cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14325824
title: Physical activity level and self-reported musculoskeletal pain perception among older males

description: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In light of the social and economic impact caused by pain and the evidences of benefits provided by physical activity to individuals affected by this unpleasant sensation, this study aimed at evaluating the prevalence of selfreported musculoskeletal pain and at determining its association with the level of physical activity of males aged 40 years or above, dwellers of the urban zone of the city of Pelotas-RS. METHODS: This is an observational, cross-sectional and population-based study. The level of physical activity was measured by means of leisure and commuting sections of the International Physical Activities Questionnaire, being classified as insufficiently active those with scores below 150 minutes/week. To evaluate pain self-perception, a question of the Aging Male's Symptoms Scale was used. Those reporting moderate, severe and intense pain were classified as having pain. RESULTS: The prevalence of pain self-perception was 27.0% (CI95% 22.7 - 31.3) and was significantly associated to the level of physical activity (p&lt;0.001). Males performing 150 minutes/ week or more of physical activity had 60% protection against pain report as compared to those not reaching this cutoff point, being that this result was maintained significant even after adjustment for confounding factors (p=0.02). CONCLUSION: This study has shown that reaching physical activity recommendations may be a protection against musculoskeletal pain perception among studied males.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14325824.v1
title: Physical activity level and self-reported musculoskeletal pain perception among older males

description: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In light of the social and economic impact caused by pain and the evidences of benefits provided by physical activity to individuals affected by this unpleasant sensation, this study aimed at evaluating the prevalence of selfreported musculoskeletal pain and at determining its association with the level of physical activity of males aged 40 years or above, dwellers of the urban zone of the city of Pelotas-RS. METHODS: This is an observational, cross-sectional and population-based study. The level of physical activity was measured by means of leisure and commuting sections of the International Physical Activities Questionnaire, being classified as insufficiently active those with scores below 150 minutes/week. To evaluate pain self-perception, a question of the Aging Male's Symptoms Scale was used. Those reporting moderate, severe and intense pain were classified as having pain. RESULTS: The prevalence of pain self-perception was 27.0% (CI95% 22.7 - 31.3) and was significantly associated to the level of physical activity (p&lt;0.001). Males performing 150 minutes/ week or more of physical activity had 60% protection against pain report as compared to those not reaching this cutoff point, being that this result was maintained significant even after adjustment for confounding factors (p=0.02). CONCLUSION: This study has shown that reaching physical activity recommendations may be a protection against musculoskeletal pain perception among studied males.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14325825.v1
title: Kinesiophobia and associated factors in elderly females with chronic musculoskeletal pain: pilot study

description: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Fear of movement and re/injury (kinesiophobia) is factor associated to chronic pain and incapacity. Since elderly population is highly affected by chronic health problems followed by pain, especially musculoskeletal problems, it is important to understand the impact of pain-related fear on elderly females' health. This study aimed at determining the incidence of kinesiophobia in elderly females assisted in a geriatrics and gerontology ambulatory, as well as at investigating possible correlations with physical performance and other health and socio-demographic variables. METHODS: This is a crossover exploratory study with nonprobabilistic convenience sample of 30 elderly females, carried out with interviews, physical tests and medical charts review. Patients were evaluated for the presence of kinesiophobia, physical performance and other variables related to chronic musculoskeletal pain, in addition to socio-demographic information. RESULTS: There has been kinesiophobia in 80% of the sample. There has been significant moderate correlation between physical performance and kinesiophobia (r=541; p=0.002). No other correlations were found. CONCLUSION: Data have shown high incidence of kinesiophobia among evaluated elderly females, in addition to physical performance impairment associated to it.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14325825
title: Kinesiophobia and associated factors in elderly females with chronic musculoskeletal pain: pilot study

description: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Fear of movement and re/injury (kinesiophobia) is factor associated to chronic pain and incapacity. Since elderly population is highly affected by chronic health problems followed by pain, especially musculoskeletal problems, it is important to understand the impact of pain-related fear on elderly females' health. This study aimed at determining the incidence of kinesiophobia in elderly females assisted in a geriatrics and gerontology ambulatory, as well as at investigating possible correlations with physical performance and other health and socio-demographic variables. METHODS: This is a crossover exploratory study with nonprobabilistic convenience sample of 30 elderly females, carried out with interviews, physical tests and medical charts review. Patients were evaluated for the presence of kinesiophobia, physical performance and other variables related to chronic musculoskeletal pain, in addition to socio-demographic information. RESULTS: There has been kinesiophobia in 80% of the sample. There has been significant moderate correlation between physical performance and kinesiophobia (r=541; p=0.002). No other correlations were found. CONCLUSION: Data have shown high incidence of kinesiophobia among evaluated elderly females, in addition to physical performance impairment associated to it.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14325828
title: Animal-assisted activity and pain sensation in hospitalized children and adolescents

description: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The interest on Animal-Assisted Activity, Education and Therapy is growing in Brazil. Only in the last decade, Brazilian investigators have started scientific studies aiming at evaluating the effectiveness of Animal-Assisted Activity, Education and Therapy as from international literature references. The methodological option of developing this project in hospital environment comes to meet the increasing interest of such institutions in introducing animals during the hospitalization period of patients, especially children. The presence of animals seems to produce significant socioemotional benefits as adjuvant to clinical management of hospitalized patients. This study aimed at evaluating the effects of Animal-Assisted Activity on pain sensation of hospitalized children and adolescents. METHODS: This is an intervention, quantitative and qualitative research. Participated in the study 17 patients aged as from 7 years, hospitalized in the Hospital Infantil Sabará, with pain complaints. Participant co-therapist dogs were Bruce (large size) and Sheep (small size). Pain numerical scale was applied before and after Animal-Assisted Activity, Education and Therapy. RESULTS: There are evidences, in the studied population, that this activity was effective to decrease patients' self-referred pain, in addition to improving emotional aspects of hospitalization, confirming literature data on the subject. CONCLUSION: There has been significant pain decrease after intervention with dogs, confirming some international studies carried out on the subject.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14325828.v1
title: Animal-assisted activity and pain sensation in hospitalized children and adolescents

description: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The interest on Animal-Assisted Activity, Education and Therapy is growing in Brazil. Only in the last decade, Brazilian investigators have started scientific studies aiming at evaluating the effectiveness of Animal-Assisted Activity, Education and Therapy as from international literature references. The methodological option of developing this project in hospital environment comes to meet the increasing interest of such institutions in introducing animals during the hospitalization period of patients, especially children. The presence of animals seems to produce significant socioemotional benefits as adjuvant to clinical management of hospitalized patients. This study aimed at evaluating the effects of Animal-Assisted Activity on pain sensation of hospitalized children and adolescents. METHODS: This is an intervention, quantitative and qualitative research. Participated in the study 17 patients aged as from 7 years, hospitalized in the Hospital Infantil Sabará, with pain complaints. Participant co-therapist dogs were Bruce (large size) and Sheep (small size). Pain numerical scale was applied before and after Animal-Assisted Activity, Education and Therapy. RESULTS: There are evidences, in the studied population, that this activity was effective to decrease patients' self-referred pain, in addition to improving emotional aspects of hospitalization, confirming literature data on the subject. CONCLUSION: There has been significant pain decrease after intervention with dogs, confirming some international studies carried out on the subject.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14325830
title: Pilates training improves pain and quality of life of women with fibromyalgia syndrome

description: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There is still lack of evidence that supports Pilates training in women with fibromyalgia syndrome. Hence, the aim of the present study was to assess the effects of Pilates on pain, quality of life, depression and anxiety in women with fibromyalgia syndrome. METHODS: Twenty female volunteers diagnosed with fibromyalgia took part on this study. Thirteen women were assigned for the treatment group and seven, for the control group. All 20 patients were evaluated before and immediately after 8 weeks. Along with the anamnesis, volunteers were assessed for the 18 tender points described by the American College of Rheumatology, for number of painful regions, pain intensity with the visual analogue scale, quality of life with the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, for depression with the Beck Depression Inventory and for anxiety with the Beck Anxiety Inventory. The treated group underwent a 1-hour Pilates session twice a week for 8 weeks. The control group remained with prior treatment interventions and therapies unchanged. RESULTS: Statistically significant improvement was observed in pain intensity and number of painful regions (p&lt;0.05) in the treated group, whereas no statistical differences were found in other variables (p&gt;0.05) or for the control group (p&gt;0.05). Strong correlations were found mostly between number of active tender points and Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (r&gt;0.8, p&lt;0.05). CONCLUSION: The results support Pilates as a safe physical therapy resource in improving pain for fibromyalgia patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14325830.v1
title: Pilates training improves pain and quality of life of women with fibromyalgia syndrome

description: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There is still lack of evidence that supports Pilates training in women with fibromyalgia syndrome. Hence, the aim of the present study was to assess the effects of Pilates on pain, quality of life, depression and anxiety in women with fibromyalgia syndrome. METHODS: Twenty female volunteers diagnosed with fibromyalgia took part on this study. Thirteen women were assigned for the treatment group and seven, for the control group. All 20 patients were evaluated before and immediately after 8 weeks. Along with the anamnesis, volunteers were assessed for the 18 tender points described by the American College of Rheumatology, for number of painful regions, pain intensity with the visual analogue scale, quality of life with the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, for depression with the Beck Depression Inventory and for anxiety with the Beck Anxiety Inventory. The treated group underwent a 1-hour Pilates session twice a week for 8 weeks. The control group remained with prior treatment interventions and therapies unchanged. RESULTS: Statistically significant improvement was observed in pain intensity and number of painful regions (p&lt;0.05) in the treated group, whereas no statistical differences were found in other variables (p&gt;0.05) or for the control group (p&gt;0.05). Strong correlations were found mostly between number of active tender points and Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (r&gt;0.8, p&lt;0.05). CONCLUSION: The results support Pilates as a safe physical therapy resource in improving pain for fibromyalgia patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14325831
title: Prevalence of self-referred chronic pain and intercurrences in the health of the elderly

description: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Chronic pain is a public health problem eliciting personal and social losses. This study aimed at identifying the prevalence of chronic pain and its repercussions in the health of the elderly. METHODS: This was a transversal, population-based study with 416 elderly living in a city to the South of Brazil. Data were collected by home interviews with the Health, Wellbeing and Aging research questionnaire. Chronic pain was considered dependent variable and socio-demographic and health condition characteristics were considered independent variables. Descriptive and inferential data analysis was carried out. Pearson Chi-square and Fisher Exact tests were used for the association between categorical variables, with significance level of 5%. Logistic regression model was used for raw and adjusted analysis. RESULTS: Chronic pain prevalence was 54.7%, mostly in females (64.8%). Among the elderly with chronic pain, 58.6% have classified their health as regular, poor or very poor, 53.3% did not practice physical activities, 19.8% have mentioned difficulties to perform basic daily life activities and 82.5% have referred pain in lower limbs and 74.8% in lumbar region (p&lt;0.001). CONCLUSION: Measures to decrease chronic pain in the elderly should be priority, especially in primary health attention services, because this is a multidimensional and complex public health problem.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14325831.v1
title: Prevalence of self-referred chronic pain and intercurrences in the health of the elderly

description: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Chronic pain is a public health problem eliciting personal and social losses. This study aimed at identifying the prevalence of chronic pain and its repercussions in the health of the elderly. METHODS: This was a transversal, population-based study with 416 elderly living in a city to the South of Brazil. Data were collected by home interviews with the Health, Wellbeing and Aging research questionnaire. Chronic pain was considered dependent variable and socio-demographic and health condition characteristics were considered independent variables. Descriptive and inferential data analysis was carried out. Pearson Chi-square and Fisher Exact tests were used for the association between categorical variables, with significance level of 5%. Logistic regression model was used for raw and adjusted analysis. RESULTS: Chronic pain prevalence was 54.7%, mostly in females (64.8%). Among the elderly with chronic pain, 58.6% have classified their health as regular, poor or very poor, 53.3% did not practice physical activities, 19.8% have mentioned difficulties to perform basic daily life activities and 82.5% have referred pain in lower limbs and 74.8% in lumbar region (p&lt;0.001). CONCLUSION: Measures to decrease chronic pain in the elderly should be priority, especially in primary health attention services, because this is a multidimensional and complex public health problem.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14325833.v1
title: Mandibular condylar hyperplasia: diagnosis and management. Case report

description: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Mandibular condylar hyperplasia is a disease where excessive growth of mandibular condyle, ramus and body elicits facial asymmetry. Its therapeutic management is not a consensus and, due to its complexity, is a challenge for maxillofacial surgeons and orthodontists. This study aimed at discussing clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of the management of this disease, and at explaining the role of condylectomy. CASE REPORT: Female patient, 19 years old, Caucasian, looked for maxillofacial surgeon assistance due to facial asymmetry and pain on right temporomandibular joint. Patient had no medical, gestational or family history of facial deformity, or history of previous joint trauma or infection. This was a case of hemimandibular elongation treated with condylectomy. CONCLUSION: Condylectomy is a safe and effective procedure, without functional joint sequelae, which prevents dentalfacial deformity progression, minimizing its psychosocial impact and helping future treatment.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14325833
title: Mandibular condylar hyperplasia: diagnosis and management. Case report

description: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Mandibular condylar hyperplasia is a disease where excessive growth of mandibular condyle, ramus and body elicits facial asymmetry. Its therapeutic management is not a consensus and, due to its complexity, is a challenge for maxillofacial surgeons and orthodontists. This study aimed at discussing clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of the management of this disease, and at explaining the role of condylectomy. CASE REPORT: Female patient, 19 years old, Caucasian, looked for maxillofacial surgeon assistance due to facial asymmetry and pain on right temporomandibular joint. Patient had no medical, gestational or family history of facial deformity, or history of previous joint trauma or infection. This was a case of hemimandibular elongation treated with condylectomy. CONCLUSION: Condylectomy is a safe and effective procedure, without functional joint sequelae, which prevents dentalfacial deformity progression, minimizing its psychosocial impact and helping future treatment.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14325836
title: New physiological classification of pains: current concept of neuropathic pain

description: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Neuropathic pain is a complex entity and experts have tried to define it in a clearer and more objective way for its diagnosis to be more accurate, especially for non-specialists. Aiming at evaluating studies on the subject and their repercussion on medical practice, a systematic review was carried out from 2000 to 2016 on published studies about neuropathic pain, its definition and involved physiological aspects, using Pubmed, Cochrane and LILACS as databases. CONTENTS The new concept accepted by the International Association for the Study of Pain in 2011 considers neuropathic pain as "pain induced by injury or disease directly affecting the somatosensory system". So, "dysfunction", considered a vague term, was replaced by "disease", and "nervous system was replaced by "somatosensory system", to topographically delimit the disease. The new definition has created diagnoses based on clinical history and anatomic location, associated to evidential tests. Conditions such as diabetic polyneuropathy, post-herpetic neuropathy, compressive radiculopathy, other peripheral neuropathies and thalamic pain were well covered by new guidelines, however pains such as essential trigeminal neuralgia, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome type I, were excluded from the new definition. CONCLUSION Current concept is not ideal; it is limited and excludes major pain states and although the new classification has improved the understanding of neuropathic pain, further studies are needed on the subject.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14325836.v1
title: New physiological classification of pains: current concept of neuropathic pain

description: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Neuropathic pain is a complex entity and experts have tried to define it in a clearer and more objective way for its diagnosis to be more accurate, especially for non-specialists. Aiming at evaluating studies on the subject and their repercussion on medical practice, a systematic review was carried out from 2000 to 2016 on published studies about neuropathic pain, its definition and involved physiological aspects, using Pubmed, Cochrane and LILACS as databases. CONTENTS The new concept accepted by the International Association for the Study of Pain in 2011 considers neuropathic pain as "pain induced by injury or disease directly affecting the somatosensory system". So, "dysfunction", considered a vague term, was replaced by "disease", and "nervous system was replaced by "somatosensory system", to topographically delimit the disease. The new definition has created diagnoses based on clinical history and anatomic location, associated to evidential tests. Conditions such as diabetic polyneuropathy, post-herpetic neuropathy, compressive radiculopathy, other peripheral neuropathies and thalamic pain were well covered by new guidelines, however pains such as essential trigeminal neuralgia, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome type I, were excluded from the new definition. CONCLUSION Current concept is not ideal; it is limited and excludes major pain states and although the new classification has improved the understanding of neuropathic pain, further studies are needed on the subject.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14325839
title: Low back pain

description: ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Neuropathic pain is present in 37 to 55% of cases of low back pain. Neuropathic pain is associated with more intense pain, more severe comorbidities and worse quality of life. In addition, costs are 67% higher when compared to other etiologies. The purpose of this article is to review this issue that has significant impact on quality of life. CONTENTS: Pain radiating to the lower limb may be radicular or referred pain. Radiation paths of lumbar roots and myofascial trigger points may be very similar, as the root of L5 and gluteus minimus trigger point. Thus, it is essential to use a tool for neuropathic pain assessment, such as: Douleur neuropathique 4 questionnaire, Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs Pain Scale e painDETECT. Clinical history and physical evaluation should formulate diagnostic hypotheses, which should be confirmed with complementary tests when necessary. Guidelines for the treatment of neuropathic pain consider as the first line drugs: anticonvulsants (gabapentin and pregabalin), tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, imipramine, clomipramine and nortriptyline), selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (duloxetine and venlafaxine). Second line drugs are: 5% lidocaine patches in localized neuropathic pain and opioids. Surgical treatment of lumbar radiculopathy should be indicated when there is limited or low efficacy of multimodal conservative treatment. CONCLUSION: In low back pain, diagnosis of neuropathic component is critical. Multimodal treatment is imperative, as well as other strategies to rehabilitate and improve the patient's quality of life.