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Análisis de gestión del control de seguimiento abreviado de pacientes con lesión medular traumática de origen laboral residentes en regiones / An analysis of the management of brief follow-ups in regional patients with spinal cord injuries of occupational origin
Correa-Illanes, Gerardo.
  • Correa-Illanes, Gerardo; Hospital del Trabajador de Asociación Chilena de Seguridad. Departamento de Rehabilitación. CL
Rehabil. integral (Impr.) ; 8(1): 24-32, jul. 2013. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-708063
ABSTRACT
Introduction: spinal cord injury (SCI) patients require periodic preventive health screening systems for early detection of complications. Objective: toevaluate the quality of a brief follow-up evaluation (BFE) program implemented in SCI Hospital del Trabajador (HT), with patients living outside the Central Metropolitan region, considering efficacy and efficiency. Patients and methods: aretrospective case series study of SCI patients residing between Arica and Linares (Chile), who completed BFE between the year 2000 and 2012. A BFE consists of a scheduled check-up appointment at HT, in which the patient and laboratory tests performed at the patient´s regional hospital, are evaluated sequentially by a multidisciplinary team. Program results were compared with the traditional system used since 1998. Quality indicators were established for efficiency and efficacy, and cost savings evaluated. Results: during the study period, 95 patients participated in one or more BFE. The efficiency of the program improved: it required only 22.9 percent of the time previously needed; patient participation was 2.6higher; 76 percent of patients attended all required laboratory tests, and 87 percent completed a comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation. On average, 60 complications were detected per year. The program saved 1,800 hospital bed days per year, equating to a total opportunity cost per patient of U.S. $ 192,442, or U.S. $ 14,803 per year. Discussion: the greatest strength of the program is its foundation in a standardized, multidisciplinary approach, involving the systematic recording of information, and structured detection and resolution of complications in our health system. Conclusion: the brief follow-up evaluation program at HT proved successful, with high efficiency and efficacy compared to the previous system.
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Introducción: los lesionados medulares (LM) requieren de sistema de evaluación de salud preventivo periódico que permita detectar complicaciones precozmente. Objetivo: evaluar calidad del programa de control de seguimiento abreviado (CSA) de pacientes LM traumáticos de regiones, realizado en Hospital del Trabajador (HT), considerando eficiencia y eficacia. Pacientes y métodos: estudio retrospectivo de serie de casos de LM residentes entre ciudades de Arica y Linares, Chile, que realizaron CSA entre 2000-2012. El control abreviado consiste en evaluación programada, donde el paciente concurre con exámenes desde su regional para control multidisciplinario secuencial de un día en HT. Los resultados del programa se comparan con sistema tradicional de 1998. Se definen indicadores de calidad de eficiencia, eficacia y se evalúa ahorro económico. Resultados: durante el período de estudio, se realiza CSA en 95 pacientes LM. La eficiencia del programa abreviado mejoró, utilizando 22,9 por ciento del tiempo requerido previamente; la concurrencia al control aumentó 2,6 veces, asistiendo 76 por ciento con todos los exámenes y realizándose evaluación multidisciplinaria completa a 87 por ciento. Se detectaron 60 complicaciones promedio/anual. En trece años de funcionamiento del programa se ahorraron 1.800 días cama, sumado al costo-oportunidad de pacientes totalizaron US$ 192.442, US$ 14.803 promedio/anual. Discusión: la mayor fortaleza del programa es basarse en modelo estandarizado, multidisciplinario, con registro sistemático de información, detectando y resolviendo las complicaciones de manera homogénea en nuestro sistema de salud. Conclusión: el programa de control de seguimiento abreviado del HT ha sido exitoso, con alta eficiencia y eficacia, comparado con el sistema tradicional implementado hasta 1998.
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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Spinal Cord Injuries / Program Evaluation Type of study: Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Screening study Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Chile Language: Spanish Journal: Rehabil. integral (Impr.) Journal subject: MEDICINA FISICA E REABILITACAO / Speech-Language Pathology Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital del Trabajador de Asociación Chilena de Seguridad/CL

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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Spinal Cord Injuries / Program Evaluation Type of study: Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Screening study Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Chile Language: Spanish Journal: Rehabil. integral (Impr.) Journal subject: MEDICINA FISICA E REABILITACAO / Speech-Language Pathology Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital del Trabajador de Asociación Chilena de Seguridad/CL