Development of an instrument for measuring the work functioning of persons with epilepsy in clinical settings.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the development process of the Work Functioning Assessment for Epilepsy (WOFAE), an instrument recently developed in Brazil for measuring the work functioning of persons with epilepsy (PwE) in clinical settings, and to evaluate to what extent this instrument is in line with existing generic and epilepsy-specific tools used to measure general and work functioning. METHODS: The development process included four phases: the content development, based on a literature review and using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as a reference framework; a preliminary field test, conducted with 20 PwE; an expert consultation, applying the Delphi Method; and the mapping and content comparison of the WOFAE to other five functioning assessments, using the ICF linking rules. RESULTS: The WOFAE containing 46 items structured into eight domains was developed in an evidence-based and participatory process. It is broader in terms of body functions and environmental factors than the other functioning assessments. CONCLUSION: It is a useful tool to guide multidisciplinary interventions, measure clinical progress and assess disability for the granting of social benefits and retirement pensions of PwE. The future phases consist of revision and psychometric analyses of the instrument to ensure its validity and reliability.

Reabilitação pós-COVID-19: demandas dos pacientes e resultado da intervenção por equipe multidisciplinar / Recovery after covid-19: treatment program in an integrated rehabilitation center

Apesar de atingirem padrões de alta clínica, pacientes com COVID-19 não retomam as atividades cotidianas devido à incapacidade, sendo o processo de reabilitação de interesse dos serviços de saúde e sociedade. Objetivos:Descrever o nível de funcionalidade do paciente pós-COVID-19 e resultados de um processo de reabilitação multidisciplinar.Métodos: Estudo observacional, descritivo, de abordagem quantitativa, relativo à avaliação das demandas e processo de reabilitação interdisciplinar. Resultados: 22 pacientes participaram do estudo, idade 48,46 anos (±12,63), 50% homens, sendo que 81,8% apresentavam comorbidades e 95,5% sobrepeso ou algum grau de obesidade. Todos apresentaram diminuição na QV (SF36) e não alcançaram a distância média esperada para o teste de 6 minutos, 20 pacientes apresentaram dispnéia para realizar as atividades cotidianas e 21 apresentaram limitação na Escala de Status Funcional pós-COVID-19 (PCSF). O resultado do processo de reabilitação com 20 pacientes, mostrou na comparação antes e depois, diferenças significativas na força muscular (,000) PeakFlow Meter (,000), Berg (,000), Barthel (,001), teste 6 minutos para freqüência cardíaca (,002) e distância percorrida (,000). Na SF-36 para os domínios de Estado Geral da Saúde (,058) e Aspectos Emocionais (,194) a diferença não foi significativa. Para as variáveis ordinais houve diferença significativa para PCSF (,000) e dispnéia (,000).Conclusão: O estudo aponta que a incapacidade do paciente teve maior correlação na entrada do serviço com o tempo de internação e que um processo de reabilitação interdisciplinar melhora na funcionalidade e QV do paciente com sequelas de COVID-19.

Despite reaching clinical discharge standards, patients with COVID-19 do not resume daily activities due to disability, and the rehabilitation process is of interest to health services and society. Objectives:To describe the post-COVID-19 patient's level of functionality and the result of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation process. Methods:observational, descriptive study, with a quantitative approach, related to the assessment of demands and interdisciplinary rehabilitation process. Results:22 patients participated in the study, age 48.46 years (±12.63), 50% were men, 81.8% had comorbidities and 95.5% were overweight or had some degree of obesity. All of them had a decrease in QoL (SF36) and did not reach the average distance expected for the 6-minute test, 20 patients had dyspnea to perform daily activities and 21 had limitations on the Post-Covid Functional Status Scale(PCSF). The result of the rehabilitation process with 20 patients, showed in the comparison before and after, significant differences in muscle strength (.000) Peak Flow Meter (.000), Berg (.000), Barthel (.001), 6-minute test for heart rate (.002) and distance traveled (.000). In the SF-36 for the General Health Status (.058) and Emotional Aspects (.194) domains, the difference was not significant. For the ordinal variables, there was a significant difference for post-COVID-19 Functional Status Scale (PCFS)(.000) and dyspnea (.000). Conclusion:The study points out that the patient's disability had a greater correlation at the entrance of the service with the length of hospitalization and that an interdisciplinary rehabilitation process improves the functionality and QOL of the patient with sequelae of COVID-19.

Patients with Cervical Dystonia Demonstrated Decreased Cognitive Abilities and Visual Planning Compared to Controls.

BACKGROUND: Cervical dystonia (CD) involves clinical and motor manifestations, and visual and cognitive dysfunctions may also be frequent. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate functional vision, visual attention, and cognitive aspects in patients with CD compared with a control group. METHODS: Fifty patients with CD were assessed using the Useful Field of View Test (UFOV), the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), and the Trail Making Tests (TMT-A and TMT-B), and compared with an identical number of health controls matched by sex, age, and educational level. RESULTS: No differences were seen between the groups in terms of MMSE score (P = 0.481), but the CD patient group had poorer scores for the TMA-A (P = 0.004) and TMT-B (P = 0.004). For the UFOV subtests, a decrease was found for visual processing speed (P < 0.001), divided attention (P < 0.001), and selective attention (P = 0.001), as well as higher frequency in the categories with higher risk index in the UFOV test (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Patients with CD may exhibit decreased functional vision and visual attention, as well as higher risk in performing complex activities.

Influence of ischemic stroke on the frailty process of older adults / Influencia del accidente cerebrovascular isquémico en el proceso de fragilidad en adultos mayores

Abstract Introduction: Older adults may become fragile by different mechanisms that influence homeostasis, such as stroke. Objective: To investigate the relation of stroke with the frailty process in older adults, correlating body mass index, functional aspects and resulting deficits. Methods: A case-control study was performed between February and November 2015. Patients aged 60 years and older, who had suffered ischemic stroke, were evaluated using the Kihon Checklist (KCL), the modified Rankin Scale, and the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale. Baseline data included pre-stroke information and follow-up data obtained one month after discharge. The statistical analysis was performed by paired t-test and Friedman non-parametric test. Results: The study was conducted on 16 older adults (72.19±7.20 years old), making evident the influence of stroke on the frailty process (p<0.005). After stroke, an increase was observed in the mean scores domains: total KCL score (p=0.001); instrumental activities of daily living (p=0.001); physical (p=0.002); socialization (p=0.006); mood (p=0.004). Conclusions: A significant worsening of frailty was observed after stroke. KCL was satisfactory to evaluate frailty pre and post-stroke due to its applicability and coverage of the main aspects of frailty in older adults.

Resumen Introducción. Los ancianos pueden tornarse frágiles por diferentes mecanismos que influencian la homeostasis, como por ejemplo el accidente cerebrovascular (ACV). Objetivo. Investigar la relación del ACV con el proceso de fragilización en correlación con el índice de masa corporal, la funcionalidad y los déficits resultantes. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un estudio de caso-control. Se incluyeron pacientes con 60 años o más que sufrieron ACV isquémico y evaluados con Kihon Checklist (KCL), Escala de Rankin Modificada y Evaluación Neurológica del National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale. Se recogieron datos de baseline de información pre-ACV y de follow-up un mes después del alta hospitalaria. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante prueba t pareada y prueba non paramétrica de Friedman. Resultados. Se incluyeran 16 ancianos (720.19±7.20 años) y se observó la influencia del ACV en la fragilización (p<0.005). Aumentaron las puntuaciones de los dominios: KCL total (p=0.001); actividades instrumentales de la vida diária (p=0.001); físico (p=0.002); socialización (p=0.006); humor (p=0.004). Conclusiones. Se observó empeoramiento de la fragilidad después del ACV. El KCL se presentó como una evaluación satisfactoria para medir la fragilidad pre y post ACV debido a su aplicabilidad y cobertura de los aspectos principales de la fragilidad en ancianos.

Botulinum toxin for hereditary spastic paraplegia: effects on motor and non-motor manifestations.

Motor and non-motor manifestations are common and disabling features of hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP). Botulinum toxin type A (Btx-A) is considered effective for spasticity and may improve gait in these patients. Little is known about the effects of Btx-A on non-motor symptoms in HSP patients. Objective To assess the efficacy of Btx-A on motor and non-motor manifestations in HSP patients. Methods Thirty-three adult patients with a clinical and molecular diagnosis of HSP were evaluated before and after Btx-A injections. Results Mean age was 41.7 ± 13.6 years and there were 18 women. Most patients had a pure phenotype and SPG4 was the most frequent genotype. The Btx-A injections resulted in a decrease in spasticity at the adductor muscles, and no other motor measure was significantly modified. In contrast, fatigue scores were significantly reduced after Btx-A injections. Conclusion Btx-A injections resulted in no significant functional motor improvement for HSP, but fatigue improved after treatment.

Driving and visual deficits in stroke patients.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to conduct an exploratory assessment of visual impairment following stroke, and to discuss the possibilities of reintroducing patients to the activity of driving. METHODS: The Useful Field of View test was used to assess visual processing and visual attention. RESULTS: A total of 18 patients were included in the study, and were assigned to either the drive group (n = 9) or the intention group (n = 9). In the drive group, one patient was categorized as moderate-to-high risk; whereas, in the intention group, one patient was categorized as low-to-moderate risk. Additionally, two patients in the intention group were categorized as high risk. The patients did not perceive their visual deficits as a limitation. CONCLUSION: Visual attention is an interference factor in terms of the safe performance of driving after a stroke. All patients showed a high level of interest for the independence provided through being able to drive.

Botulinum toxin for hereditary spastic paraplegia: effects on motor and non-motor manifestations / Toxina botulínica nas paraplegias espásticas hereditárias: efeitos nas manifestações motoras e não-motoras

ABSTRACT Motor and non-motor manifestations are common and disabling features of hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP). Botulinum toxin type A (Btx-A) is considered effective for spasticity and may improve gait in these patients. Little is known about the effects of Btx-A on non-motor symptoms in HSP patients. Objective To assess the efficacy of Btx-A on motor and non-motor manifestations in HSP patients. Methods Thirty-three adult patients with a clinical and molecular diagnosis of HSP were evaluated before and after Btx-A injections. Results Mean age was 41.7 ± 13.6 years and there were 18 women. Most patients had a pure phenotype and SPG4 was the most frequent genotype. The Btx-A injections resulted in a decrease in spasticity at the adductor muscles, and no other motor measure was significantly modified. In contrast, fatigue scores were significantly reduced after Btx-A injections. Conclusion Btx-A injections resulted in no significant functional motor improvement for HSP, but fatigue improved after treatment.

RESUMO Manifestações motoras e não motoras são comuns e incapacitantes nas paraparesias espásticas hereditárias (PEH). Toxina botulínica do tipo A (TB-A) é considerada eficaz no tratamento da espasticidade e pode melhorar a marcha nesses pacientes. Pouco se sabe sobre os efeitos da TB-A sobre sintomas não-motores. Objetivo avaliar a eficácia da TB-A sobre manifestações motoras e não-motoras nas PEH. Método trinta e três pacientes adultos com PEH foram avaliados antes e depois das aplicações de TB-A. Resultados A média de idade foi 41,7 ± 13,6 anos e havia 18 mulheres. A maioria dos pacientes portava a forma pura e o genótipo mais comum foi SPG4. Houve diminuição da espasticidade dos músculos adutores da coxa sem melhora da marcha. A pontuação da fadiga reduziu após as injeções. Conclusão As aplicações de TB-A não melhoraram a marcha nos pacientes mas a redução da fadiga foi significativa após o tratamento.

Driving and visual deficits in stroke patients / Direção de automóveis e déficits visuais em pacientes com AVC

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of the present study was to conduct an exploratory assessment of visual impairment following stroke, and to discuss the possibilities of reintroducing patients to the activity of driving. Methods: The Useful Field of View test was used to assess visual processing and visual attention. Results: A total of 18 patients were included in the study, and were assigned to either the drive group (n = 9) or the intention group (n = 9). In the drive group, one patient was categorized as moderate-to-high risk; whereas, in the intention group, one patient was categorized as low-to-moderate risk. Additionally, two patients in the intention group were categorized as high risk. The patients did not perceive their visual deficits as a limitation. Conclusion: Visual attention is an interference factor in terms of the safe performance of driving after a stroke. All patients showed a high level of interest for the independence provided through being able to drive.

RESUMO Objetivo: O objeto deste estudo foi realizar uma avaliação exploratória de déficits visuais decorrentes do AVC e discutir possibilidades de retorno à direção de automóveis. Métodos: Estudo descritivo e observacional. O software UFOV foi utilizado para avaliar o processamento visual e atenção visual. Resultados: Um total de 18 pacientes foram incluídos no estudo, classificados em Grupo Direção - GD (n = 9) e Grupo Pretensão - GP (n = 9). No GD, um paciente foi classificado em moderado a alto risco de acidentes, e um paciente do GP em baixo a moderado risco. Especificamente, no grupo GP dois pacientes foram classificados em alto risco de acidentes. Pacientes não reconhecem os déficits visuais como dificuldades. Conclusão: Atenção visual é um fator de interferência no desempenho seguro da direção após o AVC. Todos os pacientes mostraram alto interesse na independência oferecida pela direção de automóveis.

Translation of social and occupational functioning scale for epilepsy into Portuguese - Brazil.

Epilepsy has important consequences on functionality and social activities. There are few evaluation tools for this purpose. This study aimed to translate the Social and Occupational Functioning Scale for Epilepsy. It is a translation study, for which Beaton et al's. guidelines were used. Sixty patients over 18 years of age, with a confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy, were evaluated. The analysis of internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) showed values between 0.55 and 0.72 associated with the original dimensions of the instrument, while the five dimensions identified by the results of an exploratory factor analysis showed values between 0.60 and 0.68, with different grouping of the structures of the original scale. Respondents had no difficulty answering the translated version of the Social and Occupational Functioning Scale for Epilepsy, but the statistics show the need for cultural adaptation to the Brazilian population.

Translation of social and occupational functioning scale for epilepsy into Portuguese - Brazil / Tradução da escala de funcionamento ocupacional e social para pessoas com epilepsia para português - Brasil

ABSTRACT Epilepsy has important consequences on functionality and social activities. There are few evaluation tools for this purpose. This study aimed to translate the Social and Occupational Functioning Scale for Epilepsy. It is a translation study, for which Beaton et al's. guidelines were used. Sixty patients over 18 years of age, with a confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy, were evaluated. The analysis of internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) showed values between 0.55 and 0.72 associated with the original dimensions of the instrument, while the five dimensions identified by the results of an exploratory factor analysis showed values between 0.60 and 0.68, with different grouping of the structures of the original scale. Respondents had no difficulty answering the translated version of the Social and Occupational Functioning Scale for Epilepsy, but the statistics show the need for cultural adaptation to the Brazilian population.

RESUMO A epilepsia traz importantes consequências na funcionalidade e nas atividades sociais. São escassos os instrumentos de avaliação para esta finalidade. Este estudo tem por objetivo realizar a tradução da Escala de Funcionamento Social e Ocupacional para Epilepsia - SOFSE. É um estudo de tradução, para o qual foram utilizadas as diretrizes de Beaton et al. (2000). Foram avaliados 60 sujeitos, acima de 18 anos com diagnóstico confirmado de epilepsia. A análise da consistência interna (alpha de Cronbach) apresentou valores entre 0,55 e 0,72 associados às dimensões originais do instrumento, enquanto as cinco dimensões identificadas pelos resultados de uma análise fatorial exploratória apresentaram valores entre 0,60 e 0,68, com agrupamento diferente da estrutura da escala original. Os entrevistados não apresentaram dificuldade para responder a versão traduzida da SOFSE, mas os resultados estatísticos mostram a necessidade de uma adaptação cultural para a população brasileira.

Características profissionais, de formação e distribuição geográfica dos fisioterapeutas do Paraná - Brasil / Características profesionales, de formación y distribución geográfica de los fisioterapeutas de Paraná - Brasil / Professional and educational characteristics and geographical distribution of physical therapists in Paraná - Brazil

RESUMO Este estudo teve como objetivo conhecer o perfil dos fisioterapeutas paranaenses no ano de 2015, suas características sociodemográficas, tendências na formação e mercado de trabalho, em uma pesquisa quantitativa de caráter transversal. A amostra foi composta por 377 fisioterapeutas, dos 11272 inscritos no Conselho Profissional no ano de 2015, que responderam a um questionário estruturado disponível on-line. Os resultados mostraram que os fisioterapeutas do Paraná constituem-se predominantemente por jovens de 21 a 40 anos (81,7%), do sexo feminino (77,7%), e se concentram na macrorregião de Curitiba (53,6%). A maioria graduou-se nos últimos dez anos (59,9%) e possui pós-graduação lato sensu (73,7%), porém poucos possuem mestrado ou doutorado. A maioria (82,8%) trabalha exclusivamente com a profissão, em um único emprego (53,3%), em instituição privada (59,2%), como autônomos (55,7%), com carga horária de mais de oito horas diárias (35,5%). Com relação a área de atuação, 68,7% trabalham em mais de uma área, sendo Traumato-ortopedia a que apresenta o maior número de profissionais atuantes (59,9%), seguida da Neurofuncional (41,1%) e da Respiratória (38,7%). A maioria dos profissionais tem renda mensal entre o piso e quatro mil reais (42,9%). Assim, foi possível traçar o perfil do fisioterapeuta do Paraná em 2015, vislumbrando a identidade da profissão no estado e a projeção de tendências futuras, o que possibilitará às instituições de ensino superior e às entidades representativas da categoria a criação de estratégias futuras para formação e a regulação do mercado de trabalho.

RESUMEN Este estudio tuvo como objetivo conocer el perfil de los fisioterapeutas paranaenses en el año de 2015, sus características sociodemográficas, tendencias en la formación y el mercado de trabajo, en una investigación cuantitativa de carácter transversal. La muestra fue compuesta por 377 fisioterapeutas, de los 11272 inscritos en el Consejo Profesional en el año de 2015, que respondieron a un cuestionario estructurado disponible en línea. Los resultados mostraron que los fisioterapeutas de Paraná se constituyen predominantemente por jóvenes de 21 a 40 años (el 81,7%), del sexo femenino (el 77,7%), y se concentran en la macrorregión de Curitiba (el 53,6%). La gran parte se graduó en los últimos diez años (el 59,9%) y posee postgrado lato sensu (el 73,7%), sin embargo, pocos poseen maestría o doctorado. La gran parte (el 82,8%) trabaja exclusivamente con la profesión, en un único empleo (el 53,3%), en institución privada (el 59,2%), como autónomos (el 55,7%), con carga horaria de más de ocho horas diarias (el 35,5%). Con relación el área de actuación, el 68,7% trabajan en más de un área, siendo la Traumatología y la Ortopedia las que presentan el número de profesionales actuantes más grande (el 59,9%), después de la Neurofuncional (el 41,1%) y de la Respiratoria (el 38,7%). La gran parte de los profesionales tienen ingreso mensual entre el piso salarial y cuatro mil reales (el 42,9%). Así, fue posible plantear el perfil del fisioterapeuta de Paraná en 2015, vislumbrando la identidad de la profesión en el estado y la proyección de tendencias futuras, lo que posibilitará las instituciones de enseñanza superior y las entidades representativas de la categoría la creación de estrategias futuras para la formación y la regulación del mercado de trabajo.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to know the profile of physical therapists of Paraná in 2015, their sociodemographic characteristics, education tendencies and labor market. This is a quantitative cross-sectional research. The sample was comprised of 377 physical therapists, from the 11,272 professionals subscribed to the Professional Council in 2015, who answered a structured questionnaire available online. The results showed that physical therapists from Paraná are mostly young, aging from 21 to 40 years (81.7%), women (77.7%) and are concentrated in the macro-region of Curitiba (53.6%). The majority has graduated in the last ten years (59.9%) and has a specialization degree (73.7%); however, only a few are masters or PhDs. Most of the therapists (82.8%) work exclusively with their profession, having a single job (53.3%), at a private institution (59.2%), are self-employed (55.7%), having a daily workhour of eight hours (35.5%). Regarding the field of expertise, 68.7% work in more than one area, being Trauma and Orthopedic the one that presents the highest number of professionals (59.9%), followed by Neurofunctional (41.1%) and Respiratory (38.7%) areas. Most of the professionals have a monthly income between the minimum wage and 4,000 Reais (42.9%). Therefore, it was possible to outline the profile of physical therapists in Paraná in 2015, detecting the profession's identity in the state and the projection of future tendencies, which will enable to the higher education institutions and category representation agencies the creation of future strategies for the designing and regulation of the labor market.

Upper limb function and functional independence in patients with shoulder pain after stroke.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the frequency of shoulder pain following stroke. METHODS: Stroke patient function was evaluated using the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Scale for Upper Limb Function in Stroke (SULFS). Function scores were examined and compared between the shoulder pain group (SPG) and the no shoulder pain group (No-SPG). RESULTS: A total of 58 patients, 22 women (37.9%), were included in this study. The mean patient age was 49.2±10.8 years and study evaluations were done 3.52±2.26 months after stroke. A total of 16 patients (27.6%) were in the SPG and 42 patients (72.4%) were in the No-SPG. The SPG scored significantly lower on the FIM (SPG: 91.06±14.65 vs. No-SPG 114.62 ± 2.27; p < 0.01) and SULFS (SPG median: 2 [range: 1-4], No-SPG median: 5 [range: 1-5]; p < 0.01) than the No-SPG. CONCLUSION: Shoulder pain commonly occurs after stroke and is related to the affected upper limb function and functional independence in stroke patients.

Upper limb function and functional independence in patients with shoulder pain after stroke / Função do membro superior e independência funcional em pacientes com ombro doloroso após AVC

ABSTRACT Objective To examine the frequency of shoulder pain following stroke. Methods Stroke patient function was evaluated using the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Scale for Upper Limb Function in Stroke (SULFS). Function scores were examined and compared between the shoulder pain group (SPG) and the no shoulder pain group (No-SPG). Results A total of 58 patients, 22 women (37.9%), were included in this study. The mean patient age was 49.2±10.8 years and study evaluations were done 3.52±2.26 months after stroke. A total of 16 patients (27.6%) were in the SPG and 42 patients (72.4%) were in the No-SPG. The SPG scored significantly lower on the FIM (SPG: 91.06±14.65 vs. No-SPG 114.62 ± 2.27; p < 0.01) and SULFS (SPG median: 2 [range: 1-4], No-SPG median: 5 [range: 1-5]; p < 0.01) than the No-SPG. Conclusion Shoulder pain commonly occurs after stroke and is related to the affected upper limb function and functional independence in stroke patients.

RESUMO Objetivo Identificar a frequência de ombro doloroso após acidente vascular cerebral (AVC). Métodos Avaliação funcional de pacientes pós-AVC foi realizada pela Medida de Independência Funcional (MIF) e pela Escala de Função de Membro Superior pós-AVC (EFMSA). As pontuações foram comparadas entre pacientes com ombro doloroso (PcOD) e pacientes sem ombro doloroso (PsOD). Resultados 58 pacientes foram incluídos no estudo, sendo 22 (37,9%) mulheres. A idade média dos pacientes foi 49,2±10,8 anos e a avaliação foi realizada 3,52±2,26 após o AVC. Dezesseis (27,6%) pacientes foram incluídos no grupo PcOD e 42 (72,4%) no grupo PsOD. A MIF foi menor no grupo PcOD (91,06±14,65) quando comparados ao grupo PsOD (114,62 ± 2,27), p < 0.01. A EFMSA também foi menor no grupo PcOD (mediana: 2 [intervalo: 1-4] em comparação ao grupo PsOD (mediana: 5 [intervalo: 1-5], p < 0.01. Conclusão Ombro doloroso é comum após AVC e afeta de forma significativa a função do membro superior e a independência funcional.

Evaluation of functionality and disability of older elderly outpatients using the WHODAS 2. 0 / Avaliação de funcionalidade e incapacidade de idosos longevos em acompanhamento ambulatorial utilizando a WHODAS 2. 0

Abstract Objectives: To analyze the level of functionality and disability of older elderly persons receiving care at a university hospital in Curitiba, Paraná, and identify functional differences between men and women. Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, based on a convenience sample of elderly persons receiving outpatient care, was undertaken. The Brazilian version of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0). Results: A total of 28 people with a mean age of 86.21 (±4.17) were evaluated. Of these 50.0 % were male, 46.4 % were widowed, and 57.1 % performed the evaluated activities independently. There were no significant differences between genders in terms of age (p≤0.635) or years of study (p≤0.329), although women showed a higher level of disability than men in general (p≤0.16). Conclusion: The WHODAS 2.0 proved to be a sensitive tool for the analysis and comparison of the level of functionality of the older elderly. However, it is important to develop prospective studies, with non-convenience samples, for a better reflection on the disability and functionality of older elderly persons. AU

Resumo Objetivos: Analisar o nível de funcionalidade e incapacidade de idosos longevos em acompanhamento ambulatorial, em um hospital universitário na cidade de Curitiba, Paraná e identificar diferenças funcionais entre os sexos e as enfermidades mais frequentes. Método: Estudo descritivo, transversal, de abordagem quantitativa e amostra por conveniência, junto a sujeitos acompanhados ambulatoriamente. Foi aplicada a versão brasileira da Escala de Incapacidades da Organização Mundial de Saúde (WHODAS 2.0). Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 28 sujeitos, com média de idade de 86,21 (±4,17) anos, 50,0% eram do sexo masculino, 46,4% viúvos, e 57,1% desempenhavam as atividades avaliadas de forma independente. Na comparação entre sexos, não houve diferenças significativas dos grupos em relação à idade (p≤0,635) e anos de estudo (p≤0,329), contudo, as mulheres apresentaram maior nível de incapacidade que os homens em geral (p≤0,16). Conclusão: O instrumento WHODAS 2.0 mostrou-se sensível para analisar e comparar o nível de funcionalidade de idosos longevos. No entanto, mostra-se importante desenvolver pesquisas prospectivas, com amostras não convenientes, para uma melhor reflexão sobre a incapacidade e a funcionalidade de idosos longevos. AU

A utilização da atividade como ferramenta no processo de intervenção do terapeuta ocupacional em reabilitação neurológica / The use of activity as a tool in the process of occupational therapy intervention in neurological rehabilitation

This study is a theoretical consideration aiming to discuss the practice of occupational therapy in neurological rehabilitation. We focus on the use of activity as a tool for intervention processes. To this end, we propose to raise subsidies between the structure and nomenclature of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), the principles of Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), and the Motor Learning Approach for Motor Behavior Recovery. The performance of daily activities, the development of habits and their insertion on the subjects' routines can stimulate their learning and adaptation processes. This allows subjects to acquire and organize new satisfactory performance patterns for participation. In this context, the activities employed by the occupational therapist in the rehabilitation process shuld involve already controlled body functions, because change in motor behavior only occurs based on the modification of previously acquired skills. We emphasize the need for justification of the practice of occupational therapists in the theoretical scope of their profession, so that they can sustain their identity and professional skills, and strengthen their activities.(AU)

Este artigo é uma reflexão teórica e tem como objetivo discutir a prática do terapeuta ocupacional em reabilitação neurológica, com foco no uso da atividade como ferramenta de intervenção desse profissional. Para isso, propõe-se levantar subsídios entre a estrutura e nomenclatura da Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF), os princípios do Modelo de Ocupação Humana e a Abordagem da Aprendizagem Motora para Recuperação do Comportamento Motor. O desempenho de atividades cotidianas, o desenvolvimento de hábitos e a inserção deles na rotina do sujeito com condição neurológica estimulam seus processos de aprendizagem e adaptação. Isso permite que o sujeito adquira e organize novos padrões de desempenho satisfatórios para sua participação. Nesse âmbito, as atividades empregadas pelo terapeuta ocupacional no processo de reabilitação deveriam envolver funções corporais já controladas pelo sujeito, uma vez que a mudança do comportamento motor só ocorre com base na modificação de habilidades já adquiridas. Ressalta-se a necessidade de fundamentação da prática dos terapeutas ocupacionais no escopo teórico da própria profissão com vistas a sustentar sua identidade e competências profissionais, além de fortalecer sua atuação.(AU)

A independência funcional e a manutenção dos papéis ocupacionais em sujeitos com sequelas neurológicas / Functional independence and maintenance of occupational roles in subjects with neurological sequelae / La independencia funcional y la manutención de los papeles ocupacionales en sujetos con secuelas neurológicas

Estudo descritivo e transversal objetivou verificar possíveis relações entre nível de independência funcional, perda, manutenção e/ou resgate de papéis ocupacionais e fatores pessoais de 46 pessoas sequeladas por doenças neurológicas. A pesquisa foi aprovada por comitê de ética e os dados foram coletados por meio da Medida de Independência Funcional, da Lista de Identificação de Papéis Ocupacionais e leitura dos prontuários. Os papéis de serviço doméstico, membro de família e passatempo/amador apresentaram maiores índices de desempenho contínuo. Observou-se alta frequência de aposentadoria em idade produtiva, embora os participantes tenham designado muita importância ao papel de trabalhador e apresentarem nível de independência compatível com a possibilidade de desempenho desse papel. Ressalta-se a hipótese de que a doença e a deficiência podem não ser os principais fatores determinantes de limitações na atividade e restrições na participação de pessoas sequeladas, enfatizando a influência de fatores pessoais e ambientais nesses aspectos.

This descriptive and cross-sectional study aimed to verify possible relations between level of functional independence, loss, maintenance and/or recovery of occupational roles, and personal factors of 46 persons with neurological sequelae. The research was approved by the ethics committee and the data was collected through the Measurement of Functional Independence, the List of Identification of Occupational Roles and reading of the hospital records. The roles of domestic service, family member and pass-time/amateur present the highest rates of continuous performance. A high frequency of retirement at a productive age was observed, although the participants assign much importance to the role of worker and present a level of independence which is compatible with the possibility of performance of this role. The hypothesis that illness and disability may not be the main determinant factors for limitations on activity and restrictions on the participation of persons with sequelae is stressed, emphasizing the influence of personal and environmental factors on these aspects.

Estudio descriptivo y transversal cuya finalidad fue verificar posibles relaciones entre nivel de independencia funcional, pérdida, manutención y/o rescate de papeles ocupacionales y factores personales de 46 personas con secuelas por enfermedades neurológicas. La investigación fue aprobada por comité de ética y los datos fueron obtenidos por medio de la Medida de Independencia Funcional, de la Lista de Identificación de Papeles Ocupacionales y lectura de los prontuarios. Los papeles de servicio doméstico, miembro de familia y pasatiempo/hobby presentaron mayores índices de desempeño continuo. Se observó gran frecuencia de jubilación en edad productiva, a pesar de que los participantes tengan designado mucha importancia al papel del trabajador y presentar nivel de independencia compatible con la posibilidad de desempeño de ese papel. Se destaca que la hipótesis de que la enfermedad y la deficiencia pueden no ser los principales factores determinantes de limitaciones en la actividad y restricciones en la participación de personas secueladas, enfatizando la influencia de factores personales y ambientales en eses aspectos.

A utilização da atividade como ferramenta no processo de intervenção do terapeuta ocupacional em reabilitação neurológica / The use of activity as a tool in the process of occupational therapy intervention in neurological rehabilitation

Este artigo é uma reflexão teórica e tem como objetivo discutir a prática do terapeuta ocupacional em reabilitação neurológica, com foco no uso da atividade como ferramenta de intervenção desse profissional. Para isso, propõe-se levantar subsídios entre a estrutura e nomenclatura da Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF), os princípios do Modelo de Ocupação Humana e a Abordagem da Aprendizagem Motora para Recuperação do Comportamento Motor. O desempenho de atividades cotidianas, o desenvolvimento de hábitos e a inserção deles na rotina do sujeito com condição neurológica estimulam seus processos de aprendizagem e adaptação. Isso permite que o sujeito adquira e organize novos padrões de desempenho satisfatórios para sua participação. Nesse âmbito, as atividades empregadas pelo terapeuta ocupacional no processo de reabilitação deveriam envolver funções corporais já controladas pelo sujeito, uma vez que a mudança do comportamento motor só ocorre com base na modificação de habilidades já adquiridas. Ressalta-se a necessidade de fundamentação da prática dos terapeutas ocupacionais no escopo teórico da própria profissão com vistas a sustentar sua identidade e competências profissionais, além de fortalecer sua atuação.

This study is a theoretical consideration aiming to discuss the practice of occupational therapy in neurological rehabilitation. We focus on the use of activity as a tool for intervention processes. To this end, we propose to raise subsidies between the structure and nomenclature of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), the principles of Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), and the Motor Learning Approach for Motor Behavior Recovery. The performance of daily activities, the development of habits and their insertion on the subjects' routines can stimulate their learning and adaptation processes. This allows subjects to acquire and organize new satisfactory performance patterns for participation. In this context, the activities employed by the occupational therapist in the rehabilitation process shuld involve already controlled body functions, because change in motor behavior only occurs based on the modification of previously acquired skills. We emphasize the need for justification of the practice of occupational therapists in the theoretical scope of their profession, so that they can sustain their identity and professional skills, and strengthen their activities.

Quality of life issues and occupational performance of persons with epilepsy.

Epilepsy causes restrictions in the performance of various daily activities. The aiming of this study was to investigate whether these restrictions affect the perceived quality of life. The assessments Quality of Life in Epilepsy-31 (QOLIE-31) and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) were applied in a sample that consisted of a single group of 34 subjects with at least two years of uncontrolled seizures. The results indicated that the most affected domains of QOLIE-31 were seizure worry, 29.77 (±21.72), and effects of drugs, 49.75 (±28.58), and for the COPM, the average of performance and satisfaction were respectively 3.10 (±3.07) and 4.45 (±3.29), and performance limitations most frequently cited were maintain employment (18), left home alone (15) and courses (15). The application of the Spearman correlation coefficient showed that the three main performance limitations posed by the COPM, especially regarding the level of satisfaction, influence the perception of quality of life. Thus, occupational performance proves to be an important area of intervention with subjects with epilepsy.

Quality of life issues and occupational performance of persons with epilepsy / Qualidade de vida e desempenho ocupacional de pessoas com epilepsia

Epilepsy causes restrictions in the performance of various daily activities. The aiming of this study was to investigate whether these restrictions affect the perceived quality of life. The assessments Quality of Life in Epilepsy-31 (QOLIE-31) and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) were applied in a sample that consisted of a single group of 34 subjects with at least two years of uncontrolled seizures. The results indicated that the most affected domains of QOLIE-31 were seizure worry, 29.77 (±21.72), and effects of drugs, 49.75 (±28.58), and for the COPM, the average of performance and satisfaction were respectively 3.10 (±3.07) and 4.45 (±3.29), and performance limitations most frequently cited were maintain employment (18), left home alone (15) and courses (15). The application of the Spearman correlation coefficient showed that the three main performance limitations posed by the COPM, especially regarding the level of satisfaction, influence the perception of quality of life. Thus, occupational performance proves to be an important area of intervention with subjects with epilepsy.

A epilepsia causa limitações quanto ao desempenho de várias atividades diárias. Este estudo procurou investigar se essas limitações afetam a percepção da qualidade de vida (QV) do sujeito com epilepsia. Foram estudados 34 sujeitos com crises epiléticas não controladas há pelo menos dois anos, para os quais foram aplicadas, dentre outras, as avaliações QOLIE-31 para QV e Medida Canadense de Desempenho Ocupacional (COPM) para análise das limitações no desempenho ocupacional. Os resultados indicaram que os domínios da QOLIE-31 mais afetados foram preocupação com as crises (29,8±21,7) e efeitos dos medicamentos (49,7±28,6). Em relação à COPM, as médias de desempenho e satisfação foram, respectivamente, 3,10±3,07 e 4,45±3,29, sendo as limitações no desempenho mais frequentes a manutenção do emprego (18), ser capaz de sair de casa sozinho (15) e poder frequentar cursos (15). A aplicação do coeficiente de correlação de Spearman evidenciou que as três principais limitações no desempenho levantadas pela COPM, principalmente em relação ao nível de satisfação, influenciam na percepção da qualidade de vida do sujeito com epilepsia. Dessa forma, o desempenho ocupacional provou ser uma importante área de intervenção com sujeitos epiléticos.

Estudo descritivo sobre o desempenho ocupacional do sujeito com epilepsia: o uso da CIF como ferramenta para classificação da atividade e participação / Descriptive study of the occupational performance of individuals with epilepsy: the use of the ICF as a tool to describe the activity and participation

A literatura mostra que os sujeitos com Epilepsia apresentam dificuldadespara o engajamento no desempenho de atividades em todos ou quase todos os aspectos da vida. Visando melhor compreender os problemas de desempenho ocupacional do sujeito comepilepsia, os objetivos desta pesquisa foram: avaliar e classificar, de acordo com a CIF, quais os problemas de desempenho ocupacional apresentados por sujeitos com Epilepsia e discutir os dados levantados de acordo com a literatura. Foram entrevistados 34 sujeitos, onde os principais problemas de desempenho relatados foram:Manter um emprego (d8451) com 18 queixas, Treinamento profissional(d825) e Deslocar-se por diferentes locais (d460), ambos com 15 queixas. Observou-se que os fatores determinantes para os problemasde desempenho encontrados são facilmente classificados na CIF e, suas limitações para atividades e restrições para participação estão em acordo com o modelo de saúde apresentado pelaclassificação, onde além das deficiências relacionadas às funções docorpo também os fatores ambientais e pessoais interferem na vida desses sujeitos.

The literature shows that subjects with epilepsy have difficulties performingactivities in all or nearly all aspects of life. Searching for a better understanding of the problems of occupational performance in subjects with epilepsy, this research sought to evaluate and classify these problems according to the ICF experienced by subjects with Epilepsy and to discuss the data gleaned from the literature. Thirty-four individuals were interviewed, where the main performance problems reported were: maintaining a job (d8451) with 18 complaints, vocational training (d825) with 15 complaints, and moving around in different locations (d460), also with 15 complaints. It was observed that thedetermining factors for these performance problems were easily classified according to the ICF, and their limitations to activities and restrictionsto participation were in accord with the biopsychosocial model of health given by the classification where, apart from deficiencies related to the body functions, the environmental and personal factors also interfere with the lives of these individuals.