Investigation of the current situation of pharmaceutical clinics in medical institutions in China / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE To investigate the current situation of pharmaceutical clinic service in medical institutions in China and provide experience and suggestions for promoting the development of pharmaceutical clinics. METHODS Questionnaire survey was used to investigate the development of pharmaceutical clinics in medical institutions of 31 provinces （autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government） in March to April 2023， and the descriptive analysis was conducted. The regression analysis was carried out for the influential factors of pharmaceutical clinic service. RESULTS A total of 1 368 questionnaires were distributed in this survey and 1 304 valid questionnaires were collected with the effective response rate of 95.32%. A total of 463 medical institutions carried out pharmaceutical clinic service， the rate of which was 35.51% （463/1 304）； the rates of pharmaceutical clinics in tertiary， secondary， primary and other medical institutions were 52.80%， 17.18% and 5.88%， respectively. The frequency of opening pharmaceutical clinics was 3.17 days per week on average， with an average of 5.99 visiting pharmacists in each medical institution. Among the visiting pharmacists， clinical pharmacists accounted for the vast majority （88.68%， 2 459/2 773）. There were various categories of pharmaceutical clinics， including joint clinics and pharmacist-independent clinics； among pharmacist-independent clinics， pharmaceutical specialty/specialty disease clinics were the main ones， accounting for 89.72% of the total number of pharmaceutical clinics. The value of pharmacists in pharmaceutical clinics was manifested in various forms， among which the proportion of medical institutions charging pharmaceutical clinics was 10.80%. The main experiences in developing pharmaceutical clinics were to attach importance to discipline construction and personnel training. The main difficulties in developing pharmaceutical clinics were low compensation levels and a shortage of talent.The number of clinical pharmacists， the number of visiting pharmacists in pharmaceutical clinics and additional compensation were positively correlated with the amount of pharmaceutical clinic services（P＜0.05）. CONCLUSIONS In recent years， pharmaceutical clinics have made significant progress； in the future， it is still necessary to further strengthen discipline construction and talent cultivation， pay attention to the value embodiment of pharmacists， to promote the healthy development of pharmaceutical clinics.

A experiência de atendimento de um grupo terapêutico durante a graduação: a obstaculização pelo pacto denegativo / La experiencia de asistir a un grupo terapéutico durante la graduación: el obstáculo causado por el pacto negativo / The experience of attending a therapeutic group during graduation: the obstacle caused by the negative pact

Grupos psicoterapêuticos encontram crescente receptividade nos serviços públicos e privados de saúde. Eles conjugam a expansão da capacidade de atendimento com atuação clínica crítica e propositiva frente ao individualismo da sociedade contemporânea. É importante assim pensarmos os desafios da formação dos psicólogos para este trabalho. Este artigo parte de uma dificuldade encontrada por estagiários de 4° e 5° ano do curso de psicologia, na condução de um grupo psicoterapêutico. Coloca-se como objetivo analisar a relação entre um pacto denegativo que obstaculiza o processo terapêutico com as experiências iniciais de atendimento dos estagiários. Aspectos vivenciados serão apresentados e debatidos à luz da teoria. Descreve-se a existência de um pacto denegativo neste grupo, que se opõe ao processo terapêutico dos pacientes e complexifica o desenvolvimento dos estagiários ao desafiar a confiança em suas percepções e associações, dificultando a realização de intervenções. Conclui-se que o pacto denegativo que obstaculiza o grupo se apresenta, a princípio, como um desafio aos estagiários, porém, mediante o apoio na relação entre os estagiários e supervisão é possível transformar este desafio em fonte de aprendizado.

Grupos psicoterapéuticos son cada vez más recibidos en los servicios de salud. Combinan la expansión de la capacidad de servicio con una acción clínica crítica y decidida frente al individualismo de la sociedad contemporánea. Es importante pensar en los desafíos de formar psicólogos para este trabajo. Este artículo se basa en una dificultad que enfrentan los pasantes de 4° y 5° año de psicología al momento de conducir un grupo psicoterapéutico. El objetivo es analizar la relación entre un pacto negativo que obstruye el proceso terapéutico y las experiencias de cuidado de los internos. Se debatirán experiencias y la teoría. Se describe la existencia de un pacto negativo, que se opone al proceso terapéutico de los pacientes e intensifica el desafío de los alumnos al desafiar la confianza en sus percepciones y asociaciones, lo que dificulta la realización de intervenciones. Se concluye que el pacto negativo que obstaculiza al grupo se presenta, en un primer momento, como un reto para los aprendices, sin embargo, a través del apoyo en la relación entre los aprendices y la supervisión es posible transformar este reto en una fuente de aprendizaje.

Psychotherapeutic groups are increasingly employed in health services. They combine the expansion of the service capacity with critical and purposeful clinical action in face of the individualism of contemporary society. It is important to think about the challenges of training psychologists for this work. This article is based on a difficulty encountered by 4th and 5th year psychology students, acting as trainees, when conducting a psychotherapeutic group. The objective is to analyze the relationship between a denegative pact that obstructs the therapeutic process and the trainees' initial clinical experience. This text debates aspects of this practice in light of theory. It describes a denegative pact in this group, which opposes the patients' therapeutic process and intensifies the trainees' challenge by challenging the trust in their perceptions and associations, making it more difficult for them to find spaces to intervene. It concludes that the negative pact that hinders the group presents itself, in principle, as a challenge to the trainees, however, through support in the relationship between the trainees and supervision it is possible to transform this challenge into a source of learning.

Clínicas de ketamina: usos actuales según la evidencia / Ketamine clinics: current uses based on evidence

Resumen: La ketamina es un medicamento conocido por sus bondades como inductor anestésico y para disminuir la posibilidad de complicaciones, por ejemplo, exacerbación del dolor neuropático e hiperalgesia asociada a opioides. En esta revisión nos enfocaremos en otras indicaciones en las que también ha demostrado ser útil y que, bajo observación e instrucción adecuadas en una infraestructura diseñada para ello (clínicas de ketamina), mejora la calidad en el comportamiento y disminuye el estrés, ansiedad y dolor. Entre las indicaciones para su uso se encuentran los trastornos depresivos, el trastorno de ansiedad, el trastorno obsesivo compulsivo y los relacionados con traumas emocionales; el trastorno bipolar, anormalidades en conducta e ingesta alimentaria, al igual que los trastornos adictivos.

Abstract: Ketamine is a drug known for its benefits as an anesthetic inducer and to reduce the possibility of complications such as exacerbation of neuropathic pain and hyperalgesia associated with opioids. In this review we will focus on other indications in which it has also proven to be useful and that, under adequate observation and instruction in an infrastructure designed for it (ketamine clinics), improves the quality of behavior and decreases stress, anxiety and pain. Among the indications for its use are depressive disorders, anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and those related to emotional trauma; bipolar disorder, abnormalities in behavior and eating intake as well as addictive disorders.

Entering the “Field”: Challenges of conducting fieldwork in an infertility clinic

Carrying out fieldwork in private infertility clinics poses its own specific set of challenges. Gaining access to these field sites not only obliges researchers to negotiate with gatekeepers but also to deal with structures of hierarchy and power. Based on my preliminary fieldwork in Lucknow city of Uttar Pradesh, I discuss the challenges of conducting fieldwork in infertility clinics and how methodological challenges push the researcher to question the academically established notions of the “field”, “fieldwork” and “research ethics”. The paper stresses the importance of discussing the challenges of doing fieldwork in private health setups and is an attempt to answer vital questions about the nature of fieldwork, how the fieldwork was conducted, and the need to include questions and dilemmas that anthropologists might face in the process of making decisions in the field.

Satisfacción del usuario en la atención odontológica comunitaria en Reynosa, Tamaulipas / User ́s satisfaction of community dental care in Reynosa,Tamaulipas

Resumen Objetivo: Evaluar el nivel de satisfacción en la atención recibida por los usuarios de la Clínica Odontológica de la Universidad México Americana del Norte (CO-UMAN) Allende. Material y método: El estudio fue descriptivo, observacional, transversal y prospectivo; se aplicó una encuesta de opinión a 200 pacientes, seleccionados mediante muestreo por conveniencia en 2019, sobre la estructura, proceso y resultados de la atención; así como bio-demográficos de cada paciente. Resultados: Predominaron pacientes con edades entre 21 y 60 años (71%), mujeres (63%), casados(as) (45%), empleados(as)/amas de casa (57%) y baja frecuencia de enfermedades concomitantes (10%). A mayor edad hubo mayor frecuencia de enfermedades concomitantes (r=0.26; p<0.05) y satisfacción en el servicio (r=0.26; p<0.05); con otras enfermedades concomitantes la satisfacción del paciente fue menor (r=-0.39; p<0.05). Los pacientes indican que hay más satisfacción (de 2.6 a 5.4 veces) al recibir un servicio adecuado o mejor. La satisfacción del paciente y la calidad de la atención de la clínica se asoció positivamente (p<0.05) con los trámites sencillos, trato por parte del odontólogo; confianza en la calidad de los servicios recibidos; relación costo/beneficio; puntualidad en la atención y efectividad del tratamiento odontológico recibido. Los coeficientes canónicos estandarizados indicaron mayor contribución en la satisfacción del usuario: las instalaciones e infraestructura de la clínica (0.479); atención del personal y proceso administrativo (0.543); atención del odontólogo (0.700); confianza en la atención y percepción del servicio recibido (0.660) y pobre relación con edad (0.078), género (0.030), estado civil (-0.040) y ocupación del paciente (0.065). Conclusión: No obstante que la cantidad y calidad del servicio de la CO-UMAN se ha incrementado y mejorado sustantivamente, es necesario desarrollar un plan de mejora continua para alcanzar estándares de calidad total.

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the level of satisfaction in the care received by the users of the Dental Clinic of the Universidad México Americana del Norte (DC-UMAN) Allende. Material and method: The study was descriptive, observational, cross-sectional, and prospective. In 2019, an opinion survey on the structure, proceedings, and results of the care, as well as bio-demographics of each patient was applied to 200 patients selected by convenience sampling. Results: Patients aged between 21 and 60 years (71%), women (63%), married (45%), employees/housewives (57%) and a low frequency of concomitant diseases (10%) predominated. At an older age, there was a higher frequency of concomitant diseases (r=0.26; p<0.05) and satisfaction in the service (r=0.26; p<0.05); with other concomitant diseases, patient satisfaction was lower (r=-0.39; p<0.05). Patients indicated that there is more satisfaction (from 2.6 to 5.4 times) when receiving an adequate or better service. Patient satisfaction and the quality of clinic care were positively associated (p<0.05) with simple procedures, treatment by the dentist, confidence in the quality of the services received, cost-benefit ratio, punctuality in the care and effectiveness of the dental treatment received. The standardized canonical coefficients indicated a greater contribution to user satisfaction from the facilities and infrastructure of the clinic (0.479), staff attention and administrative process (0.543), dental care (0.700), trust in care and perception of the service received (0.660) and poor relationship with age (0.078), gender (0.030), marital status (-0.040), and occupation (0.065) of the patient. Conclusion: Although the quantity and quality of the DC-UMAN service has increased and improved substantially, it is necessary to develop a continuous improvement plan to achieve total quality standards.

Clínicas Integradas em Odontologia, desafios, oportunidades e perspectivas: uma revisão de literatura

As clínicas integradas em Odontologia constituem em um desafio para o ensino superior na formação do profissional, que deverá aprender a tratar as condições orofaciais de seu paciente de forma diferenciada no futuro próximo, aliando cada vez mais a Odontologia e as novas tecnologias. Objetivou-se com este estudo de revisão discutida entender o conceito de clínica integrada e suas perspectivas em consonância com as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais. Foi realizado um levantamento bibliográfico sistematizado nos bancos de dados eletrônicos: Lilacs, PubMed e Scielo. Os termos em português e inglês "Educação em Odontologia" (Dental Education), "Clínicas Odontológicas" (Dental Clinics), "Graduação" (Undergraduate Program), "Prestação Integrada de Cuidados de Saúde" (delivery of health care, integrated) e "Currículo" (Curriculum) foram utilizados como palavras-chave. Foram eleitos 23 artigos para esta revisão e extraídas as ideias principais dos textos tendo como base as metodologias utilizadas e os principais resultados. Os autores foram unânimes em ressaltar que as clínicas integradas em Odontologia exercem influência na formação e no preparo do egresso generalista através do treinamento sobre um planejamento global, inter e multidisciplinar como pilar essencial para um currículo integrativo e inovador.

ntegrated clinics in Dentistry present a challenge for higher education in the training of professionals, who must adapt their approach to treating orofacial conditions in the near future, increasingly incorporating Dentistry and new technologies. This review study aimed to comprehend the concept of integrated clinics and its alignment with the National Curricular Guidelines. A systematic bibliographic survey was conducted in the following electronic databases: Lilacs, PubMed, and Scielo. The search employed keywords in both Portuguese and English, including "Education in Dentistry" (Dental Education), "Dental Clinics", "Graduation" (undergraduate program), "Integrated Provision of Health Care" (delivery of health care, integrated), and "Curriculum." Approximately 23 articles were selected for this review, and the primary ideas within the texts were extracted based on the employed methodologies and the principal results. The authors unanimously emphasized that integrated dentistry clinics significantly impact the training and preparation of generalist graduates. This influence stems from emphasizing global, inter, and multidisciplinary planning as an indispensable foundation for an integrative and innovative curriculum.

Trabalho, formação e política em debate na pesquisa-intervenção em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde (UBS) de Porto Alegre (RS) / Work, professional development, and politics in debate in an intervention-research in a Basic Health Unit in Porto Alegre (RS)

Este artigo coloca em debate a relação entre trabalho, formação e política a partir de uma experiência de pesquisa-intervenção realizada com trabalhadores de uma Unidade Básica de Saúde do município de Porto Alegre. Iniciamos posicionando a tríade "trabalho-formação-política" esboçando a compreensão que temos dessa relação. A seguir, apresentamos os principais operadores teórico-metodológicos utilizados na pesquisa, destacando o emprego da cartografia e o dispositivo da instrução ao sósia. Por fim, desenvolvemos trechos do material analisado por meio dos operadores conceituais e metodológicos propostos, indicando que a análise da atividade suscita a colocação de problemas aos saberes construídos no trabalho, constituindo outras maneiras de trabalhar em meio a debates que envolvem decisões relacionadas aos impactos do trabalho para os trabalhadores e o território onde atuam. Concluímos, com base na investigação feita, que a construção de saberes ao trabalhar não é somente uma tessitura de si ou de saberes, mas também, e necessariamente, da própria política, visto que viver o/no/pelo trabalho, renormatizando os processos, implica a tessitura dos modos de viver em conjunto

This article discusses the relationship between work, professional development, and politics based on an intervention-research experience conducted with workers of a Basic Health Unit in the city of Porto Alegre. We begin by positioning the "work-education-politics" triad, outlining our understanding of this relationship. Next, we present the main theoretical-methodological operators used in this research, highlighting the use of cartography and the device of the instruction to the double. Finally, we developed excerpts of the analyzed material with the proposed conceptual and methodological operators, indicating that the analysis of the activity leads to posing problems to the knowledge built at work, constituting other ways of working in the midst of debates that involve decisions related to the impacts of the work for the workers and the territory where they work. We conclude, based on the investigation carried out, that the construction of knowledge when working is not only a weaving of itself, or of knowledge, but also, and necessarily, of the policy itself, since living the/in/through work, normalizing the processes again, implies weaving the modes to live together

Estilizações marginais: considerações sobre colonialidade e problemas clínicos do trabalho na docência da educação básica / Estilizaciones marginales: consideraciones sobre la colonialidad y los problemas clínicos del trabajo en la enseñanza de la educación básica / Marginal stylizations: considerations on coloniality and clinical problems of work in basic education teaching

Resumo Este artigo trata do tema da colonialidade e das Clínicas do Trabalho a partir de uma pesquisa realizada junto a professoras da rede pública de educação básica. Aborda-se a questão desde uma perspectiva da Clínica da Atividade, indicando a proposição de um conceito-ferramenta que chamamos de Estilizações Marginais, o qual indica um processo experimentado por pessoas negras em seu ofício em virtude da operação de estratégias da branquitude. Defende-se, neste estudo, a aposta em uma Clínica Antirracista do Trabalho.

Resumen Este artículo aborda el tema de la Colonialidad y las Clínicas del Trabajo a partir de una investigación realizada con profesores de la red pública de enseñanza básica. La cuestión es abordada desde la perspectiva de la Clínica de la Actividad, indicando la proposición de una herramienta-concepto que denominamos Estilizaciones Marginales, que indica un proceso vivido por las personas negras en su profesión debido a la operación de estrategias de blancura. Defendemos la apuesta por una Clínica del Trabajo Antirracista.

Abstract This article deals with the theme of coloniality and the Work Clinics from a research conducted with teachers of the public basic education system. The issue is approached from the perspective of the Activity Clinic, indicating the proposition of a concept-tool that we call Marginal Stylizations, which indicates a process experienced by black people in their craft due to the operation of whiteness strategies. With this study, we defend the bet on an Antiracist Work Clinic.

Experiências de precarização do trabalho na América Latina: migração e empreendedorismo como apostas para o futuro / Experiences of precarious work in Latin America: migration and entrepreneurship as bets for the future

A análise do trabalho convoca à ampliação de referências epistemológicas e metodológicas para produzir transformações a partir de suas distintas realidades e dimensões. Nesse sentido, as abordagens das Clínicas do Trabalho se mostram como um caminho para compreender as relações entre subjetividade e trabalho, considerando suas condições concretas. O objetivo deste artigo é discutir, com base nas Clínicas do Trabalho, a relação entre processos de trabalho precarizado e a subjetividade de trabalhadores e trabalhadoras, em dois contextos laborais e territoriais distintos. Assim, parte-se de duas pesquisas para pensar esta mobilização. Na primeira, foram realizadas entrevistas em profundidade com haitianos(as) que residiam em Contagem/MG, a fim de compreendermos as dimensões psicossociais da migração para migrantes haitianos a partir das categorias território e trabalho. A segunda pesquisa buscou compreender as trajetórias empreendedoras no Uruguai e na Argentina a partir de um estudo sobre empreendedorismo nos dois países, que incluiu entrevistas biográficas com 18 empreendedores. Tais experiências possuem em comum a presença do desemprego nas trajetórias laborais de trabalhadoras e trabalhadores entrevistados(as) e uma característica básica do precariado: a ausência de um projeto de futuro que possibilite a construção de existências emancipatórias, o que pode ser fonte de sofrimento psíquico

Analyzing work requires expanding epistemological and methodological references to produce transformations based on its distinct realities and dimensions. Thus, the approaches of Labor Clinics can understand the relations between subjectivity and work by considering their concrete conditions. This study aimed to discuss the relations between precarious work processes and the subjectivity of workers in two distinct labor and territorial contexts, based on Work Clinics. Thus, two research studies are used to think about this mobilization. In the first, in-depth interviews were conducted with Haitian men and women who live in Contagem/MG to understand the psychosocial dimensions of migration for Haitian migrants based on categories of territory and work. The second research sought to understand entrepreneurial trajectories in Uruguay and Argentina from a study on entrepreneurship in both countries, which included biographical interviews with 18 entrepreneurs. These experiences share the presence of unemployment in the labor trajectories of the interviewed workers and a basic characteristic of the precariat: the absence of a future project that enables the construction of emancipatory existences, which can cause psychological suffering

A clínica em odontologia: nexos e desconexões com a clínica ampliada de saúde bucal / The clinic in dentistry: connections and disconnections with the expanded clinical practice of oral health

Resumo Este trabalho visou compreender a representação que a clínica assume nas práticas odontológicas, em um município de médio porte do estado de Santa Catarina. Estudo qualitativo, cujos participantes foram 20 cirurgiões-dentistas vinculados aos serviços públicos de saúde bucal. Os dados foram coletados por meio de três grupos focais. O material gravado por áudio foi transcrito e analisado pela hermenêutica-dialética. Na primeira categoria de análise - concepção sobre clínica -, os participantes demonstraram dificuldade para formular um conceito para a clínica, traduzindo-a como o desenvolvimento de procedimentos técnicos, entendidos como essenciais neste tipo de prática para os dentistas. Integralidade e resolubilidade apareceram como elementos centrais, mas assumem uma visão odontocentrada. Na categoria "recursos e organização da clínica odontológica", observou-se as vantagens da utilização do prontuário eletrônico e as limitações da divisão de abas que restringe o acesso de informações. Na sistemática de atendimento, há pouco espaço para escuta e o odontograma desponta como sinônimo de plano de tratamento, reforçando o caráter dentarizado das práticas desenvolvidas. O estudo mostrou dificuldades diversas para incorporação da clínica, seja ela compreendida nos moldes tradicionais ou de maneira ampliada, nas práticas desenvolvidas pelos participantes do estudo.

Abstract This article aimed to understand the representation that the clinic assumes in dental practices, in a medium-sized municipality in the state of Santa Catarina. It is a qualitative study, whose participants were dental surgeons linked to public oral health services. Data were collected with three focus groups. The audio-recorded material was transcribed and analyzed with the help of the dialectical hermeneutics. In the first category of analysis - clinic conception -, the participants demonstrated difficulty in formulating a concept for the clinic, translating it as the development of technical procedures, understood as being central to this type of practice for dentists. Integrality and resolvability appeared as central elements, but assume a dentistry-centered view. In the category "resources and organization of the dental clinic," the advantages of using the electronic medical records and the limitations of tab division that narrow the access to information were observed. In treatment systematics, there is little room for listening and the odontogram emerges as a synonym for treatment plan, reinforcing the tooth-focused character of the practices developed. The study showed diversified challenges to incorporating the clinic, whether understood in the traditional molds or in a broader way, in the practices developed by the study participants.

The role of fever clinic and traditional Chinese medicine in coping with new respiratory infectious diseases / 中国医师杂志

As a front-line department for the prevention and control of respiratory infectious diseases, the construction and management of fever clinics have also been adjusted with the changes of the epidemic situation in different periods. In this context, the scope of diagnosis and treatment of fever clinics should be expanded again, not limited to the detection and screening of infectious diseases, but should focus on early treatment and prevention of severe diseases. Management measures should also be further optimized with the expansion of patient types. Face of this situation, we need to actively explore the integration of epidemic prevention and control into the normalized diagnosis and treatment environment, and at the same time maintain the ability to respond to the outbreak of the epidemic. As a hospital of traditional Chinese medicine, it is also important to play and develop the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine in the construction of fever clinic.

Application and effect of electronic signature verification technology in children's vaccination clinic / 公共卫生与预防医学

Objective To evaluate the application and effect of signature verification technology in children's vaccination clinics (CVC) of Jiangsu Province in 2020. Methods The signature verification data were derived from the Jiangsu Provincial Vaccination Integrated Service Management Information System, and the inquiry and registration, informed consent, vaccine traceability code scanning and observation information of children's vaccination clinics in different regions were analyzed. 210 doses of vaccination information were randomly selected from CVCs in each county, and the length of vaccination services in different regions was compared. Results During 2020, all of CVCs in Jiangsu were equipped with signature verification technology, and the signature verification rate of each vaccination sector was more than 99.90%. The length of outpatient vaccination service and overall length of stay in southern Jiangsu were slightly shorter than those in other regions. Conclusion The introduction of electronic signature verification technology in CVCs can effectively standardize the vaccination. It is necessary to expand the functions of electronic signature verification equipment, strengthen data analysis and utilization, and guide vaccination scientifically.

Vaccination status of non-national immunization program vaccines in Changning District of Shanghai 2016‒2020 / 上海预防医学

ObjectiveTo understand the vaccination situation of non-national immunization program （non-NIP） vaccines in Changning District， and to provide evidence for further strengthening the management of vaccination services and guiding community health service centers to construct vaccination clinics for children and adults. MethodsNumber of non-NIP vaccine doses in community health service centers， Changning District， was collected from Shanghai Immunization Information System from 2016 to 2020. Descriptive epidemiological analysis was conducted. ResultsIn 2020， the overall number of non-NIP vaccine doses， proportion of non-NIP vaccine doses and average number of non-NIP vaccine doses in the community health service centers， Changning District， reached up to 115 361 doses， 63.41% and 1 664.54 per10 000 persons， respectively. Furthermore， the proportion of non-NIP vaccine doses showed a significantly upward trend （χtrend2=131.110， P<0.01）. The number of non-NIP vaccine doses increased mostly in adults aged >18 years. Human papillomavirus vaccines （HPV） and influenza vaccines （InfV） had the highest increase in vaccine doses. Additionally， non-NIP vaccination peaked from September to December in adults. ConclusionAlong with the number of non-NIP vaccine doses increase， it is necessary to strengthen the management of non-NIP vaccination and explore effective measures for construction of adult vaccination clinics to meet the public demand for vaccination.

Development and Feasibility Assessment of a Nutrition Screening Guideline in Older Patients for Use by Healthcare Staff in Health Clinic Setting: An Action Research Study

@#Introduction: Older persons are more susceptible to malnutrition. However, malnutrition identification through nutrition screening is not routinely performed in Malaysia’s health clinics due to no specific nutrition screening guideline and validated tool in this setting. This study aimed to develop a nutrition screening guideline for older patients and assess its feasibility for use by healthcare staff in health clinic setting. Methods: This study was conducted in three phases. In Phase I, needs assessment was conducted amongst healthcare staff. Development of nutrition screening guideline in Phase II involved scoping review and validation amongst six experts and twelve healthcare staff. In Phase III, twenty-two healthcare staff participated in feasibility assessment using in-depth interviews after completing nutrition screening in older patients. Interview data was analysed thematically using NVivo Software 12.0. Results: A Malay language version of nutrition screening guideline in A4-sized with 31 pages was developed and validated. Items with a content validity index ≥0.83 from experts review were retained, while <0.83 were revised accordingly. Validation amongst healthcare staff showed positive responses. The guideline was then assessed for feasibility, where 110 older patients (mean age= 68.7±6.1 years) were screened by healthcare staff using the newly developed nutrition screening guideline. Four themes emerged from in-depth interviews: 1) Ease of use; 2) Identification and management of malnutrition; 3) Acceptability; and 4) Implementation of nutrition screening. Conclusion: The newly developed and validated nutrition screening guideline is well-accepted and feasible for healthcare staff to screen older patients in health clinic setting for timely malnutrition identification and management.

Rivaroxabana em Pacientes Ambulatoriais com COVID-19 Leve ou Moderada: Fundamentação e Desenho do Estudo CARE (CARE - Coalition COVID-19 Brazil VIII) / Rivaroxaban in Outpatients with Mild or Moderate COVID-19: Rationale and Design of the Study CARE (CARE - Coalition COVID-19 Brazil VIII)

Resumo Fundamento Estudos anteriores revelaram alto risco de eventos tromboembólicos arteriais e venosos como consequência de danos virais diretos do SARS-CoV-2 em células endoteliais e um meio procoagulante devido ao aumento de biomarcadores como o D-dímero, fibrinogênio, fator VIII. Foram realizados ensaios controlados randomizados de terapias antitrombóticas em pacientes internados, no entanto, poucos estudos avaliaram o papel da tromboprofilaxia no ambiente ambulatorial. Objetivo Avaliar se a profilaxia antitrombótica com rivaroxabana reduz o risco de eventos trombóticos venosos ou arteriais, suporte ventilatório invasivo e morte em pacientes ambulatoriais com COVID-19. Métodos O estudo CARE é um ensaio randomizado, aberto, multicêntrico e controlado por rivaroxabana 10 mg uma vez por dia durante 14 dias ou tratamento local padrão isolado, para a prevenção de resultados adversos, registrado no Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04757857). Os critérios de inclusão são adultos com infecção confirmada ou suspeita do SARS-CoV-2, com sintomas leves ou moderados, sem indicação de hospitalização, no prazo de 7 dias após o início dos sintomas e um fator de risco de complicação da COVID-19 (>65 anos, hipertensão, diabetes, asma, doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica ou outras doenças pulmonares crônicas, tabagismo, imunossupressão ou obesidade). O desfecho primário composto inclui tromboembolismo venoso, necessidade de ventilação mecânica invasiva, eventos cardiovasculares agudos maiores e mortalidade no prazo de 30 dias após a randomização, sendo avaliado segundo o princípio da intenção de tratar. Todos os pacientes assinaram termo de consentimento. Foi estabelecido um nível de significância de 5% para todos os testes estatísticos. Resultados Os principais desfechos trombóticos e hemorrágicos, hospitalizações e mortes serão avaliados centralmente por um comitê de eventos clínicos independente, sob a condição cega para a alocação dos grupos de tratamento. Conclusão O estudo CARE fornecerá informação relevante e contemporânea sobre o possível papel da tromboprofilaxia em pacientes ambulatoriais com COVID-19.

Abstract Background Previous studies have demonstrated a high risk of arterial and venous thromboembolic events as a consequence of direct viral damage to endothelial cells by SARS-CoV-2 and a procoagulant milieu due to increased biomarkers, such as D-dimer, fibrinogen, and factor VIII. Although randomized controlled trials of antithrombotic therapies have been conducted in hospitalized patients, few have evaluated the role of thromboprophylaxis in an outpatient setting. Objective To assess whether antithrombotic prophylaxis with rivaroxaban reduces the risk of venous or arterial thrombotic events, invasive ventilatory support, and death in COVID-19 outpatients. Methods The COVID Antithrombotic Rivaroxaban Evaluation (CARE) study, a multicenter, randomized, open-label, controlled trial of rivaroxaban 10 mg once daily for 14 days or local standard treatment alone to prevent adverse outcomes, is registered in clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04757857). The inclusion criteria are adults with confirmed or suspected SARS-CoV-2 infection and mild or moderate symptoms without indication for hospitalization, within 7 days of symptom onset, and 1 risk factor for COVID-19 complication (> 65 years, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other chronic lung diseases, smoking, immunosuppression, or obesity). The primary composite endpoint, which includes venous thromboembolism, invasive mechanical ventilation, major acute cardiovascular events, and mortality within 30 days of randomization, will be assessed according to the intention-to-treat principle. All patients will provide informed consent. A significance level of 5% will be used for all statistical tests. Results Major thrombotic and bleeding outcomes, hospitalizations, and deaths will be centrally adjudicated by an independent clinical events committee blinded to the assigned treatment groups. Conclusion The CARE study will provide relevant and contemporary information about the potential role of thromboprophylaxis in outpatients with COVID-19.

Patient care in the restorative clinic of a public dental school after COVID-19 lockdown

Aim: This study, with the aim of checking some of the changes in patients' daily habits and their reasons for needing restorative treatment was conducted at a public university immediately on return to attendance after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Methods: This survey consisted of interviews held by applying 2 questionnaires to students and patients. A single researcher collected data in all the restorative dentistry clinics at the university after the return to face-to-face activities in the period between 02/02/2021 and 07/30/2021. Data obtained by means of the questionnaires were submitted to descriptive analysis. Results: Ninety (90) participants answered the patient questionnaire. When considering possible associations between being in social isolation or not, significant values were found for changed type of diet (p=0.0011), frequency of eating (p=0.011) and toothbrushing (p=0.034). Data about 417 restorations were collected and among the reasons for restorative intervention, 33.03% were restoration replacement, 31.87% treatment of primary caries and 24.40% of dental wear/non-carious lesions. Conclusion: Patients who isolated themselves during the pandemic tended to change their eating habits and frequency of oral hygiene. Toothache was the main reason for seeking dental treatment and the replacement of pre-existing restorations was the main reason for restorative treatments

Prevalence of premature loss of deciduous teeth and its relationship with gender among children from Acapulco, Guerrero: a cross-sectional study / Prevalencia de pérdida prematura de dientes deciduos y su relación con el género en niños de Acapulco, Guerrero: estudio transversal

Abstract Background: Premature loss of deciduous teeth is the exfoliation or extraction before physiological replacement with < 50% or < 75% of the root of the substitute tooth formed or if there is > 1 mm of alveolar bone covering the permanent successor tooth organ. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of premature tooth loss in children and identify associated factors in a health center in Acapulco, Guerrero. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in which we collected information from 109 clinical records of children examined from January 2019 to August 2021. Sociodemographic data of the children and parents were collected: socioeconomic level, non-pathological personal history, and the history of premature deciduous tooth loss. Multivariate analysis to identify factors associated with premature deciduous tooth loss was performed with CIETmap statistical software. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated to estimate the strength of the association. Results: The prevalence of premature loss of primary teeth was 40% (43/109). The leading cause was caries (84%, 36/43). The tooth organ with the highest loss occurrence was the lower right second molar (33%, 14/43). Gender was identified as an associated factor, with males having a higher risk of loss (ORa = 2.97; CI95% = 1.33-6.65). Conclusions: Our results were similar to those reported in other studies. Strategies aimed at health promotion directed at parents and children should be reinforced.

Resumen Introducción: Se considera como pérdida prematura de dientes deciduos a la exfoliación o extracción antes del recambio fisiológico con < 50% o < 75% de la raíz del diente sustituto formado, o si existe > 1 mm de hueso alveolar cubriendo al órgano dentario sucesor permanente. El objetivo de este trabajo fue estimar la prevalencia de pérdida prematura dental en niños e identificar factores asociados en un centro de salud de Acapulco, Guerrero. Métodos: Se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal en el que se recopiló información de 109 expedientes clínicos de niños atendidos de enero de 2019 a agosto de 2021. Se recolectaron datos sociodemográficos de los niños y los padres: nivel socioeconómico, antecedentes personales no patológicos y el antecedente de la pérdida prematura del diente deciduo. Se realizó un análisis multivariado para identificar factores asociados con la pérdida prematura de dientes deciduos con el software estadístico CIETmap. Se calcularon la razón de momios (OR) y el intervalo de confianza (IC) del 95% para estimar el grado de la asociación. Resultados: La prevalencia de pérdida prematura de dientes primarios fue del 40% (43/109). La principal causa fue por caries (84%, 36/43). El órgano dentario con más ocurrencia de pérdida fue el segundo molar inferior derecho (33%, 14/43). Se identificó el sexo como factor asociado, y se observó que el sexo masculino presenta mayor riesgo de pérdida (ORa = 2.97; IC95% = 1.33-6.65). Conclusiones: Nuestros resultados fueron similares a lo reportado en otros estudios. Deben reforzarse las estrategias de promoción de la salud dirigidas a los padres de familia y a sus hijos.

Avaliação do perfil dos pacientes e procedimentos realizados por liga cirúrgica acadêmica / Evaluación del perfil de pacientes y procedimientos realizados por una liga quirúrgica académica / Profile assessment of patients and procedures performed by academic surgical league

Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar e relacionar as informações sobre o perfil sociodemográfico, condição de saúde geral dos pacientes e os procedimentos cirúrgicos realizados pela Liga Acadêmica de Cirurgia na Clínica Odontológica da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande. Trata-se de uma pesquisa transversal, descritiva e quantitativa, realizada por meio de uma análise dos prontuários odontológicos no período entre 2016 e 2018. Os dados coletados foram tabulados e a análise estatística foi realizada no software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Foram analisados 336 prontuários e o sexo feminino representou 66,4% da amostra. 31,1% dos pacientes não residiam na cidade da Clínica Escola e a utilização de medicamentos foi relatada por 34,8% dos pacientes. Foram contabilizadas 387 exodontias de terceiros molares, representado o procedimento mais realizado. Destas, 75,7% tiveram como causa a remoção profilática. Quanto a classificação dos terceiros molares de acordo com Winter, todos casos encontrados nas posições distoangulado e linguoversão necessitaram de osteotomia e/ ou odontosecção para sua remoção. Em relação a classificação de Pell e Gregory, a posição IA foi a mais encontrada nos elementos 38 e 48, com respectivamente 56,5% e 52,0%. A análise das informações desta pesquisa poderá contribuir no planejamento e qualificação dos serviços oferecidos a comunidade... (AU)

Esta investigación tiene como objetivo analizar y relacionar información sobre el perfil sociodemográfico, el estado general de salud de los pacientes y los procedimientos quirúrgicos realizados por la Liga Académica de Cirugía en la Clínica Odontológica de la Universidad Federal de Campina Grande. Se trata de una investigación transversal, descriptiva y cuantitativa, realizada a través de un análisis de registros odontológicos en el período comprendido entre 2016 y 2018. Los datos recolectados fueron tabulados y el análisis estadístico se realizó mediante el software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Se analizaron 336 historias clínicas y el género femenino representó el 66,4% de la muestra. El 31,1% de los pacientes no residía en el municipio de Clínica Escola y el uso de medicamentos fue relatado por el 34,8% de los pacientes. Se contabilizaron un total de 387 extracciones de terceros molares, lo que representa el procedimiento más realizado. De estos, el 75,7% fueron causados por retiro profiláctico. En cuanto a la clasificación de los terceros molares según Winter, todos los casos que se encontraron en las posiciones de distoangulación y linguoversión requirieron osteotomía y/o odontotomía para su remoción. En cuanto a la clasificación de Pell y Gregory, la posición IA fue la más encontrada en los elementos 38 y 48, con 56,5% y 52,0% respectivamente. El análisis de la información de esta investigación puede contribuir a la planificación y calificación de los servicios ofrecidos a la comunidade... (AU)

This study aimed to analyze and relate information about the sociodemographic profile, the patient's general health condition, and the surgical procedures performed by the Academic Surgical League at the dental school of the Federal University of Campina Grande. This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, and quantitative study where dental records in the period between 2016 and 2018 were analyzed. The data were tabulated and the statistical analysis was done using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software. A total of 336 medical records were analyzed and the female gender represented 66.4% of the sample. 31.1% of the patients did not live in the dental school's city and 34.8% of the patients reported using medication. 387 third molar extractions were realized, representing the most performed procedure. Of these, 75.7% were caused by prophylactic removal. According to Winter classification of third molars, all cases found in the distoangular and lingualversion positions required osteotomy and/or tooth sectioning for their removal. Regarding the classification by Pell and Gregory, position IA was the most found in elements 38 and 48, with 56.5% and 52.0%, respectively. The information analysis from this research can contribute to the planning and qualification of the services offered to the community... (AU)

Atividade Encarcerada: O Trabalho de Psicólogos nas Prisões / Actividad Encarnada: El Trabajo de los Psicologos en las Prisiones / Incarcerated Activity: The Work of Psychologists in Prisons

In Brazil, the presence of psychology in prisons was established by the Criminal Sentence Execution Act, in 1984, and it was intensified in the past three decades. In the paper, the results of a study are discussed to understand the activity of psychologists in the prisons in Minas Gerais, based on clinical approaches to the work. We performed a qualitative research, with content analysis of documents, observations in five pris-ons, and interviews with 14 psychologists who work at these prisons. We verified that the role of psychol-ogy in prisons has been controversial, with different institutional intersections resulting from the security and punishment logic, which seems to frequently oppose professional ethical principles. The institutional demand for classifying prisoners overlaps with the monitoring of rehabilitation programs, set forth by law. This scenario, worsened by the lack of professionals, results in obstructions in the activity, the distress of the worker, trivialization of the violation of rights, and uncritical adhesion to the repressive mechanism of the institution

No Brasil, a presença da psicologia nas prisões foi instituída pela Lei de Execução Penal, em 1984, e se intensificou nas últimas três décadas. No artigo, são discutidos os resultados de um estudo para compreender a atuação dos psicólogos nos presídios de Minas Gerais, a partir das Abordagens Clínicas do Trabalho. Realizamos uma pesquisa qualitativa, com análise de conteúdo de documentos, observações em cinco presídios e entrevistas com quatorze psicólogos que atuam nesses presídios. Verificamos que o papel da Psicologia nas prisões tem sido controverso, com diferentes atravessamentos institucionais decorrentes da lógica da segurança e da punição, e que parecem frequentemente contrariar os princípios éticos profissionais. A demanda institucional para a classificação dos presos se sobrepõe ao monitoramento dos programas de reabilitação, previstos em lei. Esse cenário, agravado pela escassez de profissionais, resulta em obstruções na atividade, angústia do trabalhador, naturalização da violação de direitos e adesão acrítica ao mecanismo repressivo da instituição.

What brings people to government urban primary care facilities? A community-based study from Delhi, India

Introduction: Mohalla or Community Clinics of Delhi, India, provides free primary care services to the general population, with special focus on the underserved and marginalized. This study was conducted to analyze the perception and experience of target beneficiaries and to understand and document the determinants of people visiting these clinics. Material and Methods: A community-based study was conducted from October 2019 to April 2020. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Correlation and comparative analysis were used. Thirty-seven Mohalla Clinics and their catchment areas were visited. A total of 391 respondents (including 35 health staff and 356 community members) were included. Results: Proximity of clinics, waiting times, age, perceived quality of treatment, and cleanliness at facilities were the factors that influenced the usage of clinics. Lack of first-aid facilities and long waiting time (at a few facilities) were identified challenges. There is a need for wider publicity and awareness about the clinics and regular analysis of data to determine an appropriate mid-course action to further increase utilization. Conclusion: Community Clinics of Delhi, India, have brought people back to government primary healthcare (PHC) facilities. The popularity of these clinics has encouraged a number of Indian states to set up similar facilities. The factors behind their success need to be studied in detail to derive lessons for making urban PHC accessible in other low- and middle-income countries.