Análise e validação clínica da segurança de um equipamento automatizado para cinesioterapia passiva de baixo custo

Abstract

Objective: Early mobilization is crucial for improving hospitalized individuals; however, passive kinesiotherapy devices are expensive. A low-cost and safe device can prevent muscle weakness and promote patient functionality. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze and validate the safety of a new passive kinesiotherapy device. Methods: Thirty-two individuals participated: the healthy group (HG) (n=16) and the critically ill group (CIG) (n=16). Participants were subjected to the Autofisio500 device test for 20 minutes at 11 rotations per minute speed. Heart rate, blood oxygenation, and blood pressure were measured after 10 minutes and at the end of the device use. At the end, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Borg Scale (HG) and the Behaviora Pain Scale (BPS) (CIG) were applied. Results: No significant differences were found in any of the variables in the CIG. In the HG, the mean arterial pressure variable showed a statistically significant decrease (p=0.031) after using the device; however, it was within the reference values. No reports of pain or effort were observed in either group. Conclusions: The Autofisio500 device is clinically safe for both healthy and critically ill individuals. This result is believed to be due to its low speed. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]