Transcultural adaptation to Spain of the CDPQOL questionnaire specific for coeliac children.

This study aimed to translate, cross-culturally adapt, and validate the CDPQOL questionnaire, a coeliac disease (CD)-specific paediatric health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instrument (CDPQOL), in Spanish children with CD. The CDPQOL questionnaire has two versions for children aged 8-12 and 13-18. Translation and linguistic validation were performed following an international consensus process. Internal consistency was calculated using Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega coefficients, and convergent validity was assessed with average variance extracted (AVE). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and exploratory factor analysis (EFA), when necessary, were carried out to assess the construct validity. A total of 235 children were included. In the 8-12 age group, a change in the distribution of items to a new structure of three dimensions (negative emotions, food feelings and social interaction) was required. In this new model, CFA supported the fit of the model (χ2/gl = 1.79, RMSEA = 0.077 (IC 95% 0.05-0.100), CFI = 0.969, TLI 0.960, SRMR = 0.081) and Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega coefficients were > 0.7 in all three dimensions. In the 13-18 age group, CFA showed that all fit indexes were acceptable (χ2/gl = 1.702, RMSEA = 0.102 (IC 95% 0.077-0.127), p < 0.001, CFI = 0.956, TLI = 0.947, SRMR = 0.103) and Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega coefficients were > 0.7 in all three dimensions, except for uncertainty dimension. Conclusions: The Spanish version of the CDPQOL questionnaire is a useful instrument to assess quality of life in coeliac children whose native language was Spanish spoken in Spain, with changes in item distribution in the younger age group questionnaire. What is Known: • The first specific questionnaire for coeliac children, Dutch Coeliac Disease Questionnaire (CDDUX), which focuses on diet, was translated into Spanish and validated allowing to evaluate the HRQoL of Spanish coeliac children. • Spanish Children and parents feel the disease had no substantial negative impacts on patient HRQoL using this questionnaire, similar to that observed with other countries. What is New: • The age specific for CD children (CDPQOL) was elaborated in the USA and focuses on other aspects not evaluated by CDDUX such as emotional and social issues related to living with CD. • The CDPQOL was translated into Spanish and validated allowing it to be used to assess Spanish coeliac children's QoL.

Psychometric evaluation of the Spanish version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Eosinophilic Esophagitis Questionnaire (Peds QL-EoE Module ™).

BACKGROUND: The Paediatric Eosinophilic Oesophagitis Module (PedsQL-EoE) was developed in English as a valid and reliable questionnaire to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children with EoE. The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the PedsQL-EoE that was previously adapted to Spanish by our group. METHODS: This cross-sectional multicentre study was conducted in 36 paediatric gastroenterology units. Groups with and without dietary restrictions were studied separately. The PedsQL-EoE consists of 33 items divided into seven factors. Age-specific versions of the PedsQL-EoE were sent by e-mail to children and parents. Statistical analysis was used to study the questionnaire structure by means of exploratory factor analysis and interitem correlations. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was applied to verify the proposed model as well as its psychometric properties through SMSR (standardized root mean square), outer loadings and R-square. To study construct validity and reliability, Cronbach´s alpha coefficient, convergent validity (AVE), discriminant validity (HTMT) and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were used. RESULTS: A total of 341 children and 394 parents participated with 307 matched answers. The median age was 12 years, and 75% were male. The questionnaire structure explained 68% and 66% of the total variance for parents and children, respectively. Five items showed negative correlations and were removed from the questionnaire. CFA applied to the new model supported the following construct: SMRS was less than 0.08, outer loadings measured above 0.5, and R2 explained more than 89% of the total variance. Once the modifications were performed, good internal consistency was demonstrated, with Cronbach's alpha values > 0.7, AVE values > 0.5 and HTMT < 0.9 with good child/parent agreement (ICC = 0.80). The most robust model of the PedsQL-EoE module was formed by seven factors: Symptoms I (6 items), Symptoms II (4 items), Treatment (4 items), Worries (3 items), Communication (5 items), Food and Eating (3 items) and Food Feelings (3 items). CONCLUSIONS: The final PedsQL-EoE Module version, after the removal of five items, is a valid and reliable tool to be used in children with EoE. The Spanish validated version appears to be a useful instrument for measuring the impact of EoE on Spanish children´s quality of life.

Fatigue and Dyspnoea as Main Persistent Post-COVID-19 Symptoms in Previously Hospitalized Patients: Related Functional Limitations and Disability.

BACKGROUND: Multicentre studies focussing on specific long-term post-COVID-19 symptoms are scarce. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the levels of fatigue and dyspnoea, repercussions on daily life activities, and risk factors associated with fatigue or dyspnoea in COVID-19 survivors at long term after hospital discharge. METHODS: Age, gender, height, weight, symptoms at hospitalization, pre-existing medical comorbidity, intensive care unit admission, and the presence of cardio-respiratory symptoms developed after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection were collected from patients who recovered from COVID-19 at 4 hospitals in Madrid (Spain) from March 1 to May 31, 2020 (first COVID-19 wave). The Functional Impairment Checklist was used for evaluating fatigue/dyspnoea levels and functional limitations. RESULTS: A total of 1,142 patients (48% women, age: 61, standard deviation [SD]: 17 years) were assessed 7.0 months (SD 0.6) after hospitalization. Fatigue was present in 61% patients, dyspnoea with activity in 55%, and dyspnoea at rest in 23.5%. Only 355 (31.1%) patients did not exhibit fatigue and/or dyspnoea 7 months after hospitalization. Forty-five per cent reported functional limitations with daily living activities. Risk factors associated with fatigue and dyspnoea included female gender, number of pre-existing comorbidities, and number of symptoms at hospitalization. The number of days at hospital was a risk factor just for dyspnoea. CONCLUSIONS: Fatigue and/or dyspnoea were present in 70% of hospitalized COVID-19 survivors 7 months after discharge. In addition, 45% patients exhibited limitations on daily living activities. Being female, higher number of pre-existing medical comorbidities and number of symptoms at hospitalization were risk factors associated to fatigue/dyspnoea in COVID-19 survivors 7 months after hospitalization.

Obesity is associated with a greater number of long-term post-COVID symptoms and poor sleep quality: A multicentre case-control study.

BACKGROUND: Obesity is a risk factor associated with higher mortality at the acute phase of COVID-19; however, its influence on post-COVID symptoms is not known. OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to investigate if obesity is a risk factor for the presence of long-term post-COVID symptoms in hospitalised COVID-19 survivors. METHODS: A multicentre case-control study including patients hospitalised during the first wave of the pandemic was performed. Patients with obesity were recruited as cases. Two age- and sex-matched patients without obesity per case were considered as controls. Clinical and hospitalisation data were collected from the hospital medical records. Patients were scheduled for a telephonic interview. A list of post-COVID symptoms was systematically evaluated, but participants were free to report any symptom. Anxiety/depressive levels and sleep quality were evaluated with the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), respectively. RESULTS: Overall, 88 patients with obesity and 176 without obesity were assessed 7.2 months after the hospital discharge. The most prevalent post-COVID symptoms were fatigue and dyspnea. No significant difference in the prevalence of fatigue, dyspnea, anxiety, depression and limitations of daily living activities was observed between people with and without obesity. Obesity was independently associated with a greater number of post-COVID symptoms (IRR 1.56, 95% CI 1.24-1.95, P < .001) and poor sleep quality (OR 2.10, 95% CI 1.13-3.83, P = .02). CONCLUSIONS: This study found that obesity was associated with a greater number of long-term post-COVID symptoms and poor sleep quality in hospitalised COVID-19 patients.

Validity of the current risk assessment scale for pressure ulcers in intensive care (EVARUCI) and the Norton-MI scale in critically ill patients.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the validity of risk detection scales EVARUCI and Norton-MI (modified by INSALUD) to detect critical adult patients with the risk of developing pressure ulcers (PU) in an intensive care unit (ICU). DESIGN: The authors have conducted a descriptive, prospective study at the ICU in their hospital from 2008 to 2014. The evaluations of both scales were registered daily by nurses from the unit. PATIENTS: Adult patients admitted into the ICU. MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURE: The study measured the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive values (PPV) and negative predictive values (NPV) of each of the scores for both scales and areas under curve (AUC) of receiver operating characteristics (ROC). MAIN RESULTS: The authors have evaluated a total of 2534 patients. For the cut-off point recommended by the authors in the scale Norton-MI (PC 14), a sensitivity of 94,05% (93,28-94,82) was obtained, specificity of 40,47% (39,72-41,22), VPP 26,22% and VPN 96,80%. For EVARUCI (CP 10) a sensitivity of 80,43% (79,15-81,72), specificity 64,41 (63,68-65,14), VPP 33,71% and VPN of 93,60%. The ABC-COR was 0,774 with a 95% CI of 0,766 to 0,781 for the scale of Norton-MI and 0.756 with a 95% CI of 0,749 to 0,764 for EVARUCI. CONCLUSION: Both scales are valid to help predict the risk of developing PU in critical patients. The sensitivity and ABC-COR are very similar for EVARUCI and Norton-Mi. The authors state they do not have any financial interests linked to this article.

Braden Scale and Norton Scale modified by INSALUD in an acute care hospital: validity and cutoff point.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this article was to determine the most suitable cutoff point (CP) for the Braden Scale and Norton Modified Scale by INSALUD Scale (Norton-MI) in an acute care hospital. DESIGN: The authors have designed a prospective, descriptive study of patients from their hospital. From December 2008 to March 2009, a nurse collected and recorded adult patient data daily, including the appearance of pressure ulcers. PATIENTS: Adult patients in medical and surgical wards. MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURE: The parameters used in both scales are sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), area under curve (AUC) of receiver operating characteristic (ROC). MAIN RESULTS: In the end, the authors have evaluated a total of 1001 patients and obtained 4486 measurements with both the Norton-MI and the Braden scales. The rates for the recommended CP of the Norton-MI scale (CP 14) are as follows: sensitivity: 67.91% (62.42-73.39), specificity: 78.66% (77.41-79.92), PPV: 18.36%, NPV: 97.20%. Those for Braden (CP 16) are as follows: sensitivity: 65.69% (64.19-75), specificity: 79.62% (78.39-80.85), PPV: 19.43%, NPV: 97.37%. The Norton-MI scale offers an AUC-ROC of 0.828 with a 95% confidence interval of 0.811-0.854, and the Braden Scale presents an AUC-ROC of 0.832 with a 95% confidence interval of 0.807 to 0.849. CONCLUSION: Both scales show good validity data. If the CP is raised: MI-Norton (CP 15): sensitivity: 77.36 (72.43-82.30), specificity 74.27 (72.94-75.61), PPV: 17.52 (15.42-19.62), NPV: 97.89 (97.38-98.41). The Braden scale with a CP of 17 presents sensitivity: 78.38 (73.52-83.24), specificity: 73.44 (72.09-74.79), PPV: 17.25 (15.19-19.31), NPV: 97.96 (97.45-98.47). These CPs improved the predictive capacity of both scales in the authors' hospital environment.

[Impact of the codification of nursing activities on mean diagnosis of weight related group and its effects on hospital financing]. / Impacto de la codificación de información de enfermería en el peso medio de los grupos relacionados con el diagnóstico y su repercusión en la facturación de un hospital.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of codification of nursing activities and procedures on a hospital's weighting and finance. METHODS: Codification was performed in two inpatient settings using discharge data. Nurses' procedures and patient conditions falling within nurses' responsibilities were codified. New mean weights for diagnosisrelated groups (DRGs) and hospital complexity units (HCU) were calculated, as were their effects on finance. RESULTS: In January and February, 2006, the mean weighting in the medical admission unit increased by 0.0655, representing 7.2727 more HCU and a rise in the monthly budget of 13,092.25euro. On January of 2006, the mean weighting in the surgical admission unit increased by 0.0747 representing 10.8315 HCU and an increase in the monthly budget of 19,498.76euro. CONCLUSIONS: Codification of nursing activities has improved the case mix and has had a positive effect on the hospital's finance.

Postpartum complications in women attended by midwives instead of obstetricians.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in the frequency of visits to the hospital emergency department due to puerperal complications in low risk postpartum women attended by midwives instead of obstetricians. DESIGN: A quasi-experimental retrospective study with non-random allocation, comprising two groups: a control group of women attended by obstetricians and an intervention group of women attended by midwives. SETTING: A level 2 hospital in Madrid (España). PARTICIPANTS: Low risk postpartum women attended at the maternity unit of the Fuenlabrada University Hospital between 2013 and 2015. METHODS: We gathered variables to record the homogeneity of the groups and to assess for confounders and interactions. In the case of women with different behaviours and/or who generated confounders or interactions, a multivariate adjustment with logistic regression was performed. The Homer & Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test for logistic regression was used to determine the validity of the model. MEASUREMENTS AND FINDINGS: The intervention group comprised a total of 1308 women, whereas there were 1313 women in the control group. In the first 40-days postpartum, 33 women in the intervention group (2.5%) attended the hospital emergency department compared to 41 in the control group (3.1%). This difference was not statistically significant (p value 0.354). The relative risk of this decrease was 0.808 (95% CI 0.514; 1.270). The NNT was 167. KEY CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Care by midwives of low risk postpartum women did not lead to a worsening of puerperal complications requiring emergency department care. Furthermore, care by midwives was more effective than obstetrician care with lower emergency department attendance rates. Their qualification and capacity to provide health education were determinant factors.

[To promote knowledge on patient safety: the case of the Biblioteca Breve de Seguridad del Paciente (Brief Patient Safety Library)]. / Para avanzar en el conocimiento de la seguridad del paciente: a propósito de la biblioteca breve de seguridad del paciente.

OBJECTIVE: Within the framework of the Patient Safety Strategy 2015-2020, the Regional Ministry of Health of the Community of Madrid developed two lines of action to consolidate the Patient Safety Culture through the dissemination of scientific knowledge in Patient Safety. The main objective was to identify, disseminate and improve access to relevant information on patient safety for patient-citizens, professionals and the organization itself through a pool of resources accessible on the Internet and intranet. METHODS: After an analysis of the tools and communication channels available to disseminate knowledge in patient safety, the references of interest were selected by a group of experts, a consultation tool was developed in a navigable format on the internet and various dissemination actions were carried out to make it known. RESULTS: The Biblioteca Breve de Seguridad del Paciente (Brief Patient Safety Library) was developed, accessible for navigation on the web of the Community of Madrid and as a download document, with 154 references, structured in 4 areas: General resources (74 references), Resources by thematic area (51 references), Videos and multimedia (12 references) and Organizations and websites of interest (17 references). CONCLUSIONS: The Biblioteca Breve de Seguridad del Paciente (Brief Patient Safety Library) can help to promote the safety culture in health centers and to achieve greater citizen involvement in their safety, by providing reliable information on this crosscutting dimension of clinical practice.

OBJETIVO: En el marco de la Estrategia de Seguridad del Paciente 2015-2020 la Consejería de Sanidad de la Comunidad de Madrid desarrolló dos líneas de actuación para consolidar la cultura de seguridad a través de la difusión del conocimiento científico en Seguridad del Paciente. El objetivo principal fue identificar, difundir y mejorar el acceso a la información relevante en seguridad del paciente a pacientes-ciudadanos, profesionales y a la propia organización mediante un catálogo de recursos accesible en internet e intranet. METODOS: Tras un análisis de las herramientas y canales de comunicación disponibles para difundir el conocimiento en seguridad del paciente, se seleccionaron las referencias de interés por un grupo de expertos, se desarrolló una herramienta de consulta en un formato navegable en internet y se realizaron distintas acciones de difusión para darla a conocer. RESULTADOS: Se desarrolló la Biblioteca Breve de Seguridad del Paciente, accesible en la web de la Comunidad de Madrid para navegación y como documento para descargar, con 154 referencias, estructuradas en 4 áreas: Recursos generales (74 referencias), Recursos por Área temática (51 referencias), Videos y multimedia (12 referencias) y Organismos y sitios web de interés (17 referencias). CONCLUSIONES: La Biblioteca Breve de Seguridad del Paciente puede contribuir a impulsar la cultura de seguridad en los centros sanitarios y a lograr mayor implicación de los ciudadanos en su seguridad, al poner a su disposición información fiable sobre esta dimensión transversal de la práctica clínica.

A descriptive study of the knowledge of nurses and doctors of clinical abbreviations in hospital discharge reports. / Estudio descriptivo del conocimiento de enfermeras y médicos de las abreviaturas en los informes de alta hospitalaria.

INTRODUCTION: Medical Records have a large number of abbreviations and doctors and nurses may not be aware of their meaning, which could compromise patient safety. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the knowledge of doctors and nurses of the clinical abbreviations in medical discharge reports. METHODS: Observational-cross sectional study through a questionnaire developed ad hoc for doctors and nurses from Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada. The content and logical validity of the questionnaire was assessed. The questionnaire was completed anonymously and voluntarily. The questionnaire was also distributed online to the professionals' corporate emails. The questionnaire included sociodemographic variables and 14 abbreviations present in medical discharge reports. The data were obtained from the Electronic Clinical Record. RESULTS: Out of a total of 756 professionals, the questionnaire was answered by 68 doctors and 86 nurses (n=154).The mean age of the professionals was 40.58 years (SD ±7.54), and the mean number of years of professional experience was 17.10s (SD ±7.37). The professionals gave an average percentage of correct answers of 35.84%. Doctors gave 55.94% of the correct answers, and nurses 23.17%. The abbreviations for which the most errors occurred were SNG, NPIM, EEA, RCP, with a success rate of 5.19%, 6.49%, 6.49% and 7.79%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The identification of the abbreviations in medical discharge reports by doctors is superior to that of nursing staff. Overall the knowledge of abbreviations in both professionals is low.

Comparison through a prospective and randomized study of two replenishment methods at polyvalent hospitalization units with two-bin storage systems / Comparación mediante un estudio prospectivo y aleatorizado de dos métodos de reposición en unidades de enfermería en hospitalización polivalente de agudos con almacenamiento mediante doble cajetín.

OBJECTIVE: Two-bin storage systems increase nursing staff satisfaction and decrease inventories, but the implications that logistic staff would determine the needs of replenishment are unknown. This study aimed to evaluate whether entrust to logistics staff this responsibility at the polyvalent hospitalization units with two-bin storage is associated with higher risk of outstanding orders. METHODS: This was a prospective randomized experiment whit masking. Outstanding orders were considered variable response, those corresponding to assessments of the logistics staff were included in the control group and those corresponding to the nursing staff in the control group. Concordance between observers was analyzed using the Bland-Altman method; the difference between groups, with the U of Mann-Whitney and the cumulative incidence of outstanding orders and their relative risk was calculated. RESULTS: The mean amount requested by the logistic and nursing staff was 29.9 (SD:167.4) and 36 (SD:190) units respectively, the mean difference between observers was 6.11 (SD:128.95) units and no significant differences were found between groups (p = 0.430). The incidence of outstanding orders was 0.64% in the intervention group and 0.15% in the control group; the relative risk, 2.31 (0.83 - 6.48) and the number of cases required for an outstanding order, 516. CONCLUSIONS: Outstanding order relative risk is not associated with the category of the staff that identifies the replenishment needs at the polyvalent hospitalization units.

OBJETIVO: Los sistemas de almacenamiento mediante doble cajetín aumentan la satisfacción del personal de enfermería y disminuyen los inventarios, pero no se conocen las implicaciones de que sea el personal de logística quién determine la necesidad de reposición. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar si encomendar dicha responsabilidad a este personal en unidades de hospitalización polivalente de agudos entraña un mayor riesgo de pedidos extraordinarios. METODOS: Se realizó un estudio experimental, prospectivo aleatorizado con enmascaramiento. Los pedidos extraordinarios se consideraron variable de respuesta; los correspondientes a valoraciones del personal de logística se incluyeron en el grupo de intervención y los del personal de enfermería, en el de control. La concordancia entre observadores se analizó con el método de Bland-Altman; la diferencia entre grupos, con la U de Mann-Whitney y se calculó la incidencia acumulada de pedidos extraordinarios y su riesgo relativo. RESULTADOS: La cantidad media solicitada por el personal de logística y el de enfermería fue 29,9 (DE:167,4) y 36 (DE:190) unidades respectivamente, la diferencia media entre observadores fue 6,11 (DE:128,95) unidades y no se encontraron diferencias significativas entre los grupos (p =0,430). La incidencia de pedidos extraordinarios fue 0,64% en el grupo de intervención y 0,15% en el de control; el riesgo relativo, 2,31 (0,83 ­ 6,48) y el número de casos necesarios para un pedido extraordinario, 516. CONCLUSIONES: El riesgo de pedidos extraordinarios en unidades de hospitalización con almacenamiento mediante doble cajetín no está asociado con la categoría profesional del personal que identifica las necesidades de reposición.

[Hospital falls, improvement strategy for reducing their incidence]. / Las caídas hospitalarias, estrategia de mejora para disminuir su incidencia.

TARGET: To evaluate the evolution of falls with the implemented measures to improve the attention of patients at risk and to reduce the number of falls. To know the characteristics of patients who have suffered fall-related injuries. METHOD: All the falls registered between 2008 and 2013 have been analyzed to determine the evolution of these and to describe the implemented measures through the electronic clinical history at University Hospital of Fuenlabrada. The incidence of falls in hospitalized patients has been estimated and the evolution with the chi square test has been studied. The frequencies of the characteristics of patients who fall has been presented: age, length of stay, performed activity, patient companion, mobility level, state of consciousness. RESULTS: 445 registered falls happened. 2009 is the year with the highest number of falls, 86 patients fell of a total of 15,819 discharged patients (0.55%). The statistic drops until 2013, where 55 patients fell out of 15,052 discharged patients (0.37%). This difference was not statistically significant. CONCLUSION: The deployment of an assessment about fall risk at admission has helped to identify individualized risk factors. Furthermore, the awareness and alerts to the nursing staff have helped to consider fall prevention as a rutinary procedure, hence appropriate measures can be implemented on the most vulnerable patients.

Voluntariado y cooperación en estudiantes universitarios del Grado de Medicina. Estudio observacional mediante cuestionario / Volunteering and cooperation among medical students. An observational questionnaire study

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Comparación mediante un estudio prospectivo y aleatorizado de dos métodos de reposición en unidades de enfermería en hospitalización polivalente de agudos con almacenamiento mediante doble cajetín / Comparison through a prospective and randomized study of two replenishment methods at polyvalent hospitalization units with two-bin storage systems

Fundamentos: Los sistemas de almacenamiento mediante doble cajetín aumentan la satisfacción del personal de enfermería y disminuyen los inventarios, pero no se conocen las implicaciones de que sea el personal de logística quién determine la necesidad de reposición. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar si encomendar dicha responsabilidad a este personal en unidades de hospitalización polivalente de agudos entraña un mayor riesgo de pedidos extraordinarios. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio experimental, prospectivo aleatorizado con enmascaramiento. Los pedidos extraordinarios se consideraron variable de respuesta; los correspondientes a valoraciones del personal de logística se incluyeron en el grupo de intervención y los del personal de enfermería, en el de control. La concordancia entre observadores se analizó con el método de Bland-Altman; la diferencia entre grupos, con la U de Mann-Whitney y se calculó la incidencia acumulada de pedidos extraordinarios y su riesgo relativo. Resultados: La cantidad media solicitada por el personal de logística y el de enfermería fue 29,9 (DE:167,4) y 36 (DE:190) unidades respectivamente, la diferencia media entre observadores fue 6,11 (DE:128,95) unidades y no se encontraron diferencias significativas entre los grupos (p = 0,430). La incidencia de pedidos extraordinarios fue 0,64% en el grupo de intervención y 0,15% en el de control; el riesgo relativo, 2,31 (0,83 - 6,48) y el número de casos necesarios para un pedido extraordinario, 516. Conclusión: El riesgo de pedidos extraordinarios en unidades de hospitalización con almacenamiento mediante doble cajetín no está asociado con la categoría profesional del personal que identifica las necesidades de reposición (AU)

Background: Two-bin storage systems increase nursing staff satisfaction and decrease inventories, but the implications that logistic staff would determine the needs of replenishment are unknown. This study aimed to evaluate whether entrust to logistics staff this responsibility at the polyvalent hospitalization units with two-bin storage is associated with higher risk of outstanding orders. Methods: This was a prospective randomized experiment whit masking. Outstanding orders were considered variable response, those corresponding to assessments of the logistics staff were included in the control group and those corresponding to the nursing staff in the control group. Concordance between observers was analyzed using the Bland-Altman method; the difference between groups, with the U of Mann-Whitney and the cumulative incidence of outstanding orders and their relative risk was calculated. Results: The mean amount requested by the logistic and nursing staff was 29.9 (SD:167.4) and 36 (SD:190) units respectively, the mean difference between observers was 6.11 (SD:128.95) units and no significant differences were found between groups (p = 0.430). The incidence of outstanding orders was 0.64% in the intervention group and 0.15% in the control group; the relative risk, 2.31 (0.83 - 6.48) and the number of cases required for an outstanding order, 516. Conclusion: Outstanding order relative risk is not associated with the category of the staff that identifies the replenishment needs at the polyvalent hospitalization units (AU)

Intervenciones enfermeras más prevalentes en la atención de adultos ingresados en unidades de hospitalización / The most prevalent Nursing interventions in patient care for adults admitted to hospitalization units

Objetivo: identificar las intervenciones enfermeras más prevalentes en la atención del paciente adulto en el contexto de las unidades de hospitalización.Método: diseño multimétodo y multicéntrico realizado en la Comunidad de Madrid. Para llevar a cabo el estudio se contó con un Equipo de Investigación formado por expertos en metodología de la investigación y metodología enfermera. El estudio se desarrolló en tres fases: primero se elaboró un listado con 80 intervenciones de Enfermería NIC, seleccionadas por consenso; en segundo lugar se diseñó una encuesta ad hoc que contenía las 80 NIC con varias opciones de respuesta en función de la frecuencia de realización en la práctica habitual; la tercera fase fue un estudio transversal dirigido a profesionales de Enfermería que trabajaban en unidades de hospitalización de adultos de los 10 hospitales participantes. La encuesta se distribuyó mediante correo electrónico. Se efectuó análisis descriptivo.Resultados: participaron 427 enfermeras. Años de antigüedad media (desviación estándar) 14 (7,74). Las NIC más prevalentes que se realizaban más de tres veces al día fueron: administración de medicación (n= 294; 68,9%); control de la medicación (n= 285; 66,7%); administración de medicación oral (n= 282; 66%); cuidados del dolor (n= 280; 65,6%); escucha activa (277; 64,9%); administración de analgésicos (272; 63,9%); cambio de posición (n= 262; 61,4%), entre otras.Conclusiones: se identificaron las intervenciones realizadas con mayor frecuencia, como primera línea de trabajo encaminado a obtener más información sobre intervenciones y tiempos de ejecución, que ayuden a mejorar la gestión de recursos humanos en función de las necesidades de los pacientes.(AU)

Objective: to identify the most prevalent Nursing interventions in adult patient care in the setting of hospitalization units.Method: a study with multi-method and multicenter design conducted at the Autonomous Community of Madrid. A Research Team participated in the study; the team was formed by experts on research methodology and nursing methodology. The study consisted of three phases: a list was prepared first with 80 NIC Nursing interventions, selected by consensus; secondly, an ad hoc survey was designed, containing the 80 NICs with different answer options based on the frequency they were carried out in daily practice; and the third phase was a cross-sectional study targeted to Nursing professionals working at hospitalization units for adult patients from the 10 hospitals involved. The survey was sent by e-mail. Descriptive analysis was conducted.Results: the study included 427 nurses; their mean years of seniority (standard deviation) was 14 (7.74). The most prevalent NICs that were done more than three times per day were: medication administration (n= 294; 68.9%); medication monitoring (n= 285; 66.7%); oral medication administration (n= 282; 66%); pain management (n= 280; 65.6%); active listening (277; 64.9%); administration of analgesics (272; 63.9%); change of position (n= 262; 61.4%), among others.Conclusions: the interventions most frequently carried out were identified, as a first line of work targeted to obtaining more information on interventions and times of performance, which will help to improve the management of human resources based on patient needs.(AU)

Estudio descriptivo del conocimiento de enfermeras y médicos de las abreviaturas en los informes de alta hospitalaria / A descriptive study of the knowledge of nurses and doctors of clinical abbreviations in hospital discharge reports

Introducción: Los informes de alta de hospitalización presentan gran cantidad de abreviaturas y su significado puede ser desconocido por médicos y enfermeras, pudiendo comprometer la seguridad del paciente. Objetivo: Evaluar el conocimiento de médicos y enfermeras de las abreviaturas clínicas presentes en el informe de alta. Métodos: Estudio observacional-transversal mediante un cuestionario elaborado ad hoc dirigido a médicos y enfermeras del Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada. Para la validación del cuestionario se realizó la evaluación del contenido y de la validez lógica. La cumplimentación fue anónima y voluntaria y se difundió online a través de los correos corporativos de los profesionales. El cuestionario incluía variables sociodemográficas y 14 abreviaturas presentes en los informes de alta. Los datos se obtuvieron de la historia clínica electrónica. Resultados: De 756 profesionales, el cuestionario fue respondido por 68 médicos y 86 enfermeras (n = 154). La edad media de los profesionales fue de 40,58 años (DE ±7,54), y la media de años de experiencia profesional fue de 17,10 años (DE ±7,37). Los profesionales presentan un porcentaje medio de aciertos del 35,84% de todas las abreviaturas evaluadas. El personal médico presentó un 55,94% de contestaciones correctas, y el personal de enfermería un 23,17%. Las abreviaturas en las que se produjeron más errores fueron: SNG, NPIM, EEA y RCP, con un porcentaje de aciertos del 5,19, 6,49, 6,49 y 7,79%, respectivamente. Conclusiones: La identificación de las abreviaturas en los informes de alta por parte de los médicos es superior a la del personal de enfermería. A nivel global, el conocimiento de las abreviaturas en ambos profesionales es bajo

Introduction: Medical Records have a large number of abbreviations and doctors and nurses may not be aware of their meaning, which could compromise patient safety. Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of doctors and nurses of the clinical abbreviations in medical discharge reports. Methods: Observational-cross sectional study through a questionnaire developed ad hoc for doctors and nurses from Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada. The content and logical validity of the questionnaire was assessed. The questionnaire was completed anonymously and voluntarily. The questionnaire was also distributed online to the professionals' corporate emails. The questionnaire included sociodemographic variables and 14 abbreviations present in medical discharge reports. The data were obtained from the Electronic Clinical Record. Results: Out of a total of 756 professionals, the questionnaire was answered by 68 doctors and 86 nurses (n = 154).The mean age of the professionals was 40.58 years (SD ±7.54), and the mean number of years of professional experience was 17.10s (SD ±7.37). The professionals gave an average percentage of correct answers of 35.84%. Doctors gave 55.94% of the correct answers, and nurses 23.17%. The abbreviations for which the most errors occurred were SNG, NPIM, EEA, RCP, with a success rate of 5.19%, 6.49%, 6.49% and 7.79%, respectively. Conclusions: The identification of the abbreviations in medical discharge reports by doctors is superior to that of nursing staff. Overall the knowledge of abbreviations in both professionals is low

[Usefulness and difficulties for the elaboration of the nursing discharge report, according to Hospital de Fuenlabrada (Spain) nursing group]. / Utilidad y dificultades para la realización del informe de enfermería al alta hospitalaria según las enfermeras del Hospital de Fuenlabrada.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the utility and difficulty of writing the nursing discharge report perceived by nurses working in the hospitalization unit of the Fuenlabrada Hospital in Spain. METHOD: We performed a cross-sectional, descriptive study in all nurses working in hospitalization units in the Fuenlabrada Hospital (Madrid) in the last trimester of 2006. A questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic variables, variables related to perceived utility of the report in general and variables measuring the difficulty of completing the report. The questionnaires were delivered to the hospitalization units and collected personally. For the statistical analysis, the chi-square test and Student's t-test and/or analysis of variance were used. The SPSS/PC statistical package, version 12.0, was used. RESULTS: Seventy-four completed questionnaires were obtained (57.4 % of the population analyzed). Of the nurses surveyed, 61 (82.4 %) considered the report to be useful in assuring continuity of care and 57 nurses (77 %) thought it useful in providing information to the patients. In total, 60 nurses (82.1 %) considered the report's structure to be not very suitable or unsuitable. CONCLUSIONS: Nurses' satisfaction with the report is high. The report is seen as effective in assuring continuity of care and as useful to patients. However, the report's structure should be improved.