Ureteroscopy for urolithiasis in bedridden patients: it is feasible and acceptable.

PURPOSE: To investigate the safety of transurethral ureteroscopy (URS) for urolithiasis in bedridden patients and to identify bedridden patient-specific risk factors for postoperative complications. METHODS: The patients who underwent URS for urolithiasis were divided into bedridden patients and good performance status (PS) patients, and the groups were compared regarding their clinical characteristics and postoperative complications. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate independent predictors of postoperative febrile urinary tract infection (fUTI). RESULTS: A total of 1626 patients were included, 276 in the bedridden patient group, and 1350 in the good PS patient group. The bedridden patient group had a significantly higher age and higher proportion of females and had multiple comorbidities. In 77 patients (27.9%), 88 postoperative complications developed for the bedridden patient group. Clavien-Dindo grade III or IV complications were observed in only 8 patients. No grade V complications were observed. The most common complication was fUTI. The frequency of fUTI with grade III or IV for the bedridden patient group (2.2%) was higher compared with the good PS patient group (0.5%), but the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.13). Bedridden patient-specific risk factors for fUTI included female sex, diabetes mellitus, cerebrovascular comorbidities, lower extremity contracture, and prolonged operative time. CONCLUSION: URS for urolithiasis is a feasible and acceptable procedure in bedridden patients, despite the moderate rate of postoperative complications. The identified risk factors provide a framework for risk stratification and individualized care in this unique patient population.

Hygiene with wet wipes in bedridden patients to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infection in cardiac surgery: A randomized controlled trial.

We assessed hygiene with wet wipes in bedridden patients with urinary catheters for catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) prevention. CAUTIs occurred in 16.5% of the control group compared to 5.9% of the intervention group (P = .035). Hygiene with wet wipes can substitute for conventional hygiene for preventing CAUTI.

Long-Term Risk of Being Bedridden in Elderly Patients Who Underwent Oncologic Surgery: A Retrospective Study Using a Japanese Claims Database.

BACKGROUND: Although functional outcomes are important in surgery for elderly patients, the long-term functional prognosis following oncologic surgery is unclear. We retrospectively investigated the long-term, functional and survival prognosis following major oncologic surgery according to age among elderly patients. METHODS: We used a Japanese administrative database to identify 11,896 patients aged ≥ 65 years who underwent major oncological surgery between June 2014 and February 2019. We investigated the association between age at surgery and the postoperative incidence of bedridden status and mortality. Using the Fine-Gray model and restricted cubic spline functions, we conducted a multivariable, survival analysis with adjustments for patient background characteristics and treatment courses to estimate hazard ratios for the outcomes. RESULTS: During a median follow-up of 588 (interquartile range, 267-997) days, 657 patients (5.5%) became bedridden and 1540 (13%) died. Patients aged ≥ 70 years had a significantly higher incidence of being bedridden than those aged 65-69 years; the subdistribution hazard ratios of the age groups of 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, and ≥ 85 years were 3.20 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.53-6.71), 3.86 (95% CI 1.89-7.89), 6.26 (95% CI 3.06-12.8), and 8.60 (95% CI 4.19-17.7), respectively. Restricted cubic spline analysis demonstrated an increase in the incidence of bedridden status in patients aged ≥ 65 years, whereas mortality increased in patients aged ≥ 75 years. CONCLUSIONS: This large-scale, observational study revealed that older age at oncological surgery was associated with poorer functional outcomes and higher mortality among patients aged ≥ 65 years.

Efetividade de um plano de metas fisioterapêuticas em pacientes internados em uma unidade de terapia intensiva: uma análise retrospectiva vs. prospectiva / Effectiveness of a plan of physiotherapy goals in patients hospitalized in an intensive care unit: a retrospective analysis vs. prospective

Introdução: A fisioterapia na unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI) apresenta como objetivo utilizar estratégias de mobilização precoce a fim de reduzir o impacto da fraqueza muscular adquirida na UTI. Logo, este estudo apresenta como objetivo avaliar a efetividade de um plano de metas fisioterapêuticas para pacientes internados em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva.Métodos: Estudo de coorte retrospectivo e prospectivo comparativo realizado em uma UTI de um hospital público de Porto Alegre. Foram incluídos pacientes internados entre os meses de janeiro e junho de 2019, maiores de 18 anos e que tiveram alta da UTI. A coleta de dados foi realizada através de informações e relatório que constam no prontuário eletrônico utilizado na Instituição. Foi analisado o desfecho das metas estabelecidas na admissão para sentar fora do leito e deambular.Resultados: A maioria dos pacientes foi do sexo masculino (57,5%). A média de idade foi de 60,52 ± 17,64 anos. A maioria das metas estabelecidas, tanto para sentar fora do leito como para deambular, foram atingidas (89% e 86,9%, respectivamente). Houve correlação significativa entre o alcance de meta para deambulação e ganho de força muscular pelo escore MRC (p = 0,041) e ganho de força muscular quando comparada admissão e alta da UTI (p = 0,004).Conclusão: Este estudo observou que estabelecer metas para sentar fora do leito e deambular para pacientes internados em UTI é efetivo.

Introduction: Physiotherapy in the intensive care unit (ICU) aims to use early mobilization strategies in order to reduce the impact of muscle acquired weakness in the ICU. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a physiotherapeutic goal plan for patients admitted to an Intensive Care Unit. Methods: Retrospective and comparative prospective cohort study carried out in an ICU of a public hospital in Porto Alegre. Patients hospitalized between January and June 2019, over 18 years old and discharged from the ICU were included. Data collection was carried out through information and report contained in the electronic medical record used in the Institution. The outcome of goals established at admission for sitting out of bed and walking was analyzed. Results: Most patients were male (57.5%). The mean age was 63.2 ± 16.2 years. Most established goals, both for sitting out of bed and walking, were achieved (89% and 86.9%, respectively). There was a significant correlation between reaching the ambulation goal and muscle strength gain by the MRC score (p= 0.041) and muscle strength gain when comparing admission and discharge from the ICU (p = 0.004). Conclusion: This study observed that establishing goals for sitting out of bed and walking for ICU patients is effective.

Comportamiento de características seleccionadas en pacientes hospitalizados por neumonía adquirida en la comunidad y algunas asociaciones de interés práctico / Behavior of selected characteristics in patients hospitalized for community-acquired pneumonia and some associations of practical interest

La neumonía adquirida en la comunidad constituye una de las afecciones respiratorias que provoca más demanda de asistencia médica, y es responsable del mayor número de fallecidos por enfermedades infecciosas en Cuba. El objetivo del estudio ha sido determinar el comportamiento de características seleccionadas en pacientes hospitalizados por neumonía y precisar la existencia de asociaciones entre algunas de estas características.Se realizó un estudio observacional, con diseño descriptivo, que incluyó 1,809 pacientes hospitalizados por neumonía entre enero de 2012 y febrero de 2020. Fueron analizadas características relacionadas con las condiciones de base, clínico-radiológicas, y relativas al manejo y la evolución, mediante análisis bivariante y multivariante (regresión logística). La serie estuvo constituida fundamentalmente por pacientes ancianos (79%), mientras que el 20% presentaba la condición de encamamiento. Esta condición se asoció significativamente con el estado de demencia avanzada (OR 7,6[5,5;10,4]), y fue determinante en la presentación "solapada" del proceso (OR 1,5[1,09;2]). La presentación "solapada" de la neumonía estuvo significativamente asociada al ingreso tardío (OR 1,6[1,2;2,2]). Como conclusiones se ratifica el lugar que ocupan varios elementos en las características de la morbilidad por neumonía: edad avanzada, presencia de comorbilidades, y presentación no clásica del proceso. Fueron constatadas interrelaciones de importancia práctica entre la presencia de comorbilidades particulares, las formas clínicas de presentación, el momento del ingreso, y la utilización de antimicrobianos durante la atención prehospitalaria del paciente. Se destaca el papel del encamamiento en la extensión radiológica del proceso neumónico y en la presencia de derrame pleural de mediana o gran cuantía al momento del ingreso.

Community-acquired pneumonia is one of the respiratory conditions that causes the greatest demand for medical care, and is responsible for the largest number of deaths from infectious diseases in Cuba. The objective of the study was to determine the behavior of selected characteristics in patients hospitalized for pneumonia and to specify the existence of associations between some of these characteristics. An observational study, with a descriptive design, was carried out, which included 1,809 patients hospitalized for pneumonia between January 2012 and February 2020. Characteristics related to the basic, clinical-radiological conditions, and relative to management and evolution were analyzed, through analysis bivariate and multivariate (logistic regression). The series consisted mainly of elderly patients (79%), while 20% were bedridden. This condition was significantly associated with the state of advanced dementia (OR 7.6[5.5;10.4]) and was decisive in the "overlapping" presentation of the process (OR 1.5[1.09;2]). The "overlapping" presentation of pneumonia was significantly associated with late admission (OR 1.6[1.2;2.2]). As conclusions, the place occupied by several elements in the characteristics of pneumonia morbidity is ratified: advanced age, presence of comorbidities, and non-classical presentation of the process. Interrelationships of practical importance were found between the presence of comorbidities, the clinical forms of presentation, the time of admission, and the use of antimicrobials during the patient's prehospital care. The role of bed rest in the radiological extension of the pneumonic process and in the presence of medium or large pleural effusion at the time of admission is highlighted.

Physical Rehabilitation Programs for Bedridden Patients with Prolonged Immobility: A Scoping Review.

Bedridden patients usually stay in bed for long periods, presenting several problems caused by immobility, leading to a long recovery process. Thus, identifying physical rehabilitation programs for bedridden patients with prolonged immobility requires urgent research. Therefore, this scoping review aimed to map existing physical rehabilitation programs for bedridden patients with prolonged immobility, the rehabilitation domains, the devices used, the parameters accessed, and the context in which these programs were performed. This scoping review, guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute's (JBI) methodology and conducted in different databases (including grey literature), identified 475 articles, of which 27 were included in this review. The observed contexts included research institutes, hospitals, rehabilitation units, nursing homes, long-term units, and palliative care units. Most of the programs were directed to the musculoskeletal domain, predominantly toward the lower limbs. The devices used included lower limb mobilization, electrical stimulation, inclined planes, and cycle ergometers. Most of the evaluated parameters were musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, or vital signs. The variability of the programs, domains, devices and parameters found in this scoping review revealed no uniformity, a consequence of the personalization and individualization of care, which makes the development of a standard intervention program challenging.

Sobrecarga e qualidade de vida dos cuidadores de pessoas acamadas em domicílio / Sobrecarga y calidad de vida de los cuidadores de personas encamadas en domicilio / Overload and quality of life of caregivers of bedridden people at home

Resumo Objetivo Relacionar o perfil sociodemográfico com a sobrecarga de trabalho e a qualidade de vida dos cuidadores de pessoas acamadas. Métodos Estudo transversal, realizado em 2019, com 240 cuidadores, os quais responderam três instrumentos: questionário sociodemográfico, Zarit Burden Interview e o WHOQOL-bref. Para análise foram utilizados os testes Qui-quadrado, Fisher e Regressão Logística Binária. Resultados Verificou-se que a maioria dos cuidadores (86,6%) apresentam sobrecarga moderada ou severa e o escore geral de qualidade de vida em 48,9 pontos. Cuidadores com ocupação Do Lar (OR=52,89), com a saúde afetada por causa do seu envolvimento como cuidador (OR=22,92) e que perderam o controle de sua vida desde a doença da pessoa acamada (OR=49,38), tiveram maior probabilidade de ter qualidade de vida ruim. Conclusão A ocupação e o período de cuidado relacionaram-se significativamente com a qualidade de vida dos cuidadores de pessoas acamadas, sendo, a ocupação "Do lar" e fatores da sobrecarga preditores significativos da qualidade de vida ruim.

Resumen Objetivo Relacionar el perfil sociodemográfico con la sobrecarga de trabajo y la calidad de vida de los cuidadores de personas encamadas. Métodos Estudio transversal, realizado en 2019, con 240 cuidadores, que respondieron a tres instrumentos: cuestionario sociodemográfico, Zarit Burden Interview y el WHOQOL-bref. Para el análisis se utilizaron las pruebas de ji cuadrado, Fisher y Regresión Logística Binaria. Resultados Se verificó que la mayoría de los cuidadores (86,6 %) presenta una sobrecarga moderada o severa y el puntaje general de calidad de vida es de 48,9 puntos. Cuidadores con ocupación "Amo/a de casa" (OR=52,89), con la salud afectada a causa de su implicación como cuidador (OR=22,92) y que perdieron el control de sus vidas desde la enfermedad de la persona encamada (OR=49,38) tuvieron más probabilidades de tener mala calidad de vida. Conclusión La ocupación y el período de atención se relacionaron de forma significante con la calidad de vida de los cuidadores de personas encamadas. La ocupación "Amo/a de casa" y factores de la sobrecarga fueron predictores significativos de la mala calidad de vida.

Abstract Objective To associate the sociodemographic profile with the work overload and the quality of life of caregivers of bedridden people. Methods Cross-sectional study, carried out in 2019, with a total of 240 caregivers who answered three instruments: sociodemographic questionnaire, Zarit Burden Interview and the WHOQOL-bref. For analysis, the Chi-square, Fisher and Binary Logistic Regression tests were used. Results Most caregivers (86.6%) were found to have moderate or severe overload and the overall quality of life score was 48.9 points. Caregivers that worked at home (OR=52.89), with health affected because of their involvement as a caregiver (OR=22.92) and who have lost control of their lives since the bedridden person's illness (OR=49.38), were more likely to have poor quality of life. Conclusion Occupation and period of care were significantly related to the quality of life of caregivers of bedridden people. The occupation "household" and overload factors are significant predictors of poor quality of life.

Intraoperative development of pulmonary thromboembolism in a bedridden patient owing to a pelvic bone fracture with negative preoperative computed tomography pulmonary angiographic findings: A case report.

RATIONALE: Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) is a potentially life-threatening condition with high morbidity and mortality, and computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is an important diagnostic tool for patients in whom PTE is suspected; however, intraoperative PTE is very difficult to diagnose and often has a rapid clinical course. We experienced a case of intraoperative PTE with persistent tachycardia refractory to conventional treatments despite negative preoperative CTPA findings. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 53-year-old man with a pelvic bone fracture who had been on bed rest for 10 days underwent open reduction and internal fixation under general anesthesia. He remained tachycardic (heart rate of 120 beats/min) despite treatments with fluid resuscitation, analgesics, and beta-blockers. DIAGNOSES: Preoperative CTPA, computed tomography (CT) venography, and transthoracic echocardiography showed no signs of deep vein thrombosis and PTE. However, the levels of D-dimer were elevated. After the start of the surgery, tachycardia (heart rate between 100 and 110 beats/min) could not be treated with fluid resuscitation. Systolic blood pressure was maintained between 90 and 100 mm Hg using continuous infusion of phenylephrine. Ninety minutes after the surgery, systolic and diastolic blood pressures suddenly dropped from 100/60 to 30/15 mm Hg with a decrease in end-tidal carbon dioxide concentration from 29 to 13 mm Hg and development of atrial fibrillation. Arterial blood gas analysis revealed hypercapnia. Under the suspicion of PTE, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was immediately initiated. Three CPR cycles raised the blood pressure back to 90/50 mm Hg with sinus tachycardia (115 beats/min). Transesophageal echocardiography showed right ventricular dysfunction and paradoxical septal motion. However, emboli were not found. Postoperative chest CT revealed massive PTE in both pulmonary arteries. INTERVENTIONS: Immediately, surgical embolectomy was performed uneventfully. OUTCOMES: The patient was discharged from the hospital 1 month later without any complications. LESSONS: The patient with moderate risk for PTE (heart rate > 95 beats/min and immobilization, surgery under general anesthesia, and lower limb fracture within 1 month) should be closely monitored and managed intraoperatively even if preoperative CTPA findings are negative. The development of PTE needs to be expected if tachycardia is refractory to conventional treatments.

Efectividad de una superficie especial de manejo de presión sustituto en la prevención de las lesiones por presión / Effectiveness of a Special Substitute Pressure Management Surface in Preventing Pressure Ulcers

Introducción: El alto índice de lesiones por presión en la Atención Primaria de Salud del municipio San José, generó la necesidad de utilizar una superficie especial de manejo de presión sustituto para su prevención. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad de una superficie especial de manejo de presión sustituto en la prevención de lesiones por presión. Métodos: Intervención cuasi-experimental con grupo control en pacientes encamados con lesiones por presión estadíos I y II en consultorios del Policlínico "Luis A. Turcios Lima", Mayabeque, durante 2018. Universo de 57 pacientes, se conformaron dos grupos por muestreo aleatorio simple. El grupo experimental con 27 pacientes (medidas generales de prevención y superficie especial de manejo de presión sustituto) y grupo control (medidas generales de prevención) 30 pacientes. Se calculó media aritmética y desviación estándar, se estimó Odds Ratio a través de modelo multivariado de regresión logística, con intervalo de confianza del 95 por ciento y un nivel de significancia p < 0.05. Resultados: Predominó el sexo femenino (66,67 por ciento grupo experimental, 73,33 por ciento grupo control). La edad media fue mayor en el grupo control (74,3 años), prevalecieron las lesiones estadio I (50,88 por ciento) y las regiones sacra y calcánea las más afectadas (45,61 por ciento y 24,56 por ciento, respectivamente), el tiempo de tratamiento promedio fue 10 días 8 horas. Se constató la efectividad de la superficie especial de manejo de presión sustituto en grupo experimental (92,59 por ciento), frente a la efectividad de medidas preventivas del grupo control (26,67 por ciento). Conclusiones: La utilización de una superficie especial de manejo de presión sustituto, diseñada con materiales de fácil acceso fue efectiva en la prevención de las lesiones por presión(AU)

ABSTRACT Introduction: The high rate of pressure injuries in primary health care of San José Municipality generated the need to use a special substitute pressure management surface for its prevention. Objective: To assess the effectiveness a special surrogate pressure management surface in preventing pressure injuries. Methods: Quasiexperimental intervention with a control group in bedridden patients with pressure injuries at stages I and II, carried out, during 2018, in family medical offices of Luis A. Turcios Lima Polyclinic, Mayabeque Province. The universe was 57 patients. Two groups were formed by simple random sampling. The experimental was made up of 27 patients (general preventive measures and special surrogate pressure management surface) and the control group was made up of 30 patients (general preventive measures). Arithmetic mean and standard deviation were calculated and odds ratio was estimated through multivariate logistic regression model, with a 95 percent confidence interval and a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: The female sex predominated (66.67 percent from the experimental group and 73.33 percent from the control group). The mean age was higher in the control group (74.3 years). Stage I lesions prevailed (50.88 percent), while the sacral and calcaneal regions were the most affected (45.61 percent and 24.56 percent, respectively). Average treatment time was ten days and eight hours. Effectiveness of the special surrogate pressure management surface was found in the experimental group (92.59 percent), compared to the effectiveness of preventive measures in the control group (26.67 percent). Conclusions: The use of a special surrogate pressure management surface, designed with easily accessible materials, was effective in preventing pressure injuries(AU)

Escala de braden: benefícios de sua aplicação na prevenção de lesão por pressão no âmbito domiciliar / Braden scale: benefits of its use in the prevention of pressure injury in the household

Objetivo: Averiguar a eficácia da Escala de Braden como instrumento norteador na assistência para prevenção de lesão por pressão em indivíduos acamados no âmbito domiciliar. Método: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo com abordagem quantitativa com coleta de dados realizada em domicílio por meio de entrevista e inspeção da pele de 41 participantes. Resultados: A incidência de lesão por pressão foi de 7%. Constatou-se que os indivíduos acamados em domicílio com alto risco, na escala de Braden, não mostraram incidência de lesão por pressão, enquanto os que apresentaram risco moderado houve incidência. Conclusão: Apesar de ser um instrumento bastante utilizado pelos profissionais da área da saúde, o presente trabalho demonstrou que a alta sensibilidade e especificidade da Escala de Braden é questionável. Os cuidados foram essênciais para essa baixa incidência de lesão por pressão, diminuindo sua associação com a idade e tempo de acamado.

Objective: investigate the effectiveness of the Braden Scale as a guiding instrument in assisting in the prevention of pressure injury in bedridden individuals at home. Method: This is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach, with data collected at home through interviews and skin inspection of 41 participants. Results: There was an incidence of 7% of pressure injuries. It was found that individuals at high risk at home, according to the Braden scale, did not show incidence of pressure injuries, while those with moderate risk presented such incidence. Conclusion: Despite being widely used by health professionals, this study demonstrated that the high sensitivity and specificity of the Braden Scale is questionable. Care was essential for this low incidence of pressure injuries, reducing its association with age and bedridden time.

Elderly patients with concurrent hip fracture and lower respiratory tract infection: the pathogens and prognosis over different bedridden periods.

BACKGROUND: Elderly patients who experience hip fractures often become bedridden and are at risk of developing lower respiratory tract infections. The current study was to investigate the etiology and bacterial drug resistance patterns of elderly patients with hip fractures and lower respiratory tract infections on prolonged bedridden time and to determine their prognosis. METHODS: Patients diagnosed with hip fractures admitted from May 2015 to April 2017 were included. The basic characteristics including the patients' gender, age, fracture type, operation mode, bedridden duration, length of hospital stay, prognosis, past medical history, routine bloodwork, C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), blood biochemistry, blood gas analysis, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C%), sputum smear, sputum culture, and anti-infection and related therapy were recorded. All patients were classified into three groups based on bed rest duration, including short-term (<1 month), mid-term (1-12 months), and long-term (> 12 months). The correlation between the bedridden time and the patients' basic characteristics, disease history, laboratory examination results, pathogen, anti-infection, and related therapy were evaluated. The risk factors related to the prognosis of the disease were investigated. RESULTS: Prolonged bed rest in patients led to an increase in hospitalization time, mortality rates, and decreased serum albumin levels (P < 0.05). Sputum bacteriological culture results showed that, with bed rest prolongation, the proportion of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and fungal infections increased. Binomial logistic regression of pulmonary infection prognosis, glucocorticoid use during the anti-infective period, prolonged bedridden time, and serum albumin level showed that intravenous use of glucocorticoid during anti-infective treatment, bed rest > 1 year, and low serum albumin level were related to poor prognosis. CONCLUSION: Elderly hip fracture patients with prolonged bedridden time had an increased chance of opportunistic pulmonary infection and decreased nutritional status. Glucocorticoids should be used cautiously.

Avaliação e fatores associados à incapacidade funcional de idosos residentes em Instituições de longa permanência / Assessment and factors associated with functional disability of elderly residents in long-term care facilities

Introdução: O envelhecimento cursa com alterações funcionais que predispõe o idoso à perda funcional, que associada ao processo de institucionalização é potencializada. Objetivo: Avaliar o nível de incapacidade funcional de idosos residentes em instituições de longa permanência em Maceió (AL). Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado com os idosos residentes nas nove instituições da cidade de Maceió. Foram coletados dados socioeconômicos e demográficos e realizada a avaliação da capacidade funcional através do índice de Katz. Resultados: A amostra final foi de 270 indivíduos. A média de idade foi de 78,9 anos, com predomínio do sexo feminino e baixo nível de escolaridade. A análise estatística evidenciou associação significativa entre uso de bengala/muleta (p <0,01), síndrome do imobilismo (p <0,01), menor frequência de visitas (p <0,01) e menor circunferência da panturrilha (p <0,01). Conclusão: Este estudo permite concluir que há um alto déficit funcional, diminuição da circunferência da panturrilha, apresentar imobilismo, receber menos visitas e usar bengala/muleta mostraram associação direta com maiores déficits.

Risk factors for 3-month mortality in bedridden patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia: A multicentre prospective study.

BACKGROUND: Mortality among patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is quite high; however, information on risk factors for short-term mortality in this population remains limited. The aim of the current study was to identify the risk factors for mortality in bedridden patients with HAP during a 3-month observation period. METHODS: A secondary data analysis was conducted. In total, 1141 HAP cases from 25 hospitals were included in the analysis. Univariate and multilevel regression analyses were performed to identify the risk factors for mortality. RESULTS: During the 3-month observation period, there were 189 deaths among bedridden patients with HAP. The mortality rate in this study was 16.56%. Multilevel regression analysis showed that ventilator-associated pneumonia (OR = 2.034, 95%CI: 1.256, 3.296, p = 0.004), pressure injuries (OR = 2.202, 95%CI: 1.258, 3.852, p = 0.006), number of comorbidities (OR = 1.076, 95%CI: 1.016,1.140, p = 0.013) and adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index score (OR = 1.210, 95%CI: 1.090, 1.343, p<0.001) were associated with an increased risk of mortality, while undergoing surgery with general anaesthesia (OR = 0.582, 95%CI: 0.368, 0.920, p = 0.021) was associated with a decreased risk of mortality. CONCLUSIONS: The identification of risk factors associated with mortality is an important step towards individualizing care plans. Our findings may help healthcare workers select high-risk patients for specific interventions. Further study is needed to explore whether appropriate interventions against modifiable risk factors, such as reduced immobility complications or ventilator-associated pneumonia, could improve the prognoses.

Um olhar sobre a saúde bucal de pacientes acamados domiciliados cadastrados em unidades da Estratégia Saúde da Família no município de Teresópolis/RJ / A perspective on the oral health of home care bedridden patients registered in ESF units in the city of Teresópolis/RJ

Resumo Saúde bucal deficiente pode interferir na saúde geral do indivíduo acamado, prolongando o tempo de recuperação ou agravando a enfermidade. Nesse contexto, esse estudo teve o objetivo de identificar os problemas de saúde bucal percebidos por cuidadores e pacientes acamados domiciliados cadastrados em unidades da ESF no município de Teresópolis, região serrana do Estado do Rio de janeiro. Realizou-se um estudo exploratório baseado em entrevistas. Os principais problemas de saúde bucal referidos foram a dor de dente, a cárie dental, os dentes permanentes perdidos, as lesões na mucosa e a doença periodontal. Esses resultados ajudam a compreender a real demanda de serviços odontológicos possibilitando oferecer um atendimento que respeite as prioridades dos indivíduos. Tais achados apontam para a necessidade de um maior suporte por parte da equipe de saúde para essas famílias. Existe a necessidade de atividades de educação em saúde bucal para o paciente e seu cuidador, orientação quanto a higiene oral, identificação de lesões orais e tratamento clínico.

Abstract Poor oral health may interfere with the general health of the bedridden subject, prolonging recovery time or aggravating the disease. In this context, this study aimed to identify oral health problems perceived by caregivers and home care bedridden patients registered in ESF units in the city of Teresópolis, located in the mountainous region of the state of Rio de Janeiro. An exploratory study based on interviews was conducted. The main referred oral health problems were toothache, dental caries, lost permanent teeth, mucosal lesions and periodontal disease. These results help to understand the demand for dental services, making it possible to provide a service that respects the individual's priorities. These findings point to the need for greater support from the health team for these families. There is a need for oral health education activities for the patient and their caregiver, guidance on oral hygiene, identification of oral lesions and clinical treatment.

Influência dos cuidados de enfermagem de reabilitação na recuperação da independência funcional do paciente / Influence of rehabilitation nursing care on the recovery of functional independence of the patient / Influencia de los cuidados de rehabilitación em enfermeira em la independencia funcional del paciente

Objetivo: conhecer a influência dos cuidados de enfermagem de reabilitação na recuperação da independência funcional do paciente. Método: estudo descritivocorrelacional, quantitativo, transversal e com amostragem não probabilística de tipologia acidental. Critérios de inclusão: medida independência funcional ≤90 e doentes sujeitos à imobilidade. Critérios de exclusão: portadores de doenças neoplásicas e com alterações do estado de consciência. Para a coleta de dados foi utilizado questionário sóciodemografico e a Escala MIF. Resultados: os dados da amostra (n=40), revelam uma média de idades de 76,4 anos, na sua maioria mulheres (57,5%), casadas (55%), com o primeiro ciclo de escolaridade (70%), e estiveram sujeitos em média a 49,6 dias de imobilidade. A independência funcional teve uma melhoria significativa da 1ª (46,69) para a 2ª avaliação (94,61). Conclusão: a imobilidade tende a prejudicar a qualidade de vida e saúde da pessoa, exigindo intervenção profissional. Essas pessoas sob cuidados de enfermeiros de reabilitação, recuperaram 36,98% da sua independência funcional.

Objective: to know the influence of rehabilitation nursing care on the recovery of functional independence of the patient. Method: descriptive-correlational, quantitative, cross-sectional study with non-probability sampling of accidental typology. Inclusion criteria: functional independence measure ≤90 and patients subject to immobility. Exclusion criteria: patients with neoplastic diseases and altered state of consciousness. For data collection, a sociodemographic questionnaire and the MIF Scale were used. Results: The sample data (n = 40) reveal an average age of 76.4 years, mostly women (57.5%), married (55%),with the first level of education (70%), and were subject to 49.6 days of immobility on average. Functional independence improved significantly from the 1 st (46.69) to the 2 nd assessment (94.61). Conclusion: immobility tends to impair the person's quality of life and health, requiring professional intervention. These people under the care of rehabilitation nurses, recovered 36.98% of their functional independence.

Objetivo: conocer la influencia de los cuidados de rehabilitación en enfermería en la recuperación de la independencia funcional de pacientes sujetos a inmovilidad. Método: estudio descriptivo-correlacional, cuantitativo, transversal y muestreo no probabilístico de tipología accidental en pacientes sometidos a inmovilidad. Criterios de inclusión: Medida de Independencia Funcional (MIF) ≤90 y pacientes sujetos a inmovilidad. Criterios de exclusión: pacientes con enfermedades neoplásicas y estado alterado de conciencia. Para la recolección de datos, se utilizó un cuestionario sociodemográfico y la Escala MIF. Resultados: los datos de la muestra (n = 40) revelan una edad promedio de 76,48 años, en su mayoría mujeres (57,5%), casadas (55%), 70% con el primer ciclo de educación, y estaban en promedio sujetos a 49,60 días de inmovilidad. La independencia funcional mejoró significativamente de la primera (46,69) a la segunda evaluación (94,61). Conclusión: la inmovilidad tiende a prejudicar la calidade de vida y salud de la persona, lo que requiere intervención profisional. Estas personas bajo el cuidado de enfermeras de rehabilitación recuperaron el 36,98% de su independencia funcional.

Providing Dignified Palliative Care Services in Liberia.

Background: Liberia faces a critical shortage of palliative care services, particularly for persons with advanced-stage HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, diabetes, and cancers. Access to healthcare services is especially limited in rural areas, along with a lack of supportive social and economic resources. Home of Dignity (HoD) Health Center was established in 2013 in Yarbah's Town to fill a last-option palliative care gap. The mission emphasizes patient wellbeing and worth. HoD integrates health, agriculture, and education on-site for immediate medical needs, broader sustainable development, and reducing disease-associated stigma in local communities. Objective: We aimed to describe the Center's integrated approach and conduct a descriptive analysis of the HoD patient population. Methods: We reviewed patient characteristics (sex, age distribution, mobility status, and CD4 count on arrival) and outcomes (survival rate and community reintegration) for patients with HIV seeking care at the Center between 2013-2017. Findings: Of 182 patients (ages 3 months-50 years), over half arrived to the facility bedridden and over 82% had CD4 counts between <100-350. Of the 182 patients, 66% survived, 27% died, and 7% were lost to follow-up. Of surviving patients, 90% were successfully reintegrated into their communities. The clinic also served over 365 chronically ill patients that had been rejected by other health providers during the 2014-2015 Ebola outbreak. Conclusions: The Center is providing last-option palliative care services in the country. As a trusted healthcare center, patients also seek care for acute conditions, resulting in unanticipated resource demands. HoD's experience underscores the need for development of training programs for medical professionals, supply chains, community outreach, and resourcing channels to ensure adequate and sustainable service provision for hospice and palliative care services and reduce stigma in the country. There is an urgent need to invest in holistic palliative and overall healthcare services in Liberia.

Bedside Usability Surveys: Adding Authentic User Detail to the Assessment.

Errors in healthcare are a leading cause of death in the United States. Equipment usability and user interfaces remain an area not fully elucidated. Infusion pumps play a vital role in care delivery, often essential for critical therapies. While pump function is comparatively simple, their programming, configuration, and form provide opportunity for error. Our purpose was to assess qualities nurses identified as important to pump operation by electronic survey. A self-developed usability survey was distributed to a random sample of 500 nurses, stratified by unit type and employed at the large academic quaternary care hospital. The overall response rate was 48% (n = 240). Descriptive and inferential statistics describe the responses and represent more than 5500 weekly infusions. Nurses described confident use of the system with some differences by unit type. Ninety percent of respondents indicated they have omitted use of the dose error reduction system, which should raise safety concerns. Users reported issues with the user interface and error prevention systems. Qualitative items elicited suggestions for improving aspects of the pump. Employing a usability survey in a clinical area proved to be a simple, inexpensive way to gather more information on the use and potential improvements of infusion pumps.