STOPP-START Criteria Used to Identify the Elderly Population Prone to Potentially Inadequate Prescribing in a Colombian Cohort.

BACKGROUND: Elderly people have multiple comorbidities that often require treatment with multiple medications. Having strategies to lessen the risks associated with pharmacological interactions and potentially inadequate prescribing (PIP) is of major importance. The STOPP- START criteria are useful in identifying PIP along with other tools, such as LASA (look alike/sound alike) drugs and high-risk medications (HRM). OBJECTIVE: We aimed to clinically and sociodemographically characterize the population with PIP according to the STOPP-START criteria in hospitalized elderly patients over 6 months in a third-level hospital in Colombia, South America. We also aimed to calculate the prevalence of PIP, LASA drugs and HRM and to identify other problems related with medication. Finally, we proposed an algorithm for the identification of PIP in this population. METHODS AND MATERIALS: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study in hospitalized patients older than 60 years during the first semester of 2021 to identify PIP according to STOPP- START criteria. An analysis of clinical and sociodemographic variables was conducted, as well as the construction of an algorithm to identify PIP in the elderly in a semiautomated way. Data were collected and analyzed using the software SPSS 2021, using descriptive statistics and measures of central tendency. RESULTS: The prevalence of PIP in the study population was 25%. Furthermore, 60% of patients had one problem related to medication, and 27% used at least one LASA drug or HRM. CONCLUSION: This study allows one to characterize, for the first time, the Colombian population prone to PIP, as well as the construction of an algorithm that identifies PIP in a semiautomated way.

Lucha y reconciliación en Nasa Wesx. Análisis del conflicto armado, procesos de paz y diferenciación étnica en el sur del Tolima / Struggle and Reconciliation in Nasa Wesx. Analysis of the Armed Conflict, Peace Processes and Ethnic Differentiation in the South of Tolima

Resumen: El resguardo indígena de Nasa Wesx, al sur del Tolima, ha sido reconocido por su capacidad para establecer diálogos y acuerdos de paz locales con el grupo gue rrillero FARC, a pesar de tener profundas diferencias étnicas, territoriales y onto- lógicas. A pesar de esto, lograron reconocer que la violencia no era una alterna tiva viable para su pueblo, y superaron una confrontación armada de más de 36 años. Para comprender este proceso, es importante dar cuenta de los contextos étnicos y la etnografía como experiencia de conocimiento que analiza la parti cipación de las comunidades indígenas en el conflicto armado y en la construc ción de paz. Al centrarse en la relación crítica entre la comunidad Nasa Wesx y el conflicto armado en Colombia, se destaca cómo esta comunidad ha sido tanto participante del conflicto como agente de Lucha y reconciliación.

Abstract: The Nasa Wesx indigenous reservation in southern Tolima has been recognized for its ability to establish dialogues and local peace agreements with the FARC guerrilla group, despite profound ethnic, territorial, and ontological differences. Despite this, they managed to recognize that violence was not a viable alterna tive for their people, and they were able to overcome an armed confrontation of more than 36 years. To understand this process, it is important to account for ethnic contexts and ethnography as a knowledge experience that analyzes the participation of indigenous communities in the armed conflict and in peace building. By focusing on the critical relationship between the Nasa Wesx com munity and the armed conflict in Colombia, it highlights how this community has been both a participant in the conflict and an agent of struggle and recon ciliation.

Empatía y disposición a la reconciliación socioemocional en adolescentes penalizados

(analítico) Este estudio analiza la relación entre la empatía y la disposición a la reconciliación socioemocional en adolescentes infractores de la ley. Con un diseño no experimental, correlacional-predictivo, participaron 171 jóvenes entre 15 y 23 años, judicializados con medida privativa de la libertad en Colombia, 81.1% (n = 137) hombres y 19.9 % (n = 34) mujeres. Se utilizó el índice de reactividad interpersonal y la escala de reconciliación socioemocional. Se hallaron correlaciones positivas (p < 0.05) entre la empatía y la reconciliación socioemocional. El análisis de regresión mostró que la empatía tiene efecto predictor positivo (p < 0.001) sobre la reconciliación socioemocional total (R2=0.154), intrapersonal (R2 = 0.081) e interpersonal (R2 = 0.185). Se concluye que la empatía incide en los procesos de reconciliación socioemocional de los adolescentes judicializados.

(analytical) This study analyzes the relationship between empathy and the disposition to socioemotional reconciliation in adolescent offenders of the law. With a non-experimental, correlational-predictive design, 171 young people between 15 and 23 years of age participated in the study, all of whom had been sentenced to imprisonment in Colombia. 81.1% (n = 137) males and 19.9% (n = 34) females. The interpersonal reactivity index and the socioemotional reconciliation scale were used. Positive correlations (p < 0.05) were found between empathy and socioemotional reconciliation. Regression analysis showed that empathy has positive predictor effect (p < 0.001) on total (R2 = 0.154), intrapersonal (R2 = 0.081) and interpersonal (R2 = 0.185) socioemotional reconciliation. It is concluded that empathy has an impact on the socioemotional reconciliation processes of judicialized adolescents.

(analítico) Neste estudo é analisada a relação entre empatia e disposição para a reconciliação sócio-emocional em adolescentes infratores da lei. Com um desenho não experimental, correlativo-preditivo, participaram do estudo 171 jovens entre 15 e 23 anos de idade, que haviam sido condenados a penas de prisão na Colômbia. 81,1% (n = 137) machos e 19,9% (n = 34) fêmeas. Foram utilizados o índice de reatividade interpessoal e a escala de reconciliação socioemocional. Foram encontradas correlações positivas (p< 0,05) entre empatia e reconciliação socioemocional. A análise de regressão mostrou que a empatia tem um efeito preditor positivo (p < 0,001) sobre o total (R2 = 0,154), intrapessoal (R2 = 0,081) e a reconciliação sócio-emocional interpessoal (R2 = 0,185). Conclui-se que a empatia tem um impacto sobre os processos de reconciliação socioemocional de adolescentes judicializados.

Meaningless gestures or pathway to healing and reconciliation? Comparing the perspectives on political apologies in victim and non-victim communities in El Salvador, the Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom.

Political apologies have been theorized to play an important role in healing and reconciliation processes in post-conflict settings. Whether they actually fulfil this function, however, remains unclear as the voices and perspectives of victim communities have largely been underrepresented in research. To address this, we examined the role of apologies that were offered for the El Mozote massacre (El Salvador), the Jeju 4.3 massacres (Republic of Korea) and Bloody Sunday (United Kingdom), according to members of these communities and the broader public. Although we anticipated that victim community members should find the apology more valuable and meaningful and should, therefore, be more positive about its role in healing and reconciliation processes, we found that this varies across countries. This variation could be explained by people's trust in the country's institutions. Across the samples, we found that the apology was seen as a relatively important gesture. For the apology to be perceived as impactful, however, it had to be seen as a meaningful (i.e. sincere) gesture. Our findings suggest that apologies have a role to play in the aftermath of human rights violations, but that it is essential to take the broader context into account.

Shedding Light on Data Reconciliation Techniques Applied to Analytical Chemistry.

Historically, owing to the increase in processing capacity over the years, validation and adjustment of measurements have become imperative. In particular, concerning discussions related to data and results in analytical chemistry, there is always a need to improve their reliability. The data reconciliation technique has the objective of using measurement redundancies to obtain the best estimate of the true value and, consequently to minimize its uncertainty. Unfortunately, this powerful tool is less known and used by analytical chemists compared to other areas. This approach can be satisfactorily performed in decision-making procedures that focus on chemical analysis, chemometrics, biochemistry analysis, forensics, and environmental sciences, such as in a characterization study, regarding conformance or nonconformance with the specification, doubts related to the malfunctioning of meters and about the compatibility of test methods. This work discusses and sheds light on the importance of data reconciliation, including data reconciliation statistics and application of the technique, traditional data reconciliation in analytical chemistry, principal component analysis based on data reconciliation in analytical chemistry, and fuzzy data reconciliation in analytical chemistry.

Medication reconciliation in pediatrics: a validation of instruments to prevent medication errors / Conciliación medicamentosa en pediatría: validación de instrumentos para la prevención de errores en la medicación / Reconciliação medicamentosa em pediatria: validação de instrumentos para a prevenção de erros na medicação

ABSTRACT Objectives: to develop and validate the content of two instruments for promoting medication reconciliation for the transition of care of hospitalized children. Methods: methodological study, conducted in five stages: scope review for conceptual structure; elaboration of the initial version; content validation with five specialists using the Delphi technique; reassessment; and construction of the final version of the instruments. A content validity index of at least 0.80 was adopted. Results: three rounds of evaluation were carried out to reach the validity index of the proposed contents, whereas a new analysis of 50% of the 20 items of the instrument aimed at families, and 28.5% of the 21 items aimed at professionals was necessary. The instrument aimed at families reached an index of 0.93, and the instrument for professionals, 0.90. Conclusions: the proposed instruments were validated. It is now possible to proceed with practical implementation studies to identify their influence on safety during medication reconciliation at transition of care.

RESUMEN Objetivos: elaborar y validar contenido de dos instrumentos para la promoción de conciliación medicamentosa en la transición de atención de niños hospitalizados. Métodos: estudio metodológico realizado en cinco etapas: revisión de ámbito para estructura conceptual; elaboración de versión inicial; validación del contenido con cinco especialistas utilizando la Técnica Delphi; re-evaluación; y construcción de versión final de los instrumentos. Adoptado índice de validez de contenido, como mínimo, 0.80. Resultados: fueron realizadas tres rondas de evaluación para alcance de índice de validez en los contenidos propuestos, siendo necesario nuevo análisis de 50% de los 20 ítems del instrumento destinado a familias, y 28,5% de los 21 ítems destinados a profesionales. Instrumento dirigido a familias alcanzó índice de 0,93; y el instrumento, a profesionales, 0,90. Conclusiones: instrumentos propuestos fueron validados, siendo posible proseguir con estudio de implementación práctica para identificar influencia en la seguridad durante la conciliación medicamentosa en la transición de atención.

RESUMO Objetivos: elaborar e validar o conteúdo de dois instrumentos para a promoção da reconciliação medicamentosa na transição dos cuidados de crianças hospitalizadas. Métodos: estudo metodológico realizado em cinco etapas: revisão de escopo para estrutura conceitual; elaboração da versão inicial; validação do conteúdo com cinco especialistas utilizando a Técnica Delphi; reavaliação; e construção da versão final dos instrumentos. Adotou-se o índice de validade de conteúdo de, no mínimo, 0.80. Resultados: foram realizadas três rodadas de avaliação para alcance de índice de validade nos conteúdos propostos, sendo necessária nova análise de 50% dos 20 itens do instrumento destinado às famílias, e 28,5% dos 21 itens destinados aos profissionais. O instrumento direcionado às famílias atingiu índice de 0,93; e o instrumento, aos profissionais, 0,90. Conclusões: os instrumentos propostos foram validados, sendo possível prosseguir com estudo de implementação prática para identificar influência na segurança durante a reconciliação medicamentosa na transição dos cuidados.

Conciliação medicamentosa em hospital universitário: estratégia de segurança em pacientes neurocirúrgicos / Medication reconciliation in a university hospital: safety strategy in neurosurgical patients / Conciliación de medicamentos en un hospital universitario: estrategia de seguridad en pacientes neuroquirúrgicos

Esse trabalho teve como objetivo identificar as discrepâncias medicamentosas, por meio do serviço de conciliação de medicamentosa, em pacientes admitidos na clínica cirúrgica de uma unidade especializada no atendimento de doença relacionadas ao sistema neuromuscular na cidade de Manaus, Amazonas. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo e prospectivo, realizado no período de setembro a dezembro de 2020 em pacientes submetidos a conciliação medicamentosa. Na primeira etapa realizou-se a anamnese farmacêutica em formulário semiestruturado e foi elaborada a melhor história possível de medicamentos (MHPM). Os medicamentos prescritos na admissão foram comparados com a MHPM e as discrepâncias foram identificadas e classificadas quanto a intencionalidade e tipo. Ao total 54 pacientes foram incluídos no estudo, sendo que para 32 foi realizada a conciliação medicamentosa por usarem medicamentos de uso contínuo. Foram identificadas 20 discrepâncias intencionais, 3 discrepâncias intencionais não documentadas e 12 discrepâncias não intencionais. Omissão de medicamentos foi o tipo de discrepância mais comum (86%). Diante do exposto, concluímos que a conciliação medicamentosa mostrou-se um importante recurso para identificação de discrepâncias na transição de cuidado de pacientes com doenças neurológicas, principalmente no que se refere à omissão de medicamentos. As intervenções farmacêuticas a partir das discrepâncias encontradas, conseguiram mitigar erros de medicação e possíveis eventos adversos, aumentando a segurança do paciente.

This work aimed to identify medication discrepancies, through the medi- cation reconciliation service, in patients admitted to the surgical clinic of a unit special- ized in treating diseases related to the neuromuscular system in the city of Manaus, Ama- zonas. This is a descriptive and prospective study, carried out from September to Decem- ber 2020 in patients undergoing medication reconciliation. In the first stage, the pharma- ceutical anamnesis was carried out in a semi-structured form and the best possible medi- cation history (MHPM) was prepared. Medications prescribed on admission were com- pared with the MHPM and discrepancies were identified and classified according to in- tentionality and type. 54 patients were included in the study, and for 32 medication rec- onciliation was performed because they used continuous medication. A total of 20 inten- tional discrepancies, 3 intentional undocumented discrepancies and 12 unintentional dis- crepancies were identified. Medication omission was the most common type of discrep- ancy (86%). We conclude that medication reconciliation proved to be an important re- source for identifying discrepancies in the transition of care for patients with neurological diseases, especially with regard to medication omission. Pharmaceutical interventions, based on the discrepancies found, managed to mitigate medication errors and possible adverse events, increasing patient safety.

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo identificar las discrepancias de medicación a través del servicio de reconciliación de medicamentos, en pacientes internados en la clínica quirúrgica de una unidad especializada en el tratamiento de enfermedades relacio- nadas con el sistema neuromuscular en la ciudad de Manaus, Amazonas. Este es un estu- dio descriptivo y prospectivo, realizado de septiembre a diciembre de 2020 en pacientes en conciliación de medicación. En la primera etapa se realizó la anamnesis farmacéutica de forma semiestructurada y se elaboró el mejor historial de medicación posible (MHPM). Los medicamentos prescritos al ingreso se compararon con el MHPM y se identificaron las discrepancias y se clasificaron según la intencionalidad y el tipo. Un total de 54 pacientes fueron incluidos en el estudio, y a 32 se les realizó conciliación de medi- cación por utilizar medicación continua. Se identificaron un total de 20 discrepancias in- tencionales, 3 discrepancias intencionales no documentadas y 12 discrepancias no inten- cionales. La omisión de medicamentos fue el tipo más común de discrepancia (86%). Concluimos que la conciliación de medicamentos demostró ser un recurso importante para identificar discrepancias en la transición de la atención a pacientes con enfermedades neurológicas, especialmente en lo que respecta a la omisión de medicamentos. Las inter- venciones farmacéuticas, en base a las discrepancias encontradas, lograron mitigar errores de medicación y posibles eventos adversos, aumentando la seguridad del paciente PALABRAS CLAVE: Conciliación de Medicamentos; Seguridad del Paciente; Servicio de Farmacia Hospitalaria; Neurología.

Conciliação medicamentosa na admissão de pacientes transplantados renais em um hospital universitário / Medication reconciliation in the admission of kidney transplant patients to a university hospital

Introdução:O presente estudo considerou conciliações medicamentosas realizadas na admissão hospitalar de pacientes transplantados renais e intervenções farmacêuticas decorrentes desse processo.Métodos:Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado no período de julho de 2018 a julho de 2019 no Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre. Foram coletadas as características dos pacientes, as conciliações medicamentosas realizadas pelo farmacêutico clínico, as discrepâncias identificadas pelo mesmo (intencionais e não intencionais) e o resultado das intervenções. Os medicamentos foram classificados de acordo com a Anatomic Therapeutic Chemical (ATC).Resultados:Dos 719 pacientes acompanhados pelo farmacêutico clínico, 175 tiveram a conciliação medicamentosa de admissão realizada, desses, 56 apresentaram discrepâncias não intencionais. Encontramos a média de 2,2 medicamentos omissos por prescrição com desvio padrão de 1,3 medicamentos. No total, foram realizadas 122 intervenções farmacêuticas, sendo que em 61,5% houve adesão por parte da equipe médica. A classe terapêutica com maior ocorrência (43,4%) de discrepâncias não intencionais foi a que atuava sobre o aparelho cardiovascular. As variáveis observadas foram sexo, número de medicamentos nas intervenções (ambas com associação significativa com a adesão médica), idade, tempo de internação, número de medicamentos na internação e número de medicamentos de uso prévio (estas últimas sem associação significativa com a adesão médica). Conclusões:A conciliação medicamentosa previne possíveis erros de medicação, uma vez que a identificação das discrepâncias não intencionais na prescrição médica gera sinalizações que são levadas pelo farmacêutico clínico à equipe assistente, a fim garantir o uso seguro e correto dos medicamentos durante a internação hospitalar.

Introduction:This study considered medication reconciliations performed on hospital admission of kidney transplant patients and pharmaceutical interventions resulting from this process.Methods:This is a cross-sectional study carried out from July 2018 to July 2019 at Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre. The characteristics of the patients, the medication reconciliations performed by the clinical pharmacist, the discrepancies identified by the same (intentional and unintentional) and the result of the interventions were collected. The drugs were classified according to the Anatomic Therapeutic Chemical (ATC). Results:Of the 719 patients monitored by the clinical pharmacist, 175 had medication reconciliation on admission performed, of which 56 had unintentional discrepancies. We found an average of 2.2 missing medications per prescription with a standard deviation of 1.3 medications. In total, 122 pharmaceutical interventions were performed, and in 61.5% there was adherence by the medical team. The therapeutic class with the highest occurrence (43.4%) of unintentional discrepancies was that which acted on the cardiovascular system. The variables observed were gender, number of medications in interventions (both with a significant association with medical adherence), age, length of stay, number of medications in hospitalization and number of medications previously used (the latter without a significant association with medical adherence).Conclusions:Medication reconciliation prevents possible medication errors, since the identification of unintentional discrepancies in the medical prescription generates signals that are taken by the clinical pharmacist to the assistant team, in order to guarantee the safe and correct use of medications during hospitalization.

Rol del resentimiento en la reconciliación social: víctimas movilizadas en Colombia (2021) / Role of resentment in social reconciliation: Mobilisation of victims in Colombia (2021)

Resumen Introducción: diez años después de la implementación de la Ley 1448 de 2011 para la reparación integral de las víctimas en Colombia desarrollamos una investigación cuantitativa no experimental para explorar la interacción entre sentimientos hacia la reconciliación (coexistencia y reconstrucción de la confianza) y resentimiento duradero en víctimas del conflicto movilizadas colectivamente en escenarios de justicia transicional. Método: utilizamos datos de dos muestras de participantes de los departamentos de Caldas (N = 342) y Atlántico (N = 305). Resultados: confirmamos las escalas sobre sentimientos hacia la reconciliación y resentimiento duradero, cuya fiabilidad fue analizada mediante los coeficientes alfa de Cronbach y omega. Posteriormente, realizamos un análisis de ecuación estructural y confirmamos las siguientes hipótesis: (1) las víctimas experimentan más sentimientos de coexistencia que sentimientos para la reconstrucción de confianza, y (2) el resentimiento duradero es un obstáculo para desarrollar sentimientos de reconciliación. Conclusiones: los participantes experimentan más sentimientos de coexistencia y confianza que resentimiento duradero; y la coexistencia permite canalizar el resentimiento duradero. Estos hallazgos tienen implicaciones considerables en el desarrollo de sentimientos hacia la reconciliación en escenarios de justicia transicional.

Abstract Introduction: Ten years after the implementation of Law 1448 of 2011 for the comprehensive reparation of victims in Colombia, we developed non-experimental quantitative research to explore the interaction between feelings towards reconciliation (coexistence and reconstruction of trust) and the lasting resentment in victims of the conflict mobilized collectively in transitional justice scenarios. Method: We used data from two samples of participants from the departments of Caldas (N = 342) and Atlántico (N = 305). Results: We confirmed the scales on feelings toward reconciliation and lasting resentment, whose reliability was analyzed using Cronbach's alpha and omega coefficients. Subsequently, we performed a structural equation analysis and confirmed the following hypotheses: (1) victims experience more feelings of co-existence than feelings for rebuilding trust, and (2) Lasting resentment is an obstacle to developing feelings towards reconciliation. Conclusions: We highlight that participants experience more feelings of coexistence and trust than they do lasting resentment; and that coexistence allows for the channeling of lasting resentment. These findings have considerable implications for the development of feelings towards reconciliation in transitional justice settings.

Medication errors in critical patients during medication reconciliation: analyses and clinical management

Abstract Medication errors (ME) are frequent in the admission of patients to the ICU and can be identified and prevented through medication reconciliation (MR). Our aim was to evaluate the incidence, type and severity of MEs and associated factors, identified during MR in the ICU. This is a prospective, analytical approach, performed in the ICU of a private hospital, where the MRs were evaluated from April to June 2016. The SPSS and Stata programs were used to analyse the data. Logistic regression was performed to determine the factors associated with MEs. MR was performed with 136 patients, of whom 126 (92.6%) used drugs regularly. The incidence of MEs was 16.3% (95% CI 11.5-21.2). The main classes of drugs involved were those acting on the nervous and cardiovascular systems. There were 128 pharmaceutical interventions (acceptance: 71.1%). Regarding severity, 65.5% (n=80) of the errors reached the patient, but there was no harm. The risk factors for MEs identified were: age ≥60 years, number of comorbidities >1 and previous use of drugs ≥9. The incidence of MEs found and the significant association with age, comorbidities and polymedication alert to the need for specific attention to prevent admission errors in the most susceptible patient groups.

Patients' medication reconciliation in a university hospital

Abstract Medication reconciliation is a strategy to minimize medication errors at the transition points of care. This study aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of medication reconciliation in identifying and resolving drug discrepancies in the admission of adult patients to a university hospital. The study was carried out in a 300-bed large general public hospital, in which a reconciled list was created between drugs prescribed at admission and those used at pre-admission, adapting prescriptions from the pharmacotherapeutic guidelines of the hospital studied and the patients' clinical conditions. One hundred seven patients were included, of which 67,3% were women, with a mean age of 56 years. Two hundred twenty-nine discrepancies were found in 92 patients; of these, 21.4% were unintentional in 31.8% of patients. The pharmacist performed 49 interventions, and 47 were accepted. Medication omission was the highest occurrence (63.2%), followed by a different dose (24.5%). Thirteen (26.5%) of the 49 unintentional discrepancies included high-alert medications according to ISMP Brazil classification. Medication reconciliation emerges as an important opportunity for the review of pharmacotherapy at transition points of care, based on the high number of unintentional discrepancies identified and resolved. During the drug reconciliation process, the interventions prevented the drugs from being misused or omitted during the patient's hospitalization and possibly after discharge.

Significados y experiencias personales de perdón y reconciliación en mujeres víctimas y mujeres excombatientes de las FARC / Meanings and personal experiences of forgiveness and reconciliation in women who are victims and ex-combatents of the FARC

Este trabajo pretende comprender la experiencia subjetiva de mujeres víctimas y excombatientes de las FARC en torno al perdón y la reconciliación. Para ello, se realizó una investigación de corte cualitativo con enfoque fenomenológico-hermenéutico, basada en postulados de la psicología social crítica latinoamericana. Las técnicas para recolectar información fueron la observación participante, la entrevista en profundidad y los grupos de conversación, en donde participaron 8 víctimas y 4 excombatientes. Se realizó un análisis hermenéutico de contenido, identificando concepciones que las participantes tienen sobre perdón y reconciliación, identificando experiencias vividas. Uno de los principales hallazgos es que en el proceso para perdonar y reconciliarse, las participantes transforman su subjetividad, asumiendo reivindicar sus derechos ante el Estado y redescubriendo su humanidad después de la guerra; finalmente, las excombatientes cam-bian las armas por palabras

This work aims to understand the subjective experience of women victims and women ex-combatants of the FARC, around forgiveness and reconciliation. For this purpose, a qualitative research was conducted with a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach, based on postulates of Latin American critical social psychology. The techniques to collect information were participant observation, in-depth interview and conversation groups, in which 8 victims and 4 ex-combatants participated. a hermeneutical analysis of content was carried out, identifying conceptions that the participants have about forgiveness and reconciliation, identifying lived experiences. One of the main findings is that, in the process of forgiving and reconciling, the participants transform their subjectivity, assuming to restore their rights before the State and rediscovering their humanity after the war. Finally, ex-combatants change weapons for words

Estrategia de conciliación vida laboral-familiar como factor de calidad en los servicios estomatológicos / Work-life reconciliation strategy as a quality factor in dental services

Introducción: La conciliación vida laboral-familiar impacta positivamente en el ámbito laboral, familiar y en la calidad de los servicios. Objetivo: Establecer una estrategia de conciliación vida laboral-familiar como factor de calidad de los servicios estomatológicos en la clínica Julio Antonio Mella de Guantánamo. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de intervención, el muestreo fue no probabilístico según los criterios de selección establecidos. El universo lo constituyeron 10 estomatólogas y cinco directivas, con sus respectivas parejas. Para la recolección de la información se aplicó un cuestionario diseñado por los autores, validado mediante el criterio de expertos, y se realizaron entrevistas en profundidad. Resultados: La dimensión estructura alcanzó el valor de -1,08 antes de la intervención y 0,73 después, la dimensión proceso -0,39 antes y después 0,15; la dimensión resultado -0,71 antes y 0,43 después, por lo que las tres dimensiones de calidad del servicio se evaluaron como adecuadas desde la perspectiva de la conciliación vida laboral-familiar por alcanzar valores inferiores a 1 antes de la intervención, y por encima de ese valor después de su realización. El índice del estado actual de la organización antes de la intervención fue de -0,48 en la categoría de retroceso moderado, después de la intervención fue de 0,54, ubicado en la categoría de avance moderado. Conclusiones: La evaluación de la estrategia demostró su efectividad en la Clínica Julio Antonio Mella de Guantánamo al modificar hacia resultados positivos el valor del estado actual de la organización con su implementación(AU)

Introduction: The reconciliation of work-family life has a positive impact on the work, family environment and the quality of services. Objective: Establish a work-life reconciliation strategy as a factor in the quality of stomatological services at ´´Julio Antonio Mella´´ Clinic in Guantánamo. Methods: An intervention study was conducted; the sampling was non-probabilistic according to the established selection criteria. The universe consisted of 10 stomatologists and five female managers, with their respective partners. For the collection of information, a questionnaire designed by the authors was applied, it was validated using expert criteria, and in-depth interviews were conducted. Results: The structure dimension reached the value of -1.08 before the intervention and 0.73 after, the process dimension -0.39 before and 0.15 after; the result dimension had -0.71 before and 0.43 after, so that the three dimensions of quality of service were evaluated as adequate from the perspective of work-family life reconciliation for reaching values below 1 before the intervention and above that value after its completion ; the index of the current state of the organization before the intervention was -0.48 in the category of moderate regression, and after the intervention it was 0.54, placed in the category of moderate progress. Conclusions: The evaluation of the strategy demonstrated its effectiveness at ´´Julio Antonio Mella Clinic in Guantánamo province by modifying the value of the current state of the organization with its implementation towards positive results(AU)

The search process: Integrating the investigation and identification of missing and unidentified persons.

The effective search for the missing and identification of persons, alive or dead, are core components in the prevention and in resolving the issue of Missing Persons. Despite the growing literature on this topic, there is still a lack of publications describing the Search as a process that includes different phases inherently composed of forensic investigative and identification principles for both living and deceased missing persons. This paper is the result of discussions between the Forensic Unit of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and members of its external Forensic Advisory Board. It aims to present the Search process as an overarching concept that includes the investigation and identification phases of the missing in any state (dead or alive), in any scenario (with or without bodies), with an integrated, multidisciplinary, and multiagency approach for implementation by all actors involved in the investigation and identification phases of missing persons.

Beyond the Limits of Shannon's Information in Quantum Key Distribution.

We present a new post-processing method for Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) that raises cubically the secret key rate in the number of double matching detection events. In Shannon's communication model, information is prepared at Alice's side, and it is then intended to pass it over a noisy channel. In our approach, secret bits do not rely in Alice's transmitted quantum bits but in Bob's basis measurement choices. Therefore, measured bits are publicly revealed, while bases selections remain secret. Our method implements sifting, reconciliation, and amplification in a unique process, and it just requires a round iteration; no redundancy bits are sent, and there is no limit in the correctable error percentage. Moreover, this method can be implemented as a post-processing software into QKD technologies already in use.

Getting to Complete and Accurate Medication Lists During the Transition to Home Health Care.

OBJECTIVES: Characterize the work that home health care (HHC) admission nurses complete as part of the medication reconciliation tasks, explore the impact of shared electronic medication data (interoperability) from the referral source on medication reconciliation, and highlight opportunities to enhance medication reconciliation with respect to transition in care to HHC agencies. DESIGN: Observational field study. SETTINGS AND PARTICIPANTS: Three diverse Pennsylvania HHC agencies; each used different electronic health record systems with different interoperability characteristics. Six nurses per site admitted 2 patients each (36 patients total). METHODS: Researchers observed the admission process in the patient home and at the HHC agency. The nurses' tasks related to medication reconciliation were characterized by (1) number and change types (ie, medications dropped or added; changes to dose, frequency/administration time, or tablet types) made to the referrer medication list during and after the home visit, and (2) reasons that the nurse called the health provider (doctor, pharmacy) to resolve medication-related issues. Differences between interoperable and non-interoperable observations were explored. RESULTS: Polypharmacy (on average, study patients were taking more than 12 medications) and high-risk medications (on average, more than 8 per patient) were pervasive. For 91% of patients, the number of medications decreased between pre- and post-reconciliation medication lists; 41% of the medications required changes. Nurses using interoperable systems needed to make fewer changes than nurses using non-interoperable systems. In two-thirds of observations, the nurse called a provider. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: Changes to the referrer medication list and calls to providers highlighted the nurses' effort to complete the medication reconciliation. Interoperability appeared to reduce the number of changes required, but did not eliminate changes or calls to providers. We highlight opportunities to enhance medication reconciliation with respect to transition in care to HHC agencies.

Contingent hope theory: The developmental exploration of hope and identity reconciliation among young adults with advanced cancers.

OBJECTIVE: The diagnosis of an advanced cancer in young adulthood can bring one's life to an abrupt halt, calling attention to the present moment and creating anguish about an uncertain future. There is seldom time or physical stamina to focus on forward-thinking, social roles, relationships, or dreams. As a result, young adults (YAs) with advanced cancer frequently encounter existential distress, despair, and question the purpose of their life. We sought to investigate the meaning and function of hope throughout YAs' disease trajectory; to discern the psychosocial processes YAs employ to engage hope; and to develop a substantive theory of hope of YAs diagnosed with advanced cancer. METHOD: Thirteen YAs (ages 23-38) diagnosed with a stage III or IV cancer were recruited throughout the eastern and southeastern United States. Participants completed one semi-structured interview in-person, by phone, or Skype, that incorporated an original timeline instrument assessing fluctuations in hope and an online socio-demographic survey. Glaser's grounded theory methodology informed constant comparative methods of data collection, analysis, and interpretation. RESULTS: Findings from this study informed the development of the novel contingent hope theoretical framework, which describes the pattern of psychosocial behaviors YAs with advanced cancer employ to reconcile identities and strive for a life of meaning. The ability to cultivate the necessary agency and pathways to reconcile identities became contingent on the YAs' participation in each of the psychosocial processes of the contingent hope theoretical framework: navigating uncertainty, feeling broken, disorienting grief, finding bearings, and identity reconciliation. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS: Study findings portray the influential role of hope in motivating YAs with advanced cancer through disorienting grief toward an integrated sense of self that marries cherished aspects of multiple identities. The contingent hope theoretical framework details psychosocial behaviors to inform assessments and interventions fostering hope and identity reconciliation.

Medication discrepancies in a hospital in Southern Brazil: the importance of medication reconciliation for patient safety

Medication discrepancies are of great concern in hospitals because they pose risks to patients and increase health care costs. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of inconsistent medication prescriptions to adult patients admitted to a hospital in southern Santa Catarina, Brazil. This was a patient safety study on patients recruited between November 2015 and June 2016. The participants were interviewed and had their medical records reviewed. Discrepant medications were considered those that did not match between the list of medicines taken at home and the prescribed drugs for treatment in a hospital setting. Of the 394 patients included, 98.5% took continuous-use medications at home, with an average of 5.5 medications per patient. Discrepancies totaled 80.2%, The independent variables associated with the discrepancies were systemic arterial hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, vascular disease, number of medications taken at home, and poor documentation of the medications in the medical record. Findings from this study allowed us to conclude there was a high rate of prescription medication misuse. Medication reconciliation is crucial in reducing these errors. Pharmacists can help reduce these medication-related errors and the associated risks and complications.

El diálogo como práctica colectiva para la reconciliación social / Dialogue as a Collective Practice for Social Reconciliation

Resumen En este artículo se presentan las narrativas emergentes en torno al conflicto armado y la reconciliación social, resultantes de un proceso de diálogo entre distintos actores sociales, incluidas víctimas y excombatientes, llevado a cabo en Samaná (Caldas). El diseño metodológico utilizó la herramienta de Diálogo Público para cumplir simultáneamente propósitos de investigación y acción, y el análisis del discurso para identificar las posiciones discursivas de los participantes frente al conflicto y sus actores, y comprender los movimientos que los enunciados evidencian a partir de la experiencia en el diálogo. Los hallazgos revelan una narrativa de polarización en la que predominan los estereotipos al comienzo del diálogo y una transformación hacia una narrativa de reconocimiento del otro, lo que permite concluir que el diálogo, como práctica colectiva, promueve la reconciliación social.

Abstract This article presents emerging narratives around armed conflict and social reconciliation, resulting from a process of dialogue among different social actors, by including victims and ex-combatants, carried out, in Samaná, Caldas. The methodological design used the Public Dialogue tool to simultaneously fulfill research and action purposes and discourse analysis in order to identify the discursive positions of participants regarding conflict and their actors, and to understand the movements that statements demonstrate from experience in dialogue. The findings reveal a polariza tion narrative in which stereotypes predominate at the beginning of dialogue and a transformation towards a narrative of recognition of the other, which makes it possible to conclude that dialogue, as a collective practice, promotes social reconciliation.