Estudo das variações de pressão inspiratória máxima em tetraplégicos, tratados por meio de incentivador respiratório, em regime ambulatorial

Introdução: O crescente número de vitimas de lesão medular nos tempos atuais, suas incapacidades e consequências físico-funcionais motivaram-nos a abordar no presente estudo a intervenção fisioterapêutica respiratória ambulatorial nesta população. Objetivos: Escolhemos pesquisar sujeitos com lesão adquirida traumática oriundos de uma associação na cidade de Curitiba, PR. Considerando-se que o prognóstico relaciona-se ao nível sensitivo e motor, selecionamos sujeitos com lesões cervicais, por se tratarem de quadros que estão acompanhados de disfunções respiratórias, estas decorrentes do acometimento dos músculos acessórios da respiração. Portanto, essa população é merecedora de uma abordagem preventiva, uma vez que as referidas disfunções podem produzir complicações e piora de prognóstico geral. Tivemos a preocupação de demonstrar as possíveis alterações da capacidade de força respiratória, em função da intervenção fisioterapêutica. Metodologia: Utilizamos, para tanto, o instrumento de medida, comparação e controle da força muscular inspiratória denominado manovacuometria. No tratamento, utilizamos o Threshold IMT, que é um incentivador respiratório. Para os critérios metodológicos, optamos por amostra conveniente, de corte longitudinal, em que foi realizada uma avaliação de força inspiratória inicial, objetivando-se alcançar os valores de pressão inspiratória máxima (PImáx), para comparar com a posterior reavaliação, pós intervenção. Os sujeitos foram submetidos a 30 atendimentos de 15 minutos cada, três vezes por semana. Após este período foram reavaliados sob os mesmos critérios técnicos, para as devidas comparações. Resultados: Os resultados permitiram constatar significativa melhora no condicionamento muscular respiratório, o qual atingiu o nível relevante do desvio padrão (p elt; 0,05). Conclusão: Concluímos, portanto, que a proposta de tratamento é eficaz

Estudo das variações de pressão inspiratória máxima em tetraplégicos, tratados por meio de incentivador respiratório, em regime ambulatorial

INTRODUÇÃO: O crescente número de vitimas de lesão medular nos tempos atuais, suas incapacidades e consequências físico-funcionais motivaram-nos a abordar no presente estudo a intervenção fisioterapêutica respiratória ambulatorial nesta população. OBJETIVO: Escolhemos pesquisar sujeitos com lesão adquirida traumática oriundos de uma associação na cidade de Curitiba, PR. Considerando-se que o prognóstico relaciona-se ao nível sensitivo e motor, selecionamos sujeitos com lesões cervicais, por se tratarem de quadros que estão acompanhados de disfunções respiratórias, estas decorrentes do acometimento dos músculos acessórios da respiração. Portanto, essa população é merecedora de uma abordagem preventiva, uma vez que as referidas disfunções podem produzir complicações e piora de prognóstico geral. Tivemos a preocupação de demonstrar as possíveis alterações da capacidade de força respiratória, em função da intervenção fisioterapêutica. METODOLOGIA: Utilizamos, para tanto, o instrumento de medida, comparação e controle da força muscular inspiratória denominado manovacuometria. No tratamento, utilizamos o Threshold IMT, que é um incentivador respiratório. Para os critérios metodológicos, optamos por amostra conveniente, de corte longitudinal, em que foi realizada uma avaliação de força inspiratória inicial, objetivando-se alcançar os valores de pressão inspiratória máxima (PImáx), para comparar com a posterior reavaliação, pós intervenção. Os sujeitos foram submetidos a 30 atendimentos de 15 minutos cada, três vezes por semana. Após este período foram reavaliados sob os mesmos critérios técnicos, para as devidas comparações. RESULTADOS: Os resultados permitiram constatar significativa melhora no condicionamento muscular respiratório, o qual atingiu o nível relevante do desvio padrão (p < 0,05). CONCLUSÃO: Concluímos, portanto, que a proposta de tratamento é eficaz

Physiotherapeutic intervention in peripheral arterial disease by functional hyperemia in diabetic patients

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is conceptualized as a public health problem with varying degrees of morbidity. The physical and functional alternatives for the treatment of circulatory complications of diabetes, such as intermittent claudication, are poorly explored. This indicates the need to search for ancillary techniques that can be used in the physical therapy treatment of diabetic patients. Objective: To investigate the effects of functional hyperemia on peripheral arterial disease in patients with diabetes. Materials and methods: This study was conducted with a group of five volunteers from the Diabetics Association of Parana (Associação Paranaense do Diabético, APAD), who suffered from peripheral vascular disorders in the lower limbs. All subjects attended 10 sessions (twice weekly). Functional hyperemia was induced by programmed exercise therapy that consisted of walking on a treadmill. Results: There was a significant increase in mean activity time (F9,36 = 13.710; p elt; 0.001 ), mean walking distance (F9,36 = 27.689 ; p elt; .001 ), and mean speed (F9,36 = 15.638 ; p elt; .001 ). No statistically significant differences in the ankle-brachial index were noted. Conclusion: There was a significant increase in walking distance, time, and speed for diabetic subjects. Our findings indicate the importance of physical therapists in the supervised treatment of peripheral vascular disorders in diabetic patients

Physiotherapeutic intervention in peripheral arterial disease by functional hyperemia in diabetic patients

Abstract Introduction : Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is conceptualized as a public health problem with varying degrees of morbidity. The physical and functional alternatives for the treatment of circulatory complications of diabetes, such as intermittent claudication, are poorly explored. This indicates the need to search for ancillary techniques that can be used in the physical therapy treatment of diabetic patients. Objective : To investigate the effects of functional hyperemia on peripheral arterial disease in patients with diabetes. Materials and methods: This study was conducted with a group of five volunteers from the Diabetics Association of Parana (Associação Paranaense do Diabético , APAD ), who suffered from peripheral vascular disorders in the lower limbs. All subjects attended 10 sessions (twice weekly). Functional hyperemia was induced by programmed exercise therapy that consisted of walking on a treadmill. Results : There was a significant increase in mean activity time (F9,36 = 13.710; p < 0.001 ), mean walking distance (F9,36 = 27.689 ; p < 001), and mean speed (F9,36 = 15.638 ; p < .001). No statistically significant differences in the ankle-brachial index were noted. Conclusion : There was a significant increase in walking distance, time, and speed for diabetic subjects. Our findings indicate the importance of physical therapists in the supervised treatment of peripheral vascular disorders in diabetic patients

Educational approaches focusing on the quality of life of people with chronic kidney disease receiving hemodialysis: an integrative review

Abstract Introduction: The impact of chronic kidney disease (CKD) on the quality of life of patients receiving hemodialysis is widely studied. Despite the vast amount of literature on the topic, it is still important to investigate the educational approaches related to this population’s quality of life, evolution, and treatment. Objective: To systematically review the literature on educational approaches focusing on people with CKD receiving hemodialysis. Methods: An integrative systematic review of studies published between 2010 and 2015 was conducted using the PubMed, LILACS, PROQUEST, SCIENCEDIRECT, and SciELO databases using the keywords “quality of life and hemodialysis and adults”, with their translation equivalents in Portuguese and Spanish. Results: The studies included in this review investigated biological conditions, treatment adherence, psychosocial conditions, and even spiritual influence. These studies unanimously recognized the validity of educational approaches, be it for treatment adherence, actor´s empowerment, or self-knowledge, as well as the importance of addressing a wider patient view and participatory therapy planning. Conclusion: The quality of life of people with CKD is a widely and differently studied topic, but the number of educational approaches focusing on this group of patients is modest and poorly represented in the existing literature. The few studies that address this topic are in complete agreement about the importance and relevance of educational approaches for people with CKD. We conclude that patient adherence, participation, and empowerment should be considered and encouraged

Educational approaches focusing on the quality of life of people with chronic kidney disease receiving hemodialysis: an integrative review

<div><p>Abstract Introduction: The impact of chronic kidney disease (CKD) on the quality of life of patients receiving hemodialysis is widely studied. Despite the vast amount of literature on the topic, it is still important to investigate the educational approaches related to this population’s quality of life, evolution, and treatment. Objective: To systematically review the literature on educational approaches focusing on people with CKD receiving hemodialysis. Methods: An integrative systematic review of studies published between 2010 and 2015 was conducted using the PubMed, LILACS, PROQUEST, SCIENCEDIRECT, and SciELO databases using the keywords “quality of life and hemodialysis and adults”, with their translation equivalents in Portuguese and Spanish. Results: The studies included in this review investigated biological conditions, treatment adherence, psychosocial conditions, and even spiritual influence. These studies unanimously recognized the validity of educational approaches, be it for treatment adherence, actor´s empowerment, or self-knowledge, as well as the importance of addressing a wider patient view and participatory therapy planning. Conclusion: The quality of life of people with CKD is a widely and differently studied topic, but the number of educational approaches focusing on this group of patients is modest and poorly represented in the existing literature. The few studies that address this topic are in complete agreement about the importance and relevance of educational approaches for people with CKD. We conclude that patient adherence, participation, and empowerment should be considered and encouraged.</p></div