2016
DOI: 10.1590/1809-2950/15476523032016
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Terapia complexa descongestiva com uso de material alternativo na redução e controle do linfedema em pacientes de área endêmica de filariose: um ensaio clínico

Abstract: RESUMO A filariose linfática põe em risco bilhões de pessoas em todo o mundo. Apesar disso, pouco se sabe sobre o impacto da morbidade crônica da doença, como o linfedema. A terapia complexa descongestiva apresenta-se como padrão ouro para tratar linfedemas, mas ainda não existem protocolos viáveis para implementação em países em desenvolvimento. O objetivo deste ensaio clínico foi avaliar a eficácia dessa técnica, com o uso de material alternativo, e comparar seus efeitos na qualidade de vida, funcionalidade … Show more

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“…In view of this, we stress the importance of controlling the chronic condition with appropriate treatment, which can make a positive contribution to quality of life in this population. 5 These patients had associated comorbidities, in line with the literature, 5,26,27 confirming that they are common in people with severe lymphatic dysfunction. 28 Arterial hypertension, obesity, and diabetes were the most common comorbidities, as in a study by Santana et al, 26 who state that if these conditions are not controlled they facilitate development of sequelae.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 72%
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“…In view of this, we stress the importance of controlling the chronic condition with appropriate treatment, which can make a positive contribution to quality of life in this population. 5 These patients had associated comorbidities, in line with the literature, 5,26,27 confirming that they are common in people with severe lymphatic dysfunction. 28 Arterial hypertension, obesity, and diabetes were the most common comorbidities, as in a study by Santana et al, 26 who state that if these conditions are not controlled they facilitate development of sequelae.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 72%
“…Four measurements were taken at seven cm intervals above this bony prominence and four measurements were taken below it. 5 The validated Portuguese translation of the SF-36 was used to assess study participants' quality of life. 21 The SF-36 questionnaire comprises 36 questions, grouped in eight domains, as follows: physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role emotional, and mental health.…”
Section: Assessmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
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