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J. bras. pneumol ; 34(9): 639-645, set. 2008. graf, tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-495683

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OBJETIVO: Avaliar a relação entre a redução do número de internações hospitalares por asma e as transformações ocorridas após a intervenção realizada no sistema de saúde de Londrina. MÉTODOS: Em 2003, houve intervenção no sistema de saúde local (Unidades de Saúde da Família). Foram adotados os seguintes passos: elaboração de protocolo baseado no III Consenso Brasileiro no Manejo da Asma, fornecimento gratuito de corticosteróides inalatórios aos pacientes, capacitação de profissionais de saúde e realização de ações educativas, especialmente para a comunidade. Foram analisadas as autorizações de internação hospitalar de pacientes de Londrina com diagnóstico único de asma entre 2002 e 2005. RESULTADOS: A média de idade foi de 14,3 ± 0,5 anos, sem predomínio de sexo. Houve redução mais acentuada do número de internações hospitalares em 2005, em comparação aos anos anteriores estudados. Verifica-se declínio mais acentuado em Unidades de Saúde da Família onde a capacitação dos profissionais ocorreu há mais tempo. O índice de internação hospitalar por asma após a intervenção (2004 e 2005)-120/100.000 habitantes-foi significativamente menor que o encontrado antes da intervenção (2002 e 2003) -178/100.000 habitantes (p < 0,01). CONCLUSÕES: A curva de internação mostrou tendência à queda após o ano de 2003, não sendo identificado outro fator, além da intervenção realizada, que justificasse os resultados obtidos. Quanto maior o tempo decorrido desde a intervenção, maior a redução do número de internações. Concluímos que a intervenção realizada no sistema de saúde local foi a responsável pelos dados apresentados.


OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between the reduction in the number of asthma-related hospital admissions and the changes occurring after the intervention performed in the health care system of the city of Londrina, Brazil. METHODS: In 2003, an intervention was performed in the local health care system (Family Health Clinics). The steps adopted were as follows: development of a protocol based on the III Brazilian Consensus on Asthma Management; access to free inhaled corticosteroids for patients; training of health professionals; and implementation of educational measures, especially for the community. The authorizations for hospital admissions of patients diagnosed with asthma alone between 2002 and 2005 in the city of Londrina were analyzed. RESULTS: The mean age was 14.3 ± 0.5 years, without gender predominance. The number of hospital admissions fell more markedly in 2005 than in the previous years studied. This decline was more pronounced at the Family Health Clinics where professional training occurred earlier. The post-intervention (2004-2005) rate of asthma-related hospital admissions (120/100,000 inhabitants) was significantly lower than the pre-intervention (2002-2003) rate (178/100,000 inhabitants; p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: The admission curve showed a tendency toward a reduction after 2003, and, aside from the intervention performed, no other factors that would explain the results obtained were identified. The rate at which the number of hospital admissions decreased was in direct proportion to the length of time elapsed since the intervention (greater decreases over time). We conclude that the intervention performed in the local health care system was responsible for the data presented.


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Adolescent , Adult , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Asthma/prevention & control , National Health Programs/organization & administration , Patient Admission/statistics & numerical data , Patient Care Team/organization & administration , Primary Health Care/organization & administration , Age Factors , Asthma/epidemiology , Asthma/therapy , Brazil/epidemiology , Health Personnel/education , Length of Stay , Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care , Patient Education as Topic , Program Evaluation , Patient Admission/trends , Sex Factors , Young Adult
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J. bras. pneumol ; 34(2): 103-106, fev. 2008. tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-477641

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O objetivo do trabalho foi o de determinar quais são os programas brasileiros que apresentam experiência no manejo da asma. As informações sobre os programas e suas características foram obtidas via correio eletrônico. As variáveis analisadas eram relacionadas aos asmáticos, ao próprio programa e aos profissionais envolvidos. Utilizou-se a estatística descritiva. Foram analisados 17 programas. Todos os programas possuíam financiamento público, produção de materiais informativos e de treinamento e presença de médico especialista. Concluiu-se que a experiência acumulada em todos os programas pode ser utilizada como um dos pilares para a consolidação de um programa nacional de controle da asma.


The aim of this study was to determine which Brazilian programs demonstrate experience in asthma management. Data on and characteristics of those programs were obtained by electronic mail. The variables studied were related to the program itself, its patients and staff. Descriptive statistics were used in the study, which evaluated 17 programs. All programs received public funding, produced educational/training materials and had specialized physicians on staff. We concluded that the experience accumulated by all the programs can be used as one of the pillars of a national program for the control of asthma in Brazil.


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Humans , Asthma/prevention & control , National Health Programs/organization & administration , Preventive Health Services/standards , Brazil , Delivery of Health Care/organization & administration , Delivery of Health Care/standards , Financing, Government , Health Facilities/statistics & numerical data , Patient Education as Topic , Program Evaluation , Patient Care Team/statistics & numerical data , Preventive Health Services/statistics & numerical data
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