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Nurs Open ; 8(1): 404-414, 2021 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33318848

ABSTRACT

Aim: To understand the attitudes and beliefs of nurses and physicians about managing the sexual health of patients during office visits in primary care centres. Design: A questionnaire-based, cross-sectional multi-centre study. Methods: The study was performed in 15 primary care centres in Barcelona (Spain), from December 2017-February 2018. Obtained data were analysed with descriptive and bivariate statistics. Results: Nearly half the participants believed they should manage sexual health in primary care, but a third of them disagreed this is a priority. Participants also believed patients are not comfortable speaking with them about sex. Statistically significant differences were observed between the professions as nurses more often reported receiving sexual health questions from patients and believed they had enough knowledge to appropriately respond. Most participants wanted additional education to speak with patients more comfortably and confidently about sex.


Subject(s)
Nurses , Physicians , Sexual Health , Attitude of Health Personnel , Cross-Sectional Studies , Humans , Primary Health Care , Spain
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Scand J Caring Sci ; 34(3): 710-718, 2020 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31657064

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Nurses play an important part in the education of patients with HF. To prepare patients with HF for self-care maintenance behaviours, nurses must have knowledge of basic self-care maintenance principles. AIM STUDY: The aim of this study was to determine the degree of knowledge of primary care (PC) nurses on the principles of self-management of HF and variables associated with this. METHODOLOGY: This is an observational, cross-sectional descriptive study, carried out in 2014, in the city of Barcelona (Catalonia). Nurses' Knowledge of Heart Failure Education Principles questionnaire (NKHFEP) was used to assess the principles of HF self-care education. Instrument items assess knowledge of nurses on 5 themes: diet, liquids/weight, worsening signs or symptoms, medication and exercise. Factors related to adequate knowledge were evaluated. RESULTS: Of 216 PC nurses, who completed the questionnaire, the average score was 15.6 (SD: 2.2). Only 36 (16.7%) obtained an adequate level of knowledge and defined as a score ≥ 18 points. In multivariate logistic regression, nurse factors associated with an adequate knowledge of principles of self-care of HF were having achieved a PhD degree (OR: 36.4, 95% CI: 2.8-468.2, p = 0.006) and previous specific training in HF (OR: 19.8, 95% CI: 1.4-279.3, p = 0.026). CONCLUSIONS: The degree of knowledge of PC nurses in the principles of self-care in HF was higher among nurses who had completed the doctorate and in nurses who had received specific training in HF.


Subject(s)
Clinical Competence/standards , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Heart Failure/nursing , Nursing Staff, Hospital/standards , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Primary Health Care/standards , Self Care/standards , Adult , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged
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Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs ; 17(8): 742-750, 2018 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29873523

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is fundamental to diagnosing and monitoring arterial hypertension (HTN), yet it is not known how effective training could be in improving knowledge of ABPM. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate ABPM knowledge before and after a training activity. METHODOLOGY: A before-and-after intervention study of 116 professionals. Data was collected on age, sex, occupational category, work setting, and work experience. ABPM knowledge was determined by a questionnaire to evaluate expertise in understanding and interpreting ABPM results. RESULTS: Multivariate regression analysis showed that, pre-intervention, having more than 20 years' experience (odds ratio (OR): 5.9; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.3-33.9; p = 0.049) and being a doctor (OR: 5.7; 95% CI: 1.8-18.3; p = 0.004) were associated with greater ABPM knowledge. Training increased the number of professionals with adequate ABPM knowledge: 85.3% after training vs 26.7% before training. Training increased the questionnaire mean (SD) score by almost 3 (1.7) points: 9 (2.2) after training vs 6.3 (2.2) before training ( p < 0.05). Of the 116 professionals, 90.5% achieved a higher overall score after training. The impact of the intervention was greatest on women nurses older than 45 years and with more years of experience, employed in primary care, and with prior experience of ABPM. CONCLUSIONS: Knowledge of ABPM is deficient but can be easily improved by training that is most effective in primary care and among nurses.


Subject(s)
Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory/methods , Blood Pressure/physiology , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Hypertension/diagnosis , Nursing Staff, Hospital/education , Physicians , Primary Health Care/methods , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Multivariate Analysis , Odds Ratio
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Metas enferm ; 21(4): 28-32, mayo 2018. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-172685

ABSTRACT

El aumento de episodios oncológicos en la salud supone un incremento en las heridas de etiología neoplásica, las cuales tienen un abordaje diferente del de otro tipo de heridas. En el artículo se describe el caso clínico de una mujer de 71 años que presentaba una lesión neoplásica en la zona latero cervical derecha, a la que se le realizó un plan integral de cuidados de Enfermería con la intención de efectuar un abordaje holístico. La valoración permitió detectar un riesgo de baja autoestima situacional como diagnóstico enfermero, que fue abordado en el plan de cuidados junto a los problemas de colaboración: úlcera neoplásica latero cervical y dolor agudo secundario a la lesión neoplásica. Para el plan de cuidados se utilizaron las taxonomías NOC y NIC: Curación de la herida por segunda intención (NOC: 1103), Cuidados de las heridas (NIC: 3660) y Cuidado de las heridas: ausencia de cicatrización (NIC: 3664); Control del dolor (NOC: 1605) y Manejo del dolor (NIC: 1400); Aceptación: Estado de salud (NOC: 1300) y Apoyo emocional (NIC: 5270). Hasta la muerte de la paciente se cumplieron los objetivos generales de un abordaje terapéutico dirigidos a mejorar la calidad de vida del sujeto, optimizar su autoestima y su paz espiritual


The increase of oncological episodes in health represents an increase in the wounds with neoplastic etiology, which need a different approach from that used for other type of wounds. This article describes the clinical case of a 71-year-old woman who presented a neoplastic lesion in her right laterocervical area; a comprehensive Nursing Care plan was conducted with holistic approach as objective. Assessment allowed to detect the risk of situational low self-esteem as Nursing Diagnosis, which was addressed in the Nursing Plan alongside collaborative problems: laterocervical neoplastic ulcer and acute pain secondary to the neoplastic lesion. NOC and NIC taxonomies were used for the Care Plan: Wound healing: secondary intention (NOC: 1103), Wound care (NIC: 3660) and Wound care: Non-healing (NIC: 3664); Pain control (NOC: 1605) and Pain management (NIC: 1400); Acceptance: Health Status (NOC: 1300) and Emotional Support (NIC: 5270). Until the patient’s death, the general objectives were met regarding a treatment approach targeted to improving the patient’s quality of life, optimizing her self-esteem and her spiritual peace


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged , Skin Ulcer/nursing , Skin Neoplasms/complications , Palliative Care/methods , Comprehensive Health Care/methods , Skin Neoplasms/nursing , Wound Closure Techniques/nursing , Primary Health Care , Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing/organization & administration
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Metas enferm ; 19(1): 6-11, feb. 2016. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-153572

ABSTRACT

El Institut Català de la Salut (ICS) es el principal proveedor público de servicios sanitarios de Cataluña y desde 2008 los profesionales de Enfermería atienden y gestionan la patología de baja complejidad aguda en el ámbito de la Atención Primaria de Salud (APS) mediante protocolos consensuados con algoritmos de actuación en determinadas situaciones. El objetivo del presente trabajo es dar a conocer la atención de Enfermería en este proceso, y con ese fin se presenta un caso clínico de una mujer de 30 años de edad, que presenta molestias y escozor al orinar en una visita que gestiona y resuelve la enfermera. La finalidad de esta atención bajo un nuevo rol es que los profesionales enfermeros atiendan una patología aguda leve, tanto en la población adulta como infantil, lo que proporciona un valor añadido con un plan de cuidados enfermeros, modificando estilos de vida, promoviendo conductas de prevención y control del riesgo, mejorando la autonomía e incluso dando alternativas de cuidado a la medicalización. La atención de problemas de salud de baja complejidad, como el presente caso clínico, conlleva el incremento de la responsabilidad y el compromiso de las enfermeras más allá de la educación sanitaria en la APS


The Institut Català de la Salut (ICS) is the main public provider of services in Catalonia; and since 2008, Nursing professionals have been seeing and managing low-complexity acute conditions in the Primary Care (PC) setting, through protocols by consensus with algorithms of action in specific scenarios. The objective of this article is to create awareness about Nursing care in this process. To this aim, we present the clinical case of a30-year-old woman, who presented with discomfort and a burning sensation when urinating, during a visit managed and solved by the nurse. The objective of this care under a new role is that nursing professionals can be able to manage mild acute conditions, both in the adult and paediatric population, which will provide an additional value with a nursing care plan, by modifying lifestyles, promoting prevention behaviours and risk control, improving autonomy, and even offering alternative options of care to medicalization. Managing low-complexity health problems, such as the clinical case presented here, entails an increase in nurses’ responsibility and commitment, beyond healthcare education in the Primary Care setting


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Drug Prescriptions/nursing , Urinary Tract Infections/drug therapy , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Nursing Assessment/methods , Primary Health Care/methods , Patient Care Planning
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Metas enferm ; 18(1): 66-70, feb. 2015. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-134112

ABSTRACT

La cirugía menor comprende un conjunto de procedimientos que son utilizados cada vez más en Atención Primaria (AP). El protagonismo del profesional de Enfermería es fundamental en el abordaje y seguimiento en la mayoría de los casos. En este artículo se describe el caso de un hombre de 43 años de edad, con una herida tras laminectomía por una uña encarnada (onicocriptosis),consecuencia de un déficit de conocimientos en el cuidado de las uñas de los pies. Se definen los problemas/diagnósticos enfermeros utilizados, la planificación de intervenciones de tratamiento, teniendo en cuenta los resultados esperados, y la evolución. La valoración global de la persona y no solamente de "su herida", con un plan individualizado de cuidados enfermeros, permitió controlar el dolor, lograr la epitelización de la herida y prevenir posibles complicaciones(dolor, hemorragia).Además, se redujo el riesgo de recidiva informando al paciente de la importancia del cuidado de los pies y la forma correcta de cortarse las uñas


Minor surgery involves a set of procedures which are increasingly used in Primary Care. The main role played by Nursing Professionals is essential for addressing and following up the majority of cases. In this article, we will describe the case of a 43-year-old man, with a wound after laminectomy for an ingrowing nail (onychocryptosis), as a consequence of lack of knowledge regarding toenail care. Problems and nursing diagnosis used are described, as well as planning for treatment interventions, taking into account their expected outcomes and evolution. An overall assessment of the person, and not only "his" wound, with an individualized plan of nursing care, allowed pain control, achieved wound epithelization, and prevented any potential complications (pain, bleeding).Besides, the risk of relapse was reduced by informing the patient about the importance of foot care, and the correct way to cut his toenails


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Nails, Ingrown/surgery , Nursing Care/methods , Nails, Ingrown/nursing , Primary Health Care/methods
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Enferm. clín. (Ed. impr.) ; 25(1): 40-41, ene.-feb. 2015.
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-131956

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: El fenómeno del pico matutino de la presión arterial (PMPA) aumenta el riesgo de episodios cardiovasculares, de ahí la importancia de su control. El objetivo del presente estudio fue conocer si existía relación entre el PMPA, la presión arterial (PA) nocturna, la rigidez arterial y el patrón de descanso. METODOLOGÍA: Estudio descriptivo, transversal para explorar la relación entre la PA matutina, la PA nocturna y su asociación con la rigidez arterial y el descanso nocturno. Se evaluó la PA mediante la monitorización ambulatoria de la PA (MAPA) durante 24 horas; el PMPA con la fórmula A X A X G/4 (donde A es la diferencia de PA entre el valor más bajo del periodo de descanso y el matutino; G es el grado o pendiente entre la PA del periodo previo al despertarse y el matutino). La rigidez arterial se midió mediante la valoración de la onda del pulso carótida-femoral y el patrón de descanso mediante una actigrafía. El estudio original incluyó una muestra de conveniencia de 30 mujeres coreanas de 25 a 60 años del sudeste de los Estados Unidos. Se incluyeron mujeres no hipertensas de un estudio previo1 con PA iniciales inferiores a 140/90mm Hg y que no estaban tomando medicación antihipertensiva ni otros medicamentos (para el tiroides, hormonas, o esteroides). Se excluyeron aquellas con enfermedad cardíaca diagnosticada y/o vascular y/o disritmia; también si habían sido diagnosticadas con un trastorno mental y si estaban tomando medicación relacionada actualmente con un trastorno mental; si eran trabajadoras del turno de noche o estaban embarazadas. RESULTADOS: Ocho mujeres que estaban en el cuartil superior de PMPA tenían la PAS por la mañana más elevada (p = 0,015) y la PAD nocturna inferior (p = 0,031). El PMPA en la PAS fue significativamente mayor en los participantes que descansaron peor (p = 0,038) y que durmieron más horas por la noche (p = 0,041). Aunque el PMPA no se relacionó significativamente con la rigidez arterial ni con una mayor PAS ni PAD, sí se relacionó significativamente la rigidez arterial con una mayor PAS matutina (p = 0,005), una mayor PAD matutina (p = 0,048) y con la PAS en el periodo previo al levantarse (p = 0,005). Ni la PAD en el periodo al levantarse ni la PAS y PAD nocturna se relacionaron significativamente con la rigidez arterial. CONCLUSIONES: La mayor duración del sueño y el sueño más fragmentado en la noche se relacionaron con un mayor PMPA. Los profesionales sanitarios deben entender la importancia de un sueño adecuado para el cuidado de pacientes con valores altos de PMPA. Este estudio pone de manifiesto la importancia y efectos potenciales de las intervenciones de sueño sobre la PA


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Subject(s)
Humans , Hypertension/physiopathology , Rest/physiology , Vascular Stiffness/physiology , 25631/statistics & numerical data , Risk Factors , Cardiovascular Diseases/physiopathology
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