Publicações científicas sobre direção veicular por pessoas idosas: revisão de escopo / Scientific publications on driving by older adults: scope review

Resumo Objetivo Mapear evidências científicas nacionais e internacionais sobre a condução veicular por pessoas idosas. Método Revisão de escopo baseada no manual proposto pelo Joanna Briggs Institute. Para as buscas foram acessadas as bases MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, SciELO e a literatura cinzenta, por meio do Google Scholar. Resultados Dos 1.194 estudos encontrados, selecionaram-se 189 artigos submetidos aos critérios de elegibilidade. Os países precursores nas publicações foram Austrália e Estados Unidos, e o ápice das pesquisas ocorreu entre 2013 e 2014. Os participantes dos estudos eram pessoas idosas saudáveis, 63,49% (120); seguidos de 17,46% (33) com doença de Alzheimer; 11,11% (21) com Transtorno Neurocognitivo Leve; 6,88% (13) com doença de Parkinson; e 19,58% (37) com outras comorbidades. Diferentes tipos de intervenções foram identificadas nos estudos, destas, 94,02% (178) avaliaram a eficácia de instrumentos que mensuram a aptidão do motorista idoso. Conclusão Houve predominância de estudos na busca de instrumentos de avaliação que mensurassem a funcionalidade do condutor idoso. Esse fato ratifica a importância de avaliação padronizada, validada e economicamente viável que colabore na identificação do motorista em risco. Evidenciou-se a necessidade de intervenções para a prática da geriatria e gerontologia, por meio de ações para formação de equipe multidisciplinar especializada em condução veicular, de modo a adequar as diretrizes de licenciamento a fim de atender às especificidades dos condutores idosos, considerando os aspectos sociais, econômicos, políticos e educacionais, especialmente nos departamentos de trânsito brasileiro.

Abstract Objective To map national and international scientific evidence regarding driving by older adults. Method Scope review based on the manual proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Searches were conducted in the MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, SciELO databases, and grey literature through Google Scholar. Results Out of 1,194 studies identified, 189 papers meeting eligibility criteria were selected. Pioneering countries in publications were Australia and the United States, with the peak of research occurring between 2013 and 2014. Study participants included healthy older adults (63.49%, 120), followed by those with Alzheimer's disease (17.46%, 33), Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (11.11%, 21), Parkinson's disease (6.88%, 13), and other comorbidities (19.58%, 37). Various interventions were identified, with 94.02% (178) assessing the effectiveness of instruments measuring the fitness of older drivers. Conclusion There was a prevalence of studies aimed at identifying assessment tools to measure the functionality of older drivers. This underscores the importance of standardized, validated, and economically viable assessments that contribute to identifying at-risk drivers. The need for interventions in geriatrics and gerontology was evident, emphasizing the necessity for actions to establish a specialized multidisciplinary team in vehicular driving. This approach seeks to align licensing guidelines with the specific needs of older drivers, taking into account social, economic, political, and educational aspects, particularly within the Brazilian traffic departments.

Impacto del síndrome de apneas obstructivas del sueño en accidentes de tránsito en Chile

Resumen Introducción: Existe abundante evidencia para considerar al síndrome de apnea obstructiva del sueño (SAOS) como un factor de riesgo significativo en la ocurrencia de accidentes de tránsito. En el año 2018, los accidentes de tránsito en Chile provocaron 1.507 muertes, 60 mil lesionados, y generaron un costo país de US $5.985 millones al año (2,1% PIB). Sin embargo, se desconoce la prevalencia de SAOS en conductores, ni su impacto en la accidentabilidad a nivel nacional. Objetivo: Estimar la prevalencia de SAOS en conductores nacionales, y su importancia relativa en el número de accidentes, lesionados, muertes y costos asociados. Material y Método: Revisión de la literatura, análisis descriptivo con bases de datos secundarias. Estimación de prevalencia de riesgo de SAOS en conductores nacionales, profesionales, y cálculo de costos asociados a accidentabilidad. Resultados: Se estima prevalencia de SAOS moderado a severo en un 28,6% para conductores nacionales y 30,2% para conductores profesionales. Utilizando un odds ratio de 2,52 (IC 1,84-3,35) como estimador de riesgo, se obtiene un riesgo atribuible porcentual poblacional de 30,28%, que se traduce en que SAOS sería responsable de 27.046 accidentes, 17.545 lesionados, 456 muertes, y un costo país de US $1.812,4 millones al año atribuibles a SAOS para las cifras de accidentabilidad 2018. Conclusión: El presente trabajo es la primera aproximación al tema a nivel chileno. Se requieren estudios de prevalencia de SAOS en conductores para realizar estimaciones más precisas. Impresiona necesario colocar este tema en la agenda pública, por la posible reducción de riesgos.

Abstract Introduction: There is abundant evidence to consider obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) as a significant risk factor in the occurrence of traffic accidents. In 2018, traffic accidents in Chile caused 1,507 deaths, 60 thousand injured, and generated a country cost of US $ 5,985 million per year (2.1% GDP). However, the prevalence of OSAS in national drivers, nor its impact on accident rate level is unknown. Aim: To estimate the prevalence of OSAS in Chilean drivers, and their relative importance in the number of accidents, injuries, deaths and associated costs. Material and Method: Literature review, descriptive analysis with secondary databases. Estimation of risk prevalence of OSAS in Chilean drivers, professional drivers, and calculation of costs associated with accident rates. Results: The prevalence of moderate to severe OSAS is estimated at 28,6% for national drivers, 30,2% for professional drivers. Using an OR of 2.52 (CI 1.84-3.35) as a risk estimator), a population attributable risk percentage of 30,28% is obtained, which translates to 27,046 accidents, 17,545 injured, 456 deaths, and a country cost of US $ 1,812.4 million per year attributable to OSAS for accidents in 2018. Conclusion: This paper is the first approach to the subject at the Chilean level. OSAS prevalence studies in drivers are required to make more accurate estimates. It is necessary to place this topic on the public agenda, due to the possible risk reduction.

Non-frail elderly people and their license to drive motor vehicles / Ancianos no frágiles y la habilitación para conducir vehículos automotores / Idosos não frágeis e a habilitação para dirigir veículos automotores

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyse the link between the non-frailty condition and the results of driving license for elderly people to drive motor vehicles. Method: cross-sectional study with data collection in the sample period from August 2015 to March 2016. Study performed with 347 elderlies (≥60 years). Results: 180 (51.9%) of the participants were classified as non-frail. 48 (26.7%) of them were considered capable to drive, 121 (67.2%) capable to drive with restrictions and 11 (6.1%) temporarily uncapable. No significant relation was found between the non-frailty conditions and the results of the motor vehicles driving license study (p=0.557). Conclusion: The absence of physical frailty does not necessarily points out that the elderly are able to drive motor vehicles. Tracking the frailty subsidizes preventive interventions, which seek to interfere positively in the act of driving. This is an unprecedented study in nursing and it highlights an essential field for the performance of gerontological nursing.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la asociación entre la condición de no fragilidad física y los resultados de la habilitación de ancianos para conducir vehículos automotores. Método: estudio transversal con recolección de datos en el período de muestreo de agosto de 2015 a marzo de 2016 y realizado con 347 ancianos (≥60 años). Resultados: De los participantes, 180 (51,9%) fueron clasificados como no frágiles. De estos, 48 (26,7%) fueron considerados aptos para conducir, 121 (67,2%) aptos con restricción y 11 (6,1%) inaptos temporalmente. No hubo asociación significativa entre la condición de no fragilidad física y los resultados de la habilitación para conducir vehículos automotores (p=0,557). Conclusión: La ausencia de fragilidad física no indica necesariamente que el anciano está apto para conducir vehículos automotores. El rastreo de la fragilidad subsidia intervenciones preventivas, que apuntan a interferir de manera positiva en el acto de conducir. El estudio es inédito en la enfermería y apunta un local indispensable para la actuación de la enfermería gerontológica.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a associação entre a condição de não fragilidade física e os resultados da habilitação dos idosos para dirigir veículos automotores. Método: estudo transversal com coleta de dados no período amostral de agosto de 2015 a março de 2016 e realizado com 347 idosos (≥60 anos). Resultados: dos participantes, 180 (51,9%) foram classificados como não frágeis. Destes, 48 (26,7%) foram considerados aptos para dirigir, 121 (67,2%) aptos com restrição e 11 (6,1%) inaptos temporariamente. Não houve associação significativa entre a condição de não fragilidade física e os resultados da habilitação para dirigir veículos automotores (p=0,557). Conclusão: a ausência de fragilidade física não indica, necessariamente, que o idoso está apto para dirigir veículos automotores. O rastreamento da fragilidade subsidia intervenções preventivas, que visam interferir de maneira positiva no ato de dirigir. O estudo é inédito na enfermagem e aponta um local indispensável para atuação da enfermagem gerontológica.

Roles and functionality of clinical pharmacists in pharmacy administration / 中华医院管理杂志

This paper introduced the model of clinical pharmacists involving in pharmacy administration in Southwest Hospital.It features the following :1 .Establishment of the chief resident pharmacists mechanism , with clinical pharmacists involving in clinical drug treatment , therapy consultations and hospital‐wide consultations ;2 .Rational drug use quality control ,to supervise normative drug use of clinicians using the driver′s license management system for drug use;3 .Establishment of effective communication channels between physicians and pharmacists ,for mutual learning and supervision .Such model has helped clinical pharmacists to accumulate experiences in drug therapy ,and encouraged rational drug use .

Iniciativa para aumentar la donación de órganos y tejidos en México / Initiative to increase organ and tissue donation in Mexico

El programa de donación de órganos y tejidos con fines de trasplante debe ser fortalecido y tener como objetivo principal incrementar la donación cadavérica, suceso que elevará el número de trasplantes y como consecuencia reducirá la cantidad de personas en lista de espera. En México las bajas tasas de donación son resultado de múltiples causas y los factores a modificar son también abundantes, entre lo que sobresale la negativa al solicitar el consentimiento familiar. La Coordinación de Donación de Órganos y Tejidos con Fines de Trasplante (CODOyT) recomienda una serie de puntos a desarrollar y afinar en cada hospital así como la elaboración de proyectos a corto, mediano y largo plazo para lograr el objetivo.

The Organ and Tissue Donation Program must be strengthened to increase the number of cadaveric donors, which will raise the number of transplantations and, therefore, decrease the national recipient waiting list. There are many reasons for the low rates of donation in Mexicol, and the factors that must be modified are also abundant, being the most prominent the lack of family authorization. The Coordination for Organ and Tissues Donation and Transplantation recommends some points to be developed and refined in every hospital, as well as the making of short-medium-and longterm projects to achieve the objective.

Problems of Driver's License Test for the Handicapped People with Weak Upper Extremities in Korea: A case report

The mobility provided by a car can obviously give much greater independence and opportunities for work and social activities to people with physical handicaps, even though they may still find it difficult to drive an ordinary production car. But, in our country, the driver's license test is to the disadvantage for driving of the handicapped people who can drive a car with suitable modifications. The authors examined the relationship between the motor ability test of driver's license test for the handicapped people and actual car-driving abilities in three handicapped people who have driven suitably modified cars for several years. All three subjects failed in steering wheel operation of motor ability test and one subject failed in parking brake operation. These results showed that the motor ability test of driver's license test for the handicapped people was inappropriate and had to be changed.