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BACKGROUND: Whole body vibration (WBV) exercise is a therapy used for individuals with low tolerance to conventional exercises, such as patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study aimed to assess the impact of WBV exercise on the functional capacity, muscle strength, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in severe COPD patients. METHODS: Studies published until March 2024 were reviewed, encompassing randomized clinical trials (RCTs) without temporal or linguistic constraints, comparing WBV exercise with other interventions. The PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane Airways Trials Register, and CINAHL databases were queried. The Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials 2.0A was employed for quality assessment. RESULTS: Among 351 screened studies, 7 met the criteria, totaling 356 participants (WBV group, n = 182; control group, n = 174). Meta-analysis revealed a significant mean difference of 41.36 m [95%CI (13.28-69.44); p = .004] in the 6-minute walk test distance favoring the WBV group for functional capacity. Lower limb muscle strength improved in 57.14% of included studies. HRQoL meta-analysis demonstrated a 1.13-point difference [95%CI -1.24-3.51; p = .35] favoring WBV, although group differences were not significant. A mean difference of 2.31 points favored the control group in health condition [95%CI (-1.32-5.94); p = .021]. CONCLUSION: WBV exercise is recognized as a promising therapeutic modality for severe COPD patients, notably enhancing functional capacity. Although heterogeneous study protocols weaken the evidence for clinically relevant outcomes, improvements in lower limb muscle strength and HRQoL were also observed, differences between groups were not significant.

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RESUMO Objetivou-se investigar as condições de trabalho e a saúde física e mental de profissionais de saúde atuantes na linha de frente da covid-19 em serviços de urgência, emergência e terapia intensiva no Brasil, no segundo ano da pandemia. Estudo transversal, com uso de questionário eletrônico, por meio do qual coletaram-se dados sobre condições de trabalho, saúde física e mental, além do instrumento Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). A amostra (n=209) incluiu enfermeiros (28,7%), técnicos de enfermagem (30,1%), fisioterapeutas (33%) e médicos (8,2%). Os profissionais possuíam idade média de 34,6 anos e relataram uma carga horária média de 53,5 horas/semana. Verificou-se aumento das horas trabalhadas (62%) e da quantidade de pacientes (84%). A maioria relatou bom relacionamento com o chefe (89%) e satisfação com o trabalho (87%). A prevalência de sintomas de estresse, ansiedade e depressão foi superior a 45%, com predomínio de sintomas graves ou extremamente graves. A prevalência de dor musculoesquelética e fadiga foi de 84,7% e 83,3%, respectivamente. Os profissionais de saúde apresentaram aumento de volume de trabalho e de exigência durante a pandemia de covid-19. Observou-se, ainda, intenso prejuízo à saúde física e mental desses trabalhadores.

ABSTRACT The objective was to investigate the working conditions and physical and mental health of health professionals working on the front lines of COVID-19 in urgent, emergency, and intensive care services in Brazil, in the second year of the pandemic. Cross-sectional study, using an electronic questionnaire, through which data on working conditions, and physical and mental health were collected, in addition to the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) instrument. The sample (n=209) included nurses (28.7%), nursing technicians (30.1%), physiotherapists (33%), and physicians (8.2%). The professionals had an average age of 34.6 years and reported an average workload of 53.5 hours/week. There was an increase in hours worked (62%) and in the number of patients (84%). Most reported a good relationship with their boss (89%) and job satisfaction (87%). The prevalence of symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression was greater than 45%, with a predominance of severe or extremely severe symptoms. The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and fatigue was 84.7% and 83.3%, respectively. Health professionals showed an increase in workload and demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. There was also intense damage to the physical and mental health of these workers.

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This study describes the anthropometric measurements and somatotype of the elite female futsal players from Brazil in 2021 and analyse the changes and trends over time in these physical characteristics. Data were collected from the 396 female futsal players, of whom; 169 players were assessed in 2021 then compared to those assessed in 2001 (n=112) and 2011 (n-115). Anthropometric measurements, including body weight, height, breadths, girths, and skinfolds were assessed. The somatotype was calculated and graphically represented. The changes between 2021 and the previous years were analysed using ANOVA and multiple linear regression. A jointpoint regression was performed to verify the annual percentage change. The comparison between 2021 data versus the other time points showed a higher age and lower fat content (2001: 22.7 ± 5.1 BF%; 2011: 22.2 ± 5.2 BF%; 2021: 19.0 ± 5.1 BF%). Players from 2021 had higher tensed arm and relaxed calf girths. All the positions, excluding pivots, significantly decreased their body fat units between 2021 and 2001 (goalkeeper: b=-4.49; defender: b=-2.78; winger: b=-4.48). Over the last 20 years, body fat reduced, and tensed arm and relaxed calf girths increased, suggesting an increase in fat-free mass content from the limbs.

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PURPOSE: To analyze the efficacy of supervised exercise (SE) compared with control protocols on sleep parameters of women who survived breast cancer. METHODS: This systematic review with meta-analysis searched studies using the following electronic databases: PubMed, Scopus, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), Cochrane Library, and EMBASE. The PEDro scale assessed the bias risk, and the study protocol was registered in the PROSPERO (no. CRD42023420894). RESULTS: Of 3,566 identified studies, 13 randomized clinical trials involving 847 women diagnosed with breast cancer were included. Interventions consisted of SE in an outpatient setting (62%) or combined protocols with supervised and home exercises. Most interventions (85%) used multicomponent protocols with aerobic and resistance exercises. Usual care and health education were the most reported controls. SE decreased the sleep disturbance score (- 31.61 [95% confidence interval = - 39.40 to - 23.83]) of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer quality of life questionnaire and daytime dysfunction score (- 0.41 [95% confidence interval = - 0.73 to - 0.09]) of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Also, SE presented a tendency to improve the self-reported sleep quality score of the PSQI (p = 0.06). CONCLUSION: SE increased the subjective sleep quality and immobility time and decreased sleep disturbance and daytime dysfunction symptoms in women who survived breast cancer. Most SE protocols were multicomponent, with aerobic and resistance exercises ranging from moderate to high intensity. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Supervised exercise may improve sleep quality and reduce symptoms of sleep disorders, contributing to survival outcomes.

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Background: Breast cancer mortality is increasing in Brazil. This study examines the impact of sociodemographic factors, screening procedures, and primary healthcare (PHC) on breast cancer mortality. Methods: An ecological study analyzed secondary data of women diagnosed with breast cancer who died between 2000 and 2019. Sociodemographic factors, screening procedures, and PHC were examined in relation to breast cancer mortality. Statistical analyses included normality tests, Kruskal-Wallis and one-way ANOVA tests with post hoc comparisons, Pearson and Spearman correlation tests, age-period-cohort analysis, Kaplan-Meier analysis, and Cox regression analysis. Significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: Mortality rates were higher in the southeast (15.77) and south (15.97) regions compared to the north (5.07) (p < 0.0001). Survival rates were longer in the southeast (70.3 ± 0.05) and south (70.6 ± 0.09) than in the north (63.98 ± 0.053) (p ≤ 0.001). Mortality increased with age after 32 years (p ≤ 0.001). Brown and indigenous women had lower mortality and survival rates. Increased coverage of PHC, ultrasound, and biopsy did not reduce mortality. However, improved cytopathologic analysis led to a decrease in mortality. Conclusions: Sociodemographic factors, screening procedures, and PHC are specific predictors of breast cancer mortality in Brazil.

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Traçar o perfil de funcionalidade de pessoas com dores persistentes na coluna por meio da Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF). Trata-se de um estudo transversal com aplicação do método SCEBS (Somatic, Cognition, Emotion, Behavior and Social), Escala de catastrofização da dor, escala de cinesiofobia e percepção corporal. O discurso dos participantes foi analisado para identificação de conteúdos da CIF. O estudo incluiu 49 participantes com média de 25 anos. A partir do discurso foram identificadas 2.053 citações relacionadas a 108 diferentes categorias da CIF. As categorias mais identificadas foram: segmento vertebral lombar (s76002), funções relacionadas aos aspectos emocionais (b1522 e b152), cuidados da própria saúde (d570) e educação (d838). A catastrofização e cinesiofobia interferiram no perfil de funcionalidade dos participantes. As pessoas com dor persistente na coluna enfrentam prejuízos nas estruturas e funções corporais, limitação nas atividades e participação, fatores ambientais e pessoais.

To outline the functional profiles of individuals with persistent back pain using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). This cross-sectional study employed the Somatic, Cognition, Emotion, Behavior, and Social (SCEBS) method, the Pain Catastrophizing Scale, the Kinesiophobia Scale, and body perception measures. The participants' discourses were analyzed to identify the content related to the ICF. This study included 49 participants with an average age of 25 years. From the discourse analysis, 2,053 citations related to 108 ICF categories were identified. The most frequently identified categories were the lumbar vertebral column (s76002), functions related to emotional aspects (b1522 and b152), self-care (d570), and education (d838). Catastrophizing and kinesiophobia influenced participants' functional profiles. Individuals with persistent back pain experience impairments in body structure and function, limitations in activities and participation, and environmental and personal factors.

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BACKGROUND: There are several tools to assess functional and physical status in critical ill patients. These tools can guide rehabilitation strategies in Intensive care units (ICU). However, they are not standardized, and this can compromise their applicability. The aim of the study is to identify common contents between International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and Medical Research Council sum score (MRC-ss), Functional Status Score for the ICU (FSS-ICU), and Physical Function in ICU Test-scored (PFIT-s). As well as to propose a new assessment approach based on the ICF to ICU patients. METHODS: Pilot cross-sectional study. ICU in-patients, both genders, aged between 50 and 75 years were assessed with MRC-ss, FSS-ICU, PFIT-s and the linking rules used were proposed by Cieza et al. The inter-rater agreement for the linking process was performed using the Kappa coefficient. RESULTS: The ICF categories identified in the tools covered a total of 14 items. Common contents were identified in 13 of the 14 and two were related to body functions, six to body structures and five to activities and participation. The inter-rater agreement was considered substantial for the linking of MRC-ss (k = 0.665) and PFIT-s (k = 0.749) to the ICF, and almost perfect for the FSS-ICU (k = 0.832). CONCLUSIONS: This study synthesizes and categorizes commonly used tools and presents a new proposal based on the ICF to guide future studies. The proposed model combines the ICF with the contents of the most relevant instruments used in critical care.

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OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to verify possible associations between sociodemographic and clinical factors in live births with spinal dysraphism. METHODS: An analytical (descriptive and inferential) and ecological study was carried out based on secondary data of 11,308 live births with spinal dysraphism registered in the Live Birth Information System (SINASC) in Brazil from 1999 to 2019. Demographic factors analyzed were age, education, mothers' marital status and geographic region. The clinical factors analyzed were duration, gestation period, birthweight, and number of prenatal visits performed by women who underwent medical follow-up. RESULTS: There was an increase in the number of cases of spinal dysraphism in recent years in Brazil with an annual percentage variation of 3.52%. However, the period from 2005 to 2009 showed a reduction in live births with spinal dysraphism. The regions with the highest incidence were the South and Southeast. The risk increased in mothers born after 1980, older than 30 years and with a high level of education. The risk was increased in live births of whites and blacks, born from double pregnancy and with body weight less than 3000 g. The absence of prenatal care was associated with a higher incidence. CONCLUSION: Sociodemographic and clinical factors have specific characteristics that can predict spinal dysraphism in newborns in Brazil.

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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The present study aimed to assess the concurrent validity of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) core set to classify physical health of older adults in relation to self-rated health. METHODS: This is a methodological study conducted in Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte (RN) state, in Northeastern Brazil, with 101 community-dwelling older adults. The participants rated their health status, which was classified into 3 groups: very good, fair, and poor/very poor. An interview was then conducted using self-reported and objective measurements to classify physical health according to the ICF core set. It consists of 30 categories, 14 of which belong to the body function (b) component, 4 to body structures (s), 9 to activities and participation (d), and 3 related to environmental factors (e). To analyze the compromised and problematic categories in the ICF, an impairment index was created for each component. The relationship between self-rated health and the impairment indexes was assessed using the multinomial logistic regression test adjusted for age, sex, schooling, and perception of income sufficiency. RESULTS: A greater likelihood of poor or very poor self-rated health was found in older individuals with the highest impairment index in (b) (odds ratio [OR] = 1.18; P < .001); (s) (OR = 1.11; P ≤ .001); (d) capacity (OR = 1.09; P = .02); and (d) performance (OR = 1.08; p = 0.01). CONCLUSION: The results suggest that the ICF core set is a valid instrument to assess the physical health of older adults, since it is associated with self-rated health and shows potential for use in clinical practice and scientific research, with universal language regarding functionality and physical health in older adults.

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Introdução: A fisioterapia oncológica é responsável por reabilitar e restaurar as funções cinético-funcionais do paciente com câncer. Os programas de residência multiprofissional na atenção ao câncer são considerados especializações padrão-ouro. Objetivo: Mapear os programas de residência multiprofissional na atenção ao câncer para fisioterapeutas no Brasil. Método: Estudo exploratório do tipo descritivo. Foram realizadas uma busca manual e a análise de editais disponíveis na Internet de programas de residência multiprofissional ofertados pelo Ministério da Educação em parceria com o Ministério da Saúde para fisioterapeutas com início em 2022. Foi criada uma planilha em Excel com informações sobre: Região e Estado, instituição promotora, título do programa e número de vagas para fisioterapeutas, submetidas à análise descritiva, por meio de frequências absolutas e relativas. Resultados: Foram encontrados 35 programas de residência multiprofissional na atenção ao câncer, com 84 vagas nacionais disponíveis para fisioterapeutas. O maior número de vagas foi ofertado para cancerologia (67,85%), seguido por cuidados paliativos (11,90%), oncopediatria (8,33%), onco-hematologia (5,95%), oncologia e cuidados paliativos (2,38%), idoso e cuidados paliativos (2,38%), e terapia intensiva oncológica (1,21%). Conclusão: Os resultados do presente estudo evidenciaram a presença de programas de residência multiprofissional na atenção ao câncer com vagas para fisioterapeutas em todas as Regiões do Brasil, distribuídas, em sua maioria, na Região Sudeste, e, em menor quantidade, nas Regiões Norte, Centro-Oeste e Nordeste do país

Introduction: Oncology physiotherapy is responsible for rehabilitating and restoring the kinetic and functional functions of cancer patients. Multiprofessional residency programs in cancer care are considered gold standard specializations. Objective: To map multidisciplinary residency programs in cancer care with slots for physiotherapists in Brazil. Method: Exploratory, descriptive study. A manual search and analysis of public notices available on the Internet for multiprofessional residency programs offered by the Ministry of Education in partnership with the Ministry of Health with slots for physiotherapists starting in 2022 was performed. An Excel spreadsheet was created with data of Region and State, sponsoring institution, program title and number of slots for physiotherapists and submitted to descriptive analysis, using absolute and relative frequencies. Results: There were 35 multidisciplinary residency programs in cancer care found, with 84 national slots available for physiotherapists. The largest number was offered for cancerology (67.85%), followed by palliative care (11.90%), onco-pediatrician (8.33%), onco-hematology (5.95%), oncology and palliative care (2.38%), older adults and palliative care (2.38%), and oncological intensive care (1.21%). Conclusion: The results of the present study revealed that multidisciplinary residency cancer programs exist with slots for physiotherapists in all regions of Brazil, mostly in the Southeast region, and to a lesser extent in the North, Midwest and Northeast regions

Introducción: La fisioterapia oncológica se encarga de rehabilitar y restaurar las funciones cinéticas y funcionales de los pacientes oncológicos. Los programas de residencia multiprofesional en el cuidado del cáncer se consideran especializaciones estándar de oro. Objetivo: Mapear programas de residencia multidisciplinarios en atención del cáncer para fisioterapeutas en el Brasil. Método: Estudio exploratorio, descriptivo. Ha sido realizada una búsqueda y el análisis manual de las convocatorias públicas disponibles en Internet de los programas de residencia multiprofesional que ofrece el Ministerio de Educación en alianza con el Ministerio de Salud para fisioterapeutas con inicio en el año 2022. Se elaboró una planilla Excel con informaciones sobre Región y Estado, institución promotora, título del programa y número de vacantes para fisioterapeutas, sometidas a análisis descriptivo, utilizando frecuencias absolutas y relativas. Resultados: Se encontraron 35 programas de residencia multidisciplinarios para la atención del cáncer, con 84 vacantes nacionales disponibles para fisioterapeutas. El mayor número de vacantes se ofreció para cancerología (67,85%), seguido por cuidados paliativos (11,90%), oncopediatría (8,33%), oncohematología (5,95%), oncología y cuidados paliativos (2,38%), personas mayores y cuidados paliativos (2,38%), y cuidados intensivos oncológicos (1,21%). Conclusión: Los resultados del presente estudio mostraron la presencia de programas multidisciplinarios de residencia para la atención oncológica con vacantes para fisioterapeutas en todas las regiones de Brasil, mayoritariamente distribuidas en la región Sudeste, y y en menor medida en las regiones Norte, Centro-Oeste y Nordeste del país

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