Publications by authors named "Camile Ludovico Zamboti"
Article Synopsis
- A systematic review was conducted to evaluate functional performance (FP) instruments for chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) other than chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), highlighting the challenge of selecting the right tool.
- The review found and analyzed 216 studies across seven types of CRD, identifying 33 different FP instruments, with the SF-36 questionnaire and the 1-minute sit-to-stand test being the most commonly used.
- Despite the widespread use of these instruments, there is limited data on their measurement properties and clinical significance, making this review essential for guiding clinical choices in non-COPD CRD.
McConnell's patellar taping is indicated for the treatment of women with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, however the literature points to controversial evidence, and does not establish the effect on postural control. This is a randomized trial study that aimed to compare the effect of McConnell taping (MT) with a Placebo taping (PT), during functional tasks that assess dynamic postural control, such as squatting and ascending/descending stairs, using a force platform among women with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). The participants were randomly assigned to two treatment groups: MT (n = 15) and PT (n = 15).
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- The study investigates the relationship between mandible positioning, preferred chewing side, age, and plantar support in children aged 4-11 years.
- Using photogrammetry and baropodometry, researchers measured mandibular positions and plantar support in 93 children, finding greater mandibular displacement to the left.
- Results showed no significant effect of mandible position or chewing side on plantar support, although correlations were noted between age, body mass, height, and plantar surface area.
Background: Hormonal contraceptive use has been related to adverse effects, including impacts on sexual function and sexual satisfaction, although the difference in the effects on sexual function with the use of hormonal vs nonhormonal contraceptive methods remains controversial.
Aim: In this study we sought to compare the prevalence of dyspareunia, sexual function, sexual satisfaction, quality of life, anxiety, and depression between women using hormonal, nonhormonal, or no contraceptive methods and to compare these outcomes between the most frequently used contraceptive methods.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included sexually active women of reproductive age who were stratified into 3 groups: women using hormonal, nonhormonal, or no contraceptive methods.
Objectives: To investigate muscle strength and the prevalence of muscle weakness in adults with interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) compared to healthy subjects.
Design: Cross-sectional (description of clinical features).
Setting: Public referral center (University Hospital).
Although the level of physical activity in daily life (PADL) plays a vital role concerning the health of subjects with chronic lung diseases, it remains uncertain how PADL patterns compare among different conditions. This study's objective was to compare the PADL levels of subjects with COPD, asthma and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF); and to investigate PADL behaviour in different diseases' severity. Stable subjects who had not undergone pulmonary rehabilitation in the previous year were included.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To investigate the reliability, internal consistency and validity of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the University of California San Diego Shortness of Breath Questionnaire (UCSD SOBQ) in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD).
Methods: Patients with ILD completed the questionnaire at three different time points, one week apart, with the assistance of two independent assessors. Intra- and inter-rater reliability were analysed via the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC).
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and measurement properties of the Brazilian-Portuguese version of the idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis-specific version of the Saint George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ-I) for patients with interstitial lung disease.
Braz J Phys Ther
December 2021
Background: The idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis-specific version of the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ-I) is a valid tool to assess health-related quality of life in patients with interstitial lung diseases (ILDs).
Objective: To translate and cross-culturally adapt the SGRQ-I to Brazilian-Portuguese, and to assess its measurement properties.
Methods: Phase one consisted of the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the questionnaire.
Background: There is limited information regarding impairment in functional performance tests and their measurement properties in ILD. The present study aimed to verify the impairment and measurement properties of functional performance tests in ILD.
Methods: ILD and healthy individuals underwent assessments of pulmonary function, peripheral muscle strength (handgrip force and maximum isometric contraction of quadriceps femoris - MIVCq) and exercise capacity (6-min walk test - 6MWT).
Objective: To compare the performance, reliability, and validity of functional tests between women with and without patellofemoral pain.
Methods: Twenty women with a diagnosis of patellofemoral pain between 18 and 40 years of age and 20 age-matched pain-free controls participated in the study. All participants performed a set of five function tests: sitting-rising test, sit-to-stand in 30 seconds, stair-climb test, stair descent test, and six-minute step test.