INTRODUÇÃO: O pé diabético é a complicação mais frequente do diabetes mellitus, caracterizando-se como a principal causa de amputação não traumática dos membros inferiores. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o impacto de uma intervenção fisioterapêutica na prevenção do pé diabético. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Realizou-se um estudo de intervenção com 24 usuários, escolhidos aleatoriamente, no cadastro do Programa de Diabetes do CAIS - Jaguaribe, localizado em João Pessoa (PB). Os dados foram coletados por meio de uma ficha de avaliação fisioterapêutica e de questionários estruturados, aplicados antes e após a intervenção. As análises estatísticas foram realizadas utilizando-se o programa SPSS. Para as variáveis dicotômicas, adotou-se o teste de McNemar, considerando-se estatisticamente significativos os valores de p < 0,05. RESULTADOS: Após a intervenção, ocorreram alterações em relação ao hábito de andar sem calçado (p = 0,003), a examinar os pés com frequência (p = 0,006), a não utilizar a prática do escalda-pé (p = 0,013), a secar corretamente os pés (p = 0,016). Com relação ao uso do calçado apropriado e do emprego da massagem terapêutica nos pés, da hidratação adequada e da detecção e solução de eventuais alterações nos pés, a intervenção teve um impacto relevante (p < 0,001). Todos os usuários (100%) consideraram benéficos os exercícios para os pés (p < 0,001), tornando-se um hábito frequente. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados mostraram que a intervenção fisioterapêutica, com ênfase na educação em saúde, foi um instrumento fundamental para conscientizar e modificar hábitos e atitudes que colocavam em risco o pé dos usuários.
Among the studied variables, child biological factors had a higher influence in the variation of length-for-age than the socioeconomic ones.
OBJECTIVE:To diagnose iron defi ciency anemia in children. METHODS:The study was conducted with a sample of 301 children aged six to 30 months attending public daycare centers in the city of Recife, Northeast Brazil, in 2004. The diagnoses of anemia were based on a combination of different hematological and biochemical parameters: hemoglobin, mean corpuscular volume, ferritin, C-reactive protein, transferrin saturation and transferrin receptor. The chi-square test and ANOVA were used in the statistical analysis. RESULTS:Of all children studied, 92.4% had anemia (Hb <110 g/L) and 28.9% had moderate/severe anemia (Hb <90 g/L). Lower levels of hemoglobin were found in children aged 6-17 months. Iron defi ciency was found in 51.5% of children using ferritin (<12 μg/L) as parameter. Taking into consideration the combination of hemoglobin level, ferritin and transferrin receptor, 58.1% had anemia with iron defi ciency, 34.2% had anemia without iron defi ciency and 2.3% had iron defi ciency without anemia. Mean ferritin concentration was signifi cantly higher in children with high C-reactive protein when compared with those with normal levels (22.1 vs. 14.8 μg/L). CONCLUSIONS:The use of several biochemical and hematological parameters allowed to diagnosing iron defi ciency anemia in two thirds of children, suggesting a need to identify other determinants of anemia without iron defi ciency.
Introdução: A motocicleta vem se destacando como o meio de transporte mais envolvido nos acidentes de trânsito, levando a altos índices de morbimortalidade. Objetivo: Caracterizar as vítimas e as lesões decorrentes de trauma por acidente de motocicleta atendidas em um hospital público. Metodologia: Estudo de caráter transversal do tipo descritivo com uma amostra de 53 internos por acidente de motocicleta no Hospital Estadual de Emergência e Trauma Senador Humberto Lucena. Resultados: Constatou-se que o gênero masculino foi o mais recorrente (88,7%), assim como a faixa etária dos 15 aos 35 anos (69,8%), solteiros (52,9%), ativos (77,3%), com segundo grau completo (50,9%) e renda familiar per caput
Background The purpose of this study verify the immediate effect of whole body vibration (WBV) on quadriceps muscle strength, functional mobility and balance in elderly patients with Osteopenia and/or Osteoporosis. Methods This was a randomized pragmatic clinical trial with 34 elderly (32 women) randomly assigned to two groups: the experimental group (EG; n = 17) who underwent low-frequency (16 Hz) WBV and the control group (CG; n = 17) who performed the walk. Outcome measures were: quadriceps muscle strength measured by a maximal repetition test (1RM); functional mobility assessed by the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and balance assessed by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Results In within-group interaction, a significant increase was observed in quadriceps muscle strength (EG:p = 0.047) and balance (EG: p = 0,012; CG: p = 0,007). In between-groups interaction, a significant difference was not observed. There was an increase in the muscular strength of the EG and in the balance in both groups.
Elaborado por Maurício Amormino Júnior-CRB6/2422 O conteúdo dos artigos e seus dados em sua forma, correção e confiabilidade são de responsabilidade exclusiva dos autores. 2019 Permitido o download da obra e o compartilhamento desde que sejam atribuídos créditos aos autores, mas sem a possibilidade de alterá-la de nenhuma forma ou utilizá-la para fins comerciais. www.atenaeditora.com.br APRESENTAÇÃO A fisioterapia é uma ciência relativamente nova, pois foi reconhecida no Brasil como profissão no dia 13 de outubro de 1969. De lá para cá, muitos profissionais tem se destacado na publicação de estudos científicos, o que gera mais conhecimento para um tratamento eficaz. Atualmente a fisioterapia tem tido repercussões significativas, sendo citada frequentemente nas mídias, demonstrando sua importância e relevância. Há diversas especialidades reconhecidas pelo Conselho Federal de Fisioterapia e Terapia
Introduction: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MDEs) are inflammatories and degenerative diseases that are a public health problem. In recent years among registered occupational diseases worldwide are the most prevalent, affecting the quality of life of individuals. Objective: To investigate the occurrence and characteristics of MDEs on physiotherapists who use manual therapy techniques in Recife-Pernambuco. Method: 34 therapists of both genders responded standardized questionnaire (demographic characteristics and complaints of musculoskeletal diseases) in regular time and in the workplace (public and private health services). Data were analyzed by chi-square test ((χ
Introduction: Children with neuromotor changes are challenged daily, and such challenges may be faced with the help of a caregiver. Thus, the functional dependence of these children lead to the daily demands, causing physical and emotional distress, which affect the quality of life of their caregiver. Objective: Analyze the sociodemographic indicators that interfere with the level of life quality of the caregivers of children with neuromotor changes. Method: 50 caregivers of children with neuromotor changes were interviewed at the Association of Parents and Friends of the Exceptional (APAE) of Paraiba, on the city of João Pessoa. To evaluate the quality of life, the questionnaire SF-36 was used, in addition to collecting demographic data (sex, age, degree of kinship, marital status, number of children, school level and religion). For the data analysis, a descriptive study was developed, the normality test of Shapiro-Wilk was realized, followed by the inferential analysis with non-parametric correlation of Spearman, considering the significant value α = 0,05. Results: There was a predominance of the female sex (96%) with medium age of ≥ 39 years old. Correlating the sociodemographic indicators with the level of life quality of the SF-36 of the caregivers, only the vitality domain presented significance with the variables: number of children (p=0,012), benefits (p=0,044), and how the transfer of the child is done (p=0,044). There was no significant difference relating the sociodemographic indicators on the other domains. Conclusion: The knowledge of sociodemographic indicators that interfere with the quality of life shows the importance of preventive measures, such as guidance and, if needed, treatment for improvement of possible grievances.
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