Percutaneous coronary intervention versus optimal medical therapy for stable coronary artery disease: An umbrella review.

Background: Invasive management of stable coronary artery disease is still a controversial topic. The purpose of this umbrella review was to synthesize systematic reviews (SRs) that evaluate the benefits and harms of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) versus optimal medical therapy (OMT) in patients with stable coronary artery disease. Methods: We systematically searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and CENTRAL from 2018 to August 7, 2022. We included SRs with meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated the question of interest. We assessed the methodological quality of the SRs with the AMSTAR-2 tool. We summarized the results of the outcomes for each SR. We calculated the degree of overlap of the RCTs included in the SRs using the corrected covered area (CCA). Results: We found 10 SRs with meta-analyses. The SRs included 3 to 15 RCTs. The degree of overlap among the SRs was very high (CCA > 15%). No SR evaluated the certainty of the evidence using the GRADE system and 9 out of 10 had critically low methodological quality. The SRs reported heterogeneous results for the outcomes of all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction, revascularization, and angina. On the other hand, for the outcomes of cardiovascular mortality and stroke, all SRs agreed that there were no differences between PCI and OMT alone. Conclusions: We found 10 SRs on the use of PCI compared to OMT alone for patients with stable coronary artery disease. However, none had high methodological quality, none evaluated the certainty of the evidence using the GRADE approach, and the results were inconsistent for several outcomes. This variability in evidence may result in divergent clinical decisions for the management of stable coronary artery disease among healthcare professionals. It is necessary to perform a high-quality SR using the GRADE approach to clarify the balance of benefits and harms of PCI.

Religious leaders' perceptions of the identification and referral of people with mental health problems in a Peruvian city.

INTRODUCTION: Religious leaders have the potential to play a significant role in the identification and referral of individuals with mental health problems. OBJECTIVE: This study sought to understand the perceptions of religious leaders in regards to identifying and referring parishioners with mental health issues to healthcare professionals, in Chimbote, Peru. METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional study that covered religious leaders of different religious groups in Chimbote. The leaders completed a survey that assessed their characteristics, past experiences of detecting and referring those with mental health problems to healthcare professionals, and perceptions of four clinical cases (for which we used the Clergy's Perception of Mental Illness Survey instrument). RESULTS: We included 109 religious' leaders of four religious groups (11 Catholics, 70 Evangelicals, 21 Mormons, and 7 Adventists). Of these, 50.5% had received at least one request for help with mental health issues from a parishioner in the previous month, over 85% expressed a desire for training in identifying mental health problems, and 22-30% reported receiving any training. While the majority of leaders were able to correctly identify cases of depression, alcohol dependence, and drug problems, only 62% correctly classified a case of schizophrenia. Despite this, 80% stated that they would refer their parishioners to healthcare professionals. CONCLUSION: Parishioners tend to consult their religious leaders regarding their mental health and approximately 80% stated they would refer such cases to a healthcare professional. However, less than one-third of the leaders had received training to detect mental health problems. These results suggest that there is a need for training programs to improve the ability of religious leaders to identify and refer individuals with mental health issues.

Effects of SNAPPS in clinical reasoning teaching: a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

INTRODUCTION: Clinical reasoning is crucial in medical practice, yet its teaching faces challenges due to varied clinical experiences, limited time, and absence from competency frameworks. Despite efforts, effective teaching methodologies remain elusive. Strategies like the One Minute Preceptor (OMP) and SNAPPS are proposed as solutions, particularly in workplace settings. SNAPPS, introduced in 2003, offers a structured approach but lacks comprehensive evidence of its effectiveness. Methodological shortcomings hinder discerning its specific effects. Therefore, a systematic review is proposed to evaluate SNAPPS' impact on clinical reasoning teaching. CONTENT: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing SNAPPS against other methods. Data selection and extraction were performed in duplicate. Bias and certainty of evidence were evaluated using Cochrane RoB-2 and GRADE approach. SUMMARY: We identified five RCTs performed on medical students and residents. Two compared SNAPPS with an active control such as One Minute Preceptor or training with feedback. None reported the effects of SNAPPS in workplace settings (Kirkpatrick Level 3) or patients (Kirkpatrick Level 4). Low to moderate certainty of evidence suggests that SNAPPS increases the total presentation length by increasing discussion length. Low to moderate certainty of evidence may increase the number of differential diagnoses and the expression of uncertainties. Low certainty of evidence suggests that SNAPPS may increase the odds of trainees initiating a management plan and seeking clarification. OUTLOOK: Evidence from this systematic review suggests that SNAPPS has some advantages in terms of clinical reasoning, self-directed learning outcomes, and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, it appears more beneficial when used by residents than medical students. However, future research should explore outcomes outside SNAPPS-related outcomes, such as workplace or patient-related outcomes.

Residencia de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación en el Perú: número de vacantes y análisis de los planes de estudios

Introducción. En el Perú existe un déficit de médicos fisiatras y los estándares para la formación de especialistas en Medicina Física y Rehabilitación (MFyR) no han sido actualizados desde el 2002. No existen estudios que aborden esta problemática. Objetivos. Describir el número de vacantes y analizar los planes de estudios de los programas de residencia de MFyR. Métodos. Estudio observacional descriptivo. Revisamos el número de vacantes para MFyR ofertadas en el período 2017-2022. Asimismo, recolectamos las variables de interés de los planes de estudios de los programas de residencia, incluyendo el abordaje de 30 competencias básicas recomendadas por la Sociedad Internacional de MFyR (ISPRM). Resultados. Durante el periodo 2017-2022, 11 universidades ofertaron 283 vacantes para MFyR, de las cuales 89,4% correspondieron a la ciudad de Lima. El número de vacantes mostró una tendencia a la baja desde el 2018 hasta el 2021. 7 de 11 planes de estudios abordaron por lo menos el 75% de las competencias básicas recomendadas por la ISPRM, y ninguno abordó el 100% de estas competencias. Además, encontramos heterogeneidad respecto a los cursos teóricos, el número de créditos académicos y las rotaciones externas permitidas. Conclusiones. En el Perú, el número de vacantes para MFyR disminuyó durante la pandemia por COVID-19, a pesar de su rol fundamental en la atención de la población afectada por la enfermedad y del déficit de médicos fisiatras. Ningún plan de estudios incluye todas las competencias básicas recomendadas por la ISPRM, lo cual alerta sobre la necesidad de actualizarlos y reestructurarlos.

Introduction. In Peru there is a shortage of physiatrists, and the standards for the training of specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) have not been updated since 2002. There are no studies that have focused on this problem. Objectives. To describe the number of PM&R positions and analyze the PM&R residency programs' curriculums. Methods. Descriptive observational study. We reviewed the number of PM&R positions offered in the 2017-2022 period. Likewise, we collected the variables of interest from the curriculums that offer this residency program, including the approach of 30 basic competencies recommended by the International Society of PM&R (ISPRM). Results. During the 2017-2022 period, 11 universities offered 283 PM&R positions, of which 89.4% corresponded to the city of Lima. The number of positions showed a downward trend from 2018 to 2021. 7/11 curriculums addressed at least 75% of the basic competencies recommended by the ISPRM, and none of them addressed 100% of these competencies. In addition, we found heterogeneity between universities respect to the theoretical courses taught, the number of academic credits and the external rotations allowed. Conclusions. In Peru, the number of PM&R positions decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite its crucial role in caring for the affected population and the shortage of physiatrists. No curriculum includes all the basic competencies recommended by ISPRM, highlighting the need to update and restructure them.

Hospitalization and mortality during the pandemic in chronic hemodialysis patients and the general population in Peru / Hospitalização e mortalidade durante a pandemia em pacientes em hemodiálise crônica e na população em geral no Peru

ABSTRACT Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease have a higher risk of severe disease and mortality from COVID-19 than the general population. Objective: To compare hospitalization and mortality rates during the pandemic among chronic hemodialysis (HD) patients and the general population in Lima (Peru). Methods: This retrospective cohort included an assessment of the database of chronic HD patients of the health service providers of the social health insurance benefit networks of Lima and Callao between 2019 and 2021. Hospitalization and mortality rates were obtained for every 1,000 individuals, and variations in the percentages of COVID-19 cases and deaths were calculated. These rates were compared with those of the general population data and standardized by age and sex. Results: An average of 3,937 chronic HD patients were evaluated each month. Of these, 4.8% had COVID-19 and 64.97% were mild cases. The hospitalization rates per 1,000 patients were 19.5, 29.28, and 36.7 in 2019, 2020, and 2021, respectively. The mortality rates per 1,000 patients were 5.9, 9.74, and 11.49 in 2019, 2020, and 2021, respectively. When compared to the standardized general population, the peaks of both rates coincided with the plateaus of the waves during the pandemic. The hospitalization rate for COVID-19 was 12 times higher in HD patients than in the general population, and the mortality rate for COVID-19 was twice as high. Conclusion: HD patients had higher hospitalization and standardized mortality rates than the general population. Peaks in hospitalizations and mortality coincided with the plateaus of the first and second waves of the pandemic.

Resumo Histórico: Pacientes com DRC apresentam maior risco de doença grave e mortalidade por COVID-19 do que a população geral. Objetivo: Comparar taxas de hospitalização e mortalidade durante a pandemia entre pacientes em hemodiálise crônica (HD) e a população geral em Lima (Peru). Métodos: Esta coorte retrospectiva incluiu avaliação do banco de dados de pacientes em HD crônica dos prestadores de serviços de saúde das redes de benefícios do seguro social de saúde de Lima e Callao, entre 2019-2021. Obteve-se taxas de hospitalização e mortalidade para cada 1.000 indivíduos, e foram calculadas variações nas porcentagens de casos de COVID-19 e óbitos. Estas taxas foram comparadas com os dados da população geral e padronizadas por idade e sexo. Resultados: Uma média de 3.937 pacientes em HD crônica foram avaliados mensalmente. Destes, 4,8% tinham COVID-19, 64,97% eram casos leves. As taxas de hospitalização por 1.000 pacientes foram 19,5; 29,28; e 36,7 em 2019, 2020, e 2021, respectivamente. As taxas de mortalidade por 1.000 pacientes foram 5,9; 9,74 e 11,49 em 2019, 2020, e 2021, respectivamente. Quando comparados à população geral padronizada, os picos das taxas coincidiram com os platôs das ondas da pandemia. A taxa de hospitalização para COVID-19 foi 12 vezes maior em pacientes em HD do que na população geral e a taxa de mortalidade por COVID-19 foi duas vezes maior. Conclusão: Pacientes em HD apresentaram taxas de hospitalização e mortalidade padronizada mais elevadas do que a população geral. Os picos das hospitalizações e mortalidade coincidiram com os platôs da primeira e segunda ondas da pandemia.

Self-perceived competence in managing obstetric emergencies among recently graduated physicians from Lima, Peru.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the self-perception of competencies in obstetric emergencies among recently graduated physicians from universities in Lima, Peru; and to identify its associated factors. METHODS: An analytical study was conducted, with the study population comprising newly graduated doctors who attended the "VI SERUMS National Convention" in 2017. We used Poisson regressions to assess the factors associated with the self-perception of competencies in obstetric emergencies, calculating prevalence ratios (PR) and their 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). RESULTS: We analyzed a population of 463 newly graduated physicians (mean age: 25.9 years), of which 33.3% reported feeling competent in obstetric emergencies. In the adjusted analyses, we found that having a previous health career (PR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.12-2.81), having completed the internship in EsSalud hospitals (PR: 1.48, 95% CI: 1.31-1.68), and completing a university externship (PR: 1.62, 95% CI: 1.34-1.96) were associated with a higher prevalence of self-perceived competence in obstetric emergencies. CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that certain academic factors, such as completing an externship and internship in specific hospital settings, may enhance the competencies or competence self-perception of recently graduated physicians in obstetric emergencies. Further studies are needed to confirm these results and identify other factors that may impact physicians' competencies in this field.

Fetal death and its association with indicators of social inequality: 20-year analysis in Tacna, Peru.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the rates of fetal mortality in a Peruvian hospital between 2001 and 2020 and to investigate the association of indicators of social inequality (such as access to prenatal care and education) with fetal mortality. METHODOLOGY: We conducted a retrospective cohort study, including all pregnant women who attended a Peruvian hospital between 2001 and 2020. We collected data from the hospital's perinatal computer system. We used Poisson regression models with robust variance to assess the associations of interest, estimating adjusted relative risks (aRR) and their 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). RESULTS: We analyzed data from 67,908 pregnant women (median age: 26, range: 21 to 31 years). Of these, 58.3% had one or more comorbidities; the most frequent comorbidities were anemia (33.3%) and urinary tract infection (26.3%). The fetal mortality ratio during the study period was 0.96%, with the highest rate in 2003 (13.7 per 1,000 births) and the lowest in 2016 (6.1 per 1,000 births), without showing a marked trend. Having less than six (aRR: 4.87; 95% CI: 3.99-5.93) or no (aRR: 7.79; 6.31-9.61) prenatal care was associated with higher fetal mortality compared to having six or more check-ups. On the other hand, higher levels of education, such as secondary education (aRR: 0.73; 0.59-0.91), technical college (aRR: 0.63; 0.46-0.85), or university education (aRR: 0.38; 0.25-0.57) were associated with a lower risk of fetal death compared to having primary education or no education. In addition, a more recent year of delivery was associated with lower fetal mortality. CONCLUSION: Our study presents findings of fetal mortality rates that are comparable to those observed in Peru in 2015, but higher than the estimated rates for other Latin American countries. A more recent year of delivery was associated with lower fetal mortality, probably due to reduced illiteracy and increased access to health care between 2000 and 2015. The findings suggest a significant association between indicators of social inequality (such as access to prenatal care and education) with fetal mortality. These results emphasize the critical need to address the social and structural determinants of health, as well as to mitigate health inequities, to effectively reduce fetal mortality.

Performance of ChatGPT on the Peruvian National Licensing Medical Examination: Cross-Sectional Study.

BACKGROUND: ChatGPT has shown impressive performance in national medical licensing examinations, such as the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), even passing it with expert-level performance. However, there is a lack of research on its performance in low-income countries' national licensing medical examinations. In Peru, where almost one out of three examinees fails the national licensing medical examination, ChatGPT has the potential to enhance medical education. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to assess the accuracy of ChatGPT using GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 on the Peruvian National Licensing Medical Examination (Examen Nacional de Medicina [ENAM]). Additionally, we sought to identify factors associated with incorrect answers provided by ChatGPT. METHODS: We used the ENAM 2022 data set, which consisted of 180 multiple-choice questions, to evaluate the performance of ChatGPT. Various prompts were used, and accuracy was evaluated. The performance of ChatGPT was compared to that of a sample of 1025 examinees. Factors such as question type, Peruvian-specific knowledge, discrimination, difficulty, quality of questions, and subject were analyzed to determine their influence on incorrect answers. Questions that received incorrect answers underwent a three-step process involving different prompts to explore the potential impact of adding roles and context on ChatGPT's accuracy. RESULTS: GPT-4 achieved an accuracy of 86% on the ENAM, followed by GPT-3.5 with 77%. The accuracy obtained by the 1025 examinees was 55%. There was a fair agreement (κ=0.38) between GPT-3.5 and GPT-4. Moderate-to-high-difficulty questions were associated with incorrect answers in the crude and adjusted model for GPT-3.5 (odds ratio [OR] 6.6, 95% CI 2.73-15.95) and GPT-4 (OR 33.23, 95% CI 4.3-257.12). After reinputting questions that received incorrect answers, GPT-3.5 went from 41 (100%) to 12 (29%) incorrect answers, and GPT-4 from 25 (100%) to 4 (16%). CONCLUSIONS: Our study found that ChatGPT (GPT-3.5 and GPT-4) can achieve expert-level performance on the ENAM, outperforming most of our examinees. We found fair agreement between both GPT-3.5 and GPT-4. Incorrect answers were associated with the difficulty of questions, which may resemble human performance. Furthermore, by reinputting questions that initially received incorrect answers with different prompts containing additional roles and context, ChatGPT achieved improved accuracy.

[Clinical practice guideline for the management of acute pancreatitis in the social security of Peru (Essalud)]. / Guía de práctica clínica para el manejo de la pancreatitis aguda en el seguro social del Perú (Essalud).

This article summarizes the clinical practice guideline (CPG) for the management of acute pancreatitis in the Social Security of Peru (EsSalud), to provide evidence-based clinical recommendations for the management of acute pancreatitis in EsSalud. A guideline development group (GEG) was formed that included medical specialists and methodologists. The GEG formulated 7 clinical questions to be answered by this CPG. Systematic searches of systematic reviews and -when considered relevant- primary studies were carried out in PubMed during 2022. The evidence was selected to answer each of the clinical questions posed. The certainty of the evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology. In periodic work meetings, the GEG used the GRADE methodology to review the evidence and formulate the recommendations, the points of good clinical practice, and the corresponding flow charts. Finally, the CPG was approved with Resolution No. 105-IETSI-ESSALUD-2022. This CPG addressed 7 clinical questions on fluid therapy, start of enteral nutrition, analgesia, type of nutrition, antibiotic, and surgical treatment. Based on these questions, 8 recommendations (1 strong and 7 conditional), 13 BPCs, and 1 flowchart were formulated. This article summarizes the methodology and evidence-based conclusions of the CPG for the management of acute pancreatitis in EsSalud.

Methodological quality and recommendations of hemophilia clinical practice guidelines: A scoping review.

Background and Aims: Hemophilia clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) play a vital role in guiding healthcare professionals' decisions. However, the quality and recommendations of CPGs for hemophilia may vary. This study aimed to assess the methodological quality of hemophilia CPGs published between 2017 and 2021 and compare their recommendations for prophylaxis using clotting factor concentrate. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search for relevant CPGs in PubMed, TripDatabase, Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) International Guidelines Database, Google Scholar, and Google. We used the AGREE-II instrument to assess the methodological quality of each CPG and compared their recommendations for prophylaxis. Results: Of the 11 CPGs that met the inclusion criteria, 5/11 were developed in upper-middle-income countries, and 6/11 used the GRADE methodology. The primary prophylaxis dose recommendations varied among the CPGs, with 4/11 recommending a low dose, 6/11 recommending an intermediate or high dose, and 1/11 not issuing a recommendation. However, only 2/11 CPGs provided justification for their recommendations on initiation and dose, and no economic evaluations were conducted to support these recommendations. Conclusion: The quality of hemophilia CPGs is not optimal, with inconsistent recommendations for prophylaxis and a lack of justification for these recommendations. To ensure evidence-based and trustworthy recommendations, there is a need for transparency and improvement in the decision-making process of hemophilia CPGs.

Developmental delay assessment in children < 5 years of age attended in the Pediatric Rehabilitation Service of a reference hospital in Peru.

BACKGROUND: Child development is a complex biological, psychological, and emotional process. Timely screening for developmental delay allows early interventions. Therefore, this study sought to assess the frequency and characteristics of developmental delay in children < 5 years of age who attended the Pediatric Rehabilitation Service of a referral hospital in Peru. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study. Information was collected from medical records of children < 5 years of age who attended between April and September 2022 at the Rebagliati Hospital's Pediatric Rehabilitation Service. The REBA-PED Child Developmental Assessment Profile was used for the developmental assessment, which allows to identify the degree of delay in each area (gross motor, fine motor, hearing and language, intelligence and learning, and personal-social) and the presence of warning signs. RESULTS: Of 226 children who attended the service, 49.1% were between 3 and 5 years old, 57.1% were female, only 3.1% were referred for suspected developmental delay, and none had had a previous developmental assessment. Among the children evaluated, 12.4% had a simple developmental delay, 19.5% had a significant developmental delay, and 53.5% had a global developmental delay. In addition, 70.8% presented a warning sign of developmental delay. Hearing and language (86.8%) and intelligence and learning (83.5%) areas had a higher frequency of significant developmental delay. CONCLUSIONS: We found a high frequency of developmental delay in the children assessed, predominantly in hearing and language. Although all the children were referred, none had had a previous developmental assessment.

INTRODUCCIÓN: El desarrollo infantil es un proceso complejo de cambios biológicos, psicológicos y emocionales. El despistaje oportuno del retraso del desarrollo permite implementar intervenciones tempranas. Este estudio buscó evaluar la frecuencia y las características del retraso del desarrollo en niños < 5 años atendidos en el Servicio de Rehabilitación Pediátrica de un hospital de referencia de Perú. MÉTODOS: Se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal en el que se recolectó información de niños < 5 años atendidos entre abril y septiembre del 2022 en el Servicio de Rehabilitación Pediátrica del Hospital Rebagliati, para lo cual se revisaron sus historias clínicas. Para la evaluación del desarrollo, se utilizó el Perfil de Evaluación del Desarrollo Infantil REBA-PED, que permite reconocer el grado de retraso por área (motora gruesa, motora fina, audición y lenguaje, inteligencia y aprendizaje, y personal social) y los signos de alarma. RESULTADOS: De 226 niños atendidos, el 49.1% tenía entre 3 a 5 años, el 57.1% era de sexo femenino, solo el 3.1% fue remitido por sospecha de retraso del desarrollo y ninguno había tenido una evaluación previa del desarrollo infantil. Entre los niños evaluados, el 12.4% presentó un retraso simple del desarrollo, el 19.5% presentó un retraso significativo y el 53.5%, un retraso global. Además, el 70.8% presentó algún signo de alarma durante el desarrollo infantil. La frecuencia de retraso significativo fue mayor en las áreas de audición y lenguaje (86.8%) y de inteligencia y aprendizaje (83.5%) tuvieron mayor frecuencia de retraso significativo. CONCLUSIONES: Se encontró una frecuencia elevada de retraso del desarrollo entre los niños evaluados, con predominio del área de audición y lenguaje. Si bien todos los niños fueron referidos, ninguno había tenido una evaluación previa del desarrollo.

Medication use in pediatric patients with covid-19 hospitalized in a referral hospital in Lima, Peru, 2020 - 2022. / Uso de medicamentos en pacientes pediátricos con COVID-19 hospitalizados en un hospital de referencia de Lima, Perú, 2020-2022.

Motivation for the study. Therapeutic guidelines for COVID-19 in children changed constantly during the pandemic. In Peru, the variation of the treatment during the different waves of the pandemic has not been studied. Main findings. During the third wave, there was a greater number of patients with COVID-19; however, these patients had less severe symptoms. The use of ceftriaxone and azithromycin was less frequent during the third wave. The use of immunoglobulin was only found in patients with pediatric inflammatory multisystemic syndrome. Implications. Determining the patterns of medication use during the COVID-19 pandemic in the pediatric population will allow us to evaluate how the therapeutic decision-making process evolved in this population.

Motivación para realizar el estudio. Las guías terapéuticas acerca de COVID-19 en población pediátrica variaron constantemente durante la pandemia. En el Perú, la variación de estos tratamientos en las diferentes olas de la pandemia no ha sido estudiada. Principales hallazgos. Durante la tercera ola hubo un mayor número de pacientes con COVID-19; sin embargo, estos presentaron cuadros menos severos. El uso de ceftriaxona y azitromicina fue menos frecuente durante la tercera ola. El uso de inmunoglobulina solo se observó en pacientes con síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico pediátrico. Implicancias. Determinar los patrones de uso de medicamentos durante la pandemia por COVID-19 en población pediátrica nos permitirá evaluar cómo evolucionó el proceso de toma de decisiones terapéuticas en esta población.

Developmental delay assessment in children < 5 years of age attended in the Pediatric Rehabilitation Service of a reference hospital in Peru / Evaluación del retraso del desarrollo en niños < 5 años atendidos en el Servicio de Rehabilitación Pediátrica de un hospital de referencia en Perú

Abstract Background: Child development is a complex biological, psychological, and emotional process. Timely screening for developmental delay allows early interventions. Therefore, this study sought to assess the frequency and characteristics of developmental delay in children < 5 years of age who attended the Pediatric Rehabilitation Service of a referral hospital in Peru. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study. Information was collected from medical records of children < 5 years of age who attended between April and September 2022 at the Rebagliati Hospital's Pediatric Rehabilitation Service. The REBA-PED Child Developmental Assessment Profile was used for the developmental assessment, which allows to identify the degree of delay in each area (gross motor, fine motor, hearing and language, intelligence and learning, and personal-social) and the presence of warning signs. Results: Of 226 children who attended the service, 49.1% were between 3 and 5 years old, 57.1% were female, only 3.1% were referred for suspected developmental delay, and none had had a previous developmental assessment. Among the children evaluated, 12.4% had a simple developmental delay, 19.5% had a significant developmental delay, and 53.5% had a global developmental delay. In addition, 70.8% presented a warning sign of developmental delay. Hearing and language (86.8%) and intelligence and learning (83.5%) areas had a higher frequency of significant developmental delay. Conclusions: We found a high frequency of developmental delay in the children assessed, predominantly in hearing and language. Although all the children were referred, none had had a previous developmental assessment.

Resumen Introducción: El desarrollo infantil es un proceso complejo de cambios biológicos, psicológicos y emocionales. El despistaje oportuno del retraso del desarrollo permite implementar intervenciones tempranas. Este estudio buscó evaluar la frecuencia y las características del retraso del desarrollo en niños < 5 años atendidos en el Servicio de Rehabilitación Pediátrica de un hospital de referencia de Perú. Métodos: Se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal en el que se recolectó información de niños < 5 años atendidos entre abril y septiembre del 2022 en el Servicio de Rehabilitación Pediátrica del Hospital Rebagliati, para lo cual se revisaron sus historias clínicas. Para la evaluación del desarrollo, se utilizó el Perfil de Evaluación del Desarrollo Infantil REBA-PED, que permite reconocer el grado de retraso por área (motora gruesa, motora fina, audición y lenguaje, inteligencia y aprendizaje, y personal social) y los signos de alarma. Resultados: De 226 niños atendidos, el 49.1% tenía entre 3 a 5 años, el 57.1% era de sexo femenino, solo el 3.1% fue remitido por sospecha de retraso del desarrollo y ninguno había tenido una evaluación previa del desarrollo infantil. Entre los niños evaluados, el 12.4% presentó un retraso simple del desarrollo, el 19.5% presentó un retraso significativo y el 53.5%, un retraso global. Además, el 70.8% presentó algún signo de alarma durante el desarrollo infantil. La frecuencia de retraso significativo fue mayor en las áreas de audición y lenguaje (86.8%) y de inteligencia y aprendizaje (83.5%) tuvieron mayor frecuencia de retraso significativo. Conclusiones: Se encontró una frecuencia elevada de retraso del desarrollo entre los niños evaluados, con predominio del área de audición y lenguaje. Si bien todos los niños fueron referidos, ninguno había tenido una evaluación previa del desarrollo.

Características de los pacientes pediátricos hospitalizados con COVID-19 durante la tercera ola (variante ómicron) en un hospital de referencia del Perú / Characteristics of pediatric patients hospitalized with COVID-19 during the third wave (omicron variant) at a referral hospital in Peru

RESUMEN El objetivo del presente estudio fue describir las características de los pacientes pediátricos (entre 28 días y 14 años) hospitalizados con COVID-19 durante la tercera ola (variante ómicron) en el Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins (HNERM) (Lima, Perú). En esta cohorte retrospectiva, se revisaron las historias clínicas de 122 pacientes pediátricos que fueron atendidos en el HNERM entre enero e inicios de abril del 2022 (55% varones, mediana de edad de 5 años), 77,9% durante el primer mes, y la mitad presentaron alguna comorbilidad. Se hospitalizaron principalmente por dificultad respiratoria, comorbilidad descompensada y deshidratación. El 6,6% ingresaron a cuidados intensivos, 4,9% a ventilación mecánica invasiva, 5,7% requirieron algún vasoactivo y 1,6% fallecieron. Los fármacos más usados fueron antibióticos (43,4%) y corticoides (27,1%). En conclusión, se encontró un incremento rápido de hospitalizaciones en comparación con las olas anteriores, la mayoría con evolución favorable, y con un amplio uso empírico de antibióticos.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to describe the characteristics of pediatric patients (28 days to 14 years of age) hospitalized with COVID-19 during the third wave of the pandemic (omicron variant) at the Hospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins (HNERM) (Lima, Peru). In this retrospective cohort, we reviewed the medical records of 122 pediatric patients who attended HNERM between January and early April 2022 (55% male, median age: 5 years); 77.9% attended HNERM during the first month, and half of them had some comorbidity. Participants were hospitalized mainly for respiratory distress, decompensated comorbidity, and dehydration. Of the participants, 6.6% were admitted to intensive care, 4.9% to invasive mechanical ventilation, 5.7% required some vasoactive agent and 1.6% died. The most commonly used drugs were antibiotics (43.4%) and corticosteroids (27.1%). In conclusion, hospitalizations rapidly increased during the third wave, when compared to previous waves, most of them with favorable progression and with a wide empirical use of antibiotics.

Hospitalization and mortality during the pandemic in chronic hemodialysis patients and the general population in Peru.

BACKGROUND: Patients with chronic kidney disease have a higher risk of severe disease and mortality from COVID-19 than the general population. OBJECTIVE: To compare hospitalization and mortality rates during the pandemic among chronic hemodialysis (HD) patients and the general population in Lima (Peru). METHODS: This retrospective cohort included an assessment of the database of chronic HD patients of the health service providers of the social health insurance benefit networks of Lima and Callao between 2019 and 2021. Hospitalization and mortality rates were obtained for every 1,000 individuals, and variations in the percentages of COVID-19 cases and deaths were calculated. These rates were compared with those of the general population data and standardized by age and sex. RESULTS: An average of 3,937 chronic HD patients were evaluated each month. Of these, 4.8% had COVID-19 and 64.97% were mild cases. The hospitalization rates per 1,000 patients were 19.5, 29.28, and 36.7 in 2019, 2020, and 2021, respectively. The mortality rates per 1,000 patients were 5.9, 9.74, and 11.49 in 2019, 2020, and 2021, respectively. When compared to the standardized general population, the peaks of both rates coincided with the plateaus of the waves during the pandemic. The hospitalization rate for COVID-19 was 12 times higher in HD patients than in the general population, and the mortality rate for COVID-19 was twice as high. CONCLUSION: HD patients had higher hospitalization and standardized mortality rates than the general population. Peaks in hospitalizations and mortality coincided with the plateaus of the first and second waves of the pandemic.

Evaluación de las características nutricionales de alimentos y bebidas procesados publicitados en medios televisivos de Perú, 2021

El objetivo fue describir las características y el perfil nutricional de los alimentos y bebidas procesados publicitados durante el horario de protección al menor (6 am a 10 pm, según la regulación peruana) los dos canales de mayor audiencia de la televisión peruana. En este estudio transversal se grabaron 448 horas de contenido televisivo de 14 días aleatorios de 6:00 am a 10:00 pm, entre enero y febrero del 2021, donde se identificaron 2061 anuncios de alimentos y bebidas procesados. Entre 2:00 pm y 6:00 pm (33,9%) hubo mayor publicidad de alimentos. Las categorías más publicitadas fueron bebidas (41,7%) y confitería (17,8%). El 46,9% de alimentos superó al menos uno de los parámetros técnicos (azúcar total, grasas saturadas o sodio) de la primera etapa de la ley peruana y el 88,4% lo haría en la segunda etapa. La mayoría de alimentos y bebidas publicitados fueron procesados y superaban los parámetros de nutrientes críticos.

The objective was to describe the characteristics and nutritional profile of processed foods and beverages advertised during child protection hours (6 am to 10 pm, according to Peruvian regulations) on the two channels with the largest audience on Peruvian television. In this cross-sectional study, 448 hours of television content on 14 random days from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm between January and February 2021 were recorded and 2061 advertisements for processed foods and beverages were identified. The time frame with the most publicity for these foods was between 2:00 pm. and 6:00 pm. (33,9%). The most advertised categories were beverages (41,7%) and confectionery (17,8%). 46,9% of foods exceeded at least one of the technical parameters evaluated in the first stage of the Peruvian law (total sugar, saturated fat, or sodium) and 88,4% would do so in the second stage. The majority of advertised foods and beverages were processed, and most of these exceed critical nutrient parameters.

Producción científica peruana sobre resistencia a los antimicrobianos de bacterias priorizadas por la OMS / Peruvian scientific production on antimicrobial-resistant bacteria prioritized by WHO

Introducción: La resistencia a los antimicrobianos (RAM) es una crisis de salud pública a nivel mundial. La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) estableció una lista de bacterias resistentes priorizadas para orientar investigaciones y alternativas de mejora. Objetivo: Describir la producción científica del Perú sobre RAM de bacterias priorizadas por la Organización Mundial de la Salud, entre 2012 y 2021. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo observacional de tipo bibliométrico en revistas indexadas en Scopus durante el período 2012-2021. La selección de los estudios y la extracción de datos se realizó manualmente por duplicado. Se clasificaron las bacterias resistentes estudiadas, según las prioridades (crítica, alta y media). Resultados: Se incluyeron 118 artículos. Durante el período 2014-2021 hubo un aumento de publicaciones. El 61,9 por ciento fueron artículos publicados en inglés, 98,3 por ciento con filiación en Perú y el 77,1 por ciento fueron realizados en Lima. Se publicaron más estudios sobre las bacterias de prioridad crítica que sobre las de alta o media. El 79,7 por ciento buscó determinar la prevalencia o caracterizar y el 26,1 por ciento mencionó algún financiamiento de instituciones del país. Conclusión: La producción científica peruana sobre RAM ha aumentado en los últimos años y se cuenta con más publicaciones de bacterias de prioridad crítica. Sin embargo, estos estudios se centran en Lima y solo la cuarta parte ha sido financiada por alguna entidad peruana(AU)

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a worldwide public health crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) established a priority list of resistant bacteria to guide research and alternatives for improvement. Objective: To describe the scientific production of Peru on AMR of bacteria prioritized by the World Health Organization, between 2012 and 2021. Methods: Observational descriptive study of bibliometric type in journals indexed in Scopus during the period 2012-2021. The selection of studies and data extraction were performed manually in duplicate. Resistant bacteria studied were classified based on priority (critical, high, and medium). Results: A total of 118 articles were included. During the period 2014-2021, the number of publications increased. The articles published in English accounted for 61.9 percent, 98.3 percent had their affiliation in Peru, and 77.1 percent were conducted in Lima. Most publications focused on bacteria of critical priority than high and medium priority. A total of 79.7 percent sought to determine prevalence or characterize and 26.1 percent referred to funding from Peruvian institutions. Conclusions: Peruvian scientific production on AMR has increased in recent years and there are more publications on critical priority bacteria. However, these studies are centered in Lima and only a quarter of them have been financed by a Peruvian entity(AU)

Guía de práctica clínica para el manejo de la pancreatitis aguda en el seguro social del Perú (Essalud)

El presente artículo resume la guía de práctica clínica (GPC) para el manejo de la pancreatitis aguda en el Seguro Social del Perú (EsSalud). Su objetivo es proveer recomendaciones clínicas basadas en evidencia para el manejo de la pancreatitis aguda en EsSalud. Se conformó un grupo elaborador de la guía (GEG) que incluyó médicos especialistas y metodólogos. El GEG formuló 7 preguntas clínicas a ser respondidas por la presente GPC. Se realizó búsquedas sistemáticas de revisiones sistemáticas y -cuando fue considerado pertinente- estudios primarios en PubMed durante el 2022. Se seleccionó la evidencia para responder cada una de las preguntas clínicas planteadas. La certeza de la evidencia fue evaluada usando la metodología Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE). En reuniones de trabajo periódicas, el GEG usó la metodología GRADE para revisar la evidencia y formular las recomendaciones, los puntos de buenas prácticas clínicas y flujogramas correspondientes. Finalmente, la GPC fue aprobada con Resolución N° 105-IETSI-ESSALUD-2022. La presente GPC abordó 7 preguntas clínicas sobre fluidoterapia, momento de inicio de nutrición enteral, analgesia, tipo de nutrición, tratamiento antibiótico y quirúrgico. En base a dichas preguntas se formularon 8 recomendaciones (1 fuerte y 7 condicionales), 13 BPC, y 1 flujograma. El presente artículo resume la metodología y las conclusiones basadas en evidencia de la GPC para el manejo de la pancreatitis aguda en EsSalud.

This article summarizes the clinical practice guideline (CPG) for the management of acute pancreatitis in the Social Security of Peru (EsSalud), to provide evidence-based clinical recommendations for the management of acute pancreatitis in EsSalud. A guideline development group (GEG) was formed that included medical specialists and methodologists. The GEG formulated 7 clinical questions to be answered by this CPG. Systematic searches of systematic reviews and -when considered relevant-primary studies were carried out in PubMed during 2022. The evidence was selected to answer each of the clinical questions posed. The certainty of the evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology. In periodic work meetings, the GEG used the GRADE methodology to review the evidence and formulate the recommendations, the points of good clinical practice, and the corresponding ow charts. Finally, the CPG was approved with Resolution No. 105-IETSI-ESSALUD-2022. This CPG addressed 7 clinical questions on buid therapy, start of enteral nutrition, analgesia, type of nutrition, antibiotic, and surgical treatment. Based on these questions, 8 recommendations (1 strong and 7 conditional), 13 BPCs, and 1 flowchart were formulated. This article summarizes the methodology and evidence-based conclusions of the CPG for the management of acute pancreatitis in EsSalud.

Undergraduate courses of evidence-based medicine in Peruvian medical schools: Characteristics and addressed topics.

Background: Medical schools are increasingly including evidence-based medicine (EBM) courses in their curricula. However, little is known about the characteristics of these courses in Peru. Therefore, the present study aimed to describe the characteristics and topics addressed by undergraduate courses on EBM in Peruvian medical schools, and to compare the content of these courses with predefined EBM competencies. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study. We obtained the syllabi of undergraduate EBM courses from all medical schools for the latest year available. We extracted their characteristics and categorized the topics they included according to the five steps necessary to apply EBM, divided into 22 competencies. Results: In 2021, Peru had 47 universities with active undergraduate medical schools, of which 9 (19.1%) had EBM courses. These courses were not mandatory in three of the universities, and were typically offered between the 2nd and 5th year of the degree program. When analysing the topics covered in the syllabi, we found that they addressed 7 to 13 of the 22 core competencies evaluated. The least addressed topics belonged to steps 4 (apply) and 5 (evaluate) of the EBM process. Conclusion: We found that few Peruvian universities offer EBM courses, and that these courses have heterogeneous characteristics, with syllabi that do not include all essential topics for applying the five steps of EBM.

Guía de práctica clínica para el manejo de la Enfermedad Renal Crónica estadíos 3b, 4 y 5 en el Seguro Social de Salud del Perú (EsSalud)

Introducción: El presente artículo resume la guía de práctica clínica (GPC) para el manejo de la enfermedad renal crónica estadíos 3b, 4 y 5 en el Seguro Social del Perú (EsSalud). Objetivo: Proveer recomendaciones clínicas basadas en evidencia para el manejo de pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica estadíos 3b, 4 y 5 en EsSalud. Métodos: Se conformó un grupo elaborador de la guía (GEG) que incluyó especialistas y metodólogos. El GEG formuló 9 preguntas clínicas. Se realizó búsquedas sistemáticas de revisiones sistemáticas y estudios primarios en PubMed entre diciembre del 2020 y agosto del 2021. Se seleccionó la evidencia para responder a las preguntas clínicas planteadas. La certeza de la evidencia fue evaluada usando la metodología Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE). El GEG usó la metodología GRADE para revisar la evidencia y formular recomendaciones, los puntos de buena práctica clínica (BPC) y los flujogramas de manejo. Finalmente, la GPC fue aprobada con Resolución N° 88-IETSI-ESSALUD-2021. Resultados: La presente GPC abordó 9 preguntas clínicas. En base a dichas preguntas se formularon 17 recomendaciones (7 fuertes y 10 condicionales), 28 BPC, y 4 flujogramas de manejo. Conclusión: El presente artículo resume la metodología y las conclusiones basadas en evidencias de la GPC para el manejo de la Enfermedad Renal Crónica estadíos 3b, 4 y 5 en EsSalud.

Introduction: This article summarizes the clinical practice guideline (CPG) for the management of stage 3b, 4, and 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the Social Security of Peru (EsSalud). Objective: To provide evidence-based clinical recommendations for the management of stage 3b, 4, and 5 CKD in EsSalud. Methods: A guideline development group (GDG) was formed, including specialists and methodologists. The GDG formulated 9 clinical questions. Systematic searches for systematic reviews and primary studies were conducted in PubMed from December 2020 to August 2021. Evidence was selected to answer the clinical questions posed. The certainty of the evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology. The GDG used the GRADE methodology to review the evidence and formulate recommendations, points of good clinical practice (GPC), and management flowcharts. Finally, the CPG was approved with Resolution No. 88-IETSI-ESSALUD-2021. Results: This CPG addressed 9 clinical questions. Based on these questions, 17 recommendations (7 strong and 10 conditional), 28 GPC points, and 4 management flowcharts were formulated. Conclusion: This article summarizes the methodology and evidence-based conclusions of the CPG for the management of stage 3b, 4, and 5 CKD in EsSalud.