The best internal structure of the Diabetes Quality of Life Measure (DQOL) in Brazilian patients.

BACKGROUND: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is considered a chronic disease with numerous secondary complications that negatively affect the quality of life of patients. However, the specific, known and validated instruments for Brazilian Portuguese are too extensive, which often makes their use infeasible. OBJECTIVE: To validate the internal structure of the Brazilian version of the Diabetes Quality of Life (DQOL) measure. METHODOLOGY: Patients with DM type 1 or 2, between the ages of 18 and 76, were evaluated between April 2022 and May 2022. The survey was conducted online using the Google Forms platform. The original DQOL contains 46 multiple-choice questions organized into four domains. For structural validity, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed using RStudio software (Boston, MA, USA) with the packages lavaan and semPlot. RESULTS: A total of 354 subjects were evaluated. The 3-domain, 24-item version of the DQOL was the most adequate, with acceptable values for all fit indices (chi-square/GL < 3, TLI and CFI > 0.90, and RMSEA and SRMR < 0.08). CONCLUSION: The structure with three domains and 24 items is the most appropriate based on factor analysis. The Brazilian version of the DQOL with a structure of 3 domains and 24 items has adequate measurement properties that support its use in the clinical and scientific context in patients with DM.

Regular Physical Exercise Adherence Scale (REPEAS): a new instrument to measure environmental and personal barriers to adherence to regular physical exercise.

OBJECTIVE: To create, develop, and validate a scale that identifies the environmental and personal barriers that make it difficult to adhere to the practice of physical exercise on a regular basis in a population of Brazilian adults. METHODS: We include adult individuals, aged 18-59 years, practitioners or former practitioners of physical exercise, with Brazilian Portuguese as their mother tongue. In the development and validation phases of the process, 6 specialists in the field of the health assessed the content validity: firstly, the specialists were asked to freely list the questions they would ask to investigate the barriers to adherence to regulating physical activity. Secondly, after compiling all the suggestions listed and eliminating suggestions with similar content, the items suggested in the first round were sent to the specialists so that an evaluation of all questions using a 5-point Likert scale and the content validity coefficient was calculated. We then evaluated the structural validity, construct validity, reliability, internal consistency, and ceiling and floor effects of the Regular Physical Exercise Adherence Scale (REPEAS). RESULTS: Sixteen items were proposed to measure the factors that make it difficult to adhere to the regular practice of physical exercise. The internal structure of the REPEAS initially tested was based on the theoretical proposal of creating the instrument with two domains. After the structural analysis, we used the modification indices to identify the redundant items of the instrument. Consequently, the final version of the REPEAS after factor analysis had 12 items. Thus, the structure with 2 domains and 12 items presented adequate fit indices. With regard to construct validity, the REPEAS scores were compared in two distinct groups: irregular practitioners/ex-practitioners versus regular practitioners of physical exercise, in which a significant difference could be observed between groups (p < 0.001) for both the domains. Acceptable reliability was observed for the environment and personal domains, with ICC values of 0.86 and 0.94, in the same order. For internal consistency, Cronbach's alpha value was 0.908 (environmental domain) and 0.915 (personal domain), these values being adequate for the REPEAS. CONCLUSION: The REPEAS is a scale with a valid two-dimensional internal structure, consisting of 12 items, reliable and with a valid construct, which supports its use in the clinical, epidemiological, and research contexts in Brazil.

Short-term heart rate variability at rest in individuals with temporomandibular disorder: a comparative analysis.

OBJECTIVE: Compare heart rate variability (HRV) indices in participants with and without myogenic temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Secondarily, we correlated HRV indices with pain and quality of life variables. METHODS: This is a comparative observational cross-sectional study. Individuals of both genders with and without a history of TMD were included. Short-term heart rate variability was assessed using a Polar V800. Central sensitization was assessed using the Central Sensitization Inventory. Pain through the numeric pain scale and the impact of oral health on quality of life using the OHIP-14 questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 80 participants were enrolled in the study: most individuals included in both groups were young adults, women and slightly overweight. We observed a decrease in HRV in the TMD group (p < 0.01) when compared to the control group. In addition, we observed a greater impact of oral health on quality of life, central sensitization in addition to high resting pain scores (p < 0.01). We observed significant correlation between the LF index of HRV and the FAI score (r = 0.311; p = 0.05). The NPS, CSI and OHIP-14 scores did not correlate with any of the HRV indices (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: The short-term HRV in individuals with TMD is significantly lower when compared to a control group. Furthermore, there seems to be a relationship between the severity of the dysfunction and the HRV variables. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Using portable and low-cost devices, the HRV can be easily collected and analyzed, without the need for an arsenal of equipment such as the conventional electrocardiogram. This measure can contribute to the therapy adopted and identify individuals prone to unfavorable outcomes involving ANS modulation.

Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Hypertension Self-Care Profile (HBP-SCP) for the Brazilian Population

Abstract Background Self-care in the management of systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is crucial, and validated instruments can help researchers and health professionals to plan strategies to improve self-care in people with SAH. Objective The main objective of this study was to translate, cross-culturally adapt, and validated the Hypertension Self-Care Profile (HBP-SCP) for Brazilian Portuguese. Methods The translation and cross-cultural adaptation was performed in five phases, and the pre-final version was tested in 30 individuals, native speakers of Portuguese with a diagnosis of hypertension. The final version was administered in 100 individuals. The inclusion criteria were: diagnosis of SAH, characterized by systolic arterial blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic arterial blood pressure ≥ 90mmHg, regular use of antihypertensive medications and over 18 years of age. The present study also used two other questionnaires, previously validated for the Brazilian population, to verify the validity of the construct, the Healthy Habits Perception Questionnaire (HHPQ) and the Quality of Life in Hypertension Mini-Questionnaire (MINICHAL-BRASIL). Results During the translation and cross-cultural adaptation phase, there were no disagreements. Adequate reliability — intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) ≥ 0.89, standard error of measurement (SEM) % ≤ 4.34, minimum detectable change (MDC) % ≤ 12.04 — and internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha ≥ 0.75) were observed. The behavior domain of HBP-SCP obtained significant correlations (p < 0.05) with the self-efficacy domain and HHPQ; the motivation domain with the self-efficacy domain; and the self-efficacy domain with the somatic manifestation domain of MINICHAL-BRASIL. No ceiling and floor effects were observed. Conclusions The Brazilian Portuguese version of the HBP-SCP has adequate psychometric properties, according to the best scientific recommendations.

Measurement properties of the Brazilian version of the Kidney Symptom Questionnaire.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to measure the reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity of the Kidney Symptom Questionnaire for the Brazilian population. METHODS: This is a cross-cultural adaptation and questionnaire validation study. We included native Brazilians of both sex aged>18 years, as well as hypertensive and/or diabetic patients. All participants were assessed using Screening for Occult Renal Disease, EuroQol 5 Dimensions, 36-Item Short Form Survey, and the Kidney Symptom Questionnaire. We used Spearman's coefficient (rho) to measure the correlations between the Kidney Symptom Questionnaire and other instruments; Cronbach's alpha to measure internal consistency; and intraclass correlation coefficient, standard error of measurement, and minimum detectable change to measure test-retest reliability. RESULTS: The sample was formed by 121 adult participants, mostly female, with systemic arterial hypertension and/or diabetes mellitus. We found excellent reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient≥0.978), adequate internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha≥0.860), and adequate construct validity on the Kidney Symptom Questionnaire domains; besides, we observed significant correlations between the Kidney Symptom Questionnaire and other instruments. CONCLUSION: The Brazilian version of the Kidney Symptom Questionnaire has adequate measurement properties to assess chronic/occult kidney disease in patients who do not require renal replacement therapy.

Efeitos da terapia renal substitutiva no sistema auditivo: uma revisão de escopo / Effects of renal replacement therapy on the auditory system: a scoping review / Efectos del tratamiento renal sustitutivo sobre el sistema auditivo: una revisión general

Objetivo: responder as seguintes questões: A) Quais os efeitos no sistema auditivo da terapia renal substitutiva em pacientes dialíticos? B) Quais os principais métodos utilizados para avaliar o sistema auditivo de pacientes dialíticos? Método: Revisão de escopo realizada no mês de janeiro de 2023, utilizando as bases PubMed, Scielo e Medline. Foram utilizados descritores a partir dos seguintes eixos temáticos: terapia renal substitutiva e alterações no sistema auditivo. Resultados: Foram encontrados 358 artigos. Após critérios de elegibilidade, 15 foram incluídos neste estudo. A maioria dos estudos (66,6%) apresentou alteração auditiva para indivíduos que estavam em terapia renal substitutiva, destes (20,0%) descreveram alteração coclear. A perda do tipo neurossensorial nas altas frequências foi a mais frequente com respostas ausentes para as emissões otoacústicas. Foram identificados oito diferentes métodos para avaliação auditiva desta população, sendo o mais utilizado para acompanhamento auditivo a audiometria tonal (73,3%) e a imitânciometria (33,3%). O teste de emissões otoacústicas é o mais citado para diagnóstico precoce. Conclusão: Pacientes em TRS apresentam perda auditiva do tipo neurossensorial nas frequências altas, com grau variando de acordo com o número de terapia renal duração da insuficiência renal. Curvas timpanométricas do tipo A e ausência de respostas nas EOA. O teste mais utilizado para acompanhamento auditivo desta população é a Audiometria Tonal, porém as EOA são os testes mais citados para diagnóstico precoce.

Aim: to answer the following questions: A) What are the effects on the auditory system of renal replacement therapy in dialysis patients? B) What are the main methods used to evaluate the auditory system in dialysis patients? Method: Scoping review conducted in January 2023 using PubMed, Scielo and Medline. Descriptors were used from the following thematic axes: renal replacement therapy and auditory system changes. Results: 358 articles were found. After eligibility criteria, 15 were included in this study. Most studies (66.6%) presented hearing loss in individuals who were on renal replacement therapy, and of these (20.0%) described cochlear alteration. The sensorineural type loss in the high frequencies was the most frequent with absent responses for otoacoustic emissions. Eight different methods were identified for hearing assessment in this population, with tonal audiometry (73.3%) and immittance audiometry (33.3%) being the most used for hearing monitoring. The otoacoustic emissions test is the most cited for early diagnosis. Conclusion: Patients on SRT have sensorineural hearing loss in the high frequencies, with the degree varying according to the number of renal therapy duration of renal failure. Type A tympanometric curves and absence of OAE responses. The most commonly used test for auditory monitoring in this population is Tonal Audiometry, but OAE is the most cited test for early diagnosis.

Objetivo: responder a las siguientes preguntas: A) ¿Cuáles son los efectos sobre el sistema auditivo del tratamiento renal sustitutivo en pacientes en diálisis? B) ¿Cuáles son los principales métodos utilizados para evaluar el sistema auditivo en pacientes en diálisis? Método: Revisión exploratoria realizada en enero de 2023, utilizando las bases de datos PubMed, Scielo y Medline. Se utilizaron descriptores de los siguientes ejes temáticos: terapia renal sustitutiva y alteraciones del sistema auditivo. Resultados: Se encontraron 358 artículos. Tras los criterios de elegibilidad, se incluyeron 15 en este estudio. La mayoría de los estudios (66,6%) presentaban hipoacusia en individuos en tratamiento renal sustitutivo, de éstos (20,0%) describían alteración coclear. La hipoacusia neurosensorial en altas frecuencias fue el tipo más frecuente, con ausencia de respuestas para las otoemisiones acústicas. Se identificaron ocho métodos diferentes para la evaluación auditiva en esta población, siendo la audiometría tonal (73,3%) y la audiometría de inmitancia (33,3%) los más utilizados para el control auditivo. La prueba de otoemisiones acústicas es la más citada para el diagnóstico precoz. Conclusión: Los pacientes en TRS presentan hipoacusia neurosensorial en las frecuencias agudas, variando el grado según el número de tratamientos renales y la duración de la insuficiencia renal. Curvas timpanométricas de tipo A y ausencia de respuestas OAE. La audiometría tonal es la prueba más utilizada para el control auditivo en esta población, pero la OAE es la prueba más mencionada para el diagnóstico precoz.

Measurement properties of the Brazilian version of the Kidney Symptom Questionnaire

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to measure the reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity of the Kidney Symptom Questionnaire for the Brazilian population. METHODS: This is a cross-cultural adaptation and questionnaire validation study. We included native Brazilians of both sex aged>18 years, as well as hypertensive and/or diabetic patients. All participants were assessed using Screening for Occult Renal Disease, EuroQol 5 Dimensions, 36-Item Short Form Survey, and the Kidney Symptom Questionnaire. We used Spearman's coefficient (rho) to measure the correlations between the Kidney Symptom Questionnaire and other instruments; Cronbach's alpha to measure internal consistency; and intraclass correlation coefficient, standard error of measurement, and minimum detectable change to measure test-retest reliability. RESULTS: The sample was formed by 121 adult participants, mostly female, with systemic arterial hypertension and/or diabetes mellitus. We found excellent reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient≥0.978), adequate internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha≥0.860), and adequate construct validity on the Kidney Symptom Questionnaire domains; besides, we observed significant correlations between the Kidney Symptom Questionnaire and other instruments. CONCLUSION: The Brazilian version of the Kidney Symptom Questionnaire has adequate measurement properties to assess chronic/occult kidney disease in patients who do not require renal replacement therapy.

Association between the total of falls reported and the number of home ergonomic barriers / Associação entre o total de quedas relatadas e o número de barreiras ergonômicas domiciliares

Objective: To investigate the association between the total number of falls in the last year and the number of home ergonomic barriers (HEB). Method: Cross-sectional study, Volunteers aged ≥60 years were included in the study. The history of falls and the number of HEBs were evaluated via a questionnaire. vulnerability through the Vulnerable Elders Survey 13 (VES-13) and fear of falling observed by the Falls Efficacy Scale - International- Brazilian (FES-I-BR). Data normality was verified with the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, the correlation between total falls and the number of ergonomic barriers was verified with the Spearman test and the association between ergonomic barriers and groups with and without a history of falls, in the last year, through bivariate logistic regression and the chi-square test, the significance level of p≤ 0.05 was adopted. Results: Of the 123 individuals evaluated, 48% had a history of falls, with a mean of 3.83±1.96. The lack of support bars was considered protective [OR= 0.30; p= 0.042] and the absence of uniform floors and well-fixed mats were considered as risk factors for falls [OR= 3.71; p= 0.004]. Elderly people with a history of falls with ≥ 04 HEB, presented a greater risk of falls [OR= 5.98 p<0.0001]. Conclusion: The amount ≥ 04 HEB is associated with a history of falls, the absence of handrails is a protective factor, and uneven or slippery floors are risk factors for falls.

Objetivo: Investigar a associação entre o número total de quedas no último ano e o número de barreiras ergonômicas domiciliares (BED). Método: Estudo transversal, voluntários com idade ≥60 anos foram incluídos no estudo. A história de quedas e o número de BED foram avaliados por meio de um questionário, a vulnerabilidade através do Vulnerable Elders Survey 13 (VES-13) e o medo de cair observado pela Falls Efficacy Scale - International- Brazilian (FES-I-BR). A normalidade dos dados foi verificada com o teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov, a correlação entre total de quedas e a quantidade de barreiras ergonômicas foi verificada com teste de Spearman e associação entre as barreiras ergonômicas e os grupos com e sem histórico de quedas no último ano, através da regressão logística bivariada e pelo teste de Qui-quadrado, o nível de significância de p≤ 0,05 foi adotado. Resultados: Dos 123 indivíduos avaliados, 48% tinham histórico de quedas, com média de 3,83±1,96. A falta de barras de apoio foi considerada protetora [OR= 0,30; p= 0,042] e a ausência de pisos uniformes e tapetes bem fixados foram considerados fatores de risco para quedas [OR= 3,71; p= 0,004]. Idosos com histórico de quedas com ≥ 04 BED, apresentaram maior risco de quedas [OR= 5,98 p<0,0001]. Conclusão: A quantidade ≥ 04 BED está associada a histórico de quedas, a ausência de corrimão é fator de proteção e pisos irregulares ou escorregadios são fatores de risco para quedas.

Fear of Return to Sport Scale (FRESS): a new instrument for use in injured professional or recreational athletes in rehabilitation.

Objective: To create, develop, and validate the Fear of Return to Sport Scale (FRESS) for injured professional or recreational athletes in rehabilitation. Methods: This is a questionnaire validation study. To determine the structural and construct validity, 192 injured professional or recreational athletes of different sports modalities were included. We used a subsample with 32 participants to analyze test-retest reliability and internal consistency. Main outcome measures were the FRESS, Numerical Pain Scale (NPS), Pain-Related Catastrophizing Thoughts Scale (PCTS), Self-Estimated Functional Inability because of Pain Questionnaire for athletes (SEFIP-sport), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Results: Initially, 25 questions were proposed by the specialists. Of these, 4 questions were excluded due to similarity with others. After applying the content validity coefficient, 8 questions were excluded for presenting a value lower than 0.80, leaving 13 items. The exploratory factor analysis identified the one-dimensional structure of the FRESS with 13 items. However, five items were excluded for presenting high covariance with the error of several other FRESS items in the confirmatory factor analysis. Thus, the final version of the FRESS was defined with one domain and eight items. Regarding the construct validity, we observed a magnitude of correlation varying between 0.257 and 0.470 between the FRESS and the instruments used here. We observed adequate test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.896) and internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.868). Ceiling and floor effects were not observed. Conclusion: The FRESS with one domain and eight items has acceptable measurement properties and its use in clinical and sports environments to measure the fear of returning to sport in injured professional or recreational athletes is supported. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11332-022-00975-4.

Correlação entre risco de quedas, vulnerabilidade e composição corporal de idosos de um centro de atenção integral a saúde do idoso / Correlation between risk of falls, vulnerability and body composition of the elderly in a comprehensive health care center for the elderly

Objetivo: Investigar a correlação do risco de queda com a diminuição da mobilidade funcional, vulnerabilidade e a obesidade em idosos. Método: Estudo transversal, foram avaliados idosos ativos de ambos os sexos, idade entre 60-85 anos e excluídos voluntários que não realizaram os testes avaliativos propostos para identificar a mobilidade funcional e o estado nutricional. Foram aplicados os testes Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) que classificou o estado nutricional desnutrição IMC ≤ 22, risco nutricional IMC= 22.1-24.0, peso ideal IMC= 24.1-27.0, sobrepeso IMC 27.1-30 e obesidade com IMC > 30.0, o Timed Up & Go (TUG) para identificar a mobilidade funcional e os riscos funcionais relacionados a quedas em idosos e a classificação adotada para este estudo foi ≥ 10s sendo indicadores de risco de quedas e o Vulnerable Elders Survey(VES-13) que classificou como idoso vulnerável os voluntários com a pontuação > 2 pontos. A análise estatística foi realizada em 95% nível de confiança e p<0,05. Resultados: Participaram 104 idosos, classificados com ausência de risco para quedas (67.3%), não vulneráveis (67.3%) e como obesos (24%). Não foi observada correlação entre obesos com o risco de quedas no tempo em segundos do TUG [ρ= -0.115; p>0.05] e com a classificação do TUG [ρ= -0.152; p>0.05]. Porém, foi observada correlação entre a vulnerabilidade com o risco de quedas no tempo em segundos do TUG [ρ= 0.217; p<0.05]. Conclusão: Não foi observada correlação entre obesidade e risco para quedas. Contudo, verificou-se que quando mais vulnerável maior é o risco para quedas.

Objective:To investigate the correlation of the risk of falling with the decrease in functional mobility, vulnerability and obesity in the elderly.Method:Cross-sectional study. Active elderly people of both sexes, aged between 60-85 years were evaluated, and volunteers who did not undergo the evaluative tests proposed to identify functional mobility and nutritional status were excluded.The Body Mass Index (BMI) tests were applied, which classified the nutritional status of malnutritionBMI ≤ 22, nutritional risk BMI= 22.1-24.0,ideal weight BMI= 24.1-27.0, overweight BMI 27.1-30 and obesity with BMI > 30.0,the Timed Up & Go (TUG) to identify functional mobility and functional risks related to falls in the elderly and the classification adopted for this study was ≥ 10s being risk indicators for falls and the Vulnerable Elders Survey (VES-13) that classified as vulnerable elderly, volunteers with a score > 2 points.Statisticalanalysiswasperformedat 95% confidencelevel and p<0.05. Results:104 elderlypeopleparticipated, classified as having no risk for falls (67.3%), non-vulnerable (67.3%) and as obese (24%). There was no correlation between obese subjects andthe risk of falls in TUG time in seconds [ρ= -0.115; p>0.05] andwith the TUG classification [ρ= -0.152; p>0.05]. However, there was a correlation between vulnerability and the risk of falls in time in seconds of the TUG [ρ= 0.217; p<0.05].Conclusion:Nocorrelation was observed between obesity and risk of falls. However, it was found that the more vulnerable the greater the risk for falls.

Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Work Role Functioning Questionnaire 2.0 into Brazilian Portuguese in a general population.

BACKGROUND: The Work Role Functioning Questionnaire 2.0 (WRFQ 2.0) is an instrument that measures the difficulties perceived by workers in meeting work demands, given their physical or emotional health, but it has not yet been adapted for Brazil. Thus, this study aimed to translate, cross-culturally adapt and assess the psychometric properties of the WRFQ 2.0 into Brazilian Portuguese. METHODS: This is an observational study. Initially, translation and cross-cultural adaptation into Brazilian Portuguese was carried out. After that, this version was submitted to an evaluation of its internal structure. The internal consistency and test-retest reliability were assessed. To determine the construct validity, Spearman's correlation coefficient (rho) was used to determine the magnitude of correlation between the WRFQ 2.0 and the Work Ability Index (WAI), Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and Self -Estimated Functional Inability because of Pain (SEFIP-work). RESULTS: The internal structure with five domains and 27 items presented adequate fit indices for the Brazilian version of the WRFQ 2.0. Adequate correlations of the five domains of the WRFQ 2.0 with the NPRS, WAI and SEFIP-work were found (rho ranged between 0.145 and 0.338). The test-retest reliability of the WRFQ 2.0 ranged from substantial to excellent (intraclass correlation coefficient ≥ 0.785) and internal consistency was adequate (Cronbach's alpha ≥ 0.852). CONCLUSION: The Brazilian Portuguese version of the WRFQ 2.0 presents valid internal structure with five domains and 27 items, adequate construct based on correlations with other instruments, and acceptable test-retest reliability and internal consistency.

THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE ABSENCE OF FAMILY SUPPORT, THE BROWN RACE WITH SYSTEMIC ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION / A ASSOCIAÇÃO ENTRE AUSÊNCIA DO APOIO FAMILIAR, A RAÇA PARDA COM A HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL SISTÊMICA

Abstract: Objective: to associate the absence of family support and the brown race with systemic arterial hypertension. Method: Cross-sectional study described according to the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology, with physically active elderly women aged ≥ 60 years and volunteers who did not complete the evaluation steps were excluded. Family support, arterial hypertension and race / color were reported in the questionnaires, functional decline was identified by the left calf perimeter and the Timed Up and Go test. Results: 82 volunteers were evaluated, hypertensive (54.9%), without family support (26.8%), mixed race (41.5%), risks of declining dynamic balance (24.4%) and for sarcopenia ( 45.1%). The association was observed between absence of family support and arterial hypertension (p<0.05), a negative and significant correlation was observed between the variable race / brown color with arterial hypertension [ρ= -0.305; p <0.01] and showed to be a protective factor [OR= 0.22; IC95% OR 0.38-0.90; p <0.01], positive and significant correlation between family support with arterial hypertension [ρ = 0.217; p <0.05], however, the absence of family support was found to be a risk factor [OR= 3.28; IC95% OR 1.04-10.38; p <0.05]. Conclusion: The prevalence of arterial hypertension in elderly women without family support is high, this being a risk factor, race / brown skin has been shown to be a protective factor for arterial hypertension, the functional decline pointed out by the advancement of sarcopenia and balance dynamic did not show any association or correlation with arterial hypertension;

Resumen: Objetivo: asociar la ausencia de apoyo familiar y la raza morena con la hipertensión arterial sistémica. Método: Estudio transversal descrito según el Fortalecimiento del Informe de Estudios Observacionales en Epidemiología, con mujeres mayores físicamente activas de ≥ 60 años y voluntarios que no completaron los pasos de evaluación fueron excluidos. El apoyo familiar, la hipertensión arterial y la raza / color se informaron en los cuestionarios, el deterioro funcional se identificó mediante el perímetro de la pantorrilla izquierda y la prueba Timed Up and Go. Resultados: se evaluaron 82 voluntarios, hipertensos (54,9%), sin apoyo familiar (26,8%), mestizos (41,5%), riesgo de deterioro del equilibrio dinámico (24,4%) y de sarcopenia (45,1%). Se observó asociación entre ausencia de apoyo familiar e hipertensión arterial (p <0.05), se observó una correlación negativa y significativa entre la variable raza / color marrón con hipertensión arterial [ρ = -0.305; p <0.01] y demostró ser un factor protector [OR = 0.22; IC95% OR 0,38-0,90; p <0,01], correlación positiva y significativa entre apoyo familiar con hipertensión arterial [ρ = 0,217; p <0.05], sin embargo, se encontró que la ausencia de apoyo familiar era un factor de riesgo [OR = 3.28; IC95% OR 1,04-10,38; p <0,05]. Conclusión: La prevalencia de hipertensión arterial en mujeres ancianas sin apoyo familiar es alta, siendo este un factor de riesgo, se ha demostrado que la piel de raza / morena es un factor protector para la hipertensión arterial, el deterioro funcional señalado por el avance de la sarcopenia y el equilibrio. dinámica no mostró asociación o correlación con la hipertensión arterial.

Resumo:  Objetivo: associar a ausência do apoio familiar e a raça parda com a hipertensão arterial sistêmica. Método: Estudo transversal descrito conforme o Strengthening the Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology, com idosas fisicamente ativas com idade ≥ 60 anos e foram excluídas voluntárias que não concluíram as etapas avaliativas. O apoio familiar, a hipertensão arterial e a raça/cor foram informados nos questionários, o declínio funcional foi identificado pela perimetria da panturrilha esquerda e o teste Timed Up and Go. Resultados: Foram avaliadas 82 voluntárias, hipertensas (54,9%), sem apoio familiar (26,8%), raça parda (41,5%), riscos de declínio do equilíbrio dinâmico (24,4%) e para sarcopenia (45,1%). A associação foi observada entre ausência de apoio familiar e hipertensão arterial (p<0,05), foi observada correlação negativa e significativa entre a variável raça/cor parda com hipertensão arterial [ρ= -0,305; p<0,01] e apresentou ser fator de proteção [OR= 0,22; IC95% OR= 0,38-0,90; p<0,01], correlação positiva e significativa entre apoio familiar com hipertensão arterial [ρ= 0,217; p<0,05], porem, a ausência de apoio familiar foi verificado como fator de risco [OR= 3,28; IC95% OR= 1,04-10,38; p<0,05].Conclusão: A prevalência de hipertensão arterial em idosas sem o apoio familiar é alta sendo este um fator de risco, a raça/cor parda demostrou-se ser um fator de proteção para a hipertensão arterial, o declínio funcional apontadas pelo avanço da sarcopenia e equilíbrio dinâmico não apresentaram associação e nem correlação com a hipertensão arterial

Relationship between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and functional capacity in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2: an observational transversal study.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to verify the association among obstructive sleep apnea, functional capacity, and metabolic control. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study involving individuals of both sexes with clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 2 who were above 18 years of age. The assessment consisted of a volunteer identification form, a 2-minute step test, and the Stop-Bang questionnaire. In order to assess metabolic control, HbA1c and fasting glucose data were collected from medical records. RESULTS: A total of 100 individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2, of whom 61% were women, were included in this study. According to the Stop-Bang instrument, 26, 57, and 17% of patients had low, intermediate, and high risk of developing OSA, respectively. There was no association between the 2-minute step test and metabolic variables and diabetes mellitus type 2 chronicity with Stop-Bang. CONCLUSIONS: We concluded that there is no association among obstructive sleep apnea measured by means of Stop-Bang instrument, functional capacity measured by means of 2-minute step test, and metabolic variables in individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2.

Brazilian version of the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire does not have a well-defined internal structure in patients with chronic neck pain.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the structural validity of the Brazilian version of the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire in patients with chronic neck pain. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Community participants collected via online platform. SUBJECTS: Participants with neck pain (minimal pain intensity of 3 points at rest on 11-point Numerical Rating Scale), both genders and aged ⩾18 years old. MAIN MEASURE: The Numerical Rating Scale, Neck Disability Index, Pain-Related Catastrophizing Thoughts Scale, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia and the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire were completed. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to identify dimensionality and to compare different structures of the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire. RESULTS: We included 103 participants. The sample consisted mostly of adults (mean age = 33.64 years, standard deviation = 10.48 years), females (n = 82, 79.6%), lean, single and with higher education. The exploratory factor analysis with implementation of the parallel analysis identified the one-dimensional structure of the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire, with a Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value of 0.80 and Bartlett's test significant (P < 0.05). We observed that all structures tested in this study presented a high amount of residues in confirmatory factor analysis, which were identified by the value of root mean square error of approximation > 0.08 and chi-square/degree of freedom > 3.00. CONCLUSION: The internal structure of the Brazilian version of the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire is not clear and well-defined. It was not possible to identify the construct measured by the instrument in individuals with chronic neck pain.

Relationship between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and functional capacity in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2: an observational transversal study

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to verify the association among obstructive sleep apnea, functional capacity, and metabolic control. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study involving individuals of both sexes with clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 2 who were above 18 years of age. The assessment consisted of a volunteer identification form, a 2-minute step test, and the Stop-Bang questionnaire. In order to assess metabolic control, HbA1c and fasting glucose data were collected from medical records. RESULTS: A total of 100 individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2, of whom 61% were women, were included in this study. According to the Stop-Bang instrument, 26, 57, and 17% of patients had low, intermediate, and high risk of developing OSA, respectively. There was no association between the 2-minute step test and metabolic variables and diabetes mellitus type 2 chronicity with Stop-Bang. CONCLUSIONS: We concluded that there is no association among obstructive sleep apnea measured by means of Stop-Bang instrument, functional capacity measured by means of 2-minute step test, and metabolic variables in individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2.

Correlation between baropodometric variables, disability, and intensity of low back pain in pregnant women in the third trimester.

BACKGROUND: Growth of uterus, enlargement of breasts and weight gain result from the development and growth of the fetus during pregnancy. The posture and the displacement of the center of gravity change. OBJECTIVE: Correlate baropodometric variables with low back pain in pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional analytical study conducted in São Luís (MA, Brazil). For data collection, we used a form containing sociodemographic and clinical data, Oswestry Disability Questionnaire for disability evaluation of the lumbar spine, Numerical Rating Scale to measure pain intensity, and baropodometric evaluation. RESULTS: Twenty-five pregnant women took part in the study. There was a significant and positive correlation (r = 0.404, p = 0.045) between functional disability and hindfoot pressure and a significant and negative correlation (r = -0.404, p = 0.045) between functional disability and plantar pressure in the forefoot of the right foot. In addition, there was a positive and significant correlation between the intensity of pain and the contact area on the left (r = 0.504, p = 0.010) and right (r = 0.509, p = 0.009) foot. CONCLUSION: There is a relation between disability and plantar pressure and between pain intensity and area of contact of feet in pregnant women.

Medo de cair em idosos classificados como vulneráveis de um centro de referência à atenção da saúde do idoso / Fear of falling among elderly people classified as vulnerable in a referral center for elderly health care

Objetivo: Correlacionar o medo de cair com a vulnerabilidade em idosos. Método: A vulnerabilidade foi avaliada por meio da Pesquisa sobre Idosos Vulneráveis (VES-13) e o medo de cair pela Escala de Eficácia de Quedas - Internacional ­ Brasileira (FES-I-BR), participaram idosos de ambos os sexos e idade (60-85 anos), foram excluídos voluntários com limitações cognitivas e os que não participavam do grupo de convivência. Foram aplicado os testes de Kolmogorov-Smirnov, de Mann-Whitney, de Spearman, de regressão logística binária e para análise de sensibilidade e especificidade da FES-I-BR, empregou-se a curva da característica do operador receptor (ROC), a análise foi realizada em 95% nível de confiança e p<0,05 foi adotado. Resultados: Entre os n= 123 idosos, foi observado que (33,3%) são vulneráveis, n= 120 (97,6%) apresentaram alguma preocupação em cair. Entre as atividades analisadas na FES-I-BR, 21,1% estão extremamente preocupados em cair ao andar em superfícies escorregadias e foi observada uma correlação positiva e significativa entre a pontuação do VES-13 com a pontuação da FES-I-BR, a FES-I-BR foi um previsor significativo para a vulnerabilidade. A FES-I-BR de forma aceitável mostrou-se capaz de discriminar o medo de cair de vulneráveis de não vulneráveis em uma área de 0,656 (p<0,005), sensibilidade de 53,7% e especificidade de 69,5%. Conclusão: O medo de cair está correlacionado com a vulnerabilidade, os idosos vulneráveis apresentaram mais medo de cair, o medo de cair é fator preditor de vulnerabilidade e a FES-I-BR foi capaz de discriminar o medo de cair de idosos vulneráveis e não vulneráveis

Objective: Was to correlate the fear of falling with vulnerability in the elderly. Method: Vulnerability was assessed using the Vulnerable Elderly Survey (VES-13) and the fear of falling using the Falls Efficacy Scale - International - Brazilian (FES-I-BR), elderly people of both sexes and age (60- 85 years old), volunteers with cognitive limitations and those who did not participate in the coexistence group were excluded. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Mann-Whitney, Spearman, binary logistic regression tests were applied and for the sensitivity and specificity analysis of the FES-I-BR, the Receiver Operator Characteristic Curve (ROC) was used, analysis was performed at 95% confidence level and p <0.05 was adopted. Results: Among the n = 123 elderly, it was observed that (33.3%) are vulnerable, n = 120 (97.6%) had some concern about falling. Among the activities analyzed at FES-I-BR, 21.1% are extremely concerned about falling when walking on slippery surfaces and a positive and significant correlation was observed between the VES-13 score and the FES-I-BR score, FES-I-BR was a significant predictor for the vulnerability. In the present study, the FES-I-BR in an acceptable way proved to be able to discriminate the fear of falling from vulnerable to non-vulnerable in an area of 0.656 (p <0.005), sensitivity of 53.7% and specificity of 69, 5%. Conclusion: Fear of falling is correlated with vulnerability, vulnerable elderly people were more afraid of falling, fear of falling is a predictor of vulnerability and FES-I-BR was able to discriminate between the fear of falling of vulnerable and non-vulnerable elderly people

Sickle Cell Anaemia Prevalence Among Newborns in the Brazilian Amazon-Savanna Transition Region.

Sickle cell anaemia is one of the most common hemoglobinopathies worldwide and an important public health problem in Brazil. This study evaluated the prevalence of sickle cell anaemia and its traits in newborns from the Amazon-Savanna Transition Region in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was carried out, based on data from neonatal screening tests performed in 2013-2015 in Maranhão. The Hardy-Weinberg theorem was applied to analyse the frequency of expected homozygotes based on HbSS phenotype. A spatial-temporal distribution analysis was performed to delimit the regions with the greatest number of newborn cases with sickle cell anaemia. Of 283,003 newborns, 162 were found to have sickle cell anaemia, while 10,794 had a sickle cell trait, with a prevalence of 0.05% and 3.8%, respectively. The prevalence of expected homozygotes was higher in the North Region and in the state capital of Maranhão. This study may contribute to existing social and public health actions or the creation of new strategies for sickle cell disease in endemic areas in Brazil to improve the quality of life.

Correlation Between Habitual Physical Activity and Central Sensitization, Pain Intensity, Kinesiophobia, Catastrophizing, and the Severity of Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorder.

OBJECTIVE: We sought to correlate habitual physical activity with central sensitization, pain intensity, kinesiophobia, catastrophizing, and the severity of chronic myogenous temporomandibular disorder (TMD). METHODS: This was an observational study. Fifty-five individuals, male and female, aged 18 to 45 years, with pain for at least 3 months (chronic) related to myogenous TMD were included in the study. Myogenous TMD was evaluated by means of the Numerical Rating Scale, Catastrophic Thoughts on Pain Scale, Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia, Fonseca Anamnestic Index, Central Sensitization Inventory, and habitual physical activity by means of the Baecke Questionnaire (BQ). The Spearman correlation coefficient (r s) was applied to verify the association of the BQ score with the pain variables. RESULTS: No significant correlations (P > .05) were observed in the total or mean BQ scores (both r s = -0.17 to -0.04), nor in the analyses performed on the occupational (r s = -0.03 to 0.14), sport (r s = -0.16 to 0.01), and leisure domains (r s = -0.16 to -0.02). CONCLUSION: Habitual physical activity as measured by the BQ is not associated with pain intensity, catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, central sensitization, or the severity of chronic myogenous TMD.

Index of severity of musculoskeletal symptoms in keyboardists / Índice de severidade de sintomas musculoesqueléticos em teclistas / Índice de gravedad de síntomas musculoesqueléticos en tecladistas

Abstract Introduction: Musicians may present musculoskeletal pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling due to repetitive exercises. Objective: To evaluate the severity index of musculoskeletal symptoms (MS) in keyboard players. Method: A cross-sectional study including volunteers of both sexes, aged between 18 and 40 years, who performed professionally for at least 2 years, played the keyboard for at least 3 hours a week, and did not present previous history of trauma or rheumatic, neurological, and systemic diseases. The MS and its severity index were evaluated using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and the intensity was assessed on a scale of 4. The difference between the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain according to the anatomical region was analyzed using Fisher's exact test. For all analyses, a significance level of 5% was adopted. This research was conducted after the ethics committee approval (No. 2,627,609). Results: Thirty-nine volunteers with discomfort were evaluated. Pain in the thoracic and lumbar spine in the last 12 months was most common (n = 27, 69.24%; p < 0.031), and in the last seven days, lumbar spine pain occurred in 12 (30.76%; p < 0.001). A severity index of 2 was the most frequent (n = 21, 54%). Conclusion: Keyboardists present with MS mainly in the vertebral column, and the severity of the symptoms is significant, suggesting the importance of prevention and treatment of MS before their onset.

Resumo Introdução: Os profissionais da música podem apresentar desconforto musculoesquelético como dor, fraqueza, dormência e formigamento devido à realização de movimentos repetitivos. Objetivo: Avaliar a frequência e o índice de severidade dos sintomas musculoesqueléticos (SM) em músicos tecladistas. Método: Trabalho do tipo transversal, com inclusão de voluntários de ambos os gêneros, com idade entre 18 a 40 anos, que exercessem a atividade profissional há pelo menos 2 anos e tocassem teclado no mínimo 3h semanais, excluídos daqueles que apresentassem história de traumas, doenças reumáticas e sistêmicas. Os SM e seu índice de severidade foram avaliados com o Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire e a intensidade avaliada em uma escala de 0 a 4. A Diferença entre as porcentagens de relato de dor musculoesquelética por região anatômica foram analisadas através do teste exato de Fisher. Para todas as análises foi adotado o nível de significância de 5%. Esta pesquisa foi aprovada pelo comitê de Ética parecer nº 2.627.609. Resultados: Foram avaliados n = 39 voluntários, todos relataram sentir dor ou desconforto em pelo menos um local do corpo. A região corporal apontada com mais desconforto nos últimos 12 meses foram coluna torácica e lombar, ambos n = 27(69,24%) (p < 0,031) e nos últimos sete dias coluna lombar n = 12 (30,76%) (p < 0,001) e o índice de severidade 2 foi o mais frequente n = 21 (54%). Conclusão: Pode-se concluir que os músicos tecladistas apresentam sintomas musculoesqueléticos principalmente na coluna vertebral e que a severidade dos sintomas é significativa, sugerindo a importância da prevenção e tratamento dos sintomas musculoesqueléticos antes do seu agravamento.

Resumen Introducción: Los profesionales músicos pueden presentar trastornos musculoesqueléticos, como dolor, debilidad, entumecimiento y hormigueo debido a los movimientos repetitivos. Objetivo: Evaluar la frecuencia y el índice de gravedad de los síntomas musculoesqueléticos (SM) en tecladistas. Método: Un estudio transversal que incluyó a voluntarios de ambos sexos, con edades comprendidas entre 18 y 40 años, que se desempeñaron profesionalmente durante al menos 2 años, tocaron el teclado como mínimo 3 horas a la semana y no presentaran antecedentes de trauma previo o enfermedades reumáticas y sistémicas. Los SM y su índice de gravedad se evaluaron mediante el Cuestionario musculoesquelético nórdico y la intensidad se evaluó en una escala de 0 a 4. La diferencia entre los porcentajes de prevalencia del dolor musculoesquelético según la región anatómica se analizó mediante la prueba exacta de Fisher. Para todos los análisis, se adoptó un nivel de significancia del 5%. Esta investigación fue aprobada por el Comité de Ética no. 2.627.609. Resultados: Se evaluaron treinta y nueve voluntarios que declararon sentir dolor o incomodidad en al menos una región del cuerpo. El dolor en la columna torácica y lumbar en los últimos 12 meses fue lo más común (n = 27 en ambos, 69,24%; p < 0,031), y en los últimos siete días, el dolor en la columna lumbar ocurrió en 12 (30,76%; p < 0,001). El índice de severidad 2 fue el más frecuente (n = 21, 54%). Conclusión: Los tecladistas presentaron SM principalmente en la columna vertebral, y la gravedad de los síntomas es significativa, lo que sugiere la importancia de la prevención y el tratamiento de los SM antes de su instalación.