervenção de forma remota de maneira integral em pessoas com amputações em isolamento para receber cuidados completos, reabilitando a sua saúde física e psicológica. (AU)

Effects of non-pharmacological therapies on hand function and the ability to perform daily activities in people with systemic sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials.

BACKGROUND: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune rheumatic disease. Individuals with a diagnosis of SSc describe repercussions on their activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living that affect their everyday functional capacity. The objective of this systematic review was to explore the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to improve hand function and the ability to perform activities of daily living. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted on the Cochrane Library, Medline/PubMed, OTseeker, PEDro, Scopus, Web of Science up to September 10, 2022. Inclusion criteria were defined following PICOS recommendations (Populations, Intervention, Comparison and Outcome measures). Methodological quality was assessed with the Downs and Black Scale and risk of bias was assessed using version 2 of the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2). A meta-analysis of each outcome was performed. RESULTS: A total of 8 studies met the inclusion criteria, providing data on 487 individuals with SSc. The non-pharmacological intervention applied the most was exercise. The effects of non-pharmacological interventions were better than those of the waiting list or no treatment control conditions in both outcomes - hand function (mean difference [MD] = -6.98; 95% CI [-11.45, - 2.50], P = 0.002, I2 = 0%) and performance of daily activities (MD = -0.19; 95% CI [-0.33, - 0.04], P = 0.01, I2 = 0%). Moderate risk of bias was found in the majority of the studies included. CONCLUSION: There is emerging evidence that non-pharmacological interventions can improve hand function and performance of daily activities in individuals with a diagnosis of SSc. Given the moderate risk of bias found in the studies included, the results should be considered with caution.