RESUMO
Este artigo tem como objetivo investigar a efetividade de um treinamento de estimulação cognitiva (EC) em adultos e idosos participantes de uma Faculdade Aberta da Terceira Idade (FATI). Trata-se de um estudo exploratório e intervencionista, em que foram realizadas intervenções de estimulação cognitiva em um grupo de adultos e idosos participantes da FATI, n=19. Esperamos que este artigo contribua com as discussões e intervenções em estimulação cognitiva na área da Gerontologia, contribuindo para uma melhor sistematização das pesquisas aplicadas.
This article aims to investigate the effectiveness of a cognitive stimulation (CE) training in adults and elderly participants of a Faculty Open to Senior Citizens (FATI). This is an exploratory and interventional study in which cognitive stimulation interventions were performed in a group of adults and elderly participants of the FATI, n=19. We hope that this article contributes to the discussions and interventions in cognitive stimulation in the area of Gerontology, contributing to a better systematization of applied research.
Este artículo tiene como objetivo investigar la efectividad del entrenamiento de estimulación cognitiva (CE) en adultos y ancianos participantes de un Open College of the Third Age (FATI). Este es un estudio exploratorio e intervencionista en el que se realizaron intervenciones de estimulación cognitiva en un grupo de adultos y ancianos participantes de FATI, n = 19. Esperamos que este artículo contribuya a las discusiones e intervenciones sobre la estimulación cognitiva en el campo de la gerontología, contribuyendo a una mejor sistematización de la investigación aplicada.
Assuntos
Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Idoso , Cognição , Efetividade , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown that acupuncture and electroacupuncture (EA) are effective in the treatment of patients with low back pain. However, there is little evidence to support the use of one intervention over the other. The aim of this study is to compare the effect of acupuncture and electroacupuncture in the treatment of pain and disability in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain. METHODS/DESIGN: The study design is a randomized controlled trial. Patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain of more than three months duration are recruited at Rehabilitation Center of Taboao da Serra - SP (Brazil). After examination, sixty-six patients will be randomized into one of two groups: acupuncture group (AG) (n = 33) and electroacupuncture group (EG) (n = 33). Interventions will last one hour, and will happen twice a week for 6 weeks. The primary clinical outcomes will be pain intensity as measured and functional disability. SECONDARY OUTCOMES: quality of pain, quality of life. perception of the overall effect, depressive state, flexibility and kinesiophobia. All the outcomes will be assessed will be assessed at baseline, at treatment end, and three months after treatment end. Significance level will be determined at the 5 % level. Results of this trial will help clarify the value of acupuncture and electroacupuncture as a treatment for chronic low back pain and if they are different. DISCUSSION: Results of this trial will help clarify the value of acupuncture needling and electroacupuncture stimulation of specific points on the body as a treatment for chronic low back pain. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT02039037 . Register October 30, 2013.
