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We aimed to present a case of two mesocolonic hydatid cysts that mimicked the presentation of peritoneal pseudomyxoma. Hydatidosis is a zoonotic parasitic infection caused by the cestode Echinococcus spp., whose larval stage affects various organs. The present case describes a 40-year-old male patient who presented with severe lower abdominal pain and was diagnosed with acute appendicitis. The patient underwent an appendectomy and was later referred to an oncology surgery clinic because of imaging findings suggestive of peritoneal pseudomyxoma or carcinomatosis. A video-assisted laparoscopic procedure revealed two cysts and microscopic findings confirmed hydatid cysts. The patient was from a hydatidosis-endemic region of southern Brazil. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and the need for a multidisciplinary approach and careful histopathological analysis in patients with complex abdominal conditions. This also demonstrates the importance of disseminating knowledge about this condition and its management.
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OBJECTIVE: to identify spatial clusters of suicide and its epidemiological characteristics in the Chapecó (SC) micro-region from 1996 to 2018. METHODS: this was an exploratory ecological study, using data from the Mortality Information System; specific suicide rates and relative risks (RR) were calculated with a 95% confidence interval (95%CI); the scan statistic was used for spatial analysis. RESULTS: there were 1,034 suicides (13.7/100,000 inhabitants), with a male/female ratio of 3.79; the ≥ 60 age group was at higher risk for both sexes; a high risk cluster was found in the southwest region (RR = 1.57) and a low risk cluster in the southeast region, including Chapecó itself (RR = 0.68); risk of suicide among widowed (RR = 3.05; 95%CI 1.99;4.67), separated (RR = 2.48; 95%CI 1.44;4.27), and married (RR = 1.97; 95%CI 1.54;2.51) people was higher than among single people. The main methods were hanging (81.2%) and firearms (9.7%). CONCLUSION: there was a higher risk of suicide in the elderly, male and widowed people. Hanging was the most frequent method and risk clustering was found in the southwest.
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Firearms , Suicide , Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Brazil/epidemiology , Spatial Analysis , Cluster AnalysisABSTRACT
Objective: To identify spatial clusters of suicide and the epidemiological profile in the microregion of Chapecó (SC), between 1996-2018. Methods: Exploratory ecological study, with data from the Mortality Information System. Specific suicide rates and relative risks (RR) were calculated with a 95% confidence interval (95%CI). For spatial analysis, the scan statistic was used. Results: There were 1,034 suicides (13.7/100,000 inhabitants), with a male/female ratio of 3.79. The age group ≥60 was at higher risk for both sexes. A high risk cluster was observed in the southwest region (RR=1.57) and a low risk cluster in the southeast, including Chapecó (RR=0.68). The risk of suicide among widowed (RR=3.05;CI95%:1.99;4.67), separated (RR=2.48;CI95%:1.44;4.27), and married (RR= 1.97;CI95%:1.54;2.51) were higher than among singles. The main methods was hanging (81.2%), followed by firearms (9.7%). Conclusion: There was a higher risk of suicide in the elderly, men and widowers. Hanging was the most frequent method and risk clustering was observed to the Southwest.
Objetivo: Identificar agregados espaciales de suicidio y el perfil epidemiológico en la microrregión de Chapecó (SC), 1996-2018. Métodos: Estudio ecológico exploratorio, con datos del Sistema de Información de Mortalidad. Fueron calculadas tasas específicas de suicidio y riesgos relativos (RR) con intervalo de confianza 95% (IC95%). Para el análisis espacial se utilizó la estadística scan. Resultados: Hubo 1.034 suicidios (13,7/100.000 habitantes), razón hombre/mujer de 3,79. El grupo de ≥ 60 años presentó mayor riesgo para ambos sexos. Se observó un agregado de alto riesgo en la región suroeste (RR=1,57) y un agregado de menor riesgo en el sureste (RR=0,68). El riesgo de suicidio entre viudos (RR=3.05; IC95% 1.99;4.67), separados (RR=2.48; IC95% 1.44;4.27) y casados (RR= 1.97;IC95%:1.54;2.51) fueron mayores que entre solteros. El principal medio fue el ahorcamiento (81,2%), seguido de las armas de fuego (9,7%). Conclusión: Hubo mayor riesgo de suicidio en ancianos, hombres y viudos. Ahorcamiento fue el método más frecuente y se observó agrupación de riesgos hacia el Suroeste.
Objetivo: identificar conglomerados espaciais do suicídio e características epidemiológicas na microrregião de Chapecó, SC, Brasil, 1996-2018. Métodos: estudo ecológico exploratório, com dados do Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade; foram calculadas taxas específicas de suicídio, e riscos relativos (RR) com intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%); na análise espacial, utilizou-se estatística scan. Resultados: 1.034 suicídios (13,7/100 mil habitantes), à razão homem/mulher de 3,79; a idade ≥ 60 anos apresentou maior risco para ambos os sexos; observou-se um conglomerado de alto risco na região sudoeste (RR = 1,57) e um de menor risco a sudeste, incluindo Chapecó (RR = 0,68); risco de suicídio entre viúvos (RR = 3,05 IC95% 1,99;4,67), separados (RR = 2,48 IC95% 1,44;4,27) e casados (RR = 1,97 IC95% 1,54;2,51) maior que entre solteiros; principal método, enforcamento (81,2%), seguido por uso de arma de fogo (9,7%). Conclusão: maior risco de suicídio para idosos, homens e viúvos; enforcamento foi mais frequente; conglomerado de risco a sudoeste.
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Objective: to identify spatial clusters of suicide and its epidemiological characteristics in the Chapecó (SC) micro-region from 1996 to 2018. Methods: this was an exploratory ecological study, using data from the Mortality Information System; specific suicide rates and relative risks (RR) were calculated with a 95% confidence interval (95%CI); the scan statistic was used for spatial analysis. Results: there were 1,034 suicides (13.7/100,000 inhabitants), with a male/female ratio of 3.79; the ≥ 60 age group was at higher risk for both sexes; a high risk cluster was found in the southwest region (RR = 1.57) and a low risk cluster in the southeast region, including Chapecó itself (RR = 0.68); risk of suicide among widowed (RR = 3.05; 95%CI 1.99;4.67), separated (RR = 2.48; 95%CI 1.44;4.27), and married (RR = 1.97; 95%CI 1.54;2.51) people was higher than among single people. The main methods were hanging (81.2%) and firearms (9.7%). Conclusion: there was a higher risk of suicide in the elderly, male and widowed people. Hanging was the most frequent method and risk clustering was found in the southwest.
Objetivo: identificar agregados espaciales de suicidio y el perfil epidemiológico en la microrregión de Chapecó (SC), 1996-2018. Métodos: estudio ecológico exploratorio, con datos del Sistema de Información de Mortalidad. Fueron calculadas tasas específicas de suicidio y riesgos relativos (RR) con intervalo de confianza 95% (IC95%). Para el análisis espacial se utilizó la estadística scan. Resultados: hubo 1.034 suicidios (13,7/100.000 habitantes), razón sexo masculino/femenino de 3,79. El grupo de ≥ 60 años presentó mayor riesgo para ambos sexos. Se observó un agregado de alto riesgo en la región suroeste (RR = 1,57) y un agregado de menor riesgo en el sureste (RR = 0,68). El riesgo de suicidio entre viudos (RR = 3.05; IC95% 1,99;4,67), separados (RR = 2.48; IC95% 1,44;4,27) y casados (RR = 1.97; IC95% 1,54;2,51) fueron mayores que entre solteros. El principal medio fue el ahorcamiento (81,2%), seguido de las armas de fuego (9,7%). Conclusión: hubo mayor riesgo de suicidio en ancianos, sexo masculino y viudos. Ahorcamiento fue el método más frecuente y se observó agrupación de riesgos hacia el Suroeste.
Objetivo: identificar conglomerados espaciais do suicídio e características epidemiológicas na microrregião de Chapecó, SC, Brasil, 1996-2018. Métodos: estudo ecológico exploratório, com dados do Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade; foram calculadas taxas específicas de suicídio, e riscos relativos (RR) com intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%); na análise espacial, utilizou-se estatística scan. Resultados: 1.034 suicídios (13,7/100 mil habitantes), a razão sexo masculino/feminino de 3,79; a idade ≥ 60 anos apresentou maior risco para ambos os sexos; observou-se um conglomerado de alto risco na região sudoeste (RR = 1,57) e um de menor risco a sudeste, incluindo Chapecó (RR = 0,68); risco de suicídio entre viúvos (RR = 3,05; IC95% 1,99;4,67), separados (RR = 2,48; IC95% 1,44;4,27) e casados (RR = 1,97; IC95% 1,54;2,51) maior que entre solteiros; principal método, enforcamento (81,2%), seguido por uso de arma de fogo (9,7%). Conclusão: maior risco de suicídio para idosos, sexo masculino e viúvos; enforcamento foi mais frequente; conglomerado de risco a sudoeste.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Suicide/statistics & numerical data , Mortality , Suicide, Completed/statistics & numerical data , Brazil/epidemiology , Cluster Analysis , Epidemiological Monitoring , Spatio-Temporal AnalysisABSTRACT
In Brazil, the provision of mental health care in primary care centers has gained strategic importance, as it ensures that users will be able to attend these services within their communities, and empathy is a key aspect in the development of the doctor-patient relationship. The aim of this study was to identify characteristics related to empathy in physicians who work in primary care centers and who provide care to individuals with mental disorders. Qualitative research was carried out in 2016, based on semi-structured interviews with eight general and family physicians. Material from the interviews was analyzed using content analysis techniques and three categories emerged: empathy in the active listening of the physician, strategies that allow for better patient care, and the mobilization of emotions. The use of empathy is intrinsically linked to the resolutive capacity of care, and the characteristics identified were active listening, resource management, and the development of methods to overcome the structural obstacles of daily routines.
En Brasil, el cuidado en salud mental en los centros de atención primaria se tornó estratégico, dado que garantiza que el usuario asista en su territorio, y la empatía es de gran importancia en el desarrollo de la relación médico-paciente. El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar características relacionadas con la empatía en médicas y médicos que trabajan en el primer nivel y atienden a personas con sufrimiento mental. Se realizó una investigación cualitativa, en 2016, con entrevistas semiestructuradas a ocho médicas y médicos generalistas y de familia. Los relatos se analizaron con la técnica de análisis de contenido y se identificaron tres categorías: empatía en la escucha activa del médico, estrategias que permitan una mejor atención del paciente y movilización de sentimientos. El uso de la empatía está intrínsecamente relacionado con la resolutividad de la atención y las características encontradas fueron la utilización de la escucha activa, el manejo de recursos y el desarrollo de métodos para superar trabas estructurales del cotidiano.
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Empathy , Physicians, Primary Care , Brazil , Communication , Humans , Mental Health , Physician-Patient Relations , Qualitative ResearchABSTRACT
RESUMEN En Brasil, el cuidado en salud mental en los centros de atención primaria se tornó estratégico, dado que garantiza que el usuario asista en su territorio, y la empatía es de gran importancia en el desarrollo de la relación médico-paciente. El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar características relacionadas con la empatía en médicas y médicos que trabajan en el primer nivel y atienden a personas con sufrimiento mental. Se realizó una investigación cualitativa, en 2016, con entrevistas semiestructuradas a ocho médicas y médicos generalistas y de familia. Los relatos se analizaron con la técnica de análisis de contenido y se identificaron tres categorías: empatía en la escucha activa del médico, estrategias que permitan una mejor atención del paciente y movilización de sentimientos. El uso de la empatía está intrínsecamente relacionado con la resolutividad de la atención y las características encontradas fueron la utilización de la escucha activa, el manejo de recursos y el desarrollo de métodos para superar trabas estructurales del cotidiano.
ABSTRACT In Brazil, the provision of mental health care in primary care centers has gained strategic importance, as it ensures that users will be able to attend these services within their communities, and empathy is a key aspect in the development of the doctor-patient relationship. The aim of this study was to identify characteristics related to empathy in physicians who work in primary care centers and who provide care to individuals with mental disorders. Qualitative research was carried out in 2016, based on semi-structured interviews with eight general and family physicians. Material from the interviews was analyzed using content analysis techniques and three categories emerged: empathy in the active listening of the physician, strategies that allow for better patient care, and the mobilization of emotions. The use of empathy is intrinsically linked to the resolutive capacity of care, and the characteristics identified were active listening, resource management, and the development of methods to overcome the structural obstacles of daily routines.
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Humans , Empathy , Physicians, Primary Care , Physician-Patient Relations , Brazil , Mental Health , Communication , Qualitative ResearchABSTRACT
A Saúde Mental constitui um dos eixos prioritários na Política Nacional de Atenção Básica brasileira. Nesse cenário, o uso de psicotrópicos, medicamentos que caracterizam grande recurso terapêutico, seguindo uma tendência de medicamentalização a partir desses fármacos. Ob-jetiva-se relatar a experiência da etapa de coleta de dados em prontuários de usuários da Atenção Básica que receberam prescrição de psicotrópicos por médicos das Unidades Básicas de Saúde. A coleta de dados ocorreu no período de fevereiro a abril de 2017, por meio de consulta aos prontuá-rios eletrônicos dos pacientes. Participaram da coleta quatro (04) acadêmicos de medicina e quatro (04) professores, todos membros da equipe do referido projeto. A pesquisa teve aprovação e seguiu os preceitos éticos, incluindo o termo de dispensa de Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido. Ao longo da pesquisa, foram encontrados registros omissos, incompletos, com erros gramaticais e ortográficos e, com falta de clareza textual. Essas situações foram recorrentes nos prontuários consultados, o que dificulta o a integralidade do cuidado e o desenvolvimento de práticas colabora-tivas e em equipe. A experiência relatada revela a necessidade de desenvolver competências e ha-bilidades para a realização de registros completos e adequados nos prontuários, durante a formação profissional, sendo crucial o apontamento de particularidades próprias da saúde mental. Conclui-se ser imprescindível sensibilizar os futuros profissionais sobre a importância do prontuário, de-senvolvendo comprometimento ético e científico, garantindo um atendimento integral ao usuário. (AU)
Mental Health is one of the priority axes in the Brazilian National Primary Health Care Policy. In this scenario, the use of psychotropics, that characterize a great therapeutic re-source, following a trend towards medicamentation based on these drugs. We aim to report the experience from the data collect stage of the research, performed in patient's medical records of Primary Health Care users that received the prescription of psychotropic drugs by primary care doctors in these units. The data assortment happened in 2017, in the period of February to April, through review of the electronic medical records of the users of the Town's Health Attention Net-work. Four medical students and four teachers participated in the data panning, all members of the project's crew. The research got approval and followed the ethical principles, including the exemption of the written informed consent form. Throughout the research, missing, incomplete records were found, with grammatical and spelling errors and, with lack of textual clarity. Those where recurrent situations in the consulted medical records, hindering the care follow-up by other professionals, as well as the development of collaborative and team-based practices. The reported experience unveils the necessity for developing, during the practitioner's qualification, skills and abilities towards the execution of complete and adequate registers on the medical records. We conclude that is indispensable to sensitize future graduated professionals around the relevance of medical records, guaranteeing a comprehensive service to the user. (AU)
La salud mental es uno de los ejes prioritarios de la Política Nacional de Atención Primaria de Salud de Brasil. En este escenario, el uso de psicotrópicos, que caracterizan un gran recurso terapéutico, siguiendo una tendencia hacia la medicamentalización basada en estos fárma-cos. Se pretende relatar la experiencia de la etapa de recolección de datos en prontuarios de usua-rios de la Atención Primaria a la Salud que recibieron prescripción de psicotrópicos por médicos de las Unidades Básicas de Salud. La recolección de datos ocurrió en el período de febrero a abril de 2017, por medio de consulta a los Prontuarios Electrónicos de los usuarios de la Red de Aten-ción a la Salud municipal. Participaron en la colecta cuatro (04) académicos de medicina y cuatro (04) maestros, todos miembros del equipo de dicho proyecto. La investigación tuvo aprobación y siguió los preceptos éticos, incluyendo el término de dispensa de Término de Consentimiento Libre y Esclarecido. A lo largo de la investigación se encontraron registros faltantes, incompletos, con errores gramaticales y ortográficos y, con falta de claridad textual. Estas situaciones fueron re-currentes en los prontuarios consultados, lo que dificulta el acompañamiento del cuidado por otros profesionales y el desarrollo de prácticas colaborativas y en equipo. La experiencia relatada revela la necesidad de desarrollar competencias y habilidades para la realización de registros completos y adecuados en los prontuarios, y es fundamental señalar las particularidades de la salud mental. Se concluye que es imprescindible sensibilizar a los futuros profesionales sobre la importancia del prontuario, asegurando un servicio integral al usuario. (AU)