Psicologia escolar na educação superior: demandas apresentadas por coordenadores de cursos / School psychology in higher education: demands presented by course coordinators / Psicología escolar en educación superior: demandas presentadas por coordinadores de cursos

A Psicologia Escolar e Educacional vem conquistando novos espaços para a atuação e campo de pesquisa, dentre eles, destacamos a educação superior. Assim, este estudo teve por objetivo conhecer as demandas apresentadas por coordenadores de cursos de graduação, analisá-las à luz da Psicologia Escolar na vertente crítica e apontar possibilidades de atuação do psicólogo escolar junto a estes. A pesquisa, de caráter qualitativo, foi realizada a partir da análise de conteúdo das respostas obtidas dos questionários enviados por e-mail aos coordenadores dos 77 cursos de graduação oferecidos por uma instituição pública de ensino superior de Minas Gerais. Contamos com 28 questionários respondidos. As demandas apresentadas referem-se a questões acadêmicas e emocionais dos estudantes; sobrecarga de trabalho docente; relações interpessoais e formação continuada; burocracias enfrentadas pelos coordenadores; além da falta de preparação prévia e apoio para o exercício da função e concepções sobre o trabalho do psicólogo escolar. Concluímos que o coordenador, ao ouvir e compreender demandas advindas de discentes, docentes e técnicos, responde a elas por meio de uma parceria auspiciosa com o psicólogo escolar, juntamente com outros segmentos e instâncias da instituição.(AU)

The School and Educational Psychology has been conquering new spaces for professional performance and research field, among them, we highlight Higher Education. Therefore, this study aimed to get the demands presented by coordinators of undergraduate courses and analyze them in the light of School Psychology in the critical perspective and to point out possibilities for the performance of the school psychologist with them. The qualitative research was carried out based on the content analysis of the answers obtained from the questionnaires sent by e-mail to the coordinators of the 77 undergraduate courses offered by a public Higher Education institution in Minas Gerais. We have 28 answered questionnaires. The demands presented refer to students' academic and emotional issues; the overload of teaching work; interpersonal relationships and continuing education; the bureaucracies faced by coordinators; and the lack of prior preparation and support for the practice of the function and conceptions about the work of the school psychologist. We conclude that the coordinator, when listening to and understanding demands from students, teachers, and technicians, seeks to respond to them with an auspicious partnership with the school psychologist, together with other segments and instances of the institution.(AU)

La Psicología Escolar y Educacional sigue conquistando nuevos espacios para la actuación y campo de investigación, entre ellos destaca la educación superior. Por lo tanto, este estudio tuvo como objetivo conocer las demandas presentadas por los coordinadores de cursos de graduación, analizarlas desde la perspectiva crítica de la Psicología Escolar y señalar posibilidades de actuación del psicólogo escolar. La investigación cualitativa realizó el análisis de contenido de las respuestas obtenidas de los cuestionarios enviados por correo electrónico a los coordinadores de los 77 cursos ofrecidos por una institución pública de educación superior en Minas Gerais (Brasil). Se respondieron 28 cuestionarios. Las demandas presentadas se refieren a cuestiones académicas y emocionales de los estudiantes; a la sobrecarga del trabajo docente; a las relaciones interpersonales y educación continua; a las burocracias que enfrentan los coordinadores; además de la falta de preparación previa y apoyo para el ejercicio de la función y concepciones sobre el trabajo del psicólogo escolar. Se concluye que el coordinador escucha y considera las demandas de los estudiantes, profesores y técnicos, y trata de responderlas por medio de una asociación favorable con el psicólogo escolar, junto con otros segmentos e instancias de la institución.(AU)

Trascendencia de los Comités de Ética de Investigación en Seres Humanos en el Ecuador / Research Ethics Committees of Human Beings in Ecuador

INTRODUCCIÓN. Los Comités de Ética de Investigación en Seres Humanos deben proteger la dignidad, los derechos, el bienestar y la seguridad de los sujetos investigados; evalúan aspectos éticos, metodológicos y jurídicos de los protocolos de investigación, competencia otorgada por el ente sanitario del país que ameritó observar si se cumplió. OBJETIVO. Evaluar la situación de los Comités de Ética de Investigación en Seres Humanos, basados en la percepción del cursillista, la normativa, las repercusiones y consecuencias para mantener su condición activa y su trascendencia. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS. Estudio descriptivo, transversal y ambispectivo con un universo de 1 327 profesionales del área de la salud y una muestra de 385 encuestados que expresaron su percepción sobre trece Comités de Ética de Investigación en Seres Humanos a nivel nacional, con revisión bibliográfica nacional e internacional, se excluyeron los suspendidos. Se aplicó encuesta validada online, período abril a octubre de 2019. Data analizada en Excel y SPSS versión 23. RESULTADOS. El 76,92% Comités de Ética de Investigación en Seres Humanos fueron de la ciudad de Quito. Los cursillistas percibieron que el 64,16%, no trascendieron en su labor; desconocieron que: la Dirección Nacional de Inteligencia de la Salud, cuestionó el nombramiento de algún miembro un 97,14%; el cuestionamiento estuvo basado en la norma vigente un 79,48%; sobre la aprobación del plan anual de capacitación en investigación, 2019, un 95,06%; el plan anual de capacitación específico un 77,40%, y no recibieron directrices ni retroalimentación en temas de capacitación en calidad de investigador, un 90,39%. Además, percibieron que los Comités fueron responsables de capacitar otros Comités de ética de Investigación en Seres Humanos, un 81,82% y a los investigadores, un 85,71%; que deben elaborar el plan anual de educación específica para los miembros del comité, un 89,35%. CONCLUSIÓN. Se identificó entre los problemas que los investigadores casi no los conocen y hay necesidad de actualizar la norma que afectó el funcionamiento. Los justificativos para mantener la condición activa no se cumplieron, se evidenció la necesidad de asesoría para los comités por parte de las autoridades competentes, sin lograr conformación consolidada con actores y repercutió en su trascendencia.

INTRODUCTION. The Research Ethics Committees on Human Beings must protect the dignity, rights, well-being and safety of the research subjects; evaluate ethical, methodological and legal aspects of the research protocols, a competence granted by the health entity of the country that merited see if it is done. OBJECTIVE. Evaluate the situation of the Ethics Committees for Research in Human Beings, based on the perception of the trainee, the regulations, the repercussions and consequences to maintain their active condition and their transcendence. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Descriptive, cross-sectional and ambispective study with a universe of 1,327 professionals in the health area and a sample of 385 respondents who expressed their perception of thirteen Research Ethics Committees on Human Beings at the national level, with national and international bibliographic review. those suspended were excluded. An online validated survey was applied, from April to October 2019. Data analyzed in Excel and SPSS version 23. RESULTS. 76.92% Human Research Ethics Committees were from the city of Quito. The trainees perceived that 64,16%, did not transcend in their work; they did not know that: the National Directorate of Health Intelligence, questioned the appointment of a member 97,14%; the questioning was based on the current norm 79,48%; on the approval of the annual research training plan, 2019, 95,06%; the specific annual training plan 77,40%, and did not receive guidelines or feedback on training issues as a researcher, 90,39%. In addition, they perceived that the Committees were responsible for training other Human Beings Research Ethics Committees, 81,82% and the researchers, 85,71%; that they must prepare the annual specific education plan for the members of the committee, 89,35%. CONCLUSION. It was identified among the problems that the researchers hardly know them and there is a need to update the norm that affected the operation. The justifications to maintain the active condition were not fulfilled, the need for advice for the committees by the competent authorities was evidenced, without achieving a consolidated conformation with actors and had repercussions on its importance. hardly know them and there is a need to update the norm that affected the operation. The justifications to maintain the active condition were not fulfilled, the need for advice for the committees by the competent authorities was evidenced, without achieving a consolidated conformation with actors and had repercussions on its importance.

Construção e validação de simulação clínica sobre testagem e aconselhamento para o hiv em gestantes / Construction and validation of a clinical simulation on hiv testing and counseling in pregnant women / Construcción y validación de un simulacro clínico sobre pruebas y asesoramiento del vih en mujeres embarazadas

RESUMO Objetivo: construir e validar um cenário de simulação clínica sobre a testagem rápida e aconselhamento para o HIV em gestantes. Método: estudo metodológico, de validação de aparência e conteúdo, desenvolvido no período de junho a outubro de 2020 por meio da técnica Delphi. Para a validação, foram incluídos os juízes que obtiveram cinco ou mais pontos segundo os critérios de Fehring adaptados. Os dados foram analisados mediante o cálculo do Índice de Validade de Conteúdo (IVC). Resultados: depois da primeira rodada Delphi, dois itens (5,7%) não atingiram o I-CVI necessário para validação em todos os critérios avaliados, que foram: comportamental, objetividade, simplicidade, clareza, relevância, precisão, variedade, modalidade, tipicidade e credibilidade. Ao final da segunda rodada Delphi, todos os itens (100%) atingiram o I-CVI necessário para validação. Conclusão: o roteiro se mostrou válido, contribuindo para subsidiar o ensino da testagem e do aconselhamento de gestante sobre o HIV.

ABSTRACT Objective: to construct and validate a clinical simulation scenario on rapid HIV testing and counseling in pregnant women. Method: methodological study, of appearance and content validation, developed between June and October 2020 through the Delphi technique. For validation, the judges who obtained five or more points according to the adapted Fehring criteria were included. The data were analyzed by calculating the Content Validity Index (CVI). Results: After the first Delphi round, two items (5.7%) did not reach the I-CVI required for validation in all the criteria evaluated, which were: behavioral, objectivity, simplicity, clarity, relevance, accuracy, variety, modality, typicality, and credibility. At the end of the second Delphi round, all items (100%) reached the I-CVI required for validation. Conclusion: the script proved to be valid, contributing to subsidize the teaching of HIV testing and counseling of pregnant women.

RESUMEN Objetivo: construir y validar un escenario de simulación clínica sobre pruebas rápidas y asesoramiento para el VIH en mujeres embarazadas. Método: estudio metodológico, de valoración de la apariencia y el contenido, desarrollado en el período de junio a octubre de 2020 mediante la técnica Delphi. Para la validación, se incluyeron los jueces que obtuvieron cinco o más puntos según los criterios adaptados de Fehring. Los datos se analizaron calculando el Índice de Validez del Contenido (IVC). Resultados: Tras la primera ronda Delphi, dos ítems (5,7%) no alcanzaron el I-CVI requerido para la validación en todos los criterios evaluados, que fueron: comportamiento, objetividad, simplicidad, claridad, relevancia, precisión, variedad, modalidad, tipicidad y credibilidad. Al final de la segunda ronda Delphi, todos los ítems (100%) alcanzaron el I-CVI requerido para la validación. Conclusión: el rodillo se mostró válido, contribuyendo a subvencionar la enseñanza de la prueba y el asesoramiento de gestores sobre el VIH.

Patients' choices and opinions on chorionic villous sampling and non-invasive alternatives for prenatal testing following preimplantation genetic testing for hereditary disorders: A cross-sectional questionnaire study.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate choices of and reasoning behind chorionic villous sampling and opinions on non-invasive prenatal testing among women and men achieving pregnancy following preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) for hereditary disorders. METHODS: A questionnaire was electronically submitted to patients who had achieved a clinical pregnancy following PGT at the Center for Preimplantation Genetic Testing, Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark, between 2017 and 2020. RESULTS: Chorionic villous sampling was declined by approximately half of the patients. The primary reason for declining was the perceived risk of miscarriage due to the procedure. Nine out of 10 patients responded that they would have opted for a non-invasive prenatal test if it had been offered. Some patients were not aware that the nuchal translucency scan offered to all pregnant women in the early second trimester only rarely provides information on the hereditary disorder for which PGT was performed. CONCLUSION: Improved counseling on the array of prenatal tests and screenings available might be required to assist patients in making better informed decisions regarding prenatal testing. Non-invasive prenatal testing is welcomed by the patients and will likely increase the number of patients opting for confirmatory prenatal testing following PGT for hereditary disorders.

Two-year Outcomes of Prehabilitation Among Obese Patients With Ventral Hernias: A Randomized Controlled Trial (NCT02365194).

OBJECTIVE: To determine if preoperative nutritional counseling and exercise (prehabilitation) improve outcomes in obese patients seeking ventral hernia repair (VHR)? SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Obesity and poor fitness are associated with complications following VHR. It is unknown if preoperative prehabilitation improves outcomes of obese patients seeking VHR. METHODS: This is the 2-year follow-up of a blinded randomized controlled trial from 2015 to 2017 at a safety-net academic institution. Obese patients (BMI 30-40) seeking VHR were randomized to prehabilitation versus standard counseling. Elective VHR was performed once preoperative requirements were met: 7% total body weight loss or 6 months of counseling and no weight gain. Primary outcome was percentage of hernia-free and complication-free patients at 2 years. Complications included recurrence, reoperation, and mesh complications. Primary outcome was compared using chi-square. We hypothesize that prehabilitation in obese patients with VHR results in more hernia- and complication-free patients at 2-years. RESULTS: Of the 118 randomized patients, 108 (91.5%) completed a median (range) follow-up of 27.3 (6.2-37.4) months. Baseline BMI (mean±SD) was similar between groups (36.8 ±â€Š2.6 vs 37.0 ±â€Š2.6). More patients in the prehabilitation group underwent emergency surgery (5 vs 1) or dropped out of the program (3 vs 1) compared to standard counseling (13.6% vs 3.4%, P = 0.094). Among patients who underwent surgery, there was no difference in major complications (10.2% vs 9.1%, P = 0.438). At 2-years, there was no difference in percentage of hernia-free and complication-free patients (72.9% vs 66.1%, P = 0.424, 1.14, 0.88-1.47). CONCLUSION: There is no difference in 2-year outcomes of obese patients seeking VHR who undergo prehabilitation versus standard care. Prehabilitation may not be warranted in obese patients undergoing elective VHR.Clinical Trial Registration: This trial was registered with clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02365194).

Abordaje integral de la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo (primera entrega) / Comprehensive approach to the voluntary interruption of pregnancy (first issue)

En enero de 2021 entró en vigencia en Argentina la ley de Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo (IVE). Este cambio en la legislación implica una modificación sustancial de la práctica médica. En una serie de artículos, el equipo PROFAM comparte su punto de vista a través de una adaptación de su material educativo sobre la IVE. En esta primera entrega, las autoras abordan la aplicación de las cuestiones legales que determinan la práctica, la consejería general, y algunos lineamientos de cómo actuar ante la situación de un diagnóstico de embarazo inesperado. (AU)

In January 2021, the Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy (VIP) law came into force in Argentina. This change in legislation implies a substantial modification regarding medical practice. In a series of articles, the PROFAM team shares its point of view through an adaptation of its educational material on the VIP. In this first issue, the authors address the application of the legal aspects that determine the practice, general counselling, and some guidelines on how to act when faced with a diagnosis of an unexpected pregnancy. (AU)

Aconselhamento diretivo como instrumento para melhoria nos índices de aleitamento materno exclusivo: uma revisão integrativa / La consejería directiva como herramienta para mejorar las tasas de lactancia materna exclusiva: una revisión integradora / Advice as an instrument for improvement in exclusive breastfeeding indices: and integrative review

Objetivo: identificar, na literatura científica, publicações sobre como o aconselhamento diretivo serve de instrumentopara melhoria nos índices de aleitamento materno exclusivo. Método: trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, do tipo revisão integrativa, realizado nas bases de dados Scielo, PubMed, Lilacs, Cinahl e BVS, na série temporal de 2009 a 2019, nos idiomas português e inglês, com os descritores e operadores booleanos. Resultados: foram encontrados 757 artigos que após identificação dos critérios e análise, apenas 21 artigos foram selecionados. Evidenciou-se que não receber informações sobre amamentação no pré-natal interfere na manutenção do aleitamento materno. Nesse sentido, os estudos reforçam a necessidade de práticas de apoio que favoreçam a escolha e manutenção do aleitamento materno. Conclusão: a maioria dos estudos demonstrou impacto positivo na manutenção do aleitamento materno exclusivo quando utilizado o aconselhamento profissional para auxiliar possíveis intervenções no decorrer da amamentação. (AU)

Objective: to identify, in the scientific literature, publications on how directive counseling serves as an instrumentto improve the rates of exclusive breastfeeding. Method: this is a qualitative study, integrative review type, carried out in the Scielo, PubMed, Lilacs, Cinahl and BVS databases, in the time series from 2009 to 2019, in Portuguese and English, with Boolean descriptors and operators. Results: 757 articles were found, after identification of the criteria and analysis, only 21 articles were selected. lt was evident that not receiving information about breastfeeding in the prenatal period interferes with the maintenance of breastfeeding. ln this sense, the studies reinforce the need for supportive practices that favor the choice and maintenance of breastfeeding. Conclusion: most studies have shown a positive impact on maintaining exclusive breastfeeding when professional counseling is used to assist possible interventions during breastfeeding.(AU)

Objetivo: identificar, en la literatura científica, publicaciones sobre cómo lo consejería directiva sirve como instrumentopara mejorar las tasas de lactancia materna exclusiva. Método: se trata de un estudio cualitativo, tipo revisión integradora, realizado en las bases de datos Scielo, PubMed, Lilacs, Cinahl y BVS, en la serie temporal de 2009 a 2019, en portugués e inglés, con descriptores y operadores booleanos. Resultados: se encontraron 757 artículos, luego de identificar los criterios y análisis, solo se seleccionaron 21 artículos. Fue evidente que no recibir información sobre la lactancia materna en el período prenatal interfiere con el mantenimiento de la lactancia materna. En este sentido, los estudios refuerzan la necesidad de prácticas de apoyo que favorezcan la elección y el mantenimiento de la lactancia materna. Conclusión: la mayoría de los estudios han demostrado un impacto positivo en el mantenimiento de la lactancia materna exclusiva cuando se utiliza la asesoría profesional para ayudar a posibles intervenciones durante la lactancia(AU)

Time to conceive after myomectomy: should we advise a minimum time interval? A systematic review.

The optimal time interval between myomectomy and pregnancy is unclear and no specific guidelines exist. The aim of this review was to study the time interval from myomectomy to pregnancy and the occurrence of uterine rupture after myomectomy. Randomized controlled trials, cohort studies and retrospective studies were used to assess the primary objective, and case reports, cases series or letters to the editor for the secondary objective. Only articles reporting myomectomy performed via the vaginal route, laparotomy, laparoscopy or robot-assisted surgery were selected for inclusion. Among 3852 women who wanted to become pregnant after the surgery, 2889 became pregnant, accounting for 3000 pregnancies (77.9%) and 2097 live births (54.4%). Mean time between myomectomy and pregnancy was estimated at 17.6 months (SD 9.2) for 2451 pregnant women. Among 1016 women, a third were advised to delay attempting to conceive for between 3 and 6 months and another third for between 6 and 12 months. A total of 70 spontaneous uterine ruptures with a mean gestational age of 31 weeks at occurrence were identified. No linear relationship was found between gestational age at the event and time interval from myomectomy to conception (P = 0.706). There are insufficient data to advise a minimal time interval between myomectomy and conception.

The Development and Usability of the AMPREDICT Decision Support Tool: A Mixed Methods Study.

OBJECTIVE: Amputation level decision making in patients with chronic limb threatening ischaemia is challenging. Currently, evidence relies on published average population risks rather than individual patient risks. The result is significant variation in the distribution of amputation levels across health systems, geographical regions, and time. Clinical decision support has been shown to enhance decision making, especially complex decision making. The goal of this study was to translate the previously validated AMPREDICT prediction models by developing and testing the usability of the AMPREDICT Decision Support Tool (DST), a novel, web based, clinical DST that calculates individual one year post-operative risk of death, re-amputation, and probability of achieving independent mobility by amputation level. METHODS: A mixed methods approach was used. Previously validated prediction models were translated into a web based DST with additional content and format developed by an expert panel. Tool usability was assessed using the Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ; a 16 item scale with scores ranging from 1 to 7, where lower scores indicate greater usability) by 10 clinician end users from diverse specialties, sex, geography, and clinical experience. Think aloud, semi-structured, qualitative interviews evaluated the AMPREDICT DST's look and feel, user friendliness, readability, functionality, and potential implementation challenges. RESULTS: The PSSUQ overall and subscale scores were favourable, with a mean overall total score of 1.57 (standard deviation [SD] 0.69) and a range from 1.00 to 3.21. The potential clinical utility of the DST included (1) assistance in counselling patients on amputation level decisions, (2) setting outcome expectations, and (3) use as a tool in the academic environment to facilitate understanding of factors that contribute to various outcome risks. CONCLUSION: After extensive iterative development and testing, the AMPREDICT DST was found to demonstrate strong usability characteristics and clinical relevance. Further evaluation will benefit from integration into an electronic health record with assessment of its impact on physician and patient shared amputation level decision making.

Tobacco Screening and Treatment during Outpatient Urology Office Visits in the United States.

PURPOSE: Tobacco use is a causative or exacerbating risk factor for benign and malignant urological disease. However, it is not well known how often urologists screen for tobacco use and provide tobacco cessation treatment at the population level. We sought to evaluate how often urologists see patients for tobacco-related diagnoses in the outpatient setting and how often these visits include tobacco use screening and treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We used the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey public use files for the years 2014-2016 to identify all outpatient urology visits with adults 18 years old or older. Clinic visit reasons were categorized according to diagnoses associated with the encounter: all urological diagnoses, a tobacco-related urological condition or a urological cancer. Our primary outcome was the percentage of visits during which tobacco screening was reported. Secondary outcomes included reported delivery of cessation counseling and provision of cessation pharmacotherapy. RESULTS: We identified 4,625 unique urological outpatient encounters, representing a population-weighted estimate of 63.9 million visits over 3 years. Approximately a third of all urology visits were for a tobacco-related urological diagnosis and 15% were for urological cancers. An estimated 1.1 million visits over 3 years were with patients who identified as current tobacco users. Of all visits, 70% included tobacco screening. However, only 7% of visits with current smokers included counseling and only 3% of patients were prescribed medications. No differences in screening and treatment were observed between visit types. CONCLUSIONS: Urologists regularly see patients for tobacco-related conditions and frequently, although not universally, screen patients for tobacco. However, urologists rarely offer counseling or cessation treatment. These findings may represent missed opportunities to decrease the morbidity associated with tobacco use.

Predicted Heart Age Among Cancer Survivors - United States, 2013-2017.

Approximately 15.5 million cancer survivors were alive in the United States in 2016 with expected growth to 26.1 million by 2040 (1). Cancer survivors are living longer because of advances in early detection and treatment, but face psychosocial, cognitive, financial, and physical challenges (1,2). Physical challenges include cardiovascular complications, partly because cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD) share some cumulative risk factors including tobacco use, physical inactivity, obesity, poor diet, hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia (3). In addition, many cancer treatments damage the heart, and some cancer types increase risk for developing CVD (4). The recognition and management of heart disease in cancer survivors has given rise to the discipline of cardio-oncology, which focuses on the cardiovascular health of this population (5). CVD risk has been previously estimated using prediction models, and studies suggest that physician-patient communication using predicted heart age rather than predicted 10-year risk has led to a more accurate perception of excess heart age, encouraged actions to adopt a healthy lifestyle, and improved modifiable CVD risk factors (6,7). Using the nonlaboratory-based Framingham Risk Score (FRS) to estimate 10-year risk for developing CVD, predicted heart age is estimated from the 10-year risk of CVD (predicted by age, sex, diabetes status, smoking status, systolic blood pressure, hypertension treatment status, and body mass index); it is the age of an otherwise healthy person with the same predicted risk, with all other risk factors included in the prediction model at the normal level (systolic blood pressure of 125 mmHg, no hypertension treatment, body mass index of 22.5, nonsmoker, and nondiabetic) (6). Using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), this study estimates predicted heart age, excess heart age (difference between predicted heart age and actual age), and racial/ethnic and sociodemographic disparities in predicted heart age among U.S. adult cancer survivors and noncancer participants aged 30-74 years using previously published methods (7). A total of 22,759 men and 46,294 women were cancer survivors with a mean age of 48.7 and 48.3 years, respectively. The predicted heart age and excess heart age among cancer survivors were 57.2 and 8.5 years, respectively, for men and 54.8 and 6.5 years, respectively, for women, and varied by age, race/ethnicity, education and income. The use of predicted heart age by physicians to encourage cancer survivors to improve modifiable risk factors and make heart healthy choices, such as tobacco cessation, regular physical activity, and a healthy diet to maintain a healthy weight, can engage survivors in informed cancer care planning after diagnosis.

Pretreatment screening and counseling on prolonged erections for patients prescribed trazodone.

PURPOSE: We examined whether patients are appropriately screened for previous prolonged erections or priapism and counseled about trazodone complications, specifically prolonged erections and priapism, prior to trazodone treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We identified patients under the age of 50 on trazodone as of February 27, 2019 at the VA New Jersey Health Care System. Patients were asked about information provided to them prior to medication initiation, occurrence of prolonged erections/priapism, and reporting rate of side effects. RESULTS: Two hundred and twenty nine out of five hundred and twenty four male patients agreed to participate in the study. Forty three out of two hundred and twenty nine of patients were informed about the side effects of prolonged erections and 37/229 of patients were informed of risk of priapism prior to treatment. Only 17/229 of patients were asked if they had had any episodes of prolonged erection or priapism in the past. Eighteen patients developed prolonged erection while taking trazodone. Only 5/18 patients who had developed prolonged erections informed their physicians. CONCLUSIONS: Only a fraction of patients were properly screened for previous prolonged erections or priapism and properly informed about the side effects of trazodone. Urologist should better educate trazodone prescribers, such as family medicine and psychiatric colleagues, regarding the side effects of trazodone. It is imperative that prescribing physicians appropriately screen and educate patients prior to trazodone initiation and instruct patients to report any treatment side effects to avoid potential long-term adverse outcomes.

Patterns of Current Cigarette Smoking, Quit Attempts and Cessation Counseling among Survivors of Smoking-Related and Nonsmoking-Related Urological Malignancies: A Nationally Representative Cross-Sectional Analysis.

PURPOSE: Cigarette smoking is the leading modifiable risk factor for several genitourinary malignancies. Although smoking cessation after genitourinary cancer diagnosis is a critical component of survivorship, factors related to continued smoking are under studied. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from the National Health Interview Survey (2014-2018). Our primary study outcome was the prevalence and correlates of cigarette smoking among adults with a history of smoking-related (kidney or bladder) urological cancer compared to a nonsmoking-related control (prostate cancer). We used regression analyses to assess the association of having a smoking-related genitourinary cancer history with continued cigarette smoking after diagnosis. Secondary outcomes were yearly smoking trends, quit attempts and reported receipt of smoking cessation counseling. RESULTS: A total of 2,664 respondents reported a history of genitourinary cancer, representing weighted estimates of 990,820 (smoking-related genitourinary cancer) and 2,616,596 (prostate cancer) adults. Survivors of smoking-related genitourinary cancers had a significantly higher overall prevalence of current cigarette use (14.8% vs 8.6%, p <0.001) and also reported more frequent receipt of counseling (79.8% vs 66.2%, p=0.02) but did not attempt to quit any more often than those with prostate cancer (52.4% vs 47.2%, p=0.44). Time trends demonstrated stable and persistent cigarette use among survivors of all genitourinary cancers. After adjustment for sociodemographic confounders, cancer type was not associated with current cigarette smoking (OR 1.23, 95% CI 0.86-1.77). However, older age and more advanced educational attainment were associated with lower odds of current cigarette smoking, while single marital status was associated with higher odds. CONCLUSIONS: In this population-based cross-sectional study of survivors of genitourinary cancers, those with a reported smoking-related genitourinary cancer had a higher prevalence of current cigarette smoking compared to those with prostate cancer, our nonsmoking-related control. Those with smoking-related genitourinary cancers reported more frequent receipt of smoking cessation counseling.

Enhanced Recovery and Surgical Optimization Protocol for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: An AAGL White Paper.

This is the first Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) guideline dedicated to standardizing and optimizing perioperative care for women undergoing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. The guideline was rigorously formulated by an American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Task Force of US and Canadian gynecologic surgeons with special interest and experience in adapting ERAS practices for patients requiring minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. It builds on the 2016 ERAS Society recommendations for perioperative care in gynecologic/oncologic surgery by serving as a more comprehensive reference for minimally invasive endoscopic and vaginal surgery for both benign and malignant gynecologic conditions. For example, the section on preoperative optimization provides more specific recommendations derived from the ambulatory surgery and anesthesia literature for the management of anemia, hyperglycemia, and obstructive sleep apnea. Recommendations pertaining to multimodal analgesia account for the recent Food and Drug Administration warnings about respiratory depression from gabapentinoids. The guideline focuses on workflows important to high-value care in minimally invasive surgery, such as same-day discharge, and tackles controversial issues in minimally invasive surgery, such as thromboprophylaxis. In these ways, the guideline supports the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and our collective mission to elevate the quality and safety of healthcare for women through excellence in clinical practice.

Bilateral immediate two-stage breast reconstruction in patients with unilateral breast cancer: Outcomes analysis and risk assessment.

INTRODUCTION: Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy has the potential to decrease the occurrence of cancer and reduce psychological burden. However, it is known that complications after bilateral mastectomy are higher compared with unilateral mastectomy. Our goal was to evaluate outcomes of immediate breast reconstruction in patients undergoing bilateral mastectomy and to compare complication rates between therapeutic and prophylactic sides. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Electronic medical records of patients with unilateral breast cancer who underwent bilateral mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with expanders were reviewed. Postoperative complications were compared between therapeutic and prophylactic mastectomy sides. RESULTS: Sixty-two patients were analyzed. The overall complication rate after both stages was 23.9% on the therapeutic side and 16.5% on the prophylactic side. Infection was the most common complication on both sides. All infections on the prophylactic mastectomy side were successfully treated with intravenous (IV) antibiotics (salvage rate of 100%), whereas 35.7% of infected tissue expander/implants on the therapeutic mastectomy side were explanted despite treatment. CONCLUSION: Careful counselling of patients undergoing elective contralateral prophylactic mastectomy is essential as complications can develop in either breast after reconstruction.

Criação e implantação do Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento para o Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana em Nova Iguaçu: contribuições de Enfermagem / Creation and implementation of the Testing and Counseling Center for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Nova Iguaçu: contributions from Nursing

Trata-se de um estudo histórico-social, de abordagem qualitativa, na perspectiva da História do Tempo Presente, cujo cenário foi o Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento do município de Nova Iguaçu. As fontes históricas diretas escritas constituíram-se de Manuais, projeto de criação do CTA de Nova Iguaçu, relação nominal da equipe de profissionais, fôlder de eventos científicos, entre outros; as fontes diretas orais constaram de 11 entrevistas; as fontes indiretas foram artigos científicos e livros sobre o tema. Esta pesquisa tem como objeto de estudo: a atuação do enfermeiro no processo de criação e implantação do Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento (CTA) para HIV/Aids, do município Nova Iguaçu. O marco inicial é o ano de 1995, quando tiveram início as atividades do CTA/NI. Nesse mesmo ano, foi publicada a Portaria n.o 931, de 1995, que designava um enfermeiro como Gerente Técnico da Unidade de Gerenciamento Municipal do Programa de DST/Aids, no município do estudo. O marco final é o ano de 1996, mediante a consolidação do CTA, com atendimento expressivo de usuários nesse curto período ‒ ou seja, 851 atendimentos de julho de 1995 a dezembro de 1996. Os objetivos da Tese foram: Descrever o processo de criação do Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento no município de Nova Iguaçu; Analisar as estratégias ou lutas simbólicas empreendidas pelo enfermeiro no processo de criação do Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento, no município de Nova Iguaçu; Discutir os efeitos simbólicos para os enfermeiros que atuaram nas ações de prevenção, controle e tratamento do HIV/Aids no Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento, no município de Nova Iguaçu. Os resultados: no Brasil, em meados do século XX, o aparecimento da Aids considerada ‒ nova doença no campo da saúde ‒, causou um grande impacto na sociedade em função da alta mortalidade e do estigma ao doente. No sentido de minimizar os efeitos da epidemia, algumas iniciativas foram implementadas pelas autoridades de saúde, à época, como a criação do Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento, em âmbito nacional. pesquisa evidenciou que, para a criação do Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento para HIV/Aids de Nova Iguaçu, houve um grande investimento por parte do enfermeiro, designado Gerente Técnico da Unidade de Gerenciamento de DST/Aids. Iniciado em 1995, tal Centro alinhou-se com a Política de Saúde nacional, com a elaboração do Projeto de Criação do COAS/CTA, a escolha do local adequado para funcionamento do Centro, a composição da equipe de saúde, a capacitação dos profissionais visando um novo fazer, além da realização de cursos e eventos científicos, com a divulgação de conhecimentos sobre a temática. Foi possível concluir que o enfermeiro, apoiado por uma aliança pactuada com o Secretário de Saúde do Município de Nova Iguaçu, em atender às exigências para o controle da epidemia, na região, contribuiu para que o CTA atendesse aos critérios e objetivos determinados pelo Programa Nacional de Controle de DST/Aids. Dessa forma, o enfermeiro se destacou, empreendendo eficazes estratégias, e alcançou resultados significativos nas ações de prevenção, diagnóstico e tratamento do HIV/Aids. À medida que participava desse investimento, transformava-se em porta-voz legítimo de um discurso autorizado no campo da infectologia em Nova Iguaçu. Assim, a incorporação de um novo serviço reconfigurou o habitus profissional nas ações para o controle da epidemia, evidenciando sua importância enquanto integrantes da equipe de saúde e com ganhos simbólicos para a enfermagem.

This is a historical-social study, with a qualitative approach, from the perspective of the History of the Present Time, whose setting was the Testing and Counseling Center (TCC) in the city of Nova Iguaçu. The direct written historical sources consisted of Manuals, the creation project of the TCC of Nova Iguaçu, nominal list of the team of professionals, folder of scientific events, among others; direct oral sources consisted of 11 interviews; indirect sources were scientific articles and books on the subject. This research has as its object of study: the role of nurses in the process of creation and implementation of the Testing and Counseling Center (TCC) for HIV/AIDS, in the municipality of Nova Iguaçu. The initial milestone is the year 1995, when the activities of the TCC/NI began. In that same year, Ordinance No. 931, of 1995, was published, which designated a nurse as Technical Manager of the Municipal Management Unit of the STD/AIDS Program in the municipality of the study. The final milestone is the year 1996, through the consolidation of the TCC, with expressive service to users in this short period ‒ that is, 851 assistances from July 1995 to December 1996. The objectives of the Thesis were: Describe the process of creating the Testing and Counseling Center in the municipality of Nova Iguaçu; To analyze the strategies or symbolic struggles undertaken by nurses in the process of creating the Testing and Counseling Center, in the city of Nova Iguaçu; Discuss the symbolic effects for nurses who worked in the actions of prevention, control and treatment of HIV/AIDS at the Testing and Counseling Center, in the city of Nova Iguaçu. The results: in Brazil, in the mid-twentieth century, the emergence of AIDS, considered a new disease in the health field, caused a great impact on society due to the high mortality and stigma to the patient. In order to minimize the effects of the epidemic, some initiatives were implemented by the health authorities at the time, such as the creation of the Testing and Counseling Center, nationwide. The research showed that, for the creation of the HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling Center in Nova Iguaçu, there was a large investment by the nurse, designated as Technical Manager othe STD/AIDS Management Unit. Beginning in 1995, this Center aligned itself with the national Health Policy, with the elaboration of the OSSC/TCC Creation Project, the choice of the appropriate place for the Center to function, the composition of the health team, the training of professionals aiming a new task, in addition to holding courses and scientific events, with the dissemination of knowledge on the subject. It was possible to conclude that the nurse, supported by an alliance agreed with the Secretary of Health of the Municipality of Nova Iguaçu, in meeting the requirements for the control of the epidemic in the region, contributed to the TCC meeting the criteria and objectives determined by the National Program of STD/AIDS Control. Thus, the nurse stood out, undertaking effective strategies, and achieved significant results in HIV/AIDS prevention, diagnosis and treatment actions. As he participated in this investment, he became the legitimate spokesperson for an authorized discourse in the field of infectious diseases in Nova Iguaçu. Thus, the incorporation of a new service reconfigured the professional habitus in actions to control the epidemic, highlighting their importance as members of the health team and with symbolic gains for nursing.

Percepções sobre o plantão psicológico em uma Delegacia de Defesa da Mulher / Percepciones sobre el turno psicológico en una Estación de Defensa de la Mujer / Perceptions du soutien psychologique dans un Commissariat de défense de la Femme / Perceptions about the emergency psychological service at a Women's Police Station

Resumo O plantão psicológico realizado em Delegacia de Defesa da Mulher (DDM) é uma ferramenta no combate à violência contra a mulher. Entretanto as plantonistas estão inseridas em um ambiente de muita carga emocional. Objetivou-se analisar as percepções das plantonistas e agentes de uma DDM sobre a violência de gênero e seus impactos psíquicos no cotidiano pessoal e de trabalho dessas mulheres. Entrevistaram-se 23 mulheres com idade entre 19 e 56 anos (M=28, 26; DP=10, 15), e o material coletado foi analisado pelo software Iramuteq. Foram avaliados 1.304 segmentos de texto, gerando uma retenção de 98,27% do total, os quais conceberam seis classes, dentre as quais a de maior expressividade foi a classe 1 "impacto da violência", com 21,55% dos segmentos de texto. Desgastes físicos e emocionais são desencadeados pelos atendimentos, porém as plantonistas e agentes da DDM não recebem apoio emocional para realizar suas funções, tendo assim que desenvolver estratégias de enfrentamento pessoal.

Resumen El turno psicológico realizado en Estación de Defensa de la Mujer (EDM) es una herramienta para combatir la violencia contra la mujer. Sin embargo, los oficiales de guardia se encuentran insertados en el ambiente de mucha carga emocional. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar las percepciones de los oficiales de guardia y de agentes de EDM sobre la violencia de género y sus impactos psíquicos en la rutina personal y laboral de estas mujeres. Se entrevistó a 23 mujeres, de entre 19 y 56 años (M=28,26; DE=10,15), y para el análisis de datos se utilizó el software Iramuteq. Se analizaron 1.304 segmentos de texto, que generó retención del 98,27% del total, en seis clases, la más expresiva fue la clase 1 "impacto de la violencia", con el 21,55% de segmentos de texto. El desgaste físico y emocional se desencadena por la asistencia, pero el personal de guardia y los agentes de EDM no reciben apoyo emocional para desempeño de sus funciones, por lo que se debe desarrollar estrategias de afrontamiento personal.

Résumé Le Soutien Psychologique tenu au Commissariat de défense de la femme (CDF) est un outil de lutte contre violence envers les femmes ; cependant, les femmes en service sont insérés dans un environnement à forte charge émotionnelle. L'objectif était d'analyser les perceptions des officiers et agents de service d'un CDF sur la violence de genre et ses impacts psychiques sur leurs quotidien personnelle et professionnelle. Nous avons interviewées 23 femmes âgées de 19 à 56 ans (M=28,26; ET=10,15), et les donnés ont été analysé par le logiciel Iramuteq. Au total, 1304 segments de texte ont été analysés, générant une rétention de 98,27% du total, qui engendrait six classes, parmi lesquelles la plus expressive était la classe 1 "impact de la violence", avec 21,55% des segments de texte. L'usure physique et émotionnelle est déclenchée per le service, mais les officiers et les agents de service du CDF ne reçoivent pas de soutien émotionnel pour remplir leurs fonctions, et doivent donc développer des stratégies d'adaptation personnelle.

Abstract The emergency psychological service held at Women's Police Stations (DDMs) is a tool in the combat against women violence. However, on-duty emergency workers are included in an emotionally intense environment. We aimed at analyzing the perceptions of DDM on-duty emergency workers and agents about gender violence, as well as its psychic impacts on their personal and work routines. We interviewed 23 women aged between 19 and 56 (M=28, 26; DP=10, 15), and analyzed the obtained data using IRAMUTEQ. We evaluated 1,304 text segments, retaining 98.27% of the total, which originated six classes. The most expressive among those was Class 1 "service impact", with 21.55% of the text segments. Even though the emergency psychological service triggers physical and emotional wear and tear, DDM on-duty emergency workers and agents do not receive emotional support to perform their functions, thus developing personal coping strategies.

The experience of general practitioners with Very Brief Advice in the treatment of tobacco addiction.

Although tobacco smoking is the world's most important preventable cause of many chronic diseases (including COPD and asthma) and premature death, many physicians do not routinely apply smoking cessation in the daily health care of their patients. Two widely felt important concerns of physicians are that smoking cessation as part of a treatment is time-consuming and may jeopardize their relationship with patients. Very Brief Advice (VBA) is a non-confrontational method, which could assist general practitioners (GPs) as a simple, quick first step in getting patients to stop smoking. In this study, we investigated the opinions and experiences of GPs with VBA in their routine care in two rounds of telephone interviews with 19 GPs. The interviews were recorded and transcribed and subsequently analysed with NVivo12. We observed that the GPs had a very positive experience with using VBA. They found the method to be efficient as to the time involved, patient-friendly and easy to implement.

The effect of individualized education with support on breast cancer patients' anxiety and depression during radiation therapy: A pilot study.

PURPOSE: This study was undertaken to determine the effects of individualized education with support intervention on breast cancer patients' anxiety and depression while undergoing radiation therapy (RT). Moreover, the intervention was assessed for its feasibility in the context of Pakistan. METHODS: A quasi-experimental design was used to conduct this study in RT department of a public hospital in Karachi. A total of 61 breast cancer patients receiving radiation as adjuvant therapy participated in the study. The experimental group (n = 31) received individualized education with support in the form of face-to-face sessions and information booklet prior to the commencement of RT. In addition, the nurse remained available for the consultation during the RT sessions and on telephone throughout the RT period. However, the control group received only information booklet. Patients' anxiety and depression were measured in both of the groups before the commencement of RT, and at the completion of RT by using the Aga Khan University Anxiety and Depression Scale (AKUADS). RESULTS: A significant reduction was found in the overall mean anxiety and depression scores of the experimental group (p = 0.000) from pre-test to post-test. The overall mean anxiety and depression scores of the control group showed no significant difference (p = 0.187). The effect size of the intervention was large (Cohen's d = 2.5). CONCLUSION: The intervention was effective in reducing anxiety and depression among breast cancer patients receiving RT. Replication of the study on a larger scale in multiple settings on other cancer patients is recommended.