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The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges in the field of medicine. Among its diverse manifestations, immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) has emerged as a complication associated with COVID-19 infection. This case report presents a 90-year-old Caucasian male with a history of COVID-19 infection who developed acute hemoptysis, thrombocytopenia, and purpura. The diagnosis of ITP confirmed through exclusion criteria and clinical evaluation, occurred several weeks after the initial COVID-19 diagnosis. Differential diagnoses, including drug-induced thrombocytopenia, were carefully considered and excluded. The reported case highlights the importance of vigilance in identifying ITP as a potential complication of COVID-19 infection, even in the post-infection period. The timely initiation of appropriate treatment proved effective in managing the patient's condition. Collaboration among medical specialties facilitated comprehensive patient care, thereby reducing hospitalization periods. This case report serves as a crucial alert to physicians, underlining the need for ongoing monitoring of COVID-19 complications, especially as testing dwindles. By fostering interdisciplinary cooperation, healthcare professionals can optimize patient outcomes and effectively manage the multifaceted challenges associated with COVID-19 infection.
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OBJECTIVE: To identify the leadership competencies of Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses. METHODS: A quantitative, descriptive study using the Leadership Competencies Questionnaire. 311 Portuguese Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses participated. Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 22.0. RESULTS: Study participants had an above-average self-perception on the scale (mean = 3.5) in all leadership roles, recognizing their leadership competencies. The leadership competencies of Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses are balanced across all roles: Mentor (5.80 ± 1.02); Coordinator (5.53 ± 0.86); Facilitator (5.38 ± 1.04); Innovator (5.34 ± 0.88); Director (5.31 ± 1.10); Producer (5.30 ± 0.98); Monitor (5.15 ± 1.00); Corrector (4.79 ± 1.29). CONCLUSIONS: Specialized nursing practice enhances nurses' self-perceived leadership competencies. Nurses see themselves as leaders focused on internal support and facilitation of collective effort and opportunities for skill development.
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Enfermería Médico-Quirúrgica , Enfermeras Administradoras , Humanos , Liderazgo , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Proyectos de InvestigaciónRESUMEN
ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the leadership competencies of Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive study using the Leadership Competencies Questionnaire. 311 Portuguese Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses participated. Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 22.0. Results: Study participants had an above-average self-perception on the scale (mean = 3.5) in all leadership roles, recognizing their leadership competencies. The leadership competencies of Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialist Nurses are balanced across all roles: Mentor (5.80 ± 1.02); Coordinator (5.53 ± 0.86); Facilitator (5.38 ± 1.04); Innovator (5.34 ± 0.88); Director (5.31 ± 1.10); Producer (5.30 ± 0.98); Monitor (5.15 ± 1.00); Corrector (4.79 ± 1.29) Conclusions: Specialized nursing practice enhances nurses' self-perceived leadership competencies. Nurses see themselves as leaders focused on internal support and facilitation of collective effort and opportunities for skill development.
RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar las competencias de liderazgo de los Enfermeros Especialistas en Enfermería Médico-Quirúrgica. Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, utilizando el Cuestionario de Competencias de Liderazgo. Participaron 311 Enfermeros Especialistas en Enfermería Médico-Quirúrgica portugueses. En el análisis de datos, se utilizó el análisis estadístico descriptivo e inferencial a través del programa Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), versión 22.0. Resultados: Los participantes en el estudio tienen una autoevaluación por encima del promedio en la escala (media=3,5) en todos los roles de liderazgo, reconociendo sus competencias de liderazgo. Las competencias de liderazgo de los Enfermeros Especialistas en Enfermería Médico-Quirúrgica están equilibradas en todos los roles: Mentor (5,80±1,02), Coordinador (5,53±0,86), Facilitador (5,38±1,04), Innovador (5,34±0,88), Director (5,31±1,10), Productor (5,30±0,98), Monitor (5,15±1,00), Corrector (4,79±1,29). Conclusiones: La práctica de la enfermería especializada aumenta la percepción de las competencias de liderazgo del enfermero sobre sí mismo. Los Enfermeros se ven a sí mismos como líderes orientados hacia una orientación interna de apoyo al esfuerzo colectivo y facilitadores de oportunidades y desarrollo de competencias.
RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar as competências de liderança dos Enfermeiros Especialistas em Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, descritivo, utilizando o Questionário de Competências de Liderança. Participaram 311 Enfermeiros Especialistas em Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica portugueses. Na análise de dados, recorreu-se à análise estatística descritiva e inferencial através do programa Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), versão 22.0. Resultados: Os participantes do estudo têm uma autopercepção acima da média da escala (média=3,5) em todos os papéis de liderança, reconhecendo suas competências de liderança. As competências de liderança dos Enfermeiros Especialistas em Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica estão equilibradas entre todos os papéis: Mentor (5,80±1,02), Coordenador (5,53±0,86), Facilitador (5,38±1,04), Inovador (5,34±0,88), Diretor (5,31±1,10), Produtor (5,30±0,98), Monitor (5,15±1,00), Corretor (4,79±1,29). Conclusões: A prática de uma enfermagem especializada aumenta a percepção das competências de liderança do enfermeiro sobre si próprio. Os Enfermeiros veem-se assim como líderes voltados para uma orientação interna de apoio do esforço coletivo e facilitador de oportunidades e desenvolvimento de competências.