Talita Pavarini Borges

Massage application for occupational low back pain in nursing staff

This is a clinical trial which aims to evaluate the efficiency of massage in the reduction of occupational low back pain, and its influence on the performance of work and life activities for the nursing team. The sample consisted of 18 employees who received seven to eight sessions after their work period. From the Numerical Pain Rating Scale, significant improvements were found between the 3rd and 1st evaluations (p=0.000) and between the 3rd and 2nd (p=0.004), using the Wilcoxon test. Regarding the Oswestry Disability Index, the paired t test showed a statistical difference (p=0.02) between the baseline, with a mean of 21.33% and the second evaluation (18.78%), which was also seen between the second and third evaluation (16.67%). The score for the Handling and Transfer Risk Evaluation Scale was 18 points (medium risk). It is concluded that massage was effective in reducing occupational low back pain, and provided improvement in activities of work and life. Clinical Trials Identifier: NCT01315197.Se trata de ensayo clinico con el objetivo de verificar la eficiencia del masaje para apocar la lumbalgia ocupacional y su influencia en el desempeno de las actividades laborales y de vida, en el equipo de Enfermeria. La muestra fue compuesta por 18 empleados, que recibieron de 7 a 8 sesiones despues del planton. Por la escala numerica de dolor, hubo mejora significante estadisticamente entre la 3a y 1a evaluacion (p=0,000) y entre la 3a y 2a (p=0,004), por la prueba de Wilcoxon. Sobre la evaluacion funcional de Owestry, en la prueba T pareado, se observo diferencia estadistica (p=0,02) entre el primer momento, con media del 21,33% y el segun (18,78%), y se mantuvo entre la segunda y tercera evaluacion (16,67%). Fueron encontrados 18 puntos (medio riesgo) para escala de evaluacion del riesgo en el movimiento y transferencia. Se concluye que el masaje fue eficiente en la disminucion de la lumbalgia ocupacional, asi como trajo mejoria en las actividades de trabajo y vida. Clinical Trials Identifier: NCT01315197.

Occupational low back pain in nursing workers: massage versus pain

Objetivo: Avaliar a eficacia da massagem para diminuicao de lombalgia ocupacional em trabalhadores da equipe de Enfermagem de um Pronto-Socorro. Metodo: Ensaio clinico randomizado, com utilizacao do Questionario sociodemografico/morbidade e Escala Numerica de Dor. Foram randomizados 45 sujeitos aleatoriamente em grupo intervencao (G1-Massagem por acupressao), grupo placebo (G2 – aplicacao do Laser Arseneto de Galio 904nm desligado) e controle (G3-sem intervencao). Resultados: O principal fator desencadeante, como tambem de piora da lombalgia, foi a manipulacao do paciente, ambos com 34,9% de prevalencia. O principal tratamento anterior a pesquisa para lombalgia foi o uso de medicacoes, com 44,2%. Segundo Analise de Variância, somente o G1, conseguiu diferenca estatistica significativa, com melhor resultado apos 12 sessoes. A massagem conseguiu um efeito enorme (d=4,59), correspondente a 86% de reducao dos niveis de dor. Conclusao: A massagem foi eficaz para diminuir a lombalgia ocupacional desses trabalhadores de Enfermagem.OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy of massage for decreasing occupational low back pain in workers of a Nursing team in an Emergency Room. METHOD A randomized controlled trial, using a socio-demographic/morbidity questionnaire and a Pain Numeric Scale. Forty-five subjects were randomly allocated for intervention (G1 - Massage by acupressure), placebo group (G2 - application of Garlium Arseneid Laser 904 nm turned off) and control (G3 - no intervention). RESULTS The main triggering factor, as well as the worsening of pain, was the patient manipulation, both with a prevalence of 34.9%. The main treatment for low back pain before this research was the use of medication, with a prevalence of 44.2%. In accordance with a variance analysis, only G1 presented a significant statistical difference, with a better result after 12 sessions. Massage presented an enormous effect (d = 4.59), corresponding to 86% of reduction in the pain level. CONCLUSION Massage was effective to decrease occupational low back pain of those Nursing workers.

Lombalgia ocupacional em trabalhadores de enfermagem: massagem versus dor

Objetivo: Avaliar a eficacia da massagem para diminuicao de lombalgia ocupacional em trabalhadores da equipe de Enfermagem de um Pronto-Socorro. Metodo: Ensaio clinico randomizado, com utilizacao do Questionario sociodemografico/morbidade e Escala Numerica de Dor. Foram randomizados 45 sujeitos aleatoriamente em grupo intervencao (G1-Massagem por acupressao), grupo placebo (G2 – aplicacao do Laser Arseneto de Galio 904nm desligado) e controle (G3-sem intervencao). Resultados: O principal fator desencadeante, como tambem de piora da lombalgia, foi a manipulacao do paciente, ambos com 34,9% de prevalencia. O principal tratamento anterior a pesquisa para lombalgia foi o uso de medicacoes, com 44,2%. Segundo Analise de Variância, somente o G1, conseguiu diferenca estatistica significativa, com melhor resultado apos 12 sessoes. A massagem conseguiu um efeito enorme (d=4,59), correspondente a 86% de reducao dos niveis de dor. Conclusao: A massagem foi eficaz para diminuir a lombalgia ocupacional desses trabalhadores de Enfermagem.OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy of massage for decreasing occupational low back pain in workers of a Nursing team in an Emergency Room. METHOD A randomized controlled trial, using a socio-demographic/morbidity questionnaire and a Pain Numeric Scale. Forty-five subjects were randomly allocated for intervention (G1 - Massage by acupressure), placebo group (G2 - application of Garlium Arseneid Laser 904 nm turned off) and control (G3 - no intervention). RESULTS The main triggering factor, as well as the worsening of pain, was the patient manipulation, both with a prevalence of 34.9%. The main treatment for low back pain before this research was the use of medication, with a prevalence of 44.2%. In accordance with a variance analysis, only G1 presented a significant statistical difference, with a better result after 12 sessions. Massage presented an enormous effect (d = 4.59), corresponding to 86% of reduction in the pain level. CONCLUSION Massage was effective to decrease occupational low back pain of those Nursing workers.

Aplicação da massagem para lombalgia ocupacional em funcionários de Enfermagem

This is a clinical trial which aims to evaluate the efficiency of massage in the reduction of occupational low back pain, and its influence on the performance of work and life activities for the nursing team. The sample consisted of 18 employees who received seven to eight sessions after their work period. From the Numerical Pain Rating Scale, significant improvements were found between the 3rd and 1st evaluations (p=0.000) and between the 3rd and 2nd (p=0.004), using the Wilcoxon test. Regarding the Oswestry Disability Index, the paired t test showed a statistical difference (p=0.02) between the baseline, with a mean of 21.33% and the second evaluation (18.78%), which was also seen between the second and third evaluation (16.67%). The score for the Handling and Transfer Risk Evaluation Scale was 18 points (medium risk). It is concluded that massage was effective in reducing occupational low back pain, and provided improvement in activities of work and life. Clinical Trials Identifier: NCT01315197.Se trata de ensayo clinico con el objetivo de verificar la eficiencia del masaje para apocar la lumbalgia ocupacional y su influencia en el desempeno de las actividades laborales y de vida, en el equipo de Enfermeria. La muestra fue compuesta por 18 empleados, que recibieron de 7 a 8 sesiones despues del planton. Por la escala numerica de dolor, hubo mejora significante estadisticamente entre la 3a y 1a evaluacion (p=0,000) y entre la 3a y 2a (p=0,004), por la prueba de Wilcoxon. Sobre la evaluacion funcional de Owestry, en la prueba T pareado, se observo diferencia estadistica (p=0,02) entre el primer momento, con media del 21,33% y el segun (18,78%), y se mantuvo entre la segunda y tercera evaluacion (16,67%). Fueron encontrados 18 puntos (medio riesgo) para escala de evaluacion del riesgo en el movimiento y transferencia. Se concluye que el masaje fue eficiente en la disminucion de la lumbalgia ocupacional, asi como trajo mejoria en las actividades de trabajo y vida. Clinical Trials Identifier: NCT01315197.

Effectiveness of auriculotherapy for stress, based on experience of the therapist: a clinical trial*

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of auriculotherapy with semipermanent needles on stress levels in the nursing staff of a teaching hospital. Methods: A clinical trial with forty-nine people randomized into three groups: group 1 (control), group 2 (less experienced therapists) and group 3 (more experienced therapists), conducted between January and July 2010. The subjects received eight sessions with the Shen Mein, kidney and brainstem points being assessed at baseline, after four and eight sessions, and at follow-up (15 days). Results: The ANOVA showed statistically significant differences between the results before and after between the groups in the third assessment (F = 3.404 / p = 0.042) and at follow-up (F = 4.106 / p = 0.023). These differences were between groups 1/3 in the third assessment (p = 0.036) and at follow-up (p = 0.033). A marginally significant result was found at follow-up between groups 1/2 (p = 0 059). Conclusion: Auriculotherapy with more experienced therapists effectively reduced stress in nursing professionals, however, one considers the need for more studies with this procedure.

Lumbalgia ocupacional en trabajadores de enfermería: masaje versus dolor

Objetivo: Avaliar a eficacia da massagem para diminuicao de lombalgia ocupacional em trabalhadores da equipe de Enfermagem de um Pronto-Socorro. Metodo: Ensaio clinico randomizado, com utilizacao do Questionario sociodemografico/morbidade e Escala Numerica de Dor. Foram randomizados 45 sujeitos aleatoriamente em grupo intervencao (G1-Massagem por acupressao), grupo placebo (G2 – aplicacao do Laser Arseneto de Galio 904nm desligado) e controle (G3-sem intervencao). Resultados: O principal fator desencadeante, como tambem de piora da lombalgia, foi a manipulacao do paciente, ambos com 34,9% de prevalencia. O principal tratamento anterior a pesquisa para lombalgia foi o uso de medicacoes, com 44,2%. Segundo Analise de Variância, somente o G1, conseguiu diferenca estatistica significativa, com melhor resultado apos 12 sessoes. A massagem conseguiu um efeito enorme (d=4,59), correspondente a 86% de reducao dos niveis de dor. Conclusao: A massagem foi eficaz para diminuir a lombalgia ocupacional desses trabalhadores de Enfermagem.OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy of massage for decreasing occupational low back pain in workers of a Nursing team in an Emergency Room. METHOD A randomized controlled trial, using a socio-demographic/morbidity questionnaire and a Pain Numeric Scale. Forty-five subjects were randomly allocated for intervention (G1 - Massage by acupressure), placebo group (G2 - application of Garlium Arseneid Laser 904 nm turned off) and control (G3 - no intervention). RESULTS The main triggering factor, as well as the worsening of pain, was the patient manipulation, both with a prevalence of 34.9%. The main treatment for low back pain before this research was the use of medication, with a prevalence of 44.2%. In accordance with a variance analysis, only G1 presented a significant statistical difference, with a better result after 12 sessions. Massage presented an enormous effect (d = 4.59), corresponding to 86% of reduction in the pain level. CONCLUSION Massage was effective to decrease occupational low back pain of those Nursing workers.

Aplicación del masaje para lumbalgia ocupacional en empleados de Enfermería

This is a clinical trial which aims to evaluate the efficiency of massage in the reduction of occupational low back pain, and its influence on the performance of work and life activities for the nursing team. The sample consisted of 18 employees who received seven to eight sessions after their work period. From the Numerical Pain Rating Scale, significant improvements were found between the 3rd and 1st evaluations (p=0.000) and between the 3rd and 2nd (p=0.004), using the Wilcoxon test. Regarding the Oswestry Disability Index, the paired t test showed a statistical difference (p=0.02) between the baseline, with a mean of 21.33% and the second evaluation (18.78%), which was also seen between the second and third evaluation (16.67%). The score for the Handling and Transfer Risk Evaluation Scale was 18 points (medium risk). It is concluded that massage was effective in reducing occupational low back pain, and provided improvement in activities of work and life. Clinical Trials Identifier: NCT01315197.Se trata de ensayo clinico con el objetivo de verificar la eficiencia del masaje para apocar la lumbalgia ocupacional y su influencia en el desempeno de las actividades laborales y de vida, en el equipo de Enfermeria. La muestra fue compuesta por 18 empleados, que recibieron de 7 a 8 sesiones despues del planton. Por la escala numerica de dolor, hubo mejora significante estadisticamente entre la 3a y 1a evaluacion (p=0,000) y entre la 3a y 2a (p=0,004), por la prueba de Wilcoxon. Sobre la evaluacion funcional de Owestry, en la prueba T pareado, se observo diferencia estadistica (p=0,02) entre el primer momento, con media del 21,33% y el segun (18,78%), y se mantuvo entre la segunda y tercera evaluacion (16,67%). Fueron encontrados 18 puntos (medio riesgo) para escala de evaluacion del riesgo en el movimiento y transferencia. Se concluye que el masaje fue eficiente en la disminucion de la lumbalgia ocupacional, asi como trajo mejoria en las actividades de trabajo y vida. Clinical Trials Identifier: NCT01315197.

Eficácia da auriculoterapia para estresse segundo experiência do terapeuta: ensaio clínico

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of auriculotherapy with semipermanent needles on stress levels in the nursing staff of a teaching hospital. Methods: A clinical trial with forty-nine people randomized into three groups: group 1 (control), group 2 (less experienced therapists) and group 3 (more experienced therapists), conducted between January and July 2010. The subjects received eight sessions with the Shen Mein, kidney and brainstem points being assessed at baseline, after four and eight sessions, and at follow-up (15 days). Results: The ANOVA showed statistically significant differences between the results before and after between the groups in the third assessment (F = 3.404 / p = 0.042) and at follow-up (F = 4.106 / p = 0.023). These differences were between groups 1/3 in the third assessment (p = 0.036) and at follow-up (p = 0.033). A marginally significant result was found at follow-up between groups 1/2 (p = 0 059). Conclusion: Auriculotherapy with more experienced therapists effectively reduced stress in nursing professionals, however, one considers the need for more studies with this procedure.

Eficacia de la auriculoterapia para estrés según experiencia del terapeuta: ensayo clínico

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of auriculotherapy with semipermanent needles on stress levels in the nursing staff of a teaching hospital. Methods: A clinical trial with forty-nine people randomized into three groups: group 1 (control), group 2 (less experienced therapists) and group 3 (more experienced therapists), conducted between January and July 2010. The subjects received eight sessions with the Shen Mein, kidney and brainstem points being assessed at baseline, after four and eight sessions, and at follow-up (15 days). Results: The ANOVA showed statistically significant differences between the results before and after between the groups in the third assessment (F = 3.404 / p = 0.042) and at follow-up (F = 4.106 / p = 0.023). These differences were between groups 1/3 in the third assessment (p = 0.036) and at follow-up (p = 0.033). A marginally significant result was found at follow-up between groups 1/2 (p = 0 059). Conclusion: Auriculotherapy with more experienced therapists effectively reduced stress in nursing professionals, however, one considers the need for more studies with this procedure.