The objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of resistance training in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The study is a randomized controlled trial with 41 patients aged between 18 and 65 years with diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The patients were randomized into the following: intervention group (IG) and control group (CG). The IG underwent resistance exercise twice a week, for 12 weeks. The CG remained with the conventional drug therapy. The outcome measurements were the following: BASFI and HAQ-S for functional capacity, one maximum repetition test (1RM) for muscle strength, SF-36 questionnaire for general quality of life, and BASDAI and DAS-28 for disease activity. The evaluations were done by a blinded evaluator at baseline (T0) after 6 (T6) and 12 weeks (T12). At baseline, the groups were homogeneous regarding clinical and demographic characteristics. The IG significantly improved functional capacity measured by HAQ-S and disease activity measured by BASDAI, compared to CG, at week 12. Regarding quality of life, the IG improved the domains "pain" and "general health status" compared to CG (p < 0.05). There was improvement in muscular strength in almost all exercises in IG, except in the exercise for biceps. However, there were statistical differences between groups only on exercise "leg extension" in IG compared to CG. Resistance training is effective in improving functional capacity, disease activity, and quality of life of patients with psoriatic arthritis. The clinical improvements were not coupled to significant changes in muscular strength.

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Este artigo apresenta o panorama bibliográfico de revistas de Terapia Ocupacional de quatro países: Argentina, Chile, Colômbia e Venezuela. Desde o início da Terapia Ocupacional nos países da região latino-americana, foram criados vários programas de formação em nível técnico. Posteriormente, em meados dos anos oitenta, a maioria dos cursos se reconfigurou no nível profissional, ao incorporar trabalhos de pesquisa como requisito para obtenção do diploma. Nos primeiros anos, o apoio bibliográfico se construiu com base na produção anglo-saxônica. A maior parte das revistas específicas latino-americanas da área começou ao final dos anos noventa. Seu desenvolvimento é desigual no tempo, mantendo uma maior tradição de publicação em livros. O presente trabalho discute o início, o desenvolvimento, a queda e ressurgimento das publicações periódicas em Terapia Ocupacional no contexto latino-americano. Conclui-se que são necessários todos os esforços para reativar a publicação em revistas próprias da área de Terapia Ocupacional e usar os recursos digitais para desenvolvê-la, visando à apropriação social do conhecimento e à consolidação da Terapia Ocupacional como profissão.

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Public-private partnerships are joint initiatives between the public and private sectors with a specific focus and a defined level of action. Several international reports have shown good results of public-private partnerships using physical activity interventions associated with public health policies and strategies. Among these reports, we highlight those that focus on the prevention of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma, and obesity using physical activity as the main tool. This article discusses the conceptual framework behind these partnerships, addressing their possible effectiveness and feasibility. We debate important factors in the success of these partnerships, as well as possible benefits to the public and private entities involved and to the target populations of these interventions.