O Impacto das assembleias na humanização em saúde em um centro de atenção psicossocial / The Impact of assemblies on humanization in health in a psychosocial care center

Resumo Introdução Os Centro de Atenção Psicossocial (CAPS) foram criados como parte do processo de reforma psiquiátrica. Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a influência das assembleias realizadas no Centro de Atenção Psicossocial CAPS II de Boa Vista (RR) na humanização em saúde mental. Método Esta pesquisa qualitativa avaliou 10 indivíduos dentre os 22 que preencheram os critérios de inclusão. O estudo utilizou a técnica de análise de conteúdo e um roteiro de entrevista contendo 07 perguntas abertas sobre a efetivação da humanização em meio à realização de assembleias. Resultados A relação paciente, profissional e gestor melhorou após a realização das assembleias. Quanto ao trabalho desenvolvido pela gestão, os participantes atribuíram organização e humanização. O trabalho da equipe profissional foi considerado excelente pela maioria dos entrevistados, e o CAPS atua de forma humanizada no atendimento à pessoa em sofrimento psíquico. Conclusão As assembleias influenciaram a humanização em saúde mental em face das mudanças de comportamento e relacionamento propiciadas pelo vínculo que se fez presente durante as mencionadas reuniões, tangenciando assim para lógica da reforma psiquiátrica e substituição de práticas hospitalocêntricas com vistas na ressocialização dos indivíduos e familiares.

Abstract Background The Psychosocial Care Center was created as part of the psychiatric reform process. Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the assemblies held at the CAPS II Psychosocial Care Center of Boa Vista RR on the humanization of mental health. Method This qualitative study evaluated 10 individuals from the 22 who met the inclusion criteria. The study used a content analysis methodology applying an interview script containing 7 open questions regarding the effectiveness of humanization in the context of the assemblies. Results The relationship between patient, professional and manager improved after the assemblies were held. Regarding the work undertaken by the management, participants highlighted the organization and humanization. The work of the professional team was considered excellent by most of the interviewees and the CAPS acts in a humanized way when assisting people in psychological distress. Conclusion The assemblies influenced the humanization of mental health in the face of behavioural changes through the relationship established during the aforementioned meetings. This reflected the logic of psychiatric reform and the substitution of hospital-centered practices with the re-socialization of individuals and families.

Management of children with functional constipation referred to tertiary care

Abstract Objectives: To describe the management, to compare treatment at initial referral vs. during specialized follow-up, and to describe outcomes of children with functional constipation (FC) referred to a Brazilian tertiary care center. Methods: Retrospective study, including children (4-18 years) with FC followed at a single center from 2006 to 2019. Demographics, treatments, time of follow-up, and outcomes were analyzed. The management of FC followed an institutional protocol. Results: 104 patients were identified, 79 were eligible and included in the analysis: 59% male, mean age at referral was 6.4 years, and mean duration of symptoms was 4.4 years. There were significant changes in the therapy(ies) used at the time of referral compared to during follow-up, with a noticeable increase in the frequency of the use of polyethylene glycol, enemas, magnesium hydroxide, and bisacodyl; 5.1% received trans-anal irrigation, and 3.8% underwent surgery. Outcomes were favorable in more than half of the cases: 31% improved; 19.5% had complete resolution and 2.5% were transferred back to primary care. Symptoms remained unchanged in 30.4%, and no patients experienced worsening of symptoms. The mean duration of follow-up was 2.8 years. When comparing patients with favorable vs. unfavorable outcomes, the authors did not identify significant differences in gender, age, therapies used, duration of symptoms, or length of follow-up. Conclusions: Children with FC are often referred to specialized care not receiving optimal therapy. Many patients whose FC was labeled "refractory" may be treated successfully with a well-established plan of care, and do not truly present intractable constipation.

Instrumentos estandarizados para medir la relación médico-paciente: una revisión sistemática de la literatura internacional e iberoamericana / A systematic review of standardized instruments to measure the doctor-patient relationship

The current health situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a reconfiguration of the doctor-patient relationship. We performed a systematic review to comparatively evaluate the instruments most used to study communication in the doctor-patient relationship. We identified 43 instruments assessing different aspects of the doctor-patient relationship, of which 34 correspond to Anglo-Saxon literature and nine to Latin American texts. The psychometric evidence for many of these instruments is incipient. Most of these instruments contemplate a unidirectional design and address similar dimensions of the doctor-patient relationship, particularly in the Latin American context where the relationship is mostly studied in a unidimensional way. We propose recommendations for the development, revision, or refinement of instruments that measure communication in the doctor-patient relationship.

Incorporação de telessaúde na atenção primária à saúde no Brasil e fatores associados / Incorporation of telehealth in primary healthcare and associated factors in Brazil / Incorporación de la telesalud en la atención primaria en salud en Brasil y factores asociados

O estudo teve como objetivo analisar a utilização do Programa Nacional Telessaúde Brasil Redes, no âmbito da atenção primária à saúde no Brasil, identificando os fatores relacionados. Estudo transversal a partir da base de dados do segundo ciclo do Programa Nacional de Melhoria do Acesso e da Qualidade da Atenção Básica (PMAQ-AB). A amostra foi composta por 29.756 equipes de saúde que, voluntariamente, aderiram ao programa. As variáveis independentes abrangeram características contextuais (região e porte populacional), da unidade de saúde (tipo, acesso a telefone, banda larga, número de médicos e enfermeiros, consultórios, sala de agentes comunitários de saúde (ACS), sala de reuniões, existência de telessaúde) e da equipe de saúde (apoio institucional). Análises bruta e ajustada por meio de regressão de Poisson avaliaram quais variáveis são associadas ao maior uso do telessaúde. A prevalência de utilização do telessaúde foi de 32,7% no total da amostra e 73,3% entre equipes com o programa implantado. Teleducação foi a modalidade mais frequentemente usada. Maiores prevalências de utilização foram encontradas das regiões Sul e Sudeste, em municípios com até 30 mil habitantes, com telessaúde implantado na unidade, presença de pelo menos um médico e disponibilidade de pelo menos um telefone no estabelecimento. O apoio institucional teve impacto positivo em 40% na prevalência de utilização do telessaúde. Variáveis de estrutura, como Internet e disponibilidade de salas com distintas finalidades, parecem não impactar significativamente a utilização dessas tecnologias, sinalizando que fatores como apoio institucional e a própria implantação do telessaúde na unidade são mais importantes para aumentar a adesão ao programa.

The study aimed to analyze the Brazil Networks Telehealth Program in the context of primary healthcare (PHC) in Brazil and to identify related factors. This cross-sectional study used data from the second cycle of the Program for Improvement of Access and Quality of Basic Healthcare (PMAQ-AB). The sample consisted of 29,756 healthcare teams who joined the program voluntarily. Independent variables included contextual characteristics (region and population size), healthcare unit (type, telephone access, broadband, number of physicians and nurses, consultation offices, community health workers' room, meeting room, existence of telehealth) and health team characteristics (institutional support). Crude and Poisson regression-adjusted analyses assessed which variables are associated with greater use of telehealth. Prevalence of use of telehealth was 32.7% in the total sample and 73.3% among teams with the Program implemented. Tele-education was the most frequently used modality. Higher rates of prevalence of use were found in the South and Southeast of Brazil, in municipalities with up to 30,000 inhabitants, with telehealth implemented in the unit, with presence of at least one physician, and with at least one telephone available in the service. Institutional support had a 40% positive impact on prevalence of use of telehealth. Infrastructure variables such as Internet and availability of rooms with different purposes appeared not to significantly impact the use of these technologies, indicating that institutional support and the implementation of telehealth itself in the unit are more important for increasing adherence to the Program.

El estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar la utilización del Programa Nacional Telesalud Brasil Redes, en el ámbito de la atención primaria en salud en Brasil, identificando los factores relacionados. Estudio transversal a partir de la base de datos del 2º ciclo del Programa Nacional de Mejoría de Acceso y Calidad de la Atención Básica (PMAQ-AB). La muestra estuvo compuesta por 29.756 equipos de salud que voluntariamente se adhirieron al programa. Las variables independientes abarcaron características contextuales (región y tamaño poblacional), de la unidad de salud (tipo, acceso a teléfono, banda ancha, número de médicos y enfermeros, consultorios, sala de agentes comunitarios de salud, sala de reuniones, existencia de telesalud) y del equipo de salud (apoyo institucional). El análisis bruto y ajustado mediante regresión de Poisson evaluaron qué variables se asocian a un mayor uso de telesalud. La prevalencia de utilización de telesalud fue de un 32,7% en el total de la muestra y un 73,3% entre equipos con el programa implantado. Teleducación fue la modalidad más frecuentemente usada. Se encontraron mayores prevalencias de utilización en las regiones Sur y Sudeste, en municipios con hasta 30.000 habitantes, con telesalud implantada en la unidad, presencia de por lo menos un médico y disponibilidad de por lo menos un teléfono en el establecimiento. El apoyo institucional tuvo un impacto positivo en un 40% de la prevalencia de utilización de la telesalud. Variables de estructura como Internet y disponibilidad de salas con distintas finalidades parecen no impactar significativamente en la utilización de estas tecnologías, señalando que los factores como el apoyo institucional y la propia implantación de la telesalud en la unidad son más importantes para aumentar la adhesión al programa.

Caracterización del consumo de legumbres en población chilena: resultados de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2016-2017 / Legume consumption in chileans: findings from the 2016-2017 national health survey

Background: Legumes are low cost and high-quality nutritional foods. In Chile, a twice per week legume consumption is recommended to promote health and prevent disease. Aim: To characterize the consumption of legumes according to sociodemographic and anthropometric variables in the Chilean adult population. Material and Method: Analysis of data from 5,473 participants of the 2016-2017 National Health Survey. The compliance with legume consumption was studied in population groups, according to sociodemographic and anthropometric characteristics, through logistic regression analyses. Results: Only 24% of all participants (51.4% of women) fulfilled legume intake recommendations. After adjusting for sociodemographic variables, the participants who were less likely to comply with the recommendation were widowers (Odds Ratio (OR): 0.58 [95% confidence intervals (CI): (0.40; 0.85]). On the contrary, people between 70-80 years (OR: 1.78 [95% CI: 1.11; 2.88]), those who resided in rural areas (OR: 1.62 [95% CI: 1.25; 2.10]) and those who resided in the Maule region (OR: 2.11 [95% CI: 1.37, 3.25]) had a higher likelihood of compliance. Conclusions: One out of four Chileans complied with the recommendations of legume consumption. Even though the results differed when stratified by sex, it is highlighted that living in rural areas increased the probabilities of an adequate legume consumption.

Associação entre qualificação profissional de fisioterapeutas e a percepção sobre o tratamento de osteoartrite de joelho: um estudo transversal / Association between professional qualification of physical therapists and perception of knee osteoarthritis treatment: a cross-sectional study

INTRODUÇÃO: A Osteoartrite (OA) é a forma mais prevalente de artrite e requer intervenção terapêutica adequada. A Fisioterapia desempenha um importante papel no manejo desta doença. No entanto, pouco se sabe sobre as crenças e intervenções de fisioterapeutas que tratam OA no Brasil e fatores relacionados às decisões clínicas. OBJETIVO: Determinar se existe associação entre a qualificação profissional de fisioterapeutas na região Norte do Brasil e a percepção de eficiência ou ineficiência de intervenções terapêuticas para OA de joelho. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Uma pesquisa transversal online foi realizada com fisioterapeutas de cinco estados do Norte do Brasil e a percepção sobre 20 intervenções foi avaliada por meio de um caso hipotético de OA de joelho. O teste qui-quadrado e regressão logística binária com nível de significância de 5% foram utilizados para a análise estatística. RESULTADOS: 370 profissionais com média de idade de 32,16 ± 6,89 responderam a pesquisa. Houve associação significativa entre qualificação e percepção de eficiência das intervenções. Fisioterapeutas apenas graduados apresentaram menos chances de reconhecer ultrassom, ondas curtas, neuroestimulação elétrica transcutânea e estimulação elétrica, crioterapia, calor, fortalecimento muscular, kinesio taping e repouso como intervenções ineficazes. O mesmo ocorreu com as intervenções ultrassom, fortalecimento muscular e kinesio taping para especialistas. CONCLUSÃO: O menor grau acadêmico leva à uma chance menor de perceber como pouco eficientes ou ineficientes algumas intervenções não recomendadas para OA de joelho.

INTRODUCTION: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent form of arthritis, which requires appropriate therapeutic intervention. Physical therapy plays a central role in its management. However, little is known about the beliefs and interventions of physical therapists who treat OA in Brazil and factors related to clinical decisions. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether there is an association between the professional qualification of physical therapists in the North Region of Brazil and their perception of efficiency or inefficiency of therapeutic interventions for knee OA. METHODS: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with physical therapists from five states in northern Brazil, and their perception about 20 interventions was assessed through a hypothetical case of knee OA. Statistical analyses were performed using the chi-square test and binary logistic regression with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: 370 professionals with a mean age of 32.16 ±6.89 responded to the survey. There was a significant association between qualification and perceived efficiency of interventions. Graduated physiotherapists were less likely to recognize ultrasound, short waves, transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation and electrical stimulation, cryotherapy, heat, muscle strengthening, kinesio taping, and rest as ineffective interventions. The same occurred for ultrasound, muscle strengthening, and kinesiology tape for specialists. CONCLUSION: The lower academic degree leads to a lower chance to perceive as poorly efficient or inefficient some not recommended interventions for knee OA.

Analysis on the current situation of medical preventive integration at primary medical institutions in a city / 中华医院管理杂志

Objective:To explore the current status of medical preventive integration at primary medical institutions, analyze the problems of medical prevention integration, and put forward optimization suggestions.Methods:From June to July 2020, 169 primary medical institutions in a city were selected as the survey objects to conduct a questionnaire survey on the basic information of institutions and the evaluation indicators of medical preventive integration. The evaluation index system of medical preventive integration was divided into a factual survey and a sensory survey. In addition, 32 relevant personnel were interviewed on the current situation of medical preventive integration at primary medical institutions. The reliability and validity of the data were tested and analyzed, while descriptive analysis and classification extraction analysis were carried out.Results:The reliability and validity analysis proved the data reliability. The factual survey extracted three common factors, namely organization management, performance appraisal distribution and information management. The sensory survey extracted two common factors, namely working mode and personnel training. In terms of organization, management and working methods, the degree of medical preventive integration was low. Among them, 53.8% of the institutions had formulated the medical preventive integration norms, and only 41.4% of them had shared residents′ health information in time.Conclusions:The degree of medical preventive integration of primary medical institutions in the city still need to be improved. In the future, we should strengthen the top-level design, establish the norms and cooperation mechanism of medical preventive integration, improve the awareness of medical preventive integration of medical personnel, improve the information level, and to build a new service model integrating disease prevention, medical treatment and health management.

Patient and caregiver preparedness for discharge from the internal medicine wards of the University of the Philippines – Philippine General Hospital

BACKGROUND@#Preparedness before discharge correlates with good clinical outcomes.@*OBJECTIVE@#The study described the perception, attitudes, and perceived preparedness of patients and caregivers for discharge from the Internal Medicine wards of the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH).@*METHODS@#A cross-sectional survey among 142 patients about to be discharged from the Internal Medicine wards of the Philippine General Hospital and/or their caregivers from May to June 2017 was done using a validated Filipino version of B-PREPARED, an 11-item self-administered questionnaire that measures patient preparedness for home. The questionnaire has three domains: self-care information, equipment/services, and confidence. The highest possible B-PREPARED score is 22 with higher scores indicating better discharge preparedness. Mean B-PREPARED scores were calculated. Post-hoc linear regression analysis between the scores and characteristics was performed.@*RESULTS@#The Filipino translation of the B-PREPARED questionnaire had good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha 0.8). One hundred forty-two patients and caregivers participated. The mean B-PREPARED score was 14.57 ± 4.34, with a median of 15. The lowest scores were for information on available community services (1.20 ± 0.76), arranged equipment (0.83 ± 0.88), information on side effects of medications (1.19 ± 0.85), and additional information sought (0.61 ± 0.92). There was no significant correlation between preparedness and age, employment status, educational attainment, diagnosis, length of hospitalization, the number of admissions one year prior, or whether the respondent was a patient or caregiver.@*CONCLUSION@#The Filipino translation of the B-PREPARED questionnaire had good internal consistency. Although most participants reported being confident and prepared for discharge, most felt they did not receive sufficient information on side effects and available community services, and assistance in arranging for the necessary equipment for home care.

Uso y titulación de presión soporte en Argentina: estudio transversal de tipo encuesta online / Titration and characteristics of pressure-support ventilation use in Argentina: an online cross-sectional survey study

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar las prácticas habituales de uso y titulación del modo presión soporte (PC-CSV - pressure control continuous spontaneous ventilation) en pacientes bajo ventilación mecánica y analizar las formas de reconocimiento de sobreasistencia y subasistencia. Secundariamente, comparar las respuestas según profesión en relación al diagnóstico de sobreasistencia y subasistencia. Métodos: Se realizó una encuesta online utilizando la herramienta Survey Monkey. Se incluyeron a médicos, enfermeros y kinesiólogos de Argentina que tuvieran acceso al uso de PC-CSV en su práctica habitual. Resultados: Se recolectaron 509 encuestas desde octubre a diciembre 2018. El 74,1% de ellas correspondió a kinesiólogos. Un 77,6% refirió utilizar PC-CSV para iniciar la fase de soporte parcial. Un 43,8% selecciona el valor de presión de soporte inspiratorio basándose en volumen corriente. El principal objetivo de la selección de PEEP fue disminuir el trabajo respiratorio. El volumen corriente alto fue la variable primordial de detección de sobreasistencia, mientras que el uso de músculos accesorios fue la más elegida para subasistencia. Se observaron diferencias entre médicos y kinesiólogos en relación a las formas de detección de sobreasistencia. Conclusión: El modo más utilizado para la fase de soporte parcial es PC-CSV. La variable más elegida para titular la presión de soporte inspiratorio es volumen corriente y el principal objetivo de la PEEP es disminuir el trabajo respiratorio. La sobreasistencia es detectada prioritariamente por un volumen corriente elevado, mientras que la subasistencia mediante el uso de músculos accesorios. Se halló diferencias entre profesiones en relación a los criterios de detección de sobreasistencia.

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify common practices related to the use and titration of pressure-support ventilation (PC-CSV - pressure control-continuous spontaneous ventilation) in patients under mechanical ventilation and to analyze diagnostic criteria for over-assistance and under-assistance. The secondary objective was to compare the responses provided by physician, physiotherapists and nurses related to diagnostic criteria for over-assistance and under-assistance. Methods: An online survey was conducted using the Survey Monkey tool. Physicians, nurses and physiotherapists from Argentina with access to PC-CSV in their usual clinical practice were included. Results: A total of 509 surveys were collected from October to December 2018. Of these, 74.1% were completed by physiotherapists. A total of 77.6% reported using PC-CSV to initiate the partial ventilatory support phase, and 43.8% of respondents select inspiratory pressure support level based on tidal volume. The main objective for selecting positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) level was to decrease the work of breathing. High tidal volume was the primary variable for detecting over-assistance, while the use of accessory respiratory muscles was the most commonly chosen for under-assistance. Discrepancies were observed between physicians and physiotherapists in relation to the diagnostic criteria for over-assistance. Conclusion: The most commonly used mode to initiate the partial ventilatory support phase was PC-CSV. The most frequently selected variable to guide the titration of inspiratory pressure support level was tidal volume, and the main objective of PEEP was to decrease the work of breathing. Over-assistance was detected primarily by high tidal volume, while under-assistance by accessory respiratory muscles activation. Discrepancies were observed among professions in relation to the diagnostic criteria for over-assistance, but not for under-assistance.

Early access to biological neonatal screening: coordination among child care action programs / Acesso precoce à triagem neonatal biológica: articulação entre ações de programas de atenção à criança / Acceso precoz al tamizaje neonatal biológico: articulación entre accionas de programas de atención al niño

Abstract Objective: To verify factors associated with early newborn access to biological neonatal screening. Method: A cross-sectional quantitative study was carried out with all newborns who underwent tests in healthcare units, hospitals, and laboratories of a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, with programs linking healthcare information. The following variables were investigated: child's age at collection (dependent); place of collection; date of collection; and type of user (independent). Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied. Results: Records of 15,652 screenings were found in the two years analyzed. In the first year analyzed, 7,955 births and 7,640 (96.0%) tests were recorded, of which 5,586 (73.1%) were undertaken with newborns between three and five days old. In the next year analyzed, 8,316 births and 8,012 (96.3%) screenings were recorded, of which 7,025 (87.6%) were undertaken with newborns in the same age group. A statistically significant association was found between the variables "child's age" and "type of user" in one year, and between the variables "child's age" and "place of collection" in both years. Conclusion: Early access to these tests enables the screening of diseases and referral for treatment. The present study contributes to the management of child care programs by presenting strategies linking data and actions to improve access to biological neonatal screening.

Resumo Objetivo: verificar fatores associados ao acesso precoce de recém-nascidos à triagem neonatal biológica. Método: estudo transversal, quantitativo, com todos os bebês que realizaram exame em unidades de saúde, hospitais ou laboratórios de um município do estado de São Paulo, Brasil, com programas que vinculam informações de atenção à saúde. Foram investigadas as variáveis: idade da criança na coleta (dependente), local da coleta, data da coleta, tipo de usuário (independentes). Aplicou-se estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: há registro de 15.652 triagens nos dois anos analisados. No primeiro ano analisado, ocorreram 7.955 nascimentos e 7.640 (96,0%) exames, 5.586 (73,1%) deles em recém-nascidos de três a cinco dias de vida. Para 8.316 bebês nascidos no ano seguinte, foram registradas 8.012 (96,3%) triagens, 7.025 (87,6%) delas na mesma faixa etária. Encontrou-se associação estatisticamente significativa entre as variáveis "idade da criança" e "tipo de usuário" em um ano, e entre "idade da criança" e "local da coleta" em ambos os anos. Conclusão: o acesso precoce ao exame oportuniza a triagem de doenças e o encaminhamento para tratamento. O estudo contribui com a gestão de programas de atenção à criança, ao apresentar estratégias que articulam informações e ações para melhoria do acesso à triagem neonatal biológica.

Resumo Objetivo: verificar factores asociados al acceso precoz del recién nacido al tamizaje neonatal biológico. Método: estudio transversal, cuantitativo, con todos los bebés examinados en unidades de salud, hospitales o laboratorios de un municipio del estado de São Paulo, Brasil; con programas integradores de información de atención de salud. Fueron investigadas las variables: edad del niño en la recolección (dependiente), lugar de recolección, fecha de recolección y tipo de usuario (dependientes). Se aplicó estadística descriptiva e inferencial. Resultados: existen registrados 15.652 triajes en los dos años estudiados. Durante el primero, ocurrieron 7.955 nacimientos y 7.640 (96,0%) análisis, 5.586 (73,1%) en recién nacidos de tres a cinco días de vida. Hubo 8.316 nacimientos en el año siguiente, se registraron 8.012 triajes, 7.025 (87,6%) para la misma faja etaria. Se encontró asociación estadísticamente significante entre las variables "edad del niño" y "tipo de usuario" en un año, y entre "edad del niño" y lugar de recolección" en ambos años. Conclusión: el acceso precoz al análisis permite el tamizaje de enfermedades y la derivación para tratamiento. El estudio contribuye a la gestión de programas de atención infantil, presentando estrategias que articulan información y acciones para mejorar el acceso al tamizaje neonatal biológico.

Awareness of medical and health care APP of female college students and associated factors in Weifang / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To understand the awareness and influencing factors of medical healthcare APP among female college students in Weifang, and to provide references for healthy lifestyle and health literacy improvement.@*Methods@#A total of 891 female college students were selected by stratified random sampling method, and were investigated regrading awareness on medical and health care APP and associated factors. Data were statistically analyzed by composition ratio, CHI-square test and binary Logistic regression.@*Results@#There were 54.6% of the female college students who reported not aware of medical healthcare APP. The overall awareness rates of medical and health care APP for freshmen,sophomores, juniors, seniurs and above were 39.75%,45.59%,55.78% and 52.56%, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant(χ2=16.43，P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that medical costs, medical healthcare information attention, medical health care information recognition, consulting the treatment scheme were positively associated with awareness of health care APP(OR=1.40,1.51,1.27,1.33,P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#The awareness rate of medical health care APP of female college students in Weifang is relatively low,and the difference between different groups is obvious. It is necessary to improve the scientific knowledge rate of the female college students to the APP, so as to influence the life style of the female college students.

Obesidad no morbida y morbida del adulto en el Perú, 1975 - 2013 / Adult non-morbid and morbid obesity in Peru, 1975 - 2013

Introducción: La obesidad es una enfermedad considerada como problema de salud pública que afecta a un gran número de personas y que requiere políticas de gobierno que enfrenten esta situación. Objetivo: Determinar las variaciones en las frecuencias de obesidad no mórbida (ONM) y obesidad mórbida (OM) de acuerdo a diferentes encuestas nacionales en función de variables socio-demográficas. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo secundario de datos de cinco encuestas nacionales: Evaluación Nutricional del Poblador Peruano (ENPPE 1975), Encuesta Nacional de Indicadores Nutricionales, Bioquímicos, Socio-económicos y Culturales (CENAN 2005), Encuesta Nacional de Hogares (ENAHO 2009-2010) y Encuesta Nacional de Hogares (ENAHO 2012-2013). La ONM se identificó por un IMC de 30 a 39,99 kg/m² y para la OM con un IMC igual o mayor de 40 kg/m². Resultados: La frecuencia de la ONM se incrementó de 8,5% en 1975 a 18,5% en el 2013, mientras la OM de 0,5 a 0,9% en el mismo periodo. La presencia de OM fue mayor en el género femenino (1,3%) frente al masculino (0,4%), con un incremento promedio en mujeres de 0,6% (0,7% en 1975 y 1,3% en 2013) y en varones de 0,2%. La presencia de obesidad fue mayor en el grupo de 50 a 59 años, en quienes viven en regiones costeras, áreas urbanas y ciudades ubicadas por debajo de 1000 msnm. Conclusiones: La ONM y la OM, presentes desde hace muchos años en nuestro país, tuvieron tendencia al incremento progresivo en los años de estudio, a predominio del género femenino.

Introduction: Obesity is a chronic disease, which is considered as a public health problem. It affects a large number of people and requires governmental policies that encourage this situation. Objective: To determine the variations in the frequencies of non-morbid obesity (NMO) and morbid obesity (MO) according with different national surveys, and in function of socio-demographic variables. Methods: A descriptive study with data of five national surveys: Nutritional Evaluation of the Peruvian Population (ENPPE 1975), National Survey of Nutritional, Biochemical, Socio-economic and Cultural Indicators (CENAN 2005), National Household Survey (ENAHO 2009-2010) and National Household Survey (ENAHO 2012-2013). NMO was identified by a BMI of 30 to 39.99 kg/m² and MO was defined by a BMI equal to or greater than 40 kg/m². Results: The frequency of NMO has increased from 8,5% in 1975 to 18,5% in 2013, and the MO increased from 0,5 to 0,9% in the same period. OM is most presented in females (1,3%) with an average increasing of 0,6% (0,7% in 1975 and 1,3% in 2013) while in men it was 0,2%. Similarly, the frequency of MO was higher in the age group of 50 to 59 years, in those who live in coastal regions, urban areas and cities located below 1000 meters above sea level. Conclusions: ONM and OM, present for many years in our country, had a tendency to the progressive increase in the years of study, with a predominance of the female gender.

Satisfacción de usuarias del control prenatal en Montería / Users' satisfaction with prenatal care in Monteria

Resumen Introducción: En los procesos de atención que requieren seguimiento, como el control prenatal, la satisfacción de la usuaria puede contribuir a su resultado. La percepción de la calidad, estimada mediante la satisfacción de las usuarias, aproxima a la medición de la calidad de la atención prenatal. Objetivo: Establecer el nivel de satisfacción con el control prenatal en una institución prestadora de servicios de salud en Montería (Colombia). Metodología: Estudio transversal con componente analítico, utilizando el programa Epidat 3.1. Se estimaron promedios, medianas y proporciones según fuesen las variables cuantitativas o cualitativas. Se exploró la asociación estadística la prueba t de Student para las variables continuas y la prueba x2 para las variables categóricas, y se estimaron los OR (IC 95%) asumiendo como caso la satisfacción con el control prenatal. Resultados: De las 178 mujeres entrevistadas 96% manifestaron sentirse satisfechas con el control prenatal. Recibieron información sobre: la prueba del Virus de Inmunodeficiencia Humana 83,7%, exámenes de laboratorio 85,4%, signos de alarma 93,8%, nutrición 86,5%, lactancia 76,4%, planificación 64%, cuidados del recién nacido 71,9%. Los promedios de edad (22,7 versus 25,1 años) y de semanas de gestación (11,1 versus 14,9 semanas) son menores en las mujeres satisfechas con el control prenatal (valor p<0,001). Otras variables asociadas con la satisfacción en el control prenatal: entrega completa de medicamentos formulados (OR 8,6 IC 95% 1,6-46,2), oportunidad en la entrega de resultados de los exámenes (OR 6 IC 95% 1,2-28,9), e información suministrada sobre los signos de alarma (OR 20,3 IC 95% 3,7-112) y nutrición (OR 5,3 IC 95% 1,16-25,6). Conclusión: Además de la influencia de las variables demográficas y obstétricas y de los atributos de la calidad de la atención, es importante denotar cómo la información y la educación para la salud se asocian con la satisfacción con el control prenatal.

Abstract Introduction: In the care health processes that require follow-up, such as prenatal care, users satisfaction can contribute to its outcome. The perceived quality, estimated through users satisfaction, approximates the measurement of prenatal care quality. Objective: To establish the level of satisfaction among pregnant women with prenatal care in a health institution in Montería (Colombia). Methodology: Cross-sectional study with descriptive and analytical, using the Epidat 3.1 program. Averages, medians and proportions were estimated according to the quantitative or qualitative variables. The statistical association was explored using the Student's t test for the continuous variables and the x2 test for the categorical variables, and OR was estimated (95%CI) assuming as a case the satisfaction with the prenatal control. Results: Of the 178 women interviewed, 96% reported feeling satisfied with antenatal consultation. They received information on: Human Immunodeficiency Virus test 83.7%, laboratory tests 85.4%, obstetric danger signs 93.8%, maternal nutrition 86.5%, breastfeeding 76.4%, family planning 64%, newborn care 71.9%. The average of age (22.7 versus 25.1 years) and gestational age (11.1 versus 14.9 weeks) are lower in women satisfied with antenatal consultation (p<0.001). Other variables associated with satisfaction in antenatal care: complete medication delivery (OR 8.6 95%CI 1.6-46.2), timely laboratory results (OR 6 95%CI 1.2-28.9), and information provided on obstetric danger signs (OR 20.3 95%CI 3.7-112) and maternal nutrition (OR 5.3 95%CI 1.16-25.16). Conclusion: In addition to the influence of demographic and obstetric variables and attributes of quality care health, it is important to note how information and health education are also associated with women's satisfaction with antenatal care.

Reliability and validity of the Brazilian version of the HSOPSC: a reassessment study / Confiabilidade e validade da versão brasileira do HSOPSC: um estudo de reavaliação / Fiabilidad y validez de la versión brasileña del HSOPSC: un estudio de revisión

Abstract: This study aimed to reassess the psychometric properties of the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC) adapted to Portuguese for use in the Brazilian context. An observational, cross-sectional study was performed in a large, private, non-profit, acute care hospital, reference in patient safety, in a major Brazilian metropolis. Participants were selected from a non-probability sample of all eligible personnel in the various hospital departments invited to participate in the study. Reliability of the HSOPSC was assessed by estimating Cronbach's alpha for each dimension. confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), a matrix of correlations between the dimensions, and exploratory structural equation modelling (ESEM) were used in exploratory and confirmatory analyses of the structural validity of the construct. The overall response rate was 18.7% (n = 1,439). Four dimensions ("overall perceptions of patient safety"; "staffing"; "teamwork across units"; and "non-punitive response to error") returned problems of internal consistency. CFA returned acceptable fit with the original 12-dimension model. Correlations between the dimensions of the original 12-dimension model indicated discriminant validity problems, while residual variance was greater than 0.70 in 13 items. The ESEM of the original 12-dimension model returned good fit, with the following indices: CFI = 0.985; TLI = 0.968, and RMSEA = 0.026 (90%CI: 0.024-0.029). Although better than those of the first evaluation, the results obtained in this validity and reliability reassessment of the Brazilian version of the HSOPSC require further research.

Resumo: O estudo teve como objetivo reavaliar as propriedades psicométricas da versão do Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC) adaptada para o português, para uso no contexto brasileiro. Foi realizado um estudo observacional, transversal, em um hospital particular sem fins lucrativos, referência em segurança do paciente, localizado em uma metrópole brasileira. Os participantes foram selecionados a partir de uma amostra não-probabilística de todos os funcionários elegíveis de diversos departamentos hospitalares, convidados a participar no estudo. A confiabilidade do HSOPSC foi avaliada pela estimativa do alfa de Cronbach para cada dimensão. Foram usadas análise fatorial confirmatória (AFC), uma matriz de correlações entre as dimensões e modelagem de equações estruturais (MEE) na análise exploratória e confirmatória da validade estrutural do construto. Houve uma taxa global de resposta de 18,7% (n = 1.439). Quatro dimensões ("percepção geral de segurança do paciente"; "recursos humanos"; "trabalho de equipe entre unidades" e "resposta não-punitiva aos erros") apresentaram problemas de consistência interna. A AFC mostrou um ajuste aceitável em relação ao modelo original de 12 dimensões. As correlações entre as dimensões do modelo original de 12 dimensões indicaram problemas de validade discriminante, enquanto a variância residual foi maior de 0,70 em 13 itens. A MEE do modelo original de 12 dimensões mostrou bom ajuste, com os seguintes índices: CFI = 0,985; TLI = 0,968 e RMSEA = 0,026 (IC90%: 0,024-0,029). Embora tenham superado a primeira avaliação, os resultados obtidos nesta reavaliação da validade e confiabilidade da versão do questionário traduzida e adaptada para o contexto brasileiro indicam a necessidade de mais estudos.

Resumen: El estudio tuvo como objetivo revisar las propiedades psicométricas de la versión del Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC) adaptado al portugués, para su uso en el contexto brasileño. Se realizó un estudio transversal observacional, en un hospital grande con cuidados intensivos, privado, sin ánimo de lucro, punto de referencia en seguridad del paciente, situado en una de las mayores metrópolis brasileñas. Los participantes se seleccionaron de un muestreo no probabilístico entre todo el personal elegible de los diversos departamentos hospitalarios invitados a participar en el estudio. La fiabilidad del HSOPSC se evaluó estimando el alfa de Cronbach para cada dimensión. Se utilizaron tanto el análisis factorial confirmatorio (AFC), como la matriz de correlaciones entre las dimensiones y los modelos de ecuaciones estructurales exploratorios (ESEM) en el análisis exploratorio y confirmatorio para la validez estructural del constructo. El porcentaje general de respuesta fue de un 18,7% (n = 1,439). Hubo cuatro dimensiones ("percepciones generales de seguridad del paciente"; "dotación de personal"; "trabajo en equipo en las unidades"; y "respuesta al error no-punitiva"), problemas recurrentes de consistencia interna. El AFC mostró un ajuste aceptable con el modelo original de 12-dimensiones. Las correlaciones entre las dimensiones del modelo original de 12-dimensiones indicaron problemas de validez discriminante, mientras que varianza residual era mayor a 0,70 en 13 ítems. Los ESEM del modelo original de 12-dimensiones tuvieron un buen ajuste con los siguientes índices: CFI = 0,985; TLI = 0,968 y RMSEA = 0,026 (90%CI: 0,024-0,029). A pesar de que eran mejores que los de la primera evaluación, los resultados obtenidos en esta revisión de la validez y fiabilidad de la versión del cuestionario, traducido y adaptado al contexto brasileño, es necesario que haya más investigaciones al respecto sobre este asunto.

Conocimientos de los estudiantes de medicina sobre cólera en una universidad pública / Knowledge of Medical Students on cholera at a public university

Resumen Introducción. El cólera es una enfermedad infecciosa de comportamiento epidémico, que sigue amenazando la salud pública. En 2010 estalló un brote en Haití cuya letalidad inicial fue de 6,4%, posiblemente por falta de conocimientos del personal médico sobre su manejo. La letalidad se estabilizó alrededor del 1%, pero existe el riesgo que la epidemia llegue a Colombia y haya médicos sin adecuado conocimiento para su intervención. Objetivo. Determinar el nivel de conocimientos sobre el cólera que tienen los estudiantes de Medicina de una universidad en Colombia. Materiales y métodos. Estudio observacional de corte transversal. Previo consentimiento informado, se aplicó una encuesta sobre conocimientos del cólera a estudiantes de Medicina que ya habían aprobado los cursos de ciencias básicas, infecciosas y epidemiología. Resultados. Participaron 323 estudiantes, con promedio de edad de 22 años, 50,8% hombres. Los niveles de conocimiento fueron independientes de edad y sexo, pero aumentan con el nivel académico (p=0,031). Los conocimientos sobre signos clínicos, vía de transmisión y población vulnerable, fueron acertados por más del 90% de los participantes; mientras que saberes sobre configuración del brote, uso de antibióticos y comportamiento reciente del cólera, fueron respondidos adecuadamente por menos del 23% de ellos. Conclusión. Los estudiantes de Medicina tienen conocimientos insuficientes para garantizar un adecuado manejo de un brote de cólera, sobre todo en lo concerniente al uso de antibióticos y la prevención de la trasmisión de la enfermedad.

Abstract Introduction. Cholera is an infectious disease with epidemic behavior. Despite scientific advances, it stills a threat for public health. In 2010, an outbreak exploded in Haiti, its initial lethality was as high as 6.4% and then stabilized near of 1%, possibly because lack of knowledge about management by medical staff. There is a risk that epidemic arrives to Colombia and finds a similar scenery.- Objective. To determine the knowledge level about cholera in medical students of an University of Colombia. Materials and methods. This is an observational, analytical, cross sectional study. Prior informed consent, we applied a survey about cholera knowledge to medical students who had already approved the basic sciences, infectology and epidemiology courses. Results. The participants were 323 students whose average age was 22 years, 50.8 % were men. Knowledge levels had nothing to do with age and sex, but increase with academic level (p=0,031). Knowledge about clinical signs, transmission via and populations at risk, were correct in more than 90% of participants; as long as knowledge about outbreak configuration, use of antibiotics and recent behavior of cholera were answered appropriated by less of 23% of them. Conclusion. Medical students have not enough knowledge to guarantee an adequate management of a cholera outbreak, antibiotics use, and prevention of disease.

Hodgkin's lymphoma unmet medical needs in Brazil: experts' perspective / Necessidades médicas não atendidas no tratamento de linfoma de Hodgkin no Brasil: perspectiva de médicos

Background: In 2016, Hodgkin's Lymphoma (HL) was responsible for 2,470 new cases in Brazil and, despite recent scientific advances, there are unmet medical needs that affects patients' outcome. Therefore, we aimed to explore the unmet medical needs in the management of HL patients in Brazil, based on experts' perspective. Methods: A questionnaire was developed to address the unmet medical needs including barriers for the diagnosis and treatment of HL in Brazil. The questionnaire results were presented in a panel discussion to validate participants' responses and to collect additional data. Main results: Eight experts participated in the panel. On both healthcare systems, public and private, a slight majority of patients was women and most of them were under 60 yearsold. In addition, the majority of patients were referred from another specialty on both systems. The time from onco-hematologist appointment to diagnosis was different between public and private sector (median of 30 and 12.5 days, respectively). Most patients in the public sector were on stage III (33%) and IV (33%); in the private sector, most patients were on stages II (36%) and III (24%). The most common barriers were the delayed diagnosis and the unavailability of diagnostic procedures and treatment options. Conclusion: According to participants, issues related to infrastructure and healthcare resource allocation affects the management of HL. Improvements in the infrastructure and educational measures for physicians and patients may contribute to minimize the barriers.

Introdução: Em 2016, o Linfoma de Hodgkin (LH) foi responsável por 2.470 novos casos no Brasil e, apesar dos recentes avanços científicos, há necessidades médicas não atendidas que afetam os pacientes. Portanto, o estudo teve como objetivo explorar as necessidades médicas não atendidas no manejo de pacientes com LH no Brasil, com base na perspectiva de especialistas. Métodos: Um questionário foi desenvolvido para abordar as necessidades médicas não atendidas, incluindo as barreiras para o diagnóstico e tratamento do LH no Brasil. Os resultados do questionário foram apresentados em um painel de discussão para validar as respostas dos participantes e coletar dados adicionais. Principais resultados: Oito especialistas participaram do painel. De acordo com os especialistas, em ambos os sistemas de saúde público e privado, uma pequena maioria dos pacientes era mulher e a maioria tinha menos de 60 anos. Além disso, a maioria dos pacientes foi encaminhada por outra especialidade em ambos os sistemas. O tempo entre a consulta com o onco-hematologista até o diagnóstico foi diferente entre o setor público e privado (mediana de 30 e 12,5 dias, respectivamente). A maioria dos pacientes do setor público apresenta estádios III (33%) e IV (33%); no setor privado, a maioria dos pacientes apresenta estádios II (36%) e III (24%). As barreiras mais comuns foram o atraso no diagnóstico e a indisponibilidade de procedimentos diagnósticos, e opções de tratamento. Conclusão: De acordo com os participantes, as questões relacionadas à infraestrutura e à alocação de recursos de saúde afetam o gerenciamento do LH. Melhorias na infraestrutura e medidas educacionais para médicos e pacientes podem contribuir para minimizar as barreiras.

Treatment patterns of Hodgkin's lymphoma in Brazil: experts' perspective / Padrões de tratamento do linfoma de Hodgkin no Brasil: a perspectiva dos especialistas

Background: Hodgkin's Lymphoma (HL) is a curable type of cancer, with a wide variety of therapies, especially for refractory/relapsing cases. Therefore, the study aims to explore the treatment patterns used in the management of HL patients in Brazil. Methods: A survey was developed to explore the treatment patterns in Brazil, addressing topics such as clinical characteristics, lines of therapy, transplant information and cure rates. Then, results were presented in a panel discussion to validate participants' responses and gain additional insights. Main results: The eight experts reported that most patients are women and under 60 years old. In both private and public healthcare systems, ABVD was the most commonly used first-line therapy for patients of all stages. The median cure rates for patients in stages I and II were 80% and 87.5%, and for stages III and IV 60% and 67.5%, respectively, in public and private sectors. For the subsequent lines of therapy, different regimens such as DHAP, GVD, GEV, ICE and allogeneic transplant are used, among others. Brentuximab vedotin was present mainly in the private sector. In the public sector, 70% of the patients are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant; of them, 75% actually receive the transplant. In the private sector, 80% of the patients are eligible, and 100% of them receive the transplant. Conclusion: Similarities were found between the public and private sectors in first-line therapy and cure rates. However, barriers for subsequent lines of therapy are more evident in the public system.

Introdução: O linfoma de Hodgkin (LH) é um tipo de câncer curável, com ampla variedade de terapias, especialmente para casos refratários/recidivantes. Portanto, o estudo visa explorar os padrões de tratamento utilizados no manejo de pacientes com LH no Brasil. Métodos: Uma pesquisa foi desenvolvida para explorar os padrões de tratamento no Brasil, abordando tópicos como: características clínicas, linhas de terapia, informações sobre transplantes e taxas de cura. Em seguida, os resultados foram apresentados em um painel de discussão para validar as respostas dos participantes e coletar os insights adicionais. Principais resultados: Os oito especialistas relataram que maioria dos pacientes é composta por mulheres com idade menor de 60 anos. Em ambos os sistemas de saúde, privado e público, ABVD foi a terapia de primeira linha mais comumente usada para pacientes de todos os estágios. As medianas das taxas de cura para pacientes nos estágios I e II foram de 80% e 87,5%, e para os estádios III e IV, de 60% e 67,5%, nos setores público e privado, respectivamente. Para as linhas subsequentes de terapia, diferentes regimes como DHAP, GVD, GEV, ICE e transplante alogênico são utilizados, entre outros. Brentuximabe vedotina estava presente principalmente no setor privado. No setor público, 70% dos pacientes são elegíveis para transplante autólogo de células-tronco; deles, 75% recebem o transplante. No setor privado, 80% dos pacientes são elegíveis e 100% recebem o transplante. Conclusão: Foram encontradas semelhanças entre o setor público e privado na terapia de primeira linha, bem como nas taxas de cura. No entanto, as barreiras para as linhas subsequentes de terapia são mais evidentes no sistema público.

Differences in the percutaneous nephrolithotomy practice patterns among Latin American urologists with and without endourology training

ABSTRACT Purpose: Although the worldwide percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) practice pat- terns determined via a survey sent to members of the Endourological Society have been published, differences in PCNL practice patterns among Latin American urologists based on endourological or lithiasis training have not been published. To determine the PCNL practice patterns among Latin American urologists with and without training in endourology. Materials and Methods: The SurveyMonkey® web platform was used to develop a 27-item survey on PCNL for the treatment of renal stones, and the survey was sent via e- -mail and other electronic media to 2000 urologists from 15 Latin American countries. Endourology-trained (group 1) and nontrained urologists (group 2) were analyzed. The group results were compared using the chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests. SPSS version 20 for Windows was used for all analyses. Results: A total of 331 urologists responded to the survey (rate of 16.55%): 221 (66.7%) in group 1 and 110 (33.2%) in group 2). In groups 1 and 2, 91.9% and 63.2% performed PCNL, respectively: 85.1% and 58.5% used preoperative tomography, respectively; 12.7% and 4.7% used preoperative nephrolitometry nomograms, respectively: 45.2% and 32.1% used endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery, respectively: 68.3% and 38.7% used mul- tiple percutaneous tract realization, respectively: and 19.9% and 5.7% used minimally invasive PCNL, respectively (all p=0.0005). Conclusions: Statistically significant differences were observed in PCNL practice patterns of Latin American urologists with and without training in endourology. Specific training in endourology significantly influence the practice patterns of Latin American urologists.

On thin ice: barriers to adoption of surveillance for patients with stage I testicular seminoma. Survey of US radiation oncologists

ABSTRACT Purpose: Most men with stage I testicular seminoma are cured with surgery alone, which is a preferred strategy per national guidelines. The current pattern of practice among US radiation oncologists (ROs) is unknown. Materials and Methods: We surveyed practicing US ROs via an online questionnaire. Respondent's characteristics, self-rated knowledge, perceived patient compliance rates with observation were analyzed for association with treatment recommendations. Results: We received 353 responses from ROs, of whom 23% considered themselves experts. A vast majority (84%) recommend observation as a default strategy, however this rate drops to 3% if the patient is believed to be noncompliant. 33% of respondents believe that survival is jeopardized in case of disease recurrence, and among these respondents only 5% support observation. 22% of respondents over-estimate the likelihood of noncompliance with observation to be in the 50-80% range. Responders with a higher perceived noncompliance rate are more likely to recommend adjuvant therapy (Fisher's exact p<0.01). Only 7% of respondents recommend observation for stage IS seminoma and 45% administer adjuvant RT in patients with elevated pre-orchiectomy alpha-fetal protein levels. Conclusions: Many US ROs over-estimate the likelihood that stage I testicular seminoma patients will be noncompliant with surveillance and incorrectly believe that overall survival is jeopardized if disease recurs on surveillance. Observation is quickly dismissed for patients who are not deemed to be compliant with observation, and is generally not accepted for patients with stage IS disease. There is clearly an opportunity for improved physician education on evidence-based management of stage I testicular seminoma.

Encuestas de Satisfacción del Paciente en Colombia: Una Oportunidad para Mejorar / Patient Satisfaction Surveys in Colombia: Scope for Improvement

Resumen Objetivo: Este artículo espera ayudar con el reto de alinear las encuestas colombianas con las mejores prácticas internacionales. Método: Se analiza si las tres principales encuestas colombianas cumplen los ocho criterios de receptividad planteados por la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Este es un estándar internacional que responde a la necesidad de evaluar la satisfacción del paciente. Resultados: Las encuestas colombianas se centran en evaluar la percepción de calidad que tiene el paciente. Son escasas las preguntas equivalentes a las ocho dimensiones propuestas por la organización mundial de la salud. Conclusiones: Las tres principales encuestas colombianas, que evalúan salud y atención médica, no hacen una medición adecuada. Este artículo sugiere que la situación se puede compensar tomando la ventaja que ofrece la infraestructura actual de encuesta a hogares, así como los requerimientos administrativos para estimar la satisfacción del paciente.

Abstract Objetive: The study reviews whether the three major Colombian surveys meet the eight World Health Organization responsiveness criteria. The responsiveness framework is an internationally acknowledged standard that meets the challenge of evaluating patient satisfaction. Method: After exploring patient evaluations practices that are internationally recognized, this study makes a comparative analysis of the Colombian surveys. Results: Colombian surveys are concerned on evaluating patients' perception of quality. There are only few questions that have an equivalent assessment to the eight dimensions suggested by the World Health Organization. Conclusion: By using this framework, the three major Colombian surveys, which deal with health and medical care, do not make accurate evaluation of patient satisfaction. This article suggests how to ameliorate the situation by taking advantage of Colombia's celebrated household survey infrastructure as well as its administrative requirements.