Evaluation of the follow-up of children treated for congenital syphilis in a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, when it lacked crystalline penicillin / valiação do acompanhamento de crianças tratadas para sífilis congênita em município do estado do espírito santo em época de falta de penicilina cristalina

Introduction: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. In Brazil, its incidence has increased, along with the lack of penicillin, the antibiotic of choice for congenital syphilis, from 2014 to 2017. During this period, children were treated with alternative drugs, but to date, data from the scientific literature do not recommend another antibiotic. Objective: To compare the progression, according to the established treatment, and evaluate the follow-up in health care facilities in Vila Velha (Espírito Santo) of children with congenital syphilis aged up to two years, born in Hospital Infantil e Maternidade Alzir Bernardino Alves ­ a reference in neonatology and low-risk pregnancy in the state at the time ­ from 2015 to 2016, when the hospital experienced a greater lack of penicillin. Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional observational study based on data from medical records of the hospital and other healthcare facilities in the city. We performed statistical analyses, per health district, of epidemiological and sociodemographic data, as well as those related to visits, their frequency, and clinical profile, according to the follow-up parameters proposed by the Ministry of Health at the time. Results: Medical records of 121 children were evaluated, presenting as the main findings: only 35% of the children completed the follow-up; among those treated with ceftriaxone, 55.2% completed the follow-up, and 100% of the children whose venereal disease research laboratory was greater than that of their mother at birth completed the follow-up. Of the symptomatic children at birth who remained or became symptomatic at follow-up, 58.8% used ceftriaxone. Conclusion: Among symptomatic children at birth, most of those treated with ceftriaxone remained symptomatic at follow-up. The Counseling and Testing Center was the most successful facility in the follow-up of these children. District 5 had the lowest success rate in the follow-up of these patients, and districts 1 and 2 showed the lowest rates of appropriate approach to congenital syphilis during follow-up. (AU)

Introdução: A sífilis é uma infecção sexualmente transmissível causada pela bactéria Treponema pallidum. No Brasil, sua incidência vem aumentando, acompanhada da falta de penicilina, antibiótico de escolha para a sífilis congênita, no período de 2014­2017. Nesse período, as crianças foram tratadas com medicamentos alternativos, porém dados da literatura científica até o momento não recomendam outro antibiótico. Objetivo: Comparar a evolução, de acordo com o tratamento instituído, e avaliar o acompanhamento nas unidades de saúde em Vila Velha (ES), até os dois anos de idade, das crianças com sífilis congênita nascidas no Hospital Infantil e Maternidade Alzir Bernardino Alves ­ referência em neonatologia e gravidez de baixo risco no estado na época ­ de 2015 a 2016, período em que houve maior falta de penicilina no hospital. Métodos: Estudo observacional do tipo transversal, retrospectivo, baseado em dados dos prontuários do hospital e outras Unidades de Saúde do município. Foram analisados estatisticamente, por região de saúde, dados epidemiológicos, sociodemográficos, bem como relativos às consultas, sua periodicidade e ao perfil clínico, de acordo com os parâmetros de seguimento propostos pelo Ministério da Saúde na época. Resultados: Avaliaram-se os prontuários de 121 crianças, obtendo-se como principais achados: somente 35% das crianças tiveram seguimento completo; das crianças tratadas com ceftriaxona, 55,2% tiveram seguimento completo, e 100% das crianças que tiveram VDRL maior que o da mãe no parto completaram o seguimento. Das crianças sintomáticas ao nascimento e que permaneceram ou ficaram sintomáticas no seguimento, 58,8% fizeram uso de ceftriaxona. Conclusão: Das crianças sintomáticas ao nascimento, as tratadas com ceftriaxona, em sua maioria, mantiveram-se sintomáticas no seguimento. O Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento teve maior êxito no acompanhamento dessas crianças. A região 5 teve a menor taxa de êxito no seguimento desses pacientes, e as regiões 1 e 2 menor taxa de abordagem correta para sífilis congênita durante o seguimento. (AU)

Cuidado domiciliar pós alta do prematuro durante a pandemia Covid-19 / Atención domiciliaria tras el alta de bebés prematuros durante la pandemia de Covid-19 / Post-discharge home care of preterm infants during the Covid-19 pandemic

Objetivo: entender como mães vivenciaram o cuidado com seus filhos prematuros em casa em meio à pandemia da COVID-19. Método: estudo qualitativo, descritivo, desenvolvido entre janeiro e dezembro de 2021, mediante entrevistas remotas com 25 mães de prematuros, após um mês da alta hospitalar, com Análise de Conteúdo temática. Resultados: desvelaram-se preocupações maternas referentes ao cuidado com o filho na pandemia, além de influências do período pandêmico na rotina familiar; acompanhamento do seguimento das crianças nos serviços de saúde descontinuado; sobrecarga e medo. Esses aspectos podem expor o bebê a maior risco de alterações do seu desenvolvimento, bem como afetar a autoeficácia materna, uma vez que o receio das complicações decorrentes do nascimento pré-termo associou-se à angústia de possível contaminação pelo coronavírus. Conclusão: a prematuridade vivenciada em meio à pandemia COVID-19 repercutiu negativamente tanto no cotidiano da vida familiar como no acompanhamento de saúde do prematuro.

Objective: to understand how mothers experienced the care of their preterm infants at home in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: qualitative, descriptive study, developed between January and December 2021, through remote interviews with 25 mothers of preterm infants, one month after hospital discharge, with thematic Content Analysis. Results: maternal reoccupations related to child care in the pandemic were revealed, as well as influences of the pandemic period on family routine; monitoring of children in discontinued health services; overload and fear. These aspects may expose the baby to a greater risk of developmental alterations, as well as affect maternal self-efficacy, since the fear of complications resulting from preterm birth was associated with the anguish of possible contamination by the coronavirus. Conclusion: the prematurity experienced in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact both on the daily life of the family and on the health monitoring of preterm infants.

Objetivo: comprender cómo vivieron las madres el cuidado de sus hijos prematuros en el hogar en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19. Método: estudio cualitativo, descriptivo, desarrollado entre enero y diciembre de 2021, mediante entrevistas remotas a 25 madres de bebés prematuros, un mes después del alta hospitalaria, con Análisis de Contenido temático. Resultados: se revelaron preocupaciones maternas respecto al cuidado de los hijos durante la pandemia, además de las influencias del período pandémico en la rutina familiar; descontinuado el seguimiento de los niños en los servicios de salud; sobrecarga y miedo. Estos aspectos pueden exponer al bebé a un mayor riesgo de cambios en su desarrollo, así como afectar la autoeficacia materna, ya que el miedo a las complicaciones derivadas del parto prematuro se asocia a la angustia de una posible contaminación por el coronavirus. Conclusión: la prematuridad vivida en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19 tuvo un impacto negativo tanto en la vida familiar diaria como en el seguimiento de la salud de los bebés prematuros.

Evaluación de la efectividad de la prueba rápida OptiMAL-IT™ para el seguimiento de pacientes con diagnóstico de malaria en la Amazonía peruana / Evaluation of the effectiveness of the OptiMAL-IT™ rapid test in the follow up of patients diagnosed with malaria in the Peruvian Amazon

Introducción. En Perú, la microscopía óptica con gota gruesa continúa utilizándose en el seguimiento de los pacientes con malaria o paludismo. Esta prueba es sencilla, pero requiere de equipamiento microscópico y personal idóneo que realice la lectura de las muestras. Los estudios sugieren que la prueba rápida OptiMAL-IT™ es una opción para dicho seguimiento. Objetivo. Evaluar la efectividad de OptiMAL-IT™ como test de seguimiento en pacientes con malaria en áreas endémicas del Perú. Materiales y métodos. Se hizo un estudio observacional, transversal y analítico de pruebas diagnósticas en pacientes con malaria. Se seleccionó a todos los pacientes que cumplían con los criterios de inclusión, procedentes de diferentes establecimientos de salud de los departamentos peruanos de San Martín y Loreto. El diagnóstico se hizo mediante microscopía óptica con gota gruesa y la prueba rápida de diagnóstico inmunocromatográfico OptiMAL-IT™ en los días 2, 3, 7 y 14 para Plasmodium vivax y hasta el día 21 de seguimiento para Plasmodium falciparum. Se calculó el porcentaje de los correctamente clasificados y los valores predictivos, y se compararon los resultados de la selva occidental y la selva oriental mediante ji al cuadrado o prueba exacta de Fisher. Resultados. Se registraron 262 pacientes de San Martín y 302 de Loreto. Los porcentajes correctamente clasificados y el valor predictivo negativo fueron superiores a 92,0 y 93,0 %, respectivamente, a partir del tercer día de seguimiento; no se encontraron diferencias estadísticas en los resultados obtenidos en la Amazonía occidental y los de la oriental. Conclusiones. La prueba OptiMAL-IT™ sería efectiva como test de seguimiento en los pacientes con diagnóstico de malaria en áreas endémicas del Perú.

Introduction: In Peru, optical microscopy with the thick smear test continues to be performed for the follow-up of malaria patients. This test is simple but it requires microscopic equipment and suitable staff to perform the reading of the samples. Studies suggest that the rapid OptiMAL-IT™ test is an option for follow-up. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of OptiMAL-IT™ as a follow-up test in malaria patients in endemic areas of Perú. Materials and methods: We conducted an observational, analytical cross-sectional study of diagnostic tests performed in patients with malaria. We selected all the patients attending different health facilities in the Peruvian departments of San Martín and Loreto who met the inclusion criteria. Optical microscopy with thick smear and OptiMAL-IT™ was used on days 2, 3, 7, and 14 for Plasmodium vivax and until day 21 of follow-up for Plasmodium falciparum. Percentages of correctly classified samples and predictive values were calculated, and the results were compared between the western jungle and the eastern jungle using Chi2 or Fisher's exact tests. Results: We registered 262 patients from San Martín and 302 from Loreto. The percentage of correctly classified cases and the negative predictive value were higher than 92.0% and 93,0%, respectively, from the third day of follow-up; no statistical differences were found in the results obtained from the western jungle and those from the eastern jungle. Conclusions: The OptiMAL-IT™ test would be effective as a follow-up test in patients diagnosed with malaria in endemic areas of Perú.

Application effect of "Internet+" early grading follow-up management mode after enterostomy for colorectal neoplasms / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To analyze the application effect of "Internet+" early grading follow-up management mode after enterostomy for colorectal neoplasms.Methods:The 186 patients who underwent enterostomy for colorectal neoplasms in Lishui Central Hospital were selected as the research objects. The patients enrolled from January 2019 to February 2020 served as the control group, and the patients enrolled from March 2020 to April 2021 served as the observation group, with 93 patients in each group. Routine follow-up measures were taken in the control group, while "Internet+" was used in the observation group for early grading follow-up management of patients with enterostomy for colorectal neoplasms. The timely follow-up feedback, score of skin condition around stoma, incidence of stoma complications and nursing satisfaction during follow-up were compared between the two groups.Results:The two-day non feedback rate in the control group was 20.43% (19/93) and that in the observation group was 7.53% (7/93), the difference was statistically significant ( χ2 = 6.44, P<0.05) .The score of skin condition around stoma in the observation group was (2.53 ± 0.78) points 3 months after discharge, which was significantly better than that in the control group 4.02 ± 1.13, the difference was statistically significant ( t = 10.47, P<0.05). The incidence of stoma complications in the observation group was 9.68% (9/93) , which was lower than that in the control group 21.51% (20/93) , the difference was statistically significant ( χ2 = 4.94, P<0.05). The nursing satisfaction in the observation group was 98.92% (92/93) , which was significantly higher than that in the control group 91.40% (85/93) , the difference was statistically significant ( χ2 = 4.20, P<0.05). Conclusions:"Internet+" early grading follow-up management model can significantly improve the follow-up effect after enterostomy for colorectal neoplasms, improve the skin condition around stoma, reduce stoma complications and improve nursing satisfaction.

Analysis of treatments performed at a university dental trauma service in southern Brazil / Análise dos tratamentos realizados em um serviço universitário de trauma dental no sul do Brasil

This retrospective observational study aimed to analyze cases assisted at the Dentoalveolar Trauma Clinic of the School of Dentistry of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (FO-UFRGS) from March 2015 to March 2018, according to the treatments performed on traumatized permanent teeth and the results after one year of follow-up. The sample was based on information collected from clinical records of 92 patients, referring to a) data before treatment, b) data on the diagnosis and proposed treatment, and c) data on the follow-up period. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed. Most patients were male (56.5%) and aged six to 11 (30.4%) and older than 18 (29.1%) years. The prevalent cause of trauma was falling, and 59% of patients were first assisted within 24 hours. The most frequent traumas were enamel and dentin fractures with and without pulp exposure (6.3%), lateral luxation (1.4%), and avulsion (1.9%). Endodontic treatment was usually performed on traumatized teeth (7.2%). Of the 92 patients, 58 returned for maintenance visits with a mean follow-up of one year. Most patients had successful treatments. Prompt care and patient follow-up were essential for the good prognosis of traumatized teeth.(AU)

O objetivo do presente estudo observacional retrospectivo foi analisar os casos atendidos na clínica de trauma dentoalveolar da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (FO-UFRGS) no período de março de 2015 a março de 2018, de acordo com os tratamentos realizados em dentes permanentes traumatizados, assim como os resultados observados após 1 ano de seguimento. A amostra foi baseada na coleta de informações em prontuários clínicos de 92 pacientes, referentes a: a) dados anteriores ao tratamento; b) dados referentes ao diagnóstico e ao tratamento proposto; e c) dados referentes ao período de acompanhamento. Foi realizada análise estatística descritiva e inferencial. A maioria dos pacientes era do sexo masculino (56,5%), com idades entre 6 e 11 anos (30,4%) e mais de 18 anos (29,1%). A principal causa do trauma foi queda, sendo que 59% dos pacientes receberam o primeiro atendimento em 24 horas. Os traumas mais frequentes foram fratura de esmalte e dentina, com e sem exposição pulpar (6,3%), luxação lateral (1,4%) e avulsão (1,9%). O tratamento endodôntico foi frequentemente realizado nos dentes traumatizados (7,2%). Dos 92 pacientes, 58 retornaram para consultas de manutenção com um acompanhamento médio de 1 ano. A maioria dos pacientes apresentou sucesso após o tratamento. O atendimento no tempo correto, assim como o acompanhamento dos pacientes, foi fator fundamental para o bom prognóstico dos dentes traumatizados.(AU)

Internet-based aftercare program for patients with bulimia nervosa in Mexico - A pilot study / Programa de seguimiento en línea para pacientes con trastornos de la conducta alimentaria en México - Estudio piloto

High rates of relapses are common in eating disorder patients after achieving the status of remission. The lack of support after completing a treatment can contribute to relapse. Therefore aftercare programs are needed to maintain the benefits of treatment, to reduce the risk of relapse, and to stabilize patients' well-being. This paper describes the Internet-based aftercare program ACTUA (Continued Support for Eating Disorders) developed to support patients with bulimia nervosa in Mexico. ACTUA is an adaptation of the program EDINA (Internet-based maintenance treatment for eating disorders) which was developed and evaluated in Hungary. In this paper we first describe the intervention which consists of different modules including a monitoring and feedback tool, forums, and counseling chat with a clinician. In the second part, we report on first experiences following the introduction of the program in two treatment centers in Mexico (Monterrey and Mexico City). Fifteen patients participated in a semi-structured interview assessing perceived benefits of participating in ACTUA as well as barriers that prevented patients from joining the program. Implications for the implementation of Internet-based interventions in Mexico are discussed.

Las elevadas tasas de recaída son comunes en los pacientes con trastornos de la conducta alimentaria una vez que se les ha dado de alta de un tratamiento. La falta de apoyo después de terminado el tratamiento puede contribuir a las recaídas. Por lo tanto, los programas de seguimiento son necesarios para mantener los beneficios obtenidos en el tratamiento, para reducir el riesgo de recaídas y para estabilizar el bienestar de los pacientes. Este trabajo describe el programa de seguimiento en línea ACTUA (Apoyo Continuo para Trastornos Alimentarios), desarrollado para dar apoyo a pacientes con bulimia nerviosa en México. ACTUA es una adaptación del programa EDINA (Programa de seguimiento en línea para trastornos alimentarios), que fue desarrollado y evaluado en Hungría. En este trabajo se describe primero la intervención, que consiste en diferentes módulos, incluyendo una herramienta de monitorización y retroalimentación, foro y un chat con un clínico para obtener supervisión. En la segunda parte se reportan las primeras experiencias después de la introducción del programa en 2 centros de tratamiento en México (Monterrey y Ciudad de México). Quince pacientes participaron en una entrevista semi-estructurada, que evaluó la percepción de los beneficios obtenidos de participar en ACTUA, así como las barreras que impidieron que los pacientes participaran en el programa. Se discuten las implicaciones que tiene en México la implementación de un programa en línea.

The application situation and ponder of transitional care in cancer pain patients / 中国实用护理杂志

Transitional care is a new mode of nursing practice, fully embodies the people-oriented concept of quality of nursing.Based on the domestic and foreign research, this article elaborates the concept and current application status of transitional care in cancer pain patients,integrates the new progress of transitional care team,information management of discharged patients,contents and quality management of transitional care, systematically puts forward the system framework of transitional care in cancer pain patients, and discusses the design of clinical trial, the dive~ity of transitional care contents et al,to provide theoretical references for further optimizing the transitional care system of the cancer pain patients.

Sobrecarga en el cuidador de paciente con infarto agudo al miocardio / Burden in the caregiver of patient with acute myocardial infarction

Introducción: Las enfermedades cardiovasculares constituyen la primera causa de muerte en México, generando un impacto social persistente que involucra tanto a quien lo padece como a quienes lo rodean. Objetivo: Determinar el nivel de sobrecarga en el cuidador con pacientes de infarto agudo miocardio (IAM) en el Hospital General de Durango. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio descriptivo no experimental, transversal; 54 familiares de pacientes hospitalizados con diagnóstico de IAM en el Hospital General Durango, no probabilístico por conveniencia. Resultados: La edad promedio en el estudio es de 18 a 25 años correspondiendo al 37%, de los cuales el 66.7% es femenino, 59.3% tiene escolaridad de medios superior, el 72.2% son de procedencia de la ciudad de Durango, con respecto al parentesco del cuidador con la persona que demanda cuidado esta es en su mayoría hijo con un porcentaje de 20.4%; también un alto porcentaje 81.5 % convive con el enfermo y un 63.0% trabaja fuera del hogar, y un 27.8% ha dejado el trabajo parcialmente; el resultado revelo que existe un nivel medio de sobrecarga del 44.2% en el cuidador primario. Discusión y Conclusiones: Son identificables los niveles de sobrecarga en cuidadores de pacientes con IAM generando una serie de variables que alteran la relación cuidador-paciente trayendo consigo una sobrecarga de tipo medio.

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Mexico, creating a social impact persistent involving both the sufferer and those around you. Objective: To determine of level of burden in the caregiver of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in the General Hospital of Durango. Materials and Methods: A descriptive non-experimental, cross- sectional study, 54 relatives of patients admitted with a diagnosis of AMI in the Durango General Hospital, non- probabilistic convenience. Results: The average age in the study is 18 to 25 years corresponding to 37%, of which 66.7% are female, 59.3% have higher education media, 72.2% are of origin of the city of Durango, with respect kinship caregiver with care the person claiming the son is mostly with a percentage of 20.4%, also a high percentage 81.5% live with the patient and 63.0% work outside the home, and 27.8% has left the work partially, the result revealed that there is an average of 44.2% burden in the primary caregiver. Discussion and Conclusions: There are identifiable levels of burden in caregivers of patients with AMI generating a series of variables that alter the patient-caregiver relationship bringing average burden.

Influence of community and hospital comprehensive health management on life quality after PCI in elderly patients / 中国医师杂志

Objective To assess the influence of community and hospital comprehensive Health management on quality of life in aged patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) after PCI.Methods 147 patients with CAD after PCI were divided into experimental group(72 cases) and control group (75 cases) accordance with their residential community.In control group,community health education was introduced.While in experimental group,hospital and community comprehensive healthy education lasted for one year.Before and after invention,major adverse cardiac events (MACE) was recorded and generic quality of life inventory (CQOLI-74),self-rating anxiety scale (SAS),and self-rating depression scale (SDS) were carried out on the basis of giving unite guiding words.Results The observation items of the SAS(34±6 vs41 ±7,t =2.714,P ＜0.01)and SDS(35 ±7 vs 41 ±8,t =2.572,P ＜0.05)scores in experimental group were lower than those in control group.Meanwhile the body health dimension(63 ± 12 vs 59 ±11,t =5.935,P ＜0.01 ),psychological health dimension(64 ± 14 vs 58 ± 13,t =6.116,P ＜0.01 ),social function dimension(64 ± 11 vs 58 ± 10,t =6.157,P ＜0.01 ) were higher than those in control group,but the difference of the material life dimension and the MACE rate were not statistically significant( P ＞0.05).Conclusions Community and Hospital comprehensive health management is a practical and valuable strategy for palliating the depression and anxiety and improving quality of life after PCI in aged patients.

Habits of Contact Lens Wearers Toward Lens Care in Malaysia

The purpose to do this research was to find out the habits of contact lens wearers towards lens care in this country, and to evaluate the compliance of contact lens wearers. Methods: All respondents underwent an interview regarding questionnaire which was carried out at the Klang Valley and Sabah, Malaysia by trained bilingual optometrists. The questionnaire was obtained from a study by Yvonne Wu et al., 2010. The questionnaire included information about respondents' demographics, contact lens hygiene behaviors and attitudes toward lens care. Comparison between groups and certain factors of lens care were analyzed. Results: Within the 100 respondents, 74% were female. The majority used monthly disposable lens (53%, 53/100), 35% (35/100) wore daily lens, 3% (3/100) wore biweekly disposable lens, 8% (8/100) wore quarter-yearly (3 months) lens, and only a participant (1%) used conventional lenses. The major non-compliance aspect that found out from this research were poor lens case (46%), inadequate cleaning of lens before storing (38%) and wearers not remembering how often they were advised to return for an aftercare (24%). Conclusion: The poor lens care hygiene, inadequate cleaning of lens before storing may due to lack of proper advice to the contact lens wearers during examination or lack of awareness of aftercare visit.

Qualidade de vida de vítimas de trauma seis meses após a alta hospitalar / Calidad de vida de víctimas de trauma seis meses después de alta hospitalaria / Quality of life in trauma victims six months after hospital discharge

OBJETIVO: O trauma ocupa o terceiro lugar dentre as causas de morte no Brasil. Contudo, seu impacto na qualidade de vida dos sobreviventes tem sido pouco estudado no País. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a qualidade de vida de vítimas de trauma atendidas em unidade hospitalar de emergências, seis meses após a alta hospitalar. MÉTODOS: Foram incluídos 35 pacientes de unidade de emergência de hospital universitário de Ribeirão Preto (SP), entre 2005 e 2006. Os pacientes foram entrevistados em seus domicílios, seis meses após terem tido alta hospitalar. Foi aplicado o instrumento World Health Organization Quality of Life, versão breve, para avaliação dos domínios físico, psicológico, relações sociais e meio ambiente. As associações entre os escores dos domínios e as variáveis permanência hospitalar, idade, sexo e Injury Severity Score foram exploradas por modelos de regressão linear. RESULTADOS: Observou-se diminuição significativa na qualidade de vida do grupo estudado, quando comparado a amostras de pessoas normais em estudos nacionais e internacionais, em particular nos domínios físico, psicológico e de meio ambiente. O domínio relações sociais apresentou a maior média de escores, com 69,7 pontos, enquanto o domínio meio ambiente recebeu a menor pontuação (52,4), ambos na escala percentual. As variáveis associadas a domínio físico foram permanência hospitalar (p=0,02), idade (p<0,01) e sexo (p=0,03). Para os demais domínios, a análise não mostrou associação com as variáveis estudadas. CONCLUSÕES: As vítimas de trauma apresentaram diminuição nos escores de qualidade de vida. Embora o aspecto físico tenha sido o mais atingido, há evidências de que os domínios psicológico e de meio ambiente permaneceram distantes das condições ideais esperadas para a população em geral.

OBJECTIVE: Trauma is the third most important cause of death in Brazil. However, its impact on survivors' quality of life has been scarcely studied in this country. This study aimed to assess trauma victims' quality of life, cared for in an emergency hospital unit, six months after discharge. METHODS: A total of 35 patients from the emergency unit of a university hospital in the city of Ribeirão Preto, Southeastern Brazil, were included in this study, between 2005 and 2006. Patients were interviewed in their homes, six months after hospital discharge. The short version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) instrument was applied to assess the physical, psychological, social relationships, and environmental domains. Associations between domain scores and hospital stay, age, sex and Injury Severity Score variables were analyzed with linear regression models. RESULTS: Significant reduction in quality of life was found in the group studied, when compared to samples of normal people in national and international studies, especially as regards the physical, psychological, and environmental domains. The social relationships domain revealed the highest mean scores, with 69.7 points, whereas the environmental domain received the lowest score (52.4 points), both on the percentage scale. Variables associated with the physical domain were hospital stay (p=0.02), age (p<0.01) and sex (p=0.03). The analysis did not show association with the variables studied for the remaining domains. CONCLUSIONS: Trauma victims showed a reduction in quality of life scores. Even though the physical aspect was the most affected, there is evidence that the psychological and environmental domains remained far from the ideal conditions expected for the general population.

OBJETIVO: El trauma ocupa el tercer lugar entre las causas de muerte en Brasil. Sin embargo, su impacto en la calidad de vida de los sobrevivientes ha sido poco estudiado en el país. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la calidad de vida de víctimas de trauma atendidas en unidad hospitalaria de emergencia, seis meses después del alta hospitalaria. MÉTODOS: Fueron incluidos 35 pacientes de unidad de emergencia de hospital universitario de Ribeirao Preto (Sureste de Brasil), entre 2005 y 2006. Los pacientes fueron entrevistados en sus domicilios, seis meses después de haber recibido el alta hospitalaria. Fue aplicado el instrumento "World Health Organization Quality of Life", versión corta, para evaluación de los dominios físico, psicológico, relaciones sociales y medio ambiente. Las asociaciones entre los escores de los dominios y las variables permanencia hospitalaria, edad, sexo y "Injury Severity Store" fueron exploradas por modelo de regresión lineal. RESULTADOS: Se observó disminución significativa en la calidad de vida del grupo estudiado, cuando se compara con muestras de personas normales en estudios nacionales e internacionales, en particular en los dominios físico, psicológico y de medio ambiente. El dominio relaciones sociales presentó el mayor promedio de escores, con 69,7 puntos, mientras que el dominio medio ambiente recibió la menor puntuación (52,4), ambos en la escala de porcentaje. Las variables asociadas a dominio físico fueron permanencia hospitalaria (p=0,02), edad (p<0,01) y sexo (p=0,03). Para los demás dominios, el análisis no mostró asociación con las variables estudiadas. CONCLUSIONES: Las víctimas de trauma presentaron disminución en los escores de calidad de vida. A pesar de que el aspecto físico fue el más afectado, hay evidencias de que los dominios psicológico y de medio ambiente permanecieron distantes de las condiciones ideales esperadas para la población en general.