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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503582.v1
title: Pulmonary function evaluation in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients submitted to metabolic surgery

description: Abstract Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a multifactorial metabolic disorder. As considered a public health problem needing additional treatment options. Objective: This prospective study aimed at evaluating pulmonary function through spirometry, before and after metabolic surgery without gastric resection in type 2 DM patients. Methods: Sample was composed by 17 type 2 DM females. They were analyzed in pre (24 hours before surgical procedure), immediate post-operative period POST1 (24 hours after surgical procedure) and in the late postoperative period POST2 (two years after surgical procedure). Besides statistical analysis, it was evaluated the following spirometric parameters: forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) and the FEV1 / FVC ratio (%). Results: Spirometric parameters showed a value increase when compared PRE and POS2 values, except for FVC and FEV1, which was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Type 2 DM women submitted to metabolic surgery without gastric resection showed spirometric value increased after two-year surgical procedure, when compared to preoperative period values. It is important additional studies about pulmonary function, diabetic patients and metabolic surgery without gastric resection.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503579
title: Social representations of care and aging in Brazil and Italy

description: ABSTRACT: This study aimed to compare the social representations of Brazilian and Italian participants about old age and care of elderly people. It were interviewed 40 people over 65 years old, 20 Brazilian and 20 Italian. The results showed that social representations of old age and care of elderly emphasize the importance keeping one’s autonomy and keeping active, bringing the context of disease and dependence as something unwanted. The experience of old age and the care of the elderly seem more difficult in disease situations in which the grievances imposes the need for a "caregiver", which undermines the independence of the elderly. It is necessary to implement education policies for health and aging, which take into account the needs of the elderly.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503579.v1
title: Social representations of care and aging in Brazil and Italy

description: ABSTRACT: This study aimed to compare the social representations of Brazilian and Italian participants about old age and care of elderly people. It were interviewed 40 people over 65 years old, 20 Brazilian and 20 Italian. The results showed that social representations of old age and care of elderly emphasize the importance keeping one’s autonomy and keeping active, bringing the context of disease and dependence as something unwanted. The experience of old age and the care of the elderly seem more difficult in disease situations in which the grievances imposes the need for a "caregiver", which undermines the independence of the elderly. It is necessary to implement education policies for health and aging, which take into account the needs of the elderly.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503576
title: Clinical outcomes related to the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in adults - a cohort study

description: Abstract Introduction: Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a common complication found in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is associated with increased mortality, length of hospital stay and mechanical ventilation (MV) time. Objective: To determine the incidence of VAP and its impact on the clinical course of the subject undergoing invasive MV in the ICU. Methods: This is a cohort study of hospitalized subjects in the general adult ICU of the State Hospital of Bauru / SP. The clinical information for the period of 19 months were collected. Stratification for the groups was based on the presence or absence of VAP, free_VAP and VAP, respectively. The Hotelling T² with 95% confidence, chi-square and the Mann-Whitney tests were executed using the "R" software and the results showed as mean ± standard deviation and absolute and relative distribution (p &lt; 0.05). Results: The sample was of 322 subjects; the VAP group consisted of 73 (22.67%), 54.79% male, age: 62.31±16.96 years and the APACHE II: 29.98 ± 8.64. The VAP group had longer time of the MV and of the ICU compared to free VAP group; even in this group, the highest incidence of death in the ICU occurred between the 16th and 20th day of hospitalization. The free VAP group was older and 50% of the patients discharged from hospital. Conclusion: VAP and their interfaces still impact on the clinical evolution of the subjects mainly on the time factor of MV and ICU stay. The highest incidence of death in the ICU occurs in the first weeks.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503576.v1
title: Clinical outcomes related to the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in adults - a cohort study

description: Abstract Introduction: Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a common complication found in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is associated with increased mortality, length of hospital stay and mechanical ventilation (MV) time. Objective: To determine the incidence of VAP and its impact on the clinical course of the subject undergoing invasive MV in the ICU. Methods: This is a cohort study of hospitalized subjects in the general adult ICU of the State Hospital of Bauru / SP. The clinical information for the period of 19 months were collected. Stratification for the groups was based on the presence or absence of VAP, free_VAP and VAP, respectively. The Hotelling T² with 95% confidence, chi-square and the Mann-Whitney tests were executed using the "R" software and the results showed as mean ± standard deviation and absolute and relative distribution (p &lt; 0.05). Results: The sample was of 322 subjects; the VAP group consisted of 73 (22.67%), 54.79% male, age: 62.31±16.96 years and the APACHE II: 29.98 ± 8.64. The VAP group had longer time of the MV and of the ICU compared to free VAP group; even in this group, the highest incidence of death in the ICU occurred between the 16th and 20th day of hospitalization. The free VAP group was older and 50% of the patients discharged from hospital. Conclusion: VAP and their interfaces still impact on the clinical evolution of the subjects mainly on the time factor of MV and ICU stay. The highest incidence of death in the ICU occurs in the first weeks.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503573
title: Application on mobile platform “Idoso Ativo” (Active Aging): exercises for lower limbs combining technology and health

description: Abstract Introduction: The introduction of a healthy lifestyle for the elderly from regular physical exercise is linked to physical independence and social wellness. The increasing integration of technology, including in the elderly’s health area, extends an innovative and interactive approach towards the specific aspects of aging. Objective: To report the development of the application "Idoso Ativo” (Active Aging) with proposed exercises for the elderly population’s lower limbs. Methods: The study belongs to the type ‘original paper’ which describes the development and accomplishment of the application for the health of the elderly. The study had the participation of an elderly model to perform exercises and video recording. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of UCB and supported by CNPQ. Results: The Software development proposal involved interdisciplinary work for the selection of exercises for posture, balance and gait, development of the application and the use of a specific programming language with presentation of exercises on screens for easy understanding for the elderly public. Conclusion: The application developed can be adopted as a proposal in scientific studies in the physical therapy area and applied as an innovative resource combining health promotion and disease prevention.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503573.v1
title: Application on mobile platform “Idoso Ativo” (Active Aging): exercises for lower limbs combining technology and health

description: Abstract Introduction: The introduction of a healthy lifestyle for the elderly from regular physical exercise is linked to physical independence and social wellness. The increasing integration of technology, including in the elderly’s health area, extends an innovative and interactive approach towards the specific aspects of aging. Objective: To report the development of the application "Idoso Ativo” (Active Aging) with proposed exercises for the elderly population’s lower limbs. Methods: The study belongs to the type ‘original paper’ which describes the development and accomplishment of the application for the health of the elderly. The study had the participation of an elderly model to perform exercises and video recording. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of UCB and supported by CNPQ. Results: The Software development proposal involved interdisciplinary work for the selection of exercises for posture, balance and gait, development of the application and the use of a specific programming language with presentation of exercises on screens for easy understanding for the elderly public. Conclusion: The application developed can be adopted as a proposal in scientific studies in the physical therapy area and applied as an innovative resource combining health promotion and disease prevention.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503564
title: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Chronic Total Occlusion

description: Abstract Percutaneous coronary intervention in chronic total occlusion is a rapidly evolving area, being considered the last frontier of interventional cardiology. In recent years, the development of new techniques and equipment, as well as the training of specialized personnel, increased their success rates, making it the most predictable procedure available. Although the number of randomized and controlled studies is still limited, results from large multicentered registries allow us to safely offer this intervention to patients, as another treatment option along with the optimized drug treatment and myocardial revascularization surgery. This review summarizes the last and most relevant publications in the subject in order to provide an overall view of the field’s current status.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503561
title: Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Scale of Support for Training Transfer

description: ABSTRACT: This study aimed to analyze the factor structure and psychometric properties of a Training Transfer Support Scale (STTS) and its relationship with the effectiveness of training at work. A total of 1,540 employees of a public Brazilian bank participated in this study by responding to the STTS and a measure of transfer of training after taking part in an online course. Reliability analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and multiple regressions were conducted. A three-factor structure was found and a high level of fit for the models. Evidence of the construct validity of the measures was obtained, and the participants’ perception of support was positive related to the transfer of training to the workplace and overall performance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503564.v1
title: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Chronic Total Occlusion

description: Abstract Percutaneous coronary intervention in chronic total occlusion is a rapidly evolving area, being considered the last frontier of interventional cardiology. In recent years, the development of new techniques and equipment, as well as the training of specialized personnel, increased their success rates, making it the most predictable procedure available. Although the number of randomized and controlled studies is still limited, results from large multicentered registries allow us to safely offer this intervention to patients, as another treatment option along with the optimized drug treatment and myocardial revascularization surgery. This review summarizes the last and most relevant publications in the subject in order to provide an overall view of the field’s current status.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503561.v1
title: Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Scale of Support for Training Transfer

description: ABSTRACT: This study aimed to analyze the factor structure and psychometric properties of a Training Transfer Support Scale (STTS) and its relationship with the effectiveness of training at work. A total of 1,540 employees of a public Brazilian bank participated in this study by responding to the STTS and a measure of transfer of training after taking part in an online course. Reliability analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and multiple regressions were conducted. A three-factor structure was found and a high level of fit for the models. Evidence of the construct validity of the measures was obtained, and the participants’ perception of support was positive related to the transfer of training to the workplace and overall performance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503555
title: Psychometric properties of the children’s environmental attitudes scale and the children's environmental satisfaction scale

description: ABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Children’s Environmental Attitudes Scale and the Children's Environmental Satisfaction Scale through principal component analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and reliability analysis. Participants were 1,746 children (53.5% girls) between 8 and 13 years of age (M = 10.17; SD = 1.492) residents of Porto Alegre (54.9%) and inner municipalities of Rio Grande do Sul State. The first scale presented an unifactorial solution, adequate internal consistency and good fit indices. Two components were identified in the second scale (Satisfaction with the environment and Connectivity) with moderate levels of internal consistency and satisfactory fit indices. The study contributed to the development of instruments concerning child-environment relationship in Brazilian Portuguese language.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503555.v1
title: Psychometric properties of the children’s environmental attitudes scale and the children's environmental satisfaction scale

description: ABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Children’s Environmental Attitudes Scale and the Children's Environmental Satisfaction Scale through principal component analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and reliability analysis. Participants were 1,746 children (53.5% girls) between 8 and 13 years of age (M = 10.17; SD = 1.492) residents of Porto Alegre (54.9%) and inner municipalities of Rio Grande do Sul State. The first scale presented an unifactorial solution, adequate internal consistency and good fit indices. Two components were identified in the second scale (Satisfaction with the environment and Connectivity) with moderate levels of internal consistency and satisfactory fit indices. The study contributed to the development of instruments concerning child-environment relationship in Brazilian Portuguese language.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503549
title: The influence of job satisfaction on subjective well-being: A generational perspective

description: ABSTRACT: Studies related to subjective well-being and job satisfaction indicate a relationship between the two constructs. However, the magnitude of this relationship can be influenced by several factors, including differences among generations. The aim of this study was to identify the differences and similarities in dimensions of job satisfaction that influence subjective well-being among generations. Data included 1,042 Brazilian and Portuguese subjects: 376 of generation Y, 400 of generation X, and 266 baby boomers. Analysis showed differences between the dimensions of job satisfaction that predicted subjective well-being and indicate differences in the magnitude of the relationship between the variables. Results suggest generational differences in the relationship between job satisfaction and subjective well-being.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503549.v1
title: The influence of job satisfaction on subjective well-being: A generational perspective

description: ABSTRACT: Studies related to subjective well-being and job satisfaction indicate a relationship between the two constructs. However, the magnitude of this relationship can be influenced by several factors, including differences among generations. The aim of this study was to identify the differences and similarities in dimensions of job satisfaction that influence subjective well-being among generations. Data included 1,042 Brazilian and Portuguese subjects: 376 of generation Y, 400 of generation X, and 266 baby boomers. Analysis showed differences between the dimensions of job satisfaction that predicted subjective well-being and indicate differences in the magnitude of the relationship between the variables. Results suggest generational differences in the relationship between job satisfaction and subjective well-being.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503534
title: American cutaneous leishmaniasis triggered by electrocoagulation

description: Abstract Cutaneous leishmaniasis is usually transmitted by infected phlebotomine sand fly bites that initiate local cutaneous lesions. Few reports in the literature describe other modes of transmission. We report a case of a previously healthy 59-year-old woman who underwent electrocoagulation to remove seborrheic keratosis confirmed by dermatoscopy. Three months later, a skin fragment tested positive for Leishmania culture; the parasite was identified as L. (V.) braziliensis. Trauma may generate inflammatory cascades that favor Leishmania growth and lesion formation in previously infected patients. American cutaneous leishmaniasis is a dynamic disease with unclear pathophysiology because of continually changing environments, demographics, and human behaviors.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503534.v1
title: American cutaneous leishmaniasis triggered by electrocoagulation

description: Abstract Cutaneous leishmaniasis is usually transmitted by infected phlebotomine sand fly bites that initiate local cutaneous lesions. Few reports in the literature describe other modes of transmission. We report a case of a previously healthy 59-year-old woman who underwent electrocoagulation to remove seborrheic keratosis confirmed by dermatoscopy. Three months later, a skin fragment tested positive for Leishmania culture; the parasite was identified as L. (V.) braziliensis. Trauma may generate inflammatory cascades that favor Leishmania growth and lesion formation in previously infected patients. American cutaneous leishmaniasis is a dynamic disease with unclear pathophysiology because of continually changing environments, demographics, and human behaviors.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503531
title: Para-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in a patient in Brazil: a case report

description: Abstract Visceral leishmaniasis is common in Brazil and is caused by Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum/chagasi. Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis frequently follows visceral leishmaniasis caused by L. donovani, and para-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis refers to an uncommon presentation wherein it occurs simultaneously along with visceral leishmaniasis. While post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis only occurs occasionally in L. infantum/chagasi infections, it frequently occurs in patients with concomitant immunosuppression (HIV co-infection). Here, we describe the first case of para-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in Brazil. It is important to raise awareness of post- and para-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in L. infantum endemic areas as these patients may contribute to visceral leishmaniasis transmission.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503531.v1
title: Para-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in a patient in Brazil: a case report

description: Abstract Visceral leishmaniasis is common in Brazil and is caused by Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum/chagasi. Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis frequently follows visceral leishmaniasis caused by L. donovani, and para-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis refers to an uncommon presentation wherein it occurs simultaneously along with visceral leishmaniasis. While post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis only occurs occasionally in L. infantum/chagasi infections, it frequently occurs in patients with concomitant immunosuppression (HIV co-infection). Here, we describe the first case of para-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in Brazil. It is important to raise awareness of post- and para-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in L. infantum endemic areas as these patients may contribute to visceral leishmaniasis transmission.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503528
title: Seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus infection in domestic pigs in the Federal District, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT Hepatitis E is caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV) which is currently known to be a zoonotic pathogen transmitted by pigs. In Brazil, there is no information about the circulation of HEV in the swine herd of the Federal District. Therefore, a cross-sectional study was performed with sera from 449 domestic pigs, provided by the Secretary of Agriculture of the Federal District. Blood samples were collected between June and September 2014. A commercially available ELISA kit was used for the detection of IgG antibodies. High seroprevalence of antibodies to HEV was found, since 304 animals showed anti-HEV positive reactions (67.7%; 95% CI = 63.2%, 71.9%). The seropositivity presented no difference by gender or age. The results suggest that HEV circulates among domestic pigs in the Federal District and it can serve as a warning to the local public health system due to their possible involvement in human infections.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503528.v1
title: Seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus infection in domestic pigs in the Federal District, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT Hepatitis E is caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV) which is currently known to be a zoonotic pathogen transmitted by pigs. In Brazil, there is no information about the circulation of HEV in the swine herd of the Federal District. Therefore, a cross-sectional study was performed with sera from 449 domestic pigs, provided by the Secretary of Agriculture of the Federal District. Blood samples were collected between June and September 2014. A commercially available ELISA kit was used for the detection of IgG antibodies. High seroprevalence of antibodies to HEV was found, since 304 animals showed anti-HEV positive reactions (67.7%; 95% CI = 63.2%, 71.9%). The seropositivity presented no difference by gender or age. The results suggest that HEV circulates among domestic pigs in the Federal District and it can serve as a warning to the local public health system due to their possible involvement in human infections.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6503522
title: Potential overestimation of HIV-1 sub-subtype F1 circulation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

description: In Brazil, detection of the HIV-1 sub-subtype F1 has decreased with a simultaneous increase in detection of the recombinant FB and FC forms. In previous HIV-1 env molecular epidemiology studies in Rio de Janeiro, 11.4% of the detected sequences were of the F1 sub-subtype. With the goal of re-estimating the prevalence of the HIV-1 F1 sub-subtype, we performed extended analyses of these samples by examining five genomic regions, resulting in 3.3% being confirmed as F1. Moreover, genomic analysis of 11 of the 21 samples identified as F1 confirmed that nine were F1 and two were BF1. Considering the number of samples assayed, the prevalence of F1 was quite low, which supports the use of different genomic regions for the assessment of HIV-1 classification in countries where several subtypes and recombinant forms co-circulate.