Experiencias de las enfermeras en primera línea contagiadas con COVID-19 que recibieron atención domiciliaria / Experiências de enfermeiros da linha de frente infectados com COVID-19 que receberam atendimento domiciliar / Experiences of frontline nurses infected with COVID-19 who received home care

Introducción: Las enfermeras han brindado cuidados a lospacientes con COVID-19, y muchas tuvieron que lidiar coneste virus al ser infectadas.Objetivo: Describir las experiencias de las enfermeras enprimera línea contagiadas con COVID-19 que recibieronatención domiciliaria.Método: Investigación cualitativa descriptiva, el tamaño dela muestra fue con 12 enfermeras infectadas con COVID-19que recibieron tratamiento domiciliario en Chiclayo, Perú. Elmuestreo fue por la técnica de bola de nieve. Para recolectarlos datos se utilizó la entrevista semiestructurada a travésde los medios virtuales previo consentimiento informado.Resultados: Surgieron tres categorías: a) Incertidumbre antemodo de contagio, medios de diagnóstico, sintomatología yevolución por la COVID-19, b) Cuidados recuperativos enel hogar: tratamiento médico, uso de medicina tradicional ymedidas de bioseguridad, y c) Impacto en la vida familiar,laboral, social, emocional y espiritual al sufrir de la COVID-19.Conclusiones: Las enfermeras presentaron síntomas leves dela COVID-19 y se recuperaron en su domicilio, cumplieroncon el tratamiento médico, algunas usaron remedios caseros.Practicaron estrictamente las medidas de bioseguridad paraevitar que su familia se contagie. Utilizaron la tecnologíadigital y reforzaron su fe para afrontar el impacto familiar,emocional y social.(AU)

Introduction: Nurses have provided care to patients with COVID-19,and many have had to deal with this virus when infected.Objective: To describe the experiences of frontline nursesinfected with COVID-19 who received home care.Method: Descriptive qualitative research, the sample sizewas 12 nurses infected with COVID-19 who received hometreatment in Chiclayo, Peru. Sampling was by snowballtechnique. To collect the data, the semi-structured interviewwas used through virtual media with prior informed consent.Results: Three categories emerged: a) Uncertainty regardingthe mode of transmission, means of diagnosis, symptomatologyand evolution due to COVID-19, b) Recuperative care athome: medical treatment, use of traditional medicine andbiosafety measures, and c) Impact on the family, work, social,emotional and spiritual life when suffering from COVID-19.Conclusions: The nurses presented mild symptoms ofCOVID-19 and recovered at home, complied with medicaltreatment, some used home remedies. They strictly practicedbiosecurity measures to prevent their family from gettinginfected. They used digital technology and strengthened theirfaith to cope with the family, emotional and social impact.(AU)

Introdução: Enfermeiras têm prestado atendimento a pacientescom COVID-19, e muitos tiveram que lidar com esse vírusquando infectados.Objetivo: Descrever as experiências de enfermeiros dalinha de frente infectados com COVID-19 que receberamatendimento domiciliar.Método: Emergiram três categorias: a) Incerteza quanto aomodo de contágio, meios de diagnóstico, sintomatologiae evolução da COVID-19, b) Cuidados de recuperação nodomicílio: tratamento médico, uso da medicina tradicional emedidas de biossegurança, e c) Impacto na saúde vida familiar,laboral, social, emocional e espiritual ao sofrer de COVID-19. Resultados: a) Participação do pessoal de saúde na atenção domiciliar: Consulta médica,administração de medicamentos e educação em saúde, b) Participação da família na atençãodomiciliar: Satisfação das necessidades básicas, apoio emocional e espiritual, c) Anedotas familiaressobre oferta de oxigênio, cuidados com oxigenoterapia e pós -Terapia respiratória COVID-19, d)Controvérsias para aplicação de protocolos de biossegurança durante o atendimento domiciliar.Conclusões: As enfermeiras apresentaram sintomas leves de COVID-19 e se recuperaram em casa,cumpriram tratamento médico, alguns usaram remédios caseiros. Eles praticavam rigorosamenteas medidas de biossegurança para evitar que sua família fosse infectada. Eles usaram a tecnologiadigital e fortaleceram sua fé para lidar com o impacto familiar, emocional e social.(AU)

Changes in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit statistics during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BACKGROUND: With the identification of COVID-19 disease in China, a pandemic began that affected health-care systems. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Hospital de Ginecobstetricia del Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente experienced an increase in patient flow as part of the COVID-19 strategy of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS). This study aimed to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on neonatal care and mortality indicators in our unit. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study to compare the number of hospital births, pre-term newborns (PTNB), NICU admissions, and deaths. Changes in frequencies between 2019 and 2021 were analyzed using Poisson distribution. Changes in PTNB births, proportion of admissions, and deaths/NICU discharges were analyzed by z-test for two proportions. RESULTS: Between 2019 and 2021, the number of births increased by more than 2-fold. NICU admissions increased from 770 in 2019 to 1045 in 2021 (p < 0.01). The ratio of deaths/discharge from the service was 16.9% in 2019 and 13.1% in 2021 (p = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS: Mortality indicators in the NICU decreased from 2019 to 2021, even with the increase in the number of patients admitted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Con la identificación de la enfermedad por COVID-19 en China, inició una pandemia que afectó a los sistemas de salud. La Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales (UCIN) del Hospital de Ginecobstetricia del Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) vio incrementado su flujo de pacientes como parte de la Estrategia COVID-19 del IMSS. El objetivo fue analizar el impacto de la pandemia COVID-19 en los indicadores de atención y mortalidad neonatal en nuestra unidad. MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo para comparar el número de nacimientos en el hospital, nacimientos de recién nacidos prematuros (RNPT), ingresos a UCIN y defunciones. Se analizaron los cambios en frecuencias entre los años 2019 a 2021 mediante la distribución de Poisson. Los cambios en nacimientos de RNPT, proporción de ingresos y defunciones/egreso en UCIN se analizaron mediante prueba Z para dos proporciones. RESULTADOS: Entre los años 2019 a 2021, el número de nacimientos incrementó más de 2 veces. Los ingresos a UCIN aumentaron de 770 en 2019, a 1045 en 2021 (p < 0.01). La proporción de defunciones/egreso del servicio fue de 16.9% en 2019, y 13.1% en 2021 (p = 0.02). CONCLUSIONES: Los indicadores de mortalidad en la UCIN disminuyeron de 2019 a 2021, aun con el incremento en el número de pacientes atendidos durante la pandemia COVID-19.

Estimating Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Transmission of the COVID-19 First Few Cases in Selenge Province, Mongolia.

BACKGROUND: Following the first locally transmitted case in Sukhbaatar soum, Selenge Province, we aimed to investigate the ultimate scale of the epidemic in the scenario of uninterrupted transmission. METHODS: This was a prospective case study following the locally modified WHO FFX cases generic protocol. A rapid response team collected data from November 14 to 29, 2020. We created a stochastic process to draw many transmission chains from this greater distribution to better understand and make inferences regarding the outbreak under investigation. RESULTS: The majority of the cases involved household transmissions (35, 52.2%), work transmissions (20, 29.9%), index (5, 7.5%), same apartment transmissions (2, 3.0%), school transmissions (2, 3.0%), and random contacts between individuals transmissions (1, 1.5%). The posterior means of the basic reproduction number of both the asymptomatic cases R 0 Asy $$ {R}_0^{Asy} $$ and the presymptomatic cases R 0 Pre $$ {R}_0^{Pre} $$ (1.35 [95% CrI 0.88-1.86] and 1.29 [95% CrI 0.67-2.10], respectively) were lower than that of the symptomatic cases (2.00 [95% Crl 1.38-2.76]). CONCLUSION: Our study highlights the heterogeneity of COVID-19 transmission across different symptom statuses and underscores the importance of early identification and isolation of symptomatic cases in disease control. Our approach, which combines detailed contact tracing data with advanced statistical methods, can be applied to other infectious diseases, facilitating a more nuanced understanding of disease transmission dynamics.

Epidemiological Evaluation of Events Allegedly Attributable to COVID-19 Vaccination: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Brazilian Amazon.

The emergence of SARS-CoV-2, leading to the widespread outbreak of COVID-19, has unveiled a spectrum of symptoms and severe health complications, challenging healthcare systems and impacting millions of lives worldwide. To analyze events allegedly attributable to vaccination or immunization (ESAVI) against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in the municipality of Santarém, in the interior of the state of Pará, an epidemiological, descriptive study was conducted using data from e-SUS Notifica in Santarém/PA from January 2021 to January 2022. The analyzed data for ESAVI cases included the administered immunobiologicals (Coronavac, Covishield, and Comirnaty), the type of event, case progression, time in days between immunobiological administration, and symptom onset, causality, and classification of ESAVI according to the vaccine package inserts. The incidence rate of ESAVI due to the COVID-19 vaccine was 17 per 100,000 doses administered in the municipality. According to the ESAVI classification, 14.0% were classified as Serious ESAVI (ESAVIG) (IR: 8.12 per 100,000 doses administered), with 100% of these events resulting in full recovery without sequelae, and 82.4% of reported cases were classified as Non-Serious ESAVI (ESAVING) (IR: 47.78), of which 3.60% were immunization errors (IR: 2.08 IE per 100,000 doses). This study fosters discussion on the importance of accurate recording of ESAVI related to COVID-19 vaccines, demonstrating their safety for the population.

Reliability and validity of the online application of London Chest Activity of Daily Living scale in assessing dyspnea-related functional impairment in individuals after hospitalization for COVID-19.

PURPOSE: To investigate the test-retest reliability and construct validity of the LCADL scale applied via online form in individuals after hospitalization for COVID-19. METHODS: Methodological study. After hospitalization for COVID-19 individuals completed the LCADL via online form at two separate times. They also answered the post-COVID-19 Functional Status Scale (PCFS), dyspnea, fatigue, and health perception scales, modified Medical Research Council (MRCm), Short Form Health Survey 36 (SF-36). Hospitalization data were collected from the individual's medical record. RESULTS: 104 individuals participated in the study (57 men, 45.2 ± 11.9 years). The LCADL showed moderately to high test-retest reliability (ICC: 0.73-0.86; p < 0.001), there was no difference in scores between test and retest (p > 0.05), the mean difference between the applications was smaller than the standard error of measurement and the internal consistency was adequate (Cronbach's α = 0.70-0.94). In addition, it demonstrated adequate construct validity, showing correlations with PCFS, dyspnea perception, fatigue and health scales, mMRC, SF-36, and length of stay in the Intensive Care Unit (p < 0.05). The LCADL as percentage of the total score presented a significant floor effect (25%). CONCLUSION: The LCADL applied online was reliable and valid for assessing limitations due to dyspnea in ADL in individuals after hospitalization for COVID-19.

The London Chest Activity of Daily Living Scale applied online is a method of evaluation of dyspnea-related ADL limitations that is valid and reliable after hospitalization for COVID-19 and can be used both in the telerehabilitation environment and in-person rehabilitation;The online form provides a more sustainable means of data storage, since no paper is needed, and saves time during in-person rehabilitation.

Características clínicas e epidemiológicas das internações pediátricas por COVID-19 na Amazônia brasileira: um estudo observacional / Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of pediatric hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in the Brazilian Amazon: an observational study

OBJETIVO: Apontar os aspectos clínicos e epidemiológicos de crianças internadas por COVID-19 em um hospital público situado em um estado da Amazônia Brasileira. MÉTODO: Estudo observacional, descritivo, retrospectivo e documental com uma abordagem quantitativa dos casos de internação pediátrica por COVID-19. RESULTADOS: No Hospital da Criança e Adolescente, foram registrados um total de 5016 casos suspeitos de COVID-19 em crianças. Destes, 666 foram confirmados com a doença e resultaram em 140 internações. Analisamos 136 notificações de crianças internadas por COVID-19. A maioria dos pacientes era lactente (39%) e pré-escolar (36%), com prevalência do sexo masculino (67,6%) e raça/cor preta/parda (86%). Além disso, 83,1% delas residem em área urbana. Quanto ao desfecho, 96,67% evoluíram para a cura e 3,33% resultaram em óbito. CONCLUSÃO: No contexto amazônico, a análise das características clínicas e epidemiológicas deste grupo etário é essencial para orientar os cuidados clínicos, prever a gravidade da doença e determinar o prognóstico.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the clinical and epidemiologic aspects of children hospitalized for COVID-19 in a public hospital located in a state in the Brazilian Amazon. METHODS: Observational, descriptive, retrospective, and documentary study with a quantitative approach to pediatric hospitalization cases due to COVID-19. RESULTS: In the Hospital for Children and Adolescents, a total of 5016 suspected cases of COVID-19 in children were recorded. Of these, 666 were confirmed with the disease, resulting in 140 hospitalizations. We analyzed 136 reports of children hospitalized for COVID-19. Most patients were infants (39%) and preschool children (36%), with a prevalence of males (67.6%) and black/brown race/color (86%). In addition, 83.1% live in urban areas. Regarding the outcome, 96.67% were cured, and 3.33% resulted in death. CONCLUSION: In the Amazonian context, the analysis of this age group's clinical and epidemiologic characteristics is essential to guide clinical care, predict the severity of the disease, and determine the prognosis.

Variations in the Prevalence of Childhood Anemia by Ethnicity Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Peru.

We aimed to determine the variations in the prevalence of childhood anemia according to the ethnic group before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Peru. Secondary analysis of the Demographic and Family Health Survey during 2016-2021. The outcome variable was anemia, and the exposure variable was maternal ethnicity. Also, we included sociodemographic and clinical confounding variables. We constructed generalized linear models of the Poisson family with a logarithmic link function. We evaluated 85,905 records; 30.34% had anemia, 50.83% were mestizo, 25.98% were Quechua, and 2% were Aymara. Compared with mestizos, Quechua children (PR: 1.11; 95% CI: 1.07-1.15; p < 0.001), Aymara (PR: 1.35; 95% CI: 1.27-1 .44; p < 0.001), natives of the Amazon (PR: 1.20; 95% CI: 1.12-1.28; p < 0.001) and those who belonged to other indigenous peoples (PR: 1.29; 95% CI: 1.05-1.57; p = 0.013) had a higher prevalence of childhood anemia. On the contrary, compared to mestizos, white children had a lower prevalence of anemia (PR: 0.93; 95% CI: 0.89-0.99; p = 0.019). During the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to mestizos, only Quechua (PR: 1.15; 95% CI: 1.08-1.23; p < 0.001) and Aymara (PR: 1.38; 95% CI: 1.23-1.55; p < 0.001) had a higher prevalence of childhood anemia. Except for Afro-descendants, children from 6 to 59 months of age who belong to an ethnic minority had a higher probability of having childhood anemia than mestizos. However, only Quechua and Aymara children had higher odds of anemia during the COVID-19 pandemic than mestizos.

Macular perfusion changes in people administered two types of COVID-19 vaccines: optical coherence tomography angiography study

ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate macular chorioretinal flow changes on optical coherence tomography angiography, in participants who received inactivated and messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods: In this prospective cohort study, healthy participants who received two doses of an inactivated COVID-19 vaccine (CoronaVac) and then one dose of an mRNA vaccine (BNT162b2) were examined before and after each vaccination. Ophthalmologic examination and imaging with optical coherence tomography angiography were performed during each visit. We evaluated vascular densities in the superficial and deep capillary plexuses in foveal, parafoveal, and perifoveal areas; the foveal avascular zone; and choriocapillaris flows (in 1- and 6-mm-diameter areas). Results: One eye in each of the 24 participants was assessed. Superficial capillary plexus vascular densities in the parafoveal area were significantly lower after the second dose of the CoronaVac vaccine than after the first dose. In the deep capillary plexus, vascular attenuation was observed only in the parafoveal region after the first CoronaVac dose. However, in all regions, the deep capillary plexus vascular densities and subfoveal choriocapillaris flow were significantly decreased after the second CoronaVac dose. After the BNT162b2 dose, the superficial capillary plexus vascular densities, the deep capillary plexus vascular densities, and subfoveal choriocapillaris flow of most regions were significantly lower than those before vaccinations. Conclusion: Vascular attenuation, observed particularly after the second dose of the CoronaVac vaccine, may explain the pathogenesis of postvaccine ocular ischemic disorders reported in the literature. However, these disorders are extremely rare, and the incidence of thrombotic events caused by COVID-19 itself is higher.

Is it possible to estimate the number of patients with COVID-19 admitted to intensive care units and general wards using clinical and telemedicine data?

ABSTRACT Objective: To develop and validate predictive models to estimate the number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the intensive care units and general wards of a private not-for-profit hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. Methods: Two main models were developed. The first model calculated hospital occupation as the difference between predicted COVID-19 patient admissions, transfers between departments, and discharges, estimating admissions based on their weekly moving averages, segmented by general wards and intensive care units. Patient discharge predictions were based on a length of stay predictive model, assessing the clinical characteristics of patients hospitalized with COVID-19, including age group and usage of mechanical ventilation devices. The second model estimated hospital occupation based on the correlation with the number of telemedicine visits by patients diagnosed with COVID-19, utilizing correlational analysis to define the lag that maximized the correlation between the studied series. Both models were monitored for 365 days, from May 20th, 2021, to May 20th, 2022. Results: The first model predicted the number of hospitalized patients by department within an interval of up to 14 days. The second model estimated the total number of hospitalized patients for the following 8 days, considering calls attended by Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein's telemedicine department. Considering the average daily predicted values for the intensive care unit and general ward across a forecast horizon of 8 days, as limited by the second model, the first and second models obtained R² values of 0.900 and 0.996, respectively and mean absolute errors of 8.885 and 2.524 beds, respectively. The performances of both models were monitored using the mean error, mean absolute error, and root mean squared error as a function of the forecast horizon in days. Conclusion: The model based on telemedicine use was the most accurate in the current analysis and was used to estimate COVID-19 hospital occupancy 8 days in advance, validating predictions of this nature in similar clinical contexts. The results encourage the expansion of this method to other pathologies, aiming to guarantee the standards of hospital care and conscious consumption of resources.

Health and lifestyle parameters in peripheral artery disease at two periods of the COVID-19 pandemic: comparison between men and women

ABSTRACT Objective: This study analyzed the impact of sex on self-reported health and lifestyle parameters in peripheral artery disease patients at two periods of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In this longitudinal study, 99 patients with peripheral artery disease (53 men and 46 women) were evaluated during two periods of the COVID-19 pandemic ( i.e ., at onset: May to August 2020, and on follow-up: May to August 2021). Patients were interviewed via telephone, and information regarding lifestyle and health parameters was obtained. Results: At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, health and habit parameters were similar between women and men, with 63.0% and 45.3% indicating frequent fatigue, 73.9% and 84.9% reporting increased sitting time, and 23.9% and 39.6% practicing physical activity, respectively. At follow-up, difficulties in physical mobility (women: from 26.1% to 73.9%, p<0.001; men: from 39.6% to 71.7%, p=0.001) and the frequency of hospitalization for reasons other than COVID-19 increased similarly in women and men (women: from 4.3% to 21.7%, p=0.013; men: from 9.4% to 24.5%, p=0.038). The other parameters were similar between the periods. Conclusion: Self-reported physical mobility difficulties and hospitalization frequency increased in women and men with peripheral artery disease.

Long-term outcomes for epidemic viral pneumonia survivors after discharge from the intensive care unit: a systematic review

ABSTRACT Objective To review the long-term outcomes (functional status and psychological sequelae) of survivors of critical illnesses due to epidemic viral pneumonia before the COVID-19 pandemic and to establish a benchmark for comparison of the COVID-19 long-term outcomes. Methods This systematic review of clinical studies reported the long-term outcomes in adults admitted to intensive care units who were diagnosed with viral epidemic pneumonia. An electronic search was performed using databases: MEDLINE®, Web of Science™, LILACS/IBECS, and EMBASE. Additionally, complementary searches were conducted on the reference lists of eligible studies. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. The results were grouped into tables and textual descriptions. Results The final analysis included 15 studies from a total of 243 studies. This review included 771 patients with Influenza A, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. It analyzed the quality of life, functionality, lung function, mortality, rate of return to work, rehospitalization, and psychiatric symptoms. The follow-up periods ranged from 1 to 144 months. We found that the quality of life, functional capacity, and pulmonary function were below expected standards. Conclusion This review revealed great heterogeneity between studies attributed to different scales, follow-up time points, and methodologies. However, this systematic review identified negative long-term effects on patient outcomes. Given the possibility of future pandemics, it is essential to identify the long-term effects of viral pneumonia outbreaks. This review was not funded. Prospero database registration: (www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero) under registration ID CRD42021190296.

Comportamento preventivo contra covid-19 e sua relação com as condições sociais e de saúde de pessoas idosas / Preventive behavior against covid-19 and its relationship with the social and health conditions of older adults

Resumo Objetivo Descrever o perfil de comportamento preventivo contra covid-19 adotado pelas pessoas idosas e verificar sua relação com as condições sociais e de saúde. Método Estudo transversal e analítico realizado com 72 indivíduos (≥ 60 anos) cadastrados em uma Universidade Aberta para Pessoas Idosas, no município de Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil. Os participantes foram contatados por meio de ligações telefônicas, no período de novembro de 2020 a junho de 2021. Um total de 11 medidas preventivas foram analisadas para a identificação dos comportamentos adotados pelas pessoas idosas contra covid-19. Para a análise dos dados, utilizaram-se análise de componentes principais, testes qui-quadrado de Pearson e Exato de Fisher, com 95% de confiança. Resultados A adoção de comportamentos preventivos foi avaliada por meio das atividades de: higienização das mãos com água e sabão, uso do álcool em gel, uso de máscara facial e distanciamento social. A maioria dos indivíduos mencionou a adoção de comportamentos preventivos (79,2%), e verificou-se que aqueles com renda inferior a quatro salários-mínimos apresentaram maiores proporções de comportamento (87,5%) quando comparados aos indivíduos de renda superior a 10 salários-mínimos (46,2%) (p=0,038). Conclusão Houve adoção às medidas preventivas para covid-19 pelos idosos, influenciada pela renda. Os achados ressaltam a importância de estratégias educativas para promoção de comportamentos preventivos em saúde, considerando o contexto social.

Abstract Objective To delineate the profile of preventive behavior against covid-19 adopted by older adults and investigate its correlation with social and health conditions. Method A cross-sectional and analytical study conducted with 72 individuals (≥ 60 years) enrolled in an Open University for Older Adults in the municipality of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. Participants were contacted via telephone from November 2020 to June 2021. A total of 11 preventive measures were scrutinized to identify the behaviors adopted by older adults against covid-19. Data analysis employed principal component analysis, Pearson's chi-square tests, and Fisher's exact tests, with a confidence level of 95%. Results The adoption of preventive behaviors was assessed through activities such as hand hygiene with soap and water, use of hand sanitizer, wearing facial masks, and practicing social distancing. The majority of individuals reported the adoption of preventive behaviors (79.2%), and it was observed that those with incomes below four minimum wages exhibited higher proportions of compliance (87.5%) compared to individuals with incomes exceeding 10 minimum wages (46.2%) (p=0.038). Conclusion Preventive measures against covid-19 were embraced by the older adults, influenced by income. The findings underscore the significance of educational strategies for fostering health preventive behaviors, taking into account the social context.

Lesão renal aguda em pacientes adultos com COVID-19: revisão integrativa / Lesión renal aguda en pacientes adultos con COVID-19: revisión integradora / Acute kidney injury in adult patients with COVID-19: an integrative review

Resumo Objetivo Identificar a frequência de lesão renal aguda (LRA) em pacientes hospitalizados com COVID-19, as características associadas, a mortalidade e a letalidade. Métodos Revisão realizada nas bases de dados CINAHL, Embase, LILACS, Livivo, PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science e, na literatura cinzenta (Google Acadêmico) em 12 de janeiro de 2022. Foram incluídos artigos em inglês, espanhol e português, publicados a partir de novembro 2019 até janeiro de 2022, em pacientes maiores de 18 anos com COVID-19 hospitalizados e LRA conforme critério Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO). Os estudos selecionados foram lidos na íntegra para extração, interpretação, síntese e categorização conforme nível de evidência. Resultados 699 artigos encontrados e 45 incluídos. A idade avançada, sexo masculino, hipertensão, doença renal crônica, ventilação mecânica, aumento da proteína C reativa, uso de drogas vasoativas e de determinadas classes de anti-hipertensivos foram associados a LRA. A LRA está relacionada à maior frequência de mortalidade. Em 30% dos pacientes hospitalizados com COVID-19 houve LRA. A taxa de mortalidade por LRA foi de 5% e a letalidade de 18%. Conclusão Estes resultados ressaltam a relevância da LRA como uma complicação significativa da COVID-19 e sugerem que um controle mais cuidadoso e precoce dos fatores associados poderia potencialmente reduzir a mortalidade e a letalidade. É crucial intensificar a pesquisa nesse campo para esclarecer melhor os mecanismos envolvidos na lesão renal em pacientes com COVID-19, bem como identificar estratégias terapêuticas mais efetivas para sua prevenção e tratamento nesse contexto.

Resumen Objetivo Identificar la frecuencia de lesión renal aguda (LRA) en pacientes hospitalizados con COVID-19, las características relacionadas, la mortalidad y la letalidad. Métodos Revisión realizada en las bases de datos CINAHL, Embase, LILACS, Livivo, PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science y en la literatura gris (Google Académico) el 12 de enero de 2022. Se incluyeron artículos en inglés, español y portugués, publicados a partir de noviembre de 2019 hasta enero de 2022, con pacientes mayores de 18 años con COVID-19 hospitalizados y LRA de acuerdo con el criterio Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO). Los estudios seleccionados fueron leídos en su totalidad para extracción, interpretación, síntesis y categorización según el nivel de evidencia. Resultados Se encontraron 699 artículos y se incluyeron 45. Los factores relacionados con la LRA fueron: edad avanzada, sexo masculino, hipertensión, enfermedad renal crónica, ventilación mecánica, aumento de la proteína C reactiva, uso de drogas vasoactivas y de determinadas clases de antihipertensivos. La LRA está relacionada con mayor frecuencia de mortalidad. En el 30 % de los pacientes hospitalizados con COVID-19 hubo LRA. La tasa de mortalidad por LRA fue de 5 % y la letalidad de 18 %. Conclusión Estos resultados resaltan la relevancia de la LRA como una complicación significativa de COVID-19 y sugieren que un control más cuidadoso y temprano de los factores asociados podría reducir potencialmente la mortalidad y la letalidad. Es crucial intensificar la investigación en este campo para explicar mejor los mecanismos relacionados con la lesión renal en pacientes con COVID-19, así como identificar estrategias terapéuticas más efectivas para su prevención y tratamiento en este contexto.

Abstract Objective To identify the frequency of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, associated characteristics, mortality and lethality. Methods Integrative review carried out in the databases CINAHL, Embase, LILACS, Livivo, PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science and in the grey literature (Google Scholar) on January 12, 2022. Articles were included in English, Spanish and Portuguese, published from November 2019 to January 2022, in hospitalized patients over 18 years old with COVID-19 and AKI according to the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria. The selected studies were read in full for extraction, interpretation, synthesis and categorization according to the level of evidence. Results A total of 699 articles were found and 45 included. Older age, male gender, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, mechanical ventilation, increased C-reactive protein, use of vasoactive drugs and certain classes of antihypertensives were associated with AKI. AKI is related to a higher frequency of mortality. AKI occurred in 30% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19. The mortality rate from AKI was 5% and the case fatality rate was 18%. Conclusion These results highlight the relevance of AKI as a significant complication of COVID-19 and suggest that more careful and early control of associated factors could potentially reduce mortality and lethality. It is crucial to intensify research in this field to better clarify the mechanisms involved in kidney injury in COVID-19 patients, as well as to identify more effective therapeutic strategies for its prevention and treatment in this context.

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.

Impacts caused by the use of screens during the COVID-19 pandemic in children and adolescents: an integrative review / Impactos causados pelo uso de telas durante a pandemia da COVID-19 em crianças e adolescentes: uma revisão integrativa

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the scientific evidence on the impacts caused by the use of screens during the COVID-19 pandemic in children and adolescents, raising reflections for future interventions with this public. Data source: This is an integrative literature review, conducted in the databases Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), United States National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase, published from March 2020 to January 2022, in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Data synthesis: The search strategies allowed retrieving 418 articles, of which 218 were duplicates. The analysis of titles and abstracts resulted in the maintenance of 62 studies. Of these, 31 were excluded from the reading of the full text, since they did not clearly present the phenomenon investigated. Thirty-one were eligible, resulting in five categories: eye consequences; increased sedentary behavior and weight; change in eating habits; implications for sleep quality and impacts on mental health. Conclusions: The excessive use of screens during the pandemic led to numerous consequences for children and adolescents, with a higher incidence of visual damage, sedentary lifestyle, inadequate eating habit and increased weight gain, in addition to impaired sleep quality and mental health. This study provides subsidy for health professionals to carry out continuing education focused on this theme, and elaborate effective interventions for this public in this transition to the post-pandemic period.

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar as evidências científicas sobre os impactos causados pelo uso de telas durante a pandemia da COVID-19 em crianças e adolescentes, almejando reflexões para futuras intervenções com esse público. Fontes de dados: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada nas bases de dados Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), United States National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Scopus, Web of Science e Embase, publicados de março de 2020 a janeiro de 2022, em português, inglês e espanhol. Síntese dos dados: As estratégias de busca possibilitaram recuperar 418 artigos, sendo 218 duplicados. A análise de títulos e resumos resultou na manutenção de 62 estudos. Destes, após a leitura do texto integral foram excluídos 31, uma vez que não apresentavam com clareza o fenômeno investigado. Foram elegíveis 31 estudos, emergindo cinco categorias: consequências oculares; aumento do comportamento sedentário e do peso; alteração dos hábitos alimentares; implicações na qualidade do sono e impactos na saúde mental. Conclusões: Percebe-se que o uso telas em excesso durante a pandemia trouxe inúmeras consequências para o público infantojuvenil, com maior incidência de acometimentos visuais, sedentarismo, alimentação inadequada e, por consequência, maior ganho de peso, além de prejuízos à qualidade do sono e à saúde mental. Este estudo fornece subsídios para que os profissionais da saúde realizem educação continuada voltada para essa temática e elaborem intervenções efetivas para esse público nesta transição para o período pós-pandêmico.

Hospitalização de idosos por COVID-19 no Paraná: uma análise de fatores associados / Hospitalización de personas mayores por COVID-19 en Paraná: un análisis de factores asociados / Hospitalization of elderly people due to COVID-19 in the State of Paraná, Brazil: analysis of associated factors

Resumo Objetivo Analisar a prevalência e os fatores associados à hospitalização de idosos com COVID-19 no estado do Paraná, PR, Brasil. Métodos Estudo transversal vinculado à coorte "Acompanhamento Longitudinal de adultos e idosos que receberam alta da internação hospitalar por COVID-19", realizado por meio de informações contidas nas fichas de notificação compulsória do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação. As análises foram realizadas através de frequências relativas e absolutas, com aplicação do teste de qui-quadrado adotado no modelo de regressão logística. A população do estudo englobou pessoas residentes no Estado do Paraná com idade de 60 anos ou mais, hospitalizadas por COVID-19 no período de março de 2020 a setembro de 2021. Resultados Foi identificada maior prevalência de hospitalização entre idosos com escolaridade igual ou maior a oito anos. Indivíduos não vacinados contra COVID-19 apresentaram maior chance de internação. O sexo masculino apresentou mais chance de admissão em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva em comparação com o sexo feminino. Doenças cardiovasculares, pneumopatia e obesidade aumentaram a prevalência da forma grave da doença. Conclusão Fatores tais como escolaridade e não adesão à vacinação contra COVID-19 podem aumentar o risco de hospitalização pela doença. Pessoas idosas do sexo masculino apresentam maior chance de hospitalização na UTI se comparadas às do sexo feminino; além disso, a não utilização de antivirais pode contribuir para o agravamento do estado de saúde.

Resumen Objetivo Analizar la prevalencia y los factores asociados a la hospitalización de personas mayores por COVID-19 en el estado de Paraná. Métodos Estudio transversal vinculado a la cohorte "Seguimiento longitudinal de adultos y personas mayores que recibieron alta de internación hospitalaria por COVID-19", realizado mediante información contenida en las fichas de notificación obligatoria del Sistema de Información de Agravios de Notificación. Los análisis fueron realizados a través de frecuencias relativas y absolutas, con aplicación de la prueba ji cuadrado adoptada en el modelo de regresión logística. La población del estudio incluyó personas residentes del estado de Paraná, de 60 años o más, hospitalizadas por COVID-19 en el período de marzo de 2020 a septiembre de 2021. Resultados Se identificó mayor prevalencia de hospitalización en personas mayores con escolaridad igual o mayor a ocho años. Individuos no vacunados contra COVID-19 presentaron mayor probabilidad de internación. El sexo masculino presentó más probabilidad de admisión en Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos en comparación con el sexo femenino. Enfermedades cardiovasculares, neumopatía y obesidad aumentaron la prevalencia de la forma grave de la enfermedad. Conclusión Factores tales como escolaridad y no adhesión a la vacunación contra COVID-19 pueden aumentar el riesgo de hospitalización por la enfermedad. Personas mayores de sexo masculino presentaron mayor probabilidad de hospitalización en la UCI al compararlas con las de sexo femenino. Además, la no utilización de antivirales puede contribuir al agravamiento del estado de salud.

Abstract Objective To analyze the prevalence and factors associated with hospitalization of elderly people with COVID-19 in the State of Paraná, PR, Brazil. Methods A cross-sectional study linked to the cohort "Longitudinal Monitoring of adults and elderly people who were discharged from hospital admission due to COVID-19", was carried out using information contained in the compulsory notification forms of the Notifiable Diseases Information System. Analyzes were carried out using relative and absolute frequencies, applying the chi-square test adopted in the logistic regression model. The study population included people aged 60 years or over and residing in the State of Paraná, who were hospitalized for COVID-19 from March 2020 to September 2021. Results A higher hospitalization prevalence was identified among elderly people with eight years of education or more. Individuals not vaccinated against COVID-19 had a greater chance of hospitalization. Males had a greater chance of admission to the Intensive Care Unit compared to females. Cardiovascular diseases, lung disease, and obesity have increased the prevalence of the severe form of the disease. Conclusion Factors such as education and non-adherence to vaccination against COVID-19 can increase the risk of hospitalization due to the disease. Elderly people of the male sex have a greater chance of hospitalization in the ICU compared to the female sex. Furthermore, not using antivirals can contribute to worsening health status.

Children in the pandemic: Contributions of the National Course on Mental Health and Psychosocial Care in COVID-19 / Crianças na pandemia: contribuições do Curso Nacional de Saúde Mental e Atenção Psicossocial na COVID-19

Objective Considering the psychosocial repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on children, this case study aims to describe the work process involved in the construction and execution of the Children in the COVID-19 Pandemic module, which comprised the National Course on Mental Health and Psychosocial Care in COVID-19, hosted by the Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Method Data from the materials that made up the module (booklet, video lesson, forum, and live broadcast), the profile of those enrolled, as well as emerging themes from participants' questions and comments (forum and live broadcast) were analyzed. Results Thirty-one percent of the course participants, who were predominantly female psychologists, completed the module. The booklet, developed with an accessible language, met the general guidelines for the development of manuals aimed at providing guidance on health care, seeking to address emerging demands in order to qualify the care for children in the context of COVID-19. Conclusion There was a great diversity of themes addressed in the material resulting from the forum and the live broadcast, which were discussed in order to contribute to the planning of psychosocial care strategies aimed at mitigating the negative repercussions of the pandemic on child development, as well as to offer a space for sharing knowledge and experiences on professional practice during this major public health emergency.

Objetivo Considerando as repercussões psicossociais da pandemia de COVID-19 às crianças, este estudo de caso tem o objetivo de descrever o processo de trabalho envolvido na construção e execução do módulo Crianças na Pandemia COVID-19, que compôs o Curso Nacional de Saúde Mental e Atenção Psicossocial na COVID-19, promovido pela Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Método Analisaram-se dados provenientes dos materiais que compuseram o módulo (cartilha, videoaula, fórum e live), o perfil dos inscritos, bem como as temáticas emergentes em questionamentos e comentários dos participantes (fórum e live). Resultados Concluíram o módulo 31% dos participantes do Curso, os quais eram, predominantemente, mulheres psicólogas. A cartilha, desenvolvida em linguagem acessível, atendeu às diretrizes gerais para elaboração de manuais voltados à orientação sobre cuidados em saúde, buscando abordar demandas emergentes, no sentido de qualificar a atenção às crianças no contexto da COVID-19. Conclusão Houve grande diversidade de temáticas abordadas no material decorrente do fórum e da live, as quais foram discutidas com vista a contribuir para o planejamento de estratégias de atenção psicossocial voltadas a mitigar repercussões negativas da pandemia para o desenvolvimento infantil, bem como oferecer um espaço para compartilhamento de conhecimentos e experiências de atuação profissional frente a essa grave emergência de saúde pública.

COVID-19 nas prisões: validação de um inquérito de conhecimento, atitude e prática / COVID-19 en las cárceles: validación de un estudio de conocimiento, actitud y práctica / COVID-19 in prisons: validity of a knowledge, attitude and practice survey

Resumo Objetivo Validar um inquérito de conhecimento, atitude e prática sobre medidas preventivas da COVID-19 para os funcionários do sistema penitenciário, fundamentado na teoria ambientalista. Métodos Estudo metodológico desenvolvido em quatro etapas: estabelecimento da estrutura conceitual, elaboração do instrumento, validação do conteúdo por juízes e avaliação da aparência pelo público-alvo. O conteúdo de cada item foi validado quanto a objetividade, clareza e relevância. A aparência do inquérito foi avaliada quanto ao objetivo, a organização, ao estilo da escrita e a motivação. Utilizou-se o coeficiente de validação de conteúdo para avaliar a concordância entre os juízes e entre o público-alvo. Os dados foram analisados por meio de distribuições brutas, percentuais, medidas de posição e de dispersão. O índice alfa de Cronbach foi utilizado para analisar a consistência das avaliações dos juízes e do público-alvo. Resultados Quanto ao conteúdo e a aparência, os requisitos avaliados obtiveram concordância superior a 0,9. Na avaliação da consistência, obteve-se índice alfa de Cronbach > 0,9 e > 0,7, quanto ao conteúdo e à aparência, respectivamente, indicando que juízes e público-alvo tenderam a fazer avaliações similares. Conclusão O inquérito apresentou validade de conteúdo e aparência para a coleta de dados referentes a conhecimento, atitude e prática sobre prevenção da COVID-19, para os funcionários do sistema penitenciário, indicando que poderá contribuir para o planejamento e a avaliação de ações de educação em saúde.

Resumen Objetivo Validar un estudio de conocimiento, actitud y práctica sobre medidas preventivas de COVID-19 para los empleados del sistema penitenciario, fundamentado en la teoría ambientalista. Métodos Estudio metodológico llevado a cabo en cuatro etapas: establecimiento de la estructura conceptual, elaboración del instrumento, validación del contenido por jueces y evaluación de la apariencia por el público destinatario. Se validó el contenido de cada ítem respecto a la objetividad, claridad y relevancia. Se evaluó la apariencia del estudio respecto al objetivo, la organización, el estilo de escritura y la motivación. Se utilizó el coeficiente de validez de contenido para evaluar la concordancia entre los jueces y entre el público destinatario. Los datos se analizaron mediante distribuciones brutas, porcentajes, medidas de posición y de dispersión. Se utilizó el índice alfa de Cronbach para analizar la consistencia de las evaluaciones de los jueces y del público destinatario. Resultados Respecto al contenido y a la apariencia, los requisitos evaluados obtuvieron concordancia superior a 0,9. En la evaluación de la consistencia, se obtuvo un índice alfa de Cronbach > 0,9 respecto al contenido y > 0,7 respecto a la apariencia, lo que indica la tendencia de los jueces y del público destinatario a realizar evaluaciones similares. Conclusión El estudio presentó validez de contenido y apariencia para la recopilación de datos referentes a conocimiento, actitud y práctica sobre prevención de COVID-19 para empleados del sistema penitenciario, lo que indica que podrá contribuir a la planificación y evaluación de acciones de educación para la salud.

Abstract Objective To validate a knowledge, attitude and practice survey on preventive measures against COVID-19 for penitentiary system staff based on environmental theory. Methods This is a methodological study developed in four stages: conceptual structure establishment; instrument elaboration; content validity by judges; and appearance assessment by the target audience. The content of each item was validated for objectivity, clarity and relevance. Survey appearance was assessed regarding objective, organization, writing style and motivation. Content validity coefficient was used to assess agreement among judges and the target audience. Data were analyzed using gross distributions, percentages, position and dispersion measures. Cronbach's alpha index was used to analyze the consistency of judges' and target audience's assessments. Results Regarding content and appearance, the assessed requirements achieved agreement greater than 0.9. In consistency assessment, a Cronbach's alpha index > 0.9 and > 0.7 was obtained for content and appearance, respectively, indicating that judges and target audiences tended to make similar assessments. Conclusion The survey presented content and appearance validity for collecting data regarding knowledge, attitude and practice regarding COVID-19 prevention for penitentiary system staff, indicating that it could contribute to health education action planning and assessment.