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Objetiv Describir los resultados obtenidos en UCI españolas en el estudio ETHICUS II. Diseño Subestudio planificado de pacientes del ETHICUS II. Ámbito 12 UCI españolas. Pacientes o participantes Pacientes que fallecieron o en los que se decidió una limitación de tratamiento de soporte vital (LTSV) durante un periodo de reclutamiento de 6 meses. Intervenciones Se realizó seguimiento hasta el alta de la UCI y 2 meses tras la decisión de LTSV o fallecimiento. Variables de interés principales Características demográficas, clínicas, tipo de decisión de LTSV. Se clasificaron en 4 categorías: omisión o retirada de tratamientos de soporte, acortar el proceso de morir, resucitación cardiopulmonar ineficaz y muerte cerebral. Resultados Un total de 12 UCI participaron en el ETHICUS II. Incluyeron 795 pacientes; 129 fallecieron tras realizarse RCP, 129 desarrollaron muerte encefálica. Se decidió LTSV en 537, fallecieron en UCI 485, el 90,3%. La edad media fue 66,19 años±14,36, el 63,8% fueron hombres. En un 41% se decidió retirada de tratamientos de soporte total y en un 59% se procedió a no iniciar medidas. Diecinueve pacientes (2,38%) disponían de documento de voluntades vitales anticipadas. Conclusiones El perfil clínico predominante cuando se estableció una LTSV fue el de pacientes varones mayores de 65 años con comorbilidad mayoritariamente cardiovascular. La supervivencia fue mayor en las decisiones de LTSV que comprendían la omisión de tratamientos respecto a aquellas en las que se decidió la retirada. España ha ocupado un papel destacado en este estudio multicéntrico de ámbito mundial. (AU)

Objective The aim of this study is to describe the results of Spanish ICUs in ETHICUS II study. Design Planned substudy of patients from ETHICUS II study. Setting 12 Spanish ICU. Patients or participants Patients admitted to Spanish ICU who died or in whom a limitation of life-sustaining treatment (LLST) was decided during a recruitment period of 6 months. Interventions Follow-up of patients was performed until discharge from the ICU and 2 months after the decision of LLST or death. Main variables of interest Demographic characteristics, clinical profile, type of decision of LLST, time and form in which it was adopted. Patients were classified into 4 categories according to the ETHICUS II study protocol: withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining therapy, active shortening of the dying process, failed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and patients with brain death. Results A total of 795 patients were analyzed; 129 patients died after CPR, 129 developed brain death. LLST was decided in 537 patients, 485 died in the ICU, 90.3%. The mean age was 66.19 years±14.36, 63.8% of male patients. In 221 (41%) it was decided to withdraw life-sustaining treatments and in 316(59%) withholding life-sustaining treatments. Nineteen patients (2.38%) had advance living directives. Conclusions The predominant clinical profile when LTSV was established was male patients over 65 years with mostly cardiovascular comorbidity. We observed that survival was higher in LLST decisions involving withholding of treatments compared to those in which withdrawal was decided. Spain has played a leading role in both patient and ICU recruitment participating in this worldwide multicenter study. (AU)

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to describe the results of Spanish ICUs in ETHICUS II study. DESIGN: Planned substudy of patients from ETHICUS II study. SETTING: 12 Spanish ICU. PATIENTS OR PARTICIPANTS: Patients admitted to Spanish ICU who died or in whom a limitation of life-sustaining treatment (LLST) was decided during a recruitment period of 6 months. INTERVENTIONS: Follow-up of patients was performed until discharge from the ICU and 2 months after the decision of LLST or death. MAIN VARIABLES OF INTEREST: Demographic characteristics, clinical profile, type of decision of LLST, time and form in which it was adopted. Patients were classified into 4 categories according to the ETHICUS II study protocol: withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining therapy, active shortening of the dying process, failed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and patients with brain death. RESULTS: A total of 795 patients were analyzed; 129 patients died after CPR, 129 developed brain death. LLST was decided in 537 patients, 485 died in the ICU, 90.3%. The mean age was 66.19 years ± 14.36, 63.8% of male patients. In 221 (41%) it was decided to withdraw life-sustaining treatments and in 316 (59%) withholding life-sustaining treatments. Nineteen patients (2.38%) had advance living directives. CONCLUSIONS: The predominant clinical profile when LTSV was established was male patients over 65 years with mostly cardiovascular comorbidity. We observed that survival was higher in LLST decisions involving withholding of treatments compared to those in which withdrawal was decided. Spain has played a leading role in both patient and ICU recruitment participating in this worldwide multicenter study.

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BACKGROUND: Life-sustaining treatment limitation (LSV) is the medical act of withdrawing or not initiating measures that are considered futile in a patient's specific situation. LSV in critically ill patients remains a difficult topic to study, due to the multitude of factors that condition it. OBJECTIVE: To determine factors related to LSV in ICU in cases of post-ICU in-hospital mortality, as well as factors associated with survival after discharge from ICU. DESIGN: Retrospective longitudinal study. AMBIT: Intensive care unit of a tertiary hospital. PATIENTS: People who died in the hospitalization ward after ICU treatment between January 2014 and December 2019. INTERVENTIONS: None. This is an observational study. VARIABLES OF INTEREST: Age, sex, probability of death, type of admission, LSV in ICU, oncological disease, dependence, invasive mechanical ventilation, emergency hemodialysis, transfusion of blood products, nosocomial infection (NI), pre-ICU, intra-ICU and post-ICU stays. RESULTS: Of 114 patients who died outside the ICU, 49 had LSV registered in the ICU (42.98%). Age and stay prior to ICU admission were positively associated with LSV (OR 1,03 and 1,08, respectively). Patients without LSV had a higher post-ICU stay, while it was lower for male patients. CONCLUSIONS: Our results support that LSV established within the ICU can avoid complications commonly associated with unnecessary prolongation of stay, such as NI.

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ABSTRACT - Few studies have investigated the mobility of preschool age children with Down syndrome (DS). This study aimed to compare the mobility of preschool age children with and without DS and to verify if cognitive function and gait acquisition age may explain mobility outcomes. This was an exploratory cross-sectional study involving 38 children: 19 in the DS group and 19 in the typical development (TD) group. The 10-meter walk test and the modified Timed Up and Go (mTUG) test were used to evaluate mobility. The explanatory factors were the cognitive function screening test score and the age of gait acquisition. Stepwise multiple linear regression models were used. The children in the DS group had slower gait speed (p=0.0001) and took longer to complete the mTUG test (p=0.0001). The cognitive function screening test score and age of gait acquisition explained the variability in gait speed (R 2 =0.52; p=0.0001) and the variability in the time to complete the mTUG test (R 2 =0.68; p=0.0001). Children with DS showed a poorer mobility when compared to the children in the TD group. The outcomes of mobility in this age group were partially explained by the age of gait acquisition and the cognitive function screening test score.

RESUMEN - Son pocos estudios que han investigado la movilidad de preescolares con síndrome de Down (SD). En este contexto, los objetivos de este estudio fueron comparar la movilidad de los preescolares con y sin SD, así como comprobar si la función cognitiva y la edad de adquisición de la marcha pueden explicar los resultados de la movilidad. Se trata de un estudio transversal exploratorio con 38 niños: 19 del grupo con SD y 19 del grupo con desarrollo típico (DT). Para evaluar la movilidad se utilizaron la prueba de marcha de 10 metros y la prueba de levantarse y andar cronometrada modificada (mTUG). Los factores exploratorios fueron la puntuación del cribado de la función cognitiva y la edad de adquisición de la marcha. Se utilizaron modelos de regresión lineal múltiple por pasos. Los niños del grupo con SD tenían una velocidad de marcha inferior (p=0,0001) y necesitaban más tiempo para completar la mTUG (p=0,0001). La puntuación del cribado de la función cognitiva y la edad de adquisición de la marcha explicaron la variabilidad en la velocidad de la marcha (R2=0,52; p=0,0001) y el tiempo para completar la prueba (R2=0,68; p=0,0001). Los niños con SD tuvieron peor movilidad en comparación con los niños con DT. Los resultados de la movilidad en este grupo de edad se deben parcialmente a la edad de adquisición de la marcha y a la puntuación del cribado de la función cognitiva.

RESUMO - Poucos estudos investigaram a mobilidade de pré-escolares com síndrome de Down (SD). Dessa forma, os objetivos desta pesquisa foram comparar a mobilidade de pré-escolares com e sem SD, bem como verificar se a função cognitiva e a idade de aquisição da marcha podem explicar os desfechos de mobilidade. Estudo transversal exploratório com 38 crianças: 19 do grupo SD e 19 do grupo desenvolvimento típico (DT). O teste de caminhada de 10 metros e o timed up and go modificado (mTUG) foram utilizados para avaliar a mobilidade. Os fatores exploratórios foram: a pontuação da triagem da função cognitiva e a idade de aquisição da marcha. Foram usados modelos de regressão linear múltipla stepwise . As crianças do grupo SD apresentaram menor velocidade de marcha (p=0,0001) e necessitaram de mais tempo para completar o mTUG (p=0,0001). A pontuação da triagem da função cognitiva e a idade de aquisição da marcha explicaram a variabilidade na velocidade da marcha (R 2 =0,52; p=0,0001) e o tempo para completar o teste mTUG (R 2 =0,68; p=0,0001). Crianças com SD apresentaram pior capacidade de mobilidade quando comparadas às com DT. Os desfechos de mobilidade nessa faixa etária foram parcialmente explicados pela idade de aquisição da marcha e pelo escore da triagem da função cognitiva.

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ABSTRACT Objectives: to map the constituent elements of the safe mobility concept present in hospital care for older adults. Methods: a scoping review of 35 articles searched in databases and gray literature - BDENF/VHL, Scopus, CINAHL/EBSCO, Embase, Web of Science, PEDro, MEDLINE/PubMed and CAPES Theses and Dissertations Catalog. No time or language cut-off was established. Results: none of the studies presented a clear safe mobility concept, however its constituent elements involve factors related to patient (behavioral factors, conditions, diseases, signs and symptoms, nutritional status, age, balance, strength, gait quality, sleep), the institution (environment, treatment devices, guidelines, medications and polypharmacy, material and human resources and clothing/shoes) and the nature of the interventions (related to the patient, institution and family). Final Considerations: the constituent elements of safe mobility express hospital units' capacity to guarantee care and protection from fall accidents for hospitalized older adults.

RESUMEN Objetivos: mapear los elementos constitutivos del concepto de movilidad segura presente en la atención hospitalaria a las personas mayores. Métodos: revisión de alcance de 35 artículos buscados en bases de datos y literatura gris - BDENF/VHL, Scopus, CINAHL/EBSCO, Embase, Web of Science, PEDro, MEDLINE/PubMed y Catálogo CAPES de Tesis y Disertaciones. No se estableció ningún límite de tiempo ni de idioma. Resultados: ninguno de los estudios presentó un concepto claro de movilidad segura, sin embargo sus elementos constitutivos involucran factores relacionados con el paciente (factores de comportamiento, condiciones, enfermedades, signos y síntomas, estado nutricional, edad, equilibrio, fuerza, calidad de la marcha, sueño), la institución (ambiente, dispositivos de tratamiento, pautas, medicamentos y polifarmacia, recursos materiales y humanos y vestimenta/calzado) y la naturaleza de las intervenciones (relacionadas con el paciente, la institución y la familia). Consideraciones Finales: los elementos constitutivos de la movilidad segura expresan la capacidad de las unidades hospitalarias para garantizar la atención y protección contra accidentes por caídas a los ancianos hospitalizados.

RESUMO Objetivos: mapear os elementos constitutivos do conceito de mobilidade segura presentes no cuidado hospitalar a pessoas idosas. Métodos: revisão de escopo de 35 artigos buscados em bases de dados e literatura cinzenta - BDENF/BVS, Scopus, CINAHL/EBSCO, Embase, Web of Science, PEDro, MEDLINE/PubMed e Catálogo de Teses e Dissertações da CAPES. Nenhum recorte temporal e de idioma foi estabelecido. Resultados: nenhum dos estudos apresentou o conceito claro de mobilidade segura, entretanto seus elementos constitutivos envolvem fatores relacionados ao paciente (fatores comportamentais, condições, doenças, sinais e sintomas, estado nutricional, idade, equilíbrio, força, qualidade da marcha, sono), à instituição (ambiente, dispositivos para tratamento, orientações, medicamentos e polifarmácia, recursos materiais e humanos e vestimentas/calçados) e à natureza das intervenções (relacionadas ao paciente, à instituição e à família). Considerações Finais: os elementos constitutivos de mobilidade segura expressam a capacidade das unidades hospitalares em garantir cuidado e proteção de acidentes por quedas a pessoas idosas hospitalizadas.

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El objetivo fue analizar la percepción que tienen las personas amputadas de los efectos que el aislamiento social, consecuente a la pandemia de la COVID 19, ha provocado en su movilidad. Es un estudio cualitativo realizado a través de un formulario electrónico con dos ejes temáticos: movilidad física y las preocupaciones y soluciones relacionadas con ésta, antes y después de la pandemia. El proceso de análisis consistió en la organización de los testimonios, separación por ejes temáticos e identificación de las palabras clave. La representación del análisis de datos se realizó utilizando la metodología descriptiva de construcción del diagrama lógico de Ishikawa. Se incluyeron 10 participantes, 9 no estaban infectados por el virus SARS-CoV-2. Las palabras clave que más impactaron en la movilidad física: movimiento, actividad física, ayuda para salir y dolor. Entre los términos secundarios, destacaron: fisioterapia y actividades realizadas en el hogar. Las principales repercusiones del aislamiento fueron la disminución de la movilidad y la resistencia a caminar con más agarrotamiento y problemas musculares, dificultad en los movimientos y en las actividades diarias. También revelaron reducción de la actividad física, estilo de vida sedentario, aumento del peso, falta de ayuda externa para salir y desplazarse y aumento del dolor. Las soluciones para los problemas de movilidad fueron volver a la fisioterapia y la actividad física y adelgazar. Se señala la idoneidad, para las personas amputadas aisladas, de intervenciones a distancia que les permitan recibir de forma integral una atención completa, rehabilitando tanto la salud física como la psicológica. (AU)

The objective was to analyze the perception that people with amputation have of the effects of social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on physical mobility. It is qualitative research was obtained through an electronic form that contained two thematic axes: physical mobility, concerns, and solutions related to physical mobility before and after the pandemic. The analysis process consisted of the organization of the testimonies, separation by thematic axes, and identification of the content keywords. The representation of the data analysis was carried out using the descriptive methodology of construction of the Ishikawa logic diagram. 10 participants were included, being 9 declared had not yet been infected with the SARS-CoV-2. The keywords that most impacted physical mobility were movement; physical activity, help getting out, and pain. Regarding the secondary keywords physiotherapy and activities performed at home stood out. The greatest repercussions of social isolation were decreased mobility and resistance to walking more stiffness and muscle problems, and difficulty in movements and daily activities. They also revealed stopping physical activities and a sedentary lifestyle, weight gain, no outside help to get out and move, and increased pain. The solutions for the mobility problems were to return to physiotherapy and physical activity and lose weight. Importance is given to remote intervention in people isolated with amputations in a comprehensive way to receive complete care rehabilitating both the physical and psychological health condition. (AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a percepção das pessoas com amputação sobre os efeitos do isolamento social causado pela pandemia COVID-19 na mobilidade física. Foi um estudo qualitativo, realizado por meio de formulario eletrônico contendo dois eixos temáticos: mobilidade física e preocupações e soluções relacionadas antes e depois da pandemia. O processo de análise consistiu na organização dos testemunhos, separação por eixos temáticos e identificação de palavras-chave. A representação da análise dos dados foi realizada por meio da metodologia descritiva de construção do diagrama lógico de Ishikawa. Foram incluídos 10 participantes, 9 não infectados pelo vírus SARS-CoV-2. As palavras-chave que mais impactaram na mobilidade física foram movimento, atividade física, ajuda para sair e a dor. Em relação às palavras-chave secundárias destacaram fisioterapia e atividades realizadas em casa. As maiores repercussões do isolamento foram a diminuição da mobilidade e resistência à marcha, maior rigidez e problemas musculares, dificuldade de movimentos e atividades diárias. Também destacaram a interrupção da atividade física e estilo de vida sedentário, ganho de peso, nenhuma ajuda externa para sair e o aumento da dor. As soluções para os problemas de mobilidade foram retornar à fisioterapia e a atividade física, bem como perder peso. É importante a intervenção de forma remota de maneira integral em pessoas com amputações em isolamento para receber cuidados completos, reabilitando a sua saúde física e psicológica. (AU)

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Abstract Objective: the purpose of this pre-feasibility study was to examine perceptions and experiences of a Sit-to-stand activity with urban Brazilian community-dwelling older people in their homes. Method: the exploration method was focused ethnography. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 20 older people. Five means of data generation were used, namely: socio-demographic surveys, participant observations, informal interviews, formal semi-structured interviews, and field notes. Data analysis was qualitative content analysis. Results: the experience of mobility-challenged older people with the Sit-to-stand activity was dependent on their mobility expectations involving many factors that worked together to influence their beliefs and attitudes towards the activity, preferences, behaviors, and cultural perceptions. The participants of this study seemed to find the activity enjoyable; however, the most noticeable shortcomings for their engagement in the Sit-to-stand activity emerged as gaps in their personal and intrapersonal needs. Conclusion: the recommendations generated from the study findings call for the design of implementation strategies for the Sit-to-stand intervention that are tailored to this particular population's needs.

Resumo Objetivo: o objetivo deste estudo de pré-viabilidade foi examinar percepções e experiências da atividade de Sit-to-stand com idosos brasileiros residentes em suas casas, no meio urbano. Método: o método exploratório foi etnografia focada. Foi utilizada a amostragem intencional para recrutar 20 idosos. Foram utilizados cinco meios de geração de dados: inquéritos sociodemográficos, observações participantes, entrevistas informais, entrevistas formais semiestruturadas e notas de campo. Os dados foram analisados mediante análise de conteúdo qualitativo. Resultados: a experiência dos idosos com problemas de mobilidade na realização da atividade Sit-to-stand dependia de suas expectativas de mobilidade envolvendo muitos fatores coordenados que, de forma conjunta, influenciaram suas crenças e atitudes em relação à atividade, suas preferências, seus comportamentos e percepções culturais. Os participantes deste estudo pareciam considerar a atividade aprazível; no entanto, as deficiências mais perceptíveis para o engajamento dos participantes na atividade Sit-to-stand surgiram de falhas em suas necessidades pessoais e intrapessoais. Conclusão: as recomendações geradas a partir dos achados do estudo convocam a concepção de estratégias de implementação da intervenção Sit-to-stand adaptadas às necessidades dessa população em particular.

Resumen Objetivo: el propósito de este estudio de viabilidad previa fue examinar percepciones y experiencias con respecto a la actividad Sit-to-stand entre los adultos mayores de Brasil que viven en sus hogares en comunidades urbanas. Método: el método de exploración se enfocó en la etnografía. Se utilizó muestreo intencional para reclutar 20 adultos mayores. Se emplearon cinco medios para generar datos, a saber: encuestas sociodemográficas, observaciones participantes, entrevistas informales, entrevistas formales semiestructuradas y notas de campo. Para el análisis de los datos se recurrió a análisis de contenido cualitativo. Resultados: la experiencia de los adultos mayores con problemas de movilidad en relación con la actividad Sit-to-stand dependió de sus expectativas en torno a la movilidad, las cuales implicaron muchos factores que actuaron en conjunto para influenciar sus creencias y actitudes con respecto a la actividad, al igual que preferencias, conductas y percepciones culturales. Aparentemente, a los participantes de este estudio la actividad les resultó amena; sin embargo, los inconvenientes más notorios para adoptar la actividad Sit-to-stand surgió en la forma de déficits en sus necesidades personales e intrapersonales. Conclusión: las recomendaciones resultantes de los hallazgos del estudio indican la necesidad de diseñar estrategias de implementación para la intervención Sit-to-stand a la medida de las necesidades de este grupo poblacional específico.

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La osteoartritis (OA) de rodilla es una de las principales causas de dolor y discapacidad en todo el mundo con un impacto socioeconómico importante, que afecta a la calidad de vida de los pacientes y repercute negativamente en el Sistema Nacional de Salud.El objetivo del estudio ha sido evaluar el efecto de un complemento alimenticio con péptidos de colágeno de bajo peso molecular sobre los síntomas de la OA (dolor y limitación funcional).Se realizó un ensayo clínico aleatorizado, doble ciego, controlado con placebo y paralelo de dos brazos con un periodo de seguimiento de 6 meses. El estudio incluyó a 120 pacientes con diagnóstico de gonartrosis grado 2 o 3 y artralgia, con una puntuación mínima de 50 mm (rango de 0 a 100 mm) en la escala visual analógica (EVA) de dolor. Sesenta pacientes fueron asignados al grupo experimental (GrA), que recibió 1 sobre al día del complemento alimenticio que contenía colágeno hidrolizado; el otro grupo (n=60) recibió 1 sobre al día con placebo (GrP). Los sujetos fueron evaluados en una visita inicial, antes del tratamiento (T0) y en la visita final (T1) al concluir los 6 meses del periodo de seguimiento.Ambos grupos de tratamiento fueron comparables en la visita inicial (T0). En la visita final (T1), el GrA (comparado con el GrP), experimentó una disminución estadísticamente significativa en la intensidad del dolor (escala visual analógica, EVA) y la puntuación recogida en el índice algofuncional de Lequesne. También disminuyeron en T1 las cifras de proteína C reactiva (PCR) y la velocidad de sedimentación globular (VSG) en el GrA. No se observaron efectos adversos durante el estudio.El CH mejoró los síntomas de dolor osteoarticular y la capacidad funcional en pacientes con gonartrosis, con un buen perfil de tolerancia y seguridad. (AU)

Knee osteoarthritis is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide, having a considerable socioeconomical impact on both the health-care system and the patient quality of life.The aim of the study was to assess the effect of a food supplement containing low molecular collagen peptides in the symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA) (pain and functional limitation).A 6-month, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled and parallel two-arm study was conducted in 120 patients diagnosed with grade 2 or 3 OA and pain, with a minimum score of 50 mm (range 0 to 10 mm) in the visual analogic scale (VAS) for pain. The investigational product (n=60) or placebo (n=60) was taken once daily, and subjects were assessed at baseline (T0, pre-treatment) and after a follow-up period of 6 months (T1).Both groups were comparable at baseline. Compared to placebo, changes in VAS, Lequesne algofunctional index (LAI), C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) after six months of treatment, were significant lower in the group of patients taking the active product. No adverse effects were reported during the study.The HC improved the osteoarticular pain and physical function in patients with knee OA. Furthermore, it was well tolerated and satisfactory; and showed adequate results in terms of safety and acceptability of HC. The food supplement may be complementary of drug therapy in knee osteoarthritis. (AU)

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Objective. This work sought to establish the relationship between the degree of dependency with hospitalization time of patients intervened surgically in a regional hospital of Peru. Methods. The study was analytical, cross-sectional with retrospective data collection, studying 380 patients treated in the surgical service at Regional hospital Docente in the municipality of Cajamarca (Peru). The patients' demographic and clinical information was obtained from the daily care records in the hospital's surgery service. The univariate description was conducted through absolute and relative frequencies and confidence intervals for proportions at 95%; for the association between the degree of dependency and hospitalization time Log Rank (Mantel-Cox) ­ Chi-square was applied, as well as the Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, with statistical significance of p<0.05. Results. The study had 53.4% male patients, with mean age of 35.3 years, referrals from operating room (64.7%), surgery specialty (66.6%) and the most-frequent surgical intervention was appendectomy (49.7%). Mean hospitalization time was 10 days; 88.1% of the patients had grade-II dependency. The degree of patient dependency had a significant impact on the days of post-surgery hospitalization with direct relationship between both variables (p=0.038). Conclusion. Hospitalization time is determined by the degree of dependency of patients subjected to a surgical intervention; thereby, it is fundamental to anticipate all the necessary resources for proper care management.

Objetivo. Establecer la relación entre el grado de dependencia con el tiempo de hospitalización de pacientes intervenidos quirúrgicamente en un hospital regional de Perú. Métodos. El estudio fue analítico, transversal con toma retrospectiva de la información. Se estudiaron 380 pacientes atendidos en el servicio de cirugía del Hospital Regional Docente de Cajamarca (Perú). La información demográfica y clínica de los pacientes se obtuvo del registro de atenciones diarias del servicio de cirugía del hospital. La descripción univariada se hizo a través de frecuencias absolutas y relativas e intervalos de confianza para proporciones al 95% y para la asociación entre el grado de dependencia y el tiempo de hospitalización se aplicó Log Rank (Mantel-Cox) ­ Chi-cuadrado y el análisis de supervivencia de Kaplan-Meier, con una significancia estadística de p<0.05. Resultados. El 53.4% de pacientes fueron varones, con edad promedio de 35.3 años, referidos de sala de operaciones (64.7%), especialidad de cirugía (66.6%) y la intervención quirúrgica más frecuente fue la apendicectomía (49.7%). El tiempo medio de hospitalización fue de 10 días, el 88.1% de pacientes tuvieron dependencia de grado II. El grado de dependencia de los pacientes repercutió significativamente en los días de hospitalización pos-cirugía con una relación directa entre ambas variables (p=0.038). Conclusión. El tiempo de hospitalización está determinado por el grado de dependencia que presentan los pacientes que son sometidos a una intervención quirúrgica, por ello es fundamental la previsión de todos los recursos necesarios para la gestión adecuada del cuidado.

Objetivo. Estabelecer a relação entre o grau de dependência e o tempo de internação de pacientes operados em um hospital regional do Peru. Métodos. O estudo foi transversal analítico com obtenção retrospectiva de informações. Foram estudados 380 pacientes atendidos no serviço de cirurgia do Hospital Universitário Regional do município de Cajamarca (Peru). As informações demográficas e clínicas dos pacientes foram obtidas da ficha de atendimento diário do serviço de cirurgia do hospital. Resultados. 53.4% dos doentes eram do sexo masculino, com idade média de 35.3 anos, provenientes do bloco operatório (64.7%), especialidade cirúrgica (66.6%) e a intervenção cirúrgica mais frequente foi a apendicectomia (49.7%). O tempo médio de internação foi de 10 dias, 88.1% dos pacientes apresentavam dependência grau II. De acordo com o teste de Log Rank (Mantel-Cox) o grau de dependência dos pacientes teve impacto significativo nos dias de internação após a cirurgia com relação direta entre ambas as variáveis (p=0.038). Conclusão. O tempo de internação é determinado pelo grau de dependência apresentado pelos pacientes que se submetem à cirurgia, portanto, é essencial fornecer todos os recursos necessários para o gerenciamento adequado de seus cuidados.

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Ethical dilemmas take importance in current medical practice, especially at the end of life. Limitation of therapeutic effort, understood as not starting or withdrawing life support measures, is an alternative to preserve patient dignity when death approaches. Ethical dilemmas in this context have been widely studied in adults; not in children, in which the big psychological tension experienced by parents and professionals makes difficult to take accepted and consensual ethical decisions. The objective of this work has been to understand the concept of limitation of therapeutic effort and the deontological principles that support them in the pediatric field. The purpose was none other than to establish improvements in dying children whom peculiar life-end makes necessary a different approach of adults and an ethical conceptual clarification which justify LET practice in youngers.

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ABSTRACT This study aimed to analyze changes in the level of functional mobility (FM) between patients with solid tumors discharged from intensive care units (ICU) and hospital discharge and the possible factors associated with FM recovery. This is a retrospective cohort study based on the analysis of medical records of patients with solid tumors who were discharged from an oncology ICU from January 1, 2018 to February 28, 2020. The primary outcome was the change in FM after ICU discharge, considering the difference between the final score at ICU discharge and the final score at hospital discharge, estimated by the ICU Mobility Scale (IMS). The association between continuous variables and outcomes was performed by univariate linear regression analysis. In total, 65 patients with a median age of 61.4 years (interquartile range - IQR 54-69) were included. The mean length of hospital stay after discharge from the ICU was 19.0 days (±24.04). The mean IMS score at ICU discharge was 2.62 (±2.56) and the mean IMS score at hospital discharge was 6.08 (±3.26). Patients who underwent surgery to treat the primary tumor had a score 1.89 higher compared to those who did not undergo surgery (p=0.048). Therefore, we observed improvement in FM in patients with solid tumors between ICU discharge and hospital discharge, and patients who underwent surgery showed better FM.

RESUMEN Este estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar los cambios en la movilidad funcional (MF) de pacientes con tumores sólidos entre el alta de la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI) y el alta del hospital, y los posibles factores asociados con la recuperación de la MF. Se trata de un estudio de cohorte retrospectivo realizado desde el análisis de historias clínicas de pacientes con tumores sólidos que fueron dados de alta de la UCI oncológica entre el 1 de enero de 2018 y el 28 de febrero de 2020. El resultado primario fue el cambio en la MF después del alta de la UCI considerando la diferencia entre la puntuación final al alta de la UCI y la puntuación final al alta del hospital, que se calculó mediante la ICU mobility scale (IMS). La asociación entre las variables continuas y los resultados se realizó mediante análisis de regresión lineal univariante. Se incluyeron un total de 65 pacientes con mediana de edad de 61,4 años (rango intercuartílico -RIC 54-69). La estancia media de hospitalización tras el alta de la UCI fue de 19,0 días (±24,04). La puntuación media de IMS al alta de la UCI fue de 2,62 (±2,56), y la del alta del hospital 6,08 (±3,26). Los pacientes que se sometieron a cirugía para tratar el tumor primario tuvieron una puntuación 1,89 veces mayor en comparación con los que no se sometieron a tratamiento quirúrgico (p=0,048). Se concluye que hubo una mejoría en la MF en pacientes con tumores sólidos entre el alta de la UCI y el alta del hospital, y los pacientes sometidos a cirugía mostraron una mejor recuperación de la MF.

RESUMO Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar as mudanças na mobilidade funcional (MF) de pacientes com tumores sólidos entre a alta da unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI) e a alta hospitalar e os possíveis fatores associados à recuperação da MF. Trata-se de um estudo de coorte retrospectivo baseado na análise de prontuários de pacientes com tumores sólidos que receberam alta da UTI de uma unidade oncológica entre 1º de janeiro de 2018 e 28 de fevereiro de 2020. O desfecho primário foi a mudança na MF após a alta da UTI considerando a diferença entre a pontuação final na alta da UTI e a pontuação final na alta hospitalar, calculada através da ICU mobility scale (IMS). A associação entre as variáveis contínuas e os desfechos foi realizada por meio da análise de regressão linear univariada. No total, foram incluídos 65 pacientes com idade mediana de 61,4 anos (variação interquartil - IQR 54-69). O tempo médio de internação após a alta da UTI foi de 19,0 dias (±24,04). A pontuação média da IMS no momento da alta da UTI foi de 2,62 (±2,56), e a pontuação média da IMS no momento da alta hospitalar foi de 6,08 (±3,26). Os pacientes que realizaram cirurgia para o tratamento do tumor primário tiveram uma pontuação 1,89 vez maior em comparação aos que não foram submetidos a tratamento cirúrgico (p=0,048). Concluindo, foi observada melhora da MF em pacientes com tumores sólidos entre a alta da UTI e a alta hospitalar, e os pacientes submetidos à cirurgia apresentaram uma melhor recuperação da MF.

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ABSTRACT Motor impairment and mobility limitations are frequently observed in post-stroke individuals and are associated with functional dependence and low perceived quality of life. Therefore, evaluating the association between motor impairment and the biomechanical strategies used by post-stroke individuals in performing mobility activities is necessary. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between lower limb motor impairment assessed by the motor section of the Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) scale and the mobility of post-stroke individuals considering the biomechanical strategies assessed by the timed "up and go" assessment of biomechanical strategies (TUG-ABS). This exploratory cross-sectional study included 100 individuals in the chronic phase after stroke with a mean age of 55.02±12.57 years. The FMA was used to assess lower limb motor impairment and the TUG-ABS to assess mobility during the following activities performed sequentially: changing from sitting to standing position, walking, turning 180°, and changing from standing to sitting position. Spearman's correlation was used to evaluate the relationship between variables (α=5%). Lower limb motor impairment and mobility considering the biomechanical strategies adopted by post-stroke individuals in the aforementioned activities (changing from sitting to standing position, walking, turning 180°, and changing from standing to sitting position) showed a significant (p<0.001), positive correlation of moderate magnitude (rs=0.60). This indicates that motor impairment is an important outcome to be considered during the rehabilitation of post-stroke individuals with mobility limitations, as assessed by the TUG-ABS.

RESUMEN El deterioro motor y la limitación de la movilidad se observan con frecuencia en individuos pos-accidente cerebrovascular (ACV) y se asocian con una dependencia funcional y baja percepción de la calidad de vida. Por ello, es importante evaluar la relación entre el deterioro motor y las estrategias biomecánicas que utilizan los individuos pos-ACV durante las actividades de movilidad. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la correlación entre el deterioro motor de las extremidades inferiores, evaluado por la sección motora de la escala de Fugl-Meyer (EFM), y la movilidad de los individuos pos-ACV, teniendo en cuenta las estrategias biomecánicas evaluadas por la prueba timed "up and go" assessment of biomechanical strategies (TUG-ABS). Se trata de un estudio transversal, exploratorio, en el cual participaron 100 individuos en la fase crónica pos-ACV, de edad media de 55,02±12,57 años. Para evaluar el deterioro motor de las extremidades inferiores se utilizó la EFM, y se aplicó la prueba TUG-ABS para evaluar la movilidad durante las actividades de sentarse a ponerse de pie, caminar, girar y ponerse de pie a sentarse, realizadas secuencialmente. La correlación de Spearman se realizó para verificar la relación entre las variables (α=5%). El deterioro motor de las extremidades inferiores y la movilidad teniendo en cuenta las estrategias biomecánicas adoptadas por los individuos pos-ACV durante las actividades propuestas mostraron una significativa correlación (p<0,001), positiva y de magnitud moderada (rs=0,60). Esto indica que el deterioro motor es importante para tener en cuenta en el proceso de rehabilitación de individuos pos-ACV con limitaciones de movilidad como las evaluadas por el TUG-ABS.

RESUMO O comprometimento motor e a limitação da mobilidade são frequentemente observadas em indivíduos após o acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) e estão associadas à dependência funcional e à baixa percepção da qualidade de vida. Portanto, é preciso investigar a relação do comprometimento motor e as estratégias biomecânicas utilizadas por indivíduos pós-AVE na realização de atividades de mobilidade. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a correlação entre o comprometimento motor de membro inferior, avaliado pela seção motora da escala de Fugl-Meyer (EFM), e a mobilidade de indivíduos pós-AVE considerando as estratégias biomecânicas avaliadas pelo teste timed "up and go" assessment of biomechanical strategies (TUG-ABS). Trata-se de um estudo transversal exploratório, no qual participaram 100 indivíduos na fase crônica pós-AVE, com média de idade de 55,02±12,57 anos. Foi utilizada a EFM para avaliação do comprometimento motor de membro inferior e o teste TUG-ABS para avaliação da mobilidade durante as atividades de sentado para de pé, marcha, giro e de pé para sentado realizadas sequencialmente. Foi realizada a correlação de Spearman para verificar a relação entre as variáveis (α=5%). O comprometimento motor de membro inferior e a mobilidade considerando as estratégias biomecânicas adotadas por indivíduos pós-AVE durante as atividades propostas apresentaram correlação significativa (p<0,001), positiva e de moderada magnitude (rs=0,60). Isso indica que o comprometimento motor é um desfecho importante para se considerar no processo de reabilitação de indivíduos pós-AVE que apresentam limitações de mobilidade como as avaliadas pelo TUG-ABS.

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Fundamento: los juegos tradicionales resultan motivantes y de fácil ejecución para los escolares con necesidades educativas especiales porque favorecen la movilidad y orientación espacial de niños con discapacidad visual. Objetivo: proponer un grupo de juegos tradicionales adaptados para mejorar la movilidad y orientación espacial de niños con discapacidad visual en la Escuela Especial "Fructuoso Rodríguez" de Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba. Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal, entre los meses de mayo-septiembre de 2021. Se emplearon métodos teóricos: analítico-sintético, inductivo-deductivo e histórico-lógico; y empíricos: análisis de documentos, observación, cuestionario y entrevista. Resultados: el diagnóstico realizado corroboró que los sujetos estudiados presentaban dificultades en la movilidad y la orientación espacial; desconfianza, inseguridad y pocas iniciativas relacionadas con la recreación en su cotidianeidad familiar, por lo que se adaptaron 10 juegos tradicionales conocidos, pero poco jugados por los niños con discapacidad visual, con el fin de alcanzar otras vías que contribuyan a mejorar su movilidad y orientación espacial, luego de una etapa de confinamiento provocada por la Covid-19. Conclusiones: la propuesta de juegos tradicionales adaptados responde a la necesidad detectada y potencia la recreación e inclusión de estos infantes en actividades escolares y extraescolares después de la pandemia.

Background: traditional games are motivating and easy to play for schoolchildren with special educational needs because they favor the mobility and spatial orientation of visually impaired children. Objective: to propose a group of traditional games adapted to improve the mobility and spatial orientation of visually impaired children at "Fructuoso Rodríguez" Special School in Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba. Methods: a cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out, from May to September 2021. Theoretical methods were used: analytical-synthetic, inductive-deductive and historical-logical; and empirical ones: document analysis, observation, questionnaire and interview. Results: the diagnosis made corroborated that the subjects studied presented difficulties in mobility and spatial orientation; distrust, insecurity and few initiatives related to recreation in their family daily life, for which 10 known traditional games were adapted, but little played by children with visual disabilities, in order to reach other ways that contribute to improving their mobility and orientation space, after a stage of confinement caused by Covid-19. Conclusions: the proposal of adapted traditional games responds to the detected need and enhances the recreation and inclusion of these infants in school and extracurricular activities after the pandemic.

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RESUMEN Este artículo tiene como objetivo complementar la teoria del levantamiento corporativo definida por los máximos tribunales colombianos con reflexiones doctrinales sobre el principio de la buena fe y del abuso del derecho. El texto presenta los hallazgos de una investigación Qualitativa con un enfoque dogmático de técnica documental especializada, que permitió identificar y seleccionar sentencias hito en el período 1999-2019 que caracterizaran el levantamiento del velo corporativo y además, permitió identificar y seleccionar estudios doctrinales, con preferencia de la misma época, que permiten consolidar la teoria. La estrategia de búsqueda inició con la delimitación de las variables de análisis con base en el proyecto de investigación, que fueron usadas posteriormente en la consulta y selección de artículos de investigación jurídica en las bases de datos especializadas a partir de criterios de elección temáticos, temporales, geográficos, idiomáticos y de tipo de publicación. Con la investigación se concluye que no es suficiente con mencionar la buena fe y el abuso del derecho en los procesos de desestimación de la personalidad jurídica, se hace necesario dotar estos principios de contenido normativo para realizar una tarea de identificación de actos antijurídicos en el contexto societario.

ABSTRACT This article aims to complement the theory of the disregard of the legal entity defined by the highest Colombian courts with doctrinal reflections on the principles of good faith and abuse of law.The text presents the findings of a qualitative research with a dogmatic approach of specialized documentary technique, which allowed to identify and select landmark sentences in the period 1999-2019 that characterized the lifting of the corporate veil and allowed to identify and select doctrinal studies, with preference of the same period, which permit to consolidate the theory The search strategy began with the delimitation of variables for analysis based on the research project, which were subsequently used in the consultation and selection of legal research articles in specialized databases based on thematic, temporal, geographical, idiomatic and publication-type selection criteria. With the investigation it is concluded that it is not enough to mention the good faith and the abuse of the right in the processes of dismissal of the legal personality it is necessary to provide these principles with normative content to carry out a task of identifying unlawful acts in the context corporate law.

RESUMO Este artigo tem como objetivo complementar a teoria do levantamento corporativo definida pelos máximos tribunais colombianos com reflexões doutrinais sobre o princípio da boa-fé e do abuso do direito. O texto apresenta os resultados de uma investigação qualitativa com uma abordagem dogmática de técnica documental especializada, que permitiu identificar e selecionar sentenças marco no período 1999-2019 que caracterizaram o levantamento do véu corporativo e, além disso, permitiu identificar e selecionar estudos doutrinários, com preferência da mesma época, que permitem consolidar a teoria. A estratégia de pesquisa começou com a delimitação das variáveis para a análise com base no projeto de pesquisa, que foram usadas posteriormente na consulta e seleção de artigos de pesquisa jurídica nas bases de dados especializadas a partir de critérios de eleição temáticos, temporais, geográficos, idiomáticos e de tipo de publicação. A investigação concluiu que não basta mencionar a boa fé e o abuso do direito nos processos de rejeição da personalidade jurídica, é necessário dotar estes princípios de conteúdo normativo para realizar uma tarefa de identificação de atos antijundicos no contexto societário.

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Abstract Introduction: Fine root dynamics include production, turnover and decomposition; they are crucial to forest health, affect the entire biogeochemical complex of the ecosystem, and consequently, they substantially affect carbon balance. However, the influence of environmental factors and soil nutrient limitation on fine roots presents considerable uncertainties and has not been studied in tropical forests with more than 7 000 mm annual rainfall. Objective: To measure the effect of fertilization on fine roots in the high precipitation Chocó forest. Methods: We worked in two sites of the Chocó region, Colombia (August 2014-May 2015), where rainfall exceeds 10 000 mm per year. We applied five fertilization treatments (N, P, K, NPK and Control) to two soil type plots. Soil cylinders were removed at pre-established intervals to measure roots. Results: Phosphorus applications increased fined roots; and more fine roots were produced in sandy than in loam soil. The effects of fertilization were related, but not clearly determined by edaphic conditions. Conclusions: In this Chocó forest, the production of fine roots was higher in sandy and nutrient-rich soils but belowground net primary productivity was limited by the content of edaphic Phosphorus.

Resumen Introducción: La dinámica de las raíces finas incluye producción, rotación y descomposición; son cruciales para la salud de los bosques, afectan todo el complejo biogeoquímico del ecosistema y, en consecuencia, afectan sustancialmente el balance de carbono. Sin embargo, la influencia de los factores ambientales y la limitación de nutrientes del suelo en las raíces finas presenta incertidumbres considerables y no se ha estudiado en bosques tropicales con más de 7 000 mm de precipitación anual. Objetivo: Medir el efecto de la fertilización en las raíces finas en el bosque chocoano de alta precipitación. Métodos: Se trabajó en dos sitios de la región del Chocó, Colombia (agosto 2014-mayo 2015), donde las precipitaciones superan los 10 000 mm anuales. Se aplicaron cinco tratamientos de fertilización (N, P, K, NPK y Control) a dos parcelas por tipo de suelo. Los cilindros de suelo se retiraron a intervalos preestablecidos para medir las raíces. Resultados: Las aplicaciones de fósforo aumentaron las raíces finas; y se produjeron más raíces finas en suelos arenosos que en francos. Los efectos de la fertilización estuvieron relacionados, pero no claramente determinados por las condiciones edáficas. Conclusiones: En este bosque chocoano, la producción de raíces finas fue mayor en suelos arenosos y ricos en nutrientes, pero la productividad primaria neta subterránea estuvo limitada por el contenido de fósforo edáfico.

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OBJECTIVE: To know the limitations that the students encountered during the undergraduate surgery course during COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD: Through an online questionnaire, students were asked about the evaluation of the undergraduate surgery course, the limitations encountered during the course, both those perceived by themselves, and the limitations they perceived in teachers. Questions were asked about the total evaluation of the surgery course and the clinical part of the course. RESULTS: 63 students of the subject of surgery were included. The most mentioned limitations of the students were the availability of schedule and teaching material. The most mentioned limitation in relation to the teachers was the lack of technical knowledge. A relationship was found between the evaluation of the course and the interaction between the teacher and the student. CONCLUSIONS: The medical education have undergone great changes, especially the clinical part. There are several limitations in this process that can be improved by teachers and students and the perception of the quality of the course is related to the degree of interaction that teachers had with the students.

OBJETIVO: Conocer las limitaciones que los estudiantes encontraron durante el curso de pregrado de cirugía durante la pandemia de COVID-19. MÉTODO: Mediante un cuestionario en línea, se interrogó a los estudiantes acerca de la evaluación del curso de cirugía de pregrado y las limitaciones encontradas durante el curso, tanto las percibidas por ellos mismos como las que percibieron en sus maestros. Se preguntó acerca de la evaluación total del curso de cirugía y de la parte clínica del curso. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 63 estudiantes de la materia de cirugía. Las limitaciones de los estudiantes más mencionadas fueron la disponibilidad de horario y de material didáctico. La limitación más mencionada en relación a los maestros fue la falta de conocimientos técnicos. Se encontró relación entre la evaluación del curso y la interacción que se tuvo entre el maestro y el estudiante. CONCLUSIONES: La educación en medicina ha sufrido grandes cambios, sobre todo la parte clínica. Existen diversas limitaciones en este proceso que pueden mejorarse por parte de maestros y estudiantes, y la percepción de la calidad del curso está relacionada con el grado de interacción que los maestros tuvieron con los estudiantes.

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Introduction:Los enfermos renales crónicos se ven obligados a tener que tomar decisiones continuamente. En este proce-so los profesionales sanitarios no suelen preguntarles cómo querrían planificar el final de sus días. En una sociedad donde la “no limitación al esfuerzo terapéutico” parece una cons-tante en nuestra práctica, el reflexionar sobre nuestros pro-pios límites podría ayudarnos en la atención a los pacientes.Objetivo: Conocer el grado de conocimiento e interés por la Planificación Anticipada de la Asistencia Sanitaria (PAAS) en profesionales que atienden a pacientes con Enfermedad Re-nal Crónica.Material y Método: Estudio observacional descriptivo trans-versal mediante cuestionario autoadministrado a sanitarios participantes voluntarios a nivel nacional. El cuestionario incluía 22 preguntas sobre conocimiento e interés sobre la planificación anticipada de la asistencia sanitaria.Resultados: Respondieron 422 profesionales: 53,3% médi-cos; 45,0% enfermeras y 1,4% técnicos en cuidados auxilia-res de enfermería. El 79,9% no conocen cuantos pacientes tienen registrado el Documento de Voluntades Anticipadas. El 63,5% han oído hablar de la Planificación Anticipada de la Asistencia Sanitaria. Un 28,7% conoce la diferencia en-tre la Planificación Anticipada de la Asistencia Sanitaria y el Documento de Voluntades Anticipadas. Un 96,2% afirma que tener esta información ayudaría a los pacientes a que estu-vieran mejor atendidos en sus últimos días. El 97,6% de los profesionales piensan que está en nuestra mano hacer algo más, a un 94,5% les gustaría recibir formación.Conclusión: Existe falta de conocimiento y un gran interés por los profesionales sanitarios sobre la Planificación Antici-pada de la Asistencia Sanitaria. (AU)

Introduction:Chronically ill kidney patients are forced to make decisions all throughout their lives. In this process, healthcare professionals often do not ask them how they would like to plan the end of their days. In today’s society “no limitation to therapeutic effort” seems to be a constant in clinical practice, so reflecting on one’s own limits could help in patient care.Objective: To determine the degree of knowledge and inte-rest in advance care planning among professionals caring for patients with chronic kidney disease.Material and Method: Cross-sectional descriptive observa-tional study using a nationwide self-administered question-naire to health care volunteers. The questionnaire included 22 questions on knowledge of and interest in advance care planning. Results:422 professionals replied: 53.3% physicians; 45.0% nurses and 1.4% auxiliary nursing care technicians. 79.9% did not know how many patients have registered an advance directives document. 63.5% had heard of advance care planning. 28.7% were aware of the difference between advance care planning and the advance directive. 96.2% affirmed that having this information would help patients to be better cared for in the last days of their life. 97.6% of the professionals thought that they could do more and 94.5% would like to receive training. Conclusion: There is a lack of knowledge and a significant inte-rest among healthcare professionals in advance care planning (AU)

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Introduction: The progressive and chronic characteristics of knee osteoarthritis imply the presence of symptoms, such as pain, stiffness, and functional capacity difficulty to varying degrees. However, asso-ciated psychosocial phenomena, such as kinesiophobia, may also arise, impeding the patient's recov-ery. The aim of this study is to determine the association among pain, stiffness, functional capacity, and kinesiophobia in patients with knee osteoarthritis at Hospital Nacional Hipolito Unanue, Peru, in the first two months of 2020. Materials and methods: An observational, correlational, cross-sectional study was conducted on 88 patients with knee osteoarthritis who were selected by census sampling. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index questionnaire and the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia were used to measure pain, stiffness, functional capacity and kinesiophobia, respectively. Pearson's chi-square test (p < 0.01) was used for bivariate analysis. Results: The results showed a mean age of 66.38 years and a higher frequency in the female sex (68.2 %), current occupation without physical workload (56.8 %), secondary level education (40.9 %), time of illness of 1­5 years (51.1 %), bilateral lower limb involvement (68.18 %), moderate pain (51.1 %), moderate stiffness (51.1 %), functional capacity dif-ficulties (61.4 %), and a high level of kinesiophobia (60.2 %). A relationship was found between the vari-ables of pain, stiffness, and functional capacity associated with kinesiophobia (0.000). Conclusions: Pain, stiffness, and functional capacity are associated with kinesiophobia in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The degree of symptomatology increases with the increasing level of kinesiophobia.

Introducción: la característica progresiva y crónica de la gonartrosis supone la presencia de síntomas como el dolor, la rigidez y la dificultad de la capacidad funcional en diferentes grados; sin embargo, pueden también surgir fenómenos psicosociales asociados como la kinesiofobia, que impiden la recuperación del paciente. El objetivo del estudio es determinar la asociación entre dolor, rigidez, capacidad funcional y kinesiofobia en pacientes con gonartrosis del Hospital Nacional Hipólito Unanue (Perú), en los primeros dos meses de 2020. Materiales y métodos: estudio observacional, correlacional y de corte transversal realizado en 88 pacientes con gonartrosis seleccionados por muestreo censal. Se empleó el Cuestionario womac y la Escala Tampa para Kinesiofobia (tsk-11) y se utilizó el estadístico chi cuadrado de Pearson (p < 0.01) para el análisis bivariado. Resultados: una edad media de 66.38 años y una mayor frecuencia del sexo femenino (68.2 %), ocupación actual sin carga física (56.8 %), grado de instrucción secundaria (40.9 %), tiempo de enfermedad de 1-5 años (51.1 %), afectación bilateral de miembros inferiores (68.18 %), grado moderado de dolor (51.1 %), grado moderado de rigidez (51.1 %), grado con dificultades de capacidad funcional (61.4 %) y nivel alto de kinesiofobia (60.2 %). Se halló relación entre las variables dolor, rigidez y capacidad funcional con la kinesiofobia (0.000). Conclusiones: el dolor, la rigidez y la capacidad funcional están asociadas con la kinesiofobia en pacientes con gonartrosis. A mayor grado de sintomatología, mayor kinesiofobia.

Introdução: a característica progressiva e crônica da gonartrose supõe a presença de sintomas como dor, rigidez e dificuldade na capacidade funcional em diferentes graus, porém, fenômenos psicosso-ciais associados como a cinesiofobia também podem surgir, impedindo a recuperação do paciente. O objetivo do estudo é determinar a associação entre dor, rigidez, capacidade funcional e cinesiofobia em pacientes com gonartrose do Hospital Nacional Hipólito Unanue, no Peru, nos dois primeiros meses de 2020. Materiais e métodos: estudo observacional, correlacional e de corte transversal realizado em 88 pacientes com gonartrose selecionados por amostragem censitária. Foram utilizados o Questionário womac e a Escala Tampa para Cinesiofobia (tsk-11) e a estatística Qui-quadrado de Pearson (p < 0,01) para análise bivariada. Resultados: idade média de 66,38 anos e maior frequência do sexo feminino (68,2 %), ocupação atual sem carga física (56,8 %), ensino médio (40,9 %), tempo de doença de 1 a 5 anos (51,1 %), acometimento bilateral de membros inferiores (68,18 %), grau moderado de dor (51,1 %), grau moderado de rigidez (51,1 %), grau com dificuldades de capacidade funcional (61,4 %) e alto nível de cinesiofobia (60,2 %). Foi encontrada relação entre as variáveis dor, rigidez e capacidade funcional com cinesiofobia (0,000). Conclusões: dor, rigidez e capacidade funcional estão associadas à cinesiofobia em pacientes com gonartrose. Maior grau de sintomatologia, maior nível de cinesiofobia.

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Objetivo: Analizar las variables asociadas a las decisiones de rechazo al ingreso en una Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) como medida de limitación de tratamiento de soporte vital. Diseño: Prospectivo, multicéntrico. Ámbito: Sesenta y dos UCI de España entre febrero de 2018 y marzo de 2019. Pacientes: Mayores de 18 años a los que se les negó el ingreso a una UCI como medida de limitación de tratamiento de soporte vital. Intervenciones: Ninguna. Variables de interés principals: Comorbilidades de los pacientes, situación funcional previa medida por la escala KNAUS y Karnosfky; escalas pronósticas de Lee y Charlson; gravedad del enfermo medida por las escalas APACHE II y SOFA, motivo que justifica la toma de la decisión, persona a la cual es trasmitida la información; fecha de alta o fallecimiento intrahospitalario, destino al alta hospitalaria. Resultados: Se registraron un total de 2.312 decisiones de no ingreso como medida de limitación del tratamiento de soporte vital (LTSV), de las cuales se analizaron 2.284. El principal motivo de consulta fue la insuficiencia respiratoria (1.080 [47,29%]). La pobre calidad de vida estimada de los enfermos (1.417 [62,04%]), la presencia de una enfermedad crónica grave (1.367 [59,85%]) y la limitación funcional previa de los pacientes (1.270 [55,60%]) fueron los principales motivos esgrimidos para denegar el ingreso. La tasa de mortalidad intrahospitalaria fue del 60,33%. La futilidad del tratamiento se constató como factor de riesgo asociado a mortalidad (OR: 3,23; IC 95%: 2,62-3,99). Conclusiones: Las decisiones para limitar el ingreso en UCI como medida de LTSV se basan en los mismos motivos que las decisiones tomadas dentro de la UCI. La futilidad valorada por el intensivista se relaciona adecuadamente con el resultado final de muerte (AU)

Objective: To analyze the variables associated with ICU refusal decisions as a life support treatment limitation measure. Design: Prospective, multicentrico. Scope: 62 ICU from Spain between February 2018 and March 2019. Patients: Over 18 years of age who were denied entry into ICU as a life support treatment limitation measure. Interventions: None. Main interest variables: Patient comorities, functional situation as measured by the KNAUS and Karnosfky scale; predicted scales of Lee and Charlson; severity of the sick person measured by the APACHE II and SOFA scales, which justifies the decision-making, a person to whom the information is transmitted; date of discharge or in-hospital death, destination for hospital discharge. Results: A total of 2312 non-income decisions were recorded as an LTSV measure of which 2284 were analyzed. The main reason for consultation was respiratory failure (1080 [47.29%]). The poor estimated quality of life of the sick (1417 [62.04%]), the presence of a severe chronic disease (1367 [59.85%]) and the prior functional limitation of patients (1270 [55.60%]) were the main reasons for denying admission. The in-hospital mortality rate was 60.33%. The futility of treatment was found as a risk factor associated with mortality (OR: 3.23; IC95%: 2.62-3.99). Conclusions: Decisions to limit ICU entry as an LTSV measure are based on the same reasons as decisions made within the ICU. The futility valued by the intensivist is adequately related to the final result of death (AU)

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OBJECTIVE: To analyze the variables associated with ICU refusal decisions as a life support treatment limitation measure. DESIGN: Prospective, multicentrico. SCOPE: 62 ICU from Spain between February 2018 and March 2019. PATIENTS: Over 18 years of age who were denied entry into ICU as a life support treatment limitation measure. INTERVENTIONS: None. MAIN INTEREST VARIABLES: Patient comorities, functional situation as measured by the KNAUS and Karnosfky scale; predicted scales of Lee and Charlson; severity of the sick person measured by the APACHE II and SOFA scales, which justifies the decision-making, a person to whom the information is transmitted; date of discharge or in-hospital death, destination for hospital discharge. RESULTS: A total of 2312 non-income decisions were recorded as an LTSV measure of which 2284 were analyzed. The main reason for consultation was respiratory failure (1080 [47.29%]). The poor estimated quality of life of the sick (1417 [62.04%]), the presence of a severe chronic disease (1367 [59.85%]) and the prior functional limitation of patients (1270 [55.60%]) were the main reasons for denying admission. The in-hospital mortality rate was 60.33%. The futility of treatment was found as a risk factor associated with mortality (OR: 3.23; IC95%: 2.62-3.99). CONCLUSIONS: Decisions to limit ICU entry as an LTSV measure are based on the same reasons as decisions made within the ICU. The futility valued by the intensivist is adequately related to the final result of death.

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