Sensibilidad ética en estudiantes versus profesionales de enfermería / Ethical sensitivity in nursing students and professionals / Sensibilidade ética em estudantes e profissionais de enfermagem

RESUMEN Objetivo: comparar la sensibilidad ética de estudiantes de una universidad privada del estado de Puebla versus profesionales de enfermería adscritos a instituciones de salud. Método: comparativo, prospectivo y de corte transversal, en 217participantes divididos en 109 para estudiantes y 108 para profesionales. Se aplicó el instrumento de sensibilidad ética. Se aplico estadística descriptiva y ANOVA de un factor. Resultados:la sensibilidad etica de las enfermeras y enfermeros en general es alta (= 73.14 ±15.38); Sin embargo, en relación al grado académico el promedio de la sensibilidad ética fue más alto en la licenciatura en enfermería (= 74.41 ±14.47) y posgrado en enfermería (= 73.77 ±11.57) en comparación el postécnico en enfermería (= 69.78 ±18.22). Al realizar el análisis de varianza de la ANOVA de un factor,se muestra que no existe diferencia entre el grado académico y la sensibilidad ética (F= 1.865, p = .167). Conclusión: la sensibilidad ética en estudiantes como profesionales de enfermería es alta y no cambia a pesar de que estén en ámbitos hospitalarios o universitarios, por lo que en la profesión de enfermería existen valores consistentes en sus diferentes ámbitos.

ABSTRACTObjective:to compare the ethical sensitivity of students from a Public University of the state of Puebla versus nursing professionals assigned to health institutions. Method:comparative, prospective, cross-sectional, in 217 participants divided into 109 for students and 108 for professionals. The instrument of ethical sensitivity was applied. Descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVA were applied. Results:the Ethical Sensitivity of Nurses in general is high (X̅= 73.14 ±15.38); However, in relation to the academic degree, the average ethical sensitivity was higher in the undergraduate nursing (X̅= 74.41 ±14.47) and postgraduate in nursing (X̅= 73.77 ±11.57) compared to the post-technical in nursing (X̅= 69.78 ±18.22). When performing the one-way ANOVA analysis of variance, it is shown that there is no difference between academic grade and ethical sensitivity (F = 1.865, p = .167). Conclusion: the ethical sensitivity in students as nursing professionalsis high and does not change even though they are in hospital or university settings, so that in the nursing profession there are consistent values in its different fields.

RESUMOObjetivo:comparar a sensibilidade ética de estudantes de uma universidade privada do estado de Puebla com profissionais de enfermagem designados a instituições de saúde. Método:comparativo, prospectivo y transversal, com 217 participantes divididos em 109 estudantes e 108 profissionais. Foi aplicado o instrumento de sensibilidade ética. Estatísticas descritivas e ANOVA de uma via foram aplicadas. Resultados:a sensibilidade ética dos enfermeiros em geral é alta (X̅= 73,14 ±15,38), porém, em relação ao grau acadêmico, a média da sensibilidade ética foi maior na graduação em enfermagem (X̅= 74,41 ±14,47) e na pós-graduação em enfermagem (X̅= 73,77 ±11,57) em comparação àpós-técnica em enfermagem (X̅= 69,78±18,22). Ao realizar a análise de variância ANOVA de um fator, émostrado que não hádiferença entre a nota acadêmica e a sensibilidade ética (F = 1,865, p = 0,167). Conclusão:a sensibilidade ética dos estudantes como profissionais de enfermagem é elevada e não se altera mesmo estando em ambientes hospitalares ou universitários, de modo que na profissão de enfermagem existem valores consistentes em suas diferentes áreas.

Leadership, management, quality, and innovation in organ donation: 2019 Kunming recommendations for One Belt & One Road countries.

The findings and recommendations of the 2019 consensus conference in organ donation, held in Kunming, China, are here reported. The main objective of the conference was to gather relevant information from experts involved in the field. The data and opinions provided allowed to propose a series of recommendations for "One Belt & One Road Countries" on how to achieve self-sufficiency in organ donation. Leadership in organ donation should be results-oriented and goal-driven based on the principles of excellence, empowerment, and engagement, providing the means, resources, and strategies necessary to reach the goal in earnest. Management includes good governance and transparency of a national registry of patients in the waiting list, donors, transplants, transplant teams, quality, and safety programs with continuous educational training of health care professionals. Mandatory monitoring, auditing and evaluation of quality must be incorporated into donation practices as relevant points in innovation, as well as the adoption of already established and novel processes and technologies. Achievement of self-sufficiency in organ donation is a crucial step to fight against transplant tourism and to prevent organ trafficking. Based on recommendations arising from the conference, each country could review and develop individualized action plans adjusted to its own circumstances and reality.

Leadership, management, quality, and innovation in organ donation: 2019 Kunming recommendations for One Belt & One Road countries

ABSTRACT The findings and recommendations of the 2019 consensus conference in organ donation, held in Kunming, China, are here reported. The main objective of the conference was to gather relevant information from experts involved in the field. The data and opinions provided allowed to propose a series of recommendations for "One Belt & One Road Countries" on how to achieve self-sufficiency in organ donation. Leadership in organ donation should be results-oriented and goal-driven based on the principles of excellence, empowerment, and engagement, providing the means, resources, and strategies necessary to reach the goal in earnest. Management includes good governance and transparency of a national registry of patients in the waiting list, donors, transplants, transplant teams, quality, and safety programs with continuous educational training of health care professionals. Mandatory monitoring, auditing and evaluation of quality must be incorporated into donation practices as relevant points in innovation, as well as the adoption of already established and novel processes and technologies. Achievement of self-sufficiency in organ donation is a crucial step to fight against transplant tourism and to prevent organ trafficking. Based on recommendations arising from the conference, each country could review and develop individualized action plans adjusted to its own circumstances and reality.

TV-based assistive integrated service to support European adults living with mild dementia or mild cognitive impairment (TV-AssistDem): study protocol for a multicentre randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia progressively compromise the ability of people to live independently and can have a negative impact on their quality of life. Within the current European Active and Assisted Living programme (AAL), project TV-AssistDem has been developed to deliver a TV-based platform service to support patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia and provide relief to their caregivers. The application is intended to be used daily at home, mainly by the participants themselves, with the help of their informal caregivers. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of TV-AssistDem to improve quality of life in people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. METHODS: This is a 12-month European multicentre randomized controlled trial which will be performed in two countries: Spain and Romania. Two hundred and forty older adults will be recruited using identical inclusion/exclusion criteria. The primary outcome will be the change from baseline of TV-AssistDem on patient quality of life at 12 months. The secondary outcomes will be the changes from baseline of: 1) informal caregiver quality of life, 2) informal caregiver burden, 3) patient treatment adherence, 4) patient treatment compliance, 5) patient functional status, and 6) healthcare cost-effectiveness at 12 months. Patients in the intervention group will have access to an interactive platform which offers remote assistive services through a device connected to the television. The core services of the platform are: 1) Calendar and reminders, 2) Health monitoring and data transmission to a health server and 3) Videoconference; service-oriented applications are: 4) Cognitive stimulation; 5) Reminiscences; and 6) Patient and caregiver healthcare education. The analysis will be made following an intention-to-treat procedure. Linear and Generalized Mixed Model analysis will be performed. DISCUSSION: We hypothesize that the regular use of TV-AssistDem will result in an improvement in patient quality of life. The uniqueness of this home TV-based intervention lies on its widespread accessibility and its integrative approach to quality of life in people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia and their informal caregivers. However, several anticipated challenges will need to be faced: poor engagement and connectivity problems. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT03653234 , Date of registration: 31 August 2018.

The prevalence of rotator cuff tears: is the contralateral shoulder at risk?

BACKGROUND: Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of pain and disability of the shoulder. Information on the prevalence and identification of potential risk factors could help in early detection of rotator cuff tears and improve treatment outcome. HYPOTHESIS: Patients treated for a symptomatic rotator cuff tear on one side have a higher prevalence of rotator cuff tears and decreased shoulder function on the contralateral side compared with an age- and sex-matched group of healthy individuals. STUDY DESIGN: Case control study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS: One group consisted of 55 patients who had been arthroscopically treated on one shoulder for rotator cuff tear (tear group). In this group, the nonoperated contralateral shoulder was examined. For comparison, the matching shoulder in a control group consisting of 55 subjectively healthy individuals matched by age (±1 year) and sex to the tear group was included. Diagnosis of a rotator cuff tear was made by ultrasound. Outcomes were measured using the Constant score. RESULTS: The prevalence of supraspinatus tears was significantly higher (P < .0001) in the tear group (67.3%) compared with the control group (11.0%). The Constant score for the activities of daily living subscale, however, was significantly lower (18.4) in the tear group compared with the control group (19.9; P = .012). No other subcategory score nor the overall score showed a significant difference. There was a significantly higher tear prevalence in the tear group of patients aged between 50 and 59 years (P < .001) and 60 and 69 years (P = .004). No tear was diagnosed in the control group in individuals younger than 60 years. CONCLUSION: Patients treated for partial and full-thickness rotator cuff tears have a significantly higher risk of having a tear on the contralateral side and have noticeable deficits in their shoulder function regarding activities of daily living even if the tear is otherwise asymptomatic.

Origin and differentiation of a sex chromosome system in Parodon hilarii (Pisces, Parodontidae). Satellite DNA, G- and C-banding.

A satellite DNA sequence of Parodon hilarii (named pPh2004) was isolated, cloned and sequenced. This satellite DNA is composed of 200bp, 60% AT rich. In situ hybridization (FISH) results revealed that the satellite DNA pPh2004 is located in the terminal regions of several chromosomes, forming highly evident blocks in some and punctual marks in others. The comparison between the FISH and C-banding results showed that the location of this satellite DNA coincides with that of most terminal heterochromatins. However, some regions are only marked by FISH whereas other regions are only marked by C-banding. The possible existence of more than one satellite DNA family could explain these partial differences. The in situ hybridization with the satellite DNA and the G- and C-bandings confirmed the presence of a sex chromosome system of the ZZ/ZW type in P. hilarii, as well as the correct identification of the Z chromosome in the karyotype. This chromosome displays a segment of terminal heterochromatin in the long arm, similar to the segment observed in the short arm of the W chromosome, also showing a G-banding pattern similar to that of the short arm and part of the long arm of the W chromosome. A hypothesis on the origin of the W chromosome from an ancestral chromosome similar to the Z chromosome is presented.

Riesgo de infeccón por HIV adquirida sexualmente en Paraguay / Annual Reports 1991 / The risk of sexually-acquired HIV Infection in Paragauy

From April 1987 to December 1990, a total of 3895 persons participated in our anonymous HIV-antybody prevalence study in groups at risk for sexually-acquired HIV infection. Male travestied prostitutes had the highest HIV-antibody seroprevalence (> 30 precent). Seventy five percent of all known male travestied prostitutes known participate in self-help groups. More than 3/4 were under 30 years of age and had a relatively high level of education for our cournty (none were illiterate). More than one half had been working the streets for over 5 years. Alcohol use was heavy with about one half of the group professing to drinking more than one liter of alcohlic beverages per day and nearly one half to consuming barbiturates at the same time. Consistent condom use was low, with only 7 percent claiming to use condoms all the time, while nearly 20 percent never use them and over 70 percent admitted to use condoms only some of the time. One half professed tpo have had from 50 to over 100 different clients in the 30 days preceding the interview and claimed that about 75 percent of those clients were currently married or had been married