O efeito conjunto de gemelaridade e prematuridade no aleitamento materno exclusivo na alta hospitalar / The joint effect of twinning and prematurity on exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge / El efecto conjunto de la gemelaridad y la prematuridad en la lactancia materna exclusiva al momento del alta hospitalaria

Objetivo: estimar a prevalência de Aleitamento Materno Exclusivo (AME) entre gemelares pré-termos e investigar o efeito de nascer gemelar e pré-termo no AME na alta hospitalar. Método: coorte prospectiva de recém-nascidos em uma instituição localizada no Rio de Janeiro, no período de 13 de março de 2017 a 12 de outubro de 2018. Dados coletados em questionário e prontuário médico. Foi utilizado DAG para construção do modelo conceitual, análise exploratória dos dados e regressão logística múltipla. Resultados: a prevalência de AME na alta hospitalar de gemelares pré-termos foi de 47,8%. Pré-termos apresentaram maior chance de não estarem em AME na alta hospitalar. Não gemelares apresentaram maior chance de não estarem em AME na alta hospitalar. Conclusão: pouco mais da metade dos gemelares pré-termo não estavam em AME na alta hospitalar. Prematuros tiveram maior chance de não estarem em AME. Não gemelares pré-termo apresentaram maior chance de não estarem em AME.

Objective: to estimate the prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) in preterm twins and to investigate the effect of twin and preterm birth on EBF at hospital discharge. Method: prospective cohort of newborns in an institution located in Rio de Janeiro, from March 13, 2017, to October 12, 2018. Data collected through a questionnaire and medical records. A DAG was used to build the conceptual model, exploratory data analysis and multiple logistic regression. Results: prevalence of EBF at hospital discharge of preterm twins of 47.8%. Preterm infants were more likely to not be on EBF at hospital discharge. Non-twins were more likely to not be on EBF at hospital discharge. Conclusion: just over half of preterm twins were not on EBF at hospital discharge. Preterm infants had a greater chance of not being on EBF. Preterm non-twins were more likely to not be on EBF.

Objetivo: estimar la prevalencia de Lactancia Materna Exclusiva (LME) entre gemelos prematuros y investigar el efecto de nacer gemelo y prematuro en la LME al momento del alta hospitalaria. Método: cohorte prospectiva de recién nacidos en una institución ubicada en Rio de Janeiro, entre 13//marzo/2017 y 12/octubre/2018. Los datos se recolectaron mediante cuestionario y expediente médico. Se utilizó DAG para la construcción del modelo conceptual, análisis exploratorio de los datos y regresión logística múltiple. Resultados: la prevalencia de LME en el alta hospitalaria de gemelos prematuros fue del 47,8%. Los prematuros tuvieron mayor probabilidad de no estar en LME en el alta hospitalaria. Los no gemelares tuvieron mayor probabilidad de no estar en LME en el alta hospitalaria. Conclusión: poco más de la mitad de los gemelos prematuros no estaban en LME en el alta hospitalaria. Los prematuros tuvieron mayor probabilidad de no estar en LME. Los no gemelos prematuros presentaron mayor probabilidad de no estar en LME.

Percepções de pessoas idosas internadas acerca da transição do cuidado do hospital para casa / Perceptions of hospitalized older adults regarding the transition of care from hospital to home

Resumo Objetivo analisar as percepções de pessoas idosas internadas acerca da transição do cuidado do hospital para casa. Método pesquisa com abordagem qualitativa, descritivo-exploratória, realizada em unidade de internação clínica de hospital público, médio porte, no interior do estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Participaram 22 pessoas idosas, por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, conduzidas por questões fundamentadas nos pilares do Care Transition Intervention. Posteriormente, foi realizada observação participante no local do estudo, com registro em diário de campo e transcrição das falas. Seguiram-se análise temática e sistematização dos dados por meio de software específico para análise de dados qualitativos. Resultados a média de idade dos participantes foi de 68 anos (DP±5,4); 16 (77%) possuíam uma ou mais doenças crônicas; 14 (64%) faziam uso de um ou mais medicamentos de uso contínuo. O Código Internacional de Doenças principal de internação foi covid-19. A média de permanência de internação foi de 9 dias (DP±5,7), com máximo de 31 dias e mínimo de dois dias, sendo que quatro (18%) tiveram a forma grave da doença. A partir da percepção das pessoas idosas, emergiram quatro temas de análise: problemas relacionados a medicamentos; preparo para alta hospitalar; continuidade do cuidado; e rede familiar. Conclusão na perspectiva das pessoas idosas, faz-se necessário a organização do plano de cuidados durante a internação por meio de reconciliação medicamentosa, preparo para os cuidados domiciliares, presença da família durante a internação e reconhecimento da Atenção Primária à Saúde na continuidade do cuidado durante a transição do cuidado do hospital para casa.

Abstract Objective To analyze the perceptions of older adults hospitalized regarding the transition of care from hospital to home. Method A qualitative, descriptive-exploratory research was conducted in a clinical inpatient unit of a medium-sized public hospital in the interior of São Paulo state, Brazil. Twenty-two older adults participated in the study through semistructured interviews, guided by questions based on the pillars of the Care Transitions Intervention (CTI). Subsequently, participant observation was conducted at the study site, with recording in a field diary and transcription of speeches. Thematic analysis and data systematization followed through specific software for qualitative data analysis Results The mean age of the participants was 68 years (SD±5.4); 16 (77%) had one or more chronic diseases; 14 (64%) were using one or more continuous medications. The primary International Classification of Diseases code for hospitalization was Covid-19. The average length of hospital stay was 9 days (SD±5.7), with a maximum of 31 days and a minimum of two days, with four (18%) experiencing severe disease. From the perception of older adults, four themes of analysis emerged: medication-related problems; preparation for hospital discharge; continuity of care; and family network. Conclusion From the perspective of older adults, it is necessary to organize the care plan during hospitalization through medication reconciliation, preparation for home care, family presence during hospitalization, and recognition of Primary Health Care in continuity of care during the transition from hospital to home care.

Expectativas e planejamento da alta em saúde mental: perspectiva dos pacientes / Expectations and planning for mental health discharge: patients' perspective / Expectativas y planificación del alta en salud mental: perspectiva de los pacientes

Este estudo tem o objetivo de conhecer e compreender a experiência da internação psiquiátrica parcial em Hospital-Dia sob a perspectiva de pacientes em momento que antecedeu a alta, com foco nas expectativas e no planejamento sobre esse evento. Participaram do estudo oito pessoas internadas em um Hospital-Dia que tinham a alta programada. Cada participante respondeu individualmente a uma entrevista aberta. Os dados foram analisados pelo método de Análise de Conteúdo Temática. Os participantes expressaram sentimentos ambíguos despertados pela proximidade da alta, como a insegurança de perder o apoio do serviço e a satisfação pelo fim do tratamento hospitalar. Observou-se a valorização de práticas e posturas que consideraram o paciente enquanto pessoa situada em uma história, abarcando relações afetivas, expectativas, frustrações e planos futuros. Conhecer como os pacientes vivenciam a alta contribui para que tal evento seja considerado um processo imbricado em uma experiência histórica e social, sinalizando a relevância do cuidado ampliado, longitudinal e integral.(AU)

This study aimed to know and understand patients' perspectives of their experiences of partial psychiatric hospitalization in a daycare hospital preceding discharge and focused on expectations and on planning about this event. In total, eight people hospitalized in a daycare hospital who were scheduled to be discharged participated in this study. Each participant answered an open interview. The data were analyzed by thematic content analysis. Participants expressed ambiguous feelings by the proximity of their discharge, such as insecurity of losing service support and satisfaction with the end of the hospital treatment. Patients appreciated the practices and postures that considered them a person situated in a story, encompassing affective relationships, expectations, frustrations, and future plans. Understanding how patients experience discharge contributes to considering this event as a process intertwined in a historical and social experience, signaling the relevance of extended, longitudinal, and comprehensive care.(AU)

Este estudio tiene como objetivo conocer y comprender la experiencia de la internación psiquiátrica parcial en Hospital de Día desde la perspectiva de los pacientes al momento en que antecedió el alta, con enfoque en las expectativas y en la planificación sobre este evento. Participaron en el estudio ocho personas internadas en un Hospital de Día que iban a recibir el alta. Cada participante respondió individualmente a una entrevista abierta. Se utilizó el método de análisis de contenido temático. Los participantes expresaron sentimientos ambiguos despertados por la proximidad del alta, como la inseguridad de perder el apoyo del servicio y la satisfacción por el fin del tratamiento hospitalario. Se observó la valorización de prácticas y posturas que comprenden al paciente como persona con una historia, que abarca relaciones afectivas, expectativas, frustraciones y planes futuros. Conocer cómo los pacientes perciben el alta permite ubicar el evento en un proceso que involucra una experiencia histórica y social, señalando la relevancia del cuidado ampliado, longitudinal e integral.(AU)

Itinerários terapêuticos de sobreviventes da Covid-19 pós-alta hospitalar / Therapeutic itineraries of COVID-19 survivors after hospital discharge

Resumo Objetivo: Analisar os itinerários terapêuticos de sobreviventes da Covid-19 pós-alta hospitalar. Metodologia: Estudo qualitativo pautado no método da história oral temática, realizado com dez indivíduos que pós-alta hospitalar de um serviço público de referência no município de João Pessoa-PB, desenvolveram a condição pós-Covid e buscaram cuidados. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas individuais, analisadas pela técnica da análise de conteúdo. Resultados e Discussão: Após a alta hospitalar, a maioria dos participantes tiveram que custear os cuidados recebidos. Essa realidade denota que, quando os usuários necessitam de assistência imediata à saúde e não encontram alternativas viáveis pelo SUS, são coagidos a buscar a rede privada. Conclusão: Faz-se necessário desenvolver estratégias que garantam o acesso adequado de indivíduos na condição pós-Covid à reabilitação e a outros cuidados de saúde no âmbito do SUS.

Abstract Objective: To analyze the therapeutic itineraries of survivors of Covid-19 after hospital discharge. Methodology: Qualitative study based on the method of thematic oral history, conducted with ten individuals who, after hospital discharge from a public reference service in the municipality of João Pessoa-PB, developed post-Covid condition and sought care. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed using the content analysis technique. Results and Discussion: Most participants had to pay for the care received after hospital discharge. This reality indicates that when users need immediate health assistance and do not find viable alternatives through the SUS (Brazil's public health system), they are forced to seek private healthcare. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop strategies that guarantee adequate access for individuals in the post-Covid condition to rehabilitation and other healthcare services within the SUS.

Sistematização do preparo a alta à pessoa adulta com agravos clínicos e cirúrgicos / Systematization of discharge preparation for adults with clinical and surgical problems

Objetivo: O objetivo desse trabalho é descrever a sistematização do preparo a alta à pessoa adulta com agravos clínicos e cirúrgicos. Metodologia: Trata-se de um relato de experiência através da aplicação da Sistematização da Assistência de Enfermagem (SAE), voltado para pessoas com alta no contexto hospitalar. Resultados e discussão: Foi aplicado a teoria da adaptação nas seis fases da Teoria de Calista Roy e foi elaborado diagnósticos de enfermagem para os quatro modos de adaptação: fisiológico, interdependência, autoconceito e função de papel. Considerações finais: Ao aplicar a SAE no indivíduo com alta hospitalar a equipe multidisciplinar deve realizá-lo em todas as suas etapas, e utilizar os protocolos para oferecer um cuidado holístico e integral, visando a promoção da saúde, prevenção de risco potencial e adaptação diante das necessidades em saúde.(AU)

Objective: The aim of this study is to describe the systematization of discharge preparation for adults with clinical and surgical conditions. Methodology: This is an experience report on the application of the Systematization of Nursing Care (SNC) to people being discharged from hospital. Results and discussion: The theory of adaptation was applied in the six phases of Calista Roy's theory and nursing diagnoses were drawn up for the four modes of adaptation: physiological, interdependence, self-concept and role function. Final considerations: When applying the SNC to individuals discharged from hospital, the multidisciplinary team must carry it out in all its stages, and use the protocols to offer holistic and comprehensive care, with a view to promoting health, preventing potential risks and adapting to health needs.(AU)

Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio es describir la sistematización de la preparación al alta de adultos con patologías clínicas y quirúrgicas. Metodología: Se trata de un informe de experiencia sobre la aplicación de la Sistematización de los Cuidados de Enfermería (SNC) a personas en proceso de alta hospitalaria. Resultados y discusión: Se aplicó la teoría de la adaptación en las seis fases de la teoría de Calista Roy y se elaboraron diagnósticos de enfermería para los cuatro modos de adaptación: fisiológica, interdependencia, autoconcepto y función de rol. Consideraciones finales: Al aplicar el SNC a las personas con alta hospitalaria, el equipo multidisciplinar debe llevarlo a cabo en todas sus fases, y utilizar los protocolos para ofrecer una atención holística e integral, dirigida a la promoción de la salud, la prevención de riesgos potenciales y la adaptación a las necesidades de salud.(AU)

Promotion of self-efficacy in mothers with infants discharged from neonatal intensive care units.

INTRODUCTION: The mothers of newborns who are discharged from a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experience stress and anxiety due to the specialized care their child requires at home, affecting their perception of maternal self-efficacy. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of the nursing intervention called Hospital Discharge Plan (HDP) on the promotion of self-efficacy in mothers of newborns discharged from the NICU. METHOD: Quantitative study, quasi-experimental design with pre-test/post-test in a single group, using the Parental Evaluation Scale applied to a convenience sample of 72 mothers of high-risk newborns from a NICU located in the city of Villavicencio (Colombia). The first measurement was taken between days 3 and 4 before discharge and at 15 days' post-discharge. Data processing was carried out using the statistical program SPSS, version 21. The intervention was based on the four concepts of self-efficacy by Barbara Resnick. RESULTS: The perception of maternal self-efficacy before the intervention showed a median of 8.9 points (RI 7.6-9.5); after the intervention it showed a median of 9.6 points (RI of 10-8.7); a statistically significant p-value<0.001 was obtained before and after the intervention with the Wilcoxon rank test. CONCLUSIONS: Education and follow-up promoted the development of knowledge and skills in mothers for the care of high-risk newborns. This contributed to the experience of mastery and vicarious experience from the teaching-learning process and contact with the experience of other mothers, which contributes to the effective development of motherhood.

Patient's safety and satisfaction on same day discharge after robotic and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy versus discharge after 24 or 48 h: a longitudinal randomized prospective study.

BACKGROUND: There is a tendency of prompted global health systems to reduce the length of hospital stay without compromising patient safety or satisfaction. We evaluated the safety and viability of early discharge in patients undergoing minimally invasive radical prostatectomy (MIRP), as well as patient satisfaction with this strategy. METHODS: This longitudinal prospective study included 72 patients who underwent MIRP for prostate cancer. Three groups were performed according to the day of hospital discharge following surgery: same day (G1), first day after (G2), and second day after (G3). Satisfaction, adverse events, and readmission were analyzed for each group. Associations between clinicopathologic variables and same-day discharge were analyzed by comparing data between G1 patients who did and did not achieve same-day discharge. RESULTS: 16.7% of patients were not discharged according to randomization (10 randomized to G1). 80% of G1 patients who did not achieve same-day discharge had Gleason scores of 3 + 4 or 4 + 3, which were observed in 35.7% of patients discharged on the same day (P < 0.05). Average prostate weight was significantly lower in patients who achieved same-day discharge than in those who did not (P < 0.01). Univariable logistic regression points to Gleason scores of 3 + 4 or 4 + 3 as the main factors associated with unsuccessful same-day discharge (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in satisfaction scores. CONCLUSIONS: Same-day discharge was both safe and feasible and does not appear to affect satisfaction in a subset of patients with prostate cancer. Surgeons should consider the Gleason score when determining whether same-day discharge is appropriate.

Conhecimento dos profissionais de enfermagem na alta hospitalar de crianças dependentes de tecnologia / Knowledge of nursing professionals in hospital discharge of technology-dependent children / Conocimientos de los profesionales de enfermería en el alta hospitalaria de niños dependientes de tecnología

Objetivo: analisar o conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem no preparo para alta hospitalar de crianças dependentes de tecnologias. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa de caráter descritivo e exploratório com abordagem qualitativa, realizado a partir do ponto de vista de profissionais de enfermagem atuam na clínica pediátrica de um Hos- pital Universitário, localizado no estado da Paraíba, Brasil. Resultados: As participantes eram todas do sexo feminino, sendo elas quatro enfermeiras e quatro técnicas de enfer- magem. Os dados foram organizados em categorias temáticas de acordo com Minayo. Elegeram-se duas categorias: conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem sobre a alta hospi- talar segura de crianças dependentes de tecnologias e ações de enfermagem na promoção à alta hospitalar segura de crianças dependentes de tecnologias. Conclusão: A inexistência de um fluxo ou protocolo assistencial dificulta o processo de orientações dos familiares no retorno ao domicílio, impossibilitando a capacitação adequada para a realização do cuidado.

Objective: to analyze the knowledge of the nursing team in preparation for hospital discharge of technology-dependent children. Methods: This is a descriptive and exploratory research with a qualitative approach, carried out from the point of view of nursing professionals working in the pediatric clinic of a University Hospital, located in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. Results: The participants were all female, four nurses and four nursing technicians. Data were organized into thematic categories according to Minayo. Two categories were chosen: knowledge of the nursing team about the safe hospital discharge of technology-dependent children and nursing actions to promote safe hospital discharge of technology-dependent children. Conclusion: The lack of a care flow or protocol makes it difficult for family members to guide them back home, making it impossible to provide adequate training to provide care.

Objetivo: analizar el conocimiento del equipo de enfermería en la preparación para el alta hospitalaria de niños dependientes de tecnología. Métodos: Se trata de una investigación descriptiva y exploratoria con enfoque cualitativo, realizada desde el punto de vista de los profesionales de enfermería que actúan en la clínica pediátrica de un Hospital Universitario, ubicado en el estado de Paraíba, Brasil. Resultados: Los participantes fueron todos del sexo femenino, cuatro enfermeros y cuatro técnicos de enfermería. Los datos fueron organizados en categorías temáticas según Minayo. Fueron elegidas dos categorías: conocimiento del equipo de enfermería sobre el alta hospitalaria segura de niños dependientes de tecnología y acciones de enfermería para promover el alta hospitalaria segura de niños dependientes de tecnología. Conclusión: La falta de un flujo o protocolo de atención dificulta que los familiares los guíen de regreso a casa, imposibilitando la capacitación adecuada para brindar el cuidado.

Ventilatory Muscle Strength Six Months After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients Submitted to Inspiratory Muscular Training Based on Anaerobioc Threshold: A Clinical Trial

Abstract Introduction Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery is associated with a decline in ventilatory muscle strength and lung function. Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) based on anaerobic threshold (AT) has been used to minimize the impact of CABG on these parameters, but the long-term impact is unknown. Objective To test the hypothesis that AT-based IMT improves inspiratory muscle strength and lung function even six months after CABG. Methods This is a randomized controlled clinical trial. In the preoperative period, maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), vital capacity (VC) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) rate were assessed. On the first postoperative day, patients were randomized into two groups: AT-based IMT (IMT-AT) (n=21) where the load was prescribed based on glycemic threshold and conventional IMT (IMT-C) (n=21), with load of 40% of MIP. Patients were trained during hospitalization until the day of discharge and were assessed at discharge and six months later. For within-group comparison, paired Student's t-test or Wilcoxon test was used, and independent Student's t-test or the Mann-Whitney test was used to analyze the different time points. A p<0.05 was considered significant. Results At six months after CABG surgery, statistical difference was found between the IMT-AT and the IMT-C groups in MIP (difference between the means of -5cmH2; 95% CI=- 8.21to-1.79) and VC (difference between the means of -2ml/kg;95%CI=-3.87to-0.13). No difference was found between groups in the other variables analyzed. Conclusion IMT-AT promoted greater recovery of inspiratory muscle strength and VC after six months of CABG when compared to conventional training.

Development and evaluation of content of the mobile app Cinesia for patients with unilateral motor deficits after stroke / Desenvolvimento e avaliação do conteúdo do aplicativo móvel Cinesia para pacientes com déficits motores dimidiados após acidente vascular cerebral

Abstract Introduction The incidence of stroke in adults has increased in recent years, and individuals who survive often have one or more motor and cognitive deficits. In Brazil, the Unified Health System (SUS) faces difficulties in reabsorbing the entire population that needs physiotherapy after hospital discharge. In addition, the distance to rehabilitation units in Rio de Janeiro can be far, making it impossible for some patients to receive the treatment they need. Objective To create a complementary mobile application for adults with unilateral motor deficits and to evaluate its content through expert judges. Methods Applied research for the construction of a mobile app with the prototyping method by Pressman. Steps: 1) literature review; 2) development of the technological framework; 3) construction of the content; and 4) construction of a prototype. The app content was evaluated using the e-Delphi Method for peer review using a Likert-type questionnaire on the Google Forms platform. Results The application was developed and designed to run on the Android operating system. Three rounds were carried out to evaluate the app's content. The final average of the content validity index (CVI) of all content items was 0.85, reaching the minimum agreement of 0.80, suggested by authors. Conclusion The content of a mobile app for adults with unilateral post-stroke motor deficits was developed and approved, and its content was evaluated by expert judges. We believe that this app can contribute to the promotion of physical rehabilitation in people with unilateral motor deficits after hospital discharge.

Resumo Introdução A incidência do acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) em adultos tem aumentado nos últimos anos e os indivíduos sobreviventes apresentam frequentemente um ou mais déficits motores e cognitivos. O Sistema Único de Saúde enfrenta dificuldades em reabsorver toda a população que necessita de fisioterapia após a alta hospitalar. Além disso, a distância entre as unidades de reabilitação no Rio de Janeiro impossibilita que alguns pacientes realizem o tratamento necessário. Objetivo Criar um aplicativo móvel complementar para adultos com déficits motores dimidiados e avaliar seu conteúdo através de juízes-especialistas. Métodos Pesquisa aplicada para a construção de um aplicativo móvel com método de prototipação por Pressman. Etapas: 1) revisão da literatura; 2) desenvolvimento do arcabouço tecnológico; 3) construção do conteúdo; 4) construção de um protótipo. Avaliou-se o conteúdo do aplicativo pelo método e-Delphi para avaliação por pares através de um questionário do tipo Likert na plataforma Google Forms. Resultados O aplicativo foi desenvolvido e projetado para rodar no sistema operacional Android. Foram realizadas três rodadas para a avaliação do conteúdo do aplicativo. A média final do índice de validade de conteúdo (IVC) de todos os itens do conteúdo foi de 0,85, atingindo a concordância mínima de 0,80 sugerida por autores. Conclusão Foi desenvolvido e aprovado o conteúdo de um aplicativo móvel para adultos com déficits motores dimidiados pós-AVC e realizada a ava-liação de seu conteúdo através de juízes-especialistas. Espera-se que o aplicativo possa contribuir para a promoção da reabilitação física de pessoas com déficits motores dimidiados após alta hospitalar.

Transição do cuidado à mulher no período puerperal na alta hospitalar / Transición de la atención a la mujer en el período puerperal al alta hospitalaria / Transition of care for women in the puerperal period at hospital discharge

Resumo Objetivo descrever as atividades dos enfermeiros na transição do cuidado à puérpera da atenção hospitalar para os demais serviços da Rede de Atenção à Saúde. Método pesquisa exploratório-descritiva, desenvolvida no alojamento conjunto de um hospital universitário federal na região Sul do Brasil. Os dados foram coletados remotamente, entre novembro e dezembro de 2020, por meio de um questionário semiestruturado via plataforma eletrônica SurveyMonkey com cinco enfermeiros e quatro enfermeiros residentes. A análise seguiu a estrutura de conteúdo de Bardin, com apoio do software Qualitativa Data Analysis Miner. Resultados as atividades desenvolvidas pelos enfermeiros na transição do cuidado à puérpera incluíram as orientações de alta e ações educativas às puérperas. Elementos como a falta de comunicação entre os profissionais do alojamento conjunto e dos demais serviços da Rede de Atenção à Saúde e a sobrecarga de trabalho dos enfermeiros foram considerados barreiras para a transição do cuidado à puérpera. Conclusão e implicações para a prática apesar de os enfermeiros empreenderem esforços na transição do cuidado à puérpera por meio de orientações e educação para a alta, é essencial o delineamento de estratégias gerenciais, a fim de implementar um conjunto de ações sistematizadas para assegurar a continuidade do cuidado à puérpera.

Resumen Objetivo describir las actividades de los enfermeros en la transición de la atención hospitalaria a los demás servicios de la Red de Atención a la Salud de la puérpera. Método investigación exploratoria-descriptiva, desarrollada en el alojamiento conjunto de un hospital universitario federal en la región sur de Brasil. Los datos se recolectaron de forma remota, entre noviembre y diciembre de 2020, a través de un cuestionario semiestructurado a través de la plataforma electrónica SurveyMonkey con cinco enfermeras y cuatro enfermeras residentes. El análisis siguió la estructura de contenido de Bardin, con el apoyo del software Qualitative Data AnalysisMiner. Resultados las actividades realizadas por los enfermeros en la transición del cuidado a la puérpera incluyeron orientaciones de alta y acciones educativas para la puérpera. Elementos como la falta de comunicación entre los profesionales del alojamiento conjunto y otros servicios de la Red de Atención a la Salud y la carga de trabajo de los enfermeros fueron considerados barreras para la transición del cuidado a la puérpera. Conclusión e implicaciones para la práctica si bien los enfermeros realizan esfuerzos en la transición del cuidado a la puérpera a través de la orientación y educación para el alta, es fundamental delinear estrategias de gestión para implementar un conjunto de acciones sistematizadas para garantizar la continuidad del cuidado posparto.

Abstract Objective to describe nurses' activities in transition of care for puerperal women from hospital care to other services in the health care network. Method exploratory-descriptive research, developed in the rooming-in of a federal university hospital in southern Brazil. Data were collected remotely, between November and December 2020, through a semi-structured questionnaire via the SurveyMonkey electronic platform with five nurses and four resident nurses. Analysis followed Bardin's content structure with the support of Qualitative Data Analysis Miner software. Results the activities carried out by nurses in transition of care for puerperal women included discharge guidelines and educational actions for puerperal women. Elements such as lack of communication between rooming-in professionals and other services in the Health Care Network and nurses' workload were considered barriers to transition of care to puerperal women. Conclusion and implications for practice although nurses undertake efforts in transition of care to puerperal women through guidance and education for discharge, it is essential to outline management strategies in order to implement a set of systematized actions to ensure continuity of care for puerperal women.

Hospitalizaciones por hiperémesis gravídica durante el 2018-2021 en Chile / Hospitalizations for hyperemesis gravidarum during 2018-2021- in Chile

Introducción: La hiperémesis gravídica (HG) se caracteriza por más de 3 episodios diarios de vómitos persistentes y baja de peso. Frente a un puntaje PUQE mayor a 12 requerirá manejo intrahospitalario. El objetivo de esta investigación es calcular la tasa de egreso hospitalario (TEH) por HG, en el periodo 2018 a 2021 en Chile. Metodología: Estudio observacional, descriptivo. Sobre egresos hospitalarios por HG entre los años 2018-2021 en Chile (n=4.515) según grupo etario y días de estadía, datos del Departamento de Estadística e Información de Salud. Se calculó TEH, No se requirió comité de ética. Resultados: La TEH para el periodo seleccionado fue de 16,93/100.000 habitantes, con una disminución a través de los años de estudio, siendo el menor el año 2020 con 14,11/100.000 habitantes mujeres. El grupo etario con mayor TEH fue el de 20-44 años con 30,8. El promedio de estadía hospitalaria fue de 3,65 días. Discusión: La disminución de hospitalizaciones el año 2020 puede deberse a la pandemia por COVID-19, en la que se reporta una disminución de hospitalizaciones en patologías no respiratorias. Con respecto al grupo etario con mayor TEH, puede deberse a que se trata del periodo fértil de las mujeres, generando más embarazos y casos de HG a diferencia de las edades extremas de este estudio. No hay diferencia significativa en días de estadía hospitalaria según grupo etario. Conclusión: Es importante estudiar y educar sobre esta patología para su prevención y continuar disminuyendo posibles hospitalizaciones y complicaciones por HG.

Introduction: Hyperemesis gravidarum is characterized by more than 3 daily episodes of persistent vomiting and weight loss. Patients with a PUQE score more than 12 points will require intrahospital treatment. The objective of this study is to calculate the Hyperemesis gravidarum hospital discharge rate during the years 2018 to 2021 in Chile. Methodology: It is an observational-descriptive study about Hyperemesis gravidarum hospital discharge rate during the years 2018 to 2021 in Chile (n=4.515) according to age rate and days of hospital stay, the data was taken from Departamento de Estadística e Información de Salud. The Ethics Committee was not needed. Results: The hospital discharge rate during the selected period was 16,93/100.000 habitants, decreasing through the years, being the year 2020 the one with the lower rate 14,11/100.000 women, the age group with the highest rate was 20 - 44 years with 30,8. The average of hospital stay was 3,65 days. Discussion: The decrease in the number of hospitalizations during 2020 may be due to the COVID-19 pandemic in which it was reported a decrease of hospitalization in non respiratory pathologies. According to the age group with the highest rate it may be explain because it is the fertile period of women, causing more number of pregnancy and cases of Hyperemesis gravidarum, unlike the other grupo of ages There is no significant difference in days of hospital stay according to age group Conclusion: It is important to study and educate about this pathology for its prevention and to continue reducing HG hospitalizations and complications.

Implementation and validation of a probabilistic linkage method for population databases without identification variables.

Linking records of the same person from different sources makes it possible to build administrative cohorts and perform longitudinal analyzes, as an alternative to traditional cohort studies, and have important practical implications in producing knowledge in public health. We implemented the Fellegi-Sunter probabilistic linkage method to a sample of records from the Mexican Automated System for Hospital Discharges and the Statistical and Epidemiological System for Deaths and evaluated its performance. The records in each source were randomly divided into a training sample (25%) and a validation sample (75%). We evaluated different types of blocking in terms of complexity reduction and pairs completeness, and record linkage in terms of sensitivity and positive predictive value. In the validation sample, a blocking scheme based on trigrams of the full name achieved 95.76% pairs completeness and 99.9996% complexity reduction. After pairs classification, we achieved a sensitivity of 90.72% and a positive predictive value of 97.10% in the validation sample. Both values were about one percentage point higher than that obtained in the automatic classification without clerical review of potential pairs. We concluded that the linkage algorithm achieved a good performance in terms of sensitivity and positive predictive value and can be used to build administrative cohorts for the epidemiological analysis of populations with records in health information systems.

Factors associated with risk of death by suicide after psychiatric hospitalization by the Unified Health System in Brazil (2002-2015).

OBJECTIVE: To investigate overall and sex-related characteristics associated with the risk of death by suicide within 365 days of discharge in patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS). METHOD: A non-concurrent prospective cohort of adult patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals in the SUS, from 2002 to 2015. Patients were stratified according to sociodemographic and clinical variables. Adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) of suicide within 365 days of discharge were estimated using Cox proportional hazard regression models. RESULTS: This sample comprised 1,228,784 adult patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals. Of these, 3201 died by suicide within 365 days of discharge. The risk of suicide was positively associated with male sex, age between 18 and 29 years, living in the South region, and living in rural or intermediate municipalities. The highest risk of suicide was among patients with depressive disorders (aHR, 3.87; 95%CI, 3.41-4.38) follow by opioid-related disorders (aHR, 2.71; 95%CI, 2.00-3.67), particularly among female patients. CONCLUSION: Patients with a psychiatric hospital admission should have access to mental health care services immediately after discharge and in the long term. Findings of this study may support suicide prevention policies and have implications for clinical decisions related to patient discharge and follow-up.

Comparison of growth curves in very low birth weight preterm infants after hospital discharge.

Monitoring preterm infants' growth is essential to ensure the best prognosis for their growth and development. We aimed to compare growth curves in very low birth weight preterm infants after hospital discharge. In this retrospective longitudinal study, 178 preterm infants' growth was assessed by z-scores for weight for age and length to age and compared between Fenton and Kim and Intergrowth-21st charts from hospital discharge until 50 weeks postnatal, and between Intergrowth-21st and WHO charts, 50 and 64 weeks postnatal. The Kappa test was used to evaluate the agreement of the number of cases classified above or below the -2 Z-score concerning weight-for-age and length-for-age indicators to each proposed curve. Our results found that the agreement between Fenton and Kim and Intergrowth-21st curves was almost perfect for most of the weeks investigated, except 35-38 (k = 0.79) and 47-50 (k = 0.61) weeks postnatal. When evaluating the agreement between WHO and Intergrowth-21st, it was substantial for most of the weeks investigated, except for 55-58 and 69-64 weeks postnatal, in which the agreement was almost perfect (k = 0.84; k = 0.81, respectively). Furthermore, we observed that Fenton and Kim curve identified 8.4% and WHO, 5.8% more cases of preterm infants below -2 z than Intergrowth-21st.Conclusion: Although the agreement of the curves was substantial to almost perfect, the Fenton and Kim and WHO curve seem to identify more cases of preterm infants compared to the Intergrowth-21st, a finding that deserves more in-depth investigation in clinical practice. What is Known: • The adequate interpretation of postnatal growth depends on the standard growth chart. • Studies comparing the classification of anthropometric indicators of preterm infants between growth curves consider only the period from birth to hospital discharge. What is New: • This is the first study that compares the classification of weight-for-age and length-for-age indicators of VLBW preterm infants between Intergrowth-21st and Fenton and Kim curves until 64 weeks postnatal. • Substantial to almost perfect agreement of length-for-age indicator was found between the two growth curves of preterm infants during outpatient follow-up.

Preparo para alta de crianças com doenças crônicas: olhar freiriano em aspectos influenciadores do cuidado no domicílio / Preparing for the discharge of children with chronic diseases from hospital: looking at aspects influencing home care through a Freirean lens / Preparación para alta de niños con enfermedades crónicas: mirada freiriana en aspectos que influyen en el cuidado a domicilio

Estudo qualitativo que analisou aspectos envolvidos no preparo para alta hospitalar de crianças com doenças crônicas que influenciam o cuidado no domicílio. Dados das entrevistas de 25 famílias foram interpretados segundo análise temática indutiva e referenciais freirianos. Identificaram-se aspectos do processo de hospitalização, como engajamento e postura dos profissionais no encontro com os familiares e atitude da família frente ao saber dos profissionais; da família, como tempo de diagnóstico da doença, conhecimento construído na hospitalização, literacia em saúde familiar, atitude para superar o medo inicial e envolvimento da criança no autocuidado; e da rede social familiar, que influenciaram a (re)moldagem do cuidado domiciliar. Compreende-se a necessidade de superar a visão bancária no preparo para alta hospitalar, para a família desenvolver seu potencial e transformar a realidade dos cuidados domiciliares dessas crianças.(AU)

This qualitative study analyzed aspects influencing home care involved in preparing for the discharge of children with chronic diseases from hospital. Data from interviews with 25 families were interpreted using inductive thematic analysis and a Freirean frame of reference. We identified aspects of the hospitalization process (staff engagement and posture with family members, family attitudes towards health professionals' knowledge) and the family (length of time to diagnosis, knowledge gained during hospitalization, family health literacy, attitudes to overcoming initial fear, and child involvement in self-care and his/her social network, which influence (re)shaping of home care). The findings reveal the need to overcome the "banking" vision in preparing for hospital discharge so that families can develop their potential and transform the reality of home care for these children.(AU)

Estudio cualitativo que analizó aspectos envueltos en la preparación para el alta hospitalaria de niños con enfermedades crónicas que influyen en el cuidado en el domicilio. Se interpretaron datos de las entrevistas con 25 familias según análisis temático inductivo y referenciales freirianos. Se identificaron los aspectos del proceso de hospitalización: el compromiso y la postura de los profesionales en el encuentro con los familiares y la actitud de la familia ante el saber de los profesionales; de la familia: tiempo de diagnóstico de la enfermedad, conocimiento construido en la hospitalización, alfabetización en salud familiar, actitud para superar el miedo inicial y el envolvimiento del niño en el autocuidado; así como de su red social que influyeron en el (re)moldeado del cuidado familiar. Se comprende la necesidad de superar la visión bancaria en la preparación para el alta hospitalaria, para que la familia desarrolle su potencial y transforme la realidad de los cuidados en domicilio de esos niños.(AU)

Determinación de la tasa de hospitalizaciones por complicaciones del síndrome hipertensivo del embarazo en Chile, periodo 2018 - 2021 / Determination of the rate of hospitalizations due to complications of hypertensive syndrome of pregnancy in Chile, period 2018 - 2021

Introducción: El Síndrome Hipertensivo del Embarazo (SHE) es el conjunto de condiciones patológicas derivadas del alza de presión arterial mantenida originadas antes y/o durante el curso de un embarazo. En ocasiones requiere tratamiento hospitalario. El objetivo del estudio es determinar la tasa de egreso hospitalario (TEH) por complicaciones del SHE durante el 2018-2021 en Chile. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo tipo transversal de las complicaciones por SHE en el periodo 2018-2921 en Chile según grupo etario y días de estadía hospitalaria (n=12.006). Datos obtenidos del departamento de estadística e información en salud. Se calculó TEH. No requirió aprobación del comité de ética. Resultados: La Preeclampsia tuvo más TEH con 61,48 por cada 100.000 habitantes, afectó más a mujeres de 20 a 44 años con 74.03 por 100.000 habitantes. Las complicaciones del SHE reportaron un promedio de 6,4 días de hospitalización. El Síndrome de HELLP registró más días de hospitalización con 7,2 días. Discusión: El envejecimiento poblacional, la migración, el sobrepeso-obesidad podrían influir en mayores TRH por preeclampsia. Se reportó mayores TEH de preeclampsia en mujeres de 20 a 44 años. Esto se debe posiblemente por factores cardiovasculares, maternidad tardía y la hipertensión crónica. El Síndrome de HELLP implica peor pronóstico y reportó mayores días hospitalización debido al manejo médico. Discusión: Hay escasas estadísticas nacionales sobre TEH en relación a SHE. La edad, el riesgo cardiovascular y fenómenos epidemiológicos ofrecen posibles líneas investigativas. Más estudios son requeridos para dilucidar los factores que desencadenan sus complicaciones.

Introduction: The Hypertensive Syndrome of Pregnancy (SHE) is the set of pathological conditions derived from the increase in sustained blood pressure originating before and/or during the course of a pregnancy. Sometimes it requires hospital treatment. The objective of the study is to determine the rate of hospital discharge (TEH) due to complications of EHS during 2018-2021 in Chile. Materials and Methods: Descriptive transversal type of study about the complications of hypertensive pregnancy syndrome during the period from 2018 to 2021 according to age range and number of days in the hospital (n=12.006). Data obtained from the health statistics and information department, which did not require approval of the ethics committee. Results: PE had a higher TEH with 61.48 out of 100,000 people, affecting more women aged 20 to 44 years with 74.03 per 100,000 inhabitants. Complications of hypertensive pregnancy syndrome reported an average of 6.4 hospitalization days. The HELLP syndrome had more days with a quantity of 7.2. Discussion: Population aging, migration, and overweight-obesity might influence the increase in TEH/PE. Higher TEH of PE was reported in women aged 20 to 44 years, possibly due to cardiovascular factors, late maternity, and chronic hypertension. The HELLP syndrome implies a worse prognosis and reported more days at the hospital due to medical treatment. Conclusion: There are few national statistics on TEH in relation to SHE. Age, cardiovascular risk, and epidemiological phenomena offer possible lines of investigation. More studies are required to elucidate the factors that trigger its complications.

Evaluation of the Caregiver Preparedness Scale in African American and White Caregivers of Persons With Dementia During Post-Hospitalization Transition.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The Preparedness for Caregiving Scale (PCS) is a widely used instrument to measure caregiver preparedness. The purpose was to evaluate the PCS in African American and White caregivers of patients with dementia upon discharge from the hospital. METHODS: Factor structure, measurement invariance, and predictive validity of the PCS were assessed in a sample of 292 family caregivers/patient dyads. RESULTS: One-factor structure of the PCS and measurement invariance by race was fully supported. Predicative validity revealed significant association between the PCS and anxiety (ß = -.41, t = -7.61(287), p < .001), depression (ß = -.44, t = -8.39(287), p < .001), and strain (ß = -.48, t = -9.29(287), p < .001). CONCLUSION: The PCS is a valid and meaningful tool to measure preparedness in African American and White family caregivers of persons with dementia during post-hospitalization transition.

Efecto de una intervención de alta programada sobre los reingresos de pacientes con insuficiencia cardíaca: estudio APRICA / Effect of a planned discharge intervention on readmissions of patients with heart failure APRICA study / Efeito de uma intervenção de alta planejada nas readmissões de pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca estudo APRICA

Introducción. La insuficiencia cardíaca (IC) es una enfermedad con alta incidencia, prevalencia y mortalidad. Es primera causa de hospitalización en mayores de 65 años y 25% de los pacientes que reingresan antes de 30 días. La implementación de varios planes de transición al alta han mostrado beneficios respecto a los reingresos, no habiendo datos al respecto en Uruguay. Se diseñó un estudio para analizar el efecto de un Plan de Alta Programada sobre los reingresos en pacientes internados con IC en un Hospital. Material y métodos. Estudio prospectivo, controlado y randomizado, incluyendo pacientes ingresados en servicios de medicina del Hospital de Clínicas Dr. Manuel Quintela con diagnóstico de IC. Criterios de exclusión: negativa a participar, discapacidad cognitiva, hospitalización d"24 horas o muerte en internación. Se randomizaron dos grupos (intervención y control) con seguimiento a 18 meses. En el grupo intervención se aplicó un plan de alta programada y en el grupo control el criterio de médico tratante. Se registraron reingresos, muerte y calidad de vida a los 3, 6, 9, 12 y 18 meses. Se consideró significativo un valor de p<0,05. Se utilizó la prueba de T- student para muestras independientes. Resultados. Se incluyeron 149 pacientes, 78 en el grupo intervención. Se registraron 19 (24,4%) reingresos en el grupo intervención y 38 (53,5%) en el grupo control (RR 1,85 [IC 1,337-2,583] p<0,05). Ocurrieron 6 muertes en el grupo intervención y 7 en el grupo control (RR: 1,024 [IC 0,926-1,32] p=0,640). La calidad de vida por Test de Minnesota fue 50,98; 49,71 y 49,07 en el grupo intervención a los 3, 6 y 18 meses, respectivamente, y 55,04; 55,32 y 54,91 en el grupo control, con un valor de p no significativo. Conclusiones. La implementación de un Plan de Alta Programada reduce de manera significativa los reingresos por IC. Dado que parece ser una herramienta costo/efectiva para el sistema de salud la misma podría tener un impacto beneficioso en la calidad asistencial del paciente con IC.

Background. Heart failure (HF) is a disease with a high incidence, prevalence and mortality. It is the first cause of hospitalization in people over 65 years and 25% of patients are readmitted within 30 days. The implementation of various discharge transition plans has shown benefits with respect to readmissions, and there is no data in this regard in Uruguay. A study was designed to analyze the effect of a Scheduled Discharge Plan on readmissions in hospitalized patients with HF. Material and methods. Prospective, controlled and randomized study, including patients admitted to the medical services of the Hospital de Clínicas Dr. Manuel Quintela with a diagnosis of HF. Exclusion criteria: refusal to participate, cognitive disability, hospitalization d"24 hours or death in hospital. Two groups (intervention and control) were randomized with 18-month follow-up. In the intervention group, a planned discharge plan was applied and the criterion of treating physician was applied in control. Readmissions, death and quality of life were recorded at 3, 6, 9, 12 and 18 months. A value of p <0.05 was considered significant. The student s T-test was used for independent samples. Results. 149 patients were included, 78 in the intervention group. There were 19 (24.4%) readmissions in the intervention group and 38 (53.5%) in the control group (RR 1.85 [CI 1.337-2.583] p <0.05). There were 6 deaths in the intervention group and 7 in the control group, (RR: 1,024 [CI 0.926-1.32] p = 0.640). The quality of life by Minnesota Test was 50.98; 49.71 and 49.07 in intervention at 3, 6 and 18 months respectively and 55.04; 55.32 and 54.91 in the control group, with a non-significant p value. Conclusions. The implementation of a Scheduled Discharge Plan significantly reduces readmissions for HF. Given that it appears to be a cost/effective tool for the health system, it could have a beneficial impact on the quality of care for patients with HF.

Introdução. A insuficiência cardíaca (IC) é uma doença com alta incidência, prevalência e mortalidade. É a primeira causa de hospitalização em pessoas com mais de 65 anos e 25% dos pacientes são readmitidos em 30 dias. A implementação de vários planos de transição de alta mostrou benefícios no que diz respeito às readmissões, e não há dados a esse respeito no Uruguai. Um estudo foi desenhado para analisar o efeito de um Plano de Alta Planejado nas readmissões em pacientes hospitalizados com IC. Material e métodos. Estudo prospectivo, controlado e randomizado, incluindo pacientes internados nos serviços médicos do Hospital de Clínicas Dr. Manuel Quintela com diagnóstico de IC. Critérios de exclusão: recusa em participar, deficiência cognitiva, internação d"24 horas ou óbito no hospital. Dois grupos foram randomizados (intervenção e controle) com seguimento de 18 meses. No grupo de intervenção, um plano de alta planejado foi aplicado e o critério de médico assistente foi aplicado no controle. Readmissões, óbito e qualidade de vida foram registrados aos 3, 6, 9, 12 e 18 meses. Um valor de p<0,05 foi considerado significativo. O teste T do aluno foi usado para amostras independentes. Resultados. Foram incluídos 149 pacientes, 78 no grupo de intervenção. Houve 19 (24,4%) readmissões no grupo de intervenção e 38 (53,5%) no grupo de controle (RR 1,85 [IC 1,337-2,583] p <0,05). Houve 6 mortes no grupo de intervenção e 7 no grupo controle, (RR: 1,024 [IC 0,926-1,32] p=0,640). A qualidade de vida pelo teste de Minnesotafoi de 50,98; 49,71 e 49,07 na intervenção em 3, 6 e 18 meses, respectivamente, e 55,04; 55,32 e 54,91 no grupo controle, com um valor de p não significativo. Conclusões. A implementação de um Plano de Descarga Planejado reduz significativamente as readmissões para IC. Visto que parece ser uma ferramenta econômica para o sistema de saúde, pode ter um impacto benéfico na qualidade do atendimento aos pacientes com IC.

A atuação do assistente social na alta hospitalar do Hospital Universitário Regional dos Campos Gerais no contexto da humanização e integralidade em saúde / The role of the social worker at the discharge of the Hospital Universitário Regional dos Campos Gerais in the context of humanization and integrality in health / La actuación del asistente social en el alta hospitalaria del Hospital Universitario Regional dos Campos Gerais en el contexto de la humanización e integralidad en salud

O objetivo da pesquisa é compreender a atuação do Assistente Social na alta hospitalar do Hospital Universitário Regional dos Campos Gerais (HURCG). O estudo é exploratório e de natureza qualitativa, sendo utilizados o formulário de dados e o grupo focal como procedimentos metodológicos de coleta de dados e, para interpretar os dados adquiridos no grupo focal, a análise de conteúdo temática. Constatou-se que a atuação do Assistente Social no HURCG perpassa os casos emergenciais e os complexos, sendo o vínculo de confiança e a resolutividade dos problemas os fatores determinantes na relação dos Assistentes Sociais com outros profissionais e com os pacientes na alta hospitalar no HURCG. O Assistente Social é considerado um dos profissionais essenciais no planejamento da alta hospitalar. Além disso, a articulação com a rede de atendimento e os princípios de humanização e integralidade no atendimento mostraram-se imprescindíveis nesse processo.

The research aims to understand the role of the Social Worker at the hospital discharge of the Hospital Universitário Regional dos Campos Gerais (HURCG). The study has an exploratory and qualitative nature. The data form and the focus group were used as methodological procedures for data collection. To interpret the data acquired in the focus group, thematic content analysis was used. It was verified that the role of the Social Worker in the HURCG pervades the emergency and complex cases and problem solving are the determining factors in the relationship between Social Workers and other professionals and patients on discharge from HURCG. It was noted that the Social Worker is considered as one of the essential professionals in planning hospital discharge. In addition, the articulation with the service network and the principles of humanization and integrality in care were essential in this process.

La investigación tiene como objetivo comprender la actuación del Asistente Social en el alta hospitalaria del Hospital Universitario Regional dos Campos Gerais (HURCG). El estudio posee un marco exploratorio y una naturaleza cualitativa. Como procedimientos metodológicos de recolección de datos se utilizaron el formulario de datos y el grupo focal. Para interpretar los datos adquiridos en el grupo focal se utilizó el análisis de contenido temático. Se constató que la actuación del Asistente Social en el HURCG atravesaba los casos de emergencia y los complejos, siendo el vínculo de confianza y la resolución de los problemas los factores determinantes en la relación de los asistentes sociales con otros profesionales y con los pacientes en el alta hospitalaria en el HURCG. Se notó que el Asistente Social es considerado como uno de los profesionales esenciales en la planificación del alta hospitalaria. Además, la articulación con la red de atención y los principios de humanización e integralidad en la atención se mostraron imprescindibles en ese proceso.