Abstract Introduction Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) encompasses a heterogeneous group of degenerative diseases that cause spastic paraparesis and progressive weakness in the lower limbs. Objective To evaluate the quality of life (QoL) of patients with HSP using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-bref) applied pre- and post-rehabilitation with virtual reality (VR). Methods This is a pilot randomized controlled clinical trial, registered on the Rebec Platform, test RBR-3JMX67, involving 16 adult diagnosed with HPS, regardless of the type (pure or complicated), randomly allocated into two groups: balance group (BG) and strength group (SG). All were submitted to anamnesis, otorhinolaryngological and labyrinthine evaluation. Next, the WHOQOL-bref questionnaire was applied at three moments: T0 (before rehabilitation with VR), T1 (after 10 ses-sions) and T2 (after 20 sessions). Results The application of the WHOQOL-bref questionnaire showed differences in the comparison of T0, T1 and T2 in SG for the physical, psychological, environmental, and general QoL domains (p ≤ 0.009). When comparing T1 and T2, considering the VR game scores, both groups improved their performance (p ≤ 0.005). Conclusion There was an improve-ment in QoL, especially in SG, after VR with the Nintendo Wii®, suggesting that the integration of strength exercises + balance exercises can improve balance and QoL. VR is a low-cost tool that improves functional capacity and reduces the risk of falling, which is fundamental for the QoL of patients with HSP. The WHOOQL-Bref quantified the effects of the therapy. Performance in the games provided motivation and rapid feedback.

Resumo Introdução A paraplegia espástica hereditária (PEH) abrange um grupo heterogêneo de doenças degenerativas que causam paraparesia espástica e fraqueza progressiva nos membros in-feriores. Objetivo Avaliar a qualidade de vida (QV) de pacien-tes com PEH por meio do Questionário de Qualidade de Vida da Organização Mundial da Saúde (WHOQOL-bref) aplicado pré e pós-reabilitação com realidade virtual (RV). Métodos Trata-se de um ensaio clínico piloto randomizado controlado, registrado na Plataforma Rebec, teste RBR-3JMX67, envolvendo 16 adultos com diagnóstico de PEH, independentemente do tipo (pura ou complicada), alocados aleatoriamente em dois grupos: grupo equilíbrio (GE) e grupo força (GF). Todos foram submetidos à anamnese, avaliação otorrinolaringológica e labiríntica. A seguir, aplicou-se o questionário WHOQOL-bref em três momentos: T0 (antes da reabilitação com RV), T1 (após 10 sessões) e T2 (após 20 sessões). Resultados A aplicação do questionário WHOQOL-bref mostrou diferenças na comparação de T0, T1 e T2 no GF para os domínios físico, psicológico, ambiental e QV geral (p ≤ 0,009). Ao comparar T1 e T2, considerando os escores do jogo RV, ambos os grupos melhoraram seu desempenho (p ≤ 0,005). Conclusão Verificou-se melhoria na QV, especialmente no GF, após a RV com Nintendo Wii®, sugerindo que a integração de exercícios de força + exercícios de equilíbrio podem melhorar o equilíbrio e a QV. A RV é uma ferramenta de baixo custo que melhora a capacidade funcional e reduz o risco de queda, o que é fundamental para a QV dos pacientes com PEH. O WHOOQL-bref quantificou os efeitos da terapia. O desempenho nos jogos proporcionou motivação e feedback rápido.

ABSTRACT Purpose: this study aimed to verify the effects of facial exercises on facial rejuvenation through a systematic literature review. Methods: eligibility criteria included a population of adults of both sexes, exposed to facial exercises, with a comparator group before and after facial exercises. The risk of bias was assessed following the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines. Literature Review: a total of 608 articles were retrieved during the final database search, of which 7 were included after the selection process. All included articles demonstrated that wrinkles and expression lines improved after facial exercises or massages. The judgment of case series studies found they had a low risk of bias, and two case-control studies had a moderate risk of bias. Conclusion: facial exercises effectively attenuated the signs of facial aging. However, more consistent evidence is needed for more robust conclusions based on randomized clinical trials.

RESUMO Objetivo: este estudo buscou por meio de uma revisão sistemática de literatura verificar os efeitos dos exercícios faciais para rejuvenescimento facial. Métodos: os critérios de elegibilidade incluíram uma população composta por adultos de ambos os sexos, expostos aos exercícios faciais, possuindo grupo comparador no período pré e pós-exercícios faciais, o risco de viés foi avaliado seguindo as diretrizes do Instituto Joanna Briggs (JBI). Revisão da Literatura: 608 artigos foram recuperados durante a busca final no banco de dados, resultando em 7 artigos incluídos após o processo de seleção. Todos os artigos incluídos demonstraram uma melhora nas rugas e linhas de expressão após os exercícios faciais ou massagens. Os estudos de séries de casos foram julgados como baixo risco de viés e dois estudos de caso-controle foram julgados como moderado risco de viés. Conclusão: os exercícios faciais podem ser considerados eficientes para atenuar os sinais de envelhecimento da face. Porém são necessárias evidências mais consistentes para conclusões mais robustas, com base em ensaios clínicos randomizados.

Abstract Occlusal stabilization splints are the most common treatment for controlling the deleterious effects of sleep bruxism. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a low-cost, mixed occlusal splint (MOS) compared to that of a rigid splint. A randomized clinical trial was performed on 43 adults of both sexes with possible sleep bruxism and satisfactory dental conditions. They were divided into rigid occlusal splint (ROS) (n = 23) and MOS (n = 20) groups. Masticatory muscle and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain intensity (visual analog scale), quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF), indentations in the oral mucosa, anxiety, and depression (HADS), number of days of splint use, and splint wear were evaluated. All variables were evaluated at baseline (T0), 6 months (T6), and 12 months (T12) after splint installation (T0), and splint wear was evaluated at T6 and T12. Student’s t-test, Mann–Whitney U test, non-parametric Friedman’s analysis of variance for paired samples and pairwise multiple comparisons, Pearson’s chi-square test, two-proportion z-test, non-parametric McNemar’s and Cochran’s Q, and Wilcoxon tests were used (p < 0.05). In both groups, there was a decrease in TMJ pain and pain intensity over time and improvements in the quality of life scores. At T6, there was a higher rate of splint wear in the MOS group than in the ROS group (p = 0.023). The MOS showed a higher rate of wear than the rigid splint but had similar results for the other variables. Therefore, the use of a mixed splint appears to be effective in controlling the signs and symptoms of sleep bruxism.

ABSTRACT Purpose To determine the relationship between mastication and malnutrition in community-dwelling older adults. Research strategies To establish the eligibility criteria, the acronym PECOS was used: Population: non-institutionalized older adults; Exposure: older adults with malnutrition; Control: older adults without malnutrition; Outcome: masticatory problems in malnourished older adults; Study types: observational studies. Selection criteria It selected studies assessing malnutrition and mastication difficulties in non-institutionalized adults over 60 years old, of both sexes. Mastication and malnutrition were evaluated with questionnaires on self-reported symptoms and clinical and instrumental assessments. There were no restrictions on language, year of publication, or ethnicity. Data analysis The included studies were evaluated for methodological quality with the Joanna Briggs Institute tool for cross-sectional studies. For the cross-sectional studies included, the odds ratio (OR) was calculated with 95% confidence intervals. Results After searching the databases, 692 references were retrieved, with three studies selected for quantitative and qualitative analysis. The values obtained in the meta-analysis for association show that malnutrition and mastication difficulties were 2.21 times as likely to occur (OR = 2.21; 95%CI = 0.93 – 5.26; I2 = 94%) as individuals without malnutrition (p < 0.001). The assessment of the risk of bias presented a high-risk, a moderate-risk, and a low-risk study. The certainty of evidence was rated very low with the GRADE tool. Conclusion Individuals at risk of malnutrition are 2.21 times as likely to have mastication difficulties.

ABSTRACT Purpose To systematically review the literature regarding the impact of prematurity on the transition of food consistencies in infants during the introduction of complementary feeding. Research strategies Searches were conducted in the EMBASE, Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), LIVIVO, PubMed/Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, Google Scholar; for gray literature, searches were conducted on Open Gray, and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses databases, from August 10, 2020, onwards. Selection criteria “PECOS” was selected to determine inclusion criteria: Population (P): Infants; Exposure (E): Prematurity; Comparison (C): Full-term newborns; Outcomes (O): Progression of food consistencies in premature newborns with or without comparison; Study design (S): Cohort study, Case-control; Cross-sectional. Data analysis The methodological quality of the selected observational studies was assessed using the Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument (MASTARI). Results A total of 3,310 articles were found, of which nine were selected for qualitative synthesis. Among the selected studies, a relationship between invasive oral interventions and feeding difficulties was observed for all assessed skills, with feeding difficulties being more frequent in infants with lower gestational age. Conclusion Most studies found no significant relationship between prematurity and difficulties in the progression of food consistencies during the introduction of complementary feeding; only three studies demonstrated such a relationship.

RESUMO Objetivo Revisar a literatura de maneira sistematizada acerca da relação do impacto da prematuridade na transição das consistências alimentares em lactentes no período de introdução da alimentação complementar. Estratégia de pesquisa Foram pesquisados os bancos de dados EMBASE, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), LIVIVO, PubMed/Medline, Scopus e Web of Science e Google Scholar, Open Grey e ProQuest Dissertations & Theses na literatura cinzenta foram pesquisados desde 10/08/2020. Critérios de seleção “PECOS”: População (P): Lactentes, Exposição (E): Prematuridade, Comparação (C): Recém-nascidos a termo, Desfecho (O): Progressão de consistências alimentares em recém-nascidos prematuros com ou sem comparação, Tipos de estudos (S): Estudo de coorte; Caso-controle; Transversal. Análise dos dados A qualidade metodológica dos estudos observacionais selecionados foi avaliada usando a Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument (MASTARI). Resultados Um total de 3.310 artigos foram encontrados, sendo 9 selecionados para a realização da síntese qualitativa. Nos estudos selecionados foi observada a relação entre intervenções orais invasivas e dificuldade alimentar para todas as habilidades avaliadas e quanto menor a idade gestacional, mais frequente são os comportamentos de dificuldades alimentares. Conclusão Não foi observada relação entre a prematuridade e dificuldades na progressão das consistências no período da introdução das consistências alimentares na maioria dos estudos, somente três deles demonstraram tal relação.

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze patient-centered attitudes in care and sharing practices of nursing, speech therapy, dentistry and medicine professionals. Methods: cross-sectional research was used with 411 professionals, and the Patient-Practitioner Orientation Scale instrument was applied as a measure of outcome. Results: physicians presented higher mean scores, reflecting a patient-centered orientation, shared control, and focus on the person, with statistical difference for all domains (p<0.02). Dentists were the professionals who presented lower scores, especially in the sharing domain, with statistical difference in relation to nurses, speech therapists, and physicians (p<0.05). Conclusions: finally, the attitudes of professionals in the health areas studied indicated self-reported preference for centrality in patients. In this context, patient-centered care can be an important resource in health care when committed to overcoming the object man.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar as atitudes centradas no paciente nas práticas de cuidado e compartilhamento dos profissionais de enfermagem, fonoaudiologia, odontologia e medicina. Métodos: um estudo pesquisa transversal foi usado com 411 profissionais, e o instrumento Patient-Practitioner Orientation Scale foi aplicado como uma medida de resultado. Resultados: os médicos apresentaram escores médios mais elevados, refletindo orientação centrada no paciente, controle compartilhado e foco na pessoa, com diferença estatística para todos os domínios (p<0,02). Os dentistas foram os profissionais que apresentaram menores escores, principalmente no domínio compartilhamento, com diferença estatística em relação aos enfermeiros, fonoaudiólogos e médicos (p<0,05). Conclusões: por fim, as atitudes dos profissionais das áreas de saúde estudadas indicaram preferência autorreferida pela centralidade nos pacientes. Nesse contexto, o cuidado centrado no paciente pode ser um recurso importante na assistência à saúde quando comprometido com a superação do objeto homem.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar las actitudes centradas en el paciente en el cuidado y compartir prácticas de profesionales de enfermería, logopedia, odontología y medicina. Métodos: se utilizó una investigación transversal con 411 profesionales, y como medida de resultado se aplicó el instrumento Patient-Practitioner Orientation Scale. Resultados: los médicos presentaron puntuaciones medias más altas, lo que refleja una orientación centrada en el paciente, control compartido y enfoque en la persona, con diferencia estadística para todos los dominios (p<0,02). Los odontólogos fueron los profesionales que presentaron puntajes más bajos, especialmente en el dominio compartir, con diferencia estadística en relación a los enfermeros, logopedas y médicos (p<0,05). Conclusiones: finalmente, las actitudes de los profesionales de las áreas de salud estudiadas indicaron preferencia autorreferida por la centralidad en los pacientes. En este contexto, el cuidado centrado en el paciente puede ser un recurso importante en el cuidado de la salud cuando se apuesta por la superación del objeto hombre.