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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015696
title: Validation of the Brazilian version of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 for institutionalized older adults

description: Abstract Factors associated with the institutionalization of older adults may interfere with the Functioning of this population. There are few instruments that evaluate this component according to the biopsychosocial model. The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) is an instrument developed by WHO (World Health Organization) to measure functioning and disability supported by the theoretical-conceptual model of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). This study aims to verify the reliability, internal consistency (IC) and criterion validity of the Brazilian version of the WHODAS 2.0 when applied to institutionalized older adults with different health conditions. In total, 100 older adults participated in the study. IC was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha. Spearman’s coefficient was used to analyze test-retest reliability, with the WHODAS questionnaire being reapplied seven days after the first interview. Criterion validity (convergent and divergent) was also analyzed by Spearman’s coefficient by the correlation analysis with the WHOQOL-BREF and the WHOQOL-OLD. As a result, we obtained an IC that was adequate for all domains (Cronbach’s alpha ≥0.75), with strong test-retest reliability (r&gt; 0.85). In the criterion validity, we obtained only moderate correlations of the WHODAS 2.0 domains with the WHOQOL-BREF and WHOQOL-OLD domains (r=−0.62; r=−0.61 respectively). The psychometric properties tested indicated reliability - good internal consistency and strong test-retest reliability - and qualifications correlations in the criterion value. These results demonstrated that WHODAS 2.0 is a valid and reliable instrument, thus providing an assessment tool for institutionalized older adults following the concepts and principles proposed by WHO for assessing functioning.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015696.v1
title: Validation of the Brazilian version of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 for institutionalized older adults

description: Abstract Factors associated with the institutionalization of older adults may interfere with the Functioning of this population. There are few instruments that evaluate this component according to the biopsychosocial model. The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) is an instrument developed by WHO (World Health Organization) to measure functioning and disability supported by the theoretical-conceptual model of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). This study aims to verify the reliability, internal consistency (IC) and criterion validity of the Brazilian version of the WHODAS 2.0 when applied to institutionalized older adults with different health conditions. In total, 100 older adults participated in the study. IC was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha. Spearman’s coefficient was used to analyze test-retest reliability, with the WHODAS questionnaire being reapplied seven days after the first interview. Criterion validity (convergent and divergent) was also analyzed by Spearman’s coefficient by the correlation analysis with the WHOQOL-BREF and the WHOQOL-OLD. As a result, we obtained an IC that was adequate for all domains (Cronbach’s alpha ≥0.75), with strong test-retest reliability (r&gt; 0.85). In the criterion validity, we obtained only moderate correlations of the WHODAS 2.0 domains with the WHOQOL-BREF and WHOQOL-OLD domains (r=−0.62; r=−0.61 respectively). The psychometric properties tested indicated reliability - good internal consistency and strong test-retest reliability - and qualifications correlations in the criterion value. These results demonstrated that WHODAS 2.0 is a valid and reliable instrument, thus providing an assessment tool for institutionalized older adults following the concepts and principles proposed by WHO for assessing functioning.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015697
title: Intra-and inter-examiner reliability of Alberta Infant Motor Scale application in follow-up ambulatory of at-risk newborns

description: ABSTRACT Prematurity is a risk factor for delayed motor development, and it is recommended to monitor these infants in the first two years of life. To verify the properties of intra and inter-examiner measurements of AIMS in an outpatient follow-up clinic for newborns at risk in a public maternity hospital. Prospective study conducted in an outpatient follow-up of high-risk newborns. The Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) was used to analyze reliability. To compare the intra-examiner evaluations, the paired T-test or Wilcoxon test was performed. The independent T-test was used to compare inter-examiner assessments. The correlation between variables was analyzed using the Pearson or Spearman test. The Bland Altman test was performed to assess the concordance between the scores. 31 preterm infants with 8,47 ± 4,49 of corrected age were evaluated. There was no significant difference between the evaluations intra and inter-examiner. The ICC values remained above 0.88 for both intra and inter-examiner evaluation. The scores showed high agreement. AIMS has intra- and inter-examiner reliability for assessing and monitoring preterm newborns for up to 18 months in a follow-up clinic.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015697.v1
title: Intra-and inter-examiner reliability of Alberta Infant Motor Scale application in follow-up ambulatory of at-risk newborns

description: ABSTRACT Prematurity is a risk factor for delayed motor development, and it is recommended to monitor these infants in the first two years of life. To verify the properties of intra and inter-examiner measurements of AIMS in an outpatient follow-up clinic for newborns at risk in a public maternity hospital. Prospective study conducted in an outpatient follow-up of high-risk newborns. The Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) was used to analyze reliability. To compare the intra-examiner evaluations, the paired T-test or Wilcoxon test was performed. The independent T-test was used to compare inter-examiner assessments. The correlation between variables was analyzed using the Pearson or Spearman test. The Bland Altman test was performed to assess the concordance between the scores. 31 preterm infants with 8,47 ± 4,49 of corrected age were evaluated. There was no significant difference between the evaluations intra and inter-examiner. The ICC values remained above 0.88 for both intra and inter-examiner evaluation. The scores showed high agreement. AIMS has intra- and inter-examiner reliability for assessing and monitoring preterm newborns for up to 18 months in a follow-up clinic.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015702.v1
title: Swing time as a predictive variable for Parkinson’s disease

description: ABSTRACT Currently, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is diagnosed based only on the clinical observation of a symptom combination, which can lead to late diagnosis, since some individuals have the disease for 5 to 10 years before diagnosis. The aim of this study was to identify temporal kinematic variables of gait, capable of discriminating older adults with or without PD. Forty individuals were divided into two groups: older adults without PD (n=21) and with PD (n=19). Ten consecutive gait cycles were obtained during gait at a preferred speed and then used in data analysis. Discriminative analysis was performed to determine a predictor model of gait changes, characteristic of PD, estimated based on the specificity and sensitivity of each analyzed variable, with temporal kinematic variables. The variable with discriminative value of sensitivity and specificity was swing time, which can be classified as the variable with most predictive potential of PD, and the cut-off point found for this variable was 0.48 seconds. Kinematic gait analysis allows discriminating a group of individuals with PD from a group of healthy individuals, with high sensitivity and specificity, through the swing time, which is lower in the group affected by the disease (cut-off=0.48 seconds).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015702
title: Swing time as a predictive variable for Parkinson’s disease

description: ABSTRACT Currently, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is diagnosed based only on the clinical observation of a symptom combination, which can lead to late diagnosis, since some individuals have the disease for 5 to 10 years before diagnosis. The aim of this study was to identify temporal kinematic variables of gait, capable of discriminating older adults with or without PD. Forty individuals were divided into two groups: older adults without PD (n=21) and with PD (n=19). Ten consecutive gait cycles were obtained during gait at a preferred speed and then used in data analysis. Discriminative analysis was performed to determine a predictor model of gait changes, characteristic of PD, estimated based on the specificity and sensitivity of each analyzed variable, with temporal kinematic variables. The variable with discriminative value of sensitivity and specificity was swing time, which can be classified as the variable with most predictive potential of PD, and the cut-off point found for this variable was 0.48 seconds. Kinematic gait analysis allows discriminating a group of individuals with PD from a group of healthy individuals, with high sensitivity and specificity, through the swing time, which is lower in the group affected by the disease (cut-off=0.48 seconds).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015706
title: Functional electrical stimulation associated with combined post-CABG training: a randomized clinical trial

description: ABSTRACT The effects of adding functional electrical stimulation (FES) to short-term aerobic and resistance exercise (combined training) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery have not yet been established. This study aims to evaluate the effect of adding FES to combined training on peripheral arterial flow, functional capacity and quality of life of post-CABG patients participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program - Phase II. This is a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial, composed of 17 patients (54.8±10.5 years old, 12 men) randomized or in an intervention group (IG, n=8,) submitted to FES in the quadriceps muscle associated with combined training, or in a sham group (SG, n=9), which performed the FES sham in association with the combined training. The evaluated outcomes were: peripheral arterial flow (ankle-brachial index), functional capacity (distance covered in the six-minute walk test - 6MWT) and quality of life (MacNew questionnaire). In the comparison between the groups, the increase in the ankle-brachial index (IG: 0.14±0.08mmHg vs. CG: 0.05±0.04mmHg; p=0.020) and the score of the global MacNew questionnaire (IG: 1.1±0.3 points vs. CG: 0.6±0.4 points; p=0.020) was higher in the IG. However, no difference was observed between the groups for the 6MWT (IG: 130.9±73.7m vs SG: 73.7±32.6m; p=0.072). The addition of FES, during a short period, potentiated the effects of aerobic and resistance exercise on peripheral arterial flow and quality of life in patients after CABG in Phase II of cardiac rehabilitation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015706.v1
title: Functional electrical stimulation associated with combined post-CABG training: a randomized clinical trial

description: ABSTRACT The effects of adding functional electrical stimulation (FES) to short-term aerobic and resistance exercise (combined training) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery have not yet been established. This study aims to evaluate the effect of adding FES to combined training on peripheral arterial flow, functional capacity and quality of life of post-CABG patients participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program - Phase II. This is a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial, composed of 17 patients (54.8±10.5 years old, 12 men) randomized or in an intervention group (IG, n=8,) submitted to FES in the quadriceps muscle associated with combined training, or in a sham group (SG, n=9), which performed the FES sham in association with the combined training. The evaluated outcomes were: peripheral arterial flow (ankle-brachial index), functional capacity (distance covered in the six-minute walk test - 6MWT) and quality of life (MacNew questionnaire). In the comparison between the groups, the increase in the ankle-brachial index (IG: 0.14±0.08mmHg vs. CG: 0.05±0.04mmHg; p=0.020) and the score of the global MacNew questionnaire (IG: 1.1±0.3 points vs. CG: 0.6±0.4 points; p=0.020) was higher in the IG. However, no difference was observed between the groups for the 6MWT (IG: 130.9±73.7m vs SG: 73.7±32.6m; p=0.072). The addition of FES, during a short period, potentiated the effects of aerobic and resistance exercise on peripheral arterial flow and quality of life in patients after CABG in Phase II of cardiac rehabilitation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015708
title: Urinary incontinence and female sexual dysfunction in physically active older women

description: ABSTRACT Urinary incontinence (UI) and female sexual dysfunction (FSD) are disorders that affect quality of life. With the change in the Brazilian age pyramid, the prevalence of such disorders tends to increase. The aim of the present study was to correlate the relationship between UI, FSD and the functionality of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) in physically active older women. This is a cross-sectional study, in which 35 older women ≥60 years old participated. Initially, the diagnostic form, the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short form (ICIQ-UI-SF) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) were applied. Then, the PFM were evaluated by vaginal touch, following what is proposed in the perfect scheme. Among older women, 20% had both PFM dysfunctions. In total, 17 (48.6%) had UI and 16 (45.7%) FSD. There was a significant difference in the number of vaginal deliveries (p=0.028) and in the perfect schedule (p=0.033) between older women with and without FSD. There was no statistical difference between the groups with and without UI. The analysis showed an inversely proportional correlation between UI severity and sexual function in incontinent older women. (p=0.008; r=−0.622). Since, for each increase in UI severity by the ICIQ-SF, 0.577 of sexual function assessed by the FSFI is decreased (p=0.034; r=0.516). There is an association between UI and FSD in physically active older women. Some older women have both PFM dysfunctions despite being physically active. Thus, it is important to reinforce the importance of thorough evaluations, oriented physical activity and multiprofessional action in health.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015708.v1
title: Urinary incontinence and female sexual dysfunction in physically active older women

description: ABSTRACT Urinary incontinence (UI) and female sexual dysfunction (FSD) are disorders that affect quality of life. With the change in the Brazilian age pyramid, the prevalence of such disorders tends to increase. The aim of the present study was to correlate the relationship between UI, FSD and the functionality of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) in physically active older women. This is a cross-sectional study, in which 35 older women ≥60 years old participated. Initially, the diagnostic form, the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short form (ICIQ-UI-SF) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) were applied. Then, the PFM were evaluated by vaginal touch, following what is proposed in the perfect scheme. Among older women, 20% had both PFM dysfunctions. In total, 17 (48.6%) had UI and 16 (45.7%) FSD. There was a significant difference in the number of vaginal deliveries (p=0.028) and in the perfect schedule (p=0.033) between older women with and without FSD. There was no statistical difference between the groups with and without UI. The analysis showed an inversely proportional correlation between UI severity and sexual function in incontinent older women. (p=0.008; r=−0.622). Since, for each increase in UI severity by the ICIQ-SF, 0.577 of sexual function assessed by the FSFI is decreased (p=0.034; r=0.516). There is an association between UI and FSD in physically active older women. Some older women have both PFM dysfunctions despite being physically active. Thus, it is important to reinforce the importance of thorough evaluations, oriented physical activity and multiprofessional action in health.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015712
title: Knee and ankle disorders during functional gait in mucopolysaccharidosis type VI

description: ABSTRACT To evaluate knee and ankle disorders during functional gait assessment in individuals with Mucopolysaccharidosis type VI (MPS VI). 19 subjects were included in this cross-sectional study and allocated in three groups according to age: Children Group (n=11); Adolescent Group (n=4); and Adult Group (n=4). Subphases of one gait cycle were analyzed: Initial contact; Medium support, and Pre-Balance. All volunteers with MPS VI presented greater knee and ankle flexion angles, in all gait subphases, when compared to the normal values defined by literature (p&lt;0.05). Initial contact subphase: knee flexion angle ranging from 8.5º to 15º; Ankle = Child Group −23.73º ± 8.53º; Adolescent Group = −25º ± 11.22º; Adult Group = −27.75º ± 3.3º. Medium support subphase: Knee = Child Group 19.64º ± 10.47º; Adolescent Group 16.75º ± 10.34º; Adult Group = 21.25º ± 12.84º. Ankle = Child Group −18.82º ± 8.91º ± 8.53º; Adolescent Group = −16.5º ± 9.33º; Adult Group = −22.25º ± 4.19º. Pre-Balance subphase: Knee = Child Group 22.72º ± 13.49º; Adolescent Group 21.25º ± 7.97º; Adult Group = 27º ± 16.27º. Ankle = Child Group -15º ± 9.76º; Adolescent Group = −15.75º ± 5.31º; Adult Group = −14.75º ± 3.86º. In this study, MPS VI individuals presented hyperflexion of knee and ankle as the main joint disorders during functional gait, regardless of age.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015712.v1
title: Knee and ankle disorders during functional gait in mucopolysaccharidosis type VI

description: ABSTRACT To evaluate knee and ankle disorders during functional gait assessment in individuals with Mucopolysaccharidosis type VI (MPS VI). 19 subjects were included in this cross-sectional study and allocated in three groups according to age: Children Group (n=11); Adolescent Group (n=4); and Adult Group (n=4). Subphases of one gait cycle were analyzed: Initial contact; Medium support, and Pre-Balance. All volunteers with MPS VI presented greater knee and ankle flexion angles, in all gait subphases, when compared to the normal values defined by literature (p&lt;0.05). Initial contact subphase: knee flexion angle ranging from 8.5º to 15º; Ankle = Child Group −23.73º ± 8.53º; Adolescent Group = −25º ± 11.22º; Adult Group = −27.75º ± 3.3º. Medium support subphase: Knee = Child Group 19.64º ± 10.47º; Adolescent Group 16.75º ± 10.34º; Adult Group = 21.25º ± 12.84º. Ankle = Child Group −18.82º ± 8.91º ± 8.53º; Adolescent Group = −16.5º ± 9.33º; Adult Group = −22.25º ± 4.19º. Pre-Balance subphase: Knee = Child Group 22.72º ± 13.49º; Adolescent Group 21.25º ± 7.97º; Adult Group = 27º ± 16.27º. Ankle = Child Group -15º ± 9.76º; Adolescent Group = −15.75º ± 5.31º; Adult Group = −14.75º ± 3.86º. In this study, MPS VI individuals presented hyperflexion of knee and ankle as the main joint disorders during functional gait, regardless of age.
DOI: 10.25502/f7g3-j652/d
title: Non-destructive root biomass dataset using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology for field scans conducted at Ibadan, IITA and Palmira, CIAT

description: High Throughput Phenotyping Early Stage Root Bulking in Cassava using Ground Penetrating Radar.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015717.v1
title: Manual therapy associated with topical heat reduces pain and self-medication in patients with tension-type headache

description: ABSTRACT Tension-type headache (TTH) is a significant public health problem. The myofascial trigger points in the masticatory and cervical muscles are related to pain located in the temporomandibular joint, face, and cranium according to specific patterns. Thus, therapeutic procedures should be directed to myofascial trigger points rather than to the area of referred pain. For this purpose, the massage therapy combined with the topical heat can provide effective results due to the increase of the local microcirculation, improving tissue perfusion and promoting muscle relaxation. In this study we investigated the effects of manual therapy associated with topical heat therapy in TTH pain. This is a single-arm study composed of 13 participants with TTH (females), which were submitted to a three-month research protocol. In the first month , they filled out a pain diary and then they were evaluated. In the following month, the treatment protocol was applied (8 sessions of 45 minutes, twice a week, involving massage for skin desensitization, myofascial trigger point deactivation and stretching (friction massage) on masticatory and trapezius muscles after the topical heat). Then, in the third month (follow-up period), the participants were instructed to fill out the pain diary once again. We observed a significant decrease in pain intensity in TTH episodes, and medication intake after treatment and it keeps decreasing in follow-up. We conclude that the combination of manual therapy protocol and topical heat reduced pain and episodes related to TTH, and self-medication use in our sample.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015717
title: Manual therapy associated with topical heat reduces pain and self-medication in patients with tension-type headache

description: ABSTRACT Tension-type headache (TTH) is a significant public health problem. The myofascial trigger points in the masticatory and cervical muscles are related to pain located in the temporomandibular joint, face, and cranium according to specific patterns. Thus, therapeutic procedures should be directed to myofascial trigger points rather than to the area of referred pain. For this purpose, the massage therapy combined with the topical heat can provide effective results due to the increase of the local microcirculation, improving tissue perfusion and promoting muscle relaxation. In this study we investigated the effects of manual therapy associated with topical heat therapy in TTH pain. This is a single-arm study composed of 13 participants with TTH (females), which were submitted to a three-month research protocol. In the first month , they filled out a pain diary and then they were evaluated. In the following month, the treatment protocol was applied (8 sessions of 45 minutes, twice a week, involving massage for skin desensitization, myofascial trigger point deactivation and stretching (friction massage) on masticatory and trapezius muscles after the topical heat). Then, in the third month (follow-up period), the participants were instructed to fill out the pain diary once again. We observed a significant decrease in pain intensity in TTH episodes, and medication intake after treatment and it keeps decreasing in follow-up. We conclude that the combination of manual therapy protocol and topical heat reduced pain and episodes related to TTH, and self-medication use in our sample.