Effects of group kinesiotherapy on primary and secondary symptoms of osteoarthrosis

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of a specific, kinesiotherapy-based rehabilitation program on the various symptoms of osteoarthrosis (OA), following group treatment. Thirty-one individuals, of both sexes, aged over 50 years and with medical diagnosis of OA, underwent 16 sessions, twice a week, totaling eight weeks, of a specific rehabilitation protocol based on group kinesiotherapy. Primary OA symptoms were assessed (directly related to the disease: OA symptoms, trunk flexibility, balance and pain), and so were secondary ones (indirectly related to the disease: signs of depression and anxiety, and quality of life). Data were tested through Student's t test or Wilcoxon's test, and contingencies of categorical data were analyzed using McNemar's test. There was an improvement in all primary symptoms of OA after the kinesiotherapy protocol was applied. Signs of anxiety and depression improved only in contingency, when risk stratification was taken into account. In addition, physical components of quality of life also showed improvement, which did not occur with mental components though. Therefore, the kinesiotherapy-based rehabilitation program was capable of positively influencing all primary symptoms, and only some aspects of secondary OA symptoms.

Estudo comparativo das representações sociais sobre diabetes mellitus e pé diabético / A comparative study of social representations of diabetes mellitus and diabetic foot / Estudio comparativo de las representaciones sociales sobre diabetes mellitus y pie diabético

O estudo objetivou investigar a representação social dos termos "diabetes" e "pé diabético" em diferentes populações. Os participantes foram divididos em grupos: diabético (GD); não-diabético (GN); e profissional da área da saúde nãodiabético (GP). Foram coletados os dados pessoais e os sujeitos responderam a duas perguntas nas quais deveriam evocar cinco palavras que viessem à mente quando pensassem em "diabetes" e, depois, em "pé diabético". O material evocado foi analisado pelo software Ensemble de Programmes Permettant l'Analyse dês Èvocations. Participaram 161 sujeitos, sendo GD (n = 72) com idade média de 56,12 ± 5,49 anos; GN (n = 38) com 54,29 ± 7,91 anos; e GP (n = 51) com idades de 34,95 ± 7,52 anos. Para a representação social do termo "diabetes" foram evocadas 297 palavras no GD, 172 no GN e 235 palavras no GP. Para o termo "pé diabético" foram evocadas 180 palavras no GD, 90 no GN e 236 no GP. Os grupos mostraram-se sedentos por maiores informações, confirmando a necessidade de programas de conscientização e educação em diabetes, que contemplem questões globalizantes acerca da doença.

The study aimed to investigate social representations of the terms "diabetes" and "diabetic foot" in different populations. Participants were divided into groups: diabetics (GD); non- diabetics (GN); and non-diabetic healthcare professionals (GP). Personal data were collected, and subjects answered two questions that were expected to evoke five words that came to mind when they thought of "diabetes" and then "diabetic foot". The evoked material was analyzed with the software Ensemble de Programmes Permettant l'Analyse dês Èvocations. A total of 161 subjects participated, including GD (n = 72) with a mean age of 56.12 ± 5.49 years; GN (n = 38) with a mean age of 54.29 ± 7.91 years; and GP (n = 51) with 34.95 ± 7.52 years. The term "diabetes" evoked 297 words in GD, 172 in GN, and 235 words in GP. The term "diabetic foot" evoked 180 words in GD, 90 in GN, and 236 in GP. The groups proved to be anxious for more information, thus confirming the need for awareness-raising and educational programs on diabetes, covering comprehensive issues concerning the disease.

Se realizó un estudio para investigar la representación social de los términos "diabetes" y "pie diabético" en diferentes poblaciones. Los participantes fueron divididos en grupos: diabéticos (GD), no diabéticos (GN), y profesional de la salud no diabéticos (GP). Se recogieron datos de carácter personal y los sujetos respondieron a dos preguntas en las que cinco evocan las palabras que vienen a la mente cuando se piensa en "diabetes" y luego en "pie diabético". El material se analizó mediante software Ensemble de Programmes Permettant l'Analyse dês Èvocations. Participaron 161 sujetos con GD (n = 72) con una edad media de 56,12 ± 5,49 años, GN (n = 38) con 54,29 ± 7,91 años y GP (n = 51) de 34 años 95 ± 7,52 años. Para la representación social del término "diabetes" se evocaron en GD 297 palabras, 172 y 235 en el GP GN. "Pie diabético" se mencionó en los GD 180 palabras, 90 y 236 en el GP GN. Los grupos solicitaban más información, lo que confirma la necesidad de programas de sensibilización y educación sobre la diabetes, que tienen preguntas sobre la globalización de la enfermedad.

Efeito da craniopuntura na qualidade de vida e melhora da dor crônica / The effect of craniopuntura on the quality of life and chronic pain decreasing

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar o efeito da craniopuntura na qualidade de vida e melhora da dor crônica em indivíduos portadores de LER/DORT. Dessa forma, foram aplicados, antes, durante e após dez sessões de craniopuntura, dois questionários, referentes à qualidade de vida e à dor, em oito pacientes. Na análise dos resultados foi utilizada a estatística descritiva dos dados com medianas, amplitudes e o Teste de Friedman, para verificação de diferenças antes, durante e depois do tratamento. Admitiu-se p<0,05. Em relação à dor, todos os casos apresentaram diminuição na intensidade e no número de pontos referidos. As variáveis comparadas pelo questionário de qualidade de vida demonstraram melhora, com exceção dos domínios Estado Geral de Saúde e Aspectos Emocionais. Pode-se dizer, então, que houve efetividade da craniopuntura no tratamento da LER/DORT.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the craniopuncture effect on RSI/WRMD patients on their quality of life and chronic pain improvement. Two questionnaires concerning the quality of life and pain were applied in eight patients before, during and after ten craniopuncture sessions. The analysis of the results used the descriptive statistics of the data with medians, ranges and Friedman Test to test differences before, during and after treatment, p<0.05. In relation to pain, all the cases showed a decrease in intensity and number of referred points. The variables compared in the quality of life questionnaire showed improvement, except for the General Health and Emotional Aspects areas. In conclusion, the craniopuncture was effective for the RSI/WRMD treatment.