Avaliação da qualidade de vida e do tratamento fisioterapêutico em pacientes com cervicalgia crônica

Instrumento WHOQOL-100 e políticas públicas: avaliação da qualidade de vida de população alvo de política habitacional

Resumo O ambiente é um dos determinantes sociais da saúde. No Brasil, as habitações sociais, financiadas por políticas públicas, tendem a ser erguidas em espaços desprovidos de infraestrutura urbana e a posse da casa se acompanha de incertezas na condução da vida cotidiana. Este trabalho visa investigar o uso do questionário de qualidade de vida WHOQOL - 100 como instrumento de análise da qualidade de vida de uma população atendida por política habitacional, integrando os campos da saúde coletiva e do planejamento urbano. O questionário foi respondido por 101 moradores de um conjunto habitacional de São José dos Campos, um município paulista de grande porte. Encontraram-se baixos escores de autoavaliação de qualidade de vida, ambiente e subjetividade comparados aos dados disponíveis em publicações acadêmicas que avaliam, no geral, populações adoecidas. Os resultados permitiram avaliar de modo objetivo a relação entre ambiente e qualidade de vida, subsidiando a formulação e implantação de políticas sociais integradas às habitacionais para garantia dos direitos sociais de populações carentes.

Effects of the Pilates method on neck pain: a systematic review

Abstract Introduction: The Pilates method has been used for neck pain reduction. Objective: To systematically review randomized and non-randomized controlled trials that assessed the effects of Pilates on neck pain when compared to other groups (CRD42015025987). Methods: This study involved a systematic review directed by the PRISMA Statement based on the recommendations of the Cochrane Colaboration, registered in PROSPERO under the code CRD42015025987. The following databases were searched: Cochrane CENTRAL, EMBASE, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus and Web of Science, using the terms “Pilates” AND “Neck pain”, without language and date restrictions. Results: Of a total of 73 identified studies, two were included herein since they fulfilled the eligibility criteria (at least one intervention group applying Pilates), where we evaluated the methodological quality by the Downs and Black scale and evidence strength with the Best Evidence Synthesis. Pain and disability decreased from the sixth session, with gradual improvement in up to 24 sessions. Conclusion: Few studies are available using Pilates to decrease pain, and moderate evidence exists of positive Pilates effects on pain and function in patients with neck pain.

Effect of a physical therapy protocol on the health related quality of life of patients with temporomandibular disorder

Abstract Introduction: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) comprise a group of diseases that affect not only the temporomandibular joint, but also different areas extrinsic to the joints. Quality of life has been the subject of numerous studies in the Health area, especially aimed at people with chronic diseases, such as TMD. Objective: To evaluate effects of a physical therapy protocol on the quality of life of patients with temporomandibular disorder. Methods: Blinded, prospective, clinical trial, with 60 patients of both genders, aged between 18 and 70 years with TMD diagnosis attended in the clinic of Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry. The patients were divided into two groups, with one group, in addition to dental treatment, receiving a physical therapy protocol and the other group dental treatment only, for 5 weeks. The measurement of quality of life was obtained through the generic SF-36 questionnaire, at the beginning and end of the proposed protocol. Results: The patients to whom the physical therapy protocol was applied associated with dental care presented increased scores in all the domains of the questionnaire. In the group that received only dental treatment, improvements were only found in the domain related to pain. Conclusion: The application of a physical therapy protocol was able to improve the quality of life of patients with temporomandibular disorder.