ABSTRACT
La dignidad del paciente puede verse afectada en el transcurso de la hospitalización por conductas observables de los profesionales. A pesar de su importancia, existen pocos instrumentos para evaluarla. Mediante un estudio transversal, descriptivo, analítico y cuantitativo, se evalúa la percepción de dignidad del paciente con el "Cuestionario de percepción de dignidad de paciente hospitalizado (CuPDPH)", en español y validado. La muestra estuvo formada por 148 hombres y 138 mujeres, con una media de edad de 62.82 (DE 4.05). No se detectó diferencias significativas en las puntuaciones y las variables sociodemográficas. Los resultados permiten identificar puntos fuertes y áreas de mejora en el cuidado y respeto a la dignidad de las personas hospitalizadas. Profundizar en el tema resulta una oportunidad en el camino hacia la excelencia profesional, defendiendo las competencias técnica y ética.
Dignity is a fundamental concept that can be modified during hospitalization by the behavior of professionals. Despite its importance, there are few instruments to evaluate it. A transversal, descriptive, analytical and quantitative study evaluates the patient's perception of dignity based on the "Cuestionario de percepción de dignidad de paciente hospitalizado (CuPDPH)" in Spanish and validated. The sample was composed of 148 men and 138 women with an average age of 62.82 (SD 4.05). No significant differences were found in the scores and sociodemographic variables. The results allow us to identify highlights and areas of improvement in the care and respect for the dignity of hospitalized persons. Going deeper into the topic is an opportunity, on the way to professional excellence, defending technical competence and ethical competence.
Resumo A dignidade do paciente pode ser afetada no transcurso da hospitalização por condutas observáveis dos profissionais. Apesar de sua importância, existem poucos instrumentos para avalia-la. Mediante um estudo transversal, descritivo, analítico e quantitativo, avalia-se a percepção da dignidade do paciente com o "Questionário de percepção da dignidade de paciente hospitalizado (CuPDPH, sigla em espanhol)", em espanhol e validado. A amostra foi constituída por 148 homens e 138 mulheres, com uma média de idade de 62,82 (DP 4,05). Não se detectaram diferenças significativas nas pontuações e nas variáveis sócio-demográficas. Os resultados permitem identificar pontos fortes e áreas de melhora no cuidado e respeito à dignidade das pessoas hospitalizadas. Aprofundarse no tema representa uma oportunidade no caminho à excelência profissional, defendendo as competências técnica e ética.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Personhood , Respect , Inpatients/psychology , Perception , Professional-Patient Relations , Cross-Sectional Studies , Multivariate Analysis , Surveys and Questionnaires , Patient Satisfaction , Confidentiality , Health Vulnerability , HospitalizationABSTRACT
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most prevalent diseases in the World, and one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity. In adults 40 years and older, it affects more than 10% of the population and has enormous personal, family and social burden. Tobacco smoking is its main cause, but not the only one, and there is probably a genetic predisposition that increases the risk in some patients. The paradigm of this disease is changing in Spain, with an increase of women that has occurred in recent years. Many of the physio pathological mechanisms of this condition are well known, but the psychological alterations to which it leads, the impact of COPD on relatives and caregivers, the limitation of daily life observed in these patients, and the economic and societal burden that they represent for the health system, are not so well-known. A major problem is the high under-diagnosis, mainly due to difficulties for obtaining, in a systematic way, spirometries in hospitals and health-care centers. For this reason, the Fundación de Ciencias de la Salud and the Spanish National Network Center for Research in Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES) have brought together experts in COPD, patients and their organizations, clinical psychologists, experts in health economics, nurses and journalists to obtain their opinion about COPD in Spain. They also discussed the scientific bibliometrics on COPD that is being carried out from the CIBERES and speculated on the future of this condition. The format of the meeting consisted in the discussion of a series of questions that were addressed by different speakers and discussed until a consensus conclusion was reached
La enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC) es una de las enfermedades más prevalentes en el mundo y una de las causas más importantes de mortalidad y morbilidad. En los adultos de más de 40 años, afecta al menos al 10% de la población y tiene una enorme carga personal, familiar y social. El tabaquismo es su principal causa, pero no la única, y probablemente existe una predisposición genética que aumenta el riesgo en algunos pacientes. El paradigma de esta enfermedad está cambiando en España, con un aumento de la incidencia en mujeres que se ha producido en los últimos años. Muchos de los mecanismos fisiopatológicos de la EPOC son bien conocidos, pero no lo son tanto las alteraciones psicológicas a las que conduce, el impacto de la enfermedad en los familiares y cuidadores, la limitación de la vida cotidiana que se observa en estos pacientes y la carga económica y social que representan para el sistema sanitario. Un problema importante es el elevado infradiagnóstico, debido principalmente a las dificultades para obtener, de forma sistemática, espirometrías en los hospitales y centros de salud. Por este motivo, la Fundación de Ciencias de la Salud y el Centro de Investigación en Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES) han reunido a expertos en EPOC, pacientes y sus organizaciones, psicólogos clínicos, expertos en economía de la salud, enfermeras y periodistas para obtener su opinión sobre la EPOC en España. También se ha hablado de la bibliometría científica sobre la EPOC que se está llevando a cabo desde el CIBERES y se ha especulado sobre el futuro de esta enfermedad. El formato de la reunión consistió en la discusión de una serie de cuestiones que fueron abordadas por diferentes ponentes y discutidas hasta llegar a una conclusión consensuada
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Humans , Male , Female , Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive , Cost of Illness , Nursing Care , Patient Compliance , Patient Participation , Prevalence , Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/diagnosis , Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/economics , Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/epidemiology , Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/prevention & control , Quality-Adjusted Life Years , Sex Factors , Sick Leave/economics , Smoking/adverse effects , SpirometryABSTRACT
Objetivo: Identificar las oportunidades y las barreras legales-éticas sobre la comunicación y disculpa del error médico en España. Método: Estudio transversal a 46 expertos/as en derecho sanitario-bioética. Resultados: 39 (84,7%) respondieron que siempre deberían comunicarse los eventos y 38 (82,6%) se mostraron a favor de una disculpa. Treinta expertos/as (65,2%) declararon que si se realizaba una comunicación de errores, esta no devengaría responsabilidad profesional. Se identificó como oportunidad la mejora de la confianza médico/a-paciente, y como barrera principal, el miedo a las consecuencias de la comunicación. Discusión: existe un consenso sobre la falta de responsabilidad derivada de una comunicación-disculpa y la necesidad de iniciar un programa de comunicación a través del soporte a los/las médicos/as (AU)
Objective: To identify opportunities for disclosing information on medical errors in Spain and issuing an apology, as well as legal-ethical barriers. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted through a questionnaire sent to health law and bioethics experts (n=46). Results: A total of 39 experts (84.7%) responded that health providers should always disclose adverse events and 38 experts (82.6%) were in favour of issuing an apology. Thirty experts (65.2%) reported that disclosure of errors would not lead to professional liability. The main opportunity for increasing disclosure was by enhancing trust in the physician-patient relationship and the main barrier was fear of the outcomes of disclosing medical errors. Conclusions: There is a broad agreement on the lack of liability following disclosure/apology on adverse events and the need to develop a strategy for disclosure among support for physicians (AU)
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Humans , Medical Errors/legislation & jurisprudence , Communication Barriers , Health Communication/ethics , Forgiveness/ethics , Cross-Sectional Studies , Truth Disclosure , Professional-Patient Relations , Access to InformationABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To identify opportunities for disclosing information on medical errors in Spain and issuing an apology, as well as legal-ethical barriers. METHOD: A cross-sectional study was conducted through a questionnaire sent to health law and bioethics experts (n=46). RESULTS: A total of 39 experts (84.7%) responded that health providers should always disclose adverse events and 38 experts (82.6%) were in favour of issuing an apology. Thirty experts (65.2%) reported that disclosure of errors would not lead to professional liability. The main opportunity for increasing disclosure was by enhancing trust in the physician-patient relationship and the main barrier was fear of the outcomes of disclosing medical errors. CONCLUSIONS: There is a broad agreement on the lack of liability following disclosure/apology on adverse events and the need to develop a strategy for disclosure among support for physicians.
