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RESUMEN Objetivo: Es identificar la prevalencia de sarcopenia en sujetos ambulatorios del servicio de kinesiología de un hospital público de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires y describir sus características. Materiales y método: Estudio descriptivo, observacional, prospectivo realizado en el servicio de kinesiología de un hospital público de Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires entre febrero y marzo de 2023. Se incluyeron sujetos mayores de 18 años que fueron derivados a la unidad. Para el diagnóstico, se utilizó el algoritmo propuesto por el Grupo Europeo de Trabajo en Sarcopenia en Personas Mayores 2. Resultados: De 137 sujetos evaluados, se obtuvo una prevalencia de sarcopenia probable del 11,7%. La media de edad fue de 65,1 (DE 14,3) años, y el 81,3% eran mujeres. El 75% de los sujetos no realizaban actividad física y tenían un índice de masa corporal (IMC) de 28,3 kg/m2 (DE 6,8). Conclusión: Si bien no se encontraron sujetos con sarcopenia confirmada, la prevalencia de sarcopenia probable fue del 11,7%. Estos sujetos tenían una media de edad de 65,1 (DE 14,3) años, y predominaba el sexo femenino. La mayoría de los sujetos no realizaban actividad física y presentaban una media de IMC indicadora de sobrepeso.
ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the prevalence of sarcopenia among outpatient subjects in the physiotherapy unit of a public hospital in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and describe their characteristics. Materials and method: A descriptive, observational, prospective study was conducted in the physiotherapy unit of a public hospital in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires between February and March 2023. Subjects over 18 years of age referred to the unit were included. The algorithm proposed by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2 was used for the diagnosis. Results: Of the 137 subjects evaluated, the prevalence of probable sarcopenia was 11.7% The mean age was 65.1 (SD 14.3) years, and 81.3% were women. Seventy-five percent of the subjects did not perform physical activity and had a body mass index (BMI) of 28,3 kg/m2 (SD 6,8). Conclusion: Even though no subjects with confirmed sarcopenia were found, the probable sarcopenia was 11.7%. The subjects had a mean age of 65.1 (SD 14.3) years, with a predominance of women. Most subjects did not perform physical activity and had a mean BMI indicative of overweight.
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OBJECTIVE: [corrected] To make cultural adaptation and validation of the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire (NPQ) in Argentina, determining its psychometric properties in patients with neck pain of mechanical origin referred to the physiotherapy Service at D. F. Santojanni Hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS: autorization of original author of the NPQ was requested. Then we make the linguistic adaptation and pilot study. Psychometric analyses included test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient), validity (Pearson correlation coefficient NPQ-Visual Analog Scale, VAS), internal consistency (Cronbach Coefficient Alpha) and sensibility to change (paired t test). Sixty patients were inclueed from September 2007 to February 2009 with mechanical neck pain. The variables percentage of disability (NPQ) and pain (VAS) were measured on the day of admission, 24 hours later and when the patient was discharged. RESULTS: Twenty six patients completed the study, 4 were eliminated and 30 did not complete the 3rd measurement. We get a good test-retest reliability (CCI 0,8979) and a high internal consistency (Cronbach Coefficient Alpha 0,86). Validity obtained a good correlation (r=0,678). Sensitivity to change was good (r=0,661). CONCLUSION: The NPQ is a valid, reliable and sensitive instrument to assess disability associated with neck pain of mechanical origin in patients treated at the hospitals of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.
Objetivo: realizar la adaptación cultural y validación del Cuestionario Northwick Park (NPQ) en Argentina, determinando sus propiedades psicométricas, en pacientes con dolor cervical de origen mecánico derivados al Servicio de Kinesiología del Hospital D. F. Santojanni. Materiales y Métodos: Se solicitó la autorización del autor original del NPQ, luego se realizó la adaptación lingüística y prueba piloto. Las propiedades psicométricas incluyeron: confiabilidad test-retest (coeficiente de correlación intraclase, CCI), validez (coeficiente de correlación de Pearson NPQ-Escala Análoga Visual, EVA), consistencia interna (alfa de Cronbach) y sensibilidad al cambio (prueba T para pruebas pareadas NPQ-EVA). Se incluyeron consecutivamente 60 pacientes de septiembre de 2007 a febrero de 2009 con dolor cervical mecánico. Se midieron las variables porcentaje de discapacidad (NPQ) y dolor (EVA) al día del ingreso, a las 24 horas y al alta. Resultados: Veintiséis pacientes completaron el estudio, 4 fueron eliminados y 30 no completaron la 3° medición. Se obtuvo una buena confiabilidad test-retest (ICC 0.8979) y una alta consistencia interna (alfa de Cronbach 0.86). La validez mostró una buena correlación (r= 0,678). La sensibilidad al cambio fue buena (r=0.661). Conclusión: El NPQ es un instrumento válido, confiable y sensible para evaluar la discapacidad asociada al dolor cervical de origen mecánico en pacientes atendidos en el ámbito hospitalario de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires.
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Comparação Transcultural , Cervicalgia/diagnóstico , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Argentina , Avaliação da Deficiência , Estudos de Viabilidade , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Medição da Dor , Projetos Piloto , Psicometria , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Adulto JovemRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: [corrected] To make cultural adaptation and validation of the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire (NPQ) in Argentina, determining its psychometric properties in patients with neck pain of mechanical origin referred to the physiotherapy Service at D. F. Santojanni Hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS: autorization of original author of the NPQ was requested. Then we make the linguistic adaptation and pilot study. Psychometric analyses included test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient), validity (Pearson correlation coefficient NPQ-Visual Analog Scale, VAS), internal consistency (Cronbach Coefficient Alpha) and sensibility to change (paired t test). Sixty patients were inclueed from September 2007 to February 2009 with mechanical neck pain. The variables percentage of disability (NPQ) and pain (VAS) were measured on the day of admission, 24 hours later and when the patient was discharged. RESULTS: Twenty six patients completed the study, 4 were eliminated and 30 did not complete the 3rd measurement. We get a good test-retest reliability (CCI 0,8979) and a high internal consistency (Cronbach Coefficient Alpha 0,86). Validity obtained a good correlation (r=0,678). Sensitivity to change was good (r=0,661). CONCLUSION: The NPQ is a valid, reliable and sensitive instrument to assess disability associated with neck pain of mechanical origin in patients treated at the hospitals of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.
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Comparação Transcultural , Cervicalgia/diagnóstico , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Argentina , Avaliação da Deficiência , Estudos de Viabilidade , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Medição da Dor , Projetos Piloto , Psicometria , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Adulto JovemRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: [corrected] To make cultural adaptation and validation of the Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire (NPQ) in Argentina, determining its psychometric properties in patients with neck pain of mechanical origin referred to the physiotherapy Service at D. F. Santojanni Hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS: autorization of original author of the NPQ was requested. Then we make the linguistic adaptation and pilot study. Psychometric analyses included test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient), validity (Pearson correlation coefficient NPQ-Visual Analog Scale, VAS), internal consistency (Cronbach Coefficient Alpha) and sensibility to change (paired t test). Sixty patients were inclueed from September 2007 to February 2009 with mechanical neck pain. The variables percentage of disability (NPQ) and pain (VAS) were measured on the day of admission, 24 hours later and when the patient was discharged. RESULTS: Twenty six patients completed the study, 4 were eliminated and 30 did not complete the 3rd measurement. We get a good test-retest reliability (CCI 0,8979) and a high internal consistency (Cronbach Coefficient Alpha 0,86). Validity obtained a good correlation (r=0,678). Sensitivity to change was good (r=0,661). CONCLUSION: The NPQ is a valid, reliable and sensitive instrument to assess disability associated with neck pain of mechanical origin in patients treated at the hospitals of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.