Prevalência de distúrbios respiratórios em crianças e adolescentes com encefalopatia crônica não progressiva no município de João Pessoa-PB

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of respiratory disorders in children and adolescents with chronic non-progressive encephalopathy in the city of João Pessoa-PB. The research was characterized as exploratory, descriptive, transversal and field, with a quantitative approach. The study was carried out in an Integrated Support Center, with a sample composed of 20 children and adolescents selected in a non-probabilistic manner and for convenience. For data collection, a form prepared by the research author and the Cross-cultural adaptation scale of the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) was used. The research was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Centro Universitário de João Pessoa and respected Resolution No. 466/12 of the National Health Council and strictly followed the Guidelines in accordance with Law No. 8.069 / 90 of the Statute of Children and Adolescents . The collected data were added to a Microsoft Office Excel 2007 spreadsheet and analyzed using simple descriptive analysis, using mean, standard deviation and percentages. Regarding the profile of the sample, the prevalence of the male sex was observed 75% (n = 15), age group between 02-04 years old 35% (n = 7) and brown color 65% (n = 13). Regarding the clinical findings, it was found that 50% (n = 10) presented sternal retraction, 80% (n = 16) mixed air intake and 65% (n = 13) abdominal breathing pattern. In this study, there was a low prevalence of respiratory pathologies and clinical findings not so common in this population.