The public health challenges of female migration: the Venezuelan diaspora in Andean countries.

BACKGROUND: Venezuelan migration has experienced an unprecedented increase in the last decade, with approximately 7.7 million Venezuelan-born individuals residing in other countries as of 2024. Our study aims to identify the potential and actual demand for healthcare services (SRH) in the Venezuelan diaspora's four primary destinations within the Andean Countries: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile. METHODS: Using official data from administrative records, censuses, and sample surveys reported by the host countries and international agencies, we estimate the annual evolution of Venezuelan-born women of reproductive age (WRA) and their offspring. Additionally, we conduct two case studies focusing on Colombia and Chile to analyse the groups most vulnerable to unmet health needs. RESULTS: The population of WRA has increased to between 5 and 6.8%, and births have risen to approximately 3-8% in host countries due to Venezuelan migration. Yet, we found a general decrease in health coverage for certain age groups of Venezuelan female migrants in host countries for the period 2017-2022, particularly in Chile. By 2022, an estimated 20% of healthcare needs remained unmet among children, girls, and younger Venezuelan women, contributing to greater health inequalities between Venezuelan-born adolescents and those from other countries of birth. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings highlight the escalating demand for and limited access to healthcare services among Venezuelan WRA in their destinations. Unmet healthcare needs are particularly prevalent among younger women by 2022, underscoring the urgency for health system to incorporate gender-responsive, equitable interventions and ensuring health rights for high-risk migrant groups such as infants, children, adolescents, and younger women. Addressing these challenges remains a critical task for the regional public health agenda in Latin America.

Past trends and future projections of palliative care needs in Chile: analysis of routinely available death registry and population data.

BACKGROUND: The number of people with palliative care needs is projected to increase globally. Chile has recently introduced legislation for universal access to palliative care services for patients with severe and terminal illnesses, including non-cancer conditions. We aimed to estimate the number of people affected by serious health-related suffering and need for palliative care in Chile to 2050. METHODS: We used data on all deaths registered in Chile between 1997-2019 and population estimates for 1997-2050. We used Poisson regression to model past trends in causes of death adjusted by age, sex and population estimates, to project the number of deaths for each cause from 2021 to 2050. We applied the Lancet Commission on Palliative Care and Pain Relief weights to these projections to identify decedents and non-decedents with palliative care needs. RESULTS: Population palliative care needs in Chile are projected to increase from 117 (95% CI 114 to 120) thousand people in 2021 to 209 (95% CI 198 to 223) thousand people in 2050, a 79% increase (IRR 1.79; 95% CI 1.78-1.80). This increase will be driven by non-cancer conditions, particularly dementia (IRR 2.9, 95% CI 2.85-2.95) and cardiovascular conditions (IRR 1.86, 95% CI 1.83-1.89). By 2050, 50% of those estimated to need palliative care will be non-decedents (not expected to die within a year). CONCLUSIONS: Chile will experience a large increase in palliative care needs, particularly for people with dementia and other non-cancer conditions. Improved availability of high-quality services, expanded clinician training and new sustainable models of care are urgently required to ensure universal access to palliative care.

The Brazilian version of the Johns Hopkins dementia care needs assessment (JHDCNA-br 2.0): translation, cultural adaptation, and preliminary psychometric testing.

OBJECTIVES: People with dementia have several unmet needs during the syndrome progression. More unmet needs are related to hospitalizations, injuries, and death. Little is known about the care needs for people living with dementia in Brazil. This study aims to translate and adapt the Johns Hopkins Dementia Care Needs Assessment (JHDCNA 2.0), a tool design to identify the dementia-related needs of people with dementia and their caregivers, to Brazilian Portuguese, and to verify psychometric properties. METHOD: JHDCNA 2.0 underwent a translation, back-translation, and cultural adaptation. Preliminary psychometric testing of the Brazilian version (JHDCNA-Br 2.0) included pilot testing and experts' assessment, analyses of reliability, evidence based on test content and relations to other variables. We conducted 140 in-home interviews to assess several sociodemographic and health aspects and to be able to complete the JHDCNA-Br 2.0. RESULTS: The JHDCNA-Br 2.0 is reliable and has evidence based on test content and on relations to other variables for people living with dementia and caregivers. Preliminary results suggest high prevalence of unmet needs. CONCLUSION: JHDCNA-Br 2.0 is a reliable and valid tool. The availability of this tool brings new opportunities to the study of dementia care, taking into consideration cultural aspects and may help inform future approaches to dementia care delivery to support persons and families affected by these conditions.

Sistema de acciones para perfeccionar la escala valorativa de la evaluación, en la Educación Física inclusiva

Los procesos formativos, complejos por su propia naturaleza social, parten de los contextos en que se desarrollan y de las características psicopedagógicas, sociológicas, culturales y fisiológicas de los que intervienen como componentes personales. El ámbito educativo ecuatoriano, consciente de lo anterior, evidenció en los últimos años el desarrollo de estrategias encaminadas a cumplir estándares básicos de inclusión, reconocidos por organismos internacionales y materializados en acciones pedagógicas y curriculares en todos los niveles formativos. La investigación propuesta estuvo dirigida a perfeccionar la escala evaluativa para la inclusión, en la asignatura Educación física, de los estudiantes con necesidades educativas especiales asociados a una discapacidad, en Ecuador. Se utilizaron los métodos de análisis-síntesis y modelación; además, el análisis documental y una encuesta a docentes del área para profundizar en las características fenomenológicas del objeto de investigación. La estadística descriptiva facilitó el procesamiento de la información y la determinación de regularidades, lo que sustentó la propuesta del sistema de acciones, para el perfeccionamiento de la escala evaluativa inclusiva para la Educación Física.

Os processos de formação, complexos pela sua natureza muito social, partem dos contextos em que se desenvolvem e das características psicopedagógicas, sociológicas, culturais e fisiológicas de quem intervém como componentes pessoais do processo. O contexto educacional equatoriano, consciente do exposto, tem evidenciado, nos últimos anos, o desenvolvimento de estratégias que visam atender aos padrões básicos de inclusão reconhecidos pelos organismos internacionais e materializados em ações pedagógicas e curriculares em todos os níveis educacionais. A pesquisa proposta teve como objetivo aperfeiçoar a escala de avaliação para a inclusão, na disciplina de Educação Física, de alunos com necessidades educacionais especiais associadas à deficiência, a partir de uma visão holística, no contexto equatoriano. Métodos de análise-síntese e modelagem foram utilizados para o estudo teórico prático do processo avaliativo em Educação Física. Além disso, a análise documental e um levantamento de professores da área, para a análise das características fenomenológicas do objeto de pesquisa, que subsidiaram a proposta do sistema de ações para o aprimoramento da escala de avaliação inclusiva para a Educação Física.

The training processes, complex due to their very social nature, start from the contexts in which they develop and the psycho-pedagogical, sociological, cultural and physiological characteristics of those who intervene as personal components. The Ecuadorian educational field, aware of the above, has demonstrated in recent years the development of strategies aimed at meeting basic inclusion standards, recognized by international organizations and materialized in pedagogical and curricular actions at all educational levels. The proposed research was aimed at perfecting the evaluation scale for the inclusion, in the Physical Education subject, of students with special educational needs associated with a disability, in Ecuador. Analysis-synthesis and modeling methods were used; in addition, documentary analysis and a survey of teachers in the area to delve into the phenomenological characteristics of the research object. Descriptive statistics facilitated the processing of information and the determination of regularities, which supported the proposal of the system of actions, for the improvement of the inclusive evaluation scale for Physical Education.

A multi-faceted exploration of unmet needs in the continuing improvement and development of fertility care amidst a pandemic.

PURPOSE: The continuous improvement and development of fertility care, internationally, requires ongoing monitoring of current delivery processes and outcomes in clinical practice. This descriptive and exploratory mixed-methods study was conducted in eight countries (Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom) to assess the unmet needs of fertility patients (male and female), and existing challenges, barriers and educational gaps of physicians and laboratory specialists involved in human fertility care during the COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was deployed sequentially in two phases: 1) in-depth 45-minute semi-structured interviews (n=76), transcribed, coded and thematically analysed using an inductive reasoning approach, 2) an online survey (n=303) informed by the findings of the qualitative interviews, face validated by experts in reproductive medicine, and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. RESULTS: The integrated results of both phases indicated numerous areas of challenges, including: 1) investigating male-related infertility; 2) deciding appropriate treatment for men and selective use of assisted reproductive technology; and 3) maintaining access to high-quality fertility care during a pandemic. CONCLUSIONS: The paper presents a reflective piece on knowledge and skills that warrant ongoing monitoring and improvement amongst reproductive medicine healthcare professionals amidst future pandemics and unanticipated health system disruptions. Moreover, these findings suggest that there is an additional need to better understand the required changes in policies and organizational processes that would facilitate access to andrology services for male infertility and specialized care, as needed.

Development and Evaluation of a Software Designed by a Nursing and Technology Team to Assess the Health Status of Adults over 65 Years of Age.

Objective: This work sought to develop the Actuasalud platform as a useful tool for nursing that permits assessing health, in term of frailty, in population over 65 years of age. Methods: For the design and development of Actuasalud, two working groups were formed: one from nursing with different profiles, to identify the scientific content and a computer science group responsible for the software programming and development. Both teams adapted the scientific content to the technology so that the tool would allow for population screening with detection of health problems and frailty states. Results: The software was developed in three large blocks that include all the dimensions of frailty: a: sociodemographic variables, b: comorbidities, and c: assessment tools of autonomy-related needs that evaluate the dimensions of frailty. At the end of the evaluation, a detailed report is displayed through bar diagram with the diagnosis of each of the dimensions assessed. The assessment in the participating elderly showed that 44.7% (n = 38) of the population was considered not frail, and 55.3%; (n = 47) as frail. Regarding associated pathologies, high blood pressure (67.1%; n = 57), osteoarthritis and/or arthritis (55.3%; n = 47), diabetes (48.2%; n = 41) and falls during the last year (35.3%; n = 30) were highlighted. Conclusion: Actuasalud is an application that allows nursing professionals to evaluate frailty and issue a quick diagnosis with ordered sequence, which helps to provide individualized care to elderly individuals according to the problems detected during the evaluation.

Spanish Society of Medical Oncology recommendations for comprehensive assessment and care of cancer survivors' needs.

This article reviews the contemporary and inclusive definition of cancer survivorship, including patients with and without disease who have completed or continue to undergo treatment. The Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM) describes in this article the needs of these patients and outlines a care model based on an estimation of cancer incidence and identification of patient needs, to enable the provision of practical actions to achieve effective care. The objectives of this review are to identify the main effects of cancer on survivors and to establish appropriate ways of measuring these effects, as well as discussing the management of physical, psychological and social, occupational, financial, and other health-related needs. We suggest a multidisciplinary care model and training programs for the different professionals involved in care, and highlight challenges and the future role of the SEOM and health-care policy in ensuring optimum care of cancer survivors.

Comprehensive assessment of periodontal health in cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

AIMS: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the term for a set of neurological disorders resulting from brain damage that impairs motor function. The aim of the present study was to perform a systematic review of the literature to determine whether individuals with CP are at a greater risk of negative periodontal health outcomes compared to those without CP. METHODS: This study followed the recommendations of the MOOSE guidelines. Electronic searches were conducted in the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Ovid, Embase, and PsycInfo databases. Observational studies assessing periodontal outcomes in individuals with CP were included. Risk of bias was appraised using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Meta-analyses were conducted and the results were presented using standardized mean differences (SMD), odds ratios (OR), and 95% confidence intervals (CI). The strength of the evidence was also assessed. RESULTS: A total of 316 records were retrieved from the electronic databases, 17 of which were included in the qualitative synthesis. Meta-analyses revealed significantly higher scores in individuals with CP compared to those without CP for the oral hygiene index (SMD = 0.47 [95% CI: 0.17-0.78, I2 = 80%), gingival index (SMD = 0.75 [95% CI: 0.39-1.11], I2 = 79%), plaque index (SMD = 0.70 [95% CI: 0.07-1.33], I2 = 93%), and calculus index (SMD = 0.98 [95% CI: 0.76-1.20], I2 = 0%). However, no significant difference was found between groups for the prevalence of gingivitis (OR = 1.27 [95% CI: 0.28-5.66], I2 = 93%). The risk of bias for the outcome assessment and statistical tests was low. The strength of the evidence was deemed very low. CONCLUSION: Individuals with CP may experience more significant negative periodontal health outcomes compared to those without CP.

Development and Evaluation of a Software Designed by a Nursing and Technology Team to Assess the Health Status of Adults over 65 Years of Age / Desarrollo y evaluación de un software diseñado por un equipo de enfermería y tecnología para la valoración del estado de salud de los adultos mayores de 65 año / Desenvolvimento e avaliação de um software desenvolvido por uma equipe de enfermagem e tecnologia para avaliação do estado de saúde de adultos com mais de 65 anos

Objective. This work sought to develop the Actuasalud platformas a useful tool for nursing that permits assessing health, in term of frailty, in population over 65 years of age. Methods. For the design and development of Actuasalud, two working groups were formed: one from nursing with different profiles, to identify the scientific content and a computer science group responsible for the software programming and development. Both teams adapted the scientific content to the technology so that the tool would allow for population screening with detection of health problems and frailty states. Results. The software was developed in three large blocks that include all the dimensions of frailty: a) sociodemographic variables, b) comorbidities, and c) assessment tools of autonomy-related needs that evaluate the dimensions of frailty. At the end of the evaluation, a detailed report is displayed through bar diagram with the diagnosis of each of the dimensions assessed. The assessment in the participating elderly showed that 44.7% (n = 38) of the population was considered not frail, and 55.3%; (n = 47) as frail. Regarding associated pathologies, high blood pressure (67.1%; n = 57), osteoarthritis and/or arthritis (55.3%; n = 47), diabetes (48.2%; n = 41) and falls during the last year (35.3%; n = 30) were highlighted. Conclusion.Actuasalud is an application that allows nursing professionals to evaluate frailty and issue a quick diagnosis with ordered sequence,which helps to provide individualized care to elderly individuals according to the problems detected during the evaluation.

Objetivo. Desarrollar la plataforma Actuasalud como una herramienta útil para enfermería que permita evaluar la salud, en términos de fragilidad, en población mayor de 65 años. Métodos. Para el diseño y desarrollo de Actuasalud,se constituyeron dos grupos de trabajo: uno de enfermería con diferentes perfiles para identificar el contenido científico y uno informático que se responsabilizó de la programación y desarrollo del software. Ambos equipos adaptaron el contenido científico a la tecnología de manera que la herramienta permitiese hacer un cribado poblacional con detección de problemas de salud y estados de fragilidad. Resultados. Se desarrolló el software en tres grandes bloques que incluyen todas las dimensiones de fragilidad: a) variables sociodemográficas, b) comorbilidades y c) herramientas de evaluación de necesidades relacionadas con la autonomía que evalúan las dimensiones de fragilidad. Al finalizar la evaluación, se visualiza un informe detallado mediante diagrama de barras con el diagnóstico de cada una de las dimensiones evaluadas. La evaluación en los mayores participantes mostró que el 44.7% (n = 38) de la población se consideró como no frágil, y un 55.3%; (n = 47) como frágiles. En cuanto a las patologías asociadas, destacaron hipertensión arterial (67,1 %; n = 57), artrosis y/o artritis (55.3%; n = 47), diabetes (48.2 %; n = 41) y caídas en el último año (35,3 %; n = 30). Conclusión.Actuasalud es una aplicación que permite a los profesionales de enfermería evaluar fragilidad y emitir un diagnóstico de forma ágil con secuencia ordenada que ayuda a brindar cuidados individualizados a personas mayores de acuerdo los problemas detectados en la evaluación.

Objetivo. Desenvolver a plataforma Actuasalud como uma ferramenta útil para a enfermagem que permite avaliar a saúde, em termos de fragilidade, numa população com mais de 65 anos. Métodos. Para a concepção e desenvolvimento do Actuasalud foram formados dois grupos de trabalho: um grupo de enfermagem com perfis diferentes, para identificar o conteúdo científico, e um grupo de informática que foi responsável pela programação e desenvolvimento do software. Ambas as equipas adaptaram o conteúdo científico à tecnologia para que a ferramenta permitisse o rastreio da população para detectar problemas de saúde e estados de fragilidade. Resultados. O software foi desenvolvido em três grandes blocos que incluem todas as dimensões da fragilidade: a) variáveis sociodemográficas, b) comorbidades ec) instrumentos de avaliação de necessidades relacionadas à autonomia que avaliam as dimensões da fragilidade. Ao final da avaliação é apresentado um relatório detalhado através de um diagrama de barras com o diagnóstico de cada uma das dimensões avaliadas. A avaliação nos idosos mostrou que 44.7% (n=38) da população foi considerada não frágil e 55.3%; (n=47) como frágil. Quanto às patologias associadas, destacaram-se a hipertensão arterial (67.1%; n=57), a osteoartrite e/ou artrite (55.3%; n=47), a diabetes (48.2%; n=41) e as quedas no último ano (35.3%; n=30). Conclusão. Actuasalud é um aplicativo que permite ao profissional de enfermagem avaliar a fragilidade e emitir um diagnóstico de forma ágil e com sequência ordenada que auxilia no atendimento individualizado ao idoso de acordo com os problemas detectados na avaliação.

Design and validation of a preliminary instrument to contextualize interactions through information technologies of health professionals.

The communication of e-Health has been transformed with the advancement of information technologies, therefore it is feasible to carry out studies in the context of health professionals' interactions. Objective: This study aimed to design and validate a preliminary questionnaire to investigate the context of the communications of health professionals through information technologies considering three significant dimensions. Method: The stages provided by Hernández Sampieri guided the building, validation through Cronbach's alpha and factorial analysis. The questionnaire was applied to 43 participants who simulated health professionals. Results: We obtained an instrument that includes a demographic data section and 20 items distributed into three factors. Internal consistency reliability with Cronbach's alpha values generally of 0.848 and higher than 0.811 was obtained in each dimension. Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin's measure of sampling adequacy was regular, with 0.781, and Bartlett's test of sphericity was significant (p < 0.001). Conclusion: It is necessary to apply in real-world environments to reaffirm the results obtained.

Acceptance of the use of silver fluoride among Brazilian parents of children with special health care needs.

Background: Children with special health care needs including Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome experience difficulties in receiving dental treatment. Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and Silver Fluoride (SF) are a minimally invasive treatments options to arrest dental caries without sedation; local or general anaesthesia (GA). Aim: Evaluation of Brazilian's parents' acceptance of the use of SF in CSHCN. Methods: After receiving education on SF, 100 Parents of CSHCN completed a questionnaire concerning their acceptance of SF, in different dental situation. Result: Majority of parents (74,5%) agreed to the use of SF for their children. SF was more acceptable on posterior teeth (74,5%) when compared to its use on anterior teeth (43,1%). Parents accepted to use SF in order: to reduce infection and pain (82,4%); to avoid dental injection (72,5%) and treatment under GA (84,3%). The Majority of parents accepted the properties of SF (82,4%) and Silver (80,4%). Conclusion: Silver Fluoride was accepted as a treatment option for caries, by Brazilian parents of CSHCN. SF should be considered as a treatment option for caries limited to dentine for CSHCN, taking into consideration the individual needs and opinions with regard to aesthetics and exposure to fluoride and silver.

Preparing for Cancer: A Qualitative Study of Hispanic Patient and Caregiver Needs.

BACKGROUND: Cancer disproportionately affects Hispanic populations, yet the preparedness of Hispanic caregiver-patient dyads facing cancer remains understudied. This study aims to identify essential components of preparedness needs and inform future psychosocial interventions for this demographic. METHODS: Secondary analyses were conducted utilizing focus groups to develop a communication intervention for Hispanic patients and caregivers. Transcripts were qualitatively analyzed using NVivo v12 (2020). RESULTS: Analysis revealed symptom management and treatment comprehension as pivotal aspects of preparation. Additionally, preparedness among our sample emerged by addressing the multifaceted dimensions of preparedness, including psychological, emotional, educational, familial, practical, financial, and spiritual aspects. CONCLUSIONS: Tailoring interventions encompassing diverse dimensions of preparedness can foster inclusivity and maximize their impact on supportive measures. This underscores the necessity for culturally sensitive approaches when delivering interventions supporting Hispanic individuals navigating the challenges of cancer.

Estrategia pedagógica inclusiva para el desarrollo de habilidades deportivas en estudiantes con necesidades educativas intelectuales

El estudio versa sobre el desarrollo de habilidades deportivas en estudiantes con necesidades educativas intelectuales, en la clase de Educación Física inclusiva; sus manifestaciones y limitaciones empíricas en una institución educativa ecuatoriana y la búsqueda de una explicación al problema científico, a través de una propuesta para su solución. Se declaró como objetivo diseñar una estrategia pedagógica inclusiva para el desarrollo de habilidades deportivas en estudiantes con necesidades educativas intelectuales, durante la clase de Educación Física. La investigación tuvo un enfoque cualitativo-cuantitativo, no experimental, de tipo descriptivo-explicativo y transversal, se empleó un muestreo no probabilístico, intencional y estratificado, con 32 estudiantes de 10mo año, de ellos, cuatro con necesidades educativas intelectuales y el docente de Educación Física; se utilizó el enfoque sistémico estructural-funcional en el diseño de una estrategia pedagógica inclusiva; así como, la observación y la entrevista para caracterizar el estado actual del objeto de investigación. Se consultó a un grupo de profesionales para la determinación de la pertinencia de la estrategia, mediante la técnica del grupo nominal, los que arribaron a la conclusión que la propuesta es pertinente y aplicable en la práctica pedagógica inclusiva.

O estudo trata do desenvolvimento de habilidades esportivas em alunos com necessidades educacionais intelectuais, na aula de Educação Física inclusiva; suas manifestações e limitações empíricas em uma instituição educacional equatoriana e a busca de uma explicação para o problema científico, por meio de uma proposta para sua solução. O objetivo foi elaborar uma estratégia pedagógica inclusiva para o desenvolvimento de habilidades esportivas em alunos com necessidades educacionais intelectuais durante a aula de Educação Física. A pesquisa teve uma abordagem qualitativa-quantitativa, não experimental, descritivo-explicativa e transversal, foi utilizada uma amostragem não probabilística, intencional e estratificada, com 32 alunos do 10º ano, quatro deles com necessidades educacionais intelectuais e o professor de Educação Física; a abordagem sistêmica estrutural-funcional foi utilizada na concepção de uma estratégia pedagógica inclusiva; bem como observação e entrevista para caracterizar o estado atual do objeto de pesquisa. Um grupo de profissionais foi consultado para determinar a relevância da estratégia, utilizando a técnica de grupo nominal, que concluiu que a proposta é relevante e aplicável na prática pedagógica inclusiva.

The study deals with the development of sports skills in students with intellectual educational needs, in the inclusive Physical Education class; its manifestations and empirical limitations in an Ecuadorian educational institution and the search for an explanation to the scientific problem, through a proposal for its solution. The objective was declared to design an inclusive pedagogical strategy for the development of sports skills in students with intellectual educational needs, during the Physical Education class. The research had a qualitative-quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive-explanatory and transversal approach, non-probabilistic, intentional and stratified sampling was used, with 32 10th grade students, four of them with intellectual educational needs and the Education teacher Physical; the structural-functional systemic approach was used in the design of an inclusive pedagogical strategy; as well as observation and interview to characterize the current state of the research object. A group of professionals was consulted to determine the relevance of the strategy, using the nominal group technique, who came to the conclusion that the proposal is relevant and applicable in inclusive pedagogical practice.

Remineralization and inactivation of carious lesions treated with silver fluoride in Brazilian children with special healthcare needs.

Introduction: Providing conventional, restorative dental care to children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) often requires sedation using general anesthesia. Saliva consistency, diet, and oral hygiene practice are different for CSHCN, and limited evidence is available on the efficacy of silver fluoride (SF) for the management of carious lesions for this vulnerable population. Methods: Parents of CSHCN were educated about silver fluoride as a treatment option for caries. In total, 550 carious lesions from 100 participants were identified and scored according to the Nyvad Caries criteria. A total of 100 lesions with Nyvad scores 1, 2, and 3 were treated with a single application of silver fluoride and observed postoperatively at 1, 3, and 6 weeks. Result: The results indicate statistically significant (p < 0.05) differences in lesion remineralization over the 6-week follow-up period. At the 6-week follow-up, more than 85% of all lesions were remineralized across all children, regardless of condition or original Nyvad score of 1, 2, or 3. Conclusion: A single application of silver fluoride has demonstrated effectiveness in remineralization and inactivation of carious lesions over 6 weeks among Brazilian CSHCN. Silver fluoride should be considered an option for the management of carious lesions among CSHCN. Further studies are recommended, including larger sample sizes, longer follow-up times, a second application of SF, and different special needs conditions.

Interpersonal behaviors in sports context: Spanish adaptation and measurement invariance.

Introduction: The interpersonal behavior questionnaire (IBQ) is an instrument that measures support and thwarting interpersonal behaviors based on the self-determination theory (SDT). The aim of this work was to adapt the IBQ to the Spanish spoken in Mexico and to examine its psychometric properties (structural validity, discriminant validity, composite reliability, factorial invariance, and nomological validity) in a sample of athletes. Methods: For this purpose, 472 athletes (average age 17.15 years; SD = 1.47) completed a question booklet. Results and discussion: Confirmatory factor analysis supported the structure of six related factors, three factors of behaviors that support autonomy, competence, and relatedness, and three factors of behaviors that thwarting them. The internal consistency of each factor was also supported, as well as the average variance extracted. However, the discriminant validity between the factors of competence and relatedness in their dimensions of support, on the one hand, and thwarting, on the other, is questioned. Factorial invariance was confirmed across gender (men and women) and sport type (individual and team). Nomological validity is in accordance with theory and empirical literature. More studies of the IBQ in sport are necessary to see if these results are a fortuitous product or if they manifest themselves consistently.

Information Needs of Patients with Cirrhosis of the Liver and Quality of Life / Necesidades de información de los pacientes con cirrosis hepática y calidad de vida

Abstract Introduction: Patients and their caregivers' knowledge about the disease is essential in the self-care process to prevent its progression and improve quality of life. Awareness of the information needs of these patients can help design educational strategies that will enhance clinical outcomes. Objectives: To identify the information needs of patients with cirrhosis of the liver and their relationship with quality of life. Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study. We designed a questionnaire considering the information collected in focus groups and previous publications to determine the priorities of patients and health personnel regarding the educational needs of patients. To establish the relationship between educational needs and quality of life, the SF36V2 survey was conducted. The perceived need for some support services and the actual use of some of them were identified to estimate their relationship with the patient's quality of life. Results: The five needs prioritized by patients were decompensations/complications, progression/prognosis, pharmacotherapy, liver cancer, and liver transplant. There was no strong relationship between information needs and quality of life. Conclusions: The information needs of patients with cirrhosis of the liver may vary depending on the etiology, the existence of comorbidities, and other sociodemographic variables such as sex and age. There are gaps between the information needs perceived by health personnel and the needs reported by patients.

Resumen Introducción: El conocimiento que los pacientes y sus cuidadores tengan de la enfermedad es fundamental en el proceso de autocuidado para evitar la progresión de la enfermedad y mejorar la calidad de vida. Conocer las necesidades de información de estos pacientes puede ser útil para diseñar estrategias educativas que mejoren los resultados clínicos. Objetivos: Identificar las necesidades de información de los pacientes con cirrosis hepática y su relación con la calidad de vida. Métodos: Estudio observacional, de corte transversal. Se diseñó un cuestionario teniendo en cuenta la información recogida en grupos focales y en publicaciones previas para determinar la prioridad de los pacientes y del personal sanitario para las necesidades educativas de los pacientes. Para determinar la relación entre las necesidades educativas y la calidad de vida se aplicó la encuesta SF36V2. De igual manera, se determinó la necesidad percibida de algunos servicios de apoyo y la utilización real de algunos de ellos para estimar su relación con la calidad de vida de los pacientes. Resultados: Las cinco necesidades priorizadas por los pacientes fueron: descompensaciones/complicaciones, progresión/pronóstico, tratamiento farmacológico, cáncer de hígado y trasplante hepático. No se observó una relación sólida entre las necesidades de información y la calidad de vida. Conclusiones: Las necesidades de información en los pacientes con cirrosis hepática pueden variar en función de la etiología, la presencia de comorbilidades y otras variables sociodemográficas como el sexo y la edad. Existen brechas entre las necesidades de información percibidas por el personal de salud y las necesidades reportadas por los pacientes.

Vulnerabilidade clínico-funcional de idosos acompanhados por uma unidade de cuidados primários à saúde / Clinical-functional vulnerability of older adults assisted in a primary health care unit

OBJETIVO: Identificar os fatores associados à condição de vulnerabilidade clínico-funcional de idosos soteropolitanos acompanhados em uma unidade de cuidados primários à saúde. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal conduzido com pessoas com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos cadastradas em uma unidade docente-assistencial em Salvador, Bahia. Foram excluídas as que não tinham histórico de acompanhamento regular ambulatorial ou com prontuário inativo há mais de cinco anos. Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos e aplicado o Índice de Vulnerabilidade Clínico Funcional (IVCF-20) entre novembro de 2019 a março de 2021. Os idosos foram classificados como robustos ou não-robustos e análises bivariadas foram realizadas com o intuito verificar as diferenças entre os grupos. As variáveis que apresentaram associações com p<0,10 foram incluídas no modelo regressão de Poisson e foram feitos os ajustes para possíveis confundidores. RESULTADOS: Participaram do estudo 102 idosos e foi verificado que a capacidade aeróbica e/ou muscular comprometida (RP=2,91; IC95% 1,50 ­6,18), a presença de comorbidades múltiplas (RP=2,79; IC95% 1,51­ 5,48), a incontinência esfincteriana (RP=1,86; IC95% 1,04 ­ 3,30) e a piora do esquecimento (RP=1,88; IC95% 1,04 ­ 3,55) foram os fatores independentemente associados à vulnerabilidade clínicofuncional. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados do estudo permitem concluir que o comprometimento da capacidade aeróbica, a presença de comorbidades múltiplas, incontinência esfincteriana e perda de memória encontram-se associados à condição de vulnerabilidade clínico-funcional de idosos soteropolitanos acompanhados por uma unidade de cuidados primários à saúde. Essas informações devem ser consideradas no planejamento dos cuidados no âmbito da Atenção Primária à Saúde e da atenção integral.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the factors associated with the condition of clinical-functional vulnerability of elderly people in Salvador followed in a primary health care unit. METHODS: Crosssectional study conducted with people aged 60 or over registered in a teaching-assistance unit in Salvador, Bahia. Those who had no history of regular outpatient follow-up or had inactive medical records for more than five years were excluded. Sociodemographic data were collected and the Clinical-Functional Vulnerability Index (IVCF-20) was applied between November 2019 and March 2021. The elderly were classified as robust or non-robust and bivariate analyzes were carried out with the aim of verifying the diferences between the groups. The variables that presented associations with p<0.10 were included in the Poisson regression model and adjustments were made for possible confounders. RESULTS: 102 elderly people participated in the study and it was found that their aerobic and/or muscular capacity was compromised (RP=2.91; IC95% 1.50 ­ 6.18), the presence of multiple comorbidities (PR=2.79; IC95 % 1.51 ­ 5.48), sphincter incontinence (RP=1.86; 95%CI 1.04 ­ 3.30) and worsening forgetfulness (PR=1.88; 95%CI 1.04 ­ 3, 55) were the factors independently associated with clinical-functional vulnerability. CONCLUSION: The results of the study allow us to conclude that the impairment of aerobic capacity, the presence of multiple comorbidities, sphincter incontinence and memory loss are associated with the condition of clinical-functional vulnerability of elderly people in Salvador accompanied by a primary health care unit. This information must be considered when planning care within the scope of Primary Health Care and comprehensive care.

Validation of the Spanish translation Sheffield Profile for Assessment and Referral for Care (SPARC-Sp) at the Hospital Universitario San Jose of Popayan, Colombia.

OBJECTIVES: We determined the validity and reliability of the Spanish translation Sheffield Profile for Assessment and Referral for Care (SPARC-Sp) questionnaire to identify the palliative care (PC) needs of patients with chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Colombia. METHODS: We developed a cross-sectional observational study of scale assessment in adults with the aim of determining the validity and reliability of the SPARC-Sp questionnaire to identify the PC needs of patients with NCDs receiving outpatient or inpatient care at the Hospital Universitario San Jose of Popayan - ESE, Colombia, from 2021 to 2022. RESULTS: We applied a questionnaire consisting of demographic, clinical data, and SPARC-Sp to 507 participants. The constructed model explained 75% of the variance with an adequate fit according to the root mean square residual (0.03), the comparative fit index (0.98), and acceptable reliability (McDonald's total omega 0.4-0.9). Opportunities for improvement are the reformulation and inclusion of particular words to improve the representativeness and clarity of the domains of communication and information, religious, and spiritual issues. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS: This research represents the first validation of SPARC in Spanish. SPARC-Sp is an instrument that allows initiating a conversation of the patient's main needs through a systematic assessment of the patients' main needs. Its psychometric validation demonstrated good fit and acceptable reliability.

Translation and linguistic validation of the Sheffield Profile for Assessment and Referral for Care (SPARC) to Colombian Spanish.

OBJECTIVES: We aimed to translate and linguistically and cross-culturally validate Sheffield Profile for Assessment and Referral for Care (SPARC) in Spanish for Colombia (SPARC-Sp). METHODS: The linguistic validation of SPARC followed a standard methodology. We conducted focus groups to assess the comprehensibility and feasibility. The acceptability was assessed using a survey study with potential users. RESULTS: The comprehensibility assessment showed that additional adjustments to those made during the translation-back-translation process were required to apply SPARC-Sp in rural and low-schooled populations. It also identified the need for alternative administration mechanisms for illiterate people. The acceptability survey showed that potential users found SPARC-Sp as not only acceptable but also highly desirable. However, they desired to expand the number of items in all domains. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS: Beyond the semantic and conceptual validity attained through the back-translation process, actual cultural validity could be acquired thanks to the comprehensibility tests. Although extending the instrument is something potential users would like to do, it would make it less feasible to utilize the SPARC-Sp in clinical settings. Nonetheless, the instrument might benefit from the inclusion of a domain that evaluates challenges encountered when accessing the health-care system. For communities lacking literacy, alternate administration methods must also be considered.

Urinary incontinence in middle-aged and older women with hip and knee osteoarthritis: An outpatient study of frequency and risk factors.

AIMS: To investigate the frequency and the factors associated with urinary incontinence (UI) in a sample of middle-aged and older women with lower limb osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS: Women aged 50 years or older with clinical hip/knee OA diagnoses were recruited for this cross-sectional study. Self-reported UI and type, sociodemographic characteristics, medical conditions, physical activity level, anthropometric and body composition measurements, muscle strength, and physical function were assessed. Uni and multivariable logistic regression were used to investigate the factors associated with UI. RESULTS: Among 100 middle-aged and older women (mean 67.27 ± 8.77 SD years), 67% reported UI. In the UI group, 33% reported stress UI, 36% reported urgency UI, and 31% reported mixed UI. In the univariate analysis, age, level of physical activity, pulmonary disease, number of medications, body mass index (BMI), number of deliveries, and activity limitation were significantly associated with UI. In the multivariable analysis, older age (60-69 years OR: 4.91, 95% CI: 1.25-19.36; ≥70 years OR: 8.06, 95% CI: 1.96-33.22), compared to 50-59 years, morbid obesity (OR: 14.10, 95% CI: 1.36-146.48), compared to BMI < 30 kg/m2 , and activity limitation (OR: 5.31, 95% CI: 1.61-17.54), assessed as short physical performance battery ≤8, remained significantly associated with UI. CONCLUSIONS: UI was highly frequent among middle-aged and older women with hip/knee OA. Older age, activity limitation, and morbid obesity were independently associated with UI. Interventions targeting physical function and weight management must be considered to prevent and treat UI in this population.