Practical Approach to Care Kit: Innovation for nurses' clinical practice in HIV management / Practical Approach to Care Kit: inovação para a clínica do enfermeiro no manejo do HIV / Practical Approach to Care Kit: innovación para la clínica de enfermería en el manejo del VIH

Abstract Objective: to analyze the use of the Practical Approach to Care Kit as a technology adopted in nurses' clinical practice for HIV management in Primary Health Care. Method: an exploratory and descriptive research study anchored in the methodological framework of the Constructivist Grounded Theory. The participants were defined through initial sampling, with 12 nurses, and theoretical sampling, with five managers, totaling 17 participants. The data were collected by means of intensive interviews and documentary analysis, and they were analyzed in two stages: 1) Initial coding; and 2) Focused coding. Results: the professionals identified the Practical Approach to Care Kit as a technological innovation that contributed to expanding the clinical practice and to empowering nurses in the clinical management of HIV infection. They also highlighted its importance as a tool for guiding the different responsibilities and duties while sharing care, contributing to the provision of evidence-based practices. Conclusion: The Practical Approach to Care Kit is a technological innovation that has transformed nurses' clinical practice in HIV management, expanding their scope of activities in carrying out the diagnosis, assessing the health condition and counseling, evaluating adherence to the treatment, adverse effects and prescription of exams, medications, and immunobiological.

Resumo Objetivo: analisar a utilização do Practical Approach to Care Kit como uma tecnologia adotada na prática clínica dos enfermeiros no manejo do HIV na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: pesquisa exploratória e descritiva, ancorada no referencial metodológico da Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados Construtivista. A definição dos participantes foi realizada por amostragem inicial, com 12 enfermeiros, e amostragem teórica, com cinco gestores, totalizando 17 participantes. Os dados foram coletados por entrevistas intensivas e análise documental, e foram analisados em duas etapas: 1) codificação inicial; e 2) codificação focalizada. Resultados: os profissionais identificaram o Practical Approach to Care Kit como uma inovação tecnológica que contribuiu para a ampliação da prática clínica e empoderamento do enfermeiro no manejo clínico da infecção por HIV. Também destacaram sua importância como ferramenta para orientação das diferentes responsabilidades e atribuições no compartilhamento do cuidado, contribuindo para a prestação de práticas baseadas em evidências. Conclusão: o Practical Approach to Care Kit é uma inovação tecnológica que transformou a prática clínica do enfermeiro no manejo do HIV, ampliando seu escopo de atividades na realização do diagnóstico, avaliação da condição de saúde e aconselhamento, avaliação da adesão ao tratamento, efeitos adversos e prescrição de exames, medicamentos e imunobiológicos.

Resumen Objetivo: analizar el uso del Practical Approach to Care Kit como tecnología adoptada en la práctica clínica de los enfermeros en el manejo del VIH en la Atención Primaria de la Salud. Método: investigación exploratoria y descriptiva, basada en el marco metodológico de la Teoría Fundamentada en los Datos Constructivistas. La definición de los participantes fue realizada por muestreo inicial, con 12 enfermeros, y muestreo teórico, con cinco gestores, fueron 17 participantes en total. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de entrevistas intensivas y análisis de documentos, y fueron analizados en dos etapas: 1) codificación inicial; y 2) codificación enfocada. Resultados: los profesionales identificaron el Practical Approach to Care Kit como una innovación tecnológica que contribuyó a la expansión de la práctica clínica y al empoderamiento de los enfermeros en el manejo clínico de la infección por VIH. También destacaron su importancia como herramienta para orientar las diferentes responsabilidades y obligaciones en la distribución de la atención de los pacientes, contribuyendo a la prestación de prácticas basadas en evidencia. Conclusión: el Practical Approach to Care Kit es una innovación tecnológica que ha transformado la práctica clínica de los enfermeros en el manejo del VIH, ampliando su radio de acción para la realización del diagnóstico, evaluación del estado de salud y asesoramiento, evaluación de la adherencia al tratamiento, efectos adversos y prescripción de exámenes, medicamentos e inmunobiológicos.

Prescription of DPP4 inhibitors: Indication and effect on glycosylated hemoglobin in a primary care institution of Colombia / Prescripción de inhibidores de la DPP-4: indicación y efecto sobre la hemoglobina glicosilada en un primer nivel de Colombia

Abstract Introduction and objective: In Colombia, Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV (DPP4) inhibitors are recommended as second-best choice for type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment. However, no evaluation of the accomplishment or impact of this recommendation was performed. The objective was to determine the prescription of the DPP4 inhibitor according to the Colombian Clinicial Practice Guide regarding type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment, and its effects on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbAlc). Materials and methods: A descriptive study that included patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who attended a first level between 2016 and 2018, had a prescription for DPP4 inhibitor and at least two control appointments. Variables included were sociodemographic, clinics, treatment and comorbidities. The unadjusted prescription was defined as the lack of accomplishment of Colombian guidelines. Descriptive statistics and X2 test were used for the comparison of categorical variables. A binary logistic regression model was applied. Results: 112 out of 207 patients accomplished inclusion criteria, of which 77 were women (68.8%). Also, 68.8% of the patients had an unadjusted prescription of the iDPP4. There was a 0.21% total reduction in HbA1c levels, with a mean of 198.2 ± 124 days between the first and second control measurement (reduction of 0.55% when the prescription was adjusted to the guidelines and 0.05% if it was unadjusted). Conclusion: There is a limited impact of DPP4 inhibitors regarding the reduction of HbA1c and metabolic control, and there is a slight follow-up to the Colombian guidelines in patients who attend a first level.

Resumen Introducción y Objetivo: En Colombia se recomiendan los inhibidores de la Dipeptidil Peptidasa-IV (iDPP4) como segunda opción para el manejo de la diabetes mellitus tipo 2. No se ha evaluado el cumplimiento e impacto de esta recomendación. Como objetivo se buscó determinar la prescripción de los iDPP4 según las recomendaciones de la Guía de Práctica Clínica colombiana, y su efecto sobre la hemoglobina glicosilada (HbA1c). Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo que incluyó pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 que consultaron a un primer nivel entre 2016 y 2018, y tenían formulado un iDPP4, con al menos dos consultas de seguimiento. Se incluyeron variables sociodemográficas, clínicas, tratamiento y comorbilidades. La prescripción no ajustada se definió como la falta de cumplimento de la recomendación de la guía colombiana. Se empleó estadística descriptiva y pruebas X2 para la comparación de variables categóricas. Se aplicó un modelo de regresión logística binaria. Resultados: Hubo 207 pacientes de los cuales 112 cumplieron criterios de inclusión, 77 eran mujeres (68,8%). El 68,8% de los pacientes presentaron una prescripción no ajustada del iDPP4. Hubo una reducción total de 0,21%, con una media de 198,2±124 días entre la primera y segunda medición de HbA1c de control (reducción de 0,55% cuando la prescripción se ajustaba a la guía colombiana y 0,05% cuando no). Conclusión: Hay un limitado impacto de los iDPP4 frente a la reducción de HbA1c y poco seguimiento de la guía colombiana en pacientes de primer nivel de atención.

Elaboration of guideline for monitoring in relative bioavailability / pharmaceutical bioequivalence study by the sponsor / Elaboração de diretriz para monitoramento em biodisponibilidade relativa / estudo de bioequivalência farmacêutica pelo patrocinador / Elaboración de la directriz para el seguimiento en la biodisponibilidad relativa / estudio de bioequivalencia farmacéutica por parte del promotor

For registration of generic and similar drugs, it is necessary to carry out pharmaceutical equivalence (PE) tests and pharmaceutical bioequivalence (PB). To carry out these tests, duly qualified research centers are contracted, which need to be monitored by the sponsor who is legally responsible for the activities. To this end, it is the recommendation of the Document of the Americas, periodic monitoring to verify compliance with quality requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), of the applicable regulatory framework, as well as of compliance with the study protocol. Thus, monitoring is a methodical and documented process to evaluate the degree of adhesion of the center to the planned design for the evaluation of the formulations. To this end, the implementation of a standardized and easily completed guideline is a very important tool to guarantee a consistent evaluation and maintain the organizational memory of the evaluated items by monitors designated by the sponsor, contributing to the constant improvement of the contracted centers and supporting traceability of the studies. This work provided a systemic view of the evidence process related mainly to pharmaceutical bioequivalence, with the monitoring guideline summarizing the items of greatest relevance to be verified.

Para registro de medicamentos genéricos e similares, é necessária a realização de testes de equivalência farmacêutica (EF) e bioequivalência farmacêutica (BF). Para a realização desses testes, são contratados centros de pesquisa devidamente habilitados, que precisam ser monitorados pelo patrocinador legalmente responsável pelas atividades. Há também a recomendação do Documento das Américas de realizar monitoramentos periódicos para verificar o cumprimento dos requisitos de qualidade, Procedimentos Operacionais Padrão, Boas Práticas Clínicas (BPC), Boas Práticas de Laboratório (BPL), de marco regulatório aplicável, bem como de cumprimento do protocolo do estudo. Assim, o monitoramento é um processo metódico e documentado para avaliar o grau de adesão do centro ao desenho planejado para a avaliação das formulações. Para tanto, a implantação de uma diretriz padronizada e de fácil preenchimento é uma ferramenta muito importante para garantir uma avaliação consistente e manter a memória organizacional dos itens avaliados por monitores designados pelo patrocinador, contribuindo para a melhoria constante dos centros contratados e apoiando rastreabilidade dos estudos. Este artigo forneceu uma visão sistêmica do processo de evidência relacionado principalmente à bioequivalência farmacêutica, com a diretriz de monitoramento resumindo os itens de maior relevância a serem verificados.

Para el registro de medicamentos genéricos y similares, es necesario realizar pruebas de equivalencia farmacéutica (EP) y de bioequivalencia farmacéutica (PB). Para llevar a cabo estas pruebas se contratan centros de investigación debidamente cualificados, que deben ser supervisados por el promotor, que es el responsable legal de las actividades. Para ello, es la recomendación del Documento de las Américas, el monitoreo periódico para verificar el cumplimiento de los requisitos de calidad, los Procedimientos Operativos Estándar, las Buenas Prácticas Clínicas (BPC), las Buenas Prácticas de Laboratorio (BPL), del marco regulatorio aplicable, así como del cumplimiento del protocolo del estudio. Así, la monitorización es un proceso metódico y documentado para evaluar el grado de adhesión del centro al diseño previsto para la evaluación de las formulaciones. Para ello, la implantación de una pauta estandarizada y de fácil cumplimentación es una herramienta muy importante para garantizar una evaluación consistente y mantener la memoria organizativa de los elementos evaluados por parte de los monitores designados por el promotor, contribuyendo a la mejora constante de los centros contratados y apoyando la trazabilidad de los estudios. Este trabajo proporcionó una visión sistémica del proceso de evidencia relacionado principalmente con la bioequivalencia farmacéutica, con la pauta de monitoreo que resume los ítems de mayor relevancia a ser verificados.

Aplausos às diretrizes para a prática clínica odontológica na atenção primária à saúde / Applause to the guidelines for clinical dental practice in primary health care

In recent important days, social media have been communication tools for the new Guidelines for the Dental Clinic that are being used and disseminated by the Ministry of Health (MS) through the Secretariat of Primary Health Care (APS). This year, more precisely in May, the Guideline for clinical dental practice in Primary Health Care: treatment in pregnant women was published. The document was previously made available, still in 2021, in public consultation, and various sectors of society and the community were aware of their considerations and suggestions. This is a relevant strategy for validating the material, as it provides opportunities for the professional health teams to look at the use of the future Guideline. For those who are unaware, the General Coordination of Oral Health of the Ministry of Health, in partnership with the GODeC (Global Observatory for Dental Care) initiative of the Federal University of Pelotas, will make available in the year 2022, 22 clinical guidelines for the qualification of the caregiver. in health oral supply in Primary Health Care by the Unified Health System (SUS)

Guía de práctica clínica basada en la evidencia para el manejo farmacológico de la hipertensión en población mayor de 18 años. Versión resumida / Evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the pharmacological management of hypertension in the population over 18 years of age. Short version

La presente guía de práctica clínica es un esfuerzo realizado por profesionales del Sistema Integrado de Salud (SNIS) coordinado por el Instituto Nacional de Salud (INS) ante la evidencia de alta prevalencia de hipertensión arterial en la población salvadoreña adulta y la carga social y económica que genera. En este documento se presenta el proceso que se realizó para la adaptación de la guía para el tratamiento farmacológico del paciente adulto con hipertensión de la OMS año 2021

This clinical practice guideline is an effort made by professionals from the Integrated Health System (SNIS) coordinated by the National Institute of Health (INS) given the evidence of high prevalence of arterial hypertension in the adult Salvadoran population and the social and economic burden that generates This document presents the process that was carried out for the adaptation of the guide for the pharmacological treatment of the adult patient with hypertension of the WHO year 2021

Úlceras varicosas: Revisão integrativa acerca de recomendações de cuidado de enfermagem / Úlceras varicosas: Revisión integradora sobre las recomendaciones de atención de enfermería / Varicose ulcers: Integrative review about nursing care recommendations

Objetivo: identificar as recomendações, baseadas em evidências científicas, para o cuidado de enfermagem a pessoas com úlceras varicosas. Método: trata-se de revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada por meio de consulta às bases de dados. Foram incluídos estudos publicados de 2016 a 2021 nos idiomas inglês e português. Resultados: foram encontrados sete artigos originais. Os achados reforçam o uso da terapia compressiva no tratamento das úlceras varicosas, seja elástica, inelástica ou multicamadas. Os resultados trazem novas tecnologias de cuidado, como a compressão ajustável, o manguito de resfriamento e o uso da gaze Petrolatum® com Plasma Rico em Plaquetas. Como orientações para equipe de enfermagem, destaca-se a importância do enfermeiro na visita domiciliar para acompanhamento do tratamento das úlceras, bem como de um planejamento de ações (itinerário terapêutico). Conclusão: Evidenciam a eficácia da terapia compressiva, traz novas tecnologias de cuidado e ressalta a importância do enfermeiro no cuidado da úlcera varicosa.(AU)

Objective: to identify recommendations, based on scientific evidence, for nursing care in people with varicose ulcers. Method: this is an integrative review of the literature, carried out through the consultation of databases. Studies published from 2016 to 2021 in English and Portuguese. Results: seven original articles were found. The findings reinforce the use of compressive therapy in the treatment of varicose ulcers, whether elastic, inelastic or multilayer. The results bring new care technologies, such as adjustable compression, cooling sleeve and the use of petroleum jelly gauze® with PRP. As guidelines for the nursing team, the importance of nurses in the home visit to monitor the treatment of ulcers is highlighted, as well as an action planning (therapeutic itinerary). Final considerations: The findings of this study show the efficacy of compressive therapy, bring new assistive technologies, and highlight the importance of nurses in the care of varicose ulcers.(AU)

Objetivo: identificar las recomendaciones, basadas en evidencia científica, para la atención de enfermería en personas con úlceras varicosas. Método: se trata de una revisión integradora de la literatura, realizada a través de la consulta de bases de datos. Estudios publicados de 2016 a 2021 en inglés y portugués. Resultados: se encontraron siete artículos originales. Los hallazgos refuerzan el uso de la terapia compresiva en el tratamiento de las úlceras varicosas, ya sean elásticas, inelásticas o multicapa. Los resultados traen nuevas tecnologías de cuidado, como la compresión ajustable, el manguito de enfriamiento y el uso de gasa vaselina® con PRP. Como pautas para el equipo de enfermería, se destaca la importancia de las enfermeras en la visita domiciliaria para monitorear el tratamiento de las úlceras, así como una planificación de la acción (itinerario terapéutico).Consideraciones finales: los hallazgos de este estudio muestran la eficacia de la terapia compresiva, aportan nuevas tecnologías asistenciales y destacan la importancia de las enfermeras en el cuidado de las úlceras varicosas.(AU)

Guía de práctica clínica para la prevención y el manejo de la enfermedad hipertensiva del embarazo / Clinical practice guideline for the prevention and management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

RESUMEN Objetivos: Proveer recomendaciones clínicas basadas en evidencia para la prevención y el manejo de la enfermedad hipertensiva del embarazo (EHE) en el Seguro Social de Salud (EsSalud) del Perú. Materiales y métodos: se conformó un grupo elaborador de la guía (GEG) que incluyó médicos especialistas y metodólogos. El GEG formuló ocho preguntas clínicas para ser respondidas por la presente Guía de Práctica Clínica (GPC). Se realizaron búsquedas sistemáticas de revisiones sistemáticas y, cuando se consideró pertinente, estudios primarios en PubMed y Central durante 2021. Se seleccionó la evidencia para responder cada una de las preguntas clínicas planteadas . En reuniones de trabajo periódicas, el GEG usó la metodología Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) para calificar la evidencia y formular las recomendaciones. Además se resentan los puntos de buenas prácticas clínicas (BPC) y los flujogramas de prevención, manejo y seguimiento. Finalmente, la GPC fue aprobada por Resolución 112-IETSI-ESSALUD-2021. Resultados: En la presente GPC se formularon 11 recomendaciones (6 fuertes y 5 condicionales) que respondieron las preguntas clínicas definidas en el alcance de la GPC, acompañadas de 32 puntos de BPC y 3 flujogramas que abordan temas de prevención, tratamiento y seguimiento de la EHE. Conclusiones: Como recomendaciones centrales de la guía se dan el uso de sulfato de magnesio para el tratamiento de la preeclampsia severa y la eclampsia. La guía deberá ser actualizada en tres años.

ABSTRACT Objectives: To provide clinical recommendations based on evidence for the prevention and management of Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) in the Social Health Insurance (EsSalud) of Peru. Materials and methods: A CPG for the the prevention and management of HDP in EsSalud was developed. To this end, a guideline development group (local GDG) was established, including medical specialists and methodologists. The local GDG formulated 8 clinical questions to be answered by this CPG. Systematic searches of systematic reviews and -when it was considered pertinent- primary studies were searched in PubMed y Central during 2021. The evidence to answer each of the posed clinical questions was selected. The quality of the evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology. In periodic work meetings, the local GDG used the GRADE methodology to review the evidence and formulate the recommendations, the points of good clinical practice and flowcharts for the prevention, management and follow-up. Finally, the CPG was approved with Resolution 112-IETSI-ESSALUD-2021. Results: This CPG addressed 8 clinical questions, divided into three topics: prevention, management and follow-up of the HDP. Based on these questions, 11 recommendations (6 strong recommendations and 5 weak recommendations), 32 points of good clinical practice, and 3 flowcharts were formulated. Conclusions: The main recommendations in the guideline are the use of magnesium sulfate for the treatment of severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. The guideline must be updated in three years' time.

Challenges in the provision of tuberculosis preventive therapy to children in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Background. Tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) offered to children who come into contact with infectious adult pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) cases is an important childhood TB prevention strategy. Objectives. To document paediatric TPT coverage as per South African national TB guidelines, to measure basic knowledge of TPT in adult TB patients and healthcare workers (HCWs), and to determine challenges in TPT delivery in eligible children. Methods. We conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional study at primary healthcare clinics in South-West Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South Africa (SA). Structured interviews were conducted with adult TB patients to obtain socio-demographic data, TB and HIV history, data on child contacts and TPT knowledge. A separate questionnaire probed HCWs' knowledge of TPT. Patient folders and the clinical process flow of adult TB cases and children on TPT were also assessed. Results. We interviewed 100 adult TB patients and identified 28 child contacts who were eligible for TPT, including six children (21%, n=6/28) on TPT, all HIV-uninfected and <5 years of age. Instability in household configuration was the most common reason for eligible children not having been brought to health facilities for assessment (57%; n=4/7). Almost all adult TB patients were aware of their TB diagnosis (98%; n=98/100), but only half (48%; n=48/100) had knowledge of their TB type, and 55% (n=6/11) of the adult TB patients with drug-resistant TB were aware of the drug resistance. In addition, we interviewed 71 HCWs, and more than one-third of HCWs (37%; n=26/71) were fully knowledgeable about paediatric TPT eligibility criteria, with 63% (n=45/71) unaware that HIV-infected children of all ages qualified for TPT after exposure. Conclusions. TPT provision in eligible child TB contacts in an urban district in SA was found to be suboptimal, especially for HIVinfected children. Instability in household configuration was an important reason for suboptimal TPT provision. Training of HCWs on paediatric TPT guidelines is required, together with knowledge sharing on TPT with the TB patients

Best practice recommendations for healthy work environments for nurses: An integrative literature review

Healthy work environments that maximise the health and well-being of nurses are essential in achieving good patient and societal outcomes, as well as optimal organisational performance. While studies have been conducted on healthy work environments, there is no available evidence that an integrative literature review summarising best-practice recommendations related to healthy work environments has been conducted before. This review aimed to summarise existing best-practice recommendations related to a healthy work environment for nurses. An integrative literature review following the approach adapted from Whittemore and Knafl was used. Existing guidelines related to healthy work environments for nurses were searched. EBSCOhost (CINAHL, Medline), Biomed Central, Science Direct, PubMed and Google Scholar and organisational websites via Google were searched, followed by a citation search. Twelve guidelines were identified for data extraction and synthesis, and themes were subsequently formulated. Four themes emerged from the integrative literature review regarding a healthy work environment for nurses: (1) the need for effective nursing leadership, (2) effective communication as central to enhancement of a healthy environment, (3) effective teamwork as an integral part of a healthy work environment and (4) the need for professional autonomy. In summary, a healthy work environment for nurses requires leadership, effective communication, teamwork and professional autonomy.

Telehealth in south africa: a guide for healthcare practitioners in primary care

The use of telehealth is becoming a prevalent feature in clinical practice worldwide, partly because of advances in medical and telecommunications technology. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been a key driver in justifying the accelerated use of telehealth, leading to healthcare practitioners (HCPs) utilising virtual consultations more avidly. Although challenges remain, recent data have shown that remote consultations are feasible, safe and effective in South Africa (SA) and that HCPs should become proficient in conducting telehealth, virtual or remote consultations. These guidelines are based on the revised Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) General Ethical Guidelines for Good Practice in Telehealth (Booklet 10) and guidelines on remote or video consultations from the University of Oxford, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. These guidelines aim to equip HCPs with the basic knowledge and skills pertaining to medicolegal, communication and practical aspects of telehealth and how to practise telehealth safely and effectively in primary care settings in SA during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.Keywords: telehealth; virtual consultations; remote consultations; primary care; guidelines; ethics; medicolegal; communication.

Induction of labour practices at Botshabelo District Hospital: Assessing the institutional guidelines

Induction of labour (IOL) is defined as an artificial stimulation administered to initiate the delivery process before the onset of spontaneous labour. Setting-adapted guidelines need to be developed to promote safe maternal and neonatal care in line with the needs of a specific institution. This study aimed to describe and assess the current IOL practices at Botshabelo District Hospital, focusing on incidence, indications, induction methods, complications, and outcomes. A retrospective-descriptive study included all relevant data from IOL cases over six months between July and December 2017. From 168 attempted inductions of labour, 153 files were retrieved. The majority of cases (69.7%) were for post-dates. Normal vaginal delivery (NVD) was achieved in most patients (69.3%), while one patient had an assisted delivery. Thus, 30.1% of inductions failed and required caesarean sections. The incidence, indications, methods of induction, complications, and outcomes of IOL in BDH are in line with international guidelines; however, including the sweeping of membranes at term and balloon catheters as methods could improve the current guidelines.

Management of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children: Clinical practice guidelines by the Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN

The Paediatric Association of Nigeria first published management guideline for community-acquired pneumonia in 2015 and covered available evidence at that time. This update represents a review of available recent evidence statements regarding the management of pneumonia in children, while at the same time incorporating relevant materials from the first edition of the guideline. The guideline is developed to assist clinicians in the care of children with CAP. The recommendations provided in this guideline may not be the only approach to management, since there are considerable variations among children in the clinical course of CAP.The goal of this guideline is to reduce morbidity and mortality rate of CAP in children by providing recommendations that may be relevant in assisting clinicians to make timely diagnosis and institute appropriate antibiotic therapy of children with CAP. Summarized below are recommendations made in the new 2021 CAP guideline. As part of the recommendations, the quality of the evidence is provided and the grade of the recommendation indicated.The details of the background, methods and evidence summaries that support each of these recommendations can be found in the full text of the guideline.

Guia de enfermagem na atenção primária à saúde: contribuição acadêmica para a prática clínica / Nursing guide in primary health care: academic experience report / Guía de enfermería en atención primaria de salud: informe de experiencia académica

Objetivo: Relatar a experiência da produção do Guia de Enfermagem na Atenção Primária à Saúde de forma a consolidar em material prático, didático e de rápido acesso às informações essenciais para cada perfil de atendimento. Método: Estudo descritivo, do tipo relato de experiência, realizado a partir da vivência de estudantes de Enfermagem e de docentes durante o Estágio Curricular Obrigatório de faculdade pública do Distrito Federal. Resultados: O Guia caracterizou como ferramenta prática para o atendimento, tanto no formato físico como também digital, utilizado por estudantes e profissionais da área de Enfermagem. O trabalho foi premiado como inovador em evento da Enfermagem. Considerações Finais: A elaboração do Guia possibilitou o aprimoramento da qualidade da assistência à saúde prestada na Atenção Primária, além de estimular a criação de novos materiais por estudantes e por profissionais da área da saúde. (AU)

Objective: Report the experience of a Nursing Guide's production in primary health care in order to consolidate practical, didactic material with quick access to essential information for each care profile. Methods: Descriptive study, experience report type, carried out from the experience of Nursing students and professors during the Mandatory Curricular Internship. Results: The Guide was characterized as a practical tool for care, both in physical format and as an e-book, being used by health professionals and students in the area. Conclusion: The elaboration of the Guide fulfilled the objective of improving the quality of health care in primary care, in addition to encouraging the creation of new materials by students in the area. (AU)

Objetivo: Dar a conocer la experiencia de elaboración de la Guía de Enfermería en Atención Primaria de Salud con el fin de consolidarla en material práctico, didáctico y de rápido acceso a información esencial para cada perfil asistencial. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, del tipo relato de experiencia, realizado a partir de la experiencia de estudiantes y profesores de Enfermería durante la Pasantía Curricular Obligatoria. Resultados: La Guía se caracterizó como una herramienta práctica de servicio, tanto en formato físico como en e-book, utilizada por estudiantes y profesionales en la materia. Conclusión: La elaboración de la Guía permitió mejorar la calidad de la atención en salud brindada en Atención Primaria, además de incentivar la creación de nuevos materiales por parte de los estudiantes del área de la salud. (AU)

Guía de Práctica Clínica de litiasis vesicular en niños y adolescentes / Clinical Practice Guidelines of Vesicular Lithiasis in Children and Adolescents

La litiasis vesicular en la infancia y adolescencia ha acusado un notable incremento en los últimos años. En países europeos, como Inglaterra, las colecistectomías se han triplicado desde 1997 y en el 2012 en el Hospital Infantil de Santiago de Cuba representó el 96,4 % de todas las operaciones mayores electivas. En el IV Simposio Nacional de Cirugía Pediátrica (Varadero, Matanzas, 1- 3 de julio de 2019) fue presentada, discutida y aprobada esta "Guía de Práctica Clínica de litiasis vesicular en niños y adolescentes" y se recomendó, al concluir dicho evento, compartir dicha guía a través de su publicación, para que los servicios de cirugía pediátrica la empleen como referencia y la apliquen en las instituciones del sistema cubano de salud encargadas de la atención sanitaria de niños y adolescentes(AU)

Vesicular lithiasis in childhood and adolescence has had a marked increase in recent years. In European countries such as England, cholecystectomies have tripled since 1997 and in 2012 at the Children's Hospital in Santiago de Cuba accounted for 96.4% of all major elective operations. At the IV National Symposium on Pediatric Surgery (Varadero, Matanzas, July 1-3, 2019) this " Clinical Practice Guidelines of Vesicular Lithiasis in Children and Adolescents" was presented, discussed and approved, and it was recommended, at the conclusion of that event, to share this guidelines through its publication, for pediatric surgery services to use it as a reference and to be applied in the institutions of the Cuban health system which are responsible for the health care of children and adolescents(AU)

Guía de Práctica Clínica de cuerpo extraño gastrointestinal en niños / Clinical practice guideline of gastrointestinal foreign bodies in children

La ingestión de un cuerpo extraño es un tipo de lesión no intencionada muy frecuente en la infancia, particularmente en lactantes mayores de 6 meses y preescolares. El propósito deseado con la publicación de esta guía es contar con herramientas actualizadas en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de esta afección que permitan sistematizar la conducta y mejorar la calidad de la asistencia médica. Dentro de los cuerpos extraños más frecuentes tenemos: monedas, imanes, baterías, juguetes pequeños, plásticos, joyas, botones, huesos e impactaciones alimentarias en los niños mayores. La sintomatología varía según la naturaleza del cuerpo extraño, el lugar donde se impacte, que casi siempre es en las estrecheces anatómicas o adquiridas del tubo digestivo o por la presencia de complicaciones. Para confirmar el diagnóstico son necesarios diferentes estudios imagenológicos y endoscópicos, estos últimos con un valor terapéutico. El tratamiento depende de factores como la edad, el tiempo de ingerido, la localización, la presencia de complicaciones, la naturaleza del cuerpo extraño, su número y el potencial lacerante, tóxico o corrosivo. En la mayoría de los casos los cuerpos extraños son expulsados de forma espontánea y tienen un pronóstico favorable, pero queda un grupo de pacientes donde es necesario un tratamiento quirúrgico. Después de realizar una búsqueda de revisiones sistemáticas de calidad y tomando en cuenta la experiencia del Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica de Matanzas en el tratamiento de estos pacientes se elaboró esta guía que fue discutida y aprobada en el IV Simposio Nacional de Cirugía Pediátrica. La publicación de esta guía permitiría a los servicios de Cirugía Pediátrica emplearla como referencia y aplicarla en sus propias instituciones con el consecuente beneficio para los pacientes(AU)

Ingestion of a foreign body is a very common type of unintentional injury in childhood, particularly in infants older than 6 months and preschoolers. The desired purpose with the publication of this guideline is to have up-to-date tools in the diagnosis and treatment of this condition that allow to systematize the behavior and improve the quality of medical care. Within the most frequent foreign bodies we have: coins, magnets, batteries, small toys, plastics, jewelry, buttons, bones and food impactations in older children. Symptomatology varies depending on the nature of the foreign body, the place where it impacted, which is almost always in anatomical or acquired narrowness of the digestive tract, or by the presence of complications. To confirm the diagnosis, different imaging and endoscopic studies are necessary, the latter with a therapeutic value. Treatment depends on factors such as age, ingestion time, location, presence of complications, the nature of the foreign body, the amount and the lacerating, toxic or corrosive potential. In most cases foreign bodies are expelled spontaneously and have a favorable prognosis, but there is a group of patients left for whom surgical treatment is necessary. After conducting a search for quality systematic reviews and taking into account the experience of Matanzas province's Pediatric Surgery Service in the treatment of these patients, this guideline was created and it was discussed and approved at the IV National Symposium of Pediatric Surgery. The publication of this guideline would allow Pediatric Surgery services to use it as a reference and apply it in their own institutions with the consequent benefit for patients(AU)

Nursing Care for People with Chronic Diseases and Pulmonary Infection by Coronavirus: An Integrative Review / Cuidados en enfermería a personas con enfermedades crónicas e infección pulmonar por coronavírus: revisión integrativa / Cuidados de enfermagem para pessoas com doenças crônicas e infecção pulmonar por coronavírus: revisão integrativa

Objetivo: identificar as implicações para a enfermagem das infecções pulmonares por coronavírus nas pessoas com doenças crônicas não transmissíveis e propor ações para o cuidado. Materiais e método: revisão de literatura, com busca dos estudos primários nas bases de dados da Biblioteca Regional Virtual de Saúde, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, National Library of Medicine e Scopus, de 15 a 30 de março de 2020, em português, inglês e espanhol, com abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa em adultos com doenças crônicas não transmissíveis com infecção respiratória por vírus da família do coronavírus, de 2010 a 2020. Resultados: analisaram-se 11 artigos que possibilitaram identificar diretrizes para as ações de enfermagem nos níveis comunitário e hospitalar, e nos cuidados críticos; entre os cuidados propostos para as pessoas com doenças crônicas, estão a educação em saúde, o incentivo ao controle da doença, a imunização e a mudança do estilo de vida, o monitoramento de casos suspeitos e confirmados, o uso de máscaras em ambientes coletivos. Conclusões: destaca-se o papel da enfermagem em todos os níveis de atendimento da saúde e as possibilidades de aprendizagem e aperfeiçoamento das ações de cuidado mediante a utilização de evidências obtidas em experiência anterior.

Objetivo: identificar las implicaciones para la enfermería de las infecciones pulmonares por coronavírus en personas con enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles y plantear acciones para el cuidado. Materiales y método: revisión de literatura desde la búsqueda de los estudios primarios en las bases de datos de la Biblioteca Regional Virtual en Salud, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, National Library of Medicine e Scopus, del 15 al 30 de marzo del 2020, en portugués, inglés y español, con enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo en adultos con enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles con infección respiratoria por virus de la familia del coronavírus, del 2010 al 2020. Resultados: se analizaron 11 artículos que posibilitaron identificar directrices para las acciones de enfermería en los niveles comunitario y hospitalario, y en los cuidados críticos; entre los cuidados propuestos para las personas con enfermedades crónicas están la educación en salud, el fomento al control de la enfermedad, la inmunización y el cambio de estilo de vida, el monitoreo de casos sospechosos y confirmados, el uso de tapabocas en ambientes colectivos. Conclusiones: se destaca el rol de la enfermería en todos los niveles de atención en salud y las posibilidades de aprendizaje y perfeccionamiento de las acciones de cuidado mediante la utilización de evidencias obtenidas en experiencia anterior.

Objective: To identify the implications, for Nursing, of pulmonary infections by coronavirus in people with chronic non-communicable diseases and to propose actions for care. Materials and method: A literature review, with a search for primary studies in the Biblioteca Regional Virtual de Saúde, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, National Library of Medicine and Scopus databases, from March 15th to March 30th, 2020, in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, with a quantitative and qualitative approach, in adults with chronic non-communicable diseases with respiratory infection by viruses of the coronavirus family, from 2010 to 2020. Results: A total of 11 articles were analyzed, which made it possible to identify guidelines for Nursing actions at the community and hospital levels and in critical care; among the care actions proposed for people with chronic diseases are education in health, encouragement to control the disease, immunization and lifestyle change, monitoring of suspected and confirmed cases, and use of masks in public environments. Conclusions: The study highlights the role of Nursing at all health care levels and the possibilities for learning and improving care actions through the use of evidence obtained from previous experiences.

Guía de Práctica Clínica Informada en la Evidencia para el Seguimiento de Recién Nacidos en Riesgo. Versión resumida / Clinical Practice Guide Informed in Evidence for Tracking Newborns at Risk. Short version

La presente guía pretende ser utilizada por tomadores de decisiones y miembros de entidades gubernamentales con el fin de facilitar el proceso de implementación. Además, se pone al alcance de los padres, madres y cuidadores de recién nacidos en riesgo. Se incluyen los siguientes contenidos: • Criterios de egreso y pruebas de tamizaje • Aspectos relacionados a la prevención [cumplimiento de inmunizaciones y profilaxis contra virus sincitial respiratorio (VSR)]. • Información, educación y apoyo a padres, madres o personas cuidadoras • Tamizaje durante la consulta de seguimiento, referencia a especialista y subespecialista según pertinencia • Frecuencia del seguimiento de los niños en riesgo hasta los dos años • Esta guía no incluirá aspectos relacionados con el manejo de enfermería ni comorbilidad

This guide is intended to be used by decision makers and members of government entities in order to facilitate the implementation process. In addition, it is made available to fathers, mothers and caregivers of newborns at risk. The following contents are included: • Discharge criteria and screening tests • Aspects related to prevention [compliance with immunizations and prophylaxis against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)]. • Information, education and support for fathers, mothers or caregivers • Screening during the follow-up consultation, referral to a specialist and subspecialist according to relevance • Frequency of follow-up of children at risk up to two years of age • This guide will not include aspects related to the nursing management or comorbidity