Necessidades e percepções de pacientes em ventilação mecânica: revisão integrativa / Needs and perceptions of patients on mechanical ventilation: an integrative review / Necesidades y percepciones de los pacientes en ventilación mecánica: revisión integradora

Objetivo: identificar, a partir de publicações científicas, as necessidades e percepções de conforto apresentadas por pacientes em ventilação mecânica. Método: revisão integrativa com levantamento bibliográfico nas bases de dados Medline, LILACS, BDEnf e SciELO, entre 2011 e 2021, utilizando os descritores Patient, Perception, Needs Assessment, Artificial Respiration, Intensive Care Units. Foram incluídos artigos em português, inglês e espanhol, com os resumos disponíveis nas bases de dados selecionadas e disponíveis na íntegra sem custos. Para análise dos artigos, aplicou-se a ferramenta CASP adaptada. Resultados: foram identificados seis artigos com a temática abordada. Os achados mais relevantes envolveram relatos de percepções de ansiedade e necessidade de comunicação, dispneia e sensação de sufocamento relacionado à presença de via aérea artificial. Conclusão: observou-se que pacientes em ventilação mecânica demandam necessidades e percepções bem mais amplas do que as convencionadas no ambiente cotidiano da terapia intensiva.

Objective: to identify, from scientific publications, the needs and perceptions of patients undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation as regards comfort. Method: this integrative review searched the Medline, LILACS, BDEnf and SciELO databases for publications between 2011 and 2021, using the descriptors Patient, Perception, Needs Assessment, Artificial Respiration, and Intensive Care Units. Articles in Portuguese, English and Spanish with their abstracts recorded in the data bases selected were included if the full publications were available at no cost. An adapted version of the CASP tool was applied to analyze the articles. Results: six articles addressing the subject were identified. The most important findings involved reports of perceptions of anxiety and the need for communication, dyspnea and sensations of suffocation from the presence of the artificial airway. Conclusion: patients on mechanical ventilation were observed to voice much broader needs and perceptions than those considered standard in the day-to-day intensive care environment.

Objetivo: identificar, a partir de publicaciones científicas, las necesidades y percepciones de comodidad presentadas por pacientes en ventilación mecánica. Método: revisión integradora con investigación bibliográfica en las bases de datos Medline, LILACS, BDEnf y SciELO, entre 2011 y 2021, utilizando los descriptores: Patient, Perception, Needs Assessment, Artificial Respiration, Intensive Care Units. Se incluyeron artículos en portugués, inglés y español, con resúmenes encontrados en bases de datos seleccionadas y disponibles en su totalidad sin costo alguno. Para el análisis de los artículos se aplicó la herramienta CASP adaptada. Resultados: se identificaron seis artículos con el tema abordado. Los hallazgos de mayor relevancia incluyeron los relatos de percepciones de ansiedad y necesidad de comunicación, disnea y sensación de ahogamiento relacionados a la presencia de vía aérea artificial. Conclusión: se observó que los pacientes en ventilación mecánica demandan necesidades y percepciones más amplias que las convencionales en el ambiente cotidiano de terapia intensiva.

Perception of Pharmaceutical Care Roles of Pharmacists among In-patients in a Tertiary Care Facility in Jos City, Nigeria.

Aims: The study is aimed at gaining a better understanding of the perception of inpatients on the pharmaceutical care (PC) roles of the pharmacists. This is useful in assessing the quality of care provided by the pharmacist and in the design and implementation of improved PC program in Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional, descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: Jos University teaching hospital” (JUTH), between June and October 2013. Methodology: The perception of the PC roles of pharmacists was assessed in consented in-patients, using 23 items self administered questionnaire. Factors of PC assessed included: knowledge of the pharmacy profession, Interpersonal relationship, Collaboration with other professionals, and managing therapy. Factors associated with the perception of respondents were analyzed using Chi-square and Mann-Whitney U Test as appropriate. Results: A total of 548 out of 551 questionnaires were completely filled and analyzed (response rate 99%). Majority (64%) of the respondents are in the age range 21-40 years. Females accounted for 53% (n=288). Overall perception of respondents was excellent with a mean percentage perception score of 86% [95% confidence interval: 84 to 88%]. Knowledge of the pharmacy profession had the highest positives perception score of 89% while Interpersonal relationship had the highest negative perception score of 16%. Sex, marital status and ward of admission were significantly associated with respondent’s perception, whereas age and occupation were not. Conclusion: In general, in-patients in JUTH have excellent perception about the PC role of the pharmacist. However, there is a need to develop strategies to improve on the therapeutic relationship which is critical to the attainment of PC goals.

Assessment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients’ Perception for Different Cardiovascular Risk Factors using Questionnaire.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate the perception for the presence of cardiovascular risk factors in Bulgarian patients with PCOS and/or obesity. Study Design: Clinic of endocrinology, Alexandrovska University Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria between January 2010 and December 2011. Methodology: One hundred women (30 obese, 50 nonobese PCOS and 20 obese PCOS) aged 18-45 years were included in the study. They were asked to fill a questionnaire, containing questions about common and popular cardiovascular risk factors like obesity, arterial hypertension, dislipidemia, diabetes and stress. Then their answers were compared to the results form the anthropometric measurements and laboratory tests, performed during the hospital stay. Results: 98% of the patients with body mass index ≥30 kg/m2 stated that they have obesity and do not find their weight appropriate. Only 33.3% of the obese PCOS patients however were able to point their present weight correctly, compared to 59.3% in obese and 67.3% in nonobese PCOS patients group. 56.7% of obese and 65% of obese PCOS patients stated that they were treated for obesity (diet, physical activity or drugs). 59,3% of obese patients had dislipidemia without knowing that while the actual rate of dislipidemia in this group was 70%. The highest matching between the answers of the patients and the test results was observed for arterial hypertension – 82.1%, 96.0% and 84.2% for obese, nonobese PCOS and obese PCOS groups respectively. The data about the presence of stress at home or at work showed that women with PCOS have generally higher rates of stress compared to obese women without PCOS. Conclusion: Patients with PCOS and/or obesity are well informed about the presence of the common cardiovascular risk factors.

Consulta de enfermagem na percepção dos portadores de hipertensão atendidos na estratégia saúde da família / Hypertensive patients's perception on nurse visiting through the family health program / Consulta de enfermeria segun la percepcion de los portadores de hipertension atendidos en la estrategia salud de la familia

O enfermeiro, como integrante da equipe do Programa Saúde da Família (PSF), desenvolve importante papel noacompanhamento da pessoa com hipertensão. Neste estudo, o objetivo foi descrever a percepção dos clientes comhipertensão arterial (HA) sobre a consulta de enfermagem. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, qualitativa, realizada emuma unidade da Estratégia Saúde da Família em Fortaleza-CE. Participaram da pesquisa 13 pessoas portadoras de há,acompanhadas nas consultas de enfermagem. Nas categorias apresentadas, as pessoas relataram que os enfermeirosfazem o seguimento do tratamento farmacológico dos que já possuíam prescrição médica prévia. Os clientes tambémlembraram que os enfermeiros orientam sobre a importância das modificações no estilo de vida para o controle dahipertensão arterial, solicitam exames, fazem a aferição da pressão arterial, dentre outros aspectos.

The nurse as a member of the Family Health Program (FHP) team plays an important role in monitoring hypertensivepatients. This study aims to describe the hypertensive patient’s perception on nursing consultation. This is a descriptiveand qualitative research carried out at a Family Health Program unit in Fortaleza-Ceará. Thirteen hypertensive individualsparticipated in the study. In the given categories, the patients reported that the nurses performed the pharmacologicaltreatment follow up on those patients that already had a medical prescription. The clients pointed out that, amongstother tasks, the nurses advised on the importance of lifestyle changes for the control of arterial hypertension, requestedexaminations, and measured the blood pressure levels.

La enfermera, en tanto que miembro del equipo del Programa Salud de la Familia (PSF), desarrolla un papel importanteen la supervisión de la persona con hipertensión. El estudio tiene como objetivo describir la percepción de los clientescon hipertensión arterial (HA) sobre la consulta de enfermería. Se trata de una investigación descriptiva, cualitativa,realizada en una unidad de Estrategia Salud de la Familia en Fortaleza, Ceará. Participaron de la investigación 13personas portadoras de HA con seguimiento en las consultas de enfermería. En las categorías presentadas, laspersonas relataron que los enfermeros efectúan el seguimiento del tratamiento farmacológico de los que ya poseíanprescripción médica previa. Los clientes también recordaron que los enfermeros orientan sobre la importancia de lasmodificaciones en el estilo de vida para controlar la hipertensión arterial; además, solicitan pruebas y miden la presiónarterial, entre otros.

Perception of difficulties with vision-related activities of daily living among patients undergoing unilateral posterior capsulotomy

OBJECTIVES: To assess the influence of Nd:YAG (neodymium: yttrium-aluminum- garnet) laser unilateral posterior capsulotomy on visual acuity and patients' perception of difficulties with vision-related activities of daily life. METHODS: We conducted an interventional survey that included 48 patients between 40 and 80 years of age with uni- or bilateral pseudophakia, posterior capsule opacification, and visual acuity <0.30 (logMAR) in one eye who were seen at a Brazilian university hospital. All patients underwent posterior capsulotomy using an Nd:YAG laser. Before and after the intervention, patients were asked to complete a questionnaire that was developed in an exploratory study. RESULTS: Before posterior capsulotomy, the median visual acuity (logMAR) of the included patients was 0.52 (range 0.30-1.60). After posterior capsulotomy, the median visual acuity of the included patients improved to 0.10 (range 0.0-0.52). According to the subjects' perceptions, their ability to perform most of their daily life activities improved after the intervention (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: After patients underwent posterior capsulotomy with an Nd:YAG laser, a significant improvement in the visual acuity of the treated eye was observed. Additionally, subjects felt that they experienced less difficulty performing most of their vision-dependent activities of daily living.

Patients' Perception of and Satisfaction on Therapeutic-diets at Hospitals in Busan

The purpose of this study was to investigate the inpatients' perception of therapeutic-diets and of explanation about those diets provided by hospitals and satisfaction on therapeutic-diets at hospitals in Busan. The subjects consisted of 155 inpatients at five hospitals, which all had over 400 beds. The research was performed through the interviewing process using questionnaires. Seventy five percent of patients had received an explanation for their therapeutic-diet and 57.4% of respondents were given a manual that explained the reason for the therapeutic-diet. The professionals who explained the therapeutic-diet was 61.7% dietitians and 25.6% doctors. 59.4% of the patients considered the dietitian to be suitable for explaining the diet and 25.6% patients believed the doctor to be suitable for explaining the diet. In terms of the patients' perception of the therapeutic-diet explanation, 74.5% of the patients understood very well, 78.9% of them perceived this explanation as very important, and 67.5% of them were satisfied. On a scale of 5.00 for therapeutic-diet satisfaction, the average scores were 2.95 for meal characteristics and 3.06 for service characteristics. The items that scored low in therapeutic-diet satisfaction were taste, seasoning and appearance of meals, provision of selective menu and consideration of personal preference. In terms of the perception of understanding the therapeutic-diet, patients who were provided a manual and an explanation gave high scores to 'taste', 'variety of diet', 'meeting opportunity with dietitians', and 'prompt dealing with meal complications'. There was a significant (p<0.05) positive correlation between satisfaction for the explanation of the therapeutic-diet and the degree of perceived benefits of the explanation to the nutrition-management and the satisfaction on the therapeutic-diet satisfaction. Therefore, the results of this study suggest that hospitals should increase support for explaining the therapeutic-diet by dietitians and develop menus based on the patients' preference and the taste of the meal.

Comparison of Physicians' and Patients' Perception on the Effect of Internet Health Information / 대한의료정보학회지

OBJECTIVE: To determine the differences between the patient's and physicians' views of the effects of internet health information on the physician-patient relationship. METHODS: An online survey was carried out with 25 items developed by revising the questionnaire of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising to accommodate the internet health information. The respondents were 671 patients who were active participants in online patient communities and 493 physicians who were the professors of medical schools and practicing physicians. RESULTS: Most of the patients were positive toward the Internet Health Information saying that it gives them advice from a doctor with self-confidence, allows them to follow their doctor's directions well, obtain more medical treatment after retrieving the information, etc. In contrast, physicians perceived that the internet health information may have variety of negative effects, such as increasing the healthcare cost, unnecessary clinic visits and undermining of the doctor-patient relationship. There were significant differences in the perspectives between the physicians and patients. CONCLUSION: It will be necessary to ensure experts provide internet health information, which will have beneficial effects on the quality of care, physician-patient relationship, and health service utilization.

The Perception of the Patients on the Effects of Internet Health Information on the Doctor-Patient Relationship / 대한의료정보학회지

OBJECTIVES: The objective of the study was to determine patient's views of the effects of internet health information on the doctor-patient relationship. METHODS: Online survey with 26 items was conducted which was developed by revising the questionnaire of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising to accommodate to the internet health information. Members of the active online patients communities were solicited by e-mail. RESULTS: Most of them gave an affirmative answer on Internet Health Information saying that it makes them get advice from doctor with self-confidence, follow their doctor's direction well, get more medical treatment after retrieving the information and so on. By contrast, physicians perceived that internet health information may have variety of negative effects according to the preceding research. CONCLUSIONS: There are the differences of perspectives between physicians and patients. Therefore it will be necessary to make the experts' intervention in the provision of internet health information, which will have good effects on quality of care, doctor-patient relationship, and health service utilization.