Infecção de sítio cirúrgico e o telemonitoramento pelo enfermeiro no pós-operatório: uma revisão de escopo / Surgical site infection and nurse telemonitoring in the postoperative period: a scoping review

OBJETIVO: mapear evidências científicas sobre a prevenção e o manejo precoce de infecção de sítio cirúrgico por telemonitoramento em pacientes cirúrgicos após alta hospitalar. MÉTODO: revisão de escopo desenvolvida conforme proposto pelo Instituto Joanna Briggs (JBI). Foi realizada a pesquisa nas bases de dados PubMed, Literatura Latino-americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Cochrane Collaboration, Scopus, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Web of Science e Embase. Os estudos foram adicionados ao gerenciador Endnote Basic e Rayyan por três pesquisadores independentes. RESULTADOS: foram identificados 1.386 estudos e incluídos 31, os quais apresentaram relevância em relação a sinais de alerta precoce e tardio da infecção de sítio cirúrgico, complicações, fatores de risco, prevenção e utilização do telemonitoramento. CONCLUSÃO: observou-se que, embora os estudos abordem a infecção de sítio cirúrgico e o telemonitoramento, faz-se necessário a formulação dos instrumentos utilizados nas consultas telefônicas, contemplando com maior especificidade os critérios indispensáveis a serem abordados.

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to map scientific evidence regarding the prevention and early management of surgical site infection through telemonitoring in surgical patients after discharge from the hospital. METHOD: A scoping review was conducted following the guidelines proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). The search was performed across PubMed, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), Cochrane Collaboration, Scopus, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Embase databases. Three independent researchers collect the identified studies using Endnote Basic and Rayyan. RESULTS: A total of 1,386 studies were identified, of which 31 were included in the analysis. These selected studies demonstrated significance regarding early and late warning signs of surgical site infection, complications, risk factors, prevention strategies, and the utilization of telemonitoring. CONCLUSION: While the studies address surgical site infection and telemonitoring, it is imperative to formulate the instruments employed in telephonic consultations, incorporating a more specific consideration of essential criteria to be addressed.

Análisis desde una perspectiva ocupacional al uso de la telesalud en terapia ocupacional en tiempos de confinamiento / Análise sob a perspectiva ocupacional do uso da telesaúde na terapia ocupacional em tempos de confinamento / Analysis from an occupational perspective of the telehealth use in occupational therapy in times of confinement

Resumen Introducción Las acciones adoptadas con el propósito de evitar los contagios comunitarios, durante la pandemia por COVID-19, significó una interrupción ocupacional ya que estas medidas impidieron o restringieron la participación en ocupaciones significativas de las personas. Al mismo tiempo, las distintas instituciones sanitarias y los profesionales del área de la salud tuvieron que acudir a la telesalud para dar continuidad a la atención y cuidados. Objetivo Analizar desde una perspectiva ocupacional el uso de la telesalud en Terapia Ocupacional en contextos de confinamiento. Metodología De tipo cualitativa. La información se produce a través de grupos de discusión y entrevistas individuales. Participaron de este estudio 9 estudiantes, 10 docentes, 5 usuarios/as y/o familiares y 5 integrantes de los equipos de atención. Se realizó un análisis del contenido temático a través de la triangulación de actores para integrar las opiniones de todos/as los/as participantes, posteriormente con el fin de profundizar desde una perspectiva ocupacional el uso de la telesalud se incluye la triangulación teórica. Resultados La telesalud como ocupación materializa la posibilidad de contar con apoyo socioemocional y permite la colaboración en busca del bienestar en tiempos de aislamiento social. También es una ocupación que permitió reconocer el hogar como un territorio, en el que se produce la apropiación de recursos materiales y relacionales de una manera colaborativa entre el equipo tratante y los/as usuarios/as. Conclusiones La telesalud es una ocupación colectiva que permite la re-existencia en tiempos de interrupción ocupacional y de nuevas formas de dislocación ocupacional.

Resumo Introdução As ações adotadas com o objetivo de evitar infecções comunitárias, durante a pandemia de COVID-19, significaram uma interrupção ocupacional, uma vez que essas medidas impediram ou restringiram a participação em ocupações significativas de pessoas. Ao mesmo tempo, as diferentes instituições de saúde e profissionais de saúde tiveram que recorrer à telessaúde para dar continuidade aos cuidados. Objetivo Analisar numa perspetiva ocupacional a utilização da telessaúde em Terapia Ocupacional em contextos de confinamento. Metodologia Qualitativa. A informação é produzida através de grupos focais e entrevistas individuais. Participaram deste estudo 9 alunos, 10 professores, 5 usuários e/ou familiares e 5 integrantes das equipes assistenciais. É realizada uma análise do conteúdo temático através da triangulação de atores para integrar as opiniões de todos os participantes, posteriormente para aprofundar o uso da telessaúde do ponto de vista ocupacional, inclui-se a triangulação teórica. Resultados A telessaúde como ocupação materializa a possibilidade de ter suporte socioemocional e permite a colaboração na busca do bem-estar em tempos de isolamento social. É também uma ocupação que permitiu reconhecer a casa como um território, no qual a apropriação de recursos materiais e relacionais ocorre de forma colaborativa entre a equipe de tratamento e os usuários. Conclusões: A telessaúde é uma ocupação coletiva que permite a reexistência em tempos de interrupção ocupacional e novas formas de deslocamento ocupacional.

Abstract Introduction The actions adopted with the purpose of avoiding community infections, during the COVID-19 pandemic, meant an occupational interruption since these measures prevented or restricted the participation in significant occupations of people. At the same time, the different health institutions and health professionals had to resort to telehealth to provide continuity of care. Objective To analyze from an occupational perspective the use of telehealth in Occupational Therapy in confinement contexts. Methodology Qualitative. Information is produced through focus groups and individual interviews. 9 students, 10 teachers, 5 users and/or family members and 5 members of the care teams participate in this study. An analysis of the thematic content is carried out through the triangulation of actors to integrate the opinions of all the participants, later in order to deepen the use of telehealth from an occupational perspective, theoretical triangulation is included. Results Telehealth as an occupation materializes the possibility of having socio-emotional support and allows collaboration in search of well-being in times of social isolation. It is also an occupation that allowed recognizing the home as a territory, in which the appropriation of material and relational resources occurs in a collaborative way between the treatment team and the users. Conclusions Telehealth is a collective occupation that allows re-existence in times of occupational interruption and new forms of occupational dislocation.

Teleconsultation at a public ophthalmic teaching hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic / Teleconsulta em um hospital público de ensino oftalmológico durante a pandemia do COVID-19

ABSTRACT Purpose: To analyze teleconsultation at a public ophthalmic teaching hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Methods: Medical records of patients who requested ophthalmological teleconsultation between June 2020 and March 2021 were reviewed. The main outcomes included demographic data, eye disease symptoms, hypothesized diagnosis, and management. Moreover, the results of a satisfaction survey administered after the consultation were analyzed. Results: Medical records of a total of 161 patients were reviewed. The mean age was 45.98 ± 17.57 (8-90) years, and most were women (113, 70.20%). Only 57 (35.60%) of the patients had made previous follow-up visits to the hospital. The most frequent reason for consultation was the need for a new eyeglass prescription (73, 45.34%), followed by dry eye symptoms (16, 9.93%) and pterygium (13, 8.07%). Other reasons were the monitoring of previously diagnosed eye diseases, such as glaucoma, retinopathies, strabismus, and keratoconus. Regarding the satisfaction survey, 151 (93.78%) patients answered the online questionnaire. Most reported that they were satisfied with the teleconsultation (94.03%) and would participate in a future teleconsultation (90.06%). Conclusion: Teleconsultation could be widely used to assist patients in public ophthalmology healthcare and teaching hospitals. Even though new eyeglass prescriptions are a frequent reason for ophthalmological appointments, patients tend to be satisfied with teleconsultation, as it also provides guidance.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a teleconsulta em um hospital público de ensino oftalmológico, durante o período da pandemia do COVID-19. Métodos: Foram revisados os registros médicos dos pacientes que solicitaram teleconsulta oftalmológica, no período de Junho de 2020 a Março de 2021. Os resultados incluem dados demográficos, sintomas de queixas oculares e hipóteses diagnósticas. Além disso, foram analisados dados da pesquisa de satisfação aplicada após cada teleconsulta. Resultados: Um total de 161 prontuários foram revisados. A idade média dos pacientes foi de 45.98 ± 17.57 (8 a 90) anos, a maioria mulheres, 113 (70,20%). Apenas 57 (35,60%) eram pacientes acompanhados no hospital previamente. A principal razão pela busca pela teleconsulta foi o erro refracional, 73 (45.43%), seguido de olho seco, 16 (9.93%), pterígio, 13 (8.07%). Outros motivos foram o acompanhamento de doenças prévias como glaucoma, retinopatias, miopia, estrabismo e ceratocone. Quanto a pesquisa de satisfação, 151(93,87%) pacientes responderam a pesquisa on-line. A maioria deles mostrou-se satisfeito com a teleconsulta (94.03%) e fariam uma nova teleconsulta (90.06%). Conclusão: A teleconsulta pode auxiliar a saúde pública em oftalmologia podendo ser utilizada em hospitais universitários. Embora o erro refracional tenha sido o motivo mais frequente nas consultas, os pacientes mostraram-se satisfeitos com essa modalidade de atendimento que serve como um serviço de orientação.

Teleconsulta de enfermagem: desenvolvimento de plataforma para atendimento de casos de Covid-19 / Nursing teleconsultation: development of a platform for Covid-19 case management / Telecosulta en enfermería: desarrollo de una plataforma para el manejo de casos de Covid-19

Objetivo: Desenvolver uma plataforma virtual de Teleconsulta para atendimento a casos suspeitos de Síndromes Gripais e infecção por COVID-19. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo de natureza aplicada, com desenvolvimento de produção tecnológica e inovadora, prospectivo, ecológico, descritivo, de série temporal. A população do estudo foi formada por qualquer pessoa sintomática para Síndromes Gripais por COVID-19, suspeitos ou confirmados, de qualquer local do Brasil. Este estudo foi realizado em duas etapas, a saber: Etapa I: Desenvolvimento da Aplicação para Plataforma de Teleconsulta. Etapa II: atendimento por meio de Teleconsulta de Casos suspeitos de COVID-19 e Sindromes Gripais. A metodologia utilizada para o desenvolvimento da aplicação proposta foi a modelagem por prototipação evolucionária. Resultados: Foram realizados 209 atendimentos na Plataforma de Teleconsulta, sendo 151 (70%) do sexo feminino e 65 (30%) do sexo masculino, com prevalência de idade variando de 20 a 29 anos (41%). Quanto ao risco de infecção por COVID-19, 42 (20%) tinham alto risco, 75 (36%) médio risco e 92 (44%) baixo risco. Os sintomas mais prevalentes foram: secreção nasal ou espirros (53%), dores no corpo (49%), dor de cabeça (47%), dor de garganta (46%), tosse seca (35%), Febre (31%), falta de ar (25%) e diarreia (23%). Inicialmente o teleatendimento foi composto por teletriagem com classificação de risco com base na sintomatologia dos pacientes que foram codificados com pontuações conforme a gravidade do sintoma para formas graves de COVID-19. A classificação de risco categorizou os pacientes em risco baixo (1 a 9 pontos), risco médio (10 a 19 pontos) e risco alto (20 a 36 pontos). Em seguida, a teleconsulta foi agendada conforme disponibilidade do paciente por meio do método SBAR para comunicação efetiva e ao término do atendimento um plano de cuidados com Sistematização da Assistência de Enfermagem ­ SAE era encaminhado ao paciente por meio de WhatsApp ou e-mail. Conclusão: A plataforma de teleconsulta possibilitou a triagem dos pacientes, reduziu as visitas desnecessárias às unidades de emergência, permitiu a avaliação e monitoramento dos casos, bem como o acompanhamento de pacientes ambulatoriais que não necessitam de avaliação presencial.

Objective: To develop a virtual Teleconsultation platform for care of suspected cases of influenza syndromes and infection by COVID-19. Methodology: This is a study of applied nature, with development of technological and innovative production, prospective, ecological, descriptive, time series. The study population was made up of any person symptomatic for COVID-19 influenza syndromes, suspected or confirmed, from any location in Brazil. This study was conducted in two stages, namely: Stage I: Development of the Application for Teleconsultation Platform. Stage II: care through Teleconsultation of suspected cases of COVID-19 and influenza syndromes. The methodology used to develop the proposed application was evolutionary prototyping modeling. Results: There were 209 consultations in the Teleconsultation Platform, 151 (70%) were female and 65 (30%) were male, with prevalence of age ranging from 20 to 29 years (41%). As for the risk of infection by COVID-19, 42 (20%) had high risk, 75 (36%) medium risk and 92 (44%) low risk. The most prevalent symptoms were: nasal discharge or sneezing (53%), body aches (49%), headache (47%), sore throat (46%), dry cough (35%), fever (31%), shortness of breath (25%), and diarrhea (23%). Initially, the telecare was composed of teletry with risk classification based on the symptomatology of the patients who were coded with scores according to symptom severity for severe forms of COVID-19. The risk classification categorized patients into low risk (1 to 9 points), medium risk (10 to 19 points), and high risk (20 to 36 points). Then, the teleconsultation was scheduled according to the patient's availability through the SBAR method for effective communication and at the end of the service a care plan with Nursing Assistance Systematization - SAE was forwarded to the patient through WhatsApp or e-mail. Conclusion: Teleconsultation platform enabled patient triage, reduced unnecessary visits to emergency units, allowed the evaluation and monitoring of cases, as well as the follow- up of outpatients who do not need face-to-face evaluation.

Objetivo: Desarrollar una plataforma de Teleconsulta virtual para atender casos sospechosos de síndromes gripales e infección por COVID-19. Metodología: Se trata de un estudio aplicado, con desarrollo de producción tecnológica e innovadora, prospectivo, ecológico, descriptivo, con serie de tiempo. La población de estudio estuvo formada por cualquier persona sintomática de síndromes gripales por COVID-19, sospechada o confirmada, de cualquier localidad de Brasil. Este estudio se realizó en dos etapas, a saber: Etapa I: Desarrollo de Aplicaciones para la Plataforma de Teleconsulta. Etapa II: atención mediante teleconsulta de casos sospechosos de COVID-19 y síndromes gripales. La metodología utilizada para el desarrollo de la aplicación propuesta fue el modelado por prototipo evolutivo. Resultados: Se realizaron 209 consultas en la Plataforma de Teleconsulta, 151 (70%) del sexo femenino y 65 (30%) del masculino, con prevalencia de edades entre 20 a 29 años (41%). En cuanto al riesgo de infección por COVID-19, 42 (20%) fueron de alto riesgo, 75 (36%) de riesgo medio y 92 (44%) de bajo riesgo. Los síntomas más prevalentes fueron: secreción nasal o estornudos (53%), dolor de cuerpo (49%), dolor de cabeza (47%), dolor de garganta (46%), tos seca (35%), fiebre (31%), falta de aliento (25%) y diarrea (23%). Inicialmente, la teleasistencia consistía en teleselección con clasificación de riesgo en función de la sintomatología de los pacientes a los que se codificaba con puntuaciones según la gravedad del síntoma para formas graves de COVID-19. La clasificación de riesgo clasificó a los pacientes en riesgo bajo (1 a 9 puntos), riesgo medio (10 a 19 puntos) y riesgo alto (20 a 36 puntos). Luego, se programó la teleconsulta de acuerdo a la disponibilidad del paciente a través del método SBAR para una comunicación efectiva y al final de la atención se remitió al paciente un plan de cuidados con Sistematización de Atención de Enfermería - SAE vía WhatsApp o correo electrónico. Conclusión: La plataforma de teleconsulta posibilitó el triaje de pacientes, redujo las visitas innecesarias a las unidades de emergencia, permitió la evaluación y seguimiento de casos, así como el seguimiento de pacientes ambulatorios que no requieren evaluación presencial.

Mayor uso de teleconsultas programadas y mensajería asincrónica del portal en atención primaria / Increased Use of Scheduled Teleconsultations and Asynchronous Portal Messaging in Primary Care

Introducción: durante la pandemia de COVID-19 hubo un auge sin precedentes de la telemedicina, probablemente por la forzada adopción de tecnología ante las medidas restrictivas. El presente estudio se propuso comparar la interacción y la comunicación entre médicos de cabecera (MC) y pacientes, antes y durante el período de pandemia, en términos de consultas ambulatorias programadas y mensajes del Portal de Salud. Materiales y métodos: corte transversal con muestreo consecutivo de turnos programados y mensajes, ocurridos entre las semanas epidemiológicas (SE) 10 y 23, de 2019 y 2020, respectivamente. Se incluyeron 147 médicos del Servicio de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, y una cápita de 73 427 pacientes afiliados al Plan de Salud del Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires. Se realizó análisis cuantitativo y cualitativo. Resultados: hubo una reducción del 70% de las consultas presenciales (de 76 375 en 2019 a 23 200 en 2020) y un aumento concomitante de teleconsultas (de 255 en la SE13 a 1089 en la SE23). En simultáneo, los mensajes aumentaron sustancialmente (de 28 601 en 2019 a 84 916 en 2020), con un inicio abrupto al comienzo del confinamiento, y una tendencia decreciente a lo largo del tiempo. Antes de la pandemia, el contenido estuvo relacionado con órdenes electrónicas de estudios complementarios, control de resultados, recetas de medicación crónica y/o interconsultas a especialistas, mientras que los dominios más frecuentes durante la pandemia fueron necesidades informativas epidemiológicas, como medidas preventivas para COVID-19, vacuna antineumocócica, vacuna antigripal, casos o sospechas, resultados de hisopados, entre otras. Conclusión: el auge de las tecnologías de la comunicación e información durante la pandemia permitió dar continuidad a los procesos asistenciales en salud pese al distanciamiento físico. Hubo mayor utilización de mensajería por necesidades informativas de los pacientes, y la relación médico-paciente se ha modificado. (AU)

Introduction: during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an unprecedented boom in telemedicine, probably due to the forced adoption of technology in the face of restrictive measures. This study aimed to compare the interaction and communication between general practitioners and patients before and during the pandemic based on scheduled outpatient consultations and Health Portal messages. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study with a consecutive sampling of scheduled appointments and messages, occurring between epidemiological weeks (EW) 10 and 23 of 2019 and 2020, respectively. We included 147 physicians from the Family and Community Medicine Service and a capita of 73427 patients affiliated with the Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires health plan. We conducted a quantitative and qualitative analysis. Results: there was a 70% reduction in face-to-face consultations (from 76375 in 2019 to 23200 in 2020) and a concomitant increase in teleconsultations (from 255 in EW13 to 1089 in EW23). Concurrently, messages increased substantially (from 28601 in 2019 to 84916 in 2020), with an abrupt onset at the beginning of confinement and a decreasing trend over time. Before the pandemic, the content involved electronic orders for complementary studies, outcome monitoring, chronic medication prescriptions, or expert consultations. The most frequent domains during the pandemic were epidemiological information needs, such as preventive measures for COVID-19, pneumococcal vaccine, influenza vaccine, cases or suspicions, and swab results, among others. Conclusion: the rise of communication and information technologies during the pandemic allowed the continuity of healthcare processes despite the physical distance. There was increased use of messaging for patients' information needs, and the doctor-patient relationship has changed. (AU)

Precondicionamiento Isquémico Remoto: bases de la protección y resultados clínicos

El precondicionamiento isquémico remoto es una manera eficaz de disminuir el daño por isquemia y reperfusión en el corazón y otros órganos como cerebro o riñón, en modelos experimentales. Este consiste en realizar entre 3 y 5 ciclos de 5 minutos de isquemia seguidos del mismo tiempo de reperfusión, en un tejido alejado del que se quiere proteger, normalmente una extremidad. Estudios preclínicos en animales indican que la isquemia precondicionante inicia señales nerviosas y humorales en el tejido isquémico remoto, que en el corazón activan mecanismos de protección. La señal nerviosa se origina en fibras sensoriales que a nivel cerebral producen una activación del sistema parasimpático. El nervio vago activa ganglios cardíacos intrínsecos del corazón lo que induce protección. Además, desde el tejido isquémico se liberan a la circulación diferentes mediadores que viajan en forma libre o en vesículas lipídicas (exosomas) que inician vías de señalización protectoras en el corazón. A pesar del éxito del precondicionamiento isquémico remoto en animales de experimentación, su aplicación en seres humanos no ha tenido resultados claros. Esta discrepancia puede deberse a una diversidad de factores tales como la edad, la existencia de otras patologías, uso de fármacos u otros tratamientos que afectan la respuesta de los pacientes. Se requiere un mayor conocimiento de las bases moleculares de este mecanismo de protección para que su aplicación en clínica sea exitosa.

In experimental models, remote ischemic preconditioning effectively decreases ischemia reperfusion injury to the heart and other organs such as the brain or kidney. It consists of 3 to 5 cycles of 5 minutes of ischemia followed by 5 minutes of reperfusion, in a remote tissue, usually a limb. Preclinical studies in animals indicate that preconditioning ischemia initiates neural and humoral signals in the remote ischemic tissue, which activate protective mechanisms in the heart. The nervous signal originates in sensory fibers that activate the parasympathetic system in the brain. The vagus nerve activates the intrinsic cardiac ganglia of the heart, leading to protection from ischemic injury. Furthermore, mediators are released from the ischemic tissue into the circulation that travels freely or in lipid vesicles (exosomes) to the heart where they initiate protective signaling pathways. Despite the success of remote ischemic preconditioning in experimental animals, its application in humans has not produced clear results. This discrepancy may be due to a variety of factors such as age, the existence of other pathologic processes, or the use of drugs or other treatments that affect the patient´s response. An increased knowledge of the molecular bases of this protective mechanism is required for its clinical application to be successful.

Efetividade de um programa multiprofissional de tratamento da obesidade durante a pandemia de COVID-19: Aplicação do Monitoramento Remoto da Enfermagem

Objetivo: Verificar a efetividade do monitoramento remoto da enfermagem associada a um programa multi-profissional de tratamento de obesidade na melhora dos biomarcadores cardiometabólicos e indicadores da aptidão física relacionada à saúde de adultos com obesidade acompanhados durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Métodos: Estudo caracterizado como um Ensaio Clínico Pragmático, realizado em um município do Sul do Brasil, com 22 mulheres, com idade entre 18 e 50 anos, portadores de telefone celular com acesso ao aplicativo WhatsApp® durante 16 semanas. Foram realizadas avaliações pré e pós intervenção por meio de exames labo-ratoriais, capazes de determinar os biomarcadores cardiometabólicos: HDL, triglicerídeos, LDL, colesterol total, glicemia, hemoglobina glicada, insulina, Homa-IR, Homa-β, PCR-us; e de testes capazes de avaliar os níveis da aptidão física relacionada à saúde: composição corporal, aptidão cardiorrespiratória, força muscular e flexibili-dade. Os dados obtidos foram analisados através do teste t para amostras pareadas e correlacionados a partir do valor de delta absoluto de cada variável por meio da correlação de Pearson. Os resultados foram considerados significantes quando o valor de p foi < 0,05. Este estudo possui parecer favorável do Comitê Nacional de Ética em Pesquisas. Resultados: Foram observadas melhoras significativas nos níveis de glicemia, insulina, Homa-IR e HDL, bem como nos indicadores de aptidão cardiorrespiratória e força muscular. Conclusão: O monitoramento remoto da enfermagem associado a um programa multiprofissional de tratamento de obesidade é uma inter-venção efetiva na melhoria dos biomarcadores cardiometabólicos e dos indicadores da AFRS.

Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad del monitoreo remoto de enfermería, en asociación con un programa multiprofesional de tratamiento de la obesidad, para mejorar los biomarcadores cardiometabólicos y los indicadores de aptitud física relacionados con la salud en adultos obesos durante la pandemia de COVID-19.Métodos: Se llevó a cabo un Ensayo Clínico Pragmático en un municipio del sur de Brasil, con la participación de 22 mujeres de edades comprendidas entre los 18 y 50 años, que contaban con teléfonos móviles con acceso a la aplicación WhatsApp® durante un período de 16 semanas. Se realizaron evaluaciones pre y postintervención mediante exámenes de laboratorio, que permitieron determinar los biomarcadores cardiometabólicos: HDL, triglicéridos, LDL, colesterol total, glucemia, hemoglobina glucosilada, insulinemia, Homa-IR, Homa-β, hs-CRP; y pruebas para evaluar los niveles de aptitud física relacionados con la salud: composición corporal, aptitud cardiorrespiratoria, fuerza muscular y flexibilidad. Los datos obtenidos se analizaron utilizando la prueba t para muestras pareadas y se correlacionaron mediante la correlación de Pearson, a partir del valor delta absoluto de cada variable. Se consideraron resultados significativos cuando el valor de p fue < 0,05. Este estudio recibió la aprobación del Comité Nacional de Ética en Investigación.Resultados: Se observaron mejoras significativas en los niveles de glucosa en sangre, insulina, Homa-IR y HDL, así como en los indicadores de aptitud cardiorrespiratoria y fuerza muscular.Conclusión: El monitoreo remoto de enfermería, en asociación con un programa multidisciplinario de tratamiento de la obesidad, resulta en una intervención eficaz para mejorar los biomarcadores cardiometabólicos y los indicadores de aptitud física relacionados con la salud.

Objective: To verify the effectiveness of remote nursing monitoring associated with a multi-professional obesity treatment program to improve cardiometabolic biomarkers and health-related physical fitness indicators in obese adults followed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The study was characterized as a Pragmatic Clinical Trial, carried out in a municipality in the south of Brazil. It involved 22 women aged between 18 and 50 years, who had cell phones with access to the WhatsApp® application for 16 weeks. Pre- and post-intervention evaluations were carried out through laboratory tests capable of determining cardiometabolic biomarkers: HDL, triglycerides, LDL, total cholesterol, glycemia, glycated hemoglobin, insulinemia, Homa-IR, Homa-β, hs-CRP. As well as tests capable of assessing the levels of physical fitness related to health: body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength and flexibility. The data obtained were analyzed using the t-test for paired samples and correlated from the absolute delta value of each variable using Pearson's correlation. Results were considered significant when the p value was <0.05. This study received a favorable opinion from the National Research Ethics Committee. Results: The study observed significant improvements in blood glucose, insulin, Homa-IR and HDL levels, as well as in indicators of cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength. Conclusion: Remote nursing monitoring associated with a multidisciplinary obesity treatment program is an effective intervention for improving cardiometabolic biomarkers and AFRS indicators.

Como as professoras em escolas privadas vivenciaram o trabalho durante a pandemia? / How did female teachers in private schools experience their work during the pandemic?

A pandemia de COVID-19 teve consequências graves também para o mundo do trabalho. Exemplo disso, foi a pressão que as professoras de escolas privadas tiveram por rapidamente transporem as atividades de ensino para o modelo remoto. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar como as professoras de escola privada vivenciaram o seu trabalho docente durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Partindo da Psicologia Histórico-Cultural, realizamos 12 entrevistas em profundidade com professoras de escolas privadas da cidade de Natal-RN, sendo esses dados analisados quanto aos seus núcleos de significação. Encontramos cinco núcleos de significação: significações sobre o trabalho de professora; dificuldades do dia a dia de trabalho; consequências da pandemia; agravamentos gerados pela pandemia; e enfrentamentos diante dos desafios. Concluímos que a pandemia operou como um catalizador de problemas que as professoras já enfrentavam, decorrente da exploração do trabalho, machismo e neoliberalismo. Diante desse cenário, consideramos que as formas de enfrentamento e resistência passem por estratégias coletivas e que visem a superação desses processos históricos de precarização do trabalho.

The pandemic COVID-19 had serious consequences for the world of work as well. One example of this was the pressure that private school teachers were under to quickly transition their teaching activities to the remote learning model. The aim of this research was to analyze how private school teachers experienced their teaching work during the pandemic COVID-19. Based on Cultural-Historical Psychology, we carried out 12 in-depth interviews with private school teachers from the city of Natal-RN, and these data were analyzed according to their Nuclei of Meaning. We found five nuclei of meaning: meanings about working as a teacher; difficulties in daily work; consequences of the pandemic; aggravations generated by the pandemic; and confrontations with the challenges. We concluded that the pandemic acted as a catalyst for problems that women teachers were already facing, resulting from labor exploitation, sexism, and neoliberalism. Facing this scenario, we believe that the forms of confrontation and resistance go through collective strategies aimed overcoming these historical processes of precarization of work.

Efecto del posacondicionamiento isquémico remoto sobre la fracción de eyección del ventrículo izquierdo en pacientes con infarto de miocardio con elevación del segmento ST sometidos a intervención coronaria percutánea primaria / Effect of remote ischemic postconditioning on left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention

Resumen Antecedentes: En los pacientes con infarto agudo de miocardio con elevación del segmento ST (IAMCEST), el acondicionamiento isquémico puede ayudar a limitar la remodelación ventricular. Objetivos: Investigar el efecto del posacondicionamiento isquémico remoto (PAIR) en la función del ventrículo izquierdo durante la intervención coronaria percutánea primaria (ICPP) en pacientes con IAMCEST. Material y métodos: Estudio de intervención pre y posprueba con un total de 60 pacientes con IAMCEST. Los pacientes fueron divididos en dos grupos: con y sin PAIR. Resultados: En el seguimiento de seis meses se observó una diferencia significativa en la fracción de eyección del ventrículo izquierdo en pacientes con ICPP, la cual fue mayor en el grupo con PAIR en comparación con el grupo sin PAIR: 1.0 (−1.0 a 4.3) versus −1.0 (−4.0 a –1.3), p = 0.033. En la medición de seis meses, el volumen sistólico final del ventrículo izquierdo en los pacientes sin PAIR fue mayor en comparación con el grupo homólogo: 79.3 ± 30.5 mL versus 64.4 ± 21.4 mL, p = 0.032. Conclusiones: PAIR muestra efectos favorables en la función ventricular izquierda y, por lo tanto, en el futuro podría ser una estrategia cardioprotectora potencial contra la lesión por isquemia-reperfusión en pacientes con IAMCEST.

Abstract Background: Ischemic conditioning may help patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to limit ventricular remodeling. Objectives: To investigate the effect of remote ischemic postconditioning (RIPC) on left ventricular function during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) in patients with STEMI. Material and methods: Pre- and post-test intervention study with a total of 60 STEMI patients. Patients were divided in two groups: with and without RIPC. Results: At 6-month follow-up evaluation, a significant difference in left ventricular ejection fraction was observed in patients who underwent PPCI, which was higher in the group with RIPC in comparison with the group without RIPC: 1.0 (−1.0 to 4.3) vs. −1.0 (−4.0 to –1.3), p = 0.033. In addition, at 6-month measurement, left ventricular end-systolic volume in patients without RIPC: was higher in comparison with their counterparts: 79.3 ± 30.5 mL versus 64.4 ± 21.4 mL, p = 0.032. Conclusions: RIPC shows favorable effects on left ventricular function and, therefore, in the future, it could be a potential cardioprotective strategy against ischemia-reperfusion injury in STEMI patients.

Associações entre as características sociodemográficas e de saúde dos trabalhadores do Ministério da Saúde e COVID-19 / Associations between sociodemographic and health characteristics of Ministry of Health workers and COVID-19

Resumo O estudo objetivou descrever características sociodemográficas e de saúde dos trabalhadores do Ministério da Saúde e possíveis associações com o trabalho afetado pela COVID-19. Estudo observacional, descritivo e transversal, realizado entre julho e outubro de 2021. Participaram 821 trabalhadores (67,6% mulheres e 32,4% homens), 53,3% da raça/cor branca, 66,7% com pós-graduação, 38,7% com renda de 5 a 10 salários mínimos; 65,4% referiram ter alguma doença, 69,2% tinham plano de saúde, 64,5% consumiam bebida alcoólica, 6,1% fumavam e 67,4% praticavam atividade física, 53,8% e 52,2% consideravam sua saúde física e mental boa, respectivamente. Para 81,8% o trabalho foi afetado pela pandemia. Os fatores associados ao trabalho afetado pela pandemia, após controle das variáveis de confundimento, foram escolaridade e saúde mental. Segundo 55% os aspectos emocionais representam a variável que mais afetou o trabalho. Os resultados apontaram características dos trabalhadores do Ministério da Saúde que podem contribuir para o planejamento de ações de proteção e promoção da saúde. São necessários investimentos em pesquisas relacionadas aos trabalhadores da saúde não diretamente da "linha de frente" da COVID-19, mas fundamentais para a gestão da crise em tempos de pandemia.

Abstract The present study aimed to describe sociodemographic and health characteristics of Ministry of Health workers and possible associations with work affected by COVID-19. This was an observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study, conducted between July and October 2021. This study counted on the participation of 821 workers (67.6% women and 32.4% men), 53.3% of white race/color, 66.7% with a postgraduate degree, 38.7% with an income of 5 to 10 minimum wages. In addition, 65.4% reported having some form of disease, 69.2% had health insurance, 64.5% consumed alcohol, 6.1% were smokers, 67.4% practiced physical activity, and 53.8% and 52.2%, respectively, considered their physical and mental health to be good. For 81.8%, work was affected by the pandemic. Factors associated with work affected by the pandemic, after controlling for confounding variables, were level of education and mental health. According to 55%, the emotional aspects represent the variable that most affected their work. The results pointed out characteristics of Ministry of Health workers that can contribute to the planning of health protection and promotion actions. Investment in future studies is warranted, especially as regards the issue of health workers that are not directly in the "frontline" of COVID-19 but who are essential for crisis management during a pandemic.

Evaluación del formato remoto en tiempos de pandemia

En el contexto de la pandemia de COVID 19 durante el año 2020 y hasta la fecha se diseñó un formato de evaluación para nuestros alumnos de pre y posgrado bajo el alero de los exámenes clínicos objetivos estructurados (ECOE) en un formato remoto. Se revisó la literatura al respecto y se diseñó un instrumento que diera cuenta en forma oportuna y estandarizada del desempeño de nuestros alumnos y residentes. Estas experiencias están siendo evaluadas en estudios con metodología mixta. Sin embargo, decidimos compartir esta experiencia, por su impacto en el desarrollo docente de las ciencias de la salud.

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020 and to date, an evaluation format has been designed for our undergraduate and graduate students under the design of the objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE) in a remote format. The literature was reviewed, and an instrument was designed to account for the performance of our students and residents in a timely and standardized manner. These experiences are being evaluated in studies with mixed methodology. However, we wanted to convey this experience due to its impact on the educational development of health sciences.

Relato de Experiência: Escuta Clínica, HIV/AIDS e Covid-19 / Experience report: Clinical Listeling, HIV/AIDS and Covid-19 / Experience Report: Clinical Listening, HIV/AIDS and Covid-19

O artigo compartilha um relato de experiência de atendimento psicológico a pessoas que vivem com HIV/AIDS na pandemia causada pela covid-19, da Campanha Voluntariado pelas Américas Covid-19 e HIV/AIDS. A proposta busca colaborar com a tessitura de elaborações teóricas e técnicas sobre a escuta clínica, especialmente em sua forma remota. O atendimento psicológico virtual, de curta duração, foi realizado por 14 psicólogas voluntárias, a maioria ancorada na Psicanálise. A escuta orientou-se pela avaliação da angústia central a partir da queixa-sintoma, avaliando riscos, fatores estressantes e apoios. Amparou-se na noção de clínica ampliada, na articulação com as ações da campanha relacionadas à falta de medicamentos e à carência de alimentos, com encaminhamentos para a rede de atenção à saúde. Considerou o sofrimento psíquico associado a vulnerabilidades socioeconômicas a partir do dispositivo da necropolítica. O sofrimento emocional foi atravessado pelo adoecimento físico, por questões relativas à covid-19, e pela atualização de sentimentos vivenciados com o HIV, tais como: não aceitação do diagnóstico, medo da morte, abandono, isolamento e estigmas. Conclui-se que a escuta psicológica deu suporte emocional às pessoas em momento de intenso sofrimento psíquico. A empatia, o afeto e a solidariedade foram teias de resistência no momento de crise sanitária.

The article shares an experience report of psychological care for people living with HIV/AIDS in the pandemic caused by covid-19, from the Campaign Volunteering for the Americas Covid-19 and HIV/AIDS. The proposal seeks to collaborate with the fabric of theoretical and technical elaborations on clinical listening, especially in its remote form. The virtual psychological care, of short duration, was carried out by 14 volunteer psychologists, the majority referenced by Psychoanalysis. The listening was guided by the assessment of the central anguish based on the symptom-complaint, assessing risks, stressors and supports, based on the notion of an expanded clinic, in articulation with the actions of the campaign related to the lack of medication and the lack of food, with referrals to the health care network. It considered psychic suffering associated with socioeconomic vulnerabilities from the necropolitics device. Emotional suffering was crossed by physical illness, by issues related to covid-19, and by updating feelings experienced with HIV, such as non-acceptance of the diagnosis, fear of death, abandonment, isolation and stigma. In conclusion, psychological listening provided emotional support to people in times of intense psychic suffering. Empathy, affection and solidarity were webs of resistance in times of health crisis.

El artículo comparte un relato de experiencia de atención psicológica a personas viviendo con VIH/SIDA durante la pandemia de covid-19, de la Campaña Voluntariado por las Américas Covid-19 y VIH/SIDA. Busca colaborar con la construcción de elaboraciones teóricas y técnicas sobre la escucha clínica, especialmente en su modalidad a distancia. La atención psicológica virtual, de corta duración, estuvo a cargo de 14 psicólogas voluntarias, la mayoría ancladas en el Psicoanálisis. La escucha considerada la valoración de la angustia central a partir del síntoma-queja, valorando riesgos y soportes, sustentada en la noción de clínica ampliada, junto con el apoyo a la falta de alimentos e de medicamentos. Considerado el sufrimiento psíquico asociado a las vulnerabilidades socioeconómicas a partir del dispositivo de la necropolítica. El sufrimiento emocional estuvo atravesado por la enfermedad física, relacionadas con el covid-19, y por la actualización de sentimientos vividos con el VIH, como la no aceptación del diagnóstico, el miedo a la muerte, el abandono, el aislamiento y el estigma. Se concluye que la escucha psicológica brindó apoyo emocional a las personas en momentos de intenso sufrimiento psíquico. La empatía, el cariño y la solidaridad fueron redes de resistencia en momentos de crisis sanitaria.

Robotic percutaneous coronary intervention (R-PCI): Time to focus on the pros and cons

Aim: To assess the safety, efficiency, and device compatibility of the Second Generation Robotic System. Methods: Data on Robot-Assisted PCI (RePCI) is frequently insufficient in India. Many articles were published in national, non-indexed journals that are not available online and are difficult to obtain. Recognizing these constraints, the current review is intended to compile the available data on this important new innovation technique. This review could encourage future research and serve as a valuable source of information. Results/Conclusion: In terms of procedure efficiency, operator radiation reduction, and safety, the recent implementation and development of second-generation robotic systems have had a significant impact on interventional cardiology. This technology will play a significant role in the future of interventional cardiology as advancements eliminate the need for manual assistance, improve devices compatibility, and expand the use of robotics for telestenting procedures. A larger study demonstrating the safety and feasibility of tele-stenting over greater geographic distances, as well as addressing fundamental technical difficulties, would be required before attempting RePCI

Intervención de la telemedicina en pacientes peruanos con insuficiencia cardíaca en tiempos de COVID-19 / Telemedicine Intervention in Peruvian Patients with Heart Failure in Times of COVID-19

Introducción: La insuficiencia cardíaca tiene un gran impacto epidemiológico, no solo por su alta morbilidad y mortalidad, sino también por el alto costo en servicios hospitalarios. Las tasas de hospitalización por reagudizaciones y readmisiones luego del alta se han incrementado los últimos años, lo que constituye en la actualidad un problema de salud pública. Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto de la intervención de la telemedicina en pacientes peruanos con insuficiencia cardíaca en tiempos de COVID-19. Métodos: Se utilizó un diseño cuasi experimental con evaluación antes y después de la intervención en 32 pacientes provenientes de Chimbote (Perú), entre los meses de enero a junio del 2021, que aceptaron participar en el estudio y cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Se utilizó una ficha de recolección de datos que registró las características clínicas de los pacientes, frecuencia de hospitalización y clase funcional, así como el cuestionario de Kansas City que midió la calidad de vida relacionada a salud. En la intervención, se implementaron actividades de telemedicina que comprendió teleconsulta médica de cardiología, telemonitoreo y teleorientación de enfermería, y teleorientación de nutrición. Resultados: Se redujo la frecuencia de hospitalización de 9,4 por ciento a 0 por ciento en los pacientes categorizados en clase funcional III disminuyó de 28,1 por ciento a 15,6 por ciento, y el score general se mejoró de 65,8 a 69,6 puntos. Conclusiones: La intervención de la telemedicina mejoró los resultados sanitarios de los pacientes peruanos con insuficiencia cardíaca(AU)

Introduction: Heart failure has a great epidemiological impact, not only because of its high morbidity and mortality, but also because of the high cost in hospital services. Hospitalization rates for exacerbations and readmissions after discharge have increased in recent years, which is currently a public health problem. Objective: To evaluate the effect of telemedicine intervention in Peruvian patients with heart failure in COVID-19 times. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was used with evaluation before and after the intervention in 32 patients from Chimbote (Peru), between January and June 2021, who agreed to participate in the study and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A data collection form was used to record the clinical characteristics of the patients, frequency of hospitalization and functional class, as well as the Kansas City questionnaire that measured health-related quality of life. Telemedicine activities were implemented in the intervention, including cardiology medical teleconsultation, telemonitoring and nursing tele-guidance, and nutrition tele-guidance. Results: The frequency of hospitalization was reduced from 9.4 to 0 percent, while in patients categorized in functional class III it decreased from 28.1 to 15.6 percent. The overall score was improved from 65.8 to 69.6 points. Conclusions: The telemedicine intervention improved health outcomes in Peruvian patients with heart failure(AU)

IDENTIFYING THE ECOTOURISM SUITABILITY SCORE FOR MARINA BEACH AND ELLIOT'S BEACH OF CHENNAI COAST, TAMIL NADU, INDIA.

At the Chennai Coast in Tamil Nadu, India, research is done. Finding out whether Marina Beach and Elliott's Beach are suitable for ecotourism is the study's main goal. For the research using the ecotourism suitability index methodology, land use, land cover, erosion, accretion, beach type, beach width, proximity to bus stop, proximity to train station, and suspended sediment load have all been taken into account. The suitability index of eco tourism is assigned into 4 (four) classes, which are: Class S1 (Highly suitable), Class S2 (Quite Suitable), Class S3 (Suitable with condition) and Class N (Not Suitable). Result of analysis indicates that coast area of Marina Beach and Elliots beach area comes in the class of Highly suitable (S1) by score total of 129 or 95.5 % and 116 or 85.9 % respectively. According to the research, Marina Beach has a sand feature as a land use land cover, 213 metres of beach width, good clarity (500 mg/L), is located 361 metres from a bus stop and 681 metres from a train station, has moderate erosion, and has not experienced any accretion. The beach type is white sand. Likewise, Elliots Beach has a sand feature as a land use land cover, with 222 metres of beach width, good clarity (600 mg/L), 642 metres from the bus stop, and 2351 metres from the railway station, which is high. There is moderate erosion and no accretion, and the sand is of the beach type, which is white. Marina beach has high tourism suitability index as compared to Elliot's beach. By considering marina beach, all the eight parameters are considered to be ne whereas Elliot's beach has far away accessibility this is the main reason for lowering the tourism suitability.

Feasibility for evaluating motor aspects of Parkinson's disease through video consultations in a resource-limited setting in Southern Brazil / Viabilidade para avaliar os aspectos motores da doença de Parkinson através de consultas por vídeo em um ambiente de recursos limitados no sul do Brasil

Abstract Background Performing motor evaluations using videoconferencing for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) is safe and feasible. However, the feasibility of these evaluations is not adequately studied in resource-limited settings. Objective To evaluate the feasibility of performing motor evaluations for patients with PD in a resource-limited setting. Methods The examiners rated motor aspects of parkinsonism of 34 patients with PD from the Brazilian public healthcare system through telemedicine with the patient's own means by using the Movement Disorder Society-Sponsored Revision of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) rating scale. Quality measures of the video meeting were also obtained. The feasibility of rating the motor aspects was the primary outcome whereas the rating of individual motor aspects, video meeting quality and predictors of a complete evaluation served as secondary outcomes. Results The least assessable parameters were freezing of gait (52.9%), gait (70.6%), leg agility, and rest tremor (both 76.5%). Complete MDS-UPDRS part III was possible in 41.2% of patients and 62 out of 374 motor aspects evaluated (16.6%) were missed. Available physical space for a video evaluation was the worst quality measure. Incomplete evaluations were directly associated with disability (p = 0.048, r = 0.34) and inversely with available physical space (p = 0.003, r = 0.55). Conclusion A significant portion of the MDS-UPDRS part III is unable to be performed during telemedicine-based evaluations in a real-life scenario of a resource-limited setting.

Resumo Antecedentes Realizar avaliações motoras usando videoconferência para pacientes com doença de Parkinson (DP) é seguro e viável. Entretanto, a viabilidade dessas avaliações não é adequadamente estudada em cenários com recursos limitados. Objetivo Identificar a viabilidade de realizar avaliações motoras para pacientes com DP em um ambiente com recursos limitados. Métodos Os examinadores avaliaram os aspectos motores da DP de 34 pacientes do sistema público de saúde brasileiro através da telemedicina com os próprios meios do paciente usando a escala Movement Disorder Society-Sponsored Revision of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS). Medidas de qualidade da videochamada também foram obtidas. A viabilidade da classificação dos aspectos motores foi o resultado primário, enquanto a classificação dos aspectos motores individuais, a qualidade das videoconferências e os preditores de uma avaliação completa serviram como resultados secundários. Resultados Os parâmetros menos avaliáveis foram congelamento da marcha (52,9%), marcha (70,6%), agilidade dos membros inferiores e tremor de repouso (ambos 76,5%). A parte III completa da MDS-UPDRS foi possível em 41,2% dos pacientes, mas não foi possível avaliar 62 do total de 374 aspectos motores (16,6%). O espaço físico disponível para uma avaliação em vídeo foi a pior medida de qualidade. As avaliações incompletas foram diretamente associadas ao nível de dependência (p = 0,048, r = 0,34) e inversamente ao espaço físico disponível (p = 0,003, r = 0,55). Conclusão Uma porção significativa da parte III da MDS-UPDRS é perdida durante as avaliações baseadas em telemedicina em um cenário da vida real com recursos limitados.

Acceptability of teleconsultation in a public service specialized in the prevention and care of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections / Aceitabilidade da teleconsulta em um serviço público especializado na prevenção e cuidado da infecção pelo HIV e outras infecções sexualmente transmissíveis

Introduction: Telemedicine was leveraged for its contribution to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in Brazil and worldwide. Objective: We aim to evaluate the acceptability of incorporating teleconsultation through synchronized videoconference by users and professionals in a service specialized in the prevention and treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus and other sexually transmitted infections, and to identify associated factors. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with 410 users and 57 professionals who answered a category-standardized questionnaire. Predictors of acceptability were assessed using logistic regression model. Results: A total of 364 (88.8%) users said they would accept the modality. The factors positively associated with the odds of acceptance were the self-assessment of having favorable conditions to participate in a teleconsultation (aOR 54.8; 95%CI 12.4­242.1; p<0.001), the perception of saving money (aOR 5.2; 95%CI 1.9­14.0; p=0.001), and perceived convenience of the modality (aOR 6.7; 95%CI 2.9­15.9; p<0.001). Factors associated with reduced odds of acceptance were the fear of not being evaluated well (aOR 0.2; 95%CI 0.1­0.4; p<0.001), or remaining long without seeing the professional (aOR 0.2; 95%CI 0.1­0.5; p<0.001). The acceptance of the modality among professionals was 75.4% and the perception of its convenience (aOR 16.8; 95%CI 2.6­108.4; p=0.003) and that the institution has appropriated conditions (aOR 7.7; 95%CI 1.5­40.6; p=0.016) were associated with increased odds of accepting its incorporation in their routine. Conclusion: Governance should invest in infrastructure and support, secure protocols, digital literacy, and training of its users and employees for video teleconsultation. (AU)

Introdução: A telemedicina foi alavancada por sua contribuição para mitigar o impacto da COVID-19 no Brasil e no mundo. Objetivo: Pretendemos avaliar a aceitabilidade da incorporação da teleconsulta por videoconferência síncrona por usuários e profissionais de um serviço especializado na prevenção e tratamento da infecção pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV) e outras infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, bem como identificar fatores associados. Métodos: Estudo transversal com 410 usuários e 57 profissionais, que responderam a um questionário padronizado por categoria. Os preditores de aceitabilidade foram avaliados utilizando-se um modelo de regressão logística. Resultados: O total de 364 (88,8%) usuários disseram que aceitariam a modalidade. Os fatores positivamente associados à probabilidade de aceitação foram a autoavaliação quanto a ter condições favoráveis para participar de uma teleconsulta (razão de chances ajustada ­ aOR 54,8; intervalo de confiança de 95% ­ IC95% 12,4­242,1; p<0,001), a percepção de poupar dinheiro (aOR 5,2; IC95% 1,9­14,0; p=0,001) e a percepção de conveniência da modalidade (aOR 6,7; IC95% 2,9­15,9; p<0,001). As menores probabilidades de aceitação foram o medo de não ser bem avaliado (aOR 0,2; IC95% 0,1­0,4; p<0,001) e de permanecer muito tempo sem ver o profissional (aOR 0,2; IC95% 0,1­0,5; p<0,001). A aceitação da modalidade pelos profissionais foi de 75,4% e a percepção de sua conveniência (aOR 16,8; IC95% 2,6­108,4; p=0,003) e a de que a instituição possui condições favoráveis (aOR 7,7; IC95% 1,5­40,6; p=0,016) foram associadas com a maior probabilidade de aceitar a incorporação da modalidade em sua rotina. Conclusão: A governança deve investir em infraestrutura e apoio, protocolos seguros, literacia digital e treinamento de seus usuários e funcionários para a videoconsulta. (AU)

A PRECEDE-PROCEED approach in the advocacy for computer-based education on correct medical certification of cause of death among physician-learners

Objective@#Mortality data is a critical input to public health decision-making and planning. Yet, about 36% of underlying causes of death reported by physicians in 2018 are considered garbage codes, not useful in analyzing public health and mortality (PSA, 2018). We used the PRECEDE-PROCEED approach to develop, implement, and report an advocacy and education Project to improve training on medical certification of cause of death (MCCOD) among senior medical students and interns. @*Methods@#An MCCOD Instructional Design and eLearning course was introduced and validated in 33 medical education institutions. Lessons enhanced these education materials and are proposed for nationwide adoption. In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Project fast-tracked the training of physician-learners on the correct cause of death reporting and certification.@*Results@#Awareness of correct MCCOD and its personal and public health value reached at least 4000 learners, over a hundred medical faculty, and all deans of medical colleges in the Philippines.@*Conclusion@#The PRECEDE-PROCEED Model provided a clear and practicable framework for the advocacy and education efforts to train senior medical students and interns on MCCOD. It can similarly guide other medical education innovations by defining predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing factors then considering these factors for intervention strategies, implementation, process evaluation, outcome evaluations, and impact evaluations.

The remote training system for quality assurance of medical electronic linear accelerators based on extended reality technology / 中华放射肿瘤学杂志

Objective:To improve the quality assurance (QA) skills of radiotherapy personnel and medical students and reduce the radiation risk of training by developing a remote training system for QA of medical electronic linear accelerators.Methods:This training system was built based on radiotherapy technology and quality control contents of medical electronic linear accelerators, and a virtual reality interactive software was developed using extended reality (XR) technology Unity 3D. A remote control module of multi-terminal platform was also developed. A multi-perspective evaluation system was adopted and a questionnaire was designed to analyze the application value of this system.Results:The training system reproduced the live environment and physical objects of medical electronic linear accelerator treatment room. It built a multi-terminal virtual simulation training system with radiotherapy technology as well as QA knowledge system. This system could provide 5G remote control of medical electronic linear accelerator for off-site quality control demonstration and guidance. By March 1, 2022, a total number of 133 people had been trained using this system, 76 valid questionnaires had been taken, of which 90.79% (69/76) of the respondents trusted the experimental results shown by the system and 88.16% (67/76) of the respondents considered the training system necessary.Conclusions:The training effect of this system is widely recognized. It fundamentally reduces the training radiation hazard and provides reference for the reform and progress of QA training mode of medical electronic linear accelerators.

Clinical study of radiation exposure from atrial fibrillation catheter ablation guided by magnetic navigation system and cryoballoon / 中华放射医学与防护杂志

Objective:To identify the method to reduce X-ray exposure during ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) by comparing the cryoballoon (CRYO) ablation and remote magnetic navigation (RMN) ablation.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 144 patients undergoing CRYO ablation (CRYO group) and 121 patients undergoing RMN ablation (RMN group) in our hospital. Entrance surface doses at reference points online, exposure time during procedure and outcomes were analyzed for different types of patients.Results:Compared with the RMN group, the procedure time for the CRYO group significantly decreased [(165.0±23.6), (97.8±18.4) min, t=26.05, P<0.001]. However, the entrance surface dose value [(232.3±130.7), (669.0±387.5) mGy, Z=-12.29, P<0.001] and X-ray exposure time [(8.1±3.1), (23.4±6.2) min, t=-24.57, P<0.001] increased significantly for the CRYO group. No significant difference was found between the two groups in the proportion of maintaining sinus rhythm during follow-up of patients (71.9%, 75.7%, P=0.618). Multiple regression analysis showed that obese patients, patients with non-paroxysmal AF and patients with variant pulmonary veins were associated with an increase in entrance surface dose values in the CRYO group ( t=5.47, 2.23, 3.39, P<0.05). The X-ray exposure time for the three types patients above in the CRYO group also increased ( t=2.87, 3.86, 3.25, P<0.05) in the CRYO group. However, only obese patients in the RMN group had an increase in entrance surface dose value ( Z=-4.15, P<0.001) and no increase in exposure time. For the three types of patients above, there was no significant difference in proportion of maintaining sinus rhythm between the CRYO group and the RMN group during follow-up ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Compared with RMN ablation, the radiation exposure of CRYO AF ablation significantly increased, especially in obese patients, patients with non-paroxysmal AF and patients with pulmonary veins variation. The use of RMN for these types of patients may reduce the radiation exposure without affecting the procedure outcomes.