Are adverse events related to the completeness of clinical records? Results from a retrospective records review using the Global Trigger Tool.

Clinical record (CR) is a tool for recording details about the patient and the most commonly used source of information for detecting adverse events (AEs). Its completeness is an indicator of the quality of care provided and may provide clues for improving professional practice. The primary aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of AEs. The secondary aims were to determine the completeness of CRs and to examine the relationship between the two variables. We retrospectively reviewed randomly selected CRs of patients discharged from the Academic Hospital of Udine (Italy) in the departments of general surgery, internal medicine, and obstetrics between July and September 2020. Evaluation was performed using the Global Trigger Tool and a checklist to evaluate the completeness of CRs. The relationship between the occurrence of AEs and the completeness of CRs was analyzed using nonparametric tests. A binomial logistic regression analysis was also performed. We reviewed 291 CRs and identified 368 triggers and 56 AEs. Among them, 16.2% of hospitalizations were affected by at least one AE, with a higher percentage in general surgery. The most common AEs were surgical injuries (42.6%; 24) and care related (26.8%; 15). A significant positive correlation was found between the length of hospital stay and the number of AEs. The average completeness of CRs was 72.9% and was lower in general surgery. The decrease in CR completeness correlated with the increase in the total number of AEs (R = -0.14; P = .017), although this was not confirmed by regression analysis by individual departments. Our results seem to suggest that completeness of CRs may benefit patient safety, so ongoing education and involvement of health professionals are needed to maintain professional adherence to CRs.

A form to report pain assessment and monitoring in the oncology clinical record: a Delphi process.

Background: Treatment of cancer pain remains suboptimal worldwide. In Italy, a law requires that pain be regularly assessed and reported in both medical and nursing records. Aim: To provide a homogeneous form to get exhaustive clinical information in the clinical report according to Italian legislation. Methods: A board, including oncologists and pain therapists, designed a form to report the pain characteristics of cancer patients in Italy in clinical records. The form was voted on through a Delphi process among directors of 18 clinical oncology specialization schools in Italy to obtain agreement on its content. Results: A form useful for collecting and reporting comprehensive and homogeneous information on pain among oncologists in Italy was produced. Conclusion: The development of common strategies for pain management can be improved by using this tool.

A comparison of endodontic referrals and treatment in the public and private sectors in Western Australia.

The aim was to compare referral patterns and treatment provided by specialist Endodontists and Endodontic Registrars. A retrospective review was conducted of the clinical records of the first 25 patients seen by seven private endodontic clinicians and the equivalent number (175) of patients seen by five public sector endodontic clinicians from 1 January 2017. The average age and range of medical co-morbidities of patients in the public sector were statistically greater. Referred patients and referrers mainly worked in metropolitan Perth. The most frequent reasons for referral in both public and private sectors were to assess and manage non-painful endodontic pathosis, to manage pain, and to manage calcified canals. There was a wide range of cases referred to both sectors but with similar patterns suggesting that the training of specialists adequately prepares them for private practice. The results also indicate that Endodontists must be proficient in all aspects of the speciality.

Mining biomarkers from routine laboratory tests in clinical records associated with air pollution health risk assessment.

Clinical laboratory in hospital can produce amounts of health data every day. The purpose of this study was to mine biomarkers from clinical laboratory big data associated with the air pollution health risk assessment using clinical records. 13, 045, 629 clinical records of all 27 routine laboratory tests in Changsha Central Hospital, including ALB, TBIL, ALT, DBIL, AST, TP, UREA, UA, CREA, GLU, CK, CKMB, LDL-C, TG, TC, HDL-C, CRP, WBC, Na, K, Ca, Cl, APTT, PT, FIB, TT, RBC and those daily air pollutants concentration monitoring data of Changsha, including PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2, CO, and O3 from 2014 to 2016, were retrieved. The moving average method was used to the biological reference interval was established. The tests results were converted into daily abnormal rate. After data cleaning, GAM statistical model construction and data analysis, a concentration-response relationship between air pollutants and daily abnormal rate of routine laboratory tests was observed. Our study found that PM2.5 had a stable association with TP (lag07), ALB (lag07), ALT (lag07), AST (lag07), TBIL (lag07), DBIL (lag07), UREA (lag07), CREA (lag07), UA (lag07), CK (lag 06), GLU (lag07), WBC (lag07), Cl (lag07) and Ca (lag07), (P < 0.05); O3 had a stable association with AST (lag01), CKMB (lag06), TG (lag07), TC (lag05), HDL-C (lag07), K (lag05) and RBC (lag07) (P < 0.05); CO had a stable association with UREA (lag07), Na (lag7) and PT (lag07) (P < 0.05); SO2 had a stable association with TP (lag07) and LDL-C (lag0) (P < 0.05); NO2 had a stable association with APTT (lag7) (P < 0.05). These results showed that different air pollutants affected different routine laboratory tests and presented different pedigrees. Therefore, biomarkers mined from routine laboratory tests may potentially be used to low-cost assess the health risks associated with air pollutants.

Próteses dentárias em idosos com patologias sistêmicas: procedimentos clínicos, diagnóstico e prognóstico para confecção protética / Dental prostheses in the elderly with systemic pathologies: clinical procedures, diagnosis and prognosis for prosthetic fabrication

Doença sistêmica consta de doença que aflige o corpo humano em sua totalidade. Muitas doenças podem acometer os indivíduos advindo do envelhecimento. Sabe-se que existem condições sistêmicas que podem repercutir na saúde bucal. Determinadas mudanças nas estruturas orais podem advir da idade ou podem estar correlacionadas a doenças. O objetivo deste artigo foi evidenciar como proceder para elaborar próteses dentárias em indivíduos idosos com patologias sistêmicas. Patologias sistêmicas e os medicamentos que estão sendo administrados aos idosos influem em boca. A opção por determinado planejamento protético pode sofrer influência de patologias sistêmicas; dos medicamentos administrados e de deficiências motoras. Concluiu-se que a qualidade de vida dos idosos pode ser melhorada quando ocorrer a elaboração de um planejamento protético adequado que leve em consideração as características apresentadas pelo quadro sistêmico dos idosos.

Systemic disease consists of disease that afflicts the human body in its entirety. Many diseases can affect individuals as they age. It is known that there are systemic conditions that can affect oral health. Certain changes in oral structures may be due to age or may be correlated with disease. The objective of this article was to show how to proceed to prepare dental prostheses in elderly individuals with systemic pathologies. Systemic pathologies and the drugs that are being administered to the elderly influence the mouth. The option for a certain prosthetic planning may be influenced by systemic pathologies; of administered medications and motor impairments. It was concluded that the quality of life of the elderly can be improved when an adequate prosthetic planning is developed that takes into account the characteristics presented by the systemic picture of the elderly.

Hemodialysis Record Sharing: Solution for Work Burden Reduction and Disaster Preparedness.

BACKGROUND: After the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, backup systems for clinical information were launched in Japan. The system in Miyagi Prefecture called the Miyagi Medical and Welfare Information Network (MMWIN) is used as a health information exchange network to share clinical information among various medical facilities for patients who have opted in. Hospitals and clinics specializing in chronic renal failure require patients' data and records during hemodialysis to facilitate communication in daily clinical activity and preparedness for disasters. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to facilitate the sharing of clinical data of patients undergoing hemodialysis among different hemodialysis facilities. METHODS: We introduced a document-sharing system to make hemodialysis reports available on the MMWIN. We also recruited hospitals and clinics to share the hemodialysis reports of their patients and promoted the development of a network between emergency and dialysis clinics. RESULTS: In addition to basic patient information as well as information on diagnosis, prescription, laboratory data, hospitalization, allergy, and image data from different facilities, specific information about hemodialysis is available, as well as a backup of indispensable information in preparation for disasters. As of June 1, 2021, 12 clinics and 10 hospitals of 68 dialysis facilities in Miyagi participated in the MMWIN. The number of patients who underwent hemodialysis in Miyagi increased by more than 40%. CONCLUSIONS: Our backup system successfully developed a network of hemodialysis facilities. We have accumulated data that are beneficial to prevent the fragmentation of patient information and would be helpful in transferring patients efficiently during unpredictable disasters.

Acercamiento a la historia clínica electrónica en el contexto de la informatización en salud

RESUMEN La historia clínica representa un instrumento cardinal de la atención médica, concebido como guía metodológica para la identificación integral de los problemas sanitarios de cada individuo. Por otra parte, la historia clínica electrónica requiere de un basamento tecnológico apropiado para sus funciones; su información puede obtenerse por diferentes vías a través del método clínico y el trabajo semiológico, y luego vaciarse a soporte digital. Entre sus componentes esenciales destacan: datos generales, anamnesis, examen físico, exámenes complementarios, diagnósticos, tratamiento, además de evolución y procederes. Constituye, además, un documento médico-legal con basamento electrónico, que debe cumplir el secreto médico, confidencialidad e intimidad del trabajo efectuado con el paciente. El objetivo de este trabajo es profundizar en los conocimientos relacionados con la historia clínica electrónica en el contexto de la informatización en salud. Se concluye que la historia clínica electrónica es capaz de reflejar de forma fidedigna las características clínicas del paciente y su evolución periódica bajo un soporte electrónico.

ABSTRACT The clinical record embodies the cardinal instrument of medical care, conceived as a methodological guide for the comprehensive identification of the health problems of each individual. On the other hand, the electronic clinical record requires an appropriate technological basis for its functioning; its information can be obtained by different means through clinical method and semiological work, and emptied later to digital support. Its essential components include: general data, anamnesis, physical examination, complementary tests, diagnosis, treatment, as well as evolution and procedures. Among its main components are: general data, anamnesis, physical examinations, complementary tests, diagnosis, treatment, as well as evolution and procedures. It is also a legal-medical document with electronic basis which must fulfill the principles of medical secrecy, confidentiality and intimacy of the work done with the patient. The aim of this work is to deepen the knowledge related to electronic clinical record in the context of health care informatization. It is concluded that the electronic clinical record is able to accurately reflect the clinical characteristics of the patient and his periodic evolution in an electronic support.

La falta de coordinación como problema de salud / The Lack of Coordination as a Health Problem

Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 92 años, que sufre un problema de salud agudo y acude a los servicios de urgencias de 2 centros sanitarios. La falta de acceso de los profesionales sanitarios a la historia clínica/farmacológica de la paciente, origi-na cambios en la medicación y una prescripción en cascada que tiene como consecuencia el deterioro de la salud en una paciente estable.Cuando un paciente acude a distintos profesionales para resolver un problema de salud, la falta de un sistema común de repositorio de esa información con acceso directo de los profesionales lastra la resolución de los problemas de salud (AU)

We present the case of a 92 years old woman that suffers an acute health problem and goes to the emergency services of 2 health care centers. The lack of access of the health professionals to the clinical and pharmacological record of the patient, produces changes in the medication and a big quantity of prescriptions that have as a conse-quence the worsening of health of a stable patient.When a patient goes to different health profession-als to solve a health problem, the lack of a common repository system with the information and with direct access for the professionals affects health problems resolution (AU)

Clinical audit as an educative tool for optometrists: an intervention study in age-related macular degeneration.

PURPOSE: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a major cause of vision loss. This study investigated whether performing clinical audit and receiving analytical performance feedback altered documentation of the AMD care provided by optometrists. METHODS: Australian optometrists were recruited and completed a survey about their demographics and confidence in AMD care, and a three-month audit of their practice records using an AMD audit tool (termed the pre-audit evaluation). After receiving analytical feedback, participants identified areas for improvement and re-audited their practices after three months to analyse changes in performance (termed the post-audit evaluation). Paired t-tests and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, as appropriate, were used to compare pre- and post-audit data. RESULTS: Twenty optometrists, most practising in Victoria, Australia, completed the study. Participants primarily worked in corporate practice and/or rural settings and had a range of optometric experience (2-40 years). At baseline, participants felt confident in their: knowledge of AMD risk factors (65%), advice to patients about these factors (55%) and management of earlier stages of AMD (55%). Each clinician completed (median [IQR]): 15 [IQR: 10-19] and 12 [IQR: 8-16] audits of unique patient records, pre- and post-audit, respectively. Post-audit, average record documentation (per optometrist) improved for asking about: AMD family history (94% to 100%, p = 0.03), smoking status (21% to 58%, p < 0.01), diet (11% to 29%, p < 0.01) and nutritional supplementation (20% to 51%, p < 0.01). For clinical examination, compliance with documenting pinhole visual acuity, performing an in-office Amsler grid (upon indication) and using optical coherence tomography improved post-audit (p < 0.05). Accuracy of severity documentation improved for earlier stages of AMD (p < 0.05). For earlier stages of AMD, documentation of counselling about modifiable risk factors significantly improved post-audit (p < 0.05). Aspects well-performed pre-audit that did not change included documenting: medical histories (100% at both time points, p = 0.06) and retinal imaging (77% at both time points, p = 0.97). CONCLUSIONS: Self-audit with analytical feedback improved clinical record documentation of: AMD risk factors, clinical examination, AMD severity classification and management advice. These findings support a role for audit to improve optometric clinical care of AMD, as evidenced by improved documentation of the AMD care delivered.

The short evaluation of orofacial myofunctional protocol (ShOM) and the sleep clinical record in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.

INTRODUCTION: Multiple anatomic and functional risk factors contribute to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in children, most of the screening tools only evaluate clinical symptoms. The aim was to describe the evaluation of the short orofacial myofunctional protocol (ShOM) in OSA children, and to analyze if the inclusion of orofacial myofunctional aspects would influence the screening sensitivity/specificity of the Sleep Clinical Record (SCR). METHODS: Children from Brazil and Italy with sleep disordered breathing were evaluated by full night polygraphy, the SCR and the ShOM. For the analysis of the correlations, we normalized the distribution of the children based on the percentiles of the Apnea and Hypopnea Index (AHI). The children were divided in: Group1: first percentile AHI up to25% (cut-off value: AHI≤1.9); Group 2: second percentile from 25% to 75% (cut-off values: 1.9˂AHI≤7.9); Group3: third percentile AHI˃75% (cut = off value: AHI˃7.9). The findings of SCR and ShOM were compared for each group. ROC curve of the sensitivity and specificity of OSA diagnosis were compared for SCR alone and the combined results of SCR plus ShOM. RESULTS: 86 children, 47 girls, 4-11 years, were included, 34 children were obese and 20 overweight. OSA severity and obesity showed a positive correlation (p = 0.04). Mean ShOM score was 5.64 ± 2.27, with a positive correlation to the SCR (p = 0.002). In Group1, the SCR showed more nasal obstruction, arched palate and OSAS score/positive Brouilette questionnaire and the ShOM scored more alterations to breathing mode, breathing type (p = 0.01) and lip competence. In Group 3, we found more tonsillar hypertrophy, Friedman tongue position alteration (p < 0.001), malocclusion and obesity at SCR and more alterations in tongue resting position, tongue deglutition position and malocclusion at ShOM. CONCLUSIONS: The myofuntional evaluation contributed to the screening of OSA in children, while alterations of the tongue (resting and deglutition position) were observed in children with the highest AHI percentile. The combination of SCR and ShOM improved the sensitivity and specificity for the identification of pediatric OSA when compared to SCR alone.

Aprender a preguntar: un recurso didáctico para el aprendizaje de la anamnesis médica / Learning to ask: a teaching resource for learning medical anamnesis

RESUMEN Introducción: La anamnesis médica es el proceso de comunicación interactiva entre el médico, el paciente, su familia o ambos, con el propósito de identificar y caracterizar los síntomas que expresan la realidad del estado de salud del paciente, para establecer el diagnóstico y la intervención médica. Objetivo: Diseñar un sistema de acciones didácticas que faciliten a los estudiantes de la carrera de Medicina el aprendizaje de la anamnesis. Método: En el Hospital General Docente "Dr. Agostinho Neto" se desarrolló un estudio de tipo pedagógico con dicho objetivo, donde se utilizaron los métodos: histórico- lógico, análisis y síntesis e inducción-deducción. Se empleó, además, la modelación para la elaboración del modelo de preguntas y el enfoque sistémico para determinar su estructura y establecer las relaciones entre ellas. Resultados: El empleo de procedimientos (trasmisión de experiencias, ejemplos prácticos, modelos memorísticos basados en la imitación), sin un sustrato teórico estructurado, dificulta la aplicación plena de los contenidos médicos en pacientes concretos en condiciones reales semejantes o diferentes a las aprendidas, lo que constituye una limitación para la formación de esta habilidad en la asignatura Propedéutica Clínica y Semiología Médica. Conclusiones: Se ofrece un modelo de aprendizaje por preguntas, con el cual se dota al estudiante de un recurso didáctico-metodológico para la comunicación interactiva con el paciente, lo que facilita el aprendizaje de la escucha activa y la comprensión del paciente por el estudiante. Contribuye, además, con la calidad de la confección de la historia clínica.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Medical anamnesis is the process of interactive communication between the physician, the patient, his or her family, or both, for the purpose of identifying and characterizing the symptoms that express the reality of the patient's state of health, in order to establish the diagnosis and medical intervention. Objective: To design a system of didactic actions that will make it easier for medical students to learn the anamnesis. Method: At the General Teaching Hospital "Dr. Agostinho Neto" a pedagogical study was developed with this objective, where the methods used were: historical-logical, analysis and synthesis and induction-deduction. In addition, a modeling was used to develop the question model and the systemic approach to determine its structure and establish the relationships between them. Results: The use of procedures (transmission of experiences, practical examples, memory models based on imitation), without a structured theoretical support, makes it difficult to fully apply the medical content to specific patients in real conditions similar to or different from those learned, which constitutes a limitation for the training of this skill in the subject Clinical Propedeutics and Medical Semiology. Conclusions: A question-based learning model is offered, in which the student is equipped with a didactic-methodological resource for interactive communication with the patient, which facilitates the learning of active listening and the understanding of the patient by the student. It also contributes to the quality of the preparation of the clinical record.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea in School-Aged Children Presented with Nocturnal Enuresis.

OBJECTIVES: We aimed to detect obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among school-age children presented with nocturnal enuresis (NE) and to identify the possible risk factors for OSA in them. METHODS: Sixty-six children aged > 5-16 years presented with NE were enrolled in the study. Children with urinary tract anatomical abnormalities or infection, intellectual disabilities, genetic syndromes, psychological issues, and diabetes mellitus were excluded. They were clinically examined, scored using sleep clinical record score (SCR), and subjected for full-night polysomnogram (PSG). Children with obstructive apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) ≥ 2 episodes/hour (h) were considered as OSA. RESULTS: Fifty-four children (81.8% of the recruited children) aged 8.3 ± 2.8 years agreed to undergo PSG as 68.5% had OSA with median obstructive AHI of 6.1 (3.7-13.2) episodes/h, median oxygen saturation of 97% and nadir of 88%. Thirty-three percent were obese with significantly higher AHI [7.0 (3.7-12.4) vs. 2.4 (1.3-6.1) episodes/h; p = 0.023]. SCR score correlated significantly with AHI (r2 = 0.462, p = 0.001) with 91% sensitivity in detecting OSA ≥ 5 episodes/h. Nasal obstruction, adenoid/adult facial phenotype, and arched palate were associated with OSA (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: NE is commonly associated with OSA especially in obese children. Nasal obstruction, abnormal facial phenotype, and high-arched palate were common risk factors.

Associação entre condições sistêmicas e gravidade da doença periodontal em pacientes atendidos na Clínica-Escola da UFCG / Association between systemic conditions and the gravity of periodontal disease in patients attended at the UFCG School clinic

Introdução: A doença periodontal é uma doença inflamatória crônica dos tecidos de proteção e suporte dos dentes. As doenças ou alterações de ordem sistêmica, como diabetes, alterações cardiovasculares e pulmonares, distúrbios hormonais e outras, não iniciam a doença periodontal, mas podem acelerar uma doença preexistente, aumentando sua progressão e destruição tecidual. Objetivo: O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar, por meio de prontuários clínicos, uma possível associação entre as condições sistêmicas e a gravidade da doença periodontal em pacientes atendidos na Clínica-Escola de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, campus CSTR (UFCG-CSTR). Material e método: Para o estudo, foram avaliados 1.035 prontuários clínicos dos pacientes que procuraram atendimento na Clínica-Escola de Odontologia da UFCG-CSTR durante os anos de 2012 a 2017. Resultado: A população estudada apresentou prevalência do sexo masculino (50,9%) e diagnóstico de doença gengival (63,6%) e periodontal (35,8%). As condições sistêmicas mais prevalentes foram hipertensão (15%), diabetes (7,5%) e cardiopatias (5,8%). Além disso, 20,2% relataram ser fumantes ou ex-fumantes, enquanto o uso de medicação foi observado em 28,3% dos casos. Foi verificada associação estatisticamente significativa entre doença periodontal, sexo masculino, faixa etária mais avançada, hipertensão arterial, tabagismo ou histórico de tabagismo e diabetes. Conclusão: Foi observada uma quantidade de dentes igual ou menor do que 10 com maior frequência entre os pacientes com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos, hipertensos, diabéticos, cardiopatas e fumantes ou ex-fumantes, sugerindo, desse modo, uma maior gravidade da doença periodontal nesses indivíduos.

Introduction: Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the protective and supporting tissues of the teeth. Systemic diseases or changes, such as diabetes, cardiovascular changes, lung changes, hormonal disorders and others, do not start periodontal disease, however they can accelerate a pre-existing disease increasing its progression and tissue destruction. Objective: The present study aimed to evaluated, through clinical records, a possible association between systemic conditions and the severity of periodontal disease in patients seen at the Clinical School of Dentistry, Federal University of Campina Grande, Campus CSTR (UFCG-CSTR). Material and method: The study evaluated 1035 medical records of patients who sought care at the Clinical School of Dentistry of the Federal University of Campina Grande, Campus CSTR during the years 2012 to 2017. Result: The studied population had a prevalence of males (50.9%) and a diagnosis of gingival and periodontal disease of 63.6% and 35.8%, respectively. The most prevalent systemic conditions were hypertension (15.0%), diabetes (7.5%) and heart disease (5.8%). About 20.2% reported being smokers or ex-smokers. The use of medication was observed in 28.3% of the cases. There was a statistically significant association between periodontal disease, male gender, older age group, arterial hypertension, smoking or history of smoking and diabetes. Conclusion: A number of teeth equal to or less than 10 was observed more frequently among patients aged 60 years or more; hypertensive, diabetic, cardiac patients and smokers or ex-smokers, thus suggesting a greater severity of periodontal disease in these individuals.

[Position document of the spanish association of paediatrics group for the study of paediatric pain on the recording of pain as fifth vital sign]. / Documento de posicionamiento del Grupo Español para el Estudio del Dolor Pediátrico (GEEDP) de la Asociación Española de Pediatría sobre el registro del dolor como quinta constante.

The Spanish Group for Children's Pain Study was created in 2017 in an aim to prevent, remove or reduce pain in neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. Along with a diagnosis of pain, a paediatric patient may suffer from acute or chronic pain, neuropathic, nociceptive, or mixed pain, as well as pain from procedures, and post-surgical pain. Pain suffering is too often ignored and not diagnosed. As a result of this, pain prevention and pain treatment fails. Acute pain prevalence in scientific literature is estimated to be between 22% (procedures pain) and 77% (pain on patients in emergency departments and in hospital wards). Furthermore, up to 30% of children could suffer from chronic pain during their childhood. Among the barriers detected in pain management are: difficult assesment caused by a lack of unity in pain registry, difficuties due to the choice of an assessment pain scale (according to age and type of pain), and the absence of training in the management and interpretation of these pain scales. Additionally, in some health areas there is a high workload pressure and generally there are communication difficulties between professionals, and between them and families. From this AEP working group our clear positioning is expressed in the recommendation of the systematic assessment and recording of pain in all children treated in the health system, thus considering pain as the fifth constant to be determined after the other vital signs.

Sleep Clinical Record application in Brazilian children and its comparison with Italian children.

OBJECTIVE: To apply the Sleep Clinical Record (SCR) to a sample of Brazilian children with sleep complaints, to compare the results with Italian children, and to identify variables that influence phenotype. METHODS: Brazilian and Italian children, 4-11 years of age and matched for age, gender, obesity, and apnea-hypopnea index and who presented with complaints related to sleep, were selected. The instrument used was the SCR, and the procedure used was full-night cardiorespiratory monitoring. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 51 Brazilian children and 102 Italian children. Brazilian children presented with oral breathing (55%), tonsillar hypertrophy (69%), Friedman palate position (88%), malocclusion (84%), and OSAS score (Brouilette questionnaire) (55%). The SCR among obese Brazilian children was higher as compared to that in nonobese subjects (obese, 10.84 vs nonobese, 9.13; p = 0.03). In the comparison between Brazilian and Italian children, the total Brazilian SCR was higher than the Italian SCR score (Brazilian SCR, 10.21 ± 7.56; Italian SCR, 8.95 ± 2.55; p = 0.002). The Italian SCR score was influenced by obesity, whereas the Brazilian SCR was influenced by others symptoms (daytime sleepiness, enuresis, nocturnal choking, headache, limb movements). CONCLUSION: Brazilian children with sleep-disordered breathing show a higher SCR score as compared to Italian children. Obesity and tonsillar hypertrophy, Friedman palate position alteration, and dental malocclusion further influenced the total SCR score among Brazilian children. This may be due to access difficulties in Brazil where children should have more assistance to obtain medical care.

Preventive nasal bacteriotherapy for the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections and sleep disordered breathing in children.

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this prospective study was to assess the effectiveness and safety of Streptococcus salivarius 24SMBc administered as a nasal spray in children affected by recurring infections of the upper airways, adenotonsillar hypertrophy, and sleep disordered breathing (SDB). METHODS: Prospective study on 42 children with SDB. Anamnestic and general examination data were collected using the 'Sleep Clinical Record' (SCR) questionnaire during the first inspection and after three months of treatment with Streptococcus salivarius 24SMBc nasal spray. Quantitative variables were statistically compared. RESULTS: After three months, the enrolled patients showed lower SCR scores than during the first inspection (6.0 vs 7.5 p < 0.000), with a significant reduction of nasal obstruction (p = 0.001) and oral breathing (p = 0.04), and a positive Brouillette Score (p = 0.001). The children and parents did not declare any adverse reactions during the three months of treatment. CONCLUSIONS: This series confirms the effectiveness and safety of Streptococcus salivarius 24SMBc treatment in children affected by recurring upper respiratory tract infections, adenotonsillar hypertrophy, and sleep disordered breathing.

Cumplimiento de los registros clínicos, esquemas terapéuticos e intervenciones de enfermería en un hospital de segundo nivel de atención / Compliance with clinical records, therapeutic schemes and nursing interventions in a second-level care hospital

Resumen

Introducción: los registros clínicos de enfermería constituyen un documento legal en donde se evalúa la calidad científica, humana y ética de la atención al paciente.

Objetivo: determinar el cumplimiento de los registros clínicos de enfermería con base en la "Herramienta única de evaluación de los registros clínicos, esquemas terapéuticos e intervenciones de enfermería".

Metodología: estudio descriptivo transversal. En una muestra de 156 expedientes clínicos, se evaluó la hoja de enfermería mediante un instrumento diseñado como "Herramienta única de evaluación de los registros clínicos, esquemas terapéuticos e intervenciones de enfermería".

Resultados: en general el cumplimiento de los registros clínicos fue del 61%. La omisión en el registro se presentó en la valoración continua del dolor. El registro de intervenciones fue del 70% y de estudios 48%. Solo el 41% registró las acciones para reducir el riesgo de úlceras por presión. La mayoría (75%) no firma sus notas o lo hace de forma incompleta.

Conclusiones: la utilidad práctica de este estudio se traduce en un diagnóstico situacional sobre los registros de enfermería como información esencial sobre la cual tomar futuras decisiones con respecto a la temática abordada.

Abstract

Introduction: Nursing clinical records are a legal document in which the scientific, human and ethical quality of patient care is evaluated.

Objective: To determine compliance with nursing clinical records based on the "Single tool for the evaluation of clinical records, therapeutic schemes and nursing interventions".

Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study. In a sample of 156 clinical files, the nursing sheet was evaluated by means of an instrument designed as "Single tool for evaluation of clinical records, therapeutic schemes and nursing interventions".

Results: In general, compliance with clinical records was 61%. The omission in the registry was presented in the continuous pain assessment. The registry of interventions was 70% and studies 48%. Only 41% registered the actions to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers. The majority (75%) do not sign their notes or do so in an incomplete way.

Conclusions: The practical utility of this study is translated into a situational diagnosis of nursing records as essential information on which to make future decisions regarding the subject matter addressed.

Clinical Audit on the Practice of Documentation at Preanesthetic Evaluation in a Specialized University Hospital.

BACKGROUND: Performing preanesthetic evaluation, documenting, and keeping readily accessible record are responsibilities of anesthetists. Documentation can improve overall patient outcome. It also has an irreplaceable role in medico-legal aspects. Documentation is one of the challenges of providing quality care. AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of documentation practice during preanesthetic visits. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This clinical audit was conducted in the University of Gondar Hospital. Predefined 22 practice quality indicators were prepared according to modified global quality index. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Descriptive statistics was performed using SPSS version 20. RESULTS: A total of 122 preanesthetic evaluation tools (PAETs) were reviewed. None of PAETs found fully completed according to the indicators. Trends differ between elective and emergency conditions. Indicators with high completion rate (>90%) were signed a consent, medical history, history of medication, allergy, anesthesia and surgery, cardiopulmonary examination, airway examination, preoperative diagnosis, and planned procedure. Anesthetic plan, vital signs, a name, per-oral status, premedication, and age were found with below average (<50%) completion rate. CONCLUSIONS: Documentation practice during the preanesthetic visit was below the standard. Unclear instructions should be replaced with standardized contents. Providing regular trainings on clinical documentation for students and staffs, and introducing modern electronic-based documentation system and preanesthetic clinics may improve the practice.

Calidad de las historias clínicas elaborados por internos de medicina - UMSA La Paz 2017 / Quality of clinical records prepared by the medical interns - UMSA La Paz 2017

INTRODUCCIÓN: La actividad del interno de medicina, considera como una práctica pre profesional, desarrollada en un contexto "real", significando que los internos efectúan su capacitación con pacientes verdaderos. La elaboración de la Historia Clínica (H.Cl.) por lo tanto deberá contener la mejor información del paciente. OBJETIVO: dirigida a identificar la calidad de la elaboración de las H.Cl. por los internos de medicina de la UMSA. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: El diseñó corresponde a una investigación cuantitativa, observacional, longitudinal y analítica. Metodológicamente se efectuó el seguimiento a 8 internos durante el año 2015, revisando las H.Cl. que elaboraban durante sus diferentes pasantías en las especialidades de Medicina, Pediatría, Cirugía, Ginecología - Obstetricia, constituyendo un total de 64 expedientes clínicos, 8 por interno. Para la evaluación de la calidad de las H. Cl. se utilizó una plantilla con cinco tópicos, cuya validación se desprendió del procedimiento empleado en las auditorías internas utilizadas en los hospitales. RESULTADOS Y DISCUSIÓN: Solo 19 H.Cl. lograron la categoría de aceptables (29,7 por ciento), frente a las otras dos categorías 15 H.Cl. fueron catalogadas como insuficientes (23,4 por ciento) el resto de las historias clínicas 30, adolecían de varios defectos que se las califico como inaceptables (46,9 por ciento). SE puede señalar que solo tres de diez H.Cl. fueron elaboradas apropiadamente, adicionalmente cerca de la mitad del total de los documentos fueron apuntadas como inaceptables, reflejando la las H.Cl. fueron elaboradas de manera impropia, catalogadas como de mala calidad CONCLUSIONES: La evaluación sobre la calidad de las H.Cl. permitió identificary poner de manifiesto la presencia de una brecha marcada entre el propósito ideal buscado por el plan de estudios de la carrera y el producto final como parte del proceso de profesionalización.

INTRODUCTION: The medical intern activity, considers as a pre-professional practice, developed in a "real" context, meaning that the interns carry out their training with real patients. The elaboration of the Clinical Record (H.Cl.) should therefore contain the best patient information. OBJECTIVE: aimed at identifying the quality of the elaboration ofH. Cl. by the medical interns of UMSA. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The design corresponds to a quantitative, observational, longitudinal and analytical investigation. Methodologically, 8 interns were monitored during 2015, reviewing the H.Cl. that they elaborated during their different internships in the specialties of Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Gynecology - Obstetrics, constituting a total of 64 clinical files, 8 per intern. For the evaluation of the quality of the H.Cl. A template with five topics was used, whose validation was detached from the procedure used in the internal auditing used in the hospitals. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Only 19 H.Cl. achieved the category of acceptable (29.7 percent), compared to the other two categories 15 H.Cl. were classified as insufficient (23.4 percent) the rest of the clinical histories 30, suffered from several defects that were classifiedas unacceptable (46.9 percent). It can be noted that only three out of ten H.Cl. were elaborated appropriately, additionally close to half of the total of the documents were pointed out as unacceptable, reflecting the H.Cl. were improperly elaborated, cataloged as of poor quality CONCLUSIONS: The evaluation on the quality ofH. Cl. allowed identifying and highlighting the presence of a marked gap between the ideal purpose sought by the major curriculum and the final product as part of the professionalization process.