Region of Murcia's 2022 report card on physical activity for children and youth.

Objective: The aim of this review was to summarize the process and results of the Region of Murcia's 2022 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. Methods: Indicators from the Global Matrix initiative (Overall Physical Activity, Organized Sport & Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, Active Play, Active Transport, Sedentary Behaviors, Family & Peers, School, Community & Environment, and Government) were evaluated based on the best available data in the Region of Murcia. Results: Active play was the indicator with the highest grade (B+), followed by Organized Sport & Physical Activity (B) and Active Play (B). School and Family and Peers indicators obtained a C+ and C grade, respectively. Both Community and Environment and Sedentary Behaviors indicators received a D+ grade. The grade for Overall Physical Activity and Government indicators was D. Physical Fitness was the indicator with the lowest grade of this Report Card (D-). None of the indicators received an incomplete grade (INC) because of a lack of available information. Conclusions: The present Report Card offers evidence highlighting the low level of physical activity in Spanish children and adolescents living in the Region of Murcia. Further studies and surveillance efforts are urgently needed for most of the indicators analyzed, which should be addressed by researchers and the Region of Murcia's Government for this specific population. A strong commitment from the Government of the Region of Murcia is needed at all levels to promote a cultural change that will lead children and young people in this region to improve the current situation.

Atypical image of pneumoperitoneum secondary to colon perforation.

The case was a 66-year-old female with a diagnosis of bilateral ovarian carcinoma with peritoneal carcinomatosis and liver metastases. She had only undergone one cycle of chemotherapy and could not be given other cycles because of her poor general condition. She was admitted due to intermittent vomiting for a week and severe heartburn, with the last stool passed two days before, presenting abdominal distension and lower abdominal pain, without signs of peritonism and no peristaltic sounds. After performing several complementary tests a computed tomography scan showed a large amount of intra-abdominal air, which was thought to be a possible transverse colon volvulus, that caused extrinsic compression on the stomach. A colonoscopy was performed in an attempt to devolvulate, which was unsuccessful.

[Benefits of a community physical exercise program prescribed from primary care for perimenopausal/menopausal women]. / Beneficios de un programa de ejercicio físico comunitario prescrito desde Atención Primaria en la salud de mujeres perimenopáusicas/menopaúsicas.

OBJECTIVE: To measure the benefits of a physical exercise program in a community, through the modifications in quality of life, and perimenopausal-menopausal women physical condition. SETTING: The participants were recruited in PC consultations from two health centers in Molina de Segura (Murcia). PARTICIPANTS: Women between 40 and 70 years old, or under 40 of age diagnosed with early menopause. DESIGN: Quasi-experimental study, non-randomized, controlled, open and single-center with 2 parallel branches to study. INTERVENTION: Experimental group: ACTIVA Bone Health Program for six months. CONTROL: inactive. MAIN MEASUREMENTS IN BOTH GROUPS: The SF 36 questionnaire was used to measure the Quality of life. PHYSICAL CONDITION: Aerobic condition, flexibility, balance and strength measured with the mile, flamenco, flexibility box tests, and throwing the medicine ball, respectively. Physical activity level through the GPPAQ Questionnaire. Sociodemographic variables were collected and the adherence to the program was measured. RESULTS: The quality of life improved in the intervention group compared to the control group, except «Body Pain¼ dimension (p = 0.412). As regards the intragroup level, all dimensions showed significant improvement except both «Physical Function¼ (p = 0.263) and «Body Pain¼ (p = 0.136). The physical capacities that benefited most were aerobic fitness, strength and balance. CONCLUSIONS: The Active Bone Health Physical Exercise Program piloting showed benefits on participants' physical and mental quality of life. In addition, it has been shown that performing a specific physical exercise for premenopausal-menopausal women improves their physical condition.

Perceptions of physicians caring for pediatric patients with cancer in Europe: insights into the use of palliative care, its timing, and barriers to early integration.

Background: Integrating pediatric palliative care (PPC) into pediatric oncology standard care is essential. Therefore, it is important to assess physicians' knowledge and perceptions of PPC to optimize its practice. Objective: To evaluate the knowledge, comfort levels, and perspectives of physicians regarding the timing and perceived barriers to integrating PPC into pediatric cancer care across Europe. Design: The Assessing Doctors' Attitudes on Palliative Treatment (ADAPT) survey, originally developed for other global regions, was culturally and contextually adapted for Europe. Setting/Subjects: The survey was distributed via the European Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOPE) membership listserv. Any physicians caring for children with cancer across Eastern, Southern, Central, and Northern Europe were invited to complete the survey. Results: A total of 198 physicians from 29 European countries completed the ADAPT survey. Physicians demonstrated relative agreement with the World Health Organization's guidance; median alignment was 83.4% (range 59.9%-94.1%). Although most respondents felt comfortable addressing physical (84.4%) and emotional (63.4%) needs, they felt less comfortable addressing spiritual needs (41.9%) and providing grief and bereavement support (48.5%). There were significant regional differences, such as physicians in Eastern and Southern Europe reporting a lack of PPC specialists, opioids, and home-based care, while those in Northern and Central Europe did not. Conclusion: Physicians caring for children with cancer throughout Europe have a good understanding of PPC. However, misconceptions about PPC persist, requiring educational and capacity-building efforts. Additionally, the regional differences in perceived barriers must be addressed to ensure equitable access to PPC for all European children with cancer.

Pediatric Palliative Care at Home: A Prospective Study on Subcutaneous Drug Administration.

CONTEXT: The subcutaneous route is a useful alternative for drug administration in palliative care. Although there is scientific evidence on its use in adult patients, the literature in pediatric palliative care is almost nonexistent. OBJECTIVES: To describe the experience of a pediatric palliative care unit (PPCU) with in-home subcutaneous drug administration symptom control. METHODS: Prospective observational study of patients receiving home-based subcutaneous treatment administered as part of a PPCU treatment regimen over 16 months. Analysis includes demographic and clinical variables and treatment received. RESULTS: Fifty-four different subcutaneous lines were inserted in the 15 patients included, mainly in the thigh (85.2%). The median time of needle in situ was 5.5 days (range: 1-36 days). A single drug was administered in 55.7% of treatments. The most frequently used drugs were morphine chloride (82%) and midazolam (55.7%). Continuous subcutaneous infusion was the predominant administration route (96.7%), with infusion rates oscillating between 0.1 mL/h and 1.5 mL/h. A statistically significant relationship was found between the maximum infusion rate and induration onset. Of the 54 lines placed, 29 (53.7%) had an associated complication requiring line removal. The primary cause for removal was insertion-site induration (46.3%). Subcutaneous lines were mainly used to manage pain, dyspnea, and epileptic seizures. CONCLUSION: In the pediatric palliative care patients studied, the subcutaneous route is most frequently used for administering morphine and midazolam in continuous infusion. The main complication was induration, especially with longer dwell times or higher infusion rates. However, further studies are required to optimize management and prevent complications.

[Differences on postpartum family planning among nursing professionals.] / Diferencias en la planificación familiar posparto entre los profesionales de enfermería.

OBJECTIVE: In Spain, a total of 95,149 voluntary terminations of pregnancy (VTP) took place only in the year 2019, 90% of them requested by the woman, 53% of whom had at least one child. This situation highlights the relevance of postpartum family planning (PFP) and the work of the professionals in charge of its promotion. The aim of this study was to establish whether midwives and the rest of the nursing professionals regard PFP as an activity to perform within their professional role and how they implement it, as well as to identify their knowledge on it. METHODS: Study performed through an ad-hoc questionnaire between March 2017 and June 2019 in three groups of Nursing professionals dedicated to woman care (n=153) made up of: 1) Nurses specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing (Midwifery) of the Delivery suite Department; 2) midwives in Primary Care; 3) Nurses in Postpartum Unit from 3 different hospitals and 37 associated health centers. Analysis by labor group and the comparison of the different professional activities were performed through Pearson chi-squared test or a likelihood ratio, depending on sample size in qualitative variables, and in quantitative variables, by Kruskal-Wallis' test. RESULTS: Not all professionals regard PFP as an activity within their professional role, and there is no consensus regarding its implementation (P<0.001). Concerning their level of knowledge, there are differences among professionals regarding the timeframe when the woman should receive the information on PFP (P=0.002), only 13% of them know that PFP should be started from day 21 of postpartum, and although 95% of them know about the incompatibility of breastfeeding with some contraceptive methods, this knowledge is higher among midwives than among general nurses (P=0.012). CONCLUSIONS: Although midwives are the most aware and knowledgeable professionals on PFP, the responsibility of informing women on postpartum contraception does not always fall on them, and this situation could have an effect on the woman's health and reduce the incidence of unwanted pregnancies.

OBJETIVO: En España, solo en 2019 se produjeron un total de 95.149 interrupciones voluntarias de embarazo (IVE), el 90% a petición de la mujer, de las cuales un 53% tenían al menos un hijo. Situación que resalta la importancia de la planificación familiar posparto (PFP) y la labor de los profesionales que se encargan de su promoción. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar si las matronas y el resto de los profesionales de Enfermería consideran la PFP como una actividad de su rol profesional y cómo la desarrollan, así como identificar sus conocimientos sobre ella. METODOS: Estudio realizado mediante un cuestionario ad hoc entre marzo de 2017 y junio de 2019 en tres grupos de profesionales de Enfermería dedicados al cuidado de la mujer (n=153) compuestos por: 1) enfermeras especialistas en Enfermería Obstétrico-Ginecológica (matronas) del Servicio de Paritorio; 2) matronas de Atención Primaria; 3) enfermeras de la Unidad de Puerperio, procedentes de 3 hospitales y sus 37 Centros de Salud asociados. Los análisis por grupo laboral y las comparaciones entre las distintas actividades profesionales se realizaron en las variables cualitativas mediante test chi-cuadrado de Pearson o razón de verosimilitudes, según tamaño de la muestra, y en las variables cuantitativas mediante test de Kruskal-Wallis. RESULTADOS: No todos los profesionales consideran la PFP una actividad de su rol profesional ni existe consenso en su desarrollo (P<0,001). En relación al nivel de conocimiento, existen diferencias entre los profesionales en cuanto al periodo en el que se debe informar a la mujer sobre PFP (P=0,002), solo un 12,7% conocen que la PFP se debe iniciar a partir del día 21 posparto, y aunque un 95,4% son conocedores de la incompatibilidad de la lactancia materna con algunos métodos anticonceptivos, este conocimiento es mayor entre las matronas que entre las enfermeras generalistas (P=0,012). CONCLUSIONES: Aunque las matronas son las profesionales más conscientes y conocedoras de la PFP, la responsabilidad de informar a la mujer sobre anticoncepción posparto no siempre recae sobre ellas, situación que podría repercutir sobre la salud de la mujer y la posibilidad de reducir la incidencia de embarazos no deseados.

Beneficios de un programa de ejercicio físico comunitario prescrito desde Atención Primaria en la salud de mujeres perimenopáusicas/menopaúsicas / Benefits of a community physical exercise program prescribed from primary care for perimenopausal/menopausal women

Objetivo:Medir los beneficios de un programa comunitario de ejercicio físico, a través de las modificaciones que se producen en calidad de vida, y condición física de mujeres perimenopáusicas-menopáusicas.EmplazamientoLas participantes fueron reclutadas en consultas de Atención Primaria (AP) de dos centros de Salud de Molina de Segura (Murcia).ParticipantesMujeres de entre 40 y 70 años o menores de 40 diagnosticadas de menopausia precoz.DiseñoEstudio cuasiexperimental, no aleatorizado, controlado, abierto y unicéntrico con dos ramas paralelas a estudio.IntervenciónGrupo experimental: programa de ejercicio ACTIVA-Salud Ósea durante seis meses. Control: Inactivos.Mediciones principalesCalidad de vida mediante cuestionario SF36.Condición físicaCondición aeróbica, flexibilidad, equilibrio y fuerza, medida con los test de la milla, flamenco y el cajón, así como lanzamiento del balón medicinal, respectivamente. Nivel de actividad física a través del General practice physical activity questionnaire (GPPAQ). Se recogieron variables sociodemográficas y se midió la adherencia al programa.ResultadosLa calidad de vida mejoró en el grupo intervención vs. control, salvo la dimensión «dolor corporal» (p = 0,412). A nivel intragrupo, presentan mejoría significativa todas las dimensiones, a excepción de «función física» (p = 0,263) y «dolor corporal» (p = 0,136). Las capacidades físicas que más se beneficiaron fueron la condición aeróbica, fuerza y equilibrio.ConclusionesEl pilotaje del Programa de ejercicio físico Activa Salud Ósea demostró beneficios sobre la calidad de vida física y mental de las participantes. Además, se constata que la realización de un ejercicio específico para mujeres premenopáusicas-menopáusicas mejora su condición física.

Objective:To measure the benefits of a physical exercise program in a community, through the modifications in quality of life, and perimenopausal–menopausal women physical condition.SettingThe participants were recruited in PC consultations from two health centers in Molina de Segura (Murcia).ParticipantsWomen between 40 and 70 years old, or under 40 of age diagnosed with early menopause.DesignQuasi-experimental study, non-randomized, controlled, open and single-center with 2 parallel branches to study.InterventionExperimental group: ACTIVA Bone Health Program for six months. Control: inactive.Main measurements in both groupsThe SF 36 questionnaire was used to measure the Quality of life.Physical conditionAerobic condition, flexibility, balance and strength measured with the mile, flamenco, flexibility box tests, and throwing the medicine ball, respectively. Physical activity level through the GPPAQ Questionnaire. Sociodemographic variables were collected and the adherence to the program was measured.ResultsThe quality of life improved in the intervention group compared to the control group, except «Body Pain» dimension (p = 0.412). As regards the intragroup level, all dimensions showed significant improvement except both «Physical Function» (p = 0.263) and «Body Pain» (p = 0.136). The physical capacities that benefited most were aerobic fitness, strength and balance.ConclusionsThe Active Bone Health Physical Exercise Program piloting showed benefits on participants’ physical and mental quality of life. In addition, it has been shown that performing a specific physical exercise for premenopausal–menopausal women improves their physical condition.

Diferencias en la planificación familiar posparto entre los profesionales de enfermería / Differences on postpartum family planning among nursing professionals

Fundamentos: En España, solo en 2019 se produjeron un total de 95.149 interrupciones voluntarias de embarazo (IVE), el 90% a petición de la mujer, de las cuales un 53% tenían al menos un hijo. Situación que resalta la importancia de la planificación familiar posparto (PFP) y la labor de los profesionales que se encargan de su promoción. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar si las matronas y el resto de los profesionales de Enfermería consideran la PFP como una actividad de su rol profesional y cómo la desarrollan, así como identificar sus conocimientos sobre ella. Métodos: Estudio realizado mediante un cuestionario ad hoc entre marzo de 2017 y junio de 2019 en tres grupos de profesionales de Enfermería dedicados al cuidado de la mujer (n=153) compuestos por: 1) enfermeras especialistas en Enfermería Obstétrico-Ginecológica (matronas) del Servicio de Paritorio; 2) matronas de Atención Primaria; 3) enfermeras de la Unidad de Puerperio, procedentes de 3 hospitales y sus 37 Centros de Salud asociados. Los análisis por grupo laboral y las comparaciones entre las distintas actividades profesionales se realizaron en las variables cualitativas mediante test chi-cuadrado de Pearson o razón de verosimilitudes, según tamaño de la muestra, y en las variables cuantitativas mediante test de Kruskal-Wallis.Resultados: No todos los profesionales consideran la PFP una actividad de su rol profesional ni existe consenso en su desarrollo (P<0,001). En relación al nivel de conocimiento, existen diferencias entre los profesionales en cuanto al periodo en el que se debe informar a la mujer sobre PFP (P=0,002), solo un 12,7% conocen que la PFP se debe iniciar a partir del día 21 posparto, y aunque un 95,4% son conocedores de la incompatibilidad de la lactancia materna con algunos métodos anticonceptivos, este conocimiento es mayor entre las matronas que entre las enfermeras generalistas (P=0,012).(AU)

Background: In Spain, a total of 95,149 voluntaryterminations of pregnancy (VTP) took place only in the year 2019, 90% of them requested by the woman, 53% of whom had at least one child. This situation highlights the relevance of postpartum family planning (PFP) and the work of the professionals in charge of its promotion. The aim of this study was to establish whether midwives and the rest of the nursing professionals regard PFP as an activity to perform within their professional role and how they implement it, as well as to identify their knowledge on it. Methods: Study performed through an ad-hoc questionnaire between March 2017 and June 2019 in three groups of Nursing professionals dedicated to woman care (n=153) made up of: 1) Nurses specialized in Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing (Midwifery) of the Delivery suite Department; 2) midwives in Primary Care; 3) Nurses in Postpartum Unit from 3 different hospitals and 37 associated health centers. Analysis by labor group and the comparison of the different professional activities were performed through Pearson chi-squared test or a likelihood ratio, depending on sample size in qualitative variables, and in quantitative variables, by Kruskal-Wallis’ test. Results: Not all professionals regard PFP as an activity within their professional role, and there is no consensus regarding its implementation (P<0.001). Concerning their level of knowledge, there are differences among professionals regarding the timeframe when the woman should receive the information on PFP (P=0.002), only 13% of them know that PFP should be started from day 21 of postpartum, and although 95% of them know about the incompatibility of breastfeeding with some contraceptive methods, this knowledge is higher among midwives than among general nurses (P=0.012).