The effectiveness of an Instagram-based educational game in a Bachelor of Nursing course: An experimental study.

BACKGROUND: Gamification is a novel educational method that adopts elements of games to motivate students using participatory learning. The objective of this study was to measure the effect of participation in an Instagram-based educational game on learning outcomes. METHOD: Experimental design with 291 university students in a first-year course of the Bachelor of Nursing during the 2020-21 academic year. RESULTS: After ruling out pretest sensitization, we identified a positive effect of participation in the educational game. An average improvement of 0.62 points was observed in the final grade of the students belonging to the experimental groups. CONCLUSION: Nursing undergraduate students participating an Instagram-based educational game had better learning outcomes than their counterparts who did not participate in the game.

Implementation of advanced triage in the Emergency Department of high complexity public hospital: Research protocol.

AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of advanced nurse triage based on the quality of care outcomes of patients attending the Emergency Department of a high-complexity hospital. To analyse the concept of advanced triage and the essential elements of the construct. DESIGN: Mixed longitudinal study, divided into 4 steps; which will include an initial qualitative step, two observational studies and finally, a quasi-experimental study. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT05230108. METHODS: Step 1 will consist of a concept analysis. Step 2 will include a mapping of advanced practice protocol terminologies. Step 3 will analyse the opinion of health professionals on advanced triage. In step 4: in the retrospective phase (n = 1095), sociodemographic and clinical variables and quality indicators such as waiting time will be analysed. After that, in the prospective phase (n = 547), advanced triage will be implemented and the two cohorts will be compared. The whole study will be carried out from January 2022 to January 2024. DISCUSSION: Patients classified as low complexity at triage are more vulnerable to emergency department overcrowding. The implementation of advanced triage would make it possible to respond to patient needs by offering equitable and quality healthcare, facilitating accessibility, safety and humanization of the emergency department.

Prevalencia y grado de control de la diabetes en centros de atención geriátrica / Prevalence and degree of control of diabetes in nursing homes

Objetivos: Determinar la prevalencia y el grado de control de la diabetes mellitus en la población que vive en residencias geriátricas en la zona de L’Hospitalet de Llobregat. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo transversal, multicéntrico, en 4 centros de atención geriátrica y gerontológica vinculados a los centros de atención primaria Santa Eulalia Sur, en L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona. Se recogieron variables sociodemográficas, diagnóstico de diabetes, tratamiento farmacológico y patologías concomitantes, el índice de Barthel, el test de Pfeiffer y la escala de Braden. Se realizó un análisis univariante y bivariante relacionando la presencia de diabetes y el control de esta patología con las diferentes variables de estudio. Resultados: La muestra se compuso por 273 casos, con una edad media de 86,9 (± 6,6) años. La prevalencia de diabetes fue del 31,1%. El nivel de dependencia en el índice de Barthel fue de 42,0 ± 31,3 puntos. Un 20,9% presenta un funcionamiento cognitivo normal y un 10,6% tiene un elevado riesgo de padecer úlceras por presión. Los pacientes diagnosticados de diabetes tuvieron mayor riesgo de padecer hipertensión arterial (OR: 2,03; IC95%, 1,07-3,84). Conclusiones:La prevalencia de diabetes en la población geriátrica institucionalizada es elevada. Teniendo en cuenta la edad de estos pacientes, sus comorbilidades y su fragilidad se hace necesario controlar los síntomas y el pronóstico en cuanto a deterioro físico-cognitivo (AU)

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and Diabetes control in the population who lives in nursing homes in the L’Hospitalet de Llobregat area. Methodology: Cross-sectional, multi-center descriptive study in four geriatric and gerontological care centers linked to Santa Eulalia Sur primary care centers, in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona. Sociodemographic variables, diagnosis of Diabetes, pharmacological treatment and concomitant pathologies were collected. It includes the Barthel index, Pfeiffer test and Braden scale. A univariate and bivariate analysis was performed, relating the presence of diabetes and the control of this pathology with the different study variables. Results: The sample consisted of 273 cases with an average age of 86,9 (± 6.6) years. The prevalence of diabetes was 31.1%. The level of dependence in the Barthel index was 42.0 ± 31.3 points. 20.9% have normal cognitive functioning and 10.6% have a high risk of pressure ulcers. Patients diagnosed with diabetes have a higher risk of developing arterial hypertension (OR: 2.03; 95%CI, 1.07-3.84). Conclusions: The prevalence of diabetes in the institutionalized geriatric population is high, taking into account the age of these patients, their comorbidities and frailty it is necessary to control the symptoms and the prognosis in terms of physical-cognitive impairment (AU)

[Perceptions and external factors of physical activity in adolescents using mixed methods]. / Percepciones y factores externos de la actividad física en adolescentes mediante métodos mixtos.

OBJECTIVE: Analyze the levels of physical activity in adolescents and their relationship with perceptions of physical activity and external factors. METHOD: Cross-sectional descriptive observational study. The participants were adolescents between the ages of 11 and 18. They were recruited in secondary schools in the municipality of Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. The measurements were amount of physical activity (IPAQ-A questionnaire) and the relationship between level of physical activity and the perceptions of physical activity and external factors proposed by the health promotion model. RESULTS: Of the total sample, 60.34% participants were insufficiently active. The factors positively associated with physical activity were male gender (p<0.01), engaging in extracurricular sports (p<0.01), perceiving benefits (p<0.01), perceiving self-efficacy (p<0.01), interpersonal influences (p<0.01), having parents who engage in sports (p<0.01), social support (p<0.01) and social norms supporting exercise (p<0.01). The factors negatively associated with physical activity were female gender (p<0.01), body mass index (p=0.048) and perceiving obstacles (p<0.01). There was no relationship with social class (p=0.164). Situational influences were a conditioning factor for boys (p<0.01), but not girls (p=0.561). CONCLUSIONS: This study identifies factors that determinate the practice of physical activity in adolescents. Taking these factors into account in the design of health promotion interventions and policies could help increase levels of physical activity in this population. Even so, there are some variables, such as gender and socioeconomic status, that should be explored in depth through research that is more exploratory and discursive.

Percepciones y factores externos de la actividad física en adolescentes mediante métodos mixtos / Perceptions and external factors of physical activity in adolescents using mixed methods

Objetivo: Analizar los niveles de actividad física en adolescentes y su relación con las percepciones sobre actividad física y con los factores externos. Método: Estudio observacional descriptivo transversal. Participaron adolescentes entre 11 y 18 años, reclutados/as en los centros de educación secundaria del municipio de Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona. Las mediciones consistieron en la valoración del nivel de actividad física mediante el cuestionario IPAQ-A y la relación del nivel de práctica de actividad física con las percepciones sobre actividad física y con los factores externos descritos en el modelo de promoción de la salud de Pender. Resultados: El 60,34% de los/las adolescentes fueron insuficientemente activos/as. Los factores asociados positivamente a la práctica de actividad física fueron el sexo masculino (p < 0,01), hacer deporte extraescolar (p < 0,01), la percepción de beneficios (p < 0,01), la percepción de autoeficacia (p < 0,01), las influencias interpersonales (p < 0,01), que los padres y las madres hagan deporte (p < 0,01), los modelos (p < 0,01) y las normas (p < 0,01). Los factores correlacionados asociados negativamente fueron el sexo femenino (p < 0,01), el índice de masa corporal (p = 0,048) y la percepción de barreras (p < 0,01). No se halló relación con la clase social (p = 0,164). Las influencias situacionales fueron un factor condicionante en los chicos (p < 0,01), pero no en las chicas (p = 0,561). Conclusiones: Este estudio identifica factores que determinan la práctica de actividad física en los/las adolescentes, que teniéndolos en cuenta en el diseño de intervenciones y políticas de promoción podrían ayudar a aumentar los niveles actuales. Aun así, existen algunos condicionantes, como el sexo y la clase social, que habría que estudiar con profundidad mediante investigaciones más exploratorias y discursivas. (AU)

Objective: Analyze the levels of physical activity in adolescents and their relationship with perceptions of physical activity and external factors. Method: Cross-sectional descriptive observational study. The participants were adolescents between the ages of 11 and 18. They were recruited in secondary schools in the municipality of Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. The measurements were amount of physical activity (IPAQ-A questionnaire) and the relationship between level of physical activity and the perceptions of physical activity and external factors proposed by the health promotion model. Results: Of the total sample, 60.34% participants were insufficiently active. The factors positively associated with physical activity were male gender (p < 0.01), engaging in extracurricular sports (p < 0.01), perceiving benefits (p < 0.01), perceiving self-efficacy (p < 0.01), interpersonal influences (p < 0.01), having parents who engage in sports (p < 0.01), social support (p < 0.01) and social norms supporting exercise (p < 0.01). The factors negatively associated with physical activity were female gender (p < 0.01), body mass index (p = 0.048) and perceiving obstacles (p < 0.01). There was no relationship with social class (p = 0.164). Situational influences were a conditioning factor for boys (p < 0.01), but not girls (p = 0.561). Conclusions: This study identifies factors that determinate the practice of physical activity in adolescents. Taking these factors into account in the design of health promotion interventions and policies could help increase levels of physical activity in this population. Even so, there are some variables, such as gender and socioeconomic status, that should be explored in depth through research that is more exploratory and discursive. (AU)

Gamification on Instagram: Nursing students' degree of satisfaction with and perception of learning in an educational game.

BACKGROUND: Gamification has been shown to lead to greater motivation and participation among students. Currently, many teachers use social networks to share supplementary course materials and student work, but they have not incorporated gamified educational activities into social networking sites. OBJECTIVE: To determine nursing students' satisfaction with an Instagram-based educational game and their perceptions of its effects on their learning. DESIGN: We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive, observational study. PARTICIPANTS: First-year nursing students in the subject "Dietetics and Nutrition". RESULTS: Of the total sample, 71.7 % agreed that gamification had helped them assimilate the content. Between 66 % and 70 % agreed that the experience had motivated them to keep up with the subject and learn more about the topic, that it had helped them to better understand certain concepts of the subject, that they would recommend the experience to other students, and that they enjoyed the experience of playing a game while learning. 71.7 % of them were in favour of increased use of gamification in other subjects. CONCLUSIONS: The use of an Instagram-based educational game as a complement to in-class teaching was useful, enjoyable, and motivating for the acquisition of new knowledge.

Actividad física durante el confinamiento de la covid-19. Revisión integrativa / Physical activity during the covid-19 confinement: integrative review

INTRODUCCIÓN: Debido a la situación de pandemia originada por la COVID-19, muchos gobiernos implementaron medidas de distanciamiento social y confinamiento. Estas medidas demostraron ser eficaces para frenar la propagación del virus, sin embargo, tuvieron un fuerte impacto en la vida de las personas modificando sus estilos de vida. OBJETIVO: Identificar los cambios producidos en la práctica de actividad física por parte de la población mundial mayor de 12 años, durante el confinamiento por COVID-19 en el periodo de enero a julio del 2020. METODOLOGÍA: Se llevó a cabo una revisión integrativa de la literatura publicada entre diciembre 2019 y noviembre 2020, en las bases de datos: Pubmed, CINAHL, Cochrane, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Cuidatge y Cuiden. RESULTADOS: Finalmente 24 artículos fueron seleccionados. Estos artículos se clasificaron en 5 dimensiones: actividad física, alimentación, salud física, salud mental y aislamiento social. DISCUSIÓN: Se plantea que algunas de las asunciones que se tenían en relación con la práctica de actividad física previa al confinamiento se han visto modificadas creando nuevos esquemas y paradigmas que pueden contribuir al desarrollo de nuevos modelos para la promoción de la actividad física. CONCLUSIONES: Es fundamental que gobiernos, instituciones y profesionales de la salud desarrollen planes y estrategias para la promoción de la práctica de actividad física regular, instruyan a la población sobre la importancia de mantener conductas de vida saludables e incentiven a ponerlas en práctica, especialmente en situaciones como la vivida durante el confinamiento.(AU)

BACKGROUND: Many governments implemented social distancing and confinement measures due to the pandemic situation caused by COVID-19. These proved to be effective in stopping the virus spread, however, the measures had a strong impact on people’s lives by modifying their lifestyles. OBJECTIVE: To identify the changes that occurred in the population’s practice of physical activity by the world population of over 12 years old, during confinement by COVID-19 in the period from January to July 2020. METHODOLOGY: An integrative review of the literature was performed in the databases: Pubmed, CINAHL, Cochrane, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Cuidatge and Cuiden. The search included articles published between November 2019 and December 2020. RESULTS: Finally, 24 articles were selected for full review. These articles were classified in 5 dimensions: physical activity, diet, physical health, mental health and social isolation. DISCUSSION: It is suggested that some of the assumptions that were held in relation to the practice of physical activity prior to confinement have been modified, creating new schemes and paradigms that can contribute to the development of new models for the promotion of physical activity. CONCLUSIONS: It is essential that governments, institutions and health professionals work together to develop plans and strategies to promote the practice of regular physical activity. As nurses, our intervention is essential in this area, instructing the population on the importance of maintaining healthy lifestyles, and encouraging them to put them into practice, especially in situations such as those experienced during confinement. (AU)

Redes comunitarias: evaluación de la respuesta a la emergencia social durante la primera ola de la pandemia por COVID-19 en Cataluña / Community networks: evaluation of the response to the social emergency during the first wave of the COVID19 pandemic in Catalonia

Introducción: La pandemia ha provocado una crisis sanitaria, económica y social. En Cataluña, en la primera ola, la comunidad se organizó de forma ágil para dar respuesta a las necesidades emergentes. El objetivo del estudio fue identificar y caracterizar redes comunitarias existentes o emergentes en Cataluña con el fin de visibilizarlas y establecer sinergias.Métodos: Estudio transversal. Fase 1: identificación de iniciativas a través de cuestionario ad hoc enviado a población en general mediante internet y redes sociales. Fase 2: encuesta semiestructurada a redes identificadas para caracterizarlas y evaluar su grado de coordinación local. Análisis descriptivo.Resultados: Fase 1: 303 respuestas que identifican 100 iniciativas de 96 municipios catalanes. Un 74% fueron creadas en pandemia y atendían a múltiples problemáticas: soledad, salud mental, alimentación, preparación/reparto de elementos de protección de la salud. Dirigidas principalmente a personas mayores y con diversidad funcional. Un 43% eran iniciativas ciudadanas. Fase 2: participan 32 redes (tasa de respuesta: 32%), un 60% se coordinaban con servicios sociales y consejos municipales. Dificultaba la coordinación: falta de recursos y elevada burocracia; la facilitaban: existencia de estructuras de coordinación previas a la pandemia. El 70% tenía voluntad de continuar ofreciendo servicios tras la pandemia.Discusión: Se recomienda el trabajo en red a nivel local de Atención Primaria y entidades municipales con las redes comunitarias, vinculando sus accionesa las existentes, con el fin de facilitar la implementación, continuidad y fortalecimiento de la salud comunitaria. (AU)

Background. The pandemic has caused a health, economic and social crisis. In Catalonia, during the first wave, the community organised itself to respond to emerging needs. The aim of the study was to identify and characterise existing or emerging community networks in Catalonia in order to make them visible and establish synergies.Methods. Cross-sectional study. Phase 1: Identification of initiatives through an ad hoc questionnaire sent to the general population via internet and social networks. Phase 2: Semi-structured survey of identified networks to characterise them and evaluate the degree of local coordination.Descriptive analyses were made.Results. Phase 1: 303 responses identifying 100 initiatives from 96 Catalan municipalities. 74% were created during the pandemic andaddressed multiple problems: loneliness, mental health, nutrition, creation/distribution of personal protective equipment. They were mainly aimed at the elderly and people with functional diversity. 43% were citizen initiatives. Phase 2: 32 networks participated (response rate: 32%), 60% were coordinated with social services and municipal councils. Coordination was hindered by lack of resources and high bureaucracy which was facilitated by the existence of coordination structures prior to the pandemic. 70% were willing to continue offering post-pandemic services. Discussion. It is important that Primary Care and municipal entities work together at local level with community networks, linking their actions to existing ones. This is in order to facilitate the implementation, continuity and strengthening of community health