Identifying post-traumatic stress symptom typologies in clinical and non-clinical healthcare staff: a latent profile analysis.

Background: There has been growing concern regarding increasing levels of post-traumatic stress (PTS) symptoms experienced by healthcare workers (HCW) in the UK, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic.Objectives: PTS symptom typologies have been investigated in other adult populations using person-centred latent variable approaches, revealing profiles showing differing symptom levels and patterns. We aimed to explore typologies among clinical and non-clinical healthcare staff to elucidate heterogeneity of presentation.  Methods: This was a retrospective study using referral data from treatment-seeking healthcare staff in the North of England (N = 1600). We employed latent profile analysis using the PTSD International Trauma Questionnaire domains as profile indicators. We included covariates relating to role-type, depression, anxiety and mental health concerns before March of 2020.   Results: A model with six profiles fit the data best. Profile names were given as follows: 'No symptom'; 'Low symptom'; 'Low symptom (moderate Sense of current threat (Th_dx) and Functional impairment (FI))'; 'Moderate symptom (low Th_dx and high Avoidance (Av_dx))'; 'Moderate symptom'; and 'High symptom'. Covariates were shown to have differential predictive power on profile membership. Conclusions: The finding of profiles with pattern differences suggests a need for both differential and specifically targeted treatments, as well as a consideration of early intervention for those individuals with subclinical PTS symptoms. As expected, anxiety and depression were both predictors of several of the symptomatic profiles, with anxiety producing a larger effect. Further research is required to fully understand the link between role-type and PTS symptom typologies among HCW. .

Six distinct profiles of post-traumatic stress symptoms were found in treatment-seeking healthcare staff.Four of the profiles differed only in terms of severity of symptoms. Two of the profiles revealed pattern differences relating to differing severity across avoidance, sense of current threat and functional impairment.Working in a non-clinical role (e.g. hospital porter or admin staff) predicted membership of two of the moderate symptom profiles.Other mental health difficulties, anxiety and depression, predicted membership of several symptomatic profiles.

[Shortage of nurses in Spain: from the global case to particular situation. SESPAS Report 2024]. / Escasez de enfermeras en España: del caso global a la situación particular. Informe SESPAS 2024.

The nursing shortage is a multi-causal phenomenon that affects all countries and currently a global concern. The shortage of nurses jeopardizes the sustainability of health systems and the population health outcomes. Spain has historically had no difficulties in attracting new generations of nurses. The shortage of nurses is caused by the precarious working conditions and lack of professional development that have led to episodes of high international migration and abandonment of the profession. In this paper we focus on the evolution of different indicators of the working conditions of non-specialist nurses, who make up the bulk of the profession. These indicators allow us to analyse the abandonment of the profession, the duration of contracts, their full-time or part-time dedication and the excessive hiring. We have analysed the effect of COVID-19 and the labour reform on these indicators. COVID-19 reduced the abandonment of the profession and is currently at its lowest level, it has also accelerated the need to improve working conditions by increasing the percentage of permanent contracts and reducing the multiplicity of contracts in the same month. The labour reform has helped reduce the percentage of temporary contracts until reaching around 80% of the total contracts, and has reduced the number of nurses in Spain with more than one contract in the same month to below 3000 nurses on a sustained basis.

Gender perspective in the implementation of hygiene in cardiology intensive care.

INTRODUCTION: Hygiene in critical patients is an essential daily care, provided under safe conditions, to promote comfort and maintain the integrity of skin and mucous membranes, however, it can generate feelings of dependence and vulnerability in patients. The aim of this post hoc study is to know the differences in satisfaction and lived experience regarding bed hygiene in an intensive care unit according to biological sex and gender perspective. METHODS: Observational, descriptive and prospective study in which an ad hoc questionnaire was administered to 148 conscious and oriented patients of legal age. The questionnaire was completed 24-48 hours after admission to the unit, once the initial bed hygiene had been performed. RESULTS: Males experienced conformism (51%), embarrassment (31%) and relief (9%); Women felt conformism (35.4%), embarrassment (18.8%) and relief (29.2%) (p < 0.05). Women experienced a feeling of cleanliness in 89.1% compared to 56.1% of men (p < 0.05). Men were offered to wash their genitals in 72.9% compared to 35.7% of women (p < 0.05). 34.3% of men would prefer a family member to assist them during hygiene (62.9% by their wives), compared to 27.1% of women who would prefer a family member (84.6% by their daughters). CONCLUSION: Women tolerate bed hygiene better than men and appreciate more the feeling of cleanliness. Women are identified as caregivers, both professionally and in the family, and patients prefer them to collaborate in the performance of hygiene, being wives preferred by men and daughters preferred by women.

Supervisión de salud de niños/as con Síndrome de Down realizado por enfermera, desde la mirada de sus cuidadores / Caregivers' perspectives about the health supervision of children with Down Syndrome carried out by a nurse

INTRODUCCION: Los niños con Síndrome de Down (SD) y sus cuidadores requieren de una atención de salud multidisciplinaria que responda a sus necesidades desde una perspectiva integral. OBJETIVO: conocer las experiencias y expectativas que tienen los cuidadores de niños con SD en relación con los cuidados brindados por la enfermera durante el control de supervisión de salud infantil. METOLOGÍA: Estudio cualitativo fenomenológico, muestra intencionada de casos por criterios conformada por 11 cuidadores de niños con SD entre 0 y 9 años, que recibieron prestaciones en el Control de Salud Infantil. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas, los datos se analizaron siguiendo el esquema de reducción progresiva. Contó con la aprobación de la Dirección de Carrera de Enfermería, Universidad Santo Tomás (Temuco-Chile) (Acta 07-2018). RESULTADOS: se generaron dos categorías: "Experiencia de atención otorgada por la enfermera" y "Expectativas vinculadas a la atención proporcionada por la enfermera", se develó que los cuidadores de niños con SD perciben que los cuidados brindados por la enfermera durante la atención son insuficientes en relación con las necesidades que estos niños presentan. Esto estaría vinculado con la falta de conocimientos sobre esta condición y su abordaje integral. Con respecto a sus expectativas, refieren necesidad de acompañamiento, apoyo, educación y de profesionales de enfermería capacitados. CONCLUSIONES: urge abordar las brechas con respecto a las competencias del profesional de enfermería que realiza controles de salud del niño para poder entregar una atención de calidad a ellos y sus familias.

INTRODUCTION: Children with Down Syndrome (DS) and their caregivers require multidisciplinary health care that meets their needs from a comprehensive perspective. OBJECTIVE: to know the experiences and expectations that caregivers of children with DS have concerning the care provided by the nurse in the Child Health Supervision Attention. METHOD: A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted, an intentional sample of cases by criteria made up of 11 caregivers of children with DS between 0 and 9 years of age, who received benefits at the Child Health Control. Semi-structured interviews were carried out; the data were analyzed following the progressive reduction scheme. It had the approval of the Nursing Career Department, Santo Tomás University (Temuco-Chile) (Acta 07-2018). RESULTS: two categories were generated: "Experience of care provided by the nurse" and "Expectations linked to the care provided by the nurse", it was revealed that caregivers of children with DS perceive that the care provided by the nurse during the control is insufficient with the children's needs also, data showed a link to the lack of knowledge about this condition and its comprehensive approach. Regarding their expectations, they report the need for accompaniment, support, and education from the nurse, in addition to being a trained professional. CONCLUSION: It is urgent to address the gaps regarding the competencies of the nursing professional who performs child health checks to deliver quality care to them and their families.

Facilitadores y barreras para la implementación de un programa de enfermería de práctica avanzada en Chile / Facilitators and barriers in the implementation of advanced practice in nursing program

INTRODUCCIÓN: El desarrollo de la Enfermería de Práctica Avanzada se ha transformado en una tendencia global en las últimas décadas. Desde que esta formación de posgrado emergió en Estados Unidos ha trascendido a otros continentes y países. Si bien en la región de las Américas estos programas aún tienen un carácter incipiente, la Organización Panamericana de la Salud ha realizado esfuerzos constantes para relevar su aporte al logro del acceso universal de salud y al fortalecimiento de la atención primaria de salud y a la fuerza laboral de Enfermería. OBJETIVO: Este artículo presenta una reflexión acerca de la implementación de un programa de Práctica Avanzada en Chile, analizando facilitadores y desafíos del proceso. DESARROLLO: En respuesta a las necesidades del país y al contexto, la Escuela de Enfermería UC abrió su primer programa en 2021, específicamente en el área de la oncología, enfocado a abordar las brechas de acceso y cobertura en el área. Se plantean facilitadores y desafíos de la implementación que coinciden con lo que ocurre a nivel internacional CONCLUSIONES: Las fortalezas como los desafíos identificados proporciona una clara orientación para avanzar en la implementación y permiten proyectar estrategias basadas en evidencia y con pertinencia contextual, que consideren e integren las iniciativas exitosas publicadas y los logros obtenidos.

INTRODUCTION: The development of Advanced Practice Nursing has become a global trend in recent decades. Since this postgraduate training emerged in the United States, it has spread to other continents and countries. Although in the region of the Americas these programs are still incipient, the Pan American Health Organization has made constant efforts to highlight their contribution to the achievement of universal health access and to the strengthening of primary health care and the nursing workforce. OBJECTIVE: This article presents a reflection on the implementation of an Advanced Practice program in Chile, analyzing facilitators and challenges of the process. DEVELOPMENT: In response to the needs of the country and the context, the UC School of Nursing opened its first program in 2021, specifically in oncology, focused on addressing the gaps in access and coverage in the area. Facilitators and challenges of implementation are raised that coincide with what is happening internationally CONCLUSIONS: The strengths as well as the challenges identified provide clear guidance to advance implementation and allow projecting strategies based on evidence and with contextual relevance, which consider and integrate the successful initiatives published and the achievements obtained.

Image of nurses in Chile through children's drawings: An iconographic study / A imagem de enfermeiras(os) no Chile por meio de desenhos infantis: um estudo iconográfico / Imagen de enfermeras(os) en Chile a través del dibujo infantil: un estudio iconográfico

Abstract Objective To reveal the image of nursing professionals in Chile through the analysis of children's drawings. Method This is an exploratory qualitative study, involving the collection of information through nine drawings made by children aged between 7 and 10 years, using free technique, and then were analyzed with the Iconographic Method proposed by Erwin Panofsky. Results Most drawings depict clinical activities of nurses, focusing predominantly on the technical dimension of the profession. Although nursing is commonly associated with a mostly female occupation, permeated by gender stereotypes, some participants were able to identify the presence and importance of the male role in this professional field. No iconographic elements were identified that would reinforce stigmas associated with nursing professionals, such as the view that they are supporters, aides, or mere medical assistants. Conclusions and implications for practice Children's drawings serve as a reflection of the collective imagination of society. By studying them in relation to nursing, we can identify the advances of the profession and glimpse its near future. This research contributes to understanding the current image of the profession in society, and allows an analysis that goes further, helping to establish future directions and the evolution of this collective perception.

Resumo Objetivo Revelar a imagem do profissional de enfermagem no Chile por meio da análise iconográfica de desenhos infantis. Método Estudo qualitativo exploratório, envolvendo a coleta de informações por meio de nove desenhos elaborados por crianças com idades entre 7 e 10 anos, utilizando técnica livre e posteriormente examinados com base no Método Iconográfico proposto por Erwin Panofsky. Resultados A maioria retrata as atividades clínicas do enfermeiro, enfocando predominantemente em sua dimensão técnica. Embora a enfermagem seja comumente associada a uma ocupação majoritariamente feminina, permeada por estereótipos de gênero, alguns participantes conseguiram identificar a presença e a importância do papel masculino nesse campo profissional. Não foram identificados elementos iconográficos que reforçassem estigmas associados aos profissionais de enfermagem, como a visão de serem simples assistentes, ajudantes ou meros auxiliares dos médicos. Conclusões e implicações para a prática Os desenhos infantis são reflexo do imaginário coletivo da sociedade. Ao estudá-los em relação à enfermagem, podemos identificar avanços na profissão e vislumbrar seu futuro próximo. Esta pesquisa contribui para compreender a imagem atual da profissão na sociedade e possibilita uma análise que ajuda a estabelecer direções futuras e a evolução dessa percepção coletiva.

Resumen Objetivo Revelar la imagen de los profesionales de enfermería en Chile a través del análisis de dibujos infantiles. Método Estudio cualitativo exploratorio, que involucra la recolección de información a través de nueve dibujos en técnica libre realizados por niños entre siete y diez años, posteriormente analizados mediante el Método Iconográfico propuesto por Erwin Panofsky. Resultados La mayoría representa las actividades clínicas de las enfermeras, centrándose predominantemente en la dimensión técnica. Aunque la enfermería se asocia comúnmente a una ocupación mayoritariamente femenina, impregnada de estereotipos de género, algunos participantes identificaron la presencia y la importancia del papel masculino en la profesión. No se identificaron elementos iconográficos que reforzaran estigmas asociados a los profesionales de enfermería, como la visión de que son simples asistentes, ayudantes o meros auxiliares médicos. Conclusiones e implicaciones para la práctica Los dibujos son reflejo del imaginario colectivo de la sociedad. Al estudiarlos en relación con la enfermería, podemos identificar avances en la profesión y vislumbrar su futuro próximo. Esta investigación contribuye a comprender la imagen actual de la profesión en la sociedad y permite un análisis que ayuda a establecer las orientaciones futuras y la evolución de esta percepción colectiva.

O eu em nós: marcas e aproximações de uma diretora no processo psicoterápico / The self in us: marks and approaches of a director in the psychotherapeutic process / El yo dentro de nosotros: marcas y enfoques de una directora en el proceso psicoterapêutico

RESUMO O objetivo deste trabalho foi aprofundar as marcas e aproximações de uma diretora no processo psicoterápico. Trata-se de um estudo de caso psicodramático utilizando o registro documental de sessões de psicoterapia bipessoal de três pacientes atendidas anteriormente pela primeira autora e os relatos da própria autora sobre suas percepções nos atendimentos. Foram apresentadas reflexões que demonstram resultados positivos sobre as aproximações na relação psicoterapêutica mediante o humor, a poesia e a música como formas de conexão entre psicodramatista e cliente.

ABSTRACT The objective of this work was to deepen the approaches and distances of a director in the psychotherapeutic process. This is a psychodramatic case study that used the documentary record of bipersonal psychotherapy sessions of three patients previously attended by the first author and the author's own reports about her perceptions in the sessions. Reflections were presented that demonstrate positive results regarding the approaches in the therapeutic relationship, using humor, poetry, and music as means of connection between the psychodramatist and the client.

RESUMEN El objetivo de este trabajo fue profundizar los acercamientos y distancias de una directora en el proceso psicoterapéutico. Se trata de un estudio de caso psicodramático utilizando el registro documental de sesiones de psicoterapia bipersonal de tres pacientes atendidos previamente por la primera autora y los relatos de la propia autora sobre sus percepciones en las sesiones. Se presentaron reflexiones que demuestran resultados positivos en relación a las aproximaciones en la relación terapéutica, utilizando el humor, la poesía y la música como formas de conexión entre el psicodramatista y el cliente.

Percepciones de los profesionales de enfermería en la prevención del sobrepeso y la obesidad infantil / Perceptions of nursing professionals in the prevention of childhood overweight and obesity

Objetivo principal: describir y comprender la percepción de las enfermeras acerca de su rol en la prevención de la obesidad y el sobrepeso infantil de 1 a 5 años en el área de crecimiento y desarrollo (CRED). Metodología: Estudio de enfoque cualitativo de tipo exploratorio. Se realizaron 10 entrevistas semiestructuradas y se utilizó la técnica de análisis de discurso para el análisis de los datos. Resultados principales: Las enfermeras percibieron y comprendieron sus funciones, valoración, facilitadores y barreras en sus intervenciones de casos de sobrepeso y obesidad infantil. Conclusión principal: Las enfermeras del área de CRED tiene una percepción clara y concisa sobre su función en la prevención del sobrepeso y la obesidad infantil. Asimismo, reconocen factores facilitadores como la toma de conciencia de los padres y el trabajo en equipo, pero enfrentan desafíos como la escasez de personal y la falta de capacitación constante.(AU)

Objective: Describe and understand the perception of nurses about their role in the prevention of obesity and overweight in children from 1 to 5 years of age in the CRED (growth and development area). Methods: A qualitative exploratory study. Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted, and the discourse analysis technique was used for data analysis. Results: Nurses perceived and understood their roles, values, facilitators and barriers in their interventions in cases of childhood overweight and obesity. Conclusion: CRED nurses have a clear and concise perception of their role in the prevention of childhood overweight and obesity. They also recognize facilitating factors such as parental awareness and teamwork, but face challenges such as staff shortages and lack of ongoing training.(AU)

Rol del coordinador de enfermería en las subdirecciones de gestión del cuidado / The role of nursing coordinators within care management sub-directorates / Papel do coordenador de enfermagem nas subdiretorias de gestão assistente

Objetivo: El objetivo de esta reflexión fue explorar de acuerdo con la evidencia científica disponible, las funciones y atributos del rol de las enfermeras coordinadoras en atención cerrada. Desarrollo: En Chile la gestión del cuidado de enfermería para atención cerrada de establecimientos hospitalarios de mediana y alta complejidad se encuentra regulada por la norma general administrativa N° 19, con resolución exenta 1127 de 2007. A más de 15 años de su implementación se ha cuantificado una desigualdad en cuanto a estructura y alta heterogeneidad de las funciones enmendadas a través de la norma que las regula. A nivel internacional y nacional no existe consenso en relación con la estructura de enfermería y con ello el rol de coordinadoras de enfermería dentro de las subdirecciones de gestión del cuidado. Esta investigación demuestra divergencia en las estructuras de Enfermería y las definiciones con respecto a las coordinaciones de Enfermería, aspecto fundamental para la gobernanza de Enfermería. El estilo de liderazgo, motivación, comunicación efectiva, acompañamiento y el conocimiento de sistemas complejos, pueden determinar características de las enfermeras coordinadoras. Conclusiones: La definición y funciones del desarrollo del rol de la coordinación de enfermería es divergente. En la actualidad las estructuras son disímiles entre los establecimientos hospitalarios. Se sugiere establecer una estructura orgánica general desde el nivel central para la universalidad de las subdirecciones de enfermería, considerando las diferencias de acuerdo con carteras de servicios, complejidad y especialidad de los hospitales chilenos.

Objective: This reflection aimed to explore, based on the existing scientific evidence, the functions and attributes of the nurse coordinator's role in hospital care. Development: In Chile, nursing management for hospital care in medium- and high-complexity establishments is regulated by general administrative standard No. 19 through the exempt resolution 1127, 2007. More than 15 years after its implementation, some inequalities have been detected in its structure, as well as high heterogeneity in the functions that have been amended through the norm that regulates them. There is no consensus regarding the structure of nursing roles, whether at the international or national level; this includes the role of nursing coordinators within care management sub-directorates. This reflection reveals the divergence that exists among the structures of Nursing and the definitions related to nursing coordination, a fundamental aspect of governance in Nursing. Leadership style, motivation, effective communication, support, and knowledge of complex systems can determine the characteristics of nursing coordinators. Conclusions: The definition and functions of the nursing coordination role are divergent. Currently, the structures are dissimilar among hospital facilities. It is suggested that a general organizational structure is developed from a central level and universalized to all nursing sub-directorates, considering differences according to the service portfolios, complexity, and specialty of hospitals in Chile.

Objetivo: O objetivo desta reflexão foi explorar, de acordo com a evidência científica disponível, as funções e atributos da atuação dos enfermeiros coordenadores no cuidado fechado. Desenvolvimento: No Chile, a gestão da assistência de enfermagem para atendimento fechado em estabelecimentos hospitalares de média e alta complexidade é regulamentada pela norma administrativa geral nº 19, com isenção da resolução 1.127 de 2007. Mais de 15 anos após sua implementação, quantificou-se uma desigualdade em termos de estrutura e elevada heterogeneidade das funções alteradas pela norma que as regulamenta. A nível internacional e nacional não existe consenso em relação à estrutura de enfermagem e, portanto, ao papel dos coordenadores de enfermagem nas subdireções de gestão do cuidado. Esta reflexão demostra divergências nas estruturas e definições de enfermagem em relação à coordenação de enfermagem, um aspecto fundamental para a governança em enfermagem. O estilo de liderança, a motivação, a comunicação eficaz, o suporte e o conhecimento de sistemas complexos podem determinar características dos enfermeiros coordenadores. Conclusões: A definição e funções do desenvolvimento do papel da coordenação de enfermagem são divergentes. Atualmente, as estruturas são díspares entre os estabelecimentos hospitalares. Sugere-se estabelecer uma estrutura orgânica geral a partir do nível central para a universalidade das subdireções de enfermagem, considerando as diferenças segundo carteiras de serviços, complexidade e especialidade dos hospitais chilenos.

Enfermería de Práctica Avanzada en el Sistema de Salud: evolución, aceptación y reconocimiento / Advanced Practice Nursing in the Health System: evolution, acceptance and recognition

Introducción: se estima escasez de 5.9 millones de profesionistas de la salud a nivel mundial. La Enfermería de Práctica Avanzada (EPA), cuenta con conocimientos, competencias y habilidades clínicas específicas para actuar en situaciones de déficit de personal médico, tratando desde enfermedades agudas hasta crónico degenerativas, preservando tanto la salud mental como física. Objetivo: Determinar el desempeño de la Enfermería de Práctica Avanzada en el Sector Salud. Metodología: revisión sistemática sobre la EPA, que incluyó revisiones y artículos originales del periodo 2013-2022 en español e inglés, acerca de su desempeño: evolución, aceptación y reconocimiento. Para la identificación, cribado e inclusión de los artículos se utilizó el modelo PRISMA 2020. Resultados: de un total de 838 artículos identificados, se incluyeron 20 artículos y 7 de otras fuentes como citas y otros sitios web, obteniendo un total de 27 artículos de revisión, que abordan la evolución, la aceptación y reconocimiento. Se realizó análisis cualitativo. Conclusiones: el desempeño de EPA surge por las demandas poblacionales de atención primaria a la salud, diversos países ya cuentan con EPA, asistiendo a sus habitantes desde sus especialidades. La EPA es diversa y extensa, su profesionalización debe ser continua y permanente. En México falta camino para tomar la EPA como parte del equipo multidisciplinario

Abstract Introduction: About 5.9 millions healthcare professionals lack across the world. The Advanced Practice Nursing (APN), has specific knowledge, competences, and clinical abilities to act in medical absence, taking care from acute illness until chronic diseases, preserving both mental and physical health. Objective: To determine the Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) performance in the Health Sector. Methods: A systematic review about APN, including reviews and original articles from the period 2013-2022 in Spanish and English, about performance: evolution, acceptance and recognition. For the identification, screening, and inclusion of the articles the PRISMA 2020 model was used. Results: Of 838 total identified articles, 20 articles were included from the search and 7 from other sources such as citations and other websites, obtaining 27 total articles to be reviewed, which regard the evolution, acceptance and recognition. A qualitative analysis was performed. Conclusions: The APN performance arose because of demands for primary health care; several countries already have APN, providing care to inhabitants through their different specialties. APN is diverse and extensive, its professionalization must be continuous and permanent. In Mexico there is still some way to go to APN to take part in the multidisciplinary team.

Experiencia vivida durante el climaterio por mujeres de una zona rural de Asientos, Aguascalientes / A experiência vivida das mulheres numa zona rural de Asientos, Aguascalientes durante o período climatérico / Climacteric experience of women in a rural area of Asientos, Aguascalientes

Introduction: Nursing care seeks the integrity of the person in all spheres of development and thus improves quality of life. Objective: To know the experience of women who are in the climacteric stage and who live in a rural area of the municipality of Asientos, Aguascalientes. Methodology: Qualitative study with Heiddeger's hermeneutic phenomenological approach. Seven women participated. Seven phenomenological interviews were conducted for the collection of information to guarantee the quality of the study. Results: The interviews lasted approximately 40 minutes. Nine units of meaning were obtained, which were divided into two groups: ontic and ontological. The ontic meaning units included: ignorance of climacteric as a stage of life, distress in climacteric and medical care during climacteric. The other group includes the ontological meaning units: sexual desire in darkness, absence of a partner, the family world and the climacteric period, transcendence in the climacteric period, and suffering in the climacteric period. Conclusion: Climacteric women have an influence on the sociocultural environment, repetitive patterns and scarce knowledge of the subject.(AU)

Introducción: El cuidado de enfermería busca la integridad de la persona en todas sus esferas de desarrollo y con ello mejora calidad de vida. Objetivo: Conocer la experiencia que tienen las mujeres que cursan la etapa del climaterio y que viven en zona rural del municipio de Asientos, Aguascalientes. Metodología: Estudio cualitativo con enfoque fenomenológico hermenéutico de Heiddeger. Participaron 7 mujeres. Para la recolección de la información se realizaron siete entrevistas fenomenológicas, para garantizar la calidad del estudio. Resultados: Las entrevistas tuvieron una duración aproximada de 40 minutos. Se obtuvo 9 unidades de significado, las cuales se dividieron en dos grupos: óntico y ontológico. En las unidades de significado óntico se incluyó: desconocimiento del climaterio como etapa de la vida, angustia en el climaterio y atención medica durante el climaterio. El otro grupo abarca las unidades de significado ontológico integrado por: el deseo sexual en tinieblas, ausencia de compañero, el mundo familiar y el climaterio, trascendencia en el climaterio, sufrimiento en el climaterio. Conclusión: Las mujeres climatéricas tienen una influencia sobre el entorno sociocultural, patrones repetitivos y conocimientos escasos del tema.(AU)

Introdução: Os cuidados de enfermagem procuram a integridade da pessoa em todas as esferas de desenvolvimento e assim melhorar a qualidade de vida. Objectivo: Descobrir a experiência das mulheresna fase climatérica da vida que vivem numa zona rural do município de Asientos, Aguascalientes. Metodologia: Estudo qualitativo com a abordagem fenomenológica hermenêutica de Heiddeger. Sete mulheres participaram. Foram realizadas sete entrevistas fenomenológicas para recolher a informação, a fim de garantir a qualidade do estudo. Resultados: As entrevistas duraram aproximadamente 40 minutos. Foram obtidas nove unidades de significado, que foram divididas em dois grupos: ontico e ontológico. As unidades de significado ôntico incluíam: ignorância do climatério como fase da vida, angústia no climatério e cuidados médicos durante o climatério. O outro grupo compreende as unidades de significado ontológico: desejo sexual na escuridão, ausência de parceiro, o mundo familiar e o climatério, transcendência no climatério, sofrimento no climatério. Conclusão: As mulheres climatéricas são influenciadas pelo ambiente sócio-cultural, padrões repetitivos e fraco conhecimento do assunto.(AU)

Competencia profesional de enfermeros en unidades de urgencias y emergencias: estudio de método mixto / Nurses' professional competencies in urgency and emergency units: A mixed-methods study / Competências profissionais dos enfermeiros de unidades de urgência e emergência: estudo de método misto

Objetivo: describir las competencias profesionales de los enfermeros que trabajan en urgencias y emergencias y comprender la percepción que tienen sobre las competencias esenciales para el desempeño y la actualización profesional. Método: estudio secuencial explicativo de métodos mixtos, realizado con enfermeros de urgencias y emergencias. Para obtener datos cuantitativos, se utilizó un cuestionario con 78 ítems, respondido por 39 enfermeros, que fueron analizados mediante estadística descriptiva y pruebas no paramétricas. Los datos cualitativos se obtuvieron a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas con 17 enfermeros, que fueron interpretados mediante el análisis temático de contenido inductivo. Los datos se combinaron por conexión. Resultados: se obtuvo un alto nivel de competencia en la autoevaluación de los enfermeros de urgencias y emergencias en el factor 2 - relaciones en el trabajo y un nivel más bajo en el factor 6 - excelencia profesional (p=0,036). Los datos cualitativos coincidieron positivamente con el factor relaciones en el trabajo, identificando la asociación entre conocimiento y experiencia práctica con las competencias, además de un escenario que carece de educación continua. Conclusión: a pesar de los altos niveles de competencia identificados en los enfermeros de urgencias y emergencias, el fortalecimiento de las estrategias educativas favorece el desarrollo y reconocimiento profesional.

Objective: to describe the professional competencies of nurses working in urgency and emergency services and to understand their perception of the essential competencies for professional performance and updating. Method: a sequential, mixed-methods and explanatory study, conducted with emergency nurses. To obtain the quantitative data, a questionnaire with 78 items was used, answered by 39 nurses and analyzed using descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests. In turn, the qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with 17 nurses, whose interpretation was based on inductive content thematic analysis. The data were combined by connection. Results: a high level of competence was obtained in the self-assessment of urgency and emergency nurses in Factor 2 - Relations at work and a lower level in Factor 6 - Professional excellence (p=0.036). The qualitative data corroborated positively with the "Relations at work" factor, identifying the association of knowledge and practical experience, with competencies beyond a scenario devoid of permanent education. Conclusion: despite the high levels of competence identified in emergency nurses, the strengthening of educational strategies favors professional development and recognition.

Objetivo: descrever as competências profissionais dos enfermeiros que atuam em urgência e emergência e compreender sua percepção a respeito das competências essenciais para a atuação e a atualização profissional. Método: estudo sequencial explanatório de métodos mistos, realizado com enfermeiros de urgência e emergência. Para a obtenção dos dados quantitativos, utilizou-se um questionário com 78 itens, respondidos por 39 enfermeiros, que foram analisados mediante estatística descritiva e testes não paramétricos. Já os dados qualitativos, foram obtidos por entrevista semiestruturada realizada com 17 enfermeiros, cuja interpretação deu-se pela análise temática de conteúdo indutiva. Os dados foram combinados por conexão. Resultados: obteve-se alto nível de competência na autoavaliação dos enfermeiros de urgência e emergência no fator 2 - relações no trabalho e menor nível no fator 6 - excelência profissional (p=0,036). Os dados qualitativos corroboraram de forma positiva com o fator relações no trabalho, identificando a associação do conhecimento e experiência prática com competências, além de um cenário desprovido de educação permanente. Conclusão: apesar de altos níveis de competência identificados nos enfermeiros de urgência e emergência, o fortalecimento de estratégias educacionais favorece o desenvolvimento e o reconhecimento profissional.

A microscopic scenario on recovery mechanisms under waterlogging and submergence stress in rice.

MAIN CONCLUSION: Adaptive traits in rice responding to flooding, a compound stress, are associated with morpho-anatomical and physiological changes which are regulated at the genetic level. Therefore, understanding submergence stress tolerance in rice will help development of adapted cultivars that can help mitigate agricultural losses. Rice is an important dietary component of daily human consumption and is cultivated as a staple crop worldwide. Flooding is a compound stress which imposes significant financial losses to farmers. Flood-affected rainfed rice ecosystems led to the development of various adaptive traits in different cultivars for their optimal growth and survival. Some cultivars can tolerate hypoxia by temporarily arresting elongation and conserving their energy sources, which they utilize to regrow after the stress conditions subside. However, few other cultivars rapidly elongate to escape hypoxia using carbohydrate resources. These contrasting characters are regulated at the genetic level through different quantitative trait loci that contain ERF transcription factors (TFs), Submergence and Snorkels. TFs can simultaneously activate the transcription of various genes involved in stress and development responses. These TFs are of prime importance because the introgressed and near-isogenic lines showed promising results with increased submergence tolerance without affecting yield or quality. However, the entire landscape of submergence tolerance is not entirely depicted, and further exploration in the field is necessary to understand the mechanism in rice completely. Therefore, this review will highlight the significant adaptive traits observed in flooded rice varieties and how they are regulated mechanistically.

Influencia de las redes de apoyo sociofamiliares en el cuidado de las personas mayores dependientes: un estudio cualitativo / Influence of social-family support networks on the care of dependent older people: a qualitative study

Fundamentos: Las redes de apoyo sociofamiliares son necesarias para el cuidado de las personas dependientes. El objetivo de este estudio fue explorar los tipos de apoyo que se dan en las Redes de Apoyo Sociofamiliares (RASF) de las personas dependientes mayores del Distrito Sanitario Aljarafe-Sevilla Norte (España) desde una perspectiva de género. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cualitativo de corte biográfico, basado en la realización de entrevistas semiestructuradas. El tamaño de la muestra atendió al criterio de saturación teórica. Participaron en el estudio un total de veinticuatro personas, quince mujeres y nueve hombres. Para el análisis cualitativo del contenido y del discurso de las personas entrevistadas se siguió la Teoría Fundamentada. Resultados: Emergieron cuatro categorías correspondientes a los tipos de apoyo prestados: apoyo cognitivo, material, instrumental y emocional. Estas categorías correspondían a los prototipos que las personas cuidadoras y pacientes construían a través de las ideas y conceptos que tenían sobre el cuidado a personas dependientes. Los distintos tipos de apoyo prestados disminuían el malestar de todos los componentes de las RASF. Se evidenciaron diferencias en los discursos entre hombres y mujeres. Conclusiones: Cuidar continúa siendo una actividad que suelen realizar las mujeres. Los tipos de apoyos analizados demuestran que la existencia de una red es una garantía de cuidados y que el empleo de las RASF reduce la sobrecarga de la persona cuidadora al estar compensadas con los otros miembros de la red. Por tanto, las redes son un factor de protección de la salud para las personas cuidadoras familiares.(AU)

Background: Socio-family support networks (SFSN) are necessary for the care of dependent people. This study aimed to explore the types of support provided in the SFSN for dependent older people in the Aljarafe Health District-Sevilla Norte (Spain) from a gender perspective. Methods: A qualitative biographical study was carried out, based on semi-structured interviews. The sample size met the theoretical saturation criterion. A total of twenty-four people participated in the study, fifteen women and nine men. For the qualitative analysis of the content and discourse of the people interviewed, Grounded Theory was followed. Results: Four categories emerged corresponding to thnal support. These categories corresponded to the prototypes that caregivers and patients built through the ideas and concepts they had about caring for dependent people. The different types of support provided reduced the discomfort of all members of the SFSN. Differences were evident in the speeches between men and women. Conclusions: Caring continues to be an activity that women usually do. The types of support analyzed show that the existence of a network is a guarantee of care and the use of SFSN reduces the overload of the caregiver by being compensated with the other members of the network. Therefore, networks are a health protection factor for family caregivers.(AU)

Pertinencia de enfermería, según las competencias percibidas por los graduados de la Universidad de Guayaquil

Fundamento: la pertinencia en salud se relaciona con la coherencia existente en un proyecto de intervención según las necesidades de sus beneficiarios; en ello es muy importante que el profesional posea facultades para combinar sus capacidades en el logro de un propósito determinado. Objetivo: determinar indicadores de empleabilidad según las competencias en graduados de la carrera de Enfermería de la Universidad de Guayaquil . Métodos: estudio descriptivo/explicativo con una muestra representativa de 136 graduados de los últimos cinco años, a los que se les aplica un instrumento validado por juicio de expertos (0,89: alfa de Cronbach). Se midieron 17 indicadores de empleabilidad interna y seis de empleabilidad externa. Resultados: los graduados de enfermería perciben la empleabilidad como atributos y competencias del ser, con habilidades de resolución de problemas, ser reflexivos, pensamiento crítico, conductas éticas y liderazgo efectivo. En relación con la empleabilidad externa los egresados se consideraron con competencias de atributos que los hacen competitivos en el entorno laboral de enfermería. Conclusiones: los graduados de la carrera de enfermería de la universidad de Guayaquil poseen los atributos y competencias de una empleabilidad interna y externa de acuerdo con los objetivos y perfiles del profesional de enfermería.

Foundation: the relevance in health is related to the existing coherence in an intervention project according to the needs of its beneficiaries; In this it is very important that the professional has the faculties to combine his capacities in the achievement of a certain purpose. Objective: to determine employability indicators according to the competencies in graduates of the Guayaquil University nursing career. Methods: descriptive/explanatory study with a representative sample of 136 graduates of the last five years, to whom an instrument validated by expert judgment (0.89: Cronbach's alpha) was applied. 17 indicators of internal employability and six of external employability were measured. Results Nursing graduates perceive employability as attributes and competencies of being, with problem-solving skills, being reflective, critical thinking, ethical behaviors, and effective leadership. In relation to external employability, graduates were considered to have attribute competencies that make them competitive in the nursing work environment. Conclusions: Nursing graduates from the Guayaquil University have the attributes and competencies of internal and external employability in accordance with the expectations of the objectives and the nursing professional's profiles.

Biosynthesis of Functional Silver Nanoparticles Using Callus and Hairy Root Cultures of Aristolochia manshuriensis.

This study delves into the novel utilization of Aristolochia manshuriensis cultured cells for extracellular silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesis without the need for additional substances. The presence of elemental silver has been verified using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, while distinct surface plasmon resonance peaks were revealed by UV-Vis spectra. Transmission and scanning electron microscopy indicated that the AgNPs, ranging in size from 10 to 40 nm, exhibited a spherical morphology. Fourier-transform infrared analysis validated the abilty of A. manshuriensis extract components to serve as both reducing and capping agents for metal ions. In the context of cytotoxicity on embryonic fibroblast (NIH 3T3) and mouse neuroblastoma (N2A) cells, AgNPs demonstrated varying effects. Specifically, nanoparticles derived from callus cultures exhibited an IC50 of 2.8 µg/mL, effectively inhibiting N2A growth, whereas AgNPs sourced from hairy roots only achieved this only at concentrations of 50 µg/mL and above. Notably, all studied AgNPs' treatment-induced cytotoxicity in fibroblast cells, yielding IC50 values ranging from 7.2 to 36.3 µg/mL. Furthermore, the findings unveiled the efficacy of the synthesized AgNPs against pathogenic microorganisms impacting both plants and animals, including Agrobacterium rhizogenes, A. tumefaciens, Bacillus subtilis, and Escherichia coli. These findings underscore the effectiveness of biotechnological methodologies in offering advanced and enhanced green nanotechnology alternatives for generating nanoparticles with applications in combating cancer and infectious disorders.

[Discourses on violence against women by young people and professionals in Spain: PositivMasc project]. / Discursos sobre violencia contra la mujer de jóvenes y profesionales en España. Proyecto PositivMasc.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the discourses of young people and professionals on violence against women and to explore possible strategies for its prevention in Spain. METHOD: Qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews with 16 young people (18-24 years old) and 23 professionals working in violence against women prevention. A discourse analysis was carried out to identify the main interpretative repertoires. RESULTS: The four interpretative repertoires of this study reflect how young people perceive physical violence in the domestic sphere as the most visible type of violence against women. In their discourses, both young men and women describe the bidirectional nature of intimate partner violence. The allusion to the responsibility of social agents in the perpetuation of violence against women emerges. Finally, young people and professionals emphasize the key role of boys in the prevention of violence against women. CONCLUSIONS: Physical violence continues to be the main type of violence perceived by the young population, but most girls were able to identify other more subtle and normalized forms of violence. Social agents have a strong influence on the imaginary of violence against women in the young population. Finally, future strategies against violence against women must involve young men in community-based strategies that work to promote positive and egalitarian attitudes and relationships.

Auxin-dependent regulation of growth via rolB-induced modulation of the ROS metabolism in the long-term cultivated pRiA4-transformed Rubiacordifolia L. calli.

Gene transfer from Agrobacterium to plants is the best studied example of horizontal gene transfer (HGT) between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The rol genes of A. rhizogenes (Rhizobium rhizogenes) provide uncontrolled root growth, or "hairy root" syndrome, the main diagnostic feature. In the present study, we investigated the stable pRiA4-transformed callus culture of Rubia cordifolia L. While untransformed callus cultures need PGRs (plant growth regulators) as an obligatory supplement, pRiA4 calli is able to achieve long-term PGR-free cultivation. For the first time, we described the pRiA4-transformed callus cultures' PGR-dependent ROS status, growth, and specialized metabolism. As we have shown, expression of the rolA and rolB but not the rolC genes is contradictory in a PGR-dependent manner. Moreover, a PGR-free pRiA4 transformed cell line is characterised as more anthraquinone (AQ) productive than an untransformed cell culture. These findings pertain to actual plant biotechnology: it could be the solution to troubles in choosing the best PGR combination for the cultivation of some rare, medicinal, and woody plants; wild-type Ri-plants and tissue cultures may become freed from legal controls on genetically modified organisms in the future. We propose possible PGR-dependent relationships between rolA and rolB as well as ROS signalling targets. The present study highlighted the high importance of the rolA gene in the regulation of combined rol gene effects and the large knowledge gap in rolA action.

Discursos sobre violencia contra la mujer de jóvenes y profesionales en España. Proyecto PositivMasc / Discourses on violence against women by young people and professionals in Spain: PositivMasc project

Objetivo: Analizar los discursos de jóvenes y profesionales sobre la violencia contra la mujer y explorar las posibles estrategias para su prevención en España.Método: Estudio cualitativo basado en entrevistas semiestructuradas a 16 jóvenes (18-24 años) y 23 profesionales que trabajan en la prevención de la violencia contra la mujer. Se llevó a cabo un análisis del discurso para identificar los principales repertorios interpretativos.Resultados: Los cuatro repertorios interpretativos de este estudio reflejan cómo las personas jóvenes perciben la violencia física en el ámbito doméstico como el tipo de violencia contra la mujer más visible. En sus discursos, tanto hombres como mujeres jóvenes describen el carácter bidireccional de la violencia en el ámbito de la pareja. Emerge la alusión a la responsabilidad de los agentes sociales en la perpetuación de la violencia contra la mujer. Por último, las personas jóvenes y profesionales destacan el papel clave de los chicos en la prevención de la violencia contra la mujer.Conclusiones: La violencia física continúa siendo el principal tipo de violencia percibido por la población joven, pero mayoritariamente las chicas fueron capaces de identificar otras formas de violencia más sutiles y normalizadas. Los agentes sociales tienen una fuerte influencia en el imaginario sobre la violencia contra la mujer de la población joven. Por último, las futuras estrategias contra la violencia contra la mujer deben contar con la participación de los hombres jóvenes desde estrategias comunitarias que trabajen en la promoción de actitudes y relaciones positivas e igualitarias.(AU)

Objective: To analyze the discourses of young people and professionals on violence against women and to explore possible strategies for its prevention in Spain.Method: Qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews with 16 young people (18–24 years old) and 23 professionals working in violence against women prevention. A discourse analysis was carried out to identify the main interpretative repertoires.Results: The four interpretative repertoires of this study reflect how young people perceive physical violence in the domestic sphere as the most visible type of violence against women. In their discourses, both young men and women describe the bidirectional nature of intimate partner violence. The allusion to the responsibility of social agents in the perpetuation of violence against women emerges. Finally, young people and professionals emphasize the key role of boys in the prevention of violence against women.Conclusions: Physical violence continues to be the main type of violence perceived by the young population, but most girls were able to identify other more subtle and normalized forms of violence. Social agents have a strong influence on the imaginary of violence against women in the young population. Finally, future strategies against violence against women must involve young men in community-based strategies that work to promote positive and egalitarian attitudes and relationships.(AU)

Idealização da maternidade e herança psíquica: reflexões no contemporáneo / Idealization of motherhood and psychic heritage: reflections in the contemporary / Idealización de la maternidad y herencia psíquica: reflexiones en lo contemporáneo

Considerando as transformações na maternidade ao longo da história e a atual crise identitária na relação da mulher com a maternidade, ou seja, o conflito entre os ideais de maternidade relacionados à figura da mulher/mãe e as demandas contemporâneas de realização individual no trabalho, realizou-se este estudo transversal, exploratório-descritivo de abordagem qualitativa, cujo objetivo consistia em descrever e analisar, a partir da psicanálise de casal e família, a experiência de mães que abandonaram da carreira profissional para a dedicação exclusiva à maternidade. Foram entrevistadas oito mulheres de classe média, entre 30 e 50 anos, que eram mães e abandonaram suas carreiras profissionais para se dedicarem à maternidade. As entrevistas que compuseram os resultados foram transcritas e as análises de conteúdo temática apontaram as múltiplas exigências, tanto sociais, quanto relacionadas à herança psíquica, que trazem implicações para a construção identitária dessas mulheres. Concluímos que um processo de elaboração dessa herança exige uma rede vincular de apoio e pressupõe a desidealização da maternidade, entendendo-a como plural, tanto no sentido de ser múltipla e diversa, quanto no sentido de ser uma construção vincular.

Noticing the history transformations in motherhood, and the current identity crisis in the woman's relationship between femininity and maternity, that is, the conflict between the ideas of motherhood related to the figure of the woman/mother and the contemporary demands of individual realization at work, this exploratory-descriptive, cross-sectional, study of a qualitative approach was carried out, whose objective was to describe and analyze, from the perspective of psychoanalysis of the linking configurations, the experience of mothers who abandoned the professional career for the exclusive dedication to motherhood. Eight middle-class women, aged between 30 and 50, who were mothers and abandoned their professional careers to dedicate themselves to motherhood-retirar, were interviewed. The interviews that composed the results were transcribed, and thematic content analyses pointed out the multiple demands, both social and related to psychic heritage, which have implications for the identity construction of these women. We conclude that an elaboration of this heritage requires a link network of support and presupposes the non-idealization of motherhood, understanding it as plural, both in the sense of being multiple and diverse, and in the sense of being a bonding construction.

Considerando los cambios en la maternidad a lo largo de la historia y la actual crisis de identidad en la relación de la mujer con la maternidad, es decir, el conflicto entre los ideales de maternidad relacionados con la figura de la mujer/madre y las demandas contemporáneas de realización individual en el trabajo, se realizó este estudio transversal, exploratorio-descriptivo de abordaje cualitativo, cuyo objetivo consistía en describir y analizar, a partir del psicoanálisis de las configuraciones vincular, la experiencia de madres que abandonaron de la carrera profesional para la dedicación exclusiva a la maternidad. Fueron entrevistadas ocho mujeres de clase media, entre 30 y 50 años. que eran madres y abandonaron sus carreras profesionales para dedicarse a la maternidad-retirar. Las entrevistas que compusieron los resultados fueron transcritas y los análisis de contenido temático señalaron las múltiples exigencias, tanto sociales, como relacionadas a la herencia psíquica, que traen implicaciones para la construcción identitaria de esas mujeres. Concluimos que un proceso de elaboración de esa herencia exige una red vincular de apoyo y presupone la desidealización de la maternidad, entendiéndola como plural, tanto en el sentido de ser múltiple y diversa, como en el sentido de ser una construcción vincular.