Publicações científicas sobre direção veicular por pessoas idosas: revisão de escopo / Scientific publications on driving by older adults: scope review

Resumo Objetivo Mapear evidências científicas nacionais e internacionais sobre a condução veicular por pessoas idosas. Método Revisão de escopo baseada no manual proposto pelo Joanna Briggs Institute. Para as buscas foram acessadas as bases MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, SciELO e a literatura cinzenta, por meio do Google Scholar. Resultados Dos 1.194 estudos encontrados, selecionaram-se 189 artigos submetidos aos critérios de elegibilidade. Os países precursores nas publicações foram Austrália e Estados Unidos, e o ápice das pesquisas ocorreu entre 2013 e 2014. Os participantes dos estudos eram pessoas idosas saudáveis, 63,49% (120); seguidos de 17,46% (33) com doença de Alzheimer; 11,11% (21) com Transtorno Neurocognitivo Leve; 6,88% (13) com doença de Parkinson; e 19,58% (37) com outras comorbidades. Diferentes tipos de intervenções foram identificadas nos estudos, destas, 94,02% (178) avaliaram a eficácia de instrumentos que mensuram a aptidão do motorista idoso. Conclusão Houve predominância de estudos na busca de instrumentos de avaliação que mensurassem a funcionalidade do condutor idoso. Esse fato ratifica a importância de avaliação padronizada, validada e economicamente viável que colabore na identificação do motorista em risco. Evidenciou-se a necessidade de intervenções para a prática da geriatria e gerontologia, por meio de ações para formação de equipe multidisciplinar especializada em condução veicular, de modo a adequar as diretrizes de licenciamento a fim de atender às especificidades dos condutores idosos, considerando os aspectos sociais, econômicos, políticos e educacionais, especialmente nos departamentos de trânsito brasileiro.

Abstract Objective To map national and international scientific evidence regarding driving by older adults. Method Scope review based on the manual proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Searches were conducted in the MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, SciELO databases, and grey literature through Google Scholar. Results Out of 1,194 studies identified, 189 papers meeting eligibility criteria were selected. Pioneering countries in publications were Australia and the United States, with the peak of research occurring between 2013 and 2014. Study participants included healthy older adults (63.49%, 120), followed by those with Alzheimer's disease (17.46%, 33), Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (11.11%, 21), Parkinson's disease (6.88%, 13), and other comorbidities (19.58%, 37). Various interventions were identified, with 94.02% (178) assessing the effectiveness of instruments measuring the fitness of older drivers. Conclusion There was a prevalence of studies aimed at identifying assessment tools to measure the functionality of older drivers. This underscores the importance of standardized, validated, and economically viable assessments that contribute to identifying at-risk drivers. The need for interventions in geriatrics and gerontology was evident, emphasizing the necessity for actions to establish a specialized multidisciplinary team in vehicular driving. This approach seeks to align licensing guidelines with the specific needs of older drivers, taking into account social, economic, political, and educational aspects, particularly within the Brazilian traffic departments.

La relación de los factores de personalidad y la conducción agresiva: los Cinco Grandes y la Tríada Oscura / The Relationship between Personality Traits and Aggressive Driving: The Big Five and the Dark Triad

Resumen El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar el papel que los factores de personalidad pertenecientes a los Cinco Grandes y la Tríada Oscura -maquiavelismo, narcisismo y psicopatía- tienen en la conducción agresiva. La muestra se compuso de 318 estudiantes universitarios con permiso de conducir, quienes contestaron a una batería de pruebas que evaluaba los factores de personalidad de los Cinco Grandes (TIPI), la Tríada Oscura (DD) y la conducción agresiva (DAS y DAX). Los análisis de regresión jerárquica controlando las variables de edad y sexo, respaldan la utilidad predictiva de los factores de personalidad de los Cinco Grandes y la Tríada Oscura. Los resultados mostraron cómo la afabilidad, la estabilidad emocional y la apertura a la experiencia predicen de manera significativa diversos aspectos de la conducción agresiva. El maquiavelismo y el narcisismo son predictores significativos de diversas formas de expresión de la ira en la conducción, una vez controlados los efectos de los Cinco Grandes.

Abstract The aim of this paper was to analyze the role that personality traits belonging to the Big Five and the Dark Triad (Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy) have on aggressive driving. 318 undergraduate students with a driver's license completed a battery of tests assessing Big Five personality traits (TIPI), Dark Triad (DD) and aggressive driving (DAS and DAX). Hierarchical regressions analyses controlling for respondents' age and gender variables supported the predictive utility of the Big Five personality traits and the Dark Triad. Results showed that agreeableness, emotional stability and openness to experience predict various aspects of aggressive driving. Machiavellianism and narcissism are significant predictors of various forms of anger expression in driving after controlling for the effects of the Big Five personality traits.

Fatores sociodemográficos e clínicos associados à força de preensão manual de idosos condutores de veículos / Sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with handgrip strength in elderly automobile drivers / Factores sociodemográficos y clínicos asociados a la fuerza de prensión de la mano en conductores de vehículos de ancianos

Objetivo: investigar a associação entre força de preensão manual e características sociodemográficas e clínicas de idosos condutores de veículos automotores. Método: estudo transversal, realizado em clínicas de medicina de tráfego na cidade de Curitiba/Paraná, com 421 idosos (≥ 60 anos). Realizou-se análise estatística pelo modelo de Regressão Logística e Teste de Wald, considerando intervalo de confiança de 95% e valores de p <0,05 como significativos. Resultados: oitenta e quatro (20%) idosos apresentaram força de preensão manual reduzida. A força de preensão manual reduzida foi associada à faixa etária (p=0,001) e à hospitalização no último ano (p=0,002). Conclusão: houve associação significativa entre a força de preensão manual de idosos motoristas e as variáveis idade e hospitalização no último ano. Dessa forma, torna-se essencial a inclusão de avaliações específicas, centradas nas variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas próprias da pessoa idosa, durante o exame de aptidão para dirigir veículos automotores.(AU)

Objective: to investigate the association between handgrip strength and sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of elderly automobile drivers. Method: cross-sectional study, carried out in traffic medicine clinics in the city of Curitiba/Paraná, with 421 elderly people (≥ 60 years old). Statistical analysis was performed using the Logistic Regression model and the Wald Test, considering a 95% confidence interval and p values <0.05 as significant. Results: eighty-four (20%) seniors had reduced handgrip strength. Reduced handgrip strength was associated with age group (p=0.001) and hospitalization in the last year (p=0.002). Conclusion: there was a significant association between the handgrip strength of elderly drivers and the variables age and hospitalization in the last year. Thus, it is essential to include specific assessments, centered on sociodemographic and clinical variables specific to the elderly person, during the aptitude test to drive automobiles.(AU)

Objetivo: investigar la asociación entre la fuerza de prensión de la mano y las características sociodemográficas y clínicas de los ancianos conductores de vehículos automotores. Método: estudio transversal, realizado en clínicas de medicina de tránsito de la ciudad de Curitiba/Paraná, con 421 ancianos (≥ 60 años). El análisis estadístico fue realizado por el modelo de Regresión Logística y Test de Wald, considerando intervalo de confianza de 95% y valores de p <0,05 como significativos. Resultados: 84 (20%) sujetos ancianos presentaron reducción de la fuerza de prensión de la mano. La reducción de la fuerza de prensión de la mano se asoció al grupo de edad (p=0,001) y a la hospitalización en el último año (p=0,002). Conclusión: hubo una asociación significativa entre la fuerza de prensión de la mano de los conductores ancianos y las variables edad y hospitalización en el último año. Así pues, es esencial incluir evaluaciones específicas, centradas en las variables sociodemográficas y clínicas de los ancianos, durante el examen de aptitud para conducir vehículos automotores.(AU)

Analysis of traffic accidents caused by epileptic seizures in 7 patients without definite diagnosis / 中华神经科杂志

Objective:To elucidate the phenomenon that epileptic seizure occurs in patients with epilepsy without definite diagnosis when driving a motor vehicle and its hazards.Methods:From January 2020 to June 2022, 7 epileptic patients who experienced traffic accidents caused by seizures were selected from the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, and their demographic data, traffic accident related data and epilepsy diagnosis and treatment data were summarized and analyzed.Results:A total of 7 adult patients with epilepsy were collected, including 6 males, 4 of whom had been driving for more than 10 years. Among them, 1 patient drove a bus, and the other 6 patients drove private cars. Totally 5/7 of the accidents resulted in personal injury, and 3/7 of the accidents resulted in personal death. In 5 patients, video electroencephalogram showed interictal epileptiform discharges. In 2 patients, the imaging findings suggested the presence of cerebral cortical lesions that may lead to seizures. In terms of the form of seizure, 3 patients′ seizure type was focal to bilateral tonic-clonic, and the other 4 patients were very probable to be focal impaired awareness seizure.Conclusions:Undiagnosed epileptic seizures lead to traffic accidents, endanger patients and public safety, which need to attract attention from both doctors and patients, as well as the whole society.

Association of risky driving behavior with psychiatric disorders among Iranian drivers: A case-control study / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)

PURPOSE@#This study aimed to investigate the possible association between psychological disorders and risky driving behavior (RDB) in Iran.@*METHODS@#This case-control study conducted in Shiraz, Iran in 2021. The case group included drivers with psychological disorders and the control group included those without any disorders. The inclusion criteria for selecting patients were: active driving at the time of the study, being 18 - 65 years old, having a driving license, having a psychological disorder including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety spectrum disorder, or psychotic disorder spectrum confirmed by a psychiatrist, and completing an informed consent form. The exclusion criterion was the existence of conditions that interfered with answering and understanding the questions. The inclusion criteria for selecting the healthy cases were: active driving at the time of the study, being 18 - 65 years old, having a driving license, lack of any past or present history of psychiatric problems, and completing an informed consent form. The data were gathered using a researcher-made checklist and Manchester driving behavior questionnaire. First, partition around medoids method was used to extract clusters of RDB. Then, backward logistic regression was applied to investigate the association between the independent variables and the clusters of RDB.@*RESULTS@#The sample comprised of 344 (153 with psychological disorder and 191 without confirmed psychological disorder) drivers. Backward elimination logistic regression on total data revealed that share of medical expenditure ≤ 10% of total household expenditure (OR = 3.27, 95% CI: 1.48 - 7.24), psychological disorder (OR = 3.08, 95% CI: 1.67 - 5.70), and substance abuse class (OR = 6.38, 95% CI: 3.55 - 11.48) were associated with high level of RDB.@*CONCLUSION@#Substance abuse, psychological illnesses, and share of medical costs from total household expenditure were found to be main predictors of RDB. Further investigations are necessary to explain the impact of different psychological illnesses on driving behavior.

Handgrip strength in older adults and driving aptitude / Fuerza de prensión manual y aptitud para conducción vehicular de adultos mayores / Força de preensão manual em idosos e a aptidão para condução veicular

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze handgrip strength as a predictor of the inability to drive in older adults. Method: a cross-sectional study conducted in traffic clinics with 421 older adults in Curitiba-Paraná from January 2015 to December 2018. A sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire, handgrip strength test, and queries from the National Registry of Qualified Drivers form were applied. Results: Reduced handgrip strength was not a predictor of inaptitude for vehicular driving (p=0.649). The predictors of inaptitude were: low education (p=0.011), incomplete elementary education (p=0.027), and cognition (p=0.020). Conclusion: reduced handgrip strength was not shown to predict for loss of driving skills in older adults. Low education level and reduced cognition level are conditions that were shown to be predictors for loss of vehicular driving license.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la fuerza de prensión manual como factor predictivo de inaptitud para la conducción vehicular de adultos mayores. Método: se trata de un estudio transversal llevado a cabo en clínicas de tránsito de Curitiba, Paraná, entre 421 adultos mayores, de enero de 2015 a diciembre de 2018. Se aplicaron los cuestionarios sociodemográfico y clínico, la prueba de fuerza de prensión manual y se consultó el formulario del Registro Nacional de Conductores Habilitados. Resultados: la fuerza de prensión manual reducida no fue un factor predictivo de la incapacidad para conducir (p=0,649). Los predictores de inaptitud fueron: baja educación (p=0,011), estudios primarios incompletos (p=0,027) y cognición (p=0,020). Conclusión: la fuerza de prensión manual reducida no demostró ser predictora de la pérdida de habilidades de conducción vehicular en adultos mayores. El nivel de escolaridad bajo y el nivel cognitivo reducido despuntaron como predictores de la pérdida de habilitación en la conducción vehicular.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a força de preensão manual como preditora de inaptidão para condução veicular de idosos. Método: estudo transversal realizado em clínicas de trânsito com 421 idosos em Curitiba-Paraná de janeiro de 2015 a dezembro de 2018. Aplicaram-se questionários sociodemográfico e clínico, teste de força preensão manual e consultas ao formulário de Registro Nacional de Condutores Habilitados. Resultados: A força de preensão manual reduzida não se mostrou preditora de inaptidão para a direção veicular (p=0,649). Os preditores de inaptidão foram: baixa escolaridade (p=0,011), ensino primário incompleto (p=0,027) e cognição (p=0,020). Conclusão: a força de preensão manual reduzida não se mostrou preditora para perda da habilitação na condução veicular de idosos. O baixo nível de escolaridade, o nível de cognição reduzida, são condições que se mostraram preditoras para a perda da habilitação na condução veicular.

Uber use after alcohol consumption among car/motorcycle drivers in ten Brazilian capitals

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE This study aimed to measure the proportion of Uber use instead of drinking and driving in ten Brazilian capitals, in 2019. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was developed in ten Brazilian capitals. Data were collected in agglomeration points (AP) and sobriety checkpoints (SC). Based on responses to a standardized questionnaire, the proportion of drivers who used Uber instead of drinking and driving was measured for total sample of each methodology and stratified by municipality, age group, gender, education level, and type of vehicle. Fisher's exact test was used to make comparisons between the strata. RESULTS A total of 8,864 drivers were interviewed. The most used means of transport to replace driving after drinking alcohol was the Uber system (AP: 54.6%; 95%CI: 51.2-58.0. SC: 58.6%; 95%CI: 55.2-61.9). Most of these users were aged from 18 to 29 years, women, with at least one higher education degree. According to the AP methodology, the highest magnitude of this indicator was found in Vitória (ES) (71.0%; 95%CI: 63.5-77.5), whereas the lowest was observed in Teresina (PI) (33.1%; 95%CI: 22.7-45.5). According to the SC methodology, the highest magnitude of the indicator was also found in Vitória (ES) (78.3%; 95%CI: 68.8-85.5), whereas the lowest was observed in Boa Vista (RR) (36.6%; 95%CI: 26.8-47.7). CONCLUSION In Brazilian capitals, the study showed higher proportions of Uber use instead of drinking and driving. This type of scientific evidence on factors associated with road traffic injuries presents the potential to guide public health interventions.

Lower extremities task of pressing an "accelerator" or a "brake": association with traffic accidents in older drivers - a preliminary study / A tarefa das extremidades inferiores de pressionar um "acelerador" ou um "freio": associação com acidentes de trânsito em motoristas mais velhos - um estudo preliminar

ABSTRACT Traffic accidents by older drivers are a social urgent problem. The National Police Agency (NPA) in Japan has institutionalized the Cognitive Function Test (NPA test) for renewal of a driver's license for older adults. However, driving ability cannot be simply evaluated by usual cognitive tests on the desk. Objective: It is important to add an on-road test, but if not possible, we can use simulators. Before doing simulators, it is important to use the right foot to control the accelerator and brake pedals. We applied the Posner paradigm (visual attention test) for lower extremities. Methods: The participants were older adults. They and their families had anxiety about their driving. The 66 participants (44 men and 22 women) were divided into groups with and without experience of a traffic accident, and the following tests were examined: General cognitive and executive function tests, the NPA test, and an original Lower Extremity Reaction Test. Each participant was asked to press the "brake" or "accelerator" pedal by the right foot as quickly as possible in response to a traffic situation shown on the screen. Results: Compared to participants with favorable reactions to the Lower Extremity Reaction Test, those with poor reaction time tended to have more traffic accidents (OR=6.82), rather than the result of the NPA test. Conclusions: The results suggest that the probability of having a traffic accident can be better evaluated using the Lower Extremity Reaction Test.

RESUMO Os acidentes de trânsito por motoristas idosos são um problema social urgente. A Agência Nacional de Polícia (National Police Agency - NPA) no Japão institucionalizou o Teste de Função Cognitiva (teste NPA) para renovação de carteira de motorista para idosos. No entanto, a capacidade de dirigir não pode ser avaliada simplesmente por testes cognitivos usuais escritos. Objetivo: É importante adicionar um teste em estrada, mas se não for possível, simuladores podem ser utilizados. Antes de fazer simulações, é importante usar o pé direito para controlar os pedais do acelerador e do freio. Aplicamos o paradigma de Posner (teste de atenção visual) para extremidades inferiores. Métodos: Os participantes eram idosos. Eles e suas famílias tinham ansiedade sobre a condução de veículos. Os 66 participantes (44 homens e 22 mulheres) foram divididos em grupos com e sem experiência de acidente de trânsito, e foram examinados os seguintes testes: testes cognitivos gerais e funções executivas, o teste NPA, e um Teste de Reação de Extremidade Inferior original. Cada participante foi solicitado a pressionar o pedal de "freio" ou "acelerador" com o pé direito o mais rápido possível em resposta a uma situação de trânsito mostrada na tela. Resultados: Comparados aos participantes com reações favoráveis ao Teste de Reação de Extremidade Inferior, aqueles com tempo de reação ruim tenderam a ter mais acidentes de trânsito (OR=6,82) do que o resultado do teste NPA. Conclusões: s resultados sugerem que a probabilidade de ocorrência de um acidente de trânsito pode ser melhor avaliada por meio do Teste de Reação da Extremidade Inferior.

Use of Mobile Technologies for Driving, Road Accidents, Health, and Psychological Variables in Colombian Drivers / Uso de Tecnologias Móviles para la Conducción, Accidentabilidad Vial, Salud y Variables Psicológicas en Conductores Colombianos

Abstract The aim of this investigation is to show the relationships between the use of Mobile Driving Applications and Devices (MDAD) with self-reported road accidents, anger, physical health, and subjective wellbeing, in three types of Colombian drivers. The sample is non-randomized (n = 1149) and 93.2% are male drivers. Results showed that (a) for professional drivers, there is an inverse correlation between the use of MDAD with lower driving frequency during weekdays and a higher educational level, (b) for occasional drivers, GPS use was directly associated with fatal road accidents and low driving frequency during weekdays, (C) for private drivers, correlations were found between MDAD broader usage, higher levels of both aggression and perceived driving difficulty as well as physical health problems mainly hypertension and diabetes. It is necessary to conduct in-depth research on MDAD uses, health, and driving styles, by controlling social desirability.

Resumen El objetivo de esta investigación es mostrar las relaciones entre el uso de Dispositivos y Aplicaciones Móviles para la Conducción (DAMC) con la accidentalidad vial auto reportada, la ira, la salud física y el bienestar subjetivo, en tres tipos de conductores colombianos. La muestra es no aleatoria (n = 1149) y el 93.2% son conductores varones. Los resultados muestran que (a) en conductores profesionales, hay una correlación inversa entre el uso de DAMC con una menor fre-cuencia de conducción entre semana y con un mayor nivel educativo, (b) en conductores ocasionales, mayor uso de GPS asociado con accidentes fatales y con menor frecuencia de conducción entre semana, (C) en conductores particulares, mayor uso de DAMC relacionado con niveles más altos de agresividad y de dificultad percibida para conducir, y con más problemas de salud -principalmente hipertensión y diabetes. Es necesario realizar investigaciones en profundidad acerca de los usos de DAMC, salud y estilos de conducción, mediante el control de la deseabilidad social.

Revisión sistemática de estudios sobre intervenciones que promueven la salud en conductores profesionales

Resumen: Introducción: Los trabajadores que se dedican al rubro de conducción están expuestos a factores que dificultan su quehacer laboral, tales como: problemas asociados a la temperatura, ruidos y vibraciones, ventilación insuficiente e ineficiente, atascos y relacionamientos interpersonales con los pasajeros. Objetivo: Identificar, en el estado del arte disponible, qué intervenciones promueven la salud de los conductores profesionales. Material y método: Revisión sistemática, siguiendo las recomendaciones de Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), orientada por la pregunta: ¿qué intervenciones promueven la salud de los conductores profesionales? Resultados: La búsqueda arrojó 1303 artículos, de los cuales se incluyeron 11; las intervenciones identificadas se asociaron a dispositivos portátiles y mensajería de salud móvil, entrevistas motivacionales, documentos interactivos, exposición a entornos naturales, programas intensivos, asesoramiento, cambios a nivel de políticas, cambios ambientales y de sistemas. Conclusión: Se identificaron intervenciones que incluyeron a la tecnología, entrevistas, el ambiente y control estratégico. Se recomienda la implementación de las intervenciones identificadas, pues se torna perentorio el abordaje de la salud de los conductores profesionales, considerando las características descritas en el presente estudio.

Resumo: Introdução: Os trabalhadores envolvidos na condução estão expostos a fatores que dificultam o seu trabalho, tais como: problemas associados à temperatura, ruído e vibrações, ventilação insuficiente e ineficiente, engarrafamentos e relações interpessoais com os passageiros. Objetivo: Identificar, a partir do estado da arte disponível, quais as intervenções que promovem a saúde dos condutores profissionais. Método: Revisão sistemática, seguindo as recomendações dos itens Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews e Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), orientada pela pergunta: Quais intervenções promovem a saúde dos condutores profissionais? Resultados: A pesquisa produziu 1303 artigos, dos quais 11 foram incluídos; as intervenções identificadas foram associadas a dispositivos portáteis e mensagens de saúde móveis, entrevistas motivacionais, documentos interativos, exposição a ambientes naturais, programas intensivos, aconselhamento, mudanças a nível político, mudanças ambientais e de sistemas. Conclusão: Foram identificadas intervenções que incluíram tecnologia, entrevistas, ambiente e controle estratégico; recomenda-se a implementação das intervenções identificadas, pois é imperativo abordar a saúde dos condutores profissionais, considerando as características descritas no presente estudo.

Abstract: Introduction: Workers engaged in the driving field are exposed to factors that hinder their work tasks, such as: problems associated with temperature, noise and vibrations, insufficient and inefficient ventilation, traffic jams and interpersonal relationships with passengers. Objective: To identify, in the available state of the art, which interventions promote the health of professional drivers. Method: Systematic review, following the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), guided by the question: what interventions promote the health of professional drivers? Results: The search yielded 1303 articles, of which 11 were included; the interventions identified were associated with handheld devices and mobile health messaging, motivational interviewing, interactive documents, exposure to natural environments, intensive programs, counseling, policy-level changes, environmental and systems changes. Conclusion: Interventions were identified that included technology, interviews, the environment and strategic control; the implementation of the identified interventions is recommended, since it is urgent to address the health of professional drivers, considering the characteristics described in this study.

Positive Driver Behaviours Scale: adaptação e validação para o Brasil / Positive Driver Behaviours Scale: adaptation and validation for Brazil / Positive Driver Behaviours Scale: adaptación y validación para Brasil

Objetivou-se realizar uma adaptação da Positive Driver Behaviours Scale (PDBS) para o Brasil e verificar se seria possível propor uma medida reduzida. O instrumento originalmente composto por 38 itens foi apli-cado a 204 motoristas do Brasil, sendo a maioria homens (65,7%), com média de 35,6 anos. O resultado mostrou a possibilidade de uma estrutura unifatorial, composta por um total de 19 itens e alfa de Cronba-ch = 0,90, explicando 37,9% da variância total. Destaca-se a relevância dessa medida, pois ela fornece um subsídio capaz de medir comportamento no trânsito. Além disso, oferece suporte para os profissionais e psicólogos do trânsito, de modo a instrumentalizar as práticas. Permite ainda uma compreensão do fenô-meno dos transportes, o que pode facilitar o desenvolvimento de medidas eficazes no combate aos acidentes

The objective of this study was to carry out an adaptation of the Positive Driver Behaviors Scale (PDBS) for Brazil and verify if it would be possible to propose a brief version of the scale. The instrument originally composed of 38 items was applied to 204 motorists in Brazil, the majority being men (65.7%), with a mean age of 35.6 years. The result showed the possibility of a one-factor structure, consisting of a total of 19 items and Cronbach's alpha = .90, explaining 37.9% of the total variance. The relevance of this measure is highlighted because it is a tool capable of evaluating non-traffic behavior. Besides, it provides support to traffic professionals and psychologists, in order to instrumentalize their practices. It also allows further understanding of the phenomenon of transport, which can facilitate the development of effective measures to combat accidents.

Objetivó realizar una adaptación de la Positive Driver Behaviours Scale (PDBS) para Brasil y verificar la posi-bilidad de proponer una medida reducida. El instrumento originalmente compuesto por 38 ítems fue apli-cado a 204 conductores del Brasil, la mayoría siendo hombres (65,7%), con un promedio de edad de 35,6 años. El resultado mostró la posibilidad de una estructura unifactorial, compuesta por un total de 19 ítems y alfa de Cronbach = 0,90, explicando los 37,9% de la variancia total. Se destaca la relevancia de esta me-dida, porque ofrece un subsidio capaz de medir comportamiento en el tránsito. Además, ofrece soporte para los profesionales y psicólogos del tránsito, instrumentalizando prácticas. También permite una com-prensión del fenómeno de los transportes, lo que puede facilitar el desarrollo de medidas eficaces para combatir los accidentes.

Relación de la presión de distensión pulmonar con la mortalidad en pacientes bajo ventilación mecánica con COVID-19 / Relationship of lung distention pressure with mortality in patients under mechanical ventilation with COVID-19 / Relação da pressão de distensão pulmonar com a mortalidade em pacientes sob ventilação mecânica com COVID-19

Resumen: Objetivo: Determinar la relación de la presión de distensión pulmonar (DP) con la mortalidad en pacientes bajo ventilación mecánica (VM) con COVID-19. Material y métodos: Estudio de cohorte en pacientes con COVID-19 y VM de marzo a septiembre de 2020, se compararon dos grupos, expuesto (pacientes con DP superior a 13 cmH2O) y no expuestos (pacientes con DP igual o menor a 13 cmH2O), se analizó la edad, sexo, hipertensión arterial (HTA), diabetes, obesidad, enfermedad renal crónica (ERC), enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC), inmunosupresión y enfermedad cardiovascular. Resultados: Con un total de 90 pacientes, la DP alta mostró ser un factor de riesgo para defunción (p = 0.000) al igual que la HTA (p = 0.013) y la inmunosupresión (p = 0.040). En pacientes hipertensos se encontró una DP de 10 cmH2O como meta de protección pulmonar, la cual se relaciona con la probabilidad de morir en 49.6% incrementando a 89.6% cuando existe una DP de 13 cmH2O. Conclusiones: Ochenta por ciento de la población tiene alto riesgo de mortalidad cuando existe DP alta, e incremento de mortalidad cuando se asocia con HTA e inmunosuprimidos. El resultado más importante fue la relación de mortalidad de la DP en pacientes hipertensos.

Abstract: Objective: To determine the relationship of driving pressure (DP) with mortality in patients under mechanical ventilation (MV) with COVID-19. Material and methods: Cohort study in patients with COVID-19 and MV from March to September 2020, two groups were compared, exposed (patients with DP greater than 13 cmH2O) and unexposed (patients with DP equal to or less than 13 cmH2O), age was analyzed, sex, hypertension (HT), diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease (CKD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), immunosuppression, and cardiovascular disease. Results: With a total of 90 patients, high DP was shown to be a risk factor for death (p = 0.000) as well as hypertension (p = 0.013) and immunosuppression (p = 0.040). In hypertensive patients, a DP of 10 cmH2O was found as a lung protection goal, which is related to the probability of dying in 49.6%, increasing to 89.6% when there is a DP of 13 cmH2O. Conclusions: 80% of the population has a high risk of mortality when there is high DP, and an increase in mortality when associated with hypertension and immunosuppression. The most important result was the mortality ratio of DP in hypertensive patients.

Resumo: Objetivo: Determinar a relação da pressão de distensão pulmonar (DP) com a mortalidade em pacientes com COVID-19 com ventilação mecânica (VM). Material e métodos: Estudo de coorte em pacientes com COVID-19 e VM de março a setembro de 2020, foram comparados dois grupos, expostos (pacientes com DP maior que 13 cmH2O) e não expostos (pacientes com DP igual ou menor que 13 cmH2O), analisou-se a idade, sexo, pressão arterial alta (HAS), diabetes, obesidade, DRC, DPOC, imunossupressão e doenças cardiovasculares. Resultados: Com um total de 90 pacientes, a DP elevada mostrou-se fator de risco para óbito (p = 0.000), assim como hipertensão (p = 0.013) e imunossupressão (p = 0.040). Em pacientes hipertensos, encontrou-se uma DP de 10 cmH2O como meta de proteção pulmonar, que está relacionada à probabilidade de morrer em 49.6%, aumentando para 89.6% quando há DP de 13 cmH2O. Conclusões: 80% da população tem alto risco de mortalidade quando há DP elevada, e mortalidade aumentada quando associada à hipertensão e imunossupressão. O resultado mais importante foi a razão de mortalidade da DP em pacientes hipertensos.

Gestão participativa democrática, impasses, conquistas e desafios: uma análise realizada no município de Espinosa/MG / Democratic participative management, impasses, achievements and challenges: an analysis carried out in the municipality of Espinosa/MG / Gestión democrática participativa, impasses, logros y desafíos: un análisis realizado en el municipio de Espinosa/MG

A Gestão Pública Democrática refere-se ao processo de participação e controle social por parte da sociedade civil na condução da administração pública e, traduz-se em uma conquista histórica no cenário brasileiro. Coloca-se que a Gestão Participativa Democrática é assegurada legalmente, todavia, questiona-se sua real materialização. Dessa forma, o presente trabalho visou analisar o processo de efetivação de uma Gestão Municipal Democrática, bem como as conquistas, impasses e desafios inerentes a esse processo. Tratou-se de um estudo descritivo e de caráter qualitativo, que fez uso de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, cujo lócus de pesquisa foi a cidade de Espinosa/MG. Constatou-se a instituição de mecanismos que viabilizam a participação e controle social da gestão pública, no entanto esses mecanismos precisam ser apropriados e fortalecidos pela participação ativa da sociedade civil.(AU)

Democratic Public Management refers to the process of participation and social control by civil society in the conduct of public administration and, it is translated into a historical conquest in the Brazilian scenario. It is stated that Democratic Participatory Management is legally ensured, however, its real materialization is questioned. In this way, the present work aimed to analyze the process of effecting the democratic conduction of the municipal public management. It was a descriptive and qualitative study, which made use of bibliographical and documentary research, whose locus of research was the city of Espinosa / MG. It was verified the establishment of mechanisms that enable the participation and social control of public management, however, these mechanisms need to be appropriated and strengthened by the active participation of civil society.(AU)

La Gestión Pública Democrática se refiere al proceso de participación y control social de la sociedad civil en la conducción de la gestión pública y se traduce en un logro histórico en el escenario brasileño. Se afirma que la Gestión Democrática Participativa está jurídicamente garantizada, sin embargo, se cuestiona su materialización real. De esta forma, el presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo analizar el proceso de efectividad de una Gestión Municipal Democrática, así como los logros, impases y desafíos inherentes a este proceso. Fue un estudio descriptivo y cualitativo, que hizo uso de la investigación bibliográfica y documental, cuyo lugar de investigación fue la ciudad de Espinosa/MG. Se constató el establecimiento de mecanismos que permitan la participación y el control social de la gestión pública; sin embargo, estos mecanismos necesitan ser apropiados y fortalecidos por la participación activa de la sociedad civil.(AU)

Relación entre intensidad de la ventilación mecánica y agravamiento de la disfunción multiorgánica por la COVID-19 / Relationship between intensity of mechanical ventilation and multiple organ dysfunction worsening by COVID-19

RESUMEN Introducción: La intensidad de la ventilación mecánica está reflejada por la presión de conducción dinámica y el poder mecánico. Es un predictor de lesión pulmonar inducida por el ventilador y está asociada a la mortalidad. Objetivo: Determinar si existe relación entre intensidad de la ventilación mecánica y el ΔSOFA>0 (agravamiento) en los pacientes con la COVID-19 a las 72 horas después de la intubación. Material y Métodos: Grupo de estudio conformado por 35 pacientes diagnosticados con la COVID-19 que estuvieron ventilados por más de 72 horas. Se empleó la prueba de Chi cuadrado (X 2 ) o test exacto de Fisher para comparar variables cualitativas; para las cuantitativas se empleó la prueba t de Student o U de Mann-Whitney. Se realizó una Regresión Logística Binaria Simple para encontrar relación de las variables con ΔSOFA dicotomizada para ΔSOFA≤0 y ΔSOFA>0. La capacidad discriminativa de los modelos se evaluó mediante la Curva ROC. Resultados: Presentaron SOFA>0 21 pacientes (60 %). No se encontraron diferencias significativas de la Presión de Conducción entre ambos grupos (15 vs. 18, U=94.00, z= -1,795, p=0,77). Fueron buenas predictoras de ΔSOFA>0 el Poder Mecánico (OR 3,421 [95 % IC1,510 a 7,750, p=0,003]) y el Volumen Tidal (OR 1,03 [95 % IC 1,012 a 1,068], p=0,005). El Modelo Predictivo de ΔSOFA>0 en función del Poder Mecánico (AUC 0,888 [95 % IC 0,775 a 1], p<0,001) mostró una buena capacidad discriminatoria. Conclusiones: El Poder Mecánico está relacionado con el agravamiento de la disfunción multiorgánica en pacientes sometidos a ventilación mecánica por la COVID-19.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The intensity of mechanical ventilation is reflected by driving pressure and mechanical power. It is a predictor of ventilator-induced lung injury and it can be associated with mortality. Objective: To determine if there is a relationship between intensity of mechanical ventilation and ΔSOFA>0 (worsening) in patients with COVID-19 at 72 h after intubation. Material and Methods: Study group composed of 35 COVID-19 patients who were ventilated for more than 72 hours. Chi-square test (X 2 ) or Fisher's exact test was used to compare qualitative variables; Student t test or Mann-Whitney U test was employed for quantitative ones. A Simple Binary Logistic Regression Model was performed in order to find the relationship between variables and dichotomized ΔSOFA for ΔSOFA≤0 and ΔSOFA>0. The discriminatory capacity of the models was tested by using ROC Curve. Results: A total of 21 patients (60 %) presented ΔSOFA>0 (worsening). No significant differences related to Driving Pressure were found between the two groups (15 vs. 18, U=94,00, z= -1,795, p=0,77). Mechanical Power (OR 3,421 [95 % CI 1,510 a 7,750, p=0,003]) and Tidal Volume (OR 1,03 [95 % CI 1,012 a 1,068], p=0,005) were good predictors of ΔSOFA>0. The Predictive Model of ΔSOFA>0 depending on Mechanical Power (AUC 0,888 [95 % CI 0,775 a 1], p<0,001) showed a good discriminatory capacity. Conclusions: Mechanical Power is related to multi-organ dysfunction worsening in mechanically ventilated patients with COVID-19.

Verbal Learning as a predictor of risks of accidents in elderly drivers / Aprendizado verbal como preditor de risco de acidentes em idosos

ABSTRACT Background: Age-related cognitive decline impacts cognitive abilities essential for driving. Objective: We aimed to measure main cognitive functions associated with a high number of traffic violations in different driving settings. Methods: Thirty-four elderly individuals, aged between 65 and 90 years, were evaluated with a driving simulator in four different settings (Intersection, Overtaking, Rain, and Malfunction tasks) and underwent a battery of cognitive tests, including memory, attention, visuospatial, and cognitive screening tests. Individuals were divided into two groups: High-risk driving (HR, top 20% of penalty points) and normal-risk driving (NR). Non-parametric group comparison and regression analysis were performed. Results: The HR group showed higher total driving penalty score compared to the NR group (median=29, range= 9-44 vs. median=61, range= 47-97, p<0.001). The HR group showed higher penalty scores in the Intersection task (p<0.001) and the Overtaking and Rain tasks (p<0.05 both). The verbal learning score was significantly lower in the HR group (median=33, range=12-57) compared with the NR group (median=38, range=23-57, p<0.05), and it was observed that this score had the best predictive value for worse driving performance in the regression model. General cognitive screening tests (Mini-Mental State Examination and Addenbrooke's Cognitive Evaluation) were similar between the groups (p>0.05), with a small effect size (Cohen's d=0.3 both). Conclusion: The verbal learning score may be a better predictor of driving risk than cognitive screening tests. High-risk drivers also showed significantly higher traffic driving penalty scores in the Intersection, Overtaking, and Rain tests.

RESUMO Antecedentes: O declínio cognitivo relacionado à idade impacta as habilidades cognitivas essenciais para direção. Objetivos: Nosso objetivo foi medir as funções cognitivas associadas ao alto número de violações de trânsito em diferentes contextos de direção. Métodos: Trinta e quatro idosos entre 65 e 90 anos foram avaliados em simulador de direção em quatro diferentes contextos (Travessia, Ultrapassagem, Chuva e Mal-funcionamento) e realizaram uma série de testes cognitivos, incluindo memória, atenção, visuoespacial e rastreamento. Indivíduos foram então divididos em dois grupos: Alto Risco de condução (HR, top 20% de pontos de penalidades de condução), e Risco Normal (NR). Comparações não-paramétricas e análise de regressão foram realizadas. Resultados: O grupo HR mostrou aumento no escore total de penalidades de condução quando comparado com o grupo NR (mediana=29, limites=9-44 vs. mediana=61, limites=47-97, p<0.001). O grupo HR mostrou maiores escores de penalidade na tarefa de Travessia (p<0.001), Ultrapassagem e Chuva (p<0.05 ambos). O escore de aprendizado verbal foi significativamente menor no grupo HR (mediana=33, limite=12-57) comparado com o grupo NR (mediana=38, limite=23-57, p<0.05), e foi observado que este escore foi o melhor preditor de pior performance de condução no modelo de regressão. Testes de rastreio cognitivo (Mini-exame do estado mental e Avaliação Cognitiva de Addenbroke) foram similar entre os grupos (p>0.05), com pequena magnitude de efeito (Cohen's d=0.3). Conclusões: O escore de aprendizado verbal pode ser o melhor preditor de risco de condução do que os testes de rastreio cognitivos. Motoristas de alto risco também mostraram maior escores de penalidade de trânsito nos testes de Travessia, Ultrapassagem e Chuva.

Lung protective effect of driving pressure-guided lung protective ventilation strategy combined with pressure-controlled ventilation in elderly patients undergoing thoracoscopic radical resection of lung cancer / 肿瘤研究与临床

Objective:To investigate the lung protective effect of driving pressure-guided lung protective ventilation strategy (LPVS) combined with pressure-controlled ventilation (PCV) in elderly patients undergoing thoracoscopic radical resection of lung cancer.Methods:One hundred elderly patients scheduled for thoracoscopic radical resection of lung cancer from April 2021 to April 2022 in the Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University were selected. Patients were aged 60-80 years old and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification Ⅰ-Ⅱ. All patients were divided into 4 groups by using the random number table method, with 25 cases in each group. Group A received volume-controlled ventilation (VCV) + 5 cm H 2O (1 cm H 2O = 0.098 kPa) PEEP, group B received PCV+5 cm H 2O PEEP, group C received VCV+driving pressure-guided individualized PEEP, and group D received PCV+driving pressure-guided individualized PEEP. The arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO 2) was recorded before one-lung ventilation (OLV) (T 0), 30 min after OLV (T 1) and 60 min after OLV (T 2). The serum concentrations of neutrophil elastase (NE) in radial artery blood samples of patients were measured at T 0 and 10 min after the end of OLV (T 3). The occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPC) within 5 d after surgery was recorded. Results:The PaO 2 of group A and B at T 1 [(135±50), (146±51) mmHg (1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa)] and T 2 [(137±46), (143±47) mmHg] were lower than those of group C and group D at T 1 [(168±27), (190±30) mmHg] and T 2 [(180±30), (183±24) mmHg] (all P < 0.05). The incidence of PPC within 5 d after surgery in group A was higher than that in group D [36% (9/25) vs. 4% (1/25)] ( P = 0.005). The concentration of NE at T 3 in group A [(202.8±9.7) ng/ml] was lower than that in group B, C and D [(182.5±12.0), (180.0±10.3), (160.6±13.0) ng/ml] ( P < 0.05). Conclusions:During OLV, driving pressure-guided LPVS combined with PCV can not only improve oxygenation, but also show obvious advantages in reducing inflammatory response. It is a safe and effective intraoperative ventilation strategy for elderly patients undergoing thoracoscopic radical resection of lung cancer.

Application of electrophysiology-based machine learning in identifying driving fatigue / 环境与职业医学

Road traffic accidents (RTA) can cause a large number of casualties and property losses. Driving fatigue is one of the important factors leading to RTA. Electrophysiological signals, as a kind of information feedback for the nervous system to regulate body functions, can reflect drivers’ fatigue state. However, there is a lack of systematic reviews on the current research on electrophysiological signals as information input of machine learning methods for driving fatigue recognition. By investigating fatigue-related literature, the current paper summarized the neural regulation mechanism of fatigue, clarified that driving fatigue is caused by both psychological and physiological loads, recognized inducing factors related to driving fatigue, and summed up electrophysiological signals now in use of driving fatigue recognition, as well as their physiological mechanisms and related indicators. Machine learning algorithms are widely used in identifying driving fatigue. Based on existing studies that used electrophysiological signals as information input source and applied various machine learning algorithms to build driving fatigue identification models, this paper compared the effectiveness of various machine learning algorithms, and described the advantages and disadvantages of supervised machine learning. It is pointed out that suitable classification algorithms should be selected according to sample conditions and model eigenvalues when applied to driving fatigue recognition. In addition, a variety of electrophysiological signals as information sources can help improve the accuracy of a fatigue recognition model, but the increase of model input eigenvalues cannot. Finally, the research progress of identification methods based on electrophysiological signals provided new opportunities for identifying driving fatigue.

Study on the driving mechanism of the formation of doctors′ turnover intention in public hospitals based on the grounded theory / 中华医院管理杂志

Objective:To explore the driving mechanism contributing to doctors′ turnover intention in public hospitals based on the grounded theory.Methods:" Willingness or intention for doctors to quit public hospitals" was used as the theme word, and the literature was retrieved from CNKI published from January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2022. Based on the grounded theory, NVivo 11.0 software was used for a qualitative analysis of the literature. The three-level coding method of open coding, axial coding and selective coding was used to identify the main categories affecting the willingness of doctors to quit public hospitals. On this basis, the driving mechanism model was integrated. In-depth interviews with hospital managers were used to test the theoretical saturation.Results:When 31 papers were coded, four level-1 influencing factors of the formation of doctors′ turnover intention in public hospitals were summarized: career selection deviation, practice reality, perceived experience and external opportunity. Among them, perceived experience was the direct driving factor; career selection deviation was the initial driving factor, and the practice reality was the key driving factor, both of them affected the perceived experience; external opportunity was the possible driving factor.Conclusions:In order to prevent doctors from willing to leave, the following measures are expected: the hospital management should improve both its recruitment evaluation indexes and recruitment effectiveness; pay attention to doctors′ psychological capital management and cultivate positive perception; promote the reform of performance pay, emphasize fairness and value; pay attention to employee relationship management and build a supportive hospital culture.

Research on the key driving factors of the transformation of scientific and technological achievements in public hospitals / 中华医院管理杂志

Objective:To learn the key driving factors in the management of scientific and technological achievements transformation in public hospitals, so as to provide basis for improving the effectiveness of achievements transformation.Methods:From March to July 2021, 1 226 medical staff from 7 municipal hospitals in Hangzhou were investigated by stratified random sampling. The questionnaire included the main demographic information, the perceived importance and actual performance of the management mechanism(6 dimensions, 18 items)which was scored by Likert 5. Descriptive analysis was carried out and paired samples were compared by t-test, and the difference was significant when P<0.05. Importance matrix analysis was carried out on all items to identify the key driving factors for the transformation of achievements in public hospitals. Results:1 157 valid questionnaires were finally included. The difference between the scores of perceived importance and actual performance of the various management mechanisms was significance( P<0.001). The gap was presented as follows: evaluation mechanism(1.29), investment mechanism(0.88), organization and leadership mechanism(0.87), guarantee mechanism of services(0.44), benefit and distribution mechanism(0.15), incentive mechanism(-0.11). Matrix analysis results showed that, " special funds support" , " grasp market demand and accurately connect" , " formulate corresponding supporting systems" , " professional transformation team with multidisciplinary background" , " classified and multi-level achievement transformation evaluation index system" , " full life cycle management" , " incorporate into central work and key tasks" and " scientific and technological achievement transformation reporting system and application monitoring system" were the key driving factors for the transformation of scientific and technological achievements in public hospitals. Conclusions:The perceived importance of medical staff to the transformation of scientific and technological achievements in public hospitals is acceptable, while the actual performance is relatively weak. The management effectiveness should be improved and give priority to consolidate the management foundation, build index evaluation system, provide the life cycle management service and improve scientific interaction as well as consultation service mechanism.

Effects of driving pressure-guided individualized PEEP ventilation on intraoperative cardiac function in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective:To evaluate the effect of driving pressure-guided individualized PEEP ventilation on intraoperative cardiac function in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery.Methods:Seventy American Society of Anesthesiologists physical statusⅠor Ⅱ patients, aged 60-75 yr, with body mass index of 18-25 kg/m 2, with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)>50%, undergoing elective laparoscopic radical gastrectomy under general anesthesia, were divided into 2 groups ( n=35 each) by the random number table method: conventional PEEP ventilation group (group P) and driving pressure-guided individualized PEEP ventilation group (group D). The patients were mechanically ventilated in the volume-controlled ventilation mode, with a V T of 7 ml/kg, an inspired oxygen concentration of 60%, an inspiratory/expiratory ratio of 1∶2, and an end-inspiratory pause time of 10%.In group P, 5 cmH 2O PEEP was given for ventilation from 5 min after the establishment of pneumoperitoneum until the end of operation.In group D, driving pressure-guided individualized PEEP titration was performed at 5 min after the establishment of pneumoperitoneum, and ventilation was maintained with the titrated individualized PEEP until the pneumoperitoneum was closed.After the pneumoperitoneum was closed, group D underwent driving pressure-directed individualized PEEP again, and ventilation was maintained with re-titrated PEEP until the end of surgery.Before pneumoperitoneum (T 0), at 5 min after establishment of pneumoperitoneum (T 1), 5 min of PEEP ventilation (T 2), 30 min of PEEP ventilation (T 3) and 5 min after the end of pneumoperitoneum (T 4), MAP was recorded, LVEF, global longitudinal strain of left ventricle, tricuspid annular systolic displacement, early diastolic peak velocity (E peak) of mitral valve and tricuspid valve orifice, early diastolic peak velocity (e′) and systole peak velocity (S′) of mitral valve and tricuspid valve annulus were measured using transesophageal ultrasonography, and myocardial performance index (MPI) and E/e′ were calculated. Results:Compared with group P, MAP, LVEF, mitral valve annulus S′, global longitudinal strain of left ventricle, tricuspid valve annulus S′, and tricuspid annular systolic displacement were significantly decreased at T 2 and T 3, and left ventricular MPI, mitral valve E/e′, right ventricular MPI and tricuspid E/e′ were increased in group D ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Driving pressure-guided individualized PEEP ventilation can decrease the cardiac function during pneumoperitoneum in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery.