Cine y ciudadanía: superar las drogas a partir de práctica de deportes

O uso de drogas vem sendo considerado um problema de grande transcendência social e, em face disso, requer políticas de controle e combate. Tais políticas são de várias ordens, abarcando múltiplos setores da sociedade: segurança pública, apoio social, saúde, entre outros. O projeto de extensão, descrito no presente artigo, teve por objetivo desenvolver ações de cidadania e inclusão social através da exibição de filmes que retratam casos de drogas e superação a partir da prática esportiva. Foi realizado um levantamento de filmes que envolviam o tema drogas e o papel da prática esportiva na superação do problema com as drogas, bem como o papel do esporte para a superação deste. Como cenários para a exibição dos filmes foram escolhidos as escolas municipais, estaduais e particulares do município de Santa Cruz. Após a apresentação do filme aos alunos, era feita uma apresentação sobre o consumo de drogas e fornecidas às opções de lazer e de ajuda disponíveis no município. Ao final, os alunos eram convidados a responder uma pequena pesquisa que questionava sobre o consumo de drogas. A ação foi executada em sete escolas do município de Santa Cruz e contou com a participação de cerca de 300 estudantes, porém somente 220 responderam aos questionários. A média de idade dos 220 participantes foi de 15,3 anos (dp 4,2 anos). Quanto ao gênero, 53% eram do sexo feminino e 47% do sexo masculino. Sobre uso de drogas, 96,3 % disseram que não utilizam ou utilizaram drogas e apenas 3,7% disseram que já utilizaram drogas. Mais da metade dos jovens relataram conhecer alguém que consome drogas (58,1%) e declararam que tentariam ajudar  alguém com problemas associado a drogas (68,3%), porém somente 19,1% confirmaram ter conseguido ajudar algum colega. A cada encontro do projeto, os jovens presentes foram esclarecidos acerca de suas dúvidas relacionadas ao assunto em questão, sentiram-se instigados a discutir sobre os riscos, benefícios inerentes ao assunto das drogas no âmbito familiar e discussões sobre o assunto e concomitante à resolução de dúvidas e anseios, bem como através do cinema adquiriram perspectivas de reconstrução de sua realidadeDrug use is considered a serious social problem that requires policies for its control. Such policies cover different areas and sectors of society, considering public safety, social support, and health, among other aspects. This article reports on the presence of drug users in a student community and discusses actions that can be taken to provide guidance and support for users, enabling them to be reinserted in the social community. The work was carried out within the extension project Cinema and Citizenship: Drugs in the Family Environment, whose purpose was to develop citizenship and social inclusion by means of showing films portraying cases where the use of drugs was overcome using sports practice. A survey was made of films involving the theme of drugs and the role of sports practice in overcoming the problem. The films were exhibited at selected municipal, state, and private schools in the city of Santa Cruz. After showing the film to the students, a presentation was made concerning the use of drugs and the leisure options and help available in the city. The students were then asked to answer a short questionnaire about drug use. The activity was conducted at seven schools in Santa Cruz, with the participation of around 300 students, although only 220 completed the questionnaires. The average age of these 220 participants was 15.3±4.2 years, and 53% were female and 47% male. Concerning drug use, 96.3% said they had never used drugs, while only 3.7% said that they had used drugs. Over half of the young people (58.1%) reported knowing someone who used drugs, and 68.3% stated that they would try to help someone with problems associated with drugs, but only 19.1% confirmed that they had been able to help a colleague. The work of this project in the public schools of the city of Santa Cruz made a positive contribution in terms of the provision of guidance to the young people about the benefits of sports practice. In addition, it was possible to provide guidance to potentially socially vulnerable young people about the limited support services available in the city.El consumo de drogas se ha considerado un problema de gran trascendencia social y, en vista de ello, se requieren políticas de combate y de control. Estas políticas son de varios órdenes, que abarca varios sectores de la sociedad: la seguridad pública, el apoyo social, la salud, entre otros. El propósito del artículo es reportar el conocimiento de la existencia de los consumidores de drogas en una comunidad de estudiantes y exponer la práctica de la acción de estímulo como una forma de dirección y orientación como apoyo a los usuarios que son reincorporados a la comunidad social. La acción se llevó a cabo a través del proyecto de extensión Cine y ciudadanía: medicamentos para la familia, que tiene como objetivo desarrollar acciones de la ciudadanía y la inclusión social a través de la exhibición de películas que retratan los casos de drogas y la superación a través de la práctica deportiva. Un estudio de las películas que implican el tema de  las drogas y el papel del deporte en la superación del problema. Como escenarios para la exhibición de las películas fueron elegidas las escuelas municipales, estatales y privadas en la ciudad de Santa Cruz. Después de la presentación de la película a los estudiantes, se impartió una presentación sobre el consumo de la droga y se proporcionó  las opciones de ocio y ayuda disponible en la ciudad. Al final, se pidió a los estudiantes para contestar una breve encuesta que preguntaba sobre el uso de drogas. La acción se llevó a cabo en siete escuelas en la ciudad de Santa Cruz y con la participación de unos 300 estudiantes, pero sólo 220 completaron los cuestionarios. La edad media de los 220 participantes fue de 15,3±4,2años. En cuanto al género, el 53% eran mujeres y 47% hombres. Sobre el consumo de drogas, el 96,3% declaró no usar o no haber usado drogas y sólo el 3,7% declararon que habían consumido drogas. Más de la mitad de los jóvenes reportaron conocer a alguien que usa drogas (58,1%) y declararon que iban a tratar de ayudar a alguien con problemas asociados a las drogas (68,3%), pero sólo el 19,1% confirmaron que han sido capaces de ayudar a un colega. El desarrollo del proyecto en las escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Santa Cruz podría contribuir positivamente a los jóvenes y guiarlos en relación con el deporte. Además, podrían ser dirigidas informaciones a estos jóvenes en riesgo de vulnerabilidad social, mostrando el apoyo local entre las pocas opciones que la ciudad dispone, guiándolos

Cine y ciudadanía: superar las drogas a partir de práctica de deportes

O uso de drogas vem sendo considerado um problema de grande transcendência social e, em face disso, requer políticas de controle e combate. Tais políticas são de várias ordens, abarcando múltiplos setores da sociedade: segurança pública, apoio social, saúde, entre outros. O projeto de extensão, descrito no presente artigo, teve por objetivo desenvolver ações de cidadania e inclusão social através da exibição de filmes que retratam casos de drogas e superação a partir da prática esportiva. Foi realizado um levantamento de filmes que envolviam o tema drogas e o papel da prática esportiva na superação do problema com as drogas, bem como o papel do esporte para a superação deste. Como cenários para a exibição dos filmes foram escolhidos as escolas municipais, estaduais e particulares do município de Santa Cruz. Após a apresentação do filme aos alunos, era feita uma apresentação sobre o consumo de drogas e fornecidas às opções de lazer e de ajuda disponíveis no município. Ao final, os alunos eram convidados a responder uma pequena pesquisa que questionava sobre o consumo de drogas. A ação foi executada em sete escolas do município de Santa Cruz e contou com a participação de cerca de 300 estudantes, porém somente 220 responderam aos questionários. A média de idade dos 220 participantes foi de 15,3 anos (dp 4,2 anos). Quanto ao gênero, 53% eram do sexo feminino e 47% do sexo masculino. Sobre uso de drogas, 96,3 % disseram que não utilizam ou utilizaram drogas e apenas 3,7% disseram que já utilizaram drogas. Mais da metade dos jovens relataram conhecer alguém que consome drogas (58,1%) e declararam que tentariam ajudar  alguém com problemas associado a drogas (68,3%), porém somente 19,1% confirmaram ter conseguido ajudar algum colega. A cada encontro do projeto, os jovens presentes foram esclarecidos acerca de suas dúvidas relacionadas ao assunto em questão, sentiram-se instigados a discutir sobre os riscos, benefícios inerentes ao assunto das drogas no âmbito familiar e discussões sobre o assunto e concomitante à resolução de dúvidas e anseios, bem como através do cinema adquiriram perspectivas de reconstrução de sua realidadeDrug use is considered a serious social problem that requires policies for its control. Such policies cover different areas and sectors of society, considering public safety, social support, and health, among other aspects. This article reports on the presence of drug users in a student community and discusses actions that can be taken to provide guidance and support for users, enabling them to be reinserted in the social community. The work was carried out within the extension project Cinema and Citizenship: Drugs in the Family Environment, whose purpose was to develop citizenship and social inclusion by means of showing films portraying cases where the use of drugs was overcome using sports practice. A survey was made of films involving the theme of drugs and the role of sports practice in overcoming the problem. The films were exhibited at selected municipal, state, and private schools in the city of Santa Cruz. After showing the film to the students, a presentation was made concerning the use of drugs and the leisure options and help available in the city. The students were then asked to answer a short questionnaire about drug use. The activity was conducted at seven schools in Santa Cruz, with the participation of around 300 students, although only 220 completed the questionnaires. The average age of these 220 participants was 15.3±4.2 years, and 53% were female and 47% male. Concerning drug use, 96.3% said they had never used drugs, while only 3.7% said that they had used drugs. Over half of the young people (58.1%) reported knowing someone who used drugs, and 68.3% stated that they would try to help someone with problems associated with drugs, but only 19.1% confirmed that they had been able to help a colleague. The work of this project in the public schools of the city of Santa Cruz made a positive contribution in terms of the provision of guidance to the young people about the benefits of sports practice. In addition, it was possible to provide guidance to potentially socially vulnerable young people about the limited support services available in the city.El consumo de drogas se ha considerado un problema de gran trascendencia social y, en vista de ello, se requieren políticas de combate y de control. Estas políticas son de varios órdenes, que abarca varios sectores de la sociedad: la seguridad pública, el apoyo social, la salud, entre otros. El propósito del artículo es reportar el conocimiento de la existencia de los consumidores de drogas en una comunidad de estudiantes y exponer la práctica de la acción de estímulo como una forma de dirección y orientación como apoyo a los usuarios que son reincorporados a la comunidad social. La acción se llevó a cabo a través del proyecto de extensión Cine y ciudadanía: medicamentos para la familia, que tiene como objetivo desarrollar acciones de la ciudadanía y la inclusión social a través de la exhibición de películas que retratan los casos de drogas y la superación a través de la práctica deportiva. Un estudio de las películas que implican el tema de  las drogas y el papel del deporte en la superación del problema. Como escenarios para la exhibición de las películas fueron elegidas las escuelas municipales, estatales y privadas en la ciudad de Santa Cruz. Después de la presentación de la película a los estudiantes, se impartió una presentación sobre el consumo de la droga y se proporcionó  las opciones de ocio y ayuda disponible en la ciudad. Al final, se pidió a los estudiantes para contestar una breve encuesta que preguntaba sobre el uso de drogas. La acción se llevó a cabo en siete escuelas en la ciudad de Santa Cruz y con la participación de unos 300 estudiantes, pero sólo 220 completaron los cuestionarios. La edad media de los 220 participantes fue de 15,3±4,2años. En cuanto al género, el 53% eran mujeres y 47% hombres. Sobre el consumo de drogas, el 96,3% declaró no usar o no haber usado drogas y sólo el 3,7% declararon que habían consumido drogas. Más de la mitad de los jóvenes reportaron conocer a alguien que usa drogas (58,1%) y declararon que iban a tratar de ayudar a alguien con problemas asociados a las drogas (68,3%), pero sólo el 19,1% confirmaron que han sido capaces de ayudar a un colega. El desarrollo del proyecto en las escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Santa Cruz podría contribuir positivamente a los jóvenes y guiarlos en relación con el deporte. Además, podrían ser dirigidas informaciones a estos jóvenes en riesgo de vulnerabilidad social, mostrando el apoyo local entre las pocas opciones que la ciudad dispone, guiándolos

Qualidade de vida e o estágio de comprometimento em sujeitos com doença de Parkinson

Objetivo: este estudo teve como objetivo investigar a qualidade de vida (QV) de indivíduos com doença de Parkinson (DP) da região de Trairi Potiguar e sua relação com a fase de estadiamento da doença. Método: trata-se de um estudo transversal descritivo, que incluiu indivíduos com diagnóstico clínico de DP e residentes das 16 cidades da região de Trairi Potiguar. Inicialmente, o acompanhamento foi realizado através da Unidade Central de Agentes Terapêuticos (UNICAT), de acordo com a medicação Levodopa e nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde (UBS), através dos Agentes Comunitários de Saúde (ACS) para localizar indivíduos diagnosticados com DP. Foram utilizados o Questionário de Qualidade de Vida na Doença de Parkinson (PDQL) e para o estadiamento da doença de Parkinson (DP), foi estabelecido pela Escala de Hoehn e Yarh. Resultados: dezenove pacientes com diagnóstico clínico de Parkinson foram recrutados, a idade média de 70,68 anos, 78,9% eram residentes de áreas urbanas e 47,3% eram analfabetos. A correlação entre os domínios PDQL e a escala de Hoehn e Yahr se mostrou com alta correlação; os dados mostram moderadamente boa percepção de QV dos pacientes, média de 98,47 na percepção PDQL Considerações finais: QV dos pacientes com DP é moderadamente boa, mesmo enfrentando diversas condições adversas para o diagnóstico da doença, tratamento e seus distúrbios

Functional profile of ALS patients over 14 months of physical therapy

Introduction: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative and fatal disease that changes the individuals’ functionality. Physical therapy plays an important role in ALS by using assessment tools to evaluate functional performance. Objective: To investigate functional changes caused by ALS through 14 months in individuals with and without physical therapy. Method: A cohort study conducted between 2010 and 2013 in the city of Natal-RN. The study included patients in various stages of ALS, with no associated pathologies and those who were being monitored by the Reference Center since 2010. Functional characteristics were categorized by applying the motor items of Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) and ALS-Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS). Participants were divided into two groups, those who performed physical therapy (FA) and those who didn’t (CG). They were longwise evaluated in 3 different moments (1st day of assessment, four months after the first assessment and 10 months after the second evaluation). Nonparametric Friedman test was performed, considering p <0.05. Results: It was observed a significant functional decline in the control group (p <0.05) measured by the ALSFRS. The CG also presented functional decline greater than the AF group from FIM scores, however without statistical significance. There was no difference in the scores of FSS. Conclusion: Physical therapy can be a great adjunct in functional decline retardation in patients with ALS. It also emphasizes the importance of specific scales for ALS, considering the disease progressive and heterogeneous nature

Upper extremity motor quality evaluation in children with Cerebral Palsy

Abstract Introduction: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a non-progressive disorder that may compromise functional abilities of the upper limbs due to motor and sensitive loss, that are still poorly evaluated and described by reliable tools. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate motor quality and skills of the upper extremity in children with CP in regions of Trairi and Seridó from Rio Grande do Norte state (Brazil). Methods: It is a cross-sectional exploratory study, with a qualitative approach, with 17 children with CP, aged between four and eight years. The following instruments were used for upper extremity evaluation: Manual Ability Classification System (MACS), Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test (QUEST) and Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). Results: Mean and standard deviation (sd) of QUEST total score and the domains dissociated movement, grasp, weight bearing and extensive protection were, respectively, 41.06/37.08; 53.12/34.50; 15.51/62.98; 37.76/37.52; 42.48/47.26. MACS and GMFCS median scores were, respectively, 3 (three) and 5 (five); high positive correlation was observed between MACS and GMFCS (rs=0.83) and high negative correlation between GMFCS and total QUEST (rs=-0.83), as well as between MACS and QUEST (rs=-0.84); and MACS and all QUEST domains (rs=-0.73; rs=-0.82; rs=-0.76; rs=-0.79), p<0.001. Conclusion: Children with CP showed deficit in motor quality and skills of the upper limb, allowing to infer functional limitations regarding manipulation of objects and consequent dependence during life activities

Upper extremity motor quality evaluation in children with Cerebral Palsy

<div><p>Abstract Introduction: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a non-progressive disorder that may compromise functional abilities of the upper limbs due to motor and sensitive loss, that are still poorly evaluated and described by reliable tools. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate motor quality and skills of the upper extremity in children with CP in regions of Trairi and Seridó from Rio Grande do Norte state (Brazil). Methods: It is a cross-sectional exploratory study, with a qualitative approach, with 17 children with CP, aged between four and eight years. The following instruments were used for upper extremity evaluation: Manual Ability Classification System (MACS), Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test (QUEST) and Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). Results: Mean and standard deviation (sd) of QUEST total score and the domains dissociated movement, grasp, weight bearing and extensive protection were, respectively, 41.06/37.08; 53.12/34.50; 15.51/62.98; 37.76/37.52; 42.48/47.26. MACS and GMFCS median scores were, respectively, 3 (three) and 5 (five); high positive correlation was observed between MACS and GMFCS (rs=0.83) and high negative correlation between GMFCS and total QUEST (rs=-0.83), as well as between MACS and QUEST (rs=-0.84); and MACS and all QUEST domains (rs=-0.73; rs=-0.82; rs=-0.76; rs=-0.79), p<0.001. Conclusion: Children with CP showed deficit in motor quality and skills of the upper limb, allowing to infer functional limitations regarding manipulation of objects and consequent dependence during life activities.</p></div

The spasticity in the motor and functional disability in adults with post-stroke hemiparetic

Abstract Introduction: Spasticity acts as a limiting factor in motor and functional recovery after Stroke, impairing the performance of daily living activities. Objective: To analyze the influence of spasticity on main muscle groups and to associate it with motor impairment and functional level of chronic hemiparetic patients after stroke. Methods: Twenty-seven chronic hemiparetic patients of both sexes were selected at the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Service of the Unicamp Clinics Hospital. Assessments were carried out in two sessions, in the first one the motor impairment (Fugl-Meyer Assessment - FM) and functional impairment (Barthel Index - BI) were evaluated, and in the second, the degree of spasticity of the main muscle groups (Modified Ashworth Scale - MAS). Results: A negative correlation was detected between upper limb spasticity and motor and functional impairment. No muscle group evaluated in the lower limbs showed correlation between muscle tone and the level of impairment of the lower extremity on FM and the functional level measured by BI. Conclusion: Spasticity has been shown to be a negative influence factor in the level of motor and functional impairment of the upper limbs of chronic hemiparetic patients after stroke