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Abstract Aims This study aimed to identify Brazilian wheelchair tennis athletes' quality of life and to compare the perception scores between competitive and elite athletes. Methods Participants were wheelchair tennis athletes (N = 31) from Brazil (males = 25, females = 6) divided into two groups: competitive and elite. Data was collected using the Brazilian version of the WHOQOL-Bref. The WHOQOL-Bref asks two general questions, and is thereafter divided into four main domains: 1) physical, psychological, social, and environment, which give us an understanding of their overall quality of life perception. Results The results showed that overall, 29 out of the 31 athletes perceived their quality of life positively, regardless of the competitive level. However, statistically higher perceptions were found in the physical domain and the total score of quality of life of the elite group. Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that even though participation in high-performance adapted sports may offer a stressful and exhausting environment, elite wheelchair tennis athletes from Brazil perceive themselves as having a better QoL than competitive athletes.(AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Desempenho Atlético/psicologia , Pessoas com Deficiência/psicologia , Qualidade de Vida , Esportes para Pessoas com Deficiência , Tênis , BrasilRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Nationwide research indicates that children with visual impairment have limited participation in recreational and sport activities than their peers. This is due in part to the lack of recreational opportunities and facilities, as well as a lack of awareness by parents of how and where their children can participate. The purpose of the current study was to explore the experiences of Latino families of children with visual impairments living in Guatemala regarding physical recreation. Participants were Latino parents (N = 13) who have children with visual impairments recruited from a sport camp. METHODS: Qualitative data were gathered through one-on-one interviews that were transcribed and analyzed through a constant comparative analysis. RESULTS: Participating Latino families who resided in Guatemala City participated at least once a month in low budget recreational activities with their children with visual impairments. Activities were mostly done in local surroundings and led mainly by their mother. Benefits identified by the participants related to relaxation, socialization, and sense of independence, with minimal mention of health related benefits. CONCLUSIONS: There is a need to disseminate information to the Latino community with children with visual impairments regarding the multiple benefits that arise from being involved in recreational physical activities.
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Hispânico ou Latino/estatística & dados numéricos , Atividade Motora/fisiologia , Esportes/estatística & dados numéricos , Transtornos da Visão/fisiopatologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Criança , Coleta de Dados , Feminino , Guatemala , Humanos , Masculino , Pais , Grupo AssociadoRESUMO
Con el objetivo de estudiar la tolerancia de la ketamina como anestesico general en pacientes adultos, escogimos 80 pacientes en los diferente hospitales y clinicas privadas de la ciudad de la Romana. EN este estudio se escogieron los pacientes que oscilan entre 18 y 52 años de edad que iban a ser sometidos a diferentes tipos de cirugias tanto del sexo femenino como del masculino, durante el periodo de abril-diciembre de 1986. La ketamina se administra por vias IV.IM El mayor numero de cirugia correspondio al sexo femenino (64 casos). La ketamina actua sobre SNC estimulando y desprimiendo simultaneamente en el trans-operatorio. Los aparatos respiratorios y renales no se alteran, los reflejos faringeos no se alteran