Effectiveness of care transition strategies for colorectal cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

INTRODUCTION: Implementing effective strategies to transition care for individuals with colorectal cancer is an important tool to qualify care for affected individuals, as well as contribute to the dispensation of continuous and quality care to patients. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of strategies to transition from hospital care to the community compared to usual care for colorectal cancer patients to reduce hospital stay, readmissions at 30 days, and visit to the emergency department up to 30 days. METHOD: Systematic review and meta-analysis followed the recommendations of PRISMA statement, with protocol registered in PROSPERO (CRD 42,020,162,249). Searches were carried out in May 2020 in the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, LILACS, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central. Meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model. The measure of effect used for dichotomous outcomes was relative risk, and for continuous outcomes, the difference of means was used, with their confidence intervals of 95%. Heterogeneity was evaluated using inconsistency statistics. RESULTS: Of 631 identified studies, seven studies were included. The meta-analysis of the studies showed a reduction in readmissions at 30 days of 32% and a significant reduction in hospital stay time of approximately one and a half days, both of which were analyzed in favor of the group of care transition interventions. CONCLUSION: The findings showed effective care transition strategies for the transition of colorectal cancer patients, such as post-discharge active surveillance program, standardized protocol of improved recovery, and telephone follow-up. TRIAL REGISTRATION: CRD42020162249.

Association of demographic, economic and clinical variables in daily activities and symptoms presented by patients in cancer treatment.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between demographic, economic and clinical variables, cancer symptoms, and daily life interference in patients receiving cancer treatment in Brazil. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 268 patients were assessed. A questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic, economic and clinical variables, and the M.D. Anderson Symptom Inventory was used to assess cancer symptoms. Data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate descriptive statistics. FINDINGS: The following variables were associated with higher symptom scores: female sex (prevalence ratio [PR]=1.28; 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 1.06-1.53), illiteracy or ≤ 9 years of formal education (PR=1.40; 95% CI 1.08-1.82), clinical equipment or situations that requiring nursing care (PR=1.23; 95% CI 1.03-1.46), and family history of cancer (PR=1.23; 95% CI 1.04-1.45). Daily life interference was associated with female sex (PR=1.40; 95% CI 1.12-1.75), secondary tumour (PR=1.42; 95% CI 1.16-1.74) and radiotherapy (PR=1.24; 95% CI 1.01-1.51). CONCLUSION: Management of cancer patients requires multidisciplinary knowledge, taking into consideration all the subjective dimensions of the patients. Knowing the profile of patients most strongly affected by symptoms will help them face the limitations and consequences of the disease and its treatment.

Hand hygiene compliance of healthcare professionals in an emergency department.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze compliance with hand hygiene by healthcare professionals in an emergency department unit. METHOD: This is a longitudinal quantitative study developed in 2015 with healthcare professionals from a university hospital in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Each professional was monitored three times by direct non-participant observation at WHO's five recommended moments in hand hygiene, taking the concepts of opportunity, indication and action into account. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used. RESULTS: Fifty-nine healthcare professionals participated in the study. The compliance rate was 54.2%. Nurses and physiotherapists showed a compliance rate of 66.6% and resident physicians, 41.3%. When compliance was compared among professional categories, nurses showed greater compliance than resident physicians (OR = 2.83, CI = 95%: 1.09-7.34). CONCLUSION: Hand hygiene compliance was low. Multidisciplinary approaches could be important strategies for forming partnerships to develop learning and implementation of hand hygiene practices. OBJETIVO: Analisar a adesão à higienização das mãos dos profissionais de saúde em unidade de Pronto-Socorro. MÉTODO: Estudo quantitativo longitudinal desenvolvido com profissionais de saúde de um Hospital Universitário do Rio Grande do Sul, em 2015. Para cada profissional, realizaram-se três acompanhamentos com observação direta não participante nos cinco momentos preconizados para higienização das mãos, levando-se em conta os conceitos de Oportunidade, Indicação e Ação. Utilizou-se da estatística descritiva e analítica. RESULTADOS: Participaram do estudo 59 profissionais de saúde. A taxa de adesão foi de 54,2%. Os enfermeiros e fisioterapeutas obtiveram a taxa de adesão de 66,6% e os médicos residentes, de 41,3%. Ao ser comparada a adesão entre as categorias profissionais, os enfermeiros tiveram maior aderência do que os médicos residentes (RC=2,83; IC=95%:1,09-7,34). CONCLUSÃO: A adesão à higienização das mãos foi baixa. Abordagens multidisciplinares podem ser estratégias importantes para formar parcerias que desenvolvam a aprendizagem e a efetivação de práticas de HM.

Patient safety culture in hospitals within the nursing perspective. / Cultura de segurança do paciente em instituições hospitalares na perspectiva da enfermagem.

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the atmosphere regarding patient safety from the perspective of active nurses in hospitals in a country town of Rio Grande do Sul State. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 637 nursing professionals from two hospitals. Data collection through Safety Attitudes Questionnaire, in the second half of 2014. Cutoff for positive assessment was ≥75 points. RESULTS: The scores for domains in the overall assessment were: 76 (team work atmosphere), 73 (safety atmosphere), 88 (job satisfaction), 59 (perceived stress), 66 (perception of unit management), 65 (perception of hospital management) and 80 (work conditions). When comparing averages between institutions, the private institution showed better working conditions. CONCLUSIONS: Results can be used to plan and organize actions, given the low scores in relation to the safety atmosphere, management and stress perception.

[Portuguese validation of the symptom inventory of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center]. / Validação do inventário de sintomas do M.D. Anderson Cancer Center para a língua portuguesa.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the reliability and validity of the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the instrument for symptom assessment, titled MD Anderson Symptom Inventory - core. METHOD: A cross-sectional study with 268 cancer patients in outpatient treatment, in the municipality of Ijuí, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. RESULTS: The Cronbach's alpha for the MDASI general, symptoms and interferences was respectively (0.857), (0.784) and (0.794). The factor analysis showed adequacy of the data (0.792). In total, were identified four factors of the principal components related to the symptoms. Factor I: sleep problems, distress (upset), difficulties in remembering things and sadness. Factor II: dizziness, nausea, lack of appetite and vomiting. Factor III: drowsiness, dry mouth, numbness and tingling. Factor IV: pain, fatigue and shortness of breath. A single factor was revealed in the component of interferences with life (0.780), with prevalence of activity in general (59.7%), work (54.9%) and walking (49.3%). CONCLUSION: The Brazilian version of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory - core showed adequate psychometric properties in the studied population.

[Social support perceived by cancer patients and its relation with social and demographic characteristics]. / Apoio social percebido por pacientes oncológicos e sua relação com as características sociodemográficas.

To analyze the relation between social support and socio-demographic characteristics of oncology patients. Transversal study, developed with oncology patients living in the Ijut city, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil between July and December 2012, the population was selected through convenience. For data collection we used the Brazilian version of the Social Support Scale and the Medical Outcomes Study data were analyzed with descriptive statistics resources and analytical. Average scores on the dimensions were: 82.36 +/- 24.42 (positive interaction), 85.39 +/- 19.81 (information), 87.98 +/- 18.68 (emotional support), 88.52 +/- 18.56 (material support) and 93.50 +/- 14.44 (affective support). Evidences showed higher averages in male mulattos patients (p < 0.05). There was a direct and growing relationship between per capita income, social support and affective positive interaction. It was proven that patients receive social support in all dimensions, with high scores, but with variations, considering the characteristics of gender, civil status, educational level, per capita income and race.

Care Transition From the Perspectives of Oncological Patients and the Multiprofessional Care Team: A Mixed Methods Study.

BACKGROUND: Integration into the health system is essential for safe care and efficient use of resources. OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to analyze the transition of care from the perspective of adult patients with neoplasia of the digestive tract and the multiprofessional care team, identify factors that influence the transition of care, and, collectively with professionals, create actions to improve the transition of care at the study site. METHODS: The Care Transitions Measure-15 was administered in a mixed methods study, with a QUAN→QUAL sequential explanatory approach. The principles of deliberative dialogue were used as a knowledge translation strategy, and data integration was carried out. RESULTS: The average score of the Care Transitions Measure-15 considered satisfactory was 74.3. The care plan factor had an unsatisfactory score of 66. Strategies to improve the care transition were listed by the focus group participants, such as supplementary care protocol for patients with neoplasms of the digestive tract, and providing a single discharge plan containing all information relevant to the treatment and continuity of patient care. CONCLUSION: The low score for the care plan factor indicates weakness in the care transition. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The integrated analysis results indicated that the care transition can be improved by an educational process during discharge planning, implementation of protocols for patients with neoplasia of the digestive tract, and identification of a reference caregiver to help patients navigate the healthcare system.

Weaknesses in the Continuity of Care of Puerperal Women: An Integrative Literature Review.

The aim of the present study was to identify how the transition of care from the hospital to the community occurs from the perspective of puerperal women at risk. An integrative literature review was performed, with the question: "How does the transition of care for at-risk puerperal women from the hospital to the community occur?" The search period ranged from 2013 to 2020, in the following databases: PubMed, LILACS, SciELO, and Scopus. MESH, DeCS and Boolean operators "OR" and "AND" are used in the following crossover analysis: patient transfer OR transition care OR continuity of patient care OR patient discharge AND postpartum period, resulting in 6 articles. The findings denote discontinuity of care, given the frequency of non-adherence to the puerperal consultation. Transition studies of care in the puerperium were not found, which requires proposing new studies.

O objetivo do presente estudo foi identificar como ocorre a transição do cuidado do hospital para a comunidade na perspectiva de puérperas de risco. Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura, com a questão: "Como ocorre a transição do cuidado das puérperas de risco do hospital para a comunidade?" A pesquisa foi realizada com recorte temporal de 2013 a 2020, nas bases de dados: PubMed, LILACS, SciELO e Scopus. Utilizou-se MESH, DECS e operadores booleanos "OR" e "AND" resultando nos seguintes cruzamentos: patient transfer OR transition care OR continuity of patient care OR patient discharge AND postpartum period, com análise final de 6 artigos. Os achados denotam descontinuidade do cuidado, visto a frequência de não adesão à consulta puerperal. Estudos de transição do cuidado no puerpério não foram encontrados, o que requer que novos estudos sejam propostos.

Care transitions among oncological patients: from hospital to community.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the transition of care from the perspective of cancer patients, in a Southern Brazil hospital, correlating perspectives with sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. METHOD: Cross-sectional study using the Care Transitions Measure (CTM) with cancer patients undergoing clinical or surgical treatment following hospital discharge. Data collection was completed by telephone, between June and September 2019. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTS: The average CTM score was 74.1, which was considered satisfactory. The CTM factors: understanding about medications (83.3) and preparation for self-management (77.7) were deemed satisfactory; while: secured preferences (69.4) and care plan (66.1) were unsatisfactory for an effective and safe care transition. No statistically significant difference was found between sociodemographic variables and the CTM. Among the clinical variables, primary cancer and the secured preferences factor showed a significant difference (p = 0.044). CONCLUSION: The transition from hospital care to the community was considered satisfactory in the overall assessment.

Transition of care of patients with chronic diseases and its relation with clinical and sociodemographic characteristics. / Transición del cuidado de pacientes con enfermedades crónicas y su relación con las características clínicas y sociodemográficas.

OBJECTIVE: evaluate the transition of care from the perspective of people living with chronic diseases and identify its relation with clinical and sociodemographic characteristics. METHOD: cross-sectional study with 487 patients who were discharged from a hospital. Clinical and sociodemographic characterization instruments were used, as well as the Care Transitions Measure-15, which measures Preparation for self-management, Secured preferences, Understanding about medications and Care plan factors. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. RESULTS: the transition of care was satisfactory (76.8±10.4). Average of the factors: Preparation for self-management (82.2±10.8), Secured preferences (84.7±14.3), Understanding about medications (75.7±13.7) and Care plan (64.5±13.2). Female patients had a higher average in the understanding about medications factor. Whites and residents in the urban area better evaluated the Care plan factor. The highest mean was observed for the Secured preferences factor (84.7±14.3) and the lowest for the Care plan factor (64.5±13.2). In all factors, significant differences were found in the variables (surgical patient, carrying clinical artifacts and not being hospitalized for COVID-19). Patients hospitalized for up to five days showed statistical difference in Preparation for self-management and Understanding about medications factors. In patients who were not readmitted within 30 days of discharge, Preparation for self-management was better. The better the Preparation for self-management, the lower the 30-day readmission rates. CONCLUSION: in patients living with chronic diseases, sociodemographic and clinical variables are associated with the transition of care. Patients who better evaluated preparation for self-management had fewer readmissions within 30 days. (1) Brazilian study that evaluated the transition of care of patients with CNCDs. (2) Women had a higher average in the understanding about medications factor. (3) Whites and residents in the urban area better evaluated the care plan. (4) Better preparation for self-management reduces length of stay and readmissions. (5) Better preparation for understanding about medications reduces hospitalization time.

Reflections on patient safety incident reporting systems.

OBJECTIVE: To reflect on the main characteristics and recommendations of Incident Reporting Systems, discuss the population's participation in reporting, and point out challenges in the Brazilian system. METHOD: Reflection study, based on Ordinance No. 529/13, which instituted the National Patient Safety Program, under Collegiate Board Resolution (CBR) No. 36/13; reflections by experts were added. RESULTS: Reporting systems are a source for learning and monitoring, allow early detection of incidents, investigations and, mainly, the generation of recommendations prior to recurrences, in addition to raising information for patients and relatives. There is little participation of the population in the reporting, regardless of the type of system and characteristics such as confidentiality, anonymity, and mandatory nature. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: In Brazil, although reporting is mandatory, there is an urgency to advance the involvement and participation of the population, professionals, and institutions. To simplify data entry by improving the interface and importing data from the reporting system is an objective to be achieved.

Patient safety climate in a Brazilian general hospital.

OBJECTIVE: To measure patient safety climate and the associated factors from the perspective of the multiprofessional team. METHOD: This was an analytical cross-sectional study, developed in a medium-sized hospital in the Southern region of Brazil. The Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) was used as the data collection tool and applied to 199 workers of the multiprofessional and support team between November 2017 and February 2018. Data analysis was descriptive and analytical. A positive score was considered when ≥75. RESULTS: The overall SAQ score was positive (75.1). The domain Satisfaction at Work was the one with the highest score (88.7), while Stress Perception showed the worst score (59.1). It was observed that professionals without a College/University degree better evaluated the domains Satisfaction at Work, Management Perception and Working Conditions, whereas the ones with a College/University degree had better stress perception. Medical doctors showed better Stress Perception when compared to the other health professionals. CONCLUSION: There is a positive safety climate in health organizations from the perspective of the multiprofessional team. However, the domains Safety Climate, Working Conditions and Stress Perception constitute areas that need improvement in terms of patient safety in the institution.

Patient safety culture from the perspective of all the workers of a general hospital.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the patient safety culture among the workers of a hospital institution in southern Brazil. METHOD: This is a cross-sectional study, which was performed with 630 hospital workers, at Santa Rosa, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, through the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire tool, in the month of April 2017. RESULTS: We found positive scores in all the safety culture domains, except for the perceived stress domain. CONCLUSION: Job satisfaction and teamwork spirit showed better scores for nursing and health professionals, when compared to the support team. Schooling, gender, operation time and the choice of workplace positively influenced the safe atmosphere.

Care transition from hospital to home: cancer patients' perspective.

OBJECTIVES: The present database contains information on sociodemographic and clinical data as well as data from the Care Transition Measure (CTM 15-Brazil) of cancer patients undergoing clinical or surgical treatment. Data collection was carried out 7 to 30 days after patients' hospital discharge from June to August 2019. Understanding these data can contribute to improving quality of care transitions and avoiding hospital readmissions. DATA DESCRIPTION: This data set encompasses 213 cancer patients characterized by the follow variables: gender, age range, place of residence, race, marital status, schooling, paid work activity, type of treatment, cancer staging, metastasis, comorbidities, main complaint, main complaint grouped as, continuing medication, diagnosis, diagnosis grouped as, cancer type, year of diagnosis, oncology treatment, first hospitalization, readmission in the last 30 days, number of hospitalizations in the last 30 days, readmission in the last 6 months, number of hospitalizations in the last 6 months, readmission in the last year, number of hospitalizations in the last year and the questions 1-15 from CTM 15-Brazil.

Transição de cuidado de pacientes internados por COVID-19 e sua relação com as características clínicas / Transición de cuidado de pacientes internados por COVID-19 y su relación con las características clínicas / Care transition for patients admitted to hospital due to COVID-19 and its relationship with clinical characteristics

Resumo Objetivo Analisar a transição do cuidado (TC), e sua relação com as características clínicas de pacientes internados por COVID-19. Métodos Estudo transversal, realizado em um hospital geral, com 165 pacientes hospitalizados em decorrência da COVID-19 e que receberam alta para o domicílio. Participaram aqueles que estiveram internados por pelo menos 24hs, maiores de 18 anos, com acesso telefônico após a alta. Excluídos aqueles que receberam alta por transferência, que evoluíram a óbito ou aqueles sem condições cognitivas. Dados coletados entre março a julho de 2021, por meio de questionário sociodemográfico e clínico, bem como o Care Transitions Measure-15. Aplicou-se análise estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados A média geral do Care Transitions Measure-15 foi considerada satisfatória (71,8±7,45). O fator Preferências Asseguradas obteve maior média (80,5± 9,84) e o fator Plano de Cuidados a menor (57,5± 11,4). Foram encontradas diferenças estatísticas significativas quando se associou os fatores do CTM-15 com as variáveis clínicas tempo de doença crônica (p<0,03), presença de artefato clínico (p<0,040), uso de medicação contínua (p<0,029) e a reinternação teve diferença significativa nos fatores Preparação para o Autogerenciamento (p<0,045), Preferências Asseguradas (p<0,027) e Plano de Cuidados (p<0,032). Conclusão Os pacientes hospitalizados por COVID-19 avaliaram a TC geral como satisfatória e as variáveis clínicas tempo de doença crônica, artefato clínico, medicação contínua e reinternação interferiram na TC desses pacientes.

Resumen Objetivo Analizar la transición del cuidado (TC) y su relación con las características clínicas de pacientes internados por COVID-19. Métodos Estudio transversal, realizado en un hospital general, con 165 pacientes hospitalizados como consecuencia de COVID-19, que fueron dados de alta para volver a su domicilio. Participaron aquellas personas que estuvieron internadas por lo menos 24 horas, mayores de 18 años, con acceso telefónico después del alta. Se excluyeron aquellas que fueron dadas de alta por transferencia, que fallecieron o que no tenían condiciones cognitivas. Los datos fueron recopilados entre marzo y julio de 2021, mediante cuestionario sociodemográfico y clínico, así como también el Care Transitions Measure-15. Se aplicó análisis estadístico descriptivo e inferencial. Resultados El promedio general del Care Transitions Measure-15 fue considerado satisfactorio (71,8±7,45). El factor Preferencias Aseguradas obtuvo el mayor promedio (80,5± 9,84) y el factor Plan de Cuidados, el menor (57,5± 11,4). Se encontraron diferencias estadísticas significativas cuando se asociaron los factores del CTM-15 con las variables clínicas tiempo de enfermedad crónica (p<0,03), presencia de artefacto clínico (p<0,040), uso de medicación continua (p<0,029). La reinternación tuvo una diferencia significativa en los factores Preparación para la Autogestión (p<0,045), Preferencias Aseguradas (p<0,027) y Plan de Cuidados (p<0,032). Conclusión Los pacientes hospitalizados por COVID-19 evaluaron la TC general como satisfactoria. Las variables clínicas tiempo de enfermedad crónica, artefacto clínico, medicación continua y reinternación interfirieron en la TC de estos pacientes.

Abstract Objective To analyze care transition (CT) and its relationship with the clinical characteristics of patients admitted to hospital due to COVID-19. Methods This is a cross-sectional study, carried out in a general hospital, with 165 patients admitted to hospital due to COVID-19 and who were discharged home. Participants were those who had been admitted to hospital for at least 24 hours, over 18 years of age, with telephone access after discharge. Those who were discharged by transfer, who died or those without cognitive conditions were excluded. Data collected between March and July 2021, using a sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire as well as Care Transitions Measure-15. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was applied. Results The overall mean of Care Transitions Measure-15 was considered satisfactory (71.8±7.45). The Important preferences factor obtained the highest mean (80.5± 9.84) and the Care Plan factor the lowest (57.5± 11.4). Significant statistical differences were found when the CTM-15 factors were associated with the clinical variables: duration of chronic disease (p<0.03); presence of clinical artifact (p<0.040); use of continuous medication (p<0.029). Readmission had a significant difference in the factors Health management preparation (p<0.045), Important preferences (p<0.027) and Care plan (p<0.032). Conclusion Patients admitted to hospital due to COVID-19 assessed the general CT as satisfactory and the clinical variables, length of chronic illness, clinical artifact, continuous medication and readmission interfered in the CT of these patients.

Patient safety culture in the Primary Health Care.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate thepatient safety culturein thePrimary Health Care (PHC). METHOD: A cross-sectional study with 349 health professionals and PHC managers from a city of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The tool used was Safety Attitudes Questionnaire Ambulatory Version. Data-independent double typing and descriptive and inferential statistical analysis were performed. RESULTS: The total score varied between 3.4 and 8.4 with mean (7.0 ± 1.3), positive evaluation in the "Patient Safety" domain (8.2 ± 2.0). Working on the Family Health Strategy and having five to 12 years of work was significant for positive culture. The recommendations to improve the safety culture were: Implementation of protocols, training, communication improvement and resolvability. CONCLUSION: The patient safety culture prevailed. Establishing a constructive safety culture with safe behaviors represents factors for improving patient safety in Primary Care settings.

Conhecimento de uma equipe multiprofissional sobre cuidados paliativos: estudo quase experimental / Knowledge of a multidisciplinary team about palliative care: quasi-experimental study / Conocimiento de un equipo multidisciplinario sobre cuidados paliativos: estudio cuasi-experimental

Objetivo: avaliar o conhecimento da equipe multiprofissional de uma unidade clínica hospitalar, antes e depois de ações educativas sobre cuidados paliativos. Método: estudo quase experimental, tipo "antes e depois", em que não há aleatoriedade na seleção da população e o grupo controle são os participantes que sofreram a intervenção. Resultados: houve diferença estatisticamente significativa nas respostas acerca do melhor momento para iniciar Cuidados Paliativos (54,3% para 80% de respostas corretas após as ações educativas) após as ações educativas. Nenhum participante tinha formação específica na área. Conclusão: após este estudo, houve mudanças na prática clínica. A instituição iniciou capacitações para as equipes, reforçando a relevância de estudos relacionados ao tema e necessidade de investimento em educação permanente a fim de mudar a realidade do sistema de saúde

Objective: to evaluate the knowledge of the multidisciplinary team of a hospital clinical unit, before and after educational actions on palliative care. Method: quasi-experimental study, "before and after", in which there is no randomness in the selection of the population and the control group are the participants who underwent the intervention. Results: there was a statistically significant difference in the answers regarding the best time to start Palliative Care (54.3% to 80% of correct answers after the educational actions) after the educational actions. No participant had specific training in the area. Conclusion: after this study, there were changes in clinical practice. The institution began training for teams, reinforcing the relevance of studies related to the topic and the need for investment in continuing education in order to change the reality of the health system

Objetivos: evaluar los conocimientos del equipo multidisciplinario de una unidad clínica hospitalaria, antes y después de acciones educativas sobre cuidados paliativos. Método: estudio cuasiexperimental, "antes y después", en el que no existe aleatoriedad en la selección de la población y el grupo control son los participantes que se sometieron a la intervención. Resultados: hubo diferencia estadísticamente significativa en las respuestas respecto al mejor momento para iniciar los Cuidados Paliativos (54,3% a 80% de respuestas correctas después de las acciones educativas) después de las acciones educativas. Ningún participante contaba con formación específica en el área. Conclusión: después de este estudio, hubo cambios en la práctica clínica. La institución inició la capacitación de equipos, reforzando la relevancia de los estudios relacionados con el tema y la necesidad de invertir en educación continua para cambiar la realidad del sistema de salud

Apoio social entre puérperas de risco: associação com características sociodemográficas e clínicas / Social support among puerperal at risk: association with sociodemographic and clinical characteristics / Apoyo social entre mujeres puérperas de alto riesgo: asociación con características sociodemográficas y clínicas

RESUMO: Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre o apoio social percebido e as características sociodemográficas e clínicas. Método: Estudo transversal, realizado em uma maternidade do noroeste do estado do Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil, no período de novembro de 2021 a abril de 2022. Aplicou-se questionário de caracterização sociodemográfica, clínica e escala de apoio social. Análise descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: Puérperas de ensino superior apresentaram médias mais altas de apoio emocional (p=0,015); as de cor branca, médias mais altas de apoio material (p=0,009); e aquelas de união estável, médias mais altas de apoio afetivo (p=0,0016), emocional (p=0,035), informação (p=0,019) e interação positiva (p=0,032). Houve diferenças significativas para as variáveis em que a gravidez foi planejada, em que as puérperas recebiam maior apoio material (p=0,015), e as que tinham hipertensão arterial sistêmica, que recebiam maior apoio e interação positiva (p=0,014). Conclusão: As puérperas apresentaram escores elevados de apoio social. No entanto, escores mais elevados foram observados entre aquelas de níveis socioeconômico mais altos, em união, que tinham gravidez planejada e hipertensão na gravidez.

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the association between perceived social support and sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a maternity hospital northwest of Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil from November 2021 to April 2022. A sociodemographic and clinical characterization questionnaire and a social support scale were used. Descriptive and inferential analysis. Results: Puerperal women with higher education had higher mean scores for emotional support (p=0.015); white women had higher mean scores for material support (p=0.009); and those in stable unions had higher mean scores for emotional support (p=0.0016), emotional support (p=0.035), information (p=0.019) and positive interaction (p=0.032). There were significant differences between the variables in which the pregnancy was planned, in which puerperal women received more material support (p=0.015) and those with systemic arterial hypertension, who received more support and positive interaction (p=0.014). Conclusion: The puerperal women had high social support scores. However, higher scores were observed among those from higher socioeconomic levels, in union, who had a planned pregnancy and hypertension during pregnancy.

RESUMEN: Objetivo: Evaluar la asociación entre el apoyo social percibido y las características sociodemográficas y clínicas. Método: Estudio transversal, realizado en una maternidad del noroeste del estado de Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil, de noviembre de 2021 a abril de 2022. Se utilizaron un cuestionario sociodemográfico de caracterización clínica y una escala de apoyo social. Análisis descriptivo e inferencial. Método: Estudio transversal, realizado en una maternidad del noroeste del estado de Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil, de noviembre de 2021 a abril de 2022. Se utilizaron un cuestionario sociodemográfico de caracterización clínica y una escala de apoyo social. Análisis descriptivo e inferencial. Resultados: Las mujeres postparto con estudios superiores obtuvieron puntuaciones medias más altas en apoyo emocional (p=0,015); las mujeres blancas obtuvieron puntuaciones medias más altas en apoyo material (p=0,009); y las que vivían en uniones estables obtuvieron puntuaciones medias más altas en apoyo emocional (p=0,0016), apoyo afectivo (p=0,035), información (p=0,019) e interacción positiva (p=0,032). Hubo diferencias significativas para las variables de que el embarazo fuera planificado, en las que las puérperas recibieron más apoyo material (p=0,015), y las que padecían hipertensión arterial sistémica, que recibieron más apoyo e interacción positiva (p=0,014). Conclusión: Las mujeres puérperas tenían puntuaciones de apoyo social elevadas. Sin embargo, se observaron puntuaciones más altas entre las de niveles socioeconómicos más altos, en unión, que habían planificado sus embarazos y con hipertensión en el embarazo.