Ultrasound guidance for real-time management of acute ischemic priapism.

Ischemic priapism is a relatively uncommon genitourinary condition that, if left untreated, can lead to permanent erectile dysfunction. Detumescence should ideally be attained within the first 36 h of onset to avoid irreversible fibrosis and necessary surgery. Opportunities to practice medical management of this condition are scarce, and the risk of iatrogenic injury of vessels, nerves, and urethra can be significant if performed blind. Visualizing these structures through ultrasonography can reduce the risk of injury and aid in the confirmation of drug delivery. This novel utilization of ultrasound guidance in active treatment can help improve physician confidence and success in managing this rare and urgent condition. To our knowledge, this is the first report of point-of-care ultrasound-guided penile nerve block used to manage pain associated with priapism. We present a 44-year-old male presenting with a painful erection lasting for eight hours. Penile doppler ultrasound was performed concurrent with medical management of priapism, with successful detumescence and discharge.

Analysis of person-hours required for proton beam therapy for pediatric tumors.

Proton beam therapy (PBT) is effective for pediatric tumors, but patients may require sedation and other preparations, which extend the treatment time. Pediatric patients were classified into sedation and non-sedation cases. Adult patients were classified into three groups based on irradiation from two directions without or with respiratory synchronization and patch irradiation. Treatment person-hours were calculated as follows: (time from entering to leaving the treatment room) × (number of required personnel). A detailed analysis showed that the person-hours required for the treatment of pediatric patients are about 1.4-3.5 times greater than those required for adult patients. With the inclusion of additional time for the preparation of pediatric patients, PBT for pediatric cases is two to four times more labor-intensive than for typical adult cases.

Dose and administration time of indocyanine green in near-infrared fluorescence cholangiography during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (DOTIG): study protocol for a randomised clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: One of the most severe complications in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is intraoperative bile duct injury (BDI). Despite its low incidence, the medical implications for the patient can be serious. Besides, BDI can also generate significant legal issues in healthcare. Different techniques have been described to reduce the incidence of this complication, and near-infrared fluorescence cholangiography with indocyanine green (NIRFC-ICG) is one of the latest additions. In spite of the great interest aroused by this procedure, there are currently great disparities in the usage or administration protocols of ICG. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This is a randomised, multicentre, per-protocol analysis, open clinical trial with four arms. The estimated duration of the trial is 12 months. The aim of the study is to analyse whether there are differences between the dose and administration ICG intervals to obtain good-quality NIRFC during LC. The primary outcome is the degree of identification of critical biliary structures during LC. In addition, different factors will be analysed that may have an influence on the results of this technique. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The trial will be conducted according to the recommendations for Clinical Trials in the Declaration of Helsinki Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects and the recommendations of the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPs) for clinical trials. This trial was approved by the local institutional Ethics Committee and the AEMPs. The results of the study will be presented to the scientific community through publications, conferences or other means. EUDRACT NUMBER: 2022-000904-36. PROTOCOL VERSION: V.1.4, 2 June 2022 TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT05419947.

As startups no contexto da organização capitalista financeira e as subjetividades empreendedoras / Startups in the context of financial capitalist organization and entrepreneurial subjectivities / Startups en el contexto de la organización capitalista financiera y subjetividades emprendedoras

As startups são empresas que apresentam modelos de negócios marcados pela inovação, rapidez, flexibilidade e alta capacidade de adaptação aos mercados. Atuando em diferentes setores socioeconômicos, elas prometem criar e transformar produtos e serviços. A emergência e disseminação dessas empresas ocorrem em um momento histórico de mudanças iniciadas a partir de 1970 e marcadas pelas crises geradas com o esgotamento do paradigma da sociedade urbano industrial. No Brasil, o número desse modelo de negócio apresentou uma expansão expressiva, alcançando a marca de 13.374 nos últimos cinco anos. Atento a esse cenário, o objetivo desta pesquisa consistiu em compreender como sujeitos, grupos e instituições atribuem sentidos à experiência de trabalho nas chamadas startups. Na parte teórica, as condições sociais e econômicas que possibilitaram a emergência e disseminação das startups são analisadas em uma perspectiva crítica. A parte empírica, por sua vez, apresenta depoimentos de empreendedores relatando o contexto geral de atuação nas startups. Ao final deste artigo, conclui-se que há uma instrumentalização capitalística de componentes subjetivos específicos selecionados e colocados em circulação para fortalecer o modo de produção capitalista financeirizado.(AU)

Startups are companies that have business models characterized by innovation, speed, flexibility, and a high capacity to adapt to markets. Operating in different socioeconomic sectors, they promise to create and transform products and services. The emergence and dissemination of these companies occur at a historical moment of changes that began from 1970 and are marked by the crises generated by the exhaustion of the paradigm of industrial urban society. In Brazil, the number of businesses in this model showed a significant expansion, reaching 13,374 companies in the last five years. Attentive to this scenario, the objective of this research was to understand how subjects, groups, and institutions attribute meanings to the work experience in so-called startups. In the theoretical part, the social and economic conditions that enabled the emergence and dissemination of startups are analyzed in a critical perspective. The empirical part presents entrepreneurs reporting the general context of action in startups. At the end of this article, it is concluded that there is a capitalistic instrumentalization of specific subjective components that are selected and put into circulation to strengthen the financed capitalist production.(AU)

Las startups son empresas que tienen modelos de negocio marcados por la innovación, la velocidad, la flexibilidad y una alta capacidad de adaptación a los mercados. Desde diferentes sectores socioeconómicos, las startups prometen crear y transformar productos y servicios. La aparición y difusión de estas empresas se produce en un momento histórico de cambios que comenzó a partir de 1970 y que está marcado por crisis generadas por el agotamiento del paradigma de la sociedad urbana industrial. En Brasil, estas empresas se expandieron significativamente alcanzando la marca de 13.374 empresas en los últimos cinco años. En este escenario, el objetivo de esta investigación fue entender cómo los sujetos, grupos e instituciones atribuyen significados a la experiencia laboral en las startups. En la parte teórica, se analizan las condiciones sociales y económicas que permitieron el surgimiento y la difusión de las startups en una perspectiva crítica. La parte empírica presenta testimonios de emprendedores que informan sobre el trabajo en startups. La investigación concluye que hay una instrumentalización capitalista de componentes subjetivos específicos que se seleccionan y ponen en circulación para fortalecer el modo de producción capitalista financiero.(AU)

Componente curricular projeto de vida: perspectivas de professoras da rede estadual de São Paulo / Curricular component life purpose: perspectives of teachers of the São Paulo state network / Componente curricular proyecto de vida: perspectivas de profesores de la red estadual de São Paulo

O objetivo deste estudo foi conhecer a experiência de alguns professores ao lecionar projeto de vida durante a implementação do componente curricular Projeto de Vida no estado de São Paulo. Realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa, de caráter exploratório. Participaram do estudo sete professoras que lecionavam o componente curricular Projeto de Vida em duas escolas públicas, de uma cidade do interior do estado de São Paulo, escolhidas por conveniência. Foram utilizados o Questionário de Dados Sociodemográficos e o Protocolo de Entrevista Semiestruturada para Projeto de Vida de Professores, elaborados para este estudo. As professoras foram entrevistadas individualmente, on-line, e as entrevistas foram gravadas em áudio e vídeo. Os dados foram analisados por meio de análise temática. Os resultados indicaram possibilidades e desafios em relação à implementação do componente curricular Projeto de Vida. Constatou- se que a maioria das docentes afirmou que escolheu esse componente curricular devido à necessidade de atingir a carga horária exigida na rede estadual. As professoras criticaram a proposta, os conteúdos e os materiais desse componente curricular. As críticas apresentadas pelas professoras estão em consonância com aquelas presentes na literatura em relação à reforma do Ensino Médio e ao Inova Educação. Esses resultados sugerem a necessidade de formação tanto nos cursos de licenciatura quanto em ações de formação continuada, para que os professores se sintam mais seguros e preparados para lecionar o componente curricular Projeto de Vida na Educação Básica. Propõe-se uma perspectiva de formação pautada na reflexão e na troca entre os pares para a construção de um projeto coletivo da escola para o componente Projeto de Vida.(AU)

This study aimed to know the experience of some teachers when teaching life purpose during the implementation of the curricular component "Life Purpose" (Projeto de Vida) in the state of São Paulo. A qualitative, exploratory research was carried out. Seven teachers who taught the curricular component "Life Purpose" (Projeto de Vida) in two public schools in a city in the inland state of São Paulo, chosen for convenience, participated in the study. The Sociodemographic Data Questionnaire and the Semi-structured Interview Protocol for Teachers' Life Purposes, developed for this study, were used. The teachers were interviewed individually, online, and the interviews were recorded in audio and video. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results indicated possibilities and challenges regarding the implementation of the Life Purpose curricular component. It was found that most teachers chose this curricular component due to the need to reach the required workload in the state network. The teachers criticized the proposal, the contents and the materials of this curricular component. Teacher's critics are in line with the criticisms present in the literature regarding the reform of High School and Inova Educação. Therefore, training is essential, both in undergraduate courses and in continuing education actions, so that teachers can teach the curricular component Life Purpose in Basic Education. A training perspective based on reflection and exchange between peers is proposed for the construction of a collective school project for the Life Purpose component.(AU)

El objetivo de este estudio fue conocer la experiencia de algunos profesores al enseñar proyecto de vida durante la implementación del componente curricular Proyecto de Vida en el estado de São Paulo. Se realizó una investigación cualitativa, exploratoria. Participaron en el estudio siete profesores que impartían el componente curricular Proyecto de Vida en dos escuelas públicas en un municipio del estado de São Paulo, elegidos por conveniencia. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron el cuestionario de datos sociodemográficos y el protocolo de entrevista semiestructurada para proyectos de vida de profesores, desarrollados para este estudio. Las entrevistas a los profesores fueron en línea, de manera individual, y fueron grabadas en audio y video. Los datos se sometieron a un análisis temático. Los resultados indicaron posibilidades y desafíos en relación a la implementación del componente curricular Proyecto de Vida. La mayoría de los profesores declararon elegir este componente curricular por la necesidad de alcanzar la carga horaria requerida en la red estatal. Los profesionales criticaron la propuesta, los contenidos y los materiales de este componente curricular. Las críticas presentadas están en línea con las críticas presentes en la literatura respecto a la reforma de la educación básica e Inova Educação. Por lo tanto, la formación es fundamental, tanto en los cursos de grado como en las acciones de educación permanente, para que los profesores puedan impartir el componente curricular Proyecto de Vida en la educación básica. Se propone una formación basada en la reflexión y el intercambio entre pares para la construcción de un proyecto escolar colectivo en el componente Proyecto de Vida.(AU)

Gestión de proyectos en investigación clínica / Project management in clinical research

El éxito de una investigación depende de los aspectos científicos y de gestión. Los proyectos de investigación tienen similitud con otros proyectos de negocio. En este artículo se revisa la aplicación de metodología de gestión de proyectos del Project Management Institute (PMI) a un proyecto de investigación en sus fases de inicio, planificación, implementación, monitorización y cierre. Se plantean 3 desafíos en la implementación relacionados con el reclutamiento, seguimiento y gestión del dato. (AU)

The success of an investigation depends on the scientific and managerial aspects. Research projects are similar to other business projects. This manuscript reviews the application of the project management methodology of the project management institute applied to a research project in its initial, planning, implementation, monitoring and closure phases. There are 3 implementation challenges related to data recruitment, monitoring and management. (AU)

Daily waiting time management for modern radiation oncology department in Indian perspective.

Introduction: Radiation therapy is one of the most technically sophisticated branch of medical sciences which caters to very ill patients, some of whom may be terminally ill. Since patients are treated on an outpatient basis which requires daily visit to hospital for a number of days, it can make them sensitive toward any increase in waiting time for their radiation treatment. This could be a source of stress for them. However, given the technical sophistication involved and varied clinical profile of patients, some amount of delay is inevitable. Aim & Objective: To compile and suggest strategies to manage patient waiting time in Radiation oncology department to achieve optimum patient' satisfaction. Method: The radiation oncologists in different institutes of the country were interviewed telephonically and were asked about the practices followed in their institutes/ departments in managing the patient waiting time during radiation treatment. The best practices being followed and the suggestions were compiled. Conclusion: Now it is being recognized that meticulous management of waiting time could go a long way in driving patient's satisfaction. Twoway communications are the best strategy. Apart from this many provisions could be made in waiting area as per institutional preferences and protocol to engage patient in waiting area of radiation treatment facility.

Adopting Lean Management in Quality of Services, Cost Containment, and Time Management.

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to identify the role of adopting lean management in the quality of service, cost containment, and time management and to identify factors affecting lean management adoption, quality of service, cost containment, and time management in oncology settings. METHODS: A cross-sectional design was adopted in this study at the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), a private institution in Amman, Jordan. A convenience sampling technique was used to select 360 participants. A self-administered questionnaire (58 items) was used to collect the data.  Results: The mean value for the quality of services was 3.84±0.56. These values for adoption of lean, time management, and cost containment were 3.82±0.74, 3.73±0.75, and 3.40±0.76 respectively. The results showed that the impacts of lean management adoption on the quality of service, cost containment, and time management were significant (p-value<0.001). The results showed substantial effects of all factors (organizational, departmental, and individual factors) on lean adoption, quality of service, cost containment, and time management (p value<.001). CONCLUSION: Lean management adoption had a significant impact on quality of service, cost containment, and time management in oncology settings.

Exploring the Correlation between Time Management, the Mediterranean Diet, and Physical Activity: A Comparative Study between Spanish and Romanian University Students.

BACKGROUND: The investigation started from the premise that there are links between time management (TM), physical activity (PA), and the Mediterranean diet (MD). The aim of our study is to determine the correlation between the variables TM, the MD, and PA in Spanish and Romanian university students. METHODS: The study was conducted on a group of 296 students (198 Romanian and 98 Spanish students between the ages of 23.44 ± 5.92 years, with 108 males and 188 females, where 171 were from the sports faculty and 125 were from the psychology faculty), using the Time Management Questionnaire (TMQ) to measure TM, the KIDMED test to measure MD, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) to measure PA. RESULTS: The obtained results show that there are significant differences, regarding MD and PA, between the Romanian and Spanish respondents, between the respondents from the sports faculty and those from the psychology faculty, and between the female and male respondents. The TM variable did not show a significant difference depending on the country, faculty, or gender. There was only a significant relationship between the MD and the other two variables (TM and PA). CONCLUSIONS: Significant differences were observed between the variables the MD and PA, but not TM, depending on the country, gender, and faculty. There was only a significant correlation between the MD and the other two variables (TM and PA). The results provided us with relevant data for the need for a TM protocol to improve the MD adherence and PA in university students.

[Time management in operating rooms-a cross-sectional study to evaluate estimated and objective durations of otorhinolaryngologic surgical procedures]. / Zeitmanagement im OP ­ eine Querschnittstudie zur Bewertung der subjektiven und objektiven Dauer chirurgischer Prozeduren im HNO-Bereich.

BACKGROUND: Accurate planning of operating times in surgical clinics is essential. Moreover, high-capacity utilization of operating rooms (ORs) is necessary for economic efficiency. OBJECTIVE: Most planning of operating times is performed by surgeons. Herein, surgeons' estimated times and the objective times for performing surgical procedures were compared to detect sources of error. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In a retrospective analysis, the durations of 1809 operations using general anesthesia (22 types of surgery) by 31 surgeons (12 specialists and 19 residents) were compared. Comparisons were analyzed by Mann-Whitney U­tests. RESULTS: The comparison of objective times of surgical action showed significant differences between specialists and residents in 6 of 15 types of surgeries. The post-processing times estimated by specialists deviated from the objective times in 2 out of 22 surgery types, while the post-processing times estimated by residents deviated in 7 of 15 types. Specialists misjudged the incision-to-suture times in 7 of 22 surgery types, and residents misjudged these times in 3 of 15 types. The preparation times estimated by specialists deviated from the objective times in 16 of 22 types of surgeries and in 7 of 15 types estimated by residents. CONCLUSION: A surgeon's routine must be carefully considered in order to estimate operating times. Specialists generally underestimated preparation and post-processing times and overestimated incision-to-suture times, whereas residents underestimated all three. Preparation and post-processing times must be considered in planning and, ideally, determined together with anesthesiologists and surgical assistants.

Gerenciamento do tempo entre estudantes de enfermagem: uma revisão integrativa / Administración del tiempo entre estudiantes de enfermería: una revisión integradora / Time Management Among Nursing Students: An Integrative Review

Introdução: o tempo é um dos bens mais valiosos do ser humano, portanto, deve ser utilizado de forma adequada. É impossível ditar o quanto o tempo durará, mas é possível gerenciar o tempo. Para algumas profissões, como a enfermagem, o gerenciamento do tempo pode ser decisivo, pois, cuidar demanda competência, dedicação e tempo. Objetivo: analisar a literatura científica a respeito do gerenciamento do tempo entre estudantes de graduação em enfermagem. Método: revisão integrativa com base em referencial que estipula cinco etapas. Foram recuperados artigos de pesquisa primária através de buscas nas bases de dados Medline, Lilacs, BDENF, Ibecs, PubMed, Scopus e Ulakbim a partir da questão norteadora: O que foi produzido na literatura científica a respeito do gerenciamento do tempo entre estudantes de enfermagem? Resultados: quinze artigos foram incluídos. Determinou-se que apesar de o gerenciamento do tempo ser fundamental para a enfermagem, o mesmo não é ensinado como deveria ser. Estudos identificaram que estudantes de enfermagem que gerenciam bem o tempo são mais motivados e menos ansiosos e estressados. O uso excessivo da Internet é prejudicial para o discente tanto pelo desperdício de tempo como devido ao surgimento de problemas sociais. Conclusão: ao utilizar corretamente o tempo os estudantes aumentam a qualidade de sua vida acadêmica e pessoal.

Introduction: Time is one of the most valuable assets of human beings, therefore, must be used properly. It is impossible to dictate how long the time will last, but it is possible to manage time. For some professions, such as nursing, time management can be decisive, as caring demands competence, dedication, and time. Aim: Analyze the available scientific literature on time management among undergraduate nursing students. Methods: Integrative review based on a framework that stipulates five steps. Original primary research articles were retrieved through searches in the Medline, Lilacs, BDENF, Ibecs, PubMed, Scopus, and Ulakbim databases based on the guiding question: What has been produced in the scientific literature about time management among nursing students? Results: Fifteen articles were included. It was determined that, although time management is essential for nursing, it is not taught as it should be. Studies have identified that nursing students who manage their time well are more motivated and less anxious and stressed. Excessive use of the Internet is harmful to the student, both because of wasting time and because of the emergence of social problems. Conclusion: By using time correctly, students increase the quality of their academic and personal life.

Introducción: el tiempo es uno de los bienes más valiosos del ser humano, por tanto, debe ser utilizado adecuadamente. Es imposible dictar cuánto durará el tiempo, pero es posible administrar el tiempo. Para algunas profesiones, como la enfermería, la gestión del tiempo puede ser decisiva, ya que cuidar exige competencia, dedicación y tiempo. Objetivo: analizar la literatura científica disponible sobre la administración del tiempo entre estudiantes de graduación en enfermería. Método: revisión integradora basada en un marco que estipula cinco pasos. Se recuperaron artículos originales de investigación primaria a través de búsquedas en las bases de datos Medline, Lilacs, BDENF, Ibecs, PubMed, Scopus y Ulakbim a partir de la pregunta orientadora: ¿qué se ha producido en la literatura científica sobre la administración del tiempo entre estudiantes de enfermería? Resultados: se incluyeron 15 artículos. Se determinó que, si bien la administración del tiempo es fundamental para enfermería, no se enseña como se debe. Los estudios han identificado que los estudiantes de enfermería que administran bien su tiempo están más motivados y menos ansiosos y estresados. El uso excesivo de internet es perjudicial para el alumno, tanto por la pérdida de tiempo como por la aparición de problemas sociales. Conclusión: al utilizar correctamente el tiempo, los estudiantes aumentan la calidad de su vida académica y personal.

Gerenciamento do tempo no processo de trabalho dos enfermeiros em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva / Gestión del tiempo en el proceso de trabajo de enfermeros de la unidad de cuidados intensivos / Time management in the work process of nurses in the intensive care unit

RESUMO Objetivo analisar o gerenciamento do tempo dispensado por enfermeiros em intervenções de cuidados diretos e indiretos, em atividades associadas ao trabalho e atividades pessoais. Método estudo quantitativo, transversal, realizado em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva de um hospital universitário no Rio de Janeiro em janeiro de 2017. Foram realizadas observações diretas das atividades realizadas pelos enfermeiros em 18 plantões, totalizando 216 horas. O "Instrumento para mensuração da carga de trabalho" foi utilizado para estruturar a observação. Resultados os resultados mostraram que 21,5% do tempo dos enfermeiros foram dedicados às intervenções de cuidados diretos 44,7% aos cuidados indiretos, 6,1% às atividades associadas e 27,7% às atividades pessoais. Conclusão os enfermeiros utilizam maior parte do tempo em atividades não relacionadas ao cuidado direto ao paciente. Os achados podem ser utilizados pelos gestores para revisão e adequação do dimensionamento de profissionais na assistência direta e indireta e do processo de trabalho na Unidade.

RESUMEN Objetivo analizar la gestión del tiempo que brindan los enfermeros en las intervenciones asistenciales directas e indirectas, en actividades asociadas al trabajo y actividades personales. Método estudio cuantitativo, transversal, realizado en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos de un hospital universitario de Rio de Janeiro en enero de 2017. Se realizaron observaciones directas de las actividades realizadas por enfermeras en 18 turnos, totalizando 216 horas. Se utilizó la "Herramienta de medición de la carga de trabajo" para estructurar la observación. Resultados los resultados mostraron que el 21,5% del tiempo de los enfermeros se dedicó a intervenciones de cuidados directos, el 44,7% a cuidados indirectos, el 6,1% a actividades asociadas y el 27,7% a actividades personales. Conclusión los enfermeros dedican la mayor parte de su tiempo a actividades no relacionadas con la atención directa al paciente. Los hallazgos pueden ser utilizados por los gestores para revisar y adecuar el dimensionamiento de profesionales en la atención directa e indirecta y el proceso de trabajo en la Unidad.

ABSTRACT Objective to analyze time management by nurses in direct and indirect care interventions, in work-related and personal activities. Method this quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted in the Intensive Care Unit of a university hospital in Rio de Janeiro in January 2017. Direct observations were made of nurses' activities in 18 shifts, totaling 216 hours. Mello's "Workload Measuring Tool" was used to structure the observations. Results 21.5% of nurses' time was devoted to direct care, 44.7% to indirect care, 6.1% to work-related activities and 27.7% to personal activities. Conclusion nurses spend most of their time on activities unrelated to direct patient care. These findings can be useful to managers in reviewing and adjusting both staffing in direct and indirect care and the unit's work process.

Optimal time management on linear accelerator: A logical model to reduce patient waiting time.

INTRODCTION: Optimal time management is of utmost importance in the radiotherapy department. Inappropriate allocation of time slots leads to prolonged waiting times and decreased patient satisfaction during external beam radiotherapy. The present study tests a logical model to improve the waiting time for the patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The treatment time, waiting time, and causes of delay were studied from November 4, 2014, to July 24, 2015. New rules were framed for treatment slot allocation from December 26, 2014. The treatment slots were classified based on the treatment technology (three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy and intensity-modulated radiotherapy) with inclusion of "buffer slots" and patient education. The results were compared before and after rules. RESULTS: A total of 1032 time slots were analyzed, of which 225 "before rules" and 807 "after rules," respectively. There was a significant reduction in the average waiting time for treatment in on-time patients (median [interquartile range (IQR)] of 25.2 min [31.75] vs. 3 min [3.5]; P< 0.00001) as well as in late-coming patients (median [IQR] of 38.2 min [13.795] vs. 21.11 min [12.75]; P= 0.00006). 59.7% (71 patients) of the treatment was delayed "before rules" as opposed to 32.2% (137 patients) "after rules" in on-time patients. Due to better patient education, there was a significant improvement in the patient punctuality toward the allotted time. CONCLUSION: The treatment slots classified based on the teletherapy technique with buffer slots, and patient education helps in better time management on linear accelerator. This methodology significantly reduces waiting time and thereby the number of patients having delay in the treatment.

Principles of Remediation for the Struggling Neurosurgery Resident.

BACKGROUND: When resident physicians fail to demonstrate appropriate milestone competencies early in their neurologic surgery residency, a plan of remediation is necessary. METHODS: Once any psychologic, physical, or behavioral causes of identified knowledge or psychomotor deficiencies have been identified and addressed, the next step is to develop a plan to close these gaps. Specific areas that are assessed for deficits include medical knowledge, clinical reasoning and judgment, clinical skills, time management and organization, interpersonal skills, communication, and professionalism. Specific learning goals and objectives, as well as teaching and learning methods, pertain to the unique areas of deficit, and all of these must be considered with the goal of developing a resident-specific remediation plan. RESULTS: A plan for assessment of the remediation process is described, including an evaluation of what constitutes individual resident remediation success. CONCLUSIONS: Finally, a discussion of the prior resident remediation studies across many disciplines is made.

Adaptive time management for patients who have non-small cell lung cancer and underwent definitive radiotherapy: a dosimetric study of different gap duration scenarios.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the tumor control probability (TCP), normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) and adaptive time management (ATM) in patients who had non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and underwent radiotherapy with same gap length at different treatment weeks. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty patients' definitive radiotherapy treatments, completed in 6.5 weeks, were evaluated retrospectively. Three different scenarios with gaps in 5 fractions at different weeks of treatment (2nd, 4th, and 6th week) were planned. Three ATM models (biologically effective dose (CBED), time-dose-fractionation (CTDF) and in-house developed (CInH)) were calculated for each scenario. TCP and NTCP were calculated and compared with the dose-volume histogram (DVH) of each model. RESULTS: TCP was accepted as 100% in uninterrupted treatments. When treatment was interrupted and not compensated with ATM, the highest TCP difference was determined as 23.46% in the 4th week (p<.001). Based on comparisons of ATM models, the lowest TCP decrease was found in CInH. Increasing the fraction size by CInH and CBED provided more TCP improvement than increasing the number of fractions by CTDF. CONCLUSION: The treatment gap to be given in the middle of the treatment is more challenging in terms of tumor control. Adaptive approaches that maintain overall treatment time while increasing fractional dose offer increased TCP.

Escuta clínica, triagem e plantão psicológico em um serviço-escola Pernambucano / Clinical listening, screening and psychological support on a school clinic in Pernambuco / Escucha clínica en clasificación y turno psicológico en un servicio escuela Pernambucano

Resumo Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo geral compreender experiências de escuta clínica nas modalidades de triagem e plantão psicológico entre estudantes lotados em um serviço-escola de Pernambuco. Os objetivos específicos foram descrever sentidos dessas experiências, investigar como eles percebiam a formação recebida para ofertarem esses serviços, como também identificar dificuldades enfrentadas nos processos e estratégias utilizadas para dirimi-las. Utilizou-se o método da hermenêutica colaborativa, e 18 colaboradores, subdivididos em quatro grupos de discussão, responderam a uma entrevista aberta com pergunta disparadora. Os resultados foram analisados em uma perspectiva fenomenológica, revelando que os estudantes enfrentavam dificuldades como desarticulação entre teoria e prática, manejo do tempo, angústia e insegurança inicial, além de falta de suporte estrutural recebido pelo serviço-escola para ofertar tais serviços. No entanto era possível a eles desenvolver a escuta, deixando-a fluir na condução dos processos em direção às demandas dos clientes. Diante de estratégias como capacitação ofertada pelo serviço-escola, suporte emocional recebido pelas equipes de supervisão e seus próprios processos pessoais, conseguiam enfrentar as dificuldades encontradas durante a formação, sentindo-se, apesar de tudo, valorizados e reconhecidos pelo serviço prestado. Concluiu-se, principalmente, a importância de inserir estudantes em serviços-escola em práticas anteriormente ao estágio obrigatório e em diversas modalidades de porta de entrada, desde que tais estratégias estejam integradas ao projeto pedagógico do curso, cabendo à instituição oferecer uma formação que, efetivamente, articule teoria e prática nas experiências cotidianas do estudante no processo de vivenciar e aprimorar sua escuta clínica ao tornar-se psicólogo.(AU)

Abstract This research aims to understand experiences of clinical listening in the modalities of screening and psychological support among students at a school clinic in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. With that, the study sought to describe the feelings arising from these experiences, investigating how students perceived the adequacy of the academic education to offer these services and identifying hardships faced in the processes, as well as strategies adopted for solving them. Using the collaborative hermeneutics method, 18 collaborators were subdivided into four discussion groups and submitted to an open interview with a triggering question. The results wereanalyzedin a phenomenologicalperspective, revealing that students experienced difficulties regarding disarticulation between theory and practice, time management, anguish, insecurity, and lack of structural support received from the school to offer such services. Despite these factors, the students managed to develop clinical listening skills, letting it flow according to patients' demands. The training offered by the school service, the emotional support received by supervisory teams, and their own personal processes enabled students to face the problems encountered during their formation, feeling valued and recognized for the service provided. The results denote the importance of promoting practices of clinical listening among students at school clinics before they attend the mandatory internship, provided that such strategies are integrated to the pedagogical project. Thus, the institution must offer a formation that effectively integrate theory and practice, improving students' process of clinical listening.(AU)

Resumen Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo general comprender experiencias de escucha clínica en las modalidades de clasificación y turno psicológico entre estudiantes de un servicio escolar en Pernambuco. Los objetivos específicos fueron desde exponer el sentido de estas experiencias, investigar cómo percibían la formación para ofrecer esos servicios, así como identificar las dificultades encontradas y estrategias para solucionarlas. Utilizándose el método de la hermenéutica colaborativa y 18 colaboradores, subdivididos en cuatro grupos de discusión, contestaron a una entrevista abierta con una pregunta desencadenante. Se analizaron los resultados de una perspectiva fenomenológica, revelando que enfrentaron dificultades como desarticulación entre teoría y práctica, manejo del tiempo, angustia e inseguridad inicial, además de la falta de soporte estructural recibido por la escuela. Sin embargo, les fue posible desarrollar la escucha, dejándola fluir en los procesos clínicos según la demanda del cliente. Se utilizó estrategias como capacitación ofrecida por la escuela, soporte emocional por la supervisión y sus procesos personales propios, lograron enfrentar las dificultades encontradas durante la formación; sintiéndose, a pesar de todo, valorados y reconocidos por el servicio realizado. Se concluyó, principalmente, en la importancia de añadir a los estudiantes en los servicios escolares con prácticas anteriores a las obligatorias y en varias modalidades de integración, siempre que esas estrategias se incorporen en el proyecto pedagógico del curso, correspondiendo a la institución ofrecer una formación que articule efectivamente la teoría y práctica en las experiencias diarias del alumno en el proceso de experimentar y mejorar su escucha clínica al convertirse en psicólogo.(AU)

Guia de técnicas para a gestão do tempo de estudos: relato da construção / Guide of techniques for study time management: report of construction / Guía de técnicas para la gestión del tiempo de estudios: relato de la construcción

Resumo Uma das dificuldades com as quais os universitários deparam ao iniciar o curso superior é a forma de administrar o tempo, interferindo nos estudos e na vida de modo geral. Em função disso, considera-se importante que o profissional que irá auxiliá-lo em sua gestão de tempo consiga compreender como ocorre o processo de orientação em relação a esse tema. O objetivo deste trabalho consiste em descrever a criação e a utilização do Guia de técnicas para gestão do tempo de estudos na universidade, que visa auxiliar os profissionais na prática de atendimento a universitários que apresentem dificuldades na administração do tempo de estudos. Esse material, desenvolvido nos anos de 2017 e 2018, proporciona sugestões de dezesseis técnicas apresentando em cada uma seu objetivo, os materiais necessários e a descrição da aplicação. As técnicas estão subdivididas de acordo com quatro etapas: a) diagnóstico do uso do tempo; b) desenvolvimento de estratégias para lidar com as dificuldades; c) estabelecimento de objetivos e metas; e d) implementação e avaliação das mudanças. Observou-se que as intervenções, apoiadas pela utilização do guia têm auxiliado os alunos com dificuldades na gestão do tempo que frequentam um serviço de apoio aos estudantes universitários. (AU)

Abstract One of the difficulties that college students face when they start college is how to manage time, what interferes in the studies and life in general. Due to this situation, it is important that the professional who will assist the student in his time management can understand how the orientation process occurs in relation to this topic. The aim of this work is to describe the creation and use of the Guide to Techniques for Time Management of Studies in the University. It intends to assist professionals in the practice of attending university students who have difficulties in the management of study time. This material, developed in the years 2017 and 2018, presents an intervention composed of sixteen techniques, (the purposes of each technique, necessary materials and the application guidelines). The techniques should be applied in four stages: a) diagnosis of the use of time; b) development of coping strategies; c) setting goals and targets; and d) implementation and evaluation of changes. It was noted that the interventions, supported by the use of the guide, have helped the students that attend a service of support to university students in their difficulties with the management of their time. (AU)

Resumen Una de las dificultades que los universitarios enfrentan al iniciar un curso superior es la manera de administrar el tiempo, interfiriendo en los estudios y en la vida en general. Por eso, se considera importante que el profesional que les asista con la gestión del tiempo consiga comprender cómo ocurre el proceso de orientación en relación a ese tema. El objetivo de este trabajo consiste en describir la creación y la utilización de la Guia de Técnicas para Gestão do Tempo de Estudos na Universidade (Guía de Técnicas para la Gestión del Tiempo de Estudio en la Universidad) que tiene como fin auxiliar a los profesionales en la práctica de atención a universitarios que presenten dificultades en la administración del tiempo. Este material, desarrollado en 2017 y 2018, presenta una intervención con dieciséis técnicas (objetivo de cada una, materiales necesarios y orientaciones para la aplicación). Se propone que las mismas se apliquen en cuatro etapas: a) diagnóstico del uso del tiempo; b) desarrollo de estrategias para enfrentar las dificultades; c) establecimiento de objetivos y metas; y d) implementación y evaluación de los cambios. Se observó que las intervenciones, apoyadas por la utilización de la guía, han ayudado a los alumnos que asisten a un servicio de apoyo a estudiantes universitarios en sus dificultades en la gestión del tiempo. (AU)

Transfer of patients in hospital units: impacts on nursing workload / Traslado de pacientes en unidades hospitalarias: influencia en la carga de trabajo de enfermería / Transferência de pacientes em unidades hospitalares: influência sobre a carga de trabalho em enfermagem

ABSTRACT Objective: To measure the average time spent by the nursing team in transferring patients; to compare the activities observed during the performance of this intervention with those described by the Nursing Interventions Classification and to investigate the intensity of its influence on the workload. Method: Observational study using timekeeping software conducted in two hospitals in the northwest region of the State of São Paulo. 200 patient transfers were monitored by the team using two validated instruments. Results: The average time spent by nurses on transfers ranged from 9.3 (standard deviation = 3.5) to 12.2 (standard deviation = 2.5) minutes and by assistants/ technicians between 7.1 (standard deviation = 2,8) and 11.0 (standard deviation = 2.2) minutes. 63 transfers made by nurses and 87 by assistants/technicians were considered qualified (>70% of the score). The team expended 19.3 to 29% of the working day time in this intervention. Conclusion: The transfer of patients has an impact on the workload of the team and needs to be considered in the measurement of nursing activities for the calculation and distribution of personnel to improve the quality and continuity of care.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Medir el tiempo medio empleado por el equipo de enfermeria en el traslado de pacientes, comparar las actividades observadas durante esta intervencion con las descritas por la Clasificacion de Intervenciones de Enfermeria e investigar la intensidad de su influencia en la carga de trabajo. Método: Se trata de un estudio observacional realizado con un software para el registro de los tiempos y llevado a cabo en dos hospitales de la region noroeste del estado de Sao Paulo. El plantel realizo 200 traslados de pacientes, supervisado por dos instrumentos validados. Resultados: El tiempo medio empleado por el personal de enfermeria en los traslados oscilo entre 9,3 (desviacion estandar=3,5) y 12,2 (desviacion estandar=2,5) minutos y el de los auxiliares/tecnicos entre 7,1 (desviacion estandar=2,8) y 11,0 (desviacion estandar=2,2) minutos. Se consideraron cualificados 63 traslados realizados por enfermeros y 87 por auxiliares/tecnicos (≥70% de la puntuacion). El equipo consumio del 19,3 al 29% del tiempo de la jornada laboral en esta intervencion. Conclusión: El traslado de pacientes repercute en la carga de trabajo del plantel de enfermeria y debe tenerse en cuenta en la medicion de las actividades de enfermeria para el dimensionamiento y la distribucion del personal, con el objetivo de mejorar la calidad y la continuidad de los cuidados.

RESUMO Objetivo: Mensurar o tempo medio despendido pela equipe de enfermagem na transferencia de pacientes; comparar as atividades observadas, durante a realizacao desta intervencao, com as descritas pela Classificacao das Intervencoes de Enfermagem e investigar a intensidade de sua influencia sobre a carga de trabalho. Método: Estudo observacional com utilizacao de software para cronometragem de tempo conduzido em dois hospitais da regiao noroeste do Estado de Sao Paulo. Foram acompanhadas 200 transferencias de pacientes realizadas pela equipe mediante uso de dois instrumentos validados. Resultados: O tempo medio dedicado pelos enfermeiros nas transferencias variou de 9,3(desvio padrao=3,5) a 12,2(desvio padrao=2,5) minutos e pelos auxiliares/tecnicos entre 7,1(desvio padrao=2,8) e 11,0(desvio padrao=2,2) minutos. Considerou-se qualificadas (≥70% do escore) 63 transferencias realizadas por enfermeiros e 87 por auxiliares/tecnicos. A equipe consumiu de 19,3 a 29% do tempo da jornada de trabalho nesta intervencao. Conclusão: A transferencia de pacientes gera impacto sobre a carga de trabalho da equipe e precisa ser contemplada na mensuracao das atividades de enfermagem para dimensionamento e distribuicao de pessoal visando melhoraria da qualidade e continuidade do cuidado.