Use of electronic health records and primary health care accessibility according to data from the third cycle of the PMAQ-AB. / Uso de prontuário eletrônico e parâmetros de acesso e acolhimento segundo dados do terceiro ciclo do PMAQ-AB.

The use of electronic health records (EHR) in primary healthcare (PHC) aims for better integration of services and care quality. One of most the critical points of Brazilian PHC is access. This article aims to analyze, through data from the third evaluation cycle of the Brazilian Program for Improving Access and Quality of Primary Care (PMAQ-AB), the relationship between the use of electronic health records and the parameters of access of the participant teams. Cross-sectional analytical study with secondary data. Data from 38,865 primary care teams, 30,346 health units and 140,444 interviewed users were evaluated. The use of EHR was associated with greater care for non-programmed demands (OR 1.664; 95%CI 1.485-1.866), risk and vulnerability assessment (OR 1.329; 95%CI 1.122-1.574) and use of protocols for clinical conducts (OR 1.656; 95%CI 1.530-1.793), in addition to a greater possibility of scheduling consultation by telephone (OR 3.179; 95%CI 3.030-3.335). Services using EHR are more likely to be the patients first contact (OR 1.226; 95%CI 1.171-1.283) and to be sought when facing urgent health problem (OR 1.198; 95%CI 1.161-1.236). The results point to a concrete possibility of improving access through computerization.

O uso de prontuários eletrônicos (PE) na atenção primária em saúde (APS) visa maior integração e qualidade dos serviços. Um dos pontos mais críticos da APS brasileira segue sendo o acesso. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar através dos dados do terceiro ciclo avaliativo do Programa de Melhoria do Acesso e Qualidade da Atenção Básica (PMAQ-AB) a relação entre o uso de prontuário eletrônico e os parâmetros de acesso e acolhimento das unidades participantes. Estudo transversal analítico com dados secundários. Foram avaliados dados provenientes de 38.865 equipes de atenção primária, 30.346 unidades de saúde e 140.444 usuários entrevistados. O uso de PE esteve associado a maior realização de atendimento à demanda espontânea (OR 1,664; IC95% 1,485-1,866), avaliação de risco e vulnerabilidade (OR 1,329; IC95% 1,122-1,574) e utilização de protocolos de conduta (OR 1,656; IC95% 1,530-1,793), além de maior possibilidade de agendamento por telefone (OR 3,179; IC95% 3,030-3,335). Serviços que utilizam PE tem maior chance de ser o primeiro contato dos pacientes (OR 1,226; IC95% 1,171-1,283) e de serem buscados quando o usuário tem problemas de urgência (OR 1,198; IC95% 1,161-1,236). Há uma possibilidade concreta de melhoria do acesso através da informatização.

Factors associated with interprofessional collaboration in Primary Health Care: a multilevel analysis.

Working with an interprofessional focus is increasingly necessary, in view of the growing complexity of the population's health needs. This study aims to assess interprofessional collaboration and the teamwork climate in primary health care (PHC) and determine whether there is a relationship between these two variables. The AITCS-II instrument was used to measure interprofessional collaboration, while to diagnose teamwork climate, the ECTE instrument was used, a version adapted to the SUS context of the Teamwork Climate Inventory instrument. These two instruments were applied online together with a questionnaire for the sociodemographic characterization of the 544 participants, who belonged to 97 Family Health Strategy (FHS) teams in a Brazilian municipality. The obtained data were submitted to a multilevel analysis. A positive correlation was observed between interprofessional collaboration and three of the four teamwork climate factors. The better the work climate, the better the interprofessional collaboration in the corresponding team, and this characteristic stands out in relation to other individual analyzed characteristics.

Uso de prontuário eletrônico e parâmetros de acesso e acolhimento segundo dados do terceiro ciclo do PMAQ-AB / Use of electronic health records and primary health care accessibility according to data from the third cycle of the PMAQ-AB

Resumo O uso de prontuários eletrônicos (PE) na atenção primária em saúde (APS) visa maior integração e qualidade dos serviços. Um dos pontos mais críticos da APS brasileira segue sendo o acesso. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar através dos dados do terceiro ciclo avaliativo do Programa de Melhoria do Acesso e Qualidade da Atenção Básica (PMAQ-AB) a relação entre o uso de prontuário eletrônico e os parâmetros de acesso e acolhimento das unidades participantes. Estudo transversal analítico com dados secundários. Foram avaliados dados provenientes de 38.865 equipes de atenção primária, 30.346 unidades de saúde e 140.444 usuários entrevistados. O uso de PE esteve associado a maior realização de atendimento à demanda espontânea (OR 1,664; IC95% 1,485-1,866), avaliação de risco e vulnerabilidade (OR 1,329; IC95% 1,122-1,574) e utilização de protocolos de conduta (OR 1,656; IC95% 1,530-1,793), além de maior possibilidade de agendamento por telefone (OR 3,179; IC95% 3,030-3,335). Serviços que utilizam PE tem maior chance de ser o primeiro contato dos pacientes (OR 1,226; IC95% 1,171-1,283) e de serem buscados quando o usuário tem problemas de urgência (OR 1,198; IC95% 1,161-1,236). Há uma possibilidade concreta de melhoria do acesso através da informatização.

Abstract The use of electronic health records (EHR) in primary healthcare (PHC) aims for better integration of services and care quality. One of most the critical points of Brazilian PHC is access. This article aims to analyze, through data from the third evaluation cycle of the Brazilian Program for Improving Access and Quality of Primary Care (PMAQ-AB), the relationship between the use of electronic health records and the parameters of access of the participant teams. Cross-sectional analytical study with secondary data. Data from 38,865 primary care teams, 30,346 health units and 140,444 interviewed users were evaluated. The use of EHR was associated with greater care for non-programmed demands (OR 1.664; 95%CI 1.485-1.866), risk and vulnerability assessment (OR 1.329; 95%CI 1.122-1.574) and use of protocols for clinical conducts (OR 1.656; 95%CI 1.530-1.793), in addition to a greater possibility of scheduling consultation by telephone (OR 3.179; 95%CI 3.030-3.335). Services using EHR are more likely to be the patients first contact (OR 1.226; 95%CI 1.171-1.283) and to be sought when facing urgent health problem (OR 1.198; 95%CI 1.161-1.236). The results point to a concrete possibility of improving access through computerization.

Factors associated with interprofessional collaboration in Primary Health Care: a multilevel analysis / Fatores associados à colaboração interprofissional na Atenção Primária à Saúde: uma análise multinível

Abstract Working with an interprofessional focus is increasingly necessary, in view of the growing complexity of the population's health needs. This study aims to assess interprofessional collaboration and the teamwork climate in primary health care (PHC) and determine whether there is a relationship between these two variables. The AITCS-II instrument was used to measure interprofessional collaboration, while to diagnose teamwork climate, the ECTE instrument was used, a version adapted to the SUS context of the Teamwork Climate Inventory instrument. These two instruments were applied online together with a questionnaire for the sociodemographic characterization of the 544 participants, who belonged to 97 Family Health Strategy (FHS) teams in a Brazilian municipality. The obtained data were submitted to a multilevel analysis. A positive correlation was observed between interprofessional collaboration and three of the four teamwork climate factors. The better the work climate, the better the interprofessional collaboration in the corresponding team, and this characteristic stands out in relation to other individual analyzed characteristics.

Resumo Trabalhar com foco interprofissional é cada vez mais necessário, tendo em vista a crescente complexidade das necessidades de saúde da população. Este estudo tem como objetivo avaliar a colaboração interprofissional e o clima de trabalho em equipe na atenção primária à saúde (APS) e verificar possível relação entre estas duas variáveis. Para mensurar a colaboração interprofissional foi utilizado o instrumento AITCS-II, enquanto para o diagnóstico do clima de trabalho em equipe foi utilizado o instrumento ECTE, versão adaptada para o contexto SUS do instrumento Teamwork Climate Inventory. Esses dois instrumentos foram aplicados on-line juntamente com um questionário para caracterização sociodemográfica dos 544 participantes, pertencentes a 97 equipes da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) de um município brasileiro. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos a uma análise multinível. Foi observada uma correlação positiva entre a colaboração interprofissional e três dos quatro fatores do clima de trabalho em equipe. Quanto melhor o clima de trabalho, melhor a colaboração interprofissional na equipe correspondente, e essa característica se destaca em relação às demais características individuais analisadas.

Analysis of high-intensity interval training on bone mineral density in an experimental model of type 2 diabetes.

PURPOSE: To analyze the effect of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on bone mineral density (BMD) in a model of type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS: Thirty-two male, adult, 12-week-old rats (Rattus norvegicus), of the Wistar lineage, were used. The animals induced to the experimental model received a high fat diet for 10 days and, after that period, intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (40 mg·kg-1), dissolved in 20 mmol·L-1 sodium citrate solution (pH = 4.5). The experimental group of diabetes was formed by the animals that, 48 h after the injection of streptozotocin, had fasting blood glucose > 250 mg·dL-1). The animals were randomly divided into four groups with eight animals each: HIIT experimental diabetes; HIIT control; sedentary experimental diabetes and sedentary control. The animals in the HIIT group performed an aerobic exercise protocol on a treadmill inclined at an angle of 15° to the horizontal, with interspersed intensity. Five weekly sessions, lasting 49 min each, were held for 6 weeks. The analysis of cortical bone density (CBD) and BMD were performed by X-ray images using the In-Vivo Xtreme II/Bruker system. RESULTS: For CBD and BMD, when comparing diabetes and control groups, a significant difference was seen between groups in relation to HIIT (p = 0.007). Animals submitted and not submitted to HIIT in the same group showed a significant difference between groups in relation to diabetes (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The HIIT experimental diabetes group had increased CBD and BMD in comparison with the sedentary experimental diabetes group.

Analysis of the temporal trend of mortality from sickle cell anemia in Brazil.

OBJECTIVES: To analyze the temporal trend of mortality from sickle cell anemia in Brazil, by region, in the period 1997-2017. METHODS: epidemiological study, with an ecological design, with a temporal trend, carried out with data from the Mortality Information System. For descriptive analysis, absolute and relative frequencies were used. In the correlation analysis, the ANOVA test was used, followed by Tukey's post-test. The temporal trend was obtained using the cubic polynomial regression test. RESULTS: 6,813 deaths from sickle cell anemia were registered. Brown individuals (50.87%) were more frequent, with a predominance of males (50.4%), aged between 25 and 34 years and a higher incidence of deaths in the Midwest (0.25/100 thousand inhabitants). The time curve showed an increasing trend of deaths in the country between 1997 and 2015 (R2 = 0.98). CONCLUSIONS: sickle cell anemia showed increasing mortality in the 21 years analyzed and alerts health professionals and managers.

Space-time risk cluster and time trends of congenital syphilis in Brazil: an ecological study.

BACKGROUND: Congenital syphilis (CS) is a problem of great concern for public health, especially in Brazil. The aim of this study was to analyse the time trends and the space-time dynamics of morbidity and mortality from CS in Brazil. METHODS: An ecological and time series study, which included all cases and deaths from CS recorded in a national Brazilian database from 2013 to 2019 was performed. Time trends in CS incidence and mortality were assessed using segmented linear regression. Univariate global and local Moran indices and space-time scan statistics were used in the space and space-time analyses. RESULTS: A total of 183 171 cases and 2401 deaths from CS were recorded in Brazil, with the highest number of cases being observed in the Southeast Region (n=82 612 [45.1%]). Only 21.1% of pregnant mothers with syphilis received adequate treatment. There was an upward trend in CS rates among mothers ages 20-29 y (average annual percent change [AAPC] 1.4 [95% confidence interval {CI} 1.0 to 1.7]) and with <8 y of schooling (AAPC 6.6 [95% CI 5.3 to 7.9]). The primary space-time cluster involved 338 municipalities in the Southeast Region (relative risk 3.06, p<0.001) and occurred between 2017 and 2019. CONCLUSIONS: To reduce the trends in CS rates, it is necessary to develop actions to improve the quality of prenatal care and expand early diagnosis and adequate treatment of syphilis in pregnant women and their sexual partners, especially in groups with upward trends (mothers ages 20-29 y and <8 y of schooling) and living in higher-risk regions (Southeast, North and Northeast).

Analysis of high-intensity interval training on bone mineral density in an experimental model of type 2 diabetes

Purpose: To analyze the effect of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on bone mineral density (BMD) in a model of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: Thirty-two male, adult, 12-week-old rats (Rattus norvegicus), of the Wistar lineage, were used. The animals induced to the experimental model received a high fat diet for 10 days and, after that period, intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (40 mg·kg­1), dissolved in 20 mmol·L­1 sodium citrate solution (pH = 4.5). The experimental group of diabetes was formed by the animals that, 48 h after the injection of streptozotocin, had fasting blood glucose > 250 mg·dL­1). The animals were randomly divided into four groups with eight animals each: HIIT experimental diabetes; HIIT control; sedentary experimental diabetes and sedentary control. The animals in the HIIT group performed an aerobic exercise protocol on a treadmill inclined at an angle of 15° to the horizontal, with interspersed intensity. Five weekly sessions, lasting 49 min each, were held for 6 weeks. The analysis of cortical bone density (CBD) and BMD were performed by X-ray images using the In-Vivo Xtreme II/Bruker system. Results: For CBD and BMD, when comparing diabetes and control groups, a significant difference was seen between groups in relation to HIIT (p = 0.007). Animals submitted and not submitted to HIIT in the same group showed a significant difference between groups in relation to diabetes (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The HIIT experimental diabetes group had increased CBD and BMD in comparison with the sedentary experimental diabetes group.

Analysis of the temporal trend of mortality from sickle cell anemia in Brazil / Análisis de la tendencia temporal de la mortalidad por anemia de células falciformes en Brasil / Análise da tendência temporal da mortalidade por anemia falciforme no Brasil

ABSTRACT Objectives: To analyze the temporal trend of mortality from sickle cell anemia in Brazil, by region, in the period 1997-2017. Methods: epidemiological study, with an ecological design, with a temporal trend, carried out with data from the Mortality Information System. For descriptive analysis, absolute and relative frequencies were used. In the correlation analysis, the ANOVA test was used, followed by Tukey's post-test. The temporal trend was obtained using the cubic polynomial regression test. Results: 6,813 deaths from sickle cell anemia were registered. Brown individuals (50.87%) were more frequent, with a predominance of males (50.4%), aged between 25 and 34 years and a higher incidence of deaths in the Midwest (0.25/100 thousand inhabitants). The time curve showed an increasing trend of deaths in the country between 1997 and 2015 (R2 = 0.98). Conclusions: sickle cell anemia showed increasing mortality in the 21 years analyzed and alerts health professionals and managers.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar tendencia temporal de mortalidad por anemia falciforme en Brasil, por regiones, entre 1997 y 2017. Métodos: estudio epidemiológico, de delineamento ecológico, de tendencia temporal, realizado con datos del Sistema de Informaciones sobre Mortalidad. Utilizado frecuencias absolutas y relativas para análisis descriptivo. Utilizado la prueba ANOVA seguido por la prueba de Tukey en el análisis de correlación. La tendencia temporal fue obtenida mediante la prueba de regresión polinomial cúbico. Resultados: fueron registrados 6.813 óbitos por anemia falciforme. Indivíduos pardos (50,87%) fueron más frecuentes, con predominio del sexo masculino (50,4%), con franja etaria de 25 a 34 años y mayor incidencia de óbitos en Centro-Oeste (0,25/100 mil habitantes). La curva temporal presentó tendencia creciente de óbitos en el país entre 1997 a 2015 (R2 = 0,98). Conclusiones: la anemia falciforme presentó mortalidad creciente en los 21 años analizados y despierta el alerta a profesionales de salud y gestores.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar a tendência temporal da mortalidade por anemia falciforme no Brasil, por regiões, no período compreendido entre 1997 e 2017. Métodos: estudo epidemiológico, de delineamento ecológico, de tendência temporal, realizado com dados do Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade. Para análise descritiva, utilizaram-se frequências absolutas e relativas. Na análise de correlação, utilizou-se o teste ANOVA seguido pelo pós-teste de Tukey. A tendência temporal foi obtida mediante o teste de regressão polinomial cúbico. Resultados: foram registrados 6.813 óbitos por anemia falciforme. Indivíduos pardos (50,87%) foram mais frequentes, com predomínio do sexo masculino (50,4%), com faixa etária de 25 a 34 anos e maior incidência de óbitos no Centro-Oeste (0,25/100 mil habitantes). A curva temporal apresentou tendência crescente de óbitos no país entre 1997 a 2015 (R2 = 0,98). Conclusões: a anemia falciforme apresentou mortalidade crescente nos 21 anos analisados e desperta o alerta aos profissionais de saúde e gestores.

Prática de lazer em adolescentes e fatores associados: implicações para o cuidado / Práctica de actividades recreativas en adolescentes y factores asociados: consecuencias para el cuidado / Leisure practice in adolescents and associated factors: implications for care

Resumo Objetivo Relacionar a realização de práticas de atividades de lazer com qualidade de vida, bem-estar subjetivo, ansiedade e depressão em adolescentes. Métodos Estudo quantitativo, transversal analítico, desenvolvido com 272 adolescentes do ensino médio de três escolas públicas estaduais de uma capital da região centro-oeste. A coleta de dados ocorreu no mês de maio de 2019, mediante autoaplicação de quatro instrumentos: escala de bem-estar subjetivo, escala hospitalar de ansiedade e depressão, questionário de qualidade de vida kidscren-52 e questionário sociodemográfico. A associação entre as variáveis independentes foi verificada por meio do teste t-student e qui-quadrado de fischer. Resultados Quase a metade dos adolescentes (49,6%) realizava alguma atividade de lazer, e nestes foi verificado escores mais baixo para depressão (p=0,008), mais alto nos afetos positivos do bem-estar subjetivo (p=<0,001), e para algumas dimensões da qualidade de vida, tais como saúde e atividade física (p=<0,001), sentimentos (p=0,0046), estado emocional (p=0,033), autonomia e tempo livre (p=0,007), aspecto financeiro (p=0,001) e amigos e apoio social (p=0,002). Não houve associação significante entre a prática de atividade de lazer com os escores de ansiedade, afetos negativos e satisfação com a vida. Conclusão A prática de atividades de lazer por adolescentes é baixa e associa-se a menores escores para depressão e escores mais altos para algumas dimensões da qualidade de vida e bem-estar subjetivo.

Resumen Objetivo Relacionar la práctica de actividades recreativas con calidad de vida, bienestar subjetivo, ansiedad y depresión en adolescentes. Métodos Estudio cuantitativo, transversal analítico, llevado a cabo con 272 adolescentes de tres escuelas secundarias públicas regionales de una capital de la región centro-oeste. La recopilación de datos se realizó en el mes de mayo de 2019, mediante la autoaplicación de cuatro instrumentos: escala de bienestar subjetivo, escala hospitalaria de ansiedad y depresión, cuestionario de calidad de vida KIDSCREEN-52 y cuestionario sociodemográfico. La asociación entre las variables independientes se verificó a través del test-T student y ji cuadrado de Fischer. Resultados Casi la mitad de los adolescentes (49,6 %) realizaba alguna actividad recreativa, en los que se verificó puntuación más baja de depresión (p=0,008), más alta en los afectos positivos de bienestar social subjetivo (p=<0,001), y en algunas dimensiones de calidad de vida, tales como salud y actividad física (p=<0,001), sentimientos (p=0,0046), estado emocional (p=0,033), autonomía y tiempo libre (p=0,007), aspecto financiero (p=0,001) y amigos y apoyo social (p=0,002). No hubo relación significativa entre la práctica de actividades recreativas y la puntuación de ansiedad, afectos negativos y satisfacción con la vida. Conclusión La práctica de actividades recreativas de adolescentes es baja y se relaciona con una menor puntuación de depresión y una mayor puntuación en algunas dimensiones de la calidad de vida y el bienestar subjetivo.

Abstract Objective To relate the performance of leisure activity practices with quality of life, subjective well-being, anxiety, and depression in adolescents. Methods This is a quantitative, cross-sectional, analytical study, developed with 272 high school adolescents from three public schools in a center-western capital. Data collection occurred in May 2019 through self-application of four instruments: subjective well-being scale, hospital anxiety and depression scale, kidscren-52 quality of life questionnaire and sociodemographic questionnaire. The association among the independent variables was verified by Student's t-test and Fischer's chi-square test. Results Almost half of adolescents (49.6%) performed some leisure activity and it was verified lower scores for depression (p=0.008), higher in the positive affects of subjective well-being (p=<0.001), and for some dimensions of quality of life, such as health and physical activity (p=<0.001), feelings (p=0.0046), emotional status (p=0.033), autonomy and free time (p=0.007), financial aspect (p=0.001) and friends and social support (p=0.002). There was no significant association between leisure activity and anxiety scores, negative affects and life satisfaction. Conclusion The practice of leisure activities by adolescents is low and is associated with lower scores for depression and higher scores for some dimensions of quality of life and subjective well-being.

Dental students' dropout rates and professional practice adherence among graduates from a public institution / Taxas de evasão dos estudantes de Odontologia e adesão à prática profissional entre os formados por uma instituição pública

This study presents a quantitative analysis of data related to the dropout rates at the School of Dentistry at Federal University of South Mato Grosso (FAODO-UFMS) and graduates' professional activity, covering the period between its implementation in 1964 until the year 2015. The data obtained were associated with the existing admission system during the period. The graduates' adherence to the professional practice was investigated and the professional practice time of these graduates and of those ones from other Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in the state of South Mato Grosso (MS). A significance level of 5% was adopted. The Unified Selection System (USS) has a strong correlation with Dental School dropout rates at UFMS. There was no statistical difference in the comparison between students who were admitted by nationwide competition (Vestibular), quotas, or through the use of vacant positions. The average time extent of Dentistry's practice has decreased in MS in recent decades, being statistically lower for the UFMS' graduates than for those ones from other HEI (p<0.001). Of the graduates from the years 1971 to 1990, the percentage of those who have been/are in practice for over 30 years reached 71.43%. The dropout rates at FAODO-UFMS increased with the use of USS as an admission system. Both USS and increase in vacancy at FAODO-UFMS did not show favorable results when related to adherence to the course. The average time of practice for Dentistry in MS has been decreasing, especially for those not graduated from FAODO-UFMS (AU).

Este estudo apresenta uma análise quantitativa dos dados relacionados à taxa de evasão na Fa- culdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Sul de Mato Grosso (FAODO-UFMS) e à ati- vidade profissional de seus licenciados, abran- gendo o período entre a sua implantação, em 1964, até ao ano 2015. Os dados obtidos foram associados ao sistema de admissão existente du- rante esse período. Foi investigada a adesão dos diplomados à prática profissional e a duração da prática profissional destes licenciados e dos di- plomados em outras Instituições de Ensino Supe- rior (IES), no estado do Mato Grosso do Sul (MS). Foi adotado um nível de significância de 5%. O Sistema de Seleção Unificado (SISU) tem uma forte correlação com a taxa de evasão na FAODO-UFMS. Não houve diferença estatística na comparação entre estudantes que foram admi- tidos por concurso nacional (Vestibular), Cotas, ou para utilização de vagas ociosas. O tempo mé- dio de prática da Odontologia diminuiu no MS nas últimas décadas, sendo a dos licenciados de outras IES estatisticamente inferior (p<0,001) àquela dos que se graduaram na FAODO-UFMS. Dos formados nos anos de 1971 à 1990, a percen- tagem daqueles que estiveram/estão na prática há mais de 30 anos atingiu 71,43%. A taxa de eva- são, na FAODO-UFMS aumentou com a utiliza- ção do SISU como sistema de admissão. Tanto o SISU como o aumento de vagas na FAODO- UFMS não mostraram resultados favoráveis com relação à aderência ao curso. O tempo médio de prática da Odontologia no MS tem diminuído, es- pecialmente para aqueles que não se graduaram na FAODO-UFMS (AU).

Adaptação transcultural da versão original da Escala de Avaliação Sociofamiliar em Idosos para o contexto brasileiro / Cross-cultural adaptation of the original version of the Older Adults Socio-familial Evaluation Scale to the Brazilian context

Resumo Objetivo Traduzir e adaptar transculturalmente a escala espanhola de Avaliação Sociofamiliar em Idosos (Escala de Gijón) para o contexto brasileiro. Métodos Procedimento metodológico de adequação transcultural, com tradução (espanhol-português), retrotradução (português-espanhol), avaliação de equivalências semântica, idiomática, experimental e conceitual, e pré-teste da versão brasileira em uma amostra de 30 idosos. Para análise de concordância foram medidos proporcionalidade e índice Kappa Cohen-Fleiss (κ). Em adição, confirmou-se a consistência interna pelo alfa de Cronbach. Resultados A condução das traduções (T1 e T2), e retrotraduções (RT1 e RT2), e avaliações da versão síntese (T12) por comitê de especialistas e juiz neutro garantiram em T12 a essência avaliativa da versão original da escala. A avaliação dos 34 componentes de T12 mostrou adequação semântica (100%) e idiomática (94%), e adequação superior a 70% para equivalências experimental e conceitual. Houve concordância quase-perfeita entre os especialistas do comitê: semântica (κ=0,95), idiomática (κ=0,97), experimental (κ=0,98) e conceitual (κ=0,99). O pré-teste de T12 resultou confiabilidade substancial para o instrumento, com alpha de Cronbach de 0,77. Conclusão Este estudo garante a adaptação transcultural da escala de Avaliação Sociofamiliar em Idosos para o contexto da pessoa idosa que vive no Brasil. A avaliação das equivalências resultou em concordância quase-perfeita entre os especialistas. O público-alvo não reportou dificuldades para compreender as assertivas da escala. Demonstrou-se um instrumento confiável, considerando o alfa de Cronbach obtido. Após a validação da escala, estudo em andamento, será disponibilizado um instrumento confiável para o rastreio da situação sociofamiliar da pessoa idosa no contexto brasileiro.

Abstract Objective To cross-culturally translate and adapt the Spanish Older Adults Socio-familial Evaluation Scale (Gijón Scale) to the Brazilian context. Methods A methodological procedure of cross-cultural adaptation with translation (Spanish-Portuguese), back-translation (Portuguese-Spanish), evaluation of semantic, idiomatic, experimental, and conceptual equivalences, and pretest of the Brazilian version in a sample of 30 older adults. For the concordance analysis, proportionality and the Kappa Cohen-Fleiss index (κ) were measured. In addition, internal consistency was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha. Results Translations (T1 and T2), back-translations (RT1 and RT2), and evaluations of the synthesis version (T12) were carried out by a Committee of Experts, and a neutral judge ensured the evaluative essence of the original version of the scale in T12. The evaluation of the 34 components of T12 showed semantic (100%) and idiomatic (94%) adequacy, and adequacy greater than 70% for experimental and conceptual equivalences. There was almost perfect concordance among the experts of the Committee: semantics (κ=0.95), idiomatic (κ=0.97), experimental (κ=0.98), and conceptual (κ=0.99). The T12 pretest resulted in substantial reliability of the instrument with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.77. Conclusion The present study ensures the cross-cultural adaptation of the Socio-familial Evaluation Scale to the context of the older person living in Brazil. The equivalence evaluation resulted in almost perfect concordance among experts. The target audience did not report difficulties in understanding the assertions of the scale. The instrument proved to be reliable considering the Cronbach's alpha obtained. After validating the scale, an ongoing study, a reliable instrument will be made available for tracking the socio-familial situation of older adults in the Brazilian context.

[Institutionalizing evidence-based policies in BrazilInstitucionalización de las políticas informadas por evidencia]. / Institucionalização das políticas informadas por evidências no Brasil.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate capacities, organizational arrangements, and barriers to the implementation of Evidence Centers (NEvs) as part of Brazil's Evidence-Informed Policy Network (EVIPNet). METHOD: A mixed methods descriptive-analytical, multiple-case exploratory study was performed. Coordinators of active NEvs answered a questionnaire in three parts: participant characteristics, assessment of the capacity to "acquire, assess, adapt, and apply" evidence (4A), and open questions addressing organizational arrangements and barriers to the implementation of NEvs. RESULTS: The study included 15 NEvs, mostly from the Midwest; 73.3% were based in universities, while 20% were installed in state/city health departments or in the Ministry of Health. All coordinators had completed graduate training and 80% reported 1 to 5 years' experience with evidence-based policies as well as proficiency in English. None of the participants worked exclusively as NEv coordinator. NEv teams included health care professionals, students (undergraduate/graduate), professors, and civil servants from health departments. The data revealed high capacity to "acquire" and "assess" evidence, and low capacity to "adapt" and "apply" evidence. On average, three activities or products were developed yearly by each NEv, especially knowledge translation initiatives (systematic reviews and deliberative dialogues) and training for health care professionals, managers and undergraduate/graduate students. Five barrier categories were described: 1) financing, 2) network integration, 3) institutionalization of demands, 4) adaptive capacity, and 5) research communication skills to recommend actions at the local level. CONCLUSIONS: Trained human resources associated with academic and research institutions are available to support evidence-informed policies. However, the sustainability of NEvs depends on coordinated action to ensure the capacity to adapt and apply evidence.

OBJETIVO: Evaluar la capacidad, los arreglos organizativos y los obstáculos existentes para la aplicación de los núcleos de evidencia (NEv) de la Red de Políticas Informadas por Evidencia (EVIPNet) en Brasil. MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, analítico y exploratorio de casos múltiples, con un enfoque mixto. Los coordinadores de los NEv activos en el país respondieron a un instrumento dividido en tres partes: caracterización de la persona encuestada, evaluación de la capacidad de "adquirir, evaluar, adaptar y aplicar" evidencia (conocidas como 4A por su sigla en portugués) y temas de discusión abierta en los cuales se abordaron los arreglos organizativos y los obstáculos existentes para la aplicación de los NEv. RESULTADOS: Participaron en la investigación 5 NEv concentrados en la región Centro-Oeste; 73,3% tenían su sede en universidades y un 20% en secretarías estatales/municipales o en el Ministerio de Salud. Todos los coordinadores participantes tenían título de posgrado en sentido amplio o estricto y 80% afirmaron que tenían experiencia de 1 a 5 años en políticas informadas por evidencia (PIE) y que dominaban el inglés. Ningún coordinador trabajaba exclusivamente en el NEv. Los equipos incluían profesionales de salud, estudiantes (de grado/posgrado), profesores universitarios y empleados en comisión de servicio en las secretarías de salud. Se determinó que tenían gran capacidad para "adquirir" y "evaluar" y poca capacidad para "adaptar" y "aplicar" evidencias. En cuanto a actividades y productos, prevaleció la media de tres al año, con hincapié en los productos de traducción del conocimiento (la síntesis de la evidencia y los diálogos deliberantes) y la capacitación para profesionales de salud, gestores y alumnos de grado/posgrado. Se describieron cinco clases de obstáculos: 1) financiamiento, 2) integración de la red, 3) institucionalización de las demandas, 4) capacidad de adaptación y 5) habilidades de comunicación de las investigaciones para recomendar la adopción de medidas en el nivel local. CONCLUSIONES: Existen recursos humanos capacitados, vinculados a instituciones de investigación y enseñanza, para apoyar las PIE. Sin embargo, la sostenibilidad de los NEv depende de la adopción de medidas coordinadas para garantizar que existe la capacidad de adaptar y aplicar evidencia.

Risk Stratification and Factors Associated with Abandonment of Tuberculosis Treatment in a Secondary Referral Unit.

PURPOSE: To study the factors associated with the risk of discontinuing active tuberculosis treatment among patients in an outpatient referral unit and to analyze the association between patients' abandonment risk score and their odds of discontinuing the treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In this cohort study, tuberculosis patients were prospectively followed up from June 2012 through July 2019 at a secondary tuberculosis referral unit in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. At initial consultation, patients were interviewed using a standardized questionnaire and were assigned a score for the risk of treatment abandonment by the nurse. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed using logistic regression. RESULTS: One hundred and forty-eight patients were included in the study, of which 65.0% (96/148) were male. Their mean age was 43.3 ± 14.8 years (range: 18-89 years). Smoking, drug use, repeated admissions, and a high abandonment risk score were the variables associated with the highest risk of discontinuing the treatment. The rate of tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus coinfection was 37.2%. The overall rate of global treatment abandonment was 10.8% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 6.1-16.2). Upon stratification of patients that abandoned by the risk score, 22.9% (8/35) of the ones that abandoned had a high risk, 10.9% (6/55) had an intermediate risk, and 3.5% (2/58) had a low risk of treatment abandonment. In multivariate analysis, the factors associated with abandoning the treatment were smoking [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 4.91 (95% CI: 1.08, 22.32)] and undergoing retreatment (aOR) = 3.66 (95% CI: 1.04, 12 88). CONCLUSION: Smoking and undergoing retreatment were independent risk factors for tuberculosis treatment abandonment in this center. Risk stratification can help prioritize the strengthening of treatment adherence among patients at higher risk of abandoning treatment in referral units.

Institucionalização das políticas informadas por evidências no Brasil

[RESUMO]. Objetivo. Avaliar capacidades, arranjos organizativos e barreiras à implementação dos Núcleos de Evidências (NEvs) da Rede de Políticas Informadas por Evidências (EVIPNet) no Brasil. Métodos. Realizou-se um estudo exploratório de casos múltiplos, descritivo-analítico, com abordagem mista. Os coordenadores dos NEvs em atividade no país responderam um instrumento com três partes: caracterização do respondente, avaliação da capacidade de “adquirir, avaliar, adaptar e aplicar” evidências (4A) e questões abertas abordando arranjos organizativos e barreiras à implementação dos NEvs. Resultados. Participaram da pesquisa 15 NEvs, concentrados no Centro-Oeste; 73,3% estavam sediados em universidades e 20% em secretarias estaduais/municipais ou no Ministério da Saúde. Dos coordenadores participantes, 100% possuíam pós-graduação lato e/ou strictu sensu e 80% referiram experiência de 1 a 5 anos em políticas informadas por evidências (PIE) e proficiência em inglês. Nenhum coordenador atuava exclusivamente no NEv. As equipes incluíam profissionais de saúde, estudantes (graduação/pós-graduação), docentes de universidades e servidores efetivos em secretarias de saúde. Foram identificadas alta capacidade para “adquirir” e “avaliar” e baixa capacidade para “adaptar” e “aplicar” evidências. Quanto a atividades e produtos, prevaleceu a média de três por ano, com destaque para produtos de tradução do conhecimento (sínteses de evidência e diálogos deliberativos) e capacitação para profissionais de saúde, gestores e alunos de graduação/pós-graduação. Cinco categorias de barreiras foram descritas: 1) financiamento, 2) integração da rede, 3) institucionalização das demandas, 4) capacidade de adaptação e 5) habilidades de comunicação de pesquisa para recomendar ações no nível local. Conclusões. Existem recursos humanos capacitados, vinculados a instituições de pesquisa e ensino, para apoiar as PIE. No entanto, a sustentabilidade dos NEvs depende de ações coordenadas para garantir a capacidade de adaptar e aplicar evidências.

[ABSTRACT]. Objective. To evaluate capacities, organizational arrangements, and barriers to the implementation of Evidence Centers (NEvs) as part of Brazil’s Evidence-Informed Policy Network (EVIPNet). Methods. A mixed methods descriptive-analytical, multiple-case exploratory study was performed. Coordinators of active NEvs answered a questionnaire in three parts: participant characteristics, assessment of the capacity to “acquire, assess, adapt, and apply” evidence (4A), and open questions addressing organizational arrangements and barriers to the implementation of NEvs. Results. The study included 15 NEvs, mostly from the Midwest; 73.3% were based in universities, while 20% were installed in state/city health departments or in the Ministry of Health. All coordinators had completed graduate training and 80% reported 1 to 5 years’ experience with evidence-based policies as well as proficiency in English. None of the participants worked exclusively as NEv coordinator. NEv teams included health care professionals, students (undergraduate/graduate), professors, and civil servants from health departments. The data revealed high capacity to “acquire” and “assess” evidence, and low capacity to “adapt” and “apply” evidence. On average, three activities or products were developed yearly by each NEv, especially knowledge translation initiatives (systematic reviews and deliberative dialogues) and training for health care professionals, managers and undergraduate/graduate students. Five barrier categories were described: 1) financing, 2) network integration, 3) institutionalization of demands, 4) adaptive capacity, and 5) research communication skills to recommend actions at the local level. Conclusions. Trained human resources associated with academic and research institutions are available to support evidence-informed policies. However, the sustainability of NEvs depends on coordinated action to ensure the capacity to adapt and apply evidence.

[RESUMEN]. Objetivo. Evaluar la capacidad, los arreglos organizativos y los obstáculos existentes para la aplicación de los núcleos de evidencia (NEv) de la Red de Políticas Informadas por Evidencia (EVIPNet) en Brasil. Métodos. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, analítico y exploratorio de casos múltiples, con un enfoque mixto. Los coordinadores de los NEv activos en el país respondieron a un instrumento dividido en tres partes: caracterización de la persona encuestada, evaluación de la capacidad de “adquirir, evaluar, adaptar y aplicar” evidencia (conocidas como 4A por su sigla en portugués) y temas de discusión abierta en los cuales se abordaron los arreglos organizativos y los obstáculos existentes para la aplicación de los NEv. Resultados. Participaron en la investigación 5 NEv concentrados en la región Centro-Oeste; 73,3% tenían su sede en universidades y un 20% en secretarías estatales/municipales o en el Ministerio de Salud. Todos los coordinadores participantes tenían título de posgrado en sentido amplio o estricto y 80% afirmaron que tenían experiencia de 1 a 5 años en políticas informadas por evidencia (PIE) y que dominaban el inglés. Ningún coordinador trabajaba exclusivamente en el NEv. Los equipos incluían profesionales de salud, estudiantes (de grado/posgrado), profesores universitarios y empleados en comisión de servicio en las secretarías de salud. Se determinó que tenían gran capacidad para “adquirir” y “evaluar” y poca capacidad para “adaptar” y “aplicar” evidencias. En cuanto a actividades y productos, prevaleció la media de tres al año, con hincapié en los productos de traducción del conocimiento (la síntesis de la evidencia y los diálogos deliberantes) y la capacitación para profesionales de salud, gestores y alumnos de grado/posgrado. Se describieron cinco clases de obstáculos: 1) financiamiento, 2) integración de la red, 3) institucionalización de las demandas, 4) capacidad de adaptación y 5) habilidades de comunicación de las investigaciones para recomendar la adopción de medidas en el nivel local. Conclusiones. Existen recursos humanos capacitados, vinculados a instituciones de investigación y enseñanza, para apoyar las PIE. Sin embargo, la sostenibilidad de los NEv depende de la adopción de medidas coordinadas para garantizar que existe la capacidad de adaptar y aplicar evidencia.

A terapia por vibração do corpo inteiro promove melhora do equilíbrio na doença de Parkinson? / Does whole body vibration improve balance in Parkinson's disease?

Distúrbios do equilíbrio consistem em um grande problema na doença de Parkinson (DP). A terapia por vibração do corpo inteiro mostra-se benéfica em pessoas saudáveis, mas apresenta eficácia incerta na DP. O objetivo desse estudo foi verificar os efeitos agudos da terapia por vibração do corpo inteiro sobre o equilíbrio de pacientes com DP e analisar o tamanho do efeito da intervenção para predizer o número ideal de participantes. Doze participantes com DP foram randomicamente divididos entre grupos intervenção e placebo. O grupo intervenção foi submetidos à terapia vibratória, tendo o equilíbrio avaliado em período anterior, imediatamente após e transcorrido cinco minutos da sessão. O grupo placebo fez uma intervenção simulada, tendo o equilíbrio avaliado nos mesmos períodos. Ambos os grupos tiveram seus olhos vendados para manter cegamento dos participantes sobre a intervenção. As variáveis analisadas foram deslocamento, área e velocidade de deslocamento. O tamanho do efeito foi verificado em análises univariadas e multivariadas, admitindo significância em 5%. Sobre os resultados, a terapia por vibração do corpo inteiro não apresentou eficácia sobre o equilíbrio na DP em momento imediato e transcorrido cinco minutos da aplicação da terapia. A análise que apresentou maior tamanho do efeito se deu quando o equilíbrio foi mensurado de forma multivariada, predizendo a necessidade de 46 pacientes. Em conclusão, os resultados desse estudo foram imprecisos quanto à eficácia da terapia por vibração do corpo inteiro no equilíbrio de pacientes com DP. Novas pesquisas com uma amostra superior a 46 participantes devem ser realizadas

Balance disorders are a major problem in Parkinson's disease (PD). The whole body vibration has benefits on the balance in healthy people, but it has imprecise effectiveness in PD. The aim of this study was to verify the effects of whole body vibration on balance in patients with PD and to predict the ideal number of participants from the effects size. Twelve participants with PD were randomly divided into intervention and placebo groups. Participants in the intervention group underwent whole body vibration and the subjects had their balance assessed prior therapy, immediately and five minutes after the session. The control group underwent a placebo intervention and the subjects had their balance assessed on the same periods. Both groups had their eyes closed during the intervention protocol. The variables assessed were body displacement, area and velocity of body displacement. The effect size of the intervention was analysed under univariate and multivariate analyses. Significance was set at 5%. With respect to the results, the whole body vibration was inefficient in improving balance immediately and five minutes after the session. The analysis that presented the strongest effect size occurred when balance was assessed under a multivariate basis, predicting the need of 46 participants. In conclusion, the results were imprecise as to the effects of whole body vibration on the balance in patients with PD. Studies with a sample size higher than 46 participants should be carried out to further address this topic

Anti-annexin V autoantibodies and vascular abnormalities in systemic sclerosis: a longitudinal study.

BACKGROUND: Annexins are a group of conserved proteins which exert several regulatory functions on various cellular activities. Increased frequency and levels of antibodies against annexin V have already been observed in several autoimmune diseases including systemic sclerosis (SSc), but their role as a vascular biomarker is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the serum levels and the dynamical behavior of anti-annexin V antibodies over a 24 months follow-up in patients with SSc. METHODS: In this bicentric cross-sectional study, 70 patients with SSc were consecutively selected from March 2016 to April 2017. Demographic and clinical features, including the presence of active DUs, were collected. Serum anti-annexin V IgG and IgM antibodies were measured at baseline and after 6, 12 and 24 months of follow-up. Videocapillaroscopy was performed in all patients. RESULTS: Among the 70 SSc patients included anti-annexin V IgG was found in 11 patients (15.7%) (range of 15.88-39.48 U/mL) and anti-annexin V IgM in 10 patients (14.3%) (range of 14.16-22.69 U/mL) at baseline. During follow-up, the number of patients who were positive for anti-annexin V IgG and IgM remained stable over 24 months. Among the patients with positive anti-annexin V IgG at baseline the frequency of patients with necrosis or amputation of extremities, forced vital capacity less than 70% and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) was significantly higher than in patients with negative anti-annexin V IgG antibodies. Patients with anti-annexin V IgG had also a higher Raynaud's Condition Score and a higher Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) than patients without these antibodies at baseline. Patients with positive anti-annexin V IgM at baseline presented a higher frequency of PAH, compared to those with negative anti-annexin V IgM at baseline. CONCLUSIONS: Anti-annexin V antibodies are stable and do not change their positivity during a 24 month follow-up in SSc patients. Anti-annexin V IgG was associated with more severe interstitial lung involvement and digital microangiopathy, and patients with anti-annexin V IgG or IgM had a higher occurrence of PAH indicating an association of these biomarker with more severe disease.

Impact of continuing education on maternal and child health indicators.

OBJECTIVE: This study investigated whether the presence of care workers who completed a specialization course on family health was associated with improved care and maternal and child health indicators in municipalities in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. METHODS: Negative binomial regression models with fixed effects were used for the 79 municipalities in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, with repeated observations for the period 2009-2015. For our reference, the parameter "number of professionals who completed the course" calculated the proportion of professionals who completed the course, and was divided by the total number of primary health care professionals in the municipality to create a ratio. The cutoff points used represented tertile distribution: T3: high (0.35-1.00), T2: intermediate (0.02-0.33) and T1: low (0.00-0.01); to avoid biased results, the analysis was also performed for the years prior to the beginning of the course in question (2009 and 2010). RESULTS: During the study period, enrollment of pregnant women, exclusive breastfeeding for children under 4 months, and up-to-date vaccinations in children younger than 1 year to 23 months increased (high to intermediate categories) in municipalities where professionals who completed the specialization course worked. Growth in the intermediate ratio was also observed in indicators related to cervical cancer screening and new diagnoses of congenital syphilis in infants under one year of age. CONCLUSIONS: The presence of care workers who completed a specialization course on family health was seen to be associated with improved care and indicators for maternal and child health in municipalities in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. These findings reaffirm the importance and effectiveness of policies on training and continuing education for the Brazilian Unified Health System.

Relação entre internações, óbitos por doenças do aparelho circulatório e estrutura dos serviços / Relationship between hospitalizations, deaths and service structure

Resumo Introdução A estruturação dos serviços de saúde é um elemento fundamental para dar respostas à carga de doenças crônicas. Objetivo Analisar a relação entre internações e óbitos pelas doenças do aparelho circulatório e a estrutura nos serviços de saúde. Método Estudo transversal desenvolvido em estado do Centro-Oeste brasileiro, região de saúde composta de 17 municípios e 1.112.792 habitantes. Foram analisadas as dimensões demográfica, epidemiológica e de estrutura de saúde pela estatística descritiva e correlação linear de Pearson. Resultados A taxa da mortalidade por doenças do aparelho circulatório foi de 29,49%, superior aos achados no país e no Centro-Oeste. Houve correlação significativa entre internação por doenças isquêmicas do coração e número de leitos e entre internação por doenças do aparelho circulatório e número de serviços especializados para cada 10 mil habitantes. Conclusão As diferenças encontradas entre internações e a existência dos serviços especializados e leitos indicam que a população que reside em municípios com estrutura de serviços complexa possui mais acesso aos serviços e às internações. Os resultados demonstram que deve haver mais cuidado na conformação e oferta de serviços na Rede de Atenção à Saúde para as doenças do aparelho circulatório, visando assegurar equidade no acesso da população aos serviços pactuados.

Abstract Background The structuring of health services is a fundamental element to respond to the burden of chronic diseases. Objective To analyze the relationship between hospitalizations and deaths due to diseases of the circulatory system and the structure in health services. Method A cross-sectional study developed in the state of the Brazilian central-west was carried out with a health region composed of 17 municipalities and 1,112,792 inhabitants. The demographic, epidemiological and health structure dimensions were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson's linear correlation. Results The mortality rate due to diseases of the circulatory system was 29.49%, higher than the findings in the country and in the center-west. There was a significant correlation between hospitalization for ischemic heart diseases and number of beds, and between hospitalization for diseases of the circulatory system and number of specialized services for each 10,000 inhabitants. Conclusion The differences found between hospitalizations and the existence of specialized services and beds indicate that the population that lives in municipalities with a complex service structure has more access to services and hospitalizations. The results demonstrate that there must be greater care in the conformation and offer of services in the Health Care Network for diseases of the circulatory system, aiming to ensure equity in the population's access to the agreed services.

Architectural and communications barriers to access to primary health care in Brazil: an analysis based on the first national census of primary health care centers, 2012. / Barreiras arquitetônicas e de comunicação no acesso à atenção básica em saúde no Brasil: uma análise a partir do primeiro Censo Nacional das Unidades Básicas de saúde, 2012.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the results of the National Census of Primary Health Care Centers with regard to architectural and communication barriers in Primary Health Care throughout Brazil. METHODS: this was a cross-sectional study based on data from the first National Census of Primary Health Care Centers conducted between May and October 2012. RESULTS: the Northern region had the lowest rates of adequacy; although the Southeast region had the best rates when compared to the country's other regions, they were nevertheless unsatisfactory, since for many items adequacy was still below 50%; the items relating to accessibility by people with disabilities (5.7 to 34.2%) and/or the illiterate (0.1 to 27.4%) had very low scores. CONCLUSION: the majority of services evaluated had architectural and communication barriers, hindering access to health services by disabled, illiterate or elderly people; the importance of allocating resources to reduce iniquities and improve access is stressed.