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INTRODUCTION: People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) present symptoms such as dyspnea and fatigue, which hinder their performance in activities of daily living (ADL). A few multitask protocols have been developed to assess ADL performance in this population, although measurement properties of such protocols were not yet systematically reviewed. Areas covered: Studies were included if an assessment of the ability to perform ADL was conducted in people with COPD using a (objective) performance-based protocol. The search was conducted in the following databases: Pubmed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, PEDro, CINAHL and LILACS. Furthermore, hand searches were conducted. Expert commentary: Up to this moment, only three protocols had measurement properties described: the Glittre ADL Test, the Monitored Functional Task Evaluation and the Londrina ADL Protocol were shown to be valid and reliable whereas only the Glittre ADL Test was shown to be responsive to change after pulmonary rehabilitation. These protocols can be used in laboratory settings and clinical practice to evaluate ADL performance in people with COPD, although there is need for more in-depth information on their validity, reliability and especially responsiveness due to the growing interest in the accurate assessment of ADL performance in this population.

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BACKGROUND: To avoid symptoms, patients with COPD may reduce the amount of activities of daily living (ADL). Therefore, the aim of the present study was to develop a standardized protocol to evaluate ADL performance in subjects with COPD (Londrina ADL protocol) and to assess the validity and reliability of the protocol in this population. METHODS: The Londrina ADL protocol was created based on activities included in previous studies aimed at investigating outcomes from ADL. Activities were included in the protocol because they could represent other activities of similar patterns and because they could be actually performed, not simulated. Twenty subjects with COPD (12 men, 70 ± 7 y old, FEV1 = 54 ± 15% predicted) wore 2 motion sensors while performing the protocol 4 times, 2 of them wearing a portable gas analyzer. Subjects were also submitted to assessments of lung function, functional exercise capacity, functional status, impact on health status, and physical activity in daily life. RESULTS: The Londrina ADL protocol comprised of 5 activities representing ADL, involving upper limbs, lower limbs, and trunk movements. Londrina ADL protocol duration presented high values of intraclass correlation coefficient, even using a mask for gas analysis (intraclass correlation coefficient >0.90, P < .001). Intensity of movement during the protocol performance was highly correlated to intensity of movement in daily life (r = 0.71). The protocol duration was correlated with functional status and impact on health status variables from questionnaires (0.36 ≤ r ≤ 0.59). There was also correlation between functional exercise capacity and the protocol duration (r = -0.64). CONCLUSIONS: The Londrina ADL protocol was a valid and reliable protocol to evaluate ADL performance in subjects with COPD. It is a protocol that can be used in clinical practice and in future studies to investigate ADL outcomes, including those studies that require gas analysis and the wearing of a mask.

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Abstract Objectives: To analyze the level of functionality and disability of older elderly persons receiving care at a university hospital in Curitiba, Paraná, and identify functional differences between men and women. Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, based on a convenience sample of elderly persons receiving outpatient care, was undertaken. The Brazilian version of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0). Results: A total of 28 people with a mean age of 86.21 (±4.17) were evaluated. Of these 50.0 % were male, 46.4 % were widowed, and 57.1 % performed the evaluated activities independently. There were no significant differences between genders in terms of age (p≤0.635) or years of study (p≤0.329), although women showed a higher level of disability than men in general (p≤0.16). Conclusion: The WHODAS 2.0 proved to be a sensitive tool for the analysis and comparison of the level of functionality of the older elderly. However, it is important to develop prospective studies, with non-convenience samples, for a better reflection on the disability and functionality of older elderly persons. AU

Resumo Objetivos: Analisar o nível de funcionalidade e incapacidade de idosos longevos em acompanhamento ambulatorial, em um hospital universitário na cidade de Curitiba, Paraná e identificar diferenças funcionais entre os sexos e as enfermidades mais frequentes. Método: Estudo descritivo, transversal, de abordagem quantitativa e amostra por conveniência, junto a sujeitos acompanhados ambulatoriamente. Foi aplicada a versão brasileira da Escala de Incapacidades da Organização Mundial de Saúde (WHODAS 2.0). Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 28 sujeitos, com média de idade de 86,21 (±4,17) anos, 50,0% eram do sexo masculino, 46,4% viúvos, e 57,1% desempenhavam as atividades avaliadas de forma independente. Na comparação entre sexos, não houve diferenças significativas dos grupos em relação à idade (p≤0,635) e anos de estudo (p≤0,329), contudo, as mulheres apresentaram maior nível de incapacidade que os homens em geral (p≤0,16). Conclusão: O instrumento WHODAS 2.0 mostrou-se sensível para analisar e comparar o nível de funcionalidade de idosos longevos. No entanto, mostra-se importante desenvolver pesquisas prospectivas, com amostras não convenientes, para uma melhor reflexão sobre a incapacidade e a funcionalidade de idosos longevos. AU

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INTRODUCTION: Neural damages are among the main factors that contribute to physical disability in leprosy. Systematic monitoring using a broad physical, psychological and social approach is necessary. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to characterize the limitation of activity and social participation and its correlation with disabilities and/or impairment in individuals after being discharged from a multidrug leprosy therapy. METHOD: A cross-sectional study conducted in Araguaína, state of Tocantins, which is a leprosy hyperendemic municipality. We included cases of patients who were discharged from treatment considered as cured from January 2004 to December 2009. We performed dermatological examination and applied the Screening Activity Limitation and Safety Awareness (SALSA) and social participation scales. RESULTS: We included 282 individuals (mean age: 45.8 years old). The paucibacillary operational classification was more common (170; 60.3%). The eye-hand-foot score ranged from 0 to 12 (mean: 0.7). A total of 84 (29.8%) individuals presented limited activity. A slight restriction in social participation occurred in 18 (6.3%) cases. There was a statistically significant correlation between activity limitation, age (r = 0.40; p < 0.0001) and degree of functional limitation (r = 0.54; p < 0.0001), as well as of restricted social participation, activity limitation (r = 0.56, p < 0.0001) and functional limitations (r = 0.54, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: Functional limitation due to leprosy had an impact on the conduct of activities and social participation after the discharge from a leprosy treatment. The association between Screening of Activity Limitation and Safety Awareness and participation scales will assist in designing evidence-based assistance measures. .

INTRODUÇÃO: Os danos neurais estão entre os principais fatores que contribuem para incapacidade física na hanseníase, então é necessário monitoramento sistematizado desses pacientes com abordagem ampla nos aspectos físicos, psicológicos e sociais. OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar a limitação de atividade e participação social e sua correlação com incapacidades e/ou deficiências nas pessoas em pós-alta da poliquimioterapia para hanseníase. MÉTODO: Foi conduzido um estudo transversal no município de Araguaína, Tocantins, hiperendêmico para hanseníase. Avaliaram-se casos novos em alta por cura de janeiro de 2004 a dezembro de 2009, com realização de exame dermatoneurológico e análise da limitação funcional, de atividade e de restrição à participação social. RESULTADOS: Foram entrevistadas e avaliadas 282 pessoas (média de idade: 45,8 anos). As formas clínicas paucibacilares foram mais frequentes (170 pessoas; 60,3%). O escore olho, mão e pé variou de 0 a 12 (média: 0,7). Um total de 84 (29,8%) pessoas apresentou limitação de atividade. A leve restrição à participação social foi mais frequente em 18 (6,3%) casos. Houve correlação estatisticamente significante da limitação de atividade com idade mais avançada (r = 0,40; p < 0,0001) e com o grau da limitação funcional (r = 0,54; p < 0,0001), e da restrição à participação social com a limitação de atividade (r = 0,56; p < 0,0001) e com a limitação funcional (r = 0,54; p < 0,0001). CONCLUSÃO: A limitação funcional teve impacto sobre a realização de atividades e participação social das pessoas em alta ...

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