Nursing rights in comics: educational technological innovation report.

OBJECTIVES: to report an educational technology construction on nursing professionals' rights. METHODS: an experience report on educational technology construction during the crediting of university extension hours in an undergraduate nursing course at a Brazilian public university, between March and June 2023. The Deming cycle was used as a procedural method. RESULTS: four meetings were held between students and extension workers. Eight comic books were produced based on the Code of Ethics for Nurses, addressing professional autonomy, fair remuneration, risk-free work, denial of exposure in the media and others. The Deming cycle proved to be an important strategy for constructing products. CONCLUSIONS: nursing professionals' rights must be discussed and improved. Educational technologies, such as comic books, provide playful and reflective learning.

Epidemiological differences, clinical aspects, and short-term prognosis of patients with healthcare-associated and community-acquired infective endocarditis.

Background: The prevalence of healthcare-associated infective endocarditis in Brazil is poorly known. Aim: To analyze the epidemiological, clinical and microbiological characteristics, and the prognosis of healthcare-associated infective endocarditis (HAIE) compared with community-acquired infective endocarditis (CIE) and identify the associated factors with hospital mortality. Method: A historical cohort study was carried out, with a data collection period from January 2009 to December 2019 at the Federal University of São Paulo. Data were collected from medical records of patients with infective endocarditis (IE) hospitalized during the study period. Patients were classified into three groups: CIE, non-nosocomial HAIE (NN-HAIE) and nosocomial HAIE (NHAIE). Results: A total of 204 patients with IE were included; of these, 127 (62.3%) were cases of HAIE, of which 83 (40.7%) were NN-HAIE and 44 (21.6%) were NHAIE. Staphylococcus spp. Were the main causative agents, especially in HAIE groups (P<0.001). Streptococcus spp. were more prevalent in the CIE group (P<0.001). In-hospital mortality was 44.6%, with no differences between groups. Independent risk factors for in-hospital mortality were age ≥ 60 years (odds ratio (OR): 6.742), septic shock (OR 5.264), stroke (OR 3.576), heart failure (OR 7.296), and Intensive Care Unit admission (OR 7.768). Conclusion: HAIE accounted for most cases in this cohort, with a higher prevalence of non-nosocomial infections. Staphylococcus spp. were the main causative agents. Hospital mortality was high, 44.6%, with no difference between groups.

Lesão renal aguda e COVID-19 em adultos jovens na terapia intensiva / Lesión renal aguda y COVID-19 en adultos jóvenes en cuidados intensivos / Acute kidney injury and COVID-19 in young adults in intensive care

Resumo Objetivo Descrever a prevalência de lesão renal aguda em adultos jovens com diagnóstico da COVID-19 admitidos em unidade terapia intensiva. Métodos Estudo retrospectivo, quantitativo e analítico. A amostra foi de adultos jovens (20 a 40 anos) admitidos em unidades de terapia intensiva, com diagnóstico de infecção por SARS-CoV-2 entre março e dezembro de 2020. Os dados foram obtidos por meio do prontuário eletrônico, e a lesão renal aguda foi definida pelo valor da creatinina, segundo critérios das diretrizes da Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes. A significância estatística foi de p≤0,05. Resultados Foram internados 58 adultos jovens, sendo 63,8% do sexo masculino. A hipertensão arterial sistêmica esteve presente em 39,6%, a obesidade em 18,9% e o diabetes mellitus em 8,6%. A lesão renal aguda foi identificada em 55,1%, sendo o estágio 3 predominante em 43,1% deles. Nesses pacientes, o uso de ventilação mecânica e de drogas vasoativas foi significativo em 92%, assim como a disfunção orgânica respiratória (80%), seguida da renal (76%). Fatores de risco, como transplante renal ou doença renal crônica e obesidade, aumentaram em 12,3 e 9,0 vezes, respectivamente, a chance de desenvolver lesão renal aguda. Conclusão Este estudo demonstrou alta prevalência de lesão renal em adultos jovens e sua associação com comorbidades prévias. Obesidade, transplante renal e doença renal crônica elevaram a chance de o adulto jovem desenvolver lesão renal aguda, resultando em desfechos a favor da morbimortalidade.

Resumen Objetivo Describir la prevalencia de lesión renal aguda en adultos jóvenes con diagnóstico de COVID-19 admitidos en unidad de cuidados intensivos. Métodos Estudio retrospectivo, cuantitativo y analítico. La muestra fue de adultos jóvenes (20 a 40 años) admitidos en unidades de cuidados intensivos, con diagnóstico de infección por SARS-CoV-2 entre marzo y diciembre de 2020. Los datos se obtuvieron por medio de historias clínicas electrónicas, y la lesión renal aguda fue definida por el valor de la creatinina, de acuerdo con criterios de las directrices de la Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes. La significación estadística fue de p≤0,05. Resultados Hubo 58 adultos jóvenes internados, el 63,8 % de sexo masculino. La hipertensión arterial sistémica estuvo presente en el 39,6 %, la obesidad en el 18,9 % y la diabetes mellitus en el 8,6 %. Se identificó lesión renal aguda en el 55,1 %, de nivel 3 como predominante en el 43,1 % de los casos. En esos pacientes, el uso de ventilación mecánica y de drogas vasoactivas fue significativo en el 92 %, así como también la disfunción orgánica respiratoria (80 %), seguida de la renal (76 %). Los factores de riesgo, como trasplante renal o enfermedad renal crónica y obesidad, aumentaron 12,3 y 9,0 veces respectivamente la probabilidad de presentar lesión renal aguda. Conclusión Este estudio demostró alta prevalencia de lesión renal en adultos jóvenes y su asociación con comorbilidades previas. La obesidad, el trasplante renal y la enfermedad renal crónica aumentaron la probabilidad de que los adultos jóvenes presenten lesión renal aguda, lo que da como resultado desenlaces a favor de la morbimortalidad.

Abstract Objective To describe acute kidney injury prevalence in young adults diagnosed with COVID-19 admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. Methods This is a retrospective, quantitative and analytical study. The sample consisted of young adults (20 to 40 years old) admitted to Intensive Care Units, diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection between March and December 2020. Data were obtained through electronic medical records, and kidney injury acute was defined by the creatinine value, according to the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes guidelines criteria. Statistical significance was p≤0.05. Results A total of 58 young adults were hospitalized, 63.8% of whom were male. Hypertension was present in 39.6%, obesity in 18.9%, and diabetes mellitus in 8.6%. Acute kidney injury was identified in 55.1%, with stage 3 predominating in 43.1% of them. In these patients, the use of mechanical ventilation and vasoactive drugs was significant in 92% as well as respiratory organ dysfunction (80%), followed by renal organ dysfunction (76%). Risk factors such as kidney transplantation or chronic kidney disease and obesity increased by 12.3 and 9.0 times, respectively, the chances of developing acute kidney injury. Conclusion This study demonstrated a high kidney injury prevalence in young adults and its association with previous comorbidities. Obesity, kidney transplantation and chronic kidney disease increased the chance of young adults to develop acute kidney injury, resulting in outcomes in favor of morbidity and mortality.

Nursing rights in comics: educational technological innovation report / Los derechos de enfermería en el cómic: informe de innovación tecnológica educativa / Direitos da enfermagem em quadrinhos: relato de inovação tecnológica educacional

ABSTRACT Objectives: to report an educational technology construction on nursing professionals' rights. Methods: an experience report on educational technology construction during the crediting of university extension hours in an undergraduate nursing course at a Brazilian public university, between March and June 2023. The Deming cycle was used as a procedural method. Results: four meetings were held between students and extension workers. Eight comic books were produced based on the Code of Ethics for Nurses, addressing professional autonomy, fair remuneration, risk-free work, denial of exposure in the media and others. The Deming cycle proved to be an important strategy for constructing products. Conclusions: nursing professionals' rights must be discussed and improved. Educational technologies, such as comic books, provide playful and reflective learning.

RESUMEN Objetivos: informar la construcción de una tecnología educativa sobre los derechos de los profesionales de enfermería. Métodos: relato de experiencia sobre la construcción de tecnología educativa durante la acreditación de horas de extensión universitaria en una carrera de pregrado en enfermería en una universidad pública brasileña, entre marzo y junio de 2023. Se utilizó el ciclo de Deming como método procesal. Resultados: se realizaron cuatro reuniones entre estudiantes y extensionistas. Se produjeron ocho historietas basadas en el Código de Ética para los Profesionales de Enfermería, abordando la autonomía profesional, la remuneración justa, el trabajo libre de riesgos, la negación de la exposición en los medios de comunicación y otros. El ciclo de Deming demostró ser una estrategia importante para la construcción de productos. Conclusiones: los derechos de los profesionales de enfermería deben ser discutidos y mejorados. Las tecnologías educativas, como los cómics, proporcionan un aprendizaje lúdico y reflexivo.

RESUMO Objetivos: relatar a construção de uma tecnologia educacional sobre os direitos dos profissionais de enfermagem. Métodos: relato de experiência sobre a construção de tecnologia educacional durante a creditação de horas de extensão universitária em uma disciplina da graduação em enfermagem de uma universidade pública brasileira, entre março e junho de 2023. Utilizou-se o ciclo de Deming como método processual. Resultados: foram realizados quatro encontros entre estudantes e extensionistas. Oito histórias em quadrinhos foram produzidas pautadas no Código de Ética dos Profissionais de Enfermagem abordando autonomia profissional, remuneração justa, trabalho sem riscos, negação à exposição em mídias e outros. O ciclo de Deming mostrou-se importante estratégia para construção dos produtos. Conclusões: os direitos dos profissionais de enfermagem devem ser discutidos e aprimorados. Tecnologias educacionais, como histórias em quadrinhos, proporcionam aprendizagem lúdica e reflexiva.

Sepsis and COVID-19: outcomes in young adults in intensive care.

OBJECTIVE: to verify sepsis incidence among young adults admitted to intensive care due to COVID-19 and to analyze its association with demographic, clinical and outcome variables. METHODS: a quantitative, longitudinal, retrospective and analytical study, consisting of 58 adults aged 20 to 40 years in intensive care for SARS-CoV-2. It was carried out in a university hospital, from March 2020 to December 2021, with data collected from electronic medical records. RESULTS: sepsis incidence was 65%. Sepsis was associated with acute kidney injury, use of vasoactive drugs and mechanical ventilation, being admitted to the emergency room, severity according to the Simplified Acute Physiology Score III and bacterial pulmonary co-infection, the latter being the most frequent etiology for sepsis. CONCLUSIONS: there was a high sepsis incidence, with 42% of deaths, which points to the importance of investing in preventive measures, especially in relation to bacterial pulmonary coinfections.

Sociodemographic factors associated with suicidal behavior at a federal public university in the Western Brazilian Amazon.

OBJECTIVE: to determine risk factors for suicidal behavior among students and employees of a federal public university in the Brazilian Western Amazon. METHODS: an analytical cross-sectional study of survey and association between variables with a sample of 475 participants. Statistical analyzes were performed using the Mann-Whitney test, Pearson's chi-square test, likelihood ratio test or Fisher's exact test and a logistic regression model. A significance level of 5% was used (p-value< 0.05). RESULTS: a higher proportion of suicidal behavior was found in younger participants, females, who had no religion or had one, but were non-practicing, who did not have children and/or had a monthly family income of less than two minimum wages. Lower proportions of suicidal behavior were identified in heterosexuals and/or married or in a stable relationship. CONCLUSION: the study suggests a relationship between sociodemographic factors and suicidal behavior in the studied academic community.

Advanced Practice Nursing: "Training" Pillar in Supporting the Proposal in Brazil.

OBJECTIVES: to present the pillars that support what has been called Advanced Practice Nursing and discuss the necessary training for its implementation. METHODS: elements contained in assessment documents for graduate programs proposals, reports of presentations by international professors in countries and selected scientific publications were gathered to compose the argument. RESULTS: practice/competency (adds broad and in-depth knowledge about health processes and scientific evidence, clinical reasoning and clinical skills for therapeutic indications); 3) professional regulation (corresponding legislation and monitoring); and 4) funding (broad training and professional practice policy). FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: the agenda for implementing Advanced Practice Nursing in Brazil involves joining efforts to identify stakeholders for a work to legitimize their importance in the country's health and education overview.

Advanced Practice Nursing: "Training" Pillar in Supporting the Proposal in Brazil / Enfermería de Práctica Avanzada: Pilar "Formación" en Apoyo a la Propuesta en Brasil / Enfermagem de Prática Avançada: Pilar "Formação" na Sustentação da Proposta no Brasil

ABSTRACT Objectives: to present the pillars that support what has been called Advanced Practice Nursing and discuss the necessary training for its implementation. Methods: elements contained in assessment documents for graduate programs proposals, reports of presentations by international professors in countries and selected scientific publications were gathered to compose the argument. Results: practice/competency (adds broad and in-depth knowledge about health processes and scientific evidence, clinical reasoning and clinical skills for therapeutic indications); 3) professional regulation (corresponding legislation and monitoring); and 4) funding (broad training and professional practice policy). Final Considerations: the agenda for implementing Advanced Practice Nursing in Brazil involves joining efforts to identify stakeholders for a work to legitimize their importance in the country's health and education overview.

RESUMEN Objetivos: presentar los pilares que sustentan lo que se ha denominado Enfermería de Práctica Avanzada y discutir la formación necesaria para su implementación. Métodos: se reunieron elementos contenidos en documentos de evaluación de propuestas de programas de posgrado, informes de presentaciones de profesores internacionales en países y publicaciones científicas seleccionadas para componer el argumento. Resultados: práctica/competencia (agrega conocimiento amplio y profundo sobre procesos de salud y evidencia científica, razonamiento clínico y habilidades clínicas para indicaciones terapéuticas); 3) regulación profesional (legislación correspondiente y seguimiento); y 4) financiación (política amplia de formación y ejercicio profesional). Consideraciones Finales: la agenda para la implementación de la Enfermería de Práctica Avanzada en Brasil implica aunar esfuerzos para identificar actores para un trabajo de legitimación de su importancia en el panorama de la salud y la educación del país.

RESUMO Objetivos: apresentar os pilares que sustentam o que vem sendo nominado como Enfermagem de Prática Avançada e problematizar sobre a formação necessária para sua implementação. Métodos: reuniram-se elementos constantes em documentos de avaliação de propostas dos programas de pós-graduação, relatórios de apresentações de docentes internacionais em países e publicações científicas selecionadas para compor a argumentação. Resultados: prática/competência (agrega conhecimento amplo e aprofundado sobre os processos de saúde e evidências científicas, raciocínio clínico e capacidades clínicas para indicações terapêuticas); 3) regulação profissional (legislação correspondente e acompanhamento); e 4) financiamento (política ampla de formação e de prática profissional). Considerações Finais: a agenda para a implementação da Enfermagem de Prática Avançada no Brasil passa por conjugar esforços na identificação de stakeholders para um trabalho de legitimação sobre sua importância no panorama da saúde e educação do país.

Sepsis and COVID-19: outcomes in young adults in intensive care / Sepsis y COVID-19: resultados en adultos jóvenes en cuidados intensivos / Sepse e COVID-19: desfechos em adultos jovens em terapia intensiva

ABSTRACT Objective: to verify sepsis incidence among young adults admitted to intensive care due to COVID-19 and to analyze its association with demographic, clinical and outcome variables. Methods: a quantitative, longitudinal, retrospective and analytical study, consisting of 58 adults aged 20 to 40 years in intensive care for SARS-CoV-2. It was carried out in a university hospital, from March 2020 to December 2021, with data collected from electronic medical records. Results: sepsis incidence was 65%. Sepsis was associated with acute kidney injury, use of vasoactive drugs and mechanical ventilation, being admitted to the emergency room, severity according to the Simplified Acute Physiology Score III and bacterial pulmonary co-infection, the latter being the most frequent etiology for sepsis. Conclusions: there was a high sepsis incidence, with 42% of deaths, which points to the importance of investing in preventive measures, especially in relation to bacterial pulmonary coinfections.

RESUMEN Objetivo: verificar la incidencia de sepsis entre adultos jóvenes ingresados en cuidados intensivos por COVID-19 y analizar su asociación con variables demográficas, clínicas y de resultado. Métodos: estudio cuantitativo, longitudinal, retrospectivo y analítico, formado por 58 adultos de 20 a 40 años en cuidados intensivos por SARS-CoV-2. Se llevó a cabo en un hospital universitario, de marzo de 2020 a diciembre de 2021, con datos recolectados de historias clínicas electrónicas. Resultados: la incidencia de sepsis fue del 65%. La lesión renal aguda, el uso de fármacos vasoactivos y ventilación mecánica, el ingreso a urgencias, la gravedad según el Simplified Acute Physiology Score III y la coinfección pulmonar bacteriana se asociaron a sepsis, siendo esta última la etiología más frecuente de sepsis. Conclusiones: hubo una alta incidencia de sepsis, con 42% de las muertes, lo que apunta a la importancia de invertir en medidas preventivas, especialmente en relación con las coinfecciones pulmonares bacterianas.

RESUMO Objetivo: verificar a incidência de sepse entre adultos jovens admitidos na terapia intensiva por COVID-19 e analisar sua associação com variáveis demográficas, clínicas e desfechos. Métodos: estudo quantitativo, longitudinal, retrospectivo e analítico, composto por 58 adultos de 20 a 40 anos em terapia intensiva por SARS-CoV-2. Foi realizado em hospital universitário, no período de março de 2020 a dezembro de 2021, sendo os dados coletados dos prontuários eletrônicos. Resultados: a incidência de sepse foi de 65%. Estiveram associados à sepse lesão renal aguda, uso de droga vasoativa e de ventilação mecânica, ser admitido do pronto atendimento, a gravidade segundo o Simplified Acute Physiology Score III e a coinfecção pulmonar bacteriana, sendo essa última a etiologia mais frequente para sepse. Conclusões: observou-se alta incidência de sepse, com 42% de óbito, o que aponta para a importância de investimento em medidas preventivas, especialmente em relação às coinfecções pulmonares bacterianas.

Alterações bioquímicas de pacientes com COVID-19 / Alteraciones bioquímicas de pacientes con COVID-19 / Biochemical changes in patients with COVID-19

Resumo Objetivo identificar as alterações bioquímicas dos pacientes com apresentação moderada e grave da doença Covid-19 e as preditivas de gravidade nos que evoluíram do estagio moderado para o grave. Métodos Estudo de coorte prospectivo com 709 pacientes internados com diagnóstico confirmado de COVID-19 e apresentação moderada e grave da doença. Foi realizado em um hospital universitário de média e alta complexidade do estado de São Paulo, no período de abril de 2020 a dezembro de 2021. Os dados coletados dos prontuários foram exames laboratoriais e evolução clínica dos pacientes. Na análise descritiva, foi utilizado frequência absoluta, percentual, média e desvio padrão. Os Testes do Qui-Quadrado de Pearson, Exato de Fisher, Mann-Whitney ou t de Student foram utilizados para comparar as diferenças entre os grupos dos moderados e graves. O nível de significância adotado foi de 0,05. Resultados A média de idade foi significantemente maior nos pacientes graves em relação aos moderados (p<0,001). Os valores da hemoglobina e plaquetas foram estatisticamente menores na internação no grupo dos pacientes graves, proteína C-reativa e D-Dímero, maiores (p<0,001). O número de óbitos foi significantemente maior nos pacientes que foram internados em estado grave (p<0,001) e verificamos também que a hemoglobina e plaquetas estavam abaixo dos valores de referência na internação deste grupo. Dos 533 pacientes que internaram em estado moderado, 38 evoluiram para quadro grave. Conclusão Os resultados mostram a importância da avaliação clínica das variáveis bioquímicas no momento da internação como preditivas de gravidade. Os achados reportados nesta investigação corroboram com dados da literatura e podem elucidar intervenções precoces para melhor manejo dos pacientes desde o momento da internação.

Resumen Objetivo Identificar las alteraciones bioquímicas de los pacientes con cuadro moderado y grave de la enfermedad de COVID-19 y las predictivas de gravedad en los que evolucionaron de nivel moderado a grave. Métodos Estudio de cohorte prospectivo con 709 pacientes internados con diagnóstico confirmado de COVID-19 y cuadro moderado y grave de la enfermedad. Fue realizado en un hospital universitario de complejidad mediana y alta en el estado de São Paulo, durante el período de abril de 2020 a diciembre de 2021. Los datos obtenidos a partir de las historias clínicas fueron pruebas de laboratorio y evolución clínica de los pacientes. En el análisis descriptivo se utilizó frecuencia absoluta, porcentaje, promedio y desviación típica. Para comparar las diferencias entre los grupos de los moderados y graves se utilizaron las pruebas χ2 de Pearson, exacta de Fisher, Mann-Whitney o t de Student. El nivel de significación adoptado fue de 0,05. Resultados El promedio de edad fue considerablemente más alto en los pacientes graves en relación con los moderados (p<0,001). Los valores de la hemoglobina y de las plaquetas fueron estadísticamente inferiores en la internación en el grupo de los pacientes graves, proteína C reactiva y dímero D, superiores (p<0,001). El número de defunciones fue considerablemente más alto en los pacientes que ingresaron en estado grave (p<0,001) y verificamos también que la hemoglobina y las plaquetas estaban por debajo de los valores de referencia en la internación de este grupo. De los 533 pacientes que ingresaron en estado moderado, 38 evolucionaron hacia cuadros graves. Conclusión Los resultados muestran la importancia de la evaluación clínica de las variables bioquímicas en el momento de la internación como predictivas de gravedad. Los resultados informados en esta investigación confirman los datos de la literatura y pueden esclarecer intervenciones tempranas para un mejor manejo de los pacientes desde el momento de la internación.

Abstract Objective To identify the biochemical alterations of patients with moderate and severe COVID-19 and the predictors of severity in those who progressed from the moderate to the severe stage. Methods This is a prospective cohort study with 709 patients hospitalized with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 and moderate and severe illness. It was carried out in a university hospital of medium and high complexity, in the state of São Paulo, from April 2020 to December 2021. Data collected from medical records were laboratory tests and clinical progression of patients. In the descriptive analysis, absolute frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used. Pearson's chi-square, Fisher's exact, Mann-Whitney or Student's t tests were used to compare the differences between the moderate and severe groups. The significance level adopted was 0.05. Results The mean age was significantly higher in severe patients than in moderate ones (p<0.001). Hemoglobin and platelet values were statistically lower upon admission in the group of critically ill patients, C-reactive protein and D-dimer higher (p<0.001). The number of deaths was significantly higher in patients who were hospitalized in a serious condition (p<0.001) and we also found that hemoglobin and platelets were below the reference values at hospitalization in this group. Of the 533 patients who were hospitalized in a moderate condition, 38 progressed to a severe condition. Conclusion The results show the importance of clinical assessment of biochemical variables at the time of admission as predictors of severity. The findings reported in this investigation corroborate data from the literature and can elucidate early interventions for better management of patients from the moment of hospitalization.

Prognosis of patients with heart disease with acute kidney injury undergoing dialysis treatment.

OBJECTIVES: to verify the relationship of cardiovascular diseases with acute kidney injury and assess the prognosis of patients in renal replacement therapy. METHODS: a cohort study, carried out in a public hospital specialized in cardiology. Treatment, comorbidities, duration of treatment, laboratory tests, discharge and deaths were analyzed. RESULTS: of the 101 patients, 75 (74.3%) received non-dialysis treatment. The most frequent cardiological diagnoses were hypertension, cardiomyopathies and coronary syndrome. Hospitalization in patients undergoing dialysis was 18 days, hemoglobin <10.5g/dl and anuria in the first days of hospitalization contributed to the type of treatment. Each increase in hemoglobin units from the first day of hospitalization decreases the chance of dialysis by 19.2%. There was no difference in mortality. CONCLUSIONS: the main cardiological diseases were not predictive of dialysis indication, and clinical treatment was the most frequent. Anuria and anemia were predictors for dialysis treatment.

Work absences among hospital cleaning staff during the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Introduction: Absenteeism justified by sick leaves are valuable indicators of workers' health conditions. Objectives: To analyze hospital cleaning staff sick leaves during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included employees who presented a medical sick leave certificate justifying at least 1 missed day of work during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected from March 24 to December 31, 2020 at a teaching hospital. Results: A total of 199 workers who presented 689 medical certificates were included in the sample. The sample was 88.4% women. The mean ages for suspected COVID-19 cases and all other cases were 39.7 years and 40.9 years, respectively. Suspected COVID-19 cases involved longer leaves (mean 5.82 [SD, 3.35] days missed) and more medical sick leave certificates (mean 4.25 [SD, 3.13] certificates per worker) than other causes. Among suspected cases, 32.1% worked in critical areas of the hospital. Of the 83 RT-PCR tests performed, 24.1% were positive, with 80% of these employees working in semi-critical or administrative areas; 15% of workers who tested positive developed the severe form of the disease. Conclusions: Among workers who underwent RT-PCR testing, the rate of positive results was low. Most positive cases occurred in younger women who worked in non-critical units (ie, units involving no direct patient contact or without aerosol-generating procedures). The mean number of missed days was higher among suspected COVID-19 cases (7.85 days [SD, 4.05]). The use of individual protective equipment was common among these employees, and they were continuously trained.

Contrast-induced acute kidney injury in patients submitted to coronary angioplasty: prospective cohort.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the incidence, risk factors, and associations of clinical outcomes for contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) after coronary angioplasty. METHOD: Prospective cohort of 182 patients followed for three months after undergoing angioplasty, from July 2020 to June 2021. The analyzed variables were sociodemographic, clinical, and those related to the procedure. RESULTS: The incidence of CI-AKI was 35.7% (n = 65) and was associated with old age, diabetes mellitus, and chronic kidney disease (p = 0.004, p < 0.001, and p = 0.009, respectively). Out of the 17 patients who died within 90 days, 76.5% had CI-AKI (n = 13), the odds ratio between death and CI-AKI was approximately 7.2 times (95% confidence interval (CI), [2.41;26.36]; p = 0.001). The decrease of one unit in the patient's baseline hemoglobin showed a 6.5% increase for CI-AKI (95% CI, [-0.089; -0.040]; p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: CI-AKI is prevalent in patients with ACS after angioplasty and is related to diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease, showing high mortality rates.

Fatores associados ao diagnóstico da sífilis adquirida em usuários de um centro de testagem e aconselhamento / Factors associated with the diagnosis of acquired syphilis in users of a testing and counseling center / Factores asociados al diagnóstico de sífilis adquirida en usuarios de un centro de pruebas y asesoramiento

Objetivo: analisar a frequência de sífilis entre os usuários do Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento de Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, e os fatores associados à infecção. Método: trata-se de um estudo transversal, com componentes descritivos e analíticos, realizado com usuários atendidos no serviço entre 2014 e 2019. Os dados foram coletados de fonte secundária, por amostragem aleatória e sistemática. Resultados: a amostra foi composta por 957 formulários de usuários e a frequência de casos de testes rápidos reagentes para sífilis foi de 11,3%, com distribuição semelhante entre os sexos. O diagnóstico da sífilis se associou de forma significativa às variáveis: situação conjugal, idade, escolaridade, quantidade de parcerias sexuais, orientação sexual e uso de drogas no último ano. Conclusão: programas de aconselhamento e testagem rápida devem ser incentivados para prevenção e diminuição das infecções sexualmente transmissíveis em Montes Claros e em todo país

Objective: to analyze the frequency of syphilis among users of the Testing and Counseling Center in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, and the factors associated with the infection. Method: this is a cross-sectional study, with descriptive and analytical components, carried out with users seen at the service between 2014 and 2019. Data were collected from a secondary source, by random and systematic sampling. Results: the sample consisted of 957 user forms and the frequency of cases of rapid reactive tests for syphilis was 11.3%, with similar distribution between genders. The diagnosis of syphilis was significantly associated with the variables: marital status, age, education, number of sexual partners, sexual orientation and drug use in the last year. Conclusion:counseling and rapid testing programs should be encouraged to prevent and reduce sexually transmitted infections in Montes Claros and across the country

Objetivo: analizar la frecuencia de sífilis entre los usuarios del Centro de Asesoramiento y Pruebas en Montes Claros, Minas Gerais y los factores asociados a la infección. Método: se trata de un estudio transversal, con componentes descriptivos y analíticos, realizado con usuarios atendidos en el servicio entre 2014 y 2019. Los datos se recolectaron de una fuente secundaria, mediante muestreo aleatorio y sistemático. Resultados: la muestra estuvo conformada por 957 formularios de usuario y la frecuencia de casos de pruebas reactivas rápidas para sífilis fue de 11,3%, con distribución similar entre géneros. El diagnóstico de sífilis se asoció significativamente con las variables: estado civil, edad, educación, número de parejas sexuales, orientación sexual. y consumo de drogas en el último año. Conclusión: se deben fomentar los programas de asesoramiento y pruebas rápidas para prevenir y reducir las infecciones de transmisión sexual en Montes Claros y en todo el país

Religious/spiritual experiences, quality of life and satisfaction with life of hospitalized octogenarians / Experiencias religiosas/espirituales, calidad de vida y satisfacción con la vida de octogenarios hospitalizados / Experiências religiosas/espirituais, qualidade de vida e satisfação com a vida de octogenários hospitalizados

ABSTRACT Objectives: to assess quality of life (QoL) and satisfaction with life (SWL) indices and verify whether the frequency of religious and spiritual experiences is associated with QoL and SWL in hospitalized octogenarians. Method: this is a cross-sectional study, with 128 octogenarians. World Health Organization QoL instruments and Scales applied: Daily Spiritual Experience (DSES) and Satisfaction With Life (SWLS). Results: more committed domains related to QoL and SWL: autonomy and physical capacity. The higher the score in DSES, the higher the scores in the psychological domains and past, present, and future QoL activities. The higher the score in DSES, the higher the score in the social involvement aspect. Conclusion: the results of this study showed that the higher frequency of religious and spiritual experiences of hospitalized elderly people was associated with better QoL and SWL. It is emphasized that religious and spiritual experiences should be explored in the hospital therapeutic context.

RESUMEN Objetivos: evaluar índices de calidad de vida (CV) y satisfacción con la vida (SV) y verificar si la frecuencia de experiencias religiosas y espirituales está asociada a CV y ​​SV en octogenarios hospitalizados. Método: transversal, 128 octogenarios. Instrumentos y escalas de calidad de vida de la Organización Mundial de la Salud aplicados: Experiencia Espiritual Diaria (EDEE) y Satisfacción con la Vida (ESV). Resultados: dominios más comprometidos relacionados con CV y ​​VS: autonomía y capacidad física. Cuanto mayor sea la puntuación EDEE, mayores serán las puntuaciones en los dominios psicológico y pasado, presente y futuro de calidad de vida. Cuanto mayor sea la puntuación en la EDEE, mayor será la puntuación en el aspecto de implicación social de la ESV. Conclusión: los resultados de este estudio mostraron que la mayor frecuencia de experiencias religiosas y espirituales de los ancianos hospitalizados se asoció con una mejor CV y SS. Se enfatiza que las experiencias religiosas y espirituales deben ser exploradas en el contexto terapéutico hospitalario.

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar índices de qualidade de vida (QV) e de satisfação com a vida (SV) e verificar se a frequência de experiências religiosas e espirituais se associa à QV e à SV em octogenários hospitalizados. Método: transversal, 128 octogenários. Aplicados instrumentos de QV da Organização Mundial da Saúde e Escalas: Diária de Experiência Espiritual (EDEE) e de Satisfação com a Vida (ESV). Resultados: domínios mais comprometidos relacionados à QV e à SV: autonomia e capacidade física. Quanto maior a pontuação na EDEE, maiores os escores nos domínios psicológico e atividades passadas, presentes e futuras de QV. Quanto maior a pontuação na EDEE, maior o escore no aspecto envolvimento social da ESV. Conclusão: os resultados deste estudo mostraram que a maior frequência de experiências religiosas e espirituais dos idosos hospitalizados associou-se com a melhor QV e SV. Ressalta-se que as experiências religiosas e espirituais devem ser exploradas no contexto terapêutico hospitalar.

Nurses' stress and resilience before and after evaluation for hospital accreditation / Estrés y resiliencia de enfermeros antes y después de la evaluación para acreditación de hospitales / Estresse e resiliência de enfermeiros antes e depois da avaliação para acreditação hospitalar

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze and compare levels of stress and resilience in nurses before and after the assessment for maintenance of the Hospital Accreditation Certification. Methods: quantitative, observational, and longitudinal research, with 53 nurses from a philanthropic hospital, in the Rio Grande do Sul. Data collected in two stages, March, and July 2019, before the assessment visit and 60 days after, using the Bianchi Stress Scale and Resilience Scale. Descriptive and analytical statistics were employed. Results: the majority of participants showed an average stress level before and after the evaluation. The highest stress scores were related to Domains E (coordination of unit activities) and C (activities related to personnel administration). In both moments of the study, the participants had medium and high resilience. Conclusions: managing people, processes, and assistance are stressful activities in the Accreditation process and increase the nurses' stress levels.

RESUMEN Objetivos: analizar y comparar niveles de estrés y resiliencia de enfermeros antes y después de evaluación para manutención de Certificación de Acreditación de Hospitales. Métodos: investigación cuantitativa, observacional y longitudinal, con 53 enfermeros de hospital filantrópico, en Rio Grande del Sul. Datos recolectados en dos etapas, marzo y julio de 2019, antes de la invitación de evaluación y 60 días después. Utilizado Escala de Estrés Bianchi y Escala de Resiliencia. Empleado estadística descriptiva y analítica. Resultados: mayoría de los participantes presentaron nivel mediano de estrés antes y después de la evaluación. Mayores escores de estrés fueron referentes a Dominios E (coordinación de actividades de la unidad) y C (actividades relacionadas a administración de personal). En los dos momentos, los participantes encontraban con capacidad de resiliencia mediana y alta. Conclusiones: gerenciar personas, procesos y asistencia son actividades agotadoras en la Acreditación y elevan los niveles de estrés de los enfermeros.

RESUMO Objetivos: analisar e comparar níveis de estresse e resiliência de enfermeiros antes e depois da avaliação para manutenção da Certificação de Acreditação Hospitalar. Métodos: pesquisa quantitativa, observacional e longitudinal, com 53 enfermeiros de um hospital filantrópico, no estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Dados coletados em duas etapas, março e julho de 2019, antes da visita de avaliação e 60 dias depois. Utilizou-se Escala Bianchi de Stress e Escala de Resiliência. Empregouse estatística descritiva e analítica. Resultados: a maioria dos participantes apresentou nível médio de estresse antes e depois da avaliação. Maiores escores de estresse foram referentes aos Domínios E (coordenação das atividades da unidade) e C (atividades relacionadas à administração de pessoal). Nos dois momentos do estudo, os participantes encontravam-se com capacidade de resiliência média e alta. Conclusões: gerenciar pessoas, processos e assistência são atividades desgastantes no processo de Acreditação e elevam os níveis de estresse dos enfermeiros.