High-fidelity simulation versus case-based discussion for training undergraduate medical students in pediatric emergencies: a quasi-experimental study

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effect of high-fidelity simulation of pediatric emergencies compared to case-based discussion on the development of self-confidence, theoretical knowledge, clinical reasoning, communication, attitude, and leadership in undergraduate medical students. Methods: 33 medical students were allocated to two teaching methods: high-fidelity simulation (HFS, n = 18) or case-based discussion (CBD, n = 15). Self-confidence and knowledge tests were applied before and after the interventions and the effect of HFS on both outcomes was estimated with mixed-effect models. An Objective Structured Clinical Examination activity was conducted after the interventions, while two independent raters used specific simulation checklists to assess clinical reasoning, communication, attitude, and leadership. The effect of HFS on these outcomes was estimated with linear and logistic regressions. The effect size was estimated with the Hedge'sg. Results: Both groups had an increase in self-confidence (HFS 59.1 × 93.6, p < 0.001; CDB 50.5 × 88.2, p < 0.001) and knowledge scores over time (HFS 45.1 × 63.2, p = 0.001; CDB 43.5 × 56.7, p-value < 0.01), but no difference was observed between groups (group*time effect in the mixed effect models adjusted for the student ranking) for both tests (p = 0.6565 and p = 0.3331, respectively). The simulation checklist scores of the HFS group were higher than those of the CBD group, with large effect sizes in all domains (Hedges g 1.15 to 2.20). Conclusion: HFS performed better than CBD in developing clinical reasoning, communication, attitude, and leadership in undergraduate medical students in pediatric emergency care, but no significant difference was observed in self-confidence and theoretical knowledge.

The Remote Approach in a Qualitative Study During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Perspective Considering the Researcher's Life Experiences and the Trustworthiness.

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised a wide range of challenges for qualitative researchers, especially when most of the world was facing isolation during the first wave in 2020. The scientific literature rapidly raised discussion regarding data collection adaptation for remote inquiry and ethical dilemmas. However, it is still necessary to discuss the implications of running qualitative studies as a researcher immersed in a global emergency, precisely when the researchers themselves are involved in this context. To what extent, or in what way, can being fully immersed in this context influence all phases of the research? What is the role of reflexivity in this context? We proposed a new discussion based on the study we performed remotely in 2020, among infected pregnant women, using concepts of the Freudian feeling of uncanny to explore the life experience of the researcher. We also considered the concept of the discourse of the master from Jacques Lacan to debate the researchers' position during the pandemic and to bring practical implications.

Temporary abdominal closure in oncological patients: Surgical characteristics and implications.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In critically ill patients, temporary abdominal closure (TAC) is utilized for conditions like abdominal compartment syndrome risk, gross abdominal contamination, and intestinal loop viability doubts. TAC techniques aim to safeguard abdominal contents, drain intraperitoneal fluids, and minimize fascia and skin damage. Our goal is to outline clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes in oncological patients undergoing peritoneostomy. METHODS: Patients undergoing TAC with vacuum therapy at a tertiary oncological center were studied, with data sourced from an institutional database. RESULTS: Forty-seven patients (54.3% female), with an average age of 63.1 ± 12.3 years, were included in the study. The primary tumor site was predominantly gastrointestinal (78.2%). Patients presented systemic signs of chronic disease, reflected by a mean body mass index of 18.2 ± 7.6 kg/m², hemoglobin level of 9.2 ± 1.8 g/dL, and albumin level of 2.3 ± 0.6 g/dL. Additionally, most patients had a low-performance status (53% Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group 1/2, 44.8% Karnofsky score ≤80, and 61.2% Charlson Comorbidity Index ≥6). Emergency surgical complications were the main reasons for initial surgery (68%), with the majority attributed to fecal peritonitis (65.9%). Only 14.8% of patients achieved complete abdominal closure with an average of 24.8 days until closure. The in-hospital mortality rate was 85.2%. CONCLUSION: TAC is an alternative for oncological patients with surgical complications, but it carries a high mortality rate due to the compromised conditions of the patients.

Angioedema hereditário com deficiência do Inibidor de C1 ­ Armadilhas no diagnóstico, tratamento e compreensão / Hereditary angioedema with C1 inhibitor deficiency: traps in the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding

Angioedema hereditário (AEH) é uma condição rara, subdiagnosticada e de elevada morbimortalidade, devido ao caráter de suas manifestações clínicas. O AEH se diferencia do angioedema histaminérgico por não responder aos anti-histamínicos, corticosteroides ou epinefrina. Por esse motivo, é extremamente importante o diagnóstico dessa situação, a fim de instituir a terapia adequada. Tal afecção deve ser suspeitada a partir da história clínica de episódios imprevisíveis e recorrentes de edema que quando se manifesta sob a forma de edema laríngeo, pode levar a óbito por asfixia, se não for adequadamente tratado. Relatamos o caso de uma paciente de 18 anos que, apesar de previamente diagnosticada com AEH tipo 1, ao procurar um serviço de emergência devido a crise de angioedema, não dispunha de medicação específica nem apresentou plano de ação com as opções possíveis para crises. Este caso reforça a necessidade de maior divulgação da doença, além da conscientização de pacientes e familiares sobre a doença e eventuais crises, assim como o acesso as medicações.

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare, underdiagnosed condition with high morbidity and mortality due to the characteristics of its clinical presentation. HAE differs from histaminergic angioedema by not responding to antihistamines, corticosteroids, or epinephrine. Therefore, early diagnose is crucial to initiate adequate therapy. HAE is suspected in patients with a clinical history of unpredictable and recurrent episodes of edema. When laryngeal edema occurs, it can lead to death from asphyxiation if not treated properly. We report the case of an 18-year-old patient previously diagnosed with HAE type 1 who sought emergency care during an angioedema attack. However, the patient was not taking any specific medication and did not have an action plan to manage attacks. This case highlights the importance of increasing awareness about the disease, educating patients and their families about the disease and potential attacks, and ensuring access to medications.

High-fidelity simulation versus case-based discussion for training undergraduate medical students in pediatric emergencies: a quasi-experimental study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of high-fidelity simulation of pediatric emergencies compared to case-based discussion on the development of self-confidence, theoretical knowledge, clinical reasoning, communication, attitude, and leadership in undergraduate medical students. METHODS: 33 medical students were allocated to two teaching methods: high-fidelity simulation (HFS, n = 18) or case-based discussion (CBD, n = 15). Self-confidence and knowledge tests were applied before and after the interventions and the effect of HFS on both outcomes was estimated with mixed-effect models. An Objective Structured Clinical Examination activity was conducted after the interventions, while two independent raters used specific simulation checklists to assess clinical reasoning, communication, attitude, and leadership. The effect of HFS on these outcomes was estimated with linear and logistic regressions. The effect size was estimated with the Hedge's g. RESULTS: Both groups had an increase in self-confidence (HFS 59.1 × 93.6, p < 0.001; CDB 50.5 × 88.2, p < 0.001) and knowledge scores over time (HFS 45.1 × 63.2, p = 0.001; CDB 43.5 × 56.7, p-value < 0.01), but no difference was observed between groups (group*time effect in the mixed effect models adjusted for the student ranking) for both tests (p = 0.6565 and p = 0.3331, respectively). The simulation checklist scores of the HFS group were higher than those of the CBD group, with large effect sizes in all domains (Hedges g 1.15 to 2.20). CONCLUSION: HFS performed better than CBD in developing clinical reasoning, communication, attitude, and leadership in undergraduate medical students in pediatric emergency care, but no significant difference was observed in self-confidence and theoretical knowledge.

Adherence to Emergency Department Referral Criteria in a Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine Center.

Background: The safety of direct-to-consumer telemedicine (TM) is closely related to red flag detection and correct referrals. The adherence to referral criteria from current guidelines is not well quantified. Objective: To analyze the emergency department (ED) referral rate and adherence to referral guidelines in TM encounters of acutely ill patients calling a center that adopts stewardship protocols. Methods: This is a retrospective observational unicentric study, between March 2020 and March 2022, with patients who spontaneously sought direct-to-consumer urgent virtual medical assistance. A video-based teleconsultation was provided immediately after connection. Physicians managed situations according to their clinical judgment. Current guidelines, containing specific guidance for referral if red flags were identified, were available for consultation. Physicians' semiannual performance feedback was carried out. We analyzed the patterns for referral to immediate face-to-face medical evaluation and the agreement degree with the institutional guidelines. Results: A total of 232,197 patients were available, and 14,051 (6.05%) patients were referred to ED. A total of 8,829 (68.4%) referrals were based in specific guidelines according to the International Classification of Diseases hypothesis, and 8,708 (98.6%) were justified according to guidelines. Diarrhea had the highest guidelines' adherence to referral (97.6%), followed by COVID-19 (90%), headache (84.2%), and conjunctivitis (78.8%). Policies did not support 5,222 (31.6%) referrals, though 5,100 (97.6%) of these were justified according to the doctor's clinical judgment. Conclusion: TM doctors' assessment of acutely ill patients has high rates of adherence to guidelines regarding referral. Stewardship protocol adoption provides high rates of red flag description, even in the referral of nonpolicy diseases.

Women Abused: Analysis of Assistance Provided by Urgency Mobile Service.

Considering that reports of violence against women must come after a victim seeks help, the subject matter transcends health-related issues. In Brazil, mobile urgency services (SAMU/SIATE) frequently provide first aid to these women and, to the best of our knowledge, no other research has specifically examined the first reaction given to these women. The present study aimed to analyze SAMU/SIATE assistance to abused women in a cross-sectional study of the assistance to assaulted women provided by SIATE and SAMU Maringá/Norte Novo between 2011 and 2020. Women between 20 and 39 years old, non-pregnant, were the main victims, and 19.52% of them have used drugs of some kind. The (ex) partner figured as the perpetrator in 17.35%, but there was no information about this variable in 73.75% of the records. The Chi-square test shows a mortality rate superior to 70% among the severely traumatized victims. This is the first research work to examine the kind of care that SAMU/SIATE offers, and it identifies several weaknesses in its "modus operandi" that may prevent the results from being applied to larger contexts. In addition, further studies on mobile urgent care services in other provinces are required in order to suggest ways to lessen this epidemic.

Satisfacción de los pacientes con los servicios de urgencias desde la perspectiva de Hildegard E. Peplau / Patient Satisfaction with Emergency Services from the Perspective of Hildegard E. Peplau

Introducción: Los servicios de urgencias son contextos multiprofesionales, donde la satisfacción, fenómeno multifactorial, va unida a la calidad. Entonces, es necesaria la contextualización del fenómeno desde la Enfermería, pues cada profesional hace su análisis desde su objeto de estudio. Objetivo: Sistematizar la satisfacción de pacientes con los servicios de urgencia desde una perspectiva de Hildegard E. Peplau. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión integrativa de artículos originales y de revisión publicados en las bases de datos SciELO, Medigraphic, Index, Sciencedirect, PubMed y Cuiden. Se elaboró la pregunta guía a través del acrónimo PICo. La estrategia de búsqueda se realizó mediante los descriptores en Ciencias de la Salud (DeCS) "satisfacción" AND "servicios de atención de urgencia" AND "enfermería" AND "Teoría de Enfermería" OR "atención de enfermería". Se utilizó el diagrama de flujo (PRISMA), se identificaron y revisaron 93 artículos, de los que 8 fueron útiles de la evolución de la categoría, se realizó análisis de contenido de documentos. Conclusiones: La sistematización favoreció la identificación de regularidades y elementos relevantes enfocados en la concepción de Enfermería, tales como: indicador para evaluar la calidad de la atención en salud, mediada por la relación interpersonal, reconocimiento de necesidades, reconocer expectativas y objetivos concretos, análisis y percepción final de resultados y grado de satisfacción(AU)

Introduction: Emergency departments are multiprofessional scenarios, in which satisfaction, a multifactorial phenomenon, goes hand in hand with quality. Therefore, it is necessary to contextualize the phenomenon from the nursing perspective, since each professional makes their analysis from their object of study. Objective: To systematize patient satisfaction with emergency services from the perspective of Hildegard E. Peplau. Methods: An integrative review was conducted of original and review articles published in the SciELO, Medigraphic, Index, Sciencedirect, PubMed and Cuiden databases. The guiding question was elaborated using the acronym PICo. The search strategy was performed using the descriptors in Health Sciences (DeCS) satisfacción [satisfaction] AND servicios de atención de urgencia [emergency care services] AND enfermería [nursing] AND teoría de enfermería [nursing theory] OR atención de enfermería [nursing care]. The flowchart (PRISMA) was used; as well as 93 articles were identified and reviewed, of which 8 were useful. In addition, content analysis of documents was performed. Conclusions: The systematization favored the identification of regularities and relevant elements focused on the nursing conception, such as an indicator to evaluate the quality of health care, mediated by interpersonal relationship, recognition of needs, recognition of expectations and concrete objectives, analysis and final perception of results, and degree of satisfaction(AU)

Determination of server location in emergency care systems: an index proposal using data envelopment analysis and the hypercube queuing model.

The objective of this article is to propose a new composite index (CI) that helps to determine the most effective location of servers in an Emergency Care System (ECS), using Benefit of the Doubt (BoD)/Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and the Hypercube queuing model. The CI proposed was developed in four stages: (1) definition of a number of possible ECS configurations through the application of mathematical partitions and permutations; (2) application of the hypercube queuing model to determine performance parameters for each ECS configuration; (3) application of DEA/BoD to build the CI and generate performance rankings, and (4) evaluation of the rankings obtained to define the best configuration for the ECS analyzed. Data from two real cases from Brazil were used to assess the CI proposal. The results obtained confirm that: (a) the hypercube model could, relatively quickly, determine the configuration parameters generated; (b) the application of an appropriate DEA/BoD model enabled the different configurations to be ranked with good discrimination; (c) a pattern in the relationship between ambulance concentration and configuration effectiveness could be identified; and (d) the CI proposed would benefit ECS managers who are making resource location decisions.

Valoración inicial de enfermería en emergencias psiquiátricas: revisión sistemática / Initial nursing assessment in psychiatric emergencies: a systematic review / Avaliação inicial de enfermagem em emergências psiquiátricas: uma revisão sistemática

Un porcentaje significativo de las emergencias hospitalarias son psiquiátricas; por lo que, durante la práctica clínica diaria, el personal de enfermería debe atender a pacientes con síntomas mentales y signos conductuales. Para tomar decisiones que permitan afrontar dichas urgencias, el profesional de enfermería requiere realizar una adecuada valoración para establecer las necesidades reales del paciente. Objetivo. Identificar los instrumentos utilizados por el servicio de enfermería para una valoración inicial efectiva en emergencias psiquiátricas. Metodología. Se realizó una revisión sistemática cuya búsqueda se realizó en las bases de datos Scopus y PubMed. La ecuación empleada fue la base de datos Scopus se utilizaron (mental AND health AND diagnosis AND psychiatric AND emergency) OR (instruments AND diagnosis AND psychiatric AND emergencies); en PubMed se usaron (initial AND assessment AND psychiatric AND patients AND emergency AND diagnosis), a partir de metodo de busqyeda empleado se obtuvo un total de 802 fuentes que pasaron por un proceso de selección quedando para el análisis de 22 publicaciones. Conclusión. Las entrevistas y cuestionarios se erigen como una herramienta indispensable. Permiten establecer un vínculo directo con el paciente, identificar sus preocupaciones, síntomas y necesidades específicas, garantizando así su bienestar físico y emocional desde el inicio de la atención. El uso de las escalas de medición varía de acuerdo a la enfermedad del paciente, el sistema de clasificación más utilizada es la CIE-10 y que los registros clínicos sobre antecedentes familiares y de sustancias, además de los aspectos sociodemográficos, son los más usados y permiten visualizar el perfil general del paciente de emergencias psiquiátricas.

A significant percentage of hospital emergencies are psychiatric; therefore, during daily clinical practice, the nursing staff must attend patients with mental symptoms and behavioral signs. In order to make decisions to deal with such emergencies, the nursing professional requires an adequate assessment to establish the real needs of the patient. Objective. To identify the instruments used by the nursing service for an effective initial assessment in psychiatric emergencies. Methodology. A systematic review was carried out using the Scopus and PubMed databases. The equation used was the Scopus database (mental AND health AND diagnosis AND psychiatric AND emergency) OR (instruments AND diagnosis AND psychiatric AND emergencies); in PubMed (initial AND assessment AND psychiatric AND patients AND emergency AND diagnosis); from the search method used, a total of 802 sources were obtained which went through a selection process leaving 22 publications for analysis. Conclusion. Interviews and questionnaires are an indispensable tool. They allow establishing a direct link with the patient, identifying their concerns, symptoms and specific needs, thus guaranteeing their physical and emotional well-being from the beginning of care. The use of measurement scales varies according to the patient's disease; the most commonly used classification system is the ICD-10 and clinical records on family and substance history, in addition to sociodemographic aspects, are the most used and allow visualizing the general profile of the psychiatric emergency patient.

Uma porcentagem significativa das emergências hospitalares é psiquiátrica; portanto, durante a prática clínica diária, os enfermeiros devem atender a pacientes com sintomas mentais e sinais comportamentais. Para tomar decisões sobre como lidar com essas emergências, o profissional de enfermagem precisa fazer uma avaliação adequada para estabelecer as reais necessidades do paciente. Objetivo. Identificar os instrumentos utilizados pelo serviço de enfermagem para uma avaliação inicial eficaz em emergências psiquiátricas. Metodologia. Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática utilizando as bases de dados Scopus e PubMed. A equação utilizada foi a da base de dados Scopus (mental AND health AND diagnosis AND psychiatric AND emergency) OR (instruments AND diagnosis AND psychiatric AND emergencies); na PubMed (initial AND assessment AND psychiatric AND patients AND emergency AND diagnosis); a partir do método de busca utilizado, obteve-se um total de 802 fontes que passaram por um processo de seleção, restando 22 publicações para análise. Conclusões. As entrevistas e os questionários são uma ferramenta indispensável. Eles permitem estabelecer um vínculo direto com o paciente, identificar suas preocupações, sintomas e necessidades específicas, garantindo assim seu bem-estar físico e emocional desde o início do atendimento. O uso de escalas de medição varia de acordo com a doença do paciente. O sistema de classificação mais usado é o CID-10 e os registros clínicos sobre histórico familiar e de substâncias, além de aspectos sociodemográficos, são os mais usados e permitem visualizar o perfil geral do paciente de emergência psiquiátrica.

Enablers and barriers to adopt the locally developed Masi mechanical ventilator amid COVID-19 pandemic in Peru.

Background: Limited supply of resources during the COVID-19 emergency encouraged the local development of the Masi mechanical ventilator (MV). Despite the efforts to promote Masi, adopting this innovation faced multiple obstacles, regardless of its performance. We explored the perceptions among healthcare personnel towards incorporating Masi to provide ventilatory support to COVID-19 patients during the second wave in Peru (January to June 2021). Methods: We conducted twelve in-depth virtual interviews. Topics included experience when handling Masi, the impact of the training received, confidence in the device, barriers perceived, and enablers identified. All participants provided verbal informed consent. Results: Most of the participants were male physicians. Participants belonged to seven hospitals that exhibited a wide range of healthcare capacities. Globally, the adoption of Masi MV was driven by the scarcity of ventilatory devices in the wards and reinforced by appropriate training and prompt technical support. Participants reported that Masi's structural and operational features played both advantages and disadvantages. Hospital infrastructure readiness, availability of commercial MVs, mistrust in its simple appearance, and resistance to change among healthcare personnel were perceived as barriers, while low-cost, prompt technical support and user-friendliness were valuable enablers. The first two enablers were observed in participants regardless of their attitude towards Masi. Despite the small number of participants for this qualitative study, it is important to note that the sample size was sufficient to reach saturation, as the topics discussed with participants became redundant and did not yield new information. Conclusions: The perceptions among healthcare personnel to incorporate Masi as a mechanical ventilator for COVID-19 patients showed that communication, training and experience, and peer encouragement were essential to secure its use and sustainability of the technology. A priori judgments and perceptions unrelated to the performance of the novel device were observed, and its proper management may define its further implementation. Altogether our study suggests that along with strengthening local technological development, strategies to improve their adoption process must be considered as early as possible in medical innovations.

Experience of a TelEmergency program in Colombia South America: descriptive observational study between 2019 and 2021.

INTRODUCTION: Colombia has 50,912,429 inhabitants, but only 50-70% of the population can effectively access health care services. The emergency room (ER) is a main contributor to the in-hospital care system since up to half of the admissions come through it. Telemedicine has become a tool to facilitate effective access to health care services, improve the timeliness of care, reduce diagnostic variability, and reduce costs associated with health. The aim of this study is to describe the experience of a Distance Emergency Care Program through Telemedicine (TelEmergency) to improve specialist access for patients at the Emergency Room (ER) in low- and medium-level care hospitals in Colombia. METHODS: An observational descriptive study of a cohort including 1,544 patients during the program's first two years was conducted. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the available data. The data are presented with summarized statistics of sociodemographic, clinical, and patient-care variables. RESULTS: The study included a total of 1,544 patients, and the majority were adults between 60 and 79 years of age (n = 491, 32%). More than half were men (n = 832, 54%), and 68% (n = 1,057) belonged to the contributory health care regime. The service was requested from 346 municipalities, 70% (n = 1,076) from intermediate and rural settings. The most common diagnoses were related to COVID-19 (n = 356, 22%), respiratory diseases (n = 217, 14%), and cardiovascular diseases (n = 162, 10%). We observed 44% (n = 681) of local admissions either under observation (n = 53, 3%) or hospitalization (n = 380, 24%), limiting the need for hospital transfers. Program operation data revealed that 50% (n = 799) of requests were answered within two hours by the medical staff. The initial diagnosis was modified in 7% (n = 119) of the patients after being evaluated by specialists at the TelEmergency program. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows the operational data collected during the first two years after the implementation of the TelEmergency program in Colombia, the first of its kind in the country. Its implementation offered specialized timely management of patients at the ER in low- and medium-level care hospitals, where there is no availability of specialized doctors.

Repercussions and Legacy of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Manaus, Brazil: The Health Managers' Perspective.

The present study aimed to know and analyze the repercussions and legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic for the Unified Health System from the perspective of health managers working in Manaus, a city considered the epicenter of the pandemic in Brazil. This qualitative research was designed as the study of a single incorporated case and conducted with 23 Health Care Network managers. The analysis was applied in two thematic coding cycles (values and focused coding methods), with the aid of the ATLAS.ti software. The categories we analyzed covered the lessons learned within the scope of the work process, change in stance, and human values, as well as the coping strategies adopted by individual or team initiatives or by the incorporation of innovations in practices. This study highlighted the importance of strengthening primary health care; of promoting team spirit in the service and establishing partnerships with public and private institutions, of being integrated with the training in complex situations, and of reflecting on human values and appreciation of life. Coping with the pandemic promoted an in-depth reflection about the functioning of the Unified Health System and the individual ways of being.

Validity of the Brazilian pediatric triage system CLARIPED at a secondary level of emergency care

Abstract Objective To evaluate the validity of the triage system CLARIPED in a pediatric population in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Methods Prospective, observational study in a secondary-level pediatric emergency service from Sep-2018 to Ago-2019. A convenience sample of all patients aged 0-18 years triaged by the computerized CLARIPED system was selected. Associations between urgency levels and patient outcomes were analyzed to assess construct validity. Sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values (PPV and NPV) to identify the most urgent patients were estimated, as well as under-triage and over-triage rates. Results The distribution of 24,338 visits was: RED 0.02%, ORANGE 0.9%, YELLOW 23.5%, GREEN 47.9%, and BLUE 27.7% (highest to the lowest level of urgency). The frequency of the following outcomes increased with increasing urgency: hospital admission (0.0%, 0.02%, 0.1%, 7.1% and 20%); stay in ED observation room (1.9%, 2,4%, 4.8%, 24.1%, 60%); use of ≥ 2 diagnostic/therapeutic resources (2.3%, 3.0%, 5.9%, 28.8%, 40%); ED length of stay (12, 12, 15, 99.5, 362 min). The most urgent patients (RED, ORANGE, and YELLOW) exhibited higher chances of using ≥ 2 resources (OR 2.55; 95%CI: 2.23-2.92) or of being hospitalized (OR 23.9; 95%CI: 7.17-79.62), compared to the least urgent (GREEN and BLUE). The sensitivity to identify urgency was 0.88 (95%CI: 0.70-0.98); specificity, 0.76 (95%CI: 0.75-0.76); NPV, 0.99 (95%CI: 0.99-1.00); overtriage rate, 23.0%, and undertriage, 11.5%. Conclusion This study corroborates the validity and safety of CLARIPED, demonstrating significant correlations with clinical outcomes, good sensitivity, and low undertriage rate in a secondary-level Brazilian pediatric emergency service.

Caracterización de los registros de atención en una institución prestadora de servicios de salud mental en Bogotá, 2001-2017 / Characteristics of care delivery records in a mental health service providerinstitution in Bogota, 2001-2017 / Caracterização dos registros de atendimento em uma instituição prestadora deserviços de saúde mental em Bogotá, 2001-2017

Introducción:el abordaje integral de la salud mental es uno de los retos del país en salud pública, dado que la población colombiana ha presentado un deterioro en ese aspectoen los últimos veinte años de acuerdo con el documentoCONPES 3992del2020.Objetivo:Caracterizar los registros individuales de prestación de servicios en atención desalud mental en unainstitución prestadora de servicios enBogotá,Colombia, entre el 2001 y el2017. Métodos:estudio descriptivo trasversal. Se usaron los registros individuales de prestación de servicios como fuente de informacióny se tuvo en cuentaclasificación internacional de enfermedades (CIE-10) Entotal de registros RIPS en salud mental, por equipo interdisciplinario: médico general, médico psiquiatra, enfermería, psicología, trabajo social y terapia ocupacional. Resultados:se analizaron 2.360.295 registros individuales de prestación de servicios en salud mental de la institución seleccionada. Según los registros,el promedio de edad de las personas atendidas era de 47 añosypredominó el sexo femenino con el 52,5%. Los servicios utilizados fueronhospitalización (49,82%), consulta externa (43,42%), urgencias (4,54%)y hospital de día (0,39%). Elmayor número de registros (64,47%) se presentó en el grupo entre los 18 y 59 años de edad; seguido del grupo de 60 años o más (28,50%)y de menores de 18 años (7,03%). Los grupos de diagnóstico principales fueron trastorno psicótico con el 33,38%,depresióncon el 15,39%y ansiedad con el 13,71%. Conclusiones:Son las mujeres quienes más utilizan el servicio (52.5%). Es la hospitalización el servicio más utilizado (49.82%). Son los adultos entre 18 y 59 años quienes más utilizan los servicios (64.47%). Se observa un progresivo incremento en el número de atenciones. Los trastornos mentales severos esquizofrenia y bipolar son los másatendidos (33.38%) seguidos de trastornos de depresión y ansiedad (29%). Las enfermedades medicas generales se presentaron en el (10.95%)de las atenciones.

Introduction: The comprehensive approach to mental health is one of the country's public health challenges, as the Colombian population has deteriorated in this area over the past twenty years, according to the CONPES Document 3992, 2020. Objective:To characterize the individual mental health service delivery records at a service provider institution in Bogota, Colombia, between 2001 and 2017. Methods:Descriptive cross-sectional study. Individual service delivery records were used as a source of information, and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) was considered. Total mental health RIPS by interdisciplinary team: general practitioner, psychiatrist, nurse, psychologist, social worker, and occupational therapist. Results:A total of 2,360,295 individualmental health service delivery records from the selected institution were analyzed. According to the records, the average age of the patients was 47 years, and females predominated with 52.5% of the patients. Inpatient (49.82%), outpatient (43.42%), emergency room (4.54%), and day hospital (0.39%) services were used. The highest number of records (64.47 %) were found among the 18-59 years age group, followed by the 60+ year age group (28.50 %) and those under 18 years of age (7.03 %). The main diagnostic groups were psychotic disorder (33.38%), depression (15.39%), and anxiety (13.71%). Conclusions:Women are the main users of the service (52.5%). Hospitalization is the service most frequently used (49.82%). Adults between the ages of 18 and 59 use the services the most (64.47%). There has been a progressive increase in the number of attendances. Severe schizophrenia and bipolar mental disorders are the most treated (33.38%), followed by depression and anxiety (29%). General medical conditions were present in 10.95% of attendances

Introdução:a abordagem integral da saúde mental é um dos desafios do país em saúde pública, visto que a população colombiana tem apresentadouma deterioração neste aspecto nos últimos vinte anos de acordo com o documento Conpes 3992de 2020. Objetivo:Caracterizar os registros individuais de prestação de serviços em saúde mental em uma instituição prestadora de serviços em Bogotá, Colômbia, entre 2001 e 2017. Métodos:estudo descritivo transversal. Usaram-se os registros individuais de prestação de serviços como fonte de informação e considerou-sea classificação internacional de doenças (CID-10). No total de registros RIPS em saúde mental, por equipe interdisciplinar: clínico geral, psiquiatra, enfermagem, psicologia, serviço social e terapia ocupacional. Resultados:Foram analisados 2.360.295 prontuários individuais de prestação de serviço de saúde mental da instituição selecionada. De acordo com os registros, a média de idade das pessoas atendidas foi de 47 anos e o sexo feminino predominou com 52,5%. Os serviços utilizados foram internação (49,82%), ambulatorial (43,42%), emergência (4,54%) e hospital-dia (0,39%). O maior número de registros (64,47%) foi apresentado no grupo entre 18 e 59 anos; seguido pelo grupo de 60 anos ou mais (28,50%) e os menores de 18 anos(7,03%). Os principais grupos diagnósticos foram transtorno psicótico com 33,38%, depressão com 15,39% e ansiedade com 13,71%. Conclusões:As mulheres são as que mais utilizam o serviço (52,5%). A internação é o serviço mais utilizado (49,82%). Os adultosentre 18 e 59 anos são os que mais utilizam os serviços (64,47%). Observa-se um aumento progressivo no número de atenções. Os transtornos mentais graves esquizofrenia e bipolaridadesão os mais atendidos (33,38%) seguidos de depressão e transtornos de ansiedade (29%). Doenças médicas gerais estiveram presentes em (10,95%) dos atendimentos

Validity of the Brazilian pediatric triage system CLARIPED at a secondary level of emergency care.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the validity of the triage system CLARIPED in a pediatric population in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: Prospective, observational study in a secondary-level pediatric emergency service from Sep-2018 to Ago-2019. A convenience sample of all patients aged 0-18 years triaged by the computerized CLARIPED system was selected. Associations between urgency levels and patient outcomes were analyzed to assess construct validity. Sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values (PPV and NPV) to identify the most urgent patients were estimated, as well as under-triage and over-triage rates. RESULTS: The distribution of 24,338 visits was: RED 0.02%, ORANGE 0.9%, YELLOW 23.5%, GREEN 47.9%, and BLUE 27.7% (highest to the lowest level of urgency). The frequency of the following outcomes increased with increasing urgency: hospital admission (0.0%, 0.02%, 0.1%, 7.1% and 20%); stay in ED observation room (1.9%, 2,4%, 4.8%, 24.1%, 60%); use of ≥ 2 diagnostic/therapeutic resources (2.3%, 3.0%, 5.9%, 28.8%, 40%); ED length of stay (12, 12, 15, 99.5, 362 min). The most urgent patients (RED, ORANGE, and YELLOW) exhibited higher chances of using ≥ 2 resources (OR 2.55; 95%CI: 2.23-2.92) or of being hospitalized (OR 23.9; 95%CI: 7.17-79.62), compared to the least urgent (GREEN and BLUE). The sensitivity to identify urgency was 0.88 (95%CI: 0.70-0.98); specificity, 0.76 (95%CI: 0.75-0.76); NPV, 0.99 (95%CI: 0.99-1.00); overtriage rate, 23.0%, and undertriage, 11.5%. CONCLUSION: This study corroborates the validity and safety of CLARIPED, demonstrating significant correlations with clinical outcomes, good sensitivity, and low undertriage rate in a secondary-level Brazilian pediatric emergency service.

Emergency department use and Artificial Intelligence in Pelotas: design and baseline results / Uso serviços de serviços de urgência e emergência e Inteligência Artificial em Pelotas: protocolo e resultados iniciais

RESUMO Objetivo: To describe the initial baseline results of a population-based study, as well as a protocol in order to evaluate the performance of different machine learning algorithms with the objective of predicting the demand for urgent and emergency services in a representative sample of adults from the urban area of Pelotas, Southern Brazil. Methods: The study is entitled "Emergency department use and Artificial Intelligence in PELOTAS (RS) (EAI PELOTAS)" (https://wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/). Between September and December 2021, a baseline was carried out with participants. A follow-up was planned to be conducted after 12 months in order to assess the use of urgent and emergency services in the last year. Afterwards, machine learning algorithms will be tested to predict the use of urgent and emergency services over one year. Results: In total, 5,722 participants answered the survey, mostly females (66.8%), with an average age of 50.3 years. The mean number of household people was 2.6. Most of the sample has white skin color and incomplete elementary school or less. Around 30% of the sample has obesity, 14% diabetes, and 39% hypertension. Conclusion: The present paper presented a protocol describing the steps that were and will be taken to produce a model capable of predicting the demand for urgent and emergency services in one year among residents of Pelotas, in Rio Grande do Sul state.

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever os resultados iniciais da linha de base de um estudo de base populacional, bem como um protocolo para avaliar o desempenho de diferentes algoritmos de aprendizado de máquina, com o objetivo de predizer a demanda de serviços de urgência e emergência em uma amostra representativa de adultos da zona urbana de Pelotas, no Sul do Brasil. Métodos: O estudo intitula-se "Emergency department use and Artificial Intelligence in PELOTAS (RS) (EAI PELOTAS)" (https://wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/). Entre setembro e dezembro de 2021, foi realizada uma linha de base com os participantes. Está previsto um acompanhamento após 12 meses para avaliar a utilização de serviços de urgência e emergência no último ano. Em seguida, serão testados algoritmos de machine learning para predizer a utilização de serviços de urgência e emergência no período de um ano. Resultados: No total, 5.722 participantes responderam à pesquisa, a maioria do sexo feminino (66,8%), com idade média de 50,3 anos. O número médio de pessoas no domicílio foi de 2,6. A maioria da amostra tem cor da pele branca e ensino fundamental incompleto ou menos. Cerca de 30% da amostra estava com obesidade, 14% com diabetes e 39% eram hipertensos. Conclusão: O presente trabalho apresentou um protocolo descrevendo as etapas que foram e serão tomadas para a produção de um modelo capaz de prever a demanda por serviços de urgência e emergência em um ano entre moradores de Pelotas, no estado do Rio Grande do Sul.

Concepción del servicio de urgencia desde la mirada de la Enfermería / Conception on Emergency Service from the Nursing Perspective

Introducción: Los servicios de urgencia constituyen entornos donde confluyen múltiples profesiones. En este contexto, los profesionales de Enfermería se muestran como coordinadores en medio de las situaciones complejas que se generan. Por tanto, se necesita concebirlo desde la visión de cada profesional en particular, pues las visiones profesionales se convierten en un elemento a tener en cuenta. Objetivo: Sistematizar la concepción de servicio de urgencia desde una perspectiva de Enfermería. Métodos: Revisión integrativa para un análisis crítico reflexivo de contenidos de documentos publicados durante 5 años, desde 2015 al 2019, con clara metodología y referencial teórico seleccionado durante los meses de octubre-diciembre del 2020. Se utilizaron las palabras clave identificadas en DeCS y operadores booleanos: "satisfacción" AND "servicios de atención de urgencia" AND "enfermería" OR "atención de enfermería". La búsqueda fue realizada en las bases de datos Dialnet, Index, Medigraphic, Redalyc, PubMed. Se utilizó el diagrama de flujo Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses para contribuir a la formulación de la estrategia de búsqueda. Conclusiones: La sistematización sobre las concepciones de servicio de urgencias revelan que la Enfermería es protagonista en los procesos que se gestan en este espacio físico y de relaciones humanas; espacio en el que convergen los servicios de salud y de cuyos resultados depende el flujo de acciones posteriores para el cuidado de la salud humana en condiciones complejas, en el que se desarrollan procesos terapéuticos a partir de las relaciones multiprofesionales volcadas a la solución de los problemas de salud del ser humano(AU)

Introduction: Emergency services are settings where multiple professions converge. In this context, nursing professionals are coordinators amidst the complex situations that occur. Therefore, emergency services need to be conceived from the point of view of each professional individually, since particular professional visions become an element to be taken into account. Objective: To systematize the conception on emergency services from a nursing perspective. Methods: An integrative review was carried out aimed at a reflexive critical analysis of contents from documents published during 5 years, from 2015 to 2019, with a clear methodology and theoretical referents, selected during the months of October-December 2020. Keywords identified in DeCS, together with Boolean operators, were used: satisfacción [satisfaction] AND servicios de atención de urgencia [emergency care services] AND enfermeria [nursing] OR atención de enfermería [nursing care]. The search was performed in the databases Dialnet, Index, Medigraphic, Redalyc, PubMed. The flowchart Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses was used for contributing to the formulation of the search strategy. Conclusions: The systematized conceptions about emergency service reveal that nursing is a protagonist in the processes taking place in this physical setting of human relations. Health services converge in such setting, decisive for the flow of subsequent actions aimed at caring for human health in complex conditions, and where therapeutic processes are developed based on multiprofessional relationships aimed at solving the health problems of the human being(AU)

Telemedicine in healthcare access during the covid-19 pandemic: a scoping review / Telemedicina no acesso à saúde durante a pandemia de covid-19: uma revisão de escopo

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Mapping the role of telemedicine in the health access of patients with chronic diseases in continuous care actions (except for covid-19) during the pandemic. METHODS This is a scoping review, with an adapted version of the Prisma-Scr methodology and using the Population (patients with chronic diseases), Concept (telemedicine as a health access tool) and Context (covid-19 pandemic) strategy. We searched through the following databases: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, Lilacs and SciELO, resulting in 18 articles at the end of the review. We used the technological, sociocultural and assistance analysis dimensions. RESULTS Eighty-eight percent of the analyzed papers posited that telemedicine use to provide care increased during the pandemic. We identified that this use was positively related to the reduction of complications and the absence of physical displacement for care, expanding it to rural areas. Important barriers were presented, most importantly the digital exclusion, language sociocultural barriers, and inaccessibility to technological instruments for disabled people. CONCLUSIONS Innovation in care arrangements calls attention to how living labor is important to produce healthcare, using various technologies, and reveals tensions caused by the forces acting on healthcare micro politics. We conclude that, despite important barriers, telemedicine contributed to the care of chronic patients during the covid-19 pandemic.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Mapear a contribuição da telemedicina para o acesso à saúde dos pacientes portadores de doenças crônicas em ações de cuidados continuados (exceto para covid-19) no contexto da pandemia. MÉTODOS Trata de revisão de escopo, com adaptação da metodologia Prisma-Scr e utilizou a estratégia População (Pacientes portadores de doenças crônicas), Conceito (Telemedicina como ferramenta de acesso à saúde) e Contexto (Pandemia de covid-19). Foram realizadas buscas nas bases de dados PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, Lilacs e SciELO, que resultou em um total de 18 artigos ao final da revisão. As dimensões de análise utilizadas foram tecnológica, sociocultural e assistencial. RESULTADOS Entre os artigos analisados, 88% demonstraram o aumento do uso da telemedicina para realização do cuidado durante a pandemia. Identificamos que a utilização da telemedicina esteve relacionada positivamente com a diminuição de complicações e a falta de necessidade de deslocamento físico para o atendimento com ampliação da assistência para áreas rurais. Barreiras importantes foram apresentadas, sendo a exclusão digital e barreiras socioculturais de idioma e falta de acessibilidade dos instrumentos tecnológicos para portadores de deficiência as principais. CONCLUSÕES A inovação nos arranjos assistenciais ressalta a importância do trabalho vivo no processo de produção do cuidado, com o emprego de tipos de tecnologias diversos, e expressa tensionamentos em decorrência das forças atuantes na micropolítica do cuidado. Concluímos que, apesar de barreiras importantes, a telemedicina contribuiu para o cuidado dos pacientes crônicos durante a pandemia de covid-19.

Atendimento às vítimas de acidente vascular encefálico isquêmico em uma unidade de referência interiorizada / Care for ischemic stroke victims at an indoor referral unit / Atención a víctimas de ictus isquémico en una unidad hospitalaria de referencia

O atendimento às vítimas de Acidente Vascular Encefálico (AVE) precisa ser rápido e efetivo, a fim de reduzir mortalidade e complicações na fase aguda. Assim, esse estudo teve como objetivo identificar o perfil do atendimento prestado às vítimas de AVE isquêmico agudo em um Hospital de Referência no Interior da Bahia. Trata-se de um estudo documental, transversal e quantitativo, desenvolvido através da análise de 31 prontuários de vítimas de AVE Isquêmico atendidas em 2019. Sobre o perfil de atendimento, a admissão via Serviço Móvel de Urgência foi a mais frequente. Não houve registros da aplicação de escalas de avaliação neurológica. Quanto ao tempo de realização das etapas de atendimento, identificou-se que, a partir da média geral do tempo utilizado, o Acolhimento com Classificação de Risco e o acionamento do código de AVEi foram realizados fora do tempo ideal. Enquanto isso, embora o início da neuroimagem tenha sido dentro do tempo preconizado, os resultados dos exames não ficaram disponíveis com celeridade. Quanto à realização da trombólise, embora a média geral de tempo utilizado tenha sido ideal em relação ao início dos sintomas, essa não teve celeridade quando comparada ao tempo de admissão na unidade. Além disso, o tempo para transferência do paciente para unidade de terapia intensiva foi aquém do ideal. Foi identificada também a deficiência nos registros das ações realizadas, inclusive da enfermagem. As fragilidades existentes denotam a necessidade de medidas para aprimoramento dos protocolos e fluxogramas institucionais que permitam maior celeridade no atendimento às vítimas de AVE isquêmico.

The care of stroke victims needs to be fast and effective in order to reduce mortality and complications in the acute phase. Thus, this study aimed to identify the profile of care provided to victims of acute ischemic stroke in a referral hospital in the interior of Bahia. This is a documental, cross-sectional and quantitative study, developed through the analysis of 31 medical records of ischemic stroke victims seen in 2019. About the profile of care, admission via Mobile Emergency Service was the most frequent. There were no records of the application of neurological assessment scales. As for the time to perform the stages of care, it was identified that, from the overall average time used, the Acolhimento with Risk Classification and the triggering of the CVAi code were performed outside the ideal time. Meanwhile, although the neuroimaging started within the recommended time, the test results were not available quickly. As for the performance of thrombolysis, although the overall average time used was ideal in relation to the onset of symptoms, it was not fast when compared to the time of admission to the unit. Moreover, the time to transfer the patient to the intensive care unit was less than ideal. A deficiency was also identified in the records of the actions performed, including those of the nurses. The existing weaknesses denote the need for measures to improve the institutional protocols and flowcharts that allow greater speed in the care of victims of ischemic stroke.

La atención a las víctimas de accidente cerebrovascular debe ser rápida y eficaz para reducir la mortalidad y las complicaciones en la fase aguda. Por lo tanto, este estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar el perfil de la atención prestada a las víctimas de accidente cerebrovascular isquémico agudo en un hospital de referencia en el interior de Bahía. Se trata de un estudio documental, transversal y cuantitativo, desarrollado a través del análisis de 31 historias clínicas de víctimas de accidente cerebrovascular isquémico atendidas en 2019. Sobre el perfil de atención, la admisión a través del Servicio de Emergencia Móvil fue la más frecuente. No hubo registros de aplicación de escalas de valoración neurológica. En cuanto al tiempo para realizar las etapas de la atención, se identificó que, del tiempo promedio global utilizado, el Acolhimento con Clasificación de Riesgo y el disparo del código CVAi se realizaron fuera del tiempo ideal. Entretanto, a pesar de que la neuroimagen se inició dentro del tiempo recomendado, los resultados de las pruebas no estuvieron disponibles rápidamente. En cuanto a la realización de la trombolisis, aunque el tiempo medio global utilizado fue ideal en relación con el inicio de los síntomas, no fue rápido si se compara con el tiempo de ingreso en la unidad. Además, el tiempo de traslado del paciente a la unidad de cuidados intensivos fue inferior al ideal. También se identificó una deficiencia en los registros de las acciones realizadas, incluidos los de las enfermeras. Las debilidades existentes denotan la necesidad de medidas para mejorar los protocolos y flujogramas institucionales que permitan mayor rapidez en la atención de las víctimas de accidente cerebrovascular isquémico.