Effects of upper limbs' neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) superimposed to voluntary contraction added to a protocol of intradialytic leg cycle ergometer exercise, in muscle strength, functional capacity and quality of life of adult patients with CKD: a randomized clinical trial protocol.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of unilateral upper limbs' (ULM) neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) superimposed on a voluntary contraction added to a protocol of intradialytic leg cycle ergometer exercise on muscle strength, functional capacity and quality of life of adult patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS: This randomized controlled clinical trial will be carried out at a Brazilian University Hospital. The patients will be evaluated and randomly allocated to an intervention group (i.e., unilateral NMES on the upper limb without hemodialysis fistula for 20 min and leg cycle ergometer for 30 min) or a control group (i.e., unilateral NMES-Sham on the upper limb without hemodialysis fistula for 20 min and leg cycle ergometer for 30 min). The patients will be treated for 8 weeks, with three weekly treatment sessions totaling 24 sessions. MEASUREMENTS: ULM muscle strength, functional capacity, quality of life and also the feasibility, safety and patient adherence to the exercise protocol. All physical measurements will be collected by trained researchers before treatment (week 0) and at the end of treatment (week 9), always in the second hemodialysis session of the week. It will be used in an intention-to-treat analysis. RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS: The outcomes of this clinical trial protocol may help to know the possible benefits of unilateral ULM' NMES superimposed on a voluntary contraction added to a protocol of leg cycle ergometer for patients with CKD and to aid clinical decisions about future implementation or not of this technique (NMES) in intradialytic physical training programs.

Brazilian physiotherapist anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey.

This study investigated the prevalence and the potential risk factors for anxiety and depression among physiotherapists during the pandemic. Physiotherapists answered a web-based questionnaire including 1) sociodemographic, professional and clinical information; 2) psychosocial demands; and 3) two validated questionnaires to measure anxiety and depression. Binary logistic regression identified the risk factors by means of odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). In 417 participants, there was a high prevalence of anxiety (48.2%) and depression (53.0%). The risk factors for anxiety were female sex (OR 2.07; 95%CI 1.01-4.24), worsening in sleep patterns (OR 3.78; 95%CI 1.92-7.44), moderate (OR 2.24; 95%CI 1.00-5.00) and extreme concern about financial issues (OR 3.47; 95%CI 1.57-7.65), and extreme loneliness (OR 3.47; 95%CI 1.71-7.07). The risk factors for depression were female sex (OR 2.16; 95%CI 1.03-4.55), low family income (OR 2.43; 95%CI 1.21-4.89), worsening in sleep patterns (OR 5.97; 95%CI 3.02-11.82), extreme concern about financial issues (OR 2.61; 95%CI 1.15-5.94), and extreme loneliness (OR 4.38; 95%CI 2.00-9.63). This study found a high prevalence of anxiety and depression in the studied population and identified risk factors for both.

Brazilian physiotherapist anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey / Ansiedade e depressão em fisioterapeutas brasileiros durante a pandemia de COVID-19: um estudo transversal

Abstract This study investigated the prevalence and the potential risk factors for anxiety and depression among physiotherapists during the pandemic. Physiotherapists answered a web-based questionnaire including 1) sociodemographic, professional and clinical information; 2) psychosocial demands; and 3) two validated questionnaires to measure anxiety and depression. Binary logistic regression identified the risk factors by means of odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). In 417 participants, there was a high prevalence of anxiety (48.2%) and depression (53.0%). The risk factors for anxiety were female sex (OR 2.07; 95%CI 1.01-4.24), worsening in sleep patterns (OR 3.78; 95%CI 1.92-7.44), moderate (OR 2.24; 95%CI 1.00-5.00) and extreme concern about financial issues (OR 3.47; 95%CI 1.57-7.65), and extreme loneliness (OR 3.47; 95%CI 1.71-7.07). The risk factors for depression were female sex (OR 2.16; 95%CI 1.03-4.55), low family income (OR 2.43; 95%CI 1.21-4.89), worsening in sleep patterns (OR 5.97; 95%CI 3.02-11.82), extreme concern about financial issues (OR 2.61; 95%CI 1.15-5.94), and extreme loneliness (OR 4.38; 95%CI 2.00-9.63). This study found a high prevalence of anxiety and depression in the studied population and identified risk factors for both.

Resumo Este estudo investigou a prevalência e potenciais fatores de risco para ansiedade e depressão em fisioterapeutas durante a pandemia. Fisioterapeutas responderam a um questionário na web, incluindo: dados sociodemográficos, profissionais e clínicos; demandas psicossociais; e dois questionários validados para medir ansiedade e depressão. Regressão logística binária identificou fatores de risco para ansiedade e depressão por meio de odds ratio (OR) e intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC). Em 417 participantes houve alta prevalência de ansiedade (48,2%) e depressão (53%). Os fatores de risco para ansiedade foram: sexo feminino (OR 2,07; IC95% 1,01-4,24), piora nos padrões de sono (OR 3,78; IC95% 1,92-7,44), moderada (OR 2,24; IC95% 1,00-5,00) e extrema preocupação financeira (OR 3,47; IC95% 1,57-7,65) e extrema solidão (OR 3,47; IC95% 1,71-7,07). Os fatores de risco para depressão foram: sexo feminino (OR 2,16; IC95% 1,03-4,55), baixa renda familiar (OR 2,43; IC95% 1,21-4,89), piora nos padrões de sono (OR 5,97; IC95% 3,02-11,82), extrema preocupação financeira (OR 2,61; IC95% 1,15-5,94) e extrema solidão (OR 4,38; IC95% 2,00-9,63). Este estudo mostrou alta prevalência de ansiedade e depressão na população estudada e identificou fatores de risco para ambos.

Chest physiotherapy techniques administered by certified specialists to hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in Brazil: A look towards future practice.

BACKGROUND: Chest physiotherapy for hospitalized patients with COVID-19 has been poorly reported. Although recommendations were published to guide physiotherapists, practice might have differed depending on education and training. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the differences in chest physiotherapy applied for hospitalized patients with COVID-19 between certified specialists and non-certified specialists. METHODS: An online questionnaire survey was developed for physiotherapists involved in the management of hospitalized patients with COVID-19. The questionnaire inquired about professional information and characteristics of physiotherapy practice. RESULTS: There were 485 respondents, yielding a completion rate of 76%. Of these, 61 were certified specialists and 424 non-certified specialists. The certified specialists were older, had more years of professional experience, were more qualified, and had better job conditions. For mechanically ventilated patients, the certified specialists used the ventilator hyperinflation maneuver more frequently (50.4% vs 35.1%, p = 0.005), and the hard/brief expiratory rib cage compression (ERCC) (26.9% vs 48.3%, p = 0.016), soft/long ERCC (25.2% vs 39.1%, p = 0.047), and manual chest compression-decompression (MCCD) maneuver (22.4% vs 35.6%, p = 0.001) less often. For spontaneously breathing patients, the certified specialists used the active cycle of breathing technique (30.8% vs 67.1%, p<0.001), autogenic drainage (7.7% vs 20.7%, p = 0.017), and MCCD maneuver (23.1% vs 41.4%, p = 0.018) less frequently. CONCLUSIONS: Certified specialists with higher levels of expertise seem to prefer the use of chest physiotherapy techniques that are applied with the mechanical ventilator over manual techniques. Furthermore, they use techniques that could potentially increase the work of breathing less frequently, mitigating the risk of exacerbating respiratory conditions in patients with COVID-19.

Comparison of different methods of obtaining the rapid shallow breathing index

Abstract Objective: To compare the Rapid Shallow Breathing Index (RSBI) obtained by the ventilometer and from mechanical ventilation parameters. Methods: Randomized crossover trial, including 33 intubated patients, on mechanical ventilation for at least 24 hours, undergoing spontaneous breathing test. Patients were submitted to the measurement of RSBI by four methods: disconnected from the ventilator through the ventilometer; in Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) mode at a pressure of 7 cm H2O; in Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) mode at a pressure of 5 cmH2O with flow trigger; in CPAP mode at a pressure of 5 cmH2O with pressure trigger. Results: No significant difference was detected between the RSBI obtained by the ventilometer and in the CPAP mode with flow and pressure triggers, however, in the PSV mode, the values were lower than in the other measurements (p < 0.001). By selecting patients from the sample with higher RSBI (≥ 80 cycles.min−1.L−1), the value of the index obtained by the ventilometer was higher than that obtained in the three options of ventilation methods. Conclusion: The RSBI obtained in the CPAP mode at a pressure of 5 cmH2O, in both triggers types, did not differ from that measured by the ventilometer; it is, therefore, an alternative when obtaining it from mechanical ventilation parameters is necessary. However, in the presence of borderline values, the RSBI measured by ventilometer is recommended, as in this method the values are significantly higher than in the three ventilation modalities investigated.

Physiotherapy practice for hospitalized patients with COVID-19.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the indications for physiotherapy and to evaluate physiotherapy practices in patients with COVID-19 admitted to the ICU (on mechanical ventilation) or to the ward (spontaneously breathing). METHODS: An online, 50-item survey was completed by physiotherapists who had been treating hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in Brazil. RESULTS: Of the 644 physiotherapists who initiated the survey, 488 (76%) completed it. The main reasons for indications for physiotherapy in both settings reported as "very frequently" and "frequently" both in the ICU and the ward by most respondents were oxygenation improvement (> 95%) and prevention of general complications (> 83%). Physical deconditioning was considered an infrequent indication. When compared with mobilization strategies, the use of respiratory interventions showed great variability in both work settings, and techniques considered effective were underutilized. The most frequently used respiratory techniques in the ICU were positioning (86%), alveolar recruitment (73%), and hard/brief expiratory rib cage compression (46%), whereas those in the ward were active prone positioning (90%), breathing exercises (88%), and directed/assisted cough (75%). The mobilization interventions reported by more than 75% of the respondents were sitting on the edge of the bed, active and resistive range of motion exercises, standing, ambulation, and stepping in place. CONCLUSIONS: The least common reason for indications for physiotherapy was avoidance of deconditioning, whereas oxygenation improvement was the most frequent one. Great variability in respiratory interventions was observed when compared with mobilization therapies, and there is a clear need to standardize respiratory physiotherapy treatment for hospitalized patients with COVID-19.

Factors associated with Brazilian physical therapists' perception of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey.

This study aimed to evaluate the stress perception among Brazilian physical therapists (PTs) during COVID-19 pandemic and to identify which psychosocial demands, sociodemographic, professional and clinical factors do associate with the PTs' stress perception. This cross-sectional survey was based on a convenience sample of PTs, who answered a questionnaire about: 1) sociodemographic and professional characteristics, 2) clinical characteristics and information related to COVID-19, 3) psychosocial demands, and 4) 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). Full responses were obtained from 417 PTs. The average PSS-10 score was 19.2 (95% CI 18.5 to 19.9), which was higher than in other Brazilians before COVID-19 and figured among the highest one observed in healthcare workers from different countries during COVID-19 pandemic. After multivariate analysis, PTs' perceived stress remained associated with female sex, younger age, previous diagnosis of depressive or anxiety disorder, worsening in sleep patterns, large reduction in family income, housework, relationship with the partner, concern about close people/family members being infected by SARS-CoV-2, and loneliness.

Physiotherapy practice for hospitalized patients with COVID-19 / Prática fisioterapêutica para pacientes hospitalizados com COVID-19

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the indications for physiotherapy and to evaluate physiotherapy practices in patients with COVID-19 admitted to the ICU (on mechanical ventilation) or to the ward (spontaneously breathing). Methods: An online, 50-item survey was completed by physiotherapists who had been treating hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in Brazil. Results: Of the 644 physiotherapists who initiated the survey, 488 (76%) completed it. The main reasons for indications for physiotherapy in both settings reported as "very frequently" and "frequently" both in the ICU and the ward by most respondents were oxygenation improvement (> 95%) and prevention of general complications (> 83%). Physical deconditioning was considered an infrequent indication. When compared with mobilization strategies, the use of respiratory interventions showed great variability in both work settings, and techniques considered effective were underutilized. The most frequently used respiratory techniques in the ICU were positioning (86%), alveolar recruitment (73%), and hard/brief expiratory rib cage compression (46%), whereas those in the ward were active prone positioning (90%), breathing exercises (88%), and directed/assisted cough (75%). The mobilization interventions reported by more than 75% of the respondents were sitting on the edge of the bed, active and resistive range of motion exercises, standing, ambulation, and stepping in place. Conclusions: The least common reason for indications for physiotherapy was avoidance of deconditioning, whereas oxygenation improvement was the most frequent one. Great variability in respiratory interventions was observed when compared with mobilization therapies, and there is a clear need to standardize respiratory physiotherapy treatment for hospitalized patients with COVID-19.

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar as indicações de fisioterapia e avaliar as práticas fisioterapêuticas em pacientes com COVID-19 internados na UTI (em ventilação mecânica) ou na enfermaria (em respiração espontânea). Métodos: Questionário online, com 50 questões, respondido por fisioterapeutas que atendiam pacientes hospitalizados com COVID-19 no Brasil. Resultados: Dos 644 fisioterapeutas que iniciaram o questionário, 488 (76%) o concluíram. As principais indicações de fisioterapia relatadas como "muito frequente" e "frequentemente" tanto na UTI quanto na enfermaria pela maioria dos respondentes foram melhora da oxigenação (> 95%) e prevenção de complicações gerais (> 83%). Descondicionamento físico foi considerado uma indicação pouco frequente. Em comparação com as estratégias de mobilização, as intervenções respiratórias apresentaram grande variabilidade em ambos os setores de trabalho, e técnicas consideradas eficazes foram subutilizadas. As técnicas respiratórias mais utilizadas na UTI foram posicionamento (86%), recrutamento alveolar (73%) e compressão torácica expiratória forte e rápida (46%), enquanto, na enfermaria, as mais utilizadas foram posição prona ativa (90%), exercícios respiratórios (88%) e tosse assistida/dirigida (75%). As intervenções de mobilização relatadas por mais de 75% dos respondentes foram sedestação a beira leito, exercícios ativos e resistidos de membros superiores/inferiores, ortostatismo, deambulação e marcha estacionária. Conclusões: A indicação menos frequente de fisioterapia foi prevenção do descondicionamento, enquanto melhora da oxigenação foi a mais frequente. Observou-se grande variabilidade nas intervenções respiratórias em comparação com as terapias de mobilização, e há uma clara necessidade de padronização do tratamento fisioterapêutico respiratório para pacientes hospitalizados com COVID-19.

Conhecimento dos Agentes Comunitários de Saúde sobre Hepatites Virais antes e após palestras / Knowledge of community health workers about viral hepatitis before and after lectures

Os objetivos desta pesquisa foram identificar o conhecimento dos agentes comunitários de saúde (ACS) sobre hepatites virais (HV), verificar se palestras aumentam tal conhecimento e investigar se este se relaciona com o tempo de atuação e com capacitações anteriores. Neste estudo transversal, 674 ACS de seis municípios do Estado do Espírito Santo responderam a um questionário sobre HV antes e após palestras relativas ao assunto. As pontuações dos questionários e as proporções de acertos e erros, anteriores e posteriores às palestras, foram comparadas pelos testes de Wilcoxon e McNemar, respectivamente. A associação do conhecimento com o tempo de atuação e com capacitações anteriores foi analisada pelo Mann-Whitney. Adotou-se p < 0,05. Os ACS apresentavam baixo nível de conhecimento sobre as HV antes das palestras, as quais aumentaram o conhecimento destes profissionais. O conhecimento prévio sobre HV não se relacionou com o tempo de atuação, tampouco com capacitações anteriores.

The objectives were to identify the knowledge of community health workers (CHW) about viral hepatitis (VH), to verify whether lectures improve these knowledge and to check for any association between CHW knowledge and years of practice and previous educational training. In this cross-sectional study, 674 CHW, from six municipalities in the state of Espirito Santo (Southeast Brazil), answered a questionnaire about VH before and after lectures concerning this issue. Scores of the questionnaires and the proportions of correct and wrong answers, before and after lectures, were compared by Wilcoxon and McNemar test, respectively. The association of knowledge with years of experience and previous educational training was explored by Mann-Whitney test. The p value was set at 0.05. CHW presented low levels of knowledge about VH before lectures; these levels increased after lectures; and there was no association between CHW knowledge about VH and years of practice or previous training.

Early mobilization and physical exercise in patients with COVID-19: A narrative literature review.

BACKGROUND: Currently, little is known about early mobilization and exercise in individuals with COVID-19. OBJECTIVE: To describe the indication and safety of early mobilization and exercises in mild to severe COVID-19 patients and to investigate the use of telerehabilitation to deliver exercise programs to these patients. METHODS: This narrative literature review was conducted performing a comprehensive search of databases. RESULTS: 32 articles met the established criteria and the main findings were summarized and described, including indication, contraindication and recommendation for early rehabilitation and exercises prescription. CONCLUSIONS: The literature suggests that early mobilization and physical exercise are beneficial for individuals with COVID-19. However, much of what has been published is based on expert opinion due to a lack of randomized trials, which are needed.

Adherence of community health workers to hepatitis B vaccination / Adesão de agentes comunitários de saúde à vacinação contra hepatite B

INTRODUCTION: Hepatitis B (HB) vaccination for health-care workers is essential for World Health Organization's goals achievement of viral hepatitis (VH) elimination. However, recent studies showed low vaccination adherence by these professionals and lack of knowledge about HB vaccination adherence of community health workers (CHW). OBJECTIVE: To identify the adherence of CHW to HB vaccination; to determine the causes of non-adherence; to investigate whether the prevalence of vaccination is different among surveyed towns, and to verify whether years practiced as CHW have any association with vaccination adherence. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included five towns (T) of a Brazilian state. Data were collected at VH educational meetings, in which CHW answered a questionnaire. The proportions Z-test and the likelihood ratio test were used for statistical analysis. Significance was set at p<0.05. RESULTS: The sample included 516 CHW. Most CHW (86.8%) reported to have taken the vaccine, but only 59.7% affirmed having taken all doses, and 28.1% correctly answered the number of doses. 24.4% of CHW pointed the unknowing about HB vaccine importance as the main reason for non-adherence. T4 and T5 showed higher vaccination prevalence than T2 and T1. Vaccination adherence was higher among individuals with more years working as CHW. CONCLUSION: CHW demonstrated low adherence to HB vaccination and pointed the lack of knowledge about HB vaccine importance as the main reason for that. There were differences in vaccination prevalence among the towns and adherence was positively associated with professional experience.

INTRODUÇÃO: A vacinação dos profissionais de saúde contra hepatite B (HB) é fundamental para que sejam atingidas as metas da Organização Mundial de Saúde de eliminação das hepatites virais (HV). Entretanto, estudos recentes mostram baixa aderência desses profissionais à vacinação e falta conhecimento sobre a adesão dos agentes comunitários de saúde (ACS) à vacinação. OBJETIVO: Identificar a adesão dos ACS à vacinação contra HB; determinar as causas da não adesão; investigar se a prevalência de vacinação é diferente entre os municípios (M) pesquisados; e verificar se o tempo de experiência como ACS está associado à adesão. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal incluindo cinco municípios de um estado brasileiro. Os dados foram coletados em palestras sobre HB, nas quais os ACS responderam um questionário. Foram aplicados o teste de proporções (Z) e a razão de verossimilhança, considerando-se significante p<0,05. RESULTADOS: A amostra incluiu 516 ACS, dos quais 86,8% relataram ter tomado a vacina, 59,7% afirmaram ter tomado todas as doses, 28,1% responderam corretamente o número de doses e 24,4% apontaram o desconhecimento sobre a importância da vacina como o principal motivo de não adesão. M4 e M5 mostraram maior prevalência de vacinação que M2 e M1. Os ACS com maior tempo de experiência profissional apresentaram maior adesão. CONCLUSÃO: Os ACS demonstraram baixa adesão à vacinação contra HB e indicaram a falta de conhecimento sobre a importância da vacina como a principal causa. Houve diferenças na prevalência de vacinação entre os municípios e a aderência foi positivamente associada ao tempo de experiência profissional.

RESPIRATORY AND SYMPTOMATIC IMPACT OF ASCITES RELIEF BY PARACENTESIS IN PATIENTS WITH HEPATIC CIRRHOSIS.

BACKGROUND: Liver cirrhosis is a highly prevalent disease that, at an advanced stage, usually causes ascites and associated respiratory changes. However, there are few studies evaluating and quantifying the impact of ascites and its relief through paracentesis on lung function and symptoms such as fatigue and dyspnea in cirrhotic patients. OBJECTIVE: To assess and quantify the impact of acute reduction of ascitic volume on respiratory parameters, fatigue and dyspnea symptoms in patients with hepatic cirrhosis, as well as to investigate possible correlations between these parameters. METHODS: Thirty patients with hepatic cirrhosis and ascites who underwent the following pre and post paracentesis evaluations: vital signs, respiratory pattern, thoracoabdominal mobility (cirtometry), pulmonary function (ventilometry), degree of dyspnea (numerical scale) and fatigue level (visual analog scale). RESULTS: There was a higher prevalence of patients classified as CHILD B and the mean MELD score was 14.73±5.75. The comparison of pre and post paracentesis parameters evidenced after paracentesis: increase of predominantly abdominal breathing pattern, improvement of ventilatory variables, increase of the differences obtained in axillary and abdominal cirtometry, reduction of dyspnea and fatigue level, blood pressure reduction and increased peripheral oxygen saturation. Positive correlations found: xiphoid with axillary cirtometry, degree of dyspnea with fatigue level, tidal volume with minute volume, Child "C" with higher MELD score, volume drained in paracentesis with higher MELD score and with Child "C". We also observed a negative correlation between tidal volume and respiratory rate. CONCLUSION: Since ascites drainage in patients with liver cirrhosis improves pulmonary volumes and thoracic expansion as well as reduces symptoms such as fatigue and dyspnea, we can conclude that ascites have a negative respiratory and symptomatological impact in these patients.

Impacto respiratório e sintomatológico do alívio da ascite através da paracentese em pacientes com cirrose hepática / Respiratory and symptomatic impact of ascites relief by paracentesis in patients with hepatic cirrhosis

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Liver cirrhosis is a highly prevalent disease that, at an advanced stage, usually causes ascites and associated respiratory changes. However, there are few studies evaluating and quantifying the impact of ascites and its relief through paracentesis on lung function and symptoms such as fatigue and dyspnea in cirrhotic patients. OBJECTIVE: To assess and quantify the impact of acute reduction of ascitic volume on respiratory parameters, fatigue and dyspnea symptoms in patients with hepatic cirrhosis, as well as to investigate possible correlations between these parameters. METHODS: Thirty patients with hepatic cirrhosis and ascites who underwent the following pre and post paracentesis evaluations: vital signs, respiratory pattern, thoracoabdominal mobility (cirtometry), pulmonary function (ventilometry), degree of dyspnea (numerical scale) and fatigue level (visual analog scale). RESULTS: There was a higher prevalence of patients classified as CHILD B and the mean MELD score was 14.73±5.75. The comparison of pre and post paracentesis parameters evidenced after paracentesis: increase of predominantly abdominal breathing pattern, improvement of ventilatory variables, increase of the differences obtained in axillary and abdominal cirtometry, reduction of dyspnea and fatigue level, blood pressure reduction and increased peripheral oxygen saturation. Positive correlations found: xiphoid with axillary cirtometry, degree of dyspnea with fatigue level, tidal volume with minute volume, Child "C" with higher MELD score, volume drained in paracentesis with higher MELD score and with Child "C". We also observed a negative correlation between tidal volume and respiratory rate. CONCLUSION: Since ascites drainage in patients with liver cirrhosis improves pulmonary volumes and thoracic expansion as well as reduces symptoms such as fatigue and dyspnea, we can conclude that ascites have a negative respiratory and symptomatological impact in these patients.

RESUMO CONTEXTO: A cirrose hepática é uma doença altamente prevalente que, em estágio avançado, geralmente causa ascite e alterações respiratórias associadas. No entanto, existem poucos estudos avaliando e quantificando o impacto da ascite e do seu alívio através da paracentese na função pulmonar e em sintomas como fadiga e dispneia em pacientes cirróticos. OBJETIVO: Avaliar e quantificar o impacto da redução aguda do volume ascítico nos parâmetros respiratórios, sintomas de fadiga e dispneia em pacientes com cirrose hepática, bem como investigar possíveis correlações entre esses parâmetros. MÉTODOS: Trinta pacientes com cirrose hepática e ascite foram submetidos às seguintes avaliações pré e pós-paracentese: sinais vitais, padrão respiratório, mobilidade toracoabdominal (cirtometria), função pulmonar (ventilometria), grau de dispneia (escala numérica) e nível de fadiga (escala visual analógica). RESULTADOS: Houve maior prevalência de pacientes classificados como CHILD B e o escore MELD médio foi de 14,73±5,75. A comparação dos parâmetros pré e pós paracentese evidenciou após a paracentese: aumento do padrão respiratório predominantemente abdominal, melhora das variáveis ventilatórias, aumento das diferenças obtidas na cirtometria axilar e abdominal, redução do nível de dispneia e fadiga, redução da pressão arterial e aumento da saturação periférica de oxigênio. Correlações positivas encontradas: cirtometria xifoide com axilar, grau de dispneia com nível de fadiga, volume corrente com volume minuto, CHILD "C" com maior escore MELD, volume drenado na paracentese com maior escore MELD e com CHILD "C". Também observamos uma correlação negativa entre volume corrente e a frequência respiratória. CONCLUSÃO: Uma vez que a drenagem da ascite em pacientes com cirrose hepática melhora os volumes pulmonares e a expansão torácica, além de reduzir sintomas como fadiga e dispneia, podemos concluir que a ascite tem um impacto respiratório e sintomatológico negativo nesses pacientes.

Association between lung function, thoracoabdominal mobility and posture in cystic fibrosis: pilot study / Associação entre função pulmonar, mobilidade toracoabdominal e postura na fibrose cística: estudo piloto / Asociación entre función pulmonar, movilidad toracoabdominal y postura en la fibrosis quística: estudio piloto

Abstract Introduction: Deterioration of lung function is the main cause of mortality in cystic fibrosis (CF), so it is essential to study different related factors. Objective: To assess the association of pulmonary function with thoracoabdominal mobility and postural alignment in individuals with CF. Method: A cross-sectional study was performed in individuals with CF (8-17 years). Pulmonary function was assessed by spirometry. Thoracoabdominal mobility and postural alignment were evaluated by photogrammetry using the Postural Assessment Software (PAS/Sapo). Pearson correlation coefficient analysis was performed, and p < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The following spirometric variables showed a decrease compared to predicted values: FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEF and FEF25-75%. Postural assessment showed alterations in head horizontal alignment (HHA; 2.71 ± 2.23o), acromion horizontal alignment (AHA; 1.33 ± 1.35o), anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) horizontal alignment (ASISHA; 1.11 ± 0.89o), angle between acromia and ASIS (AAASIS; 0.89 ± 0.39o), scapula horizontal asymmetry - T3 (SHAT3; 16.95 ± 12.03%), and asymmetry of the projection of the center of gravity within the base of support in the frontal (11.45 ± 8.10%) and sagittal (48.98 ± 18.55%) planes. A strong positive correlation was found between pulmonary function and thoracoabdominal mobility in the variables anteroposterior mobility of the upper chest (APMUC) and FVC (r = 0.818, p = 0.024), APMUC and FEV1 (r = 0.874, p = 0.010), and APMUC and FEF25-75% (r = 0.797, p = 0.032). A strong negative correlation was detected between FEV1/FVC and AHA (r = -0.761, p = 0.047). Conclusion: Our study showed in CF a reduction in pulmonary function, strong positive correlation between APMUC and pulmonary function, high prevalence of kyphoscoliosis and strong negative correlation between AHA and pulmonary function.

Resumo Introdução: A deterioração da função pulmonar é a principal causa de mortalidade na fibrose cística (FC), portanto é fundamental estudar diferentes fatores que se relacionam com esta variável. Objetivo: Verificar em indivíduos FC, a associação da função pulmonar com a mobilidade toracoabdominal e a postura. Método: Estudo piloto transversal realizado em indivíduos com FC (08-17 anos). A função pulmonar foi avaliada pela espirometria. A mobilidade toracoabdominal e a postura foram avaliadas por fotogrametria, usando o Software de Avaliação Postural (Sapo). Foi utilizado o Coeficiente de Correlação de Pearson, considerando-se significante p < 0,05. Resultados: As seguintes variáveis espirométricas apresentaram-se reduzidas em relação ao previsto: VEF 1, VEF 1 /FVC, PFE e FEF 25-75%. Na avaliação postural, foram observadas alterações no alinhamento horizontal da cabeça (AHC, 2,71 ± 2,23); alinhamento horizontal acrômios (AHA, 1,33 ± 1,35); alinhamento horizontal espinhas ilíacas ântero-superiores (AHEIAS, 1,11 ± 0,89); ângulo entre dois acrômios e duas espinhas ilíacas ântero-superiores (AEDAEDEIAS, 0,89º± 0,39); assimetria horizontal de escápula em relação a T3 (AHERT3, 16,95% ± 12,03); assimetria da projeção do centro de gravidade na base de sustentação no plano frontal (11,45 ± 8,10%) e sagital (48,98±18,55%). Foi encontrada correlação positiva forte entre função pulmonar e mobilidade toracoabdominal nas variáveis: distâncias anteroposterior do tórax superior (DAPTS) e FVC (r = 0,818; p = 0,024); DAPTS e VEF 1 (r = 0,874; p = 0,010); DAPTS e FEF 25-75% (r = 0,797; p = 0,032). Na correlação entre função pulmonar e postura houve correlação negativa forte entre VEF 1 /FVC e AHC (r = -0,761; p = 0.047). Conclusão: O estudo mostrou forte correlação positiva entre expansibilidade anteroposterior do tórax superior e função pulmonar, alta prevalência de cifoescoliose e forte correlação negativa entre AHC e função pulmonar.

Resumen Introducción: El deterioro de la función pulmonar es la principal causa de mortalidad en la fibrosis quística (FQ) y es fundamental estudiar diferentes factores relacionados con esta variable. Objetivo: Verificar en individuos con FQ la asociación entre la función pulmonar, la movilidad toracoabdominal y la postura. Método: Estudio piloto transversal realizado en individuos con FQ (08-17 años). La función pulmonar fue evaluada por la espirometría. La movilidad toracoabdominal y la postura fueron evaluadas por fotogrametría, usando el Software de Evaluación Postural (Sapo). Se utilizó el Coeficiente de Correlación de Pearson, considerándose significante p < 0,05. Resultados: En la espirometría se encontraban menores que los valores previstos: VEF 1 , VEF 1 /CVF, PFE y FEF 25-75% . En la evaluación postural se observaron alteraciones en la alineación horizontal de la cabeza (AHC, 2,71 ± 2,23); alineación horizontal de los acromios (AHA, 1,33º± 1,35); alineación horizontal espinas ilíacas antero-superiores (AHEIAS, 1,11º± 0,89); ángulo entre dos acromios y dos espinas ilíacas antero-superiores (AEDAEDEIAS, 0,89 ± 0,39); asimetría horizontal de escápula con respecto a la T3 (AHERT3, 16,95% ± 12,03); asimetría de la proyección del centro de gravedad en la base de sustentación en el plano frontal (11,45±8,10%) y sagital (48,98±18,55%). Se encontró una correlación positiva fuerte entre la función pulmonar y la movilidad toracoabdominal en las variables: distancia anteroposterior del tórax superior (DAPTS) y CVF (r = 0,818; p = 0,024); DAPTS y VEF 1 (r = 0,874; p = 0,010); DAPTS y FEF 25-75% (r = 0,797; p = 0,032); y en la correlación entre la función pulmonar y la postura hubo una correlación negativa fuerte entre VEF 1 /CVF y AHC (r = -0,761; p = 0,047). Conclusión: El estudio mostró una fuerte correlación positiva entre la expansibilidad anteroposterior del tórax superior y la función pulmonar, alta prevalencia de cifoescoliosis y fuerte correlación negativa entre AHC y la función pulmonar.

Does physical activity strengthen lungs and protect against asthma in childhood? A systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Physical activity may be a potentially modifiable risk factor for asthma and driver of lung function development. This systematic review aimed to summarize the available evidence concerning the longitudinal effect of physical activity on the development of asthma, the persistence of asthma symptoms and lung function outcomes in children and adolescents. METHODS: PubMed and Embase electronic databases were searched for all original articles that investigated the longitudinal association between physical activity and asthma outcomes or lung function outcomes in children and adolescents. The search and data extraction were conducted by two independent researchers. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using two critical assessment tools. RESULTS: The literature search retrieved 2298 publications from the electronic databases. All articles were screened, and 2289 were subsequently excluded, resulting in nine longitudinal studies eligible for inclusion in this review. Two studies found no association with incident wheeze, and two of four found no association with various asthma outcomes. Three studies investigated the effect on lung function: one observed an association in boys only, one observed an association in girls only, and one found no associations. CONCLUSION: The evidence was highly inconsistent for the relationship between physical activity and asthma and lung function outcomes. Hence, we conclude that there is insufficient evidence to suggest that physical activity has a long-term effect on the risk of asthma development in youth. Furthermore, there is insufficient evidence to determine the longitudinal effects of physical activity on lung function in children.

Associação entre pico de fluxo da tosse, colonização bacteriana e estado nutricional em crianças e adolescentes com fibrose cí­stica / Association of cough peak flow with chronic bacterial colonization and nutritional status in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis

Introdução: Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a associação entre pico de fluxo da tosse (PFT), colonização bacteriana crônica e estado nutricional em crianças e adolescentes com Fibrose Cí­stica. Métodos: Estudo transversal, com amostra por conveniência composta por indiví­duos com FC (7-18 anos), cadastrados em um hospital de referência estadual. Foi avaliado o PFT por um medidor portátil de pico de fluxo expiratório. Dados clí­nicos, antropométricos e sobre colonização bacteriana foram colhidos nos prontuários. O estado nutricional foi classificado pelo percentil do í­ndice de massa corporal para a idade. Para a análise estatí­stica foram usados os testes: Shapiro-Wilk, Exato de Fisher, Teste T Student independente, Mann-Whitney e Correlação de Spearman. Foi considerado significante p<0,05. Resultados: Na caracterização da amostra, houve predomí­nio das seguintes caracterí­sticas: redução do PFT (82,35%), risco nutricional (70,6%), colonização bacteriana crônica (82,4%). Indiví­duos colonizados por Pseudomonas aeruginosa apresentaram maior percentual de redução do PFT (p=0,045). Conclusão: O pico de fluxo da tosse apresentou-se reduzido nas crianças e adolescentes com FC da amostra estudada, sendo essa redução mais acentuada nos indiví­duos colonizados por Pseudomonas aeruginosa do que naqueles colonizados por Staphylococcus aureus. A maioria dos indiví­duos apresentava-se em risco nutricional, mas não foi observada correlação entre estado nutricional e pico de fluxo da tosse. (AU)

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association among cough peak flow (CPF), chronic bacterial colonization and nutritional status in children and adolescents diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Methods: A cross-sectional study with a convenience sample of individuals diagnosed with CF (7-18 years old) enrolled in a referral hospital of a Brazilian State. The CPF was evaluated by a portable expiratory peak flow meter. Clinical, anthropometric and bacterial colonization data were collected in the medical records. Nutritional status was classified according to the percentile of the body mass index for age. Statistical analysis was performed using the following tests: Shapiro Wilk, Fisher's Exact, Student's t, Mann-Whitney and Spearman's Correlations, being considered significant p<0.05. Results: The following characteristics predominated: CPF reduction (82.35%), nutritional risk (70.6%), chronic bacterial colonization (82.4%). Individuals colonized by Pseudomonas aeruginosa had a higher percentage of CPF reduction (p=0.045). Conclusion: The cough peak flow was reduced in the children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis in the studied sample, and this reduction was more pronounced in individuals colonized by Pseudomonas aeruginosa than in those colonized by Staphylococcus aureus. Most individuals were at nutritional risk, but no correlation was observed between nutritional status and cough peak flow. (AU)

Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in obese patients candidates for bariatric surgery and its impact on health related quality of life

ABSTRACT Objective This study was designed to identify the major musculoskeletal symptoms of individuals with obesity, to assess their health-related quality of life, and to evaluate the correlation between the musculoskeletal symptoms and the individuals' health-related quality of life. Materials and methods Cross-sectional study. Instruments used "Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire" and "The Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36)". Results In total, 41 subjects were evaluated, of which 90.15% were female. The mean age of the subjects was 40.78 ± 9.85 years and their mean body-mass index was 46.87 ± 8.08. All subjects reported musculoskeletal pain in at least one anatomical region and 80.49% had pain in three or more regions. The activity limitations due to pain were reported by 75.61% of them. The most affected regions by pain were the ankles and/or feet, lower back, knees and wrists/hands/fingers. The most associated regions with activity limitations due to pain were the ankles and/or feet, knees and lower back. The presence of pain showed a negative correlation with the domains physical functioning (PF), role-physical (RP) and body pain (BP). The activity limitations showed a negative correlation with the domains PF, BP, social functioning (SF) and role-emotional (RE). Conclusion Our data showed a high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and limitation in activities due to pain in obese subjects. The musculoskeletal symptoms had negative correlations with physical and mental components of the health-related quality of life, highlighting the importance of ensuring that patients with obesity have access to interdisciplinary care, for the prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders.

Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in obese patients candidates for bariatric surgery and its impact on health related quality of life.

OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to identify the major musculoskeletal symptoms of individuals with obesity, to assess their health-related quality of life, and to evaluate the correlation between the musculoskeletal symptoms and the individuals' health-related quality of life. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study. INSTRUMENTS USED: "Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire" and "The Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36)". RESULTS: In total, 41 subjects were evaluated, of which 90.15% were female. The mean age of the subjects was 40.78 ± 9.85 years and their mean body-mass index was 46.87 ± 8.08. All subjects reported musculoskeletal pain in at least one anatomical region and 80.49% had pain in three or more regions. The activity limitations due to pain were reported by 75.61% of them. The most affected regions by pain were the ankles and/or feet, lower back, knees and wrists/hands/fingers. The most associated regions with activity limitations due to pain were the ankles and/or feet, knees and lower back. The presence of pain showed a negative correlation with the domains physical functioning (PF), role-physical (RP) and body pain (BP). The activity limitations showed a negative correlation with the domains PF, BP, social functioning (SF) and role-emotional (RE). CONCLUSION: Our data showed a high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and limitation in activities due to pain in obese subjects. The musculoskeletal symptoms had negative correlations with physical and mental components of the health-related quality of life, highlighting the importance of ensuring that patients with obesity have access to interdisciplinary care, for the prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders.