Impacto de la COVID-19 en la práctica clínica de la fonoaudiologia en Colombia

Introducción: Son pocos los estudios que describen cómo la pandemia por COVID-19 ha afectado las prácticas clínicas de los profesionales en fonoaudiología, y es aún más escaso el conocimiento de este impacto en países latinoamericanos, como Colombia. Objetivo: Describir el impacto de la pandemia por COVID-19 sobre el ejercicio de la fonoaudiología clínica, así como las adaptaciones implementadas para garantizar la atención de salud en Colombia. Materiales y métodos: Estudio de corte transversal en el que se aplicó un cuestionario online entre enero y febrero de 2021 a fonoaudiólogos clínicos con experiencia en el área. El cuestionario indagó sobre variables sociodemográficas y categorías como el ejercicio profesional clínico y el impacto del COVID-19 en la práctica clínica fonoaudiológica. Los resultados se analizaron descriptivamente y se aplicó Chi2 de independencia para encontrar posibles asociaciones. Resultados: El 9 % de los profesionales perdió su trabajo debido a la pandemia, y del total restante, el 14 % optó por la telesalud. Existen restricciones de intervención, principalmente en la atención deglutoria y de habla, así como adaptaciones que buscan proteger la salud del paciente y el profesional. Se evidencia que el entrenamiento en atención con pacientes con COVID-19 promueve el uso de elementos de protección personal (p < 0,01), la construcción de protocolos de atención institucional (p < 0,01) y la estabilidad de tiempos de intervención durante las sesiones (p < 0,04). Conclusiones: la pandemia por COVID-19 impactó la práctica clínica fonoaudiológica y modificó el actuar de los profesionales no sólo por la adopción de medidas de bioseguridad sino por la transición a la teleconsulta para garantizar la atención en salud.

Introduction: Few studies have described how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the clinical practices of speech and language therapists, and the knowledge of this impact in Latin American countries, such as Colombia, is even scarcer. The aim of the present study was to describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the clinical practice of speech and language therapy, as well as the adaptations implemented to guarantee health care in Colombia. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study, in which an online questionnaire was applied between January and February 2021 to speech and language therapists with experience in the clinical area. The instrument inquired about sociodemographic variables and categories such as clinical professional practice and the impact of COVID-19 on clinical speech and language therapy practice. The results were analyzed descriptively and chi-square for independence was applied to find associations. Results: Nine percent of the professionals lost their jobs due to the pandemic, and of the remaining total, 14% opted for telehealth. There are intervention restrictions, in swallowing and speech care, as well as adaptations that seek to protect the health of the patient and the professional. It is evidenced that training in care with patients with COVID-19 promotes the use of personal protection elements (p<0.01), the construction of institutional care protocols (p<0.01) and the stability of intervention times during the sessions (p<0.04). Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted clinical Speech and Language Therapy practice and changed the actions of professionals, not only by adopting biosecurity measures, but also by the transition to telehealth to guarantee health care.

Strengthening public health policies for childhood cancer: Peru's achievements through the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer.

Objective: To report the progress in Peru, since June 2019, in the implementation of the World Health Organization Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer using the CureAll framework, which can be replicated in low- and middle-income countries. Methods: A mixed method was used of participatory and documentary evaluation. The participatory evaluation included stakeholders from various government institutions, nonprofit organizations, and international partners. The documentary aspect consisted of a review of data on the regulatory environment, national projects, and interventions implemented. The Ministry of Health engaged more than 150 participants to form working committees, which have developed policy and regulatory documents to strengthen care services. Results: Achievements include a decrease in the national treatment abandonment rate from 18.6% to 8.5%, the approval of the Childhood Cancer Law, improvements in the management of patients with febrile neutropenia, and a reduction in rates of events of clinical deterioration and mortality of hospitalized patients. The Cure All implementation framework allows local teams to implement specific strategies and monitor early outcomes in pediatric oncology. Conclusions: The results obtained reflect the teamwork, the leadership of the authorities, the technical support of professionals, and the support of involved organizations. Further actions will be needed to guarantee sustainability, and monitoring tools are needed to assure success in the planned activities.

Strengthening public health policies for childhood cancer: Peru’s achievements through the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer

[ABSTRACT]. Objective. To report the progress in Peru, since June 2019, in the implementation of the World Health Organization Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer using the CureAll framework, which can be replicated in low- and middle-income countries. Methods. A mixed method was used of participatory and documentary evaluation. The participatory evalu- ation included stakeholders from various government institutions, nonprofit organizations, and international partners. The documentary aspect consisted of a review of data on the regulatory environment, national projects, and interventions implemented. The Ministry of Health engaged more than 150 participants to form working committees, which have developed policy and regulatory documents to strengthen care services. Results. Achievements include a decrease in the national treatment abandonment rate from 18.6% to 8.5%, the approval of the Childhood Cancer Law, improvements in the management of patients with febrile neutropenia, and a reduction in rates of events of clinical deterioration and mortality of hospitalized patients. The Cure All implementation framework allows local teams to implement specific strategies and monitor early outcomes in pediatric oncology. Conclusions. The results obtained reflect the teamwork, the leadership of the authorities, the technical support of professionals, and the support of involved organizations. Further actions will be needed to guarantee sustainability, and monitoring tools are needed to assure success in the planned activities.

[RESUMEN]. Objetivo. Informar sobre los avances de Perú en el periodo transcurrido a partir de junio del 2019, en relación con la puesta en práctica de la Iniciativa Global de la Organización Mundial de la Salud contra el Cáncer Infantil utilizando el marco CureAll, que es posible replicar en los países de ingresos bajos y medianos. Métodos. Se utilizó un método mixto de evaluación participativa y documental. En la evaluación participativa intervinieron las partes interesadas de diversas instituciones gubernamentales, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y asociados internacionales. El aspecto documental consistió en un examen de los datos sobre el entorno regulatorio, los proyectos nacionales y las intervenciones llevadas a cabo. El Ministerio de Salud involucró a más de 150 participantes que formaron los comités de trabajo que han elaborado documentos normativos y regulatorios a fin de reforzar los servicios de asistencia. Resultados. Entre los logros cabe citar la disminución del 18,6% al 8,5% de la tasa nacional de abandono del tratamiento, la aprobación de la Ley de Cáncer Infantil, las mejoras en el tratamiento de los pacientes con neutropenia febril y la reducción de las tasas de episodios de deterioro clínico y de mortalidad en los pacientes hospitalizados. El marco de aplicación de CureAll permite que los equipos locales pongan en práctica estrategias específicas y realicen un seguimiento de los resultados iniciales en el ámbito de la oncología pediátrica. Conclusiones. Los resultados obtenidos reflejan el trabajo en equipo, el liderazgo de las autoridades, el respaldo técnico de los profesionales y el apoyo de las organizaciones implicadas. En el futuro, será necesario adoptar nuevas medidas para asegurar su viabilidad, y será preciso contar con herramientas de seguimiento para garantizar el éxito de las actividades planificadas.

[RESUMO]. Objetivo. Relatar o progresso, desde junho de 2019, da implementação da Iniciativa Global da Organização Mundial da Saúde para o Câncer Infantil no Peru, no âmbito do marco CureAll, que pode ser replicado em países de baixa e média renda. Método. Foi utilizado um método misto de avaliação participativa e documental. A avaliação participativa incluiu interessados diretos de diferentes instituições governamentais, organizações sem fins lucrativos e parceiros internacionais. O aspecto documental consistiu em uma revisão de dados sobre o ambiente regulatório, projetos nacionais e intervenções implementadas. O Ministério da Saúde do Peru contou com mais de 150 participantes para a formação de comitês de trabalho, que elaboraram políticas e documentos normati- vos para fortalecer os serviços de atenção primária à saúde. Resultados. Entre os resultados alcançados estão a redução da taxa nacional de abandono do tratamento, de 18,6% para 8,5%, a aprovação da Lei do Câncer Infantil, melhorias no manejo de pacientes com neu- tropenia febril e redução nas taxas de deterioração clínica e mortalidade de pacientes hospitalizados. A implementação do CureAll permite que as equipes locais adotem estratégias específicas e monitorem os resultados iniciais em oncologia pediátrica. Conclusões. Os resultados obtidos refletem o trabalho em equipe, a liderança das autoridades, o suporte técnico dos profissionais e o apoio das organizações envolvidas. Serão necessárias mais ações para garantir a sustentabilidade, além de ferramentas de monitoramento para assegurar o sucesso das atividades planejadas.

Quality of life, self-reported outcomes and impact of education among people with moderate and severe hemophilia A: An integrated perspective from a Latin American country.

Collecting and interpreting self-reported outcomes among people with hemophilia A supports the understanding of the burden of the disease and its treatment to improve holistic care. However, in Colombia, this information is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the knowledge, perception and burden of hemophilia A from the patients' perspective. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the context of a hemophilia educational bootcamp held from November 29th to December 1st, 2019, in Medellin, Colombia. The bootcamp was organized by a hemophilia patient association responsible for contacting and inviting patients with hemophilia A (PwHA). Information on patients' health beliefs, treatment experiences, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was obtained through focus groups, individual interviews and the Patient Reported Outcomes, Burdens and Experiences (PROBE) questionnaire. A total of 25 moderate or severe PwHA were enrolled in this study and completed the PROBE questionnaire. Acute pain was the most frequently reported symptom, with 88% of the patients reporting the use of pain medication. Difficulty with activities of daily living was reported by 48%. Furthermore, 52% reported having more than 2 spontaneous bleeding events in the last year. Treatment was administered at home for 72% of patients, with regular prophylaxis as the most common treatment regimen. In terms of overall HRQoL, the median EQ-5D VAS score was 80 (IQR: 50-100). PwHA in Colombia still suffer from disease complications related to bleeding events, pain and disability that affect their HRQoL, which highlights the need to develop patient-centered initiatives to improve the wellness of this population.

Strengthening public health policies for childhood cancer: Peru's achievements through the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer / Fortalecimiento de las políticas de salud pública contra el cáncer infantil: logros de Perú en el marco de la Iniciativa Mundial de la OMS contra el Cáncer Infantil / Fortalecimento das políticas públicas de saúde para o câncer infantil: As conquistas do Peru por meio da Iniciativa Global da OMS para o Câncer Infantil

ABSTRACT Objective. To report the progress in Peru, since June 2019, in the implementation of the World Health Organization Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer using the CureAll framework, which can be replicated in low- and middle-income countries. Methods. A mixed method was used of participatory and documentary evaluation. The participatory evaluation included stakeholders from various government institutions, nonprofit organizations, and international partners. The documentary aspect consisted of a review of data on the regulatory environment, national projects, and interventions implemented. The Ministry of Health engaged more than 150 participants to form working committees, which have developed policy and regulatory documents to strengthen care services. Results. Achievements include a decrease in the national treatment abandonment rate from 18.6% to 8.5%, the approval of the Childhood Cancer Law, improvements in the management of patients with febrile neutropenia, and a reduction in rates of events of clinical deterioration and mortality of hospitalized patients. The Cure All implementation framework allows local teams to implement specific strategies and monitor early outcomes in pediatric oncology. Conclusions. The results obtained reflect the teamwork, the leadership of the authorities, the technical support of professionals, and the support of involved organizations. Further actions will be needed to guarantee sustainability, and monitoring tools are needed to assure success in the planned activities.

RESUMEN Objetivo. Informar sobre los avances de Perú en el periodo transcurrido a partir de junio del 2019, en relación con la puesta en práctica de la Iniciativa Global de la Organización Mundial de la Salud contra el Cáncer Infantil utilizando el marco CureAll, que es posible replicar en los países de ingresos bajos y medianos. Métodos. Se utilizó un método mixto de evaluación participativa y documental. En la evaluación participativa intervinieron las partes interesadas de diversas instituciones gubernamentales, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y asociados internacionales. El aspecto documental consistió en un examen de los datos sobre el entorno regulatorio, los proyectos nacionales y las intervenciones llevadas a cabo. El Ministerio de Salud involucró a más de 150 participantes que formaron los comités de trabajo que han elaborado documentos normativos y regulatorios a fin de reforzar los servicios de asistencia. Resultados. Entre los logros cabe citar la disminución del 18,6% al 8,5% de la tasa nacional de abandono del tratamiento, la aprobación de la Ley de Cáncer Infantil, las mejoras en el tratamiento de los pacientes con neutropenia febril y la reducción de las tasas de episodios de deterioro clínico y de mortalidad en los pacientes hospitalizados. El marco de aplicación de CureAll permite que los equipos locales pongan en práctica estrategias específicas y realicen un seguimiento de los resultados iniciales en el ámbito de la oncología pediátrica. Conclusiones. Los resultados obtenidos reflejan el trabajo en equipo, el liderazgo de las autoridades, el respaldo técnico de los profesionales y el apoyo de las organizaciones implicadas. En el futuro, será necesario adoptar nuevas medidas para asegurar su viabilidad, y será preciso contar con herramientas de seguimiento para garantizar el éxito de las actividades planificadas.

RESUMO Objetivo. Relatar o progresso, desde junho de 2019, da implementação da Iniciativa Global da Organização Mundial da Saúde para o Câncer Infantil no Peru, no âmbito do marco CureAll, que pode ser replicado em países de baixa e média renda. Método. Foi utilizado um método misto de avaliação participativa e documental. A avaliação participativa incluiu interessados diretos de diferentes instituições governamentais, organizações sem fins lucrativos e parceiros internacionais. O aspecto documental consistiu em uma revisão de dados sobre o ambiente regulatório, projetos nacionais e intervenções implementadas. O Ministério da Saúde do Peru contou com mais de 150 participantes para a formação de comitês de trabalho, que elaboraram políticas e documentos normativos para fortalecer os serviços de atenção primária à saúde. Resultados. Entre os resultados alcançados estão a redução da taxa nacional de abandono do tratamento, de 18,6% para 8,5%, a aprovação da Lei do Câncer Infantil, melhorias no manejo de pacientes com neutropenia febril e redução nas taxas de deterioração clínica e mortalidade de pacientes hospitalizados. A implementação do CureAll permite que as equipes locais adotem estratégias específicas e monitorem os resultados iniciais em oncologia pediátrica. Conclusões. Os resultados obtidos refletem o trabalho em equipe, a liderança das autoridades, o suporte técnico dos profissionais e o apoio das organizações envolvidas. Serão necessárias mais ações para garantir a sustentabilidade, além de ferramentas de monitoramento para assegurar o sucesso das atividades planejadas.

Panorama de la investigación en fonoaudiología: tendencias en Colombia / Overview of research in speech therapy: trends in Colombia

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar el panorama investigativo disciplinar desde la producción académica nacional, para identificar poblaciones, áreas, enfoques de investigación, de esta manera reconocer necesidades y retos para la investigación formativa de la fonoaudiología en Colombia. Se analizó información proveniente de proyectos de investigación de pregrado y posgrado de 13 programas de formación en Fonoaudiología del país, entre 2010 y 2019, reportados por las instituciones de educación superior. Se recolectó información de informes y documentos de investigación (N=638). En primer lugar, se observa un incremento en la producción investigativa entre 2010 (4,9%) y 2019 (18,3%). El 85% de la investigación se identificó en pregrado y el 15% en postgrado. El enfoque predominante fue cualitativo (55,3%), el que, junto con el alcance descriptivo (77,8%) que representan la mayoría de productos de investigación. El escenario relacionado con el ámbito de salud clínico asistencial lidera la investigación (52,9%). Las áreas predominantes en este escenario investigativo son Lenguaje (29,1%) y Audición (27,4%) en poblaciones de adultos (56,7%) e infantil (28,52%). Se concluye que la producción investigativa desde la academia, específicamente desde los programas de formación de fonoaudiólogos en Colombia, evidencian la necesidad de fomentar la investigación de tipo experimental y analítica, con poblaciones de neonatos y lactantes, en áreas relacionadas con la función oralfaríngea y en escenarios inéditos. Además, es necesario incluir el uso de tecnologías y nuevos enfoques de intervención para aportar al abordaje basado en la evidencia. Futuras investigaciones deben permitir comparar la investigación antes y después de la pandemia, dada la virtualización y la inclusión de la fonoaudiología en escenarios como las unidades de cuidado crítico y cuidado paliativo.

The objective of this article is to analyze the disciplinary research landscape from the national academic production, to identify populations, areas, research approaches, in this way identify needs and challenges for formative research of speech therapy in Colombia. Information from undergraduate and graduate research projects of 13 training programs in Speech Therapy in the country, between 2010 and 2019, reported by higher education institutions, was analyzed. Information was collected from reports and research papers (N=638). First, there was an increase in research production between 2010 (4.9%) and 2019 (18.3%). 85% of the researchwas identified in undergraduate and 15% in postgraduate. The predominant approach was qualitative (55.3%), which, together with the descriptive scope (77.8%) that represent the majority of research products. The scenario related to the field of clinical health care leads the research (52.9%). The predominant areas in this research scenario are Language (29.1%) and Hearing (27.4%)in adult (56.7%) and child (28.52%) populations. It is concluded that the research production from the academy, specifically from the trainingprograms of speech therapists in Colombia, evidences the need to promote experimental and analytical research, with populations of neonates and infants, in areas related to oral function and in unprecedented scenarios. Besides, it is necessary to include the use oftechnologies and new intervention approaches to contribute to the evidence-based approach. Future research should allow comparison of research before and after the pandemic, given the virtualization and the inclusion of speech therapy in settings such as critical careand palliative care units.

Factores asociados con amputación de miembros inferiores de pacientes con pie diabético en una cohorte / Factors associated with lower limb amputation of patients with diabetic foot in a cohort

Introducción: El desarrollo de ulceraciones en el Pie Diabético (PD) puede derivar en amputación de miembros inferiores e incluso impactar la morbi mortalidad de los pacientes diabéticos. Por lo anterior, este estudio pretende evaluar las características de los pacientes con PD hospitalizados y manejados en un hospital regional. Materiales y métodos: 121 pacientes son incluidos en el estudio de cohorte retrospectiva entre amputados y no amputados, tomados de la base de datos del hospital entre enero de 2013 y enero de 2018. Los datos demográficos, así como factores relacionados fueron analizados con regresión logística bi y multivariada en relación con la amputación de miembro inferior como variable de desenlace, calculando razón de probabilidades (OR) con intervalos de confianza del 95%. Dicha información fue analizada con el programa estadístico STATA. Resultados: 81 pacientes requirieron amputación de miembros inferiores. En la regresión logística bivariada hay 3 factores relacionados con amputación [nivel de Wagner (p < 0.05 CI 95%), la presencia de leucocitosis (p <0.05 CI 95%) y el compromiso vascular en Doppler arterial (p < 0.05 CI 95%)], sin embargo, la regresión multivariada sólo relaciona el compromiso vascular del Doppler arterial como estadísticamente significativo con amputación de miembros inferiores (p < 0.05 CI 95%). Conclusión: Se muestran 3 factores estadísticamente significativos con la amputación de miembros inferiores en PD (Wagner, leucocitosis y compromiso vascular), reflejando la importancia de un diagnóstico temprano y un manejo adecuado como parte clave en el manejo de esta patología.

Introduction: The development of ulcerations in the Diabetic Foot (DP) can lead to lower limb amputation and even impact the morbidity and mortality of diabetic patients. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the characteristics of patients with PD hospitalized and managed in a regional hospital. Materials and methods: 121 patients are included in the retrospective cohort study between amputees and non-amputees, taken from the hospital database between January 2013 and January 2018. Demographic data, as well as related factors, were analyzed with logistic regression. bi and multivariate in relation to lower limb amputation as an outcome variable, calculating odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals. This information was analyzed with the STATA statistical program. Results: 81 patients required lower limb amputation. In the bivariate logistic regression there are 3 factors related to amputation [Wagner level (p < 0.05 95% CI), the presence of leukocytosis (p < 0.05 95% CI) and vascular compromise on arterial Doppler (p < 0.05 95% CI). )], however, multivariate regression only relates vascular compromise on arterial Doppler as statistically significant to lower limb amputation (p < 0.05 95% CI). Conclusion: 3 statistically significant factors are shown with lower limb amputation in PD (Wagner, leukocytosis and vascular compromise), reflecting the importance of early diagnosis and adequate management as a key part in the management of this pathology.

Semantic Memory and Lexical Availability in Parkinson's Disease: A Statistical Learning Study.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes a progressive impairment in motor and cognitive functions. Although semantic fluency deficits have been described in PD, more specific semantic memory (SM) and lexical availability (LA) domains have not been previously addressed. Here, we aimed to characterize the cognitive performance of PD patients in a set of SM and LA measures and determine the smallest set of neuropsychological (lexical, semantic, or executive) variables that most accurately classify groups. Thirty early-stage non-demented PD patients (age 35-75, 10 females) and thirty healthy controls (age 36-76, 12 females) were assessed via general cognitive, SM [three subtests of the CaGi battery including living (i.e., elephant) and non-living things (i.e., fork)], and LA (eliciting words from 10 semantic categories related to everyday life) measures. Results showed that PD patients performed lower than controls in two SM global scores (picture naming and naming in response to an oral description). This impairment was particularly pronounced in the non-living things subscale. Also, the number of words in the LA measure was inferior in PD patients than controls, in both larger and smaller semantic fields, showing a more inadequate recall strategy. Notably, the classification algorithms indicated that the SM task had high classification accuracy. In particular, the denomination of non-living things had a classification accuracy of ∼80%. These results suggest that frontostriatal deterioration in PD leads to search strategy deficits in SF and the potential disruption in semantic categorization. These findings are consistent with the embodied view of cognition.

Can Reclaimed Water Be Used for Sustainable Food Production in Aquaponics?

Aquaculture is a technology used for the production of animal protein but produces a great amount of waste that decreases productivity and adversely affects the environment. Sedimentation and filtration have been used for the treatment of the suspended fraction of these wastes although dissolved substances like nutrients can be an asset. Therefore, the management of aquaculture waste remains a challenge. Aquaponics is a technology that can eliminate dissolved N and P from aquaculture systems as they serve as nutrients for plants, which are absorbed through the roots and are incorporated into their tissues. Several reports and studies exist on the benefits of aquaponic systems for the combined production of plants and aquatic organisms and its advantages in terms of economics and environmental protection. The great majority of the studies use the wastewater from the aquatic production tanks as a source of nutrients for plants production. However, domestic or municipal wastewater is a resource that has been used extensively in other production systems such as conventional agriculture and aquaculture, yet its potential as a source of water for aquaponics has not been established. The current analysis hypothesizes that reclaimed water can be used for aquaponics. Despite the extensive use of reclaimed water in agriculture and aquaculture and the low risk to human health when properly managed, there are no academic studies that have tackled this issue. In order to overcome the generalized mistrust of the public in consuming crops irrigated with reclaimed water or fish growing in reclaimed water, it is recommended that only ornamental fish and plants would be cultivated by this method. There is an urgent need for studies to verify the safety and advantages of such cultivation technique. Finally, it is necessary to establish guidelines for the responsible use of reclaimed water in aquaponics.

La "moda del burnout' en el sector salud: una revisión sistemática de la literatura / The «fashion of burnout"in the health sector: a systematic review of the literature

Resumen El propósito de este revisión sistemática fue describir la situación actual del síndrome de burnout en Colombia en estudiantes y trabajadores de las ciencias de la salud. Se realizó una búsqueda en las bases de datos Medline, Scopus, Science Direct, Lilacs y repositorios de revistas como Scielo, Pubmed, Redylacs, BIRE-ME. Se llevó a cabo un filtro inicial mediante títulos y resúmenes de acuerdo con los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Posteriormente, se evaluó la calidad metodológica y con los estudios incluidos se estimó la prevalencia global. Finalmente se seleccionaron tres estudios. La población total fue de 5874 estudiantes y profesionales de las ciencias de la salud, 96,1 % (n=5647) y 3,86 % (n=227), respectivamente. Esta revisión deja en evidencia que en Colombia, aunque se han realizado varios estudios relacionados con el síndrome de Burnout, aún se requieren más investigaciones con mayor rigurosidad metodológica que profundicen en las intervenciones una vez sea diagnosticado.

Abstract The aim of the present systematic review was to describe the current situation of the Burnout Syndrome in Colombia in students and workers of the health sciences. A search was made in the databases: Medline, Scopus, Science Direct, Lilacs and magazine repositories: Scielo, Pubmed, Redylacs, BIREME. An initial filter was carried out through titles and abstracts according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subsequently, the methodological quality was evaluated and with the included studies, the overall prevalence was estimated. Finally, three studies were selected, the total population was of 5874 students and professionals of the health sciences, 96.1% (n = 5647) and 3.86% (n = 227) respectively. This review shows that in Colombia, although several studies related to Burnout Syndrome have been carried out, there is still more research with greater methodological rigor that delves into complications once the syndrome is diagnosed.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19): a practical comprehensive literature review.

INTRODUCTION: The exponential growth of SARS-CoV-2 virus transmission during the first months of 2020 has placed substantial pressure on most health systems around the world. The complications derived from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vary due to comorbidities, sex and age, with more than 50% of the patients requiring some level of intensive care developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The authors carried out an extensive and comprehensive literature review on SARS-CoV-2 infection, the clinical, pathological, and radiological presentation as well as the current treatment strategies. AREAS COVERED: Various complications caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection have been identified, the most lethal being the acute respiratory distress syndrome, caused most likely by the presence of severe immune cell response and the concomitant alveolus inflammation. The new treatment strategies are updated, and the analysis of the physiopathology is included in this review. EXPERT OPINION: ARDS is one of the most frequent complications in patients with COVID-19. Information regarding the etiology and physiopathology are still unfolding and for the prevention and amelioration, good clinical management, adequate ventilatory support and the use of systemic corticoids seem to be the most efficient way to reduce mortality and to reduce hospital lengths.

Adaptación transcultural al Español y Validación de la Escala de Lysholm para evaluar la funcionalidad de la rodilla / Cross-cultural adaptation to Spanish and Validation of Lysholm knee Score

Introducción La escala de Lysholm fue desarrollada en 1982 y modificada en 1985 con el fin de evaluar la funcionalidad de los pacientes con lesiones ligamentarias; desde entonces ha sido ampliamente utilizada para evaluar subjetivamente a los pacientes en relación con su capacidad funcional. El propósito de este estudio fue realizar su traducción y adaptación transcultural al español colombiano y desarrollar la validación psicométrica a través de la evaluación de la consistencia interna y fiabilidad test-retest. Materiales y métodos Previa identificación de la escala original de interés, se realizó traducción (inglés-español), adaptación cultural y re-traducción (español-inglés) por expertos lingüistas nativos, quienes valoraron la similitud del contenido de ambos productos (original y retraducido). Asimismo, dicha última versión fue valorada por 40 pacientes con enfermedad de rodilla (lesión meniscal, ruptura de ligamento cruzado anterior, condromalacia y gonartrosis), quienes confirmaron comprender el texto. Posteriormente fue evaluada la consistencia interna mediante la prueba de alfa de Cronbach para todos los ítems, y el coeficiente correlación intraclase­puntaje total del sub-constructo a través de una muestra aleatoria (n=93), la cual validó la estructura factorial de la escala. Resultados El alfa de Cronbach fue de 0,737 y el coeficiente de correlación interclase fue de 0,844, asociado a una concordancia inter-observador alta (Gamma=0,752). El gráfico de Bland-Altman no demostró diferencias sistemáticas entre las mediciones Discusión La presente versión al español (colombiano) de la escala Lysholm es una herramienta válida para medir la funcionalidad en pacientes con lesiones meniscales del ligamento cruzado anterior, condromalacia patelofemoral y gonartrosis en países de habla hispana (preferentemente en Colombia).

Background The Lysholm scale was developed in 1982 and modified in 1985 in order to assess the functionality of patients with knee ligament injuries; since then it has been widely used to subjectively evaluate patients in relation to their functional capacity. The purpose of the study was to carry out its translation and cross-cultural adaptation to Colombian Spanish and to develop psychometric validation through the evaluation of internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Methods After identifying the original scale of interest, translation (English-Spanish), cultural adaptation and re-translation (Spanish-English) were carried out by native linguist experts, who assessed the similarity of the content of both products (original and retranslated). Likewise, this latest version was evaluated by 40 patients with knee disease (meniscal injury, anterior cruciate ligament rupture, chondromalacia and gonarthrosis), who confirmed that they understood the text. Subsequently, the internal consistency was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha test for all items, and the intraclass correlation coefficient ­ ??total score of the sub-construct through a random sample (n=93), which validated the factorial structure of the scale. Results Cronbach's alpha was 0.737 and the interclass correlation coefficient was 0.844, associated with a high inter-observer agreement (Gamma=0.752). The Bland-Altman plot did not show systematic differences between the measurements Discussion This Spanish (Colombian) version of the Lysholm scale is a valid tool to measure functionality in patients with meniscal lesions of the anterior cruciate ligament, patellofemoral chondromalacia and gonarthrosis in Spanish-speaking countries (preferably in Colombia).

Efecto de las experiencias adversas durante la niñez sobre la actividad Electroencefalográfica en reposo: una revisión sistemática / Effect of adverse childhood experiences on resting Electroencephalography: a systematic review

Resumen El progresivo interés en estudiar los efectos negativos en la fisiología y estructura cerebral producto de las experiencias adversas durante la niñez (EAN) ha propiciado el análisis de registros psicofisiológicos por medio de la electroencefalografía (EEG) en estados de reposo. Por tanto, el objetivo de este estudio permitió realizar una revisión sistemática basada en la metodología PRISMA para identificar las investigaciones adelantadas en los últimos 30 años. Para ello se utilizaron cuatro bases de datos: Scopus, PubMed, EBSCO y Redalyc; y dos listas de términos referentes a los tipos de EAN prevalentes en Colombia y al EEG en reposo. Inicialmente, se encontraron 21 556 artículos que contaron con los términos de búsqueda; se excluyeron 21 545 estudios que no cumplían con los criterios, y, finalmente, se seleccionaron 11 artículos de texto completo. Los resultados sugieren que la actividad de las bandas alfa α frontales derechas predicen mayor respuesta emocional a estímulos negativos, y mayor probabilidad de presentar problemas afectivos; contrario a la actividad electroencefalográfica en estas mismas bandas en regiones frontales izquierdas. Se espera que este estudio promueva investigaciones relacionadas con el análisis de perfiles electroencefalográficos y favorezca el avance de procesos terapéuticos más precisos y eficaces en la intervención del trauma.

Abstract The progressive interest in studying the negative effects on brain physiology and structure produced by Adverse Experiences during Childhood (AE), has led to the analysis of psychophysiological records by means of Electroencephalography (EEG) in resting states. Therefore, the objective of this study allowed a systematic review based on the PRISMA methodology to identify the research carried out in the last 30 years. Four databases were used for this purpose: Scopus, PubMed, EBSCO and Redalyc; and two lists of terms referring to the types of EANs prevalent in Colombia and to the EEG at rest. Initially 21,556 articles were found that had the search terms, 21,545 studies were excluded that did not meet the criteria, and finally 11 full text articles were selected. Results suggest that right frontal alpha band activity α predicts greater emotional response to negative stimuli, and greater likelihood of presenting affective problems; contrary to electroencephalographic activity in these same bands in left frontal regions. It is expected that this study will promote research related to the analysis of electroencephalographic profiles and will favour the advancement of more precise and effective therapeutic processes in trauma intervention.

Rodilla Flotante: modificación de la clasificación de Fraser y factores asociados con los resultados funcionales / Floating knee: modification on the Fraser classification and factors associated with functional results

Introducción Los casos de rodilla flotante son secundarios a traumas de alta energía, lo que conlleva altas tasas de complicaciones y múltiples patrones de fractura. Este estudio introduce una modificación de la Clasificación de Fraser e identifica factores relacionados con los resultados funcionales. Métodos Se realizó un estudio de cohorte ambidireccional con pacientes diagnosticados con rodilla flotante manejados entre los años 2008 al 2012 en un hospital de referencia. Se recolectaron variables demográficas, presencia de lesión vascular, infección y fracturas abiertas. Se utilizó una modificación de la Clasificación de Fraser para clasificar las fracturas óseas. La Clasificación de Fraser Modificada (CFM) abarcó la siguiente distribución: Tipo I, Tipo II A, Tipo II B y Tipo II C, además de adicionar los Tipos III A, III B y III C. Se evaluó la correlación entre la funcionalidad y la CFM. Se utilizaron los criterios de Karlstrom y Olerud para evaluar la funcionalidad. Resultados Se incluyeron 34 pacientes en el estudio, 30 (88%) hombres y 4 (12%) mujeres con un promedio de edad de 32 años±10,3. Según la CFM las fracturas Tipo II A con 15 (44%) casos y la Tipo I con 13 (38%) casos fueron las fracturas más comunes. 17 (50%) pacientes presentaron un resultado excelente, 3 (9%) bueno, 5 (15%) aceptable y 9 (26%) pobre. Se encontró una correlación moderada entre un resultado pobre y la Clasificación de Fraser Modificada (rho=0.42, p=0.046). La edad ≥ 40 años (OR 6.7 IC 95% 1.1 ­ 41, p=0.03) y la infección en la extremidad inferior afectada (OR 7.2 IC 95% 1.5 ­ 33, p=0.01), se asociaron con un resultado funcional aceptable/pobre. Discusión La Clasificación de Fraser Modificada incluye más patrones de fractura en comparación con la clasificación de Fraser original, permitiendo una mejor caracterización radiológica de las fracturas, con una correlación moderada con los resultados funcionales. La edad ≥ 40 años y la infección en la extremidad comprometida, se asociaron con un resultado funcional aceptable/pobre.

Background Floating Knee is due to high energy trauma, with high rates of complications and multiple patterns of fractures. A modification of the Fraser Classification is introduced, and identifies factors associated with functional outcomes. Methods An ambidirectional cohort study was conducted in a referral teaching hospital during 2008 and 2012. Demographic variables, vascular lesion, infection, and open fractures were recorded. A modification of the Fraser Classification was used to classify the fractures. The Modified Fraser Classification (MFC) encompasses the following distribution: Type I, Type II A, Type II B, and Type II C, and Type III A, Type III B, and Type III C, was added. The correlation between functionality and the MFC was assessed. The Karlstrom and Olerud criteria were used to determine the functional outcome. Results A total of 34 patients were included, of whom 30 (80%) were males and 4 (12%) females. The mean age was 32 years±10.3. According to the MFC, the Type II A (n=15 - 44%) and Type I (n=13 - 38%) were the most common. The functionality outcomes of the patients were Excellent in 50% (17), Good in 9% (3), Acceptable in 15% (5), and Poor in 26% (9). There was a moderate correlation between poor outcomes and the Modified Fraser Classification (rho=0.42, P=0.046). Age ≥ 40 years (OR 6.7, 95% CI; 1.1 ­ 41, P=0.03) and infection (OR 7.2, 95% CI; 1.5 ­ 33, P=0.01) were associated with acceptable/poor results. Discussion The Modified Fraser Classification includes more patterns of fractures in comparison with the original Fraser Classification, allowing for a better characterisation of the patients, with moderate correlation with functional outcomes. Age ≥ 40 years and infection were associated with an acceptable/poor result.

Construcción de un prototipo de monitoreo de señales cardíacas aplicando tecnología inalámbrica zigbee e internet

En este trabajo se presenta el desarrollo de un sistema que permite monitorear la actividad cardíaca a personas que necesitan observación continua. Dichos registros son observables con mínimo retardo respecto al momento en que suceden, siendo almacenados y enviados por medio de una conexión a internet al implementar la tecnología inalámbrica Zigbee. Se hizo uso del software Labview para procesar los datos a partir de la señal electrocardiográfica y se desarrolló una interfaz gráfica para visualizar las señales adquiridas. Luego del proceso de adquisición, aislamiento, filtrado análogo en el dispositivo portátil, transmisión inalámbrica y recepción por parte de un PC, se realiza el filtrado digital a la señal cardiaca adquirida para obtener la señal ECG filtrada en el PC local.

This work introduces the development of a system that allows to monitor cardiac activity in people who need this continually. Those records register a minimun rate of delay in terms of the moment they happen, and they are sent through the internet by using the wireless technology Zigbee. Labview software was used to process data from the electrocardiographic signal, and we developed a graphic interface to visualize the signals. After acquisition, isolation, analog filtering of the portable device, Wireless transmission and reception in a PC, we carried out a digital filtering for the cardiac signal to obtain a filtered ECG signal in the PC.

Neste trabalho, apresenta-se o desenvolvimento de um sistema que permite monitorar a atividade cardíaca de pessoas que precisam de observação permanente. Esses registros são observáveis com mínimo atraso a respeito do momento em que acontecem, sendo armazenados e enviados por meio de uma conexão de internet ao implantar a tecnologia sem fio Zigbee. Utilizou-se o software Labview para processar os dados a partir do sinal eletrocardiográfico e foi desenvolvida uma interface gráfica para visualizar os sinais adquiridos. Após o processo de aquisição, isolamento, filtro analógico no dispositivo portátil, transmissão sem fio e recepção por parte de um computador, foi realizada o filtro digital ao sinal cardíaco adquirido para obter o sinal ECG filtrado no computador local.

Hiperplasia de las 4 glándulas paratiroides en hiperparatiroidismo terciario, una imagen infrecuente visualizada en la gammagrafía con Tc-99m MIBI

RESUMEN El hiperparatiroidismo terciario es una complicación presentada en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica llevados a trasplante renal cuyo manejo quirúrgico requiere de la ubicación mediante imágenes diagnosticas para garantizar el éxito de esta intervención. Se presenta caso de mujer en hemodiálisis crónica que presentó hiperparatiroidismo terciario por hiperplasia paratiroidea confirmada con Tc-99m MIBI SPECT.

ABSTRACT Tertiary hyperparathyroidism is a complication presented in patients with chronic kidney disease subjected to renal transplantation whose surgical management requires location through diagnostic images to guarantee the success of this intervention. We present the case of a woman on chronic hemodialysis who presented tertiary hyperparathyroidism due to parathyroid hyperplasia confirmed by Tc-99m MIBI SPECT.

Construcción de un prototipo de monitoreo de señales cardíacas aplicando tecnología inalámbrica Zigbee e internet / Construction of a cardiac signal monitoring prototype using Zigbee wireless technology and the internet / Construção de um protótipo de monitorização de sinais cardíacos utilizando a tecnologia sem fios Zigbee e a Internet

En este trabajo se presenta el desarrollo de un sistema que permite monitorear la actividad cardíaca a personas que necesitan observación continua. Dichos registros son observables con mínimo retardo respecto al momento en que suceden, siendo almacenados y enviados por medio de una conexión a internet al implementar la tecnología inalámbrica Zigbee. Se hizo uso del software Labview para procesar los datos a partir de la señal electrocardiográfica y se desarrolló una interfaz gráfica para visualizar las señales adquiridas. Luego del proceso de adquisición, aislamiento, filtrado análogo en el dispositivo portátil, transmisión inalámbrica y recepción por parte de un PC, se realiza el filtrado digital a la señal cardiaca adquirida para obtener la señal ECG filtrada en el PC local.

This work presents the development of a system that allows monitoring the cardiac activity of people who need continuous observation. These records are observable with minimum delay with respect to the time they occur, being stored and sent through an internet connection by implementing Zigbee wireless technology. Labview software was used to process the data from the electrocardiographic signal and a graphic interface was developed to visualize the acquired signals. After the acquisition process, isolation, analog filtering in the portable device, wireless transmission and reception by a PC, the acquired cardiac signal is digitally filtered to obtain the filtered ECG signal in the local PC.

Este trabalho apresenta o desenvolvimento de um sistema para monitorizar a atividade cardíaca de pessoas que necessitam de observação contínua. Estes registos são observáveis com um atraso mínimo em relação ao momento em que ocorrem, sendo armazenados e enviados através de uma ligação à internet, implementando a tecnologia sem fios Zigbee. O software Labview foi utilizado para processar os dados do sinal eletrocardiográfico e foi desenvolvida uma interface gráfica para visualizar os sinais adquiridos. Após o processo de aquisição, isolamento, filtragem analógica no dispositivo portátil, transmissão e receção sem fios por um PC, o sinal cardíaco adquirido é filtrado digitalmente para obter o sinal ECG filtrado no PC local.

Alteraciones auditivas en artritis reumatoide, lupus eritematoso sistémico y síndrome de Sjögren / Hearing loss and rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren 's syndrome

Resumen Introducción. En la actualidad no hay cifras sobre las personas que padecen artritis reumatoide (AR), lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES) o síndrome de Sjögren (SS) ni información sobre las alteraciones auditivas que puede causar el tratamiento farmacológico utilizado para controlar dichas enfermedades. Objetivo. Evidenciar las posibles afectaciones y alteraciones audiológicas y vestibulares producidas por AR, LES y SS o su tratamiento farmacológico. Materiales y métodos. Se analizaron los hallazgos clínicos de herramientas diagnósticas y procedimientos de prevención e intervención de alteraciones auditivas en artículos de investigación publicados en español, inglés, francés y portugués en bases de datos científicas entre los años 2000 y 2016. Resultados. Se extrajeron 62 artículos de investigación (31 de AR, 5 de LES, 12 de SS, 5 de Hipoacusia inmunomediada, 9 de medicamentos ototóxicos), 1 tesis doctoral sobre AR, 1 tesis doctoral sobre AR y LES y 1 guía de práctica clínica para la detección temprana, diagnóstico y tratamiento de AR. Se evidenció que las pérdidas auditivas con mayor reporte son hipoacusia neurosensorial, lesiones en cadena osicular y vestíbulo-coclear. Conclusiones. Se confirmó la relación entre las lesiones audiológicas y AR, LES y SS, pero aun no es claro el desarrollo de los ototóxicos.

Abstract Introduction: Currently, figures on people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or Sjögren's syndrome (SS) are not available, as well as information on auditory alterations caused by the pharmacological treatment used to control said diseases. Objective: To demonstrate possible hearing and vestibular disorders caused by RA, SLE and SS or their pharmacological treatment. Materials and methods: Clinical findings of diagnostic tools and prevention and intervention procedures for hearing disorders found in research articles published in Spanish, English, French and Portuguese in scientific databases between 2000 and 2016 were analyzed. Results: 62 research papers were obtained (31 on RA, 5 on SLE, 12 on SS, 5 on immune-mediated hearing loss, and 9 on ototoxic drugs), a doctoral thesis on RA, a doctoral thesis on RA and LES and a clinical practice guideline for the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of RA. The most frequent types of hearing loss reported are sensorineural hearing loss, ossicular chain lesions and vestibular-cochlear disorders. Conclusions: The relationship between hearing lesions and RA, LES and SS was confirmed, but the development of ototoxic drugs is not clear yet.

Encefalopatía Posterior Reversible En El Contexto De La Eclampsia. Reporte De Caso Y Revisión De La Literatura / Reversible Posterior Encephalopathy In The Context Of Eclampsia. Case Report And Review Of Literature

Resumen El síndrome de la encefalopatía posterior reversible conocido como (PRES) es un trastorno neurológico caracterizado por cefalea, alteraciones visuales, deterioro del estado de consciencia, crisis convulsivas y déficits neurológicos variados que tienen como causa, el incremento severo de la presión arterial. Los trastornos hipertensivos del embarazo, principalmente la preeclampsia y eclampsia, siguen siendo una de las causas principales de la morbilidad y mortalidad durante el embarazo, causando complicaciones neurológicas que van desde las crisis convulsivas únicas hasta el desarrollo de estatus convulsivos y del advenimiento de eventos cerebrovasculares potencialmente mortales. Describimos la presentación del síndrome de encefalopatía posterior reversible en una adolescente embarazada quien desarrolló un trastorno hipertensivo del embarazo.

Abstract Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by headaches, visual disturbances, altered level of consciousness, seizures, and a variety of neurological deficits that are caused by a severe increase in blood pressure. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, mainly preeclampsia and eclampsia, continue to be one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality during pregnancy worldwide, causing neurological complications ranging from singular seizures to the development of status epilepticus and the advent of potentially fatal cerebrovascular events. We describe the presentation of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a pregnant adolescent who developed a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.