Pub Date : 2023-11-28DOI: 10.17532/jhsci.2022.2261
Dzenana Husremovic, Hana Sarajlić
Introduction: Teachers in Bosnia and Herzegovina had insufficient skills in educational technology but had to lead the introduction of online teaching and adapt all aspects of the educational process to the online environment, which placed a great burden on them. The main objective of this research was to identify the challenges faced by teachers during the lockdown period. The sudden shift to online teaching, lack of preparation, and social isolation resulted in significant changes in job demands, perceived control, and social support in the workplace. Methods: A correlational study was conducted with a sample of 345 employees in the education sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Descriptive analysis, multiple regression analysis, and t-tests were performed using SPSS version 20.0. Results: The results indicate that teachers who did not have adequate workspace at home experienced greater workload but remained highly motivated. High job demands and low social support at work are associated with increased stress and decreased psychophysical functioning, while higher social support is associated with higher life satisfaction. In addition, higher job demands and stronger social support were related to greater intrinsic and extrinsic motivation at work. Conclusion: Results show that teachers lacking proper home workspaces reported their work as notably more demanding and stress-inducing, with a reported decline in their overall psychophysical well-being. Moreover, they expressed a reduced sense of control over their work, diminished social support, and lower levels of life satisfaction. These findings provide a valuable foundation for developing recommendations to address crisis situations in education, particularly when teachers transition from physical classrooms to virtual spaces, which is also important for online teaching and learning in typical times.
导言：波斯尼亚和黑塞哥维那的教师在教育技术方面的技能不足，但他们必须领导在线教学的引入，并使教育过程的各个方面适应在线环境，这给他们带来了沉重的负担。本研究的主要目的是确定教师在封锁期间面临的挑战。突然转向在线教学、缺乏准备和社会隔离导致工作需求、感知控制和工作场所的社会支持发生了重大变化。研究方法对波斯尼亚和黑塞哥维那教育部门的 345 名员工进行了相关研究。使用 SPSS 20.0 版进行了描述性分析、多元回归分析和 t 检验。结果显示结果表明，家中没有足够工作空间的教师工作量更大，但工作积极性仍然很高。高工作要求和低工作社会支持与压力增加和心理生理功能下降有关，而较高的社会支持与较高的生活满意度有关。此外，较高的工作要求和较强的社会支持与较高的内在和外在工作动力有关。结论结果显示，缺乏适当家庭工作空间的教师的工作要求明显更高，压力更大，据报告，他们的整体心理生理健康状况有所下降。此外，他们对工作的控制感下降，社会支持减少，生活满意度降低。这些发现为制定应对教育危机情况的建议提供了宝贵的基础，特别是当教师从实体教室过渡到虚拟空间时，这对通常情况下的在线教学和学习也很重要。
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Pub Date : 2023-11-24DOI: 10.17532/jhsci.2023.2203
S. Shetty, Shibani Shetty, Swapna B.V.
Introduction: Dental anxiety proves to be the hurdle for dental care, making self-awareness among the population more crucial. Similarly, bruxism has also been reported to be due to stress, but the pathophysiology has not been clearly understood. The current research aims to explore the association of personality traits with bruxism and dental anxiety among health professional students. Methods: A total of 120 dental and medical students were included in our study. All the participants received three different questionnaires: The “modified dental anxiety scale” questionnaire to measure dental anxiety, the “modified bruxism assessment questionnaire” to assess the presence of bruxism, and “the big five inventory” to identify the personality trait. The collected data were statistically evaluated with significance at p < 0.05. Results: Comparison of dental anxiety among professional students showed significantly (p < 0.001) higher anxiety among medical than dental students. Analyzing the prevalence of bruxism revealed awake bruxism to be significantly (p < 0.05) higher in males than females. On analyzing the relation between personality traits and dental anxiety, a positive correlation was seen between the neuroticism type of personality (r = 0.193, p < 0.05) and dental anxiety, especially in females. Conclusion: The prevalence of self-reported awake bruxism was higher among male students, indicating the necessity for more investigation to ascertain the influence of various psychological factors. The correlation between dental anxiety and neuroticism type of personality trait points out the importance of identifying these individuals in a clinical setting and implementing strategies to reduce anxiety and enhance motivation for treatment.
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Jeongyeon Kim, Jiyoun Song, Aluem Tark, Soyeon Park, Kyungmi Woo
Introduction: The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is rising worldwide. Patients frequently struggle with controlling their diabetes and need the assistance of caregivers for effective self-management because managing diabetes requires a variety of strategies, including diet, glucose monitoring, and exercise. This study aimed to examine the effect of caregiver involvement in T2DM education within a community on patients’ diabetes care outcomes. Methods: Based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, a systematic review of all published studies from the earliest record to May 2022 that reported adult caregivers of T2DM patients who participated in educational interventions concerning diabetes management and that reported one or more outcomes of the interventions were conducted. Four databases were used, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and CINAHL. The meta-analysis focused on glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels among randomized controlled trials (RCTs), with additional attention to lipid levels. Review Manager 5.4 was used to perform this meta-analysis. Results: A total of 17 out of 683 studies were synthesized. Involvement of caregivers in T2DM education is shown to reduce body mass index and HbA1c. This involvement also improves patients’ knowledge, physical activity, and self-efficacy, but the effect on medication adherence varies. A meta-analysis of six RCT studies shows that caregiver involvement in T2DM education reduced pooled HbA1c levels by 0.83 (95% Confidence interval: −1.27–−0.38) compared to involvement (p = 0.0003). Meta-analysis of three types of lipids (low-density lipoprotein, total cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein) showed no strong evidence that caregiver participation in diabetes education improved lipid levels. Conclusions: Caregivers play key roles in diabetes management and can contribute to improving patient HbA1c levels. Future research should focus on enhancing caregiver participation in T2DM education.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-25DOI: 10.17921/2447-8938.2023v25n3p188-193
Julianna de Freitas Ferreira, Maurício Ferreira de Souza, Michele Rosas Couto Costa, Marlene Xavier de Andrade, Geovanna Lumene Tavares Isacksson, Anildo Alves de Brito Júnior, J. Dantas
AbstractRecurrent aphthous ulcer (RAU) is a common oral mucosal lesion with varied and etiopathogenesis. It presents with pain and clinically manifests as an oval-shaped lesion with regular borders surrounded by an erythematous halo and covered by pseudo membrane. Due to the uncertainty about the possible causative factors, there is a need for studies that seek a better understanding of its pathophysiology. In this context, this study aimed to discuss the etiopathogenesis and clinical aspects of RAU. It was a descriptive study characterized as a narrative literature review. The inclusion criteria were studies relevant to the topic, written in Portuguese and English, without a time limit. The search was conducted between December 2022 and July 2023, through active searching in the Pubmed, LILACS, and SciELO platforms, as well as grey literature from Google Scholar and secondary free search. The Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS/MeSH) were crossed using a Boolean operator, namely "aphthous ulcers" AND "predisposing factors." RAU has a multifactorial etiopathogenesis and may be associated with immunological, hereditary, nutritional, dietary, psycho-emotional, hormonal, and local trauma factors, although its relationship with microorganisms is controversial. Clinically, it is classified based on its morphology and clinical course. Morphologically, it is classified into minor, major, and herpetiform types, with the minor form being the most common. Therefore, RAU is a frequent oral mucosal lesion, with the minor form being the most prevalent, and despite its uncertain etiopathogenesis, studies indicate that immunological, traumatic, hereditary, hormonal, nutritional, and psycho-social factors are directly related to its development. Keywords: Aphthous Ulcer. Predisposing Factors. Pathology. ResumoA úlcera aftosa recorrente (UAR) é uma lesão frequente da mucosa oral com etiopategia variada. Apresenta dor e clinicamente se manifesta com formato oval, bordas regulares circundada por halo eritematoso e coberta por pseudomembrana. Devido a incerteza sobre os possíveis fatores causais, há uma necessidade de estudos que busquem maior compreensão sobre sua patofisiologia. Diante desse contexto, o presente estudo teve como objetivo discorrer sobre a etiopatogenia e os aspectos clínicos da UAR. Tratou-se de um estudo descritivo, caracterizado como revisão narrativa da literatura. Os critérios de inclusão estabelecidos foram: estudos pertinentes à temática, redigidos em português e inglês, sem corte temporal. O levantamento ocorreu entre dezembro/2022 a julho/2023, através da busca ativa nas plataformas Pubmed, LILACS e SciELO, além da literatura cinzenta do Google Acadêmico e busca livre secundária. Os Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCS/MeSH) foram cruzados com operador booleano, a saber: “aphthous ulcers” AND “predisposing factors”. A UAR apresenta etiopatogenia multifatorial, em que pode estar associada com fatores imunológicos, hereditários, nutricionais
摘要复发性阿弗他溃疡（RAU）是一种常见的口腔黏膜病变，发病机制多种多样。它表现为疼痛，临床表现为边界规则的椭圆形病变，周围有红晕，并被假膜覆盖。由于可能的致病因素尚不确定，因此有必要进行研究，以更好地了解其病理生理学。在此背景下，本研究旨在探讨 RAU 的发病机制和临床表现。这是一项描述性研究，以叙述性文献综述为特点。纳入标准是与该主题相关的研究，以葡萄牙语和英语撰写，没有时间限制。检索时间为2022年12月至2023年7月，通过Pubmed、LILACS和SciELO平台的主动检索，以及谷歌学者和二次免费检索的灰色文献进行。健康科学描述符（DeCS/MeSH）使用布尔运算符进行交叉，即 "阿弗他溃疡 "和 "易感因素"。RAU 的发病机制是多因素的，可能与免疫、遗传、营养、饮食、心理情绪、激素和局部创伤等因素有关，但与微生物的关系还存在争议。在临床上，这种疾病根据其形态和临床过程进行分类。从形态上看，可分为轻型、重型和疱疹型，其中以轻型最为常见。因此，RAU 是一种常见的口腔黏膜病变，以小型最为多见，尽管其发病机制尚不明确，但研究表明，免疫、创伤、遗传、激素、营养和社会心理因素与 RAU 的发病有直接关系。关键词阿弗他溃疡。致病因素。病理学。摘要口腔溃疡（UAR）是一种常见的口腔黏膜病变，病因多种多样。表现为口腔溃疡，临床表现为椭圆形，边缘有规则的红斑，周围有假膜。由于对可能的致病因素认识不清，因此有必要开展研究，以更深入地了解其病因。在此背景下，本研究旨在探讨 UAR 的病因和临床方面。本研究是一项描述性研究，其特点是对文献进行回顾性叙述。所确立的纳入标准是：与主题相关的、用葡萄牙语和英语重新编写的、无时间限制的研究。检索时间为 2022 年 12 月至 2023 年 7 月，途径是在 Pubmed、LILACS 和 SciELO 等平台上进行检索，以及在 Google Acadêmico 上进行文学检索和二级检索。Os Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCS/MeSH) foram cruzados com operador booleano, a saber："阿弗他溃疡 "和 "易感因素"。口腔溃疡是一种多病因性疾病，可能与免疫、遗传、营养、饮食、精神心理、激素和局部创伤等因素有关，但与微观组织的关系尚存在争议。临床上，根据其形态学和临床演变对其进行分类。从形态学上讲，可分为轻型、重型和疱疹型，其中轻型的发病率较高。此外，UAR 是口腔粘膜的一种常见病，其中男性发病率较高，尽管其发病原因尚不明确，但研究表明，免疫、创伤、遗传、激素、营养和心理社会等因素与该病的发生有直接关系。Palavras-chave：后脑勺。诱发因素。病理学。
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Pub Date : 2023-10-25DOI: 10.17921/2447-8938.2023v25n3p183-187
Gabrielle Gabrielle Mascarenhas Canto, Alana Farias, Murilo De Queiroz Ramos, Kiyoshi Ferreira Fukutani
AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused delays in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with malignant neoplasms (MN). To analyze the distribution pattern of MN cases in Brazil, we collected data in August 2022, provided by the Department of Informatics of the Brazilian Ministry of Health, from 2013 to 2021. The data were organized in Microsoft Excel, the analysis and presentation of the data were made using ggplot and Reshape packages, and temporal patterns and forecast models were obtained by ARIMA method together with aTSA. The results show that the COVID-19 pandemic did not directly impact the notifications of MN cases, but changed the profile of notifications, as in 2018 there was an increase in the diversity of notified neoplasms, and a change in the number of cases in 2019 and 2020. In addition, the distribution between the evaluations of neoplasms was not proportional, showing conversion in 12 (32.4%), decrease in 24 (64.9%) and increase in 1 neoplasm (2.7%). The findings help to understand the new behavior of notifications, demonstrating a pattern similar to the seasonal forecast model, with random or linear trending patterns. This distribution, with a seasonal pattern, shows variability in certain periods of the year, providing important information for early diagnosis and better planning. Data from this research reinforce the need for active screening methods and incentives for preliminary screening for better detection and management of this malignancy. Keywords: Neoplasms. COVID-19. Delayed Diagnosis. ResumoA pandemia de COVID-19 causou atrasos no diagnóstico, tratamento e acompanhamento de pacientes com neoplasias malignas (NM). Para analisar o padrão de distribuição dos casos de MN no Brasil, coletamos dados em agosto de 2022 disponibilizados pelo Departamento de Informática do Ministério da Saúde do Brasil de 2013 a 2021. Os dados foram organizados no Microsoft Excel, a análise e apresentação dos dados foram feitas usando os pacotes ggplot e Reshape, e os padrões temporais e modelos de previsão foram obtidos pelo método ARIMA junto com o aTSA. Os resultados mostram que a pandemia de COVID-19 não impactou diretamente nas notificações dos casos de NM, mas mudou o perfil das notificações, pois em 2018 houve aumento na diversidade de neoplasias notificadas, e mudança no número de casos em 2019 e 2020. Além disso, a distribuição entre as avaliações das neoplasias não foi proporcional, mostrando conversão em 12 (32,4%), diminuição em 24 (64,9%) e aumento em 1 neoplasia (2,7%). As descobertas ajudam a entender o novo comportamento das notificações demonstrando um padrão semelhante ao modelo de previsão sazonal, com padrões de tendência aleatórios ou lineares. Essa distribuição com padrão sazonal, apresenta variabilidade em determinados períodos do ano, fornecendo informações importantes para o diagnóstico precoce e melhor planejamento. Os dados desta pesquisa reforçam a necessidade de métodos de triagem ativa e incentivos à
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Pub Date : 2023-10-25DOI: 10.17921/2447-8938.2023v25n3p159-163
Dayane Ferreira Resende, Paula Frota Angheben, S. Grossmann, Marcelo Ferreira Pinto Cardoso, Paulo Eduardo Alencar Souza, G. Souto
AbstractSyphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial disease that has shown a significant increase in its incidence in recent years, both in Brazil and around the world. The disease can be transmitted sexually (acquired) or congenitally. The main route of transmission of the disease is sexual. When not treated initially, the infection becomes systemic and, in many cases, exhibits manifestations in the oral mucosa, allowing the establishment of the diagnosis through confirmation by laboratory tests. The great variability of clinical presentations of its oral lesions may make its identification difficult, so it is essential to know the characteristics of syphilis for a correct diagnosis. The identification of oral manifestations can help in the early diagnosis, which is of great importance for the correct treatment of this infection, as if it is not treated in time, it can result in morbidity and even mortality. In this study, five cases of secondary syphilis with different clinical manifestations in the buccal region are presented. The etiopathogenesis, the evolution of the disease, the useful tests for diagnosis and treatment are discussed. The role of the dental surgeon is increasingly evident as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare for orientation, reception, early identification of the lesions, and targeting a day of treatment of this infection. Keywords: Syphilis. Clinical Diagnosis. Oral Manifestations. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Resumo A sífilis é uma doença bacteriana sexualmente transmissível que tem apresentado aumento significativo em sua incidência nos últimos anos, tanto no Brasil quanto no mundo. Pode ser transmitida sexualmente (adquirida) ou de forma congênita. A principal via de transmissão da doença é sexual. Quando não tratada inicialmente, a infecção torna-se sistêmica e, em muitos casos, apresenta manifestações na mucosa oral, permitindo o estabelecimento do diagnóstico por meio da confirmação por exames laboratoriais. A grande variabilidade de apresentações clínicas de suas lesões bucais pode dificultar sua identificação, por isso é fundamental conhecer as características da sífilis para um diagnóstico correto. A identificação das manifestações bucais pode auxiliar no diagnóstico precoce, o que é de grande importância para o correto tratamento desta infecção, pois se não for tratada a tempo, pode resultar em morbidade e até mortalidade. Neste estudo, são apresentados cinco casos de sífilis secundária com diferentes manifestações clínicas na região bucal. A etiopatogenia, a evolução da doença, os testes úteis para o diagnóstico e tratamento são discutidos. O papel do cirurgião-dentista é cada vez mais evidente como parte de uma equipe multidisciplinar de saúde. Portanto, é preciso se preparar para orientação, acolhimento, identificação precoce das lesões e direcionamento de um dia de tratamento dessa infecção. Palavras-chave: Sífilis. Diagnóstico Clínico. Manifestações Bucais. I
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Pub Date : 2023-10-25DOI: 10.17921/2447-8938.2023v25n3p164-172
Adriane Fengler, R. A. Andraus
AbstractThe practice of physical activity results in physical, mental, social and important health benefits by preventing diseases, for which motor skills are needed and there are some factors such as large ranges of motion, physical contact, muscle tension that are exerted during physical practice that can cause significant injuries. Injury prevention in physical activity practitioners or athletes includes identifying modifiable risk factors, offering effective preventive training programs and establishing safe criteria to return to sport. With the advancement of technology to rehabilitate athletes, physical therapy has used the method of using taping to improve the function of the extremities and correct muscle imbalances that could lead to possible withdrawal from their activities. The objective was to identify the benefits of applying the kinesiotaping method in individuals who practice physical activity. A search was carried out in the Pubmed, Web Science, Scielo indexes, and the research period was from July to August 2022. 15 articles resulted which were read in full to compose this integrative review. The study showed different forms of taping application in physical activity practitioners, whether for rehabilitation or injury prevention. Keywords: Exercise. Athletic Tape. Health Promotion. ResumoA prática da atividade física resulta em benefícios físicos, mentais, sociais e importante para saúde prevenindo doenças, para isso são necessárias habilidades motoras e existem alguns fatores como grandes amplitudes de movimentos, contato físico, tensão muscular que são exercidas durante a prática física que podem ocasionar lesões significativas. A prevenção de lesões em praticantes de atividade física ou atletas inclui identificar fatores de risco modificáveis, oferecer programas de treinamento preventivo eficazes e estabelecer critérios seguros de retorno ao esporte. Com o avanço da tecnologia para reabilitar atletas, a fisioterapia tem utilizado o método do uso de taping para melhorar a função das extremidades e corrigir desequilíbrios musculares que poderiam levar a possíveis afastamento de suas atividades. O objetivo do estudo foi identificar os benefícios da aplicação do método kinesiotaping em indivíduos que praticam atividade física. Realizou-se uma pesquisa nos indexadores Pubmed,Web Science, Scielo, o período de busca foi de julho a agosto de 2022 artigos nos idiomas inglês e português. Resultaram 15 artigos lidos na íntegra que compusseram esta revisão integrativa. O estudo mostrou diversas formas de aplicação do taping em praticantes de atividade física sendo para reabilitação ou para prevenção de lesões. Palavras-chave: Exercício Físico. Bandagem Elástica. Promoção em Saúde.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-25DOI: 10.17921/2447-8938.2023v25n3p153-158
Diana Sofia Patrocinio Paty, N. S. Araujo, Guilherme Nunes de Carvalho, P. Noritomi, Jorge Vicente Lopes da Silva, D. Kemmoku, Jean Nunes dos Santos, Patricia Ramos Cury
AbstractResponse surface methodology (RSM) consists of mathematical and statistical techniques to develop models which help to understand the influence of various factors on a dependent variable of interest. The feasibility of RSM use to detect cases of periodontitis and its correlated factors has not yet been evaluated. This study developed mathematical models for periodontitis diagnosis independent of periodontal probing using the RSM. Demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral, systemic, local factors, and periodontitis were assessed in 176 volunteers. Periodontitis case was defined according to three different definitions: 1) ≥3 sites with clinical attachment level (CAL) ≥4 mm; 2) at least one site with CAL ≥4 mm and bleeding on probing; 3) ≥2 proximal sites with CAL ≥3 mm and ≥2 proximal sites with probing depth (PD) ≥4 mm (not on the same tooth) OR 1 site with PD ≥5 mm. 4th-degree polynomial equations showed high coefficients of determination (R²= 1) and were used to represent the mathematical models of periodontitis cases. According to definition 1, the diagnosis of periodontitis was accurate by including in the model: age, sex, education level, plaque index (PI), number of missing teeth, previous hygiene instructions, and body mass index (BMI). According to definition 2, the diagnosis of periodontitis was accurate by including in the model: age, sex, education level, income, PI, previous oral hygiene instructions, frequency of brushing and type of toothbrush, and use of mouthwash in the model. For an accurate diagnosis of periodontitis according to definition 3, the model included: age, education level, IP, number of missing teeth, previous oral hygiene instruction, BMI, and diabetes. The multifactorial mathematical models were able to diagnosis periodontitis according to different periodontitis case definitions using only variables of easy evaluation and non-invasive. Keywords: Periodontal Diseases. Diagnosis. Theoretical Model. Logistic Models. ResumoA metodologia de superfície de resposta (MSR) consiste em técnicas matemáticas e estatísticas para desenvolver modelos que ajudam a entender a influência de vários fatores em uma variável dependente de interesse. A viabilidade do uso da MSR para detectar casos de periodontite e seus fatores correlacionados ainda não foi avaliada. Este estudo desenvolveu modelos matemáticos para diagnóstico de periodontite independente da sondagem periodontal usando a MSR. Fatores demográficos, socioeconômicos, comportamentais, sistêmicos, locais e periodontite foram avaliados em 176 voluntários. O caso de periodontite foi definido de acordo com três definições diferentes: 1) ≥3 locais com nível de inserção clínica (NIC) ≥4 mm; 2) Um local com NIC ≥4 mm e sangramento à sondagem; 3) ≥2 locais proximais com NIC ≥3 mm e ≥2 locais proximais com profundidade de sondagem (PS) ≥4 mm (não no mesmo dente) OU 1 local com PS ≥5 mm. Equações polinomiais de 4º grau apresentaram altos coeficientes de determinação (R²= 1) e fo
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Pub Date : 2023-10-25DOI: 10.17921/2447-8938.2023v25n3p178-182
Daniel Liberman, Claudio Peixoto Crispi Junior, Claudio Moura de Andrade Junior, Nilton de Nadai Filho, Marlon de Freitas Fonseca
Abstract Endometrial ablation (EA) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to reduce abnormal uterine bleeding contemplated for women who have achieved their reproductive goals. EA consists of the destruction of the endometrial layer with preservation of the uterus, although EA has lower complication rates than hysterectomy, it may be associated with metrorrhagia recurrence. One of the major causes of treatment failure is incomplete ablation of the endometrium. Thanks to techniques that have been developed in recent years, endometrial ablation can be performed on an outpatient basis, including by radiofrequency ablation. The main objective of this case series was to report four cases in which Radiofrequency Endometrial Ablation (RFEA) was used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding at a single ambulatory surgical center in Brazil. Hysteroscopic evaluation of the uterine cavity was performed immediately prior to the RFEA to diagnose possible endometrial pathologies and again at the conclusion of the procedure to assess the aspect of the newly treated endometrium. Verification of the completeness of the ablation was assessed by a third hysteroscopy 30 or 60 days after the ablation. In this case series RFEA was efficacious and safe for outpatient use. Although radiofrequency endometrial ablation can be performed without the use of the hysteroscope, we believe it is an important tool for the timely verification of the completeness of the endometrial ablation.Keywords: Endometrial Ablation Techniques. Radiofrequency Ablation. Hysteroscopy. Metrorrhagia ResumoA ablação endometrial (AE) é um procedimento cirúrgico minimamente invasivo destinado a mulheres com prole estabelecida visando redução do sangramento uterino anormal. A AE consiste na destruição da camada endometrial com a preservação do útero, apesar da AE possuir menores índices de complicação do que a histerectomia, pode estar associada a recorrência do sangramento. Uma das causas da falha de tratamento é a ablação incompleta do endométrio. Atualmente, a ablação endometrial pode ser realizada ambulatorialmente graças às técnicas que vêm sendo desenvolvidas nos últimos anos, as quais incluem o uso de radiofrequência. O objetivo dessa série de casos é descrever 4 casos de Ablação Endometrial por Radiofrequência (AERF) para o tratamento de sangramento uterino anormal realizados em um mesmo ambulatório especializado no Brasil. Uma avaliação histeroscópica da cavidade uterina foi realizada imediatamente antes da AERF para diagnosticar possíveis patologias endometriais e imediatamente ao final do procedimento, para avaliar o aspecto do endométrio recém tratado e a necessidade de nova aplicação de radiofrequência. A integralidade da ablação foi verificada por uma terceira histeroscopia após 30 ou 60 dias depois da ablaçāo. A técnica mostrou-se adequada para uso ambulatorial. Embora a ablação endometrial por radiofrequência possa ser realizada sem o uso do histeroscópio, acreditamos que seja uma ferram
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Pub Date : 2023-10-25DOI: 10.17921/2447-8938.2023v25n3p173-177
F. Doğan, Onur Altuntaş
Abstract Corticobasal degeneration is an atypical Parkinson's syndrome characterized by cerebral cortical findings such as apraxia or loss of cortical sensation. The aim of this study is to show the effect of occupational therapy interventions in a patient followed up with a diagnosis of corticobasal degeneration and posterior cortical atrophy. The study included by a 59 year old female patient. After the initial evaluation, she received an Occupational Therapy intervention for one hour, once a week, for eight weeks in our department. A final assessment was made at the end of eight weeks. As a result of the evaluations, significant improvements were observed in the functional independence scale, mini mental state test, and tinetti test. There is a decrease in the geriatric depression scale, but it is still at the border of depression. Progress in sensory evaluations is not significant despite the intervention, but it should be noted that the person has a progressive chronic disease. In conclusion, although corticobasal degeneration and posterior cortical atrophy are progressive neurodegenerative disorders, slowdowns in the course of the disease can be observed with planned person-centered rehabilitation interventions. The importance of early rehabilitation in such degenerative disorders can be emphasized and it is recommended to add occupational therapy interventions to these treatment programs. Keywords: Corticobasal Degeneration. Occupational Therapy. Case Reports. Resumo A degeneração corticobasal é uma síndrome de Parkinson atípica caracterizada por achados corticais cerebrais, como apraxia ou perda de sensibilidade cortical. O objetivo deste estudo é mostrar o efeito de intervenções de terapia ocupacional em um paciente acompanhado com diagnóstico de degeneração corticobasal e atrofia cortical posterior. O estudo incluído por uma paciente do sexo feminino de 59 anos. Após avaliação inicial, recebeu intervenção de Terapia Ocupacional por uma hora, uma vez por semana, durante oito semanas em nosso serviço. Uma avaliação final foi feita ao final de oito semanas. Como resultado das avaliações, foram observadas melhorias significativas na escala de independência funcional, mini teste do estado mental e teste de tinetti. Há uma diminuição na escala de depressão geriátrica, mas ainda está na fronteira da depressão. O progresso nas avaliações sensoriais não é significativo apesar da intervenção, mas deve-se notar que a pessoa tem uma doença crônica progressiva. Em conclusão, embora a degeneração corticobasal e a atrofia cortical posterior sejam distúrbios neurodegenerativos progressivos, abrandamentos no curso da doença podem ser observados com intervenções planejadas de reabilitação centradas na pessoa. A importância da reabilitação precoce em tais distúrbios degenerativos pode ser enfatizada e recomenda-se adicionar intervenções de terapia ocupacional a esses programas de tratamento. Palavras-chave: Degeneração Corticobasal. Terapia Ocupacional. R
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