Orientaciones para brindar información y acompañamiento psicosocial a pacientes hospitalizados por infección COVID-19 y sus familiares [imagem]

Frente a la pandemia, las personas hospitalizadas con infección por COVID-19 y sus familiares pueden presentar malestares emocionales además de la presencia de malestares físicos.

Saúde digital e pessoas que vivem com doenças não transmissíveis durante a pandemia de COVID-19

As doenças não transmissíveis (DCNT) são a principal causa de morte e incapacidade em todo o mundo. O manejo eficaz dessas condições crônicas depende de serviços contínuos e autocuidado. A saúde digital pode garantir a continuidade do atendimento, especialmente quando os serviços são interrompidos.

La salud digital y las personas que viven con enfermedades no transmisibles durante la pandemia de COVID-19

Las enfermedades no transmisibles (ENT) son la principal causa de muerte y discapacidad en todo el mundo. El manejo efectivo de estas condiciones crónicas depende en servicios continuos y el autocuidado. La salud digital puede garantizar la continuidad de la atención, especialmente cuando los servicios se interrumpen.

Digital health and people living with Noncommunicable Diseases during COVID-19

Noncommunicable diseases (NCD) are the main cause of death and disability worldwide. Effective management of these chronic conditions depends largely on continuous access to services, and self-management. Digital health can ensure continuity of care, especially when services are disrupted.

Unidad del paciente crónico - Programa PRINCEP / Chronic patient unit - PRINCEP program

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Hospital Amic / Hospital Amic

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Satisfacción en la provisión de redes de apoyo social en grupos de acompañamiento a la maternidad / Satisfaction in providing social support networks in assistance groups for mothers

Objetivos: Conocer la percepción del grado de satisfacción que tienen las madres, con hijos menores de un año y que participan en las dinámicas grupales que los CAP ofrecen, en relación al contenido y redes de provisión del Apoyo Social (AS) así como las causas que disminuyen la satisfacción en el receptor de este apoyo. Material y métodos: Estudio con diseño cualitativo y enfoque fenomenológico. La población objeto de estudio estaba constituida por madres participantes en dinámicas grupales de cinco CAP de la provincia de Barcelona. Como instrumento de recogida de datos se empleó la entrevista semiestructurada, entre julio de 2011 y julio de 2012; todas fueron grabadas, transcritas y analizadas. Resultados: AS informal: la mayoría de las madres están muy satisfechas-completamente satisfechas con el AS informativo, emocional y evaluativo procedente de las enfermeras; identificándose 4 categorías que contribuyen en esta percepción: contacto profesional/accesibilidad, disparidad y/o actualización, confianza y no procede. AS formal, la mayoría de las madres están muy satisfechas-completamente satisfechas con el AS informativo, emocional, evaluativo y técnico procedente de la pareja y madre (abuela materna); identificándose 8 categorías en esta percepción: disparidad y/o actualización en los consejos, exigencia, empatía, confianza, inseguridades, tiempo, distancia y no procede. Conclusiones: Los factores identificados deberían considerarse en los planes de mejora de la satisfacción y acompañamiento de las madres en este momento de profundos cambios en su vida; dado que aportar un AS satisfactorio repercute en la promoción de la salud y prevención de la enfermedad (AU)

Objectives: To determine the level of satisfaction of mothers of under one year-old babies who participate in group activities provided by the CAP regarding the content and Social Support (AS), support network as well as the causes that lead to a lower satisfaction level for people receiving this support. Methods: This study includes a qualitative design and phenomenological approach. The study population consisted of mothers participating in group activities in five different CAP in the province of Barcelona. Semi-structured interviews were used as a data collection instrument between July 2011 and July 2012. They were all recorded, transcribed and analyzed. Results: informal AS: most mothers are very or completely satisfied with the information, emotional and evaluative AS from nurses; four categories were identified, that contributed to this perception: professional contact / access, discrepancy and / or update, confidence and not applicable. Formal AS: most mothers are very or completely satisfied with the information, emotional, and technical evaluation from the couple and mother (maternal grandmother) AS; eight categories were identified in this item: discrepancy and / or update on advice, requests, empathy, trust, lack of confidence, time, distance and not appropriate. Conclusions: The factors identified should be considered in plans to improve the satisfaction and support of mothers in this time of profound change in their life since AS provides a satisfactory impact on health promotion and disease prevention (AU)

Chaperone: For or Against Doctors

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[Hospital escort program for the geriatric patient]. / Programa de acompanhante hospitalar para paciente geriátrico.

It is presented a report of nine years of experience with the Hospital Escort Program for geriatric patients, carried out by nurses of a University Hospital (UFSC), at the Medical Unit II, since 1993. The goal is to integrate the family that cares for the elderly patient, bringing them to the hospital as a Nursing partner or client. The program also seeks to give psychosocial support to the patients; to enhance the escort's skills to care for the elderly on their daily activities and also on specific health tasks after hospital discharge; to develop healthy life practices within the family, which had shown appreciation and recognition to the program.

A national survey: transporting patients within Australian hospitals.

A telephone survey was conducted to describe current practices and policies of patient transport in Australian hospitals. The survey had a 94% response rate. Results showed considerable variability and ambiguity throughout the sample in both practice and policy. Findings also indicated that criteria used for transport practices were predominantly shaped by physiological and technological considerations. Factors related to human and financial resources, as well as psychological and emotional aspects of the patient's condition, received little attention.

Rising to the challenge: portering services at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre.

With the recent formation of the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a number of challenges have arisen that must be addressed. One involves the porter service, which faces increased demands since every department has new and often expanded duties for porters. This paper identifies obstacles facing the porter service and develops recommendations, which may also be of interest to other healthcare facilities facing similar challenges.