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OBJECTIVES: To measure the quality of the clinical Genitourinary (G-U) Medicine and Sexually Transmitted Infection (GUM/STI) management process at a primary care polyclinic and establish a baseline for future monitoring and evaluation. METHODS: This was a prospective cohort study on 220 data abstracted clinical notes randomly selected and stratified by gender, age and first point of contact from 2131 GU/STI patients of the GUM/STI clinic seen from 2003-5. Data were also obtained by tele-interview of a subset of 27 individuals. Measurements were incidence (95% CI) as proportions of successful level of activity and outcome indicators for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. RESULTS:Among 220 patients, the incidence (95% CI) of accurate clinical diagnosis and treatment was 40.5% (33%, 46%) before laboratory results boosted it to 96% (93%, 99%). Successful prognosis at 1st, 2nd and 3rd follow-up was 23.2%, 56.6% and 86.2%. The risk at follow-up for 1, 2 and >2 GU/STI episodes was 28.9%, 45.8% and 25.3%. Follow-up of partners was low, 4.7%. Adequate health promotion and preventive services were reported in 86.5% (78%, 88%) of 220 patients' records and by 84.5% (71%, 98%) of 26 who were tele-interviewed. In 88.5% (76%, 100%) of those (27) tele-interviewed, there was satisfaction with the service, but 73.8% (56%, 90%) would have preferred appointments and 29.6% (12%, 47%) preferred extended hours. Per capita ideal cost of medication could have been BB$6.30 (± 1.56) instead of actual BB$13.05 (± 1.84); (BB$2 = US$1). CONCLUSION: GU/STI quality performance improvement in Barbados requires rapid laboratory diag-nosis, standardized data formats with prompt expedited partner notification and treatment appointments and use of recommended algorithm that can half the cost of medication. Genitourinary medicine should be strategized instead of STI to better encapsulate the spectrum diversity of presentations and points of service.
OBJETIVO: Medir la calidad de la medicina genitourinaria clínica y el proceso del tratamiento de las infecciones de transmisión sexual (MGU/ITS) en un policlínico de atención primaria, y establecer una línea de base para el monitoreo y la evaluación futuros. MÉTODOS: Se trató de un estudio de cohorte prospectivo realizados sobre 220 notas clínicas extraídas de datos, seleccionadas aleatoriamente y estratificadas por género, edad y primer punto de contacto, de 2131 pacientes MGU/ITS de la clínica MGU/ITS atendidos en 2003-2005, y por tele-entrevista de un subconjunto de 27 individuos. Las mediciones fueron incidencias (95% IC) como proporciones del nivel de éxito de la actividad e indicadores de los resultados para el diagnóstico, el tratamiento y la prognosis. RESULTADOS: Entre 220 pacientes, la incidencia (95% IC) del diagnóstico clínico exacto y el tratamiento fue 40.5% (33%, 46%) antes de que los resultados de laboratorio la elevaran a 96% (93%, 99%). La prognosis exitosa en el primer, segundo y tercer seguimiento fue 23.2%, 56.6% y 86.2%. El riesgo en el seguimiento para los episodios GU/ITS 1, 2, y > 2 fue 28.9%, 45.8% y 25.3%. El seguimiento de parejas fue bajo, 4.7%. La promoción adecuada de la salud y los servicios de prevención fueron reportados en 86.5% (78%, 88%) de las historias de 220 pacientes y por 84.5% (71%, 98%) de 26 que fueron tele-entrevistados. En 88.5% (76%, 100%) de los (27) tele-entrevistados, hubo satisfacción con el servicio, pero 73.8% (56%, 90%) hubiera preferido citas y 29.6% (12%, 47%) extensión del horario. El costo ideal per capita de la medicación podría haber sido 6.30 BBD (± 1.56) en lugar de 13.05 BBD (± 1.84); (2 BBD = 1 USD). CONCLUSIONES: El mejoramiento en cuanto a resultados de calidad en GU/ITS en Barbados, requiere diagnósticos de laboratorio rápidos, formatos estandarizados de datos con pronta notificación a las parejas, citas para el tratamiento, y uso del algoritmo recomendado que puede reducir a la mitad el costo de la medicación. MUG debe ser estrategizada en lugar del TIS, a fin de encapsular mejor el espectro de la diversidad en las presentaciones y puntos de servicio.
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Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Clinical Audit , Female Urogenital Diseases/diagnosis , Female Urogenital Diseases/therapy , Male Urogenital Diseases/diagnosis , Male Urogenital Diseases/therapy , Primary Health Care/standards , Ambulatory Care Facilities , Barbados , Female Urogenital Diseases/economics , Interviews as Topic , Male Urogenital Diseases/economics , Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care , Patient Care Team , Patient Satisfaction , Prescription Fees , Prospective StudiesABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome (KTWS) is a congenital condition characterized by vascular malformations of the capillary, venous and lymphatic systems associated to soft tissue and bone hypertrophy in the affected areas. This syndrome may involve bladder, kidney, urethra, ureter and genitals. We report the treatment of 7 KTWS patients with urogenital involvement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From 1995 to 2005, 7 patients with KTWS were evaluated and the charts of these patients were reviewed. RESULTS: PatientsÆ median age was 19-years (range 4 to 46-years) and only 1 was female. The clinical presentation included genital deformities in 3 cases, hematuria in 2 and urethrorragia in 2, one of which associated with cryptorchidism and phimosis. Three patients had an association of pelvic and genital malformations, including 2 patients with hematuria due to vesical lesions and 1 patient with left ureterohydronephrosis due to a pelvic mass. Two patients had urethral lesions. Treatment included endoscopic laser coagulation for 1 patient with recurrent hematuria and 1 patient with urethrorrhagia, pelvic radiotherapy for 1 patient with hematuria and circumcision in 2 patients with genital deformities. One patient required placement of a double-J catheter to relieve obstruction. Hematuria and urethrorragia were safely and effectively controlled with laser applications. Circumcision was also effective. The patient treated with radiotherapy developed a contracted bladder and required a continent urinary diversion. CONCLUSIONS: Urogenital involvement in patients with KTWS is not rare and must be suspected in the presence of hematuria or significant cutaneous deformity of the external genitalia. Surgical treatment may be warranted in selected cases.