Delay and completion of treatment in head and neck cancer patients employing a multidisciplinary team approach: A single institution experience

Objective@#To explore possible associations of a multidisciplinary team approach compared to a non-multidisciplinary team approach on delay and completion of treatment of head and neck cancer patients.@*Methods@#Design: Historical Cohort Study Setting: Tertiary Private Training Hospital Participants: A total of 240 records of head and neck cancer patients from January 2016 and December 2018 were included in the study; 117 underwent a multidisciplinary team approach and 123 underwent a non- multidisciplinary team approach.@*Results@#Only 24.79% of head and neck cancer patients under the multidisciplinary team approach had treatment delays compared to 37.40% under the non-multidisciplinary team approach. The proportion of treatment delays was significantly higher (χ2 = 4.44, p = .035) with the non-multidisciplinary team approach. Comparative treatment completion of 77.78% and 69.11% under the multidisciplinary and non-multidisciplinary team approaches, respectively, were not significantly different (χ2 = 2.31, p = .129). @*Conclusion@#The multidisciplinary approach might be associated with decreased delay in treatment among patients with head and neck cancer compared to the non-multidisciplinary team approach. A possible trend toward better treatment completion rate was also observed, but it did not reach statistical significance.

Research on the appointment system of universities to promote interdisciplinary research from the perspective of comparison between China and the United States / 中华医学科研管理杂志

Objective:This paper focused on the research of the appointment system in interdisciplinary research institutions of world-class universities in China and the United States. The positive effects of different employment and evaluation systems as well as existing problems were sorted out and analyzed, and some suggestions were put forward to optimize and innovate the teacher appointment system and promote the interdisciplinary construction of Chinese universities.Methods:This paper focused on the new teacher appointment system adopted by representative universities in China and the United States to promote the development of interdisciplinary research and used the methods of literature research, questionnaire survey, case analysis, and in-depth interview to sort out and analyze the different systems.Results:Based on the broad perspective of the ″new concept-(artificial) selection-stabilization″ system change, the implementation of an interdisciplinary joint appointment in our country has experienced a stage of ″new concept generation″ at present, but it is still in the stage of ″institution establishment and stabilization″. The personnel management system for teachers engaged in interdisciplinary research still needs to be improved, and there are still outstanding problems in the areas of evaluation and promotion pressure, financial resources guarantee, teachers′ sense of belonging, administrative costs, etc.Conclusions:Referring to the advanced experience at home and abroad, Chinese universities should focus on breaking the barriers of distributing the interests of results, improving interdisciplinary talent evaluation mechanisms, adopting a variety of flexible appointment systems depending on demands, and building a benign flow ecology of interdisciplinary human resources. Apart from these, urgent attention should be paid to improving the administrative work system and interdisciplinary cultural system construction.

Implant-supported canine retraction using different reactivation intervals of elastomeric chains: A CBCT-based split-mouth randomized controlled trial

ABSTRACT Introduction: Orthodontists attempt to maximize treatment efficiency regarding time, tooth position and adverse effects. A new approach, not yet explored, is the activation frequency. Objective: The aim of this split-mouth randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effect of reactivation intervals on the efficiency of tooth movement. Methods: Thirty eight patients having a Class I malocclusion with bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion or severe crowding, Class II with mandibular deficiency or Class III, requiring first premolar extraction and canine retraction were recruited. Elastomeric chains producing 150g were replaced every two, four, six or eight weeks. There were 36, 37, 36, and 36 quadrants randomly allocated to these groups, respectively. The canine retraction rate was the primary outcome. Canine tipping, rotation, and root resorption and pain were the secondary outcomes. Only the outcome assessors were blinded to group assignment. Results: The average total movement for the 6 months was 5.14, 5.31, 2.79 and 3.85 mm for the two-week, four-week, six-week and eight-week reactivation intervals, respectively. Root resorption was significantly higher in the two-week and four-week groups. No adverse events were observed. Conclusion: The canine retraction rate, tipping, rotation and pain were similar in 2, 4, 6 and 8-week activation intervals groups. Longer reactivation intervals show less root resorption. The trial protocol was not pre-registered. The study was self-funded.

RESUMO Introdução: Os ortodontistas buscam otimizar a eficiência do tratamento quanto ao tempo de duração, à posição dos dentes e aos efeitos adversos. Um aspecto ainda não avaliado são os diferentes intervalos entre as ativações. Objetivo: O objetivo desse estudo controlado e randomizado de boca dividida foi avaliar a influência de diferentes intervalos de reativação na eficiência da movimentação dentária. Métodos: Foram recrutados 38 pacientes com má oclusão de Classe I com biprotrusão dentoalveolar ou apinhamento severo, Classe II com deficiência mandibular ou Classe III, que necessitavam de extração do primeiro pré-molar e retração do canino. As cadeias elastoméricas gerando 150 g foram substituídas a cada duas, quatro, seis ou oito semanas, constando 36, 37, 36 e 36 quadrantes alocados aleatoriamente nesses grupos, respectivamente. O desfecho primário foi a taxa de retração do canino. Os desfechos secundários foram a inclinação, a rotação e a reabsorção radicular do canino, e a dor. Somente os avaliadores dos resultados não tinham conhecimento da alocação nos grupos. Resultados: O movimento total médio para os seis meses foi de 5,14; 5,31; 2,79 e 3,85 mm para os intervalos de reativação de duas semanas, quatro semanas, seis semanas e oito semanas, respectivamente. A reabsorção radicular foi significativamente maior nos grupos de duas e quatro semanas. Não foram observados eventos adversos. Conclusão: A taxa de retração, a inclinação e a rotação do canino e a dor foram semelhantes nos grupos com intervalos de ativação de duas, quatro, seis e oito semanas. Intervalos de reativação mais longos mostram menos reabsorção radicular. O protocolo do estudo não foi pré-registrado. O estudo foi autofinanciado.

The first appointment with a nephrologist: Brazilian patients' demographic and kidney function characteristics. A retrospective study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The number of nephrologists has risen slowly, compared with the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Brazil. Data on patients referred to nephrology outpatient clinics remains scarce. OBJECTIVE: To determine the demographic and kidney function characteristics of patients at their first appointment with a nephrologist. DESIGN AND SETTING: Retrospective study conducted at three nephrology outpatient clinics (public and private services), in São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: From December 2019 to February 2020, we collected patient data regarding demographics, kidney function parameters and comorbidities. We then analyzed data on 394 patients who met a nephrologist for their first appointment. RESULTS: The main comorbidities were hypertension (63.7%), diabetes (33.5%) and nephrolithiasis (22.3%). Regarding CKD stages, 24.1%, 9.1%, 13.7%, 15.2%, 15.2% and 2.3% of the patients were in stages 1, 2, 3a, 3b, 4 and 5, respectively. Proteinuria was absent or mild, moderate and high in 17.3%, 15.2% and 11.7%, respectively; and 16.2% had not undergone previous investigation of serum creatinine or proteinuria (55.8%). For 17.5%, referral to a nephrologist occurred late. Patients in public services were older than those in private services (59 years versus 51 years, respectively; P = 0.001), more frequently hypertensive (69.7% versus 57.5%; P = 0.01) and reached a nephrologist later (22.4% versus 12.4%; P = 0.009). CONCLUSION: Referrals to a nephrologist were not being made using any guidelines for CKD risk and many cases could have been managed within primary care. Late referral to a nephrologist happened in one-fifth of the cases and more frequently in the public service.

A percepção sobre o acesso avançado em uma unidade unidade-escola de atenção básica à saúde / Perception of advanced access in a basic health care unit

Resumo: Introdução: Uma das diretrizes da atenção básica à saúde (ABS) no Brasil é o primeiro contato da pessoa no sistema de saúde. O acesso ou a acessibilidade é um atributo essencial da APS que teve avaliação ruim em pesquisas brasileiras. O sistema de agendamento certamente influencia o acesso nas unidades de saúde, e o modelo por acesso avançado (AA) tem sido implantado no Brasil, e vem obtendo melhores resultados que modelos tradicionais de agendamento. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo compreender a percepção de profissionais que atuam em uma unidade básica de saúde de Uberlândia, em Minas Gerais - MG (Centro de Saúde Escola Jaraguá (Cejar)), sobre a implementação do AA. Método: Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo que utilizou o grupo focal e a análise de conteúdo. Resultado: Foram delimitadas as seguintes categoriais temáticas: Desafios desafios na consolidação da APS e investimento em equipes mínimas; Tensionamentos tensionamentos quanto ao aumento na demanda de atendimentos individuais e sobrecarga de trabalho; Educação educação e saúde: intersecções necessárias entre ensino, serviço, gestão e comunidade. Conclusão: O Cejar apresentou particularidades com a implementação do AA por ser uma unidade de ensino, por não ter Estratégia de Saúde da Família (ESF) consolidada e pela sobrecarga de trabalho advinda com dessa agenda, o que pode contribuir para o planejamento de outras equipes que tenham interesse pelo AA.

Abstract Introduction: One of the guidelines of Primary Health Care (PHC) in Brazil is the person's user's first contact with the health system. Access or accessibility is an essential attribute of PHC that has been poorly assessed in Brazilian surveys. The appointment scheduling system certainly influences access in health units, and the model for advanced access (AA) has been implemented in Brazil, and has been achievinggetting better results than traditional scheduling models. Objective: The objective of the presentthis study is to understand the perception of professionals who work in a basic health unit in Uberlândia-MG (Centro de Saúde Escola Jaraguá) about the implementation of AA. Method: It is a qualitative study that used the focus group methodology and content analysis. Result: The following thematic categories were delimited: Challenges in the consolidation of PHC and investment in minimal teams; Tensions regarding the increasedin the demand for individual careassistance and work overload; Education and health: necessary intersections between teaching, service, management and community. Conclusion: It was concluded that CEJAR presented specific characteristicsparticularities with the implementation of AA as it isfor being a teaching unit, doesfor not haveing a consolidated Family Health Strategy (FHS) and due to thefor the work overload resulting from this scheduleagenda, which can contribute to the planning of other teams that are interested in AA.

Comparative study of the walk-in and appointment mode of apheresis platelets donation in Guangzhou / 中国输血杂志

【Objective】 To discuss the influence of apheresis platelets donation mode transformation, from walk-in to appointment, on apheresis platelets donation, donor retention and donation service quality. 【Methods】 The comparative research method is used to compare the number of apheresis platelets donors, blood donation units, rate of first-time blood donation, rate of repeated blood donation, conversion rate of fixed whole blood donors and satisfaction rate before and after the transformation of donation model. Questionnaires were randomly distributed to apheresis platelets blood donors before and after the transformation to study the evaluation of appointment mode. 【Results】 In comparison with walk-in mode, the number of blood donors after adopting the appointment mode was 30 193, with 41.93% (8 920/21 273) increase; number of blood donations was 119 143, with 93.66% (57 622/61 521) increase; platelet donation was 212 717 treatment units, with 103.12% (107 990/104 727) increase; rate of repeated blood donation was 53.56% (16 172/30 193), with 15.43% increase; the number of first-time donors was 15 949, with 57.93% (5 850/10 099) increase; the conversion rate of fixed whole-blood donors was 37.86% (6 039/15 949), with 8.84% increasement; the satisfaction of appointment mode reached 99.81%, with significantly improved satisfaction with blood donation environment and waiting time. 【Conclusion】 The appointment mode of apheresis platelet donation has a promoting role in the increase of apheresis platelets donation, the improvement of solid blood donors and the quality of apheresis platelets donation services.

Recruitment strategy for whole blood donors in Dongguan area: based on demographic characteristics of donors respond to donation appointments / 中国输血杂志

【Objective】 To analyze the demographic characteristics of whole blood donors who responded to blood donation initiatives launched by our blood center, so as to formulate an efficient recruitment strategy and provide scientific reference for solving seasonal, structural and acute blood supply tensions in this region. 【Methods】 Such characteristics as age, gender, household registration, occupation, blood type, education level, number of blood donations, blood donation location and recruitment method of 21 934 whole blood donors who responded to donation appointments issued by our blood center during January 2019 to June 2020 were analyzed, and the corresponding recruitment strategy in this region was established. 【Results】 39.79% of respondents were 36~45 years old, 69.61% were males, 70.49% were non-local permanent residents, and 62.96% were with education background from junior high school to high school. Workers accounted for 36.57%, 400 mL-donation accounted for 56.87%, the percentage of blood type O reached 42.18%, and blood donors with 2~5 donations accounted for 70.27%. The proportion of blood donors from Songshan Lake area(23.46%) ranked the highest, and that from Shuixiang area the lowest (3.26%). 76.42% of donation recruitment were issued via SMS. 【Conclusion】 Blood donors 36~45 years old, with 2~5 donations, donated 400 mL blood, non-local registered male, ordinary employees with the education level of junior high school, technical secondary school or high school should firstly be considered. The targeted areas are the Songshan Lake area, the main urban area coastal areas and southeastern Dongguan near Shenzhen.The corresponding recruitment strategies should be adjusted based on needs and emergency level.

Efficacy of telephone and WeChat appointment for platelet apheresis donation during COVID-19 epidemic: a comparative study in Shijiazhuang / 中国输血杂志

【Objective】 To compare the platelet apheresis donation rate via telephone and WeChat appointment in Shijiazhuang area during the COVID-19 epidemic, so as to give suggestions for optimizing blood donation appointment in major public events. 【Methods】 The number and appointment type of apheresis donors from January to March 2019(the control) vs January to March 2020(study group 1) vs January to March 2021(study group2) in Shijiazhuang area were collected. A total of 1 204 and 1 305 questionnaires were distributed to two study groups to analyze their acceptance of telephone and WeChat appointment. 【Results】 More turnout donors preferred WeChat appointment, relative to telephone calls, during January to March 2020 and 2021. But some inactive donors preferred appointment given by telephone calls. 【Conclusion】 Different appointment methods should be adopted to recruit blood donors according to the targets of blood centers, in the event of national or local COVID-19 epidemic.

Analysis on the application and effect of time-sharing appointment in the peripherally inserted central catheter maintenance clinic / 中华临床营养杂志

Objective:To explore the application effect of time-sharing appointment in the peripherally inserted central catheter(PICC) maintenance clinic.Methods:Patients with medical appointments within two months before and after the application of time-sharing appointment practice in the PICC maintenance clinic were selected. Patients with appointment before application were control group and took paper appointment sheet manually while those after application were study group and took time-sharing appointment. Waiting time, average number of patients waiting per pre-specified time period, patient satisfaction and nurse satisfaction were compared between the two groups.Results:The median waiting time of the study group was 15 min, significantly shorter than that of the control group of 46 min ( P<0.01). The numbers of patients waiting in the waiting area for the study group remained relatively stable across each time period, showing low people density. In the contrast, numbers of patients waiting varied significantly for the control group and the peak of patient flow occurred in periods of 8∶00—10∶00 and 13∶30—14∶30. Patient satisfaction and nurse satisfaction of the study group were both significantly higher than those of the control group (4.99±0.05 vs. 2.15±0.17, P=0.009; 4.67±1.92 vs. 1.90±0.37, P<0.01, respectively). Conclusion:The application of time-sharing appointment in PICC maintenance clinics effectively reduces the waiting time for patients, achieves reasonable patient triage, improves the clinic environment, improves nurse and patient satisfaction, and improves the level of hospital management.

Study on the problems in implementing the appointment registration system at public hospitals based on the Smith-Model / 中华医院管理杂志

Objective:To analyze problems found in the implementation of the appointment registration system at public hospitals in China under the new situation, and provide a reference for the improvement and development of the system.Methods:Documents on appointment registration system published before December 31, 2020 were collected through the databases of CNKI, Wanfang, VIP and other official websites such as the National Health Commission. The Smith-Model was used as the main analysis framework in a systematical sorting and analysis of the implementation of the appointment registration system of public hospitals, in such means as qualitative interviews with relevant managers, doctors and residents and PEST analysis method.Results:The appointment registration system of public hospitals was highly idealized in its design, but there existed policy deficiencies in system standards, implementation effectiveness and supporting systems; and there were various problems in policy cognition, acceptance and implementation with its implementation agencies and target groups. Environmental factors such as politics, laws, economy, social culture and technology also posed negative effects on the implementation of policies.Conclusions:There were still some problems in the implementation of the appointment registration system in public hospitals, such as imperfect system standards, different implementation efforts in different regions, imperfect incentive and economic compensation mechanisms, and it was difficult to change residents' traditional ideas.Targeted strategies and measures should be taken regarding the policy makers, health administrative departments, business institutions, patients and environmental factors to ensure the continuous and effective implementation of the system in the future.

Uso de aplicativos digitais móveis e sua integração em cirurgia plástica / Use of digital mobile applications and their integration in plastic surgery

Introdução: No ambiente de novas tecnologias digitais em saúde, muitos paradigmas estão sendo rompidos e a abertura para obter novos conhecimentos permite ao cirurgião plástico usá-las na sua prática profissional. O presente artigo propõese a analisar a utilização de aplicativos digitais móveis, por pacientes e profissionais, visando entender a importância e o reconhecimento desse tipo de tecnologia no sentido de proporcionar maior qualidade e segurança nos atendimentos médicos, especificamente para atendimentos eletivos da especialidade cirurgia plástica. Métodos: Foram realizadas duas análises, em paralelo, de maneira retrospectiva e descritiva: 1) das conversas realizadas através de um aplicativo móvel de mensagens instantâneas no canal de comunicação destinado ao acompanhamento de pacientes submetidos a cirurgias em uma clínica privada de cirurgia plástica; (2) da utilização de tecnologias digitais em cirurgia plástica, através da análise das respostas de um questionário de pesquisa enviado aos profissionais dessa especialidade. Resultados: Na amostra obtida (n=61), registrou-se a média mensal de 122 conversas no pós-operatório. Em pesquisa de satisfação, os pacientes consideraram útil ter um meio de comunicação através de aplicativo de celular diretamente com a clínica. Somente 4,1% dos profissionais que participaram da pesquisa dispunham de um aplicativo próprio da sua clínica. Conclusão: A percepção da importância da tecnologia na assistência dos pacientes, a necessidade de atender os requerimentos da população e a possibilidade de proporcionar um acompanhamento mais abrangente, de forma confiável, fornecem embasamento para validar novos recursos de tecnologia, aplicativos móveis com recursos específicos no atendimento de cirurgia plástica.

Introduction: In the environment of new digital health technologies, many paradigms are being broken, and the opening to obtain further knowledge allows the plastic surgeon to use them in their professional practice. This article aims to analyze the use of digital mobile applications by patients and professionals. The purpose is to understand the importance and recognition of this type of technology to provide more quality and safety in medical care, specifically for elective care in the plastic surgery specialty. Methods: Two analysis were carried out, in parallel, in a retrospective and descriptive manner: 1) of the conversations carried out through a mobile instant messaging application on the communication channel for monitoring patients undergoing surgery in a private plastic surgery clinic; (2) of the use of digital technologies in plastic surgery, through the analysis of the responses to a research questionnaire sent to professionals in this specialty. Results: In the sample obtained (n = 61), the monthly average of 122 conversations in the postoperative period was recorded. In a satisfaction survey, patients found it useful to communicate through a mobile application directly with the clinic. Only 4.1% of the professionals who participated in the research had their own clinic application. Conclusion: The perception of the importance of technology in patient care, the need to meet the population's requirements, and the possibility of providing more comprehensive monitoring reliably offer the basis for validating new technology resources and mobile applications with specific resources in plastic surgery care.

Nomeações políticas nos governos municipais e performance burocrática: avaliando o desempenho / Nombramientos políticos en los gobiernos municipales y performance burocrática: evaluando el desempeño / Political appointments in municipal governments and bureaucratic performance: evaluating achievement

Resumo Este artigo aborda a politização das estruturas burocráticas dos municípios brasileiros mediante cargos comissionados (CCs). Os dados foram obtidos por meio do banco de dados do grupo de pesquisa Instituições Políticas Comparadas (IpoC), do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE), e dos sites oficiais do Conselho Federal de Administração (CFA) e da Federação das Indústrias do Rio de Janeiro (FIRJAN). Inicialmente, verificou-se o grau de variabilidade da distribuição desses cargos nas estruturas municipais e a qualidade instrucional desses servidores. Em seguida, procedeu-se a uma análise de dependência espacial global e local. Além disso, analisou-se estatisticamente, via teste t independente, a diferença de desempenho entre os municípios com maiores capacidades dos comissionados em comparação àqueles com menores capacidades dos comissionados e entre os municípios com maiores quantidades de comissionados em comparação àqueles com menores quantidades de comissionados. Como proxy de desempenho, utilizou-se o produto interno bruto (PIB) per capita municipal, o Índice FIRJAN de Desenvolvimento Municipal (IFDM) e o Índice de Governança Municipal (IGM), criado pelo CFA. O resultado traz à tona a complexidade da administração pública municipal, já que os diversos testes divergem sobre os efeitos da capacitação e da quantidade de servidores comissionados como elementos preditores de um melhor desepenho dos municípios.

Resumen Este artículo aborda la politización de las estructuras burocráticas de los municipios brasileños a través del uso de cargos comisionados. Los datos se obtuvieron a través del banco de datos del grupo de investigación Instituciones Políticas Comparadas (IpoC), del Instituto Brasileño de Geografía y Estadística (IBGE) y de los sitios web oficiales del Consejo Federal de Administración (CFA) y de la Federación de las Industrias de Río de Janeiro (FIRJAN). Inicialmente se verificó el grado de variabilidad de la distribución de esos cargos en las estructuras municipales y la calidad instruccional de esos servidores. A continuación, se procedió a un análisis de dependencia espacial global y local. Además, se analizó estadísticamente, con el uso del test t independiente, la diferencia de desempeño entre los municipios con comisionados con más capacidades en relación con los de menos y, entre los municipios con mayores cantidades de comisionados en comparación con los con menos. Como proxy de desempeño se utilizó el PIB per cápita municipal, el Índice FIRJAN de Desarrollo Municipal (IFDM) y el Índice de Gobernanza Municipal (IGM) creado por el CFA. El resultado revela la complejidad de la administración pública municipal, ya que, algunas pruebas indican la capacitación y la cantidad de servidores como solución y recomendación a los municipios; mientras que otras indican lo contrario.

Abstract This article discusses the politicization of the bureaucratic structures of the Brazilian municipalities based on appointed positions. The intention is to demonstrate patterns of political appointments that reflect institutional performance. The data were provided by Munic/IBGE 2005/14 and IpoC- Instituições Políticas Comparadas/UFRGS. Firstly, the study observed the degree of variability of the distribution of these positions in municipal structures, and the quality of the appointees' education. Then, an analysis of spatial, global, and local dependence was performed. In addition, the difference in performance among municipalities was statistically tested using the independent t-test. The test compared municipalities' performance concerning the number and education of appointees. The study used the Municipal GDP-Per-Capita, the Índice Firjan de Desenvolvimento Municipal (IFDM), and the Índice de Governança Municipal (IGM) created by the Federal Board of Administration as proxies for performance. The results stress the complexity of local public management since some of the tests indicate the number and education of appointees as predictors of high performance while other studies do not find the same relationship.

Satisfaction analysis on day-parting appointment for elderly hypertension contracted outpatients in community / 上海预防医学

Objective To study the application effect of day-parting appointment for elderly hypertensive contracted outpatients in community. Methods In May 2018 two groups (experiment and control) of 103 elderly hypertensive contracted outpatients, aged between 60 and 80 and looked after by the team of family doctors, who had been diagnosed with hypertension and with medication for at least one year were set up.The experimental group used self-made community hypertension visiting card for appointments, and the control group used the original way of treatment.Six months later, comparison was made in blood pressure control, the number of outpatients, the time consumed and the satisfaction between the two groups. Results It was found in comparison that the blood pressure standard-reaching rate of the experimental group was better than that of the control group (P < 0.05);outpatients′ visits and time consumed were less than those of the control group, the time used in the clinic room was longer than that in the control group; the differences in these aspects between the two groups were significant (P < 0.05);the satisfaction of the overall outpatient perception, attitude of family doctors, treatment technology, visits control, dosage, cost and safety of medication in the experimental group were better than in the control group; there were significant differences in these aspects between the two groups (P < 0.05). Conclusion Community day-parting appointment proves to be more convenient, more time-saving and safer for outpatients, greatly improving the medical quality and satisfaction for community outpatients.

Ações de promoção da saúde na consulta de enfermagem à criança / Health promotion actions on nursing consultation to child

Objective: to analyze the actions of health promotion implemented by the nurse in the nursing consultation to the child.Methods:This is a qualitative descriptive research with four nurses who performed this activity in family health units in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso. The data were collected through the participant observation of 21 consultations in the period from January to February 2012. The content analysis in the thematic type was used as a method of analysis, which resulted in two categories: "Constructing practices based on integrality care and health of the child" and "Development of maternal and family skills for child care". Results:it was observed that the actions of the nurses during the consultation related to some of the principles of the National Policy of Health Promotion, such as integrality, autonomy, social participation, empowerment and inter-sectoriality. Final considerations:The nurse, through attitudes based on respect, dialogue, family involvement and active participation, favors the promotion of child health, since it empowers and empowers parents and the family for the integral care of the child.

Objetivo: analisar as ações de promoção da saúde implementadas pelo enfermeiro na consulta de enfermagem à criança. Métodos: trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva de abordagem qualitativa em que participaram quatro enfermeiros que realizavam essa atividade em unidades de saúde da família em Cuiabá, Mato Grosso. Os dados foram coletados por meio da observação participante de 21 consultas no período de janeiro a fevereiro de 2012. Utilizou-se, como método de análise, a análise de conteúdo do tipo temática, que resultou em duas categorias: "Construindo práticas pautadas na integralidade do cuidado e na saúde da criança" e "Desenvolvimento de habilidades maternas e familiares para o cuidado da criança". Resultados: observou-se que as ações dos enfermeiros durante a consulta relacionaram-se a alguns dos princípios da Política Nacional de Promoção da Saúde, tais como integralidade, autonomia, participação social, empoderamento e intersetorialidade. Considerações finais:O enfermeiro, por meio de atitudes baseadas no respeito, diálogo, envolvimento familiar e participação ativa, favorece a promoção da saúde infantil, visto que capacita e empodera os pais e a família para o cuidado integral da criança

A educação permanente em saúde como estratégia para otimizar o sistema de regulação no município de Itaperuna-RJ / Permanent health education as a strategy to optimize the regulatory system in the municipality of Itaperuna-RJ

O presente estudo, tem como objeto de estudo a Educação Permanente em Saúde como estratégia para reorganização de um serviço de especialidades na região noroeste fluminense do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Tem-se por objetivo geral elaborar um fluxograma para reorganizar o serviço de agendamento / marcação de consultas especializadas no nível secundário de atenção à saúde; e os objetivos específicos, descrever o funcionamento atual do serviço de agendamento / marcação de consultas para especialidades médicas e de outros profissionais na atenção secundária; identificar o conhecimento dos profissionais envolvidos quanto ao processo de organização do sistema de regulação de consultas especializadas; registrar até que ponto / ou de que modo o conhecimento dos profissionais sobre integralidade interfere no processo de organização do serviço de marcação de consultas para especialidades; refletir como a Educação Permanente em Saúde pode contribuir para a reorganização de um serviço de especialidades na região noroeste fluminense, visando fortalecer a integralidade do acesso à saúde. Metodologia: pesquisa de natureza descritiva, exploratória, com abordagem qualitativa e embasada nos fundamentos da pesquisa convergente assistencial. O estudo de campo foi realizado no Centro de Saúde Dr. Raul Travassos, no município de Itaperuna, Estado do Rio de Janeiro. A pesquisa, aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal Fluminense e aprovada sob o nº 2.770.321, foi realizada em duas etapas. A primeira etapa estabeleceu um processo de observação, cuja intenção perpassou a necessidade de identificar como era o processo de marcação de consultas e com a aplicação de um questionário, e a segunda etapa com a realização de cinco oficinas, que tiveram as seguintes temáticas: 1. Olhar crítico: olhar a prática profissional e organizacional atual e repensar sobre os princípios do SUS com ênfase na integralidade do acesso; 2. Olhar construtivo: romper com a fragmentação da atenção através de uma nova forma de realizar o serviço. 3. Olhar expandido: pensar a forma de operacionalizar junto aos profissionais da rede de atenção à saúde e a população a reestruturação do serviço de saúde. 4. Olhar avaliativo: o grupo foi conduzido a reavaliar a proposta 5. Olhar político: através da exposição e debate do trabalho junto ao conselho municipal de saúde. Como produto, obtevese a implantação do Programa de Educação Permanente em Saúde no município de Itaperuna, a realização de oficinas de educação permanente em saúde, e a construção de um fluxograma para reorganização do sistema de regulação de consultas especializadas. Os resultados da observação participante, do questionário e dos grupos educativos, analisados segundo Bardin, referencial teórico de Paulo Freire e da Política Nacional de Educação Permanente em Saúde, emergiram em três categorias temáticas: Categoria 1. Aproximação da proposta do serviço, Categoria 2. Integralidade do acesso: da teoria à prática e Categoria 3. Problematização do fluxo de atendimento. Considerações finais: a identificação de problemas empíricos (filas em horários e ambientes desfavoráveis, tensões na relação entre profissionais e usuários do SUS, e exposições desnecessárias do serviço nas redes sociais), atrelada às questões advindas da revisão de literatura e as discussões nos grupos educativos, que apontaram a importância do princípio da integralidade como o direito ao acesso à saúde e a comunicação horizontal entre os diferentes pontos de atenção na rede, confirmaram que a Educação Permanente em Saúde, pode contribuir para implementar mudanças no processo de trabalho e fortalecer o princípio da integralidade do acesso em saúde.

The present study has as object of study the Permanent Health Education as a strategy for reorganization of a specialty service in the northwestern region of Rio de Janeiro State. The general objective is to develop a flowchart to reorganize the specialized appointment scheduling service at the secondary level of health care; and the specific objectives, describe the current operation of the appointment / appointment service for medical specialties and other professionals in secondary care; identify the knowledge of the professionals involved regarding the process of organization of the specialized consultation regulation system; record to what extent / or how knowledge of professionals about completeness interferes with the process of organizing the appointment consultation service for specialties; to reflect on how continuing health education can contribute to the reorganization of a specialty service in the northwestern region of the state, aiming to strengthen the integrality of access to health. Methodology: research of descriptive nature, exploratory, with qualitative approach and based on the foundations of convergent care research. The field study was conducted at the Dr. Raul Travassos Health Center, in the municipality of Itaperuna, State of Rio de Janeiro. The research, approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Fluminense Federal University School of Medicine and approved under No. 2,770,321, was conducted in two stages. The first stage established an observation process, the intention of which was the need to identify what was the process of scheduling appointments and applying a questionnaire, and the second stage with five workshops, which had the following themes: 1. Critical look: look at current professional and organizational practice and rethink the principles of SUS with emphasis on integrality of access; 2. Constructive look: break with the fragmentation of attention through a new way of doing the service. 3. Expanded look: think about how to restructure health care professionals and the population with the restructuring of the health service. 4. Evaluative look: the group was led to re-evaluate the proposal. 5. Political look: through exposure and discussion of the work with the municipal health council. As a product, the implementation of the Permanent Health Education Program in Itaperuna, the establishment of permanent health education workshops, and the construction of a flowchart for reorganization of the specialized consultation regulation system. The results of the participant observation, the questionnaire and the educational groups, analyzed according to Bardin, Paulo Freire's theoretical framework and the National Policy of Permanent Education in Health, emerged in three thematic categories: Category 1. Approximation of the service proposal, Category 2. Integrality of access: from theory to practice and Category 3. Problematization of the flow of care. Final considerations: the identification of empirical problems (queues at unfavorable times and environments, tensions in the relationship between SUS professionals and users, and unnecessary exposures of the service in social networks), linked to issues arising from the literature review and discussions in educational groups. , who pointed out the importance of the principle of comprehensiveness as the right to access to health and horizontal communication between the different points of attention in the network, confirmed that Permanent Health Education can contribute to implement changes in the work process and strengthen the principle. integrality of health access.

Analysis of the present medical service of China′s public hospitals as guided by China Healthcare Improvement Initiative / 中华医院管理杂志

Objective To objectively study the current progress of China Healthcare Improvement Initiative, and its effectiveness and shortcomings for further improvement. Methods Questionnaires were customized by expert consultation and pre-investigation, and distributed by the National Health Commission in April 2018 to the hospitals.Data of 5 469 hospitals were recovered and analyzed with a statistics software for descriptive analysis.Results Implementation progress of the five working systems varied with regions, and rooms of improvement were found in such aspects as outpatient appointment, clinical pathway management and social work system.In 2017, the proportion of outpatient appointments of 5 469 hospitals averaged 19.1%.Progress of the ten major service models also varied, as defects were found in such service models as continuous medical service, intelligent service, and interconnection service.In 2017, only 6.7% of the 5 469 hospitals had put in place hierarchical integrated clinical pathways within their medical alliances.Conclusions Improvement of the medical services calls for not only the efforts of medical institutions themselves, but also top-level design by the local health authorities. In particular, an online information platform should be established for the whole region, to unify the information standards and processes, and corresponding mechanisms and system support are needed.

Estudio del estado clínico-funcional en pacientes asmáticos / Study of the clinical and functional conditions of asthmatic patients

Introducción: Las principales alteraciones funcionales del asma bronquial son la obstrucción del flujo aéreo, su reversibilidad, variabilidad y la hiperrespuesta bronquial. Objetivo: Determinar el estado clínico-funcional en pacientes con asma que asisten por primera vez a consulta de neumología. Material y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal con 110 pacientes que asistieron por primera vez y fueron atendidos por asma en la consulta externa del Hospital Neumológico Benéfico Jurídico (HNBJ) en el año 2014-2015, se comprobó por la clínica y la espirometría la severidad de la enfermedad. Entre las variables de estudio están: edad, sexo, antecedentes patológicos familiares de asma o alergia, índice de masa corporal, gravedad o severidad del asma. Resultados: Predominó el asma de mayor gravedad entre los pacientes comprendidos entre los 40-59 años, con riesgo 4,4 veces superior en mayores de 40 años. El sexo femenino presentó 2,1 veces más riesgo. El 75,5 por ciento de pacientes tenía antecedentes patológicos familiares (APF) de asma o alergia y riesgo 3,4 veces superior de mayor gravedad. Más de la mitad presentó antecedentes patológicos personales (APP) de otras enfermedades y mayor proporción de asma de mayor gravedad. El 53.6 por ciento presentó sobrepeso u obesidad y 4,1 veces más riesgo de mayor gravedad. La mayoría de los pacientes no presentó adicción tabáquica. Conclusiones: Los pacientes mayores de 40 años, sexo femenino y con APF de asma o alergia, presentan asma de mayor gravedad. La obesidad es frecuente en pacientes asmáticos y constituye un riesgo importante de padecer asma más grave. Existe bajo porcentaje de asmáticos fumadores aunque esta condición favorece a padecer un asma más grave(AU)

Introduction: The main functional alterations in bronchial asthma are the obstruction of the air flow, its reversibility, variability, and bronchial hyper- responsiveness. Objective: To determine the clinical and functional conditions in patients with asthma who go to the outpatient pneumology service for the first time. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 110 patients with asthma that were treated for the first time in the outpatient department of the Pneumology Service at the "Benéfico Jurídico" Teaching Hospital in Havana from June 1st,2014 to June 31st,2015. The severity of asthma was confirmed by clinical diagnosis and spirometric tests. The variables consisted of age, sex, family pathological antecedents of asthma or allergy, body mass index, and seriousness or severity of asthma. Results: The most serious asthma prevailed in patients aged 40 to 59 years, and the patients 40 years old and older presented 4.4 times higher risks. The female sex exhibited 2.1 times higher risks. 75.5 percent of patients with family pathological antecedents (FPA) of asthma or allergy showed 3.4 times higher risk levels for more serious conditions. More than half of patients presented personal pathological antecedents (PPA) of other diseases and a more serious asthma. 53.6 percent were overweight or obese who were 4.1 times at higher risks of suffering from more serious conditions. Most patients did not report smoking addiction. Conclusions: Asthmatic patients over 40 years showed a more serious asthma during their first visit to the outpatient pneumology service, and the female sex prevailed. Asthma or allergy, FPA and PPA were the risk factors for suffering from both asthma and more serious conditions. There is a low percentage of smoking asthmatics although this condition provokes more serious symptoms(AU)

Design and research of regional remote imaging diagnosis platform in Nanjing / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To establish a regional remote imaging diagnosis platform to solve the problems in medical treatment of the population in remote areas and etc as well as the non-balanced medical resources distribution.Methods Standardization transform of non-standard PACS images and texts was executed with PACS platform,DICOM and HL7 heterogeneous module. KM-SES remote diagnosis system was used to integrate the components of clinical operation, communication network, database and etc so as to construct a regional imaging platform.Results The platform standardized the imaging process and quality control inside and outside the hospital,and contributed to shortening the treatment time and reducing the vacancy rate. Conclusion The platform implements remote consultation,diagnosis and examination appointment,and facilitates the medical service to the population in remote areas.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2018,39(5):50-54,67]

The setup of Biologics Infusion Center in the clinic improves rheumatism patients'satisfaction / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To observe the effect of biologics intravenous infusion center on patient satisfaction. Methods A total of 120 patients with rheumatism diagnosed and treated with biologics at Renji Hospital South Campus and West Campus from August 2016 to November 2016 were enrolled. Patients in South Campus were offered an optimized clinical practice in the biologics intravenous infusion center as an intervention group, while patients in West Campus received an ordinary clinical practice in the department of rheumatism as the control. Patient satisfaction of appointment, treatment process, specialist physician, clinical nurse specialist, and overall sense was compared. Results Patient satisfaction score of appointment in the intervention group was 4.397 ± 0.112, and 3.451 ± 0.080 in the control, a statistically significant difference (t=5.762, P<0.01). Patient satisfaction score of treatment process in the intervention group was 4.105 ± 0.138, and 2.612 ± 0.109 in the control, a statistically significant difference (t=8.202, P<0.01). Patient satisfaction score of specialist physician in the intervention group was 4.495 ± 0.091, and 3.371 ± 0.061 in the control, a statistically significant difference (t=9.745, P<0.01). Patient satisfaction score of clinical nurse specialist in the intervention group was 4.589 ± 0.101, and 3.147 ± 0.064 in the control, a statistically significant difference (t=9.739, P<0.01). Patient satisfaction score of overall sense in the intervention group was 4.238±0.121, and 3.147±0.086 in the control, a statistically significant difference (t=10.514, P<0.01). Conclusions Biologics intravenous infusion center can significantly improve patient satisfaction, helps to promote the management of patients and working efficiency, ensures the safety of biologics use, makes more efficient utilization of medical care resources.

Effect analysis of selective appointment process by items of medical care at the endoscope center / 中华医院管理杂志

Objective To learn the application effects of selective appointment by items of medical care at the endoscope center. Methods Data of the patients receiving gastroscopy examination scheduled by appointment with designated doctors in October through December of 2016 (the control group), and that in January through March scheduled by selective appointment by medical care items ( the improvement group) were selected for comparison.The appointment time, waiting time, workload, secondary waiting time, and patient/doctor satisfaction of the two appointment methods were documented, and compared using independent sample t test, and non-parameter Mann-Whitney U sum of ranks test. Results Compared with the control group, the appointment waiting time of the improvement group [(15.4 ± 2.0)days vs.(24.4 ± 2.2) days], waiting time[(40.0 ± 12.6) min vs.(54.8 ± 15.3) min] were shortened significantly( P<0.05), with much less secondary waiting patients in the improvement groups as well (24.5 ± 7.1 vs. 37.8 ± 9.0, P <0.05 ). Conclusions Design and application of this selective appointment IT system has shortened both appointment and waiting time of patients, securing better medical environment, higher patient satisfaction by means of IT-based and AI-based endoscope appointments.