Effects of Oral Nutritional Supplementation on Patients with Venous Ulcers: A Clinical Trial

Background: The dosage and safety of nutritional supplements for patients with venous ulcers are still not well established. Aim: To evaluate the effects of a high calorie, high protein, arginine-, zinc-, and vitamins A, C, and E-enriched nutritional supplement on the biochemical profile, dietary intake, anthropometry, muscle strength, and characteristics of lesions of patients with venous ulcers. Methods: A controlled before–after clinical trial with a four-week follow-up involved 27 patients with venous ulcers under outpatient treatment in Brazil. It was administered in two to three doses per day (200 mL each) of a high-calorie and high-protein supplement enriched with arginine, zinc, and vitamins A, C, and E. Patients were assessed for anthropometric parameters, dietary intake, biochemical tests, and healing conditions according to the Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH). Results: It was observed that an increase in energy and protein supply led to an adequate intake of immunonutrients (zinc and vitamins A, C, and E), increased body weight, increased body mass index, and stronger handgrip strength. The injury area and the score on the PUSH notably decreased after the intervention (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The administered supplement, at the tested dosage, improved the nutritional status and characteristics of lesions in patients with venous ulcers.This research was funded by the Goias Research Foundation, State Health Department of Goias, National Council for Scientific and Technological Development, Ministry of Health, Department of Science and Technology (Research Program for the Brazilian Unified Health System—PPSUS 201410267000321), and the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (487093/2013-5)

Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire - Brasil: estudio bicéntrico de confiabilidad

Objective: To verify the internal consistency and stability of the Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire - Brazil (CCVUQ-Brazil). Methods: This was a methodological study conducted in two cities from different regions of Brazil (Goiania and Niteroi), from June 2016 to June 2018. The sample for internal consistency was composed of 112 individuals and for stability 74 participants were evaluated. All the individuals presented with a venous ulcer and received care in the public health network. For internal consistency analysis the Cronbach's alpha was calculated. The questionnaire was administered twice with a 30 minutes interval and for the stability analysis the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was calculated. Results: The CCVUQ-Brazil presented a Cronbach's alpha score of 0.92, and for the domains (social interaction, domestic activities, aesthetics and emotional state) it was above 0.70. The stability was excellent (ICC = 0.96) for total score of the questionnaire and for the majority of the domains. Conclusion: The CCVUQ- Brazil showed good internal consistency, considering the two locations analyzed, and excellent stability in the Goiania.Objetivo: Verificar a consistência interna e estabilidade do Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire - Brasil (CCVUQ-Brasil). Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa metodológica realizada em duas regiões do Brasil (Goiânia e Niterói), no período de junho de 2016 a junho de 2018. A amostra para a consistência interna foi composta por 112 pessoas e para a estabilidade foram avaliados 74 participantes, todos com úlcera venosa atendidas na rede pública de saúde. Para análise da consistência interna foi calculado o alfa de Cronbach. Para estabilidade, o questionário foi aplicado duas vezes com intervalo de 30 minutos e para sua análise foi calculado o coeficiente de correlação intraclasse (CCI). Resultados: O CCVUQ-Brasil apresentou alfa de Cronbach para pontuação total do questionário igual 0,92 e para os domínios (interação social, atividades domésticas, estética e estado emocional) foi acima de 0,70. A estabilidade foi excelente (CCI=0,96) para pontuação total do questionário e para a maioria dos domínios. Conclusão: O CCVUQ - Brasil obteve boa consistência interna considerando os dois cenários estudados e excelente estabilidade no cenário Goiânia.Objetivo: Verificar la consistencia interna y estabilidad del Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire - Brasil (CCVUQ-Brasil). Métodos: Se trata de una investigación metodológica realizada en dos regiones de Brasil (Goiânia y Niterói), en el período de junio de 2016 a junio de 2018. La muestra para la consistencia interna fue compuesta por 112 personas y, para la estabilidad, 74 pacientes fueron estudiados, todos con úlcera venosa atendidos en la red pública de salud. Para analizar la consistencia interna se calculó el alfa de Cronbach. Para la estabilidad, se aplicó el cuestionario dos veces con un intervalo de 30 minutos y para analizarlo se calculó el coeficiente de correlación intraclase (CCI). Resultados: El CCVUQ-Brasil presentó alfa de Cronbach igual a 0,92 en la puntuación total del cuestionario y en los dominios (interacción social, actividades domésticas, estética y estado emocional) fue superior a 0,70. La estabilidad fue excelente (CCI=0,96) en la puntuación total del cuestionario y en la mayoría de los dominios. Conclusión: El CCVUQ - Brasil obtuvo una buena consistencia interna considerando los dos escenarios estudiados y una excelente estabilidad en el escenario Goiânia

Binge eating in women with severe obesity: prevalence and associated factors

Submitted by Cássia Santos ([email protected]) on 2014-09-08T15:19:56Z No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertacao Paulla Guimaraes Melo.pdf: 1032944 bytes, checksum: 4b5d405ba0b08e50b263a83a7ee8a7d8 (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5)Made available in DSpace on 2014-09-08T15:19:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 Dissertacao Paulla Guimaraes Melo.pdf: 1032944 bytes, checksum: 4b5d405ba0b08e50b263a83a7ee8a7d8 (MD5) license_rdf: 23148 bytes, checksum: 9da0b6dfac957114c6a7714714b86306 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-03-27Introduction: The binge eating (BE) is a prevalent disorder in obese women, with a negative impact on weight loss. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of BE and assess factors associated with severe obese women. Methods: Cross-sectional study with adult women (20-59 years), body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m2, who sought treatment for weight loss in Outpatient Nutrition Obesity Grave (ANOG/ HC/ UFG) from February 2008 to June 2012. The variables studied were: sociodemographic (age, marital status, years of education and family income), health conditions (co-morbidities and current medications for weight loss); history of obesity (onset of obesity, obesity in the family and previous treatment for weight loss), lifestyle (physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption), feeding behavior (number of meals per day habit of pinching, CAP) and anthropometric data (weight, height and BMI). The outcome variable was the presence of BE, determined by applying the Binge Eating Scale. Described themselves frequencies, prevalences and prevalence ratios, considering confidence intervals of 95%. To analyze the association was used Chi-square or Fisher. For values of p <0.20 in the bivariate analysis performed multivariate analysis using Poisson Regression. Considered a significance level of 5%. Results: We analyzed 94 women with a mean age of 37.7 years and mean BMI of 47.4 kg/m². A prevalence of 53.2% in BE, with 28.7% classified as moderate BE and 24.5% as severe BE. Statistically significant associations were observed for age 40-49 years, who presented a 2 times more (p = 0.011) prevalence of BE in relation to the age group of 30 to 39 years and have a habit of snacking which showed 1.9 times higher (p = 0.003) prevalence of BE. Conclusion: Given the high prevalence of BE observed and associated factors, we emphasize the importance of diagnosis and monitoring of BE in severe obese by the multidisciplinary team in order to assist in the effectiveness of dietary treatment.Introdução: A compulsão alimentar periódica (CAP) é um transtorno prevalente em mulheres obesas, com impacto negativo na perda de peso.Objetivo: Investigar a prevalência de CAP e avaliar fatores associados em mulheres obesas graves. Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado com mulheres adultas (20-59 anos), Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) ≥ 35 kg/m2, que buscaram tratamento para perda de peso no Ambulatório de Nutrição em Obesidade Grave (ANOG/HC/UFG), no período de fevereiro de 2008 a junho de 2012. As variáveis estudadas foram: sociodemográficas (idade, estado civil, anos de estudo e renda familiar); condições de saúde (comorbidades atuais e medicamentos para perda de peso); história clínica da obesidade (início da obesidade, obesidade na família e tratamento anterior para perda de peso); estilo de vida (prática de atividade física, tabagismo, ingestão de bebida alcoólica); comportamento alimentar (número de refeições por dia, hábito de beliscar, CAP) e dados antropométricos (peso, estatura e IMC). A variável desfecho foi a presença de CAP, determinada por meio da aplicação da Escala de Compulsão Alimentar Periódica. Descreveram-se frequências, prevalências e razões de prevalências, considerando intervalos de confiança de 95%. Para analisar associação foi utilizado o teste Qui-quadrado ou Exato de Fisher. Para valores de p < 0,20 na análise bivariada realizou análise multivariada pela Regressão de Poisson. Considerado nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Foram analisadas 94 mulheres, com idade média de 37,7 anos e IMC médio de 47,4 kg/m². Encontrada prevalência de CAP em 53,2%, sendo 28,7% classificadas como CAP moderada e 24,5% como CAP grave. Foram observadas associações estatisticamente significativas para idade de 40 a 49 anos, que apresentou 2 vezes mais (p=0,011) prevalência de CAP em relação à faixa etária de 30 a 39 anos e possuir o hábito de beliscar que apresentou 1,9 vezes maior (p=0,003) prevalência de CAP. Conclusão: Diante da alta prevalência de CAP observada e dos fatores associados, ressaltamos a importância do diagnóstico e monitoramento de CAP em obesas graves por equipe multiprofissional, a fim de auxiliar na efetividade do tratamento dietoterápico

Binge eating prevalence according to obesity degrees and associated factors in women

Objective Investigate binge eating (BE) prevalence in women according to the obesity degree and assess the associated factors. Methods Cross-sectional study with female adults presenting body mass index (BMI) &#8805; 35 kg/m2. The analyzed variables were: sociodemographics, health status, obesity history, lifestyle, eating behavior and obesity degree. In order to analyse BE it was used the Binge Eating Scale (BES), which is considered positive when BES &#8805; 18 points. Prevalence and prevalence ratios (PR) were calculated with confidence intervals (CI) of 95%. Multivariate analysis was carried out using Poisson regression. Results BE prevalence was 53.2%, and the prevalence in super superobese women (BMI &#8805; 60 kg/m2) was 75%. After multivariate analysis, associations were observed between the age group 40-49 years old (PR = 2.0; 95% CI = 1.2-3.4) and the &#8220;snacking habit&#8221; (PR = 1.9; 95% CI = 1.2-2.9). Conclusion The prevalence of BE in severe obese women was high. Association with the &#8220;snacking habit&#8221; can be a BE marker that should be monitored in the severely obese individuals that fit this profile