Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and measurement properties of the dysmenorrhea symptom interference (DSI) scale-Brazilian version.

BACKGROUND: The Dysmenorrhea Symptom Interference (DSI) scale is a reliable, valid, and responsive tool to assess the interference of menstrual pain in the physical, mental, and social activities of women. OBJECTIVE: To translate and cross-culturally adapt the DSI scale into Brazilian-Portuguese (DSI-BrPt) and investigate the measurement properties of this version in on- and off-menses versions. METHODS: The original (United States) scale was translated and culturally adapted following existing guidelines. Measurement properties of the DSI-BrPt were investigated in 1387 women with dysmenorrhea. Reliability was analyzed via intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and test-retest reliability. Furthermore, structural validity, internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha), cross-cultural validity, construct validity (correlation with WHODAS 2.0 and SPS-6 scores questionnaires), and floor and ceiling effects were determined. RESULTS: No significant adaptations were needed during the translation process of the DSI-BrPt. The values of Cronbach's α were adequate (α ≥0.87) for the unidimensional scale. The test-retest reliability was considered adequate (ICC >0.78) and there was no systematic error for both on-menses and off-menses versions. Moreover, the DSI had a positive and strong correlation with WHODAS 2.0. There were no floor and ceiling effects neither for the total sample, nor among off-menses, or on-menses women. CONCLUSION: The DSI-BrPt scale has been translated and cross-culturally adapted successfully. The DSI-BrPt scale presented adequate measurement properties. The scale is valid and reliable, and, therefore, an adequate tool for monitoring dysmenorrhea symptoms in Brazilian women during and between menses.

Ficha de notificação facilitadora ao paciente amputado para reabilitação precoce: notificação hospitalar: facilitador na reabilitação de amputados / Amputee patient's notification file facilitator for early rehabilitation: hospital notification: facilitator in amputee rehabilitation / Expediente de notificación facilitador al paciente amputado para rehabilitación precoz: notificación hospitalaria: facilitador de la rehabilitación de los amputados

Este projeto de extensão da Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (Udesc), denominado Reabilitação Multidisciplinar em Amputados, é um conjunto de ações que visam atender às Diretrizes Nacionais de Atenção à Pessoa Amputada, priorizando o atendimento a esses pacientes no pós-operatório imediato. O objetivo deste trabalho é descrever a elaboração da ficha de notificação do paciente amputado, a metodologia de inserção dessa rotina em um cenário de prática multiprofissional e os resultados sociodemográficos dos sujeitos notificados. Para tanto, realizou-se um estudo descritivo de abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa, do tipo relato de experiência, realizado entre junho de 2014 e junho de 2016. Em relação aos municípios de origem, verificou-se que os pacientes pertencentes à Grande Florianópolis correspondem a 51,8% da amostra, mas este campo não foi preenchido em um grande número de notificações (32,1%). A principal causa de amputação foi doença vascular (50%), seguida de etiologia traumática (37,5%), com prevalência do nível transfemoral (46,4%). Em torno de um terço (33,9%) dos pacientes foi notificado com admissão para reabilitação precoce no projeto de extensão. O instrumento de notificação ao paciente amputado mostrou-se inovador por facilitar o atendimento ao paciente recém-amputado e o encaminhamento para o início precoce da reabilitação, uma vez que está incorporado à rotina da equipe multiprofissional do hospital.

This extension project of the Santa Catarina State University (UDESC) called Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation in Amputees is a set of actions aiming to follow the National Guidelines of Attention to Amputated People, prioritizing the assistance provided for these patients during the immediate post-operative period. This study aimed to prepare the tool of amputee patient's notification file, the methodology of insertion of this routine in a multiprofessional practice scenario, and socio-demographic results of the subjects notified. This is a descriptive study with quantitative and qualitative approach, of experience-report type, carried out from June 2014 to June 2016.Regarding the municipalities of origin, it was found that the patients residing in Greater Florianópolis correspond to 51.8% of the sample, however, the number of notifications with this field not completed was high (32.1%). The major cause of amputation was due to vascular diseases (50%), followed by traumatic etiology (37.5%), with a most prevalent transfemoral level (46.4%). In total, 33.9% of patients were notified with admission for early rehabilitation in the extension project. The tool of hospital notice of amputee patients was innovative for facilitating care to a newly-amputated patient and referral to early rehabilitation as it is incorporated in the routine of the hospital's multidisciplinary staff.

Este proyecto de extensión de la Universidad del Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC) denominado Rehabilitación Multidisciplinaria en Amputados es un conjunto de acciones que tienen como objetivo cumplir con los Lineamientos Nacionales de Atención al Amputado, priorizando la atención de estos pacientes en el postoperatorio inmediato. período. Buscamos definir un instrumento del formulario de notificación del paciente amputado, la metodología para insertar esta rutina en un escenario de práctica multiprofesional y los resultados sociodemográficos de los sujetos notificados. Esto es un estudio con enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo, descriptivo, del tipo relato de experiencia, realizado de junio de 2014 a junio de 2016.En relación a los municipios de origen, se encontró que los pacientes pertenecientes al Gran Florianópolis correspondían al 51,8% de la muestra, pero el número de notificaciones con este campo sin rellenar fue alto (32,1%). La principal causa de amputación de enfermedades vasculares (50%), seguida de la etiología traumática (37,5%), con el nivel transfemoral más prevalente (46,4%). Treinta y tres por ciento (33,9%) de los pacientes fueron notificados con ingreso a rehabilitación temprana en el proyecto de extensión. El instrumento de notificación al paciente amputado resultó innovador para facilitar la atención del paciente recién amputado y la derivación al inicio temprano de la rehabilitación, ya que se incorpora a la rutina del equipo multiprofesional del hospital.

Comparison of urinary incontinence, based on pelvic floor and abdominal muscle strength, between nulliparous female athletes and non-athletes: A secondary analysis.

AIMS: To compare the strength of abdominal and pelvic floor muscles (PFM) between nulliparous female athletes (FAs) and non-athletes (FNAs), to determine the frequency of urinary incontinence (UI) in these groups. METHODS: This cross-sectional comparative study of nulliparous women included 39 professional FAs, who competed at the district level or above, and 34 FNAs. Participants underwent pelvic floor and abdominal muscle assessments. PFM function and strength were assessed using the modified Oxford scale and a manometer (PERINA 996-2 QUARK). Abdominal muscle function and strength were assessed using a 4-Pro isokinetic dynamometer. The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form was used to assess UI symptoms among the athletes, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form was used to establish the level of physical activity among the non-athletes. RESULTS: The prevalence of UIs in the FAs was 53.8%, while that for FNAs was 35.3%. There was no association between being an athlete and having UI (p = 0.112). FAs were found to weigh more (p = 0.012) and have increased abdominal muscle strength (p = 0.014) and maximum voluntary PFM contraction as recorded by the manometer (p = 0.035), as well as a decreased PFM contraction endurance time (p = 0.025) than FNAs. CONCLUSION: FAs had stronger abdominal muscles and PFM contraction, as assessed by a manometer, but less PFM endurance when compared to FNAs. Despite these differences, the prevalence of UI was similar between groups.