A national questionnaire survey on endoscopic treatment for gastroesophageal varices in portal hypertension in China / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective:To investigate the current status of endoscopic treatment for gastroesophageal varices in portal hypertension in China, and to provide supporting data and reference for the development of endoscopic treatment.Methods:In this study, initiated by the Liver Health Consortium in China (CHESS), a questionnaire was designed and distributed online to investigate the basic condition of endoscopic treatment for gastroesophageal varices in portal hypertension in 2022 in China. Questions included annual number and indication of endoscopic procedures, adherence to guideline for preventing esophagogastric variceal bleeding (EGVB), management and timing of emergent EGVB, management of gastric and isolated varices, and improvement of endoscopic treatment. Proportions of hospitals concerning therapeutic choices to all participant hospitals were calculated. Guideline adherence between secondary and tertiary hospitals were compared by using Chi-square test.Results:A total of 836 hospitals from 31 provinces (anotomous regions and municipalities) participated in the survey. According to the survey, the control of acute EGVB (49.3%, 412/836) and the prevention of recurrent bleeding (38.3%, 320/836) were major indications of endoscopic treatment. For primary [non-selective β-blocker (NSBB) or endoscopic therapies] and secondary prophylaxis (NSBB and endoscopic therapies) of EGVB, adherence to domestic guideline was 72.5% (606/836) and 39.2% (328/836), respectively. There were significant differences in the adherence between secondary and tertiary hospitals in primary prophylaxis of EGVB [71.0% (495/697) VS 79.9% (111/139), χ2=4.11, P=0.033] and secondary prophylaxis of EGVB [41.6% (290/697) VS 27.3% (38/139), χ2=9.31, P=0.002]. A total of 78.2% (654/836) hospitals preferred endoscopic therapies treating acute EGVB, and endoscopic therapy was more likely to be the first choice for treating acute EGVB in tertiary hospitals (82.6%, 576/697) than secondary hospitals [56.1% (78/139), χ2=46.33, P<0.001]. The optimal timing was usually within 12 hours (48.5%, 317/654) and 12-24 hours (36.9%, 241/654) after the bleeding. Regarding the management of gastroesophageal varices type 2 and isolated gastric varices type 1, most hospitals used cyanoacrylate injection in combination with sclerotherapy [48.2% (403/836) and 29.9% (250/836), respectively], but substantial proportions of hospitals preferred clip-assisted therapies [12.4% (104/836) and 26.4% (221/836), respectively]. Improving the skills of endoscopic doctors (84.2%, 704/836), and enhancing the precision of pre-procedure evaluation and quality of multidisciplinary team (78.9%, 660/836) were considered urgent needs in the development of endoscopic treatment. Conclusion:A variety of endoscopic treatments for gastroesophageal varices in portal hypertension are implemented nationwide. Participant hospitals are active to perform emergent endoscopy for acute EGVB, but are inadequate in following recommendations regarding primary and secondary prophylaxis of EGVB. Moreover, the selection of endoscopic procedures for gastric varices differs greatly among hospitals.

Multidrug stewardship and adherence to guidelines in >200,000 direct-to-consumer Telemedicine encounters

ABSTRACT Objective: The quality of care and safety for Telemedicine-discharged patients with suspected respiratory infections are closely related to low rates of prescriptions of unjustified and high-risk medications. This retrospective study aimed to assess adherence to the current COVID-19 guidelines in direct-to-consumer telemedicine encounters at a large center using multidrug stewardship protocols. Methods: A quarterly electronic survey utilizing medical records of individual physician care assessed various quality indicators. Physicians received ongoing adaptive feedback based on personal metrics, with Telemedicine Center recommendations derived from the 2020 Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines. The study included all consecutive adults with new respiratory symptoms in the last 14 days who sought spontaneous Telemedicine consultations between March 2020 and August 2021. This study analyzed patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and other airway infections. Results: Of the 221,128 evaluated patients, 42,042 (19%) had confirmed COVID-19; 104,021 (47%) were suspected to have COVID-19; and, 75,065 (33%) had other diagnoses. Patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 had a mean (+DP) age of 35±12 years. A total of 125,107 (85.65%) patients were managed at home, 2,552 (1.74%) were referred for non-urgent in-office reassessment, and 17,185 (11.7%) were referred to the emergency department for whom there was no further treatment recommendation. The antibiotic rate in confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases was 0.46%/0.65% and that for non-evidence-based prescriptions was 0.01%/0.005%. Conclusion: Guideline training and Telemedicine consultation feedback may lead to lower antibiotic and antimicrobial prescriptions in suspected and confirmed COVID-19 cases. Multidrug stewardship protocols may improve guideline adherence and reinforce the quality of care and safety in Telemedicine encounters.

Caracterización y evaluación de adherencia al programa Get With The Guidelines en pacientes con insuficiencia cardíaca aguda en un hospital de Bogotá, 2016-2018: Cohorte HUN-ICA / Characterization and evaluation of adherence to the Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure program in patients with acute heart failure in a hospital in Bogotá, 2016-2018: HUN-ICA cohort

Introducción: la adherencia a estándares de manejo en insuficiencia cardiaca como la iniciativa Get With the Guidelines (GWTG) de la AHA puede disminuir los reingresos y mortalidad. Objetivo: describir las características clínicas de pacientes hospitalizados por insuficiencia cardiaca aguda y evaluar la adherencia a estándares de práctica clínica del programa "Get With The Guidelines", en un hospital universitario de Bogotá. Materiales y métodos: estudio observacional de la cohorte retrospectiva HUN-ICA correspondiente a 493 pacientes adultos hospitalizados entre abril 2016 y diciembre 2018 por insuficiencia cardiaca aguda, se registraron variables clínicas, tratamiento, mortalidad, reingresos y se evaluó adherencia a estándares de calidad del programa GWTG. Resultados: 52,1 % de la población fueron mujeres con una media de edad 75 años y el 67,8 % con FEVI >40 %. La etiología más común fue hipertensiva 58,5 % y la mayor causa de descompensación infecciosa (28,8 %). Aumentó la adherencia al uso de betabloqueadores en pacientes con fracción de eyección reducida al egreso de 46 % respecto al ingreso y al uso de antagonistas de receptor mineralocorticoide en pacientes con FEVI reducida de 61,1 %. Discusión: la cohorte evaluada presentó un perfil hemodinámico, clínico y adherencia en el manejo similar a cohortes nacionales. Las dosis subóptimas de la medicación al egreso justifican la necesidad de clínicas ambulatorias de insuficiencia cardíaca. Conclusiones: Se encontró menor adherencia para uso y dosis óptimas de betabloqueadores y antagonista mineralocorticoide que la de la cohorte GWTG, con incremento del uso de terapia farmacológica entre el ingreso y el egreso hospitalario.

Introduction: adherence to management standards in heart failure such as the AHA´s Get With the Guidelines-Heart failure initiative can reduce readmissions and mortality. Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics of patients hospitalized for acute heart failure and to assess adherence to program quality standards of the Get With The Guidelines Program in a university hospital in Bogotá. Methods: observational, descriptive and retrospective HUN-ICA cohort study. 493 adult patients hospitalized for acute heart failure, between April 2016 to December 2018. Clinical variables, treatment, mortality, readmissions and adherence to program quality standards defined by the GWTG program criteria were evaluated. Results: 52,1 % of the population were women, mean age was 75 years, (67,8 %) cases of heart failure with LVEF > 40 %. The most common etiology of heart failure was hypertensive (58,5 %). The most frequent etiology of decompen- sation was infectious (28,8 %). Adherence to beta-blockers use increased in patients with reduced ejection fraction at discharge of 46 %, and to the use of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in 61,1 %, compared to admission. Discussion: the evaluated cohort presented a hemodynamic, clinical profile and adherence similar to colombian cohorts. Suboptimal doses of medication upon discharge justify the need for outpatient heart failure clinics. Conclusions: lower adherence for use and optimal doses of beta-blockers and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists than GWTG cohort was found, with increased use of guidelines recommended pharmacological therapy between hospital admission and discharge.

Assessment of Saudi Physicians and Physical Therapists' Adherence to the Updated Clinical Practice Guideline for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Introduction Variations in clinical practice regarding the management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) among clinicians have been noted in previous studies. Such variations might be related to the different adherence to clinical practice guidelines. Objective To evaluate clinicians' adherence to BPPV guidelines and investigate the variations in the adherence between different specialties and qualifications. Methods This is a cross-sectional study with a vignettes-based survey conducted between June and August, 2020. We included clinicians engaged in managing BPPV that had at least one year of clinical experience. We excluded students, and clinicians who were not involved in the management of individuals with BPPV. Participants were asked to make their management choices based on four hypothetical patient vignettes. The sample ranged from 77 participants for the first vignette to 45 participants for the last vignette. Results We included 77 clinicians in the study, with the majority being Otolaryngologists (31.2%). The respondents' mean adherence to the guideline was of 63.3%. Result showed that Otolaryngologists' adherence was higher than that of clinicians from different specialties (p = 0.006, d = 0.72). Furthermore, clinicians with a postgraduate degree were more likely to adhere than those with a bachelor's degree only (p = 0.014, d = 0.58) and participants who were aware of the guideline were more likely to adhere to it (p < 0.001, d = 1.05). Lastly, regression analysis exhibited that adherence was affected by postgraduate degree and guideline awareness. Conclusion Otolaryngologists were more likely to adhere to the guideline than other specialties. Among all specialties, higher adherence was associated with guideline awareness and postgraduate degrees.

Elaboração de guia para Núcleos de Avaliação de Tecnologias em Saúde da Rede Ebserh: relato de experiência / Elaboration of a guide for Health Technology Assessment Centers in the Ebserh network: an experience report

Introdução: A Empresa Brasileira de Serviços Hospitalares (Ebserh) gere 41 hospitais universitários federais (HUFs), atualmente com 36 Núcleos de Avaliação de Tecnologias em Saúde (NATS). No contexto hospitalar, o NATS desenvolve produtos de avaliação de tecnologias em saúde (ATS) para subsidiar o gestor na tomada de decisões, sendo essencial para a sustentabilidade do Sistema Único de Saúde. A implantação efetiva dos NATS ainda é desafiadora, devido à insuficiência de diretrizes específicas para ATS hospitalar. Objetivo: Relatar atuação do Grupo de Trabalho em ATS (GT-ATS) da Ebserh na elaboração de guia para orientar a estruturação e fortalecimento dos NATS dos HUFs.Relato de Experiência: O GT-ATS foi instituído por portaria, composto por representantes de NATS dos HUFs e da administração central da Ebserh. Inicialmente, fez-se levantamento dos processos envolvendo os NATS, da prática de ATS na Ebserh e foi realizado diagnóstico situacional dos NATS. Em seguida, elaborou-se o guia a partir da expertise dos membros do GT-ATS e das melhores práticas e recomendações sobre ATS hospitalar, identificadas em revisão da literatura. O "Guia para organização e funcionamento dos NATS na Rede Ebserh" foi publicado em março de 2023 no portal eletrônico da Ebserh e inclui contextualização da ATS hospitalar no Brasil, objetivos e escopo de atuação dos NATS da Ebserh, orientações para organização e funcionamento dos núcleos e modelo de regulamento interno. Também foram elaborados modelos de nota técnica, declaração de conflito de interesses, formulário de solicitação e termo de compromisso de confidencialidade. Conclusão: O GT-ATS, por meio do Guia e dos documentos elaborados, contribuiu para institucionalização, harmonização e implementação dos processos de ATS nos hospitais da Ebserh, respeitando a heterogeneidade dos contextos e níveis de maturidade dos NATS. O trabalho colaborativo dentro do GT-ATS permitiu articulação de saberes interdisciplinares e práticas interinstitucionais, ampliando a dimensão, alcance e efetividade das ações de ATS.

Introduction: The Brazilian Hospital Services Company (Ebserh) manages 41 federal university hospitals (HUFs), currently with 36 Health Technology Assessment Centers (NATS). In the hospital context, NATS develop health technology assessment (HTA) products to help managers make decisions and are essential for the sustainability of the Unified Health System. The effective implementation of NATS is still a challenge, due to the lack of specific guidelines for hospital HTA. Objective: To report on the work of Ebserh's HTA Working Group (GT-ATS) in drawing up a guide for structuring and strengthening NATS HUFs. Experience Report: The GT-ATS was set up by ordinance, made up of representatives from NATS of HUFs and from Ebserh's central administration. Initially, a survey about the processes involving the NATS and the practice of HTA at Ebserh was carried out to make a situational diagnosis. The guide was then drawn up based on the expertise of the GT-ATS members and the best practices and recommendations on hospital HTA identified in literature review. The "Guide for the organization and operation of NATS in the Ebserh network" was published in March 2023 on Ebserh's electronic portal and includes a contextualization of hospital HTA in Brazil, the objectives and scope of action of Ebserh's NATS, guidelines for the organization and operation of the centers and a model of internal regulations. Templates have also been drawn up for technical note, declaration of conflict of interests, application form and confidentiality agreement. Conclusion: Through the Guide and the documents produced, the GT-ATS contributed to the institutionalization, harmonization and implementation of HTA processes in Ebserh hospitals, while respecting the heterogeneous contexts and maturity levels of the NATS. The collaborative work within the GT-ATS has allowed interdisciplinary knowledge and inter-institutional practices to be brought together, expanding the dimension, scope and effectiveness of HTA actions.

Construção e validação da escala de verificação da adesão às recomendações das Diretrizes Brasileiras de Ventilação Mecânica / Construction and validation of the scale for verifying adherence to the recom-mendations of The Brazilian Guidelines For Mechanical Ventilation / Construcción y validación de la escala para verificar la adherencia a las recomenda-ciones de Las Directrices Brasileñas Sobre Ventilación Mecánica

Objetivo: construir e validar uma escala de verificação da adesão às recomendações das Diretrizes Brasileiras de Ventilação Mecânica por profissionais da saúde. Método: estudo metodológico, conduzido no período entre setembro e dezembro de 2019 em um hospital público com 87 pacientes. Para a validação de conteúdo, adotou-se o Índice de Validação de Conteúdo; para a validade de critério, o Coeficiente de Correlação de Pearson; para a consistência interna, o alfa de Cronbach; e, para a confiabilidade interobservador, o Coeficiente Kappa e o Coeficiente de Correlação Intraclasse. Resultados: a escala identificou uma validade de conteúdo e consistência interna aceitável. A correlação de Pearson indicou uma correlação do escore de adesão com a saturação (r = 0,31; p≤0,005), o escore médio para o observador A e B resultou, respectivamente, em 88,89(±5,23) e 88,86(±5,34), e o intervalo de confiança foi de 0,96. Conclusão: a escala apresentou validade e confiabilidade para verificar a adesão às Diretrizes Brasileiras de Ventilação Mecânica dos profissionais.(AU)

Objective: to construct and validate a scale for verifying adherence to the recommendations of the Brazilian Guidelines for Mechanical Ventilation by healthcare professionals. Method: methodological study, conducted between September and December 2019 in a public hospital with 87 patients. For content validation, the Content Validation Index was adopted; for criterion validity, Pearson's Correlation Coefficient; for internal consistency, Cronbach's alpha; and, for interobserver reliability, the Kappa Coefficient, and the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient. Results: the scale identified acceptable content validity and internal consistency. Pearson's correlation indicated a correlation between adherence score and saturation (r = 0.31; p≤0.005), the average score for observer A and B resulted, respectively, in 88.89(±5.23) and 88.86(±5.34), and the confidence interval was 0.96. Conclusion: the scale showed validity and reliability to verify adherence to the Brazilian Guidelines for Mechanical Ventilation by professionals.(AU)

Objetivo: construir y validar una escala para verificar la adherencia a las recomendaciones de las directrices brasileñas sobre ventilación mecánica por parte de los profesionales de la salud. Método: estudio metodológico, realizado entre septiembre y diciembre de 2019 en un hospital público con 87 pacientes. Se adoptó el Índice de Validación de Contenido para la validación de contenido, para la validez de criterio, el Coeficiente de Correlación de Pearson, para la consistencia interna, el alfa de Cronbach y, para la fiabilidad interobservador, el Coeficiente Kappa y el Coeficiente de Correlación Intraclase. Resultados: la escala presentó una validez de contenido y una consistencia interna aceptables. La correlación de Pearson indicó una correlación de la puntuación de adherencia con la saturación (r = 0,31; p≤0,005), la puntuación media para el observador A y B resultó de 88,89(±5,23) y 88,86(±5,34), respectivamente, y el intervalo de confianza fue de 0,96. Conclusión: la escala presentó validez y confiabilidad para verificar la adherencia a las Directrices Brasileñas de Ventilación Mecánica de los profesionales.(AU)

Influencing factors of adherence to clinical decision support system which based on clinical practice guideline / 中国实用护理杂志

The clinical decision support system can provide medical staff with targeted patient diagnosis, treatment and care plan according to the recommendations of the guidelines, and assist medical staff to make clinical decisions. However, the adherence to clinical decision support system which based on guidelines was poor in clinical practice. Therefore, this article reviewed the influence factors of adherence to clinical decision support system which based on guideline from four aspects: system factors, individual factors, organizational factors and environmental factors, so as to improve the hindering factors and promote the application of clinical decision support system which based on guideline in future research and clinical practice.

Adherence to guidelines on the use of amoxicillin for treatment of ambulatory pneumonia in children younger than 5 years, Colombia, 2017-2019 / Adherencia a las directrices sobre el uso de amoxicilina para el tratamiento ambulatorio de la neumonía en menores de 5 años, Colombia, 2017-2019 / Adesão às diretrizes sobre uso de amoxicilina para tratamento de pneumonia ambulatorial em crianças menores de 5 anos, Colômbia, 2017-2019

ABSTRACT Objectives. To determine the level of adherence to clinical guidelines in prescribing amoxicillin to children younger than 5 years with pneumonia in outpatient settings in Colombia from 2017 to 2019, and assess the factors associated with adherence Methods. This was a cross-sectional study of secondary data from the Colombian Integrated Social Protection Information System database. Adherence was defined as prescription of oral amoxicillin for bacterial and unspecified pneumonia and non-prescription for viral pneumonia. Variables examined included: age (< 1 year, 1-4 years) of child; sex; cause of pneumonia (bacterial, viral, unspecified); region (Andean, Amazonian, Pacific, Caribbean, Insular, Orinoquian); and payment mechanism (without prior authorization, capitation, direct payment, pay per case, pay for event). Results. Of 215 925 cases of community-acquired pneumonia reported during 2017-2019, 64.8% were from the Andean region, 73.9% were bacterial pneumonia and 1.8% were viral pneumonia. Adherence to guidelines was observed in 5.8% of cases: this was highest for children diagnosed with viral (86.0%) compared with bacterial (2.0%) pneumonia. For children diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia, 9.4% were prescribed any antibiotic. A greater proportion of children covered by capitated payments (22.3%) were given treatment consistent with the guidelines compared with payment for event (1.3%). Conclusion. In this first study from Colombia, adherence to guidelines for outpatient treatment of children with bacterial pneumonia was low and was better for viral pneumonia. Further qualitative studies are needed to explore the reasons for this lack of adherence and why bacterial pneumonia was the most commonly reported etiology.

RESUMEN Objetivos. Determinar el nivel de adherencia a las directrices clínicas al momento de prescribir amoxicilina a menores de 5 años con neumonía en entornos de atención ambulatoria en Colombia entre el 2017 y el 2019, así como evaluar los factores asociados con la adherencia. Métodos. Este fue un estudio transversal de datos secundarios de la base de datos del Sistema Integral de Información de la Protección Social de Colombia. La adherencia se definió como la prescripción de amoxicilina por vía oral para las neumonías bacterianas y no especificadas, y la ausencia de prescripción para las neumonías virales. Las variables examinadas incluyeron: edad (< 1 año, 1 a 4 años); sexo; causa de la neumonía (bacteriana, viral, no especificada); región (andina, amazónica, Pacífico, Caribe, insular, Orinoco); y mecanismo de pago (sin autorización previa, capitación, pago directo, pago por caso, pago por evento). Resultados. De 215 925 casos de neumonía adquirida en la comunidad notificados durante el período 2017-2019, el 64,8% correspondieron a la región andina, el 73,9% a neumonía bacteriana y el 1,8% a neumonía viral. Se observó la adherencia a las directrices en el 5,8% de los casos: esta cifra fue más alta para la población infantil diagnosticada con neumonía viral (86,0%) que para la diagnosticada con neumonía bacteriana (2,0%). En el caso de la población infantil diagnosticada con neumonía bacteriana, al 9,4% se le recetó algún antibiótico. La proporción de población infantil cubierta por pagos capitados (22,3%) que recibió un tratamiento en consonancia con las directrices fue mayor que la de la población cubierta por pagos por evento (1,3%). Conclusión. En este primer estudio de Colombia, la adherencia a las directrices sobre el tratamiento ambulatorio de la población infantil con neumonía bacteriana fue bajo, en tanto que resultó superior en el caso de la neumonía viral. Se necesitan más estudios cualitativos para indagar sobre los motivos de esta falta de adherencia y las razones por las cuales la neumonía bacteriana fue la etiología notificada con mayor frecuencia.

RESUMO Objetivos. Determinar o nível de adesão às diretrizes clínicas para prescrição de amoxicilina em regime ambulatorial para crianças menores de 5 anos com pneumonia na Colômbia, de 2017 a 2019, e avaliar os fatores associados à adesão. Métodos. Estudo transversal de dados secundários do banco de dados do Sistema Integrado de Informação sobre Proteção Social da Colômbia. Definiu-se adesão como prescrição de amoxicilina oral para pneumonia bacteriana e não especificada, e não prescrição para pneumonia viral. As variáveis examinadas incluíram: idade da criança (< 1 ano, 1-4 anos), sexo, etiologia da pneumonia (bacteriana, viral, não especificada), região (Andina, Amazônica, Pacífica, Caribenha, Insular, Orinoco) e mecanismo de pagamento (sem autorização prévia, capitação, pagamento direto, pay-per-case, pay-for-event). Resultados. Dos 215.925 casos de pneumonia adquirida na comunidade notificados nos anos 2017-2019, 64,8% ocorreram na região Andina, 73,9% foram pneumonia bacteriana e 1,8% foram pneumonia viral. A adesão às diretrizes foi observada em 5,8% dos casos. Foi maior para crianças com diagnóstico de pneumonia viral (86,0%) em comparação com pneumonia bacteriana (2,0%). Para as crianças com diagnóstico de pneumonia bacteriana, 9,4% receberam algum antibiótico. Uma proporção maior de crianças cobertas por pagamentos capitados (22,3%) recebeu tratamento compatível com as diretrizes, contra apenas 1,3% no esquema de pay-for-event. Conclusão. Neste primeiro estudo da Colômbia, a adesão às diretrizes para tratamento ambulatorial de crianças com pneumonia bacteriana foi baixa, sendo melhor para pneumonia viral. Mais estudos qualitativos são necessários para explorar as razões dessa falta de adesão e por qual motivo a pneumonia bacteriana foi a etiologia mais comumente notificada.

From theory to practice: adherence to clinical practice guidelines for thromboprophylaxis in surgical patients in Colombia / Del papel a la práctica: adherencia a las guías de práctica clínica de tromboprofiaxis en pacientes quirúrgicos en Colombia

Abstract The development of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in surgical patients is a serious public health problem since it increases morbidity and mortality rates, as well as the costs associated with in-hospital care for this population. Notwithstanding the above, and although their effectiveness has been demonstrated, prophylactic measures are not properly used in these patients in Colombia. A possible cause of this situation is the poor adherence of health professionals to clinical practice guidelines (CPG) addressing the prevention of VTE. In this regard, several methodological approaches to achieve an adequate implementation of thromboprophylaxis by transforming physicians' behaviors have been described. However, to accomplish this, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the multifactorial barriers and sociological conditions that underlie this problem. Better adherence to VTE prophylaxis CPGs is known to lead to better clinical practice. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to carry out a reflective analysis of the causes and possible solutions to the low adherence of Colombian health professionals to these guidelines.

Resumen El desarrollo del tromboembolismo venoso (TEV) en pacientes quirúrgicos representa un serio problema de salud pública, pues aumenta las tasas de morbimortalidad y los costos asociados con la atención intrahos-pitalaria de esta población. No obstante lo anterior, y a pesar de que su efectividad ha sido demostrada, en Colombia las medidas profilácticas no son utilizadas de forma adecuada en estos pacientes. Una posible causa de esta situación es la pobre adherencia de los profesionales de la salud a las guías de práctica clínica (GPC) para la prevención del TEV. En este sentido, se han descrito varias aproximaciones metodológicas para lograr una adecuada implementación de la tromboprofilaxis al transformar los comportamientos de los médicos. Sin embargo, para lograr este propósito es necesario considerar de forma integral las barreras multifactoriales y las condiciones sociológicas que subyacen a este problema. Se sabe que una mejor adherencia a las GPC de profilaxis del TEV conduce a una mejor práctica clínica. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este artículo fue realizar un análisis reflexivo de las causas y posibles soluciones de la baja adherencia de los profesionales de la salud en Colombia a dichas guías.

Adesão de enfermeiros a um protocolo de prevenção de quedas / Nurses' adherence to a fall prevention protocol / Adherencia de enfermeros a un protocolo de prevención de caídas

Objetivo: analisar a associação entre a adesão de enfermeiros a um protocolo de prevenção de quedas e as variáveis demográficas, profissionais e de autoeficácia. Método: estudo transversal, com 23 enfermeiros de um hospital universitário de Cuiabá. Dados coletados por meio de questionário e da Escala de Autoeficácia Geral e Percebida. A medida da adesão dos enfermeiros ao protocolo de prevenção de quedas foi realizada pela verificação do número de registros de avaliação do risco de queda nos prontuários pelos enfermeiros nas 24 horas após admissão dos pacientes. Resultados: a idade média dos participantes foi de 37,56 anos e 91,3% eram do sexo feminino, com média de 11,43 anos de formação. Houve adesão de 39,13% ao protocolo e diferença significativa na adesão dos enfermeiros quando consideradas as clínicas (p=0,006). Conclusão: evidenciou-se associação entre a adesão de enfermeiros a um protocolo de prevenção de quedas e as unidades as quais eles trabalham. As características dos pacientes internados nessas unidades podem ter influenciado a adesão.

Objective: to analyze the association between nurses' adherence to a fall prevention protocol and demographic, professional and self-efficacy variables. Method: In this cross-sectional study, data were collected from 23 nurses at a university hospital in Cuiabá, using a self-efficacy questionnaire and the Perceived and General Self-Efficacy Scale. The nurses' adherence to the fall prevention protocol was measured by checking the number of fall risk assessment records in the nurses' records within 24 hours of patient admission. Results: participant mean age was 37.56 years and 91.3% were female, with an average of 11.43 years of training; 39.13% of the nurses adhered to the protocol and nurses' adherence differed significantly between units (p = 0.006). Conclusion: an association was found between nurses' adherence to a fall prevention protocol and the units where they worked. The characteristics of patients admitted to these units may have influenced adherence.

Objetivo: analizar la asociación entre la adhesión de enfermeros a un protocolo de prevención de caídas y las variables demográficas, profesionales y de autoeficacia. Método: estudio transversal junto a 23 enfermeros de un hospital universitario de Cuiabá. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de un cuestionario y de la Escala de Autoeficacia General. La medida de la adherencia de los enfermeros al protocolo de prevención de caídas se realizó mediante la verificación del número de registros de evaluación del riesgo de caídas en las historias de los enfermeros dentro de las 24 horas posteriores al ingreso del paciente. Resultados: la edad media de los participantes fue de 37,56 años y el 91,3% eran mujeres, con un promedio de 11,43 años de formación. La adhesión al protocolo fue del 39,13%. Hubo una diferencia significativa en la adherencia de los enfermeros en cuanto a las clínicas (p = 0,006). Conclusión: se evidenció la asociación entre la adherencia de los enfermeros a un protocolo de prevención de caídas y las unidades en las que laboran. Las características de los pacientes ingresados en estas unidades pueden haber influido en la adherencia.

Enfermeiros e as práticas recomendadas no manejo de delirium: estudo transversal / Enfermeras y mejores prácticas en el manejo del delirio: estudio transversal / Nurses and the best practices in the management of delirium: cross-sectional study

Objetivos:descrever a concordância dos enfermeiros quanto à avaliação, diagnóstico e prevenção de delirium em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva e verificar a associação da concordância ao perfil sociodemográfico dos profissionais. Método:estudo transversal realizado nas Unidades de Terapia Intensiva geral e cardiológica de um hospital de alta complexidade, entre janeiro e fevereiro de 2018. Participaram 61 enfermeiros por meio de surveyeletrônica com dezessete questões, sendo excluídos os que estavam em férias ou licença médica durante a coleta de dados. Resultados:A mediana de afirmativas com alta concordância foi de 11 por profissional, com 64% da amostra obtendo baixa concordância. As afirmativas com melhor concordância incluíram fatores de risco, algoritmo de avaliação, atuação do enfermeiro e conhecimento sobre sinais da síndrome. Conclusão:Os enfermeiros apresentaram baixa concordância às diretrizes de melhores práticas no manejo do delirium e não foi encontrada associação entre a alta concordância e ascaracterísticas sociodemográficas

Objectives:to describe nurses' agreement to regarding the assessment, diagnosis and preventionof delirium in the Intensive Care Unit and to verify the association of agreement with the sociodemographic profile of professionals. Method:cross-sectional study carried out in the general and cardiac Intensive Care Units of a high-complexity hospital, between January and February 2018. Sixty one nurses participated in an electronic survey with seventeen questions, excluding those who were on vacation or sick leave during the data collection. Results:The median of statements with high agreement was 11 per professional, with 64% of the sample obtaining low agreement. The statements with the best agreement included risk factors, assessment algorithm, nurse's role and knowledge about signs of the syndrome. Conclusion:Nurses showed low agreement with the guidelines for best practices in the management of delirium and no association was found between high agreement and sociodemographic characteristics.

Objetivos:describir la concordancia de enfermeras sobre la evaluación, diagnóstico y prevencióndel delirio en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos y verificar la asociación de concordancia con el perfil sociodemográfico de los profesionales. Método:estudio transversal realizado en las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos Generales y Cardíacos de un hospital de alta complejidad, entre enero y febrero de 2018. Participaron 61 enfermeras en una encuesta electrónica con diecisiete preguntas, excluyendo a las que se encontraban de vacaciones o baja laboral durante la recopilación de datos. Resultados:La mediana de enunciados con alta concordancia fue de 11 por profesional, con un 64% de la muestra obteniendo baja concordancia. Los enunciados con mejor concordancia incluyeron factores de riesgo, algoritmo de evaluación, rol de la enfermera y conocimiento sobre los signos del síndrome. Conclusión:las enfermeras mostraron bajo acuerdo con las guías de buenas prácticas en el manejo del delirio y no se encontró asociación entre alto acuerdo y características sociodemográficas

Dietary intake of the Mexican population: comparing food group contribution to recommendations, 2012-2016 / Ingesta dietética de la población mexicana: contribución de grupos de alimentos vs. recomendaciones, 2012-2016

Abstract: Objective: To estimate energy contribution (EC) of food groups in 2016, to compare consumption against Mexican Dietary Guidelines, and to examine changes in EC from 2012 to 2016. Materials and methods: We analyzed 24-hour dietary recalls from the 2012 and 2016 National Health and Nutrition Surveys (Ensanut). Foods and beverages were classified into eight food groups: cereals, legumes, dairy, meats, fruit and vegetables, fats and oils, sugar-sweetened beverages, and high in saturated fat and added sugar (HSFAS) products. Results: Cereals had the highest EC (30.1%), followed by meats (15.9%), HSFAS products (15.5%), and SSBs (10.5%). Fruits and vegetables, and legumes had the lowest contribution with 6.4 and 3.8%, respectively. SSBs, meats, and HSFAS products were 250, 59 and 55% above the recommended intake, respectively. Conclusions: This analysis confirms the need to generate a food environment conducive to a healthier diet.

Resumen: Objetivo: Estimar la contribución energética (CE) de grupos de alimentos al compararla con las Guías Alimentarias y examinar los cambios de 2012 a 2016. Material y métodos: Se analizaron recordatorios de 24 horas de las Encuestas Nacionales de Salud y Nutrición de 2012 y 2016. Los alimentos y bebidas se clasificaron en ocho grupos: cereales, leguminosas, lácteos, carnes, frutas y verduras, grasas, bebidas azucaradas, y productos altos en grasa saturada y/o azúcares añadidos. Resultados: Los cereales tuvieron la CE más alta (30.1%), seguidos por carnes (15.9%), productos altos en grasa saturada y azúcares añadidos (15.5%) y bebidas azucaradas (10.5%). Frutas y verduras y leguminosas tuvieron la menor CE con 6.4 y 3.8%, respectivamente. Las bebidas azucaradas, carnes y productos altos en grasa saturada y azúcares añadidos superaron en 250, 59 y 55% la recomendación, respectivamente. Conclusión: Este análisis confirma la necesidad de generar un ambiente alimentario que propicie una dieta más saludable.

Prescription of DPP4 inhibitors: Indication and effect on glycosylated hemoglobin in a primary care institution of Colombia / Prescripción de inhibidores de la DPP-4: indicación y efecto sobre la hemoglobina glicosilada en un primer nivel de Colombia

Abstract Introduction and objective: In Colombia, Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV (DPP4) inhibitors are recommended as second-best choice for type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment. However, no evaluation of the accomplishment or impact of this recommendation was performed. The objective was to determine the prescription of the DPP4 inhibitor according to the Colombian Clinicial Practice Guide regarding type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment, and its effects on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbAlc). Materials and methods: A descriptive study that included patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who attended a first level between 2016 and 2018, had a prescription for DPP4 inhibitor and at least two control appointments. Variables included were sociodemographic, clinics, treatment and comorbidities. The unadjusted prescription was defined as the lack of accomplishment of Colombian guidelines. Descriptive statistics and X2 test were used for the comparison of categorical variables. A binary logistic regression model was applied. Results: 112 out of 207 patients accomplished inclusion criteria, of which 77 were women (68.8%). Also, 68.8% of the patients had an unadjusted prescription of the iDPP4. There was a 0.21% total reduction in HbA1c levels, with a mean of 198.2 ± 124 days between the first and second control measurement (reduction of 0.55% when the prescription was adjusted to the guidelines and 0.05% if it was unadjusted). Conclusion: There is a limited impact of DPP4 inhibitors regarding the reduction of HbA1c and metabolic control, and there is a slight follow-up to the Colombian guidelines in patients who attend a first level.

Resumen Introducción y Objetivo: En Colombia se recomiendan los inhibidores de la Dipeptidil Peptidasa-IV (iDPP4) como segunda opción para el manejo de la diabetes mellitus tipo 2. No se ha evaluado el cumplimiento e impacto de esta recomendación. Como objetivo se buscó determinar la prescripción de los iDPP4 según las recomendaciones de la Guía de Práctica Clínica colombiana, y su efecto sobre la hemoglobina glicosilada (HbA1c). Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo que incluyó pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 que consultaron a un primer nivel entre 2016 y 2018, y tenían formulado un iDPP4, con al menos dos consultas de seguimiento. Se incluyeron variables sociodemográficas, clínicas, tratamiento y comorbilidades. La prescripción no ajustada se definió como la falta de cumplimento de la recomendación de la guía colombiana. Se empleó estadística descriptiva y pruebas X2 para la comparación de variables categóricas. Se aplicó un modelo de regresión logística binaria. Resultados: Hubo 207 pacientes de los cuales 112 cumplieron criterios de inclusión, 77 eran mujeres (68,8%). El 68,8% de los pacientes presentaron una prescripción no ajustada del iDPP4. Hubo una reducción total de 0,21%, con una media de 198,2±124 días entre la primera y segunda medición de HbA1c de control (reducción de 0,55% cuando la prescripción se ajustaba a la guía colombiana y 0,05% cuando no). Conclusión: Hay un limitado impacto de los iDPP4 frente a la reducción de HbA1c y poco seguimiento de la guía colombiana en pacientes de primer nivel de atención.

Impacto do tamanho das instituições de longa permanência na adesão às orientações de prevenção de infecções por COVID-19 / Impact of long-term care facilities' size on adherence to COVID-19' infection prevention guidance / Impacto del tamaño de las instituciones de larga estancia en la adhesión a las orientaciones de prevención de infecciones por COVID-19

Resumo Objetivo: avaliar a adesão das instituições de longa permanência brasileiras às orientações de Prevenção e Controle de Infecções da Organização Mundial da Saúde, observando a associação entre seu porte e a adesão a essas recomendações. Método: estudo transversal realizado com gestores de estabelecimentos. Os autores desenvolveram um questionário de 20 itens, com base nessas orientações, e um escore global de adesão, com base na adesão a essas recomendações. A adesão foi classificada como (1) excelente para aquelas que atenderam ≥14 de 20 recomendações, (2) bom para 10 a 13 itens e (3) baixo para aquelas com menos de dez itens. O tamanho das instalações foi classificado como pequeno, médio e grande, de acordo com uma análise de cluster em duas etapas. Estatística descritiva e teste de qui-quadrado foram utilizados com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: das 362 instituições incluídas, 308 (85,1%) aderiram a 14 ou mais recomendações. Em relação ao seu tamanho, a adesão à triagem de sintomas de COVID-19 dos visitantes (p=0,037) e ao isolamento de pacientes até que tenham dois exames laboratoriais negativos (p=0,032) foi menor em estabelecimentos maiores, em comparação com estabelecimentos de médio e pequeno porte. Conclusão: a adesão às medidas de mitigação da COVID-19 nas unidades brasileiras foi considerada excelente para a maioria das recomendações, independentemente do porte das unidades.

Abstract Objective: to evaluate the adherence of Brazilian long-term care facilities to the World Health Organization Infection Prevention and Control guidance, and assess the association of their size with the adherence to these recommendations. Method: cross-sectional study conducted with facilities' managers. Authors developed a 20-item questionnaire based on this guidance, and a global score of adherence, based on the adoption of these recommendations. Adherence was classified as (1) excellent for those who attended ≥14 out of 20 recommendations; (2) good for 10 to 13 items; and (3) low for those with less than ten items. Facilities' sizes were established as small, intermediate, and large according to a two-step cluster analysis. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used at a 5% significance level. Results: among 362 included facilities, 308 (85.1%) adhered to 14 or more recommendations. Regarding its size, adherence to screening COVID-19 symptoms of visitors (p=0.037) and isolating patients until they have had two negative laboratory tests (p=0.032) were lower on larger ones compared to medium and small facilities. Conclusion: adherence to COVID-19 mitigation measures in Brazilian facilities was considered excellent for most of the recommendations, regardless of the size of the units.

Resumen Objetivo: evaluar la adhesión de instituciones brasileñas de larga estancia a las orientaciones de Prevención y Control de Infecciones de la Organización Mundial de la Salud y evaluar la asociación entre su tamaño y la adhesión a esas recomendaciones. Método: estudio transversal realizado con gerentes de establecimientos. Los autores desarrollaron un cuestionario de 20 ítems basado en estas directrices y un puntaje general de cumplimiento acorde a la observancia de estas recomendaciones. La adhesión se calificó (1) excelente para aquellas que cumplieron con ≥14 de 20 recomendaciones; (2) buena para 10 a 13 artículos; y (3) baja para aquellas con menos de diez elementos. El tamaño de las instalaciones se clasificó como pequeños, medianos y grandes de acuerdo con un análisis de clúster de dos pasos. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva y la prueba de chi-cuadrado con un nivel de significancia del 5%. Resultados: de las 362 instituciones incluidas, 308 (85,1%) se adhirieron a 14 o más recomendaciones. En cuanto a su tamaño, la adhesión al cribado de síntomas de COVID-19 de los visitantes (p=0,037) y al aislamiento de los pacientes hasta que tengan dos pruebas de laboratorio negativas (p=0,032) fue menor en los establecimientos más grandes en comparación con los establecimientos medianos y pequeños. Conclusión: la adhesión a las medidas de mitigación de la COVID-19 en las unidades brasileñas fue considerada excelente para la mayoría de las recomendaciones, independientemente del tamaño de las unidades.

How to use the Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials (SPIRIT) in orthodontic research

ABSTRACT Introduction: Clinical trial protocols are essential documents that serve as a basis for research planning. The Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials (SPIRIT) statement aimed to increase the transparency and integrity of clinical trial protocols. Objectives: This paper described the main aspects of the SPIRIT, highlighting the importance of using this guideline in Orthodontics. Results: The SPIRIT is composed of 33 items and the diagram, which were presented and explained. Conclusion: The use of the SPIRIT checklist must become essential to increase the transparency and integrity of more reliable and less biased clinical trials in orthodontic research, improving the quality of future publications in this field.

RESUMO Introdução: Protocolos de ensaios clínicos são documentos essenciais, que servem como base para o planejamento da pesquisa. As diretrizes do Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials (SPIRIT) objetivam aumentar a transparência e a integridade dos protocolos de ensaios clínicos. Objetivos: O presente trabalho descreve os principais aspectos do SPIRIT, destacando a importância do uso dessas diretrizes na Ortodontia. Resultados: O SPIRIT é composto por 33 itens e 1 diagrama, que foram aqui apresentados e explicados. Conclusão: O uso do checklist SPIRIT deve se tornar essencial, para aumentar a transparência e a integridade de ensaios clínicos na pesquisa ortodôntica, tornando-os mais confiáveis e menos tendenciosos, melhorando, dessa forma, a qualidade das futuras publicações nessa área.

Estrategias para fomentar la higiene de manos en la atención ambulatoria / Interventions aimed to improve clinical handwashing in an outpatient setting

Introducción: se realizó un análisis de la evidencia disponible sobre intervenciones orientadas a mejorar la adherencia al lavado de manos, para generar recomendaciones para los centros de atención en salud ambulatoria.Materiales y métodos: se realizó una búsqueda en Pubmed, Embase y Epistemonikos, y en las referencias de guías sobre el tema, seleccionando aquellos estudios no observacionales en que se realizaran intervenciones para aumentar la adherencia al lavado de manos en atención en salud. Se clasificaron las estrategias descritas según tipo de intervención, y se evaluaron según su efectividad en mejorar la adherencia al lavado de manos y el seguimiento en el tiempo.Resultados: se seleccionaron 34 estudios experimentales prospectivos, que se clasificaron en 10 grupos según el tipo de intervención realizada, y se evaluaron según efectividad y seguimiento en una escala del I al VII. 24 de 34 estudios mostraron un aumento estadísticamente significativo de la adherencia al lavado de manos mayor al 15% desde el basal o en comparación al grupo control, correspondiendo en su mayoría a estrategias multimodales y de feedback. Discusión: las intervenciones más efectivas para mejorar la adherencia al lavado de manos fueron las que incluían abordajes multimodales y las que incluían feedback. Se hace urgente generar mayor evidencia sobre esta temática en el contexto de atención ambulatoria.

Introduction: To analyze the available evidence on interventions aimed at improving adherence to handwashing, to generate re-commendations for outpatient health care centers. Methods: A search was made in Pubmed, Embase and Epistemonikos, and in the references of guides on the subject, selecting those non-observational studies in which interventions were carried out to increase adherence to handwashing in health care. The strategies described were classified according to the type of intervention, and evaluated according to their effectiveness in improving adherence to handwashing, and its follow-up time afterward. Results: 34 prospective experimental studies were selected, which were classified into 10 groups according to the type of intervention performed, and were evaluated according to effectiveness and follow-up on a scale from I to VII. 24 of 34 studies showed a statistically significant increase in handwashing adherence greater than 15% from baseline or compared to the control group, corresponding mostly to multimodal and feedback strategies. Discussion: The most effective interventions to improve adherence to handwashing were those that included multimodal approaches and the ones that included feedback. It is urgent to generate more evidence on the subject in the context of ambulatory care.

Prevención en la transmisión de Coronavirus-19: ¿qué tan preparado está el personal de salud en Chile?

Background: COVID-19 is highly transmissible, thus requiring strict measures to prevent its propagation. Aim: To report a survey about self-reported adherence to recommendations aimed to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, among health care personnel. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional survey among health professionals about adherence to recommendations to prevent COVID-19 transmission was carried out in a public hospital in Chile. The survey had 11 questions and was developed using Delphi methodology, according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control. Results: The survey was answered by 137 of 155 invited workers. Hand washing, use of personal protection equipment, use of the elbow or tissue to sneeze, out-of-hospital hand washing and exclusive use of the uniform in the hospital, had an adherence of over 90%. The adherence to face touching avoidance during working hours, and face mask use in the public areas, was over 50%. No statistical differences were observed between gender or professionals. Conclusions: The adherence reported by health care workers was adequate in most of the evaluated recommendations.

Implementação de protocolo para profilaxia de tromboembolismo venoso: um estudo antes e depois em pacientes clínicos e cirúrgicos / Protocol implementation for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis: a before-and-after study in medical and surgical patients

RESUMO Objetivo Este estudo visou avaliar a adequação da prescrição de profilaxia de tromboembolismo venoso (TEV) após a implementação do protocolo. Métodos Trata-se de um estudo antes e depois realizado em um hospital de cuidados terciários no Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Pacientes clínicos e cirúrgicos internados, com 18 anos ou mais, foram avaliados para o risco de TEV e, posteriormente, para adequação da tromboprofilaxia, de acordo com o risco. As avaliações ocorreram antes e depois de uma estratégia de implementação de protocolo, que consistiu em uma plataforma on-line para acessar o protocolo, uma postagem pública do diagrama do protocolo, alertas clínicos na sala de convívio médico, alertas de e-mail e alertas pop-up no sistema informatizado de prescrição médica. O Desfecho principal foi a adequação da prescrição de profilaxia do TEV de acordo com o protocolo. Resultados Foram avaliados 429 pacientes para adequação da tromboprofilaxia (213 antes e 216 depois). A prevalência de adequação aumentou de 54% para 63% (pré e pós-intervenção, respectivamente) e após o ajuste por tipo de paciente e fase do estudo, a razão de prevalência atingiu (RP) = 1,20, intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC) 1,02-1,42. Conclusões os resultados mostraram que a adequação geral da prescrição de tromboprofilaxia foi discretamente melhorada. Apesar desses resultados, este estudo fornece evidências, até o momento, de uma série de estratégias para implementar o protocolo em instituições privadas em países de renda média com uma equipe médica aberta, pois há poucas pesquisas investigando esse tipo de intervenção simples e pragmática.

ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to assess the adequacy of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis prescription after a protocol implementation. Methods This was a before-and-after study conducted in a tertiary care hospital in Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil. Medical and surgical inpatients aged 18 years or older were assessed for VTE risk and subsequently for thromboprophylaxis adequacy, according to their risk. The evaluations occurred before and after the protocol strategy implementation; it consisted of an online platform to access the protocol, a public posting of the protocol diagram, clinical alerts on the medical staff TV, e-mail alerts, and pop-up alerts on the computerized physician order entry system. The main outcome measure was the adequacy of VTE prophylaxis prescription according to the protocol. Results A total of 429 patients were evaluated for thromboprophylaxis adequacy (213 before and 216 after). The prevalence of adequacy increased from 54% to 63% (pre and post-intervention, respectively), and after adjustment for patient type and phase of the study, the prevalence ratio reached (PR)=1.20, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.02-1.42. Conclusion The results showed that the overall appropriateness of thromboprophylaxis prescription was weakly improved. Despite these results, this study provides evidence to date a bunch of strategies for protocol implementations in private institutions in middle-income countries with an open medical staff, as there are few studies investigating these simple and pragmatic interventions.

Implementation of an Artificial Intelligence Algorithm for sepsis detection / Implantación de Algoritmo de Inteligencia Artificial para la detección de la sepsis / Implantação de algoritmo de inteligência artificial para detecção da sepse

ABSTRACT Objectives: to present the nurses' experience with technological tools to support the early identification of sepsis. Methods: experience report before and after the implementation of artificial intelligence algorithms in the clinical practice of a philanthropic hospital, in the first half of 2018. Results: describe the motivation for the creation and use of the algorithm; the role of the nurse in the development and implementation of this technology and its effects on the nursing work process. Final Considerations: technological innovations need to contribute to the improvement of professional practices in health. Thus, nurses must recognize their role in all stages of this process, in order to guarantee safe, effective and patient-centered care. In the case presented, the participation of the nurses in the technology incorporation process enables a rapid decision-making in the early identification of sepsis.

RESUMEN Objetivos: presentar la experiencia de enfermeros con innovaciones tecnológicas computacionales en el apoyo a la identificación precoz de la sepsis. Métodos: relato de experiencia de pre y post implantación de algoritmos basados en inteligencia artificial para la práctica clínica en un hospital filantrópico, en el primer semestre de 2018. Resultados: describen la motivación para la creación y uso del algoritmo; el papel del enfermero en el desarrollo e implantación de esa tecnología y sus efectos en el proceso de trabajo de la enfermería. Consideraciones Finales: las innovaciones tecnológicas necesitan contribuir a la mejora de las prácticas profesionales en salud, así que los enfermeros deben reconocer su papel en todas las etapas de este proceso, con el fin de garantizar el cuidado seguro, efectivo, centrado en el paciente. En el caso presentado, la participación de los enfermeros en el proceso de incorporación tecnológica potencializa la rápida toma de decisión en la identificación precoz de la sepsis.

RESUMO Objetivos: apresentar a experiência de enfermeiros com inovações tecnológicas computacionais no apoio à identificação precoce da sepse. Métodos: relato de experiência de pré e pós-implantação de algoritmos baseados em inteligência artificial para a prática clínica em um hospital filantrópico, no primeiro semestre de 2018. Resultados: descrevem a motivação, para criação e uso do algoritmo, o papel do enfermeiro no desenvolvimento e na implantação dessa tecnologia e os seus efeitos no processo de trabalho da enfermagem. Considerações Finais: inovações tecnológicas precisam contribuir para a melhoria das práticas profissionais em saúde. Assim, enfermeiros devem reconhecer seu papel em todas as etapas desse processo, de modo a garantir o cuidado seguro, efetivo, centrado no paciente. No caso apresentado, a participação dos enfermeiros no processo de incorporação tecnológica potencializa a rápida tomada de decisão na identificação precoce da sepse.