Mobile application development to improve the active search for functional impairment and persistent symptoms in individuals post-COVID-19.

Objectives: This study aimed to develop a mobile application (App) to be used by primary care teams in the active search for functional impairment, long-term symptoms, and disabilities in individuals who have recovered from COVID-19, contributing to early treatment and referrals for multidisciplinary care and rehabilitation. This experimental study used the minimum viable product (MVP) methodology to develop an App named ReabilitaCOVID.

Methods: This methodology involves ideation, content creation, prototype creation, usability tests, and adjustments based on feedback.

Pelvic floor muscle training for urinary symptoms, vaginal prolapse, sexual function, pelvic floor muscle strength, and quality of life after hysterectomy: a systematic review with meta-analyses.

Background: After hysterectomy, women could experience pelvic floor dysfunction and negative impact on quality of life, which could be improved by pelvic floor muscle training.

Objective: To investigate effects of pelvic floor muscle training on urinary symptoms, vaginal prolapse, sexual function, pelvic floor muscle strength, and quality of life after hysterectomy.

Methods: Systematic review with meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials.

Clinical and anthropometric evolution of individuals with cystic fibrosis during COVID-19 pandemic: A 24-month cohort study.

Objectives: To analyze the evolution of clinical and anthropometric characteristics of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF) over 24 months, including the period of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A longitudinal study with data collection from May 2018 to November 2020 in physical and electronic records from a pediatric reference center, including individuals with CF aged up to 18 years.

Results: The sample encompassed 72 individuals.

Procedures and measurement properties of the 6-min step test: A systematic review with clinical recommendations.

Objective: To provide information regarding the procedures, safety, tolerability, and measurement properties of the 6-min step test.

Data Sources: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus (from inception until January 2024).

Review Methods: Studies that examined adults with acute or chronic diseases, and outcomes related to procedures, safety, tolerability, or measurement properties of the 6-min step test were included.

Manual Therapy Applied to the Cervial Joint Reduces Pain and Improves Jaw Function in Individuals with Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review on Manual Therapy for Orofacial Disorders.

Aims: To examine the effect of manual therapy applied to the cervical joint for reducing pain and improving mouth opening and jaw function in people with TMDs.

Methods: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials was performed. Participants were adults diagnosed with TMDs.