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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5720674
title: ACUTE EFFECT OF LOW-POWER LASER IN FATIGUE OF BICEPS BRACHII OF VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES

description: ABSTRACT Introduction: Low-power laser therapy has among its aims to aid the recovery of biological tissues, attenuating the effects of muscle fatigue and contributing to the improvement of performance in athletes. Methodological aspects still limit the conclusions of the acute effect of laser therapy on muscular performance. Objective: To verify the acute effect of low-power therapeutic laser in the induced fatigue in biceps brachii of volleyball athletes. Methods: This was a randomized double-blind study, approved by Institutional Review Board of UNESP, Marília. Nineteen volleyball athletes of both sexes participated in this study. Electromyographic data were collected from the biceps brachii muscle in isometric exercise of the elbow flexion before and after the application of the therapeutic laser. A dumbbell with 75% of the force peak, obtained by a load cell, was used for the fatigue protocol. The volunteers then underwent laser (active or placebo) application on six points of the biceps brachii muscle. The EMG data were analyzed in the frequency domain using the Myosystem ® software. The distribution of normality was verified by the Shapiro-Wilk test, and repeated measures ANOVA (split plot) was used to test the interaction between time and group. Results: No significant interaction between group and time was observed for any analyzes variables, indicating that the irradiated group did not show advantages over the placebo group. Conclusion: After the proposed fatigue protocol, a single low-power laser application was not sufficient to produce positive effects on strength performance and on the electromyographic signal of the biceps brachii muscle of volleyball athletes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5720674.v1
title: ACUTE EFFECT OF LOW-POWER LASER IN FATIGUE OF BICEPS BRACHII OF VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES

description: ABSTRACT Introduction: Low-power laser therapy has among its aims to aid the recovery of biological tissues, attenuating the effects of muscle fatigue and contributing to the improvement of performance in athletes. Methodological aspects still limit the conclusions of the acute effect of laser therapy on muscular performance. Objective: To verify the acute effect of low-power therapeutic laser in the induced fatigue in biceps brachii of volleyball athletes. Methods: This was a randomized double-blind study, approved by Institutional Review Board of UNESP, Marília. Nineteen volleyball athletes of both sexes participated in this study. Electromyographic data were collected from the biceps brachii muscle in isometric exercise of the elbow flexion before and after the application of the therapeutic laser. A dumbbell with 75% of the force peak, obtained by a load cell, was used for the fatigue protocol. The volunteers then underwent laser (active or placebo) application on six points of the biceps brachii muscle. The EMG data were analyzed in the frequency domain using the Myosystem ® software. The distribution of normality was verified by the Shapiro-Wilk test, and repeated measures ANOVA (split plot) was used to test the interaction between time and group. Results: No significant interaction between group and time was observed for any analyzes variables, indicating that the irradiated group did not show advantages over the placebo group. Conclusion: After the proposed fatigue protocol, a single low-power laser application was not sufficient to produce positive effects on strength performance and on the electromyographic signal of the biceps brachii muscle of volleyball athletes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5720668
title: Academic Education, Research Dissemination and Collaboration: Internationalization in Management Information Systems

description: Abstract This research evaluates the internationalization profile of Brazilian researchers in the Management Information Systems field based on analysis of three dimensions: academic education, research dissemination and collaboration in international networks. Based on data collection from the Brazilian Lattes Platform (an online database of curriculum vitae), Google Scholar and the websites of education institutions, regarding a total of 554 researchers with doctorate degrees, a group of 50 Brazilian researchers with some level of international integration was identified. This study reveals that the most internationalized researchers in the field are mostly from institutions in the Southeast (66%) and South (28%) of Brazil. Only a few (16%) of these researchers did their doctorate abroad, although others had international experience through postdoctoral studies (38%), extension courses (45%) or sandwich scholarships (18%). The international dissemination of the work of this group of researchers grew 65% in the period between 2010 and 2015, with publication in periodicals and participation in international conferences. This group's international collaboration network was also identified in the research.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5720665
title: Refractive errors in children and adolescents in Bucaramanga (Colombia)

description: ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this study was to establish the frequency of refractive errors in children and adolescents aged between 8 and 17 years old, living in the metropolitan area of Bucaramanga (Colombia). Methods: This study was a secondary analysis of two descriptive cross-sectional studies that applied sociodemographic surveys and assessed visual acuity and refraction. Ametropias were classified as myopic errors, hyperopic errors, and mixed astigmatism. Eyes were considered emmetropic if none of these classifications were made. The data were collated using free software and analyzed with STATA/IC 11.2. Results: One thousand two hundred twenty-eight individuals were included in this study. Girls showed a higher rate of ametropia than boys. Hyperopic refractive errors were present in 23.1% of the subjects, and myopic errors in 11.2%. Only 0.2% of the eyes had high myopia (≤-6.00 D). Mixed astigmatism and anisometropia were uncommon, and myopia frequency increased with age. There were statistically significant steeper keratometric readings in myopic compared to hyperopic eyes. Conclusions: The frequency of refractive errors that we found of 36.7% is moderate compared to the global data. The rates and parameters statistically differed by sex and age groups. Our findings are useful for establishing refractive error rate benchmarks in low-middle-income countries and as a baseline for following their variation by sociodemographic factors.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5720668.v1
title: Academic Education, Research Dissemination and Collaboration: Internationalization in Management Information Systems

description: Abstract This research evaluates the internationalization profile of Brazilian researchers in the Management Information Systems field based on analysis of three dimensions: academic education, research dissemination and collaboration in international networks. Based on data collection from the Brazilian Lattes Platform (an online database of curriculum vitae), Google Scholar and the websites of education institutions, regarding a total of 554 researchers with doctorate degrees, a group of 50 Brazilian researchers with some level of international integration was identified. This study reveals that the most internationalized researchers in the field are mostly from institutions in the Southeast (66%) and South (28%) of Brazil. Only a few (16%) of these researchers did their doctorate abroad, although others had international experience through postdoctoral studies (38%), extension courses (45%) or sandwich scholarships (18%). The international dissemination of the work of this group of researchers grew 65% in the period between 2010 and 2015, with publication in periodicals and participation in international conferences. This group's international collaboration network was also identified in the research.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5720665.v1
title: Refractive errors in children and adolescents in Bucaramanga (Colombia)

description: ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this study was to establish the frequency of refractive errors in children and adolescents aged between 8 and 17 years old, living in the metropolitan area of Bucaramanga (Colombia). Methods: This study was a secondary analysis of two descriptive cross-sectional studies that applied sociodemographic surveys and assessed visual acuity and refraction. Ametropias were classified as myopic errors, hyperopic errors, and mixed astigmatism. Eyes were considered emmetropic if none of these classifications were made. The data were collated using free software and analyzed with STATA/IC 11.2. Results: One thousand two hundred twenty-eight individuals were included in this study. Girls showed a higher rate of ametropia than boys. Hyperopic refractive errors were present in 23.1% of the subjects, and myopic errors in 11.2%. Only 0.2% of the eyes had high myopia (≤-6.00 D). Mixed astigmatism and anisometropia were uncommon, and myopia frequency increased with age. There were statistically significant steeper keratometric readings in myopic compared to hyperopic eyes. Conclusions: The frequency of refractive errors that we found of 36.7% is moderate compared to the global data. The rates and parameters statistically differed by sex and age groups. Our findings are useful for establishing refractive error rate benchmarks in low-middle-income countries and as a baseline for following their variation by sociodemographic factors.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5720662
title: DOPING SURVEY IN THE YOUTH SCHOOL GAMES IN BRAZIL

description: ABSTRACT Introduction: Doping control is an important means for preventing the use of illegal substances and methods in sports. Objective: This study investigated the self-reported use of illegal substances among young Brazilian students in the Youth School Games, the main sporting event among school-aged athletes in Brazil with almost 2 million students during all the phases. Methods: Cross-sectional study with athletes of the Youth School Games 2006 aged 14-17 years. The subjects were randomly selected and completed an anonymous questionnaire about substances use. Chi-square test was used for comparison of proportions between different variables on self-reported use of substances. Univariate and multivariate analyzes and logistic regression were performed. Results: Among the 402 athletes (aged 14-17) who volunteered to participate, the results showed high prevalence of alcohol (35.8%), nutritional supplements (39.1%), and tobacco (5.4%). Regarding illegal drugs and doping, 1.7% reported the use of stimulants, 2.2% illicit drugs, 0.5% anabolic steroids, and 1.7% hormones and other similar substances. Moreover, a different use of stimulants was found (especially Judo and Table tennis), medications (especially Judo and Chess) and dietary supplements (especially Swimming and Judo, with over 50% reported use). Conclusion: The present study suggests that the use of substances among young athletes is similar to the results found among adult Olympic athletes as per International Olympic Committee and World Anti-Doping Agency, especially regarding the use of dietary supplements, anabolic steroids, and stimulants according to data collected by other studies. We consider that the findings of the present work indicate the need for specific efforts to monitor, prevent, and control use of substances among school athletes in big events and competitions, such as this research on doping in the Youth School Games.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5720662.v1
title: DOPING SURVEY IN THE YOUTH SCHOOL GAMES IN BRAZIL

description: ABSTRACT Introduction: Doping control is an important means for preventing the use of illegal substances and methods in sports. Objective: This study investigated the self-reported use of illegal substances among young Brazilian students in the Youth School Games, the main sporting event among school-aged athletes in Brazil with almost 2 million students during all the phases. Methods: Cross-sectional study with athletes of the Youth School Games 2006 aged 14-17 years. The subjects were randomly selected and completed an anonymous questionnaire about substances use. Chi-square test was used for comparison of proportions between different variables on self-reported use of substances. Univariate and multivariate analyzes and logistic regression were performed. Results: Among the 402 athletes (aged 14-17) who volunteered to participate, the results showed high prevalence of alcohol (35.8%), nutritional supplements (39.1%), and tobacco (5.4%). Regarding illegal drugs and doping, 1.7% reported the use of stimulants, 2.2% illicit drugs, 0.5% anabolic steroids, and 1.7% hormones and other similar substances. Moreover, a different use of stimulants was found (especially Judo and Table tennis), medications (especially Judo and Chess) and dietary supplements (especially Swimming and Judo, with over 50% reported use). Conclusion: The present study suggests that the use of substances among young athletes is similar to the results found among adult Olympic athletes as per International Olympic Committee and World Anti-Doping Agency, especially regarding the use of dietary supplements, anabolic steroids, and stimulants according to data collected by other studies. We consider that the findings of the present work indicate the need for specific efforts to monitor, prevent, and control use of substances among school athletes in big events and competitions, such as this research on doping in the Youth School Games.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5720659
title: Intermittent exotropia surgery: results in different age groups

description: ABSTRACT Purpose: To report the outcomes in patients undergoing surgical correction of intermittent exotropia and to compare the age at surgery to motor and sensory success. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study. The results of patients with intermittent exotropia treated with surgery over a 4-year period were reviewed. Patients were divided into two groups based on age at first surgery (&lt;4 years vs. ≥4 years), and motor and sensory outcomes were compared between the two groups. Results: One hundred thirty-six patients were evaluated, with 67 and 51 patients undergoing surgery before and after the age of 4 years, respectively. The mean age at surgery was 6.8 ± 2.6 years. The reoperation rate for the patients who underwent surgery before 4 years of age was 48% versus 42% for the ones who underwent surgery after this age (p=0.93). Postoperative stereopsis showed an inverse linear association with age at surgery (p&lt;0.001). For each month younger at the time of surgery, there was 0.69 s of arc worsening in the Titmus test. Conversely, when we separately analyzed the patients in whom the first postoperative alignment was esotropic vs. orthophoric/exotropic, we found no correlation between the immediate postoperative alignment in the first week and sensory outcome at the last visit. Conclusions: When indicated, patients with intermittent exotropia can be operated upon safely under 4 years of age, and may even present better motor results than older patients. Postoperative stereoacuity in younger children revealed to be worse than in older children; however, this result is unlikely to be due to inadequate age for surgery, but rather, immaturity for performing the stereopsis test.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5720659.v1
title: Intermittent exotropia surgery: results in different age groups

description: ABSTRACT Purpose: To report the outcomes in patients undergoing surgical correction of intermittent exotropia and to compare the age at surgery to motor and sensory success. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study. The results of patients with intermittent exotropia treated with surgery over a 4-year period were reviewed. Patients were divided into two groups based on age at first surgery (&lt;4 years vs. ≥4 years), and motor and sensory outcomes were compared between the two groups. Results: One hundred thirty-six patients were evaluated, with 67 and 51 patients undergoing surgery before and after the age of 4 years, respectively. The mean age at surgery was 6.8 ± 2.6 years. The reoperation rate for the patients who underwent surgery before 4 years of age was 48% versus 42% for the ones who underwent surgery after this age (p=0.93). Postoperative stereopsis showed an inverse linear association with age at surgery (p&lt;0.001). For each month younger at the time of surgery, there was 0.69 s of arc worsening in the Titmus test. Conversely, when we separately analyzed the patients in whom the first postoperative alignment was esotropic vs. orthophoric/exotropic, we found no correlation between the immediate postoperative alignment in the first week and sensory outcome at the last visit. Conclusions: When indicated, patients with intermittent exotropia can be operated upon safely under 4 years of age, and may even present better motor results than older patients. Postoperative stereoacuity in younger children revealed to be worse than in older children; however, this result is unlikely to be due to inadequate age for surgery, but rather, immaturity for performing the stereopsis test.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5720656
title: Quality of the ophthalmological service to outpatients of the public and private healthcare systems

description: ABSTRACT Purpose: To compare perceptions of the quality of ophthalmological services offered to outpatients from the public healthcare system to those from the private healthcare system, and to determine which measures are seen as necessary and a priority for improving the quality of care. Methods: This was a prospective observational study on 200 patients, 101 and 99 of whom were from the public and private healthcare systems, respectively. All patients underwent an ophthalmological examination at an ophthalmology hospital in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Personal interviews were conducted using two structured questionnaires adapted from the modified SERVQUAL scale. Results: Overall, patients from the private healthcare system were significantly more dissatisfied than those from the public healthcare system. In both systems, reliability was considered to be the most important determinant of quality, and it presented the highest level of dissatisfaction. Satisfaction with the public healthcare system was significantly greater than that with the private healthcare system in terms of the tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, and assurance determinants of the SERVQUAL scale. Conclusions: Institutions must plan, execute, evaluate, and monitor measures that seek to improve the overall patient satisfaction with the quality of services provided, particularly in the private healthcare system, and special attention must be paid to reliability in both healthcare systems. The identification and monitoring of the quality of healthcare services through the periodic use of the SERVQUAL scale may provide healthcare managers with information so that they can identify, plan, and monitor necessary and priority measures. This could be a key strategy for improving the quality of outpatient health services in the public and private systems.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5720647
title: Mental Health Educational Program for Primary Health Care Physicians

description: ABSTRACT Introduction: Brazilian primary health care and mental health policies have contributed significantly to improving health care in the country. Both defend the basic principles of the Unified Health System (SUS) and propose a change in the health care model, focusing on a decentralized, community/family-oriented approach, rather than the traditional centralized, hospital-oriented model. Objective: This article aims to provide practical elements, which may serve as a model for the implementation of mental health education programs for primary health care physicians who work in Brazil. Methods: Learning needs in mental health were identified using data triangulation methodology that drew on literature review, questionnaires and focus groups. The study was conducted in the town of Sobral,, Ceará, with the participation of 26 family physicians from 28 Basic Health Units and three psychiatry professors from Brazilian medical schools. Results: Most of the family doctors felt unprepared to solve mental health problems and identified major gaps in their medical training. They reported that the focus on mental health issues was insufficient, and centered on the hospital setting and healing, rather than in the context of community care. The educational program developed provides health teams and health education institutions with the conceptual, practical and methodological framework for primary-level mental health education initiatives. Conclusion: The tools to identify health learning needs proved useful in the development of continuing education programs together with primary health professionals. For the purposes of validation, it is suggested that this program be tested in different Brazilian cities followed by thorough evaluation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5720647.v1
title: Mental Health Educational Program for Primary Health Care Physicians

description: ABSTRACT Introduction: Brazilian primary health care and mental health policies have contributed significantly to improving health care in the country. Both defend the basic principles of the Unified Health System (SUS) and propose a change in the health care model, focusing on a decentralized, community/family-oriented approach, rather than the traditional centralized, hospital-oriented model. Objective: This article aims to provide practical elements, which may serve as a model for the implementation of mental health education programs for primary health care physicians who work in Brazil. Methods: Learning needs in mental health were identified using data triangulation methodology that drew on literature review, questionnaires and focus groups. The study was conducted in the town of Sobral,, Ceará, with the participation of 26 family physicians from 28 Basic Health Units and three psychiatry professors from Brazilian medical schools. Results: Most of the family doctors felt unprepared to solve mental health problems and identified major gaps in their medical training. They reported that the focus on mental health issues was insufficient, and centered on the hospital setting and healing, rather than in the context of community care. The educational program developed provides health teams and health education institutions with the conceptual, practical and methodological framework for primary-level mental health education initiatives. Conclusion: The tools to identify health learning needs proved useful in the development of continuing education programs together with primary health professionals. For the purposes of validation, it is suggested that this program be tested in different Brazilian cities followed by thorough evaluation.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5720641
title: Signs and symptoms in Gaucher Disease: priority nursing diagnoses

description: ABSTRACT Objective: Identify the signs and symptoms of patients with Gaucher Disease, inferring possible priority nursing diagnoses. Method: Cross-sectional study, developed in a specialized laboratory, between 2013 and 2015. The sample (n = 91) comprised the records of patients with genetic diagnosis for Gaucher Disease. The study respected research norms. Results: Prevalence of female sex (57.1%), age at diagnosis between 0 and 10 years, and origin from the Southeast Region of Brazil were prevalent. Hematologic changes, bone pain, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, and fatigue were the most recurrent signs and symptoms. The inferred diagnoses for the studied population were: Risk for bleeding; Fatigue; Chronic pain and Acute pain; Impaired physical mobility; Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements; and Risk for Developmental Delay. Conclusion: The establishment of Priority Nursing Diagnoses based on signs and symptoms makes it possible to achieve expected outcomes for each individual in the care context.