A cross-sectional survey on awareness of cancer risk factors, information sources and health behaviors for cancer prevention in Japan.

Due to recent increases in cancer burden worldwide, we investigated current awareness of cancer risk factors and the association between information sources and health behaviors for cancer prevention in Japan. A nationwide representative sample aged 20 years or older (563 men and 653 women) responded to a questionnaire as part of a population-based survey in December 2018. Tobacco smoking (55.7% of the mean attributable fraction of cancer risk overall) and cancer-causing infection (52.0%) were regarded more highly than other lifestyle factors as causes of cancer (obesity [36.6%], physical inactivity [31.9%], unbalanced diet [30.9%], and alcohol consumption [26.2%]). The association between information sources and health behaviors for cancer prevention was evaluated using a logistic regression model. The websites of public institutions, and health professionals were associated with a broad range of health behaviors including improving diet, exercise, cancer screening/health check-up, and abstinence from smoking/drinking. Among sources of print media, positive associations were observed between books and improving diet/exercise, brochures and cancer screening/health check-up, and advertisements and abstinence from smoking/drinking. A strategic health communication approach that utilizes various information sources and delivery channels is needed to inform the public about cancer prevention and to motivate risk-reducing behaviors in the population.

Importancia del uso de sistemas de información en la automatización de historiales clínicos, una revisión sistemática / Importance of Use of Information Systems in the Automation of Medical Records, a Systematic Review

Los sistemas de información en los servicios de salud han contribuido en los procesos de automatización de historiales clínicos, desempeñando un papel importante en la atención médica. El objetivo de esta revisión ha sido identificar la importancia de los sistemas de información para la automatización de historiales clínicos y las herramientas usadas para su implementación. Se revisaron artículos de revistas indexadas en base de datos bibligráficas como: IEEE Digital Library, ScienceDirect, Scielo, Google Scholar con la finalidad de tener una mejor clasificación de información que aportara al desarrollo del contenido estudiado. Se identificó que los sistemas de información mejoran la comunicación médico-paciente, aceleran procesos de atención médica, reducen costos y tiempo. Los sistemas de información son importantes para la automatización de historiales clínicas, garantizado mejoras en el proceso de atención al paciente en los establecimientos de salud(AU)

Information systems in health services have contributed to the automation of medical records, playing an important role in medical care. The objective of this review was to identify the importance of information systems for the automation of medical records and the tools used for their implementation. Articles from journals indexed in bibliographic databases such as: IEEE Digital Library, ScienceDirect, Scielo, Google Scholar have been reviewed in order to have a better classification of information that contributes to the improvement of our interest topic. It has been identified that these information systems increase doctor-patient communication, speed up medical care processes, reduce costs and time. Information systems are important for the automation of medical records, guaranteeing advances in the patient care process in health establishments(AU)

Estudo da qualidade dos Dados do Painel COVID-19 para crianças, adolescente e jovens, Espírito Santo ­ Brasil, 2020 / A study assessing the quality of the COVID-19 Panel Data for children, adolescents and young individuals, Espírito Santo ­ Brazil, 2020 / Estudio de calidad de datos del Panel COVID-19 para niños, adolescentes y jóvenes, Espírito Santo ­ Brasil, 2020

Objetivo: descrever a completude dos dados e avaliar a qualidade do Banco de dados do Painel COVID-19 no Espírito Santo em 2020, quanto à completude de suas variáveis, bem como analisar a confirmação da doença e sua evolução por crianças, adolescentes e jovens. Métodos: estudo descritivo exploratório. A completude no preenchimento da ficha no Painel COVID-19 foi classificada como excelente (menos de 5% de preenchimento incompleto), bom (5% a 10%), regular (10% a 20%), ruim (20% a 50%) ou muito ruim (50% ou mais). Resultados: observou-se qualidade regular para o critério de confirmação (16%), ruim para a classificação da doença (44%) e status de notificação (30%) e muito ruim para a evolução (79%). Quanto às variáveis epidemiológicas, destaca-se a variável raça/cor da pele com completude regular (17%). Conclusão e implicações para a prática: é necessário educação permanente dos profissionais para o preenchimento dos dados de forma correta. Tratando-se de uma pandemia por um vírus novo, esses dados devem estar disponíveis imediatamente, e com qualidade para que medidas de controle possam ser adotadas

Objective: to describe the completeness of the data and evaluate the quality of the COVID-19 Panel Database in Espírito Santo in 2020, as to the completeness of its variables, as well as to analyze the confirmation of the disease and its evolution by children, adolescents and young people. Methods: exploratory descriptive study. Completeness of filling in the form on the COVID-19 Panel was classified as excellent (less than 5% incomplete), good (5% to 10%), fair (10% to 20%), poor (20% to 50%) or very bad (50% or more). Results: regular quality was observed for the confirmation criterion (16%), poor for the classification of the disease (44%) and notification status (30%) and very poor for the evolution (79%). Regarding the epidemiological variables, the race-skin color variable with regular completeness (17%) stands out. Conclusion and implications for the practice: permanent education of professionals is necessary to fill in the data correctly. in the case of a pandemic due to a new virus, these data must be available immediately, and with quality so that control measures can be adopted

Objetivo: describir la exhaustividad de los datos y evaluar la calidad de la Base de Datos Panel COVID-19 en Espírito Santo en 2020, en cuanto a la exhaustividad de sus variables, así como analizar la confirmación de la enfermedad y su evolución en niños, adolescentes y jóvenes. Métodos: estudio descriptivo exploratorio. La exhaustividad al completar el formulario en el Panel COVID-19 se clasificó como excelente (menos del 5% incompleto), buena (5% a 10%), regular (10% a 20%), deficiente (20% a 50%) o muy mala (50% o más). Resultados: se observó calidad regular para el criterio de confirmación (16%), mala para la clasificación de la enfermedad (44%) y estado de notificación (30%) y muy mala para la evolución (79%). En cuanto a las variables epidemiológicas, se destaca la variable raza-color de piel con exhaustividad regular (17%). Conclusión e implicaciones para la práctica: es necesaria la formación permanente de los profesionales para completar correctamente los datos. En el caso de una pandemia por un nuevo virus, estos datos deben estar disponibles de manera inmediata y con calidad para que se puedan adoptar medidas de control

Cultural Considerations for Conducting the Health Information National Trends Survey with Micronesian Communities: Lessons from a Qualitative Study.

A critical barrier to addressing health disparities among minorities is the lack of data, particularly on Pacific Islanders. Typically, national health surveillance systems do not have the resources to ensure proper representation of these small population groups. This study reports factors that guided the cultural adaptation and administration of the National Cancer Institute's Health Information Trends National Survey (HINTS) for a United States-dwelling Pacific Islander population in Hawai'i. To adapt the survey, four focus groups were conducted with 32 purposively-selected Micronesian migrants. Themes on health, healthcare barriers, cancer and methods to implement the survey were extracted from the analyses of the focus group narratives. Key cultural factors were identified that impact health practices, including religious and cancer fatalism, racism, health locus of control and other barriers. Using information from the focus group participants, the HINTS questionnaire was modified and the survey was implemented. The survey data provided will inform the future delivery of health promotion strategies for this unique medically underserved population.

Estrategia metodológica para el Cálculo Diferencial e Integral en la carrera Sistemas de Información en Salud / Methodological Strategy for the Differential and Integral Calculus in the career Health Information Systems

Introducción: El Cálculo Diferencial e Integral ha sido tradicionalmente de difícil comprensión por los estudiantes. La introducción de las TIC en la enseñanza de las Matemáticas constituye uno de los lineamientos de esta asignatura. El proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de las Matemáticas requiere de la introducción de métodos novedosos como pueden ser los asistentes matemáticos, que desarrollan el aprendizaje a partir de potenciar el rol del estudiante como sujeto central, convirtiéndolo en constructor del conocimiento. Objetivo: Diseñar una Estrategia Metodológica para el desarrollo del Proceso de Enseñanza - Aprendizaje del Cálculo Diferencial e Integral, en la carrera Sistemas de Información en Salud. Material y Método: Se realizó un estudio experimental con los 32 estudiantes de primer año de la carrera de Sistemas de Información en Salud en la Facultad Salvador Allende en el año académico 2018-19. El Grupo de Control recibió las clases a través de la forma tradicional y el Grupo Experimental utilizó el asistente GeoGebra. Resultados: La introducción del GeoGebra, permitió realizar movimientos, transformaciones y cambios en las funciones matemáticas, para contribuir a que los alumnos pudieran llegar a conclusiones válidas y asimilar los nuevos contenidos con mayor facilidad. Conclusiones: La aplicación de esta estrategia contribuye a la obtención de mejores resultados docentes, permite optimizar el tiempo de realización de los problemas, aumentar el número de ejercicios a desarrollar y combinar el trabajo independiente del alumno utilizando las tecnologías(AU)

Introduction: Diferential and Integral Calculus has traditionally been difficult for students to understand. The introduction of ICT in the teaching of Mathematics constitutes one of the guidelines of this subject. The teaching-learning process of Mathematics requires the introduction of novel methods such as mathematical assistants, who develop learning by enhancing the role of the student as a central subject, turning him into a constructor of knowledge. Objective: To design a Methodological Strategy to improve the learning process of Differential and Integral Calculus in Health Information Systems career. Method: An experimental study was carried out with the 32 first-year students of the Health Information Systems degree at the "Salvador Allende" Faculty in the 2018-19 academic year. The Control Group received the classes through the traditional way and the Experimental Group used the GeoGebra assistant. Results: The introduction of GeoGebra allowed movements, transformations and changes in mathematical functions to be made, so that students could reach valid conclusions and assimilate new content more easily. Conclusions: The application of this strategy by means of using technology, contributes to obtain better results, allows optimizing the time of realization of the exercises, increasing the number of them and the independent work of the student(AU)

What Twitter teaches us about patient-provider communication on pain.

The objective of this study was to understand how pain patients and health care providers (HCPs) are engaging on Twitter and what insights this engagement might provide. By identifying how information is spread by and between these audiences, organizations such as patient advocacy groups may be better poised to develop and share materials that facilitate online communication between HCPs and pain patients, with an end goal of improving a shared decision-making process around pain management. We analyzed the Twitter audiences most engaged on pain topics by conducting a Social Network Analysis (SNA) of a large network of connected users on Twitter. The analysis segmented users based on the sources they cited and measured their influence based on who follows them. As a point of comparison, we also conducted an SNA of Twitter audiences most engaged on oncology topics. Oncology was chosen as a comparison due to what was perceived to be a highly developed online network of both patients and physicians. The populations included in this research included 12,086 accounts that were highly engaged on pain-related topics, and 12,617 accounts that were highly engaged on oncology-related topics. Network statistics were generated for variables including: word use, sources cited, retweets, and mentions. We also statistically analyzed the Twitter follow relationships among select HCPs and patient groups within each SNA. The creation of separate pain and oncology SNAs allowed the team to compare relationships and engagement related to these topics. We found that on Twitter, pain patients and providers appear to interact less than oncology patients and providers. Pain patients do not appear to follow medical professionals or share medical or health-related information on Twitter to the same extent as oncology patients. In addition, we found that pain patients do not communicate on Twitter in the same language as HCPs. Our results are important because they underscore that challenges in communication are not just problematic in face-to-face interactions, but also in digital social network (Twitter) interactions, serving as an additional roadblock to what can be shared decision-making opportunities around pain management. Contributing to this roadblock is access to quality information and a potential need for an online, evidence-based resource hub that could benefit the pain patient community in the same way that cancer.gov serves as a source of aggregated materials for oncology patients and HCPs. This study is an illustration of how social media networks like Twitter can be used to better understand the relationships, language gaps, and shared resources between pain patients and providers and offers a template for using digital social network (Twitter) interactions to research other difficult-to-treat or rare disease states.

The Implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation System of the State Health Secretariat of the Brazilian Federal District (SHS/DF). / A Implantação do Sistema de Monitoramento e Avaliação da Secretaria Estadual de Saúde do Distrito Federal (SES/DF).

Through the creation of the Unified Health System (SUS), the planning processes gain intrinsic importance for the creation of public health policies and to subsidize decision-making, implementation of actions and the achievement of results. Since planning tools are fundamental to guidethe management, caution is needed regarding the interface between them,aiming at achieving the integration of health services, of which results are better, more effective and cost-effective for the government. Likewise, continuous monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes allow the measurement and tracking of strategic information, improving the quality of health information systems and health indicators, as well as the operational and organizational performance. In this article, we present the recent initiative to implement the M&E System in the State Health Secretariat of the Federal District (SHS/DF) and the processes involved in its qualification.

Por meio da criação do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), os processos de planejamento ganham importância intrínseca para a formulação de políticas públicas de saúde e para subsidiar a tomada de decisões, a implementação de ações e a obtenção de resultados. Como as ferramentas de planejamento são fundamentais para orientar a gestão, é necessário o cuidado nas articulações entre elas, a fim de alcançar a integração dos serviços de saúde, cujo resultado é melhor, mais efetivo e mais barato para o governo. Da mesma forma, processos contínuos de monitoramento e avaliação (M&A) permitem medir e rastrear informações estratégicas, melhorando a qualidade dos sistemas de informação em saúde e dos indicadores de saúde, bem como do desempenho operacional e organizacional. Neste artigo, apresentamos a recente iniciativa de implementação do sistema de M&A na Secretaria de Estado da Saúde do Distrito Federal (SES/DF) e os processos envolvidos em sua qualificação.

A Implantação do Sistema de Monitoramento e Avaliação da Secretaria Estadual de Saúde do Distrito Federal (SES/DF) / The Implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation System of the State Health Secretariat of the Brazilian Federal District (SHS/DF)

Resumo Por meio da criação do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), os processos de planejamento ganham importância intrínseca para a formulação de políticas públicas de saúde e para subsidiar a tomada de decisões, a implementação de ações e a obtenção de resultados. Como as ferramentas de planejamento são fundamentais para orientar a gestão, é necessário o cuidado nas articulações entre elas, a fim de alcançar a integração dos serviços de saúde, cujo resultado é melhor, mais efetivo e mais barato para o governo. Da mesma forma, processos contínuos de monitoramento e avaliação (M&A) permitem medir e rastrear informações estratégicas, melhorando a qualidade dos sistemas de informação em saúde e dos indicadores de saúde, bem como do desempenho operacional e organizacional. Neste artigo, apresentamos a recente iniciativa de implementação do sistema de M&A na Secretaria de Estado da Saúde do Distrito Federal (SES/DF) e os processos envolvidos em sua qualificação.

Abstract Through the creation of the Unified Health System (SUS), the planning processes gain intrinsic importance for the creation of public health policies and to subsidize decision-making, implementation of actions and the achievement of results. Since planning tools are fundamental to guidethe management, caution is needed regarding the interface between them,aiming at achieving the integration of health services, of which results are better, more effective and cost-effective for the government. Likewise, continuous monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes allow the measurement and tracking of strategic information, improving the quality of health information systems and health indicators, as well as the operational and organizational performance. In this article, we present the recent initiative to implement the M&E System in the State Health Secretariat of the Federal District (SHS/DF) and the processes involved in its qualification.

[Quality of the health information system: A comparative analysis of reported indicators, OECD Mexico 2010-2016.] / Calidad del sistema de información en salud: análisis comparativo de indicadores reportados, México OCDE 2010-2016.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze quantity and quality of the information reported by Mexico to OECD in relation to health indicators. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Analysis of frequency of indicators reporting, data quality, and comparison of reported values in the OECD environment. RESULTS: We analyzed 191 indicators. Mexico reported annually (2010-2016) 52.9% of them. Never reported 45.5%. The highest frequency of not reported (84%) is in the "Quality of care" group. Among the reported, information is of poor quality in 28.7% of them. Comparatively, Mexico holds the worst results in OECD indicators on screening of cancer, child and in-hospital mortality from myocardial infarction, and hospitalization for diabetes, among others. CONCLUSIONS: Mexico has problems of lack and quality of reported information, and frequently unfavorable values among OECD countries. The information system needs improvement, in both quantity and quality of data, and its effective utilization.

OBJETIVO: Analizar cantidad y calidad de la información sobre indicadores de salud reportada por México a la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE). MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Análisis de frecuencia de indicadores reportados, calidad de los datos y comparación de valores reportados en el entorno OCDE. RESULTADOS: Se analizan 191 indicadores. México reportó anualmente (2010-2016) 52.9% de ellos. Nunca reportó 45.5%. La mayor frecuencia de no reportados (84%) es en el grupo "Calidad de la atención". En los reportados, la información es de calidad deficiente en 28.7%. Comparativamente, México ostenta los peores resultados de OCDE en indicadores sobre tamizaje de cáncer, mortalidad infantil e intrahospitalaria por infarto de miocardio y hospitalización por diabetes, entre otros. CONCLUSIONES: México tiene problemas de carencia y calidad de la información reportada y valores frecuentemente desfavorables en el entorno OCDE. Se requiere mejorar el sistema de información incidiendo tanto en cantidad como en calidad de los datos, y su utilización efectiva.

Calidad del sistema de información en salud: análisis comparativo de indicadores reportados, México OCDE 2010-2016 / Quality of the health information system: A comparative analysis of reported indicators, OECD Mexico 2010-2016

Resumen: Objetivo: Analizar cantidad y calidad de la información sobre indicadores de salud reportada por México a la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE). Material y métodos: Análisis de frecuencia de indicadores reportados, calidad de los datos y comparación de valores reportados en el entorno OCDE. Resultados: Se analizan 191 indicadores. México reportó anualmente (2010-2016) 52.9% de ellos. Nunca reportó 45.5%. La mayor frecuencia de no reportados (84%) es en el grupo "Calidad de la atención". En los reportados, la información es de calidad deficiente en 28.7%. Comparativamente, México ostenta los peores resultados de OCDE en indicadores sobre tamizaje de cáncer, mortalidad infantil e intrahospitalaria por infarto de miocardio y hospitalización por diabetes, entre otros. Conclusiones: México tiene problemas de carencia y calidad de la información reportada y valores frecuentemente desfavorables en el entorno OCDE. Se requiere mejorar el sistema de información incidiendo tanto en cantidad como en calidad de los datos, y su utilización efectiva.

Abstract: Objective: To analyze quantity and quality of the information reported by Mexico to OECD in relation to health indicators. Materials and methods: Analysis of frequency of indicators reporting, data quality, and comparison of reported values in the OECD environment. Results: We analyzed 191 indicators. Mexico reported annually (2010-2016) 52.9% of them. Never reported 45.5%. The highest frequency of not reported (84%) is in the "Quality of care" group. Among the reported, information is of poor quality in 28.7% of them. Comparatively, Mexico holds the worst results in OECD indicators on screening of cancer, child and in-hospital mortality from myocardial infarction, and hospitalization for diabetes, among others. Conclusions: Mexico has problems of lack and quality of reported information, and frequently unfavorable values among OECD countries. The information system needs improvement, in both quantity and quality of data, and its effective utilization.

The recording of fatal work-related injuries in information systems in Brazil. / Registro de dados sobre acidentes de trabalho fatais em sistemas de informação no Brasil.

This study aims to identify information systems having fatal work-related (ATF) data in Brazil, describing their characteristics, flows and barriers to information quality. Using a documental research approach, we found: the Mortality Information System (SIM), the Hospital Admission Register from the Unified Health System (SIH-SUS), the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) and the Violence and Injuries Surveillance Program (VIVA) from the Health Ministry; the Work-related Injuries Reporting System (SISCAT) of the Ministry of Social Insurance; and the Annual Report of Social Information (RAIS), Ministry of Labour and Employment. A lack of key common variables limits the construction of a single database composed by all ATF recorded cases. From several barriers identified, the most relevant for data quality was the lack of work-relatedness recognition and recording, a task performed by the health team.

O objetivo deste estudo é identificar sistemas de informação que dispõem de dados sobre acidentes de trabalho fatais (ATF) no Brasil, descrever suas características, fluxos e barreiras para a qualidade da informação. Empregando-se o método da pesquisa documental, foram encontrados: o Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade (SIM), o Sistema de Informações Hospitalares do SUS (SIH/SUS), o Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (Sinan) e o Sistema do Programa Vigilância de Violência e Acidentes (VIVA) do Ministério da Saúde; o Sistema de Informação de Comunicação de Acidentes do Trabalho (Siscat) da Previdência Social; e do Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, a Relação Anual de Informações Sociais (RAIS). A falta de variáveis chave comuns limita a construção de uma base de dados única com todos os casos de ATF registrados. Dentre os vários filtros e barreiras identificados destaca-se o não reconhecimento da relação do acidente com o trabalho pelos profissionais registrantes.

Registro de dados sobre acidentes de trabalho fatais em sistemas de informação no Brasil / The recording of fatal work-related injuries in information systems in Brazil

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo é identificar sistemas de informação que dispõem de dados sobre acidentes de trabalho fatais (ATF) no Brasil, descrever suas características, fluxos e barreiras para a qualidade da informação. Empregando-se o método da pesquisa documental, foram encontrados: o Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade (SIM), o Sistema de Informações Hospitalares do SUS (SIH/SUS), o Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (Sinan) e o Sistema do Programa Vigilância de Violência e Acidentes (VIVA) do Ministério da Saúde; o Sistema de Informação de Comunicação de Acidentes do Trabalho (Siscat) da Previdência Social; e do Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego, a Relação Anual de Informações Sociais (RAIS). A falta de variáveis chave comuns limita a construção de uma base de dados única com todos os casos de ATF registrados. Dentre os vários filtros e barreiras identificados destaca-se o não reconhecimento da relação do acidente com o trabalho pelos profissionais registrantes.

Abstract This study aims to identify information systems having fatal work-related (ATF) data in Brazil, describing their characteristics, flows and barriers to information quality. Using a documental research approach, we found: the Mortality Information System (SIM), the Hospital Admission Register from the Unified Health System (SIH-SUS), the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN) and the Violence and Injuries Surveillance Program (VIVA) from the Health Ministry; the Work-related Injuries Reporting System (SISCAT) of the Ministry of Social Insurance; and the Annual Report of Social Information (RAIS), Ministry of Labour and Employment. A lack of key common variables limits the construction of a single database composed by all ATF recorded cases. From several barriers identified, the most relevant for data quality was the lack of work-relatedness recognition and recording, a task performed by the health team.

Evaluation of usability of a neonatal health information system according to the user's perception / Avaliação da usabilidade de um sistema de informação em saúde neonatal segundo a percepção do usuário

ABSTRACT Objective: To measure the level of satisfaction regarding the usability of a neonatal health information system and identify if demographic factors can influence the usability of a health information system. Methods: A cross-sectional, exploratory study was carried out with a convenience sample of 50 users of the Brazilian Neonatal Research Network. The instrument chosen for the usability evaluation was the System Usability Scale between February and March 2017. The statistical analysis of the collected variables was carried out in order to describe the sample, to quantify the level of satisfaction of the users and to identify the variables associated with the level of satisfaction. Results: The female gender represented 75% of the sample. The mean age was 52.8 years; 58% had a doctoral degree, average time of graduation was 17 years, with area of practice in medicine (neonatology), with intermediate knowledge in computer science (74%) and mean system use time of 52 months. Regarding usability, 94% rated the system as "good", "excellent" or "better than imaginable". The usability of the system was not associated with age, gender, education, profession, area of practice, knowledge in computer science and time of system use. Conclusion: The level of satisfaction of the computerized health system user was considered good. No demographic factors were associated with the satisfaction of the users.

RESUMO Objetivo: Mensurar o grau de satisfação de profissionais de saúde quanto à usabilidade de um sistema de informação em saúde neonatal e identificar os fatores que podem influenciar na satisfação do usuário frente à usabilidade. Métodos: Estudo transversal e exploratório realizado com 50 profissionais de saúde integrantes dos centros da Rede Brasileira de Pesquisas Neonatais. Para avaliação da usabilidade foi utilizado o instrumento System Usability Scale entre fevereiro e março de 2017. Realizou-se a análise estatística descritiva e inferencial das variáveis coletadas, com a finalidade de descrever a amostra, quantificar o grau de satisfação dos usuários e identificar as variáveis associadas ao grau de satisfação do usuário em relação à usabilidade. Resultados: Da população avaliada, 75% era do sexo feminino, com idade média 52,8 anos, 58% com pós-graduação (doutorado); tempo médio da última formação de 17 anos; área de atuação em medicina (neonatologia), grau intermediário de conhecimento em informática e tempo de utilização média do sistema de 52 meses. Quanto à usabilidade, 94% avaliaram o sistema como "bom", "excelente" ou "melhor impossível". A usabilidade do sistema não foi associada a idade, sexo, escolaridade, profissão, área de atuação, nível de conhecimento em informática e tempo de uso do sistema. Conclusões: O grau de satisfação do usuário do sistema informatizado de saúde foi considerado bom. Não foram identificados fatores demográficos que influenciassem sua avaliação.

Investigating health information systems-induced errors.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper is to present a review of health information system (HIS)-induced errors and its management. This paper concludes that the occurrence of errors is inevitable but it can be minimised with preventive measures. The review of classifications can be used to evaluate medical errors related to HISs using a socio-technical approach. The evaluation could provide an understanding of errors as a learning process in managing medical errors. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: A literature review was performed on issues, sources, management and approaches to HISs-induced errors. A critical review of selected models was performed in order to identify medical error dimensions and elements based on human, process, technology and organisation factors. FINDINGS: Various error classifications have resulted in the difficulty to understand the overall error incidents. Most classifications are based on clinical processes and settings. Medical errors are attributed to human, process, technology and organisation factors that influenced and need to be aligned with each other. Although most medical errors are caused by humans, they also originate from other latent factors such as poor system design and training. Existing evaluation models emphasise different aspects of medical errors and could be combined into a comprehensive evaluation model. RESEARCH LIMITATIONS/IMPLICATIONS: Overview of the issues and discourses in HIS-induced errors could divulge its complexity and enable its causal analysis. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: This paper helps in understanding various types of HIS-induced errors and promising prevention and management approaches that call for further studies and improvement leading to good practices that help prevent medical errors. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: Classification of HIS-induced errors and its management, which incorporates a socio-technical and multi-disciplinary approach, could guide researchers and practitioners to conduct a holistic and systematic evaluation.

[Simulation and comparison of techniques for the correction of incomplete data on age to calculate incidence rates]. / Simulação e comparação de técnicas de correção de dados incompletos de idade para o cálculo de taxas de incidência.

The objective was to compare two techniques to estimate age in databases with incomplete records and analyze their application to the calculation of cancer incidence. The study used the database of the Population-Based Cancer Registry from the city of São Paulo, Brazil, containing cases of urinary tract cancer diagnosed from 1997 to 2013. Two techniques were applied to estimate age: correction factor and multiple imputation. Using binomial distribution, six databases were simulated with different proportions of incomplete data on patient's age (from 5% to 50%). The ratio between the incidence rates was calculated, using the complete database as reference, whose standardized incidence was 11.83/100,000; the other incidence rates in the databases, with at least 5% incomplete data for age, were underestimated. By applying the correction factors, the corrected rates did not differ from the standardized rates, but this technique does not allow correcting specific rates. Multiple imputation was useful for correcting the standardized and specific rates in databases with up to 30% of incomplete data, but the specific rates for individuals under 50 years of age were underestimated. Databases with 5% incomplete data or more require correction. Although the implementation of multiple imputation is complex, it proved to be superior to the correction factor. However, it should be used sparingly, since age-specific rates may remain underestimated.

O objetivo foi comparar duas técnicas para estimar idade em bancos de dados com registros incompletos e analisar sua aplicação no cálculo da incidência de câncer. Utilizou-se a base de dados do Registro de Câncer de Base Populacional do Município de São Paulo, Brasil, contendo casos diagnosticados por câncer do trato urinário, entre 1997 e 2013. Foram aplicadas duas técnicas para estimativa de idade: fator de correção e imputação múltipla. Foram simuladas, usando a distribuição binomial, seis bases de dados com diferentes proporções de dados incompletos para idade de 5% até 50%. A razão entre as incidências foi calculada tendo, como referência, a base completa, cuja incidência padronizada foi de 11,83/100 mil; as demais incidências nas bases com 5% ou mais de dados incompletos para idade apresentaram-se subestimadas. Ao aplicar o fator de correção, as taxas corrigidas não apresentaram diferenças em comparação com as padronizadas, entretanto, essa técnica não permite corrigir taxas específicas. A imputação múltipla foi útil na correção das taxas padronizadas e específicas em bancos com até 30% de dados incompletos, entretanto, as taxas específicas para indivíduos com menos de 50 anos apresentaram-se subestimadas. Bases com 5% ou mais de dados incompletos necessitam de aplicação de correção. A imputação múltipla, apesar de complexa em sua execução, mostrou-se superior ao fator de correção. Todavia, deve ser utilizada com parcimônia, pois taxas específicas por idade podem manter-se subestimadas.

El objetivo fue comparar dos técnicas para estimar edad en bancos de datos con registros incompletos y analizar su aplicación en el cálculo de la incidencia de cáncer. Se utilizó la base de datos del Registro de Cáncer de Base Poblacional del municipio de São Paulo, Brasil, conteniendo casos diagnosticados de cáncer del tracto urinario, entre 1997 y 2013. Se aplicaron dos técnicas para la estimativa de edad: factor de corrección e imputación múltiple. Fueron simuladas, usando una distribución binomial, seis bases de datos con diferentes proporciones de datos incompletos para edad desde un 5% hasta el 50%. La razón entre las incidencias se calculó teniendo, como referencia, la base completa, cuya incidencia padronizada fue de 11,83/100.000; las demás incidencias en las bases con un 5% o más de datos incompletos en la edad se presentaron subestimadas. Al aplicar el factor de corrección, las tasas corregidas no presentaron diferencias, en comparación con las estandarizadas, sin embargo, esta técnica no permite corregir tasas específicas. La imputación múltiple fue útil en la corrección de las tasas estandarizadas y específicas en bancos con hasta un 30% de datos incompletos, no obstante, las tasas específicas para individuos con menos de 50 años se presentaron subestimadas. Bases con un 5% o más de datos incompletos necesitan una aplicación de corrección. La imputación múltiple, a pesar de ser compleja en su ejecución, se mostró superior al factor de corrección. Sin embargo, debe ser utilizada con prudencia, puesto que las tasas específicas por edad pueden seguir manteniéndose subestimadas.

Data value and care value in the practice of health systems: A case study in Uganda.

In anthropology, interest in how values are created, maintained and changed has been reinvigorated. In this case study, we draw on this literature to interrogate concerns about the relationship between data collection and the delivery of patient care within global health. We followed a pilot study conducted in Kayunga, Uganda that aimed to improve the collection of health systems data in five public health centres. We undertook ethnographic research from July 2015 to September 2016 in health centres, at project workshops, meetings and training sessions. This included three months of observations by three fieldworkers; in-depth interviews with health workers (n = 15) and stakeholders (n = 5); and six focus group discussions with health workers. We observed that measurement, calculation and narrative practices could be assigned care-value or data-value and that the attempt to improve data collection within health facilities transferred 'data-value' into health centres with little consideration among project staff for its impact on care. We document acts of acquiescence and resistance to data-value by health workers. We also describe the rare moments when senior health workers reconciled these two forms of value, and care-value and data-value were enacted simultaneously. In contrast to many anthropological accounts, our analysis suggests that data-value and care-value are not necessarily conflicting. Actors seeking to make changes in health systems must, however, take into account local forms of value and devise health systems interventions that reinforce and enrich existing ethically driven practice.

The Pink Underside: The Commercialization of Medical Risk Assessment and Decision-Making Tools for Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk.

The growth of the Internet since the millennium has opened up a myriad of opportunities for education, particularly in medicine. Although those looking for health care information used to have to turn to a face-to-face doctor's visit, an immense library of medical advice is now available at their fingertips. The BRCA genetic predispositions (mutations of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 breast cancer genes) which expose men and women to greater risk of breast, ovarian, and other cancers can be researched extensively online. Several nonprofit organizations now offer online risk assessment and decision-making tools meant to supplement conversation with medical professionals, which in actuality are quickly replacing it. We argue here through a critical qualitative template analysis of several such tools that the discursive frameworks utilized are prone to fearmongering, commercialization, and questionable validity. Left unchecked, these assessment tools could do more harm than good in driving young women especially to take unnecessary extreme surgical action.

Evaluation study of the National Immunization Program Information System.

OBJECTIVE: To carry out the National Immunization Program Information System (SIPNI) accessability assessment (EA), considering the description of the intervention, the elaboration of the theoretical-logical model and the identification of the evaluative questions. METHOD: A single case study with a qualitative approach, based on the system of seven elements proposed by Thurston and Ramaliu (2005). The SIPNI and the context of analysis, the vaccination rooms, were defined as the case. RESULTS: The SIPNI description, based on documents and scientific evidence, made it possible to understand its operationalization, the main events that characterize it. The theoretical-logical model visually and systematically configured the SIPNI organization with details of the inputs, activities, products and expected effects. The evaluative questions were evaluated and validated to evaluate the SIPNI. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: The SIPNI is evaluable and presented a favorable scenario for its development. EA is an important strategy for planning subsequent evaluations, maximizing their potentials.