Quality of child and adolescent care transitions considering the presence of chronic disease.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze the quality of child and adolescent care transitions from hospital to home, considering the presence of chronic disease. METHODS: quantitative, cross-sectional study, carried out from February to September 2019 in two hospitals in the south of Brazil. We used an instrument to characterize participants and the Care Transitions Measure (CTM-15) for the legal tutors of children and adolescents that were discharged from the institutions. RESULTS: the general mean of the quality of transition of care was 87.9 (SD=13.4), in a scale from 0 to100). We found a significant difference in the quality of transition of care when comparing patients with and without chronic disease (90.0 and 84.3; p=0.001). CONCLUSIONS: we found the quality of the transition of care to be satisfactory, with better results for patients with chronic disease. This can help understand the most impactful aspects in the transition of care, especially in regard to children health.

Continuity of care for children with chronic conditions: mixed methods research.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the continuity of care for children with chronic conditions from the transition from hospital to home. METHOD: Parallel-convergent mixed-methods research, with a cross-sectional study and Grounded Theory. A characterization instrument and the Care Transitons Measure were applied to 201 legal guardians of children with chronic conditions, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 35 participants (among professionals and guardians). Data were combined by integration. RESULTS: The efforts of the hospital team to promote continuity of care after discharge from the transition from hospital to home impact on the quality-of-care transition perceived by caregivers, with a mean of 89.5 (standard deviation = 12.5) points. However, the absence of formal mechanisms to guide the transition of care makes it difficult to achieve continuity of care in the health network. CONCLUSION: Continuity of care for children is hindered by barriers, against which hospital care professionals seek individual strategies to overcome them. It is essential to establish institutional actions and public policies aiming at the transition of care to promote continuity of care.

Tooth loss severity and core and non-core food consumption among older Brazilian adults.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between tooth loss severity and core and non-core food consumption in the older Brazilian population. METHODS: We analysed data from 20 756 people aged 60 years or older who participated in the 2019 Brazilian National Health Survey. The average consumption days a week of core (8-item) and non-core (4-item) foods were the outcomes, measured using a Food Frequency Questionnaire. Tooth loss severity was the main exposure, using a four-category ordinal variable: mild (1-12 teeth missing), moderate (13-22), severe (23-31) and edentulous (all 32). Sociodemographic, tobacco smoking, use of dental prosthesis, difficulty in chewing and systemic conditions were among the covariates. Linear regression models estimated the association between tooth loss and food consumption. RESULTS: Almost two-thirds of participants had moderate or worse levels of tooth loss. Older adults with more severe tooth loss reported an overall lower consumption of core and higher non-core foods than those with mild tooth loss. Worse tooth loss severity was associated with lower consumption of vegetables and/or legumes and fruits, and higher consumption of beans, artificial fruit juices and confectionery. CONCLUSIONS: Older Brazilian adults with more severe tooth loss are consuming lower core and higher non-core foods. Our findings reinforce the importance of the common risk factor approach to tackle the adverse effects of tooth loss on diet.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Experiences of Hospitalized Patients: A Scoping Review.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify the factors that exerted an impact on the experiences of hospitalized patients during the COVID-19 pandemic from the quality and safety perspectives. METHOD: A scoping review that followed the 5 stages described by Arksey and O'Malley was used. A systematized search of original studies was conducted in 9 databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, BDENF, CINAHL, LILACS, SciELO, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. The factors that exerted an impact on patients' experiences were summarized, considering the perspective of quality and patient safety in health institutions. The factors were categorized using the Content Analysis technique. RESULTS: A total of 6950 studies were screened, and 32 met the eligibility criteria. The main factors that exerted an impact on the patients' experience were as follows: caregiver/family concern with the patients' well-being during hospitalization, search for alternative communication and interaction means between the patients and their family, and changes in health care organization. The restrictions inherent to the policy regarding visits and companions exerted a negative impact on the experiences, increasing the patients' feelings of loneliness and isolation. Negative impacts were also evidenced in the hospital admission and discharge process and in the limitation of treatment possibilities offered to the patients, because of contact restrictions. CONCLUSIONS: The factors that exerted an impact on the patients' experiences permeate communication between professionals, patients, and family members, with implications for health care quality.

Oral health care of homebound older adults: multidimensional theoretical model / Cuidado à saúde bucal de idosos domiciliados: modelo teórico multidimensional

OBJECTIVES: To understand the dimensions of oral health care of homebound older adults and to develop a preliminary theoretical model that explains how these dimensions are interrelated in the provision of care. METHODS: Cross-sectional, qualitative study, based on Grounded Theory. Participants were 37 intentionally selected older adults registered at a Primary Health Care center, Florianópolis (SC), Brazil. Data collection was conducted at home, following an interview script. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed by constant comparison. Formulation of the model followed the Glaserian approach. RESULTS: The theoretical model presents the dimensions of oral health care of homebound older adults - who, why, when, how, and where oral health care is provided. Frailties were identified in all dimensions of oral health care, with emphasis on those related to older adults' living, health, and oral health conditions, compromising dental care provided at home, access to dental services, and presence of the dentist. In combination, these frailties constitute a rupture in the possibilities for oral health care. CONCLUSIONS: Strategies for provision of oral health care to homebound older adults should be implemented in each of the dimensions to overcome the frailties identified and promote better oral health conditions and access to dental services. (AU)

OBJETIVOS: Compreender quais as dimensões presentes no cuidado à saúde bucal de idosos domiciliados e elaborar um modelo teórico preliminar que explique de que modo essas dimensões estão inter-relacionadas na produção do cuidado. METODOLOGIA: Estudo transversal, qualitativo, com referencial da Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados. Participaram 37 idosos, intencionalmente selecionados, cadastrados na Atenção Primária à Saúde, Florianópolis (SC). A coleta de dados foi realizada no domicílio, seguindo roteiro de entrevista. As falas foram gravadas em áudio, transcritas e analisadas por comparação constante. A elaboração do modelo seguiu a vertente glaseriana do método. RESULTADOS: Identificaram-se fragilidades no processo de cuidado em todos os elementos de caracterização (quem, porque, quando, como e onde), destacando-se as relacionadas ao próprio idoso, a sua condição de saúde bucal, ao cuidado realizado no domicílio, ao acesso aos serviços odontológicos e à participação do cirurgião-dentista. O somatório dessas fragilidades promove uma ruptura nas possibilidades de cuidado à saúde bucal nas múltiplas dimensões: individual, familiar, profissional e institucional. CONCLUSÕES: Estratégias de cuidado à saúde bucal prestado aos idosos em domicílio devem ser implementadas em cada uma das dimensões identificadas a fim de superar as fragilidades e promover melhores condições de saúde bucal e acesso aos serviços odontológicos. (AU)

Saúde da população em situação de rua: reflexões a partir da determinação social da saúde / Homeless population's health: reflections from the social determination of health

Resumo Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar reflexões sobre a saúde da população em situação de rua, utilizando o conceito da determinação social do processo saúde-doença como método de análise. O artigo está estruturado em formato ensaístico, sendo organizado em duas seções: a primeira, que apresenta a discussão sobre a saúde dessa população, discorrendo sobre a organização dos serviços de saúde para dar assistência a essas pessoas, seus avanços e entraves. A segunda seção realiza uma análise do processo saúde-doença da população em situação de rua, utilizando o referencial teórico da Saúde Coletiva a partir do conceito da determinação social da saúde. O artigo argumenta que o modelo biomédico tem sido insuficiente para pensar na saúde da população em situação de rua, uma vez que desconsidera a complexidade dessa realidade social. A compreensão do processo saúde-doença como socialmente determinado localiza a saúde como resultando das condições materiais de existência dessa população, as quais são condicionadas pela forma de organização social no modo de produção capitalista. Assim, a determinação social opera como uma importante ferramenta de análise da saúde da população em situação de rua em uma perspectiva de totalidade.

Abstract This article aims to present reflections about the homeless people's health, using the social determination of health-disease process concept as an analysis key. This article in essay format was organized in two sections: the first one presents the discussion about this population's health, indicating to the organization of health services that assist these people, its advances and obstacles; the next section performs an analysis of the health-disease process of the homeless population using the theoretical reference of Collective Health based on the social determination of health concept. The article argues that the biomedical model has been insufficient to think about the health of the homeless population, once it disregards the complexity of this social reality. Understanding the health-disease process as socially determined approaches health as a result of the material conditions of existence of this population, which are conditioned by the form of social production organization in the capitalist production mode. Thus, social determination operates as an important tool to analyze the homeless people's health from a perspective of totality.

A segurança do paciente e o erro sob a perspectiva do pensamento complexo: pesquisa documental / Patient safety and error from the perspective of complex thinking: documentary research

Resumo Objetivo Analisar os conceitos relacionados à Segurança do Paciente e ao Erro expressos nos documentos oficiais brasileiros, sob a perspectiva do pensamento complexo. Método Pesquisa documental nos sites: Diário Oficial da União, Ministério da Saúde e Segurança do Paciente da Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Utilizou-se os descritores Segurança do Paciente e Erro Médico no período de 1999 até 2020. Os excertos foram tratados seguindo a técnica de Análise de Conteúdo desenvolvida em três etapas: pré-análise; exploração do material; e tratamento dos resultados. Resultados Do total de 498 documentos, foram selecionados nove e originaram as categorias: Significado de segurança do paciente e Conceitos relacionados ao significado de erro. Considerações Finais Segurança do paciente remete a proteção, minimização de riscos e prevenção de danos, melhorias contínuas, boas práticas e qualidade da assistência. Erro refere-se a incidente, evento adverso e danos. Faz-se necessário reconhecer e compreender o erro como um evento inerente aos serviços de saúde para ser possível preveni-lo. Assim, a racionalidade nos protege do erro e da ilusão, possibilita o avanço do pensamento, aceita a autocrítica, a contestação de argumentos, amplia a compreensão e o desenvolvimento do conhecimento

Abstract Objective To analyze the concepts related to Patient Safety and Error expressed in Brazilian official documents, from the perspective of complex thinking. Method Documentary research on the websites of the Federal Official Gazette, Ministry of Health, and Patient Safety of the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency. The descriptors Patient Safety and Medical Error were used in the period from 1999 to 2020. The excerpts were treated following the Content Analysis technique, developed in three stages: pre-analysis; exploration of the material; and treatment of results. Results Of the total of 498 documents, nine were selected and originated the categories: Meaning of patient safety and Concepts related to the meaning of error. Final considerations Patient safety refers to protection, risk minimization and harm prevention, continuous improvements, good practices, and quality of care. An error refers to an incident, adverse event, and harm. To prevent an error, it is necessary to recognize and understand it as an event inherent to health services. Thus, rationality protects us from error and illusion, allows thought advancement, accepts self-criticism and argument contestation, expands understanding and development of knowledge.

Transição do cuidado de crianças e satisfação com os cuidados de enfermagem / Transición del cuidado de niños y satisfacción con los cuidados de enfermería / Child care transition and satisfaction with nursing care

Resumo Objetivo Analisar a correlação entre qualidade da transição do cuidado na alta hospitalar de crianças e a satisfação com os cuidados de enfermagem. Método Pesquisa quantitativa, transversal, realizada em 2019, no sul do Brasil. Foram incluídos os responsáveis por 305 crianças que tiveram alta do hospital para o domicílio. Além da caracterização dos participantes, foram utilizados os instrumentos Care Transitions Measure (CTM-15 Brasil) e Instrumento de Satisfação do Paciente para coleta de dados. Foi aplicado o teste de Correlação de Spearman. Considerou-se nível de significância de 5% (p<0,05). Resultados A média final do Care Transitions Measure foi de 87,9 (0-100 pontos), caracterizando a qualidade da transição do cuidado como satisfatória. Todos os itens do Instrumento de Satisfação do Paciente apresentaram média superior a 3,0 pontos, indicando alto grau de satisfação. A correlação entre qualidade da transição do cuidado e satisfação dos pacientes foi de fraca magnitude. Conclusão A qualidade da transição do cuidado e a satisfação do paciente com os cuidados de enfermagem apresentaram valores significativos. Foi verificada fraca correlação entre elas, o que sugere que a avaliação da qualidade da transição do cuidado seja influenciada por múltiplos fatores.

Resumen Objetivo Analizar la correlación entre la calidad de la transición del cuidado en el alta hospitalaria de niños y la satisfacción con los cuidados de enfermería. Métodos Estudio cuantitativo, transversal, realizado en 2019 en el sur de Brasil. Se incluyeron los adultos responsables de 305 niños que recibieron el alta del hospital a su domicilio. Además de la caracterización de los participantes, se utilizaron los instrumentos Care Transitions Measure (CTM-15 Brasil) e Instrumento de Satisfacción del Paciente para recopilación de datos. Se aplicó la prueba de correlación de Spearman. Se consideró un nivel de significación de 5 % (p<0,05). Resultados El promedio final del Care Transitions Measure fue 87,9 (0-100 puntos), que caracterizó la calidad de la transición del cuidado como satisfactoria. Todos los ítems del Instrumento de Satisfacción del Paciente presentaron un promedio superior a 3,0 puntos, lo que indica un alto nivel de satisfacción. La correlación entre la calidad de la transición del cuidado y la satisfacción de los pacientes fue de escasa magnitud. Conclusión La calidad de la transición del cuidado y la satisfacción del paciente con los cuidados de enfermería presentaron valores significativos. Se verificó una escasa correlación entre estas variables, lo que sugiere que la evaluación de la calidad de la transición del cuidado esté influenciada por múltiples factores.

Abstract Objective To analyze the correlation between quality of care transition at hospital discharge of children and satisfaction with nursing care. Methods This is quantitative, cross-sectional research carried out in 2019 in southern Brazil. Parents of 305 children who were discharged from hospital to home were included. In addition to participant characterization, the Care Transitions Measure (CTM-15 Brazil) and Patient Satisfaction Instrument were used to collect data. Spearman's correlation test was applied. A significance level of 5% was considered (p<0.05). Results The final mean of the Care Transitions Measure was 87.9 (0-100 points), characterizing quality of care transition as satisfactory. All Patient Satisfaction Instrument items had a mean greater than 3.0 points, indicating a high degree of satisfaction. The correlation between quality of care transition and patient satisfaction was of low magnitude. Conclusion Quality of care transition and patient satisfaction with nursing care showed significant values. A weak correlation was found between them, which suggests that quality of care transition assessment is influenced by several factors.

Oral hygiene prior to cardiac surgery to prevent infections: Randomized clinical trial.

CONTEXT: It is not clear if an oral hygiene protocol to control biofilm applied before cardiac surgery can reduce infection rates. OBJECTIVE: We aim to verify the effectiveness of an oral hygiene protocol in reducing postoperative infections when compared to usual practices, in patients admitted to a cardiology unit, prior to cardiac surgery. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS: Randomized, blind, controlled clinical trial, with 107 participants who expected to undergo cardiac surgery, randomized into two groups: Experimental Group (EG) standardized oral hygiene protocol (54) and Control Group (CG), usual practices performed in patients admitted (53). INTERVENTION: a standardized oral hygiene protocol, 1 day before surgery: professional prophylaxis with a portable ultrasound device, tooth brushing and flossing plus a 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate solution (0.12% CHX) mouth rinsing. When applicable, removable prostheses cleaning. PRIMARY OUTCOME: the presence of infection. RESULTS: The occurrence of postoperative infection was higher in CG = 7 (13.2%) than in EG = 5 (9.3%); but no statistical difference was found between protocols (p = 0.518). The length of stayed from surgery to discharge presented a statistical difference (p = 0.047; RR = 4.9; CI = 1.01-24.33); the percentage of postoperative infection was almost five times higher in those participants who stayed 11 or more days. CONCLUSION: The standardized oral hygiene protocol with mechanical and chemical cleaning, 1 day before cardiac surgery, was not more effective than the usual practices performed regarding the reduction of postoperative infections. Other interventions regarding oral hygiene procedures before cardiac surgery must be studied to contribute to the reduction of adverse post-surgical events. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: Site Ensaclinicos.gov.br number U1111-1214-2862. DESCRIPTORS: Healthcare Associated Infections, Cardiovascular Diseases, Periodontal Diseases, Dental Biofilm, Cardiovascular Surgery.

Quality of transitional care of children with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze which factors may be associated with the quality-of-care transition of children with chronic diseases from the hospital to their home. METHOD: A cross-sectional, quantitative study, carried out in two hospitals in Southern Brazil, from February to September 2019. Participants included 167 family members of children with chronic disease. Data collection took place through a demographic questionnaire, and the use of the Brazilian version of the Care Transitions Measure (CTM-15). RESULTS: The average score for the quality of care transition was 90.1 (sd = 19.5) (0-100). Factor 1, "Health management preparation", was the one with the highest self-perceived average, 92.3 (sd = 11.6), while Factor 4, "Care plan", had the lowest average, 86.3 (sd = 21.3). The quality of care transition was higher for patients living in municipalities belonging to health regions other than the hospital's. CONCLUSION: The quality of care transition for children with chronic diseases, perceived by the children's family members, in the discharge process from the hospital to home, was considered high. Living in a health region other than the hospital's region was associated with better perception of the quality of care transition.

Management actions for prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections: A grounded theory approach.

AIM: To understand the management actions for prevention and control of health care-associated infections (HAIs) performed by health professionals. BACKGROUND: Prevention of nosocomial infections has evidence-based practice at its essence, but not all institutions are successful in implementing prevention methodology. METHODS: Qualitative research with Grounded Theory methodological framework. The research was carried out in two southern Brazilian hospitals. Data collected were employed through open interviews with 21 health professionals and managers. This process occurred concurrently with the data analysis, through constant comparative analysis. RESULTS: The understanding of the co-responsibility of managerial actions emerged as a central phenomenon of the theoretical model. Management actions for the prevention and control of HAIs are a collective phenomenon, in which co-responsibility sustains the effectiveness of the offered assistance. The behaviours of health teams in the face of structural and human weaknesses influence the construction of a supportive relationship in the effectiveness of patient safety actions. CONCLUSIONS: The sharing of responsibilities between professionals and the actions of prevention and control of HAIs arising from this conduct positively influence the promotion of safer and improved quality care. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: Nursing managers should consider applying the tools to prevent and control HAIs and generate in-depth discussion to promote institution's cultural changes.

Dental plaque control strategies for the elderly population: A scoping review.

OBJECTIVE: To review the scientific literature and identify dental plaque control strategies focussed on elderly people that improve plaque indices. DESIGN: Scoping review (Joanna Briggs protocol). DATA SOURCES: Individual search strategies developed for six databases. The selection of the manuscripts in two phases: title and abstract review, and complete review. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Studies on interventions for plaque control in elderly people (60y+). Epidemiological studies and those focussed on caregivers, health professionals and periodontal maintenance therapies were excluded. RESULTS: The initial search yielded 2803 studies, 26 were included. The results were classified into: exclusively chemical (10), educational (9), exclusively mechanical (6), and combined mechanical and chemical (1). The studies reported different types of interventions: sugarless chewing gum, chlorhexidine (CHX) in different preparations and concentrations, mouthwash based on essential oils, stannous/sodium fluoride dentifrice and lactoferrin/lactoperoxidase tablets. Additionally, conventional and alternative toothbrushes and professional brushing were tested. Educational interventions included oral hygiene guidance, verbal information, and demonstrations of dental and denture cleaning procedures, and lifestyle changes. Many studies have reported strategies that improve dental plaque indices but without statistical significance when compared to control groups. Promising results were found with the use of CHX, sugarless chewing gum, professional brushing and educational strategies with demonstration, but the results were not long-lasting. CONCLUSION: The literature reports that mechanical, chemical and educational strategies have some efficacy in dental plaque control in the elderly population. The results should be viewed with caution, considering the type of intervention (isolated or combined) and the maintenance of the results obtained.

Confiabilidade intra e interobservador de enfermeiro e cirurgião-dentista na avaliação e triagem das condições bucais de idosos institucionalizados / Intra- and interobserver reliability of nurses and dentists in the assessment and screening of oral conditions of institutionalized older adults

Introduction: older persons in Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities have functional impairments and a higher disease prevalence. Nurses' comprehensive assessment of older persons' health is highlighted, including using tools for screening dental treatment needs. Objective: to report the intra- and inter-observer reliability of older adults' oral health assessment in LTC facilities by video. Material and method: descriptive study, in three LTC facilities, in the Florianópolis region, Southern Brazil. Data were collected according to Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT), which presents 8 categories ("lips, tongue, gums/tissues, saliva, natural teeth, dentures, dental hygiene, and toothache"), and the scores 0=healthy, 1=presence of changes (could be a need for care), 2=unhealthy (need for dental service); final score from 0 to 16. In each LTC facility, a Nurse assessed oral conditions and made a video of each older adult using a smartphone. The dentist performed the oral health assessment through the videos. Estimated Kappa test, p<0.05. Result: the sample was 34 older adults, 71% were female. Interobserver reliability between Nurses 1 and 2 and Dentist for "lips" and "natural teeth" was classified as poor and excellent/very good for toothache and denture conditions. The nurse's intraobserver reliability was classified as weak for the "natural teeth" was classified as poor and excellent/very good for toothache and denture conditions. The nurse's intraobserver reliability was classified as weak for the "natural teeth" assessment. Conclusion: the OHAT showed reliability for assessing denture conditions and pain. However, nurses' training for recognizing oral conditions that require dental care is suggested, as well as the management of this action by the dentist and LTC facilities

Introdução: idosos em Instituições de Longa Permanência (ILPIs) possuem comprometimento da capacidade funcional e maior prevalência de agravos bucais. Destaca-se o papel do profissional enfermeiro na avaliação integral do idoso inclusive com instrumentos para identificação e encaminhamento para tratamento odontológico. Objetivo: descrever a confiabilidade intra e interobservador, na avaliação da saúde bucal de idosos em ILPIs por vídeo. Material e método: estudo metodológico, em três ILPIs da Grande Florianópolis, Sul do Brasil. Foi utilizado o instrumento Avaliação da Saúde Bucal para Triagem Odontológica (ASBTO), que possui oito categorias ("lábios", "língua", "gengivas/tecidos", "saliva", "dentes naturais", "dentadura", "higiene" e "dor de dente"), segundo escores 0=saudável, 1=presença de alterações (podendo haver necessidade de atendimento), 2=não saudável (necessidade de atendimento) e escore final de 0 a 16. Um Enfermeiro, em cada ILPI, avaliou as condições bucais presencialmente e realizou vídeo com smartphone de cada idoso. Um cirurgião-dentista avaliou as condições bucais à partir desses vídeos. Foi estimado o teste de Kappa, p<0,05. Resultado: amostra de 34 idosos, 71% do sexo feminino. Confiabilidade interobservador entre os enfermeiros 1 e 2 e cirurgião-dentista para "lábios" e "dentes naturais" foi classificada como fraca e excelente/muito boa para dor de dente e condição das dentaduras segundo dois enfermeiros. Confiabilidade intraobservador dos enfermeiros foi classificada como fraca para avaliação dos "dentes naturais". Conclusão:o ASBTO mostrou-se confiável na avaliação das condições de prótese e dor, entretanto sugerese maior capacitação dos Enfermeiros para o reconhecimento de condições bucais que requerem atendimento odontológico, assim como, a gestão deste processo pelo cirurgião-dentista e ILPIs

Quality of transitional care of children with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study / Qualidade da transição do cuidado de crianças com doenças crônicas: um estudo transversal / Calidad del cuidado transicional de niños con enfermedades crónicas: un estudio transversal

Abstract Objective: To analyze which factors may be associated with the quality-of-care transition of children with chronic diseases from the hospital to their home. Method: A cross-sectional, quantitative study, carried out in two hospitals in Southern Brazil, from February to September 2019. Participants included 167 family members of children with chronic disease. Data collection took place through a demographic questionnaire, and the use of the Brazilian version of the Care Transitions Measure (CTM-15). Results: The average score for the quality of care transition was 90.1 (sd = 19.5) (0-100). Factor 1, "Health management preparation", was the one with the highest self-perceived average, 92.3 (sd = 11.6), while Factor 4, "Care plan", had the lowest average, 86.3 (sd = 21.3). The quality of care transition was higher for patients living in municipalities belonging to health regions other than the hospital's. Conclusion: The quality of care transition for children with chronic diseases, perceived by the children's family members, in the discharge process from the hospital to home, was considered high. Living in a health region other than the hospital's region was associated with better perception of the quality of care transition.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar que fatores podem estar associados à qualidade da transição do cuidado do hospital para o domicílio de crianças com doenças crônicas. Método: Estudo transversal, quantitativo, realizado em dois hospitais do Sul do Brasil, de fevereiro a setembro de 2019. Participaram 167 familiares de crianças com doença crônica. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de um instrumento sócio-demográfico e da da versão brasileira do Care Transitions Measure (CTM-15). Resultados: A pontuação média para a qualidade da transição de cuidados foi de 90,1 (dp = 19,5) (0-100). O Fator 1, "Preparação para o autogerenciamento", foi o fator com maior média autopercebida, 92,3 (dp = 11,6), enquanto o Fator 4, "Plano de cuidado", teve a menor média, 86,3 (dp = 21,3). A qualidade da transição de cuidado foi maior para os pacientes residentes em municípios que não pertenciam à mesma região de saúde dos hospitais. Conclusão: A qualidade da transição do cuidado de criança com doenças crônicas, percebida pelos familiares, no processo de alta hospitalar para o domicílio, foi considerada alta. Morar em outra região de saúde que não aquela do hospital associou-se a uma melhor percepção da qualidade da transição do cuidado.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar qué factores pueden estar asociados a la transición de la calidad del cuidado de niños con enfermedades crónicas del hospital para el domicilio. Método: Estudio transversal, cuantitativo, realizado en dos hospitales del Sur de Brasil, de febrero a septiembre de 2019. Participaron 167 familiares de niños con enfermedad crónica. La recolección de datos ocurrió a través de un cuestionario demográfico y de la utilización de la versión brasileña del Care Transitions Measure (CTM-15). Resultados: La puntuación promedia para la calidad de la transición de cuidados fue de 90,1 (dp = 19,5) (0-100). El Factor 1, "Preparación del manejo de la salud", fue el factor con promedio auto percibido más alto, 92,3 (dp = 11,6), mientras el Factor 4, "Plan de cuidado", tuvo el promedio más bajo, 86,3 (dp = 21,3). La calidad de transición de cuidados fue más alta para los pacientes que viven en municipios ubicados en regiones de salud que no la del hospital. Conclusión: La calidad de la transición del cuidado al niño con enfermedades crónicas, percibida por sus familiares en el proceso de alta hospitalaria al domicilio, fue considerada alta. Vivir en otra región de salud que no aquella del hospital tuvo relación con una mejor percepción de la calidad de la transición de cuidados.

Continuity of care for children with chronic conditions: mixed methods research / Continuidad de la atención a niños con enfermedades crónicas: investigación con métodos mixtos / Continuidade do cuidado de crianças com condições crônicas: pesquisa de métodos mistos

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the continuity of care for children with chronic conditions from the transition from hospital to home. Method: Parallel-convergent mixed-methods research, with a cross-sectional study and Grounded Theory. A characterization instrument and the Care Transitons Measure were applied to 201 legal guardians of children with chronic conditions, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 35 participants (among professionals and guardians). Data were combined by integration. Results: The efforts of the hospital team to promote continuity of care after discharge from the transition from hospital to home impact on the quality-of-care transition perceived by caregivers, with a mean of 89.5 (standard deviation = 12.5) points. However, the absence of formal mechanisms to guide the transition of care makes it difficult to achieve continuity of care in the health network. Conclusion: Continuity of care for children is hindered by barriers, against which hospital care professionals seek individual strategies to overcome them. It is essential to establish institutional actions and public policies aiming at the transition of care to promote continuity of care.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar la continuidad de los cuidados de los niños con enfermedades crónicas desde la transición del hospital al domicilio. Método: Investigación de métodos mixtos paralelo-convergentes, con un estudio transversal y la teoría fundamentada en datos. Se aplicó un instrumento de caracterización y la Care Transitons Measure a 201 tutores legales de niños con enfermedades crónicas, y se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a 35 participantes (entre profesionales y tutores). Los datos se combinaron por integración. Resultados: Los esfuerzos del equipo del hospital en la promoción de la continuidad de los cuidados tras el alta de la transición del hospital al domicilio repercuten en la calidad de la transición asistencial percibida por los tutores, con una media de 89,5 (desviación estándar = 12,5) puntos. Sin embargo, la ausencia de mecanismos formales para guiar la transición de la atención dificulta la consecución de la continuidad asistencial en la red sanitaria. Conclusión: La continuidad del cuidado de los niños se ve dificultada por las barreras, frente a las cuales los profesionales de la atención hospitalaria buscan estrategias individuales para superarlas. Es fundamental el establecimiento de acciones institucionales y políticas públicas para la transición del cuidado a la promoción de la continuidad del cuidado.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a continuidade do cuidado de crianças com condições crônicas a partir da transição do hospital para o domicílio. Método: Pesquisa de métodos mistos paralelo-convergente, com um estudo transversal e uma Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados. Foram aplicados um instrumento de caracterização e o Care Transitons Measure a 201 responsáveis legais por crianças com condições crônicas, e realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com 35 participantes (dentre profissionais e responsáveis). Os dados foram combinados por integração. Resultados: Os esforços da equipe hospitalar em promover a continuidade do cuidado após a alta a partir da transição do hospital para o domicílio impactam sobre a qualidade da transição do cuidado percebida pelos responsáveis, com média de 89,5 (desvio padrão = 12,5) pontos. Contudo, a ausência de mecanismos formais que orientem a transição do cuidado dificulta o alcance da continuidade do cuidado na rede de saúde. Conclusão A continuidade do cuidado de crianças é dificultada por barreiras, frente às quais os profissionais da atenção hospitalar buscam estratégias individuais para superá-las. É fundamental o estabelecimento de ações institucionais e políticas públicas visando à transição do cuidado para promoção da continuidade do cuidado.

Atenção à saúde bucal da população em situação de rua: a percepção de trabalhadores da saúde da região Sul do Brasil / Oral health care to homeless people: health professionals' perception in Southern Brazil

Resumo Introdução As sociedades de consumo vêm produzindo enormes desigualdades sociais, o que contribuiu para que uma parcela da população passasse a viver nas ruas. Dentre as diversas necessidades das pessoas em situação de rua, problemas relacionados à saúde bucal estão entre os mais frequentes. Objetivo Demonstrar a percepção de profissionais de saúde sobre as ações de atenção à saúde bucal orientadas a essa população nas três capitais da Região Sul do Brasil. Método Estudo qualitativo, transversal e exploratório. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com 16 profissionais de saúde, cujos dados foram analisados por meio da técnica da Análise de Conteúdo. Resultados Cada uma das capitais investigadas atua distintamente na organização e provimento da atenção à saúde bucal para a população em situação de rua. Suas limitações estão relacionadas à ausência de profissionais da área atendendo essa população, à insuficiente sensibilização desses frente às especificidades que têm, e ao limitado entendimento do processo saúde-doença no contexto do viver na rua. Conclusão Predominam as ofertas de serviços odontológicos curativos, sendo necessários investimentos no preparo dos profissionais de saúde bucal a fim de dar respostas qualificadas às necessidades dessa população.

Abstract Background Consumer societies have been producing enormous social inequalities, which have contributed to a portion of the population living on the streets. Among the several needs of homeless people, problems related to oral health are the most prevalent ones. Objective To demonstrate the perception of health professionals concerning oral health care actions aimed at people experiencing homelessness in the three capitals of southern Brazil. Method Cross-sectional, exploratory study with a qualitative approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 health professionals, and the data was analyzed using Content Analysis technique. Results Each city investigated has a distinct approach to the organization and provision of oral health care to the homeless population. Their limitations to provide oral health care to this population involve the absence of oral health professionals working with them, the professionals' lack of awareness of this population's specificities and limited understating of the health-disease process regarding living on the streets. Conclusion Oral health care actions are focused on curative care services. Therefore, investments are required on the development of health professionals' qualification, aiming to provide qualified responses to the needs of homeless people.

Oral health and health care in female sex workers: concomitant quantitative and qualitative approaches.

Sex workers, including female ones, have a higher risk of developing cancer and oral diseases due to the overlapping of risk factors. To characterize oral health status and healthcare practices and behaviors in female sex workers. Both quantitative and qualitative concomitant approaches were used. A closed-ended questionnaire, clinical examination, and semi-structured interview were administered, from July 2017 to August 2018, to 21 intentionally selected participants, in the city of Itajaí, southern Brazil. Although the participants reported having good oral health and healthcare habits, some oral diseases and harmful habits were observed. Poor oral hygiene and habits such as smoking, alcohol, and illicit drug use were found. Most of the participants had undergone gynecological follow-up in the last 12 months. Qualitative analysis gave rise to six categories: Social aspects of working as a sex worker, Work routine, Sexual practices and behaviors and protection from sexually transmitted infections, Practices and behaviors (including unprotected sun exposure, smoking, and alcohol use at work), Use of illicit drugs at work, and General and oral health care and perceptions about their oral health. Oral health status of the participants was variable, and most of them smoked cigarettes, drank alcohol, and consumed illicit drugs at work. Preventive condom use was reported. Most of them underwent recent serological tests for sexual diseases and gynecological follow-up, incentivized by the community health workers that facilitate access to public services.

Managerial competences of researchers from Nursing research groups.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the managerial competences of researchers from research groups linked to a Graduate Program in Nursing. METHOD: a cross-sectional study with researchers from Nursing research groups, which analyzed the managerial competences by means of a Scale of Managerial Competences in Research Groups containing 50 items related to people management and research results (Factor 1) and resource provisioning and people management (Factor 2), with answers 4 and 5 considered as sufficient dexterity for each competence analyzed. For data analysis, logistic regression was used. RESULTS: of the 219 participants evaluated, the prevalence was 48.86% of sufficient dexterity for factor 1 and 32.88% of sufficient dexterity for factor 2; with 41.21% of sufficient dexterity for Managerial Competences in research groups. A significant difference was identified in the proportions of the managerial competences for schooling, age group and performance in the group (p≤0.001). There were differences in mean age, time of experience with research and participation in the research group (p≤0.001), between the participants with sufficient and insufficient dexterity for the managerial competences. CONCLUSION: the results obtained in this study emphasize the potential of the research groups for the development of managerial competences of Nursing researchers, especially for people management.

Managerial competences of researchers from Nursing research groups / Competências gerenciais de pesquisadores de grupos de pesquisa em Enfermagem / Competencias gerenciales de investigadores de grupos de investigación en enfermería

Objective: to analyze the managerial competences of researchers from research groups linked to a Graduate Program in Nursing. Method: a cross-sectional study with researchers from Nursing research groups, which analyzed the managerial competences by means of a Scale of Managerial Competences in Research Groups containing 50 items related to people management and research results (Factor 1) and resource provisioning and people management (Factor 2), with answers 4 and 5 considered as sufficient dexterity for each competence analyzed. For data analysis, logistic regression was used. Results: of the 219 participants evaluated, the prevalence was 48.86% of sufficient dexterity for factor 1 and 32.88% of sufficient dexterity for factor 2; with 41.21% of sufficient dexterity for Managerial Competences in research groups. A significant difference was identified in the proportions of the managerial competences for schooling, age group and performance in the group (p≤0.001). There were differences in mean age, time of experience with research and participation in the research group (p≤0.001), between the participants with sufficient and insufficient dexterity for the managerial competences. Conclusion: the results obtained in this study emphasize the potential of the research groups for the development of managerial competences of Nursing researchers, especially for people management.

Objective: analisar as competências gerenciais de pesquisadores de grupos de pesquisa vinculados a um Programa de Pós-graduação em Enfermagem. Método: estudo transversal com pesquisadores de grupos de pesquisa em enfermagem, que analisou as competências gerenciais por meio de uma Escala de Competências Gerenciais em Grupos de Pesquisa contendo 50 itens relacionados à gestão de pessoas e de resultados de pesquisa (Fator 1) e captação de recursos e gestão de pessoas (Fator 2); as respostas 4 e 5 foram consideradas como domínio suficiente para cada competência analisada. Para análise de dados, utilizou-se regressão logística. Resultados: dos 219 participantes avaliados, a prevalência foi de 48,86% suficientes para o fator 1 e 32,88% suficientes para o fator 2; 41,21% suficientes para Competências Gerenciais em Grupos de Pesquisa. Identificou-se diferença significativa nas proporções das competências gerenciais para escolaridade, grupo etário e atuação no grupo (p ≤0,001). Houve diferença na média de idade, tempo de experiência com pesquisa e participação no grupo de pesquisa (p ≤0,001), entre os participantes suficientes e insuficientes para as competências gerenciais. Conclusão: os resultados obtidos neste estudo enfatizam o potencial dos grupos de pesquisa para o desenvolvimento de competências gerenciais dos pesquisadores em enfermagem, especialmente para gestão de pessoas.

Objetivo: analizar las competencias directivas de investigadores de grupos de investigación vinculados a un Programa de Posgrado en Enfermería. Método: estudio transversal con investigadores de grupos de investigación en enfermería, que analizó las competencias directivas a través de una Escala de Competencias Directivas en Grupos de Investigación que contiene 50 ítems relacionados con la gestión de personas y resultados de investigación (Factor 1) y captación de recursos y gestión de personas (Factor 2), las respuestas 4 y 5 se consideraron dominio suficiente para cada competencia analizada. Para el análisis de datos se utilizó regresión logística. Resultados: de los 219 participantes evaluados, la prevalencia fue 48,86% suficiente para el factor 1 y 32,88% suficiente para el factor 2; 41,21% suficiente para competencias directivas en grupos de investigación. Se identificó una diferencia significativa en las proporciones de competencias gerenciales por escolaridad, grupo de edad y desempeño en el grupo (p≤0,001). Hubo diferencia en la edad promedio, tiempo de experiencia con la investigación y participación en el grupo de investigación (p≤0,001), entre participantes suficientes e insuficientes para competencias gerenciales. Conclusión: los resultados obtenidos en este estudio enfatizan el potencial de los grupos de investigación para el desarrollo de competencias directivas de los investigadores de enfermería, especialmente para la gestión de personas.

Saúde bucal de pessoas idosas domiciliadas acompanhadas na atenção primária: estudo transversal / Oral health of homebound older adults followed by primary care: a cross sectional study

Resumo Objetivo caracterizar a condição de vida, saúde e saúde bucal das pessoas idosas domiciliadas cadastradas na atenção primária e os cuidados realizados em domicílio. Método estudo transversal, de base domiciliar com amostra de conveniência, em Florianópolis, sul do Brasil. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de questionário e exame clínico, os quais incluíram variáveis sociodemográficas, condição de dentes e mucosa, higiene bucal, acesso a atendimento odontológico e visita de cirurgião-dentista no domicílio. Procedeu-se análise de frequência absoluta e relativa e análise bivariada (qui-quadrado, IC=95%). Resultados participaram 123 idosos com idade média de 81,3 anos, 62,6% eram mulheres. Possuíam cuidador 87%, 60% encontravam-se domiciliados por até 5 anos e 89,4% eram frágeis. Quanto à presença de dentes, 56,1% eram edêntulos e 40,5% possuíam de 1 a 8 dentes. Restos radiculares foram observados em 12,8%, lesão de cárie não tratada em 25,2%, biofilme visível em 69,9%, e lesões na mucosa em 8,9%. Necessitavam de auxílio para higiene bucal 45,5% e não realizavam limpeza diária 24,4%. A dificuldade de acessar atendimento odontológico por estar domiciliado foi relatada por 32,5% e visita do cirurgião-dentista ocorreu em 16,3%. Sexo feminino e menor escolaridade estiveram associados à ausência de dentes e menor força física. Conclusão a saúde bucal das pessoas idosas estudadas é precária pela presença de problemas bucais que demandam intervenção. Há dependência de terceiros para cuidados bucais, que não são garantidos de modo consistente, no domicílio. O estudo aponta necessidade de atendimento odontológico no domicílio no âmbito dos serviços públicos de saúde.

Abstract Objective to characterize the life, health, and oral health conditions of homebound older people registered in the primary care teams and oral homecare provided. Method cross-sectional, household based study with a convenience sample, in Florianópolis, southern Brazil. Data collection through a questionnaire and clinical oral examination which included sociodemographic variables, condition of teeth and mucosa, oral hygiene, access to dental care and dentist providing homecare. Absolute and relative frequency analysis and bivariate analysis (chi-square, CI=95%) were performed. Results 123 older people participated with mean age of 81.3 years, 62.6% were women. Living with a caregiver were 87%, 60% were domiciled for up to 5 years, and 89.4% were frail. Regarding the presence of teeth, 56.1% were edentulous and 40.5% had from 1 to 8 teeth. Root remains were observed in 12.8%, untreated caries lesions in 25.2%, visible biofilm in 69.9%, tooth mobility in 57.7% and mucosal lesions in 8.9% of the elders; 45.5% needed help with oral hygiene and 24.4% did not perform daily mouth cleaning. The difficulty in accessing dental care due to homeboundness was reported by 32.5% and home visits provided by the dentist occurred in only 16.3%. Conclusion the oral health of the older adults studied is poor due to the presence of oral problems that require intervention. There is dependence on third parties for oral care, which is not consistently guaranteed at home. The study points to the need for dental homecare provided by public health services.