Quality of life in the voice of children who depend on health technologies: Mixed methods study.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the quality of life of children who depend on health technologies as expressed in their own words. METHODS: A parallel and convergent mixed methods design was employed with 30 aged five to 12 year old children who depend on health technologies. Data collection was done through a characterization form, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 questionnaire with the total sample in quantitative phase; semi-structured interviews with a subset of nine participants in qualitative phase. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and deductive thematic content analyses, respectively. RESULTS: Findings from PedsQL 4.0 showed that quality of life for children who depend on health technologies is average. However, data integration through mixed methods showed that this average goes beyond quantitative data through hearing the children's own voices. The results from data integration pointed out that children recognize their limitations and adapt to them; what most affects their quality of life is the emotional domain; children reported suffering prejudice due to their physical limitations; and that the school positively impacts their quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: Data integration highlighted that children acknowledge their limitations and pain generated by these devices. Concerns about the future and the ability to do things that other children the same age can do was the most impactful aspect on their quality of life. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Nursing care plans should consider that what affects most children who depend on health technologies' quality of life is anxiety for the future of being incapacitated or dependent.

Medication Fall Risk Score e Evaluation Tools: Adaptação Transcultural para o uso no Brasil / Medication Fall Risk Score and Evaluation Tools: Cross-Cultural daptation for Use in Brazil

A queda é um problema potencial para todos os pacientes já que o risco aumenta no ambiente hospitalar, independente da instituição. Muitos fatores podem estar associados a queda, dentre eles o equilíbrio, que pode ser influenciado pelo uso de medicamentos. A aplicação de escala de avaliação para risco de quedas é uma das ferramentas mais empregadas no Brasil e no mundo, porém se faz necessário avaliar também os medicamentos em uso do paciente. Com o objetivo de realizar a adaptação transcultural e validação do Medication Falls Risk Score e da Evaluation Tools para a língua portuguesa do Brasil. Método: Estudo metodológico para a adaptação transcultural e validação das ferramentas Medication Falls Risk Score e Evaluation Tools, utilizando-se o protocolo de Beaton et al. e realizando a validação da praticabilidade de ambas as escalas. Os instrumentos obtiveram Índice de Validade de Conteúdo (IVC) médio de 0,99, sendo considerados válidos. A validação da praticabilidade de ambos os instrumentos teve resultados favoráveis, 65,2% dos participantes acharam a ferramenta de fácil aplicação, e o tempo médio gasto para a aplicação foi de 13 minutos e 30 segundos. Dentre as dificuldades encontradas, destaca-se a de reconhecer os medicamentos perante sua classe terapêutica, o que justifica a diferença entre o tempo de aplicação e acerto do teste aplicado. As ferramentas foram adaptadas transculturalmente para o português brasileiro, e apontaram uma excelente concordância e viabilidade de uso na prática nos cenários de atenção em saúde. A escala e as ferramentas aprovadas poderão servir como apoio para identificação, classificação e cuidado multiprofissional perante o risco de quedas de pacientes internados, sendo uma avaliação adicional a Morse Fall Scale - versão brasileira.

Falls are a potential problem for all patients, especially as the risk increases in the hospital environment, regardless of the institution. Many factors may be associated with falls, including balance, which may be influenced by the use of medication. The application of an assessment scale for the risk of falls is one of the most used tools in Brazil and in the world, but it is also necessary to evaluate the medications the patient is using. The objective of this study is to carry out the cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Medication Falls Risk Score and the Evaluation Tools for the Brazilian Portuguese language. Method: Methodological study for the cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Medication Falls Risk Score and Evaluation Tools, using the protocol by Beaton et al. and performing the validation of the feasibility of both scales. The instruments obtained an average Content Validity Index (CVI) of 0.99, being considered valid. The validation of the feasibility of both instruments had favorable results, 65.2% of the participants found the tool easy to apply, and the average time taken to apply it was 13 minutes and 30 seconds. Among the difficulties encountered, the difficulty of recognizing the drugs in terms of their therapeutic class stands out, which justifies the difference between the time of application and the accuracy of the applied test. The tools were cross-culturally adapted to Brazilian Portuguese and demonstrated excellent agreement and practicality in healthcare settings. The approved scale and tools may serve as support for the identification, classification, and multidisciplinary care regarding the risk of falls in hospitalized patients, with the Morse Fall Scale - Brazilian version being an additional assessment.

Analysis of the convergence of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire and the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture / Análisis de la convergencia del Safety Attitudes Questionnaire y el Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture / Análise da convergência do Safety Attitudes Questionnaire e do Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze patient safety culture from nursing professionals' perception at a university hospital, by assessing the convergence between the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire and the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture. Methods: a cross-sectional study, with 434 nursing professionals. Data collection took place through the application of both instruments. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Results: in the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture, the "teamwork within the units" dimension was considered a strong area of patient safety. In the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire, the "job satisfaction" and "perception of stress" domains reached the score for a good safety culture. Patient safety culture perception is correlated, in both instruments, with high magnitude. Conclusions: the two instruments converge towards a similar assessment of patient safety culture.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar la cultura de seguridad del paciente a partir de la percepción de los profesionales de enfermería de un hospital universitario, evaluando la convergencia entre el Safety Attitudes Questionnaire y el Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture. Métodos: estudio transversal, con 434 profesionales de enfermería. La recolección de datos se realizó mediante la aplicación de ambos instrumentos. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva e inferencial. Resultados: en la Encuesta Hospitalaria sobre Cultura de Seguridad del Paciente, la dimensión "trabajo en equipo dentro de las unidades" fue considerada un área fuerte de la seguridad del paciente. En el Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture, los dominios "satisfacción en el trabajo" y "percepción de estrés" alcanzaron el puntaje de una buena cultura de seguridad. La percepción de cultura de seguridad del paciente se correlaciona, en ambos instrumentos, con magnitud alta. Conclusiones: los dos instrumentos convergen hacia una evaluación similar de la cultura de seguridad del paciente.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar a cultura de segurança do paciente a partir da percepção dos profissionais de enfermagem de um hospital universitário, por meio da avaliação da convergência entre o Safety Attitudes Questionnaire e o Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture. Métodos: estudo transversal, com 434 profissionais de enfermagem. A coleta dos dados ocorreu mediante aplicação de ambos os instrumentos. Utilizou-se estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: no Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture, a dimensão "trabalho em equipe no âmbito das unidades" foi considerada uma área forte da segurança do paciente. No Safety Attitudes Questionnaire, os domínios "satisfação no trabalho" e "percepção de estresse" atingiram o escore para boa cultura de segurança. A percepção de cultura de segurança do paciente se correlaciona, em ambos os instrumentos, com magnitude elevada. Conclusões: os dois instrumentos convergem para uma avaliação semelhante da cultura de segurança do paciente.

Risco de queda relacionado a medicamentos em hospitais: abordagem de aprendizado de máquina / Riesgo de caída relacionado con medicamentos en hospitales: enfoque de aprendizaje de máquina / Drug-related fall risk in hospitals: a machine learning approach

Resumo Objetivo Comparar o desempenho de modelos de aprendizado de máquina com o Medication Fall Risk Score (MFRS) na previsão de risco de queda relacionado a medicamentos prescritos. Métodos Trata-se de um estudo caso-controle retrospectivo de pacientes adultos e idosos de um hospital terciário de Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil. Medicamentos prescritos e classes de medicamentos foram investigados. Os dados foram exportados para o software RStudio para análise estatística. As variáveis foram analisadas por meio dos algoritmos de Regressão Logística, Naive Bayes, Random Forest e Gradient Boosting. A validação do algoritmo foi realizada usando validação cruzada de 10 vezes. O índice de Youden foi a métrica selecionada para avaliar os modelos. O projeto foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Resultados O modelo de aprendizado de máquina que apresentou melhor desempenho foi o desenvolvido pelo algoritmo Naive Bayes. O modelo construído a partir de um conjunto de dados de um hospital específico apresentou melhores resultados para a população estudada do que o MFRS, uma ferramenta generalizável. Conclusão Ferramentas de previsão de risco que dependem de aplicação e registro adequados por parte dos profissionais demandam tempo e atenção que poderiam ser alocados ao cuidado do paciente. Modelos de previsão construídos por meio de algoritmos de aprendizado de máquina podem ajudar a identificar riscos para melhorar o atendimento ao paciente.

Resumen Objetivo Comparar el desempeño de modelos de aprendizaje de máquina con Medication Fall Risk Score (MFRS) para la previsión del riesgo de caída relacionado con medicamentos prescriptos. Métodos Se trata de un estudio caso-control retrospectivo de pacientes adultos y adultos mayores de un hospital terciario de Porto Alegre, estado de Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Se investigaron los medicamentos prescriptos y las clases de medicamentos. Los datos fueron exportados al software RStudio para el análisis estadístico. Las variables se analizaron a través de los algoritmos de regresión logística Naive Bayes, Random Forest y Gradient Boosting. La validación del algoritmo se realizó usando validación cruzada de 10 veces. El índice de Youden fue la métrica seleccionada para evaluar los modelos. El proyecto fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación. Resultados El modelo de aprendizaje de máquina que presentó el mejor desempeño fue el desarrollado por el algoritmo Naive Bayes. El modelo construido a partir de un conjunto de datos de un hospital específico presentó mejores resultados en la población estudiada que el MFRS, una herramienta generalizada. Conclusión Herramientas de previsión de riesgo que dependen de la aplicación y el registro adecuados por parte de los profesionales demandan tiempo y atención que podría ser destinado al cuidado del paciente. Modelos de previsión construidos mediante algoritmos de aprendizaje de máquina pueden ayudar a identificar riesgos para mejorar la atención al paciente.

Abstract Objective To compare the performance of machine-learning models with the Medication Fall Risk Score (MFRS) in predicting fall risk related to prescription medications. Methods This is a retrospective case-control study of adult and older adult patients in a tertiary hospital in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. Prescription drugs and drug classes were investigated. Data were exported to the RStudio software for statistical analysis. The variables were analyzed using Logistic Regression, Naive Bayes, Random Forest, and Gradient Boosting algorithms. Algorithm validation was performed using 10-fold cross validation. The Youden index was the metric selected to evaluate the models. The project was approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results The machine-learning model showing the best performance was the one developed by the Naive Bayes algorithm. The model built from a data set of a specific hospital showed better results for the studied population than did MFRS, a generalizable tool. Conclusion Risk-prediction tools that depend on proper application and registration by professionals require time and attention that could be allocated to patient care. Prediction models built through machine-learning algorithms can help identify risks to improve patient care.

Analysis of the convergence of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire and the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze patient safety culture from nursing professionals' perception at a university hospital, by assessing the convergence between the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire and the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture. METHODS: a cross-sectional study, with 434 nursing professionals. Data collection took place through the application of both instruments. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used. RESULTS: in the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture, the "teamwork within the units" dimension was considered a strong area of patient safety. In the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire, the "job satisfaction" and "perception of stress" domains reached the score for a good safety culture. Patient safety culture perception is correlated, in both instruments, with high magnitude. CONCLUSIONS: the two instruments converge towards a similar assessment of patient safety culture.

The concurrent validity of the Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire Brazil (SSEQ-B) in brazilian stroke survivors / Validade concorrente do Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire Brazil (SSEQ-B) em brasileiros acometidos pelo acidente vascular cerebral

The Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire Brazil (SSEQ-B) is designed to assess the self-efficacy of functional performance after stroke. Objective: To evaluate the concurrent validity of the SSEQ-B in Brazilian stroke survivors in relation to gold-standard measures of instrumental and basic daily living activities as well as quality of life after stroke. Methods: The concurrent validity of the SSEQ-B was tested using the Frenchay Activity Index (FAI), Barthel Index (BI) and Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL). Descriptive statistics, the Spearman's coefficient index, Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), Cronbach alpha and achieved post-hoc power (1-ß) analyses were conducted. Results: Seventy-five stroke survivors aged 66.64 ± 12.97 years were included in this study. Total scores from the SSEQ-B were strongly correlated with the FAI (ICC= 0.8 / r= 0.72 / 1-ß= 1.0) and BI (ICC= 0.68 / r= 0.68 / 1-ß= 0.99), but weakly correlated with SS-QOL (ICC= 0.46 / r= 0.65 / 1-ß= 0.94), which suggests stroke self-efficacy is more closely associated with instrumental and daily living activities than the quality of life. Conclusion: The SSEQ-B exhibits good concurrent validity with instrumental and daily living activities and could be useful when assessing stroke self-efficacy in Brazilians.

O Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire Brazil (SSEQ-B) foi desenvolvido para avaliar a autoeficácia no desempenho funcional depois do Acidente Vascular Cerebral (AVC). Objetivo: avaliar a validação concorrente do SSEQ-B em sobreviventes brasileiros de AVC em relação a avaliações padrão áureo de atividades de vida diárias e instrumentais assim como a qualidade de vida pós-AVC. Métodos: A validação concorrente do SSEQ-B foi avaliada utilizando o Índice de Atividade Frenchay (FAI), o Índice de Barthel (BI) e a Qualidade de Vida pós-AVC (SS-QOL). As análises de estatística descritiva, índice de coeficiente Spearman's, coeficiente de correlação intraclasse (ICC), alpha de Cronbach e potência post-hoc alcançada foram conduzidas. Resultados: Setenta e cinco sobreviventes de AVC com idade de 66.64 ± 12.97 anos foram incluídos neste estudo. A pontuação total do SSEQ-B foi correlacionada significativamente com o FAI (ICC= 0.8 / r= 0.72 / 1-ß= 1.0), BI (ICC= 0.68 / r= 0.68 / 1-ß= 0.99) e SS-QOL (ICC= 0.46 / r= 0.65 / 1-ß= 0.94), o que sugere que a autoeficácia de sobreviventes de AVC está associada com as atividades de vida diárias e instrumentais. Porém, há fraca correlação com a qualidade de vida desta amostra. Conclusão: O SSEQ-B exibe uma boa validação concorrente com as atividades de vida diárias e instrumentais e parece ser útil na avalição da autoeficácia em sobreviventes de AVC residentes no Brasil.

Efficacy and safety of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the prevention of pressure injuries in critically ill patients: a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Pressure injuries (PIs), especially in the sacral region are frequent, costly, and increase morbidity and mortality of patients in an intensive care unit (ICU). These injuries can occur as a result of prolonged pressure and/or shear forces. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) can increase muscle mass and improve local circulation, potentially reducing the incidence of PI. METHODS: We performed a randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy and safety of NMES in preventing PI in critically ill patients. We included patients with a period of less than 48 h in the ICU, aged ≥ 18 years. Participants were randomly selected (1:1 ratio) to receive NMES and usual care (NMES group) or only usual care (control group-CG) until discharge, death, or onset of a PI. To assess the effectiveness of NMES, we calculated the relative risk (RR) and number needed to treat (NNT). We assessed the muscle thickness of the gluteus maximus by ultrasonography. To assess safety, we analyzed the effects of NMES on vital signs and checked for the presence of skin burns in the stimulated areas. Clinical outcomes were assessed by time on mechanical ventilation, ICU mortality rate, and length of stay in the ICU. RESULTS: We enrolled 149 participants, 76 in the NMES group. PIs were present in 26 (35.6%) patients in the CG and 4 (5.3%) in the NMES group (p ˂ 0.001). The NMES group had an RR = 0.15 (95% CI 0.05-0.40) to develop a PI, NNT = 3.3 (95% CI 2.3-5.9). Moreover, the NMES group presented a shorter length of stay in the ICU: Δ = - 1.8 ± 1.2 days, p = 0.04. There was no significant difference in gluteus maximus thickness between groups (CG: Δ = - 0.37 ± 1.2 cm vs. NMES group: Δ = 0 ± 0.98 cm, p = 0.33). NMES did not promote deleterious changes in vital signs and we did not detect skin burns. CONCLUSIONS: NMES is an effective and safe therapy for the prevention of PI in critically ill patients and may reduce length of stay in the ICU. Trial registration RBR-8nt9m4. Registered prospectively on July 20th, 2018, https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-8nt9m4.

Análise da convergência entre o risco de quedas e a dependência dos cuidados de enfermagem / Analysis of the convergence between the risk of falls and dependence on nursing care / Análisis de la convergencia entre riesgo de caídas y dependencia de cuidados de enfermería

Objetivo: Analisar a convergência entre o risco de quedas e a dependência para o cuidado de enfermagem de pacientes hospitalizados, utilizando a Morse Fall Scale ­ versão Brasileira e o Sistema de Classificação de Pacientes. Método: Estudo metodológico, com delineamento de coorte e desenvolvido em duas Unidades de Internação de um hospital universitário em Porto Alegre/RS. A amostra totalizou 510 pacientes que foram acompanhados durante a hospitalização, no período de setembro a dezembro de 2018. Análise dos dados realizada por estatística descritiva e inferencial. Projeto aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da instituição. Resultados: Durante o período de coleta de dados evidenciou-se uma taxa de quedas de 2,3%. Identificou-se associação estatisticamente significativa entre Risco Elevado e ocorrência de quedas. Os pacientes classificados em Cuidados Intermediários, Semi-Intensivos e Intensivos associaram-se ao Risco Elevado para quedas, e os pacientes classificados na categoria de Cuidados Mínimos associaram-se ao Risco Baixo de quedas conforme a Morse Fall Scale ­ versão Brasileira. Conclusão: Os pacientes com maior dependência para os cuidados de enfermagem também possuem maior risco de quedas durante a hospitalização. (AU)

Objective: To analyze the convergence between the risk of falls and dependence for the nursing care of hospitalized patients, using the Morse Fall Scale - Brazilian version and the Patient Classification System. Methods: Methodological study, with a cohort design and developed in two inpatient units of a university hospital in Porto Alegre / RS. The sample totaled 510 patients who were followed up during hospitalization, from September to December 2018. The variables collected were demographic (age and sex), fall risk by the Morse Fall Scale ­ versão brasileira, degree of dependency for nursing care by the Sistema de Classificação de Pacientes and the occurrence of falls. Data analysis performed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: There was a fall rate of 2.3%. A statistically significant association was identified between high risk and the occurrence of falls. Patients classified as Intermediate, Semi-Intensive and Intensive Care were associated with the High Risk for falls, and patients classified in the Minimum Care category were associated with the Low Risk of falls according to the Morse Fall Scale - Brazilian version. Conclusion: Patients with greater dependence on nursing care also have a higher risk of falls during hospitalization. (AU)

Objetivo: Analizar la convergencia entre el riesgo de caídas y la dependencia para el cuidado de enfermería de los pacientes hospitalizados, utilizando la Morse Fall Scale versión brasileña y el Sistema de Clasificación de Pacientes. Métodos: Estudio metodológico, con diseño de cohorte y desarrollado en dos unidades de internación de un hospital universitario de Porto Alegre / RS. La muestra fue de 510 pacientes que fueron seguidos durante la hospitalización, de septiembre a diciembre de 2018. Las variables recolectadas fueron demográficas (edad y sexo), riesgo de caídas por la Morse Fall Scale versão brasileira, grado de dependencia para los cuidados de enfermería por el Sistema de Classificação de Pacientes y ocurrencia de caídas. El análisis de datos se realizó mediante estadística descriptiva e inferencial. Resultados: Hubo una tasa de caída del 2.3%. Se identificó una asociación estadísticamente significativa entre alto riesgo y ocurrencia de caídas. Los pacientes clasificados como Intermedio, Semi-Intensivo e Intensivo se asociaron con el Alto Riesgo de caídas, y los pacientes clasificados en la categoría de Atención Mínima se asociaron con el Bajo Riesgo de caídas según la Escala Morse de Caídas - versión brasileña. Conclusión: Los pacientes con mayor dependencia de los cuidados de enfermería también tienen mayor riesgo de caídas durante la hospitalización. (AU)

Patient safety culture, missed Nursing care and its reasons in Obstetrics.

OBJECTIVE: to assess the correlations between the patient safety culture, the missed Nursing care, and the reasons for the omission in the obstetric area. METHOD: a cross-sectional study, conducted in 2019, with 62 Nursing professionals working in the obstetric area of a teaching hospital in southern Brazil. The MISSCARE-Brasil and Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture instruments were used. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, means comparison test and Spearman correlation. RESULTS: the overall mean of positive answers for the safety culture was 34.9 (± 17.4). The care of assessing the vital signs and monitoring capillary blood glucose were the most prioritized, with airway aspiration and oral hygiene being the most overlooked. The main reasons for the omissions refer to labor resources and to inadequate staffing. A significant and inversely proportional correlation was found between the patient safety culture and overlooked nursing care (r=-0.393). CONCLUSION: the safety culture of the obstetric area was assessed as fragile by the Nursing professionals. The more the safety culture is strengthened and the greater investment in labor and human resources, the less care is overlooked.

Evaluation of patient safety culture in a private general hospital: a case study in Brazil.

PURPOSE: The purpose is to assess the patient safety culture perceived by healthcare and administrative staff in a Brazilian hospital and examine whether education and experience are related to positive perceptions. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: A descriptive-analytical case study was carried out at Ernesto Dornelles Hospital, a private Brazilian institution. The Brazilian version of the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture was used to assess the perceptions of 618 participants, of whom 315 worked in healthcare assistance and 303 in administrative services. The main outcome was the percentage of positive responses, and the independent variables included the type of work, schooling and length of experience. FINDINGS: None of the twelve dimensions was strengthened. The percentage of positive responses was the highest for "Hospital management support for patient safety" (67.5%), and the lowest was for "Nonpunitive response to error" (29%). The healthcare staff had a slightly higher average than the administrative staff. The percentage of positive responses from professionals with undergraduate or graduate degrees was higher for the eight dimensions of safety culture. The length of hospital experience was not associated with any dimensions. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: This study explored the influence of education and professional experience on the perception of patient safety in healthcare and administrative staff from a private institution. These approaches allow to know with greater depth and clarity factors that are related to the patient safety culture and, thus, have more consistent evidence to support interventions in specific needs.

Patient safety culture in the perception of health professionals: A mixed methods research study / La cultura de seguridad del paciente según la percepción de profesionales de la salud: una investigación de método mixto / Cultura de segurança do paciente na percepção dos profissionais de saúde: pesquisa de métodos mistos

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the patient safety culture perceived by health professionals working in a hospital and to understand the elements influencing it. Methods: A sequential explanatory mixed methods study, conducted in 2017 in two interrelated stages in a hospital. The quantitative stage was carried out by applying the questionnaire to 618 professionals and the qualitative stage, with ten, using the focus group technique. The analysis was descriptive statistics for the quantitative data and of content for the qualitative data. Subsequently, the data were submitted to integrated analysis. Results: Of the 12 dimensions, seven were considered weak, the most critical being "non-punitive response to error" with 28.5% of positive answers. Bureaucratic, poorly designed and uncoordinated processes, regional decisions, communication failures, hierarchy, overload, punishment and judicialization were related to the perception. Conclusions: The patient safety culture was considered weak, and elements related to work organization, people management and legal risk influenced this negative perception.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar la cultura de seguridad del paciente percibida por los profesionales de la salud y comprender los elementos que influyen en ella. Métodos: Estudio de método mixto explicativo secuencial, realizado en dos etapas interrelacionadas en un hospital en el año 2017. La etapa cuantitativa se realizó mediante la aplicación del cuestionario a 618 profesionales y la etapa cualitativa, con diez, mediante la técnica de grupo focal. El análisis fue estadística descriptiva para los datos cuantitativos y de contenido para los datos cualitativos. Posteriormente, los datos se sometieron a análisis integrado. Resultados: De las 12 dimensiones, siete se consideraron débiles, siendo la más crítica la "respuesta no punitiva a los errores". Los procesos burocráticos, mal diseñados e descoordinados, decisiones regionales, fallas de comunicación, jerarquización, sobrecarga, castigo y judicialización se relacionaron con la percepción. Conclusiones: La cultura de seguridad del paciente se consideró débil y elementos relacionados con la organización del trabajo, la gestión de personas y el riesgo legal influyeron esta percepción negativa.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a cultura de segurança do paciente percebida pelos profissionais de saúde de um hospital e compreender os elementos que a influenciam. Métodos: Misto sequencial explanatório, conduzido em duas etapas conectadas, em hospital, em 2017. A etapa quantitativa ocorreu mediante aplicação do questionário a 618 profissionais e a qualitativa, com dez, pela técnica de grupo focal. A análise foi descritiva para dados quantitativos e de conteúdo, para os qualitativos. Posteriormente, os dados foram submetidos à análise integrada. Resultados: Das 12 dimensões, sete foram consideradas frágeis, sendo a mais crítica "resposta não punitiva aos erros", com 28,5% de respostas positivas. Processos burocratizados, mal desenhados e descoordenados, decisões regionais, falhas de comunicação, hierarquia, sobrecarga, punição e judicialização foram relacionados à percepção. Conclusão: A cultura de segurança do paciente foi considerada frágil e os elementos relacionados à organização do trabalho, à gestão de pessoas e ao risco jurídico influenciaram essa percepção negativa.

Patient safety culture, missed Nursing care and its reasons in Obstetrics / Cultura de segurança do paciente, cuidados de enfermagem omitidos e suas razões na obstetrícia / Cultura de seguridad del paciente, cuidados de enfermería omitidos y sus razones en obstetricia

Objective: to assess the correlations between the patient safety culture, the missed Nursing care, and the reasons for the omission in the obstetric area. Method: a cross-sectional study, conducted in 2019, with 62 Nursing professionals working in the obstetric area of a teaching hospital in southern Brazil. The MISSCARE-Brasil and Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture instruments were used. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, means comparison test and Spearman correlation. Results: the overall mean of positive answers for the safety culture was 34.9 (± 17.4). The care of assessing the vital signs and monitoring capillary blood glucose were the most prioritized, with airway aspiration and oral hygiene being the most overlooked. The main reasons for the omissions refer to labor resources and to inadequate staffing. A significant and inversely proportional correlation was found between the patient safety culture and overlooked nursing care (r=-0.393). Conclusion: the safety culture of the obstetric area was assessed as fragile by the Nursing professionals. The more the safety culture is strengthened and the greater investment in labor and human resources, the less care is overlooked.

Objetivo: avaliar as correlações entre a cultura de segurança do paciente, os cuidados de enfermagem omitidos e as razões da omissão na área obstétrica. Método: estudo transversal, realizado em 2019, com 62 profissionais da enfermagem atuantes na área obstétrica de um hospital de ensino do Sul do Brasil. Utilizaram-se os instrumentos MISSCARE-Brasil e Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva, teste de comparação de médias e correlação de Spearman. Resultados: a média geral de respostas positivas para a cultura de segurança foi de 34,9 (± 17,4). Os cuidados de avaliação dos sinais vitais e monitoramento da glicemia capilar foram os mais priorizados, sendo a aspiração de vias aéreas e higiene bucal os mais omitidos. As principais razões para as omissões referem-se aos recursos laborais e ao número inadequado de pessoal. Constatou-se correlação significativa e inversamente proporcional entre cultura de segurança do paciente e cuidados de enfermagem omitidos (r = -0,393). Conclusão: a cultura de segurança da área obstétrica foi avaliada pelos profissionais da enfermagem como frágil. Quanto mais fortalecida a cultura de segurança e maior investimento nos recursos laborais e humanos, menor o número de cuidados omitidos.

Objetivo: evaluar las correlaciones entre la cultura de seguridad del paciente, los cuidados de enfermería omitidos y las razones de la omisión en el área obstétrica. Método: estudio transversal, realizado en 2019, con 62 profesionales de enfermería que trabajan en el área obstétrica de un hospital universitario del sur de Brasil. Se utilizaron los instrumentos MISSCARE-Brasil y Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture. Los datos se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva, prueba de comparación de medias y correlación de Spearman. Resultados: la media general de respuestas positivas para la cultura de seguridad fue 34,9 (± 17,4). El cuidado de la evaluación de los signos vitales y la monitorización de la glucemia capilar fueron los más priorizados, siendo la aspiración de las vías respiratorias y la higiene bucal los más omitidos. Las principales razones de las omisiones se deben a los recursos laborales y al número inadecuado de personal. Se constató una correlación significativa e inversamente proporcional entre la cultura de seguridad del paciente y los cuidados de enfermería omitidos (r = -0,393). Conclusión: la cultura de seguridad del área obstétrica fue evaluada por profesionales de enfermería como débil. Cuanto más se fortalece la cultura de seguridad y más se invierte en mano de obra y recursos humanos, menos cuidados se omiten.

National Early Warning Score 2: transcultural adaptation to Brazilian Portuguese.

OBJECTIVE: Cross-cultural adaptation of the National Early Warning Score 2 to Brazilian Portuguese. METHODS: A methodological study of a cross-cultural adaptation of a scale, based on the Beaton et al. framework, authorized by the Royal College of Physicians. Judges from nine Brazilian states, nurses and physicians evaluated the semantic, idiomatic, cultural, and conceptual equivalence between the original instrument and the translated versions. The nurses, working in inpatient or emergency units, conducted the pilot test, applying the final version to three case studies. Psychometric tests were used for data analysis: Content Validity Index (CVI), Kappa Coefficient, and Cronbach's Alpha. RESULTS: The adaptation showed a mean CVI of 0.98 and perfect/almost perfect inter-rater agreement, with scores above 0.80. The consistency of the scale was 0.712. CONCLUSION: The process of cross-cultural adaptation of the scale to Brazilian Portuguese was successful, providing Brazilian professionals with an instrument aligned with patient safety.

The environment of the nursing team's professional practice in inpatient units of a university hospital.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the environment of the professional practice of the nursing staff from inpatient units and to compare it according to professional and work characteristics. METHOD: A cross-sectional analytical study conducted in southern Brazil. Data was collected through the Brazilian version of the Nursing Work Index-Revised with a sample of (n=142) professionals, them being nurses (n=56; 34.9%) and nursing technicians/assistants (n=86; 60.6%). The analysis was performed by means of descriptive and analytical statistics. RESULTS: The professional practice environment was considered favorable in all the subscales. The subscale of relationships between physicians/nursing staff showed a significant difference among the professional categories, with better results for nurses. The afternoon shift stood out in the favorable assessment. Longer working time at the institution and unit tended to have worse assessments for autonomy and control, respectively. CONCLUSION: The assessment of the practice environment was favorable; however, the study signals opportunities for improvements for the nursing team.

Fatores que contribuem para a ocorrência de incidentes relacionados à terapia medicamentosa em terapia intensiva / Factors contributing to the incident occurrence of security related to drug use in intensive care / Factores que contribuyen a la ocurrencia de incidentes de seguridad relacionados al uso de medicamentos en terapia intensiva

Objetivo: Identificar os fatores que contribuem para a ocorrência de incidentes relacionados à terapia medicamentosa em terapia intensiva, sob a ótica dos trabalhadores de enfermagem. Métodos: Pesquisa descritivo-exploratória, com abordagem qualitativa realizada em um hospital do Sul do Brasil. Os participantes foram quinze trabalhadores de enfermagem. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre fevereiro e março de 2014, por meio de entrevista semiestruturada, sendo os dados analisados por meio de Análise de Conteúdo. Resultados: Os dados foram agrupados em duas categorias: Incidentes de segurança relacionados aos fatores institucionais/ organizacionais, que evidencia aspectos ligados à organização e processo de trabalho e, Incidentes de segurança relacionados aos fatores humanos, apontando aspectos relativos a assistência de enfermagem. Conclusão: Vários fatores institucionais/organizacionais e humanos contribuem para a ocorrência de incidentes de segurança relacionados à terapia medicamentosa, devendo, tanto os trabalhador quanto as instituições, implementar estratégias para minimizar tais eventos

Objective: To identify the factors which contribute to the occurrence of security incidents related to medication therapy in intensive care. Methods: Descriptive and exploratory research with a qualitative approach carried out at a hospital in southern Brazil. Participants were fifteen nursing staff. Data collection took place between February and March 2014, through semi-structured interviews, and the data were analyzed using content analysis. Results: The data were grouped into two categories: Security incidents related to the institutional / organizational factors, which highlights aspects related to the organization and work process, and security incidents related to human factors, pointing aspects related to nursing care. Conclusion: Various institutional / organizational and human factors contribute to the occurrence of security incidents related to drug therapy and should both the worker as well the institutions, implement strategies to minimize such events

Objetivo: Identificar los factores que interfieren en la ocurrencia de incidentes de seguridad relacionados a la terapia medicamentosa en terapia intensiva. Métodos: Estudios descriptivo y exploratorio, con enfoque cualitativo realizado en un hospital del Sul de Brasil. Los participantes fueron quince trabajadores de enfermería. La recolección de datos se realizó entre febrero y marzo de 2014, por medio de entrevistas semiestructurada, siendo los datos analizados por medio de Análisis de Contenido. Resultados: Los datos fueron agrupados en dos categorías: Incidentes de seguridad relacionados a los factores institucionales / organizacionales, que muestra aspectos relacionados a la organización y proceso de trabajo e, Incidentes de seguridad relacionados a los factores humanos, apuntando aspectos relativos a la asistencia de enfermería. Conclusion: Varios factores institucionales / organizacionales y humanos contribuyen para la ocurrencia de incidentes de seguridad relacionados a la administración de medicamentos, debiendo, tanto los trabajadores como las instituciones, implementar estrategias para minimizar tales eventos

Stress and overweight/obesity among nursing students. / Estresse e sobrepeso/obesidade em estudantes de enfermagem.

OBJECTIVE: analyze associations between demographic, academic, health, stress, overweight and obesity characteristics among nursing students. METHOD: this is a cross-sectional study with 95 students from a private university in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. A demographic, academic and health characterization questionnaire and the Assessment of Stress in Nursing Students (ASNS) scale were applied. Anthropometric measures were taken and descriptive and bivariate analyses were performed. RESULTS: female students predominated in this study, mean age: 25.6±5.87 years. Weight gain was observed in 52.6% of the students, with the 'Professional training' session reporting high (29.5%) and very high (36.8%) levels of stress. None of the stress scale sessions was associated with overweight and obesity. CONCLUSION: overweight and obesity were associated with male participants, high blood pressure, weight gain since the beginning of the course, altered waist circumference, no physical activity, eating more in stressful situations, and consumption of unhealthy foods.

Sepsis and AMI: knowledge of the population visiting parks and patient companions. / Sepse e IAM: conhecimento da população frequentadora de parques e acompanhantes de pacientes.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the population's knowledge of the terms "sepsis" and "acute myocardial infarction" (AMI). METHOD: Cross-sectional quantitative study. Data was collected through the application of a questionnaire to two groups of participants, as follows: individuals who visit parks in Porto Alegre, State of Rio Grande do Sul and companions of patients of a university hospital in Porto Alegre. Analysis of the results was performed by descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTSThe sample consisted of 1,986 respondents: 1,455 parkgoers and 531 companions of patients admitted to the hospital. Regarding the knowledge of sepsis, only 19.1% of the respondents had already heard about the subject. However, compared to knowledge about AMI, it was found that 98.7% knew the term. CONCLUSIONS: The study found that the scarce knowledge of the population about the term "sepsis" is related to the social level of the respondents, demonstrating poor access to information about health care.

Associação dos fatores demográficos, clínicos e do manejo terapêutico no desfecho de pacientes sépticos atendidos em uma emergência hospitalar / Association of demographic, clinical and therapeutic management factors with the outcome of septic patients treated in a hospital emergency / Associacóin de factores demográficos, clínicos y do manejo terapéutico en el resultado de pacientes sépticos tratados en una emergencia hospitalar

Objetivo: identificar a associação dos aspectos demográficos, clínicos e do manejo terapêutico no desfecho dos pacientes diagnosticados com sepse em uma emergência hospitalar. Método: documental retrospectivo, 312 prontuários de pacientes sépticos, realizado análise descritiva, comparações de dados categóricos utilizaram-se os Testes de Qui quadrado ou Exato de Fisher, com correção de Monte Carlo. Resultados: idade média 65 (±17,66) anos, 51,3% eram mulheres, 52,6% hipertensos, 28,5% diabéticos, 27,2% cardiopatas, 74% diagnosticados com sepse 52,3% foco infeccioso pulmonar. Existe associação entre as variáveis demográficas e os desfechos (p<0,05). Histórico de acidente vascular encefálico, cirrose, cardiopatia e choque séptico associam-se ao óbito (p<0,05). Sinais de alerta e disfunções orgânicas avaliadas associam-se ao desfecho. Foco infeccioso (p=1) e taquicardia (p=0,823) não tem associação com desfecho nem com gravidade da sepse (p=0,120). Conclusão: há associação entre o perfil demográfico do paciente, comorbidades, disfunções orgânicas e manejo terapêutico, com a gravidade da sepse e o desfecho.

Aim: To identify the association of demographic, clinical and therapeutic management aspects with the outcome of patients diagnosed with sepsis in a hospital emergency. Method: retrospective documentary, 312 records of septic patients, descriptive analysis, comparisons of categorical data were used using Chi-square or Fisher's exact tests, with Monte Carlo correction. Results: mean age 65 (± 17.66) years, 51.3% were women, 52.6% hypertensive, 28.5% diabetic, 27.2% heart disease, 74% diagnosed with sepsis 52.3% infectious pulmonary focus. There is an association between demographic variables and outcomes (p <0.05). History of stroke, cirrhosis, heart disease, and septic shock are associated with death (p <0.05). Warning signs and organ dysfunction evaluated are associated with the outcome. Infectious focus (p = 1) and tachycardia (p = 0.823) has no association with outcome or severity of sepsis (p = 0.120). Conclusion: there is an association between patient demographic profile, comorbidities, organ dysfunction and therapeutic management, with sepsis severity and outcome.

Objetivo: identificar la asociación de los aspectos demográficos, clínicos y terapeuticos en el resultado de pacientes diagnosticados con sepsis en una emergencia hospitalar. Método: documental retrospectivo, se utilizaron 312 registros de pacientes sépticos, análisis descriptivo, comparaciones de datos categóricos utilizando Chi-cuadrado o pruebas exactas de Fisher, con corrección de Monte Carlo. Resultados: edad media 65 (± 17.66) años, 51.3% eran mujeres, 52.6% hipertensos, 28.5% diabéticos, 27.2% enfermedades del corazón, 74% diagnosticados con sepsis 52.3% foco pulmonar infeccioso. Existe una asociación entre las variables demográficas y los resultados (p <0.05). Los antecedentes de accidente cerebrovascular, cirrosis, enfermedad cardíaca y shock séptico están asociados con la muerte (p <0.05). Las señales de advertencia y la disfunción orgánica evaluada están asociadas con el resultado. El foco infeccioso (p = 1) y la taquicardia (p = 0.823) no tienen asociación con el resultado o la gravedad de la sepsis (p = 0.120). Conclusión: existe una asociación entre el perfil demográfico del paciente, las comorbilidades, la disfunción orgánica y el tratamiento terapéutico, con la severidad y el resultado de la sepsis.

Sepse e IAM: conhecimento da população frequentadora de parques e acompanhantes de pacientes / Sepse y IAM: conocimiento de la población frecuentadora de parques y acompañantes de pacientes / Sepsis and AMI: knowledge of the population visiting parks and patient companions

Resumo OBJETIVO Identificar o conhecimento da população referente aos termos "sepse" e "infarto agudo do miocárdio" (IAM). MÉTODO Estudo transversal, quantitativo. Coleta de dados realizada com aplicação de um questionário, para dois grupamentos de participantes distintos: frequentadores de parques selecionados de Porto Alegre/RS e acompanhantes de pacientes internados em um hospital universitário de Porto Alegre/RS. A análise dos resultados foi realizada pela estatística descritiva e inferencial. RESULTADOS A amostra constitui-se de 1986 entrevistados, 1455 de parques e 531 acompanhantes de pacientes internados no hospital. Em relação ao conhecimento de sepse, apenas 19,1% dos entrevistados já tinham ouvido falar sobre o tema, já, em comparação ao conhecimento do IAM, 98,7% souberam responder sobre o termo. CONCLUSÕES Evidenciou-se que o déficit de conhecimento da população sobre o termo "sepse" está diretamente relacionado com o nível social dos entrevistados, demonstrando um déficit no acesso à informação no cuidado em saúde.

Resumen OBJETIVO Identificar el conocimiento de la población referente al término "sepsis" e "infarto del miocardio" (IAM). MÉTODO Estudio transversal, cuantitativo. La recolección de datos realizada con aplicación de un cuestionario, para dos grupos de participantes distintos: frecuentadores de parques selecionados de Porto Alegre/RS y acompañantes de pacientes internados en un hospital universitario de Porto Alegre/RS. El análisis de los resultados fue realizado por la estadística descriptiva e inferencial. RESULTADOS La muestra se constituye de 1986 entrevistados, 1455 de parques y 531 acompañantes de pacientes internados en el hospital. En cuanto al conocimiento de sepsis, sólo el 19,1% de los entrevistados ya había oído hablar sobre el tema, ya en comparación al conocimiento del IAM, el 98,7% supieron responder sobre el término. CONCLUSIONES Se evidenció que el déficit de conocimiento de la población sobre el término "sepsis" está directamente relacionado con el nivel social de los entrevistados, demostrando un déficit en el acceso a la información en el cuidado en salud.

Abstract OBJECTIVE To identify the population's knowledge of the terms "sepsis" and "acute myocardial infarction" (AMI). METHOD Cross-sectional quantitative study. Data was collected through the application of a questionnaire to two groups of participants, as follows: individuals who visit parks in Porto Alegre, State of Rio Grande do Sul and companions of patients of a university hospital in Porto Alegre. Analysis of the results was performed by descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTSThe sample consisted of 1,986 respondents: 1,455 parkgoers and 531 companions of patients admitted to the hospital. Regarding the knowledge of sepsis, only 19.1% of the respondents had already heard about the subject. However, compared to knowledge about AMI, it was found that 98.7% knew the term. CONCLUSIONS The study found that the scarce knowledge of the population about the term "sepsis" is related to the social level of the respondents, demonstrating poor access to information about health care.

Estresse e sobrepeso/obesidade em estudantes de enfermagem / Stress and overweight/obesity among nursing students / Estrés y sobrepeso/obesidad en estudiantes de enfermería

Objetivo analisar a associação entre características demográficas, acadêmicas, de saúde, estresse, sobrepeso e obesidade em estudantes de enfermagem. Método estudo transversal, com 95 estudantes de uma universidade privada do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Aplicou-se questionário de caracterização demográfica, acadêmica e de saúde e utilizou-se a Escala de Avaliação do Estresse em Estudantes de Enfermagem. Medidas antropométricas foram mensuradas. Empregaram-se análises descritivas e bivariadas. Resultados predominaram estudantes do sexo feminino, com idade média de 25,6 ± 5,87 anos. Observou-se aumento de peso em 52,6% dos estudantes e níveis de estresse alto (29,5%) e muito alto (36,8%) no domínio Formação Profissional. Nenhum dos domínios da escala de estresse se mostrou associado ao sobrepeso e obesidade. Conclusão o sobrepeso e obesidade mostraram-se associados ao sexo masculino, pressão arterial elevada, ganho de peso desde o início do curso, circunferência abdominal alterada, não realização de atividade física, comer mais em situações de estresse e ingerir alimentos não saudáveis.

Objective analyze associations between demographic, academic, health, stress, overweight and obesity characteristics among nursing students. Method this is a cross-sectional study with 95 students from a private university in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. A demographic, academic and health characterization questionnaire and the Assessment of Stress in Nursing Students (ASNS) scale were applied. Anthropometric measures were taken and descriptive and bivariate analyses were performed. Results female students predominated in this study, mean age: 25.6±5.87 years. Weight gain was observed in 52.6% of the students, with the 'Professional training' session reporting high (29.5%) and very high (36.8%) levels of stress. None of the stress scale sessions was associated with overweight and obesity. Conclusion overweight and obesity were associated with male participants, high blood pressure, weight gain since the beginning of the course, altered waist circumference, no physical activity, eating more in stressful situations, and consumption of unhealthy foods.

Objetivo analizar la asociación entre las características demográficas, las académicas, las de salud, el estrés, el sobrepeso y la obesidad en estudiantes de enfermería. Método el estudio transversal, con 95 estudiantes de una universidad privada, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Se han aplicado el cuestionario de caracterización demográfica, académica, salud y la escala Evaluación de Estrés en Estudiantes de Enfermería. Las medidas antropométricas han sido mensuradas. Se emplean los análisis descriptivos y los bivariados. Resultados han predominado estudiantes del sexo femenino, con edad media de 25,6 ± 5,87 años. Se ha observado el incremento de peso en el 52,6% de los estudiantes y los niveles de estrés alto (el 29,5%) y muy alto (el 36,8%) en el dominio Formación profesional. Ninguno de los dominios de la escala de estrés se ha mostrado asociado al sobrepeso y a la obesidad. Conclusión el sobrepeso y la obesidad se han mostrado asociados al sexo masculino, a la presión arterial elevada, a la ganancia de peso desde el inicio del curso, a la circunferencia abdominal alterada, a la no realización de actividad física, al comer más en situaciones de estrés y al ingerir alimentos que no son sanos.