Data collection instrument for hematological diseases in na outpatient setting: a validation study.

Objectives: to build and validate a data collection instrument for onco-hematological patients undergoing outpatient chemotherapy.

Methods: methodological study that aimed to build a scientifically consistent data collection instrument to evaluate hematological patients. There were five stages: identification of empirical indicators, evaluation of empirical indicators by focus group, construction of the instrument, content validation by judges and clinical validation.

Barriers to Physical Exercise and Associated Factors in the Pre- and Postoperative Periods of Bariatric Surgery.

Background: To compare the barriers to exercise and its associated factors among patients in the pre- and postoperative periods of bariatric surgery.

Methods: Cross-sectional study with patients who were split into preoperative (n = 81) and postoperative (n = 209) groups. It was collected sociodemographic characteristics, and the Exercise Benefits Barriers Scale was adopted in order to identify the barriers related to exercise practice.