Repetitive peripheral sensory stimulation for motor recovery after stroke: a scoping review.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Enhancing afferent information from the paretic limb can improve post-stroke motor recovery. However, uncertainties exist regarding varied sensory peripheral neuromodulation protocols and their specific impacts. This study outlines the use of repetitive peripheral sensory stimulation (RPSS) and repetitive magnetic stimulation (rPMS) in individuals with stroke. METHODS: This scoping review was conducted according to the JBI Evidence Synthesis guidelines. We searched studies published until June 2023 on several databases using a three-step analysis and categorization of the studies: pre-analysis, exploration of the material, and data processing. RESULTS: We identified 916 studies, 52 of which were included (N = 1,125 participants). Approximately 53.84% of the participants were in the chronic phase, displaying moderate-to-severe functional impairment. Thirty-two studies used RPSS often combining it with task-oriented training, while 20 used rPMS as a standalone intervention. The RPSS primarily targeted the median and ulnar nerves, stimulating for an average of 92.78 min at an intensity that induced paresthesia. RPMS targeted the upper and lower limb paretic muscles, employing a 20 Hz frequency in most studies. The mean stimulation time was 12.74 min, with an intensity of 70% of the maximal stimulator output. Among the 114 variables analyzed in the 52 studies, 88 (77.20%) were in the "s,b" domain, with 26 (22.8%) falling under the "d" domain of the ICF. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Sensory peripheral neuromodulation protocols hold the potential for enhancing post-stroke motor recovery, yet optimal outcomes were obtained when integrated with intensive or task-oriented motor training.

Optical clearing agents based on metallic and dielectric nanoparticles for caries diagnostic by optical coherence tomography.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the effect of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and silver (Ag) nanoparticles dispersed in glycerol or water, serving as optical clearing agents nanocolloids (OCAs-NC), for improving optical coherence tomography (OCT) images and highlighting incipient lesions in ex vivo human teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twelve human teeth with incipient lesions were divided into seven groups according to the OCA-NC; they were subjected to G1 (air), G2 (glycerol), G3 (TiO2 0.1%), G4 (TiO2 0.01%), G5 (TiO2 0.001%), G6 (AgNO3 10%), and G7 (AgNO3 100%). The OCA-NC was applied to the occlusal surface, and two-dimensional images of the specimens were analyzed using OCT (930 nm central wavelength; 100 nm bandwidth; 5 mW output power; axial resolution of 7/5.3 µm in water and air, respectively; lateral resolution of 8 µm; and light penetration depth of 1.6 mm inside the sample). RESULTS: The findings demonstrated that the utilization of OCAs-NC containing metallic or dielectric nanoparticles (AgNO3 and TiO2) led to improved differentiation between sound and demineralized enamel on occlusal surfaces. Additionally, it enhanced the depth of image penetration when analyzing this hard tissue with OCT. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: In the current context of minimally invasive dentistry, the use of OCAs-NC in conjunction with OCT can provide clinicians with early diagnosis, allowing for the determination of less/more invasive therapies and consequently halting the disease before cavitation of dental tissues occurs.

Deficiencies in reporting inclusion/exclusion criteria and characteristics of patients in randomized controlled trials of therapeutic interventions in pressure injuries: a systematic methodological review.

Wound care is a complex procedure and the related research may include many variables. Deficiencies in the sample inclusion and exclusion criteria may limit the generalizability of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for wound patients in the real world. This study aimed to evaluate deficiencies in reporting the inclusion and exclusion criteria and the characteristics of patients in RCTs of pressure injuries (PI) therapeutic interventions. We conducted a systematic methodological review in which 40 full text RCTs of PI treatment interventions published in English, from 2008 to 2020, were identified. Data on the general characteristics of the included RCTs and data about inclusion/exclusion criteria and characteristics of patients were collected. The inclusion/exclusion criteria were categorized into five domains (definition of disease, precision, safety, ethical/legal and administrative). Study duration (in weeks) was 8.0 (quartile 1: 2.0; quartile 3: 48.0); only 5.0% of the trials mentioned race, skin colour or ethnicity, and 37.5% reported the duration of the wound. Only 9 (22.5%) studies reported the drugs that the included patients were using and 10 (25.0%) RCTs reported adverse events. The presence of the five domains was observed only in 12.5% of RCTs and only 12 (30.0%) had the precision domain. Much more research is required in systematic assessments of the external validity of trials because there is substantial disparity between the information that is provided by RCTs and the information that is required by clinicians. We concluded that there are deficiencies in reporting of data related to inclusion/exclusion criteria and characteristics of patients of RCTs assessing PI therapeutic interventions.

The impact of docosahexaenoic acid on maternal mental health: scoping review / El impacto del ácido docosahexaenoico en la salud mental materna: revisión sistematizada de la literatura

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a polyunsaturated essential fatty acid from the omega-3 series that appears to be key to perinatal mental health. For this, the aim of this review is to evaluate the effect of DHA on maternal mental health during pregnancy and lactation with respect to depression and anxiety. The present scoping review was carried out following the methodology of Arksey and O’Malley (2005). The selection of studies was carried out in accordance with PRISMA by means of systematic searches in the PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO and Medline databases. The results classified according to the effectiveness of DHA. In most (n = 9) of the 14 studies finally included, DHA plasma levels with or without other polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids were significantly lower in pregnant women with depressive and anxiety symptoms. However, no study reported a beneficial effect of DHA on mental health during the postpartum period. The majority used detection method was the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (n = 11). The prevalence of depressive symptoms ranged between 5.9 % and 50 %. As a conclusion, although more research is needed in this area, these exploratory results suggest that DHA could play an important role in preventing the pathogenesis of depression and anxiety during gestation.(AU)

El ácido docosahexaenoico (DHA) es un ácido graso esencial poliinsaturado de la serie omega-3 que parece ser clave para la salud mental perinatal. Por ello, el objetivo de esta revisión es evaluar el efecto del DHA sobre la salud mental materna durante el embarazo y la lactancia con respecto a la depresión y la ansiedad. La presente revisión se llevó a cabo siguiendo la metodología de Arksey y O’Malley (2005). La selección de estudios se realizó de acuerdo con PRISMA mediante búsquedas sistemáticas en las bases de datos PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO y Medline. Los resultados se catalogaron según la eficacia del DHA. En la mayoría (n = 9) de los 14 estudios finalmente incluidos, los niveles plasmáticos de DHA con o sin otros ácidos grasos omega-3 poliinsaturados fueron significativamente más bajos en mujeres embarazadas con síntomas de depresión y ansiedad. Sin embargo, ningún estudio informó un efecto beneficioso del DHA sobre la salud mental durante el periodo posparto. El método de detección más utilizado fue la Escala de Depresión Posparto de Edimburgo (n = 11). La prevalencia de síntomas depresivos osciló entre el 5,9 % y el 50 %. Como conclusión, aunque se necesita más investigación en este ámbito, los resultados exploratorios parecen indicar que el DHA juega un papel importante en la prevención de la patogenia de la depresión y la ansiedad durante el periodo de gestación.(AU)

The impact of docosahexaenoic acid on maternal mental health: scoping review.

Introduction: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a polyunsaturated essential fatty acid from the omega-3 series that appears to be key to perinatal mental health. For this, the aim of this review is to evaluate the effect of DHA on maternal mental health during pregnancy and lactation with respect to depression and anxiety. The present scoping review was carried out following the methodology of Arksey and O'Malley (2005). The selection of studies was carried out in accordance with PRISMA by means of systematic searches in the PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO and Medline databases. The results classified according to the effectiveness of DHA. In most (n = 9) of the 14 studies finally included, DHA plasma levels with or without other polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids were significantly lower in pregnant women with depressive and anxiety symptoms. However, no study reported a beneficial effect of DHA on mental health during the postpartum period. The majority used detection method was the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (n = 11). The prevalence of depressive symptoms ranged between 5.9 % and 50 %. As a conclusion, although more research is needed in this area, these exploratory results suggest that DHA could play an important role in preventing the pathogenesis of depression and anxiety during gestation.

Introducción: El ácido docosahexaenoico (DHA) es un ácido graso esencial poliinsaturado de la serie omega-3 que parece ser clave para la salud mental perinatal. Por ello, el objetivo de esta revisión es evaluar el efecto del DHA sobre la salud mental materna durante el embarazo y la lactancia con respecto a la depresión y la ansiedad. La presente revisión se llevó a cabo siguiendo la metodología de Arksey y O'Malley (2005). La selección de estudios se realizó de acuerdo con PRISMA mediante búsquedas sistemáticas en las bases de datos PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO y Medline. Los resultados se catalogaron según la eficacia del DHA. En la mayoría (n = 9) de los 14 estudios finalmente incluidos, los niveles plasmáticos de DHA con o sin otros ácidos grasos omega-3 poliinsaturados fueron significativamente más bajos en mujeres embarazadas con síntomas de depresión y ansiedad. Sin embargo, ningún estudio informó un efecto beneficioso del DHA sobre la salud mental durante el periodo posparto. El método de detección más utilizado fue la Escala de Depresión Posparto de Edimburgo (n = 11). La prevalencia de síntomas depresivos osciló entre el 5,9 % y el 50 %. Como conclusión, aunque se necesita más investigación en este ámbito, los resultados exploratorios parecen indicar que el DHA juega un papel importante en la prevención de la patogenia de la depresión y la ansiedad durante el periodo de gestación.

Early mobilization in acute stroke phase: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Early mobilization is defined as out-of-bed activities in acute stroke phase, and has led to improvements in functional capacity and reduction of complications after stroke. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of early mobilization in the acute stroke phase. METHODS: This was a systematic review. We searched for studies with the keywords: "Stroke," "Early mobilization" and "Functional outcomes." Data source: NLM, LILACS, MEDLINE, PEDro, and Science Direct. Studies published up to June 2020 were included; (b) study eligibility criteria: clinical trials; (c) participants: stroke patients in the acute phase; (d) interventions: early mobilization; (e) study appraisal: two authors independently assessed the risk of bias, Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation, and the Oxford Center for Evidence-Based Medicine Levels of Evidence. The safety was evaluated based on related and non-related adverse effects. RESULTS: Altogether, 476 studies were retrieved. After exclusion, seven studies involving 8663 patients were included in the qualitative synthesis. The main activities were elevation of the headboard, sitting, standing, and walking. The most important outcome assessed was the modified Rankin scale score (disability) after 3 months of stroke, and two studies showed that early mobilization improves functional capacity after stroke. CONCLUSION: the optimal time to start early mobilization is > 24 h of stroke according to hemodynamic stability and safety criteria. The duration of mobilization is recommended between 15 and 45 minutes, divided into one, two, or three times a day. The focus of early mobilization should be on sitting, standing, and walking activity.

Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older People with Functional and Nutritional Impairment and Depressive Symptoms: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study in Brazil and Portugal.

BACKGROUND: The interaction of quality of life (QoL) with functionality, nutrition and depression has been studied, but few studies have compared different realities. Our objective was to compare the associations of QoL with impaired functionality, nutritional status and depressive symptoms among older people patients treated in primary health care (PHC) in Brazil and Portugal. METHODS: Cross-sectional, comparative study was conducted with primary data from PHC services in Brazil and Portugal with users over 65 years old. Participants' scores were classified as "impaired" and "preserved" for QoL, functional decline, nutrition and depression. We used Pearson's chi-square test, Fisher's exact test and the Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS: Our sample had a total of 150 PHC users. We found lower QoL scores in Brazil, which were associated with the risk of functional decline for the domains Physical Functioning, General Health Perceptions, Mental Health dimensions and Physical Health. Nutritional impairment in the group from Portugal included the domains of Vitality and Social Role Functioning. For depressive impairment, Portugal showed an association with the domains Mental Health, Vitality and Social Role Functioning. CONCLUSIONS: QoL was associated with functional and nutritional impairment and depressive symptoms, highlighting physical, mental and social characteristics related to the perception of well-being.

Association between developmental defects of enamel and early childhood caries in children under 6 years old: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Early childhood caries (ECC) are an oral health problem worldwide in children under 6 years of age. This disease of rapid development has a multifactorial etiology, and one of the possible risk factors is developmental defects of enamel (DDE), such as hypoplasia and opacities. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the association between DDE and ECC in children under 6 years of age. An electronic search was conducted until March 2022 using Medline (PubMed), Scopus, Science-Direct, LILACS, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EBSCO-Host, EMBASE, and Google Scholar and complemented with a manual search, with no restrictions on language or date of publication. Longitudinal studies of children under 6 years of age with primary dentition were included. A total of 1158 studies were found, of which 651 records were reviewed by title and abstract, and 24 articles were selected for full-text evaluation. Finally, nine studies that met the selection criteria were included in the qualitative synthesis. Study quality and certainty were assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) tool. Three cohort studies of good quality were included in the meta-analysis. A risk associated with DDE (RR = 1.94; 95% CI: 1.52-2.49) and a risk associated with enamel hypoplasia (RR = 5.45; 95% CI: 1.84-16.14) were found. The results for diffuse opacity (RR = 1.21; 95% CI: 0.18-8.15) and demarcated opacity (RR = 1.26; 95% CI: 0.43-3.65) were not significant. GRADE analysis presented low and very low certainty of evidence. It was concluded that there is an association between DDE and ECC. However, the results should be interpreted with caution because of the limitations of the study. The protocol for this study has been registered in PROSPERO under identification number CRD42021238919.

Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of Photodynamic Therapy and Er:YAG Laser Irradiation on Root Canals Infected with Enterococcus faecalis.

Objective: To carry out a histological and morphometric analysis of the antimicrobial effect of Er:YAG laser irradiation combined with photodynamic therapy (PDT) on root canals infected with Enterococcus faecalis. Background: PDT and Er:YAG laser irradiation may be alternatives for effective endodontic disinfection but there are no data on the combination of these therapies. Materials and methods: Forty single-rooted bovine teeth had their roots contaminated with E. faecalis for 72 h. The teeth were randomly divided into four groups (n = 10): group 1, irrigation with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl); group 2, Er:YAG laser (λ2940 nm, 15 Hz, 100 mJ); group 3, PDT with 0.07% methylene blue as photosensitizer and laser irradiation (λ660 nm, power 40 mW, 5 min); and group 4, Er:YAG laser + PDT. After treatment, the teeth were examined by confocal laser scanning microscopy to verify bacterial viability, and morphometric analysis of the images was performed. Results: The PDT and Er:YAG + PDT treatments promoted the greatest reduction in bacteria among the proposed therapies, whereas 2.5% NaOCl was the least effective in bacterial elimination. A statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) was observed among the groups studied, except between the group combining Er:YAG and PDT and the group treated with PDT alone. Conclusions: PDT combined or not with Er:YAG laser was found to be more effective in root canal disinfection when compared with the other groups.

Effect of Robot-Assisted Training on Unilateral Spatial Neglect After Stroke: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

BACKGROUND: Several studies have shown that robotic devices can effectively improve motor function in stroke patients through limb activation. However, the effects of robot-assisted therapy on perceptual deficits after stroke is unclear. OBJECTIVE: This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of robotic limb activation in patients with unilateral spatial neglect (USN) after stroke. METHODS: In this systematic review, a literature search was performed using MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, CINAHL, and LILACS databases without language restrictions. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs of robot-assisted therapy for USN after stroke were selected. Two reviewers independently assessed the risk of bias and certainty of the evidence of the included studies. RESULTS: A total of 630 studies were identified, including five studies for qualitative synthesis and four meta-analyses. The results of RCTs comparing robotic limb activation with a control group suggested an improvement in the degree of USN measured by the line bisection test (standardized mean difference [SMD], -0.64; 95% confidence interval [CI], -1.13 to -0.15; P = .01). There were no differences between the groups in the motor-free visual perception test 3rd edition (SMD, 0.27; 95% CI, -0.25-0.79; P = .31), star cancellation test (SMD, 0.26; 95% CI, -0.42-0.94; P = .54), Albert's test (SMD, -0.67; 95% CI, -2.01-0.66; P = .32), and Catherine Bergego Scale (SMD, -0.81; 95% CI, -2.07-0.45; P = .21). CONCLUSION: The study demonstrated that limb activation through robotic therapy can improve midline perception. However, there was no impact on tasks assessing visual scanning, functionality, or activities of daily living.

Depression and quality of life in Brazilian and Portuguese older people communities: Analysis of association.

ABSTRACT: We aimed to compare the association of depression with aspects of quality of life (QoL) among older people users of primary health care (PHC) living in Brazil and Portugal.We carried out an observational, cross-sectional and comparative study with a quantitative approach in the PHC scope in Brazil and Portugal, where we obtained a nonrandom sample of 150 participants aged 65 years or older (100 Brazilians and 50 Portuguese). We used the socioeconomic and health data questionnaire, the Medical Outcomes Short-Form Health Survey QoL (SF-36) questionnaire and the Beck Inventory.Among the socioeconomic profiles, most were females aged between 65 and 80 years in both countries. There was a significant difference between groups in the income variable, with 100.0% of Portuguese people earning up to 1 minimum wage (P value <.001), and the presence of chronic diseases in 92.0% of respondents in Portugal (P value = .033). In the association analysis, most aspects of QoL had a higher median score (>50.0) within the categorical variables of "absent" and "mild" depression. The Emotional role functioning, Physical role functioning, Physical functioning, Mental health, Total score domains and the Mental health and Physical health summary measures stood out with this behavior in Brazil and in Portugal, where these latter 2 presented moderate to strong correlation values (ρ > 0.400) in Portugal. Greater associations of depression on QoL were revealed in Portugal than in Brazil. Among their most expressive associations, the Physical role functioning (odds ratio [OR] = 4.776; 95.0% confidence interval [CI]: 2.41-9.43), Physical functioning (OR = 3.037; 95.0% CI: 3.037), Vitality (OR = 6.000; 95.0% CI: 1.56-23.07) and Total score (OR = 3.727; 95.0% CI: 2.24-6.17) domains and the Mental health summary measure (OR = 3.870; 95.0% CI: 2.13-7.02) stood out.Aspects related to the emotional, physical, functional and mental health components stood out. The association and correlation with depression were more expressive in Portugal compared to Brazil. However, similar results were obtained in Brazil but with less relevance.

Cambios mandibulares después de una expansión maxilar rápida. Revisión de la literatura / Mandibular changes after rapid maxillary expansion. Literature review

El objetivo de esta revisión de literatura es reportar los cambios dentoalveolares y esqueléticos del arco mandibular después de una expansión maxilar rápida (EMR) en denticiones mixtas. Se realizó una búsqueda electrónica en las siguientes bases de datos: Medline/PubMed, Scopus, LILACS y búsqueda manual en las principales revistas de ortodoncia (American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, The Angle Orthodontics, Seminars in Orthodontics) y en Google Scholar. Los criterios de elegibilidad incluyeron todos los estudios relacionados al tema de la revisión, en inglés y español, sin restricción del año de publicación. De un total de 62 artículos encontrados, se eligieron 10 para ser analizados. Diversos autores coinciden en la presencia de cambios esqueléticos y dentoalveolares espontáneos clínicamente significativos en el arco dental mandibular a corto y largo plazo después de la EMR. Durante el período posterior a la EMR, se pudo observar un desplazamiento anterior mandibular debido a la sobreexpansión del maxilar, además, se registraron cambios dentoalveolares y aumento en el ancho de las arcadas dentarias.

The objective of this literature review is to report dentoalveolar and skeletal changes of the mandibular arch after rapid maxillary expansion (RMS) in mixed dentitions. An electronic search was carried out in the following databases: Medline/PubMed, Scopus, LILACS as well as manual search in the main orthodontic journals (American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, The Angle Orthodontics, Seminars in Orthodontics) and Google Scholar. The eligibility criteria included all studies related to the topic being reviewed, in English and Spanish, without restrictions on the year of publication. Of a total of 62 articles found, 10 were chosen to be analyzed. Quite a few authors agree on the presence of clinically significant spontaneous skeletal and dentoalveolar changes, in the mandibular dental arch in short and long term after RMS. During the aftermath of the RMS, an anterior mandibular displacement could be observed due to the overexpansion of the maxilla, in addition, dentoalveolar changes and an increase in the width of the dental arches were recorded.

Measuring transnational social fields through binational link-tracing sampling.

We advance bi-national link-tracing sampling design, an innovative data collection methodology for sampling from so-called "transnational social fields", i.e. transnational networks embedding migrants, returned migrants and non-migrants. This paper describes our contributions to this methodology and its empirical implementation, and evaluates the features of the resulting networks (sample), with the aim to guide future research. We performed 303 face-to-face structured interviews on sociodemographic variables, migration trajectories and personal networks of people living in a Romanian migration sending community (Dâmbovița) and in a migration receiving Spanish town (Castellón). Inter-connecting the personal networks, we built a multi-layered complex network structure embedding 4,855 nominated people, 5,477 directed ties (nominations) and 2,540 edges. Results indicate that the link-tracing nomination patterns are affected by sex and residence homophily. Our research contributes to the emerging efforts of applying social network analysis to the study of international migration.

Análisis de la deshidratación de adultos mayores en una residencia geriátrica de España: prevalencia y factores asociados / Analysis of dehydration in older people in a nursing home in Spain: prevalence and associated factors

INTRODUCCIÓN: la deshidratación en las personas mayores institucionalizadas es un problema poco explorado, no habiéndose encontrado evidencia al respecto en relación con las personas mayores del contexto residencial español. OBJETIVOS: estimar la prevalencia de la deshidratación e identificar los factores asociados a la misma en las personas mayores institucionalizadas en una residencia geriátrica. MÉTODOS: estudio descriptivo y transversal. La deshidratación se midió a través del color de la orina. Para la identificación de los factores se seleccionaron variables sociodemográficas, clínicas, funcionales y mentales. RESULTADOS: la muestra total estudiada fue de 96 individuos con una media de edad de 86,6 años (± 7,1), de los cuales el 80,2 % eran mujeres. La prevalencia de la deshidratación fue del 31,3 % (IC 95 %: 22,0 a 40,6). Los factores que se asociaron independientemente a la deshidratación fueron la presencia de ojos hundidos (OR = 8,67; p = 0,004), la baja ingesta hídrica (OR = 3,96; p = 0,041) y el deterioro funcional (OR = 0,97; p = 0,012) y cognitivo (OR = 1,10; p = 0,009). CONCLUSIONES: este estudio permite visibilizar el problema de la deshidratación en las personas mayores institucionalizadas en España. La tabla de colores de la orina puede emplearse de forma rutinaria, no invasiva y con bajo coste, por lo que podría ser el método de elección para la detección de la deshidratación en esta población. Teniendo en cuenta que la deshidratación crónica es la más prevalente en las personas mayores, la identificación de los factores asociados es clave para mejorar su hidratación

BACKGROUND: dehydration in institutionalized elderly people has not been extensively studied. There are not clear data on the Spanish context. AIM: to estimate the prevalence of dehydration and to identify the associated factors in institutionalized older people in a nursing home. METHODS: a cross-sectional study was carried out. Dehydration was measured through the colour of urine. For the identification of the associated factors, sociodemographic, clinical, functional, and mental variables were selected. RESULTS: the total sample studied was comprised of 96 individuals with a mean age of 86.6 years (± 7.1), of whom 80.2 % were women. The prevalence of dehydration was 31.3% (95 % CI, 22.0 to 40.6). The factors that were independently associated with dehydration were the presence of sunken eyes (OR = 8.67; p = 0.004), low fluid intake (OR = 3.96; p = 0.041), and both functional (OR = 0.97; p = 0.012) and cognitive (OR = 1.10; p = 0.009) impairment. CONCLUSIONS: this study highlights the problem of dehydration in institutionalized older people in Spain. An urine colour table may be used routinely, non-invasively, and cheaply. So, it may well be the best simple method for detecting dehydration in this population. Taking into account that chronic dehydration is most prevalent in elderly people, the identification of associated factors is a key factor for a successful approach

[Analysis of dehydration in older people in a nursing home in Spain: prevalence and associated factors]. / Análisis de la deshidratación de adultos mayores en una residencia geriátrica de España: prevalencia y factores asociados.

INTRODUCTION: Background: dehydration in institutionalized elderly people has not been extensively studied. There are not clear data on the Spanish context. Aim: to estimate the prevalence of dehydration and to identify the associated factors in institutionalized older people in a nursing home. Methods: a cross-sectional study was carried out. Dehydration was measured through the colour of urine. For the identification of the associated factors, sociodemographic, clinical, functional, and mental variables were selected. Results: the total sample studied was comprised of 96 individuals with a mean age of 86.6 years (± 7.1), of whom 80.2 % were women. The prevalence of dehydration was 31.3% (95 % CI, 22.0 to 40.6). The factors that were independently associated with dehydration were the presence of sunken eyes (OR = 8.67; p = 0.004), low fluid intake (OR = 3.96; p = 0.041), and both functional (OR = 0.97; p = 0.012) and cognitive (OR = 1.10; p = 0.009) impairment. Conclusions: this study highlights the problem of dehydration in institutionalized older people in Spain. An urine colour table may be used routinely, non-invasively, and cheaply. So, it may well be the best simple method for detecting dehydration in this population. Taking into account that chronic dehydration is most prevalent in elderly people, the identification of associated factors is a key factor for a successful approach.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Introducción: la deshidratación en las personas mayores institucionalizadas es un problema poco explorado, no habiéndose encontrado evidencia al respecto en relación con las personas mayores del contexto residencial español. Objetivos: estimar la prevalencia de la deshidratación e identificar los factores asociados a la misma en las personas mayores institucionalizadas en una residencia geriátrica. Métodos: estudio descriptivo y transversal. La deshidratación se midió a través del color de la orina. Para la identificación de los factores se seleccionaron variables sociodemográficas, clínicas, funcionales y mentales. Resultados: la muestra total estudiada fue de 96 individuos con una media de edad de 86,6 años (± 7,1), de los cuales el 80,2 % eran mujeres. La prevalencia de la deshidratación fue del 31,3 % (IC 95 %: 22,0 a 40,6). Los factores que se asociaron independientemente a la deshidratación fueron la presencia de ojos hundidos (OR = 8,67; p = 0,004), la baja ingesta hídrica (OR = 3,96; p = 0,041) y el deterioro funcional (OR = 0,97; p = 0,012) y cognitivo (OR = 1,10; p = 0,009). Conclusiones: este estudio permite visibilizar el problema de la deshidratación en las personas mayores institucionalizadas en España. La tabla de colores de la orina puede emplearse de forma rutinaria, no invasiva y con bajo coste, por lo que podría ser el método de elección para la detección de la deshidratación en esta población. Teniendo en cuenta que la deshidratación crónica es la más prevalente en las personas mayores, la identificación de los factores asociados es clave para mejorar su hidratación.

Quality of reporting of outcomes in trials of therapeutic interventions for pressure injuries in adults: a systematic methodological survey.

Randomised controlled trials of therapeutic interventions for pressure injuries should include a clear description of outcomes to increase transparency and replicability and improve the construction of scientific evidence. The objective of this study was to assess the completeness of the descriptions of the outcomes of therapeutic interventions in adults with pressure injury (PI) and factors associated with completeness. This was a systematic methodological survey. The completeness of the outcome was assessed according to five criteria: domain (title), specific measure (technique/instrument used), specific metric, or format of the outcome data of each participant that was used for analysis, aggregation (method data from each group were summarised), and time that was used for analysis. Sixty-eight studies were included for analysis. A total of 265 outcomes were reported, and 46 trials (67.6%) had 73 primary outcomes, which were mainly intermediates/substitutes (78.8%). The main outcome evaluated was the ulcer area reduction (36.6%). Approximately 37.2% of the outcomes were incompletely reported, and the least described element was the data aggregation method (72.8%). Only 48.4% of the outcomes with the specified technique had the same reference or validation. Poor quality of reporting outcomes was associated with studies with an older year of publication and a small sample size, single-center studies, and those sponsored by industry. PI studies use many outcomes, mostly surrogates or intermediates, and some of them are incompletely described.

Factores de riesgo de caries en niños pre escolares de la Amazonía peruana

Objetivo: Investigar la influencia de los factores sociodemográficos y las características atribuidas al huésped, sustrato y microorganismos en el riesgo de caries de infancia temprana en niños de 2 a 5 años de una comunidad rural de la Amazonía peruana. Material y métodos: Estudio transversal en 155 niños de 2 a 5 años del distrito de Pichanaki. Se realizó un examen clínico, y cuestionario. Para el análisis de riesgo, se realizaron modelos de regresión logística univariados y multivariados, corregidos mediante el método de Holm-Bonferroni y un bootstrapping con 10000 ciclos de muestreo. Resultados: La prevalencia de caries fue del 83.3%. Los factores asociados a caries dental fueron los antecedentes de infecciones del tracto urinario durante el embarazo (p = 0.005), una higiene bucal pobre (p = 0.001), el compartir cubiertos con su cuidador principal (p = 0.018), y tener hermanos mayores con caries (p = 0.025). El análisis univariado mostró que las infecciones urinarias durante el embarazo, la mala higiene bucal, compartir cubiertos y tener hermanos mayores con caries aumentaron el riesgo de caries. El modelo multivariado mostró que solo la mala higiene bucal (OR: 1.99, 95% CI: 1.34 ­ 2.96, p = 0.001) y la infección urinaria (OR: 2.98, 95% CI: 1.13 ­ 7.81, p = 0.027) se asociaron a un mayor riesgo de caries dental. Conclusión: Las infecciones urinarias durante el embarazo y una higiene bucal inadecuada son factores fuertemente predisponentes para la caries de infancia temprana en niños de 2 a 5 años de una comunidad rural de la Amazonía peruana.

Quality assessment of clinical practice guidelines for the management of paediatric dental emergencies applicable to the COVID-19 pandemic, using the AGREE II instrument. A systematic review.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the quality of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) related to the management of paediatric dental emergencies applicable to the COVID-19 pandemic, through the use of the measuring instrument AGREE II (Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation in Europe). SOURCES AND DATA COLLECTION: A rigurous online search of CPG was accomplished among the main CPG compilers: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), National Guideline Clearinghouse, Agency for Healthcare, Research and Quality (AHRQ), Andalusian Health Technology Assessment Department (AETSA), American Academy of Family Physicians, Tripdatabase. Furthermore, because of the need to identify CPG that meet the inclusion criteria, a manual search, among the main national and international dental organizations as well as recognized web sites, was also accomplished. SELECTION OF RESEARCH STUDIES: All of the guides focused on paediatric dental emergencies, available in the database and "gray" literature, and published between 2000 and 2020 (applicable to COVID-19 pandemic) were included without any language restrictions. The CPG that did not contain the full paper or were addressed to adults or children with special needs, were excluded from the selection. The evaluation of the CPG, independently included, were achieved by four (04) experts by using AGREE II. RESULTS: Five (05) out of twenty-three (23) selected CPG, were classified as "acceptable" according to AGREE II. These five guides were evaluated to determine their "Recommendation degree". Only one (01) CPG "Guía Clínica AUGE de Urgencias Odontológicas Ambulatorias-Chile, 2011" reached a score of 75%, the highest among the other guides (5 domains with a score ≥ 60%, including the domain III "Rigour of Development") to be considered as a "highly recommended" CPG. CONCLUSIONS: According to the quality assessment and recommendation degrees criteria from AGREE II, high, middle and low quality CPG were identified. Only one CPG reached a score of 75%, to be classified as "highly recommended". Therefore, it is suggested that the existing CPG updates and future CPG use the available tools and methodologies during their elaboration, in order to guarantee their quality. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: High quality CPG for the management of dental emergencies are designed to support dental health professionals in decision-making to adopt specific dental procedures in the current COVID-19 pandemic. As a matter of fact, these CPG might contribute to reduce the risk of transmission, in case of fresh outbreak of the illness. Likewise, they might help to determine which cases warrant medical attention in centres with special facilities for COVID-19.

Uso de crema dental en niños peruanos menores de 12 años, durante el periodo del 2016 al 2018. Resultados de una encuesta nacional

Objetivo: Reportar el uso crema dental en niños peruanos menores de 12 años, durante el periodo del 2016 - 2018. Materiales y métodos: El estudio fue descriptivo, longitudinal y retrospectivo, utilizándose los registros de la base de datos ENDES, Perú, durante 2016-2018. La muestra fue multietápico, probabilística y estratificada, formada por 118 716 registros de niños menores de 12 años de edad. Las variables fueron: uso de crema dental, concentración de flúor, departamento, ámbito geográfico y región natural. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo de las frecuencias absolutas y relativas. Resultados: De los participantes, se cepillaban los dientes, el 88%; se cepillan los dientes 2 veces al día, el 40%; utilizaban crema dental, el 98%; usaban crema dental con una concentración de flúor de 1000ppm o más, el 44,6% (n=15 376), 43,2% (n=14 545) y 44% (n=16 227), para los años 2016, 2017 y 2018, respectivamente. En los departamentos de Piura, Loreto, San Martin y Ucayali usan crema dental ≥1000ppm de flúor, en mayor porcentaje, en un 55% a 74,9%. Las cremas dentales con ≥1000ppm de flúor fueron más utilizadas en la región de la selva y zonas urbanas. Conclusión: Se encontró que la población se cepilla los dientes, con una frecuencia de 2 veces al día y utilizan crema dental; sin embargo, menos de la mitad de peruanos menores de 12 años de edad, utiliza crema dental fluorada con 1000 ppm o más. Estos resultados se podrían relacionarse con las políticas preventivas actuales contra la caries dental.