Public Dental Service Access Policies for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: A Pre-Evaluation Study.

This study sought to carry out a systematic and preliminary evaluation of the policies on access to public dental services for people with ASD in a Brazilian city. The study, conducted between November/2019 and February/2020, was developed through document analysis, the design of the theoretical logical model of the policies, and seven semi-structured interviews with key informants. The sample was intentionally selected. We also considered the answers to 108 questionnaires from a pilot study on the access of people with ASD to dental services applied to caregivers, dentists, and non-dental professionals. No refusals were recorded. The availability study showed that the policies' objectives were not being achieved in terms of care network organization: there were no institutional flows, personal contacts were used between professionals to guarantee access to secondary attention, there was no specific training for the dentists about ASD, and the oral health care network was unknown to non-dentist professionals and caregivers. Most people with ASD have visited the dentist at least once in their lives, but a large percentage of those within this study did not do so in the last year. This study identified difficulties in implementing policies and suggested possible strategies for overcoming them as dimensions and subdimensions for evaluation.

Factors associated with care omission and patient safety climate / Factores asociados a la omisión del cuidado y al clima de seguridad del paciente / Fatores associados à omissão do cuidado e ao clima de segurança do paciente

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the factors associated with the omission of nursing care and patient safety climate. Method: A cross-sectional study developed at a university hospital in the Brazilian Center-West, between September and December 2022. The MISSCARE-Brazil and the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire were applied to a convenience sample of 164 nursing professionals. Results: The most omitted care was walking three times a day or as prescribed (66.5%). The overall score of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire was 63,8 (SD: 12,6). The level of satisfaction (p<0.018) and the perception of professional adequacy (p<0.018) were associated with the omission of nursing care and the patient safety climate. Conclusion: The study showed a high prevalence of omission of care and unfavorable perception of the patient safety climate, mainly associated with professional adequacy for work performance.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar los factores asociados a la omisión del cuidado de enfermería y al clima de seguridad del paciente. Método: Estudio transversal desarrollado en hospital universitario del Centro-Oeste brasileño, entre septiembre y diciembre de 2022. El MISSCARE-Brasil y el Safety AttitudesQuestionnaire fueron aplicados a una muestra de conveniencia en 164 profesionales de enfermería. Resultados: El cuidado más omitido fue la ambulación tres veces por día o conforme prescrito (66,5%). El puntaje general del Safety AttitudesQuestionnaire fue 63,8 (DE: 12,6). El nivel de satisfacción (p<0,018) y la percepción de adecuación profesional (p<0,018) se asociaron con la omisión de cuidados de enfermería y con el clima de seguridad del paciente. Conclusión: El estudio mostró alta prevalencia de omisión del cuidado y percepción desfavorable del clima de seguridade, asociados principalmente con la adecuación profesional para el desempeño del trabajo.

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar os fatores associados à omissão do cuidado de enfermagem e ao clima de segurança do paciente. Método: Estudo transversal desenvolvido em hospital universitário do Centro-Oeste brasileiro, entre setembro e dezembro de 2022. O MISSCARE-Brasil e o Safety Attitudes Questionnaire foram aplicados a uma amostra de conveniência de 164 profissionais de enfermagem. Resultados: O cuidado mais omitido foi a deambulação três vezes por dia ou conforme prescrito (66,5%). O escore geral do Safety Attitudes Questionnaire foi 63,8 (DP: 12,6). O nível de satisfação (p<0,018) e a percepção de adequação profissional (p<0,018) associaram-se com a omissão do cuidado de enfermagem e com o clima de segurança do paciente. Conclusão: O estudo mostrou alta prevalência de omissão do cuidado e percepção desfavorável do clima de segurança, associados principalmente com a adequação profissional para desempenho do trabalho.

Effectiveness of educational technology in video format on home bathing of term newborns / Eficacia de la tecnología educativa en formato de video sobre el baño domiciliario del recién nacido a término / Efetividade de tecnologia educacional em formato de vídeo sobre banho domiciliar do recém-nascido a termo

ABSTRACT Objective: evaluating the effectiveness of an educational technology in video format on the knowledge of family caregivers about home bathing of term newborns. Method: a quantitative study with a quasi-experimental, single-group, before-and-after design, carried out between February and June 2023, in the Rooming-in Unit of a municipal hospital located in the coastal lowlands of Rio de Janeiro State. Data collection consisted of three stages (pre-test, intervention, and post-test). McNemar's test was used to compare the proportion of correct answers before and after the intervention. The p<0.5 was used. Results: 107 family members took part, 86 of them women (80.4%). There was a 36.5% increase in the total number of correct answers in the post-test after the use of educational technology. Most of the questions showed an increase in the number of correct answers (n=16; 88.9%), with more than half showing a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test. The questions on the use of different brands of hygiene products, the use of talcum powder, care of the umbilical cord stump, and the most suitable type of bath, as well as the temperature and duration of the bath, stood out. Conclusion: The educational video "How to bathe a newborn baby at home" proved to be effective in increasing knowledge about home bathing of term newborns. Thus, the video evaluated on the subject can be used as an educational health technology with families to promote safer care for newborns.

RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar la efectividad de una tecnología educativa en formato video en el conocimiento de los cuidadores familiares sobre el baño domiciliario de recién nacidos a término. Métodos: estudio cuantitativo con diseño cuasiexperimental, de grupo único, tipo antes y después, realizado entre febrero y junio de 2023, en la Sala de Alojamiento Conjunto de un hospital municipal del litoral del Estado de Río de Janeiro. La recolección de datos constó de tres etapas (pretest, intervención y postest), con utilización de la prueba de McNemar para comparar la proporción de respuestas correctas antes y después de la intervención. Se adoptó p<0,05. Resultados: participaron 107 familiares, de los cuales 86 eran mujeres (80,4%). Hubo un aumento del 36,5% en el número total de respuestas correctas en la prueba posterior después del uso de tecnología educativa. La mayoría de las preguntas mostraron un aumento en el número de respuestas correctas (n=16; 88,9%), y más de la mitad mostró una diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre la prueba previa y la prueba posterior. Se destacaron preguntas sobre el uso de diferentes marcas de productos de higiene, uso de talco, cuidados del muñón umbilical y el tipo de baño más recomendado, así como la temperatura y duración del baño. Conclusión: el video educativo "Cómo bañar a un recién nacido en casa" demostró ser eficaz para aumentar el conocimiento sobre el baño de recién nacidos a término en casa. Así, el video evaluado sobre el tema puede ser utilizado como tecnología educativa en salud con los familiares, para promover una atención más segura al recién nacido.

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a efetividade de uma tecnologia educacional em formato de vídeo no conhecimento de familiares cuidadores sobre banho domiciliar do recém-nascido a termo. Método: estudo quantitativo com delineamento quase-experimental, de grupo único, do tipo antes e depois, realizado entre fevereiro e junho de 2023, no Alojamento Conjunto de um hospital municipal da baixada litorânea do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. A coleta de dados foi composta por três etapas (pré-teste, intervenção e pós-teste) e utilizou-se para análise o teste de McNemar para comparar a proporção de acertos antes e após a intervenção. Adotou-se p<0,05. Resultados: participaram 107 familiares, sendo 86 mulheres (80,4%). Verificou-se aumento de 36,5% no total de respostas corretas no pós-teste após o uso da tecnologia educacional. A maioria das questões apresentou aumento no número de acertos (n=16; 88,9%), sendo mais da metade com diferença estaticamente significativa entre o pré-teste e o pós-teste. Destacaram-se as questões sobre utilização de marcas variadas de produtos de higiene, uso de talco, cuidados com o coto umbilical e o tipo de banho mais indicado, bem como temperatura e duração do banho. Conclusão: o vídeo educativo "Como dar o banho do recém-nascido em casa" se mostrou efetivo no aumento do conhecimento sobre o banho domiciliar do recém-nascido a termo. Assim, pode-se utilizar o vídeo avaliado sobre o tema como uma tecnologia educacional em saúde com as famílias, a fim de promover um cuidado mais seguro ao recém-nascido.

Occupational balance in the Chilean healthy population and its relationship with self-efficacy and quality of life / Equilíbrio ocupacional na população saudável chilena e sua relação com autoeficácia e qualidade de vida

Abstract Introduction Occupational balance has been related to various health and well-being situations. In 2021, the Occupational Balance Questionnaire was translated into Spanish (OBQ-E), however, to date, there are no studies on its application in the Latin American population. Objective To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the OBQ (OBQ-E) in a representative sample of healthy Chilean adults and from them to establish the relationship between occupational balance and self-efficacy and quality of life in this population. Method A cross-sectional observational study has been conducted. A total of 153 healthy adults participated. OBQ-E was applied. Psychometric properties were performed. A correlation analysis was performed to identify the relationship with self-efficacy and quality of life. Results A bifactorial model for OBQ-E is confirmed: occupational pattern and occupational meaning. There is a moderate association between occupational balance and the other two variables: self-efficacy and quality of life, specially related to mental health. Conclusion This study has validated the OBQ-E instrument to be applied in the healthy adult Chilean population, and has determined the statistical relationship between occupational balance, self-efficacy, and quality of life. This research has shown the relevance of occupational balance in a healthy population.

Resumo Introdução O equilíbrio ocupacional tem sido relacionado a diversas situações de saúde e bem-estar. Em 2021, o Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ-E) foi traduzido para o espanhol, porém, até o momento não há estudos sobre sua aplicação na população latino-americana. Objetivo Avaliar as propriedades psicométricas da versão em espanhol do OBQ (OBQ-E) em uma amostra de adultos chilenos saudáveis ​​e, a partir disso, estabelecer a relação entre equilíbrio ocupacional, autoeficácia e qualidade de vida nessa população. Método Foi realizado um estudo observacional transversal. Participaram 153 adultos saudáveis ​​e o OBQ-E foi aplicado a eles. Propriedades psicométricas foram realizadas. Uma análise de correlação foi realizada para identificar a relação com autoeficácia e qualidade de vida. Resultados Confirma-se um modelo bifatorial para o OBQ-E, com as dimensões padrão ocupacional e significância ocupacional. Existe associação moderada entre o equilíbrio ocupacional e as outras duas variáveis: autoeficácia e qualidade de vida associadas à saúde mental. Conclusão Este estudo validou o instrumento OBQ-E para ser aplicado na população chilena adulta saudável e determinou a relação estatística entre equilíbrio ocupacional, autoeficácia e qualidade de vida. Esta pesquisa demonstrou a relevância do equilíbrio ocupacional em uma população não clínica.

Qualidade da residência médica na perspectiva das partes interessadas: revisão de escopo e painel Delphi / Quality of medical residency from the stakeholders' perspective: a scoping review and Delphi panel

RESUMO Introdução: Embora na literatura médica existam diversas métricas para avaliar a qualidade dos programas de residência, os instrumentos avaliativos tendem a focar as dimensões dos residentes e preceptores. Isso negligencia uma ampla gama de partes interessadas (stakeholders), cujas perspectivas são fundamentais para uma compreensão holística da qualidade dos programas. Objetivo: Diante desse contexto, esta revisão teve como objetivos mapear os principais stakeholders envolvidos na residência médica, identificar e categorizar as métricas de avaliação da qualidade dos programas mais prevalentes na literatura, e analisar a sua relevância em relação às perspectivas das partes interessadas. Método: Inicialmente, foi realizada uma revisão de escopo da literatura para identificar e categorizar os stakeholders, além de mapear as métricas de qualidade. Posteriormente, um painel Delphi foi conduzido para analisar a relevância dessas métricas em relação às perspectivas das partes interessadas identificadas. Resultado: Foram mapeados 14 stakeholders e identificadas 17 métricas, posteriormente divididas em quatro categorias principais. As métricas "adaptabilidade" e "bem-estar" se destacaram, sendo unanimemente reconhecidas por todos os stakeholders como "favorável" ou "altamente favorável". Por sua vez, "autoavaliação" e "satisfação do paciente" receberam avaliações mais cautelosas ou negativas. Os painelistas enfatizaram que "nenhuma métrica é capaz de fornecer individualmente uma avaliação precisa da qualidade de um programa de residência médica". Conclusão: Ao mapear os stakeholders da residência médica, bem como identificar, categorizar e analisar as métricas de avaliação da qualidade mais prevalentes, este estudo ampliou o debate sobre a complexidade das perspectivas em torno da formação médica. A diversidade de atores envolvidos justifica valorizações distintas das várias dimensões da qualidade, reforçando a conclusão de que métricas isoladas não capturam integralmente a qualidade dos programas. Na prática, os resultados sublinham a importância da implementação de sistemas de avaliação da qualidade que sejam equilibrados e alinhados com as expectativas e necessidades dos principais stakeholders.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Medical literature abounds with metrics to assess the quality of residency programs, yet evaluative tools predominantly focus on the dimensions relevant to residents and preceptors. This overlooks a wide range of stakeholders, whose perspectives are essential for a holistic understanding of program quality. Given this context, this review aimed to map key stakeholders in medical residency, identify and categorize the most prevalent quality assessment metrics found in the literature, and analyze their relevance in relation to the stakeholders' perspectives. Method: Initially, a scoping review of the literature was conducted to identify and categorize stakeholders, as well as to map quality metrics. This was followed by a Delphi panel to assess the relevance of these metrics in relation to the perspectives of the identified stakeholders. Results: Fourteen stakeholders were mapped, and seventeen metrics were identified, subsequently divided into four main categories. The metrics "Adaptability" and "Well-being" stood out, being unanimously recognized by all stakeholders as "Favorable" or "Highly Favorable". Conversely, "Self-assessment" and "Patient Satisfaction" elicited more cautious or negative evaluations. Panelists emphasized that "no single metric can provide an accurate assessment of the quality of a medical residency program on its own". Conclusion: By mapping the stakeholders of medical residency, as well as identifying, categorizing, and analyzing the most prevalent quality assessment metrics, this study broadened the debate on the complexity of perspectives surrounding medical education. The diversity of actors observed justifies distinct evaluations across the various dimensions of quality, reinforcing the conclusion that isolated metrics cannot fully capture the program quality. In practice, the findings underscore the importance of implementing quality assessment frameworks that are balanced and aligned with the expectations and needs of the main stakeholders.

Findings of evaluative research on the Brazilian Food and Nutritional Security System: a scoping review from 2006 to 2022 / Resultados de pesquisas avaliativas sobre o Sistema Nacional de Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional: uma revisão de escopo de 2006 a 2022

ABSTRACT Objective This study analyzes the results of evaluative research on the Brazilian Food and Nutritional Security System. Method Was conducted a scoping review by collecting information from four bibliographic databases: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE/PubMed), and Web of Science. Three researchers systematically selected the studies and extracted data. The researchers categorized the studies included according to an evaluative approach to the topics of financing, social participation, decentralization and government management, and monitoring and evaluation. Results Were found 1,987 references, 17 of which were selected for analysis. It is presented the evaluation of the System and of its public policy as a developing field permeated by different types of research and methods and which needs to be better qualified in relation to its theoretical and methodological approaches. The results and recommendations of the studies analyzed point out important elements to guide decision-making in relation to the System and its public policy. Conclusion In view of the recent weakening of the governance structure of this public policy at a national level, this study contributes to the debate on food and nutritional security and its reintegration into the Brazilian governmental agenda.

RESUMO Objetivo Este estudo analisou os resultados de pesquisas avaliativas sobre o Sistema Nacional de Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional no Brasil. Método Foi realizado uma revisão a partir da coleta de informações em quatro bancos de dados bibliográficos: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE/PubMed), e Web of Science. Três pesquisadores selecionaram sistematicamente os estudos e extraíram os dados. Os pesquisadores categorizaram os estudos incluídos de acordo com uma abordagem avaliativa sobre os temas de financiamento, participação social e controle, descentralização e gestão governamental, e monitoramento e avaliação. Resultado Foram encontradas 1.987 referências, das quais 17 foram selecionadas para análise. Apresenta-se a avaliação do Sistema e de sua política pública como um campo em desenvolvimento permeado por diferentes tipos de pesquisa e métodos, e que precisa ser mais bem qualificado em relação às suas abordagens teóricas e metodológicas. Os resultados e recomendações dos estudos analisados apontam elementos importantes para orientar a tomada de decisão em relação ao Sistema e sua política pública. Conclusão Diante da recente fragilização da estrutura de governança dessa política pública em nível nacional, este estudo contribui para o debate sobre segurança alimentar e nutricional e sua reinserção na agenda governamental brasileira.

Uso de la Biblioteca Virtual de Salud de Cuba en Villa Clara / Use of the Cuban Virtual Health Library in Villa Clara

En la actualidad la capacidad de distinguir cuáles son las fuentes que brindan una información confiable es la herramienta más importante para los investigadores. Por tanto, es necesario profundizar en el uso de fuentes de información veraz y actualizada, y la importancia de evaluarlas. Esta problemática toma mayor fuerza en el área de la salud, por lo que las instituciones en cuestión, se han proyectado en este tipo de estudio. Tal es el caso del Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara, que se propuso evaluar el uso de la Biblioteca Virtual de Salud de Cuba por los bibliotecarios de la red de bibliotecas médicas de la provincia, cuyo objetivo fundamental es satisfacer las necesidades de sus usuarios.

Currently, the ability to distinguish which sources provide reliable information is the most important tool for researchers. Therefore, it is necessary to deepen the use of truthful and updated information sources, and the importance of evaluating them. This problem takes greater importance in the health area, that is why the institutions in question have been projected in this type of study. Such is the case of the Provincial Information Center for Medical Sciences from Villa Clara, which proposed to evaluate the use of the Cuban Virtual Health Library by the librarians of the network of medical libraries in the province, whose fundamental objective is to satisfy the needs of its users.

Acceso para cirugía de catarata en diabetes. Un estudio cualitativo con enfoque gerencial / Access for cataract surgery in patients with diabetes. A qualitative study with a managerial approach

Resumen Objetivo: Explorar las brechas que existen para el acceso a la cirugía de catarata en personas con diabetes tipo 2. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una investigación cualitativa de tipo fenomenológica con enfoque gerencial. Se emplearon herramientas y técnicas de gestión por procesos en salud y metodología Lean- sanidad. El trabajo de campo se realizó en los municipios La Lisa, Marianao y Playa donde se exploraron las experiencias y expectativas de 46 pacientes en seis grupos de discusión, se obtuvo el criterio de nueve médicos de familia y seis oftalmólogos del nivel primario de salud, en dos grupos de discusión. Resultados: Las experiencias de pacientes, médicos de familia y oftalmólogos, organizadas por categorías (diagnóstico, continuidad y comunicación, apoyo social y carga laboral) tienen en su contenido las brechas presentes en el proceso asistencial. Conclusión: Las brechas identificadas en este estudio son suficientes para explicar por qué muchos pacientes no acceden de manera oportuna a la cirugía de catarata.

Abstract Objective: To explore the gaps that exist for access to cataract surgery in people with type 2 diabetes. Materials and methods: A qualitative research of a phenomenological type with a managerial approach was carried out. Management tools and techniques by health processes and Lean-health methodology were used. The field work was carried out in the municipalities of La Lisa, Marianao and Playa where the experiences and expectations of 46 patients were explored in six discussion groups, the criteria of nine family doctors and six ophthalmologists from the primary health level were obtained, in two discussion groups. Results: The experiences of patients, family doctors and ophthalmologists, organized by categories (diagnosis, continuity and communication, social support and workload) have in their content the gaps present in the care process. Conclusion: The gaps identified in this study are sufficient to explain why many patients do not access cataract surgery in a timely manner.

Performance of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases disability scale in HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis.

HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a chronic disabling disease. However, there is a lack of an adequate and specific health measurement instrument validated and with good performance to assess their degree of physical disability. This led us to carry out this study and to evaluate the performance of Fiocruz's National Institute of Infectious Diseases (IDS) disability scale, a specific instrument for HAM/TSP. Ninety-two HAM/TSP patients participated in the study. One researcher applied the IDS, IPEC scale, Disability Status Scale (DSS), Expanded DSS (EDSS), Osame scale, Beck Depression Inventory, and the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. In parallel, blindly, and separately, other researchers applied the IDS. An inter-rater reliability analysis of the IDS, correlation analysis with the other scales, and depression and quality of life questionnaires were performed. The applicability of the IDS was also evaluated. The IDS showed high reliability in all scores. The inter-rater reliability test for the total IDS score was 0.94 (0.82-0.98) on its four dimensions. The scale adequately indicated the different degrees of disability, presenting a distribution similar to normal. There was a high correlation with the other scales (Spearman coefficients > 0.80, p < 0.001). The scale had good acceptance among users and a short application time. IDS for HAM/TSP was reliable, consistent, easy, and fast to use. It can be used for both prospective evaluations and clinical trials. The present study supports the IDS as a valid instrument to measure disability in patients with HAM/TSP compared to previously used scales.

Resultados de la estrategia de código rojo en la atención a pacientes con hemorragia posparto / Results of the red code strategy in the care of patients with postpartum hemorrhage

Introducción: La estrategia de código rojo permite la atención inmediata, sistematizada y coordinada de la hemorragia posparto. Es un esquema de trabajo organizado que contribuye a un tratamiento oportuno y pertinente de la hemorragia obstétrica. Con esta herramienta, el equipo asistencial puede seguir los pasos indicados sin desviarse del objetivo, trabajar de manera ordenada y aplicarlo en cada situación específica, para disminuir la morbilidad y mortalidad materna. Objetivo: Caracterizar los resultados de la estrategia de código rojo en la atención a pacientes con hemorragia posparto en Villa Clara. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de desarrollo, observacional, de corte transversal y retrospectivo de las pacientes con hemorragia posparto en Villa Clara, durante el período de enero 2018 a junio de 2021. La muestra no probabilística quedó conformada por 127 pacientes. Se utilizaron medidas de resumen para la descripción de las variables. En las cuantitativas se emplearon medidas de tendencia central y de dispersión (media y desviación estándar), para las variables cualitativas se mostraron frecuencias absolutas y relativas. Para establecer las relaciones entre variables se aplicó la prueba de independencia basada en la distribución Ji cuadrado. Resultados: En la evaluación del cumplimiento del protocolo de código rojo resultaron incorrectos algunos parámetros como: el diagnóstico de las etapas del choque y el tiempo de accionar. Conclusiones: Cada institución debe contar con protocolos y guías de atención de pacientes obstétricas con bases científicas que se correspondan a las posibilidades de cada país; estos protocolos deben facilitar y perfeccionar las acciones del médico.

Introduction: the red code strategy allows immediate, systematized and coordinated care of postpartum hemorrhage. It is an organized work scheme that contributes to timely and relevant treatment of obstetric hemorrhage. The healthcare team can follow with this tool the indicated steps without deviating from the objective, work in an orderly manner and apply it in each specific situation to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. Objective: to characterize the results of the red code strategy in the care of patients with postpartum hemorrhage in Villa Clara. Methods: a retrospective, cross-sectional, observational and developmental study was carried out in patients with postpartum hemorrhage in Villa Clara from January 2018 to June 2021. The non-probabilistic sample consisted of 127 patients. Summary measures were used to describe the variables. Measures of central tendency and dispersion (mean and standard deviation) were used in the quantitative variables as well as absolute and relative frequencies were shown for the qualitative ones. The independence test based on the Chi-square distribution was applied to establish the relationships between variables. Results: some parameters were incorrect in the evaluation of compliance with the red code protocol such as the diagnosis of the stages of shock and the time to act. Conclusions: each institution must have protocols and guidelines for the care of obstetric patients with scientific bases that correspond to the possibilities of each country; these protocols should facilitate and improve the doctor's actions.

Psychometric Properties of the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA) Questionnaire in Colombian University Students.

INTRODUCTION: The university student population is influenced by multiple factors that affect body awareness. Identifying the body awareness status of students is crucial in creating self-care and emotion management programs to prevent diseases and promote health. The Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA) questionnaire evaluates interoceptive body awareness in eight dimensions through 32 questions. It is one of the few tools that enable a comprehensive assessment of interoceptive body awareness by involving eight dimensions of analysis. METHOD: The objective of this study is to present the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA) to observe to what extent the hypothesized model fits the population of university students in Colombia. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 202 students who met the inclusion criterion of being undergraduate university students. Data were collected in May 2022. RESULTS: A descriptive analysis of the sociodemographic variables of age, gender, city, marital status, discipline, and history of chronic diseases was performed. JASP 0.16.4.0 statistical software was used to conduct confirmatory factor analysis. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed based on the proposed eight-factor model of the original MAIA, giving a significant p-value and 95% confidence interval. However, when performing loading factor analysis, a low p-value was found for item 6 of the Not Distracting factor, and for the entire Not Worrying factor. DISCUSSION: A seven-factor model with modifications is proposed. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study confirmed the validity and reliability of the MAIA in the Colombian university student population.

Measurement properties of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Lower-Extremity Motor Activity Log for chronic hemiparetic poststroke patients / Propriedades de medida da versão brasileira da Lower-Extremity Motor Activity Log para pacientes hemiparéticos crônicos pós-AVC

Abstract Background Stroke is among the three leading causes of disability around the world, and it results in immediate difficulty in mobility and gait. There is a lack of instruments to evaluate what daily life is like for these individuals using their lower limbs in real-life environments (outside of the clinical environment). Objective To perform the translation and cultural adaptation to Brazilian Portuguese of the Lower-Extremity Motor Activity Log (LE-MAL) and test its measurement properties in chronic poststroke individuals. Methods The LE-MAL was translated into Brazilian Portuguese and adapted to the Brazilian culture. The comprehension and relevance of the final version were analyzed by a committee of specialists. The reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the LE-MAL/Brazil to detect changes after lower extremity constraint-induced movement therapy (LE-CIMT) and an intensive conventional therapy were tested. Results The LE-MAL/Brazil showed excellent inter- and intrarater reliability, with an intraclass correlation coefficient and Cronbach alpha > 0.70, as well as standard error of measurement and smallest detectable change < 10% of the total instrument score when applied by the same evaluators. Conclusion The responsiveness of the LE-MAL/Brazil to detect changes showed better results after LE-CIMT than after the intensive conventional therapy, with most of the correlations > 0.50.

Resumo Antecedentes O acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) é a terceira causa de deficiência ao redor do mundo, e resulta em dificuldades imediatas relativas à marcha e à mobilidade. Nota-se a ausência de instrumentos que avaliem o dia a dia desses indivíduos quanto ao uso dos membros inferiores em ambientes reais (fora do ambiente clínico). Objetivo Traduzir e fazer a adaptação cultural para o português do Brasil da Lower-Extremity Motor Activity Log (LE-MAL), e testar suas propriedades psicométricas em indivíduos hemiparéticos crônicos pós-AVC. Métodos A LE-MAL foi traduzida para o português do Brasil e adaptada para a cultura brasileira. A compreensão e a confiabilidade da versão final foram testadas por um comitê de especialistas. A confiabilidade, a validade e a responsividade em detectar mudanças após a terapia de contensão induzida para membros inferiores (TCI-MMII) e uma terapia convencional também foram testadas. Resultados A LE-MAL/Brazil mostrou excelente confiabilidade intra e interavaliador, com coeficiente de correlação intraclasse e alfa de Cronbach > 0,70, bem como erro padrão da medida e mínima mudança detectável < 10% da pontuação total quando aplicada pelo mesmo avaliador. Conclusão A responsividade da LE-MAL/Brazil em detectar mudanças após a TCI-MMII apresentou resultados melhores do que após a terapia convencional, com a maioria das correlações > 0,50.

Avaliação da acurácia da informação em sites sobre leishmaniose visceral: uma estratégia de enfrentamento da desordem informacional / Evaluation of the accuracy of the information on websites about visceral leishmaniasis: a strategy for countering information disorder

RESUMO As novas Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação estão cada vez mais presentes no cotidiano de pessoas e instituições em nível global. As informações que elas veiculam podem estar desatualizadas, incompletas, incorretas ou deliberadamente mentirosas. Vive-se um contexto de 'desordem informacional'. Na saúde, uma informação como essa pode causar dano ao indivíduo e à sociedade. Algumas alternativas têm sido apresentadas para enfrentar esse problema. Este artigo discute como a avaliação da qualidade da informação sobre saúde on-line e a certificação de sites podem servir para o enfrentamento da 'desordem informacional'. Ele apresenta uma metodologia de avaliação da acurácia da informação on-line seguindo as informações atualizadas e cientificamente comprovadas pela medicina baseada em evidências. Analisa o caso da leishmaniose visceral: uma das doenças negligenciadas mais prevalentes no mundo. Seguindo esse método, foi construída uma ferramenta com indicadores e foram avaliados sites de organizações não governamentais internacionais e dos Ministérios da Saúde do Brasil e da Índia, países nos quais a leishmaniose visceral é endêmica e que concentram grande parte dos casos mundiais da doença. Os resultados revelam que nenhum dos sites avaliados obteve mais de 50% de conformidade com os indicadores utilizados.

ABSTRACT New Information and Communication Technologies are increasingly present in the daily lives of people and institutions globally. The information they convey may need to be updated, complete, correct, or deliberately untrue. We live in a context of information mayhem. Health-related information like this can harm individuals and society. Some alternatives have been put forward to address this issue. This article discusses how online health information quality assessment and website certification can serve in confronting information disorder. It presents a methodology for assessing the accuracy of online information following the updated and scientifically proven information from evidence-based medicine. It analyzes the case of visceral leishmaniasis: one of the most prevalent neglected diseases in the world. Following this method, a tool with indicators was built, and the websites of international non-governmental organizations and the Ministries of Health of Brazil and India were evaluated. The results show that all the evaluated websites obtained at most 50% compliance with the indicators used.

Impact of an intrapartum care quality improvement intervention in Brazilian private hospitals on care safety measures and adverse outcomes.

BACKGROUND: In 2015, a quality improvement (QI) intervention to reduce cesarean sections (CS)-the Adequate Childbirth Project (PPA)-was implemented in the private sector in Brazil. This analysis aims to compare safety care measures and adverse outcomes between women exposed to the PPA intervention to those receiving standard care. METHODS: The analysis included a convenience sample of 12 private hospitals that participated in the PPA (2017-2018). Data collection was performed through chart review and interviews. Differences in 15 outcomes were examined using Pearson's chi-square test and multiple logistic regressions. RESULTS: The final weighted sample was comprised of 4789 births, 2570 in the PPA group (53.5%) and 2227 in the standard care group (46.5%). CS rate was significantly lower in the PPA group (67.3% vs 88.8%). After adjusting for potential confounders, PPA model was associated with decreased overall CS rate (OR = 0.30, 95% CI 0.24 to 0.36), as well as prelabor (OR = 0.41, 0.34 to 0.48) and repeated CS (OR = 0.45, 0.29 to 0.70). In terms of other safety care measures, women in the PPA model had an increased chance of absence of antibiotic prophylaxis in Group B Streptococcus (GBS) + women (OR = 4.63, 1.33 to 16.14) and for CSs (OR = 1.75, 1.38 to 2.22), while those with severe hypertension were less likely to not receiving magnesium sulphate (OR = 0.27, 0.09 to 0.77). Regarding obstetric and neonatal outcomes, PPA model was associated with a decreased chance of having an obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) following an episiotomy (OR = 0.34, 0.13 to 0.89), requiring antibiotics other than routine prophylaxis (OR = 0.84, 0.70 to 0.99), having a late preterm (OR = 0.36, 0.27 to 0.48) or early term baby (OR = 0.81, 0.70 to 0.94). There were no statistically significant differences for other outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: The PPA intervention was able to reduce CS rates, late preterm and early term deliveries without increasing the chance of adverse outcomes. The bidirectional effect on safety care measures reinforces that QI initiatives includes closer observation of routine care when implementing interventions to reduce C-section rates.

Cesarean section rates in Brazil are among the highest in the world, particularly in private hospitals. In 2015, a quality improvement project was implemented in private hospitals aiming to reduce the cesarean section (CS) rates (the Adequate Childbirth Project­PPA). In the 2017­2018 period, the Healthy Birth Study (HBS) was proposed to assess the effect of the PPA project in CS rates, as well as use of obstetric interventions, adoption of good practices during labor and birth care and outcomes for both women and their babies. This article presents the comparison of 4873 births analyzed in the HBS, 2589 who were exposed to the PPA project and 2284 who received standard care. The analysis aim was to compare CS rates at the same time to assess if women who were part of the PPA intervention were less likely to have a negative event for themselves or their babies. A group of 15 measures of safety of obstetric care and negative outcomes for women and their babies was compared. Women who were exposed to the PPA intervention had a lower chance of CS, late preterm and early term deliveries. At the same time, the PPA group did not have worse outcomes for women or babies. In terms of safety care, the PPA intervention was associated with both positive and negative effects. For instance, women exposed to the PPA group had a higher chance of not receiving antibiotics to prevent infections when they needed, when compared to standard care.

Sources of validity evidence in the assessment of perceived motor competence in Brazilian schoolchildren / Fontes de evidência de validade na avaliação da competência motora percebida em escolares brasileiros

INTRODUCTION: The judgment a child makes about his/her competence in the motor domain is known as perceived motor competence, a key element in building the child's healthy behavior; a Pictorial Scale of Perceived Movement Skill Competence (PMSC) seems to be a suitable perceived motor competence's assessment, but its validity needs to be evaluated. OBJECTIVE: To examine the internal structure, the convergent validity, and the reproducibility of the PMSC. METHODS: The sample comprised 187 Brazilian healthy schoolchildren (9.6 years ± 0.8); it was applied to the questionnaires PMSC and the Self-Perception Profile for Children scale. RESULTS: PMSC's confirmatory factor analyses indicated adjustment indexes classified as adequate for a two-factor model; there were satisfactory reliability indices (Cronbach's alpha: 0.654 and 0.652 for locomotion and object control sub domains, respectively); convergent validity (r=0.41 and r=0.56, p<0.001, for locomotion and object control sub domains, respectively). CONCLUSÃO: These results contribute to the accumulation of sources of evidence for the PMSC as a valid tool for perceived motor competence assessment in a local and global context.

INTRODUÇÃO: O julgamento que uma criança faz sobre sua competência no domínio motor é conhecido como competência motora percebida, um elemento-chave na construção do comportamento saudável da criança. A Escala Pictórica de Percepção de Competência nas Habilidades de Movimento (PMSC) parece ser uma ferramenta adequada na avaliação do PMC, mas sua validade precisa ser testada. OBJETIVO: Examinar a estrutura interna, a validade convergente e a reprodutibilidade da escala PMSC. Métodos: A amostra foi composta por 187 escolares brasileiros saudáveis (9,6 anos ± 0,8); foram aplicados os questionários PMSC e a escala Self-Perception Profile for Children. RESULTADOS: As análises fatoriais confirmatórias indicaram índices de ajuste classificados como adequados para um modelo de dois fatores para a PMSC; os índices de confiabilidade foram satisfatórios (alfa de Conbrach: 0,654 e 0,652 para os subdomínios locomoção e controle de objetos, respectivamente); validade convergente (r=0,41 e r=0,56, p<0,001, para os subdomínios locomoção e controle de objeto, respectivamente). CONCLUSÃO: Esses resultados contribuem para o acúmulo de fontes de evidências para que a escala PMSC seja, de fato, uma ferramenta válida para a avaliação da competência motora percebida em um contexto local e global.

Conocimientos sobre dengue en pobladores de un área de salud de Sancti Spíritus / Knowledge about dengue in residents of a health area in Sancti Spíritus: en

Introducción: El dengue es una enfermedad viral, sistémica, de carácter endémico-epidémico, causada por cualquiera de los 4 serotipos del complejo viral. Se transmite al hombre a través de la picadura de un mosquito del género Aedes, que provoca la infección. Objetivo: Evaluar el nivel de conocimientos sobre dengue en pobladores de un área de salud de Sancti Spíritus. Métodos: Se efectuó una investigación cuantitativa, de diseño preexperimental, contextualizada, de 174 personas de 15 y más años de edad, pertenecientes al Consultorio Médico de la Familia No. 7 del Policlínico Los Olivos en la provincia de Sancti Spíritus, desde febrero hasta julio de 2022, para lo cual se utilizó la entrevista estructurada. Las variables analizadas fueron nivel de conocimientos sobre dengue, edad, sexo y escolaridad. Después de realizada la intervención, se compararon las proporciones poblacionales. Resultados: Predominaron los pacientes de 45-55 años de edad (53,1 %), el sexo femenino (66,7 %) y el nivel de escolaridad de secundaria terminada (55,1 %). Luego de concluir las actividades educativas, los individuos alcanzaron resultados adecuados y se elevó su nivel de conocimientos sobre la enfermedad. Conclusiones: La intervención resultó efectiva en la población estudiada, pues se incrementaron sus conocimientos sobre dengue.

Introduction: Dengue is a viral, systemic disease, of endemic-epidemic character, caused by any of the 4 serotypes of the viral complex. It is transmitted to the man through the Aedes mosquito bite that causes the infection. Objective: To evaluate the level of knowledge about dengue in residents of a health area in Sancti Spíritus. Methods: A quantitative investigation, of preexperimental design, contextualized, was carried out in 174 people of 15 and more years, belonging to the Family Doctor Office No. 7 of Los Olivos Polyclinic in Sancti Spíritus province, from February to July, 2022, for which the structured interview was used. The analyzed variables were level of knowledge about dengue, age, sex and school level. After the intervention the populational proportions were compared. Results: There was a prevalence of the 45-55 years patients (53.1 %), female sex (66.7 %) and the secondary school level finished (55.1 %). After concluding the educational activities, the individuals reached appropriate results and their level of knowledge on the disease had an increase. Conclusions: The intervention was effective in the studied population, because the knowledge about dengue had increased.

Meta-evaluation of studies on community physical activity programs in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: The use of the meta-evaluation, especially in health promotion programs, is still scarce. AIM: To verify if the evaluation studies conducted about the Academia da Cidade Programme and the Academia da Saúde Programme comply with the principles and standards of the meta-evaluation. METHODS: This meta-evaluation study was conducted using articles from scientific databases. The parameters of utility, propriety, and accuracy, as defined by the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation, and specificity, were applied. The classification of the studies was based on the Stufflebeam's checklist. RESULTS: Of the 18 selected articles, the principle of utility was fully met in 50%, given that 27.8% were classified as very good, 5.6% as good, and 16.7% as fair. The principle of propriety mostly received the result of very good (44.4%), followed by excellent (38.9%), good (11.15), and weak (5.6%). The principle of accuracy was classified as excellent in 44.4% of the studies, considering that in 33.3% it was considered very good; 11.1% good, and 11.1% fair. Specificity was classified as very good in 94.4% of the studies. CONCLUSION: The physical activity community programs evaluations were carried out in accordance to the principles and standards of meta-evaluation tenets. Most studies were classified as excellent regarding the principle of utility and accuracy, or very good as for the principle of propriety and specificity.

Using mixed methods to understand and tackle barriers to accessing health services / Aplicación de métodos mixtos para la determinación y abordaje de los obstáculos que dificultan el acceso a los servicios de salud / Uso de métodos mistos para entender e enfrentar as barreiras de acesso aos serviços de saúde

ABSTRACT This report describes the experience and lessons learnt from designing and implementing a combined quantitative and qualitative method to assess barriers to accessing health services. This approach was developed to study barriers to access in five dimensions: availability; geographical, financial, and organizational accessibility; acceptability; contact; and effective coverage. The study design was used in six countries in the World Health Organization Region of the Americas. The findings highlight the importance of having a well defined analysis framework and the benefits of adopting a mixed-methods approach. Using existing data and contextualizing findings according to specific population groups and geographical areas were essential for relevance and utilization of the study outcomes. The findings demonstrate the feasibility of using mixed methods to understand the complexity of access problems faced by different subpopulations. By involving decision-makers from the beginning and allowing flexibility for sustained discussions, the analysis and findings had an impact. The engagement of health authorities and key stakeholders facilitated the use of the findings for collaborative identification of policy options to eliminate access barriers. Lessons learnt from the study emphasized the need for active participation of decision-makers, flexibility in the process, and sustained opportunities for discussion to ensure impact. Giving consideration to local priorities and adapting the methods accordingly were important for the relevance and use of the findings. Future efforts could consider incorporating mixed methods into national and local monitoring and evaluation systems.

RESUMEN En este informe se describen la experiencia y las enseñanzas extraídas a partir del diseño y la aplicación de un método que combina elementos cuantitativos y cualitativos para evaluar los obstáculos que dificultan el acceso a los servicios de salud. Este enfoque se ideó para poder analizar estos obstáculos mediante cinco dimensiones: disponibilidad; accesibilidad geográfica, económica y organizativa; aceptabilidad; contacto; y cobertura efectiva. El diseño del estudio se utilizó en seis países de la Región de las Américas de la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Los resultados pusieron de relieve la importancia de contar con un marco de análisis bien definido, así como las ventajas de adoptar un enfoque basado en métodos mixtos. El uso de los datos existentes y la contextualización de los resultados en función de grupos poblacionales y áreas geográficas específicos fueron aspectos esenciales para el interés y la aplicación de los resultados del estudio. Los resultados demuestran la viabilidad del uso de métodos mixtos para comprender la complejidad de los problemas de acceso que afrontan los diferentes subgrupos poblacionales. La involucración desde un primer momento de las personas responsables de la toma de decisiones y la flexibilidad para llevar a cabo deliberaciones prolongadas propiciaron una mayor repercusión del análisis y sus conclusiones. La participación de las autoridades de salud y de las principales partes interesadas favoreció la aplicación de los resultados para determinar, en un marco de colaboración, las opciones políticas necesarias para eliminar los obstáculos que dificultan el acceso. Las enseñanzas extraídas de este estudio subrayan la necesidad de una participación activa de las autoridades responsables de la toma de decisiones, de que el proceso sea flexible y de la existencia de oportunidades permanentes de deliberación para asegurar su eficacia. El hecho de tener en cuenta las prioridades locales y adaptar los métodos en consecuencia fue un elemento importante para el interés y la aplicación de los resultados. Las iniciativas futuras podrían considerar la incorporación de métodos mixtos a los sistemas nacionales y locales de seguimiento y evaluación.

RESUMO Este relatório descreve a experiência e as lições aprendidas com o delineamento e implementação de um método combinado (quantitativo e qualitativo) para avaliar barreiras de acesso aos serviços de saúde. Essa abordagem foi desenvolvida para estudar barreiras de acesso em cinco dimensões: disponibilidade; acessibilidade geográfica, financeira e organizacional; aceitabilidade; contato; e cobertura efetiva. O desenho do estudo foi usado em seis países da Região das Américas da Organização Mundial da Saúde. Os achados destacam a importância de ter uma estrutura de análise bem definida e os benefícios de adotar uma abordagem de métodos mistos. O uso de dados existentes e a contextualização dos achados de acordo com grupos populacionais e áreas geográficas específicas foram essenciais para a relevância e a utilização dos resultados do estudo. Os achados demonstram a viabilidade de usar métodos mistos para entender a complexidade dos problemas de acesso enfrentados por diferentes subpopulações. O envolvimento de tomadores de decisão desde o início e a flexibilidade para discussões contínuas permitiram que a análise e os achados tivessem impacto. O envolvimento das autoridades sanitárias e das principais partes interessadas facilitou a utilização dos achados na identificação colaborativa de opções de políticas para eliminar as barreiras de acesso. As lições aprendidas com o estudo enfatizaram a necessidade de participação ativa dos tomadores de decisão, flexibilidade no processo e oportunidades contínuas de discussão para assegurar seu impacto. Foi importante levar em consideração as prioridades locais e adaptar os métodos de acordo com essas prioridades para garantir a relevância e o uso dos achados. Futuros esforços podem considerar a incorporação de métodos mistos em sistemas nacionais e locais de monitoramento e avaliação.

Quality assessment of mobile applications on postpartum hemorrhage management / Evaluación de la calidad de aplicaciones móviles en el manejo de la hemorragia posparto / Avaliação da qualidade de aplicativos móveis sobre o manejo da hemorragia pós-parto

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess mobile application quality on the management of postpartum hemorrhage available in the digital stores of the main operating systems. Method: A descriptive evaluative study, carried out from January to February 2023 on the App Store® and Google Play Store®. The Mobile Application Rating Scale was used to assess quality (engagement, functionality, aesthetics, information and subjective quality). Information extraction and assessment on postpartum hemorrhage was carried out using a table with information based on official documents, containing stratification, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Results: Seven applications were included; of these, three were in English, six had an Android operating system. The quality mean was 3.88. The highest means were for functionality, reaching 5.0 (n = 6), and the lowest were for engagement, less than 3.0 (n = 4). The majority of applications presented less than 50% of the information on postpartum hemorrhage management. Conclusion: The applications assessed achieved an acceptable quality mean and, according to health organizations' current protocols, did not contain the necessary information for complete postpartum hemorrhage management.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar la calidad de las aplicaciones móviles sobre el manejo de la hemorragia posparto disponibles en las tiendas digitales de los principales sistemas operativos. Método: Estudio de evaluación descriptivo, realizado de enero a febrero de 2023 en las tiendas digitales App Store® y Google Play Store®. Se utilizó la Escala de Calificación de Aplicaciones Móviles para evaluar la calidad (compromiso, funcionalidad, estética, información y calidad subjetiva). La extracción y evaluación de la información sobre la hemorragia posparto se realizó mediante una tabla con información basada en documentos oficiales, que contiene clasificación, prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento. Resultados: Se incluyeron siete aplicaciones; de ellos, tres estaban en inglés, seis tenían sistema operativo Android. El promedio de calidad fue 3,88. Los promedios más altos fueron para la funcionalidad, alcanzando 5,0 (n = 6), y los más bajos fueron para el compromiso, menos de 3,0 (n = 4). La mayoría de las solicitudes presentaron menos del 50% de la información sobre el manejo de la hemorragia posparto. Conclusión: Las aplicaciones evaluadas alcanzaron un promedio de calidad aceptable y, según los protocolos vigentes de las organizaciones de salud, no contenían la información necesaria para el manejo completo de la hemorragia posparto.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade dos aplicativos móveis sobre o manejo da hemorragia pós-parto disponíveis nas lojas digitais dos principais sistemas operacionais. Método: Estudo descritivo de avaliação, realizado de janeiro a fevereiro de 2023 nas lojas digitais App Store® e Google Play Store®. Foi utilizada a Mobile Application Rating Scale para avaliação da qualidade (engajamento, funcionalidade, estética, informação e qualidade subjetiva). A extração e a avaliação das informações sobre hemorragia pós-parto foram realizadas a partir de um quadro com informações baseadas em documentos oficiais, contendo a classificação, prevenção, diagnóstico e tratamento. Resultados: Sete aplicativos foram incluídos; desses, três estavam em inglês, seis tinham sistema operacional Android. A média de qualidade foi de 3,88. As maiores médias foram da funcionalidade, alcançando 5,0 (n = 6), e as menores foram de engajamento, menos que 3,0 (n = 4). A maioria dos aplicativos apresentou menos de 50% das informações sobre o manejo de hemorragia pós-parto. Conclusão: Os aplicativos avaliados alcançaram média de qualidade aceitável e, conforme os protocolos vigentes das organizações de saúde, não continham as informações necessárias para o manejo completo da hemorragia pós-parto.

Geropalliative Caring Model analysis and assessment according to Fawcett's criteria / Análisis y evaluación del Modelo de Cuidado Geropaliativo según criterios de Fawcett / Análise e avaliação do Modelo de Cuidados Geropaliativos segundo critérios de Fawcett

ABSTRACT Objectives: To analyze and assess Lee Geropaliative Caring Model according to Fawcett's criteria. Method: A theoretical-reflective study about the Geropaliative Caring Model. The analysis resulted in a detailed review of the scope, context and content of a situation-specific theory, in order to determine aspects related to nursing practice and research, and assessment addressed the concrete concepts developed in theory, their significance, internal consistency, parsimony, testability and empirical and pragmatic adequacy in nursing as a discipline. Results: Based on the analysis, a situation-specific theory was used based on the science of care and aimed at caring for older adults undergoing palliation and their families, structured into four fields, namely: (1) aligning care; (2) keeping safe; (3) comforting body/mind/spirit; and (4) facilitating transitions. Final considerations: The analyzed and assessed theory leads to a structure that includes well-defined, delimited and interrelated concepts, based on the science of care as a grand theory that allowed Geropaliative Care Model derivation.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar y evaluar el Modelo de Atención Geropaliativa de Lee según los criterios de Fawcett. Método: Estudio teórico-reflexivo sobre el Modelo de Atención Geropaliativa. El análisis resultó en una revisión detallada del alcance, contexto y contenido de una Teoría de Situaciones Específicas, con el fin de determinar aspectos relacionados con la práctica y la investigación de la enfermería, y la evaluación abordó los conceptos concretos desarrollados en la teoría, su significado, consistencia interna, parsimonia, contrastabilidad y adecuación empírica y pragmática en la enfermería como disciplina. Resultados: A partir del análisis, se utilizó una Teoría de Situaciones Específicas basada en la ciencia del cuidado y orientada al cuidado de las personas mayores en paliación y de sus familias, estructurada en cuatro dominios, a saber: (1) alineación del cuidado; (2) mantener la seguridad; (3) comodidad cuerpo/mente/espíritu; y (4) facilitación de los procesos de transición. Consideraciones finales: La teoría analizada y evaluada conduce a una estructura que incluye conceptos bien definidos, delimitados e interrelacionados, basándose en la ciencia del cuidado como una gran teoría que permitió derivar el Modelo de Cuidado Geropaliativo.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar e avaliar o Modelo de Cuidados Geropaliativos de Lee segundo os critérios de Fawcett. Método: Estudo teórico-reflexivo acerca do Modelo de Cuidados Geropaliativos. A análise suscitou em uma revisão detalhada do escopo, contexto e conteúdo de uma Teoria de Situação Específica, a fim de determinar os aspectos relacionados à prática e pesquisa na enfermagem, e a avaliação abordou os conceitos concretos desenvolvidos na teoria, sua significância, consistência interna, parcimônia, testabilidade e adequação empírica e pragmática na enfermagem enquanto disciplina. Resultados: A partir da análise, utilizou-se uma Teoria de Situação Específica baseada na ciência do cuidar e direcionada aos cuidados à pessoa idosa em paliação e sua família, estruturada em quatro domínios, a saber: (1) alinhamento dos cuidados; (2) manutenção da segurança; (3) conforto corpo/mente/espírito; e (4) facilitação dos processos de transições. Considerações finais: A teoria analisada e avaliada direciona para uma estrutura que contempla conceitos bem definidos, delimitados e inter-relacionados, com base na ciência do cuidar enquanto grande teoria que permitiu a derivação do Modelo de Cuidados Geropaliativos.