Análisis crítico del programa de la asignatura Genética Médica de la disciplina Investigaciones Diagnósticas / A Critical Analysis of the Syllabus for the Subject Medical Genetics of the Discipline Diagnostic Research

Introducción: El programa de estudio es una formulación hipotética de los aprendizajes que se pretenden lograr en el educando. Constituye una herramienta fundamental de trabajo docente. Objetivo: Exponer un análisis crítico del programa de estudio de la asignatura Genética Médica en la carrera de medicina, a partir de lo normado en el reglamento vigente para el trabajo docente-metodológico. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica para desarrollar un análisis crítico del programa de la asignatura genética médica, en la que se consideraron artículos publicados entre 2012 y 2022. La búsqueda fue realizada en Google académico, Dialnet, SciELO y Redalyc en septiembre de 2022. Las palabras clave utilizadas fueron: programas, genética, asignatura, disciplina y proceso docente-educativo. Dentro de este marco se incluyeron todos los artículos cubanos publicados; no hubo restricción en cuanto al idioma. Se consultaron 50 artículos, de estos 11 fueron seleccionados. Se excluyeron aquellos no relacionados con la educación médica superior. Resultados: Se orientó metodológicamente la inclusión de aspectos encaminados a la promoción de salud; fomentar las habilidades comunicativas; reformular los objetivos, incluyendo en su estructura los elementos esenciales; realizar un cambio en el orden de impartir el contenido, con modificaciones, además, en el nivel de profundidad y con aporte de un enfoque preventive; y declarar adecuadamente los valores, la rectificación de la cantidad de horas del fondo de tiempo y la actualización de la bibliografía. Conclusiones: Las insuficiencias encontradas en el análisis efectuado identificaron las áreas vulnerables hacia donde deben dirigirse las principales acciones encaminadas a aumentar la calidad del proceso docente educativo y reflejaron la necesidad de su reevaluación(AU)

Introduction: The syllabus is a hypothetical formulation of the learning aspects intended to be achieved in the student. It is a fundamental tool for teaching. Objective: To present a critical analysis of the syllabus for subject Medical Genetics in the medical major, based on the current regulations for the teaching-methodological work. Methods: A literature review was carried out to develop a critical analysis of the syllabus of the subject Medical Genetics, considering articles published between 2012 and 2022. The search was performed in Google Scholar, Dialnet, SciELO and Redalyc in September 2022. The keywords used were programas [syllabuses], genética [genetics], asignatura [subject], disciplina [discipline] and proceso docente-educativo [teaching-educational process]. This framework included all published Cuban articles; there were not any language-related restrictions. Fifty articles were consulted, 11 of which were selected. Those not related to higher medical education were excluded. Results: The methodological orientation was to include aspects aimed at health promotion, to encourage communicative skills, to reformulate the objectives (including the essential elements in their structure), to make a change in the order of teaching (with modifications also in the level of depth and contributing with a preventive approach), as well as to state the values adequately, to rectify the number of hours within the available time fund, to update the bibliography. Conclusions: The insufficiencies found through the performed analysis permitted to identify the vulnerable areas towards the main actions should be directed if aimed at increasing the quality of the educational teaching process, apart from reflecting their need to be reassessed(AU)

¿Se deben confiar actividades profesionales en cirugía mínimamente invasiva al médico general? Una propuesta basada en el aprendizaje experiencial / Should the general practitioner be entrusted with professional activities in Minimally Invasive Surgery? A proposal based on experiential learning

Introducción. El entrenamiento en cirugía mínimamente invasiva y la definición de las actividades profesionales específicas, socialmente responsables y seguras para el paciente, son un desafío y un deber en la educación médica. Nuestro objetivo es argumentar a favor de esta intervención y describir las especificaciones, alcances y limitaciones de las actividades profesionales confiables a este nivel, así como su lugar en un modelo de aprendizaje experiencial en cirugía mínimamente invasiva para toda la vida. Métodos. Se evalúa el contexto de la actividad quirúrgica asistencial de los médicos generales, con relación a su participación en el equipo quirúrgico y la necesidad de incorporación en su perfil profesional de unas competencias propias de la cirugía mínimamente invasiva, acorde con su nivel y funciones. Mediante una postura académica y reflexiva, se identifican vacíos y oportunidades de avanzar en el tema. Resultados. El perfil profesional de un médico general debe contemplar la cirugía mínimamente invasiva como una competencia dentro de su formación, de manera análoga a las propias de la cirugía tradicional abierta. Para ello, se requiere afrontar coherentemente el cambio de teoría y educación quirúrgica, el cambio en la demanda de servicios quirúrgicos y procedimientos, así como fortalecer el rol activo del médico general en el equipo quirúrgico. Conclusiones. Es necesario modificar el paradigma educativo en cirugía, desde la formación médica en el pregrado. Se plantea un modelo de aprendizaje experiencial de cirugía mínimamente invasiva, y se establecen las competencias fundamentadas en actividades profesionales confiables, necesarias para el perfil profesional de un médico general del siglo XXI.

Introduction. Training in minimally invasive surgery and the definition of specific, socially responsible and safe professional activities for the patient are a challenge and a duty in medical education. Our objective is to argue in favor of this intervention and describe the specifications, scope and limitations of trustworthy professional activities at this level, as well as its place in an experiential learning model in minimally invasive surgery for life.Methods. The context of the surgical care activity of general practitioners is evaluated, in relation to their participation in the surgical team and the need to incorporate in their professional profile some competencies of minimally invasive surgery, according to their level and functions. Through an academic and reflective posture, gaps and opportunities to advance the subject are identified. Results. The professional profile of a general practitioner should consider minimally invasive surgery as a skill within their training, in a similar way to those of traditional open surgery. For this, it is necessary to coherently face the change in surgical theory and education, the change in the demand for surgical services and procedures, as well as strengthening the active role of the general practitioner in the surgical team.Conclusions. It is necessary to modify the educational paradigm in surgery from undergraduate medical training. An experiential learning model of minimally invasive surgery is proposed, and the skills based on reliable professional activities, necessary for the professional profile of a general practitioner of the 21st century, are established

Tendencias históricas del Análisis de la Situación de Salud en la formación médica en Cuba / Historical tendencies concerning the Health Situation Analysis within medical training in Cuba

Introducción: El Análisis de la Situación de Salud es un instrumento científico metodológico. Objetivo: Determinar las tendencias históricas del desarrollo de la enseñanza-aprendizaje del Análisis de la Situación de Salud en la formación médica. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación pedagógica en la universidad médica avileña en septiembre/2020-junio/2021. Los métodos teóricos histórico-lógico, analítico-sintético e inductivo-deductivo facilitaron el conocimiento de la evolución y el desarrollo del objeto investigado, revelar sus antecedentes, las etapas en su devenir y sus vínculos históricos esenciales. El análisis documental y la triangulación de fuentes, como empíricos, viabilizaron el análisis crítico de la información. Los tres indicadores construidos fueron: sistematización del contenido, relación interdisciplinar en el plan de estudio y nivel de interacción intercultural estudiante-actor social en la vinculación teórico-práctica del contenido. Se cumplieron los principios éticos. Resultados: El punto de inflexión tendencial fue 1970, cuando se introdujo la asignatura El Hombre y su Medio. Se identificaron cuatro etapas: aproximación (1970-1987), integración (1988-2004), consolidación en la intervención comunitaria (2005-2015) y concreción en el noveno semestre (2016-2021). Los cambios se evidenciaron en el salto cualitativo de cada indicador. Conclusiones: La sucesión de reformas ha proyectado al Análisis de la Situación de Salud como un eje curricular profesional, pero persisten insuficientes nexos interdisciplinares e interculturales para lograr la intervención comunitaria(AU)

Introduction: The health situation analysis is a methodological scientific instrument. Objective: To determine the historical tendencies concerning the development of the teaching-learning of the health situation analysis in medical training. Methods: A pedagogical research was carried out, between September 2020 and June 2021, in the medical university of Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba. Theoretical methods (historical-logical, analytical-synthetic and inductive-deductive) facilitated to know the evolution and development of the investigated object, revealing its antecedents, the stages of its evolution, as well as its essential historical connections. Document analysis and the triangulation of sources, as empirical methods, facilitated the critical analysis of the information. The three indicators constructed were content systematization, interdisciplinary relationship in the study plan, and level of intercultural interaction between student and a social actor in the theoretical-practical connection of the content. Ethical principles were complied with. Results: As a tendency, the turning point was 1970, when a subject was introduced under the name The Man and His Environment. Four stages were identified: approximation (1970-1987), integration (1988-2004), consolidation in community intervention (2005-2015), and concretion in the ninth semester (2016-2021). The changes were evidenced through the qualitative leap in each indicator. Conclusions: The succession of reforms has projected the health situation analysis as a professional curricular axis, but insufficient interdisciplinary and intercultural connections persist, avoiding to achieve community intervention(AU)

Evaluación, calificación y certificación de la persona con discapacidad: Calificación de la discapacidad: Gravedad / Evaluation, Qualification Certification of the person with a disability: Qualification of the disability: Severity

En el marco de la difusión e implementación de la NTS N° 127-MINSA/2016/DGIESP "Evaluación, Calificación y Certificación de la persona con discapacidad" y en coordinación con el Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, se elaboró el plan de implementación, dándose inicio a la capacitación de médicos rehabilitadores, otras especialidades relacionadas al diagnóstico de la discapacidad, en uso del instrumento y a los médicos generales, en generar las competencias para la evaluación, calificación y certificación de la persona con discapacidad, así como la Certificación de la Discapacidad

Syndrome d'apnées-hypopnées obstructives du sommeil: état des lieux des connaissances et de la pratique des médecins généralistes dans la ville de Kinshasa / Apneas-obstructive sleep hypopneas syndrome: state of the knowledge and practice of generalist physicians in the city of Kinshasa

Contexte et objectif. Le syndrome d'apnées hypopnées obstructives du sommeil (SAHOS) est une pathologie fréquente, mais méconnue. L'objectif de cette enquête était d'évaluer les connaissances ainsi que les habitudes diagnostique et thérapeutique des médecins généralistes (MG) vis-à-vis le SAHOS. Méthodes. Etude transversale, déclarative, observationnelle menée auprès des MG de la ville de Kinshasa, à partir d'un questionnaire anonyme n'ayant pas précisé au préalable l'objet de l'étude. Les réponses aux questions et le nombre des répondants sont exprimés en fréquence et en pourcentage. Résultats. Sur 177 MG ayant répondu au questionnaire, près de 70% avaient obtenu leur diplôme après l'année 2009. Le cursus universitaire avait été la principale source d'information. La majorité des MG de l'enquête (62%) n'était pas familiarisée avec le SAHOS. Les symptômes cardinaux (ronflements, apnées nocturnes, somnolence diurne) avaient été cités par plus de moitié des MG mais sans leur donner de signification réelle dans leur pratique médicale. L'obésité a été largement citée comme un facteur associé au SAHOS par 68 % de MG, cependant les autres facteurs ont été méconnus ou à peine cités. Plus de la moitié des MG (54,2 %) ne connaissait pas les répercussions et les complications des apnées nocturnes sur l'individu et son environnement. La polysomnographie comme examen clé du SAHOS avait été citée par 56 % des MG. Le niveau des connaissances révélé par l'ensemble des résultats s'est avéré globalement faible. Conclusion. Le SAHOS est une pathologie fréquente, méconnue et très peu intégrée dans les pratiques professionnelles médicales à Kinshasa. Cette situation appelle un approfondissement de la formation des médecins par l'enseignement universitaire et la formation médicale continue

Context and objective. Obstructive sleep apneahypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a frequent pathology. The objective was to assess the knowledge as well as the diagnostic and therapeutic habits of general practitioners (GPs) concerning the OSAHS. Methods. A crosssectional, observational study was conducted among GPs using an anonymous questionnaire that did not specify the purpose of the study beforehand. Results. Out of 177 GPs who answered the questionnaire, almost 70 % had graduated after 2009. University education had been the main source of information. The majority of GPs in the survey (62%) were not familiar with OSAHS. Cardinal symptoms of OSAHS (snoring, nocturnal apnea, daytime sleepiness) had been cited by more than half of GPs but without giving them any real significance in their medical practice. Half of them had never discussed the diagnosis of OSAHS with their patients. Obesity was widely cited as a factor associated with OSAHS by 68% of GPs, however other factors were either unrecognized or barely mentioned. More than half of GPs (54.2%) did not know the repercussions and complications of night apnea on the individual and his environment. Polysomnography as a key examination for OSAHS was cited by 56% of GPs. The existence of care was also indicated by a large number of them (87%) but without knowing the terms. Conclusion. OSAHS is a pathology affecting the population of Kinshasa, but little integrated into professional medical practices. Its cardinal symptoms, complications and diagnostic and therapeutic modalities are little known to GPs. This situation calls for further training of doctors through university education and continuing medical education.

Situación de salud bucal en un consultorio médico de la familia. Área Centro, Sancti Spíritus / Oral health situation in a family medical office. Central Area, Sancti Spíritus

RESUMEN Introducción: la situación de salud bucal de la población es factible de conocerse a partir del análisis de la situación de salud. Objetivo: caracterizar la situación de salud bucal de 30 familias pertenecientes a un consultorio médico. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo transversal en el Consultorio Médico de la Familia No. 3 del área Centro del municipio Sancti Spíritus, entre diciembre de 2019 y febrero de 2020. El universo estuvo constituido por toda la población del consultorio (n = 937) y la muestra por 98 pacientes pertenecientes a 30 familias, seleccionados por un muestreo aleatorio simple. Se estudiaron las variables edad, sexo, clasificación epidemiológica, factores de riesgo, enfermedades bucales y nivel de conocimientos. Se emplearon métodos empíricos y estadísticos. Resultados: existió predominio del sexo femenino (56,1 %) y del grupo de 20 a 59 años (48 %). Respecto a la clasificación epidemiológica, el 49 % de los pacientes eran sanos con riesgo y el 46,9 % enfermos. La higiene bucal deficiente se identificó en 52 % de la muestra estudiada. La enfermedad bucal de mayor prevalencia fue la caries dental (41,8 %) y el nivel de conocimientos sobre salud bucodental resultó ser regular (61,7 %) en la mayoría de la población. Conclusiones: el sexo femenino y el grupo etario de 20 a 59 años fueron los más representativos. Predominaron los pacientes sanos con riesgo, siendo la higiene bucal deficiente el factor más prevalente. La caries dental representó la enfermedad con mayor aparición y se evaluó de regular el nivel de conocimientos sobre salud bucodental (AU).

ABSTRACT Introduction: it is feasible to know the oral health situation of the population from the analysis of the health situation. Objective: to characterize the oral health situation of 30 families belonging to a medical office. Materials and methods: a cross-sectional descriptive observational study was carried out in the Family Medical Office No. 3 of the Central area of Sancti Spiritus municipality, from December 2019 to February 2020. The universe was formed by the entire office population (n = 937) and the sample by 98 patients from 30 families, chosen by simple random sampling. The variables that were studied were age, sex, epidemiological classification, risk factors, oral diseases and level of knowledge. Empirical and statistical methods were used. Results: female sex (56.1 %) and 20-59 years age-group (48 %) predominated. Regarding epidemiological classification, 49 % of patients were healthy at risk and 46.9 % were sick. Poor oral hygiene was identified in 52 % of the sample studied. The most prevalent oral disease was dental caries (41.8 %) and the level of knowledge about oral health proved to be regular (61.7 %) in most of the population. Conclusions: female sex and the 20-59 years age-group were the most representative. Healthy patients at risk predominated, being poor oral health the most prevalent factor. Tooth decay represented the most common disease and the level of knowledge about oral health was evaluated as regular (AU).

Caracterización del tutor como figura central en la formación del médico general integral / Characterization of the tutor as a key actor in the training of the family medicine physician

Introducción: La educación y la práctica médica constituyen un par dialéctico, del cual emerge el tutor como figura protagónica de los procesos formativos, con conocimientos, habilidades y experiencia para guiar al educando hacia su desarrollo integral. Objetivo: Caracterizar la preparación del tutor en el proceso de formación del residente de Medicina General Integral en el municipio Habana Vieja durante enero-junio de 2019. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación pedagógica en el área del posgrado, de tipo descriptivo. El universo y la muestra estuvieron constituidos por 75 médicos que ejercían la tutoría de formación en residentes de la especialidad de Medicina General Integral. Se aplicaron métodos teóricos y empíricos. Para obtener la información, se efectuó un análisis documental y se aplicó una encuesta, previo consentimiento informado. Resultados: El 42,7 por ciento de los tutores poseía experiencia como tutor y se encontraba en la agrupación entre 1-3 años; el 54,7 por ciento tenía entre 5-10 años como especialistas. La mayor representación (65,3 por ciento) no ostentaba categoría docente ni científica. La maestría de educación médica superior fue la actividad formativa de mayor representación (15,9 por ciento). El 86,6 por ciento refirió no formar parte de investigaciones; y el 53,3 por ciento, no haber participado en eventos científicos. Solo el 24 por ciento de tutores puntualizó haber realizado publicaciones en revistas de alto impacto. Conclusiones: Existen insuficiencias en la preparación del tutor, por lo que se hace necesario implementar estrategias, como la creación de la comisión de trabajo tutorial a nivel del departamento docente(AU)

Introduction: Medical education and practice make up a dialectical pair, from which tutors emerge as leading actors of training processes, with knowledge, skills and experience to guide learners towards their comprehensive development. Objective: To characterize tutor training in the process of formation of the Family Medicine resident in La Habana Vieja Municipality in the period from January to June 2019. Methods: A descriptive pedagogical research was carried out in the postgraduate area. The universe and the sample consisted of 75 physicians who provided tutorship for training Family Medicine residents. Theoretical and empirical methods were applied. To obtain the information, a documental analysis was carried out and a survey was applied, with prior informed consent. Results: 42.7 percent of the participants had experience as tutors and were in the group between one and three years, while 54.7 percent had been specialists for five to ten years. The highest representation group (65.3 percent) did not hold a teaching or scientific rank. The master's degree in higher medical education was the training activity with the highest representation (15.9 percent). 86.6 percent expressed that they were not carrying out any research, while 53.3 percent have not participated in scientific events. Only 24 percent of the tutors specified that they have published in high-impact journals. Conclusions: There are shortcomings in tutor training, a reason why it is necessary to implement strategies, such as the creation of a tutorial work commission at the level of the teaching department(AU)

Discernimento e realidade são necessários / Discerniment and reality are required

Temos vivido uma situação extremamente delicada e alarmante diante do cenário da pandemia da doença pelo coronavírus 2019 (Covid-19). Como se não bas-tassem as perdas de milhares de vidas, incluindo as de colegas médicos, presenciamos algumas ações errôneas que, infelizmente, têm o intuito mercadológico. Evi-dentemente, esse tipo de postura denota uma falta de formação e cultura médica, abstendo-se do compro-misso real com a população. Vale ressaltar que a Sociedade Brasileira de Clínica Médica (SBCM) prima pela honestidade, pela valo-rização do médico e pela proteção da comunidade. Condenamos veementemente o uso das mídias como veículos contra a vacina. Diante dessa postura, man-temo-nos firmes e fortes, para salientar a importância da boa formação do médico clínico, da conduta e ética médica e, sobretudo, do atendimento humanístico ao paciente. Faz-se necessário sempre lembrar que "o im-portante não é tratar a doença que o homem tem, mas o homem que possui a doença". Desde a sua fundação, em 1989, a SBCM, que com-pletou 33 anos no último dia 16 de março, vê-se diante de muitas transformações no cenário da saúde. No entanto, ela manteve-se firme em relação às questões que envolvem a qualidade e a valorização do médico clínico em sua essência profissional e humanística. Um bom médico é norteado por bases científicas e dados epidemiológicos de fontes fidedignas, com reco-nhecimento notório de entidades que validam os reais cenários globais. Também, fazemos zelo ao médico que procura sempre melhorar sua bagagem teórica e práti-ca para se inspirar em resultados conquistados por seus colegas, vistos nos congressos, nos cursos de reciclagem, em webnários e, principalmente, no dia a dia, tendo como exemplo a beira do leito e a atenção ao enfermo. Para valorizar e enaltecer essa conduta, o médico clínico é um dos especialistas mais capacitados para acompanhar e deliberar quadros clínicos com êxito, sem a necessidade de explorar campos supérfluos para a cura. Portanto, nossa luta em valorizar o médico clínico será contínua e firme pelos nossos princípios e valores.Parabéns aos colegas clínicos pelo seu empenho diário e por se manterem firmes em sua especialidade, mesmo diante de tantos desafios! A SBCM faz parte da sua história e sempre estará ao seu lado.

Prevalencia de síndrome de burnout en postulantes al examen de residencia médica / Prevalence of Burnout syndrome among Medical Residency applicants

Introducción: Los médicos que se preparan para rendir el examen de residencia médica, están expuestos a estrés laboral, debido a que adicionalmente tienen que trabajar para poder solventar sus estudios. Objetivos: Determinar la prevalencia del síndrome de burnout en médicos generales que se preparan para el examen de residencia médica. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal, se aplicó el cuestionario Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) a médicos generales que trabajaban y que se preparaban para rendir el examen de residencia médica, que voluntariamente aceptaron participar en el estudio. Se realizó estadística univariada y bivariada; los cálculos fueron realizados con un nivel de confianza del 95 por ciento. Resultados: Se incluyó a un total de 306 médicos. El 56,9 por ciento fueron de sexo femenino y el promedio de edad fue de 28,5 ± 4,3 años. El 2,3 por ciento (7) de los médicos presentaron síndrome de burnout; las subescalas de despersonalización (42,2 por ciento) y agotamiento emocional (32 por ciento) tuvieron mayores porcentajes de índices altos. Conclusiones: La prevalencia de síndrome de burnout fue baja en los médicos generales que se preparan para el examen de residencia médica. Las subescalas con mayores índices fueron despersonalización y agotamiento emocional(AU)

Introduction: Doctors who are preparing to take the medical residency exam are exposed to work stress, because they have to work to pay their studies. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of Burnout syndrome in general practitioners preparing for the residency exam. Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was applied in general practitioners who worked and were preparing to take the medical residency exam were included, who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study. Univariate and bivariate statistics were performed, the calculations were performed with a confidence level of 95 percent. Results: A total of 306 general practitioners were included. 56,9 percent were female and the average age was 28,5 ± 4,3 years. 2,3 percent (7) of the doctors had Burnout syndrome, the subscales of depersonalization (42,2 percent) and emotional exhaustion (32 percent) had higher percentages of high indexes. Conclusions: The prevalence of Burnout syndrome was low in general practitioners preparing for the medical residency examination. The subscales with the highest indices were depersonalization and emotional exhaustion(AU)

Consideraciones sobre el programa de Farmacología General en el plan de estudio D para la carrera de medicina / Considerations on the program of the General Pharmacology subject in the syllabus D for the medicine career

El plan de estudio, documento fundamental que establece la dirección general y el contenido principal de la preparación de los profesionales, se ha ido perfeccionamiento continuamente, en correspondencia con el desarrollo cientificotécnico alcanzado. El programa de la asignatura es el que refleja las características más importantes de esta, tiene validez científica y pedagógica y contribuye a la formación del médico general, según las demandas de la sociedad cubana actual. Teniendo en cuenta las consideraciones anteriores se realizó el presente estudio con el objetivo de analizar los elementos teóricos y metodológicos del programa de la asignatura Farmacología General en el plan de estudio D para la carrera de medicina.

The syllabus, fundamental document that establishes the general direction and the main content of the professionals training, has been continually improving, in correspondence with the scientific technical development achieved. The subject program is the one that reflects its most important characteristics; it has scientific and pedagogic validity and contributes to the general doctor training, according to the demands of the present Cuban society. Taking into account the previous considerations this study was carried out aimed at analyzing the theoretical and methodological elements of the General Pharmacology subject program in the syllabus D for the medicine career.

Tertiary center referral delay of patients with dementia in Southern Brazil: associated factors and potential solutions / Atraso no encaminhamento de pacientes com demência para centro terciário no sul do Brasil: fatores associados e possíveis soluções

ABSTRACT. Early dementia diagnosis has many benefits and is a priority. In Brazil, most cases are diagnosed by a specialist. Objective: We aimed to study the average time from disease onset to specialist assessment and related factors; we also propose potential strategies to deal with this delay. Methods: This was a cross-sectional database study in 245 patients with dementia from an outpatient clinic in a tertiary university hospital in Southern Brazil, which only assesses individuals from the Unified Health System (SUS). The outcome was time from symptoms onset to specialist assessment, reported by the informants. Individuals were separated into two groups: less and more than 1 year to specialist assessment. Multivariable analysis was used to test the potential related factors associated with delayed specialist assessment. Results: Mean±SD of time from symptoms onset to specialist assessment was 3.3±3.3 years. In the unadjusted analysis, individuals who were assessed before 1 year were more often diagnosed with vascular dementia, had more sudden and subacute onset, neuropsychiatric symptoms at presentation, rapid progression, and alcohol and antipsychotics use (p<0.05). In multivariate analysis, the effects of personality changes and onset presentation persisted, even when controlling for other variables. Conclusion: We found a long time from disease onset to specialist assessment, and those with personality changes and faster presentation were referred earlier. Improving the diagnostic capability of general practitioners, mass educational campaigns and transmission of knowledge by experts are some potential strategies to deal with delay of dementia diagnosis.

RESUMO. O diagnóstico precoce de demência tem muitos benefícios e deve ser uma prioridade. No Brasil, ele é feito por especialistas na maioria dos casos. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o tempo médio entre o início da doença até a avaliação com especialista e seus possíveis fatores relacionados; também propomos estratégias potenciais para lidar com esse atraso. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal de base de dados com 245 pacientes com demência atendidos em ambulatório de um hospital universitário do sul do Brasil, que avalia indivíduos provenientes do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). O desfecho principal foi o tempo entre o início dos sintomas até a avaliação com o especialista, relatados pelos informantes. Os indivíduos foram separados em dois grupos: tempo até a consulta com o especialista menor e maior que 1 ano. A análise multivariável foi usada para testar os possíveis fatores relacionados à avaliação tardia pelo especialista. Resultados: O tempo médio±DP entre o início dos sintomas e a avaliação com o especialista foi de 3,3±3,3 anos. Na análise não ajustada, os indivíduos que chegaram para avaliação antes de 1 ano do início da doença foram diagnosticados com mais frequência com demência vascular, tiveram início do quadro mais repentino e subagudo, sintomas neuropsiquiátricos na apresentação, progressão rápida, uso de álcool e antipsicóticos (p<0,05). Na análise multivariada, apenas alterações de personalidade e início rápido dos sintomas mostraram-se preditores para chegada mais precoce ao especialista, mesmo controlando possíveis confundidores. Conclusão: Encontramos um longo tempo entre o início da doença até a avaliação do especialista e indivíduos com alterações de personalidade e apresentação mais rápida foram encaminhados mais precocemente. Melhorar a capacidade diagnóstica do médico de família, campanhas educacionais em massa e transmissão de conhecimento por especialistas são algumas estratégias potenciais para lidar com o atraso do diagnóstico de demência.

Prescripción antibiótica de los médicos generales: impacto de la evaluación y retroalimentación en un hospital de tercer nivel en la ciudad de Medellín / Antibiotic prescription of general practitioner: impact of the evaluation and feedback in a tertiary care center in the city of Medellin

RESUMEN Objetivos: medir el impacto en la calidad de la prescripción antibiótica empírica en los médicos generales luego de la implementación de un sistema de evaluación y retroalimentación. Métodos: estudio cuasiexperimental con pre y postintervención en una clínica de tercer nivel en Medellín. Se revisó las prescripciones de un grupo de antibióticos por un médico internista, un epidemiólogo y un infectólogo. Se midió el consumo de antibióticos, las retroalimentaciones realizadas, el diagnóstico de la sepsis, tiempo de inicio de los antibióticos en el servicio de urgencias y la prevalencia de Escherichia coli productora de betalactamasa de espectro extendido. Resultados: el número de retroalimentaciones descendió de 10,9 a 2 %. Se redujo el consumo de ceftriaxona (p = 0,04), piperacilina tazobactam (p = 0,01), cefepime (p = 0,04) y ciprofloxacina (p = 0,01). Se evidenció una tendencia a la reducción en la prevalencia de E. coli BLEE (p = 0,3). La intervención no produjo un retraso en el inicio de antibióticos en el servicio de urgencias. Conclusión: una estrategia de auditoría y retroalimentación a los médicos generales, referente a la calidad de la prescripción antibiótica, reduce el consumo de antibióticos sin afectar la oportunidad del diagnóstico de sepsis o el inicio de su tratamiento y puede impactar favorablemente en el perfil de resistencia de la flora microbiana institucional.

SUMMARY Objectives: To measure the impact on the quality of the empirical antibiotic prescription in general practitioners, after the implementation of an evaluation and feedback system. Methods: Quasi-experimental study with pre- and post-intervention in a tertiary care center in Medellín. The prescriptions of a group of antibiotics were reviewed by an internist, an epidemiologist and an infectologist. When failures were found, prescribing doctors were informed. Subsequently, antibiotic consumption, feedbacks, sepsis diagnosis, start time of antibiotics in the emergency department and monthly incidence of Escherichia coli producing extended spectrum betalactamase were measured. Results: The numbers of feedbacks decreased from 10.9% to 2%. Consumption of ceftriaxone (p = 0.04), piperacillin tazobactam (p = 0.01), cefepime (p = 0.04) and ciprofloxacin (p = 0.01) was reduced. There was a tendency to reduce the prevalence of E. coli ESBL. The intervention did not cause a delay in the start of antibiotics in the emergency department. Conclusions: A strategy of continuous feedback to general practitioners regarding the quality of antibiotic prescription reduces consumption of antibiotics without causing changes in diagnosis opportunity or the beginning of antibiotics in sepsis and can impact favorably the resistance profile of the institutional microbial flora.

Conocimiento de los médicos generales sobre complicaciones obstétricas asociadas a riesgo cardiovascular subsecuente / General practitioners’ knowledge about pregnancy complications associated with long-term cardiovascular risk

Resumen Introducción: La enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV) constituye la principal causa de mortalidad en mujeres; la preeclampsia (PE) y la diabetes mellitus gestacional (DMG) están asociadas a incremento en el riesgo de ECV. Objetivo: Evaluar el conocimiento de los médicos generales (MG) sobre complicaciones obstétricas asociadas a ECV. Métodos: Se envió a los MG un cuestionario electrónico anónimo basado en casos, diseñado para evaluar el entendimiento de la influencia de la historia obstétrica en el riesgo cardiovascular a largo plazo y el conocimiento general sobre riesgo de ECV. Resultados: La tasa de respuesta fue de 35 % (161/465). Los participantes reconocieron que la PE y la DMG son factores de riesgo para ECV (98 y 83 %, respectivamente) y reportaron las siguientes estrategias de tamizaje de ECV en mujeres con historial de PE y DMG: monitoreo de presión arterial (PE 100 %, DMG 46 %), cálculo de índice de masa corporal (PE 68 %, DMG 57 %), evaluación del perfil de lípidos (PE 71 %, DMG 57 %), hemoglobina glucosilada (PE 26 %, DMG 92 %) y glucosa en ayuno (PE 28 %, DMG 91 %). Conclusión: Las estrategias de tamizaje para identificar ECV en mujeres con antecedentes de PE y DMG reportadas por los MG fueron variables.

Abstract Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in women; preeclampsia (PE) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are associated with an increased risk of CVD. Objective: To evaluate general practitioners (GP) knowledge about complicated pregnancies and their association with CVD. Methods: An anonymous case-based electronic questionnaire designed to assess the level of understanding on the influence of a history of pregnancy complications on long-term cardiovascular risk and general knowledge about CVD risk was sent to GPs. Results: The response rate was 35 % (161/465). The participants recognized that PE and GDM are risk factors for CVD (98 and 83 %, respectively), and reported the following CVD screening strategies in women with a history of PE and GDM: blood pressure monitoring (PE 100 %, GDM 46 %), body mass index calculation (PE 68 %, GDM 57 %), lipid profile evaluation (PE 71 %, GDM 57 %), glycated hemoglobin (PE 26 %, GDM 92 %), and fasting glucose (PE 28 %, GDM 91 %). Conclusion: GP-reported screening strategies to identify CVD in women with a history of PE and GDM were variable.

Knowledge and attitudes in dementia held by general practitioners in the primary care setting of Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil / Conhecimentos e atitudes em demência por parte de clínicos gerais do setor de atendimento primário de Botucatu, São Paulo, Brasil

ABSTRACT Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia worldwide. Despite alarming evidence on dementia prevalence, the condition is still underdiagnosed by general practitioners (GPs) in primary care. Early detection of the disease is beneficial for patients and relatives, who should be provided comprehensive guidance on dealing with dementia complications, covering medical, family and social aspects, thereby providing an opportunity to plan for the future. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge of and attitudes toward dementia held by GPs from a city in the interior of São Paulo State, Brazil. Methods: A non-randomized intervention study was conducted involving six lectures about dementia. Before and after the intervention, the participating physicians completed two quizzes about knowledge of and attitudes towards dementia. The study was carried out in the primary care services of the town and a total of 34 GPs participated in the study. Results: The mean age of the sample was 33.9 (±10.2) years and the majority (76.5%) of the sample had not undertaken medical residency training. The mean number of correct answers on the Knowledge Quiz about dementia before and after the training intervention was 59.6 and 71.2% (p<0.001), respectively. The comparison of the mean responses on the Attitude Quiz revealed no statistically significant difference between the two applications of the instrument, before and after intervention (p=0.059). Conclusions: More training for GPs on dementia should be provided.

RESUMO Introdução: A doença de Alzheimer é a principal causa de demência em todo o mundo. Apesar das evidências alarmantes sobre a prevalência de demência, a condição ainda é subdiagnosticada por clínicos gerais na atenção primária. A detecção precoce da doença é benéfica para pacientes e familiares, que devem receber orientações abrangentes sobre como lidar com as complicações relacionadas às demências, abrangendo aspectos médicos, familiares e sociais, proporcionando assim uma oportunidade de planejar o futuro. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os conhecimentos e as atitudes em relação à demência por parte de clínicos gerais de uma cidade do interior de São Paulo, Brasil. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo de intervenção não randomizado, envolvendo seis palestras sobre demência. Antes e depois da intervenção, os médicos participantes completaram dois questionários sobre conhecimentos e atitudes em relação à demência. O estudo foi realizado nos serviços de atenção primária da cidade e um total de 34 clínicos gerais participaram do estudo. Resultados: A idade média da amostra foi de 33,9 (±10,2) anos e a maioria (76,5%) da amostra não havia realizado treinamento em residência médica. O número médio de respostas corretas no Questionário do Conhecimento sobre demência antes e após a intervenção de treinamento foi de 59,6 e 71,2% (p<0,001), respectivamente. A comparação das respostas médias no questionário de atitudes não revelou diferença estatisticamente significativa entre as duas aplicações do instrumento, antes e após a intervenção (p=0,059). Conclusões: Deve ser fornecido mais treinamento sobre demência para os clínicos gerais.

Utilización de plantas medicinales por tutores de residentes de Medicina General Integral municipio Arroyo Naranjo / Use of medicinal plants by tutors of residents of General Comprehensive Medicine Arroyo Naranjo municipality

Introducción: La utilización de las plantas medicinales por los tutores de residentes de Medicin General Integral es un aspecto a tener presente en la formación del futuro especialista Objetivo: Determinar la utilización y conocimientos sobre los fitofármacos por los tutores de residentes de Medicina General Integral municipio Arroyo Naranjo La Habana 2020. Método: Se realizó una investigación observacional descriptiva transversal, sobre la utilización, de las plantas medicinales Universo: 74 tutores de residentes en la atención primaria de salud Muestra 43 tutores seleccionados por muestreo no probabilístico por factibilidad que se encontraban en los consultorios de médicos de familia. Se aplicó una entrevista semiestructurada con las variables siguientes: fitoterapia, vía de información, formas de uso, afecciones por aparatos donde se prescribe, síntomas y reacciones adversas Resultados: Se obtuvo información sobre plantas medicinales las cuales se identificaron y clasificaron. La forma de preparación preferida fue la decocción 41.8%, la parte de la planta más utilizada, las hojas 46.6 % , Los cursos de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas fue la primera forma de adquirir el conocimiento 100,0%, seguida del Fitomed 76.7% Se recomendó en más de 20 síntomas y enfermedades, el uso en múltiples afecciones, alcanza >60% Se reporta más de 40 especies con fines curativos. Conclusiones, son insuficientes los conocimiento sobre la cantidad a preparar, las contraindicaciones y las reacciones adversas que pueden producir el uso inadecuado de las mismas. La información que tienen los tutores de los residentes de MGI, no siempre cuenta con un sustento científico

Patient's perception of the communication of clinical doctors and surgeons in a university hospital / Percepção de pacientes sobre a comunicação de médicos clínicos e cirurgiões em hospital universitário

Abstract: Introduction: The way information is transmitted is of crucial importance in the doctor-patient relationship, as good communication reduces complaints about inadequate practices and patient concerns and improves treatment adherence and health recovery. However, patient dissatisfaction on this subject is not unusual. Objectives: The objective of this work was to evaluate the perception of patients admitted to a Hospital Complex about the communication of clinical doctors and surgeons during the hospitalization period. Method: Cross-sectional, descriptive, analytical inquiry study, with the application of a questionnaire with questions about physicians' general communication. The instrument was built by the researchers and was answered by 120 adult patients. The sample was defined by convenience and stratified by medical and surgical clinic. Frequency and statistical analyses were performed on the obtained results. Results: Of 120 patients, 53.33%(n=64) were admitted to the Surgical Clinic and 46.67%(n=56) to the Medical Clinic. Of this total, 57.5%(n=69) had high school to college/university education. Patients reported more negative than positive responses to the following questions: information about the side effects of medications (66%), advice on post-surgical procedures (68.75%) and information on health promotion and prevention in the hospital environment (63.33%). The surgical clinic had significantly lower proportions of positive responses for: The doctor said their name (p <0.01; crude OR: 0.33; 95% CI 0.15-0.76); The patient was informed about how their treatment would be conducted (p=0.02; crude OR: 0.38; 95% CI 0.17-0.87); and the patient was informed about the need to undergo tests (p=0.02; crude OR 0.40; 95% CI 0.18-0.90), which remained significant after adjustment for certain confounding factors. There were no significant differences regarding the other questions. When analyzing the question: "What grade would you give to the doctor's general communication?" a significantly higher value (p=0.007) was given to the Medical Clinic (average 4.46±0.76) when compared to the Surgical Clinic (average 4±1.19). Conclusion: The doctor-patient communication showed significant deficits. Therefore, it is necessary for medical schools to offer students the development of this competence. Additionally, for an adequate generalization of the obtained results, new studies need to be carried out at different levels of medical care.

Resumo: Introdução: A maneira de transmitir informações é essencial na relação médico-paciente, pois a boa comunicação reduz queixas por práticas inadequadas e preocupações dos pacientes, e melhora a adesão aos tratamentos e a recuperação da saúde. Porém, não são raras as insatisfações dos pacientes sobre esse assunto. Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a percepção dos pacientes internados em um complexo hospitalar sobre a comunicação de médicos clínicos e cirurgiões durante o período de internação. Método: Trata-se de estudo transversal, descritivo e analítico, do tipo inquérito, com aplicação de um questionário com perguntas sobre a comunicação geral do médico. O instrumento foi construído pelos pesquisadores e respondido por 120 pacientes adultos. A amostra foi definida por conveniência, estratificada por clínica médica e cirúrgica. Realizaram-se análises de frequência e estatística dos resultados encontrados. Resultados: Dos 120 pacientes, 53,33% (n = 64) foram internados na clínica cirúrgica e 46,67% (n = 56) na clínica médica. Desse total, 57,5% (n = 69) tinham escolaridade que variava de ensino médio a superior. Os pacientes relataram respostas mais negativas do que positivas em questões referentes a: informações sobre os efeitos colaterais dos medicamentos (66%), orientações de procedimentos pós-cirúrgicos (68,75%) e informações sobre promoção e prevenção da saúde no ambiente hospitalar (63,33%). A clínica cirúrgica teve proporções de respostas positivas significativamente menores para: "O médico disse o nome dele" (p < 0,01; OR bruta 0,33; IC95% 0,15-0,76); "O paciente foi informado sobre como será seu tratamento" (p = 0,02; OR bruta 0,38; IC95% 0,17-0,87); e "O paciente foi informado sobre a necessidade de realizar exames" (p = 0,02; OR bruta 0,40; IC95% 0,18-0,90), que se mantiveram significativas após o ajuste por determinados fatores intervenientes. Não se observaram diferenças significativas para as demais questões. Na análise da questão "Que nota você daria para a comunicação geral do médico? ", verificou-se valor significativamente maior (p = 0,007) para a clínica médica (média 4,46 ± 0,76) quando comparada à clínica cirúrgica (média 4 ± 1,19). Conclusão: A comunicação médico-paciente apresentou déficits significativos. Por isso, é necessário que as escolas médicas ofereçam para os discentes o desenvolvimento dessa competência. Além disso, para uma generalização adequada dos resultados encontrados, novos estudos precisam ser realizados em níveis diferentes do cuidado médico.

Diseño curricular del Análisis de la Situación de la Salud para la carrera de medicina / Curricular design of the Analysis of Health Situation in medical studies

Introducción: Las reformas curriculares al Análisis de la Situación de Salud se orientan hacia la formación de un médico general con capacidades transformadoras para la intervención en la salud comunitaria. Objetivo: Identificar el tratamiento dado al contenido del Análisis de la Situación de Salud en elementos curriculares seleccionados del plan de estudio C de medicina, perfeccionado en 2010. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación pedagógica exploratoria al plan de estudio C de la carrera de medicina. Se aplicaron los métodos analítico-sintético e histórico-lógico y se hizo un análisis de contenido del Análisis de la Situación de Salud en 3 elementos curriculares: trascendencia en funciones profesionales y habilidades, tratamiento en estrategias curriculares y manifestación en la asignatura Salud Pública, con su representación en el plan de estudio. Resultados: En los 21 elementos analizados, de las cinco funciones profesionales, el Análisis de la Situación de Salud estuvo explícito en 5 e implícito en 12; en las 40 habilidades de aplicación, explícito en 3 e implícito en 18, y incluido en las 2 estrategias curriculares. En la asignatura Salud Pública ocupó el 25,62 por ciento del fondo de tiempo, y fue explícito en 3 de sus objetivos generales e implícito en los demás. En el currículo: la asignatura representó el 5,42 por ciento; y el contenido del Análisis de la Situación de Salud, el 1,39 por ciento. Conclusiones: Los elementos curriculares analizados revelaron la acertada reforma realizada al contenido del Análisis de la Situación de Salud cuando fue perfeccionado el plan de estudio C de la carrera de medicina(AU)

Introduction: The curricular reforms to the analysis of the health situation are oriented towards the formation of a general practitioner with transformative capacities for intervention in community health. Objective: To identify the management given to the content of the analysis of the health situation in selected curricular elements of the study plan C of medicine, perfected in 2010. Methods: An exploratory pedagogical investigation was carried out to study plan C of the medical studies. Analytical-synthetic and historical-logical methods were used and content analysis of the Health Situation Analysis was made in 3 curricular elements: transcendence in professional functions and skills, treatment in curricular strategies and meters in the Public Health subject, with its representation in the study plan. Results: In the twenty-one elements analyzed, out of the five professional functions, the Health Situation Analysis was explicit in 5 and implicit in 12. Concerning the forty application skills, it was explicit in 3 and implicit in 18, and it was included in the two curricular strategies. Regarding the Public Health subject, it employed 25.62 percent of the hours, and was explicit in 3 of its general objectives and implicit in the others. In the curriculum, the subject represented 5.42 percent; and the content of the Analysis of the Health Situation represented 1.39 percent. Conclusions: The curricular elements analyzed revealed the reform to the content of the Analysis of the Health Situation was successful in reference to study plan C of the medical studies(AU)

Bioética y veracidad. Cuando la palabra del médico puede llegar a profundizar el desvelamiento del paciente / Bioethics and truthfulness: When the doctor's word can deepen the patient's helplessness / Bioética e veracidade. Quando a palavra do médico pode chegar a aprofundar o desamparo do paciente

Resumen Las reflexiones en este artículo consideran el modo en que el médico general puede interpretar y aplicar la regla referida al derecho del paciente a conocer la verdad, con base en sus esquemas de asimilación y comprensión, estrechamente emparentados con la filosofía implícita en el modelo teórico de la medicina contemporánea. Se considera la necesidad de que la regla que prescribe el "derecho del paciente a conocer la verdad" se adecue al grado de desvalimiento de cada caso, con el fin de no convertir a este derecho en una obligación que contradiga el principio de responsabilidad que señala la corriente bioética personalista. Se hace referencia a la "fobia al médico" -iatrofobia- como expresión del daño psíquico específico que resulta de una inapropiada aplicación de la "veracidad", y, en orden a una práxis que ha dejado de ser "asistencial" (derivada del latín "assistere": estar al lado de) para convertirse en estrictamente terapéutica, se hace referencia al desafío de desenvolverse por fuera de las férreas matrices positivistas en las que el modelo médico actual persiste instalado, señalando los obstáculos que seguramente han de sortear los comités de bioética, a la hora de instar al cumplimiento responsable de la regla de veracidad.

Abstract The reflections recorded in this article consider the way in which the general practitioner can interpret and apply the rule referring to the patient's right to know the truth based on their assimilation and understanding schemes, closely related to the philosophy implicit in the theoretical model of contemporary medicine. The need is considered that the rule that prescribes the "right of the patient to know the truth" be adapted to the degree of helplessness of each case, in order not to make this right an obligation that contradicts the bioethical principle of responsibility that it indicates the personalistic bioethical current. Reference is made to "doctor's phobia" -iatrophobia- as an expression of specific psychic damage resulting from inappropriate application of "truthfulness." In order to a practice that has ceased to be "assistance" (derived from the Latin "assistere": to be next to) to become strictly therapeutic, reference is made to the challenge of coping outside the iron positivist matrices in which the medical model is installed, pointing out the obstacles that the Bioethics Committees must surely overcome when it comes to urging responsible compliance with the truth rule.

Resumo As reflexões neste artigo consideram o modo com que o médico generalista pode interpretar e aplicar a regra que se refere ao direito do paciente de conhecer a verdade, com base em seus esquemas de assimilação e compreensão, estreitamente relacionados com a filosofia implícita no modelo teórico da medicina contemporânea. Se considera a necessidade de que a regra que prescreve o "direito do paciente em conhecer a verdade" se adeque ao grau de desamparo de cada caso, com o fim de não converter este direito em uma obrigação que contradiga o principio de responsabilidade que aponta a corrente bioética personalista. Se faz referencia à "fobia ao médico" -iatrofobia- como expressão do dano psíquico específico que resulta de uma inapropriada aplicação da "veracidade", e uma ordem a uma práxis que deixou de ser "assistencial" (derivada do latim "assistere": estar ao lado de) para converter-se em estritamente terapêutica, se faz referencia ao desafio de desenvolver-se por fora das férreas matrizes positivistas nas quais o modelo médico atual persiste situado, apontando os obstáculos que seguramente irão de sortear os comitês de bioética, na hora de obrigar ao cumprimento responsável da regra de veracidade.