Validation of an evaluation matrix for the nursing process in the hospital context.

OBJECTIVE: To validate the content of an evaluation matrix for the nursing process in the hospital context. METHOD: A methodological study conducted in four stages, carried out from March to December 2022. Including: bibliographic research and selection of structuring foundations; construction of the logical model and analysis and judgment matrix; content validation by a committee of judges (n=11) using the Delphi technique; analysis of content validation data by calculating the Concordance Rate and Content Validity Index. RESULTS: At the end of the two rounds, the matrix had a concordance rate of 90% regarding format and 100% regarding other structural aspects. It also had a 100% concordance rate regarding the scope and representativeness of the matrix domains. Regarding the average Content Validity Index, the values were 0.97 and 0.98, for clarity and representativeness, respectively. CONCLUSION: The evaluation matrix - consisting of four dimensions and fourteen evaluation items referring to the necessary stages for the implementation and operationalization of the nursing process - demonstrated excellent content validity, which can contribute to supporting institutional initiatives for its consolidation in hospital nursing services.

Validation of the hospital resources assessment scale for the preservation of urinary continence in the elderly.

OBJECTIVES: to validate the internal structure of the Hospital Resources Assessment Scale for the Preservation of Urinary Continence in the Elderly. METHODS: validation study of the internal structure of a scale constructed based on the Donabedian conceptual model and an integrative review, with prior content validation. The scale was applied to the target population, and 124 nurses responded to the questionnaire. Exploratory Factor Analysis was performed using the FACTOR software, employing multiple techniques. RESULTS: a factorial model with 11 items organized into two dimensions (support for human resources and material resources) was obtained. The "physical structure" dimension was removed from the initial model and adopted as a complementary checklist to the instrument, as it was not possible to obtain a factorable model with this dimension. CONCLUSIONS: we provide a valid scale that can measure indicators, identifying weaknesses and/or strengths related to hospital resources for the preservation of urinary continence in the elderly.

Factors Associated With the Occurrence of Adverse Effects Resulting From Hypodermoclysis in Older Adults in Palliative Care: A Cohort Study.

This study aimed to analyze the factors associated with local adverse effects resulting from hypodermoclysis in older adult patients in palliative care. The study involved 127 older adults undergoing palliative care at a hospital in southeastern Brazil. Data collection was performed from August to November 2019. Patients aged 60 years or older, with a prescription for hypodermoclysis at the time of admission and who were not receiving hypodermoclysis at the time of admission, were included. Data collected included sociodemographic, clinical, pharmacotherapeutic, and adverse effects of hypodermoclysis administration. Most participants were women (59.0%), with a mean age of 78.5 years. Frailty was the most prevalent diagnosis (26.8%), and 80.2% of patients were in the end-of-life stage. There was an incidence of 24.0% of adverse events, with catheter obstruction and swelling in the surrounding area of the hypodermoclysis site being the most frequent at 11.3% and 8.5%, respectively. Ondansetron administration by hypodermoclysis was 3 times more likely to have an adverse effect compared to not using this drug. In contrast, a protective factor was evident with the administration of 0.9% sodium chloride, which contributed to the reduction of complications. The occurrence of adverse effects from hypodermoclysis in the study population of older adults in palliative care was low.

Predictors of frailty in older people users of Primary Health Care.

OBJECTIVE: to identify the prevalence and predictors of frailty in older people in Primary Health Care. METHOD: this is a descriptive and correlational study, carried out in a convenience sample of 136 older people in the community. Data were collected through a sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire and frailty phenotype. Student's t test or U-Mann-Whitney test, chi-square and binary logistic regression were used for data analysis. RESULTS: the prevalence of frailty was 26.5% (n=36). Frail individuals had older age (p=0.011), worse self-rated health (p=0.001) and lower physical capacity (p<0.001). In the multivariable regression, it was observed that frail individuals had older age (Odds Ratio=1.111; 95% confidence interval=1.026-1.203) and worse physical capacity (Odds Ratio=0.673; 95% confidence interval=0.508-0.893). CONCLUSIONS: the prevalence of frailty in older people in Primary Health Care was considerable. Advanced age and worse physical capacity were the most relevant predictors of frailty in the elderly.

Hospitalized older adult: predictors of functional decline.

OBJECTIVE: to identify the predictors of functional decline in hospitalized individuals aged 70 or over, between: baseline and discharge; discharge and follow-up, and baseline and three-month follow-up. METHOD: a prospective cohort study conducted in internal medicine services. A questionnaire was applied (clinical and demographic variables, and predictors of functional decline) at three moments. The predictors were determined using the binary logistic regression model. RESULTS: the sample included 101 patients, 53.3% female, mean age of 82.47 ± 6.57 years old. The predictors that most contributed to decline in hospitalization were the following: previous hospitalization (OR=1.8), access to social support (OR=4.86), cognitive deficit (OR=6.35), mechanical restraint (OR=7.82), and not having a partner (OR=4.34). Age (OR=1.18) and medical diagnosis (OR=0.10) were the predictors between discharge and follow-up. Being older, delirium during hospitalization (OR=5.92), and presenting risk of functional decline (OR=5.53) were predictors of decline between the baseline and follow-up. CONCLUSION: the most relevant predictors were age, previous hospitalization, cognitive deficit, restraint, social support, not having a partner, and delirium. Carrying out interventions aimed at minimizing the impact of these predictors can be an important contribution in the prevention of functional decline.

Validation of an evaluation matrix for the nursing process in the hospital context / Validación de una matriz de evaluación del proceso de enfermería en el contexto hospitalario / Validação de uma matriz avaliativa do processo de enfermagem no contexto hospitalar

ABSTRACT Objective: To validate the content of an evaluation matrix for the nursing process in the hospital context. Method: A methodological study conducted in four stages, carried out from March to December 2022. Including: bibliographic research and selection of structuring foundations; construction of the logical model and analysis and judgment matrix; content validation by a committee of judges (n=11) using the Delphi technique; analysis of content validation data by calculating the Concordance Rate and Content Validity Index. Results: At the end of the two rounds, the matrix had a concordance rate of 90% regarding format and 100% regarding other structural aspects. It also had a 100% concordance rate regarding the scope and representativeness of the matrix domains. Regarding the average Content Validity Index, the values were 0.97 and 0.98, for clarity and representativeness, respectively. Conclusion: The evaluation matrix - consisting of four dimensions and fourteen evaluation items referring to the necessary stages for the implementation and operationalization of the nursing process - demonstrated excellent content validity, which can contribute to supporting institutional initiatives for its consolidation in hospital nursing services.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Validar el contenido de una matriz de evaluación del proceso de enfermería en el contexto hospitalario. Método: Se realizó un estudio metodológico, realizado en cuatro etapas, realizadas de marzo a diciembre de 2022. Son: levantamiento bibliográfico y selección de fundamentos estructurantes; construcción del modelo lógico y matriz de análisis y juicio; validación de contenido por un comité de jueces (n=11) mediante la técnica Delphi; análisis de datos de validación de contenido mediante el cálculo de la Tasa de Acuerdo y el Índice de Validez de Contenido. Resultados: Al final de las dos rondas realizadas, la matriz tuvo un índice de acuerdo del 90% en cuanto al formato y del 100% en otros aspectos estructurales. También tuvo un índice de acuerdo del 100% respecto del alcance y representatividad de los dominios de la matriz. En cuanto al Índice de Validez de Contenido promedio, los valores fueron 0,97 y 0,98, en términos de claridad y representatividad, respectivamente. Conclusión: La matriz de evaluación - compuesta por cuatro dimensiones y catorce ítems de evaluación referentes a los pasos necesarios para la implementación y operacionalización del proceso de enfermería - demostró excelente validez de contenido, que puede contribuir a apoyar iniciativas institucionales para su consolidación en los hospitales con servicios de enfermería.

RESUMO Objetivo: Validar o conteúdo de uma matriz avaliativa do processo de enfermagem no contexto hospitalar. Método: Foi realizado um estudo metodológico, conduzido em quatro etapas, realizadas de março a dezembro de 2022. São elas: levantamento bibliográfico e seleção dos fundamentos estruturantes; construção do modelo lógico e da matriz de análise e julgamento; validação de conteúdo por um comitê de juízes (n=11) por meio da técnica Delphi; análise dos dados de validação do conteúdo por meio do cálculo da Taxa de Concordância e Índice de Validade de Conteúdo. Resultados: Ao final das duas rodadas realizadas, a matriz teve uma taxa de concordância de 90% quanto ao formato e 100% quanto os demais aspectos estruturais. Também teve uma taxa de concordância de 100% quanto à abrangência e representatividade dos domínios da matriz. Quanto ao Índice de Validade de Conteúdo médio os valores foram de 0,97 e 0,98, na clareza e representatividade, respectivamente. Conclusão: A matriz avaliativa - constituída por quatro dimensões e quatorze itens avaliativos referentes às etapas necessárias para implantação e operacionalização do processo de enfermagem - demonstrou ter uma excelente validade de conteúdo, o que pode contribuir para subsidiar iniciativas institucionais de sua consolidação nos serviços de enfermagem hospitalares.

Validation of the hospital resources assessment scale for the preservation of urinary continence in the elderly / Validación de la escala de evaluación de recursos hospitalarios para la preservación de la continencia urinaria en los ancianos / Validação da escala de avaliação de recursos hospitalares para preservação da continência urinária de idosos

ABSTRACT Objectives: to validate the internal structure of the Hospital Resources Assessment Scale for the Preservation of Urinary Continence in the Elderly. Methods: validation study of the internal structure of a scale constructed based on the Donabedian conceptual model and an integrative review, with prior content validation. The scale was applied to the target population, and 124 nurses responded to the questionnaire. Exploratory Factor Analysis was performed using the FACTOR software, employing multiple techniques. Results: a factorial model with 11 items organized into two dimensions (support for human resources and material resources) was obtained. The "physical structure" dimension was removed from the initial model and adopted as a complementary checklist to the instrument, as it was not possible to obtain a factorable model with this dimension. Conclusions: we provide a valid scale that can measure indicators, identifying weaknesses and/or strengths related to hospital resources for the preservation of urinary continence in the elderly.

RESUMEN Objetivos: validar la estructura interna de la Escala de Evaluación de Recursos Hospitalarios para la Preservación de la Continencia Urinaria en los Ancianos. Métodos: estudio de validación de la estructura interna de una escala construida basada en el modelo conceptual de Donabedian y una revisión integrativa, con validación previa del contenido. La escala se aplicó a la población objetivo y 124 enfermeros respondieron al cuestionario. Se realizó un análisis factorial exploratorio utilizando el software FACTOR, empleando múltiples técnicas. Resultados: se obtuvo un modelo factorial con 11 ítems organizados en dos dimensiones (apoyo a los recursos humanos y recursos materiales). La dimensión "estructura física" se eliminó del modelo inicial y se adoptó como un checklist complementario al instrumento, ya que no fue posible obtener un modelo factorizable con esta dimensión. Conclusiones: proporcionamos una escala válida que puede medir indicadores, identificando debilidades y/o fortalezas relacionadas con los recursos hospitalarios para la preservación de la continencia urinaria en los ancianos.

RESUMO Objetivos: validar a estrutura interna da escala de avaliação de recursos hospitalares para preservação da continência urinária de idosos. Métodos: estudo de validação da estrutura interna de escala construída com base no modelo conceitual da tríade donabediana e em revisão integrativa, cuja validação de conteúdo ocorreu em etapa anterior. Nesta proposta, a escala foi aplicada à população-alvo e 124 enfermeiras responderam ao formulário contendo a escala testada. Foi realizada Análise Fatorial Exploratória no software FACTOR, utilizando múltiplas técnicas. Resultados: obteve-se um modelo fatorial com 11 itens organizados em duas dimensões (apoio aos recursos humanos e recursos materiais). A dimensão "estrutura física" foi retirada do modelo inicial e adotada como um checklist complementar ao instrumento, pois não foi possível obter um modelo fatorável com essa dimensão. Conclusões: disponibilizamos uma escala válida que pode mensurar indicadores, identificando fragilidades e/ou potencialidades relacionadas aos recursos hospitalares para preservação da continência urinária de pessoas idosas.

Identification of Seniors at Risk (ISAR) in the emergency room: A prospective study.

INTRODUCTION: The Identification of Seniors at Risk (ISAR) is one of the most frequently utilized risk screening tools in emergency departments (ED). The goal of this study was to evaluate the predictive validity of the ISAR screening tool for adverse outcomes in an ED. METHODS: This was a prospective single-center observational study in a Portuguese urban university hospital ED, and included 402 older adults (OA). After triage, baseline sociodemographic and clinic data were collected by the researcher and the ISAR was administered. Baseline ISAR, adverse outcomes (ED revisits and hospital admission) at 30 (early) and 180 (late) days were evaluated. RESULTS: ISAR screening showed that 308 (76.62%) OAs were at risk (cutoff≥2). High-risk patients were more like to be older, take more medication, have urgent or very urgent ED visits and have longer ED lengths of stay. The high-risk group were more likely to demonstrate both early (OR=2.43, 95% CI 1.35-4.35, p<0.01) and late returns to the ED (AO=1.70, 95% CI 1.04-2.79, p<0.05). The ISAR did not predict any significant variable for hospital admission in 30 or 180days. DISCUSSION: The ISAR predicted returns to EDs at 30 and 180days for OAs at risk, but was unable to predict early or late hospital readmission.

Nurse perception of care of hospitalized older adults - a comparative study between northern and central regions of Portugal.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the relationship between the perceptions of nurses about geriatric care (GC) environment and geriatric nurses' knowledge and attitudes according to unit type considering the northern and central regions of Portugal. METHOD: a cross-sectional study was developed among 1068 Portuguese's nurses in five hospitals. The instrument was Geriatric Institutional Assessment Profile - Portuguese version. The independent samples t-test was when the assumption of normality was verified, otherwise, the Mann-Whitney U test was used. The level of significance was 5%. RESULTS: the profile of perceptions of GC showed a relatively homogeneous pattern (no statistically significant results were found). For the geriatric care environment scale, only the CC/ED units presented significant differences in all considered subscales (resource availability; aging-sensitive care; institutional values; and continuity of care), with more positive perceptions among nurses in the northern region. In Professional Issues scales, only the scale perception of burden related with upsetting behaviors revealed significant differences between regions in all specialties. CONCLUSION: the findings suggest the need for increased investment by hospital leaders to promote a geriatric nursing practice environment that supports the specialized needs of hospitalized older adults.

Predictors of frailty in older people users of Primary Health Care / Predictores de fragilidad en usuarios mayores de Atención Primaria de Salud / Preditores da fragilidade no idoso usuário da Atenção Primária à Saúde

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the prevalence and predictors of frailty in older people in Primary Health Care. Method: this is a descriptive and correlational study, carried out in a convenience sample of 136 older people in the community. Data were collected through a sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire and frailty phenotype. Student's t test or U-Mann-Whitney test, chi-square and binary logistic regression were used for data analysis. Results: the prevalence of frailty was 26.5% (n=36). Frail individuals had older age (p=0.011), worse self-rated health (p=0.001) and lower physical capacity (p<0.001). In the multivariable regression, it was observed that frail individuals had older age (Odds Ratio=1.111; 95% confidence interval=1.026-1.203) and worse physical capacity (Odds Ratio=0.673; 95% confidence interval=0.508-0.893). Conclusions: the prevalence of frailty in older people in Primary Health Care was considerable. Advanced age and worse physical capacity were the most relevant predictors of frailty in the elderly.

RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar la prevalencia y predictores de fragilidad en ancianos en Atención Primaria de Salud. Método: estudio descriptivo y correlacional, realizado en una muestra de conveniencia con 136 ancianos de la comunidad. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de un cuestionario sociodemográfico, clínico y de fenotipo de fragilidad. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizaron la prueba t de Student o la prueba U-Mann-Whitney, chi-cuadrado y regresión logística binaria. Resultados: la prevalencia de fragilidad fue del 26,5% (n=36). Los ancianos frágiles eran mayores (p=0,011), peor autoevaluación de la salud (p=0,001) y menos capaces físicamente (p <0,001). En la regresión multivariante, se observó que los ancianos frágiles eran mayores (Odds Ratio=1,111; Intervalo de confianza del 95%=1,026-1,203) y peor capacidad física (Odds Ratio=0,673; Intervalo de confianza del 95%=0,508-0,893). Conclusiones: la prevalencia de fragilidad en ancianos en Atención Primaria de Salud fue considerable. La edad avanzada y la peor capacidad física fueron los predictores más relevantes de fragilidad en el anciano

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar a prevalência e preditores da fragilidade de idosos na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: estudo descritivo e correlacional, realizado em amostra de conveniência com 136 idosos na comunidade. Os dados foram coletados através de um questionário sociodemográfico, clínico e pelo fenótipo de fragilidade. Utilizaram-se o teste t de Student ou U-Mann-Whitney, o Qui-Quadrado e a regressão logística binária na análise dos dados. Resultados: a prevalência da fragilidade foi de 26,5% (n=36). Os idosos frágeis apresentaram idade mais avançada (p=0,011), pior autoavaliação de saúde (p=0,001) e menor capacidade física (p<0,001). Na regressão multivariável, observou-se que os idosos frágeis apresentavam idade mais avançada (Odds Ratio=1,111; Intervalo de Confiança 95%=1,026-1,203) e pior capacidade física (Odds Ratio=0,673; Intervalo de Confiança 95%=0,508-0,893). Conclusões: a prevalência da fragilidade nos idosos na Atenção Primária à Saúde foi considerável. A idade avançada e a pior capacidade física foram os preditores mais relevantes da fragilidade nos idosos.

Validade do prisma-7 na identificação da síndrome de fragilidade em idosos na atenção primária à saúde / La validez del prisma-7 en la identificación del síndrome defragilidad en personas mayores en atención primaria / Validity of the prisma-7 in the identification of the frailty syndrome in older adults in primary health care

Objetivo: validar o Prisma-7 de forma concorrente com o Fenótipo de Fragilidade e o Indicador de Fragilidade de Groningen. Método: estudo de validade concorrente realizado na atenção primária à saúde com amostra de conveniência de 136 idosos. Instrumento incluiu variáveis sociodemográficas, familiares, clínicas, Prisma-7, Fenótipo de Fragilidade e Indicador de Fragilidade de Groningen. Na análise, utilizou-se a validade (sensibilidade, especificidade) e a confiabilidade (kappa e porcentagem de concordância PC), em relação ao Fenótipo de Fragilidade e Indicador de Fragilidade de Groningen. Resultados: Prisma-7 apresentou especificidade /sensibilidade de 97%/19,4% e 94%/11,1%, quando comparado ao Fenótipo de Fragilidade e ao Indicador de Fragilidade de Groningen, respetivamente. Este é parcialmente concordante com o Fenótipo de Fragilidade (kappa=0,233, p<0,01; percentagem de concordância=76,5%). Prisma-7 e Indicador de Fragilidade de Groningen apresentaram concordância baixa (kappa=0,061, p>0,05, Percentagem de Concordância=77,2%). Conclusão: o Prisma-7, no contexto da atenção primária à saúde, apresentou baixa sensibilidade, devendo ser utilizado com prudência.

Objetivo: validar el Prisma-7 de forma concordante con el Fenótipo de Fragilidad y el Indicador de Fragilidad de Groningen. Método: estudio de validez concordante realizado en la atención primaria a la salud con la amostra de conveniencia de 136 idosos. El instrumento incluía variables sociodemográficas, familiares, clínicas, Prisma-7, Fenótipo de Fragilidad e Indicador de Fragilidad de Groningen. En el análisis, se utilizó la validez (sensibilidad, especificidad) y la fiabilidad (kappa y porcentaje de concordancia PC) en relación con el Fenotipo de Fragilidad de Groningen y el Indicador de Fragilidad. Resultados: Prisma-7 mostró una especificidad/sensibilidad del 97%/19,4% y del 94%/11,1%, en comparación con el Fenotipo de Fragilidad y el Indicador de Fragilidad de Groningen, respectivamente. Esto es parcialmente concordante con el Fenotipo de Fragilidad (kappa=0,233, p<0,01; porcentaje de concordancia=76,5%). El Prisma-7 y el Indicador de Fragilidad de Groningen mostraron una baja concordancia (kappa=0,061, p>0,05, porcentaje de concordancia=77,2%). Conclusión: el Prisma-7, en el contexto de la atención primaria a la salud, presentó una baja sensibilidad, por lo que debe ser utilizado con prudencia.

Objective: to validate the Prisma-7 concurrently with the Frailty Phenotype and the Groningen Frailty Indicator. Method: concurrent validity study conducted in primary health care with a convenience sample of 136 older adults. Instrument included sociodemographic, family, clinical, Prisma-7, Frailty Phenotype and Groningen Frailty Indicator variables. In the analysis, we used validity (sensitivity, specificity) and reliability (kappa and percentage of agreement) in relation to the Frailty Phenotype and Groningen Frailty Indicator. Results: Prisma-7 showed specificity/sensitivity of 97%/19.4% and 94%/11.1%, when compared to the Frailty Phenotype and the Groningen Frailty Indicator, respectively. This is partially concordant with the Fragility Phenotype (kappa=0.233, p<0.01; Percentage of agreement=76.5%). Prisma-7 and Groningen Frailty Indicator showed low agreement (kappa=0.061, p>0.05, Percentage of agreement=77.2%). Conclusion: the Prisma-7, in the context of primary health care, showed low sensitivity and should be used with caution.

Hospitalized older adult: predictors of functional decline / Pessoa idosa hospitalizada: preditores do declínio funcional / Adultos mayores internados: predictores del deterioro funcional

Objective: to identify the predictors of functional decline in hospitalized individuals aged 70 or over, between: baseline and discharge; discharge and follow-up, and baseline and three-month follow-up. Method: a prospective cohort study conducted in internal medicine services. A questionnaire was applied (clinical and demographic variables, and predictors of functional decline) at three moments. The predictors were determined using the binary logistic regression model. Results: the sample included 101 patients, 53.3% female, mean age of 82.47 ± 6.57 years old. The predictors that most contributed to decline in hospitalization were the following: previous hospitalization (OR=1.8), access to social support (OR=4.86), cognitive deficit (OR=6.35), mechanical restraint (OR=7.82), and not having a partner (OR=4.34). Age (OR=1.18) and medical diagnosis (OR=0.10) were the predictors between discharge and follow-up. Being older, delirium during hospitalization (OR=5.92), and presenting risk of functional decline (OR=5.53) were predictors of decline between the baseline and follow-up. Conclusion: the most relevant predictors were age, previous hospitalization, cognitive deficit, restraint, social support, not having a partner, and delirium. Carrying out interventions aimed at minimizing the impact of these predictors can be an important contribution in the prevention of functional decline.

Objetivo: identificar os preditores do declínio funcional em pessoas hospitalizadas com 70 ou mais anos, entre: baseline e alta; alta e follow-up e baseline e follow-up de três meses. Método: estudo de coorte prospectivo realizado em serviços de medicina interna. Aplicado um questionário (variáveis demográficas, clínicas e preditores do declínio funcional) em três momentos. Os preditores foram determinados utilizando o modelo de regressão logística binária. Resultados: a amostra incluiu 101 pacientes, 53.3% do sexo feminino, idade média de 82,47 ± 6,57 anos. Os preditores que mais contribuíram para o declínio na hospitalização foram: internação prévia (RC=1,8), acesso a apoio social (RC=4,86), déficit cognitivo (RC=6,35), contenção mecânica (RC=7,82) e não ter parceiro(a) (RC=4,34). A idade (RC=1,18) e o diagnóstico médico (RC=0,10) foram os preditores entre a alta e o follow-up. Ser mais velho, delirium durante a hospitalização (RC=5,92) e ter risco de declínio funcional (RC=5,53), foram preditores de declinio entre a baseline e o follow-up. Conclusão: os preditores mais relevantes foram idade, internação prévia, déficit cognitivo, contenção, apoio social, não ter parceiro(a) e delirium. Executar intervenções orientadas para minimizar o impacto destes preditores pode ser um importante contributo na prevenção do declínio funcional.

Objetivo: identificar los predictores del deterioro funcional en personas internadas de al menos 70 años de edad, entre: baseline y alta; alta y follow-up, y baseline y follow-up a los tres meses. Método: estudio de cohorte prospectivo realizado en servicios de Medicina Interna. Se aplicó un cuestionario (variables clínicas y demográficas, y predictores del deterioro funcional) en tres momentos. Los predictores se determinaron por medio del modelo de regresión logística binaria. Resultados: la muestra incluyó a 101 pacientes, 53,3% del sexo femenino, con una media de edad de 82,47 ± 6,57 años. Los predictores que más contribuyeron al deterioro durante la internación fueron los siguientes: internación anterior (OR=1,8), acceso a apoyo social (OR=4,86), déficit cognitivo (OR=6,35), restricción mecánica del movimiento (OR=7,82) y no tener pareja (OR=4,34). La edad (OR=1,18) y el diagnóstico médico (OR=0,10) fueron los predictores entre el alta y el follow-up. Tener edad avanzada, padecer delirium durante la internación (OR=5,92), y presentar riesgo de deterioro funcional (OR=5,53) fueron predictores del deterioro entre la baseline y el follow-up. Conclusión: los predictores más relevantes fueron edad, internación anterior, déficit cognitivo, restricción del movimiento, apoyo social, no tener pareja y delirium. Realizar intervenciones destinadas a minimizar el efecto de estos predictores puede ser un importante aporte para prevenir el deterioro funcional.

Use of the Geriatric Institutional Assessment Profile: an integrative review.

The Geriatric Institutional Assessment Profile (GIAP) is a self-report survey, designed to assess a hospital's readiness to implement a geriatric program. Considering the importance of the GIAP in delivering high-quality geriatric care, it is appropriate and relevant to conduct an integrative review about its use for the improvement of knowledge in this area. The primary aim of this study was to undertake an integrative review of the strengths and weaknesses of the GIAP and its main implications for geriatric nursing care. This integrative review was inspired by Whittemore's method. A total of 15 articles met the criteria for review. Data analysis revealed three themes: (a) the GIAP quality metrics, (b) geriatric nursing care initiatives assessment, and (c) geriatric nursing practice environment assessment. This review revealed a high degree of specificity, conformity, appropriateness, and utility in the evaluation of nurses' perceptions of the geriatric care, and the GIAP was considered to be a crucial tool in the development and improvement of caring for hospitalized older adults.

Nurse perception of care of hospitalized older adults - a comparative study between northern and central regions of Portugal / Percepção dos enfermeiros sobre o cuidado a idosos hospitalizados - estudo comparativo entre as regiões Norte e Central de Portugal / Percepción del cuidado de los adultos mayores hospitalizados -un estudio comparativo entre las regiones del Norte y Centro de Portugal

Resume Objective: to analyze the relationship between the perceptions of nurses about geriatric care (GC) environment and geriatric nurses' knowledge and attitudes according to unit type considering the northern and central regions of Portugal. Method: a cross-sectional study was developed among 1068 Portuguese's nurses in five hospitals. The instrument was Geriatric Institutional Assessment Profile - Portuguese version. The independent samples t-test was when the assumption of normality was verified, otherwise, the Mann-Whitney U test was used. The level of significance was 5%. Results: the profile of perceptions of GC showed a relatively homogeneous pattern (no statistically significant results were found). For the geriatric care environment scale, only the CC/ED units presented significant differences in all considered subscales (resource availability; aging-sensitive care; institutional values; and continuity of care), with more positive perceptions among nurses in the northern region. In Professional Issues scales, only the scale perception of burden related with upsetting behaviors revealed significant differences between regions in all specialties. Conclusion: the findings suggest the need for increased investment by hospital leaders to promote a geriatric nursing practice environment that supports the specialized needs of hospitalized older adults.

Resumo Objetivo: analisar a relação entre as percepções dos enfermeiros sobre o ambiente de cuidado geriátrico (CG) e os conhecimentos e atitudes destes de acordo com o tipo de unidade, considerando as regiões Norte e Central de Portugal. Método: estudo transversal, desenvolvido com 1068 enfermeiros portugueses em cinco hospitais. O instrumento foi o Geriatric Institutional Assessment Profile - versão em Português. Foi utilizado o teste t para amostras independentes quando a suposição de normalidade foi verificada; caso contrário, utilizou-se o teste de Mann-Whitney. O nível de significância foi de 5%. Resultados: o perfil de percepções de cuidado geriátrico mostrou um padrão relativamente homogêneo (não foram encontrados resultados estatisticamente significantes). Para a escala de ambiente de cuidado geriátrico, apenas as unidades de cuidados intensivos e serviço de urgência apresentaram diferenças significativas em todas as subescalas consideradas (disponibilidade de recursos, cuidado sensível à idade, valores institucionais; e continuidade do cuidado), com percepções mais positivas entre os enfermeiros da região Norte. Nas escalas de Questões Profissionais, somente a escala percepção da sobrecarga relacionada aos comportamentos perturbadores revelou diferenças significativas entre as regiões em todas as especialidades. Conclusão: os resultados sugerem a necessidade de maior investimento pelos gerentes hospitalares para promover um ambiente de prática de enfermagem geriátrica e que vá ao encontro das necessidades e especificidades das pessoas idosas hospitalizadas.

Resume Objetivo: analizar la relación entre la percepción de los enfermeros sobre el entorno de la atención geriátrica y el su conocimiento y actitudes según el tipo de unidad tomando en cuenta las regiones del Norte y Centro de Portugal. Método: estudio transversal desarrollado con 1068 enfermeros portugueses en cinco hospitales. El instrumento fue Geriatric Institutional Assessment Profile - versión en portugués. Se utilizo la prueba t para muestra independientes cuando fue verificada la supuesta normalidad; de lo contrario, se utilizó la prueba de Mann-Whitney. El nivel de significancia fue del 5 %. Resultados: el perfil de las percepciones de atención geriátrica mostró un patrón relativamente homogénea (no se encontraron resultados estadísticamente significativos). Para la escala de entorno atención geriátrica, solo las unidades de cuidados intensivos y servicios de urgencias presentaron diferencias significativas en todas las subescalas estudiadas (disponibilidad de recursos; cuidado sensible a edad; valores institucionales y continuidad del cuidado), con una percepción más positiva entre los enfermeros en la región Norte. En las escalas de las cuestiones de carácter profesional, solo la escala percepción de la sobrecarga relacionada con comportamientos desconcertantes reveló diferencias significativas entre las regiones en todas las especialidades. Conclusión: los hallazgos sugieren la necesidad de una mayor inversión por parte de los gerentes del los hospitales para promover un entorno de la práctica de enfermería geriátrica que sea compatible con las necesidades específicas de los adultos mayores hospitalizados.