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Although the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs in secondary prevention is well-recognized, there is a lack of studies exploring the potential of mobile health to enhance educational interventions within CR. The objective is to assess the impact of a structured WhatsApp-assisted health educational intervention, in conjunction with the usual care, compared to the usual care alone among participants enrolled in a CR program. The trial will recruit 32 participants enrolled in a CR program, who will be randomly assigned to a structured WhatsApp-assisted health educational intervention plus usual care or usual care alone group. The intervention will span 4 weeks, with assessments at baseline, 4 weeks, and 3, 6, and 12 months. The primary outcome measure is the cardiovascular risk factors knowledge score. Secondary outcomes include physical activity levels, anxiety and depression, and quality of life. Expected results include improved knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors, increased physical activity levels, and better mental health outcomes in the intervention group. Additionally, an enhancement in the overall quality of life is anticipated. These findings are expected to underscore the value of integrating mHealth with traditional CR methods, potentially shaping future approaches in chronic disease management and prevention.

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The authors of this study inquire about the association between handgrip strength (HGS) and the risk of falls in physically active older women. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 135 women between 50 and 90 years of age who were referred for the follow-up evaluations of HGS using dynamometry and the Tinetti scale to determine the risk of falls. The mean age was 68.8 ± 8.5 years. A total of 31.9% of women had a high risk of falls, and 55% reported five or more falls in the past six months. In addition, our results indicated that grip strength decreases as risk of falls increases (minimal risk = 42.8, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 39.8, 45.8; moderate risk = 31.3, 95% CI: 29.1, 33.5; high risk = 21.9, 95% CI: 19.3, 24.6). It should be considered that in physically active women aged over 50 years, the grip strength could be a predictor of falls and risk of falls. Evaluation of grip strength is a low-cost type of assessment that can be included as a part of physical tests.

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Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is under-used, particularly in low-resource settings. There are few studies of barriers and facilitators to CR adherence in these settings, particularly considering multiple perspectives. In this multiple-method study, a cross-sectional survey including the Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (each item scored on a five-point Likert scale) was administered to patients treated between February and July, 2019, in three CR centers in Colombia. A random subsample of 50 participants was invited to a focus group, along with an accompanying relative. Physiotherapists from the programs were invited to an interview, with a similar interview guide. Audio-recordings were transcribed and analyzed using interpretive description. A total of 210 patients completed the survey, and 9 patients, together with 3 of their relatives and 3 physiotherapists, were interviewed. The greatest barriers identified were costs (mean = 2.8 ± 1.6), distance (2.6 ± 1.6) and transportation (2.5 ± 1.6); the logistical subscale was highest. Six themes were identified, pertaining to well-being, life roles, weather, financial factors, healthcare professionals and health system factors. The main facilitators were encouragement from physiotherapists, relatives and other patients. The development of hybrid programs where patients transition from supervised to unsupervised sessions when appropriate should be considered, if health insurers were to reimburse them. Programs should consider the implications regarding policies of family inclusion.

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BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 19 (covid-19) pandemic has underscored the need to expedite clinical research, which may lead investigators to shift away from measuring patient-important outcomes (PIO), limiting research applicability. We aim to investigate if randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of covid-19 pharmacological therapies include PIOs. METHODS: We will perform a meta-epidemiological study of RCTs that included people at risk for, or with suspected, probable, or confirmed covid-19, examining any pharmacological treatment or blood product aimed at prophylaxis or treatment. We will obtain data from all RCTs identified in a living network metanalysis (NMA). The main data sources are the living WHO covid-19 database up to 1 March 2021 and six additional Chinese databases up to 20 February 2021. Two reviewers independently will review each citation, full-text article, and abstract data. To categorize the outcomes according to their importance to patients, we will adapt a previously defined hierarchy: a) mortality, b) quality of life/ functional status/symptoms, c) morbidity, and d) surrogate outcomes. Outcomes within the category a) and b) will be considered critically important to patients, and outcomes within the category c) will be regarded as important. We will use descriptive statistics to assess the proportion of studies that report each category of outcomes. We will perform univariable and multivariable analysis to explore associations between trial characteristics and the likelihood of reporting PIOs. DISCUSSION: The findings from this meta-epidemiological study will help health care professionals and researchers understand if the current covid-19 trials are effectively assessing and reporting the outcomes that are important to patients. If a deficiency in capturing PIOs is identified, this information may help inform the development of future RCTs in covid-19. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATIONS: Open Science Framework registration: osf.io/6xgjz .

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Cardiac rehabilitation is supported by the highest level of scientific evidence. However, less than 25% of those eligible to participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program initiate it; and of these, 50% drop out prematurely. A modified Spanish Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (CRBS) has been translated, culturally adapted and validated in Colombia, however, the reliability remains to be evaluated. This study aimed to determine the internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the CRBS in a Colombian population. In total, 193 patients (67% men, average age = 65 ± 12 years) completed the scale twice, with an average of eight days between applications. Cronbach's Alpha and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated. The internal consistency of the Colombian version of the CRBS was acceptable (Cronbach's alpha = 0.84). The ICC of the CRBS was 0.69 (95% CI 0.61-0.76); 0.78 (95% CI 0.71-0.84) when the CRBS was completed by interview; and 0.47 (95% CI 0.21-0.67) when the CRBS was self-reported. The reliability of the interview version of the CRBS was substantial in the Colombian population; however, the reliability of the self-report version was lower. The use of this scale will allow developing strategies to increase participation and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation programs.

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BACKGROUND: There are no Colombian studies published that assess non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) risk factors in children. OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors associated with NSLBP in 73 children (19.2% girls) aged 10-12 years in one military school in Bucaramanga, Colombia. METHODS: A questionnaire was used to obtain information of risk factors. Subsequently, children's weight and height were measured. The backpack was weighed at the beginning of each day from Monday to Friday. Crude and adjusted prevalence ratios were calculated, with their respective 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS: The one-month prevalence of NSLBP was 39.7% (95% CI 28.4-51.9). In the multivariate analysis, carrying backpacks wearing between 12% and 20% of body weight, having a perception that the backpack is very heavy, and being a passive smoker increase the likelihood of NSLBP, while being 11-year-old compared to 10-year-old decreases the likelihood of having NSLBP, adjusted for gender, body mass index, and history of LBP in parents. CONCLUSIONS: High prevalence of low back pain was found in children between 10 and 12 years old. The study of the decisive factors of low back pain is important to identify children at risk, as well as to develop efficient primary prevention programs.

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RESUMEN Introducción: el broncoespasmo inducido por el ejercicio (BIE) ocurre entre el 70 y 80 % de los asmáticos y su aparición es más frecuente al terminar una sesión de ejercicio físico, principalmente de intensidad vigorosa. Objetivo: evaluar el efecto agudo que puede tener el ejercicio físico de intensidad moderada sobre las variables espirométricas en sujetos asmáticos broncodilatados. Metodología: se realizó un estudio cuasi-experimental de tipo antes y después. Se incluyeron diez sujetos (edad promedio = 23 ± 4 años), los cuales fueron divididos en dos grupos: cinco sujetos asmáticos y cinco sanos. Los dos grupos realizaron 10 minutos de calentamiento, 20 minutos de ejercicio en banda sin fin al 60 % de la frecuencia cardíaca de entrenamiento, seguido de 5 minutos de recuperación. La función pulmonar fue evaluada antes del ejercicio y 15 minutos después del ejercicio. Resultados: se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre grupos (con asma 6 % vs. sin asma -1 %, p = 0,03) en los cambios pre y pos del ejercicio de la relación del volumen espiratorio forzado en el primer segundo (VEF1) sobre la capacidad vital forzada (CVF). El análisis multivariado mostró que la CVF post ejercicio en el grupo con asma fue significativamente menor que el del grupo sin asma, ajustado por evaluación basal y masa corporal total. Conclusión: el ejercicio de intensidad moderada en banda sin fin, no mostró diferencias clínicamente significativas sobre los cambios del pre y post ejercicio de las variables espirométricas estudiadas, puesto que estos cambios en VEF1 o CVF no superaron el 10 % teniendo como referencia la evaluación basal.

SUMMARY Background: Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm (BIE) occurs in 70 % to 80 % of asthmatics and its occurrence is more frequent at the end of a session of physical exercise, mainly of vigorous intensity. Objective: To evaluate the acute effect of moderateintensity physical exercise on spirometric variables in asthmatic subjects. Methodology: A before-and-after type quasi-experimental design. Ten subjects were included (mean age= 23 ± 4 years), which were divided into two groups: five asthmatic subjects and five healthy subjects. Both groups performed 10 min of warm-up, 20 min of treadmill exercise at an intensity of 60 % of the Heart Rate Reserve, and a final cool-down of 5 minutes. Lung function was assessed before and 15 minutes after exercise. Results: There were statistically significant differences between groups (with asthma = 6 % vs. without asthma = -1 %, p = 0.03) in the pre-post-exercise changes of the ratio of the forced expiratory volume in one second and the forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC). The multivariate analysis showed that post-exercise FVC in subjects with asthma was significantly lower than in subjects without asthma, after adjusting for the baseline assessment and total body mass. Conclusion: Moderate-intensity exercise on a treadmill did not shows clinically significant differences on the changes pre-post exercise of the studied spirometric variables, since the changes on FEV1 or FVC did not exceed 10 % having as reference the baseline evaluation.

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Resumen Objetivo: describir las actitudes hacia el ejercicio físico y el cumplimiento de las recomendaciones de actividad física de los profesionales de la salud pertenecientes a una Institución Prestadora de Salud (IPS) de Bucaramanga. Materiales y métodos:estudio descriptivo exploratorio, realizado en 33 sujetos (36,06 ± 7,77 años;72,73% mujeres) a los que se les aplicó un cuestionario que incluía 7 preguntas tipo Likert, dos de selección múltiple con única respuesta, y la versión corta del IPAQ.Resultados: la mayoría reporta tener una buena actitud hacia el ejercicio físico y el 42,4% cumple las recomendaciones de actividad física según la OMS. En el análisis exploratorio, la actitud asociada al cumplimiento de recomendaciones de actividad física fue: estoy conforme con la formación profesional en ejercicio físico que he recibido. Aquellos que reportaron estar en desacuerdo, muy en desacuerdo, ni en acuerdo ni en desacuerdo cumplían en menor proporción estas recomendaciones (p=0,039). Conclusiones: todos los evaluados consideran importante tener buenos hábitos de actividad física, prescribir ejercicio y además recomiendan AF para la prevención o manejo de enfermedades. Por otra parte se observó, que el no estar conforme con la formación académica recibida en ejercicio físico puede ser una barrera para el cumplimiento de las recomendaciones de actividad física...(AU)

Objective: to describe attitudes towards exercise and compliance with the recommendations of Physical Activity (PA) of health professionals belonging to an Institutional Health Service Providers (IHSP) from Bucaramanga. Materials and methods: a descriptive exploratory study, conducted in 33 subjects (36.06 ± 7.77 years, 72.73% women) who were given a questionnaire that included 7 questions in a Likert-type scale, two multiple-choice single answers, and the short version of the IPAQ. Results: most reports have a good attitude towards physical exercise and 42.4% meet the recommendations of PA according to WHO. In the exploratory analysis, the attitude related to achieving the recommendations of physical activity was, I am satisfied with the education in physical exercise I have received. Those who reported disagree, strongly disagree, neither agree nor disagree met lesser extent these recommendations (p = 0.039). Conclusions: all the participants evaluated recommend having good physical activity habits, exercising, and also they suggest AF to prevent and deal with illnesses.On the other hand, it was noticed that not being satisfied with the academic knowledge learned about physical exercise can be an obstacle to follow all the physical activity recommendations...(AU)

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AIM: To determine the association between gross motor function and nutritional status in children with cerebral palsy (CP) residing in an urban area in a developing country. METHOD: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 177 children (ages 2-12y, 59.3% male) with a diagnosis of CP who were attending rehabilitation centres in Bucaramanga, Colombia (2012-2013). A physiotherapist evaluated patients using the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS, levels I to V). Nutritional status was evaluated by nutritionists and classified according to the World Health Organization growth charts. We used linear and multinomial logistic regression methods to determine the associations. RESULTS: There were 39.5%, 6.8%, 5.6%, 16.4%, and 31.6% patients classified in levels I to V respectively. The mean adjusted differences for weight-for-age, height-for-age, BMI-for-age, and height-for-weight z-scores were significantly larger for children classified in levels II to V compared with those in level I. The children classified in levels IV and V were more likely to have malnutrition (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 5.64; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.27-14.0) and stunting (OR 8.42; 95% CI 2.90-24.4) than those classified in GMFCS levels I to III. INTERPRETATION: Stunting and malnutrition are prevalent conditions among paediatric patients with CP, and both are directly associated with higher levels of gross motor dysfunction.

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Introducción: Los programas de rehabilitación cardiaca promueven cambios de estilo de vida y disminuyen la recurrencia de enfermedad y mortalidad en un 25%. No obstante, la tasa de asistencia a éstos varía entre el 7,5 al 29%, y cerca del 40 al 50% de los usuarios abandonan el tratamiento en forma prematura. Objetivo: describir las barreras encontradas en quienes participaron o no en programas de rehabilitación cardíaca después de ser sometidos a una revascularización percutánea. Métodos: estudio de corte transversal, realizado en treinta sujetos, a quienes se les aplicó la escala de barreras para la rehabilitación cardiaca, que usa preguntas tipo Likert, donde los puntajes más altos indican mayor percepción de barrera para participar en un programa de rehabilitación cardíaca. Resultados: Las mayores barreras por ítem fueron: «yo encuentro al ejercicio fatigante y/o doloroso¼, con un promedio de 2,86, seguido por «Yo hago actualmente ejercicio¼ y «Yo no sabía de la rehabilitación cardiaca¼ con un promedio de 2,73. El de menor puntaje fue: «Muchas personas sufren del corazón y no van¼, con 1,73. Presentaron más barreras quienes no asistieron a un programa de rehabilitación cardíaca (p < 0,05) que quienes sí lo hicieron; además las mayores barreras se encontraron en los dominios de necesidades percibidas y comorbilidades/estado funcional (p < 0,05). Lo anterior hace suponer falta de orientación y educación respecto a los beneficios que pueden obtener los usuarios al ingresar y adherirse a un programa de rehabilitación cardíaca, independiente de como se sientan o el tipo de limitación funcional que tengan.

Introduction: Cardiac rehabilitation programmes encourage lifestyle changes and reduce the recurrence of morbidity and mortality by 25 %. Nevertheless, attendance rate to such programmes varies between 7.5 and 29%, and around 40 to 50 % of users abandon the treatment during the early stages. Motivation: To describe the barriers found in those who participated or not in cardiac rehabilitation programmes after percutaneous revascularisation. Methods: Cross-sectional study of 30 patients, who were applied the barrier scale for cardiac rehabilitation, using Likert-type questions, where the highest scores indicated a bigger perception of the barrier to participate in a cardiad rehabilitation programme. Results: The major barriers per item were: «I find this exercise is tiring and/or painful¼ with an average of 2.86, followed by «I currently exercise¼ and «I did not know about cardiac rehabilitation¼ with an average of 2.73. The lowest score was: «Many people have heart problems and do not go¼, with 1.73. More barriers were shown in those who did not attend a cardiac rehabilitation programme (p < 0.05) than whose who did; in addition, most barriers were found in the fields of perceived needs and comorbidities/functional state (p < 0.05). This indicates a lack of orientation and education when it comes to the benefits that users could obtain by joining and participating in a cardiac rehabilitation programme, no matter how they feels or the type of functional limitations they may have.

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Introducción: La ausencia de instrumentos con adecuadas propiedades psicométricas adaptados para Colombia, que evalúen las barreras de acceso a los programas de rehabilitación cardiovascular justifica esta investigación. Objetivo: Determinar la validez de contenido de la Escala de Barreras para la Rehabilitación Cardiaca en población colombiana. Métodos y materiales: Se realizó un estudio de pruebas diagnósticas. En la primera fase se requiririeron dos traductores de lengua materna español y uno de lengua materna inglesa para la traducción y retrotraducción del cuestionario original. En la segunda fase se realizó la adaptación transcultural y se evaluó la validez de contenido mediante un panel de cuatro expertos con experiencia en investigación, medicina deportiva y rehabilitación cardiaca. Resultados: El instrumento fue traducido y adaptado al español colombiano. El panel de expertos decidió eliminar el ítem 18 de la escala original. El índice de validez de contenido fue aceptable para la mayoría de los ítems, excepto para los ítems 10, 15 y 18, por lo cual se realizaron modificaciones en palabras, frases o conjugaciones verbales según las recomendaciones del panel. Por otra parte, el Indice de Validez de Contenido en relevancia fue de 0,86 y en pertinencia de 0,88. Conclusión: Se cuenta con un instrumento que evalúa barreras de acceso a los programas de rehabilitación cardiovascular adaptada a población colombiana y con validez de contenido, por lo cual los resultados que se obtengan de la aplicación de la escala serán válidos. No obstante, se sugiere continuar con la evaluación de la reproducibilidad del instrumento.

Introduction: This research was based on the absence of instruments with appropriate psychometric properties, adapted for Colombia, which evaluate the barriers of access to cardiovascular rehabilitation programs. Objective: To determine the validity of content of the barriers scale for the cardiac rehabilitation in Colombian population. Methods and materials: A study of diagnostic tests was done. In the first phase, two native speakers of Spanish and one of English were required to translate and retro translate the original questionnaire. In the second phase, the transcultural adaptation was done and the validity of content was assessed by a panel of four experts with experience in research, sports medicine and cardiac rehabilitation. Results: The instrument was translated and adapted to the Colombian Spanish. The panel of experts decided to remove the item 18 from the original scale. The content validity index was acceptable for the majority of the items, except for items 10, 15 and 18, where modifications were made in terms of words, phrases or conjugations according to the recommendations of the panel. On the other hand, the IVC in relevance was 0.86 and relevance of 0.88. Conclusion: There is an instrument that evaluates the barriers of access to cardiovascular rehabilitation adapted to the Colombian population programs and with content validity, so the results to be obtained from the application of the scale will be valid. However, it is suggested to continue with the evaluation of the reproducibility of the instrument.

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Objetivo Determinar el cumplimiento de la condición de capacidad tecnológica y científica de una muestra de servicios de terapia física y respiratoria del área urbana de Floridablanca y Bucaramanga. Metodología Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, con un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. La muestra la conforman cuatro instituciones prestadoras de servicios de salud del municipio de Floridablanca y tres instituciones del área urbana de Bucaramanga, a las que durante el año 2011 se les aplicaron dos encuestas para verificar el cumplimiento de los estándares de habilitación y conocer las razones por las cuales incumplen con alguno de los requisitos. Resultados En Floridablanca, tres instituciones corresponden al primer nivel de atención y una al segundo nivel de atención; los estándares con menor cumplimiento son: Seguimiento a riesgos con una mediana del puntaje de cumplimiento de 0 (Rango: 0-12); Historia Clínica asistencial con una mediana de 9,5 (Rango: 0-100) y el estándar de procesos prioritarios con una mediana de 18 (Rango: 9-27). En Bucaramanga, dos correspondían al segundo nivel de atención y una a un tercer nivel de atención. Los estándares de menor cumplimiento fueron: Medicamentos y dispositivos con 0 para una institución, Procesos prioritarios con una mediana de 60 (Rango: 0-89) e instalaciones físicas con una mediana de 73 (Rango: 64-84). Conclusiones Los resultados muestran un incumplimiento de los requisitos esenciales de habilitación, pese a que éstos son exigidos por los entes territoriales departamentales, distritales y municipales de salud.(AU)

Objective To identify the achievement of the condition of technological and scientific capacity of a sample of physical therapy and respiratory services from the urban area of Floridablanca and Bucaramanga. Methodology A descriptive study was performed with a set of samples not based on probabilities out of convenience. The sample consisted of four health service provider institutions in the town of Floridablanca and three institutions from the urban area of Bucaramanga. During the year 2011, two check lists were applied in order to verify the fulfillment of standards of habilitation and to find the reasons for their non-compliance in some of their requisites. Results Three institutions in Floridablanca belong to the first level of care and one to the second level of care; the standards with the lowest fulfillments are: Risk follow-up with a median fulfillment score of 0 (Range: 0-12); Medical Records of care with a median of 9.5 (Range: 0-100) and the standard of priority procedures with a median of 18 (Range: 9-27). In Bucaramanga, two institutions belong to the second level of care and one to the third level of care. The lowest standards in fulfillment were: Medications and devices with zero for one institution, Priority procedures with a median of 60 (Range: 0-89) and physical installations with a median of 73 (Range: 64-84). Conclusions The results show a non-compliance with the essential requisites of habilitation even though these are demanded by the territorial organizations in each health department, district, and municipality.(AU)

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Objetivo: Determinar la asociación entre calidad de vida relacionada con salud (CVRS) e incontinencia urinaria (IU) en una población de mujeres con exceso de peso del área urbana de Bucaramanga, Colombia. Materiales y métodos: Estudio analítico de corte transversal realizado entre marzo y mayo de 2012. La muestra estuvo conformada por 63 mujeres seleccionadas aleatoriamente, mediana de edad 46 años, con un mínimo de 18 y un máximo de 65 años, 76 % con sobrepeso y 24 % con obesidad. Se evalúo la CVRS con el SF-36 y el cuestionario de calidad de vida para mujeres con síntomas del tracto urinario bajo (ICIQ-FLUTSqol), la incontinencia urinaria se evaluó mediante la forma corta del cuestionario modular creado por el grupo Consulta Internacional sobre Incontinencia (ICIQ-IU Short Form). Resultados: La prevalencia de IU global fue de 39,7%, IU esfuerzo 28,6% e IU mixta 11,1%. No se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en las 8 dimensiones del SF-36 entre mujeres con y sin IU. La dimensión con menor puntaje en las mujeres con IU fue vitalidad (63,4). El puntaje de CVRS evaluado con el cuestionario ICIQ-FLUTSqol obtuvo una mediana de 27 con un mínimo de 20 y máximo 52. Conclusión: En mujeres con exceso de peso no se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en las 8 dimensiones de la CVRS al comparar las mujeres con y sin IU.

Objective: To determine the association between quality of life health-related (HRQL) and urinary incontinence (UI) in a population of overweight women in the urban area of Bucaramanga, Colombia. Materials and methods: An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted in March and May 2012. The sample consisted of 63 randomly selected women; median age was 46 years with a minimum of 18 and maximum of 65 years, 76% were overweight, and 24% obese.We assessed the HRQL with the SF-36 questionnaire and lower urinary tract symptoms quality of life questionnaire (ICIQ-FLUTSqol). Urinary incontinence was assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence questionnaire, short form (ICIQ-IU Short Form). Results: The overall prevalence of UI was 39.7%; 28.6% was Stress UI, mixed UI 11.1%.There were no statistically significant differences in the eight dimensions of SF-36 in women with and without UI. The dimension with lowest score in women with IU was Energy-Fatigue (63.4).The HRQL scores assessed with ICIQ-FLUTSqol questionnaire was 27 with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 55. Conclusion: In women with overweight, we do not found statistically significant differences in the eight dimensions of HR-QOL when comparing women with and without UI.

Objetivo: Determinar a associação entre Qualidade de Vida relacionada com Saúde (CVRS) e incontinência Urinaria (IU) em uma população de mulheres com excesso de peso da área urbana de Bucaramanga, Colômbia. Materiais e métodos: Estudo analítico de corte transversal realizado entre Março e Maio do 2012. A amostra esteve conformada por 63 mulheres selecionadas aleatoriamente, idade média de 46 anos com um mínimo de 18 e um máximo de 65 anos, 76% com sobrepeso e 24% com obesidade. Avaliou-se a CVRS com o SF-36 e o questionário de qualidade de vida para mulheres com sintomas do trato urinário baixo (ICIQ-FLUTSqol), a incontinência urinária avaliou-se mediante a forma curta de questionário modular criado pelo grupo Consulta Internacional sobre Incontinência (ICIQ-IU Short Form). Resultados: a prevalência de IU global foi de 39,7%, IU Esforço 28,6% e IU mixta 11,1%. Não se encontraram diferenças estatisticamente significativas nas 8 dimensões do SF-36 entre mulheres com e sem IU. A dimensão com menor pontuação nas mulheres com IU foi vitalidade (63,4). A pontuação de CVRS avaliado com o questionário ICIQ-FLUTSqol obteve uma média de 27 com um mínimo de 20 e máximo 52. Conclusão: em mulheres com excesso de peso não se observaram diferenças estatisticamente significativas nas 8 dimensões da CVRS ao comparar as mulheres com e sem IU.

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Objetivo: Evaluar los efectos de un programa de entrenamiento funcional de músculos core dirigido a las mujeres con fibromialgia. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un ensayo cuasiexperimental de tipo antes y después de una intervención durante 20 semanas, con frecuencia de 3 días/semana y una duración de 60 minutos cada sesión. En un grupo único de 8 mujeres, se evaluaron los cambios en la fuerza muscular, dolor, calidad de vida relacionada con la salud y el nivel de actividad física. Resultados: Hubo aumento en las repeticiones de la prueba de flexión de tronco, el tiempo en las pruebas puente lateral derecho e izquierdo y puente en prono. Todas las características del dolor disminuyeron y según el S-FIQ hubo disminución en el cansancio matutino, la rigidez y la ansiedad. También los Met´s/minuto-semanas aumentaron después de la intervención. Conclusión: Estos datos sugieren que el programa de entrenamiento funcional de músculos core es eficaz en el aumento de la fuerza muscular, la modulación del dolor, la optimización de rendimiento funcional, así como el aumento de los niveles de actividad física en mujeres con fibromialgia.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of a program of functional muscles core training targeting women with fibromyalgia. Materials and methods: A quasi-experimental type trial was conducted, before and after an intervention, for 20 days, often three days/week, 60 minutes each session. In a single-group of eight women, changes in muscle strength, pain, quality of life related to health and physical activity were evaluated. Results: An increase in repetitions of the test trunk flexion, time on the left and right bridge testing lateral and prone bridge the test were found. All features of pain decreased, and, according to the S-FIQ, a decrease in morning fatigue, stiffness and anxiety was reported. Also Met's/minute-weeks increased after intervention. Conclusion: These data suggest that functional program core muscle training is effective in increasing muscle strength, pain modulation, functional performance optimization, and increased levels of physical activity in women with fibromyalgia.

Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos de um programa de treinamento funcional dos músculos do core dirigido às mulheres com fibromialgia. Materiais e métodos: realizou-se um ensaio quase-experimental de tipo antes e depois de uma intervenção durante 20 semanas, com frequência de 3 dias/semana e uma duração de 60 minutos cada sessão. Em um grupo único de 8 mulheres, avaliaram-se as mudanças na força muscular, dor, qualidade de vida relacionada com a saúde e o nível de atividade física. Resultados: houve aumento nas repetições do teste de flexão de tronco, o tempo nos testes da ponte lateral direita e esquerda e ponte em prono. Todas as características da dor diminuíram e segundo o S-FIQ houve diminuição no cansaço matutino, a rigidez e a ansiedade. Também os MET/minutos-semanas aumentaram depois da intervenção. Conclusão: estes dados sugerem que o programa de treinamento funcional de músculos do core é eficaz no aumento da força muscular, a modulação da dor, a optimização do rendimento funcional, assim como o aumento dos níveis de atividade física em mulheres com fibromialgia.

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Objective To identify the achievement of the condition of technological and scientific capacity of a sample of physical therapy and respiratory services from the urban area of Floridablanca and Bucaramanga. Methodology A descriptive study was performed with a set of samples not based on probabilities out of convenience. The sample consisted of four health service provider institutions in the town of Floridablanca and three institutions from the urban area of Bucaramanga. During the year 2011, two check lists were applied in order to verify the fulfillment of standards of habilitation and to find the reasons for their non-compliance in some of their requisites. Results Three institutions in Floridablanca belong to the first level of care and one to the second level of care; the standards with the lowest fulfillments are: Risk follow-up with a median fulfillment score of 0 (Range: 0-12); Medical Records of care with a median of 9.5 (Range: 0-100) and the standard of priority procedures with a median of 18 (Range: 9-27). In Bucaramanga, two institutions belong to the second level of care and one to the third level of care. The lowest standards in fulfillment were: Medications and devices with zero for one institution, Priority procedures with a median of 60 (Range: 0-89) and physical installations with a median of 73 (Range: 64-84). Conclusions The results show a non-compliance with the essential requisites of habilitation even though these are demanded by the territorial organizations in each health department, district, and municipality.

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Comparar por medio de dos metodologías diferentes el conteo residual de glóbulos blancos con el fin de brindar componentes sanguíneos más seguros, Los componentes sanguíneos obtenidos con aféresis ofrecen mayor seguridad a los pacientes en el momento de transfusión sanguínea; la verificación de la leucorreducción es un proceso de calidad diferenciador, Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio de corte transversal descriptivo en la Fundación Hematológica Colombia, Bogotá, Se realizó un muestreo aleatorio simple a partir del listado de unidades ingresadas en una colecta de sangre con el fin de realizar la verificación del recuento de glóbulos blancos residuales por cámara de Nageotte© y Cell Dyn Ruby©, Para el análisis de los datos se aplicaron medidas de tendencia central y de dispersión para las variables cuantitativas, (IC 95%) y correlación de Spearman para el análisis de procedimientos satisfactorios (Prueba T); el análisis de los datos se realizó en el programa SPSS©de IBM Versión 19. Resultados: La población de estudio estuvo conformada por 124 muestras de plaquetas obtenidas por aféresis, En relación al recuento de células las dos metodologías presentaron un promedio de 0,057 vs 0,003 células contadas; el valor máximo para las dos metodologías fue de 0,34 – 0,44, Conclusiones: Las muestras analizadas presentaron recuentos residuales de Glóbulos Blancos por debajo de 5,0x 106 valor estimado para definir la unidad como leucorreducida, con este hallazgo se pone en evidencia la seguridad de la transfusión de plaquetas obtenidas por aféresisen aspectos relacionados con reacciones a la transfusión por leucocitos residuales,adicionalmente se podría utilizar plaquetas con seguridad dejando en consideración el uso de filtros para leucorredución...

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Objetivo: Determinar el conocimiento sobre vivienda saludable en dos barrios de Bucaramanga. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo transversal realizado en 100 padres o acudientes de niños y niñas adscritos a los hogares del Instituto de Bienestar Familiar de los barrios Estoraques y Girardot. Las variables recolectadas fueron sociodemográficas y conocimientos sobre vivienda saludable mediante un cuestionario autodiligenciado creado por los autores. En el análisis estadístico, se aplicaron medidas de tendencia central y de dispersión para las variables cuantitativas o frecuencia absolutas y relativas para las variables cualitativas. Para todo el análisis se consideró un nivel de significancia alpha=0.05. Resultados: Las preguntas que fueron respondidas correctamente en menor proporción fueron: la relacionada con acciones preventivas para evitar accidentes en los niños (Un hogar sin peligros implica tener buenas acciones, de las siguientes acciones cual es la más adecuada) con un 7%; dos relacionadas con el dengue, la primera (de las siguientes acciones para evitar el dengue cual no es la correcta) con un 8% y la segunda (de las siguientes cual no es una opción para protegernos de la picadura de mosquitos) con un 35%; En una escala de 0 a 12 el promedio fue de 6,7± 1,8 y no se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas por edad, sexo y educación previa. Conclusión: Es necesario la realización de programas que permitan aumentar y consolidar conocimientos sobre vivienda saludable, habilitación, adaptación, manejo, uso y mantenimiento de la vivienda y su entorno con seguridad y calidad, al igual que promover una orientación hacia prácticas protectoras para la salud, la promoción de la misma y la prevención de la enfermedades y de accidentes domésticos , al desestimular las actitudes y hábitos que pueden constituir riesgo para la familia y su hogar.

Objective: To determine knowledge about healthy housing in two communities within Bucaramanga. Methodology: A transversal descriptive study was made with 100 parents or caregivers of children belonging to homes of the Instituto de Bienestar Familiar from Estoraques and Girardot neighborhoods. The collected variables were sociodemographic and knowledge of healthy housing, through responding questionnaire built by the authors. In the statistical analysis measures of central tendency and dispersion for quantitative variables and absolute and relative frequency for qualitative variables, were applied. A test with alpha level < 0.05, was considered statistically significant. Results: The questions that were answered correctly in a small proportion were those about the actions related to accident prevention in children (A safe home means having good deeds, of the following which in the most appropriate) with 7%; two related to dengue fever, the first one (From the following actions to prevent dengue fever, which is not appropriate) with 8% and the second (Which of the following is not an option to protect ourselves from mosquito bites) with 35% ; on a scale of 0 to 12 the average was 6.7 ± 1.8 and no statistical significant differences by age, sex and previous education were found. Conclusion: It is necessary to implement programs that increase And strengthen knowledge about healthy housing, empowerment, adaptation, management, use and home maintenance and its surroundings, safely and with quality, as well as guidance to promote healthy protective practices, promoting health and preventing domestic accidents and diseases, by discouraging attitudes and habits that may constitute a risk for the family and home.

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Introducción: la prueba 8 foot up & go evalúa el balance dinámico y la agilidad del adulto mayor. Aunque se ha evaluado su reproducibilidad en población norteamericana, se desconoce si funciona de manera similar en una población diferente como la colombiana. Objetivo: evaluar la reproducibilidad prueba-reprueba y el nivel de acuerdo de la prueba 8 foot up & go para la evaluación funcional del balance dinámico y la agilidad en una muestra de adultos mayores de Bucaramanga. Materiales y métodos: se llevó a cabo un estudio de evaluación de pruebas diagnósticas en 114 adultos mayores. Se evaluó la reproducibilidad prueba-reprueba mediante el coeficiente de correlación intraclase (CCI [2,1]) con sus respectivos intervalos de confianza del 95% (IC95%). El nivel de acuerdo se estableció mediante el método de Bland y Altman. Resultados: la reproducibilidad prueba-reprueba fue muy buena (CCI: 0,98; IC95%: 0,98-0,99); se encontró buen nivel de acuerdo para las mujeres (promedio de las diferencias [PD] = 0,04 segundos y límites de acuerdo [LA]: -1,27; 1,36 segundos) y los individuos institucionalizados (PD = 0,04 segundos [LA]: -3,18; 3,27 segundos). Conclusión: la prueba 8 foot up & go tiene muy buena reproducibilidad y buen nivel de acuerdo en población adulta mayor local colombiana.

Background: The 8 foot up & go test assesses the dynamic balance and agility in elderly people. Its reproducibility has been evaluated in American population, but it is unknown whether it would work similarly in a different population like the Colombian. Objective: To evaluate the test-retest reliability and agreement level of the 8 foot up & go test in a sample of older adults from Bucaramanga, Colombia. Materials and methods: An evaluation of diagnostic tests was done in 114 elderly individuals. In the analysis, we assessed the test-retest reliability of the 8 foot up & go test by the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC 2.1) with their respective confidence intervals at 95% (95% CI). The agreement level was established by the Bland-Altman method. Results: The test-retest reliability of the 8 foot up & go test was very good (ICC: 0.98; 95% CI: 0.98- 0.99). The agreement was good in females (mean difference [MD] = 0.04 seconds and limits of agreement [LA]: -1.27; 1.36 seconds), and in elderly institutionalized (MD = 0.04 seconds [LA]: -3.18; 3.27 seconds). Conclusion: The 8 foot up & go test has very good reliability and good agreement in Colombian local elderly population.

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Objetivo: Determinar la seroprevalencia de tamizaje para HTLV y factores asociados a coinfección en donantes voluntarios de sangre de Colombia. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio de corte transversal retrospectivo inferencial; la población fue de 971 registros de donantes voluntarios de sangre; se calculó prevalencia de HTLV y se calcularon odds ratios (OR). Resultados: El 49,3 % de los donantes estaba entre 18 y 33 años; el 53,4 % era de género femenino; el 44,3 % convivía con una pareja; se observó que la principal coinfección fue sífilis (7,0 %). Se observa una tendencia al aumento de la prevalencia de HTVL entre 2010 (0,23 %) y 2011 (0,24 %) en la sede de proceso de Bogotá. En relación con los factores asociados, se encontró asociación positiva con mayor edad y convivencia con pareja y asociación negativa con régimen contributivo. La regresión de Poisson múltiple mostró que la prevalencia de coinfección es de 2,92 (IC 95 % 1,92-4,45) veces en las personas de 34 a 64 años comparado con los menores de 34 años; asimismo, el régimen contributivo protege de coinfección 0,69 (IC95 % 0,48-0,99) a las personas vinculadas al régimen contributivo comparadas con las del régimen subsidiado. Conclusión: En general, se encontró una proporción importante de donantes con resultados reactivos; se establecieron claramente factores asociados a coinfección y la prevalencia fue mayor que en otros reportes.

Objective: To determine the seroprevalence of HTLV screening and factors associated with co-infection in blood donors in Colombia. Materials and Methods: We performed a retrospective cross-sectional study inferential, the population was of 971 records of volunteer blood donors, we calculated prevalence of HTLV and calculated odds ratios (OR). Results: 49.3 % of donors were between 18 and 33 years, 53.4 % were female, 44.3 % lived with a partner, it was observed that the major syphilis coinfections are 7.0 %. There is a trend to increased prevalence of HTLV between 2010 (0.23 %) and 2011 (0.24 %) in the process of Bogotá. Headquarters in related factors associated, positive association was found with increasing age and living with partner, and negative association with con-tributory system in multiple Poisson regression showed that the prevalence of co-infection is 2.92 (95 % CI 1.92 to 4.45) times in people 34 to 64 years compared to under 34 years, also the contributory scheme protects coinfection 0.69 (95 % CI 0.48-0.99) in people with contributory scheme compared to the subsidized regime. Conclusión: In general there is a significant proportion of donors with reactive results are set out clearly and factors associated with coinfection prevalence is higher than in other reports.

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Objetivo: Determinar los conocimientos y actitudes hacia la promoción de la donación de Sangre en docentes del Programa de Fisioterapia de la Universidad de Santander – Colombia. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio de tipo trasversal con los docentes del programa de fisioterapia de la Universidad de Santander– Colombia en el 2013. Resultados: La población de estudio estuvo conformada por 21 docentes del programa de fisioterapia con un promedio de edad de 37,05 años, el sexo predominante fue el femenino, el tiempo de ejercicio docente fue de 9,20 años y tan solo el 23,8 de los docentes había donado sangre alguna vez en suvida; en relación a la promoción de la donación en las aulas de clase el total de los docentes considera importante la donación. Entre las razones para no se destacan “Temor a la extracción de sangre” y las razones para donar se resalta la publicidad. Conclusión: Los docentes son actores importantes dentro del proceso de promoción de la donación en la población estudiantil.

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