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Evaluating the decentralisation of the Spanish healthcare system: a data envelopment analysis approach

Objectives

The aim of the study was to answer whether the central government has been more efficient than the regional governments or vice versa. Likewise, through the analysis of the data, the aim was to shed light on whether decentralisation has had a positive impact on the efficiency of the hospital sector or not.

Design

In this paper, we have used data envelopment analysis to analyse the evolution of efficiency in the last 10 Autonomous Regions to receive healthcare competences at the end of 2001.

Participants

For this study, we have taken into account the number of beds and full-time workers as inputs and the calculation of basic care units as outputs to measure the efficiency of the Spanish public sector, private sector and jointly in the years 2002, 2007, 2012 and 2017 for the last Autonomous Regions receiving healthcare competences.

Results

Of the Autonomous Regions that received the transfers at the end of 2001, the following stand out for their higher efficiency growth: the Balearic Islands (81.44% improvement), the Madrid Autonomous Region, which practically reached absolute efficiency levels (having increased by 63.77%), and La Rioja which, together with the Balearic Islands which started from very low values, improved notably (46.13%).

Conclusion

In general, it can be observed that the transfer of responsibilities in the health sector has improved efficiency in the National Health Service.

JEL classification

C14; I18; H21.

Multicentre randomised trial of screening with sFlt1/PlGF and planned delivery to prevent pre-eclampsia at term: protocol of the PE37 study

Por: Llurba · E. · Crispi · F. · Crovetto · F. · Youssef · L. · Delgado · J. L. · Puig · I. · Mora · J. · Krofta · L. · Mackova · K. · Martinez-Varea · A. · Tubau · A. · Ruiz · A. · Paya · A. · Prat · M. · Chantraine · F. · Comas · C. · Kajdy · A. · Lopez-Tinajero · M. F. · Figueras · F. · Gratac
Introduction

Pre-eclampsia affects ~5%–7% of pregnancies. Although improved obstetric care has significantly diminished its associated maternal mortality, it remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the world. Term pre-eclampsia accounts for 70% of all cases and a large proportion of maternal–fetal morbidity related to this condition. Unlike in preterm pre-eclampsia, the prediction and prevention of term pre-eclampsia remain unsolved. Previously proposed approaches are based on combined third-trimester screening and/or prophylactic drugs, but these policies are unlikely to be widely implementable in many world settings. Recent evidence shows that the soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (s-Flt-1) to placental growth factor (PlGF) ratio measured at 35–37 weeks’ gestation predicts term pre-eclampsia with an 80% detection rate. Likewise, recent studies demonstrate that induction of labour beyond 37 weeks is safe and well accepted by women. We hypothesise that a single-step universal screening for term pre-eclampsia based on sFlt1/PlGF ratio at 35–37 weeks followed by planned delivery beyond 37 weeks reduces the prevalence of term pre-eclampsia without increasing the caesarean section rates or worsening the neonatal outcomes.

Methods and analysis

We propose an open-label randomised clinical trial to evaluate the impact of a screening of term pre-eclampsia with the sFlt-1/PlGF ratio followed by planned delivery in asymptomatic nulliparous women at 35–37 weeks. Women will be assigned 1:1 to revealed (sFlt-1/PlGF known to clinicians) versus concealed (unknown) arms. A cut-off of >90th centile is used to define the high risk of subsequent pre-eclampsia and offer planned delivery from 37 weeks. The efficacy variables will be analysed and compared between groups primarily following an intention-to-treat approach, by ORs and their 95% CI. This value will be computed using a Generalised Linear Mixed Model for binary response (study group as fixed effect and the centre as intercept random effect).

Ethics and dissemination

The study is conducted under the principles of Good Clinical Practice. This study was accepted by the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Hospital Clinic Barcelona on 20 November 2020. Subsequent approval by individual ethical committees and competent authorities was granted. The study results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and disseminated at international conferences.

Trial registration number

NCT04766866.

Molecular effects of polystyrene nanoplastics on human neural stem cells

by Raquel Martin-Folgar, Mª Carmen González-Caballero, Mónica Torres-Ruiz, Ana I. Cañas-Portilla, Mercedes de Alba González, Isabel Liste, Mónica Morales

Nanoplastics (NPs) have been found in many ecological environments (aquatic, terrestrial, air). Currently, there is great concern about the exposition and impact on animal health, including humans, because of the effects of ingestion and accumulation of these nanomaterials (NMs) in aquatic organisms and their incorporation into the food chain. NPs´ mechanisms of action on humans are currently unknown. In this study, we evaluated the altered molecular mechanisms on human neural stem cell line (hNS1) after 4 days of exposure to 30 nm polystyrene (PS) NPs (0.5, 2.5 and 10 μg/mL). Our results showed that NPs can induce oxidative stress, cellular stress, DNA damage, alterations in inflammatory response, and apoptosis, which could lead to tissue damage and neurodevelopmental diseases.

Latin American Cerebral Palsy Register (LATAM-CPR): study protocol to develop a collaborative register with surveillance of children with cerebral palsy in Latin American countries

Por: Ruiz Brunner · M. d. l. M. · Jahan · I. · Cuestas · E. · Cieri · M. E. · Escobar Zuluaga · J. · Condinanzi · A. L. · Sanchez · F. · McIntyre · S. · Smithers-Sheedy · H. · Muhit · M. · Badawi · N. · Diaz · R. · Diaz · A. · Carranza · J. · Duran · C. · Quintero Valencia · C. A. · Melarag
Introduction

Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the leading causes of childhood disability globally with a high burden in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Preliminary findings from the global LMIC CP Register (GLM CPR) suggest that the majority of CP in LMICs are due to potentially preventable causes. Such data are lacking in the Latin American region. Generating comparable epidemiological data on CP from this region could enable translational research and services towards early diagnosis and early intervention. We aim to establish a Latin American multicountry network and online data repository of CP called Latin American Cerebral Palsy Register (LATAM-CPR).

Methods and analysis

The LATAM-CPR will be modelled after the GLM CPR and will support new and emerging Latin American CP registers following a harmonised protocol adapted from the GLM CPR and piloted in Argentina (ie, Argentine Register of Cerebral Palsy). Both population-based and institution-based surveillance mechanisms will be adopted for registration of children with CP aged less than 18 years to the participating CP registers. The data collection form of the LATAM-CPR will include risk factors, clinical profile, rehabilitation, socioeconomical status of children with CP. Descriptive data on the epidemiology of CP from each participating country will be reported, country-specific and regional data will be compared.

Ethics and dissemination

Individual CP registers have applied ethics approval from respective national human research ethics committees (HREC) and/or institutional review boards prior to the establishment and inclusion into the LATAM-CPR. Ethical approval for LATAM-CPR has already been obtained from the HREC in the two countries that started (Argentina and Mexico). Findings will be disseminated and will be made publicly available through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and social media communications.

Compassion in health professionals: Development and validation of the Capacity for Compassion Scale

Abstract

Background

Health professionals witness pain and suffering when they care for sick people and their families. Compassion is a necessary quality in their work as it combines the will to help, alleviate suffering and promote the well-being of both the people they are attending and the professionals themselves. The aim of the study was to design and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Capacity for Compassion Scale (CCS).

Design

A quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out to evaluate the psychometric properties of the scale (reliability, temporal stability, content validity, criterion validity and construct validity).

Methods

The study was carried out in two phases: pilot study and final validation. The data were collected between April and May 2022. The sample was selected by convenience sampling and was made up of a total of 264 participants, 59 in the pilot phase and 205 in the final validation.

Results

The Capacity for Compassion Scale has been shown to have good psychometric properties in relation to reliability, temporal stability, and content, criterion, and construct validity. Factor analysis showed that there were four subdimensions of the scale: motivation/commitment, presence, shared humanity and self-compassion. The results also indicate that compassionate ability is significantly correlated with age and work experience.

Conclusions

The Capacity for Compassion Scale shows adequate psychometric properties. This instrument measures the compassion capacity of health professionals, which is a valuable discovery for new lines of research in this field.

Impact

Through this scale, low levels of capacity for compassion can be detected that negatively influence the quality of care provided by health professionals. The Capacity for Compassion Scale can therefore contribute to the identification of needs and promote training around compassion for health professionals.

Patient or Public Contribution

No patient or public contribution.

What Problem did the Study Address?

Compassion in health professionals has positive effects on improving the quality of care, the satisfaction of professionals and the work environment. There are compassion cultivation programmes whose validity has been proven for the development of the dimensions of compassion. There is no specific instrument that measures capacity for compassion in healthcare professionals.

What were the Main Findings?

A scale is designed to measure capacity for compassion in health professionals. This is the only such scale available up until now. The scale measures four dimensions of compassion: motivation/commitment, presence, shared humanity and self-compassion.

Where and on Whom will the Research Have an Impact?

The development of specific programmes that can increase the compassion of health professionals with all the benefits that this can bring to health care is encouraged. It will be possible to analyse the effects of training programmes on the cultivation of compassion.

The potential of structured active play for social and personal development in preschoolers during cancer treatment: A qualitative RePlay study

Abstract

Aim

To explore the potential of a structured active play intervention to promote social and personal development in preschoolers during cancer treatment.

Design

A hermeneutic-phenomenological inspired explorative study.

Methods

Participant observations were conducted on 15 consecutively sampled children (aged 1–5 years) from April 2021 to April 2022. Observations were written as narrative scenic descriptions from field notes and were analysed inspired by hermeneutic-phenomenological analysis and using a thematic analysis structure.

Results

Observations were carried out during 67 group or individual structured active play sessions, resulting in 129 scenic descriptions. Observations of the children's emotional, verbal and bodily expressions and social interactions resulted in three main themes: (1) wanting to play, (2) gaining confidence in movement and (3) being part of a group. The findings showed how children, irrespective of age and the severity of their illness, wanted to play and expressed joy of movement. The children's daily physical state fluctuated and influenced their motivation to participate as well as their confidence in their physical abilities. Through structured active play and with support from their parents and healthcare professionals, the children had successful movement experiences and regained confidence in movement, supporting their personal development. Playing together with other children and accompanied by their parents, healthcare professionals supported the children's opportunities to practice social skills, such as turn-taking, waiting and taking charge. Familiarity, recognizability and fun were key motivational components for the children.

Conclusion

Participating in structured active play during treatment has the potential to promote personal and social development in preschoolers with cancer. Parents play a crucial role in supporting the participation of their children.

Implications for the Profession and/or Patient Care

The healthcare system and healthcare professionals should provide opportunities for preschoolers with cancer and other illnesses to participate in structured active play.

Impact

What problem did the study address? Cancer treatment affects the development of preschoolers’ gross motor-, personal and social skills—essential skills in childhood development. This study aimed to explore the potential for social and personal development through structured active play. What were the main findings? This study found that preschoolers want to play, and participating in structured active play can support their personal and social development through regained confidence in movement and becoming part of a group. Where and on whom will the research have an impact? The research impacts healthcare professionals working with preschoolers in the healthcare system. Creating opportunities for preschoolers to participate in structured active play throughout treatment can promote personal and social development.

Reporting Method

The study adheres to relevant EQUATOR guidelines and is reported according to the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) checklist.

Patient or Public Contribution

Participants in this study were preschoolers with cancer and their parents. No public or patient involvement in the design of this study.

Trial and Protocol Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04672681. Registered on December 17, 2020. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04672681.

Network meta-analysis of treatments for perineal extramammary paget’s disease: Focusing on performance of recurrence prevention

by Xiaobin Yuan, Ruizhi Xue, Xiaoming Cao

Introduction

Perineal extramammary paget’s disease (EMPD) is characterized with high recurrence rate. Although numerous therapeutic measures for this disease have been reported so far, it is unknown whether there is significant difference in their recurrence-preventing efficiency. This study aims to compare the recurrence outcomes of reported perineal EMPD treatments.

Methods

We searched public databases of for published studies concerning perineal EMPD treatments. After screening by inclusion and exclusion criteria, we extracted the data relevant to recurrence rate, and conducted network meta-analysis (NMA) by using Bayesian random-effects approach.

Results

Our analysis included 29 previous studies (involving both male and female patients) and 11 treatment designs which are wide local excision (WLE), local excision (LE), Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS), radiotherapy (RT), radical vulvectomy (RV), photodynamic therapy (PDT), lasers (LS), imiquimod, and WLE+RT, WLE+PDT, WLE+LS. Comparing with WLE, the MMS showed significant advantage in reducing recurrence [OR: 0.18 (0.03–0.87)], while none of the rest treatments has statistically significant results. After removing outlier studies, MMS still has the significant advantages [OR: 0.35 (0.11–0.82)], and LE turned to be the treatment with worst performance [OR: 13 (2.50–110)]. Covariance analysis of follow-up length, gender differences, and lesion locations indicated only short follow-up time could affect the recurrence statistics, which tend to conceal the real differences. Funnel plot demonstrated there is no significant small study effect.

Conclusion

MMS has the best performance on reducing perineal EMPD recurrence, while LE exhibits the worst capability in such regard. Recurrence-preventing abilities of other treatments have no significant difference between each other.

Spanish version of the Self‐Care of Chronic Illness Inventory: A validation study amongst community‐dwelling older adults with chronic multimorbidity

Abstract

Aim

To psychometrically assess the Spanish version of the Self-Care of Chronic Illness Inventory (SC-CII-Sp) in community-dwelling older adults with chronic multimorbidity.

Design

A methodological study.

Method

A total of 1260 older adults participated in the study between May 2020 and February 2022. The data were analysed using SPSS Statistics® 26 and AMOS® 24. The items' content validity index and the Fleiss' kappa were calculated to assess the SC-CII-Sp's content validity. Convergent validity was assessed by calculating the Pearson correlation coefficient between the participants' scores on the SC-CII-Sp and their scores on the Spanish Chronic Disease Self-Efficacy scale (SCD-SE). Construct validity was tested by performing a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The SC-CII-Sp's reliability was tested by computing the Cronbach's alpha.

Results

The SC-CII-Sp showed good content and convergent validity. The CFA showed that the SC-CII-Sp has three sub-scales. The 8-item Self-Care Maintenance sub-scale has good internal consistency and is comprised of two dimensions: illness-related and health-promoting behaviour. The Self-Care Monitoring sub-scale had excellent internal consistency and its five loaded items belonged to a single dimension. The 6-item Self-Care Management sub-scale has adequate internal consistency and two dimensions: autonomous and consulting behaviour.

Conclusion

The Spanish version of SC-CII is a valid and reliable instrument to be used in the assessment of self-care behaviours amongst Spanish-speaking, community-dwelling older adults with chronic multimorbidity.

Implications for the Profession

Nurses need valid and reliable tools to assess self-care behaviours in Spanish-speaking community-dwelling older adults with chronic multimorbidity. This study provides a 19-item tool that allows for the comprehensive evaluation of self-care behaviours in healthy and ill states.

Impact

Using the SC-CII-Sp in clinical or research settings could help nurses to examine the effects of different interventions on self-care behaviours amongst Spanish-speaking, community-dwelling older adults with chronic multimorbidity.

Patient or Public Contribution

None to be reported.

The paradoxical position of nurses regarding euthanasia and its legalisation: A descriptive quantitative study

Abstract

Aims and Objectives

To learn about the attitudes of nurses working in the Andalusian Public Health System regarding euthanasia and its legalisation.

Background

Euthanasia often finds itself in the crosshairs of ethical and political debate on an international scale. Currently, the Spanish Organic Law 3/2021 of 24 March, 2021, recognises euthanasia as a fundamental right in Spain. It is of particular interest to know about the views, attitudes and stances that Andalusian nurses have of euthanasia as they are key players within the framework of euthanasia and administration of life-ending drugs. They play a central role in guiding patients through the euthanasia application process.

Design

Observational descriptive study.

Methods

A study of Andalusian Public Health System nurses was carried out using non-probability convenience sampling. 518 nurses with an average age of 44.75 years answered in a questionnaire that was distributed on an online platform. Socio-demographic and occupational variables were assessed, together with the Death Anxiety Scale and the Euthanasia Attitude Scale. A bivariate analysis and a multivariate linear regression model were performed. The STROBE checklist was used.

Results

The mean score obtained on the Euthanasia Attitude Scale was 75.95 (SD = 16.53). The mean score obtained on the Death Anxiety Scale was 7.56 (SD = 3.05). The variables age and work experience were negatively correlated with the total scores of the Euthanasia Attitude Scale and the categories ‘Ethical considerations’, ‘Practical considerations’ and ‘Treasuring life’. On the other hand, there was a significant positive correlation between age and work experience and ‘Spiritual beliefs’ category.

Conclusions

The current situation shows a worrying paradox. There is a stark difference between positive professional attitudes towards euthanasia and the desire to participate in its application.

Relevance to Clinical Practice

It is vital that educational and healthcare institutions make the necessary efforts to ensure that nurses develop sound moral judgement, displaying the moral conscience and ethical commitment required of this established profession.

Patient or Public Contribution

No patient or public contribution.

Elección del material de cura según las características del lecho de la herida empleando el método TIME

Las úlceras por presión y las heridas crónicas son dos de las patologías más tratadas por el personal de enfermería en las salas de curas de atención primaria, especializada y atención domiciliaria. La correcta elección del material de cura es uno de los factores clave en el abordaje de estas lesiones. El objetivo de este artículo es brindar a los profesionales de enfermería de una herramienta para realizar la elección del material de cura basándose en su principio más básico: la situación del lecho de la herida.

Para ello, se han revisado los protocolos de cura de heridas de los principales sistemas de salud y sociedades científicas, y se han elaborado un diagrama que categoriza los lechos de las heridas en 16 tipologías basadas en la clasificación TIME y ofrece 13 combinaciones de apósitos y productos de cura.

Relación entre la exposición a animales y/o humo de tabaco en el domicilio en población pediátrica asmática

Introducción: El asma, enfermedad crónica infantil más frecuente, está aumentando probablemente en relación a la exposición a factores ambientales. Estos están asociados a la aparición de asma y como desencadenante de síntomas. La literatura al respecto es controvertida. El objetivo de este trabajo es comprobar la posible influencia de la exposición a animales y/o humo de tabaco en el domicilio sobre el grado de control de la enfermedad y el número de exacerbaciones en población pediátrica asmática. Metodología: Estudio observacional realizado en población pediátrica que acudía a consulta de Neumología Pediátrica del hospital de referencia diagnosticados de asma y que tuviera pautado tratamiento inhalado. Como variable dependiente se consideró el número de exacerbaciones y como variables independientes se incluyeron sociodemográficas, variables asociadas a factores ambientales, así como a la técnica de inhalación. Resultados: Participaron 204 familias (66,7% niños). El 70,6% no tenían animales y el 78% no eran fumadores. La media de las exacerbaciones durante el periodo a estudio fue de 1,62. Un 84,8% de los/las pacientes presentan un buen control de la enfermedad. Discusión: Se encuentra relación entre el tener o no animales en casa y/o estar expuestos al tabaco y el grado de control de la enfermedad y número de exacerbaciones, confirmando lo descrito por varios autores. Es importante realizar una intervención individual donde se evalúen los factores que afectan a niños asmáticos y tratar los que sean modificables: manejo guiado de síntomas y tratamiento de exacerbaciones, consejo antitabaco, fomento actividad física… para mejorar su calidad de vida.

 

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Asthma, the most common chronic disease in childhood, is probably increasing in relation to exposure to environmental factors. These are associated with the onset of asthma and as a trigger for symptoms. The evidence on this is controversial. The objective of this study is to verify the possible influence of exposure to animals and/or tobacco smoke at home on the degree of control of the disease and the number of exacerbations in the paediatric asthmatic population. Methodology: Observational study carried out in a paediatric population that were attended at the paediatric pulmonology consultation of the reference hospital diagnosed with asthma and who had scheduled inhaled treatment. The number of exacerbations was considered as a dependent variable, and sociodemographic variables, variables associated with environmental factors, as well as the inhalation technique were included as independent variables. Results: 204 families participated (66,7% boys). 70,6% did no have animals and 78% were not smokers. The mean number of exacerbations during the study period was 1,62. 84,4% of the patients have good control of the disease. Discussion: A relationship was found between having or not having animals at home and/or being exposed to tobacco smoke and the degree of control of the disease and the number of exacerbations, confirming what has been described by several authors. It is important to carry out an individual intervention where the factors that affect asthmatic children are evaluated and treat those that are modifiable: guided management of symptoms and treatment of exacerbations, anti-smoking advice, physical activity promotion … to improve their quality of life.

Plan de cuidados en una paciente con disgerminoma

Los tumores de células germinativas del ovario constituyen un grupo de tumores de rara presentación, malignos y de rápida evolución, que suelen aparecer en mujeres jóvenes, siendo el disgerminoma un tipo de ellos. El disgerminoma requiere cirugía y biopsia, pues al no secretar hormonas no tiende a causar elevación de los marcadores séricos. Su silente y rápida evolución, muchas veces dificulta su precoz diagnóstico y tratamiento adecuado. El objetivo del presente trabajo ha sido realizar un proceso de atención de enfermería en una paciente diagnosticada con disgerminoma. Se ha llevado a cabo una búsqueda bibliográfica sobre el disgerminoma en diferentes bases de datos y páginas web. En conclusión, se busca aportar unos cuidados enfermeros individualizados de mayor calidad a la pa-ciente y un mayor conocimiento de la enfermedad por parte del profesional de enfermería.

Como extraer una gasometría arterial (GSA) en UCI

Debido a la necesidad de personal de enfermería en las unidades de cuidados intensivos por la pandemia del Covid-19, por falta de tiempo y de formación en las contrata-ciones masivas, muchos profesionales carecen de los conocimientos y de la experiencia en las tareas "básicas" de una UCI. Entre ellas, se encuentra la extracción de gasometrías arteriales y más ahora puesto que la patología persistente debido al Covid -19 es la neumonía bilateral, la cual requiere de GSA para obtener datos sustanciales de los procedimientos a llevar a cabo con estos pacientes (vgr. pronaciones, supinaciones, cambios de modos ventilatorios, etc.) [Fragmento de texto].

Estado nutricional del paciente crítico en una UCI Polivalente

La desnutrición hospitalaria es un problema de alta prevalencia a nivel mundial, particularmente en las UCIs, debido a que el paciente crítico precisa un aumento en sus requerimientos energéticos. Objetivo: Valorar el estado nutricional del paciente crítico en la UCI Poliva-lente del Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet en las 24-48h posteriores al ingreso y describir sus riesgos asociados. Metodología: Estudio analítico observacional prospectivo. Se incluyeron 85 pacientes, a los que se les realizó una valoración de su estado nutricional al ingreso, mediante NRS 2002 y VSG. Resultados: Según la NRS 2002, el 69,41% ingresaron con riesgo de malnutrición. La VSG clasificó al paciente en: buen estado nutricional (61,18%), malnutrición moderada (20%) y malnutrición grave (18,82%). Se encontraron diferencias significativas con respecto a varias variables clínicas. Conclusión: Existe un elevado porcentaje de pacientes que ingresan con riesgo de malnutrición en una UCIs.

Perspectiva del profesional de enfermería sobre la gestión sanitaria durante el Estado de Alarma por la COVID-19

En España, la COVID-19 ha supuesto un incremento en la presión asistencial y un gran desafío para las administraciones sanitarias. Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue estudiar la perspectiva del personal de enfermería sobre la gestión sanitaria en la Comunidad Autónoma de Aragón durante el Estado de Alarma por la COVID-19. Metodología: Estudio observacional descriptivo transversal retros-pectivo llevado a cabo en 428 enfermeras del Servicio Aragonés de Salud a través de un cuestionario elaboración propia, estructurado y heteroadministrado. Resultados: La valoración sobre la actuación del Gobierno de España, el Gobierno de Aragón y el Servicio Aragonés de Salud obtuvieron una puntuación media de 3,60; 4,17 y 3,84 respectivamente. Conclusión: La gestión sanitaria llevada a cabo por las autoridades competentes durante el Estado de Alarma, fue ineficiente desde la perspectiva del personal de enfermería.

Prevalencia de las pruebas diagnósticas realizadas al personal de enfermería durante el Estado de Alarma por la COVID-19

La detección precoz de los casos compatibles con COVID-19 es uno de los puntos clave para controlar su transmisión. Objetivo: Deter-minar la prevalencia de las pruebas de detección de COVID-19 y las vías de infección percibidas en el personal de enfermería aragonés durante el Estado de Alarma. Metodología: Estudio observacional descriptivo transversal retrospectivo llevado a cabo en 428 enfermeras del Servicio Aragonés de Salud a través de un cuestionario elaboración propia, estructurado y heteroadministrado. Resultados: A 177 enfermeras (41,36%) se les realizó una PCR. El test rápido solo se les realizó a 38 enfermeras (8,8%) y la serología fue realizada a 298 enfermeras (69,95%). Sin embargo, a 98 enfermeras (22,90%) no se les realizó ninguna prueba diagnóstica. Conclusión: El porcentaje de pruebas diagnósticas realizadas en el personal de enfermería fue bajo, a pesar de que solo aproximadamente una décima parte dio positivo. Las causas de contagio más frecuentes se debieron al contagio entre compañeros, la falta de material o el error de diagnóstico en pacientes infectados por el virus.

Choque cultural, percepciones de una cooperante en situaciones críticas

Existen millones de personas cooperando internacionalmente en zonas con situaciones críticas. Concurre la posibilidad de que se produzca un choque cultural en estas personas que cooperan, el cual, pueda modificar sus capacidades profesionales y ocasionarles un fuerte impacto emocional. Quetzal, la informante, ha sido médica cooperante durante 10 años en diferentes territorios del mundo, y en su relato desvela la forma en la que el choque cultural se produce y cómo trata de gestionarlo. Se ha realizado un estudio con metodología cualitativa a través del relato biográfico. Se han recogido datos en la entrevista semiestructurada de la informante que fueron clasificados en torno al choque cultural, las situaciones críticas producidas, la información previa y el afrontamiento del choque. Los resultados giran en torno a las vivencias que se producen en la cooperación de la informante, su adaptación psicológica en el momento y su manera de asimilarlo con el paso del tiempo. Se considera la posibilidad de una formación emocional avanzada para convertir el choque cultural en un proceso con un desenlace positivo para las personas que cooperan.

Embarazo posterior a una pérdida gestacional: la vivencia de un padre

La escasa investigación sobre el impacto y el significado de la pérdida perinatal, afecta especialmente a los varones, dejándolos despro-vistos de reconocimiento, compresión y atención adecuada. Aunque los efectos son más evidentes en las gestantes, los hombres también reportan altos niveles de ansiedad en el transcurso del embarazo posterior a una pérdida gestacional. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo dar voz, desde la perspectiva de un padre, a la vivencia del embarazo de su esposa, que sucede tras una pérdida perinatal. Los datos se recogieron mediante una entrevista en profundidad semi-estructurada y audio-grabada que posteriormente se transcribió y analizó. El discurso del informante muestra su inquietud y sus sentimientos durante el embarazo y el parto de su esposa.

Enfrentamiento a una nueva experiencia: Relato biográfico de una estudiante de enfermería de primer año

Este artículo pretende describir la opinión de una estudiante de primer año de la carrera de Enfermería de la Universidad de Valparaíso, Chile, acerca de la primera práctica clínica, a través de un enfoque cualitativo-descriptivo, por medio de un Relato Biográfico. Los principales resultados que se obtuvieron se centran en tres categorías; 1. Vocación, 2. Visión de la práctica clínica y 3. El futuro, cada una de ellas con subcategorías. La segunda categoría responde al objetivo planteado, de ella se desprende la importancia de la primera práctica clínica para identificar el rol y voca-ción tempranamente, la función que tiene el docente guía como facilitador y apoyo y el ambiente clínico adecuado para desarrollar la práctica. Derivado de lo anterior, se puede concluir que es necesario fortalecer la relación docente-asistencial para mantener ambientes de aprendizajes positivos, capacitar constantemente a los docentes guías en lo clínico, como también en docencia e investigación.

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