A compreensÃo do processo saÃde e doenÃa na sua complexidade exige uma leitura aprofundada das relaÃÃes estabelecidas entre o sujeito que adoece e sua enfermidade. Embora consideremos que a expressÃo dos sujeitos esteja inserida numa dimensÃo sÃcio-histÃrico-cultural, devemos ressaltar que a maneira como eles atribuem sentido Ãs suas enfermidades parte de uma experiÃncia Ãnica e significativa. Este estudo tem como objetivo principal identificar o sentido subjetivo do adolescente acometido de insuficiÃncia renal crÃnica em relaÃÃo à doenÃa, a partir da abordagem entre subjetividade e o processo saÃde e doenÃa. Para a realizaÃÃo deste trabalho, utilizamos o referencial da Epistemologia Qualitativa, desenvolvido por Gonzalez Rey (1996, 1997, 1999). Foram realizados trabalhos de campo com cinco adolescentes. O processo de construÃÃo de informaÃÃo possibilitou o reconhecimento de trÃs temas centrais: 1 o diagnÃstico; 2 o sujeito e o tratamento; 3 o adolescente acometido de insuficiÃncia renal crÃnica. A articulaÃÃo destes trÃs temas permitiu-nos elaborar algumas reflexÃes sobre a compreensÃo do que à a insuficiÃncia renal crÃnica com seus desdobramentos, a partir da concepÃÃo dos adolescentes acometidos por essa enfermidade, o que nos faz compreender o adoecer como um processo fundamentalmente subjetivo. ConcluÃmos com o levantamento de alguns questionamentos acerca das prÃticas presentes na instituiÃÃo hospitalar, que permitem repensar o atendimento ao adolescente com insuficiÃncia renal crÃnica, possibilitando, assim, a emergÃncia de intervenÃÃes eficazes que propiciem melhor qualidade de vida para esses pacientes. / Understanding of the complexities in the process of health and disease requires an in-depth reading of the relationships established between the person who becomes ill and his infirmity. Although the subjectsâ expressions may be considered to exist in a social-historical-cultural context, it must be emphasized that the manner in which they confer meaning to their illnesses stems from a unique and significant experience. The main objective of this study is to identify the subjective meaning attributed by the adolescent chronic renal patient to his disease, by approaching both subjectivity and the process of health and disease. This was achieved through use of the Qualitative Epistemology reference developed by Rey (1996, 1997, 1999). Fieldwork was performed using five adolescents. The process of information construction led to recognition of three central themes: 1. The Diagnosis; 2. The Subject and The Treatment; 3. The Adolescent Chronic Renal Patient. Articulation of these three themes enabled reflection on the understanding obtained regarding that which is Chronic Renal Insufficiency and its development, based on the perception of the adolescents bearing this infirmity, which then allowed for the comprehension of illness as a fundamentally subjective process. In conclusion, some questions arise regarding current practices in the hospital that allow for the rethinking of the assistance provided to the chronic renal patient, thus enabling the emergence of effective interventions which could yield a better quality of life for these patients.

Orientador: Milva Maria Figueiredo De Martino / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-04T01:27:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Souza_EmiliaFerreirade_M.pdf: 1834559 bytes, checksum: cd4da6190829f2741a78bb8f6fd1d670 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2004 / Resumo: O tratamento hemodialitico provoca uma sucessão de situações para o cliente renal crônico, que compromete o aspecto não só físico, como psicológico, com repercussões pessoais, familiares e sociais. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar os diagnósticos de enfermagem mais freqüentes no cliente renal crônico, tendo como referencial o Marco Conceituai e a Teoria do Alcance dos Objetivos de Imogene King onde ela considera alguns conceitos básicos essenciais para a enfermagem e define os três sistemas que são à base do modelo - sistema pessoal, interpessoal e social. Foi aplicado um instrumento de coleta de dados a 20 clientes de uma unidade dialítica com acompanhamento supervisionado, com questões relacionadas ao sistema pessoal, interpessoal e social, objetivando conhecer a necessidade do paciente, através do levantamento dos dados. Os diagnósticos foram discutidos e determinados a partir da discussão dos casos com uma especialista em diagnósticos de enfermagem e tendo como referência a Taxonomia II da NANDA. Os resultados mostraram a identificação dos diagnósticos de enfermagem presente em todos os clientes estudados. A faixa etária em que ocorreu maior comprometimento com a patologia esteve entre 41 a 50 anos. A causa principal da doença foi para hipertensão arterial sistêmica e diabetes. Os diagnósticos de enfermagem encontrados em 50% ou mais dos pacientes hemodialíticos foram: risco para infecção, proteção alterada e conforto alterado. Foram considerados alguns diagnósticos com menor freqüência por terem sido relevantes para a assistência do paciente hemodialitico: desobediência, distúrbio do padrão do sono, medo, ansiedade e desempenho de papel a Iterado. Conclui-se que o instrumento utilizado nos permitiu identificar os diagnósticos de enfermagem baseados na teoria de Imogene King e Taxonomia da NANDA, mas como a coleta de dados ocorreu somente uma vez, recomenda-se a realização de estudos longitudinais para a confirmação ou não dos achados / Abstract: Hemodialysis provokes various conditions in chronic renal clients that compromise not only the client's physical but also the psychological aspect together with personal, familial and social repercussions. The purpose of this study was to identify the most common nursing diagnoses in chronic renal clients using as reference the Imogene King's Conceptual Model and the Theory of Goal Attainment in which she deals with some basic concepts essential to nursing and describes the three systems that form the basis of her model - personal, interpersonal and social. In order to verify the needs of clients (n=20) in a dialytic unit, a data collecting tool based on the NANDA nursing diagnoses and composed of questions related to the personal, interpersonal and social systems was applied to the clients with a supervised follow up. The results detected the presence of nursing diagnoses in all the clients in this study sample. The highest pathological compromise occurred in the 41 to 50 year age group. The main cause of disease was due to hypertension and diabetes. The nursing diagnoses found in 50% of the clients were: risk of infection, ineffective protection and altered contort. Some diagnoses, such as: noncompliance, disturbed sleep pattern, fear, anxiety and ineffective role performance, had less frequency by had been relevant to the clients attendance. Therefore, it can be concluded that the data-collecting tool helped identify nursing diagnoses that were based on the Imogene King theory and the NANDA Taxonomy, but as the data collecting had been done just once, it is recommended longitudinal study to confirm there findings / Mestrado / Enfermagem e Trabalho / Doutor em Enfermagem

The triglyceride/high-density cholesterol-lipoprotein (TG/HDL-c) is a biomarker of cardiovascular events and mortality. In hemodialysis patients, the evidence is controversial. A systematic review was carried out in the Medline, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Pubmed databases to identify the relevant cohort studies on cardiovascular events and mortality in hemodialysis patients the role of TG/HDL-c as a risk factor. Four cohort-type studies were evaluated, with a total of 52,579 hemodialysis patients. Three studies conducted in Asian populations and one study in the United States had the highest percentage of the sample (50,673 patients). The elevated TG/HDL-c ratio is associated with better survival, and there is a consistent gradual inverse association between TG/HDL-c and mortality in all analysis subgroups. In the decile categorization of the exposure variable, a 21% decrease in the risk of cardiovascular mortality and a 15% decrease in all-cause mortality in the highest decile compared to the reference group (D10 aHR = 0.79; 95% CI: 0.69–0.91 and D10 aHR = 0.85; 95%CI: 0.78–0.92). Our results show that the TG/HDL-c ratio is a protective factor for cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in the American population and a risk factor for them in the population from Asia. / Revisión por pares

A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Johannesburg, 2017. / Background: In spite of the contributions of cardiovascular disease (CVD) to morbidity and mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD) worldwide, there are no studies that have looked at cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) and their association with cardiovascular changes in African children with CKD. Several CVRFs have been implicated in the initiation and progression of cardiovascular changes in children with CKD, and these changes have been reported even in early CKD. This study investigated CVRFs and their association with cardiovascular changes in South African children with CKD. Method: This comparative cross sectional study recruited children (5-18 years) with CKD being followed up at the Division of Paediatric Nephrology of the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital and the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. One hundred and six children with a spectrum of CKD including those on chronic dialysis (34 CKD I, 36 CKD II-IV and 36 CKD V-dialysis) were enrolled over a 12 month study period. All patients had a short history taken along with a physical examination. Blood samples for serum creatinine, urea, albumin, calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone (PTH), alkaline phosphatase, total cholesterol, haemoglobin and C-reactive protein, Vitamin D, Fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23), Fetuin-A and genomic DNA studies were taken. Where feasible, transthoracic echocardiography and high resolution ultrasonography of the common carotid artery was performed. Results: The overall median age of the patients was 11 years (8-14 years), with a male female ratio of 2.1:1. Several CVRFs detected include hypertension, proteinuria, anaemia, hypercholesterolaemia and dysregulated mineral bone metabolism. The most common CVRF detected was anaemia (39.6%) and its prevalence was highest in the dialysis group when compared with the other CKD groups. The overall median (range) cIMT was 0.505mm (0.380-0.675), and was highest in patients with dialysis dependant CKD (p=0.003). The distribution of left atrial diameter (LAD) and left ventricular mass (LVM) differed significantly (p<0.05) across the different CKD groups. Abnormal LAD was seen in 10% of patients; left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in 27%; left ventricular systolic dysfunction in 6% and diastolic dysfunction in one patient. Mean arterial pressure and haemoglobin levels were independently associated with cIMT; hypertension was independently associated with concentric LVH; and age and hypoalbuminaemia were independently associated with eccentric LVH. Overall, the dialysis group had the highest prevalence of vascular changes, cardiac changes and associated risk factors. A skewed pattern of Fetuin-A and FGF-23 levels with medians (range) of 57.7 (0.9-225.2) mg/dL and 28.9 (0-3893.0) pg/ml respectively, were observed. The levels of these two biomarkers varied significantly between the different CKD groups (p<0.05). Fetuin-A was independently associated with abnormal LAD but no similar relationship with other cardiovascular changes and plasma levels of Fetuin-A and FGF-23 was found. Plasma FGF-23 levels correlated better with markers of bone mineralization than Fetuin-A. Eight Fetuin-A SNPs were analysed; rs2248690, rs6787344, rs4831, rs4917, rs4918, rs2070633, rs2070634 and rs2070635. We found an association between log-transformed Fetuin-A levels and the SNP rs4918 G-allele compared to the rs4918 C-allele (p=0.046) and the rs2070633 T-allele when compared to the rs2070633 C-allele (p=0.015). Markers of MBD such as phosphate and PTH levels were associated with Fetuin-A SNPs. The rs6787344 G-allele was significantly associated with phosphate levels (0.042), and the rs4918 G-allele with PTH (p=0.044). Seven deaths were recorded in the dialysis group during the study period and severe hypertension and intracranial bleed were the most common causes of death. Modifiable risk factors such as increased total cholesterol (TC) and decreased albumin levels were more commonly seen among the deceased dialysis patients. Conclusion: A high prevalence of CVRFs and cardiovascular changes were observed in the study groups, even in those with mild to moderate disease. Information obtained from the study highlights the need to address modifiable CVRFs such as hypertension, anaemia and hypoalbuminaemia in children with CKD and also the need to determine new, population specific, paediatric reference values for cIMT in healthy African children. Finally, the study was able to demonstrate differences in the relationship between Fetuin A SNPs and Fetuin-A levels and cardiovascular changes in our study population when compared with previously published data. We postulate that these differences may be due to genetic differences between our population and other population groups previously studied. / LG2018

(v AJ) Introduction: The literature indicates that progressive aging of the population leads to increasing number of elderly patients with chronic kidney failure, initiating long-term dialysis treatment. ERA - EDTA (European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association was issued in 2016 for treatment of elderly patients with advanced kidney disease. For easier orientation in the issue to withold or withdraw from dialysis therapy recommendations have been made in 2010 Renal Physicians Association (RPA). The issue of chronic kidney disease is also dealt with nurses organization The European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association (EDTNA/ERCA). Aim: The aim of this research was to point out the reasons, for which patients with chronic kidney failure decide to withold or withdraw from dialysis therapy. Methodology: The thesis was performed through a qualitative research. Data were collected by individual guided interviews. The research sample included five participants. Four individuals decided to withold or withdraw from dialysis therapy and were further followed in the pre-dialysis nephrology outpatient clinic. One participant, who initially had started dialysis therapy acutely, later repeatedly stopped it and started it again with the...

A Doença Renal Crônica (DRC) é um importante problema de saúde pública ao redor do mundo e a proteinúria é um marcador de progressão da doença bem estabelecido. A própolis, uma resina natural produzida por abelhas a partir de resíduos e seivas de diferentes partes de plantas, possui propriedades anti-inflamatória, imunomoduladora, anti-câncer, anti-oxidante, bem como demonstrou ter efeito antiproteinúrico em modelo experimental de DRC. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito do extrato de Própolis verde brasileiro na proteinúria e ritmo de filtração glomerular estimada (RFG) em pacientes com DRC. Este foi um estudo clínico, randomizado, duplo-cego, controlado por placebo que reuniu pacientes com DRC de etiologias diabética e não-diabética, com idade entre 18 e 90 anos, com RFG estimado entre 25-70 ml/min/1.73 m2 e proteinúria (excreção urinária de proteína > 300mg/dia) ou microalbuminúria ou macroalbuminúria (taxa urinária de albumina-creatinina > 30mg/g Cr ou > 300mg/g Cr, respectivamente). Nós pesquisamos 148 pacientes e selecionamos randomicamente 32 para receberam, por 12 meses, extrato de própolis verde brasileiro na dose de 500mg/dia (n=18) ou placebo (n=14). No final do tratamento, a proteinúria foi significantemente menor no grupo Própolis do que no grupo Placebo--695 mg/24 h (IC de 95%, 483 a 999) x 1403 mg/24 h (IC de 95%, 1031 a 1909); P=0.004--independente de variações no RFG e pressão arterial, os quais não foram diferentes entre os grupos. O subgrupo de pacientes com DRC de etiologia diabética que recebeu Própolis apresentou redução significativa da albuminúria ao final do estudo (de 981 mg/g uCr [IC de 95%, 223 a 1739] para 476 mg/g uCr [IC de 95%, -282 a 1235]; p= 0,031), ao passo que o subgrupo de diabéticos que recebeu Placebo apresentou elevação da albuminúria (de 1261 mg/g uCr [IC de 95%, 569 a 1953] para 1451 mg/g uCr [IC de 95%, 758 a 2143]; p = 0,999). O Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 (MCP-1) urinário também foi menor no grupo Própolis do que no grupo Placebo ao final do tratamento -- 58 pg/mg Cr [IC de 95%, 36 a 95] x 98 pg/mg Cr [IC de 95%, 62 a 155]; P=0.038. O extrato de própolis verde brasileiro foi seguro e bem tolerado, bem como reduziu significativamente a proteinúria em pacientes com DRC de etiologia diabética e não-diabética / Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health problem worldwide, and proteinuria is a well-established marker of disease progression. Propolis, a natural resin produced by bees from residues and sap of different parts of plants, has anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, anti-cancer, anti-oxidant properties, as well as having been shown to have an antiproteinuric effect in experimental CKD. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect that Brazilian green propolis extract has on proteinuria and on the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study including patients with CKD caused by diabetes or non-diabetic etiology, 18-90 years of age, with an eGFR of 25-70 ml/min per 1.73 m2 and proteinuria (urinary protein excretion > 300 mg/day) or micro- or macro-albuminuria (urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio > 30 mg/g or > 300 mg/g, respectively). We screened 148 patients and selected 32, randomly assigning them to receive 12 months of Brazilian green propolis extract at a dose of 500 mg/day (n=18) or 12 months of a placebo (n=14). At the end of treatment, proteinuria was significantly lower in the propolis group than in the placebo group--695 mg/24 h (95% CI, 483 to 999) vs. 1403 mg/24 h (95% CI, 1031 to 1909); P=0.004--independent of variations in eGFR and blood pressure, which did not differ between the groups during follow-up. The subgroup of patients with CKD of diabetic ethiology who received Propolis presented a significant reduction of albuminuria at the end of the study (from 981 mg / g uCr [95% CI, 223 to 1739] to 476 mg / g uCr [95% CI, (P = 0.031), whereas the subgroup of diabetics receiving Placebo presented elevation of albuminuria (from 1261 mg / g uCr [95% CI, 569 to 1953] to 1451 mg / g uCr [CI 95%, 758 to 2143], p = 0.999). Urinary Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 (MCP-1) was also significantly lower in the propolis group than in the placebo group -- 58 pg/mg creatinine (95% CI, 36 to 95) vs. 98 pg/mg creatinine (95% CI, 62 to 155); P=0.038. Brazilian green propolis extract was found to be safe and well tolerated, as well as to reduce proteinuria significantly in patients with diabetic and non-diabetic CKD

Introdução: Os estudos com proteômica especificamente relacionada à nefrologia e urologia pediátrica são limitados. O diagnóstico do comprometimento da função renal e da sua deterioração na presença de uropatias obstrutivas congênitas (UOC) representa o desafio na rotina da nefro-urologia pediátrica. Novos biomarcadores com o potencial para detecção precoce da lesão renal surgiram recentemente, permitindo a escolha da melhor opção terapêutica no tempo hábil, e assim minimizando ou prevenindo o dano renal definitivo. Objetivos: Avaliar o perfil de dois biomarcadores renais séricos: creatinina (CrS) e cistatina C (CyCs); e seis biomaracadores renais urinários: lipocalina associada à gelatinase neutrofílica (NGAL), proteína ligadora de retinol (RBP), molécula de injúria renal 1 (KIM-1), cistatina C na urina (CyCu), fator transformador de crescimento-beta 1 (TGF-beta1) e microalbuminúria (uALB) durante o primeiro ano de vida em lactentes saudáveis; em relação à detecção precoce da lesão renal em lactentes com UOC; em relação à sua capacidade de prever a necessidade de intervenção cirúrgica em lactentes com UOC. Metodologia: 37 lactentes com UOC foram divididos em três subgrupos: 14/37 casos com hidroureteronefrose unilateral (HU), 13/37 com hidroureteronefrose bilateral (HB) e 10/37 com obstrução de vias urinárias baixas (OTUB); e comparados com 24 lactentes saudáveis. No grupo dos pacientes, as amostras de sangue e urina foram obtidas ao nascer e entre o 3º e 7º dia, 1º, 2º, 3º, 6º, 9º e 12º mês de vida. Grupo de controle seguia o mesmo cronograma, com exceção da coleta de sangue que ocorria ao nascer, entre o 3º e 7º dia, no 6º e 12º mês de vida. Todas as amostras foram armazenadas sob - 70 ºC, e analisadas posteriormente através de imunoensaio enzimático quantitativo (ELISA). Resultados: No grupo-controle, CrS, CyCs, CyCu e RBP refletiram a maturação glomerular e tubular. O ritmo de filtração glomerular pela CyCs atingiu os níveis estáveis no 6º mês de vida (93 ± 22 mL/min/1,73 m2). KIM-1 e TGF-beta1 mantiveram os níveis absolutos próximos ao limite de detecção pelo método. Os valores do NGAL no sexo feminino foram significativamente maiores (p=0,005) ao longo do 1º ano, quando comparados aos do sexo masculino. Em comparação aos controles, a coorte dos pacientes apresentou valores mais elevados para todos os biomarcadores urinários no 1º mês de vida (p <= 0,009), sendo que NGAL (p=0,005), TGF-betsa1 (p < 0,001) e ?ALB (p < 0,001) mostraram-se elevados desde o nascimento, em comparação aos controles. O RBP apresentou o melhor desempenho no subgrupo com HB e OTUB (AUC=0,844, sensibilidade >=83,3%, especificidade 94,3%), assim como o KIM-1 no HU (AUC=0,768, sensibilidade 70,7%, especificidade 82,7%). RBP em combinação com TGF-ß1 ou KIM- 1 e NGAL com CyCs e CyCu, atingiram os melhores resultados para detecção da lesão renal (AUC=0,934, sensibilidade 89,4%, especificidade 92,8%; AUC=0,896, sensibilidade 86,8%, especificidade 81,1%; AUC=0,867, sensibilidade 92,4%, especificidade 79,5%, respectivamente). Nos pacientes operados, os níveis elevados de RBP (p <= 0,043), NGAL (p <= 0,043), KIM-1 (p <= 0,03) e TGF-beta1 (p <= 0,034) baixaram significativamente após a cirurgia, no subgrupo com HU e OTUB. NGAL, isolado ou em combinação, com CyCs e CyCu demonstrou o melhor desempenho para determinar a necessidade cirúrgica (AUC=0,801, sensibilidade 63,6%, especificidade 96,7%; AUC=0,881, sensibilidade 87,7%, especificidade 82,2%, respectivamente). A analise do perfil dos biomarcadores indicou a necessidade da intervenção cirúrgica em 55,4% (7/13) dos casos não-operados e antecipou a decisão cirúrgica no mínimo 3 meses, em 58% (14/24) de todos os pacientes operados, baseada nas diretrizes atuais. Conclusão: A evolução dos valores normais dos biomarcadores no primeiro ano de vida, pode servir como a base para os próximos estudos de detecção precoce de afecções uro-nefrologicas. RBP, NGAL, KIM-1, TGF-beta1 e CyC, individualmente ou em combinação, demonstraram um forte potencial para identificar a lesão renal e servir como uma ferramenta de diagnóstico não-invasivo para diferenciar pacientes que necessitam de intervenção cirúrgica precoce daqueles que se beneficiariam de uma conduta conservadora / Introduction: The proteomics studies specifically related to pediatric nephrology and urology are limited. The diagnosis of renal function impairment and deterioration in congenital obstructive uropathies (COU) represents challenge in pediatric nephrourology routine. New renal biomarkers applied in this setting have potential for early renal injury detection, allowing reliable choice of optimal therapeutic options and thus preventing or minimizing definitive renal damage. Objectives: To analyze the first-year profiles of two serum renal biomarkers: Creatinine (CrS) and Cystatin C (CyCs); and six urinary renal biomarkers: Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL), Retinol- Binding Protein (RBP), Kidney Injury Molecule-1 (KIM-1), urine Cystatin C (CyCu), Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 (TGF-beta1), and microalbuminuria (uALB) in a cohort of healthy infants; in relation to early detection of renal injury capability in a group of infants with COU; in relation to capability of predicting the need for surgery in a group of infants with COU. Methods: 37 infants with COU were divided in 3 subgroups: 14/37 cases with unilateral hydro(uretero)nephrosis (UH), 13/37 with bilateral hydro(uretero)nephrosis (BH) and 10/37 patients with lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO), compared with 24 healthy infants matched by gestational age and birth weight. In the patient group, blood and urine samples were collected at birth, between 3rd-7th day, at 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th month of age. In the control group urine sampling followed the same routine with exception that blood sampling was obtained between 3rd-7th day, at 6th and 12th month of age. The samples were stored at -70 ºC, and thereafter analyzed by quantitative enzymatic immunoassay (ELISA). Results: In the group of healthy controls, the values of CrS, CyCs, CyCu and RBP reflected glomerular and tubular maturation. The glomerular filtration rate by CyCs reached steady-state levels at 6th month of life (93 ± 22 mL/min/1,73 m2). KIM-1 and TGF-beta1maintained very low absolute levels, near to the limit of detection by the method. NGAL levels in females were significantly higher (p=0,005) throughout the first year of life, when compared to male gender. In the cohort of patients, all the urinary biomarkers showed significantly higher values at the first month of life (p <= 0,009), while NGAL (p=0,005), TGF-beta1(p < 0,001) e uALB (p < 0,001) were high since birth, compared to control group. The best single biomarker performance was achieved by RBP in BH and LUTO subgroups (AUC=0,844, sensitivity >= 83,3%, specificity 94,3%), and by KIM-1 in UH subgroup (AUC=0,768, sensitivity 70,7%, specificity 82,7%). The best biomarker combination results for all subgroups were obtained by matching RBP with TGF-beta1 or KIM-1 and NGAL with CyC (AUC=0,934, sensitivity 89,4%, specificity 92,8%; AUC=0,896, sensitivity 86,8%, specificity 81,1%; AUC=0,867, sensitivity 92,4%, specificity 79,5%, respectively). In the operated group of patients, the levels of RBP (p <= 0,043), NGAL (p <= 0,043), KIM-1 (p <= 0,03) e TGF-beta1 (p <= 0,034) dropped significantly after surgery, in UH and LUTO subgroups. NGAL alone or in combination with CyCs and CyCu, demonstrated the best performance to determine the need for surgery (AUC=0,801, sensitivity 63,6%, specificity 96,7%; AUC=0,881, sensitivity 87,7%, specificity 82,2%, respectively). Biomarkers\' profile analysis indicated the need for surgical intervention in 55,4% (7/13) of non-operated cases and anticipated clinically based surgical decision for at least 3 months, in 58% (14/24) of all operated patients. Conclusions: The presented biomarkers\' normal values evolution during the first year of life can be of use as a base for future studies that will involve early detection of uronephrological disorders in infants. RBP, NGAL, KIM-1, TGF-beta1 and CyC, alone or in combination, demonstrated strong capability to identify renal injury and serve as a noninvasive diagnostic tool for differentiating between infants that require early surgical intervention from those who would benefit from conservative approach

Introdução: A religiosidade e a espiritualidade, o enfrentamento religioso e espiritual, crença em algo superior, estão associados com a redução do estresse, à taxas reduzidas de mortalidade, além de melhorar a qualidade de vida (QV) das pessoas. Objetivo Geral: Analisar a relação entre o bem estar espiritual, a religiosidade, o enfrentamento religioso e espiritual, as variáveis sociodemográficas, econômicas, religiosas e de saúde com a QV dos idosos em tratamento hemodialítico do município de Ribeirão Preto - SP. Material e Métodos: Estudo transversal e correlacional, com abordagem quantitativa, desenvolvido nas cinco Unidades de Diálise do município de Ribeirão Preto - SP. Os critérios de inclusão dos participantes foram: ser idoso; possuir Doença Renal Crônica em tratamento hemodialítico regular; ter iniciado o tratamento em um período superior a seis meses, ser capaz de comunicar-se verbalmente e apresentar funções cognitivas preservadas, de acordo com o Mini Exame do Estado Mental. A técnica utilizada para coletar os dados foi à entrevista, na qual foram aplicados os instrumentos: Mini Exame do Estado Mental; Instrumento de caracterização sociodemográfica, econômica, religiosa e de saúde; Escala de Bem Estar Espiritual; Índice de Religiosidade de Duke; Escala de Coping Religioso e Espiritual Abreviada - CRE abreviada; Questionários de Qualidade de Vida WHOQOL bref e WHOQOL-old. Foram realizadas as análises estatísticas descritivas, de frequência bivariada (correlação de Person) e regressão linear simples. O nível de significância adotado foi de 5%. Os preceitos éticos em pesquisa foram respeitados conforme Resolução 466/2012 do Ministério da Saúde. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 169 idosos, a maioria era homem (74%), com idade entre 60 e 69 anos (53,3%), cor da pele branca (69,3%), casado ou que residia com companheiro(a) (65,1%), sabia ler e escrever (94,1%) e renda menor de cinco salários mínimos (60,2%). A religião católica, seguida da evangélica e espírita foram as mais relatadas. Com relação ao Bem Estar Espiritual, os participantes apresentaram moderado Bem Estar Espiritual total e Bem Estar Existencial e alto Bem Estar Religioso. E referente à religiosidade 54,4% dos idosos possuíam alta Religiosidade Organizacional, 83,4% alta Religiosidade Não Organizacional e 90% alta Religiosidade Intrínseca. Todos os idosos da pesquisa utilizavam de estratégias do CRE. A média global de QV do WHOQOL bref dos idosos da pesquisa foi de 64,0 e os maiores escores dos domínios do WHOQOL bref, foram o psicológico e relações sociais (66,8). Com relação ao WHOQOL old, o maior escore médio foi para a faceta intimidade (76,3) e em seguida a faceta morte e morrer (69,4). Os idosos fizeram uso do CRE religioso e espiritual total, positivo e negativo, e estes se relacionaram com a QV. Houve significância estatística para a associação entre a medida da QV global dos idosos, com o nível de Bem Estar Espiritual total, uso de CRE total e religiosidade Organizacional e Intrínseca dos idosos. Considerações finais: A QV dos idosos que realizavam tratamento hemodialítico estava relacionada, seja de forma positiva ou negativa, com os constructos, bem estar espiritual, religiosidade e o uso de coping religioso e espiritual. / Introduction: The religiosity and spirituality, the religion and spiritual coping, and something higher belief are associate with stress reduction, reduced mortality rates, besides to improve people´s quality of life (QoL). Overall Objective: Analyze the relation between Spiritual Well-Being (SWB), religiosity, religion and spiritual coping, socio-demographic, economic, religious and health variables with QoL of elderly in hemodialysis treatment at Ribeirão Preto - SP. Material and Methods: It was developed a cross-sectional, correlational study with a quantitative approach, in five Dialysis Units of Ribeirão Preto - SP. The inclusion criteria for participants were: They must be elderly; have Chronic kidney Disease under regular hemodialysis treatment; have started treatment in a period bigger than six months; be able to communicate verbally and to present preserved cognitive functions according to the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). The interview was the technique used to collect the data. The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Socio-demografic, Economic, Religious and Health Characteristics Instrument, Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS), Duke Religiosity Index (P-DUREL), Brief Spiritual/Religious Coping Scale (SRCOPE Scale), Questionnaires Quality of Life WHOQOL Bref and WHOQOL-old were the instruments applied. Descriptive statistic, bivariate frequency (correlation Person) and simple linear regression were realized to analyze the data. The statistical significance level was established as 5%. The ethical principles to research were respected, according to Resolution 466/2012 of the Ministry of Health. Results: One hundred and sixty nine participants were enrolled in the study. In most they were male (74%), aged between 60 and 69 years (53,3%), white skin color (69,3%), married or lived together a partner (a) (65,1%), know how read and write (94,1%) and with income less than R$ 780,00 (60,2%). The catholic religion, followed by evangelical and spiritist was the most reported. Regarding Spiritual Well-Being, the participants showed moderate total Spiritual Well-Being and Existential Well-Being, and high Religion Well-Being. Concerning to religiosity, 54,4% of the elderly had high Religiosity Organizational, 83,4% high Religiosity Non Organizational and 90% high Intrinsic Religiosity. All searched elderly used Religious and Spiritual Coping strategies. The searched elderly QOL from WHOQOL bref was 64,0 and the highest domain scores from WHOQOL bref were the psychological and the social relations (66,8). With respect to WHOQOL old, the highest mean score was to the intimacy facet (76,3), then death and dying (69,4). The elderly used the total, positive and negative religious and spiritual coping, and these were related to QOL. There was statistical significance to the association between elderly global measurements of QoL, with the Spiritual Well-Being total level, total religious and spiritual coping uses and Organizational and Intrinsic Religiosity. Final Considerations: The elderly QOL that realized hemodialysis treatment is related to, in a positive or negative way, with the constructs: Spiritual Well-Being, Religiosity and the use of Religious and Spiritual Coping.

A Doença Renal Crônica (DRC) e o tratamento por hemodiálise podem causar impacto negativo, relacionado às mudanças físicas, psicológicas, econômicas e ocupacionais, muitas vezes resultando em afastamento do trabalho e/ou aposentadoria precoce dos pacientes. O estudo teve como objetivos caracterizar os pacientes em tratamento por hemodiálise quanto às variáveis sociodemográficas, econômicas, do trabalho e clínicas; avaliar a Capacidade para o Trabalho e a Expectativa sobre o Trabalho; bem como analisar as relações entre as variáveis do estudo. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, quantitativa e com delineamento transversal, realizada com 121 pacientes em tratamento por hemodiálise em unidade de diálise de um hospital privado, no interior paulista. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de entrevistas, pela pesquisadora, no período de dezembro de 2015 a fevereiro de 2016. Foram utilizados os seguintes instrumentos de caracterização: o Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho (TUOMI et al., 2005) e o instrumento de Expectativas sobre o Trabalho (SILVA-JUNIOR et al., 2016). Foram realizadas análises descritivas univariadas de frequência (absoluta e relativa), medidas de tendência central (média e mediana), de variação (mínimo, máximo) e de dispersão (desvio-padrão). Também foram geradas análises bivariadas (coeficientes de correlação de Pearson e gráficos de dispersão). A pesquisa atendeu aos procedimentos éticos, de acordo com a Resolução CNS 466/12, e o projeto foi aprovado por Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa, conforme Parecer 182/2015. Dos resultados, participaram da pesquisa 121 pessoas, com idade entre 18 e 85 anos, sendo a maioria do sexo masculino (67,77%) e que morava com seus cônjuges/companheiros (61,16%). Grande parte dos pacientes tinha aposentadoria como principal fonte de renda (47,11%). O tempo de diagnóstico da DRC variou entre zero e 26 anos, e em hemodiálise variou entre zero e 15 anos. Dos 121, nove (7,43%) pacientes com idade entre 35 e 60 anos, do sexo masculino trabalhavam, no momento da coleta de dados. Em relação à Capacidade para o Trabalho, dos nove homens que trabalhavam, a classificação indicou que cinco (55,56%) pacientes tinham moderada; dois (22,22%), boa; e dois (22,22%), baixa Capacidade para o Trabalho. Os pacientes das categorias moderada e boa Capacidade para o Trabalho apresentaram também melhores Expectativas sobre o Trabalho (5,40; 5,09, respectivamente). Quanto à Expectativa sobre o Trabalho, dos 121 participantes, os escores encontrados foram marginalmente medianos para ambos os sexos, com 3,75 para os homens e 2,92 para as mulheres. Foi encontrada correlação positiva entre as Expectativas sobre o Trabalho e anos de estudo (p=0,0002) e correlação inversa entre Expectativa sobre o Trabalho e o número de complicações clínicas (p=0,0005) dos pacientes participantes do estudo. Concluindo, destaca-se o pequeno e exclusivo grupo de homens em hemodiálise que trabalhava. Os pacientes com moderada e boa Capacidade para o Trabalho apresentaram melhor Expectativa sobre o Trabalho, sugerindo a manutenção de aspectos positivos relacionados aos dois constructos e, possivelmente, melhores condições e/ou motivações individuais e sociais. Este estudo derivou resultados importantes para reflexões e pode auxiliar no planejamento para o retorno dos pacientes em hemodiálise ao trabalho / The Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and hemodialysis treatment can cause a negative impact related to the physical changes, psychological, economic and occupational, often resulting in absence from work and/or early retirement of patients. The study aimed to characterize patients on hemodialysis treatment regarding to the sociodemographic, economic, labor and clinics variables; evaluate the capacity for work and the expectation about work; as well as analyze the relationship between the variables of this study. This is a descriptive, quantitative and cross-sectional design research, performed with 121 patients being treated by hemodialysis in the dialysis unit of a private hospital in São Paulo. Data collection was performed through interviews, the researcher, from December 2015 to February 2016.The following characterization instruments were used: the Work Ability Index (TUOMI et al., 2005) and the instrument of \"Return to work self-efficacy - RTW-SE\" (SILVA-JUNIOR et al., 2016). Univariate descriptive analysis of frequency were performed (absolute and relative), measures of central tendency (mean and median), range (minimum, maximum) and dispersion (standard deviation). There were also generated bivariate analysis (Pearson correlation coefficient and scatter plots).The study met the ethical procedures, according to CNS Resolution 466/12, and the project was approved by the Research Ethics Committee, as Opinion 182/2015. From the results, took part in the survey 121 people, aged 18 to 85 years, the majority of males (67.77%) and who lived with their spouse / partner (61.16%).Most patients had retirement as the main source of income (47.11%). The CKD diagnosis ranged from zero to 26, and in hemodialysis varied between zero and 15 years. From the 121, nine (7.43%) male patients aged between 35 to 60 years, were working at the time of the data collection. Regarding the work ability, on the nine working men, the classification indicated that five (55.56%) patients had moderate; two (22.22%), good; and two (22.22%), low work ability. Patients of moderate and good categories work ability had also had better return to work self-efficacy (5.40, 5.09, respectively). As for the return to work self-efficacy of the 121 participants, the finding scores were marginally median, with 3.75 for men and 2.92 for women. There was a positive correlation between the return to work self-efficacy and years of study (p = 0.0002) and an inverse correlation between return to work self-efficacy and the number of clinical complications (p = 0.0005) of patients in the study. In conclusion, stands out the small and exclusive group of men on hemodialysis working. Patients with moderate to good work ability had better return to work self-efficacy, suggesting the maintenance of areas related to both constructs and possibly better conditions and/or individual and social motivations. This study derived important results for reflections and may assist in planning for the return of hemodialysis patients to work

A Insuficiência Renal Crônica Terminal (IRCT) é uma doença crônica não transmissível e uma das principais causas de morbimortalidade e incapacidades mundiais, o que requer a intervenção dos profissionais da saúde para o seu tratamento e manutenção da vida. A IRCT e o tratamento por meio da hemodiálise podem ocasionar impacto na Qualidade de Vida Relacionada à Saúde (QVRS) dos pacientes, afetando potencialmente o estado de saúde física, mental, funcional, bem-estar geral, interação social e satisfação do paciente. Objetivos: caracterizar a população de pacientes em tratamento por hemodiálise residentes em um município do estado de São Paulo, quanto aos aspectos sociodemográficos, econômicos e clínicos; avaliar e descrever a QVRS desses pacientes e identificar as relações entre a QVRS e os fatores sociodemográficos, econômicos e clínicos, para adultos e idosos. Material e Método: Foi realizado um estudo seccional e populacional nos quatro serviços de diálise do município de Ribeirão Preto-SP, nos quais foram entrevistados os pacientes com 18 anos e mais de idade, residentes nesse município, em tratamento por hemodiálise por seis meses ou mais e que aceitaram participar da pesquisa. Foram excluídos os pacientes idosos (60 anos e mais) que tiveram resultado no Miniexame do Estado Mental (MEEM) insatisfatório, o que totalizou 194 pacientes participantes do estudo. Os instrumentos utilizados para a coleta de dados foram: instrumento para caracterização da população, construído e submetido à avaliação de conteúdo, MEEM para avaliação do estado cognitivo e o Kidney Disease and Quality of Life - Short Form (KDQOL-SFTM1.3) para avaliação da QVRS. Resultados: Dos pacientes, 132 eram adultos e 62 idosos, dos quais 123 eram homens e 71 mulheres. As dimensões do KDQOL-SFTM que obtiveram menores escores médios foram: situação de trabalho (33,0), função física (38,3) e sobrecarga de doença renal (44,6), enquanto as dimensões que apresentaram maiores escores médios foram: suporte social (82,3), estímulo por parte da equipe de diálise (81,1) e função cognitiva (80,9). Os fatores que apresentaram relação com a variação dos escores médios e correlações das dimensões do KDQOL-SFTM foram: sexo, idade, escolaridade, vínculo com trabalho, renda, co-morbidades, complicações da IRCT e hemodiálise, diabetes mellitus, hipertensão arterial, acompanhamento médico antes de iniciar a diálise e tempo de hemodiálise. Conclusão: A IRCT e o tratamento por hemodiálise se relacionam com a QVRS dos pacientes. Os enfermeiros, enquanto profissionais que atuam diretamente no atendimento dessas pessoas, têm potencial para buscar estratégias e intervir com o planejamento de enfermagem, individual e coletivo, para otimizar as dimensões da QVRS comprometidas. / Terminal Chronic Renal insufficiency (TCRI) is a non-transmissible chronic disease and one of the main causes of morbi-mortality and disabilities all over the world. Interventions by health professionals are required for treatment and life maintenance. TCRI and hemodialysis treatment can impact patients’ Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) and affect their physical, mental and functional health, general well-being, social interaction and satisfaction. Objectives: to characterize the population of patients receiving hemodialysis treatment who life in a city in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, in terms of sociodemographic, economic and clinical aspects; to evaluate and describe these patients’ HRQL and to identify the relation between HRQL and sociodemographic, economic and clinical factors, for adults and elderly. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional and populational study was carried out at the four dialysis services located in Ribeirão Preto-SP, where we interviewed patients aged 18 or over who lived in this city, had received hemodialysis treatment for six months or more and accepted to participate in the study. Elderly patients (aged 60 or more) who obtained unsatisfactory results on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) were excluded, resulting in 194 study participants. The following instruments were used for data collection: instrument to characterize the population, constructed and submitted to content evaluation, MMSE to evaluate the cognitive state and Kidney Disease and Quality of Life - Short Form (KDQOL-SFTM1.3) to evaluate the HRQL. Results: Patients were 132 adults and 62 elderly. 123 were men and 71 women. The following KDQOL-SFTM dimensions obtained the lowest average scores: work situation (33.0), physical function (38.3) and burden caused by kidney disease (44.6), while the highest average scores went to: social support (82.3), stimulation by the dialysis team (81.1) and cognitive function (80.9). The following factors were related to the variation in average scores and correlations between the KDQOL-SFTM dimensions: gender, age, education, remunerated work, income, comorbidities, complications caused by TCRI and hemodialysis, diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, medical follow-up before starting dialysis and hemodialysis time. Conclusion: TCRI and hemodialysis treatment influenced patients’ HRQL. Nurses, being directly involved in care for these patients, are able to establish strategies and intervene through individual and collective nursing planning, with a view to optimizing the affected HRQL dimensions.