Abstract Aim: This quasi-experimental study, analyzes if periodized combined training's influence on plasma cytokine levels, muscle strength, and cardiorespiratory fitness in physically active women with overweight and/or obesity over 50 years. Methods: The sample was composed of 33 physically active women who were randomly allocated to three groups: Non-Periodized (NP) (n = 11); Undulating Periodization (UP) (n = 9); and Flexible Undulating Periodization (FUP) (n = 13). This study was conducted for 17 weeks, which included adaptation (weeks 1-3), baseline testing (week 4), training program (weeks 5-16), and post-evaluation (week 17). The training frequency comprised of three weekly sessions, with 30 min of aerobic exercise and 45 min of strength exercises. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and analysis of variance. The level of significance was p ≤ 0.05. Results: No differences were observed in weight parameters, plasma levels of cytokines, and biochemical parameters in any group, before and after the completion of the training period. Participants demonstrated increase in strength of the upper limbs in the UP (p = 0.032) and FUP (p = 0.021) groups, an increase in aerobic fitness in the NP (p = 0.041) and UP (p = 0.005) groups, and an increase in the amount of time of vigorous activity per week in the NP group (p = 0.019). Conclusion: This study shows that periodized combined training in physically active women with overweight and/or obesity over 50 years proved to be beneficial for all groups; although, the UP group exhibited better performance.

Objective to identify the available evidence in the literature on the effect of multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary actions on health or in the treatment of the elderly with Alzheimer’s disease. Methods an integrative revision made in databases, without accrual period of publication of articles, using controlled and non controlled descriptors. Results the initial search resulted in a total of 508 studies, six of which were considered eligible for analysis. The results showed that the multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary actions used were effective in the care of the elderly with Alzheimer’s disease. The main effects observed were improved behavioral problems and cognitive function and the decrease use of psychotropic drugs. Conclusion multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary actions can provide more effective care for the elderly with Alzheimer’s disease, maximizing their cognitive and functional levels, with improvement in the quality of life for both the patient and for the family/caregivers.

Objetivo identificar as evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre o efeito das ações multidisciplinares/interdisciplinares na saúde ou no tratamento do idoso com Doença de Alzheimer. Métodos revisão integrativa realizada em bases de dados, sem delimitação de período de publicação dos artigos, utilizando-se descritores controlados e não controlados. Resultados a busca inicial resultou em um total de 508 estudos, dos quais seis foram considerados elegíveis para análise. Os resultados mostraram que as ações multidisciplinares/interdisciplinares utilizadas foram efetivas no cuidado ao idoso com Doença de Alzheimer. Os principais efeitos observados foram a melhoria dos problemas comportamentais e da função cognitiva e a diminuição do uso de drogas psicotrópicas. Conclusão as ações multidisciplinares/interdisciplinares podem oferecer cuidados mais efetivos para os idosos com Doença de Alzheimer, maximizando seu nível cognitivo e funcional, com melhoria da qualidade de vida tanto para o paciente, quanto para os familiares/cuidadores.

This is a cross-sectional study that aims at analysing the level of knowledge of Physical Education undergraduate students on diabetes and physical exercise. The random sample consisted of 69 students from three physical education university courses in 2011. Data were collected through a questionnaire consisting of 27 questions related to concepts of the disease, its signs and symptoms and physical exercise. Results showed that the students had satisfactory marks in physical exercise questions and inadequate in concepts, signs and symptoms. Regarding the number of answers, the average of correct answers was 11.1±3.4; the average of incorrect answers was 15.0±2.8. Twenty-three students failed to answer all questions (average of 2.4±2.7). The researchers recommend that concepts, signs and symptoms and physical exercise applied to people with diabetes mellitus should be added to the course curriculum; therefore, the physical education teacher will be able to contribute to comprehensive health care delivery.

Este estudio de corte transversal se propuso analizar el conocimiento de los estudiantes de Educación Física sobre diabetes y actividad física. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 69 estudiantes de tres cursos de grado en Educación Física, en 2011. Los datos fueron recogidos por medio de un cuestionario con 27 preguntas relacionadas con el conocimiento sobre los conceptos, senales y síntomas de la enfermedad y el ejercicio físico. Los resultados mostraron que el conocimiento de los estudiantes era suficiente en ejercicio físico e insuficiente en conceptos, senales y síntomas. De las 27 preguntas, hubo un promedio de 11,1 ±3,4 de respuestas correctasy de 15,0 ±2,8 de respuestas incorrectas. Veintitrés estudiantes no contestaron alguna de las preguntas, lo cual representa un promedio de 2,4 ±2,7. Se recomienda incluir en las asignaturas del plan de estudios contenidos sobre conceptos, senales y síntomas y ejercicio físico relacionado con la Diabetes Mellitus. De esta manera, el educador físico podrá contribuir a la integralidad de la atención de la salud.

Este estudo transversal teve como objetivo analisar o conhecimento de alunos de bacharelado em Educação Física sobre diabetes e exercício físico. A amostra foi constituída de 69 alunos de três cursos de bacharelado em Educação Física, em 2011. Para a coleta de dados foi elaborado questionário com 27 questões relacionadas ao conhecimento sobre conceitos da doença, sinais e sintomas e exercício físico. Os resultados mostraram que os alunos apresentaram índice satisfatório de acertos na categoria exercício físico e insatisfatório na categoria conceitos, sinais e sintomas. Das 27 questões, obteve-se média de 11,1±3,4 para as respostas corretas e de 15,0±2,8 para as incorretas; 23 alunos deixaram de responder alguma questão, média de 2,4±2,7. Recomenda-se agregar às disciplinas da grade curricular conteúdos sobre conceitos, sinais e sintomas e exercício físico relacionado à doença. Assim, o educador físico poderá contribuir para a integralidade da atenção à saúde.