Psychosocial outcomes following emergency laparotomy (POLO) study: a study protocol for a multicentre mixed-methods prospective cohort study assessing the psycho-social outcomes following emergency laparotomy in adults.

INTRODUCTION: Morbidity from an emergency laparotomy (EmLap) is difficult to define and poorly understood. Morbidity is a holistic concept, reliant upon an interplay of bio-psychosocial outcomes that evolve long after discharge. To date, no previous study has explored the psychosocial outcomes following EmLap as a collective, nor their change over time. This study aims to describe the holistic morbidity following EmLap within the first year following surgery. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This is a multicentre, mixed-methods prospective 12-month cohort study with two participant populations: patient participants and family caregivers (FCGs). A target of 160 adult patients who undergo EmLap and can give informed consent will be included in the patient participant group. Patient participants will be asked to complete three patient surveys, incorporating validated patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to assess bio-psychosocial outcomes (EuroQol five-dimension five-level (EQ5D-5L), Gastrointestinal Quality Life Index-36, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7, International Trauma Questionnaire, Caregiver Interaction Scale and Fatigue Severity Scale) in the 12 months following surgery. A subgroup of 15 patient participants will be asked to take part in two semistructured interviews at 6 and 12 months. A target of 15 associated family caregivers will be included in the FCG group. FCGs will be asked to take part in a semi-structured interview at 6 months to assess the EmLap impact on the wider support network. The primary outcome will be a change in quality of life (EQ5D-5L) at 12 months. Secondary outcomes will be changes in bio-psychosocial status at 3 and 12 months. Qualitative analysis will allow contextualisation of PROMS and further explore themes of EmLap morbidity. It is anticipated that the results of this study will help inform and develop standards of aftercare for future EmLap patients. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This study has received ethical approval (Wales REC7;12/WA/0297) and will be undertaken in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice. We intend to disseminate study results in peer-reviewed journals and medical conferences, as well as a lay report to study participants. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: Clinical Trials.gov NCT05281627.

Efficacy of aromatherapy with Lavandula angustifolia oil on postoperative pain after cardiac surgery: A randomized clinical trial.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of aromatherapy through inhalation of Lavandula angustifolia essential oil in relieving pain during the immediate postoperative period of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. METHODS: A single-blind, randomized and controlled clinical trial, with 52 patients in the immediate postoperative period of cardiac surgery were randomly distributed into experimental (n = 26) and control (n = 26) groups. The primary outcome was whether or not pain was relieved and secondary outcomes included changes in vital signs, sleep and facial relaxation. The control group received industry standard care and application of an essential oil-free ceramic diffuser necklace. The experimental group received the inhalation intervention with pure Lavandula angustifolia essential oil, with a drop of the oil on a ceramic diffuser necklace at a distance of 15-20 cm from the patient's nose for 30 min. Pain was measured using the Numerical Visual Scale, and vital signs using the multiparametric monitor before the intervention, 10 minutes after its start and 30 minutes after the total end of inhalation. Face relaxation was assessed before and after the intervention and sleep was assessed at the end of inhalation. RESULTS: There was a decrease in pain levels (p < 0.001) 30 min after the end of inhalation in the Experimental Group, with a decrease in the measurements of Mean Blood Pressure (p= 0.008) and Respiratory Rate (p = 0.011). Furthermore, facial relaxation and sleep had a large effect size of 2.54 and 1.28, respectively. CONCLUSION: Lavandula angustifolia essential oil was effective in relieving pain, causing sleep and relaxation, proving to be a low-cost and easy-to-use tool that the nursing team can use in their care.

Use of Lavandula angustifolia essential oil as a complementary therapy in adult health care: A scoping review.

Background: In addition to its low toxicity risk, Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) essential oil is recognised worldwide for its sedative, antidepressant, antiseptic, antifungal, relaxing, and antiemetic properties. Thus, the action mechanism of lavender oil has attracted significant attention from researchers interested in improving the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of patients. Objective: To investigate the scope of knowledge regarding the use of L. angustifolia essential oil as a complementary therapy in adult health care. Methods: A scoping review was carried out using a PRISMA-ScR checklist followed by a critical assessment being performed using the Joanna Briggs Institute level of evidence. The following databases were used: SCOPUS, MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, SCIELO, Cochrane Library, LILACS, Wiley Online Library, CAPES, and FIOCRUZ Dissertations. Results: Eighty-three articles published between 2002 and 2022 were selected for the analysis; More articles came from Iran than from any other country and most articles reported clinical trials. The applicability of lavender essential oil and its route of administration in different clinical situations were the main topics addressed in the articles. Conclusions: Most studies demonstrate the efficacy of L. angustifolia Mill. essential oil in relieving pain and decreasing anxiety. Few studies evaluated the anti-psoriatic, anti-toxoplasmotic, and wound healing properties and the protective actions against cerebral ischemia. One study reported on its safety, specifically the allergenic potential of linalool, the main chemical component of L. angustifolia essential oil. However, most studies did not involve the extensive investigations on this topic or report the safe quantities of this oil for human treatment, meaning further research into the safety of this treatment is required.

Recomendações para o preparo do paciente em pré-operatório de cirurgias cardíacas: revisão de escopo / Recommendations for patient preparation in the preoperative period of cardiac surgeries: a scoping review / Recomendaciones para la preparación del paciente en el preoperatorio de cirugías cardíacas: revisión del alcanc

OBJETIVO: Mapear a produção de conhecimento a respeito das recomendações para o preparo pré-operatório de qualquer tipo de cirurgia cardíaca, eletiva ou de urgência, de pacientes com idade superior a 18 anos em unidades de internação hospitalar. MÉTODO: Revisão de escopo realizada em dezembro de 2020, em 11 fontes de dados, seguindo as recomendações do Instituto Joanna Briggs, com análise de dados descritiva. RESULTADOS: Foram selecionados e caracterizados 27 estudos, identificando-se como principais recomendações pré-operatórias de cirurgia cardíaca: a educação pré-operatória, medicações, escalas para estratificação de risco pós-operatório, treinamento muscular inspiratório e realização de exames. CONCLUSÃO: As recomendações apresentaram eficácia na estabilidade hemodinâmica, atenuação do medo e ansiedade do paciente quanto à cirurgia, de arritmias, internação hospitalar, taxa de mortalidade e complicações pós-operatórias.

OBJECTIVE: To map the production of knowledge regarding the recommendations for the preoperative preparation of any type of cardiac surgery, whether elective or urgent, of patients over 18 years old in hospitalization units. METHOD: A scoping review carried out in December 2020 in 11 data sources, following the Joanna Briggs Institute recommendations, with descriptive data analysis. RESULTS: A total of 27 studies were selected and characterized, identifying the following as the main preoperative recommendations for cardiac surgeries: preoperative education, medications, scales for postoperative risk stratification, inspiratory muscle training and tests. CONCLUSION: The recommendations presented efficacy in hemodynamic stability, attenuation of the patient's fear and anxiety regarding the surgery, of the number of arrhythmias and hospitalizations, of the mortality rate and of postoperative complications.

OBJETIVO: Mapear la producción de conocimiento sobre las recomendaciones para la preparación preoperatoria de cualquier tipo de cirugía cardiaca, electiva o urgente, de pacientes mayores de 18 años en unidades de hospitalización. MÉTODO: Revisión de alcance realizada en diciembre de 2020, en 11 fuentes de datos, siguiendo las recomendaciones del Instituto Joanna Briggs, con análisis descriptivo de datos. RESULTADOS: Se seleccionaron y caracterizaron 27 estudios, las principales recomendaciones preoperatorias para cirugía cardiaca que se identificaron son: educación preoperatoria, medicamentos, escalas para estratificación de riesgo postoperatorio, entrenamiento de músculos inspiratorios y exámenes. CONCLUSIÓN: Las recomendaciones fueron efectivas para mejorar la estabilidad hemodinámica, disminuir el miedo y la ansiedad del paciente por la cirugía, las arritmias, el tiempo de estancia hospitalaria, la tasa de mortalidad y las complicaciones postoperatorias.

"Clara, esta sou eu!" Nome, acesso à saúde e sofrimento social entre pessoas transgênero / "Clara, that's me!" Name, access to health care and social suffering among transgender people / "¡Clara, esta soy yo!" Nombre, acceso a la salud y sufrimiento social entre personas transgénero

Esta pesquisa qualitativa objetivou compreender as relações entre acesso a serviços de saúde e experiências de sofrimento social entre pessoas trans. Foram conduzidas entrevistas semiestruturadas com cinco interlocutores e observações participantes. Os dados foram analisados por meio da codificação temática, originando duas categorias: "A negação do nome" e "Acesso à saúde e transfobia institucionalizada no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS)". As narrativas das/os interlocutores permitiram localizar tais relações na sociogênese de experiências de sofrimento social. A negação do nome implica negação da humanidade da pessoa trans, bem como patologização de sua identidade e prejuízos no acesso à saúde, colocando a automedicação como uma possibilidade de agência. Concluiu-se que a transfobia institucionalizada no setor de saúde reproduz a precarização da cidadania de pessoas trans, destacando quanto a ação estatal com vistas a mitigar o sofrimento social pode, por vezes, intensificá-lo. (AU)

The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the relationships between access to health services and experiences of social suffering among trans people. We conducted semi-structured interviews with five participants and participant observation. The data were analyzed using thematic coding, giving rise to two categories: "Name denial" and "Access to health care and institutionalized transphobia in Brazilian National Health System". The participants' narratives allowed the researchers to situate these relationships within the sociogenesis of social suffering experiences. Name denial implies the negation of the humanity of trans people and pathologization of their identity, and compromises access to health care, making self-medication a possibility of agency. We conclude that institutionalized transphobia in the public health care system reproduces the precariousness of the citizenship of trans people, highlighting how government actions aimed at mitigating social suffering can sometimes intensify it. (AU)

Esta investigación cualitativa tuvo el objetivo de comprender las relaciones entre acceso a servicios de salud y experiencias de sufrimiento social entre personas trans. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas con cinco interlocutores y observaciones participantes. Los datos se analizaron por medio de la codificación temática originando dos categorías: "La negación del nombre" y "Acceso a la salud y transfobia institucionalizada en el Sistema Único de Salud". Las narrativas de los interlocutores permitieron localizar tales relaciones en la sociogénesis de experiencias de sufrimiento social. La negación del nombre implica la negación de la humanidad de la persona trans, así como la patologización de su identidad y prejuicios en el acceso a la salud, planteando la automedicación como una posibilidad de agencia. Se concluyó que la transfobia institucionalizada en el sector de la salud reproduce la precarización de la ciudadanía de personas trans, destacando hasta qué punto la acción estatal dirigida a mitigar el sufrimiento social puede, algunas veces, intensificarlo. (AU)

COVID-19 and the emergency presentation of colorectal cancer.

AIM: The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread disruption of colorectal cancer services during 2020. Established cancer referral pathways were modified in response to reduced diagnostic availability. The aim of this paper is to assess the impact of COVID-19 on colorectal cancer referral, presentation and stage. METHODS: This was a single centre, retrospective cohort study performed at a tertiary referral centre. Patients diagnosed and managed with colorectal adenocarcinoma between January and December 2020 were compared with patients from 2018 and 2019 in terms of demographics, mode of presentation and pathological cancer staging. RESULTS: In all, 272 patients were diagnosed with colorectal adenocarcinoma during 2020 compared with 282 in 2019 and 257 in 2018. Patients in all years were comparable for age, gender and tumour location (P > 0.05). There was a significant decrease in urgent suspected cancer referrals, diagnostic colonoscopy and radiological imaging performed between March and June 2020 compared with previous years. More patients presented as emergencies (P = 0.03) with increased rates of large bowel obstruction in 2020 compared with 2018-2019 (P = 0.01). The distribution of TNM grade was similar across the 3 years but more T4 cancers were diagnosed in 2020 versus 2018-2019 (P = 0.03). CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that a relatively short-term impact on the colorectal cancer referral pathway can have significant consequences on patient presentation leading to higher risk emergency presentation and surgery at a more advanced stage. It is therefore critical that efforts are made to make this pathway more robust to minimize the impact of other future adverse events and to consolidate the benefits of earlier diagnosis and treatment.

Tranexamic acid in Neurosurgery: a controversy indication-review.

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is one of the measures indicated to reduce bleeding and the need for volume replacement. However, data on risks and benefits are controversial. This study analyzes the effectivity and risks of using tranexamic acid in neurosurgery. We selected articles, published from 1976 to 2019, on the PubMed, EMBASE, Science Direct, and The Cochrane Database using the descriptors: "tranexamic acid," "neurosurgery," "traumatic brain injury," "subdural hemorrhage," "brain aneurysm," and "subarachnoid hemorrhage." TXA can reduce blood loss and the need for blood transfusion in trauma and spinal surgery. Despite the benefits of TXA, moderate-to-high doses are potentially associated with neurological complications (seizures, transient ischemic attack, delirium) in adults and children. In a ruptured intracranial aneurysm, the use of TXA can considerably reduce the risk of rebleeding, but there is weak evidence regarding its influence on mortality reduction. The TXA use in brain surgery does not present benefit. However, this conclusion is limited because there are few studies. TXA in neurosurgeries is a promising method for the maintenance of hemostasis in affected patients, mainly in traumatic brain injury and spinal surgery; nevertheless, there is lack of evidence in brain and vascular surgeries. Many questions remain unanswered, such as how to determine the dosage that triggers the onset of associated complications, or how to adjust the dose for chronic kidney disease patients.

Root Cause Analysis, Failures and Effects in pediatric total quality management: a scoping review / Análisis de Causa Raiz, Fallas y Efectos en la gestión total de la calidad pediátrica: revisión del alcance / Análise de Causa Raiz, Falhas e Efeitos na gestão da qualidade total pediátrica: scoping review

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the applicability of Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis tools, aiming to improve care in pediatric units. Methods: this is a scoping review carried out according to the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes extension for Scoping Reviews. Search took place in May 2018 on 15 data sources. Results: search totaled 8,254 studies. After using the relevant inclusion and exclusion criteria, 15 articles were included in the review. Of these, nine were published between 2013 and 2018, 12 used Failure Mode and Effect Analysis and 11 carried out interventions to improve the quality of the processes addressed, showing good post-intervention results. Final Considerations: the application of the tools indicated significant changes and improvements in the services that implemented them, proving to be satisfactory for detecting opportunities for improvement, employing specific methodologies for harm reduction in pediatrics.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar la aplicabilidad de las herramientas Análisis de Causa Raiz y Análisis de Fallas Modales y Efectos, con el objetivo de mejorar la atención en las unidades pediátricas. Métodos: revisión de alcance, realizada de acuerdo con las directrices del Instituto Joanna Briggs, siguiendo la lista de verificación de los Ítems Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. La búsqueda se realizó en mayo de 2018 en 15 fuentes de datos. Resultados: la búsqueda totalizó 8.254 estudios. Después de utilizar los criterios de inclusión y exclusión relevantes, se incluyeron 15 artículos en la revisión. De estos, nueve fueron publicados entre 2013 y 2018, 12 utilizaron; Análisis de Fallas Modales y Efectos y 11 realizaron intervenciones para mejorar la calidad de los procesos abordados, mostrando buenos resultados post-intervención. Consideraciones Finales: la aplicación de las herramientas indicó cambios y mejoras significativas en los servicios que las implementaron, resultando satisfactorias para detectar oportunidades de mejora, empleando metodologías específicas para la reducción de daños en pediatría.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar a aplicabilidade das ferramentas Análise de Causa Raiz e Análise Modal de Falhas e Efeitos, visando à melhoria da assistência em unidades pediátricas. Métodos: scoping review, realizada conforme orientações do Instituto Joanna Briggs, seguindo o checklist do Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. A busca ocorreu em maio de 2018 em 15 fontes de dados. Resultados: busca totalizou 8.254 estudos. Após a utilização dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão pertinentes, incluíram-se 15 artigos na revisão. Desses, nove foram publicados entre 2013 e 2018, 12 utilizaram Análise Modal de Falhas e Efeitos e 11 realizaram intervenções para melhoria da qualidade nos processos abordados, mostrando bons resultados pós-intervenções. Considerações Finais: a aplicação das ferramentas indicou mudanças e melhorias significativas nos serviços que as implementaram, mostrando-se satisfatórias para detectar oportunidades de melhorias, empregando metodologias específicas para a redução de danos em pediatria.

Aspectos epidemiológicos, clínicos e angiográficos de pacientes submetidos à Intervenção Coronária Percutânea primária / Epidemiological, clinical and angiographic aspects of patients submitted to primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Introduction: Having the profile of patients undergoing angioplasty helps to improve their quality of life and assist the health team. Objective: to analyze the epidemiological, clinical, and angiographic aspects and their relationship with the gender of patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Method: this is a descriptive and cross-sectional study carried out at a University Hospital in Rio Grande do Norte. Data collection took place between April and October 2017 from data found in the computerized and printed medical records of 93 patients undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Tests such as Kolmogorov-Sminorv, Mann-Whitney (U), and Pearson's chi-square (X2) evaluated the information evidenced by the research. Results: 64.5% of the 93 patients included in the study were men, with a mean age of 62.3 years old. Regarding the door-to-balloon time, 18.2% of women and 8.3% of men had time less than 90 minutes. The comorbidities of systemic arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and alcoholism stand out. Conclusion: the results on the epidemiological, clinical, and angiographic aspects evidenced in this study favor greater knowledge, contributing to the generation of strategies for the prevention of diseases of patients submitted to primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

Introdução: Dispor do perfil de pacientes submetidos à angioplastia colabora para a melhoria da qualidade de vida dos mesmos e trabalho assistencial da equipe de saúde. Objetivo: analisar os aspectos epidemiológicos, clínicos e angiográficos e suas relações com o sexo dos pacientes submetidos à intervenção coronária percutânea primária. Método: estudo descritivo e transversal realizado em Hospital Universitário do Rio Grande do Norte. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre abril e outubro de 2017 a partir de dados encontrados no prontuário informatizado e impresso de 93 pacientes submetidos à Intervenção Coronária Percutânea Primária. Utilizaram-se testes como o Kolmogorov-Sminorv, Mann-Whitney (U) e Qui-quadrado de Pearson (X2) para a avaliação das informações evidenciadas pela pesquisa. Resultados: dos 93 pacientes inclusos no estudo, 64,5% eram homens, com média de idade de 62,3 anos. Sobre o tempo porta-balão,18,2% das mulheres e 8,3% dos homens conseguiram o tempo menor que 90 minutos. Quanto às comorbidades, destacam-se Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica, diabetes mellitus, além do hábito de vida etilismo. Conclusão: os resultados sobre os aspectos epidemiológicos, clínicos e angiográficos evidenciados neste estudo favorecem um maior conhecimento, contribuindo para a geração de estratégias para a prevenção de agravos de pacientes submetidos à Intervenção Coronária Percutânea Primária.

Síndrome da Maquiagem e Kabuki e suas implicações na odontologia / Kabuki Make-up syndrome and dentistry implications

Um caso clínico de sindrome da maquiagem de kabuki é apresentado. Trata-se de síndrome rara, com prevalência entre 1:32.000 e 50.000 nascimentos. As implicações odontológicas estão principalmente associadas ao risco de endocardite infecciosa, uma vez que mais de 40 por cento dos pacientes apresentam alterações cardíacas congênitas. A presença de déficit cognitivo requer atenção especial, pois interfere na manutenção da saúde bucal. O conhecimento clínico dessa condição e de suas manifestações sistêmicas é importante para que conduta odontológica correta seja instituída.