[Satisfaction of wheelchair users in the Baixada Santista Metropolitan Region]. / Satisfação dos usuários de cadeiras de rodas da Região Metropolitana da Baixada Santista.

This article seeks to identify user satisfaction in relation to wheelchairs and the provision of public and private health services in the Baixada Santista Metropolitan Region. It involved a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. Participants answered a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Brazilian version of the Quebec Assistive Technology User Satisfaction Assessment. Data were analyzed using descriptive and comparative statistics by means of Student's t test. Cohen's d effect sizes were also calculated. Participants (n = 42) were "more or less satisfied" with the wheelchairs and "quite satisfied" with the services provided. Rigid frame wheelchair users were significantly more satisfied with their wheelchairs compared to users of wheelchairs weighing over 198 lbs. (p = 0.010, d = 1.04). Users of private services showed significantly greater satisfaction with the provision of the service compared to public services users (p = 0.021, d = 0.75). Wheelchair users in the Baixada Santista Metropolitan Region are more satisfied with the rigid frame wheelchair and less satisfied with public services.

O objetivo deste artigo é identificar a satisfação dos usuários em relação às cadeiras de rodas e à prestação de serviços públicos e privados de saúde da Região Metropolitana da Baixada Santista. Estudo transversal com abordagem quantitativa. Os participantes responderam a um questionário sociodemográfico e à versão brasileira do Quebec Assistive Technology User Satisfaction Assessment. Os dados foram analisados utilizando a estatística descritiva e comparativa por meio do teste t de Student. Os tamanhos de efeito d de Cohen foram calculados. Os participantes (n = 42) estavam "mais ou menos satisfeitos" com as cadeiras de rodas e "pouco satisfeitos" com a prestação de serviços. Os usuários de cadeiras de rodas monobloco apresentaram satisfação significativamente maior com suas cadeiras em comparação com usuários de cadeiras de rodas acima de 90kg (p = 0,010, d = 1,04). Os usuários de serviços privados apresentaram satisfação significativamente maior com a prestação de serviço em comparação aos usuários de serviços públicos (p = 0,021, d = 0,75). Os usuários de cadeiras de rodas da Região Metropolitana da Baixada Santista estão mais satisfeitos com as cadeiras de rodas monobloco e menos satisfeitos com os serviços públicos.

Satisfação dos usuários de cadeiras de rodas da Região Metropolitana da Baixada Santista / Satisfaction of wheelchair users in the Baixada Santista Metropolitan Region

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é identificar a satisfação dos usuários em relação às cadeiras de rodas e à prestação de serviços públicos e privados de saúde da Região Metropolitana da Baixada Santista. Estudo transversal com abordagem quantitativa. Os participantes responderam a um questionário sociodemográfico e à versão brasileira do Quebec Assistive Technology User Satisfaction Assessment. Os dados foram analisados utilizando a estatística descritiva e comparativa por meio do teste t de Student. Os tamanhos de efeito d de Cohen foram calculados. Os participantes (n = 42) estavam "mais ou menos satisfeitos" com as cadeiras de rodas e "pouco satisfeitos" com a prestação de serviços. Os usuários de cadeiras de rodas monobloco apresentaram satisfação significativamente maior com suas cadeiras em comparação com usuários de cadeiras de rodas acima de 90kg (p = 0,010, d = 1,04). Os usuários de serviços privados apresentaram satisfação significativamente maior com a prestação de serviço em comparação aos usuários de serviços públicos (p = 0,021, d = 0,75). Os usuários de cadeiras de rodas da Região Metropolitana da Baixada Santista estão mais satisfeitos com as cadeiras de rodas monobloco e menos satisfeitos com os serviços públicos.

Abstract This article seeks to identify user satisfaction in relation to wheelchairs and the provision of public and private health services in the Baixada Santista Metropolitan Region. It involved a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. Participants answered a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Brazilian version of the Quebec Assistive Technology User Satisfaction Assessment. Data were analyzed using descriptive and comparative statistics by means of Student's t test. Cohen's d effect sizes were also calculated. Participants (n = 42) were "more or less satisfied" with the wheelchairs and "quite satisfied" with the services provided. Rigid frame wheelchair users were significantly more satisfied with their wheelchairs compared to users of wheelchairs weighing over 198 lbs. (p = 0.010, d = 1.04). Users of private services showed significantly greater satisfaction with the provision of the service compared to public services users (p = 0.021, d = 0.75). Wheelchair users in the Baixada Santista Metropolitan Region are more satisfied with the rigid frame wheelchair and less satisfied with public services.

Canine-assisted occupational therapy: case study with a child on the autism spectrum / Terapia ocupacional assistida por cães: estudo de caso com criança no transtorno do espectro autista / Terapia ocupacional asistida canina: estudio de caso con un niño en el espectro del autismo

This study presents the objectives, activities and strategies of a canine- assisted therapy for a child on autism spectrum. Canadian Occupational Performance Measurement and a Checklist were used to measure components of the child's performance, engagement and behavior in relation to the dog and were used to define the therapeutic goals. The qualitative and quantitative approach was articulated to analyze the data of this case study. There was an increase in the child's intrinsic motivation, in the frequency of showing attention, interest, persistence, communication, proximity and time close to the dog. Activities structured in stages and the incorporation of the dog in the last stage of the activity favored the child to perform them successfully.

Este estudo apresenta os objetivos, atividades e estratégias de uma terapia assistida por cães para uma criança com autismo. A Medida Canadense de Desempenho Ocupacional e um Checklist foram usados para medir os componentes do desempenho, engajamento e comportamento da criança em relação ao cão e foram usadas para definir os objetivos terapêuticos. A abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa foi articulada para analisar os dados deste estudo de caso. Houve aumento na motivação intrínseca da criança, na frequência de demonstração de atenção, interesse, persistência, comunicação, proximidade e tempo próximo ao cão. As atividades estruturadas em etapas e a incorporação do cão na última etapa das atividades favoreceram a criança a realizá-las com sucesso.

Este estudio presenta los objetivos, actividades y estrategias de una terapia asistida por caninos para un niño sobre el espectro autista. Se utilizaron la Medición del Desempeño Ocupacional Canadiense y una Lista de Verificación para medir componentes del desempeño, compromiso y comportamiento del niño en relación con el perro y se definieron los objetivos terapéuticos. Se articuló el enfoque cualitativo y cuantitativo para analizar los datos de este caso de estudio. Se observó un aumento en la motivación intrínseca del niño, en la frecuencia de mostrar atención, interés, persistencia, comunicación, proximidad y tiempo cercano al perro. Las actividades estructuradas en etapas y la incorporación del perro en la última etapa de la actividad favorecieron que el niño las realizara con éxito.

Functional mobility assessment is reliable and correlated with satisfaction, independence and skills.

Mobility is essential for activities of daily living and therapists should give priority to evaluate its effects in their client's performance. We aimed to ascertain the intra- and inter-rater reliability of Functional Mobility Assessment (FMA) and to identify correlations among satisfaction, independence, and skills in 44 users of manual wheelchairs and three users of powered wheelchairs. We analyzed the test-retest and inter-rater reliability of the FMA in a sample of 47 wheelchair users using the Cronbach's Alpha. For correlations with FMA were used the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology, Functional Independence Measure, and Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire (manual and powered forms). The test-retest reliability showed good internal consistency (α > 0.9). Associations between functional independence, wheelchair skills, and functional mobility were significant (p < .05). The Brazilian version of the FMA is reliable for use among wheelchair users, and its correlation with other measurements suggests cohesion among assessments related to mobility devices.

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Face Validity of the Functional Mobility Assessment into Brazilian Portuguese.

Introduction. The Functional Mobility Assessment (FMA) measures satisfaction with mobility devices in daily life. However, in Brazil, there is a lack of instruments which measure functional mobility. OBJECTIVE: We aim to report the cross-cultural adaptation process and face validity of the FMA for use in Brazil. METHODS: Two international guidelines were used in the cross-cultural adaptation process. Two independent translators translated the instrument from English to Brazilian Portuguese, and the two versions were reconciled. Two different translators back translated this reconciled version, and an expert committee analysed the resulting synthesis. For face validity, the FMA was applied with 24 participants, divided into two groups, users with disabilities (n = 12) and occupational therapy students (n = 12) and occupational therapy students (. RESULTS: The cross-cultural adaptation of the FMA was concluded, and its face validity presented that both groups understood most or completely all instrument items. CONCLUSION: The Brazilian version of FMA is now available in Brazilian Portuguese and has face validation. Further studies should test its psychometric properties.

Pressure distribution analysis in three wheelchairs cushions of subjects with spinal cord injury.

Purpose: Pressure injuries are a complication due to spinal cord injury. The objective of the study is to compare the pressure distribution in the wheelchair seat of subjects with spinal cord injury using 3 pads (Roho®, Varilite® and Jay®). Methods: Pressure analysis was performed on 10 participants in two situations: (a) the participant sitting in static posture and (b) with the wheelchair being used for locomotion. Results: In the static position: Jay® showed the best rates for average pressure and also the contact area, the Roho® had the lowest average for the peak pressure. During the wheelchair moving, Jay® showed the best average pressure, Roho® had a lower average for peak pressure and Varilite® provided a highest means for the contact area of the buttocks and thighs. Conclusions: The use of appropriate cushion is an effective measure in people with spinal cord injury. Implications for Rehabilitation Pressure injuries are a complication due to spinal cord injury. Study to compare the pressure distribution in the wheelchair seat of subjects with spinal cord injury is important to minimize the injuries resulting from pressure injuries. The comfort resulting from the use of the cushion suited to the demands of the subjects with spinal cord injury is fundamental for the process of rehabilitation and social participation of the people affected. Understanding and minimizing pressure points can contribute to the appropriate rehabilitation process.

Measuring interface pressure and temperature in the operating room.

BACKGROUND: There is a high incidence of pressure ulcers (PrUs) during long hours of surgery. Interface pressure and temperature are considered risk factors for PrU development. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine a methodology to measure interface pressure and temperature during long hours of surgery consistently. SAMPLE: Five patients undergoing liver transplants were recruited from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. METHODS AND OUTCOMES: Interface pressure and temperature were measured with pressure mapping and temperature mapping for the duration of the surgery. After the surgery, an 8-hour skin check over 48 hours was performed. RESULTS: Pressure mapping and temperature mapping are appropriate to quantify interface pressure and temperature during surgery. CONCLUSION: This study shows that measuring interface pressure and temperature using pressure and temperature mats is feasible. Further studies are necessary in order to validate the methodology in other types of surgery.

Estudo do desempenho funcional de crianças com paralisia cerebral diparética espástica utilizando o pediatric evaluation of disability inventory (pedi) / Study of children functional performance with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy utilizing the pediatriac evaluation of disability inventory (pedi)

Este estudo teve como objetivo de traçar o perfil funcional de crianças portadoras de paralisia cerebral (PC) diparética espástica. Foram avaliadas 20 crianças, sendo dez com desenvolvimento normal (que frequentam a Escola Municipal de Educação Infantil-EMEI - São Paulo) e dez portadores de paralisia cerebral diparética espástica (que frequentam o setor de terapia ocupacional infantil da Associação de Assistência à Criança Deficiente - AACD, São Paulo), utilizando o teste funcional padronizado PEDI. Análises comparativas nas três áreas de desempenho funcional mostram diferenças significativas nas áreas de autocuidado e mobilidade. Os resultados revelam que o impacto desta patologia no perfil funcional das crianças foi manifestado, principalmente, em atividades que envolvem coordenação bimanual e nas atividades de transferências. Tais resultados podem direcionar estratégias de avaliação em crianças portadoras de paralisia cerebral.