@article{RN380,

title = {The Canadian version of the NIH minimum dataset for chronic low back pain research: reference values from the Quebec Low Back Pain Study},

author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and M. G. Pag\'{e} and Carolina B. Meloto and Erika Lauren Gentile and Guillaume L\'{e}onard and Hugo Mass\'{e}-Alarie and Iulia Tufa and Jean-S\'{e}bastien Roy and Laura S. Stone and Manon Choini\`{e}re and Maryse Fortin and Mathieu Roy and Monica Sean and Pascal T\'{e}treault and Pierre Rainville and Simon Deslauriers and A. Lacasse},

url = {https://journals.lww.com/pain/Fulltext/2023/02000/The_Canadian_version_of_the_National_Institutes_of.15.aspx},

doi = {10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002703},

issn = {0304-3959},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-21},

urldate = {2023-01-21},

journal = {PAIN},

volume = {64},

issue = {2},

pages = {325-335},

abstract = {The National Institutes of Health (NIH) minimum dataset for chronic low back pain (CLBP) was developed in response to the challenge of standardizing measurements across studies. Although reference values are critical in research on CLBP to identify individuals and communities at risk of poor outcomes such as disability, no reference values have been published for the Quebec (Canada) context. This study was aimed to: 1) provide reference values for the Canadian version of the NIH minimum dataset among individuals with CLBP in Quebec, both overall and stratified by gender, age, and pain impact stratification (PIS) subgroups; and 2) assess the internal consistency of the minimum dataset domains (pain interference (PI), physical function (PF), emotional distress/depression (EDD), sleep disturbance (SD), and PIS score). We included 2847 individuals living with CLBP who completed the baseline web survey of the Quebec Low Back Pain Study (age: 44.0±11.2 years, 48.1% women), and were recruited through social media and health care settings. The mean score was 6.1±1.8 for pain intensity. PI, PF, EDD, SD, and PIS scores were 12.9±4.1, 14.4±3.9, 9.8±4.4, 13.0±3.6, and 26.4±6.6, respectively. EDD showed floor effects. Good to excellent internal consistency was found overall and by language, gender, and age subgroups for all domains (alpha: 0.81-0.93) and poor to excellent internal consistency for PIS subgroups (alpha: 0.59\textendash0.91). This study presents reference values and recommendations for using the Canadian version of the NIH minimum dataset for CLBP that can be useful for researchers and clinicians. },

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@article{pmid36444387,

title = {Distinct care trajectories among persons living with arthritic conditions: A two-year state sequence analysis},

author = {H. L. Nguena Nguefack and M. G. Pag\'{e} and M. Choini\`{e}re and A. Vanasse and S. Deslauriers and A. Angarita-Fonseca and M. A. Blanchette and A. Lacasse},

doi = {10.3389/fpain.2022.1014793},

issn = {2673-561X},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-11-12},

urldate = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Front Pain Res (Lausanne)},

volume = {3},

pages = {1014793},

abstract = {OBJECTIVES: Developing solutions to optimize care trajectories (CareTs) requires examining patient journeys through the health care system. This study aimed to describe CareTs among people living with arthritis and evaluate their association with self-reported health outcomes.



METHODS: Analyses were conducted using the TorSaDE Cohort ( = 102,148), which connects the 2007 to 2016 Canadian Community Health Surveys (CCHS) with Quebec administrative databases (longitudinal claims). CareTs of participants living with arthritis according to CCHS ( = 16,631), over the two years before CCHS completion, were clustered using state sequence analysis (months as a time unit). CareT group membership was then put in association with self-reported outcomes (pain intensity and interference, self-perceived general and mental health).



RESULTS: The analysis revealed five CareT groups characterized predominantly by: (1) arthritis-related visits to a specialist ( = 2,756; 16.6%), (2) arthritis-related emergency department visits ( = 2,928; 17.6%), (3) very high all-cause health care utilization and arthritis-related hospitalizations ( = 1,570; 9.4%), (4) arthritis-related medical visits to general practitioners and specialists ( = 2,708; 16.3%), (5) low all-cause health care utilization ( = 6,669; 40.1%). Multivariable results revealed that CareT group membership was associated with higher levels of pain interference (CareT group #3 vs. #5: OR: 1.4, 95%CI: 1.1-1.8) and fair/poor self-perceived general health (CareT group #1 vs. #5: OR: 1.551, 95%CI: 1.319-1.824; #2 vs. #5: OR: 1.244, 95%CI: 1.062-1.457; #3 vs. #5: OR: 1.771, 95%CI: 1.451-2.162; #4 vs. #5: OR: 1.481, 95%CI: 1.265-1.735).



DISCUSSION: Sate sequence analysis is an innovative method of studying CareTs and valuable for making evidence-based decisions taking into account inter- and intra-individual variability.},

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@article{JA0622,

title = {Handgrip strength is associated with risk of falls in physically active older women},

author = {P. C. VillamizarPita and A. Angarita-Fonseca and H. C. Dutra de Souza and R. Mart\'{i}nez-Rueda and M. C. Villamizar-Garc\'{i}a and J. C. S\'{a}nchez-Delgado},

doi = {10.1080/07399332.2022.2055759},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-05-13},

urldate = {2022-05-13},

journal = {Health care for women international},

pages = {1-14},

abstract = {The authors of this study inquire about the association between handgrip strength (HGS) and the risk of falls in physically active older women. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 135 women between 50 and 90 years of age who were referred for the follow-up evaluations of HGS using dynamometry and the Tinetti scale to determine the risk of falls. The mean age was 68.8 ± 8.5 years. A total of 31.9% of women had a high risk of falls, and 55% reported five or more falls in the past six months. In addition, our results indicated that grip strength decreases as risk of falls increases (minimal risk = 42.8, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 39.8, 45.8; moderate risk = 31.3, 95% CI: 29.1, 33.5; high risk = 21.9, 95% CI: 19.3, 24.6). It should be considered that in physically active women aged over 50 years, the grip strength could be a predictor of falls and risk of falls. Evaluation of grip strength is a low-cost type of assessment that can be included as a part of physical tests.},

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@article{JA0522,

title = {Gender differences in medication adverse effects experienced by people living with chronic pain},

author = {H. L. Nguena Nguefack and M. G. Pag\'{e} and L. Gu\'{e}nette and L. Blais and M. Diallo and M. Godbout-Parent and A. Angarita-Fonseca and A. Lacasse},

doi = {10.3389/fpain.2022.830153},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-05-10},

journal = {Frontiers in Pain Research},

volume = {3},

number = {830153},

abstract = {Objectives: Understanding gender differences in chronic pain (CP) outcome research is essential to optimal treatment delivery. This study explored the associations between gender identity, gender roles, and the number of non-life-threatening pain medication adverse effects reported as severe by people living with CP.



Methods: The analyses were conducted using the COPE Cohort, a dataset generated through a web-based recruitment of adults with CP. Participants were asked how they identified themselves (women, men, unknown, unspecified) and gender roles were measured using the Bem Sex-Role Inventory (subgroups were formed applying the median split method). Pain medication adverse effects were assessed using a standardized checklist (none/mild/moderate/severe). A zero-inflated Poisson model was used to assess gender identity, gender roles and their interaction as potential predictors of the number of pain medication adverse effects.



Results: A total of 1,343 participants reported using pain medications. Adjusting for potential confounders, both gender identity (men vs. women: \ss = −0.32, p = 0.0024) and gender roles (androgynous vs. undifferentiated: \ss = 0.26, p = 0.0030) were associated with the number of pain medication adverse effects reported as severe, and they interacted with each other. The stratified analysis by gender roles showed that women reported a greater number of severe adverse effects than men among those classified as masculine and androgynous.



Discussion: Although we are unable to confirm whether the associations can be explained by differences in the experience or in the reporting of effects, gender identity and gender roles should both be explored when studying pain medication adverse effects.},

key = {sex, gender, chronic pain, adverse effects, side effects},

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@article{JA0422,

title = {Prevalence of Cannabis Use for Pain Management in Quebec: A Post-Legalization Estimate Among Generations Living with Chronic Pain},

author = {M. Godbout-Parent and H. L. Nguena Nguefack and A. Angarita-Fonseca and C. Audet and A. Bernier and G. Zahlan and N. Julien and M. G. Pag\'{e} and L Guenette and L. Blais and A. Lacasse},

url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epub/10.1080/24740527.2022.2051112?needAccess=true, CJP},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.1080/24740527.2022.2051112},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-03-30},

urldate = {2022-03-30},

journal = {Canadian Journal of Pain},

abstract = {Background

While medical cannabis has been legal in Canada since 2001, recreational cannabis was legalized in October 2018 which has led to a widespread increase in the accessibility of cannabis products.

Aims

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of cannabis use among adults living with chronic pain (CP) and investigate the relationship between age and cannabis use for CP management.

Methods

A cross-sectional analysis of the COPE Cohort dataset, a large Quebec sample of 1,935 adults living with CP, was conducted. Participants completed a web-based questionnaire in 2019 that contained three yes/no questions about past-year use of cannabis (i.e., for pain management, management of other health-related conditions, recreational purposes).

Results

Among the 1,344 participants who completed the cannabis use section of the questionnaire, the overall prevalence of cannabis use for pain management was 30.1% (95%CI:27.7-32.7). Differences were found between age groups with the highest prevalence among participants aged ≤26 years (36.5%) and lowest for those aged ≥74 years (8.8%). A multivariable logistic model revealed that age, region of residence, generalized pain, use of medications or non-pharmacological approaches for pain management, alcohol/drug consumption, and smoking were associated with the likelihood of using cannabis for pain management.

Conclusions

Cannabis is a common treatment for the management of CP, especially in younger generations. The high prevalence of use emphasizes the importance of better knowledge translation for people living with CP, rapidly generating evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of cannabis, and clinicians’ involvement in supporting people who use cannabis for pain management.},

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@article{JA0322,

title = {Low back pain definitions: effect on patient inclusion and clinical profiles},

author = {H. Mass\'{e}-Alarie and A. Angarita-Fonseca and A. Lacasse and M. G. Pag\'{e} and P. T\'{e}treault and M. Fortin and L. S. Stone and Roy J. S. and Quebec Low Back Pain Consortium },

editor = {A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://journals.lww.com/painrpts/Fulltext/2022/04000/Low_back_pain_definitions__effect_on_patient.11.aspx, Pain Reports},

doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PR9.0000000000000997},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-03-22},

urldate = {2022-03-22},

journal = {Pain Reports},

volume = {7},

issue = {2},

pages = {e997},

abstract = {Introduction: 

Numerous definitions of acute low back pain (aLBP) exist. The use of different definitions results in variability in reported prevalence or incidence, conflicting data regarding factors associated with the transition to chronic LBP (cLBP), and hampers comparability among studies.



Objective: 

Here, we compare the impact of 3 aLBP definitions on the number of aLBP cases and participants' characteristics and explore the distribution of participants across definitions.



Methods: 

A sample of 1264 participants from the Quebec Low Back Pain Study was included. Three definitions of aLBP were used: (1) not meeting the National Institutes of Health (NIH) cLBP definition (“nonchronic”), (2) pain beginning <3 months ago (“acute”), and (3) pain beginning <3 months with a preceding LBP-free period (“new episode”).



Results: 

There were 847, 842, and 489 aLBP cases meeting the criteria for the 3 definitions, respectively. Participants included in the “nonchronic” had lower pain interference, greater physical function scores, and fewer participants reporting >5 years of pain than in the other definitions. Half the participants meeting the “acute” definition and one-third of participants meeting the “new episode” definition were also classified as cLBP based on the NIH definition.



Conclusions: 

Our results highlight the importance of the definition used for aLBP. Different definitions influence the sample size and clinical profiles (group's characteristics). We recommended that cohort studies examining the transition from aLBP to cLBP ensure that the definitions selected are mutually exclusive (ie, participants included [aLBP] differ from the expected outcome [cLBP]).},

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@article{JA2022a,

title = {Examining Facilitators and Barriers to Cardiac Rehabilitation Adherence in a Low-Resource Setting in Latin America from Multiple Perspectives},

author = {D. M. Rangel-cubillos and A. V. Vega-Silva and Y. F. Corzo-Vargas and M. C. Molano-Tordecilla and Y. P. Pe\~{n}uela-Ar\'{e}valo and K. M. Lagos-Pe\~{n}a and A. M. J\'{a}come-Hort\'{u}a and C. J. Villamizar Jaimes and S. L. Grace and H. C. Dutra de Souza and A. Angarita-Fonseca and J. C. S\'{a}nchez Delgado },

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/4/1911 Journal},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19041911},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-02-09},

urldate = {2022-02-09},

journal = {Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health},

volume = {19},

number = {4},

pages = {1911},

abstract = {Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is under-used, particularly in low-resource settings. There are few studies of barriers and facilitators to CR adherence in these settings, particularly considering multiple perspectives. In this multiple-method study, a cross-sectional survey including the Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (each item scored on a five-point Likert scale) was administered to patients treated between February and July, 2019, in three CR centers in Colombia. A random subsample of 50 participants was invited to a focus group, along with an accompanying relative. Physiotherapists from the programs were invited to an interview, with a similar interview guide. Audio-recordings were transcribed and analyzed using interpretive description. A total of 210 patients completed the survey, and 9 patients, together with 3 of their relatives and 3 physiotherapists, were interviewed. The greatest barriers identified were costs (mean = 2.8 ± 1.6), distance (2.6 ± 1.6) and transportation (2.5 ± 1.6); the logistical subscale was highest. Six themes were identified, pertaining to well-being, life roles, weather, financial factors, healthcare professionals and health system factors. The main facilitators were encouragement from physiotherapists, relatives and other patients. The development of hybrid programs where patients transition from supervised to unsupervised sessions when appropriate should be considered, if health insurers were to reimburse them. Programs should consider the implications regarding policies of family inclusion.},

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@article{JA2201,

title = {Use of Moodle to strengthen citizenship competencies in physiotherapy students: a pretest-posttest design},

author = {M. C. Boneth-Collante and J. Salazar-Rodr\'{i}guez and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/retos/article/view/82517/66783, Retos},

doi = {10.47197/retos.v44i0.82517},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

urldate = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Retos},

volume = {44},

number = {2},

pages = {242-251},

abstract = {Introduction: Moodle is a learning information and communication technology widely used worldwide and has been little used to strengthen citizenship competencies. 



Objective: To improve citizenship competencies through a pedagogical strategy in the Moodle platform in students registered in the training courses of clinical/administrative physiotherapy practice at the University of Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia. 



Methods: A pretest-posttest design was carried out. The educational intervention consisted of a pedagogical activity available online 24 hours a day in Moodle for ten weeks. A sample of 41 students completed a questionnaire before and after the educational intervention, which consisted of 25 questions distributed in five dimensions: political constitution, multi-perspective, systemic and reflective thinking, argumentation, and ethics. The total score per dimension ranged from 0 to 100. 



Results: The average knowledge score was 60.8 ± 12.9 in the pretest and 65.1 ± 15.4 in the posttest (p = 0.0665). After the educational intervention, there were positive changes in eight of the 25 questions (p <0.005), three of which corresponded to the multi-perspective dimension. In the analysis by subgroups, it was found that those who obtained a score equal to or less than 60 in the initial evaluation significantly improved their knowledge [pretest = 51.6 (9.9), posttest = 60 (15.1), p-value = 0.018]. 



Conclusion: A educational intervention with Moodle increased the knowledge of some citizenship competencies among physiotherapy students, especially in the multi-perspective dimension.},

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@article{JA2021,

title = {International continuing education for rehabilitation workers in Honduras: a pre-test-post-test evaluation},

author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and S. Lovo and I. C. Gomez-Diaz and J. Bidonde and M. L. Hijuelos C\'{a}rdenas and M. Basualdo and K. Premkumar and M. Urbina and A. Busch},

doi = {10.47985/dcidj.451},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-12-31},

urldate = {2021-12-31},

journal = {Disability, CBR \& Inclusive Development},

volume = {32},

number = {4},

pages = {13-39},

abstract = {Background: The knowledge of Honduran healthcare workers who deliver rehabilitation services can be enhanced by support from community-engaged academic collaborations outside the country.



Objective: This study aimed to evaluate reactions and learning linked to two continuing education workshops for rehabilitation workers in northern Honduras.



Method: A pre-test post-test study design was used. In September 2017, faculty from Canada and Colombia, together with health professionals from Honduras, facilitated two neurorehabilitation workshops - one in a rehabilitation centre and the other in a family support organisation located in northern Honduras. The participants were physiotherapists, physicians, nurses and educational professionals, as well as a psychologist, kinesiologist, and non-professionals trained onsite. Seventeen participants attended the ‘Acquired brain injury/spinal cord injury workshop’ (adult workshop), and 15 attended the ‘Rehabilitation for children with impaired neuromotor development workshop’ (paediatric workshop). They completed three questionnaires before the workshops: one on sociodemographic information; one related to knowledge; and, the Modified Stages of Learning Questionnaires (MSLQs). Three questionnaires were completed after the workshops: the Modified Kirkpatrick; a knowledge questionnaire; and, the MSLQ.



Results: Most of the participants agreed that the workshops had positive effects in two of the four Kirkpatrick levels that were evaluated: reaction and learning. In the MSLQs of the paediatric workshop, there was a statistically significant change in the percentage of participants who moved from scanning/evaluation stages in the pre-test to learning/gaining experience in the post-test, in three of the six topics. Three of the knowledge questions showed important learning effects.



Conclusion and Implications: Workshops offered through an international collaboration resulted in enhancing learning and knowledge of neurological rehabilitation workers in Honduras.  This initiative has the potential to improve the quality of care for people with neurological conditions in the region. Participants evaluated the workshops as relevant and held very positive attitudes about the perceived outcomes. The inclusion of local practitioners in planning the workshops and selecting the topics appeared to have aided their relevance. It is recommended that workshop planners take adequate time to ensure relevancy.},

key = {Physical therapy specialty, rehabilitation, nervous system diseases, health education, global health},

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@article{JA5821,

title = {Continuing Education and Professional Networks Workshops among Rehabilitation Workers in Honduras},

author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and I. C. Gomez-Diaz and E. Pedrozo Araque and L. M. Uribe Calder\'{o}n and V. Umaefulam and K. Premkumar and M. Urbina and M. L. Hijuelos-C\'{a}rdenas and A. Busch and J. Bidonde},

url = {https://sites.google.com/view/revistakinesiologia/n\'{u}meros-previos/n\'{u}mero-4-2021-vol-40/talleres-de-educaci\'{o}n-continua-y-redes-profesionales-entre-los-trabajadores, Revista Kinesiologia},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-12-15},

urldate = {2021-12-15},

journal = {Kinesiologia},

volume = {40},

number = {4},

pages = {233-242},

abstract = {Introduction. The work of non-medical rehabilitators in Honduras is done in isolated groups that need connectivity. Collaboration and professional networking can help rehab workers with the overwhelming clinical demands they face. Objectives. 1) describe the initial participation in professional networks of rehabilitation therapists and support rehabilitation workers who attended the workshops, and 2) evaluate the indirect effect of continuing education workshops on professional networks among attendees. Methods. A prospective longitudinal study was carried out. Participants in five continuing education workshops on rehabilitation held between 2017 and 2019 in northern Honduras completed a questionnaire made up of the sociodemographic sections and participation in professional networks. Generalized Estimation Equations (EEG) were used to assess the effects of workshop attendance on professional network dimensions (dimensions of clinical support and opportunities for participation in professional networks) adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics and work-related variables. Results. 100 questionnaires filled out by 67 participants were analyzed. Forty-six participants attended a single workshop; 12 attended two and 9 attended three or more workshops. 34.3% worked as a rehabilitation therapist, 62.7% were other professionals, and 3% were rehabilitation assistants. Multivariate EEGs did not show any significant association between attendance at continuing education workshops and the dimensions of participation in professional networks. Rehabilitation therapists presented fewer opportunities to participate in networks than other health professionals. Conclusion. There was no evidence of an effect of workshop attendance on participation in professional networks. Future workshops should include objectives and strategies for developing professional networks.},

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@article{pmid34724980,

title = {Patient-important outcomes reported in randomized controlled trials of pharmacologic treatments for COVID-19: a protocol of a META-epidemiological study},

author = {M. A. Jimenez-Mora and A. R. Varela and J. F. Meneses-Echavez and J. Bidonde and A. Angarita-Fonseca and R. A. C. Siemieniuk and D. Zeraatkar and J. J. Bartoszko and R. Brignardello-Petersen and K. Honarmand and B. Rochwerg and G. Guyatt and J. J. Yepes-Nu\~{n}ez},

url = {https://systematicreviewsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13643-021-01838-8, Systematic Reviews},

doi = {10.1186/s13643-021-01838-8},

issn = {2046-4053},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-11-01},

urldate = {2021-11-01},

journal = {Syst Rev},

volume = {10},

number = {1},

pages = {289},

abstract = {BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 19 (covid-19) pandemic has underscored the need to expedite clinical research, which may lead investigators to shift away from measuring patient-important outcomes (PIO), limiting research applicability. We aim to investigate if randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of covid-19 pharmacological therapies include PIOs.



METHODS: We will perform a meta-epidemiological study of RCTs that included people at risk for, or with suspected, probable, or confirmed covid-19, examining any pharmacological treatment or blood product aimed at prophylaxis or treatment. We will obtain data from all RCTs identified in a living network metanalysis (NMA). The main data sources are the living WHO covid-19 database up to 1 March 2021 and six additional Chinese databases up to 20 February 2021. Two reviewers independently will review each citation, full-text article, and abstract data. To categorize the outcomes according to their importance to patients, we will adapt a previously defined hierarchy: a) mortality, b) quality of life/ functional status/symptoms, c) morbidity, and d) surrogate outcomes. Outcomes within the category a) and b) will be considered critically important to patients, and outcomes within the category c) will be regarded as important. We will use descriptive statistics to assess the proportion of studies that report each category of outcomes. We will perform univariable and multivariable analysis to explore associations between trial characteristics and the likelihood of reporting PIOs.



DISCUSSION: The findings from this meta-epidemiological study will help health care professionals and researchers understand if the current covid-19 trials are effectively assessing and reporting the outcomes that are important to patients. If a deficiency in capturing PIOs is identified, this information may help inform the development of future RCTs in covid-19.



SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATIONS: Open Science Framework registration: osf.io/6xgjz .},

key = {Coronavirus, COVID-19, Patient-important outcome, Prevention, Reporting, Treatment},

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@article{RN52,

title = {Reliability of the Scale of Barriers for Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Colombian Population},

author = {A. M. J\'{a}come Hort\'{u}a and A. Angarita-Fonseca and H. C. Dutra de Souza and R. D. P. Mart\'{i}nez Mar\'{i}n and C. J. Villamizar Jaimes and T. d. P. Facioli and J. C. S\'{a}nchez Delgado },

url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33923963},

doi = {10.3390/ijerph18084351},

issn = {1660-4601 (Electronic) 1660-4601 (Linking)},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

urldate = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Int J Environ Res Public Health},

volume = {18},

number = {8},

pages = {4351},

abstract = {Cardiac rehabilitation is supported by the highest level of scientific evidence. However, less than 25% of those eligible to participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program initiate it; and of these, 50% drop out prematurely. A modified Spanish Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (CRBS) has been translated, culturally adapted and validated in Colombia, however, the reliability remains to be evaluated. This study aimed to determine the internal consistency and test\textendashretest reliability of the CRBS in a Colombian population. In total, 193 patients (67% men, average age = 65 ± 12 years) completed the scale twice, with an average of eight days between applications. Cronbach’s Alpha and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated. The internal consistency of the Colombian version of the CRBS was acceptable (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.84). The ICC of the CRBS was 0.69 (95% CI 0.61\textendash0.76); 0.78 (95% CI 0.71\textendash0.84) when the CRBS was completed by interview; and 0.47 (95% CI 0.21\textendash0.67) when the CRBS was self-reported. The reliability of the interview version of the CRBS was substantial in the Colombian population; however, the reliability of the self-report version was lower. The use of this scale will allow developing strategies to increase participation and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation programs.},

key = {cardiovascular diseases, psychometric testing, treatment adherence, compliance},

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@article{RN364,

title = {Definitions and Risk Factors for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in an Adult Cohort},

author = {A. Denton and L. Thorpe and A. Carter and A. Angarita-Fonseca and K. Waterhouse and L. Hernandez Ronquillo},

url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2021.777888},

doi = {10.3389/fneur.2021.777888},

issn = {1664-2295},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

urldate = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Frontiers in Neurology},

volume = {12},

number = {2260},

abstract = {Background: Less than one-third of people with epilepsy will develop drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). Establishing the prognosis of each unique epilepsy case is an important part of evaluation and treatment.Most studies on DRE prognosis have been based on a pooled, heterogeneous group, including children, adults, and older adults, in the absence of clear recognition and control of important confounders, such as age group. Furthermore, previous studies were done before the 2010 definition of DRE by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), so data based on the current definitions have not been entirely elucidated. This study aimed to explore the difference between 3 definitions of DRE and clinical predictors of DRE in adults and older adults.Methods: Patients with a new diagnosis of epilepsy ascertained at a Single Seizure Clinic (SSC) in Saskatchewan, Canada were included if they had at least 1 year of follow-up. The first study outcome was the diagnosis of DRE epilepsy at follow-up using the 2010 ILAE definition. This was compared with 2 alternative definitions of DRE by Kwan and Brodie and Camfield and Camfield. Finally, risk factors were analyzed using the ILAE definition.Results: In total, 95 patients with a new diagnosis of epilepsy and a median follow-up of 24 months were included. The median age of patients at the diagnosis of epilepsy was 33 years, and 51% were men. In the cohort, 32% of patients were diagnosed with DRE by the Kwan and Brodie definition, 10% by Camfield and Camfield definition, and 15% by the ILAE definition by the end of follow-up. The only statistically significant risk factor for DRE development was the failure to respond to the first anti-seizure medication (ASM).Conclusion: There were important differences in the percentage of patients diagnosed with DRE when using 3 concurrent definitions. However, the use of the ILAE definition appeared to be the most consistent through an extended follow-up. Finally, failure to respond to the first ASM was the sole significant risk factor for DRE in the cohort after considering the age group.},

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@article{RN54,

title = {Quality of life among those who participated or did not participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program after undergoing coronary angioplasty},

author = {J. C. S\'{a}nchez-Delgado and A. J\'{a}come-Hort\'{u}a and R. D. P. Martinez-Mar\'{i}n and C. E. Su\'{a}rez-L\'{o}pez and L. M. Vanegas-Pallares and E. S\'{a}nchez-Arias and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://angarita-fonseca.com/2020sanchez/, PDF



http://revistamexicanadeenfermeriacardiologica.com.mx/index.php/RevMexEnferCardiol/article/view/138, Journal},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

urldate = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Rev. Mex. Enferm. Cardiol.},

volume = {28},

number = {1},

pages = {15-20},

abstract = {Background. Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs are effective in reducing morbidity due to coronary heart disease, promoting reintegration into the workplace, improving quality of life, and physical capacity, among others. Objective. To explore differences in the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) of those who participate or not in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in a Hospital of Bucaramanga. Methodology. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 40 subjects who underwent coronary angioplasty between September 2014 and February 2015 in the Comuneros University Hospital of Bucaramanga, Colombia. Sociodemographic and clinical variables, and HRQL through the SF-36 survey instrument were gathered; all participants signed consent prior to their participation. Continuous variables were analyzed by measures of central tendency and dispersion; while the categorical variables were analyzed using frequencies. The two-sample Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to compare the HRQL by cardiac rehabilitation participation. Results. A better perception of quality of life is evident in those whom participated in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. The results were significantly different in the domains of physical functioning (Median: 80 Interquartile range [IQR] = 50-95 vs. 30 I QR = 15-65; p = 0.003), vitality (Median 60 IQR = 55-75 vs 30 IQR = 25-55; p = 0 .004), social function ( Median 9 0 I QR = 75-100 vs. 5 0 R IC = 37.5-100; p = 0 .009), and health transition (Median 50 IQR = 25-75 vs 25 RIC = 0-50; p = 0.035). Conclusions. The results obtained suggest that the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program can improve the HRQL in patients undergoing coronary angioplasty},

key = {Coronary disease, Angioplasty, Quality of life, Rehabilitation},

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@article{RN53,

title = {The Effects of Maintenance Cardiac Rehabilitation: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW},

author = {J. C. Sanchez-Delgado and D. C. Camargo Sepulveda and A. Cardona Zapata and M. Y. Franco Pico and L. M. Santos Blanco and A. M. Jacome Hortua and H. C. Dutra de Souza and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32604252},

doi = {10.1097/HCR.0000000000000520},

issn = {1932-751X (Electronic) 1932-7501 (Linking)},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

urldate = {2020-01-01},

journal = {J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev},

volume = {40},

number = {4},

pages = {224-244},

abstract = {Purpose: Maintenance cardiac rehabilitation (M-CR) programs aim to preserve the health benefits achieved during phase II cardiac rehabilitation (CR). The aim of this study was to establish the effects of M-CR on functional capacity, quality of life, risk factors, costs, mortality, and morbidity, among other outcomes.

Methods: Scopus, ISI Web of Science, PubMed, Embase \& Embase classic OVID, and Lilacs were searched. Randomized controlled trials, published between 2000 and 2016, on the effects of M-CR in patients with cardiovascular disease, who had graduated from CR, having a control or comparison arm were included. Citations were processed by two authors, independently. Methodological quality was assessed using PEDro, and level of evidence graded with the Scottish scale. Outcomes were qualitatively synthesized.

Results: The searches retrieved 1901 studies with 26 articles meeting inclusion criteria (3752 participants). Some trials tested M-CR in nonclinical settings, and others used resistance or high-intensity interval training. The methodological quality of 11 articles was good, with a level of evidence (1+) and a grade B recommendation. Results showed M-CR resulted in increased or maintained functional capacity, quality of life, and physical activity levels, when compared with the control. No adverse events were reported. Few studies assessed rehospitalizations and mortality.

Conclusion: This review summarized the available evidence about the effects of maintenance cardiac rehabilitation (M-CR) on different outcomes. Results showed M-CR resulted in increased quality of life, functional capacity, and physical activity levels, when compared with the control.},

key = {cardiac rehabilitation, exercise, hearth disseases, secondary prevention},

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}

@article{RN55,

title = {Analysis of the running pattern on artificial and natural surface in adolescent football players},

author = {B. L\'{o}pez-G\'{o}mez and D. P\'{e}rez-Mendoza and J. Guzm\'{a}n-Revelo and L. Rangel-Caballero and Y. Corzo-Vargas and T. d. P. Facioli and A. Angarita-Fonseca and J. Sanchez Delgado},

url = {https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/retos/article/view/72337},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

urldate = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Retos},

volume = {38},

number = {38},

pages = {109-113},

abstract = {Introduction: There is little evidence that details the behavior of each spatial-temporal variable of the running pattern using different surfaces.

Objective: To compare the spatial-temporal variables of the running pattern over two surfaces in adolescent soccer players. Method: A cross-sectional study involving 18 male soccer players was conducted (median [Me] age = 12 years; Interquartile range [IQR] 12-13). Speed, acceleration, contact time (Ct), flight time (Ft), contact phase, support phase, propulsion, stride, and cadence were evaluated through a 5-meter long optical measurement system. The assessments were initially carried out on Artificial Surface (AS) and, 24 hours later, on Natural Surface (NS). The Wilcoxon signed-rank test for paired data and the Spearman correlation coefficients were used.

Results: The support phase was greater in AS than NS (NS: Me = 0.05 IQR: 0.03; 0.06; AS: Me = 0.09 IQR 0.08; 0.10; p <0.001). The Ft (NS: Me = 0.16 IQR: 0.14; 0.19; AS: Me = 0.04 IQR: 0.04; 0.05; p <0.001), the contact phase (NS: Me = 0.02 IQR: 0.02; 0.03; AS: Me = 0.02 IQR: 0.01; 0.02; p = 0.040) and propulsion (NS: Me = 0.14 IQR: 0.09; 0.17; AS: Me = 0.07 IQR: 0.06; 0.09; p = <0.001) were greater in NS than AS. An indirect relationship between speed and contact phase in NS was found. The Ft and the stride were indirectly associated with acceleration in AS.

Conclusion: The running pattern varies according to the surface used. The contact phase can explain the speed in the NS; while the Ft and the stride can explain the acceleration in AS.},

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}

@article{JA1901,

title = {Evaluation of VO2max and body composition in young soccer players in Santander, 2018},

author = {G. A. Saez-Abello and A. M Ariza-Viviescas and J. Cardenal-Daza and E. D. J. Quintero-Salas and F. Alarcon-Quigua and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://www.rpcafd.com/index.php/rpcafd/article/view/61/88},

doi = {10.53820/rpcafd.v6i3.61},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-07-01},

urldate = {2019-07-01},

journal = {Revista peruana de ciencias de la actividad f\'{i}sica y del deporte},

volume = {6},

number = {3},

pages = {779-788},

abstract = {Objective: To determine the relationship between VO2max and body composition in pre youth players.



Methodology: A descriptive study was carried out in 24 pre youth players (Age 15.5 ± 0.5 years). Anthropometric measurements were made weight and height, the percentage of body weight was evaluated by the OMRON bioimpedancemeter. The VO2max was obtained by means of a field test (Course Navette test). Heart rate was assessed at the end of the test. Body mass index (BMI), and fat percentage (% F) were calculated.



Results: The average VO2max was 46.9 ± 3.6 ml / kg / min; according to the VO2max classification, 33.3% had a deficient aerobic power and 33.3% had regular. The heart rate at the end of the Course Navette test, on average, was 194.4 ± 7.3 bpm. In the exploratory analysis, it was found that both the BMI and the percentage of fat are significantly and inversely correlated with VO2max, this correlation being greater between the percentage of fat and VO2max (-0.73) than between BMI and VO2max ( - 0.49).



Conclusion: The high values ​​in BMI and %F in pre-youth soccer players are related to a low VO2max and consequently a low physical fitness. The results suggest that %F plays a relevant role in sports performance.},

key = {VO2max, Body Composition, Heart rate, Football},

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}

@article{RN3,

title = {Factors associated with non-specific low back pain in children aged 10-12 from Bucaramanga, Colombia: A cross-sectional study},

author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and M. Boneth-Collante and C. L. Ariza-Garcia and J. Parra-Pati\~{n}o and J. D. Corredor-Vargas and A. P. Villamizar-Ni\~{n}o},

url = {https://content.iospress.com:443/articles/journal-of-back-and-musculoskeletal-rehabilitation/bmr160561, IOS Press

https://angarita-fonseca.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2019Angarita-LBP.pdf, Full text},

doi = {10.3233/BMR-160561},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

urldate = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation},

volume = {32},

number = {5},

pages = {739-747},

abstract = {BACKGROUND: There are no Colombian studies published that assess non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) risk factors in children. OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors associated with NSLBP in 73 children (19.2% girls) aged 10\textendash12 years in one military school in Bucaramanga, Colombia. METHODS: A questionnaire was used to obtain information of risk factors. Subsequently, children’s weight and height were measured. The backpack was weighed at the beginning of each day from Monday to Friday. Crude and adjusted prevalence ratios were calculated, with their respective 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS: The one-month prevalence of NSLBP was 39.7% (95% CI 28.4\textendash51.9). In the multivariate analysis, carrying backpacks wearing between 12% and 20% of body weight, having a perception that the backpack is very heavy, and being a passive smoker increase the likelihood of NSLBP, while being 11-year-old compared to 10-year-old decreases the likelihood of having NSLBP, adjusted for gender, body mass index, and history of LBP in parents. CONCLUSIONS: High prevalence of low back pain was found in children between 10 and 12 years old. The study of the decisive factors of low back pain is important to identify children at risk, as well as to develop efficient primary prevention programs.},

key = {Backpack, children, low back pain, risk factors},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN1,

title = {Stable prevalence of chronic back disorders across gender, age, residence, and physical activity in Canadian adults from 2007 to 2014},

author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and C. Trask and T. Shah and B. Bath},

url = {https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-019-7395-8},

doi = {10.1186/s12889-019-7395-8},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

urldate = {2019-01-01},

journal = {BMC Public Health},

volume = {19},

number = {1},

pages = {1121},

abstract = {Background: Chronic back disorders (CBD) are a global health problem and the leading cause of years lived with disability. The present study aims to examine overall and specific trends in CBD in the Canadian population aged 18 to 65 years.



Methods: Data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), a cross-sectional study, from 2007 to 2014 (8 cycles) were used to calculate CBD prevalence across gender, age, geographical area (urban/rural and ten provinces and northern territories), and physical activity levels. CBD was defined in the CCHS as having back problems, excluding fibromyalgia and arthritis, which have lasted or are expected to last six months or more and that have been diagnosed by a health professional. Prevalence of CBD using survey weights and associated 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated yearly using balanced repeated replications technique. Trend tests were calculated using joinpoint regressions; ArcGIS software was used for mapping.



Results: Age-standardized CBD prevalence in 2007 and 2014 were 18.9% (95% CI = 18.4;19.5) and 17.8% (95% CI = 17.2,18.4), respectively. CBD prevalence was consistently higher in women, older age groups, rural dwellers, and people classified as inactive. Crude and age-standardized CBD prevalence decreased faster in people classified as physically active compared to those who were inactive (p < 0.006). Although CBD slightly decreased over time, no statistically significant trends were found overall or by gender, area of residence, province or level of physical activity. The prevalence of CBD remained consistently high in the province of Nova Scotia, and consistently low in the province of Quebec over the eight CCHS cycles.



Conclusion: Despite prevention efforts, such as the Canadian back pain mass media campaign, CBD prevalence has remained stable between 2007 and 2014. Tailored prevention and management of CBD should consider gender, age, and geographical differences. Further longitudinal studies could elucidate the temporal relationship between potentially modifiable risk factors such as physical activity and CBD.},

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pubstate = {published},

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}

@article{RN56,

title = {Acute effect of moderate-intensity exercise on spirometric variables in broncodilated asthmatic subjects. A pilot study},

author = {J. C. S\'{a}nchez-Delgado and A. J\'{a}come-Hortua and C. L. Aguirre-Aguirre and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/iatreia/article/view/331995},

doi = {10.17533/udea.iatreia.v32n1a01},

issn = {0121-0793},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

urldate = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Iatreia},

volume = {32},

number = {1},

pages = {7-15},

abstract = {Background: Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm (BIE) occurs in 70 % to 80 % of asthmatics and its occurrence is more frequent at the end of a session of physical exercise, mainly of vigorous intensity.

Objective: To evaluate the acute effect of moderate intensity physical exercise on spirometric variables in asthmatic subjects.

Methodology: A before-and-after type quasi-experimental design. Ten subjects were included (mean age= 23 ± 4 years), which were divided into two groups: five asthmatic subjects and five healthy subjects. Both groups performed 10 min of warm-up, 20 min of treadmill exercise at an intensity of 60 % of the Heart Rate Reserve, and a final cool-down of 5 minutes. Lung function was assessed before and 15 minutes after exercise. 

Results: There were statistically significant differences between groups (with asthma = 6 % vs. without asthma = -1 %, p = 0.03) in the pre-post-exercise changes of the ratio of the forced expiratory volume in one second and the forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC). The multivariate analysis showed that post-exercise FVC in subjects with asthma was significantly lower than in subjects without asthma, after adjusting for the baseline assessment and total body mass.

Conclusion: Moderate-intensity exercise on a treadmill did not shows clinically significant differences on the changes pre-post exercise of the studied spirometric variables, since the changes on FEV1 or FVC did not exceed 10 % having as reference the baseline evaluation.},

key = {Asthma, Exercise-Induced; Airway Obstruction; Body Composition; Motor Activity; Spirometry},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN4,

title = {Blood glucose response to two intensities of physical exercise in young women during fasting},

author = {J. C. S\'{a}nchez-Delgado and A. Angarita-Fonseca and C. L. Aguirre-Aguirre and D. M. Aguirre-Rueda and R. D. Pulgar\'{i}n-Araque and S. Pinz\'{o}n-Romero},

url = {https://archivosdemedicinadeldeporte.com/articulos/upload/or03_delgado-ingles.pdf},

issn = {0212-8799},

year  = {2018},

date = {2018-01-01},

urldate = {2018-01-01},

journal = {Archivos de Medicina del Deporte},

pages = {305-309},

abstract = {Introduction: Physical exercise in the fasting state has been a controversial topic; however, some studies have shown a greater loss of body fat and better glycemic control in those who participate in aerobic training when fasting. Aim: To evaluate the glycemic response after a session of moderate or vigorous physical exercise in young women in the state of fasting. Material and method: A randomized clinical trial was carried out. Twenty-six women (19 to 22 years old) were randomly assigned to two intervention groups. The first group was trained at an intensity of 70% of maximum heart rate (MHR) for 30 minutes, and the second group at an intensity of 90% MHR for 15 minutes. Height (cm), weight (Kg), body mass index (BMI), fat percentage, and maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max) during a stress test were evaluated. Blood glucose levels were checked before and after the exercise session of each group. Results: No significant changes were found in post-exercise blood glucose levels in any experimental group, and the existing differences were not statistically significant. Conclusions: Moderate or vigorous physical exercise during fasting did not show significant variations in blood glucose, which suggests that it is safe for healthy young women to train when fasting.},

key = {Exercise,  Blood glucose, Athletic performance, Body composition},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN5,

title = {Reliability of the barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation},

author = {J. C. Sanchez Delgado and A. Jacome Horua and B. Larios Martinez and S. Pinzon and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://www.rccardiologia.com/previos/RCC%202018%20Vol.%2025/RCC_2018_25_1_ENE-FEB/RCC_2018_25_1_084-091.pdf},

doi = {10.1016/j.rccar.2017.08.014},

year  = {2018},

date = {2018-01-01},

urldate = {2018-01-01},

journal = {Revista Colombiana de Cardiologia},

volume = {25},

number = {1},

pages = {84-91},

abstract = {Introduction: The barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation was designed to evaluate participation barriers and patient adherence to cardiac rehabilitation programs as used in Canadian studies. The cultural adaptation and validation of its contents to the Colombian context was previously evaluated before assessing its reliability.



Objective: To determine the internal consistency and the test-retest reproducibility of the barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation in a Colombian population.



Methods: The study included 30 patients (66.6% male, mean age = 67.0 ± 11.0 years), who were subjected to a percutaneous revascularisation in the Bucaramanga Los Comuneros University Hospital, Colombia, completed the scale at two times, with an interval of two months between them. The Cronbach-alpha coefficients and the intra-class coefficients (ICC) were calculated.



Results: The internal consistency of the Colombian version of the scale and the barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation was good (Cronbach-alpha = 0.84). The ICC found was 0.711 (95% CI; 0.423-0.860). The reproducibility by domains was as follows: for the logistic factor (ICC: 0.76; 95% CI; 0.56-0.88); for the comorbidities/functional state (ICC: 0.73; 95% CI; 0.51-0.86); for the health perception factor (ICC: 0.66; 95% CI; 0.38-0.83; and finally for the work/time conflicts factor (ICC: 0.56; 95% CI; 0.29-0.78). The mean score per patient was 2.3 ± 0.7 and 2.0 ± 0.7 in the first and second evaluation, respectively (p = .0071).



Conclusion: The barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation has an acceptable reliability in the Colombian population evaluated. The identification of barriers using this scale will help to develop strategies to increase the participation and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation programs focused on the real needs of the patients.},

key = {Angioplasty, Prevention, Rehabilitation, Ischaemic heart disease},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN6,

title = {Effect of stretching versus stretching after application of ultrasound on the extensibility of the hamstring muscles in adult women},

author = {C. A. Niño and A. Angarita-Fonseca and G. A. Villamizar Rayón},

url = {http://revistas.ustabuca.edu.co/index.php/USTASALUD_ODONTOLOGIA/article/view/2018},

doi = {10.15332/us.v16i0.2018},

year  = {2017},

date = {2017-01-01},

urldate = {2017-01-01},

journal = {UstaSalud},

volume = {16},

pages = {35-42},

abstract = {Objective:  To compare the effects of  SM  versus  US+SM  on the extensibility of the hamstring muscles in adult women. Methods: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial was conducted. Fourteen women (22.3 ± 3.9 years) were randomly assigned to two groups, SM (7 minutes) prior US (US + SM), n=8 and SM for 7 minutes, n=6. The differences between assessments were compared using student’s t-test; the effect of the intervention was evaluated by analysis of covariance. Results: Significantly increased flexibility of lower limbs in both groups. In the US + SM group increased -8.75 ± 5.5; while increasing in the SM group was -3.5 ± 2.7; when comparing the groups, no statistically significant differences were found. A statistically significant increase was found in final grades in the US + SM intervention group, -5.8 (95% CI: - 10.9; -0.67p = 0.030) compared with the SM group adjusting only for baseline score. Conclusion: A single exposure to US + SM is sufficient to enhance the gains in hamstring extensibility in adult women compared to SM.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN10,

title = {Association between gross motor function and nutritional status in children with cerebral palsy: a cross-sectional study from Colombia},

author = {E. Herrera-Anaya and A. Angarita-Fonseca and V. M. Herrera-Galindo and R. D. P. Mart\'{i}nez-Mar\'{i}n and C. N. Rodr\'{i}guez-Bayona},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/dmcn.13108},

doi = {10.1111/dmcn.13108},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

urldate = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology},

volume = {58},

number = {9},

pages = {936-941},

abstract = {Aim: To determine the association between gross motor function and nutritional status in children with cerebral palsy (CP) residing in an urban area in a developing country.



Method: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 177 children (ages 2\textendash12y, 59.3% male) with a diagnosis of CP who were attending rehabilitation centres in Bucaramanga, Colombia (2012\textendash2013). A physiotherapist evaluated patients using the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS, levels I to V). Nutritional status was evaluated by nutritionists and classified according to the World Health Organization growth charts. We used linear and multinomial logistic regression methods to determine the associations.



Results: There were 39.5%, 6.8%, 5.6%, 16.4%, and 31.6% patients classified in levels I to V respectively. The mean adjusted differences for weight-for-age, height-for-age, BMI-for-age, and height-for-weight z-scores were significantly larger for children classified in levels II to V compared with those in level I. The children classified in levels IV and V were more likely to have malnutrition (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 5.64; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.27\textendash14.0) and stunting (OR 8.42; 95% CI 2.90\textendash24.4) than those classified in GMFCS levels I to III.



Interpretation: Stunting and malnutrition are prevalent conditions among paediatric patients with CP, and both are directly associated with higher levels of gross motor dysfunction.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN11,

title = {Barriers for the participation in cardiac rehabilitation programmes in patients undergoing percutaneous revascularisation due to a coronary disease},

author = {J. C. S\'{a}nchez-Delgado and A. Angarita-Fonseca and A. Jacome Hortua and Y. Malaver-Vega and E. Schmalbach-Aponte and C. D\'{i}az-D\'{i}az},

url = {http://doi.org/10.1016/J.RCCAR.2015.08.009},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

urldate = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Revista Colombiana de Cardiolog\'{i}a},

volume = {23},

number = {2},

pages = {141-147},

abstract = {Introduction: Cardiac rehabilitation programmes encourage lifestyle changes and reduce the recurrence of morbidity and mortality by 25 %. Nevertheless, the attendance rate to such programmes varies between 7.5 and 29%, and around 40 to 50 % of users abandon the treatment during the early stages.



Motivation: To describe the barriers found in those who participated or not in cardiac rehabilitation programmes after percutaneous revascularization.



Methods: A cross-sectional study of 30 patients, who have applied the barrier scale for cardiac rehabilitation, using Likert-type questions, where the highest scores indicated a bigger perception of the barrier to participating in a cardiac rehabilitation programme.



Results: The major barriers per item were: «I find this exercise is tiring and/or painful» with an average of 2.86, followed by «I currently exercise» and «I did not know about cardiac rehabilitation» with an average of 2.73. The lowest score was: «Many people have heart problems and do not go», with 1.73. More barriers were shown in those who did not attend a cardiac rehabilitation programme (p < 0.05) than those who did; in addition, most barriers were found in the fields of perceived needs and comorbidities/functional state (p < 0.05). This indicates a lack of orientation and education when it comes to the benefits that users could obtain by joining and participating in a cardiac rehabilitation programme, no matter how they feel or the type of functional limitations they may have.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN12,

title = {Evaluation of the perception of a university group of teachers about education as a social phenomenon in Colombia},

author = {J. E. Moreno-Collazos and H. F. Cruz-Bermudez and A. Angarita-Fonseca and A. V\'{e}lez-Ram\'{i}rez},

url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.15359/ree.20-3.8},

doi = {10.15359/ree.20-3.8},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

urldate = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Revista Electr\'{o}nica Educare},

volume = {20},

number = {3},

pages = {170-180},

abstract = {This paper aims to evaluate the perception of a university group of teachers about education as a social phenomenon. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted with a group of university teachers in Bogota, Colombia, in October 2014. A survey was applied in order to evaluate the perception about education as a social phenomenon; the data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 19. The population studied consisted of 60 university professors with an average age of 42.2 ± 14.4 years, and with 6.15 years of teaching practice. Male gender was predominant with 53% (n = 32). There were statistically significant differences in the results related to the concept of education (p = 0.05 to 0.00) and to the following items: "Do you consider that investment in public education is enough?" (p = 0.02), "Is education a political model?" (P = 0.03); in aggregate age, "Is access to higher education conceived by the Colombian government with social concern?", "Does the environment influence the Colombian student's education development?" (p = 0.02 to 0.00); it was the same case for the interpretive sociology for the item "Are patterns of educational assessment adequate in the country?" (p = 0.04). In conclusion, it was found that there are differences in teachers' conceptions about the construction of education as a social phenomenon.f education as a social phenomenon by finding differences between the conceptions of it in teaching.},

key = {Education, Development, History, Research, Sociology},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN9,

title = {Attitudes towards exercise and physical activity in health professionals: A cross-sectional study, 2015},

author = {J. C. S\'{a}nchez-Delgado and S. G. Escobar Pinz\'{o}n and J. D. Vega Camacho and A. J. Porras Solano and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {http://doi.org/10.30554/ARCHMED.16.2.1295.2016},

doi = {10.30554/ARCHMED.16.2.1295.2016},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

urldate = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Archivos de Medicina (Col)},

volume = {16},

number = {2},

pages = {237-245},

abstract = {Objective: to describe attitudes towards exercise and compliance with the recommendations of Physical Activity (PA) of health professionals belonging to an Institutional Health Service Providers (IHSP) from Bucaramanga. Materials and methods: a descriptive exploratory study, conducted in 33 subjects (36.06 ± 7.77 years, 72.73% women) who were given a questionnaire that included 7 questions in a Likert-type scale, two multiple-choice single answers, and the short version of the IPAQ. Results: most reports have a good attitude towards physical exercise and 42.4% meet the recommendations of PA according to WHO. In the exploratory analysis, the attitude related to achieving the recommendations of physical activity was, I am satisfied with the education in physical exercise I have received. Those who reported disagree, strongly disagree, neither agree nor disagree met lesser extent these recommendations (p = 0.039). Conclusions: all the participants evaluated recommend having good physical activity habits, exercising, and also they suggest AF to prevent and deal with illnesses. On the other hand, it was noticed that not being satisfied with the academic knowledge learned about physical exercise can be an obstacle to follow all the physical activity recommendations.},

key = {exercise, attitude, physical activity},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN13,

title = {Socioeconomic factors associated with stunting in preschool attending an educational institution of Floridablanca, Colombia},

author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and G. E. Prada Gloria and G. L. Mendoza and M. N. Hern\'{a}ndez},

url = {http://doi.org/10.4067/s0717-75182016000200002},

doi = {10.4067/s0717-75182016000200002},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

urldate = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Revista Chilena de Nutrici\'{o}n},

volume = {43},

number = {2},

pages = {116-123},

abstract = {Stunting is an indicator of human poverty and social development that causes a high economic burden on countries. The objective of this study was to determine the association between socioeconomic factors and z score height for age (HAZ) in preschool of the Colombo-German Foundation of Floridablanca, Colombia. A cross-sectional study was conducted. A random sample of 112 (2 to 5 years old) preschool of an institution for the low-income population was measured and weighed; their parents/caregivers answered a survey. The mean HAZ in preschool who live in households with more than one child (a) under 7 was lower compared with households with a child (a) under 7 years. Children living in housing with tenure called "possession untitled" scored lower mean HAZ compared with homeownership. Children living in households where the mother was the one who brings home were more HAZ compared with homes where the contributor was the father; this association remained in boys. In girls, none of the variables of the final model was found associated with HAZ. It is important to strengthen programs aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of the mothers who are household heads.},

key = {Socioeconomic factors, child nutrition disorders, stunting, poverty, preschool},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{JA1501,

title = {Perceptions of physiotherapists about practice workplace exercises in a health institution of Bucaramanga city, Colombia},

author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and C. Pinilla-Vasquez and S. Quintero-Moya},

url = {https://bkp.revistaobservatoriodeldeporte.cl/gallery/2%20oficial%20articulo%20vol%201%20num%202%202015%20rev%20odep.pdf},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-06-01},

urldate = {2015-06-01},

journal = {Rev. Obs. Deporte},

volume = {1},

number = {2},

pages = {22-29},

abstract = {Objective: To know the perception of physiotherapists from a health care provider institution about two weeks of workplace exercises in which they participated. 



Methods: This is a qualitative study by focus group technique. Participants were nine physiotherapists from physiotherapy service from the Unidad Hospitalaria Los Comuneros who gave their perception about an intervention performed during working hours. The analysis consisted of the synthesis of the main ideas descriptively. 



Results: The therapists recognized the importance of active breaks in the workplace because they felt with greater job performance and less fatigue. They claimed that the set time and duration of the activity were appropriate, as well as exercises and suggested recommendations were appropriate. Furthermore, they expressed a reduction of musculoskeletal discomfort and were motivated to provide continuity to the intervention. 



Conclusions: The most important finding was the positive perception of physiotherapists towards the practice of workplace exercises, expressed in terms of increased job performance, less fatigue, reduction of musculoskeletal discomfort and welfare.},

key = {Perception, Workplace, Physiotherapy},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN18,

title = {Characterization of disabled people with permanent limitations in mobility and self-care in Giron, Colombia},

author = {M. C. Villamizar-Garc\'{i}a and L. A. Bueno-Balaguer and M. X. Ord\'{o}\~{n}ez-Chaussinant and R. P. Mart\'{i}nez-Mar\'{i}n and A. Angarita-Fonseca and J. A. vila-Galv\'{a}n and S. A. L\'{o}pez-Duarte and G. Murillo-Rinc\'{o}n and M. A. Rodr\'{i}guez-Miranda and M. Sanabria-Jerez and K. J. Villar-Ballesta},

url = {https://www.elsevier.es/en-revista-fisioterapia-146-articulo-caracterizacion-discapacidad-poblacion-con-limitaciones-S0211563814001692, Elsevier},

doi = {10.1016/j.ft.2014.11.001},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

urldate = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Fisioterapia},

volume = {37},

number = {5},

pages = {237-245},

abstract = {Objective

To determine the characteristics of people with permanent limitations in mobility and self-care in 17 districts of the urban area of Giron, Santander 2012-2013.



Materials and methods

A descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted using the tool Register for the Location and characterization of the disabled people (RLCDP), designed by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE). Previously trained physiotherapy students interviewed caregivers or disabled people.



Results

A total of 189 people were studied of 50.3% women, and 45.5% between 60 and 100 years old. A large majority (79.9%) had alterations in body movement, hands, arms and legs. As regards activities and participation, 91% had difficulty walking, running, jumping, and 41.3% found it difficult to lead, move, and use objects with hands. Of the bodily functions, 60.3% involved mobility. General illness diseases were the main cause of disability (33.9%).



Conclusions

A high percentage of persons with permanent mobility limitations and caring for themselves in the urban area of Girona are older adults from socioeconomic level 2. The predominant mobility limitations are in the hands, arms, and legs, with involvement in at least two body structures.

},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN21,

title = {Participation in a fitness program and functional capacity in patients undergoing angioplasty for acute coronary syndrome},

author = {J. C. S\'{a}nchez-Delgado and A. Angarita-Fonseca and J. Parra-Pati\~{n}o},

url = {https://www.elsevier.es/en-revista-fisioterapia-146-articulo-participacion-un-programa-acondicionamiento-fisico-S0211563814001357},

doi = {10.1016/j.ft.2014.08.001},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

urldate = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Fisioterapia},

volume = {37},

number = {3},

pages = {112-119},

abstract = {Objective: To describe the functional capacity of subjects who participated compared to those who did not participate in a Fitness program after undergoing coronary angioplasty.



Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 19 subjects (68.4% men) with acute coronary syndrome undergoing coronary angioplasty between June and August 2010, who were appropriate for conducting a stress test. The dependent variable was functional capacity assessed by the modified Bruce and Bruce protocols. The main independent variable was participation in the fitness program. Simple and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to establish the variables associated with functional capacity.



Results: We found that the subjects who attended the program achieved 2.57 MET above those who did not attend the program (P=.003), adjusted for history of hypertension and obesity. Conversely, obese people reached 3.04 MET less when compared with non-obese individuals, adjusted for program assistance and hypertension (P=.003).



Conclusions: In the adjusted analysis, an association was found between participation in a fitness program and functional capacity. Thus, inclusion and participation of subjects who have received percutaneous revascularization in a fitness program within their rehabilitation process is recommended.},

key = {Exercise, Obesity, Myocardial infarction, Angioplasty},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN19,

title = {Effects of functional training program in core muscles in women with fibromyalgia},

author = {I. D. Pinz\'{o}n-R\'{i}os and A. Angarita-Fonseca and E. A. Correa-P\'{e}rez},

url = {https://revistas.urosario.edu.co/index.php/revsalud/article/view/3650},

doi = {10.12804/revsalud13.01.2015.03},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

urldate = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Revista Ciencias de la Salud},

volume = {13},

number = {1},

pages = {39-53},

abstract = {Objective: To evaluate the effects of a program of functional muscles core training targeting women with fibromyalgia. 



Materials and methods: A quasi-experimental type trial was conducted, before and after an intervention, for 20 days, often three days/week, 60 minutes each session. In a single group of eight women, changes in muscle strength, pain, quality of life related to health and physical activity were evaluated. 



Results: An increase in repetitions of the test trunk flexion, time on the left and right bridge testing lateral and prone bridge the test were found. All features of pain decreased, and, according to the S-FIQ, a decrease in morning fatigue, stiffness and anxiety was reported. Also, Met's/minute-weeks increased after the intervention. 



Conclusion: These data suggest that functional program core muscle training is effective in increasing muscle strength, pain modulation, functional performance optimization, and increased levels of physical activity in women with fibromyalgia.},

key = {Fibromyalgia, Functional training, Physiotherapy},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN17,

title = {Achievement of technological and scientific capacity in physical therapy services of Bucaramanga and Floridablanca},

author = {M. I. Pinz\'{o}n-Ochoa and A. Angarita-Fonseca and D. M. Ni\~{n}o-Pinz\'{o}n},

url = {https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/revsaludpublica/article/view/51934},

doi = {10.15446/rsap.v17n2.51934},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

urldate = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Revista de Salud Publica},

volume = {17},

number = {2},

pages = {254-266},

abstract = {Objective: To identify the achievement of the condition of technological and scientific capacity of a sample of physical therapy and respiratory services from the urban area of Floridablanca and Bucaramanga. 

Methodology: A descriptive study was performed with a set of samples not based on probabilities out of convenience. The sample consisted of four health service provider institutions in the town of Floridablanca and three institutions from the urban area of Bucaramanga. During the year 2011, two checklists were applied in order to verify the fulfillment of standards of habilitation and to find the reasons for their non-compliance in some of their requisites. 

Results: Three institutions in Floridablanca belong to the first level of care and one to the second level of care; the standards with the lowest fulfillments are Risk follow-up with a median fulfillment score of 0 (Range: 0-12); Medical Records of care with a median of 9.5 (Range: 0-100) and the standard of priority procedures with a median of 18 (Range: 9-27). In Bucaramanga, two institutions belong to the second level of care and one to the third level of care. The lowest standards in fulfillment were: Medications and devices with zero for one institution, Priority procedures with a median of 60 (Range: 0-89) and physical installations with a median of 73 (Range: 64-84). 

Conclusions: The results show a non-compliance with the essential requisites of habilitation even though these are demanded by the territorial organizations in each health department, district, and municipality.},

key = {Health services, quality of health care, respiratory therapy},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN20,

title = {Health related quality of life and urinary incontinence in women with overweight and obesity in Bucaramanga, Colombia},

author = {L. M. Carre\~{n}o and A. Angarita-Fonseca and A. L. Pinto and A. N. Delgado and L. M. Garc\'{i}a},

url = {https://revistas.urosario.edu.co/index.php/revsalud/article/view/3652},

doi = {10.12804/revsalud13.01.2015.05 },

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

urldate = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Revista Ciencias de la Salud},

volume = {13},

number = {1},

pages = {63-76},

abstract = {Objective: To determine the association between quality of life health-related (HRQL) and urinary incontinence (UI) in a population of overweight women in the urban area of Bucaramanga, Colombia. 



Materials and methods: An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted in March and May 2012. The sample consisted of 63 randomly selected women; median age was 46 years with a minimum of 18 and maximum of 65 years, 76% were overweight, and 24% were obese. We assessed the HRQL with the SF-36 questionnaire and lower urinary tract symptoms quality of life questionnaire (ICIQ-FLUTSqol). Urinary incontinence was assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence questionnaire, short-form (ICIQ-IU Short Form). 



Results: The overall prevalence of UI was 39.7%; 28.6% was Stress UI, mixed UI 11.1%.There were no statistically significant differences in the eight dimensions of SF-36 in women with and without UI. The dimension with the lowest score in women with IU was Energy-Fatigue (63.4). The HRQL score assessed with the ICIQ-FLUTSqol questionnaire was 27 with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 55. 



Conclusion: In women with overweight, we do not find statistically significant differences in the eight dimensions of HR-QOL when comparing women with and without UI.},

key = {Quality of life, Women's health, Urinary incontinence, Body Mass Index, Obesity, Overweight.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN16,

title = {Content validity of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale},

author = {J. C. Sanchez-Delgado and A. Jacome-Hortua and S. Pinzon and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://revistas.udenar.edu.co/index.php/usalud/article/view/2695/pdf},

doi = {10.22267/rus.151702.2},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

urldate = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Revista Universidad y Salud},

volume = {17},

number = {2},

pages = {170-176},

abstract = {Introduction: This research was based on the absence of instruments with appropriate psychometric properties, adapted for Colombia, which evaluate the barriers of access to cardiovascular rehabilitation programs. Objective: To determine the validity of the content of the barriers scale for cardiac rehabilitation in the Colombian population. Methods and materials: A study of diagnostic tests was done. In the first phase, two native speakers of Spanish and one of English were required to translate and retro-translate the original questionnaire. In the second phase, the transcultural adaptation was done and the validity of content was assessed by a panel of four experts with experience in research, sports medicine and cardiac rehabilitation. Results: The instrument was translated and adapted to Colombian Spanish. The panel of experts decided to remove item 18 from the original scale. The content validity index was acceptable for the majority of the items, except for items 10, 15 and 18, where modifications were made in terms of words, phrases or conjugations according to the recommendations of the panel. On the other hand, the IVC in relevance was 0.86 and relevance of 0.88. Conclusion: There is an instrument that evaluates the barriers of access to cardiovascular rehabilitation adapted to the Colombian population programs and with content validity, so the results to be obtained from the application of the scale will be valid. However, it is suggested to continue with the evaluation of the reproducibility of the instrument.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN15,

title = {Health related fitness of schoolchildren aged 8-12 years of a public school from Bucaramanga},

author = {C. L. Ariza-Garc\'{i}a and J. Parra-Pati\~{n}o and A. V. Ot\'{a}rola-Veas and L. V. Su\'{a}rez-Rodr\'{i}guez and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {http://revistas.ustabuca.edu.co/index.php/USTASALUD_ODONTOLOGIA/article/view/1907},

doi = {10.15332/us.v14i1.1907},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

urldate = {2015-01-01},

journal = {UstaSalud},

volume = {24},

pages = {32-39},

abstract = {Objectives:  to determine the level of  RPF  and to explore the association among aerobic fitness,  flexibility and muscle strength with overweight and obesity in schoolchildren 8-12 years. 



Methods: a cross-sectional study was performed; we selected for convenience the fourth and fifth degrees from the “Instituto Tecnologico Salesiano Eloy Valenzuela”. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was determined according to the WHO-CDC and the FITNESS-GRAM. The HRPF was assessed using the FITNESSGRAM battery. Simple and multiple Poisson regression models were applied to calculate prevalence ratios (PR) and their confidence intervals of 95% (CI 95%). 



Results:  a  total of  66  students  (10.4  ±  0.82  years),  19.6%  women,  and  48.5%  of the fourth grade,  were included.  78.8%  and  39.4%  were below the healthy fitness zone in the trunk extension strength and the aerobic fitness qualities, respectively. The prevalence of overweight and obesity according to WHO-CDC criteria was 30.3%. The physical qualities associated with overweight and obesity were aerobic fitness (PR 2.32 CI 95% 1.08 to 4.96) and muscle strength of upper limbs (PR CI 95% 1.28 to 9.69 3.53). 



Conclusions: the percentage of children below the healthy area was higher in the muscular strength and aerobic fitness physical qualities. Which were associated with overweight and obesity. This is especially relevant given that adequate aerobic fitness in childhood has been linked to a healthier cardio-metabolic profile.},

key = {Physical fitness; body mass index; muscle strength; child},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN14,

title = {Association between socioeconomic factors and body mass index among low-income preschoolers from an educational institution of Floridablanca, Colombia},

author = {G. E. Prada and M. M. Gutierrez and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {http://doi.org/10.4067/s0717-75182015000400003},

doi = {10.4067/s0717-75182015000400003},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

urldate = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Revista Chilena de Nutrici\'{o}n},

volume = {42},

number = {4},

pages = {337-344},

abstract = {We determined the association between socioeconomic factors and body mass index z-score (BMIZ) in preschoolers from the Colombo-German Foundation from Floridablanca, Colombia. Height and weight were measured in a random sample of 112 preschool children aged 2-5 years of age; their parents or care-giver answered a survey. The multiple generalized linear models showed in the whole sample that BMIZ significantly decreased with household's socioeconomic strata 1 and 2 compared with strata zero, and in high-income families. In girls, BMIZ significantly increased when another family member, neighbour, or friend was responsible for deciding about feeding on weekdays. In boys, BMIZ increased when they ate alone and when their grandmother was responsible for preparing food on weekdays. It is conceded that socioeconomic factors influencing BMIZ are similar to those that influence health inequity},

key = {Socioeconomic factors; risk factors; body mass index; pediatric obesity.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN24,

title = {Knowledge toward healthy housing in two neighborhoods from Bucaramanga, Colombia - 2012},

author = {J. Guti\'{e}rrez Zehr and A. Angarita-Fonseca and E. Morales Ram\'{i}rez and A. A. Tarazona Suarez and A. M. Valderrama Carrasco and S. Y. Mejia Betancourth and L. Solano Guti\'{e}rrez},

url = {https://revistas.uis.edu.co/index.php/revistasaluduis/article/view/4404/6116},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

urldate = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Revista de la Universidad Industrial de Santander. Salud},

volume = {46},

number = {2},

pages = {169-176},

abstract = {Objective: To determine knowledge about healthy housing in two communities within Bucaramanga. Methodology: A transversal descriptive study was made with 100 parents or caregivers of children belonging to homes of the Instituto de Bienestar Familiar from Estoraques and Girardot neighbourhoods. The collected variables were sociodemographic and knowledge of healthy housing, through responding questionnaire built by the authors. In the statistical analysis measures of central tendency and dispersion for quantitative variables and absolute and relative frequency for qualitative variables, were applied. A test with an alpha level < 0.05, was considered statistically significant. Results: The questions that were answered correctly in a small proportion were those about the actions related to accident prevention in children (A safe home means having good deeds, of the following which in the most appropriate) with 7%; two related to dengue fever, the first one (From the following actions to prevent dengue fever, which is not appropriate) with 8% and the second (Which of the following is not an option to protect ourselves from mosquito bites) with 35%; on a scale of 0 to 12 the average was 6.7 ± 1.8 and no statistically significant differences by age, sex and previous education were found. Conclusion: It is necessary to implement programs that increase And strengthen knowledge about healthy housing, empowerment, adaptation, management, use and home maintenance and its surroundings, safely and with quality, as well as guidance to promote healthy protective practices, promoting health and preventing domestic accidents and diseases, by discouraging attitudes and habits that may constitute a risk for the family and home.},

key = {Housing, Health Education, Knowledge},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN28,

title = {Relationship between environmental factors and child rearing practices on body mass index of preschool children residents of children's homes from Floridablanca, Colombia},

author = {G. E. Prada and M. P. Gutierrez and X. L. Sanchez and L. P. Rueda and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://scielo.conicyt.cl/pdf/rchnut/v41n3/art09.pdf},

doi = {10.4067/S0717-75182014000300009},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

urldate = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Revista Chilena de Nutricion},

volume = {41},

number = {3},

pages = {284-291},

abstract = {The association of environmental factors and child-rearing practices with body mass index z-score (BMIZ) in children residents of Children's Homes from Floridablanca, Colombia was studied. A random sample of 176 preschool children aged 3-6 years was weighed and measured, their parents or caregiver were also measured and they answered a survey. The generalized linear model showed that BMIZ increased significantly with children's age (β=0.02), children's sex (male β=0.27), mother's occupation (homemaker β=0.29), mother's overweight (β=0.20), the person who accompanies children while they eat (relatives β=0,49; anyone or non-relative β=0.40), the person who cooks (grandmother β=0.55), adequate time spent on eating by children (β=0.54), and overeating (0.51). BMIZ decreased significantly with mother's occupation (looking for a job or student β=-0.43), maternal history of hypertension (β=-0.26), motivation to eat (β=-0.59) and pressure to eat (β=-0.55).},

key = {Child rearing, risk factors, body mass index, pediatric obesity, feeding behavior},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN27,

title = {Evaluation of prevalence reasons for inactivity and risk factors in a group of university students. Ch\'{i}a - Colombia},

author = {J. E. Moreno Collazos and H. F. Cruz Bermudez and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://revistas.um.es/eglobal/article/view/eglobal.13.2.172951},

doi = {10.6018/eglobal.13.2.172951},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

urldate = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Enfermeria Global},

volume = {13},

number = {2},

pages = {114-122},

abstract = {Physical inactivity in young people becomes a predisposing factor to the deterioration of health; risk factors must be controlled to reduce the impact on the university. Objective: to evaluate reasons for inactivity prevalence and risk factors in a group of university students. Methods: a descriptive transversal study conducted on 52 students in the programs of Physiotherapy, Nursing and Medicine who attended a program of health promotion. An analysis of multiple Poisson regression to calculate prevalence ratios. The software used was Stata 11.0. Results: be between 20 and 27 years old increased 2.7 (95% CI 1.2 to 5.7) the prevalence of physical inactivity compared to having between 17 and 19 years adjusted for cardiovascular risk and heart rate. Discussion: the study established the prevalence ratios between risk factors associated with sedentary lifestyle and risk factors, the most significant was age. We found a significant behavior in relation to the presence of sedentary students.},

key = {Physical activity, College youth, Sedentary behaviour},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN29,

title = {Reproducibility of a functional assessment test of the dynamic balance and agility of elderly people},

author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and C. L. Ariza Garcia and M. C. Boneth-Collante and J. Parra-Pati\~{n}o and R. N. Rojas-Santisteban and Y. T. Angarita-Carrascal},

url = {https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/iatreia/article/view/14835/17321},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

urldate = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Iatreia},

volume = {27},

number = {3},

pages = {290-298},

abstract = {Background: The 8 foot up \& go test assesses the dynamic balance and agility in elderly people. Its reproducibility has been evaluated in American population, but it is unknown whether it would work similarly in a different population like the Colombian.



Objective: To evaluate the test-retest reliability and agreement level of the 8 foot up \& go test in a sample of older adults from Bucaramanga, Colombia.



Materials and methods: An evaluation of diagnostic tests was done in 114 elderly individuals. In the analysis, we assessed the test-retest reliability of the 8 foot up \& go test by the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC 2.1) with their respective confidence intervals at 95% (95% CI). The agreement level was established by the Bland-Altman method.



Results: The test-retest reliability of the 8 foot up \& go test was very good (ICC: 0.98; 95% CI: 0.98- 0.99). The agreement was good in females (mean difference [MD] = 0.04 seconds and limits of agreement [LA]: -1.27; 1.36 seconds), and in elderly institutionalized (MD = 0.04 seconds [LA]: -3.18; 3.27 seconds).



Conclusion: The 8 foot up \& go test has very good reliability and good agreement in Colombian local elderly population.},

key = {Elderly, 8 foot up \& go test, Postural Balance, Reliability},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN30,

title = {Seroprevalence of screening versus T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) and factors associated with co-infection in blood donors in Colombia},

author = {H. F. Cruz-Bermudez and J. E. Moreno-Collazos and M. R. Sierra and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://rcientificas.uninorte.edu.co/index.php/salud/article/view/4998},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

urldate = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Salud Uninorte},

volume = {30},

number = {2},

pages = {95-103},

abstract = {Objective: To determine the seroprevalence of HTLV screening and factors associated with co-infection in blood donors in Colombia. 



Materials and Methods: We performed a retrospective cross-sectional study inferential, the population was of 971 records of volunteer blood donors, we calculated the prevalence of HTLV and calculated odds ratios (OR). 



Results: 49.3 % of donors were between 18 and 33 years, 53.4 % were female, 44.3 % lived with a partner, it was observed that the major syphilis coinfections are 7.0 %. There is a trend to increased prevalence of HTLV between 2010 (0.23 %) and 2011 (0.24 %) in the process of Bogot\'{a}. Headquarters in related factors associated, a positive association was found with increasing age and living with a partner, and negative association with the contributory system in multiple Poisson regression showed that the prevalence of co-infection is 2.92 (95 % CI 1.92 to 4.45) times in people 34 to 64 years compared to under 34 years, also the contributory scheme protects coinfection 0.69 (95 % CI 0.48-0.99) in people with contributory scheme compared to the subsidized regime. 



Conclusi\'{o}n: In general there is a significant proportion of donors with reactive results are set out clearly and factors associated with coinfection prevalence is higher than in other reports.



},

key = {Blood-donors; blood banks; T-lymphotropic virus 1; human T-lym-photropic virus.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN22,

title = {Effect of static stretching of 15, 30 and 60 seconds on the range of motion of hip flexion with knee extended},

author = {C. L. Ariza-Garcia and M. Boneth-Collante and A. Angarita-Fonseca and A. Corredor-Moreno and S. C\'{a}rdenas-Castellanos},

url = {https://journalhealthsciences.com/index.php/UDES/article/view/5/5},

doi = {10.20320/rfcsudes.v1i1.197},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

urldate = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Revista Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud UDES},

volume = {1},

number = {1},

pages = {29-35},

abstract = {Objective: To evaluate the effect of three passive static stretching durations, 15, 30 and 60 seconds (s) to increase hip flexion range of motion (HF-ROM). 



Methods: We conducted a randomized controlled trial in a sample of nine female students (21.7 ± 4.3 years). They were randomly assigned to one of three groups, 15 (G15), 30 (G30) and 60 (G60) s, n = 3 in each group. Isquitotibiales stretching was performed in supine position, maximum hip flexion; knee extended and foot dorsiflexed using an elastic band, 3 times per week for a 3-week period. The main outcome was a change in HF-ROM left and right at the end of the intervention. We used the Student t-test and the ANOVA. 



Results: The differences between before and after measurements in G15 and G30 were statistically significant for the right HF-ROM. No significant differences were found neither in the right HF-ROM of the G60 group or in any group of the left HF-ROM. There were no differences in the increase in HF-ROM between groups or between hemi-bodies (p>0.05). 



Conclusion: The passive static stretching of 15 to 30 s duration was effective in increasing the right HF-ROM. Future studies are needed with an adequate sample size to detect differences in the increase of HF-ROM depending on the duration of stretching and hemi-body.},

key = {Hip, Isquiotibial Stretching Exercises, Physiotheraapy, Women, Range of Motion.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN25,

title = {Quality control of the leukoreduction of platelets obtained by apheresis through Nageotte chamber and CELL-DIN Ruby},

author = {H. Cruz-Bermudez and J. E. Moreno-Collazos and L. Castrill\'{o}n Villada and A. Pati\~{n}o and S. Forero Rinc\'{o}n and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://revistasum.umanizales.edu.co/ojs/index.php/archivosmedicina/article/view/263},

doi = {10.30554/archmed.14.2.263.2014},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

urldate = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Archivos de Medicina (Col)},

volume = {14},

number = {2},

pages = {268-275},

abstract = {Objective: compare using two different methodologies residual white blood cell count in order to provide safer blood components. The blood components obtained from apheresis offer greater safety to patients at the time of blood transfusion; verifying leukoreduction differentiator Material and Methods: A descriptive study was performed cross-sectional in Colombia Hematol\'{o}gica Foundation. Bogot\'{a}. Simple random sampling was performed from the list entered in a blood drive for the purpose of verification of residual white blood cell count by Nageotte chamber and Cell Dyn Ruby © © units. For the analysis of the data measures of central tendency and dispersion for quantitative variables were applied (95%) and Spearman correlation analysis for satisfactory procedures (t-test); Data analysis was performed on SPSS Version IBM © program 19. Results: The study population consisted of 124 samples of platelets obtained by apheresis. In relation to cell count for the two methodologies presented an average of 0,057 vs 0,003 cells counted; the maximum value for the two methods was 0.34 to 0.44. Conclusions: The samples analyzed presented residual white blood cell counts below 5.0 x 106 estimated to set the drive as leukoreduced with this finding value puts the safety of transfused platelets obtained by apheresis aspects reactions to evidence transfusion rWBC additionally could be used safely leaving platelets into consideration the use of filters to leucorreduci\'{o}n.},

key = {Blood, Blood Banks, Leukocyte Count, Quality Control},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN23,

title = {Risk factors associated to urinary incontinence in a women population of child-bearing age from Bucaramanga, 2011},

author = {L. M. Carre\~{n}o and K. V. Mora and G. J. Uran and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://journalhealthsciences.com/index.php/UDES/article/view/1},

doi = {10.20320/rfcsudes.v1i1.203},

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

urldate = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Revista Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud UDES},

volume = {1},

number = {1},

pages = {14-20},

abstract = {Objective: To determine the risk factors associated with urinary incontinence in women of childbearing age of 10-49 years living in Girardot neighborhood, Bucaramanga 2011. 



Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study. 80 women (34 ± 11.9 years) selected by convenience were surveyed by interview, between March and May 2011. Association was established by simple and multiple Poisson regressions. The dependent variable was urinary incontinence defined as a score greater than zero on the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF). 



Results: The prevalence of urinary incontinence was 63.75% (95% CI 52.24 to 74.21), the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence was 50% (95% CI 38.8 to 61.2) and urgency was 11.3% (95% CI 4.2 to 18.3). In multivariate analysis, we found no association between active smoking and urinary incontinence [PR 1.6 (95% CI 1.3-2.1)]. 



Conclusion: Identifying risk factors associated with urinary incontinence is important to develop interventions that reduce the burden of this phenomenon in the

general population.},

key = {Risk factors, smoking, urinary incontinence, women, prevalence},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN26,

title = {Determinants of underestimation of parents' perceptions of their child's weight in children's homes belonging to ICBF from Floridablanca, Colombia, 2012},

author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and A. Martinez and C. Rangel and M. V. Betancourt and G. E. Prada},

url = {https://scielo.conicyt.cl/pdf/rchnut/v41n4/art05.pdf},

doi = {10.4067/S0717-75182014000400005 },

year  = {2014},

date = {2014-01-01},

urldate = {2014-01-01},

journal = {Revista Chilena de Nutricion},

volume = {41},

number = {4},

pages = {372-382},

abstract = {Objective: To identify the factors determining the underestimation of the actual weight of the children by the father and mother of preschooler users of Children's homes (CH) of the Colombian Family Welfare Institute located in the municipality of Floridablanca, Colombia. 

Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was done in a random sample of 186 preschool children aged 3-6 years from 7 Floridablanca's CH. Researchers interviewed parents and measured the weight and height of children, parents, and caregivers. The analysis was conducted by way of single and multiple binomial regression models. 

Results: Underestimating the weight of the children was 44.6%, 46.3%, 45% and 44.2% for the mother, father, grandparents and uncles, respectively. The underestimation was associated with the child' sex (mother: 1.59 95% CI 1.11-2.29 RP; father: PR2.00 95% CI 1.1-3.6), education (PR 1.42 95 1.05-1.92%), occupation (PR 1.05 95% CI 1.05-1.05) and obesity's history in the mother (PR 1.51 95% CI 1.10-2.08) and the current weight of the father (PR 2.31 95% CI 1.1 to 5.0). 

Conclusions: A high proportion of families of children do not perceive overweight and obesity. Issues such as the child's sex, occupation and education of the mother and obesity in both parents must be considered when we will educate parents on the recognition of obesity as a public health problem.},

key = {Perceptions, social determinants of health, body mass index, preescolar, body weight.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{JA1301,

title = {Identification of problems of persons with disabilities from the 17 communes of Bucaramanga for the construction of actions lines of the public policy on disability in the municipality of Bucaramanga, 2011},

author = {O. L. Santamaria-Pinzon and A. Angarita-Fonseca and E. F. Acero-Fernandez and M. D. P. Ariza-Montanez and H. Murillo-Salazar},

url = {https://angarita-fonseca.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013-Santamaria-ASCOFI.pdf, Full text},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-06-01},

urldate = {2013-06-01},

journal = {Revista ASCOFI},

volume = {54},

pages = {49-57},

abstract = {Objective: To identify the problem of the population with disabilities (PD) belonging to the 17 communes of Bucaramanga for the construction of the lines of action of the public policy of disability (PPD) of the Municipality of Bucaramanga, 2011. 



Methodology: A descriptive study holding 5 workshops was developed in 17 working tables (WT) that brought together 202 representatives of the PD from the 17 communes and rural settlements to collect their most felt needs and their proposals. 



Results: 94.1% of the (WT) considered that the rights of the PD are not respected. 82.4% indicated that public health campaigns and interventions would be the most effective way to prevent disability. 35.3% indicated that inclusive education should be strengthened. The main difficulty identified for PD was related to physical accessibility, particularly the state of roads and public spaces (70.6%). Among the programs or actions that WTs believe can be developed for the benefit of the PD and their families, is the creation of a health care route that allows them timely access to services (7.5%). The main interest, in terms of art, culture, non-formal education and recreation was the training of arts and crafts to be productive (58.8%). 



Conclusions: The PPD raised exclusively by government entities is transformed into an inclusive PPD that takes into account the needs of the community with disabilities.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN31,

title = {Face validity of the assessment of life habits instrument (MHAVIDA) in disabled persons aged 5-13 years},

author = {O. L. Santamaria-Pinzon and C. Camden and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {http://doi.org/10.17081/innosa.1.1.80},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

urldate = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Ciencia e Innovaci\'{o}n en Salud},

volume = {1},

number = {1},

pages = {18-26},

abstract = {Introduction: The International Classification of Functioning (ICF) has defined disability as a term that includes impairments, activity limitations and restrictions. Objective: To establish the facial validity of the instruments Assessment of Life Habits (LIFE-H) for disabled children between 5 and13 years old. Materials and methods: a study was carried out on the assessment of diagnostic tests, as well as the cultural adaptation of the instruments using 6 mothers of children without disabilities (CD) as a reference. At the same time, the validity was assessed by 19 mothers of boys and girls in CD who were assessed through an interview done by two last-year physiotherapy students. Results: The LIFE-H for age 5-13 years old, in order to assess social participation were officially translated, adapted to local language with comprehensible, clear, and easy to answer questions. We obtained an instrument with facial validity and relevant cultural adaptability to the context. We found confusing words or questions in education and nutrition categories in the LIFE-H for 5-13 years old that were modified. Conclusion: We obtained a useful tool to measure social participation from the habits of children with disabilities, which provides a sound basis for improving interventions in rehabilitation. It is suggested to continue evaluating the reliability of this instrument.},

key = {social participation, disability evaluation, disabled children },

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN40,

title = {Relationship between the social participation of children with disabilities and the satisfaction of their parents},

author = {O. L. Santamaria-Pinzon and A. Angarita-Fonseca and F. L. K. Bayona-Gualdr\'{o}n and F. J. Delgado Silva and F. I. Y. Parra Guerrero and F. A. P. P\'{e}rez Ortega},

url = {https://www.medigraphic.com/pdfs/revcubped/cup-2013/cup131c.pdf},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

urldate = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Revista Cubana de Pediatria},

volume = {85},

number = {1},

pages = {17-27},

abstract = {Objectives: to determine the association between the social participation of the children with disabilities and the satisfaction of their parents with it.



Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted on eighty 5 to 13 years-old children (9±2.7 years) with disabilities, who lived in the metropolitan area of Bucaramanga and were conveniently selected. The life-habit scale assessment was used. Spearman's correlation coefficient was estimated (p).



Results: the global scoring of social participation was 6±2.3 and the satisfaction of the parents with their children's social participation was 3.6±0.7. The habit with the highest correlation coefficient was communication (p= 0.83) and that with the lowest coefficient was personal relationships (p= 0.44). In the global scoring, a very good correlation was found between the social participation and the satisfaction of the parents with this participation (p= 0.82).



Conclusions: at the time of putting forward objectives and treatments, both the social participation and the satisfaction of parents with it should be taken into consideration jointly rather than separately.

},

key = {MHAVIDA, life habits, social participation, satisfaction of parents},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN51,

title = {Characterization of the disability in a sample of children with Cerebral Palsy from Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area, Colombia},

author = {R. D. P. Martinez-Marin and A. Angarita-Fonseca and M. Rojas-Gutierrez and K. Rojas-Perez and E. Velandia-Rojas},

url = {https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/revfacmed/article/view/39694/41660},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

urldate = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Revista Facultad de Medicina},

volume = {61},

number = {2},

pages = {185-194},

abstract = {Objective: To determine the sociodemographic, neonatal history, disability status and level of gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy 2-12 years of Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area. 



Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study with a sample of 60 participants selected for convenience. The level of gross motor function was assessed using the classification system of the gross motor function (GMFCS). The analysis calculated absolute and relative frequencies. 



Results: The largest age group was between 6 and 12 years 61.6%, 50% were female and the majority belonged to the socioeconomic stratum 2 (43.3%), representing the lower class stratification as in Colombia; 56, 7% of children lived with both parents, found that 55% of households had >1 y <2 Current legal minimum monthly wage and the health system was the most common tax (65%). According to the classification with GMFCS, we found that 38.3% of children were at level V, 25.0% in Level I, Level IV 16.7%, 13.3% in level III and level II 6.7%. Body structures most affected were the central nervous system with 78.3%, followed by deficiencies in the structures for movement (upper and lower limbs) with 20.0%. 



Conclusions: It is found that the severity of gross motor function is directly related to functional abilities, the need for elements of support and caregiver.},

key = {Child, cerebral palsy, motion, disabled children },

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN36,

title = {Postural impairments in schoolchildren from 8 to 12 years old in a public high school in 2010},

author = {R. d. P. Martinez-Marin and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://revistas.udenar.edu.co/index.php/usalud/article/view/433/pdf_23},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

urldate = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Revista Universidad y Salud},

volume = {15},

number = {1},

pages = {22-23},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN41,

title = {Reliability of a questionnaire to determine non-specific low back pain and its characteristics in school children aged 7 to 12 years},

author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and C. L. Ariza-Garcia and M. C. Villamizar-Garc\'{i}a},

url = {https://www.resed.es/Documentos/ArticulosNew/02original1.pdf},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

urldate = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Revista de la Sociedad Espanola del Dolor},

volume = {20},

number = {5},

pages = {207-215},

abstract = {Objective: To assess the test-retest reliability of a questionnaire to determine nonspecific low back pain (NLBP) and its characteristics in schoolchildren aged 7 to 12 years.



Methodology: An evaluation of diagnostic technologies was done in 84 schoolchildren (9.2 ± 1.6 years), 50 % girls, selected for convenience. The questionnaire was administered by individual interview, twice, with an interval of 2 to 4 days. We calculated the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (CCI 2.1) to quantitative variables and Cohen ´s and Weighted Kappa Index to qualitative variables with their respective confidence intervals at 95 % (CI95 %).



Results: The prevalence was 20.2 % and 17.9 % in the first and second evaluations, respectively. The reliability of the questions that determine the prevalence of NLBP was very good (k = 0.85, 95 % CI 0.69 - 1.00, n = 84); The number of days with NLBP in the last month got fair reliability (CCI = 0.36; 95 % CI -0.009-0.70), while the duration asked by four categories of response was very good (k = 1.00; IC95 % 1.00-1.00), the intensity assessed by Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale was very good (ICC = 0.82, 95 % CI 0.54 - 0.93). In relation to consulting a professional for back pain, Kappa indices ranged from k = 0.46 and k = 1.0. In the second evaluation, the children showed a shorter duration of pain (3.9 days) and lower intensity (2.0).



Discussion: The importance of reliability evaluation of the questionnaire to determine DLI and its characteristics is that there can be a valid measure unless the measure has some degree of reliability. The questionnaire to determine NLBP and their characteristics in schoolchildren aged 7 to 12 years are sufficiently reproducible for use in population studies.},

key = {Low back pain, Questionnaires, Reliability, Child, Pain Measurement},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN38,

title = {Life quality measurement through the QLQ-C30 questionnaire in subjects with different cancer types in the city of Bucaramanga-Colombia},

author = {H. F. Cruz-Bermudez and J. E. Moreno-Collazos and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = { https://doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.12.2.160351},

doi = {10.6018/eglobal.12.2.160351},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

urldate = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Enfermeria Global},

volume = {12},

number = {2},

pages = {294-303},

abstract = {Measuring life quality (LQ) allows establishing the general subject's perception on the health processes - disease, the treatment started and the perception on health.Objective: To measure LQ in subjects with different cancer types in the city of Bucaramanga, Colombia. Method: A non-experimental descriptive study was carried out in the foundation for cancer relief (Acronym in Spanish AVAC). To measure LQ, the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire was applied. Results: The study population consisted of 40 subjects of which 45% (n = 18) were hospitalized and 55% (n = 22) were in the outpatient program, the average age was 60.98 ± 11.5 years, the predominant gender is female (72.5%), the average time of cancer evolution 4.68 ± 5.17 years, breast cancer was predominant in females and prostate cancer in males, the overall average EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire score was 60 ± 9.3 points, the types of cancer that showed the highest scores were lymphoma, colon cancer and thyroid, while the lowest score was multiple myeloma and prostate cancer. Discussion: In relation to the measurement of LQ, the importance of the evaluation is clearly established, since it is a subjective phenomenon. Subjects with high scores must be the object of special care and concern when planning health care activities.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN32,

title = {Application of the 6 minute walk test and the modified Borg scale in subjects with different types of cancer},

author = {J. E. Moreno-Collazos and H. F. Cruz Bermudez and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

doi = {https://doi.org/10.30554/archmed.13.1.21.2013},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

urldate = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Archivos de Medicina (Col)},

volume = {13},

number = {1},

pages = {41-46},

abstract = {Background: Was to apply the 6MWT and the MBS on subjects with different types of cancer in patients Relief Foundation QALY cancer, Bucaramanga - Colombia. 



Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was made within the period of June to December 2010. 



Results: The sample consisted of 40 subjects most 72.5% female, predominantly breast cancer 32.5%, were found statistically significant changes in physiological variables at the beginning and end of the trial (p = 0.000), the average distance walked in PC6M 307.7 ± 93.9 meters. 



Discussion: The decrease of the distance walked provides information about the decline of physical capacity in subjects with cancer.},

key = {Dyspnea, test, Physical Therapy Specialty, Motor Activity.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN39,

title = {Hepatitis prevalence and associated factors for coinfection with other infectious markers in a blood bank, 2006-2011},

author = {H. F. Cruz-Bermudez and A. Angarita-Fonseca and M. P. Restrepo Sierra and S. E. Forero},

url = {https://revistas.upb.edu.co/index.php/medicina/article/view/1520},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

urldate = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Medicina U.P.B.},

volume = {32},

number = {2},

pages = {121-128},

abstract = {Objective: To establish the prevalence of hepatitis B and C and factors related to coinfection with other markers screened in blood bank volunteer donors between 2006 and 2011 in a blood bank in Colombia. 



Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study. The study population consisted of 587.446 records of volunteer blood donors, of which 13.133 showed reactivity to hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C; odds ratios were calculated to establish factors associated with coinfection. 



Results: The mean age was 38.55 ± 12.4. The odds ratios for simultaneous coinfection with other blood bank markers and analyzed variables were membership scheme 1.1 (1.04 to 1.36), gender 1,4 (1.22 \textendash 1.61), and age 4.2 (3.54 to 4.99) for hepatitis B, and age 0.6 (0.38-1.00) and gender 5.1 (3.07-8.78) for hepatitis C.



Conclusions: This study demonstrates that age is a risk factor for simultaneous reactivity with other screening markers in blood banks. A different behavior was found between gender according to existing coinfection studies. },

key = {hepatitis B, hepatitis C, coinfection, blood donors, screening hepatitis B, hepatitis C, },

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN35,

title = {Knowledge and attitudes towards promoting blood donation among physiotherapy professors - Universidad de Santander -},

author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and H. F. Cruz-Bermudez and J. E. Moreno Collazos},

url = {https://revistasum.umanizales.edu.co/ojs/index.php/archivosmedicina/article/view/51},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

urldate = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Archivos de Medicina (Col)},

volume = {13},

number = {2},

pages = {181-186},

abstract = {Objective: To determine knowledge and attitudes towards promoting blood donation in physiotherapy Program professors at the University of Santander \textendash Colombia.

Materials and methods: We performed a cross-type study with professors of physical therapy program at the University of Santander \textendash Colombia in 2013.

Results: The study population consisted of 21 professors in the physical therapy program with an average age of 37.05 years, the majority was female, the teaching experience was 9.20 years, and only 23.8% of professors had donated blood at some time in their life. Regarding the promotion of donation in classrooms, the donation was considered important by all professors. Among the reasons for not donating blood, “Scared of having your blood drawn” was the most important, and among reasons for donating, the main one was advertising.

Discussion: Professors are important actors in the process of promoting blood donation in the student population.},

key = {blood, blood donors, blood banks, social marketing},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN37,

title = {Inter-rater reliability of the body alignment systematic observation form in college students},

author = {Y. Alfonso-Pe\~{n}aloza and J. Cepeda-L\'{o}pez and M. Navarro-Valencia and A. Tirado-Todaro and S. Quintero-Moya and P. Ram\'{i}rez and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://www.elsevier.es/es-revista-fisioterapia-146-articulo-reproducibilidad-interevaluador-del-formato-observacion-S0211563812001356},

doi = {10.1016/j.ft.2012.09.006},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

urldate = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Fisioterapia},

volume = {35},

number = {4},

pages = {154-166},

abstract = {Objective: To estimate the inter-rater reliability of the Body Alignment Systematic Observation Form (BASOF) applied to young adults in a private university in Bucaramanga (Colombia).



Methodology: A study of diagnostic tests was performed in a sample of 123 college students, aged 18 to 29, who met the inclusion criteria. Three examiners (an expert in posture, a physiotherapist with experience and a last semester student of physiotherapy) performed the postural examination, analyzing 7 printed photographs: one posterior, two right laterals, two left laterals and two anterior. We studied 63 deficiencies, which were registered in the BASOF.



Results: The inter-rater reliability to determine postural deficiencies ranged from poor to acceptable. The level obtaining the best reliability according to the global Kappa index was the posterior one in which 26.5% of the deficiencies obtained a kappa index greater than 0.40. Scoliosis in S variable had the highest reliability with a kappa value of 1.00, obtained on the item expert vs student on the posterior plane.



Conclusions: The low inter-rater reliability leads to the conclusion that postural examination by direct observation method is not suitable for use in research. However, it allows the practitioner to detect marked postural deficiencies and therefore should not be excluded from the physiotherapy examination. Moreover, the BASOF can become a useful tool in the future academic career in physical therapy to establish methodically the process of observing body alignment.},

key = {Posture, Young adult, Observation},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN44,

title = {Current status of twin pregnancy. A literature review},

author = {D. L. Vallejo Ardila and Y. A. Rangel Diaz and A. Angarita-Fonseca and E. P. Cardona},

url = {https://revistas.uis.edu.co/index.php/revistasaluduis/article/view/3147/3385},

year  = {2012},

date = {2012-01-01},

urldate = {2012-01-01},

journal = {Revista de la Universidad Industrial de Santander. Salud},

volume = {44},

number = {3},

pages = {41-48},

abstract = {Nowadays the diagnosis of twin pregnancy confers to the binomial mother and son specific characteristics that make them into a high-risk population for pathologies that compromise the wellbeing of the fetus such as prematurity, uterine overdistention, premature rupture of membranes and intrauterine growth restriction, congenital malformations, trouble with crossing over the umbilical cord, abruptio placentae, presentation dystocia and twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Besides the risk determinants of maternal morbidity which have increased its prevalence accord to the etiology associated, such as hypertensive disorders associated with pregnancy, sepsis secondary to premature rupture of membranes and postpartum bleeding. Therefore, is really important to make an accurate review by thematic items about major prevalence pathologies associated with a twin pregnancy.},

key = {Twin pregnancy, perinatal mortality, high risk pregnancy, pregnancy complication},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN43,

title = {Knowledge and attitudes associated with the onset of smoking during college life},

author = {C. Pinilla-V\'{a}squez and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {https://revistasojs.ucaldas.edu.co/index.php/hacialapromociondelasalud/article/view/2031/1947},

year  = {2012},

date = {2012-01-01},

urldate = {2012-01-01},

journal = {Revista Hacia la Promoci\'{o}n de la Salud},

volume = {17},

number = {2},

pages = {25-39},

abstract = {Introduction: The association between knowledge and attitudes before the onset of smoking during college life in college students was determined. 



Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out through self-report survey in a sample of 433 students randomly selected between April and May 2010. Simple and multiple Poisson regression analyses were carried out and, crude and adjusted prevalence reasons (PR) were calculated. 



Results: We found that being male (PR = 1.62; 95%CI: 1.21-2.18) and knowing Colombian legislation about tobacco use (PR = 1.75; 95%CI: 1.25-2.45) increases the likelihood of smoking onset during college. In contrast, knowing that smokers generally die younger than nonsmokers (PR = 0.72; 95%CI: 0.53-0.98), that most patients with lung cancer are or have been smokers (PR = 0.64; 95%CI: 0.46-0.89), and considering smoking is a bad habit (PR = 0.58; 95%CI: 0.42-0.80) or drug dependence (PR = 0.48; 95%CI: 0.27-0.82) are associated with a lower likelihood of smoking onset during college. 



Conclusion: Knowledge about the effects of smoking decreases the onset of smoking during college life.},

key = {Cigarette consumption, health knowledge, attitudes and practices, students, cross-sectional studies},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN42,

title = {Motivational aspects of voluntary blood donors in a collection point of the city of Bogota, Colombia},

author = {H. F. Cruz-Bermudez and J. E. Moreno-Collazos and A. Angarita-Fonseca and C. Y. Calder\'{o}n-Serrano and M. P. Restrepo-Sierra},

url = {https://revistas.udca.edu.co/index.php/ruadc/article/view/798},

year  = {2012},

date = {2012-01-01},

urldate = {2012-01-01},

journal = {Revista U.D.C.A Actualidad \& Divulgaci\'{o}n Cient\'{i}fica},

volume = {15},

number = {1},

pages = {19-26},

abstract = {The demand for blood donation makes it a constant activity, whereby knowing the motivational aspects for its implementation becomes a determinant in the formulation of strategies for the increase of donors and to strengthen the donation programs. The aim of this study was to establish the main motivations for voluntary donation in the population that attended a gathering point of Bogot\'{a} (Colombia). A descriptive transversal study was designed with a sample of 500 adults (28.8 ± 10.4 years), 58% female. A survey was done for data collection. The variables used were age, sex, socioeconomic status, residence for the last five years and the main motive for blood donating. A descriptive and a bivariate analysis applying the chi2 test were executed. The software used was Stata 11.0. The main motives for the donation were the promotion (18% CI 95% 14.7-21.7) and to save lives (14.4% CI 95% 11.4-17.8). People coming from socioeconomic levels I and II donated mainly motivated by the promotion (33.0%) and those from the socioeconomic levels III, IV and V donated mainly to save lives (38.4%). The interviewed population gave clear information about the aspects that motivated voluntarily and willingly blood donation, as to promote more donations and save lives, among others.},

key = {Promotion, blood donation, socioeconomic level, blood bank},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN46,

title = {Reliability of Arm Curl and Chair Stand tests for assessing muscular endurance in older people},

author = {M. Boneth Collantes and C. L. Ariza-Garcia and A. Angarita-Fonseca and J. Parra-Pati\~{n}o and A. Monsalve and E. G\'{o}mez},

url = {https://revistas.urosario.edu.co/index.php/revsalud/article/view/2179},

year  = {2012},

date = {2012-01-01},

urldate = {2012-01-01},

journal = {Revista Ciencias de la Salud},

volume = {10},

number = {2},

pages = {179-193},

abstract = {Objective: to assess the test-retest reliability and level of agreement between measures of the 30 seconds (30-s) Arm Curl and 30-s Chair Stand test in a sample of older adults from Bucaramanga. 



Materials and methods: a study of evaluation of diagnostic technology was done. Both tests were administered by the same evaluator to 111 adults older than 59-year-old (70,4 ± 7,3), on two occasions, with an interval of time between measures of 4 to 8 days. In the analysis, test-retest reliability was determined using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ICC= 2,1 with their confidence interval 95% (CI 95%) respective. The agreement level was established by the Bland and Altman method. 



Results: the test-retest reproducibility of the 30-s Arm Curl test was very good ICC= 0,88 and to the Chair Stand test was good ICC= 0,78. The agreement was very good for both tests of muscle endurance. The CI 95% were between -3,8 and 3,2 stands to 30-s Chair Stand test and between -3,1 and 2,8 curls to 30-s Arm Curl test. 



Conclusion: the 30-s Arm Curl and 30-s Chair Stand test have good reliability and agreement to assess muscle endurance in older adults functionally independent.},

key = {physical fitness function, reliability, muscle endurance, elderly},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN45,

title = {Prevalence and characterization of the population in condition of disability in los santos (Santander, Colombia), 2011},

author = {M. L. Hijuelos-C\'{a}rdenas and A. Angarita-Fonseca and R. P. Martinez-Marin and L. Y. Criado and A. M. Rojass Cruz and L. A. Rangel Mantilla and Y. A. Torres Vega},

url = {https://rcientificas.uninorte.edu.co/index.php/salud/article/view/3111},

year  = {2012},

date = {2012-01-01},

urldate = {2012-01-01},

journal = {Salud Uninorte},

volume = {28},

number = {2},

pages = {238-250},

abstract = {Objective: To determine the prevalence and characterize the condition of disabled people in the municipality Los Santos, Santander in 2010 and 2011. 



Materials and methods: A descriptive study was conducted using the tool of record "Survey of Persons with Disabilities and its attendant". Physiotherapy and bacteriology students from the University of Santander (UDES), previously trained, collected the information by interview. We use descriptive statistics applying central tendency measures and absolute and relative frequencies. 



Results: We found 108 people with disabilities; the prevalence of disability in this population was 1.3% (95% CI 1.1 -1.6), the place with the highest prevalence was Los Teres (9.4%; 95% CI 5.1-15.5). Of the 108 disabled people, 48% were female and 47.2% were between 15 and 44 years old. The body structure more impaired was the nervous system with 64.8% and general tasks and demands were the most affected (57.4%). Problems with services, transport systems and policies, social security, health, and education were the main facilitator (57.4%). 



Conclusion: Disability as a public health problem affecting the activities, participation and performance of people with disabilities decreasing their individual development and opportunities for integration into society.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN48,

title = {Social preconceptions of voluntary blood donors in a specific location. Bogota \textendash Colombia},

author = {H. F. Cruz-Bermudez and J. E. Moreno-Collazos and A. Angarita-Fonseca and C. Y. Calderon-Serrano and S. I. Mart\'{i}nez Fonseca and M. Restrepo},

url = {http://www.scielo.org.co/pdf/inan/v13n23/v13n23a02.pdf},

year  = {2011},

date = {2011-01-01},

urldate = {2011-01-01},

journal = {Investigaciones Andina},

volume = {13},

number = {23},

pages = {250-257},

abstract = {Introduction: the voluntary donation of blood is a challenge for blood banks; it is intended for blood donations to be increased, once the preconceptions in the process become known. Objective: establish the main social preconceptions related to the voluntary donation of blood. Methods: a descriptive transversal study of a sample of 100 adults. The data was gathered through the application of surveys conducted during the months of July to December of 2010. The variables were: age, sex, origin, social and financial status, level of education and main preconceptions related to the donation of blood. A descriptive analysis was conducted; the software used was Epilnfo version 3.5.1. Results: the main preconception for women was "gaining weight" with 70.59%, while for men it was "blood is commercialized" with 36.36%. Discussion: the age described in the study and the social and cultural aspects behave according to those predetermined; the social preconceptions are established mainly by the feminine gender with the weight increase. Conclusion: the social preconceptions allow for the subjects to have a greater negative predisposition towards donating blood.},

key = {Blood, Blood donation, Blood banks.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN47,

title = {An approximation to the health and education reality of disabled people from Los Santos, Santander. 2010-2011},

author = {M. L. Hijuelos C\'{a}rdenas and A. Angarita-Fonseca and R. D. P. Martinez-Marin and L. Y. Criado Guerrero},

url = {https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/304/30428111004.pdf},

year  = {2011},

date = {2011-01-01},

urldate = {2011-01-01},

journal = {Umbral Cientifico},

volume = {19},

pages = {32-41},

abstract = {We present the health and education reality of disabled persons (DP) from Los Santos, Santander in 2010 and 2011. A descriptive and cross-sectional study was done with the instrument “Survey of Persons with Disabilities and its caregiver”. An interview was performed by 17 last year students of Physiotherapy and Bacteriology previously trained. Information was collected from 108 DP (48.1% female). With reference to health, the conditions that most affect them are nervous system disorders (64.8%), with a principal diagnosis of Epilepsy (18%) and Cerebral Palsy (15%). 89.6% of DP belongs to a subsidized health regime, 61% went once to rehabilitation, and physiotherapy was the main service received (63.2%); the primary reason for not attending rehabilitation was the lack of financial resources (45.7%). Regarding education, for DP aged three years old and more, 46.2% could not read or write, 37.4% of DP would not continue studying if they have the opportunity, and 33.6% did not know or did not answer this question. In terms of education, support services to DP who are enrolled in school, 50% have pedagogical support and the remaining do not have any service. Furthermore, 62.5% believe that teachers do not adequately address the special needs of DP and 58.5% believe that the education of DP has not been responsive to their needs. We conclude that disability is a public health problem affecting the health and education of DP, reducing their individual development and the opportunities for integration into society.},

key = {Disabled Persons, Education, Health Services},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN49,

title = {Reliability of the time sitting items of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ)},

author = {A. Angarita-Fonseca and D. M. Camargo Lemos and M. Or\'{o}stegui Arenas},

url = {https://revistas.unab.edu.co/index.php/medunab/article/view/439},

year  = {2010},

date = {2010-01-01},

urldate = {2010-01-01},

journal = {MedUNAB},

volume = {13},

number = {1},

pages = {5-12},

abstract = {Purpose: To evaluate the reliability and agreement of the time sitting items from the IPAQ and GPAQ.



Methods: An evaluation of diagnostic technologies was done. The IPAQ and GPAQ were administered by two interviewers to a sample of 92 adults (42.4 ± 13.9 years), twice with an interval of time between 3 to 6 days, in the same order of application established randomly in the first test. In the analysis, we assessed the test-retest reliability of the sitting items from the IPAQ and GPAQ and between items reliability by Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (CCI 2.1) and their confidence intervals at 95% (95% CI). The level of agreement was established by the Bland-Altman method.



Results: Test-retest reliability to time sitting items of the IPAQ was good (ICC: 0.77 (95% CI: 0.67-0.84) and very good to GPAQ (ICC: 0.83 95% CI 0.76-0.89). The agreement was poor with a mean difference of -0.04 (limits of agreement: -4.95, 4.9 h/d) using the IPAQ and 0.15 h/d (limits of agreement -4.2, 4.5 h/d) using the GPAQ. Between items, reliability was very good in the first test (CCI: 0.81 95% CI 0.73-0.87) and in the second test (CCI:0.82 95% CI 0.74-0.88); the level of agreement was poor in the first test with a mean difference of -0.54 (limits of agreement: -4.7; 3.6 h/d) and in the second test -0.36 (limits of agreement: -4.9; 4.2 h/d).



Conclusions: The measurement of sedentary behavior or physical hypoactivity through the items of the IPAQ and GPAQ showed good reliability but poor agreement, it is suggested to improve the measurement of this behavior. Additionally, the results showed that the sitting item of the IPAQ and GPAQ provide similar information.},

key = {Questionnaire, reliability, sedentarism, IPAQ, GPAQ},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{RN50,

title = {Grip strength in healthy workers from Manizales},

author = {P. C. Ramirez-Mu\~{n}oz and A. Angarita-Fonseca},

url = {http://doi.org/10.30788/REVCOLREH.V8.N1.2009.171},

doi = {10.30788/RevColReh.v8.n1.2009.171},

year  = {2009},

date = {2009-01-01},

urldate = {2009-01-01},

journal = {Revista Colombiana de Rehabilitaci\'{o}n},

volume = {8},

number = {1},

pages = {109-118},

abstract = {The aim of this study was to describe the grip strength in a sample of healthy workers in Manizales and evaluate possible associations with age, gender, occupation, and dominance. Participants: 199 healthy workers (39.8 ± 11.5 years); 53.8% female. The strength was measured by triplicate with a Jamar dynamometer, the natural logarithm (ln) of the averaged output variable. As explanatory variables included gender, age, occupation, and dominance. For the bivariate analysis test was used Wilcoxon sign rank. The associations were evaluated using simple linear models and multiple regression to estimate regression coefficients (β) and its standard error. Significance level α = 0.05. There was a difference of3.52 kg / FZA (95% CI 2.9, 4.1) for the strength of the right hand compared with the left. The gender difference was 9.17 kg / FZA (95% CI 6.5, 11.8) and 11.4 Kg / FZA (95% CI 9.04, 13.7) for right and left, respectively, both in favor of men. Multiple regression analysis showed significant coefficients (p<0.0001) for males (β = 0.39 and 0.31) in the ln of the strength of the left and right hands, respectively. There was a significant trend (p <0.0001) to decreased ln strength for each year of increasing age in both hands (β -0.010). There were no associations with occupation nor with dominance. These results show changes in grip strength associated with age and gender.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}