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O.F.I.L ; 33(2)Abril-Junio 2023. tab
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-223833

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Background: At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic many drugs were used with an uncertain benefit/risk profile that needed to be evaluated. The goal of this study was to analyse the incidence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and describe the drugs used in COVID-19 hospitalised patients at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic through the minimum basic data set (MBDS). Methods: Retrospective observational study that included hospitalised patients with COVID-19 at our centre between March and May 2020 who had ADRs coded in discharge/death medical reports according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). Those patients with ADRs ascribed to COVID therapy were selected and the causal relationship was evaluated using the Naranjo algorithm. Descriptive statistical analysis was used. Results: We identified 141 ADRs in 110 cases of hospitalisation due to COVID-19 that entailed an incidence of 9.66% (141/1459), CI95% 8.25-11.29. From the ADRs analysed, 60.3% (85/141) were ascribed to COVID therapy. Lopinavir/ritonavir represented 38.8% (33/85) of ADRs, glucocorticoids 23.5% (20/85) and hydroxychloroquine 9.4% (8/85). Out of the ADRs, 31.8% (27/85) were gastrointestinal disorders (probable lopinavir/ritonavir), 27.0% (23/85) blood glucose disorders (probable glucocorticoid) and 17.6% (15/85) hypertransaminasaemia (probable azithromycin, possible lopinavir/ritonavir, possible hydroxychloroquine, possible interferon). Regarding intensity, 64.7% (55/85) were mild cases, 29.4% (25/85) moderate and 5.9% (5/85) severe. The percentage of ADRs that did not require intervention were 24.7% (21/85), 32.9% (28/85) required pharmacological treatment, 40.0% (34/85) suspension of the drug, 1.2% (1/85) close monitoring and 1.2% (1/85) dose reduction. Conclusions: The incidence of ADR in COVID population that required admission at the beginning of the pandemic seems to be higher than in the general population. The MBDS proves to be a useful tool to trace ADRs. (AU)


Introducción: La llegada de la pandemia de COVID-19 supuso la utilización de muchos fármacos con un perfil de riesgo/beneficio incierto que debe ser evaluado. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la incidencia de reacciones adversas a medicamentos (RAM) y describir los medicamentos utilizados en pacientes hospitalizados por COVID-19 al comienzo de la pandemia a través del conjunto mínimo básico de datos (CMBD). Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional retrospectivo que incluyó pacientes hospitalizados por COVID-19 en nuestro centro entre marzo y mayo de 2020 que presentaban RAM codificadas en los informes médicos de alta/exitus según la Clasificación Internacional de Enfermedades (CIE-10). Se seleccionaron los pacientes con RAM atribuidas a la terapia COVID-19 y se evaluó la relación causal mediante el algoritmo de Naranjo. Se realizó un análisis estadístico descriptivo. Resultados: Identificamos 141 RAM en 110 casos de hospitalización por COVID-19 lo que supone una incidencia del 9,66% (141/1459), IC95% 8,25-11,29. De las RAM analizadas el 60,3% (85/141) se atribuyeron a la terapia COVID. Lopinavir/ritonavir representó el 38,8% (33/85) de las RAM, los glucocorticoides el 23,5% (20/85) y la hidroxicloroquina el 9,4% (8/85). De todas las RAM, el 31,8% (27/85) fueron trastornos gastrointestinales (probable lopinavir /ritonavir), el 27,0% (23/85) trastornos de la glucemia (probable glucocorticoide) y el 17,6% (15/85) hipertransaminasemia (probable azitromicina, posible lopinavir /ritonavir, posible hidroxicloroquina, posible interferón). En cuanto a la intensidad, el 64,7% (55/85) de las RAM fueron casos leves, el 29,4% (25/85) moderados y el 5,9% (5/85) graves. El porcentaje de RAM que no requirió intervención fue 24,7% (21/85), 32,9% (28/85) requirió tratamiento farmacológico, 40,0% (34/85) suspensión del fármaco, 1,2% (1/85) seguimiento estrecho y 1,2% (1/85) reducción de dosis... (AU)


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Humans , Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Pandemics
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An. sist. sanit. Navar ; 40(2): 279-290, mayo-ago. 2017.
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-165877

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Fundamento. La información al paciente víctima de un evento adverso (EA) presenta ciertas particularidades en función del marco legal del país en el que se produzca, especialmente en lo referido al ofrecimiento de una disculpa. En el presente trabajo se pretende establecer los límites y las condiciones que debemos considerar a la hora de trasladar una disculpa al paciente que ha sufrido un EA. Método. Conferencia de consenso entre 26 profesionales de distintas comunidades autónomas, instituciones y perfiles profesionales con experiencia acreditada en la gestión de sistemas de Seguridad del Paciente y Derecho Penal de diferentes ámbitos laborales (sanidad, aseguradoras, inspección, académico) (AU)


Background. Disclosing information to a patient who is a victim of an adverse event (AE) presents some particularities depending on the legal framework in the country where the AE occurred. The aim of this study is to identify the limits and conditions when apologizing to a patient who has suffered an AE. Methods. A consensus conference involving 26 professionals from different autonomous communities, institutions, and profiles (health, insurance, inspection, academic) with accredited experience in patient safety management systems and criminal law (AU)


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Humans , Patient Safety/standards , Ethics, Professional , Defensive Medicine/methods , Physician-Patient Relations , Risk Management , Attitude of Health Personnel , Medical Errors/prevention & control , Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions/epidemiology , Morale , Forgiveness , Disclosure , Drug Interactions , Social Responsibility
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Cir. mayor ambul ; 18(4): 151-157, oct.-dic. 2013. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-118058

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Introducción: Analizar el efecto del tiempo en lista de espera quirúrgica en el grado de satisfacción de los pacientes de cirugía mayor ambulatoria (CMA).Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo basado en encuestas enviadas por correo. Estudio realizado en un hospital general de la Comunidad de Madrid. Se empleó una versión adaptada de SERVQHOS. Tamaño muestral calculado a partir de la actividad quirúrgica anual considerando un error del 2 %, p = q = 0,50, nivel de confianza del 95 % y una esperanza de respuesta del 40 %.Resultados: Se analizaron 431 encuestas (tasa de respuesta del 37,2 %). El Alpha de Cronbach de SERVQHOS-CMA fue de 0,92 (IC95 % 0,90-0,93). 226 pacientes (52,4 %) informaron estar en lista de espera menos de 1 mes; solo 35 (7,4 %) esperaron más de 3 meses. 177 (41,1 %) se declararon muy satisfechos y otros 137 (31,8 %) satisfechos con la CMA. No existieron diferencias en la satisfacción en función de sexo (p = 0,09) o actividad profesional (p = 0,56). A mayor edad, mayor satisfacción (p = 0,04). La satisfacción global con la cirugía (p = 0,02) y con aspectos concretos como: resultado de la cirugía (p = 0,02), trato (p = 0,007), información (p = 0,006), atenciones de enfermería (p = 0,013), competencia de los profesionales (p = 0,001) o información una vez en casa (p = 0,002), fue menor cuando el tiempo en lista de espera fue superior a 3 meses. Conclusiones: Conforme aumenta el tiempo de permanencia en la lista de espera quirúrgica disminuye la satisfacción del paciente (AU)


Objective: To analyze the effect of time on waiting list for surgery in the satisfaction of ambulatory surgical patients. Methods: Descriptive study based on mailed surveys. Setting: general hospital in the Community of Madrid. Instrument: an adapted version of SERVQHOS. Sample size calculated from the annual surgical activity considering an error of 2 %, p = q = 0.50, confidence level of 95 % and expectancy of response of 40 %.Results: 431 responses (response rate 37.2 %) were analyzed. The Cronbach’s Alpha SERVQHOS-CMA was 0.92 (95 % CI 0.90 to 0.93). 226 patients (52.4 %) reported being on the waiting list within 1 month, only 35 patients (7.4 %) waited more than 3 months. 177 patients (41. 1%) declared themselves very satisfied and another 137 patients (31.8 %) satisfied with the CMA. No significant differences in satisfaction based on sex (p = 0.09) or occupation (p = 0.56) were found. The older patient showed more satisfaction (p = 0.04). Overall satisfaction with surgery (p = 0.02) and specific aspects as a result of surgery (p = 0.02), treatment (p = 0.007), information (p = 0.006), nursing care (p = 0.013), professionals´ competence (p = 0.001) or information once at home (0.002) was lower when the time on the waiting list was over 3 months. Conclusions: As the time that patient remains on surgical waiting list increases further satisfaction once intervened decreases (AU)


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Humans , Ambulatory Surgical Procedures/statistics & numerical data , Waiting Lists , Patient Satisfaction/statistics & numerical data
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Rev. calid. asist ; 26(5): 285-291, sept.-oct. 2011.
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-91117

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Objetivo. Identificar y compartir los mejores resultados entre hospitales respecto al proceso de atención de urgencias, detectar las prácticas que expliquen las diferencias e identificar buenas prácticas. Material y método. Ámbito: 7 hospitales de diferentes comunidades autónomas. Periodo de estudio: 2005-2007. Se definieron los criterios de comparabilidad asegurando la homotecia. Se seleccionaron 11 criterios, y se establecieron 7 indicadores para comparar los hospitales, analizándose los datos de los últimos 3 años, estableciendo el benchmark (servicio con los mejores resultados) entre los centros. Se elaboró un cuestionario sobre el proceso, sobre las etapas, los resultados y los procedimientos usados en cada etapa del proceso en cada centro. Resultados. Se ha comprobado la homotecia entre los 7 hospitales, identificándose algunas diferencias entre centros. Se han analizado 7 indicadores, correspondiendo a 1.526.890 pacientes atendidos en el periodo de estudio. Se ha identificado un benchmark, con los mejores resultados en 4 de los indicadores: porcentaje de ingresos desde urgencias del 8,3%, presión de urgencias del 56,14%, tiempo de estancia en urgencias, 2h y 20min, y porcentaje de pacientes con estancia de más de 24h, 0,05%. Se han analizado las diferencias en las etapas del proceso, los recursos y procedimientos utilizados en cada etapa en el centro benchmark con el resto que puedan explicar mejores resultados. Conclusiones. Se ha establecido un conjunto de indicadores para identificar el benchmark entre los servicios de urgencias. Con dichos indicadores se ha establecido el benchmark(AU)


Objective. To identify and to share the results among hospitals regarding the process of attention at the Emergency Unit, and to detect the practices that explain the differences. Material and method. Setting: 7 hospitals of different regions in Spain. Period of study: 2005-2007. Firstly the comparability criteria were defined assuring the homotecia in the «emergency process». In order to fulfil the study objectives, 11 criteria were selected and every center sent the information of each one. 7 indicators were identified to compare hospitals processes’. Data regarding all the attentions provided during the study period was analyzed, establishing the benchmark among the centers. Finally, a questionnaire was elaborated for the process analysis, considering all the stages of the process, the resources and the procedures used in every stage, to be fulfilled in each hospital. Results. The homotecia has been verified in the 7 hospitals, with some differences between centers. 7 indicators have been analyzed in the different hospitals, corresponding to 1 526 890 patients attended in the study period. A benchmark has been identified, with the best results in four of seven indicators: % of admissions from urgencies: 8.3%, emergency pressure: 56.14%, emergency length of stay: 2 hs 20min, and % of patients with length stay > 24h: 0.05%. Differences between the stages of the process, resources and procedures used in every stage in the benchmark center have been analyzed. Conclusions. A set of indicators to compare Emergency Departments has been identified, letting us establish the benchmark(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Benchmarking/organization & administration , Benchmarking , Emergencies/epidemiology , Emergency Medicine/organization & administration , Evidence-Based Emergency Medicine/organization & administration , Benchmarking/methods , Benchmarking/standards , Benchmarking/trends , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Rev Calid Asist ; 26(5): 285-91, 2011.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21703898

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OBJECTIVE: To identify and to share the results among hospitals regarding the process of attention at the Emergency Unit, and to detect the practices that explain the differences. SETTING: 7 hospitals of different regions in Spain. PERIOD OF STUDY: 2005-2007. Firstly the comparability criteria were defined assuring the homotecia in the «emergency process¼. In order to fulfil the study objectives, 11 criteria were selected and every center sent the information of each one. 7 indicators were identified to compare hospitals processes'. Data regarding all the attentions provided during the study period was analyzed, establishing the benchmark among the centers. Finally, a questionnaire was elaborated for the process analysis, considering all the stages of the process, the resources and the procedures used in every stage, to be fulfilled in each hospital. RESULTS: The homotecia has been verified in the 7 hospitals, with some differences between centers. 7 indicators have been analyzed in the different hospitals, corresponding to 1,526,890 patients attended in the study period. A benchmark has been identified, with the best results in four of seven indicators: % of admissions from urgencies: 8.3%, emergency pressure: 56.14%, emergency length of stay: 2 hs 20min, and % of patients with length stay > 24h: 0.05%. Differences between the stages of the process, resources and procedures used in every stage in the benchmark center have been analyzed. CONCLUSIONS: A set of indicators to compare Emergency Departments has been identified, letting us establish the benchmark.


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Benchmarking , Emergency Service, Hospital/standards , Spain , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Rev. calid. asist ; 25(3): 120-128, mayo-jun. 2010. tab, ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-79782

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Objetivo: Analizar la utilización de los ejes transversales (EETT) del modelo EFQM en la autoevaluación de las organizaciones de servicios en una comunidad autónoma, y describir el resultado de la autoevaluación para el conjunto del sistema sanitario público (SSP). Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo en dos etapas: 1) evaluación del uso del modelo EFQM en el SSP, y 2) análisis de la metodología de trabajo mediante EETT. En la primera fase se analizó el 100% de los informes de autoevaluación (37 gerencias) de Atención Primaria (AP) y Especializada (AE) (2007). Se realizó un análisis cuantitativo de la distribución de puntos fuertes (PF) y áreas de mejora (AM), según nivel asistencial, centro sanitario y su agrupación en criterios y EETT del Modelo. Resultados: La utilización del modelo EFQM en el conjunto del SSP alcanza el 84% de las gerencias (32/37) y el 94% despliegan planes de mejora (30/32). Se describen 3.543 PF y 3.573 AM, para el SSP. Del total de PF, los criterios agentes suponen un 67,6%.ResultadosLos resultados por EETT resaltan la dominancia de los ejes de gestión de la organización, personas, clientes, proceso y comunicación. Resultados: Las dificultades para su aplicación derivan del liderazgo de la organización en gestión de la calidad, de las estrategias formativas para su despliegue, del carácter novedoso que supone la herramienta en determinados entornos, y de la potencial carga de trabajo generada. Conclusiones: Los EETT se perciben como un método de trabajo factible para la agrupación y síntesis de las AM, precisando una formación adecuada para optimizar su utilización (AU)


Objective: To analyse the use of transversal axes (TA) of the EFQM Model in the self- assessment of the service organisations in an Autonomous Community and to describe the self assessment results for the health care system (HCS) as a whole. Material and methods: Descriptive study divided in two phases: 1) evaluation of the use of the EFQM model in the HCS, and 2) analysis of the methodology using TA. All (37) of the self-assessment reports corresponding to Primary Care and Hospitals in 2007 were analysed. A quantitative analysis was performed on the strengths (S) and areas of improvement (AI) identified, stratifying them according to level of care, centre and EFQM criteria and TA. Results: The use of the EFQM in the HCS reaches 84% of the organizations (32/37), and 94% deploy improvement plans (30/32). A total of 3543 S and 3573 AI were described for the HCS as a whole. From the total identified S, enablers reach 67.66%. Results: Results according to TA the organization management axes are the dominant ones: people, clients, process and communication. Results: Application difficulties derive from the organizations’ leadership in quality management, the training strategies for deployment, the innovation character of the model in certain settings and the potential workload generated. Conclusions: TA are perceived as a feasible work method to gather and synthesize AI. However it requires appropriate training to optimize its use (AU)


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Humans , Hospitals, Public/standards , 34002 , /standards , Quality Indicators, Health Care , Models, Organizational
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Rev Calid Asist ; 25(3): 120-8, 2010.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20338796

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OBJECTIVE: To analyse the use of transversal axes (TA) of the EFQM Model in the self- assessment of the service organisations in an Autonomous Community and to describe the self assessment results for the health care system (HCS) as a whole. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Descriptive study divided in two phases: 1) evaluation of the use of the EFQM model in the HCS, and 2) analysis of the methodology using TA. All (37) of the self-assessment reports corresponding to Primary Care and Hospitals in 2007 were analysed. A quantitative analysis was performed on the strengths (S) and areas of improvement (AI) identified, stratifying them according to level of care, centre and EFQM criteria and TA. RESULTS: The use of the EFQM in the HCS reaches 84% of the organizations (32/37), and 94% deploy improvement plans (30/32). A total of 3543 S and 3573 AI were described for the HCS as a whole. From the total identified S, enablers reach 67.66%. Results according to TA the organization management axes are the dominant ones: people, clients, process and communication. Application difficulties derive from the organizations' leadership in quality management, the training strategies for deployment, the innovation character of the model in certain settings and the potential workload generated. CONCLUSIONS: TA are perceived as a feasible work method to gather and synthesize AI. However it requires appropriate training to optimize its use.


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Delivery of Health Care , Public Health , Quality Assurance, Health Care , Delivery of Health Care/standards , Models, Theoretical , Quality Assurance, Health Care/standards , Spain , Total Quality Management
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Rev. calid. asist ; 24(5): 207-214, sept.-oct. 2009. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-72263

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Objetivo: Realizar la autoevaluación de la labor del Comité Científico (CC) del XXV Congreso de la Sociedad Española de Calidad Asistencial (SECA), celebrado en Barcelona en octubre de 2007 para aportar líneas de mejora en el desarrollo de la actividad más importante del SECA: el congreso anual. Material y métodos: Diseño: aplicar la metodología de evaluación PDCA (plan, do, check, act ‘planificar, hacer, verificar, actuar’) a las tareas desarrolladas por el CC del XXV Congreso. Plan: descripción de la preparación del congreso según el procedimiento de gestión de comunicaciones del CC del manual de congresos de la SECA. Do: descripción de la implementación de éste. Check: proceso de evaluación de las actividades realizadas. Act: propuestas de mejora para los siguientes congresos. Resultados: El CC (22 personas) desarrolló las labores de gestión de comunicaciones, la edición del libro y la gestión de las actividades científicas en el congreso. La gestión de comunicaciones se organizó en 11 parejas de revisores que evaluaron de forma ciega las comunicaciones recibidas: 348 orales y 457 pósteres, de las que se rechazó el 10,09%. Las comunicaciones se presentaron en 36 mesas orales y 24 sesiones de pósteres. El libro se ha editado con los resúmenes de comunicaciones, las ponencias de las mesas y las conferencias inaugural y de clausura. Premios: las comunicaciones con puntuación por encima de 7,5 optaron a premio y se evaluaron in situ por parte del CC. El congreso en línea también tuvo buena acogida. Conclusiones: La satisfacción de los congresistas con la parte científica del congreso fue buena y se han identificado áreas de mejora (AU)


Objective: To perform a self-assessment of the Scientific Committee of the 25th Conference of the Spanish Society for Quality in Healthcare held in Barcelona on October 2007 in order to identify improvement areas for future Conferences. Material and methods: Design: Applying PDCA methodology to the tasks undertaken by the Scientific Committee (SC) of the Conference. Plan: A description of the preparation of the conference based on the abstract management of the Scientific Committee. Do: description of the implementation. Check: evaluation of activities. A: improvement proposals for the coming conferences. Results: The SC (22 people) worked in the abstracts management, book publishing and development of the scientific aspects of the Conference. Abstracts evaluation was conducted by 11 pairs of blind evaluators who analysed 348 oral communications and 457 posters, and 10.09% were rejected. Oral communications were performed in a total of 36 oral presentations sessions and 24 poster sessions. The book was published with the abstracts, addresses and the Conference opening and closing sessions. Awards: communications graded over 7.5 applied for an award and were reassessed by the SC. The on-line conference was also well received. Conclusions The satisfaction with the Conference regarding the scientific activities was good; however, several areas of improvement were identified (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Congresses as Topic/trends , Congresses as Topic , Self-Evaluation Programs/methods , Self-Evaluation Programs/organization & administration , Societies, Medical/organization & administration , Communications Media/standards , Communications Media , Information Services/organization & administration , 35249 , Health Communication , Information Systems/ethics , Information Systems/organization & administration , Information Systems/trends
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Rev Calid Asist ; 24(5): 207-14, 2009.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19717077

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OBJECTIVE: To perform a self-assessment of the Scientific Committee of the 25th Conference of the Spanish Society for Quality in Healthcare held in Barcelona on October 2007 in order to identify improvement areas for future Conferences. DESIGN: Applying PDCA methodology to the tasks undertaken by the Scientific Committee (SC) of the Conference. Plan: A description of the preparation of the conference based on the abstract management of the Scientific Committee. Do: description of the implementation. Check: evaluation of activities. A: improvement proposals for the coming conferences. RESULTS: The SC (22 people) worked in the abstracts management, book publishing and development of the scientific aspects of the Conference. Abstracts evaluation was conducted by 11 pairs of blind evaluators who analysed 348 oral communications and 457 posters, and 10.09% were rejected. Oral communications were performed in a total of 36 oral presentations sessions and 24 poster sessions. The book was published with the abstracts, addresses and the Conference opening and closing sessions. Awards: communications graded over 7.5 applied for an award and were reassessed by the SC. The on-line conference was also well received. CONCLUSIONS: The satisfaction with the Conference regarding the scientific activities was good; however, several areas of improvement were identified.


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Congresses as Topic/standards , Quality of Health Care , Congresses as Topic/organization & administration , Spain
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Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol ; 83(4): 249-55, 2008 Apr.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18373298

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OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between visual function objective measures and the perceived quality of life in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. METHOD: This was a cross-sectional study of quality of life. Patients required knowledge to understand the questionnaire. PERIOD OF STUDY: April-May 2006. SETTING: third level hospital in Madrid. INSTRUMENT: Visual Function Index (VF-14). Visual acuity, computerized perimetry and ophthalmological examination were all performed. RESULTS: 120 questionnaires were distributed, 89.1% were returned completed. Cronbach's alpha was used for data validity and reliability (0.88). 49 patients had ocular hypertension (HTO) and 71 had glaucoma (52.1% men and 47.9% women). The mean health status was 73.9 (SD 24.13; range: 0-100); HTO: 81.4 (SD: 16.3) and glaucoma: 68.69 (SD:22) (p=0.001). These results were significantly correlated with the quality of life and visual acuity (r=0.51), mean deviation (MD) r=0.35, education level (p=0.024), and sex (p=0.031). No significant differences were found in the older groups or for evolution time. CONCLUSIONS: Quality of life measures can be useful in the management of patients with glaucoma, as a moderate relationship was found between quality of life, visual acuity and visual field loss in such patients. The VF-14 seems to discriminate between glaucoma and ocular hypertensive patients.


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Activities of Daily Living , Glaucoma/physiopathology , Quality of Life , Vision, Ocular , Aged , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Arch. Soc. Esp. Oftalmol ; 83(4): 249-256, abr. 2008. ilus, tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-63089

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Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre las medidas objetivas de la función visual y la percepción de los pacientes de su calidad de vida relacionada con la salud. Métodos: Estudio transversal de evaluación de la calidad de vida en pacientes con glaucoma o hipertensión ocular y con un nivel intelectual suficiente para comprender el cuestionario. Período de estudio: abril-mayo de 2006. Ambito: hospital de tercer nivel de la Comunidad de Madrid. Instrumento: Índice de Función Visual VF-14. Se registró agudeza visual, perimetría computerizada, y exploración oftalmológica completa. Resultados: Se recogieron 120 cuestionarios, en los que el 89,1% lo cumplimentó el propio paciente. Para el análisis de fiabilidad y validez de los datos se uso el índice de fiabilidad alpha de Cronbach (0,88). Cuarenta y nueve pacientes fueron diagnosticados de hipertensión ocular (HTO) y 71 de glaucoma (52,1% hombres y 47,9% mujeres). La valoración media de su calidad de vida fue de 73,9 (DE: 24,13 R: 0-100); HTO: 81,4 (DE: 16,3) y glaucoma 68,69 (DE: 22) (p=0,001). Se han encontrado diferencias del estado de salud en relación con la agudeza visual (r=0,51), defecto campimétrico (r=0,35), nivel de estudios (p=0,024), y sexo (p=0,031). No se observó peor estado de salud en los grupos de mayor edad ni con el tiempo de evolución de la enfermedad. Conclusiones: Las medidas de calidad de vida pueden resultar útiles en la monitorización de los pacientes con glaucoma. Observamos moderada correlación entre agudeza visual, alteración campimétrica y calidad de vida de los pacientes con glaucoma. El VF-14 permite diferenciar entre pacientes con glaucoma e hipertensión ocular


Objective: To determine the relationship between visual function objective measures and the perceived quality of life in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Method: This was a cross-sectional study of quality of life. Patients required knowledge to understand the questionnaire. Period of study: April-May 2006. Setting: third level hospital in Madrid. Instrument: Visual Function Index (VF-14). Visual acuity, computerized perimetry and ophthalmological examination were all performed. Results: 120 questionnaires were distributed, 89.1% were returned completed. Cronbach’s alpha was used for data validity and reliability (0.88). 49 patients had ocular hypertension (HTO) and 71 had glaucoma (52.1% men and 47.9% women). The mean health status was 73.9 (SD 24.13; range: 0-100); HTO: 81.4 (SD: 16.3) and glaucoma: 68.69 (SD:22) (p=0.001). These results were significantly correlated with the quality of life and visual acuity (r=0.51), mean deviation (MD) r=0.35, education level (p=0.024), and sex (p=0.031). No significant differences were found in the older groups or for evolution time. Conclusions: Quality of life measures can be useful in the management of patients with glaucoma, as a moderate relationship was found between quality of life, visual acuity and visual field loss in such patients. The VF-14 seems to discriminate between glaucoma and ocular hypertensive patients (Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol 2008; 83: 249-256)


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Humans , Glaucoma/complications , Ocular Hypertension/complications , Quality of Life , Sickness Impact Profile , Visual Acuity , Visual Fields , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Rev Neurol ; 42(7): 385-90, 2006.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16602054

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AIMS: To describe our experience in the ambulatory treatment of transient ischemic attacks (TIA) in a second-level hospital with the implementation of an example of process management within the different services involved in attending such conditions. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The following aspects of the process--mission, limits, flowchart, eligibility criteria and performance indicators (process, sentinel and effectiveness)--were defined by multidisciplinary consensus (Emergency, Vascular Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology and Radiology departments). This process was implemented from April 2002 to May 2004, and monthly assessments were carried out to check for problems and to introduce corrective measures. After ending the process, patients with TIA were admitted as inpatients for a hospital study. RESULTS: Definition of the process: medical care (diagnosis and treatment) of TIA patients who are eligible for a complete outpatient study within seven days. Patients evaluated: 254. Indicator 1 (percentage of suitable referrals): 2002: 53%, 2003: 75%, 2004: 73%. Indicator 2 (percentage of complete studies in less than one week): 2002: 35%, 2003: 57%, 2004: 50%; hospitalised: 90%. Indicator 3 (infarcts during the study): 2002: 4.3%, 2003: 0%, 2004: 0%; hospitalised: 0%. Indicator 4 (percentage of adjustments made to treatment): 2002: 39%, 2003: 31%, 2004: 62%; hospitalised: 72%. Mean delay before visit: in February 2002: 90 days, in April 2002: 7.67 days and in April 2003: 5.37. Problems detected: delays in referrals, failure to fit hospitalisation criteria, delays in carrying out examinations not included in the protocol, unsuitable indicator design. Steps taken: redefinition of indicators, modification of the referral system, adjustments made to the circuits involved in carrying out tests, review of hospitalisation criteria. CONCLUSIONS: Process management is an ideal tool for achieving ongoing improvements in clinical praxis. Early monitoring makes it possible to detect problems and to implement corrective measures. In our area, the study of TIA must be performed in a hospital inpatient regimen in order to comply with the guidelines for clinical practice.


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Ambulatory Care/methods , Ischemic Attack, Transient/therapy , Neurology , Outpatients , Ambulatory Care/standards , Ambulatory Care/statistics & numerical data , Humans , Ischemic Attack, Transient/diagnosis , Patient Admission , Prognosis , Quality Indicators, Health Care , Referral and Consultation , Retrospective Studies
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Rev. neurol. (Ed. impr.) ; 42(7): 385-390, 1 abr., 2006. ilus, tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-047257

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Objetivo. Experiencia del tratamiento ambulatorio del accidente isquémico transitorio (AIT) en un hospital de segundo nivel con la puesta en marcha de un ejemplo de gestión por procesos entre todos los servicios implicados en su atención. Pacientes y métodos. Se definieron: misión, límites, diagrama de flujo, criterios de inclusión e indicadores de monitorización (de proceso, centinela y efectividad) del proceso por consenso multidisciplinar (Urgencias, Cirugía Vascular, Cardiología, Neurología y Radiología).Este proceso se implantó desde abril de 2002 hasta mayo de 2004,y se llevó a cabo una monitorización mensual para la detección de problemas y la introducción de medidas correctoras. Tras suspender el proceso, los pacientes con AIT ingresaron para un estudio hospitalario. Resultados. Definición del proceso: atención médica (diagnóstico y tratamiento) del paciente con AIT susceptible de realizar un estudio completo ambulatorio antes de siete días. Pacientes valorados: 254. Indicador 1 (porcentaje de remisiones apropiadas):2002: 53%, 2003: 75%, 2004: 73%. Indicador 2 (porcentaje de estudios completos en menos de una semana: 2002: 35%,2003: 57%, 2004: 50%; ingresados: 90%. Indicador 3 (infartos durante el estudio): 2002: 4,3%, 2003: 0%, 2004: 0%; ingresados:0%. Indicador 4 (porcentaje de ajustes del tratamiento): 2002:39%, 2003: 31%, 2004: 62%; ingresados: 72%. Demora media de cita: en febrero de 2002: 90 días, en abril de 2002: 7,67 días y en abril de 2003: 5,37. Problemas detectados: retraso en las citaciones, falta de ajuste a los criterios de ingreso, demora en exploraciones no incluidas en protocolo, diseño inadecuado de indicadores. Medidas adoptadas: redefinición de indicadores, modificación del sistema de citación, reajustes de los circuitos de realización de pruebas, revisión de los criterios de ingreso. Conclusiones. La gestión por procesos constituye la herramienta ideal para la mejora continua de la práctica clínica. La monitorización precoz permite detectar problemas e implantar medidas correctoras. En nuestro ámbito, el estudio del AIT debe realizarse en un régimen de ingreso hospitalario para ajustarnos a las recomendaciones de práctica clínica (AU)


Aims. To describe our experience in the ambulatory treatment of transient ischemic attacks (TIA) in a second-level hospital with the implementation of an example of process management within the different services involved in attending such conditions. Patients and methods. The following aspects of the process –mission, limits, flowchart, eligibility criteria and performance indicators (process, sentinel and effectiveness)– were defined by multidisciplinary consensus (Emergency, Vascular Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology and Radiology departments). This process was implemented from April 2002 to May 2004, and monthly assessments were carried out to check for problems and to introduce corrective measures. After ending the process, patients with TIA were admitted as inpatients for a hospital study. Results. Definition of the process: medical care (diagnosis and treatment) of TIA patients who are eligible for a complete outpatient study within seven days. Patients evaluated: 254.Indicator 1 (percentage of suitable referrals): 2002: 53%, 2003: 75%, 2004: 73%. Indicator 2 (percentage of complete studies inless than one week): 2002: 35%, 2003: 57%, 2004: 50%; hospitalised: 90%. Indicator 3 (infarcts during the study): 2002: 4.3%,2003: 0%, 2004: 0%; hospitalised: 0%. Indicator 4 (percentage of adjustments made to treatment): 2002: 39%, 2003: 31%,2004: 62%; hospitalised: 72%. Mean delay before visit: in February 2002: 90 days, in April 2002: 7.67 days and in April 2003:5.37. Problems detected: delays in referrals, failure to fit hospitalisation criteria, delays in carrying out examinations not included in the protocol, unsuitable indicator design. Steps taken: redefinition of indicators, modification of the referral system, adjustments made to the circuits involved in carrying out tests, review of hospitalisation criteria. Conclusions. Process management is an ideal tool for achieving ongoing improvements in clinical praxis. Early monitoring makes it possible to detect problems and to implement corrective measures. In our area, the study of TIA must be performed in a hospital inpatient regimen in order to comply with the guidelines for clinical practice (AU)


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Humans , Quality of Health Care , Ambulatory Care , Outpatients , Clinical Protocols , Organization and Administration
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Cir. Esp. (Ed. impr.) ; 67(4): 372-380, abr. 2000. ilus, tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-3754

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La gestión adecuada de la calidad permite a los servicios sanitarios y unidades planificar, controlar y mejorar sus actividades asistenciales. Faculta, por tanto, a los profesionales para la mejora continua de sus procesos clínicos. En los distintos servicios quirúrgicos que conforman nuestro entorno existe un interés variable por la gestión de la calidad. Desde unos servicios en los que el único control existente se limita a la realización de sesiones clínicas y el análisis no sistemático de la información externa recibida sobre actividad, rendimiento de quirófano y consumo de estancias, hasta otros con mayor preocupación por la calidad en los que se han implantado protocolos, "vías clínicas" (clinical pathways), se realizan evaluaciones periódicas sobre temas clave (infección, mortalidad, etc.), se monitorizan y analizan indicadores relevantes y se recoge la opinión del paciente. Sin embargo, se precisa poner en práctica un sistema que permita la planificación y el desarrollo estructurados, según los criterios de la calidad total. En la actualidad existen motivos determinantes para que los servicios asuman esta forma de trabajar, como son: la variabilidad en el funcionamiento y en los resultados no justificada científicamente, la tendencia evidente hacia la competitividad entre unidades clínicas, las exigencias cada vez mayores de los usuarios y de las autoridades sanitarias, sin olvidar lo que debería ser el motivo principal: la propia ética profesional que nos orienta a ofrecer lo mejor a nuestros pacientes. Todos estos aspectos llevan a la necesidad de organizarse para medir, evaluar y establecer la mejora continua de nuestros procesos quirúrgicos. Los requisitos básicos precisos para llevar a cabo un adecuado programa de calidad son: apoyo comprometido de la dirección del centro y de los mandos de los servicios quirúrgicos, formación básica y asesoramiento en gestión de calidad, participación activa de los profesionales, disponer de información suficiente y fiable acerca de los procesos y fomentar la motivación de los profesionales (reconocimiento, económica, formación, promoción, etc.).Para el desarrollo del programa de calidad se deben cumplir una serie de etapas, que básicamente se podrían resumir en las siguientes: creación de un grupo de gestión de la calidad del servicio, formación de los equipos de mejora de los diferentes procesos, monitorización de indicadores y actividades y autoevaluación del propio programa (AU)


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Surgery Department, Hospital/standards , Surgery Department, Hospital/organization & administration , Surgery Department, Hospital , Quality of Health Care/standards , Quality of Health Care , Quality of Health Care/trends , Organization and Administration , Total Quality Management/standards , Total Quality Management , Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care , Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care/trends , Indicators of Health Services/standards , Clinical Protocols/standards , Problem-Based Learning/classification , Health Programs and Plans/standards , Health Programs and Plans/trends
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