Exploratory study on gastrostomy in patients with neurological diseases: usefulness and impact.

INTRODUCTION: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a useful intervention for patients with impaired swallowing and a functional gastrointestinal system. Neurological diseases that cause neuromotor dysphagia, brain tumors, and cerebrovascular disease are the most frequent indications; complications are rare, and morbidity and mortality rates are low. OBJECTIVE: To describe the usefulness of PEG in patients with neurological diseases, and its impact on care, survival, and costs and benefits. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective observational study, reviewing clinical files of patients hospitalised at the National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery (years 2015-2017) who underwent PEG placement. RESULTS: The sample included 51 patients: 62.7% were women and the mean (SD) age was 54.4 (18.6) years (range, 18-86). Diagnosis was tumor in 37.3% of cases and cerebrovascular disease in 33.3%. Sixteen patients (33.3%) died and 11 presented minor complications. The PEG tube remained in place for a mean of 9.14 months; in 52.9% of patients it was removed due to lack of improvement and/or tolerated oral intake, with removal occurring after a mean of 5.1 (4.4) months. Among patients' family members, 78.4% reported a great benefit, 43.1% reported difficulty caring for the PEG, and 45.1% reported complicated care in general. The monthly cost of maintaining the PEG was €175.78 on average (range, 38.38-293.45). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: This preliminary study reveals that PEG was well indicated in patients with neurological diseases, with survival rates similar to those reported in other studies with long follow-up periods. In patients with cerebrovascular disease, the PEG tube remained in place a mean of 9.14 months, during recovery of swallowing function; however, the cost is high for our population.

Estudio exploratorio sobre gastrostomía en pacientes con enfermedades neurológicas: utilidad e impacto / Exploratory study on gastrostomy in patients with neurological diseases: usefulness and impact

Introducción: La gastrostomía endoscópica percutánea (GEP) es útil para personas con problemas de la vía oral con viabilidad de la vía gástrica. Las enfermedades neurológicas que producen disfagia neuromotora, tumores cerebrales y enfermedad vascular cerebral son las que tienen mayor indicación; las complicaciones son escasas y baja la morbimortalidad. Objetivo: Describir la utilidad de la GEP en pacientes con enfermedades neurológicas y el impacto en el cuidado, sobrevida y coste-beneficio. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional retrospectivo, mediante revisión de expedientes clínicos de pacientes hospitalizados en el Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía (años 2015-2017) que se realizó GEP. Resultados: Se incluyeron 51 pacientes: 62,7% mujeres, edad promedio 54,4 ± 18,6 años (rango; 18 a 86). Diagnósticos: tumor del SNC 37,3% y EVC 33,3%. Mortalidad 33,3% (16 pacientes): 11 presentaron complicaciones menores. Permanencia de la GEP: promedio 9,14 meses. Al 52,9% se le retiró por mejoría y/o toleró la VO, con tiempo promedio 5,1 ± 4,4 meses. El 78,4% de los familiares reportó gran beneficio, el 43,1% percibió difícil el cuidado de la GEP y el 45,1% refirió complicado el cuidado en general. El coste de mantener la GEP mensual fue de 175,78 € en promedio (rango de 38,38 a 293,45 €). Discusión y conclusiones: Este primer estudio revela que la GEP fue bien indicada en pacientes con enfermedades neurológicas, con sobrevida similar a la reportada en otras investigaciones con seguimiento prolongado. En pacientes con EVC la permanencia de la GEP fue de 9,14 meses en promedio, por recuperación de la vía oral; sin embargo, el coste es elevado para nuestra población. (AU)

Introduction: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a useful intervention for patients with impaired swallowing and a functional gastrointestinal system. Neurological diseases that cause neuromotor dysphagia, brain tumors, and cerebrovascular disease are the most frequent indications; complications are rare, and morbidity and mortality rates are low. Objective: To describe the usefulness of PEG in patients with neurological diseases, and its impact on care, survival, and costs and benefits. Material and methods: We performed a retrospective observational study, reviewing clinical files of patients hospitalised at the National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery (years 2015-2017) who underwent PEG placement. Results: The sample included 51 patients: 62.7% were women and the mean (SD) age was 54.4 (18.6) years (range, 18-86). Diagnosis was tumor in 37.3% of cases and cerebrovascular disease in 33.3%. Sixteen patients (33.3%) died and 11 presented minor complications. The PEG tube remained in place for a mean of 9.14 months; in 52.9% of patients it was removed due to lack of improvement and/or tolerated oral intake, with removal occurring after a mean of 5.1 (4.4) months. Among patients’ family members, 78.4% reported a great benefit, 43.1% reported difficulty caring for the PEG, and 45.1% reported complicated care in general. The monthly cost of maintaining the PEG was €175.78 on average (range, 38.38-293.45). Discussion and conclusions: This preliminary study reveals that PEG was well indicated in patients with neurological diseases, with survival rates similar to those reported in other studies with long follow-up periods. In patients with cerebrovascular disease, the PEG tube remained in place a mean of 9.14 months, during recovery of swallowing function; however, the cost is high for our population. (AU)

Exploratory study on gastrostomy in patients with neurological diseases: usefulness and impact. / Estudio exploratorio sobre gastrostomía en pacientes con enfermedades neurológicas: utilidad e impacto.

INTRODUCTION: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a useful intervention for patients with impaired swallowing and a functional gastrointestinal system. Neurological diseases that cause neuromotor dysphagia, brain tumors, and cerebrovascular disease are the most frequent indications; complications are rare, and morbidity and mortality rates are low. OBJECTIVE: To describe the usefulness of PEG in patients with neurological diseases, and its impact on care, survival, and costs and benefits. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective observational study, reviewing clinical files of patients hospitalised at the National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery (years 2015-2017) who underwent PEG placement. RESULTS: The sample included 51 patients: 62.7% were women and the mean (SD) age was 54.4 (18.6) years (range, 18-86). Diagnosis was tumor in 37.3% of cases and cerebrovascular disease in 33.3%. Sixteen patients (33.3%) died and 11 presented minor complications. The PEG tube remained in place for a mean of 9.14 months; in 52.9% of patients it was removed due to lack of improvement and/or tolerated oral intake, with removal occurring after a mean of 5.1 (4.4) months. Among patients' family members, 78.4% reported a great benefit, 43.1% reported difficulty caring for the PEG, and 45.1% reported complicated care in general. The monthly cost of maintaining the PEG was €175.78 on average (range, 38.38-293.45). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: This preliminary study reveals that PEG was well indicated in patients with neurological diseases, with survival rates similar to those reported in other studies with long follow-up periods. In patients with cerebrovascular disease, the PEG tube remained in place a mean of 9.14 months, during recovery of swallowing function; however, the cost is high for our population.

Desarrollo y evolución de la Investigación en Enfermería a través del trabajo en Red: La experiencia de 2 Institutos Nacionales de Salud / Development and evolution of Nursing Research through teamwork: The experience of two National Institutes of Health

Los profesionales de Enfermería reconocen que la investigación en esta disciplina, inicia con los registros detallados de las observaciones de Florencia Nightingale, quien aplicó sus conocimientos de historia y filosofía al estudio del entorno, lo que le permitió definir el cuidado como eje de su actuación e ideología de vida; plasmó la lógica del pensamiento y actuar de Enfermería, y sentó las bases filosóficas, epistemológicas y éticas a partir del análisis del contexto histórico sociocultural en el cual desarrolló su principal obra; todo a partir de una bitácora con sus notas, que ha servido de referencia para el desarrollo de las actuales teorías de Enfermería. Para el caso de nuestro país, en los últimos años las Instituciones donde se desarrollan los profesionales de Enfermería en un esfuerzo conjunto han tratado de insertar e impulsar unidades destinadas a la investigación de Enferme- ría, siempre con el objetivo de la reflexión sobre el cuidado desde diferentes ángulos, miradas o aproximaciones para de esta manera obtener resultados propositivos, intervenir oportunamente y ser competitivos en los diferentes niveles de atención de manera interdisciplinar en el campo de la práctica clínica, la gestión y la enseñanza.

Satisfacción laboral del profesional de enfermería en cuatro instituciones de salud / Job satisfaction in nursing staff of four health institutions

Se ha relacionado la satisfacción laboral con el desempeño y en los servicios de salud además, con la calidad del cuidado que se brinda. Objetivos. Establecer el grado de satisfacción laboral e identificar los factores asociados a ésta en personal de enfermería de cuatro Instituciones públicas de salud del tercer nivel de atención. Metodología: Estudio transversal, observacional y descriptivo. La muestra comprendió 594 profesionales de enfermería. Se aplicó una encuesta integrada por dos apartados, uno de datos socio-demográficos y otro para medir los factores intrínsecos y extrínsecos relacionados con la satisfacción laboral de acuerdo al instrumento de Font Roja ampliado (9 factores con 26 ítems en total). Resultados: Se obtuvo una confiabilidad del instrumento de 0.8 de alfa de Cronbach, 35% de los encuestados es personal especializado, la calificación de Satisfacción Laboral tuvo un promedio global de 101±10. Los factores identificados con insatisfacción fueron la promoción y competencia profesional, los mejor calificados la relación interpersonal con los jefes y con los compañeros. Los factores extrínsecos no mostraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas. Discusión: Los resultados concuerdan con la literatura, la promoción profesional y la competencia laboral son los que más se observan afectados. La institución "C" es la que tiene mayor nivel de satisfacción, también se resalta que el profesional que labora en áreas críticas se encuentra más satisfecho. Conclusiones: El personal de enfermería en estas instituciones tiene una calificación de nivel medio a alto de SL, la identificación de factores de insatisfacción así como de satisfacción son importantes para fundamentar mejoras e incidir en la calidad de los cuidados.

Job satisfaction has been linked to performance and, in the health services, to the quality of the care being given. Objectives.To establish the job satisfaction grade and to identify the factors associated to it in nursing staff of four tertiary care public health institutions. Methodology. Cross-sectional, observational, and descriptive study. The sample comprised 594 nursing professionals. A survey was applied, it consisted of two sections, one of socio-demographic data and the other to measure the intrinsic and extrinsic factor relate to job satisfaction in accordance to the extended Font Roja questionnaire (9 factors with 26 total items). Results. Instrument reliability with a cron bach's alpha value of 0.8 was obtained. 35% of the respondents are specialized personnel; the job satisfaction score had a. global mean of 101±10. Factor associated with dissatisfaction were job promotion and professional competence, factors with highest marks were interpersonal relationship with boss and workmates. Extrinsic factors did not show statistically significant differences. Discussion. Results are consistent with the literature; professional promotion and job competence are the most affected factors. Institution "C" has the highest ranks in job satisfaction, the fact that a professional working in critical areas is more satisfied is highlighted too. Conclusions. Nursing staff in the surveyed institutions have a medium to high level of job satisfaction, the identification of dissatisfaction and satisfaction factors is important to establish improvements in the health care quality.