Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2708174 Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia (English Edition) 2014 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

Objectiveto compare the SALSA and risk awareness scales with the DASH scale in assessments on leprosy surgery.Methodbefore the operation and 90 days afterwards, we applied the tests to 14 patients (11 females and three males) of ages from 28 to 67 years, who were operated between November 2011 and May 2012.Resultsthe patients were evaluated after the operation using the SALSA and DASH scales, to measure their relationships and results.Conclusiondespite the small sample, this study showed that there were similar relationships of results between the SALSA/risk awareness and DASH scales.

ResumoObjetivocomparar as escalas funcionais Salsa (Screening of Activity Limitation and Safety Awarenses)/consciência de risco e Dash (Disabilities of the Arm, Shouder, and Hand) nas avaliações de cirurgias hansênicas.Métodoaplicamos os testes no pré-operatório e com 90 dias de pós-operatório em 14 pacientes, 11 do sexo feminino e três do masculino, entre 28 e 67 anos, operados de novembro de 2011 a maio de 2012.Resultadosos pacientes foram avaliados no pós-operatório pelas escalas Salsa/consciência de risco e Dash para aferir suas relações e seus resultados.Conclusãoeste estudo, apesar da casuística pequena, demonstrou que há relação similar dos resultados entre as escalas Salsa/consciência de risco e Dash.

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