Perspectives on the Implementation of Screening and Treatment for Depression and Alcohol Use Disorder in Primary Care in Colombia.

Depression and alcohol use disorder (AUD) greatly contribute to the burden of disease worldwide, and have large impact on Colombia's population. In this study, a qualitative analysis evaluates the implementation of a technology-supported model for screening, decision support, and digital therapy for depression and AUD in Colombian primary care clinics. Patient, provider, and administrator interviews were conducted, exploring attitudes towards depression and AUD, attitudes towards technology, and implementation successes and challenges. Researchers used qualitative methods to analyze interview themes. Despite stigma around depression and AUD, the model improved provider capacity to diagnose and manage patients, helped patients feel supported, and provided useful prevalence data for administrators. Challenges included limited provider time and questions about sustainability. The implementation facilitated the identification, diagnosis, and care of patients with depression and AUD. There is ongoing need to decrease stigma, create stronger networks of mental health professionals, and transition intervention ownership to the healthcare center.

Actitudes frente al alcohol de los estudiantes de enfermería en dos universidades Latinoamericanas / Nursing students' attitudes towards alcohol in two Latin-American universities / Atitudes em relação ao álcool por estudantes de enfermagem em duas universidades latino-americanas

Objetivo: Comparar las actitudes de los estudiantes de enfermería de dos universidades: una de México y otra de Colombia, respecto al consumo de alcohol, el alcoholismo y los trastornos relacionados al abuso de este. Método: Estudio cuantitativo comparativo transversal. Muestra de 231 estudiantes del último año de la carrera de enfermería en dos universidades públicas latinoamericanas; participantes voluntarios mayores de edad que cursaron al menos 6 asignaturas práctico-teóricas, a quienes se les aplicó el instrumento Escala de Actitudes Frente al Alcohol, el Alcoholismo y la persona con trastornos relacionados al uso del alcohol- EAFAA, así como una encuesta sociodemográfica y académica. Se utilizó SPSS 22 y Microsoft Excel® para el análisis estadístico y se tuvieron en cuenta los principios bioéticos. Resultados: La percepción de los estudiantes respecto a las personas con trastornos relacionados al uso de alcohol (p=0.003), es diferente según la universidad, lo cual conlleva una visión distinta con relación a su fuerza de voluntad, competencia de autocuidado, entre otras características. Asimismo, se determinó que la formación brinda herramientas al estudiante para afrontar situaciones de miedo, inseguridad, frustración, que favorecen un mejor cuidado (p=0.045). Conclusiones: La presente investigación aporta al conocimiento de enfermería, ya que muestra en qué dimensiones la actitud puede afectar el trato brindado al paciente y cómo esta relación puede mejorarse a través de la formación en el área y de experiencias exitosas.

Objective: To compare the attitudes of nursing students towards alcohol consumption, alcoholism, and alcohol-related diseases, in two universities: one in Mexico and the other in Colombia. Method This is a quantitative, comparative, and transversal study with a sample of 231 legal aged senior nursing students from two public universities of Latin-America who volunteered to participate. The Scale of Attitudes Towards Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Persons with Alcohol Related Diseases (SATAAP) instrument was administered in conjunction with a sociodemographic and academic survey. SPSS 22 and Excel were used to carry out the calculations. The corresponding bioethical principles were respected. Results: The perception of students regarding to persons with alcohol-related diseases (p = 0.003) was not the same between the two universities, suggesting that differences in their views about strength of will and self-care competence, among other characteristics could be present. It was also found that the school formation gives the students tools to address situations of fear, insecurity, and frustration, thus fostering better self-care (p = 0.045). Conclusions The present research builds on the nursing knowledge because it shows the importance of the attitude towards the use of alcohol, as well as its associated relationship between good school formation and better health care provided.

Objetivo: Comparar atitudes sobre álcool, alcoolismo e pessoas com transtornos relacionados ao uso de álcool por estudantes de enfermagem sênior de duas universidades no México e na Colômbia. Método: Estudo quantitativo comparativo transversal. Com amostra censo de 231 estudantes sênior de enfermagem de duas universidades públicas latino-americanas, participantes voluntários maiores de idade que cursaram pelo menos 6 disciplinas prático-teóricas, para os que foi aplicado o instrumento Escala de Atitudes frente ao Álcool, ao Alcoolismo e ao Alcoolista-EAFAA, e um questionário demográfico e acadêmico. SPSS 22 e Microsoft Excel® foram utilizados para análise estatística e tiveram-se em conta os princípios bioéticos de autonomia, justiça, beneficência e não maleficência. Resultados: Encontrou-se diferenças entre as universidades sobre a percepção das pessoas com transtornos relacionados ao consumo de álcool (p=0,003), o que acarreta uma visão diferente em relação à sua força de vontade, competição pelo autocuidado, entre outras características. Da mesma forma, determinou-se que o treinamento proporciona ao aluno ferramentas para enfrentar situações de meda, insegurança, frustração, favorecendo um melhor cuidado (p=0.045). Conclusões: Essa pesquisa contribui para o conhecimento de enfermagem, pois mostra em quais dimensões a atitude pode afetar o tratamento proporcionado ao paciente e como essa relação pode ser melhorada por medio de treinamento na área e experiências bem-sucedidas.

Resultados funcionales de corto plazo en rizotomía dorsal selectiva para el tratamiento de espasticidad en niños con parálisis cerebral / Short-term functional outcomes of selective dorsal rhizotomy for the treatment of spasticity in children with cerebral palsy

Introduction: selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is a neurosurgical, non-reversible intervention to treat disabling spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP), improving their motor function and general performance. Objective: to assess functional outcomes of SDR in CP patients at Institutos teletón Chile, 6 and 12 months post-surgery. Patients and Method: Clinical records of all patients that underwent a SDR procedure between November 2010 and November 2013 were reviewed. Eighteen cases (spastic diplegia; age 7.5 +/- 2.9 years) were found, and their relevant pre-, peri- and post operative data after 6 and 12 months, were analyzed, as: clinical history, physical examination, evidence of preventricular leukomalacia (PVL), aspects related to surgery, and functional outcomes, including Gross Motor Function Measurement (GMFM)-66 and -88, Pediatric Evaluation Disability Inventory (PEDI) and gait lab (GL) using Gait Deviation Index (GDI). Results: Fifty percent of the subjects were classified as GMFCS II-III and the other 50 percent as GMFCS IV. A clinical important reduction in lower limb spasticity, particularly in triceps surae and hip flexors was observed in all patients, as well as improved muscular strength in many of them. GMFM-66 and GMFM-88 scores improved (p < 0.01). A trend towards improvement, without significant differences was observed in PEDI scores (GMFCS IV patients), and a significant improvement in GDI in ambulant patients (p < 0.015). Conclusions: SDR is a valid option to achieve long-lasting control of spasticity, 12 months after surgery, in children with spastic cerebral palsy, improving also functional capacity.

Introducción: la rizotomía dorsal selectiva (RDS) es una intervención neuro-quirúrgica irreversible para tratarla espasticidad discapacitante en niños con parálisis cerebral (PC). Su finalidad es mejorar la función motora y funcionalidad global de los pacientes. Objetivo: Evaluar los resultados funcionales de la RDS en los pacientes de Institutos teletón Chile con PC a los 6 y 12 meses postoperatorio. Pacientes y Método: Se revisan las fichas clínicas de los pacientes operados de RDS entre noviembre de 2010 y noviembre de 2013. Se encuentran 18 casos (diplejia espástica; edad 7,5 +/- 2,9 años), cuyos datos clínicos relevantes pre, peri y postoperatorios a 6 y 12 meses, fueron analizados: historia y examen físico; presencia de leucomalacia periventricular (LMPV); aspectos quirúrgicos y resultados funcionales de: Gross Motor Function Measurement (GMFM)-66 y 88, Pediatric Evaluation Disability Inventory (PEDI) y en laboratorio de marcha (LM), el Gait Deviation Index (GDI). Resultados: 50 por ciento correspondieron a pacientes GMFCS II-III y 50 por ciento a GMFCS IV. Se obtuvo importante reducción clínica de espasticidad de extremidades inferiores, especialmente plantiflexores de tobillo y flexores de cadera en todos los pacientes y en muchos un aumento de la fuerza muscular. Hubo mejoría en función motora gruesa evaluado con GMFM-66 (p < 0,001) y GMFM-88 (p < 0,001). tendencia a mejoría, sin diferencias significativas en PEDI (pacientes GMFCS IV) y mejoría significativa de GDI en pacientes ambulantes (p < 0,015). Conclusiones: La RDS es una opción válida para el control duradero de la espasticidad, a 12 meses, en niños con parálisis cerebral espástica, proporcionando además mejorías funcionales.

Psychiatric rehabilitation in Latin America: challenges and opportunities.

Comprehensive psychiatric rehabilitation programs in Latin America have been designed across several countries in the region without yet achieving full implementation. Facing an increasing burden of disease due to mental disorders, including alcohol and substance use disorders, the region has responded unevenly to the challenge. Moreover, low priority for mental health in national policies and insufficient funding for mental health services are common barriers for the much-needed mental health services reforms. Reestablishing a primary care community-based model of care has been a shared aspiration for most countries during the last two decades. Comprehensive models of psychiatric rehabilitation developed predominantly in high-income countries need to be culturally adapted to local contexts, while strengthening health systems research will provide evidence on the efficiency of locally designed interventions and on the critical milestones to succeed in the scaling up strategies. Increasing participation of patients and their families in the mental health delivery system is another key factor in order to ensure comprehensive patient-centred psychosocial rehabilitation programs in Latin America.

Angiolipoma espinal diagnosticado durante el embarazo / Diagnosed spinal angiolipoma during the pregnancy

Se presenta un caso clínico de angiolipoma espinal diagnosticado en una mujer cursando 35+3 semanas de embarazo, con buen resultado perinatal y con éxito en la resolución de patología neurológica acompañante.

The effect of arthroscopic surgery on mandibular range of motion.

Limited range of motion of the mandible secondary to intra-articular problems has become an accepted indication for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy. The authors have looked at 297 patients over a 2 1/2 year follow-up period. The patients were subdivided by their initial opening measurement (10-20 mm or 20-30 mm). The post-operative improvement of these patients was then evaluated. Furthermore, multiple variables were used to look at the effect of surgical procedures, diagnosis and other associated clinical findings on outcome. In conclusion, the authors found that the range of motion significantly improved to a close to normal opening in almost all patient groupings. This finding was unrelated to a variety of variables and supports the hypothesis that TMJ arthroscopic surgery has a definite role in treating restricted range of motion secondary to intra-articular pathology.

Immunological evaluation of patients with invasive carcinoma of the gallbladder.

Forty-three patients with invasive adenocarcinoma of the gallbladder were postoperatively studied in order to determine their general immunological status as well as the local immunohistological reaction to the tumor. At the end of the follow-up, they formed two groups: 19 living patients (group GL) and 24 dead patients (group GD). As a control group (GC), 21 patients with cholecystectomy or cholelithiasis and without carcinoma were simultaneously evaluated. In GL, most of the tumors were limited to the gallbladder wall, and in GD, most of the tumors were already disseminated at the time of diagnosis. GD presented a lower percentage of peripheral blood B lymphocytes, as compared to GL and GC cases. Skin tests of delayed hypersensitivity were significantly more reactive in GL cases than in GD cases, and less reactive in GD than in GC cases. The immunohistological evaluation of the gallbladder yielded a lower B lymphocyte infiltration in GD tumors than in the control cases. GL cases showed a higher intratumoral lymphocytic and mononuclear cell infiltration than GD cases. Although the clinical stage was higher in GD than in GL cases, there were also significant differences in the local immune response and the general immunological status. Patients with invasive gallbladder adenocarcinoma showing longer postoperative survival revealed normal or increased local and general immunological reactions, whereas patients with disseminated tumors showed an important humoral and cellular secondary immunodeficiency.

Special considerations in orofacial pain.

A pathologic dental condition is by far the most common cause of orofacial pain. There are, however, certain patients who possess and exhibit myriad signs and symptoms that mimic pathologic dental conditions but do not have a dental cause. These patients pose a diagnostic dilemma for the dental practitioner. Unfortunately, there are many documented cases of misdiagnosis and mismanagement in patients with deafferentiation pain, neuropathic pain, trigeminal neuralgia, and temporal arteritis. These orofacial pain disorders warrant special consideration for the dental practitioner and are reviewed in this article.