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Metas enferm ; 21(8): 5-10, oct. 2018. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-172710

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OBJETIVO: conocer la importancia y el grado percibido de conocimientos de las enfermeras de Cantabria sobre farmacología, reacciones adversas a medicamentos (RAM) e interacciones farmacológicas (IF); y determinar si existen diferencias en relación con sus características profesionales. MÉTODO: estudio descriptivo transversal. Se diseñó un cuestionario en papel autocumplimentado y anónimo de seis preguntas, tras revisión de la literatura, consenso y pilotaje de la herramienta. Mediante una muestra de conveniencia fueron encuestados profesionales enfermeros de hospitales, Atención Primaria (AP) y Atención Sociosanitaria (AS) de Cantabria. Se realizó estadística descriptiva y prueba de contraste de hipótesis con Chi cuadrado de Pearson. RESULTADOS: se recogieron 132 cuestionarios. El 72% y el 90,9% de los encuestados consideraban insuficiente la formación pregrado y postgrado en Farmacología, respectivamente. Se consideraba capacitado para reconocer RAM el 60% con una antigüedad < 6 años frente al 84,3% en >15 años (p= 0,01), y el 59,7% de eventuales frente al 77,1% de los fijos (p= 0,03). El 41,9% de los eventuales conocía las principales IF frente al 62,9% de los fijos (p= 0,02). La Enfermería hospitalaria fue el ámbito con mayor percepción de recibir una formación continuada adecuada en farmacología (p= 0,001). CONCLUSIONES: hay un importante déficit percibido de formación en farmacología. Existen ciertas características profesionales diferenciales: las enfermeras de hospitales, con contratos fijos y con una mayor experiencia, manifiestan mejores resultados respecto a los colectivos de enfermeras de AP, AS, eventuales y con menor experiencia laboral


OBJECTIVE: to understand the importance and perceived level of knowledge by nurses from Cantabria about pharmacology, adverse reactions to drugs (ARDs) and drug-drug interactions (DDIs); and to determine if there are differences according to their professional characteristics. METHOD: a cross-sectional descriptive study. A printed self-completion questionnaire was designed, anonymous and including six questions, after a literature review, consensus and pilot trial of the tool. Through convenience sampling, a survey was conducted on nursing professionals from hospitals, Primary Care (PC) and Healthcare and Social Work (HSW) from Cantabria. Descriptive statistics was conducted, as well as Hypothesis Contrast Test through Pearson's Chi Square. RESULTS: in total, 132 questionnaires were collected; 72% and 90.9% of participants considered insufficient the undergraduate and post-graduate training on Pharmacology, respectively. Sixty per cent (60%) with < 6-year seniority considered they were qualified to identify ARDs vs. 84.3% with >15 years (p= 0.01), and 59.7% of temporary workers vs. 77.1% of permanent workers (p= 0.03); 41.9% of temporary workers were aware of the main DDIs vs. 62.9% of permanent workers (p= 0.02). Hospital nursing was the setting with a higher perception of receiving an adequate continuous training on Pharmacology (p= 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: there is an important deficit perceived in terms of Pharmacology training. There are certain differentiating professional characteristics: hospital nurses with permanent contracts and higher experience show better results vs. the nurses in PC and HSW, temporary and with lower work experience


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Humans , Nursing Care/trends , Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions/nursing , Drug Interactions , Medication Therapy Management/trends , Professional Competence/statistics & numerical data , Nursing Assessment , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Health Care Surveys/statistics & numerical data
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Metas enferm ; 21(7): 18-23, sept. 2018. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-172702

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Objetivo: describir la participación de las enfermeras de Cantabria en el Sistema de Farmacovigilancia Español mediante la notificación de sospechas de reacciones adversas a medicamentos (RAM) y determinar si su ámbito laboral influye en la notificación de las RAM graves. Método: estudio descriptivo longitudinal retrospectivo de las sospechas de RAM notificadas por profesionales enfermeros al Centro de Farmacovigilancia de Cantabria, entre 2010 y 2016. Se estudiaron variables relacionadas con la RAM (medicamento implicado, síntomas y gravedad) y el ámbito profesional de la enfermera que realizó la notificación. Se llevó a cabo estadística descriptiva y prueba de contraste de hipótesis Chi cuadrado de Pearson para determinar la asociación entre la gravedad de las sospechas de RAM y el ámbito profesional del notificador. Resultados: de las 3.008 notificaciones de sospechas de RAM recogidas en el Centro de Farmacovigilancia de Cantabria entre 2010 y 2016, las enfermeras aportaron 34, lo que supuso un 1,1% del total de notificaciones recibidas. El 59% fue clasificada como grave y de ellas el 70% provenía del ámbito hospitalario, sin encontrarse diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre la gravedad de la RAM y el ámbito profesional donde se notificó (p= 0,51). Conclusiones: la participación de las enfermeras cántabras en el Sistema de Farmacovigilancia Español es mínima. La mayoría de notificaciones es grave y proviene del ámbito hospitalario. Es necesario indagar acerca de las razones de la infranotificación, así como establecer medidas formativas e informativas dirigidas al colectivo enfermero en materia de farmacovigilancia


Objective: to describe the participation of Cantabrian nurses in the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System through reporting suspected drug-related adverse events (DRAEs), and to determine if their work setting has an impact on reporting severe DRAEs. Method: a descriptive cross-sectional retrospective study of the suspected DRAEs reported by nursing professionals to the Pharmacovigilance Centre in Cantabria between 2010 and 2016. Variables associated with the DRAE were studied (medication involved, symptoms and severity), and the professional setting of the reporting nurse. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s Chi Square hypothesis contrast test were used to determine any association between the severity of suspected DRAEs and the professional setting of the reporter. Results: nurses contributed 34 out of the 3,008 reports of suspected DRAEs collected at the Pharmacovigilance Centre of Cantabria between 2010 and 2016; this represented 1.1% of the total reports received. Of these, 59% were classified as severe, and 70% of them came from the hospital setting; no statistically significant differences were found between DRAE severity and the professional setting where it was reported (p= 0.51). Conclusions: there is a minimal participation of Cantabrian nurses in the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System. The majority of reports were severe and came from the hospital setting. It is necessary to find out the reasons for this under-reporting, as well as to implement training and informative measures targeted to the nursing community in terms of pharmacovigilance


Subject(s)
Humans , Pharmacovigilance , Drug Monitoring/nursing , Nursing Care/trends , Professional Role , Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems/organization & administration , Epidemiology, Descriptive
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Rev. Rol enferm ; 40(11/12): 754-760, dic. 2017. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-169087

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Objetivo. Las contenciones físicas en el anciano se usan tradicionalmente para prevenir caídas, evitar interferencias con dispositivos invasivos o controlar la agitación. Son muy cuestionadas, por la pérdida de dignidad y el riesgo de complicaciones graves. El objetivo del estudio ha sido explorar los conocimientos y actitudes ante las contenciones en el anciano en el ámbito doméstico, dada la escasez de datos en este aspecto. Método. Estudio transversal-descriptivo, con utilización de un cuestionario con preguntas sobre conocimientos y actitudes ante las contenciones, sobre una muestra de cuidadores profesionales y familiares de ancianos dependientes. Se calculó el α de Cronbach para valorar la consistencia interna del cuestionario y en el análisis de los resultados se utilizó el chi cuadrado. Resultados. Se analizaron 134 cuestionarios cumplimentados (78 % mujeres, 22 % varones; 74 % familiares, 26 % cuidadores; 52 % con paciente institucionalizado, 48 % con paciente en domicilio). Dos preguntas clave presentaron un porcentaje de fallos > 50 %. Acerca de las actitudes, respondió afirmativamente que «utilizaría la contención en un familiar» el 93 % de mujeres y el 79 % de varones (p = 0.09), mientras que «considera la contención una forma de maltrato» el 7 % de mujeres y el 25 % de varones (p = 0.01). Conclusiones. Se ha observado un notable desconocimiento, tanto en familiares como en cuidadores, sobre las indicaciones y las consecuencias de la contención. Asimismo, los resultados sugieren una actitud más tolerante hacia la contención en las mujeres, respecto a los varones. Según estos resultados, es conveniente establecer programas formativos sobre las contenciones, dirigidos al ámbito doméstico (AU)


Objective. Physical restraints in the elderly are traditionally used to prevent falls, interference with invasive devices or controlling agitation. However, it is questionable whether this practice is justifiable, due to loss of dignity and risk of leading to severe complications. Data about restraints in the domestic environment are scarce. Our aim was to survey relatives' and caregivers' knowledge and attitudes towards the use of physical restraints in the elderly. Method. Cross-sectional study with a convenience sample. An anonymous questionnaire about knowledge and attitudes was used. It was directed to professional caregivers and relatives of dependent elders. Cronbach's alpha was calculated to assess the internal consistency and chi-squared test was performed to compare proportions. Results. 134 questionnaires were analyzed. 78 % of respondents were female and 22 % male; 74 % were relatives and 26 % were caregivers. In 52 % of the cases, the older person was institutionalized and in 48% of the cases, was cared for at home. Two key questions showed > 50 % errors. Regarding attitudes, 93 % females and 79 % males (p = 0.09) answered that if necessary, they would apply a physical restraint to a relative. 7 % female and 25 % male (p = 0.01) respondents considered restraints as a form of abuse. Conclusions. We have observed a remarkable lack of knowledge on indications and consequences of physical restraints. It is also noticeable that women presented a more tolerant attitude towards the use of restraints. It is necessary to perform restraint-reduction programs directed to relatives and caregivers (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Aged , Restraint, Physical , Immobilization , Caregivers/statistics & numerical data , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Elder Abuse/statistics & numerical data , Surveys and Questionnaires , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Gerokomos (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 28(1): 19-24, mar. 2017. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-162349

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Objetivo: El envejecimiento conlleva la aparición de procesos crónicos que aumentan la morbilidad, la pérdida de funcionalidad y el consumo de recursos. En la evaluación del estado de salud se han explorado indicadores distintos a los clásicos parámetros biológicos, y la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS) es un indicador de resultado útil como herramienta clínica y de gestión. El objetivo de este trabajo ha sido seleccionar, de manera no exhaustiva, con base en la taxonomía NOC (Nursing Outcomes Classification), unos resultados sobre unas variables con una doble característica: tener un impacto negativo demostrado en la CVRS del anciano y ser sensibles a la actuación enfermera. Metodología: Búsqueda bibliográfica. Priorización de variables según el método de Hanlon. Selección de códigos NOC, tanto en relación con las variables priorizadas como con la autopercepción de salud de las personas. Resultados: Se seleccionaron 6 variables. De ellas, las tres primeras priorizadas fueron úlceras por presión, pérdida de autonomía y caídas. Se seleccionaron 37 códigos NOC, relacionados con estas tres variables y con la salud autopercibida. Conclusiones: El logro de NOC relacionado con variables con un fuerte impacto negativo en la CVRS del anciano puede suponer una mejora en su percepción de salud. La revisión de la bibliografía y las técnicas de priorización son herramientas útiles que complementan la metodología NOC, mejorando la efectividad y eficiencia de nuestras actuaciones


Objective: One of the consequences of ageing is the appearance of chronic diseases that increase morbidity, loss of functional ability and the use of healthcare resources. New indicators have been developed to evaluate health status, beyond the classical biological parameters. Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL), an output indicator closely related to patient´s perceptions, has shown to be useful for clinicians and for management purposes. The aim was to select, according to Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) taxonomy, some results related to factors with a double characteristic: having a substantial negative impact on HRQol in the elderly and being sensitive to nursing practice. Methods: Bibliographic research. Prioritization of variables according to Hanlon method. Selection of NOC codes, with regard to the prioritized list and to the self-perception of health. Results: 6 variables were selected. The first three prioritized factors were pressure ulcers, loss of functional ability and falls. 37 NOC codes were finally set up, related to these 3 variables and to the selfperception of health. Conclusions: Achieving the NOC related to variables that are associated with a strong negative impact on HRQOL in the elderly people can lead to an improvement in perceived health of individuals. Bibliographic research and prioritization techniques are useful tools that complement the NOC methodology, improving the effectiveness and efficiency of nursing cares


Subject(s)
Humans , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Health Status , Self Concept , Nursing Diagnosis/classification , Patient Care Planning/organization & administration , Quality of Life , Chronic Disease/epidemiology , Aging
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Enferm. clín. (Ed. impr.) ; 25(6): 312-318, nov.-dic. 2015. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-145599

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OBJETIVO: Una puntuación baja en la Escala de Norton (EdN), además de señalar el riesgo de aparición de una úlcera por presión, parece ser pronóstica de otros eventos adversos en el anciano. Por otro lado, la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS) es un indicador con utilidades clínicas y, asimismo, predictivas. El objetivo ha sido analizar la relación entre la EdN y la CVRS en un análisis diferenciado por género. MÉTODO: Cincuenta y una mujeres y 39 varones de ≥ 65 años, institucionalizados, fueron estudiados mediante entrevista personal y registros médicos. Fueron evaluadas la EdN y la CVRS -mediante el cuestionario EuroQol-5D-, además de la edad, el índice de masa corporal, las caídas, el consumo de psicotropos, la función cognitiva, y los índices de Charlson, Barthel y Tinetti. Se elaboraron 2 modelos de regresión, con el EuroQol-5D como variable dependiente. RESULTADOS: La EdN mostró el mismo resultado en ambos sexos, con un valor de mediana (rango intercuartílico) de 19 (2). Las mujeres refirieron una peor CVRS, con un EuroQol-5D = 0,78, frente a 0,87 en los varones (p = 0,02). La EdN se correlacionó significativamente con la CVRS en las mujeres (r = 0,57; p < 0,001), pero no en los varones (r = 0,15; p = 0,36). Con el ajuste multivariante, la EdN presentó un valor beta = 0,54 (p = 0,02) en las mujeres y beta = 0,35 (p = 0,14) en los varones. CONCLUSIONES: La EdN ha sido la variable de mayor impacto sobre la CVRS en las mujeres, siendo dicha asociación independiente de la edad, la comorbilidad y el resto de las variables analizadas. En los varones, la relación fue más débil y no alcanzó la significación estadística


OBJECTIVE: A low Norton Scale (NS) score predicts pressure ulcer risk and several adverse outcomes in the elderly. On the other hand, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an indicator with clinical and predictive utilities. The aim was to assess the relationship between NS and HRQOL, in a gender analysis. Method: Fifty-one women and 39 men, institutionalized and aged ≥ 65 years, were evaluated through personal interview and medical records. The NS, HRQOL -with EuroQol-5D-, age, body mass index, falls, use of psychoactive drugs, cognitive function and Charlson, Barthel and Tinetti indexes, were assessed. Two regression models were developed, with EuroQol-5D as dependent variable. RESULTS: The NS showed the same score in both sexes, with a median (interquartile range) value of 19 (2). Women presented a worse HRQOL, with an EuroQol-5D = 0.78, whereas it was 0.87 in men (P = .02). The NS score was correlated with HRQOL in women (r = 0.57; P < .001) but not in men (r = 0.15;P = .36). After adjusting for confounders, the NS showed a beta value of 0.54 (P = .02) in women and beta = 0.35 (P = .14) in men. CONCLUSIONS: The NS has shown to be the strongest factor on HRQOL in women, regardless of age, comorbidity and the rest of covariates. Conversely, the relationship was weaker and non-significant in men


Subject(s)
Aged, 80 and over , Aged , Humans , Health of Institutionalized Elderly , Quality of Life/psychology , Psychometrics/instrumentation , Geriatric Assessment/methods , Geriatric Nursing/methods , Frail Elderly/statistics & numerical data , Indicators of Quality of Life , Pressure Ulcer/epidemiology
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Enferm Clin ; 25(6): 312-8, 2015.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26455530

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OBJECTIVE: A low Norton Scale (NS) score predicts pressure ulcer risk and several adverse outcomes in the elderly. On the other hand, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an indicator with clinical and predictive utilities. The aim was to assess the relationship between NS and HRQOL, in a gender analysis. METHOD: Fifty-one women and 39 men, institutionalized and aged≥65 years, were evaluated through personal interview and medical records. The NS, HRQOL -with EuroQol-5D-, age, body mass index, falls, use of psychoactive drugs, cognitive function and Charlson, Barthel and Tinetti indexes, were assessed. Two regression models were developed, with EuroQol-5D as dependent variable. RESULTS: The NS showed the same score in both sexes, with a median (interquartile range) value of 19 (2). Women presented a worse HRQOL, with an EuroQol-5D=0.78, whereas it was 0.87 in men (P=.02). The NS score was correlated with HRQOL in women (r=0.57; P<.001) but not in men (r=0.15; P=.36). After adjusting for confounders, the NS showed a ß value of 0.54 (P=.02) in women and ß=0.35 (P=.14) in men. CONCLUSIONS: The NS has shown to be the strongest factor on HRQOL in women, regardless of age, comorbidity and the rest of covariates. Conversely, the relationship was weaker and non-significant in men.


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Geriatric Assessment/methods , Health Status , Quality of Life , Aged , Female , Humans , Male
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Rev Esp Salud Publica ; 89(1): 61-73, 2015.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25946586

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BACKGROUND: It is well known the inverse relationship between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and the use of consultations. However, most studies deal sex as a confounding variable rather than to explicitly investigate sex differences. The study aims to know the influence of HRQoL of the elderly on the use of Primary Care consultations in a sex analysis. METHODS: Throughout 2013, 191 women and 155 men aged 65 years or older were enrolled in the study and assessed with interviews and analysis of medical records. We used the EuroQol-5D to assess the HRQoL and several demographic, clinical and social support variables were also analyzed. Two multiple linear regression models were developed. RESULTS: HRQoL showed a negative correlation with the use of consultations (Spearman's rho=-0,22; p=0,0001) and a crude OR value of 1,85 (95% CI:1,2-2,9). The association remained significant after adjusting for demographic [OR=1,99 (95% CI: 1,2-3,2)], clinical [OR=1,79 (95% CI: 1,1-2,9)] or social support covariates [OR=1,83 (95% CI: 1,1-2,9)]. In regression analysis, the values of standardized coefficient (ß) related to HRQoL were 0,22 (95% CI:-36,7- -6,9) in females and 0,03 (95% CI:-15,6-23,1) in males. CONCLUSIONS: In women ≥ 65 years, HRQoL shows the greatest explanatory power of use of consultations, after adjusting for demographic, clinical and social support covariates. By contrast, its influence on men is negligible.


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Primary Health Care/statistics & numerical data , Quality of Life , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Health Care Surveys , Health Surveys , Humans , Linear Models , Male , Sex Factors , Social Support , Spain
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Rev. esp. salud pública ; 89(1): 61-73, ene.-feb. 2015. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-133807

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Fundamentos: Es conocida la asociación inversa que existe entre la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS) y el consumo de consultas. Sin embargo, el sexo es considerado habitualmente como variable de confusión, y son escasos los estudios que han analizado explícitamente las diferencias de sexo en esta cuestión. El objetivo fue conocer la influencia de la CVRS sobre el uso de consultas de Atención Primaria en las personas >65 años, en un análisis diferenciado por sexo. Métodos: La selección de participantes se realizó a lo largo de 2013, 191 mujeres y 155 varones de ≥65 años fueron estudiados mediante entrevista y análisis de historias clínicas. Se utilizó el Cuestionario EuroQol-5D y fueron analizadas variables demográficas, clínicas y de apoyo social. Se elaboraron 2 modelos de regresión múltiple, uno dirigido a las mujeres y otro a los varones. Resultados: La CVRS se correlacionó de forma negativa con el consumo de consultas (Rho-Spearman=-0,22; p=0,0001), con una OR cruda de 1,85 (IC95%: 1,2-2,9). La asociación se mantuvo significativa al ajustar tanto por variables demográficas [OR=1,99 (IC95%: 1,2–3,2)], como por variables clínicas [OR=1,79 (IC95%: 1,1-2,9)] o de apoyo social [OR=1,83 (IC95%: 1,1–2,9)]. En el análisis de regresión, los valores del coeficiente estandarizado (β) asociado a la CVRS fueron 0,22 (IC95%: -36,7– -6,9) en las mujeres, y 0,03 (-15,6–23,1) en los varones. Conclusiones: En las mujeres de ≥65 años la CVRS es la variable con mayor capacidad explicativa de consumo de consultas, tras ajustar por variables demográficas, clínicas y de apoyo social. Por el contrario, en los varones su influencia es prácticamente nula (AU)


Background: It is well known the inverse relationship between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and the use of consultations. However, most studies deal sex as a confounding variable rather than to explicitly investigate sex differences. The study aims to know the influence of HRQoL of the elderly on the use of Primary Care consultations in a sex analysis. Methods: Throughout 2013, 191 women and 155 men aged 65 years or older were enrolled in the study and assessed with interviews and analysis of medical records. We used the EuroQol-5D to assess the HRQoL and several demographic, clinical and social support variables were also analyzed. Two multiple linear regression models were developed. Results: HRQoL showed a negative correlation with the use of con-sultations (Spearman´s rho=-0,22; p=0,0001) and a crude OR value of 1,85 (95% CI:1,2–2,9). The association remained significant after adjusting for demographic [OR=1,99 (95% CI: 1,2–3,2)], clinical [OR=1,79 (95% CI: 1,1–2,9)] or social support covariates [OR=1,83 (95% CI: 1,1–2,9)]. In regression analysis, the values of standardized coefficient (β) related to HRQoL were 0,22 (95% CI:-36,7– -6,9) in females and 0,03 (95% CI:-15,6–23,1) in males. Conclusions: In women ≥65 years, HRQoL shows the greatest explanatory power of use of consultations, after adjusting for demographic, clinical and social support covariates. By contrast, its influence on men is negligible (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Referral and Consultation/statistics & numerical data , International Classification of Primary Care , Health Services/statistics & numerical data , Quality of Life , Age and Sex Distribution , Gender and Health
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Metas enferm ; 11(5): 26-31, jun. 2008. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-94435

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Objetivo: describir la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS) en ancianos institucionalizados. En residentes con diabetes mellitus se deseaba investigar asimismo la relación entre el grado de control de la enfermedad y las puntuaciones en la encuesta de CVRS. Material y método: Diseño: estudio transversal, con recogida de información a través de cuestionario y de datos provenientes de la historia clínica individual. Participantes: 121 personas de ambos sexos, institucionalizadas en una Residencia de Mayores, con función cognitiva adecuada al propósito del estudio. Mediciones: CVRS, valorada mediante el cuestionario genérico Euroqol-5D. Se contemplan otros tres tipos de variables: demográficas (edad y sexo), antropométricas(peso y talla) y clínicas en el caso de ancianos con diabetes mellitus (hemoglobina glicosilada -HbA1c- y tipo de tratamiento).Resultados: los residentes presentaron una CVRS deteriorada (Escala Visual Analógica media de 66,8, DS: 20,3). El 19% refirieron un estado de salud óptimo. Las mujeres presentaron peor CVRS que los hombres, con resultados significativos en las dimensiones “cuidado personal” y “actividades cotidianas”. Se encontró peor CVRS en sujetos de ≥75 años y resultados contradictorios respecto al peso. Los residentes con diabetes mellitus tenían peor CVRS que los no-diabéticos, con resultados significativos en “movilidad”, “cuidado personal” y “actividades cotidianas”. Conclusiones: dentro de la valoración del anciano institucionalizado, la evaluación de la CVRS permite detectar estados de salud deficitarios y los perfiles más frágiles de nuestros residentes (AU)


Objective: to describe Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in institutionalised elderly individuals. The correlation between the degree of control of the disease and HRQoL scores has also been a subject of study in diabetic residents. Design: Cross-sectional study. Information was collected by means of a questionnaire and data collected from a review of each resident’s medical chart. Participants: 121 residents of both sexes institutionalised in a nursing home, with adequate cognitive function for the purpose of the study.Results: institutionalised residents present a deteriorated HRQoL (mean VAS 66,8,SD 20,3) in comparison with other studies carried out on elderly people in the general population. 19% report to be in optimal health. Women present worse HRQoL than men, with significant results in the dimensions of “personal care” and “activities of daily life”. A worse HRQoL is found in subjects ≥75 years and contradictory results with regard to weight. Diabetic residents have a worse HRQoL than non-diabetic patients, with significant results regarding “mobility”, “personal care” and “activities of daily life”. In the diabetic population, we have found no differences in terms of HRQoL, depending on the degree of control of the diabetes or type of treatment.Conclusions: as part of the assessment of the institutionalised elderly person, the assessment of HRQoL allows the identification of impaired health status and the most fragile profiles of our patients (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Health of Institutionalized Elderly , Chronic Disease/epidemiology , Quality of Life , Frail Elderly/statistics & numerical data , Geriatric Assessment/methods
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