Prevalence of computer vision syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Purpose This review aimed to estimate the prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS) in the general population and subgroups. Methods A search was conducted in the following the databases: PubMed, SCOPUS, EMBASE, and Web of Science until February 13, 2023. We included studies that assessed the prevalence of CVS in any population. The Joanna Briggs Institute's critical appraisal tool was used to evaluate the methodological quality. A meta-analysis of the prevalence of CVS was done using a random-effects model, assessing the sources of heterogeneity using subgroup and meta-regression analyses. Results A total of 103 cross-sectional studies with 66 577 participants were included. The prevalence of CVS was 69.0% (95% CI: 62.3 to 75.3; I2: 99.7%), ranging from 12.1 to 97.3% across studies. Point prevalence was higher in women than in men (71.4 vs. 61.8%), university students (76.1%), Africa (71.2%), Asia (69.9%), contact lens wearers (73.1% vs. 63.8%) in studies conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic (72.8%), and in those that did not use the CVS-Q questionnaire (75.4%). In meta-regression, using the CVS-Q scale was associated with a lower prevalence of CVS. Conclusion Seven out of ten people suffer from CVS. Preventive strategies and interventions are needed to decrease the prevalence of this condition which can affect productivity and quality of life. Future studies should standardize a definition of CVS. (AU)

Retraction of health science articles by researchers in Latin America and the Caribbean: A scoping review.

We aimed to conduct a scoping review to assess the profile of retracted health sciences articles authored by individuals affiliated with academic institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). We systematically searched seven databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, Medline/Ovid, Scielo, and LILACS). We included articles published in peer-reviewed journals between 2003 and 2022 that had at least one author with an institutional affiliation in LAC. Data were collected on the year of publication, study design, authors' countries of origin, number of authors, subject matter of the manuscript, scientific journals of publication, retraction characteristics, and reasons for retraction. We included 147 articles, the majority being observational studies (41.5%). The LAC countries with the highest number of retractions were Brazil (n = 69), Colombia (n = 16), and Mexico (n = 15). The areas of study with the highest number of retractions were infectology (n = 21) and basic sciences (n = 15). A retraction label was applied to 89.1% of the articles, 70.7% were retracted by journal editors, and 89.1% followed international retraction guidelines. The primary reasons for retraction included errors in procedures or data collection (n = 39), inconsistency in results or conclusions (n = 37), plagiarism (n = 21), and suspected scientific fraud (n = 19). In conclusion, most retractions of scientific publications in health sciences in LAC adhered to international guidelines and were linked to methodological issues in execution and scientific misconduct. Efforts should be directed toward ensuring the integrity of scientific research in the field of health.

Prevalence of computer vision syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

PURPOSE: This review aimed to estimate the prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS) in the general population and subgroups. METHODS: A search was conducted in the following the databases: PubMed, SCOPUS, EMBASE, and Web of Science until February 13, 2023. We included studies that assessed the prevalence of CVS in any population. The Joanna Briggs Institute's critical appraisal tool was used to evaluate the methodological quality. A meta-analysis of the prevalence of CVS was done using a random-effects model, assessing the sources of heterogeneity using subgroup and meta-regression analyses. RESULTS: A total of 103 cross-sectional studies with 66 577 participants were included. The prevalence of CVS was 69.0% (95% CI: 62.3 to 75.3; I2: 99.7%), ranging from 12.1 to 97.3% across studies. Point prevalence was higher in women than in men (71.4 vs. 61.8%), university students (76.1%), Africa (71.2%), Asia (69.9%), contact lens wearers (73.1% vs. 63.8%) in studies conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic (72.8%), and in those that did not use the CVS-Q questionnaire (75.4%). In meta-regression, using the CVS-Q scale was associated with a lower prevalence of CVS. CONCLUSION: Seven out of ten people suffer from CVS. Preventive strategies and interventions are needed to decrease the prevalence of this condition which can affect productivity and quality of life. Future studies should standardize a definition of CVS.

[Environmental health: an educational need for Peruvian physicians] / Salud ambiental: una necesidad educativa para los médicos del Perú.

Introduction: The implementation of courses related to environmental health in undergraduate curricula favors the formation of physicians more committed to the impact of climate change on health. The aim of the study was to identify the prevalence of environmental health courses in Peruvian medical schools, as well as their comparison with air quality levels for each region of the country.Methods: A descriptive study was carried out. We searched the web page of the National Superintendence of University Higher Education (SUNEDU) of Peru and selected those universities with registered human medicine faculties. We analyzed whether they included in their curriculum a course related to environmental medicine and compared it with the levels of air quality (particulate matter) for each region. Results: Of 41 medical schools included, 26 (63.4%) of them included a course related to environmental health in their curriculum, and 2 (7.7%) of them included it as an optional course. Of the regions with a moderate/bad air quality index, 63% have medical schools with lecture courses on environmental medicine. Conclusions: It is necessary to standardize the methodology, contents and teaching resources, as well as the study of relevant topics such as climate change, in addition to its integration with the other courses of the medical career given the importance of environmental health in the different regions of Peru

Introducción: La implementación de cursos relacionados a la salud ambiental en las currículas de pregrado favorece la formación de médicos más comprometidos con el impacto del cambio climático sobre la salud. El objetivo del estudio fue identificar la prevalencia de cursos lectivos sobre salud ambiental en facultades de medicina del Perú, así como su comparación con los niveles de calidad de aire por cada región del país. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo. Se buscó en la página web de la Superintendencia Nacional de Educación Superior Universitaria (SUNEDU) del Perú y se seleccionó aquellas universidades con facultad de medicina humana registradas. Se analizó si estas incluían en su currículo un curso relacionado a medicina ambiental y se comparó con los niveles de calidad de aire (Material particulado) por cada región. Resultados: De 41 facultades de medicina incluidas, 26 (63,4%) de ellas incluyeron en su currículum un curso relacionado a salud ambiental, y 2 (7,7%) de ellas lo incluyeron como un curso opcional. De las regiones con un índice de calidad de aire moderado/malo, el 63% cuentan con facultades de medicina con cursos lectivos sobre medicina ambiental. Conclusiones: Es necesario estandarizar su metodología, contenidos y recursos de enseñanza, así como el estudio de temas relevantes como el cambio climático, además de su integración con los demás cursos de la carrera médica dada la importancia que cobra la salud ambiental en las diferentes regiones del Perú.

Satisfacción del personal de salud y pacientes sobre un servicio de telesalud de un hospital de Perú / Satisfaction of healthcare workers and patients regarding telehealth service in a hospital in Peru

Objetivos. Evaluar el nivel de satisfacción con el servicio de telesalud del Hospital III Regional Honorio Delgado (HRHD) por parte del personal de salud y los pacientes atendidos, así como el nivel de madurez de implementación de dicho servicio. Materiales y métodos. Estudio observacional transversal llevado a cabo desde octubre a diciembre del 2021. La satisfacción del personal de salud y de los pacientes fueron evaluadas con la encuesta de Glaser et al. y el cuestionario Telemedicine Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ), respectivamente. El nivel de madurez del servicio se evaluó mediante la herramienta de medición del nivel de madurez de las instituciones de salud para implementar servicios de telemedicina de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud. Resultados. Se obtuvieron 129 respuestas del personal de salud. El número de profesionales no médicos satisfechos con el servicio de telesalud fue mayor al de médicos (72,5% vs 18,3%). De los 377 pacientes, el 77,6% manifestó estar satisfecho con el servicio. Con respecto al nivel de madurez, el servicio de telemedicina del HRHD cuenta con 32% de ítems en estado nulo, 40,8% en iniciado, 25,2% en avanzado y 2% en listo. Conclusiones. La satisfacción de los médicos fue menor a la de los otros profesionales de la salud. Los pacientes reportaron una satisfacción moderadamente alta. La implementación del servicio de telesalud en el HRHD se orienta hacia un nivel nulo o iniciado. Es importante que los tomadores de decisiones consideren la satisfacción de usuarios durante la implementación y seguimiento de los servicios de telesalud.

Objectives. To evaluate the level of satisfaction of healthcare workers and patients with the telehealth service of the Hospital III Regional Honorio Delgado (HRHD), as well as the maturity level of the telehealth service implementation. Materials and methods. Cross-sectional, observational study conducted from October to December 2021. The satisfaction of healthcare workers and patients was assessed with the Glaser et al. survey and the Telemedicine Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ), respectively. The level of service maturity was assessed using the Pan American Health Organization's instrument for measuring the maturity level of healthcare institutions implementing telemedicine service. Results. A total of 129 responses were obtained from healthcare workers. Non-physician professionals' satisfaction with the telehealth service was higher than that of physicians (72.5% vs. 18.3%). Of 377 patients, 77.6% stated they were satisfied with the service. Regarding the maturity level, the HRHD telemedicine service had 32% of items in null status, 40.8% in started, 25.2% in advanced, and 2% in ready conditions. Conclusions. Physician satisfaction was lower than that of other health professionals. Patients had a moderate-high satisfaction. The maturity level of telehealth implementation in HRHD was oriented towards a null or initiated level. Decision-makers need to consider user satisfaction for the telehealth implementation and the follow-up.

Satisfaction of healthcare workers and patients regarding telehealth service in a hospital in Peru. / Satisfacción del personal de salud y pacientes sobre un servicio de telesalud de un hospital de Perú.

OBJECTIVES.: To evaluate the level of satisfaction of healthcare workers and patients with the telehealth service of the Hospital III Regional Honorio Delgado (HRHD), as well as the maturity level of the telehealth service implementation. MATERIALS AND METHODS.: Cross-sectional, observational study conducted from October to December 2021. The satisfaction of healthcare workers and patients was assessed with the Glaser et al. survey and the Telemedicine Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ), respectively. The level of service maturity was assessed using the Pan American Health Organization's instrument for measuring the maturity level of healthcare institutions implementing telemedicine service. RESULTS.: A total of 129 responses were obtained from healthcare workers. Non-physician professionals' satisfaction with the telehealth service was higher than that of physicians (72.5% vs. 18.3%). Of 377 patients, 77.6% stated they were satisfied with the service. Regarding the maturity level, the HRHD telemedicine service had 32% of items in null status, 40.8% in started, 25.2% in advanced, and 2% in ready conditions. CONCLUSIONS.: Physician satisfaction was lower than that of other health professionals. Patients had a moderate-high satisfaction. The maturity level of telehealth implementation in HRHD was oriented towards a null or initiated level. Decision-makers need to consider user satisfaction for the telehealth implementation and the follow-up.

OBJETIVOS.: Evaluar el nivel de satisfacción con el servicio de telesalud del Hospital III Regional Honorio Delgado (HRHD) por parte del personal de salud y los pacientes atendidos, así como el nivel de madurez de implementación de dicho servicio. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS.: Estudio observacional transversal llevado a cabo desde octubre a diciembre del 2021. La satisfacción del personal de salud y de los pacientes fueron evaluadas con la encuesta de Glaser et al. y el cuestionario Telemedicine Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ), respectivamente. El nivel de madurez del servicio se evaluó mediante la herramienta de medición del nivel de madurez de las instituciones de salud para implementar servicios de telemedicina de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud. RESULTADOS.: Se obtuvieron 129 respuestas del personal de salud. El número de profesionales no médicos satisfechos con el servicio de telesalud fue mayor al de médicos (72,5% vs 18,3%). De los 377 pacientes, el 77,6% manifestó estar satisfecho con el servicio. Con respecto al nivel de madurez, el servicio de telemedicina del HRHD cuenta con 32% de ítems en estado nulo, 40,8% en iniciado, 25,2% en avanzado y 2% en listo. CONCLUSIONES.: La satisfacción de los médicos fue menor a la de los otros profesionales de la salud. Los pacientes reportaron una satisfacción moderadamente alta. La implementación del servicio de telesalud en el HRHD se orienta hacia un nivel nulo o iniciado. Es importante que los tomadores de decisiones consideren la satisfacción de usuarios durante la implementación y seguimiento de los servicios de telesalud.