Flebotomía (sangría) terapéutica en domicilio / Therapeutic phlebotomy (bloodletting) at home

Introducción: Paciente de sexo femenino de 86 años de edad, seguida en la unidad de hematología de nuestro hospital por una anemia normocitica-normocromica que tras tratamiento con darbopoetina alfa 40 mcg subcutánea semanal durante tres meses, es diagnostica-da de poliglobulia. Se solicitó flebotomía terapéutica de 400 cc de sangre. Tras su realización, se realiza control analítico resultando hemoglobina: 14.8mg/dl y hematocrito:42.2% (valores en rango). Desarrollo de la experiencia: El procedimiento se llevó a cabo en casa de la paciente sin necesidad de movilizarla de su cama, pues se encuentra encamada. Extraemos la cantidad de sangre indicada en la prescripción(400cc), sin ninguna complicación. Conclusiones: En este caso pudimos realizar un procedimiento de rango hospitalario en el domicilio de la paciente, liberando, por un lado, a los familiares de la “carga” del desplazamiento al hospital, y por otro, protegiendo la paciente de complicaciones relacionadas con la asistencia hospitalaria (infecciones nosocomiales, desorientación entre otras).Así mismo, con menos recursos, pudimos realizar una atención humanizada y segura, logrando el objetivo terapéutico. (AU)

Introduction:An 86-year-old woman with normocytic-normochromic anemia was diagnosed with polyglobulia after three months of weekly treatment with subcutaneous Darbopoetin alfa 40 mcg. She was treated with a Therapeutic phlebotomy of 400 cc of blood. The post treatment blood analysis showed values within range, Hemoglobin 14.8mg/dl and Hematocrit 42.2%. Development of Experience: The procedure was carried out in the patient’s house avoiding to move her from her own bed since she is a bedbridden patient. The ammount of blood prescribed, 400 cc, was drawn without any com-plications.Conclusions: This time, we have been able to develop a procedure that ussually we have to perform in the hospital in the patient best enviroment, her house. Avoiding both, the patient to be expose to the potential complication from an hospital enviroment ( infeccions, desorientation as many others) and the family to move the patient from her own bed. In summary, we reach the terapeuthic goal with an holistic and safe care attention but using less resources. (AU)

Design of Innovative Clothing for Pressure Injury Prevention: End-User Evaluation in a Mixed-Methods Study.

The global relevance of pressure injury (PI) prevention technologies arise from their impact on the quality of life of people with limited mobility and the costs associated with treating these preventable injuries. The purpose of this mixed methods study is to evaluate the design of a prototype integrating Smart Health Textiles for PI prevention based on feedback from specialist nurses who care for individuals who are prone to or have PIs. This is a mixed methods study. A structured questionnaire was conducted as part of an evaluation of a prototype garment for the prevention of PIs. This questionnaire was applied during the evaluation of the prototype and afterwards focus group discussions were held with experts. Descriptive statistics techniques were used to analyze the data and thematic and integrated content analysis was conducted through concomitant triangulation. Nineteen nurses took part, aged 30 to 39 years (52.6%) and with 12.31 ± 8.96 years of experience. Participants showed that the prototype required more manipulation and physical effort, which interfered its usefulness, in addition to presenting difficulties with the openings and the material of the closure system, which interfered with the ease of use and learning. Overall satisfaction with the product was moderate, with some areas for improvement found, such as satisfaction, recommendations to colleagues, and pleasantness of use. It is concluded that areas for improvement have been found in all dimensions, including in the design of openings and the choice of materials. These findings supply significant insights for improving clothing to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and patients.

End-User Assessment of an Innovative Clothing-Based Sensor Developed for Pressure Injury Prevention: A Mixed-Method Study.

This study aimed to evaluate a clothing prototype that incorporates sensors for the evaluation of pressure, temperature, and humidity for the prevention of pressure injuries, namely regarding physical and comfort requirements. A mixed-method approach was used with concurrent quantitative and qualitative data triangulation. A structured questionnaire was applied before a focus group of experts to evaluate the sensor prototypes. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and the discourse of the collective subject, followed by method integration and meta-inferences. Nine nurses, experts in this topic, aged 32.66 ± 6.28 years and with a time of profession of 10.88 ± 6.19 years, participated in the study. Prototype A presented low evaluation in stiffness (1.56 ± 1.01) and roughness (2.11 ± 1.17). Prototype B showed smaller values in dimension (2.77 ± 0.83) and stiffness (3.00 ± 1.22). Embroidery was assessed as inadequate in terms of stiffness (1.88 ± 1.05) and roughness (2.44 ± 1.01). The results from the questionnaires and focus groups' show low adequacy as to stiffness, roughness, and comfort. The participants highlighted the need for improvements regarding stiffness and comfort, suggesting new proposals for the development of sensors for clothing. The main conclusions are that Prototype A presented the lowest average scores relative to rigidity (1.56 ± 1.01), considered inadequate. This dimension of Prototype B was evaluated as slightly adequate (2.77 ± 0.83). The rigidity (1.88 ± 1.05) of Prototype A + B + embroidery was evaluated as inadequate. The prototype revealed clothing sensors with low adequacy regarding the physical requirements, such as stiffness or roughness. Improvements are needed regarding the stiffness and roughness for the safety and comfort characteristics of the device evaluated.

Necesidades y demandasde servicios de salud por parte del cuidador principal del paciente inmovilizado / Needs and demands for health services by the main caregiver of the immobilized patient

Objetivo: Evaluar las necesidades y las demandas de servicios desalud del cuidador principal de pacientes inmovilizados en el Centrode Salud de Caranza. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo transversalsobre los cuidadores principales de pacientes inmovilizados, mediantela identificación de inmovilizados y captación de 39 cuidadoresprincipales que voluntaria y anónimamente participaron. Inclusiónde variables de calidad (≥ 2 visitas/año), clínicas (sobrecarga, apoyo,estrés, ansiedad y depresión), sociodemográficas y de satisfaccióncon el servicio. Resultados: El indicador de calidad se superó en el89,8% de inmovilizados. Entre sobrecarga y parentesco (p = 0,040),nivel de cobertura (p = 0,012) o tiempo de respuesta (p = 0,015) seobservaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas. También hubodiferencias estadísticamente significativas entre apoyo social y nivelde cobertura (p < 0,001), tiempo de respuesta (p = 0,022), sobrecarga(p = 0,003), ansiedad (p = 0,046) o depresión (p = 0,040). Por último,se apreciaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre nivel deestrés y género (p = 0,035). Conclusiones: El presente trabajo muestraque las necesidades y demandas de servicios de salud se deben dirigir adisminuir el elevado nivel de sobrecarga, estrés y depresión detectado.De este modo, el estudio pone en evidencia el tipo de actuacionesmultidisciplinarias que los servicios de salud deben implementar paramejorar la calidad de vida y mitigar los problemas de salud de loscuidadores principales de pacientes inmovilizados. (AU)

Objective: Assess the needs and demands for health servicesof the main caregiver of immobilized patients at the CaranzaHealth Center. Methodology: Cross-sectional descriptive studyon the main caregivers of immobilized patients, through theidentification of immobilized patients and recruitment of 39main caregivers who voluntarily and anonymously participated.Inclusion of quality variables (≥ 2 visits/year), clinical (burden,support, stress, anxiety, and depression), sociodemographic, andsatisfaction with the service. Results: The quality indicator wasexceeded in 89.8% of fixed assets. Between burden and kinship(p = 0.040), level of coverage (p = 0.012) or response time(p = 0.015), statistical differences were observed. There were alsostatistically significant differences between social support andcoverage level (p < 0.001), response time (p = 0.022), overload(p = 0.003), anxiety (p = 0.046) or depression (p = 0.040). Finally,statistically significant differences were observed between stresslevel and gender (p = 0.035). Conclusions: The present workshows that the needs and demands of health services shouldbe aimed at reducing the high level of overload, stress anddepression detected. In this way, the study highlights the type ofmultidisciplinary actions that health services must implement toimprove the quality of life and mitigate the health problems of themain caregivers of immobilized patients. (AU)

Qualidade de vida de cuidadores familiares de pessoas idosas acamadas / Calidad de vida de cuidadores familiares de adultos mayores encamados / Quality of life of family caregivers of bedridden older adults

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a qualidade de vida dos cuidadores familiares e sua relação com as condições socioeconômicas, de saúde e de prestação de cuidado. Métodos Estudo transversal e analítico realizado na cidade de Palmas/TO, no período de 2020-2022, com amostra de 49 cuidadores familiares de idosos acamados. A qualidade de vida foi avaliada pelo instrumento "12-Item- Short- Form Health Survey" (SF-12). Para verificar a relação entre os componentes físico e mental e variáveis independentes, utilizou-se o Teste T. Resultados Os cuidadores apresentaram valores médios do componente físico de 43,26 pontos (IC 95%: 39,87 - 46,64) e no componente mental, de 50,98 pontos (IC 95%: 47,96 - 54,00). Encontraram-se diferenças significativas entre os escores do componente mental para disfunção familiar, consumo de bebida alcóolica e sobrecarga; e, entre o componente físico para multimorbidade, polifarmácia, índice de massa corpórea e sobrecarga. Conclusão Os achados deste estudo demonstraram relação entre condições sociais, de saúde, cuidado e qualidade de vida, concedendo assim conhecimento aos profissionais de saúde para orientá-los no planejamento de ações que visem a melhoria da qualidade de vida do cuidador.

Resumen Objetivo Evaluar la calidad de vida de los cuidadores familiares y su relación con las condiciones socioeconómicas, de salud y de prestación de cuidado. Métodos Estudio transversal y analítico realizado en la ciudad de Palmas, estado de Tocantins, en el período 2020-2022, con una muestra de 49 cuidadores familiares de adultos mayores encamados. La calidad de vida fue evaluada mediante el instrumento "12-Item- Short- Form Health Survey" (SF-12). Se utilizó el test-T para verificar la relación entre los componentes físicos y mentales y las variables independientes. Resultados Los cuidadores presentaron un valor promedio del componente físico de 43,26 puntos (IC 95 %: 39,87 - 46,64) y del componente mental de 50,98 puntos (IC 95 %: 47,96 - 54,00). Se observaron diferencias significativas en la puntuación del componente mental en disfunción familiar, consumo de bebida alcohólica y sobrecarga; y en el componente físico, en multimorbilidad, polifarmacia, índice de masa corporal y sobrecarga. Conclusión Los resultados de este estudio demostraron que existe relación entre las condiciones sociales, de salud, cuidado y calidad de vida, lo que permite que los profesionales de la salud tengan conocimientos para la planificación de acciones que busquen mejorar la calidad de vida de del cuidador.

Abstract Objective To assess the quality of life of family caregivers and their relationship with socioeconomic, health and care conditions. Methods a cross-sectional and analytical study carried out in the city of Palmas/TO, in the period of 2020-2022, with a sample of 49 family caregivers of bedridden older adults. Quality of life was assessed by the instrument "12-Item- Short- Form Health Survey" (SF-12). To verify the relationship between physical and mental components and independent variables, the t-test was used. Results Caregivers presented mean values of the physical component of 43.26 points (95% CI: 39.87 - 46.64) and the mental component of 50.98 points (95% CI: 47.96 - 54.00). Significant differences were found between the scores of the mental component for family dysfunction, alcohol consumption and overload, and between the physical component for multimorbidity, polypharmacy, body mass index and overload. Conclusion The findings of this study demonstrated a relationship between social conditions, health, care and quality of life, thus granting knowledge to health professionals to guide them in planning actions aimed at improving caregivers' quality of life.

Physical Rehabilitation Programs for Bedridden Patients with Prolonged Immobility: A Scoping Review.

Bedridden patients usually stay in bed for long periods, presenting several problems caused by immobility, leading to a long recovery process. Thus, identifying physical rehabilitation programs for bedridden patients with prolonged immobility requires urgent research. Therefore, this scoping review aimed to map existing physical rehabilitation programs for bedridden patients with prolonged immobility, the rehabilitation domains, the devices used, the parameters accessed, and the context in which these programs were performed. This scoping review, guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute's (JBI) methodology and conducted in different databases (including grey literature), identified 475 articles, of which 27 were included in this review. The observed contexts included research institutes, hospitals, rehabilitation units, nursing homes, long-term units, and palliative care units. Most of the programs were directed to the musculoskeletal domain, predominantly toward the lower limbs. The devices used included lower limb mobilization, electrical stimulation, inclined planes, and cycle ergometers. Most of the evaluated parameters were musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, or vital signs. The variability of the programs, domains, devices and parameters found in this scoping review revealed no uniformity, a consequence of the personalization and individualization of care, which makes the development of a standard intervention program challenging.

Pocket-sized, wireless-Bluetooth ultrasound system to perform diagnostic and low-complexity interventional procedures in bedridden patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: from intensive care unit to domiciliary service?

The use of a pocked-sized, wireless-Bluetooth ultrasound portable system with display images presented on a tablet facilitated the work of our radiologists during the first wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to perform diagnostic and interventional procedures in bedridden patients. The device is equipped with a battery-powered probe without cables that transmits images to a tablet (or a cell phone) through a dedicated App. We hypothesise in future to extend diagnostic and low-complexity interventional procedures from hospitalised patients to at-home patients who are not able to mobilise out of bed or are difficult to transport. This domiciliary service might also reduce the overhead of hospital accesses.

Rehabilitation Programs for Bedridden Patients with Prolonged Immobility: A Scoping Review Protocol.

Bedridden patients usually stay in bed for long periods, presenting several motor problems caused by immobility, such as reductions in muscle mass, bone mineral density and physical impairment, resulting in a long recovery process. Thus, identifying physical rehabilitation programs for bedridden patients with prolonged immobility is a matter of urgent research for a solution that will help health professionals and stakeholders to develop more adjusted programs and identify possible gaps. To date, no previous scoping reviews addressing this purpose have been found. This scoping review will be guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology, will focus on physical rehabilitation programs for bedridden patients with prolonged immobility and aims to map the programs, the devices used, and the parameters assessed. A relevant set of electronic databases and grey literature will be searched. Data extraction will be conducted using a tool developed by the research team that will address the review objectives and questions. Data synthesis will be presented in tabular form and a narrative summary aligned with the review's objective. This scoping review will contribute to the improvement of clinical practice, identifying key challenges that might justify the need to develop new programs suitable in clinical and organizational contexts.

Design and Development of an E-Textile Mat for Assuring the Comfort of Bedridden Persons.

An e-textile mat with capacitive textile sensors was designed and manufactured to monitor body position and prevent decubitus ulcers in the case of bedridden people. The sensors were incorporated through a process of machine embroidery with electrically conductive threads. A new production method for the conductive threads is still expected to be developed, resulting in good conductive properties, high wear resistance and durability. Samples of five variants of motifs without cross-stitching were studied, and the capacity and electrical resistance were determined experimentally. A prototype of the e-textile mat was made with a motif showing the best ratio between the inserted thread and the measured capacity. A hardware solution and a software application for collecting, processing and visualising the received information were developed. Tests were performed in real conditions, which clearly showed that the designed e-textile mat could be successfully applied for non-invasive and continuous control of the position of the human body in a supine position to prevent decubitus ulcers.

Um olhar sobre a saúde bucal de pacientes acamados domiciliados cadastrados em unidades da Estratégia Saúde da Família no município de Teresópolis/RJ / A perspective on the oral health of home care bedridden patients registered in ESF units in the city of Teresópolis/RJ

Resumo Saúde bucal deficiente pode interferir na saúde geral do indivíduo acamado, prolongando o tempo de recuperação ou agravando a enfermidade. Nesse contexto, esse estudo teve o objetivo de identificar os problemas de saúde bucal percebidos por cuidadores e pacientes acamados domiciliados cadastrados em unidades da ESF no município de Teresópolis, região serrana do Estado do Rio de janeiro. Realizou-se um estudo exploratório baseado em entrevistas. Os principais problemas de saúde bucal referidos foram a dor de dente, a cárie dental, os dentes permanentes perdidos, as lesões na mucosa e a doença periodontal. Esses resultados ajudam a compreender a real demanda de serviços odontológicos possibilitando oferecer um atendimento que respeite as prioridades dos indivíduos. Tais achados apontam para a necessidade de um maior suporte por parte da equipe de saúde para essas famílias. Existe a necessidade de atividades de educação em saúde bucal para o paciente e seu cuidador, orientação quanto a higiene oral, identificação de lesões orais e tratamento clínico.

Abstract Poor oral health may interfere with the general health of the bedridden subject, prolonging recovery time or aggravating the disease. In this context, this study aimed to identify oral health problems perceived by caregivers and home care bedridden patients registered in ESF units in the city of Teresópolis, located in the mountainous region of the state of Rio de Janeiro. An exploratory study based on interviews was conducted. The main referred oral health problems were toothache, dental caries, lost permanent teeth, mucosal lesions and periodontal disease. These results help to understand the demand for dental services, making it possible to provide a service that respects the individual's priorities. These findings point to the need for greater support from the health team for these families. There is a need for oral health education activities for the patient and their caregiver, guidance on oral hygiene, identification of oral lesions and clinical treatment.

Fatores associados à condição de acamado em idosos brasileiros: resultado da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde, 2013 / Factors associated to the condition of bedridden in Brazilian old people, results from the National Health Survey, 2013

Resumo Objetivo Identificar os fatores associados à condição de acamado entre idosos brasileiros, analisando-se condições socioeconômicas e de saúde e utilização de serviços de saúde. Método Estudo transversal com dados secundários provenientes da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde (2013). Contou com a população de indivíduos com ≥60 anos (n=11.177). A condição de acamado foi considerada variável dependente e as características sociodemográficas, condições de saúde e utilização de serviços médicos como independentes. Foram realizadas análises de regressão logística, e reportada a razão de chance bruta (RCbruta) e ajustada (RCajustada) com o intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%). Resultados Verificou-se que 4,9% dos idosos eram acamados. Essa condição mostrou-se associada ao sexo masculino (RCajustada=1,45; IC95%=1,13-1,84), analfabetismo (RCajustada=1,37; IC95%=1,11-1,70) e quantidade de doenças crônicas, sendo idoso com cinco ou mais doenças crônicas apresentava 4,96 (IC95%=2,78-8,85) mais chances do que os sem doença. As doenças associadas à condição acamado foram: episódio de acidente vascular cerebral (RCajustada=3,03; IC95%=1,29-8,43), diagnóstico de hipertensão arterial sistêmica (RCajustada=1,71; IC95%=1,31-2,24), alterações nos níveis de colesterol (RCajustada=2,08; IC95%=1,37-3,17) e depressão (RCajustada=5,64; IC95%=2,42-13,14). Ainda, idosos que precisaram de atendimento relacionado à própria saúde (RCajustada=16,94; IC95%=7,15-40,16), internamento (RCajustada=8,10; IC95%=4,20-15,54) e atendimento emergencial no domicílio nos últimos 12 meses (RCajustada=1,78; IC95%=4,20-15,54) e que consideraram a condição de saúde geral ruim (RCajustada=2,68; IC95%=2,05-3,51) apresentaram mais chances de ser acamado. Conclusão o estudo permitiu identificar importantes fatores associados à condição acamado de idosos brasileiros com destaque para sexo e escolaridade, as variáveis clínicas de doenças crônicas, e utilização mais frequente de serviços de saúde.

Abstract Objective to identify the factors associated to bedridden condition among Brazilian old people, analyzing socioeconomic and health conditions and the use of health services. Method cross-sectional study, with secondary data from National Health Survey (2013). It counted on the population of individuals ≥60 aged (n=11.177). The bedridden condition was considered a dependent variable and the sociodemographic characteristics, health conditions and use of medical services as independent. Crude and adjusted logistic regression analyses were performed and reported crude and Adjusted Odds Ratio (ORadjusted), with 95% confidence interval (95%CI). Results It was found that 4.9% of the old people were bedridden. This condition was shown to be associated to male gender (ORadjusted=1.45; 95%CI= 1.13-1.84), illiteracy (ORadjusted=1.37 95%CI= 1.11-1.70) and number of chronic diseases, old people who had five chronic diseases were 4.96 (95%CI=2.78-8.85) times more likely than those without disease. The diseases associated to bedridden condition were stroke episode (ORadjusted=3.03; 95%CI=1.29-8.43), diagnosis of systemic arterial hypertension (ORadjusted=1.71; 95%CI=1.31-2.24), changes in cholesterol levels (ORadjusted=2.08; CI95%= 1.37-3.17) and depression (ORadjusted=5.64; 95%CI=2.42-13.14). Still, old people who needed care related to their own health (OR=16.94; 95%CI=7.15-40.16), hospitalization (ORadjusted=8.10; 95%CI=4.20-15.54) and emergency home care in the last 12 months (ORadjusted=1.78; 95%CI=1.25-2.55) and who considered the condition of poor general health (ORadjusted=2.68; 95%CI=2.05-3.51) were more likely to be bedridden. Conclusion This study allowed the identification of important factors associated with the bedridden condition of Brazilian old people, with emphasis on gender and education, the clinical variables of chronic diseases, and the more frequent use of health services.

A New Methodology for Use by a Single Caregiver to Bathe Bedridden Elderly Persons Using Advanced Mechatronic Systems.

In the framework of this paper, we aimed to propose a methodology for giving baths to elderly, bedridden persons, when this task is performed by a single caregiver. Usually, two caregivers are required for nursing a bedridden patient, especially when certain important tasks are needed (e.g., bathing the patient), but this is not always possible. The entire study considers the primary user's perspective-the caregiver-who is responsible for a wide range of tasks; thus, suffering physical and psychological exhaustion over time. A physical prototype has been developed for allowing caregivers to perform tests in a life-like environment, by means of the device and the methodology. This technology, therefore, will represent an important contribution to the quality of life of caregivers. Considering an increase in the share of the elderly population and the related problems that arise in daily care, this project intends to be beneficial contemporarily. The presented methodology has been successfully tested and validated.

Host characteristics predict outcome among adult patients admitted by severe acute respiratory infection / Características del huésped predicen el desenlace en adultos hospitalizados por infección respiratoria aguda grave

Background: Except for influenza pandemics, different observational studies have failed to demonstrate differences in mortality between various etiologies in adult patients hospitalized for respiratory infections. Aim: To compare clinical and mortality differences between different viral pathogens associated with severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) in hospitalized adults. Material and Methods: One-year prospective study in a sentinel center. We included 132 patients with SARI hospitalized for any of the nine viruses under study by PCR. Clinical variables were compared, excluding cases of coinfection. Results: A viral coinfection was identified in 12% and influenza infection in 56% of cases. Eighty percent of patients were aged ≥ 65 years, with a high frequency of comorbidities, 27% were bedridden. Twenty four percent were admitted to critical care units, 20% required ventilatory assistance and 16% died. Cases occurred throughout the year, with an expected seasonal peak between autumn and spring and a predominance of infections not associated with influenza during summer months. In the multivariate analysis, only being bedridden was significantly associated with mortality at discharge (Odds ratio 23.46; 95% confidence intervals 3.33-165.12, p < 0.01), without association with age, comorbidity, viral pathogen involved, laboratory parameters, clinical presentation or CURB65 score. No major clinical dissimilarities were found between different viral pathogens. Conclusions: In our series of patients, mostly elderly, only bedridden status was significantly associated with mortality at discharge in patients hospitalized for SARI. Viral pathogens were not relevant.

Los factores del huésped son más importantes que el tipo viral para predecir el desenlace en pacientes hospitalizados por infecciones respiratoria aguda grave. Exceptuando las pandemias de influenza, diferentes estudios observacionales no han logrado demostrar diferencias en mortalidad entre diferentes patógenos en pacientes adultos hospitalizados por infecciones respiratorias. Objetivo: Comparar diferencias clínicas y en mortalidad entre diferentes patógenos virales asociados a infección respiratoria aguda grave (IRAG) en adultos hospitalizados. Método: Estudio prospectivo durante un año en un centro centinela. Se incluyeron casos de IRAG hospitalizados por alguno de los 9 virus bajo estudio por RCP. Se compararon variables clínicas y desenlace. Resultados: Ingresaron 132 pacientes con IRAG. Se identificó coinfección viral en 12,1% e infección por influenza en 56,1%. La mayor parte era de la tercera edad (80,3%) con una alta frecuencia de comorbilidad y 27,3% estaba postrado. Veintitres coma cinco por ciento ingresó a unidad de cuidados críticos, 19,7% requirió asistencia ventilatoria y 15,9% fallecieron. Los casos ocurrieron todo el año, con un aumento estacional esperado entre otoño y primavera y predominio de infecciones no asociadas a influenza en verano. En el análisis multivariado, sólo la postración se asoció significativamente a mortalidad al egreso (ORa 23,46 IC95 3,33-165,12, p = 0,002), sin asociación con la edad, comorbilidad, patógeno viral involucrado, parámetros de laboratorio, presentación clínica o puntuación CURB65. No se encontraron discordancias clínicas mayores entre diferentes agentes virales. Conclusiones: En nuestra serie de pacientes, mayoritariamente de la tercera edad, sólo la postración se asoció significativamente a mortalidad al egreso en pacientes hospitalizados por IRAG. El patógeno viral no resultó ser relevante.

Cuidado informal al adulto mayor encamado en un área de salud / Informal care for the elderly confined to bed in a healthcare area

RESUMEN Introducción: el cuidado informal a una persona dependiente supone con frecuencia notable fuente de estrés que afecta la vida del cuidador informal. Objetivo: diagnosticar el estado actual del cuidado informal al adulto mayor encamado en el área de salud del Policlínico Manuel Piti Fajardo de Guane en Pinar del Río, durante el período de julio 2015 a octubre 2016. Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal, constituido por una población de 79 cuidadores informales de adultos mayores encamados y una muestra de 35 de estos, que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión, utilizando en el análisis métodos teóricos, empíricos y estadísticos (estadística descriptiva). Resultados: se identificaron tendencias actuales en el desarrollo del objeto, se realizó el diagnóstico del estado inicial, determinando regularidades que posibilitan la transformación de sus insuficiencias Conclusiones: los resultados indican que existe la necesidad de actuaciones multidisciplinarias encaminadas a perfeccionar el proceso de cuidado informal, diseñando y generando intervenciones que articulen la actividad del cuidador, la familia, el grupo básico de trabajo y la comunidad.

ABSTRACT Introduction: the informal care of a dependent person often supposes a significant source of stress affecting the life of informal caregivers. Objective: to diagnose the present-day status of informal care of old people confined to bed in the health area of Manuel Piti Fajardo Polyclinic, Guane municipality in Pinar del Río province from July 2015 to October 2016. Methods: observational, descriptive and cross sectional study was conducted, the target group was constituted by 79 informal caregivers of old patients confined to bed and the sample included 35 of them who met the inclusion criteria, using theoretical, empirical and statistical (descriptive statistics) methods in the analysis. Results: the present-day trends in the development of this subject matter were identified, along with the diagnosis of the initial status, determining the regularities that make possible the transformation of its insufficiencies. Conclusions: the results indicate that there is a need for multidisciplinary actions aimed at improving the informal care process, designing and generating interventions that articulate the activity of caregivers, family, basic working team and the community.