ABSTRACT Symptoms in post-COVID-19 patients who require hospitalization can persist for months, significantly affecting their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Thus, the present study aimed to discuss the main findings regarding HRQoL in post-COVID-19 patients who required hospitalization. An electronic search was performed in the MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, LILACS, and Scopus databases, without date and language restrictions, until July 2021. Twenty-four articles were included in the analysis. It seems that HRQoL partially improved soon after hospital discharge, although the negative impact on HRQoL may persist for months. The physical and mental aspects are affected because patients report pain, discomfort, anxiety, and depression. The HRQoL of COVID-19 infected patients was worse than that of uninfected patients. Additionally, HRQoL seemed worse in patients admitted to the intensive care unit than in those who remained in the ward. Improvements in HRQoL after hospital discharge are independent of imaging improvement, and there seems to be no association between HRQoL after hospital discharge and disease severity on hospital admission. Many factors have been identified as determinants of HRQoL, with women and advanced age being the most related to worse HRQOL, followed by the duration of invasive mechanical ventilation and the need for intensive care. Other factors included the presence and number of comorbidities, lower forced vital capacity, high body mass index, smoking history, undergraduate education, and unemployment. In conclusion, these findings may aid in clinical management and should be considered in the aftercare of patients.

ABSTRACT Chagas disease (CD) is a neglected tropical disease associated with poverty in which patients are surrounded by stigma. These factors can contribute to reducing health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Therefore, a broad discussion of HRQoL in the CD population is required. This study aimed to discuss the main findings of HRQoL in patients with CD, focusing on the association between sociodemographic and lifestyle factors, echocardiographic and functional determinants, and the effect of non-invasive interventions on HRQoL. A literature search of the MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, Scopus, and LILACS databases was performed with no data or language restrictions. Twenty-two articles were included in this meta-analysis. In general, HRQoL is worse in patients with CD than in healthy individuals, particularly in the presence of cardiovascular and/or gastrointestinal symptoms. Sex, age, functional class, level of physical activity, healthy habits, and medications received could affect HRQoL. Among the echocardiographic and functional determinants, decreased systolic function seems to negatively affect HRQoL. No association with the peak oxygen uptake was observed in the maximal tests. By contrast, well-tolerated field tests with submaximal intensities were associated with HRQoL. Both pharmaceutical care and exercise training have a positive effect on the HRQoL of patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy, and the mental component can be a prognostic marker in this population. In conclusion, assessment of HRQoL can provide important information about the health status of patients with CD, and its use in clinical practice is warranted.

Resumo Esta revisão sistemática objetivou discutir os principais achados sobre a confiabilidade e validade dos questionários de qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde na insuficiência venosa crônica. A busca foi realizada nas bases de dados MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, LILACS e Scopus. Os termos de busca foram relacionados a “insuficiência venosa” e “qualidade de vida”. O Chronic Lower Limb Venous Insufficiency Questionnaire (CIVIQ)-20 e o CIVIQ-14 apresentaram consistência interna adequada e foram capazes de discriminar a gravidade da doença. O Venous Insufficiency Epidemiological and Economic Study – Quality of Life (VEINES-QoL) apresentou consistência interna adequada, mas não foi capaz de discriminar a gravidade da doença. A maioria dos estudos não demonstrou associação do VEINES-QoL com o componente mental do Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). O Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire (AVVQ) apresentou confiabilidade inadequada e validade duvidosa quando comparado ao SF-36. O VARIShort demonstrou consistência interna, reprodutibilidade e validade boas, mas apenas o estudo original foi incluído. Na úlcera venosa, o Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire (CCVUQ) apresentou confiabilidade e validade adequadas quando comparado ao Venous Leg Ulcer Quality of Life (VLU-QoL).

Abstract This systematic review aimed to discuss the main findings regarding the reliability and validity of health-related quality of life questionnaires for chronic venous insufficiency. Searches were performed on the MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, LILACS, and Scopus databases. The search terms used were related to “venous insufficiency”, and “quality of life”. The CIVIQ-20 and CIVIQ-14 instruments had adequate internal consistency and both were able to discriminate disease severity. The VEINES-QoL showed adequate internal consistency but was not able to discriminate disease severity. Most studies did not demonstrate a correlation between VEINES-QoL and the mental component of the SF-36. The AVVQ had inadequate reliability but its validity was also doubtful when compared to the SF-36. The VARIShort demonstrated good internal consistency, reproducibility, and validity, but only the original study was included. For venous leg ulcers, the CCVUQ showed adequate reliability and validity when compared to VLU-QoL.

Resumo Fundamento: A doença de Chagas leva à redução da capacidade funcional. Entretanto, o estágio em que o comprometimento funcional é detectável permanece obscuro. Objetivos: O presente estudo teve como objetivo comparar a capacidade funcional de pacientes em diferentes estágios da doença de Chagas e de indivíduos saudáveis e verificar os determinantes do consumo de oxigênio de pico (VO2pico). Métodos: Em um estudo transversal, foram selecionados 160 indivíduos, 35 saudáveis e 125 com doença de Chagas. No grupo chagásico, 61 (49%) estavam na forma indeterminada da doença, 45 (36%) com cardiomiopatia chagásica (CC) e função cardíaca preservada e 19 (15%) com disfunção cardíaca e CC dilatada. Os dados foram analisados por meio de análise de regressão univariada e multivariada. A significância estatística foi fixada em 5%. Resultados: Pacientes na forma indeterminada da doença apresentaram capacidade funcional semelhante a indivíduos saudáveis (p> 0,05). Pacientes com ChC e função cardíaca preservada apresentaram VO2pico menor que os pacientes na forma indeterminada (p <0,05), mas apresentaram valores de VO2pico semelhantes ao ChC dilatado (p = 0,46). A idade, sexo masculino, classe funcional da NYHA, pressão arterial diastólica, razão entre a velocidade do fluxo transmitral diastólico precoce e a velocidade anular mitral diastólica precoce, a fração de ejeção do ventrículo esquerdo (FEVE) e o diâmetro diastólico final do ventrículo esquerdo foram associados à capacidade funcional. Porém, apenas idade, sexo masculino, FEVE e classe funcional da NYHA permaneceram associados ao VO2pico no modelo final (R2 ajustado = 0,60). Conclusão: Pacientes com CC apresentam menor capacidade funcional do que pacientes na forma indeterminada. FEVE, idade, sexo masculino e classe funcional da NYHA foram determinantes do VO2pico em pacientes com doença de Chagas.

Abstract Background: Chagas disease leads to reduced functional capacity. However, the stage at which functional impairment is detectable remains unclear. Objectives: The present study was addressed to compare the functional capacity of patients at different stages of Chagas disease and healthy individuals and to verify the determinants of peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak). Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 160 individuals were selected, 35 healthy and 125 with Chagas disease. In the Chagasic group, 61 (49%) were in the indeterminate form of the disease, 45 (36%) with Chagas cardiomyopathy (ChC) and preserved cardiac function and 19 (15%) with cardiac dysfunction and dilated ChC. The data were analyzed using univariate and multivariate regression analysis. Statistical significance was set at 5%. Results: Patients in the indeterminate form of disease showed similar functional capacity to healthy individuals (p>0.05). Patients with ChC and preserved cardiac function had lower VO2peak than patients in the indeterminate form (p<0.05), but showed similar VO2peak values than dilated ChC (p=0.46). The age, male sex, NYHA functional class, diastolic blood pressure, ratio of the early diastolic transmitral flow velocity to early diastolic mitral annular velocity, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter were associated with functional capacity. However, only age, male sex, LVEF and NYHA functional class, remained associated with VO2peak in the final model (adjusted R2=0.60). Conclusion: Patients with ChC had lower functional capacity than patients in the indeterminate form. LVEF, age, male sex and NYHA functional class were determinants with VO2peak in patients with Chagas disease.

Abstract INTRODUCTION: The minute ventilation-carbon dioxide production relationship (VE/VCO2 slope) is among the main prognostic factors of Chagas cardiomyopathy whose determinants remain unknown. METHODS: Seventy-eight patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy were evaluated using clinical assessment, cardiopulmonary exercise test, echocardiography, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire. RESULTS: Age, functional class, International Physical Activity Questionnaire score, and dilated cardiomyopathy with systolic dysfunction were independent determinants of VE/VCO2 slope, and these variables explained 63% of its variance. CONCLUSIONS: The VE/VCO2 slope was related to age, functional class, physical activity level, and dilated cardiomyopathy with systolic dysfunction in patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy.

Resumo O treinamento físico é uma importante ferramenta no tratamento de pacientes com insuficiência venosa crônica. O objetivo foi discutir os efeitos do tratamento físico na bomba da panturrilha, os parâmetros funcionais e a qualidade de vida de pacientes com insuficiência venosa crônica leve e avançada. Uma revisão sistemática foi realizada, e 11 estudos foram incluídos. Na insuficiência venosa crônica leve, o treinamento físico foi eficaz na melhora do refluxo venoso, da força muscular, da amplitude de movimento do tornozelo e da qualidade de vida. Na insuficiência venosa crônica avançada, o treinamento físico aumentou a fração de ejeção, reduziu a fração de volume residual e melhorou a força muscular e amplitude de movimento do tornozelo, sem alterações nos índices de refluxo venoso e na qualidade de vida. Conclui-se que o treinamento físico é eficaz na melhoria da bomba da panturrilha, da força muscular e da amplitude de movimento do tornozelo na insuficiência venosa crônica. Em pacientes com insuficiência venosa crônica leve, foram encontrados benefícios adicionais na qualidade de vida.

Abstract Exercise training (ET) is an important tool in the management of patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). The objective of this article was to discuss the effects of ET on the calf pump, functional parameters, and quality of life of patients with mild and advanced CVI. A systematic review was conducted and eleven studies were included. In patients with mild CVI, ET was effective for improving venous reflux, muscle strength, ankle range of motion, and quality of life. In advanced CVI patients, ET increased ejection fraction, reduced residual volume fraction, and improved muscle strength and ankle range of motion, but did not change venous reflux indices or quality of life. It is concluded that ET is effective for improving calf pump function, muscle strength, and ankle range of motion in CVI. In patients with mild CVI, additional benefits were observed in quality of life.

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Chagas cardiomyopathy (ChC) is highly stigmatized, and the presence of depressive symptoms may be a common feature. However, its determinants remain unclear. Therefore, the present study aimed to verify the prevalence of depression and the clinical, echocardiographic, functional, and quality of life factors associated with depressive symptoms in patients with ChC and predominantly preserved cardiac function. METHODS: Thirty-five patients with ChC (aged 40 to 60 years, 66% men, NYHA I-III) were evaluated by echocardiography, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, 6-minute walk test (6MWT), and Mini-Mental State Examination. Physical activity level was assessed using the Human Activity Profile (HAP) and health-related quality of life was assessed using the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). Depressive symptoms were evaluated using the Beck Depression Inventory. A cutoff point greater than 9 was indicative of depression. RESULTS: Depression was detected in 13 patients (37%). In the univariate analysis, female sex, NYHA functional class, body mass index, HAP score, mental summary of SF-36, peak oxygen uptake, and 6MWT distance were associated with depressive symptoms. The final model showed that only the HAP score (B = -0.533; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.804 to -0.262) and SF-36 mental summary (B = -0.269; 95% CI: -0.386 to -0.153) remained as independent predictors of depressive symptoms in patients with ChC. CONCLUSIONS: Depression was prevalent in patients with ChC and predominantly preserved cardiac function. Physical activity and mental health were independent risk factors for depressive symptoms.

RESUMO Objetivo: Estabelecer valores normativos para o teste Unsupported Upper Limb EXercise (UULEX), que mede o pico de exercício de membros superiores, em adultos saudáveis no Brasil. Métodos: Estudo transversal envolvendo indivíduos com idade ≥ 30 anos considerados saudáveis após serem submetidos a questionários e espirometria. Os indivíduos realizaram dois testes UULEX com intervalo de 30 min entre eles. A variável de desfecho foi o tempo máximo de realização do teste em min. Resultados: Foram incluídos 100 indivíduos com idade entre 30 e 80 anos. As médias de tempo de realização do teste foram de 11,99 ± 1,90 min e 12,89 ± 2,15 min em homens e mulheres, respectivamente (p = 0,03). Houve uma correlação estatisticamente significante entre o tempo de execução do UULEX e idade (r = −0,48; p < 0,001), sexo (r = 0,28; p = 0,004), índice de massa corpórea (IMC; r = −0,20; p = 0,05) e altura (r = 0,28; p = 0,005). A análise de regressão linear mostrou que as variáveis idade (p < 0,001), IMC (p = 0,003) e sexo (p = 0,019) são preditoras do UULEX, explicando 30% da variabilidade total no tempo de realização do teste. A média do tempo de realização do UULEX foi 6% menor nas mulheres que nos homens. Conclusões: O presente estudo foi capaz de fornecer valores normativos para o teste UULEX em adultos saudáveis no Brasil. Esses valores foram influenciados pela idade, sexo e IMC.

ABSTRACT Objective: To establish reference values for the Unsupported Upper Limb EXercise (UULEX) test, which measures peak arm exercise capacity, in healthy adults in Brazil. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, involving presumably healthy individuals ≥ 30 years of age who completed questionnaires and underwent spirometry. All of the individuals underwent two UULEX tests 30-min apart. The outcome measure was the maximum time (in min) to completion of the test. Results: We included 100 individuals between 30 and 80 years of age. The mean test completion time was 11.99 ± 1.90 min among the women and 12.89 ± 2.15 min among the men (p = 0.03). The test completion time showed statistically significant correlations with age (r = −0.48; p < 0.001), gender (r = 0.28; p = 0.004), body mass index (BMI, r = −0.20; p = 0.05), and height (r = 0.28; p = 0.005). Linear regression analysis showed that the predictors of UULEX completion time were age (p = 0.000), BMI (p = 0.003), and gender (p = 0.019), which collectively explained 30% of the total variability. The mean UULEX completion time was 6% lower for the women than for the men. Conclusions: The present study was able to establish reference values for the UULEX test in healthy adults in Brazil. The values were influenced by age, gender, and BMI.

Abstract Patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy (ChC) usually progress with fatigue and dyspnea. Exercise tests are valuable for the functional evaluation of these patients. However, information about the applicability of the exercise tests is scattered, and no studies have systematically reviewed the results. Thus, the present review explored the general aspects and prognostic value of exercise tests in patients with ChC. A literature search of the MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, Scopus, and LILACS databases was performed to identify relevant studies. There were no data restrictions, and articles that met the objective of the study were selected. Articles written in English, Portuguese, and Spanish were considered, and 25 articles were finally included. The peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) was correlated with demographic and echocardiographic variables. Echocardiographic features of the left ventricular diastolic function and right ventricular systolic function appeared to be determinants of functional capacity, in addition to age and sex. VO2peak was associated with higher mortality, especially in patients with dilated ChC. The minute ventilation/carbon dioxide production slope (VE/VCO2 slope) was a strong predictor of survival; however, more studies are needed to verify this observation. Field tests showed moderate to strong correlation with VO2peak and thus may be inexpensive tools for the functional evaluation of patients with ChC. However, few studies have verified their prognostic significance. While exercise tests are useful tools for functional assessment, information is scarce regarding further considerations, and many of the criteria are based on guidelines for other heart diseases.

RESUMO Objetivo Traduzir, adaptar e validar o Patient Generated Index (PGI) para brasileiros com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC). Métodos 50 voluntários com DPOC, em sua maioria homens (74%), com 73,1 ± 8,9 anos de idade, VEF1 de 52,3 ± 14,5% do previsto e VEF1/CVF de 56,2 ± 8,6% do previsto, responderam ao PGI e ao Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) e realizaram teste Glittre Activities of Daily Living (Glittre ADL). Após o período de 7-14 dias, o PGI foi novamente aplicado para análise da confiabilidade relativa e absoluta. Resultados A tradução ocorreu sem alterações no questionário. A pontuação obtida no PGI apontou fraca correlação com a pontuação total do SGRQ (r = −0,44; p < 0,001) e com o domínio impacto (r = −0,40; p < 0,05), moderada correlação com o domínio sintomas do SGRQ (r = −0,55; p < 0,001) e fraca correlação com o domínio atividades (r = −0,31; p < 0,05). Foram observadas fraca correlação entre o PGI e o Glittre ADL (r = −0,30; p < 0,05) e alta confiabilidade entre as medidas do PGI (CCIr = 0,94). Conclusão Este estudo mostra que a versão brasileira do PGI é um instrumento confiável e válido para medir a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde em pacientes com DPOC. Trata-se de uma nova forma individualizada de avaliação de qualidade de vida centrada no paciente com DPOC.

ABSTRACT Objective To translate, adapt and validate the Patient Generated Index (PGI) for Brazilians with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods 50 volunteers with COPD, mostly men (74%), with 73.1 ± 8.9 years of age, FEV1 of 52.3 ± 14.5% of predicted and FEV1 / FVC of 56.2 ± 8.6% of predicted responded to PGI, to the Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) and to perform Glittre Activities of Daily Living test (Glittre ADL). After 1-2 weeks, PGI was again applied for the analysis of relative and absolute reliability. Results The translation occurred without changes in the questionnaire. The score obtained in PGI had weak correlation with the SGRQ total score (r = -0.44, p <0.001) and with the impact domain (r = -0.40, p <0.05), presented a moderate correlation with the symptoms domain of the SGRQ (r = -0.55, p <0.001) and weak correlation with the activity domain (r = -0.31, p <0.05). A weak correlation was observed between PGI and Glittre ADL (r = -0.30; p <0.05). It was observed high reliability among the measures of PGI (ICCr = 0.94). Conclusion This study shows that the Brazilian version of PGI is a reliable and valid instrument to measure health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with COPD. It is a new and individualized form of evaluation of COPD patient-centered quality of life.

RESUMO Objetivo: Determinar valores de referência para o teste de argolas de seis minutos (TA6) em uma amostra de adultos jovens e idosos saudáveis no Brasil e associar os resultados do teste com o comprimento de membros superiores, circunferências de braço e antebraço dominantes e nível de atividade física. Métodos: O TA6 foi realizado duas vezes, com intervalo de 30 min entre os testes. Os voluntários foram instruídos a mover tantas argolas quanto possíveis em seis minutos. O melhor resultado do teste foi escolhido para análise de dados. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 104 indivíduos com idades de 30-80 anos. Os valores de referência foram reportados por faixa etária. Foi observado que a idade se correlacionou com os valores obtidos no TA6. Indivíduos da faixa etária mais jovem (30-39 anos), quando comparados à faixa etária mais idosa (> 80 anos) apresentaram significativamente um maior desempenho (430,25 ± 77,00 vs. 265,00 ± 65,75; p < 0,05). O TA6 apresentou uma correlação fraca e positiva com o nível de atividade física (r = 0,358; p < 0,05), mas não com as outras variáveis analisadas. Conclusões: Este estudo foi capaz de originar valores de referência para o TA6 em uma amostra de adultos jovens e idosos saudáveis no Brasil. Houve uma correlação dos valores obtidos no TA6 com a idade.

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine reference values for the six-minute pegboard and ring test (6PBRT) in healthy adults in Brazil, correlating the results with arm length, circumference of the upper arm/forearm of the dominant arm, and the level of physical activity. Methods: The participants (all volunteers) performed two 6PBRTs, 30 min apart. They were instructed to move as many rings as possible in six minutes. The best test result was selected for data analysis. Results: The sample comprised 104 individuals, all over 30 years of age. Reference values were reported by age bracket. We found that age correlated with 6PBRT results. The number of rings moved was higher in the 30- to 39-year age group than in the > 80-year age group (430.25 ± 77.00 vs. 265.00 ± 65.75), and the difference was significant (p < 0.05). The 6PBRT results showed a weak, positive correlation with the level of physical activity (r = 0.358; p < 0.05) but did not correlate significantly with any other variable studied. Conclusions: In this study, we were able to determine reference values for the 6PBRT in healthy adults in Brazil. There was a correlation between 6PBRT results and age.

Resumo O Brasil vive hoje um superencarceramento e, em seu bojo, tem especial destaque o aumento da população carcerária nas unidades femininas. Este artigo tem como objetivo pensar, a partir de algumas linhas que conectam três pesquisas realizadas entre 2009 e 2017, no Rio de Janeiro, como se des/re/criam performatividades de gênero no contexto de unidades prisionais femininas. Para tal, convidamos algumas personagens, conjugando interlocutoras que habitaram os campos de pesquisa, para ingressarmos em uma Cartografia, perspectiva que costura um posicionamento ético, político e metodológico. Através de catuques e cartas como dispositivos de escrita, essas personagens se narram nas forças que compõem a trama de relações de poder, afeto e erotismo nas experiências de restrição e privação de liberdade. A partir disso, discutiremos como performatividades de gênero, conformando e transbordando categorias, compõem a paisagem prisional, habitada por intensidades, jogos, disputas e negociações, constituindo linhas que produzem variados arranjos de gênero e sexualidade.

Abstract Brazil deals today with a process of mass incarceration that has as one of its developments a stunning increase of the female prison population. This article’s objective is to think about gender performativities in female prisons and how they are done, undone and remade. For that, we will analyze three researches that took place in Rio de Janeiro from 2009 to 2017. In order to do so, we created three fictional characters conjugating elements of real people that we interviewed and that guide a cartography of female prisons. We use Cartography as a method and aesthetic/politic positioning and as a starting point. Through notes and scraps that are frequently used by those who are incarcerated, these characters will show themselves and the forces that connect the network of power relations, affection and eroticism in the experiences of restriction and deprivation of liberty. With and through them, we will discuss how gender performativities and identity categories comprise the prison landscape, inhabited by intensities, games, disputes and negotiations, constituting lines that produce varied arrangements of gender and sexuality.

Resumen Brasil vive hoy un superencarcelamiento y, en su conjunto, tiene especial destaque el aumento de la población carcelaria en las unidades femeninas. Este artículo tiene como objetivo pensar, a partir de algunas líneas que conectan tres investigaciones realizadas del 2009 al 2017, en Río de Janeiro, cómo se des/re/crean performatividades de género en el contexto de las prisiones femeninas. Para esto, invitamos a algunos personajes, conjugando interlocutoras que habitaron los campos de investigación, para ingresar a una Cartografía, perspectiva que teje un posicionamiento ético, político y metodológico. A través de catuques y cartas como dispositivos de escritura, esos personajes se narran en las fuerzas que componen la trama de relaciones de poder, afecto y erotismo en las experiencias de restricción y privación de libertad. A partir de eso, discutiremos cómo performatividades de género, conformando y transbordando categorías, componen el paisaje penitenciario, habitado por intensidades, juegos, disputas y negociaciones, constituyendo líneas que producen variados arreglos de género y sexualidad.

INTRODUÇÃO: A doença renal crônica consiste na perda lenta, progressiva e irreversível da função renal. É considerada um problema social e economico, pois está relacionada a inúmeras doenças associadas, bem como a altos gastos em saúde pública. Sabe-se que os pacientes dialíticos passam por longos períodos de restrição da atividade física repercutindo em disfungoes nos mais diversos sistemas e na qualidade de vida (QV). OBJETIVO: Verificar os efeitos de uma intervenção fisioterapêutica nos pacientes em hemodiálise para: função da musculatura respiratória, força de preensão manual e QV. METODOLOGIA: Estudo experimental, não randomizado, quantitativo e qualitativo; amostra de 13 pacientes, 43,69 ± 9,28 anos, submetidos à hemodiálise na Santa Casa de Diamantina/MG, selecionados por conveniência. Todos realizaram avaliação das pressões respiratórias máximas (PImáx e PEmáx) e do pico de fluxo expiratório (PFE), antes e após a fisioterapia que consistiu de três sessões semanais, durante 2 meses de: exercícios para membros superiores, com técnica de FNP e respiração diafragmática; exercícios de fortalecimento para membros inferiores e exercícios com bola exercitadora para preensão manual. O tratamento estatístico foi realizado através do teste t de Student com valor de significância em p < 0,05. RESULTADOS: As médias respectivamente das variáveis pré- e pós-intervenção foram PI , (97,69 ± 28,3 cmH2O e 98,46 ± 23,399ªdriH2O) p = 0,93; PEmáx (83,07 ± 31,19 cmH2O e 88,46 ± 14,05 cmH2O) p = 0,46 e PFE (375,38 ± 75,23 L/min e 416,15 ± 57,37 L/min) p = 0,02. A media do dinamometro pré-intervenção: 57,23 ± 17,39 kgf e pósintervenção: 56,61 ± 16,09 kgf. No SF-36, que avalia QV, observou-se melhora dos oito domínios, exceto do item 'vitalidade'. De todas as variáveis mensuradas, somente o PFE mostrou-se estatisticamente significante. CONCLUSÃO: O protocolo fisioterapêutico proposto não promoveu melhoras expressivas, do ponto de vista estatístico, nas variáveis analisadas em pacientes submetidos à hemodiálise, justificando-se em parte ao número pequeno da amostra, tempo do protocolo e intervenções propostas.

INTRODUCTION: Chronic kidney disease consists in the slow, progressive and irreversible loss in renal function and it is considered a social and economic problem worldwide, since it is linked to numerous diseases, as well as to higher public health spending. It is known that dialysis patients undergo a long period of restricted physical activity reflects in dysfunctions in various organical systems and in the quality of their lives. OBJECTIVE: To verify the results of physical therapy intervention in patients on hemodialysis, for respiratory muscle function, grip strength and quality of life. METHODOLOGY: Experimental, nonrandomized, quantitative and qualitative of a sample of 13 patients, 43.69 ± 9.28 years, on hemodialysis in the hospital Santa Casa de Diamantina/MG, selected by convenience. All patients were evaluated for maximal respiratory pressures (PImax e PEmax ) and peak expiratory flow (PFE), before and after physiotherapy, which consisted of 3 sessions per week for a period of 2 months weeks: exercises for upper limbs, with technique PNF and breathing diaphragmatic; strengthening exercises for lower limbs and use of exerciser ball. Statistical analysis was performed using the student-t test and significance value at p < 0.05. RESULTS: Respective means for the variables before and after intervention were: PImáx (97.69 ± 28.3 cmH2O e 98.46 ± 23.39 cmH2O) p = 0.93; PEmáx (83.07 ± 31.19 cmH2O e 88.46 ± 14.0 cmH2O) p = 0.46 e PF (375.38 ± 75.23 L/min e 416.15 ± 57.37 L/min) p = 0.02. The dynamometer average pre intervention was: 57.23 ± 17.39 kgf and post intervention: 56.61 ± 16.09 kgf. In the SF-36, which evaluates the quality of life, improvement was observed in the eight domains, except the item 'vitality'. Of all the variables measured only the PFE was statistically significant. CONCLUSION: The proposed physical therapy protocol did not promote significant improvements in those variables, the statistical point, explaining in part the small sample size, time of protocol and proposed interventions.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a influência do dreno pleural sobre a distância percorrida no teste de caminhada de seis minutos, da intensidade da dor e da capacidade vital de pacientes submetidos à ressecção pulmonar. MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados treze pacientes consecutivos, internados na Enfermaria da Cirurgia de Tórax do Hospital São Paulo, submetidos à drenagem pleural fechada (dreno tubular multiperfurado de 0,5 polegada), no período pós-operatório de ressecção pulmonar (lobectomia, segmentectomia e nodulectomia). A opção pela retirada do dreno seguiu critérios clínicos definidos por médicos da equipe cirúrgica alheios ao estudo. A determinação da capacidade vital, da intensidade da dor através da escala visual analógica de dor e da distância percorrida no teste de caminhada de seis minutos foram realizadas 30 min antes da retirada do dreno e 30 min após. A análise estatística dos dados foi realizada através do teste t pareado, com nível de significância estabelecido em 0,05. RESULTADOS: Após a retirada do dreno, os valores obtidos na avaliação da escala visual analógica de dor foram significativamente menores (3,46 cm vs. 1,77 cm; p = 0,001), e a distância percorrida no teste de caminhada de seis minutos foi significativamente maior (374,34 m vs. 444,62 m; p = 0,03). A capacidade vital antes e após a retirada do dreno não foi alterada de forma significativa (2,15 L vs. 2,25 L, respectivamente; p = 0,540). CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados deste estudo sugerem que a presença do dreno pleural é um importante fator associado à dor pós-operatória e à limitação funcional em pacientes submetidos à ressecção pulmonar.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of pleural drainage on the distance covered on the six-minute walk test, pain intensity and vital capacity in patients submitted to pulmonary resection. METHODS: Thirteen consecutive patients from the Thoracic Surgery Infirmary of Hospital São Paulo, Brazil, submitted to closed pleural drainage (0.5-in multiperforated chest tube) in the postoperative period following pulmonary resection (lobectomy, segmentectomy and pulmonary nodule resection) were evaluated. The decision for chest tube removal followed clinical criteria defined by the surgical team, who did not participate in the study. Vital capacity, pain intensity (using a visual analog pain scale) and the distance covered on the six-minute walk test were determined 30 min prior to and 30 min after the removal of the chest tube. The statistical analysis was performed using paired t-tests, and the level of significance was set at 0.05. RESULTS: After the removal of the chest tube, the visual analog scale pain scores were significantly lower (3.46 cm vs. 1.77 cm; p = 0.001) and the distance covered on the six-minute walk test was significantly higher (374.34 m vs. 444.62 m; p = 0.03). Vital capacity prior to and after chest tube removal was not significantly affected (2.15 L and 2.25 L, respectively; p = 0.540). CONCLUSIONS: The results of the present study suggest that the presence of a chest tube is a factor significantly associated with postoperative pain and functional limitation in patients submitted to pulmonary resection.