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Introdução: Diabetes mellitus (DM) é uma doença crônica, não transmissível, cuja prevalência tem aumentado mundialmente. Seu manejo adequado na Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) pode reduzir suas complicações e as internações por condições sensíveis à atenção primária. Objetivo: Comparar indicadores de qualidade da atenção a pessoas com diabetes atendidas na rede básica de saúde do Brasil e suas diferenças por região. Métodos: Com delineamento transversal, utilizaram-se dados dos Ciclos I e III do Programa de Melhoria do Acesso e da Qualidade (PMAQ). Os desfechos foram indicadores sintéticos, operacionalizados a partir de 24 variáveis: i) acesso; ii) disponibilidade de insumos e equipamentos em condições de uso; iii) disponibilidade de medicamentos em quantidade suficiente; iv) organização e gestão; v) cuidado clínico; e vi) relato de cuidado adequado. Foram calculadas as diferenças em pontos percentuais (p.p.) dos indicadores entre 2012 e 2018, e os dados foram estratificados por região. Resultados: No geral, houve uma melhora no cuidado à pessoa com DM na APS do Brasil e regiões entre as equipes participantes do PMAQ, entre 2012 e 2018. As prevalências de acesso, disponibilidade de insumos/equipamentos, medicamentos, oferta, organização e gestão apresentaram aumento de, no mínimo, 10 p.p. no período de 6 anos, mas podem melhorar. Conclusões: Considerando que a ocorrência de DM está aumentando no país, faz-se necessário maior investimento na estrutura dos serviços e em programas de educação permanente dos profissionais de saúde.

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a non-communicable chronic disease whose prevalence has been increasing worldwide. Its adequate management in Primary Health Care (PHC) can reduce complications and hospitalizations for conditions sensitive to primary care. Objective: To compare quality indicators for the care of people with diabetes treated in the basic health network in Brazil and their differences by region. Methods: With a cross-sectional design, data from Cycles I and III of the PMAQ were used. The outcomes were synthetic indicators, operationalized from 24 variables: i) access; ii) availability of supplies and equipment in usable conditions; iii) availability of medications in sufficient quantities; iv) organization and management; v) clinical care; and vi ) report of adequate care. Differences in percentage points (p.p.) of the indicators between 2012 and 2018 were calculated, and the data were stratified by region. Results: Overall, there was an improvement in the care of people with DM in PHC in Brazil and regions among the teams participating in PMAQ, between 2012 and 2018. The prevalence of access, availability of supplies/equipment, medications, demand, organization, and management showed an increase of at least 10 p.p. within six years, but they can improve. Conclusions: Considering that the occurrence of DM is increasing in the country, greater investment is necessary in the structure of services and in continuing education programs for health professionals.

La Diabetes Mellitus es una enfermedad crónica no transmisible cuya prevalencia ha aumentado en todo el mundo. Su manejo adecuado en la Atención Primaria puede reducir sus complicaciones y las hospitalizaciones por afecciones sensibles a la Atención Primaria. Objetivo: comparar indicadores de calidad de la atención a personas con diabetes atendidas en la red básica de salud de Brasil y sus diferencias por región. Métodos: Con delineamiento transversal, se utilizaron datos de los Ciclos I y III del PMAQ. Los defectos fueron indicadores sintéticos, operacionalizados a partir de 24 variables: i) acceso, ii) disponibilidad de insumos y equipos en condiciones utilizables, iii) disponibilidad de medicamentos en cantidad suficiente, iv) organización y gestión, v) atención clínica y vi) reporte de atención adecuada. Se calcularon las diferencias en puntos porcentuales (p.p.) de los indicadores entre 2012 y 2018, y los datos se estratificaron por regiones. Resultados: En general, hubo una mejora en la atención a las personas con DM en APS en Brasil y regiones entre los equipos participantes en el PMAQ entre 2012 y 2018. La prevalencia del acceso, la disponibilidad de insumos/equipos, los medicamentos, el suministro, la organización y la gestión mostraron un aumento de al menos 10 p.p. en el periodo de seis años, pero pueden mejorar. Conclusiones: Considerando que la ocurrencia de DM está aumentando en el país, es necesario invertir más en la estructura de los servicios y en programas de educación continuada para los profesionales de salud.

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INTRODUCCIÓN: Varias guías de práctica clínica para el tratamiento de la COVID-19 se han desarrollado durante los dos últimos años de pandemia, sin embargo, su calidad metodológica es poco clara. OBJETIVO: Realizar una evaluación sistemática de la calidad de las guías de práctica clínica publicadas entre 2021 y octubre de 2022 para el tratamiento de la COVID-19, utilizando la herramienta AGREE II, e identificar las recomendaciones formuladas en dichas guías. JUSTIFICACIÓN: Durante la pandemia, surgieron múltiples guías, pero la claridad so-bre su calidad metodológica fue limitada. MÉTODOS: Se realizó una búsqueda sistemática de guías de práctica clínica sobre el tratamiento para la COVID-19 leve o moderada utilizando metabuscadores como Epistemonikos y Trip Database, y sitios web de organizaciones de sa-lud. Las guías seleccionadas fueron evaluadas con el instrumento AGREE II. RESULTADOS: Se evaluaron 11 GPC, presentando altas puntuaciones en los dominios de alcance y propósito (98,74 %), participación de los implicados (97,22 %), rigor en la elaboración (92 %), claridad de presentación (100 %), aplicabilidad (85,61 %), e independencia editorial (100 %). Aunque la ca-lidad general de las guías fue alta, se identificó la necesidad de mejorar en los aspectos de rigor en la elaboración y aplicabilidad de las recomendaciones. CONCLUSIONES: Encontramos que la calidad de las guías de práctica clínica evaluadas, en su mayoría es alta y, por lo tanto, son recomendables, aunque reconocemos la necesidad de mejorar la descripción de los dominios de rigor en la elaboración y aplicabilidad de las recomendaciones.

INTRODUCTION: Several clinical practice guidelines for the management of COVID-19 have been developed during the last two years of the pandemic, but their methodological quality is unclear. OBJECTIVE: To systematically assess the quality of clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of COVID-19 published between 2021 and October 2022 using the AGREE II tool, and to identify the recommendations made in these guidelines. JUSTIFICATION: During the pandemic, many guidelines were published, but clarity about their methodological quality was limited. METHODS: A systematic search for clinical practice guidelines on the management of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 was performed using meta-search engines such as Epistemoni-kos and Trip Database, as well as health organization websites. The selected guidelines were appraised using the AGREE II instrument. RESULTS: Eleven clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) were evaluated, showing high scores in the domains of scope and purpose (98.74%), stakehol-der involvement (97.22%), rigor of development (92%), clarity of presentation (100%), applica-bility (85.61%), and editorial independence (100%). Although the overall quality of the guidelines was high, there was identified a need for improvement in the areas of rigor of development and applicability of the recommendations. CONCLUSIONS: We found that the quality of the evalua-ted clinical practice guidelines is predominantly high, and therefore, they are recommendable. However, we recognize the need to improve the descriptions of the domains of rigor of develop-ment and applicability of the recommendations,

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BACKGROUND: Burn treatments are complex, and for this reason, a specialised multidisciplinary approach is recommended. Evaluating the quality of care provided to acute burn patients through quality indicators makes it possible to develop and implement measures aiming at better results. There is a lack of information on which indicators to evaluate care in burn patients. The purpose of this scoping review was to identify a list of quality indicators used to evaluate the quality of hospital care provided to acute burn patients and indicate possible aspects of care that do not have specific indicators in the literature. METHOD: A comprehensive scoping review (PRISMA-ScR) was conducted in four databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Lilacs/VHL) between July 25 and 30, 2022 and redone on October 6, 2022. Potentially relevant articles were evaluated for eligibility. General data and the identified quality indicators were collected for each included article. Each indicator was classified as a structure, process, or outcome indicator. RESULTS: A total of 1548 studies were identified, 82 were included, and their reference lists were searched, adding 19 more publications. Thus, data were collected from 101 studies. This review identified eight structure quality indicators, 72 process indicators, and 19 outcome indicators listed and subdivided according to their objectives. CONCLUSION: This study obtained a list of quality indicators already used to monitor and evaluate the hospital care of acute burn patients. These indicators may be useful for further research or implementation in quality improvement programs. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Protocol was registered on the Open Science Framework platform on June 27, 2022 ( https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/NAW85 ).

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OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to identify the association between healthcare fragmentation and survival for patients with colorectal cancer in Colombia. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was performed using administrative databases, with an electronic algorithm to identify patients with colorectal cancer based on codes. The patients were enrolled between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2016. The exposure variable was fragmentation, which was measured based on the number of different healthcare institutions that treated a patient during the first year after diagnosis. Matching was performed using propensity scores to control for confounding, and the hazard ratio for exposure to higher fragmentation was calculated for the matched sample. RESULTS: A total of 5036 patients with colorectal cancer were identified, 2525 (49.88%) of whom were women. The mean number of network healthcare institutions for the total sample was 5.71 (SD 1.98). The patients in the quartile with higher fragmentation had the highest mortality rate, 35.67 (95% CI 33.63-38.06) per 100 patients. The comparison of higher and lower quartiles of fragmentation resulted in an incidence rate ratio of 1.23 (95% CI 1.04-1.45; P = .02). Of the 5036 patients, 422 (8.38%) were classified as the exposed cohort (higher fragmentation). The total matched sample consisted of 844 subjects, and an HR of 1.26 (95%CI; 1.05-1.51) was estimated. CONCLUSIONS: Exposure to more highly fragmented healthcare networks decreases overall 4-year survival for patients with colorectal cancer in Colombia.

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ABSTRACT Objective: The quality of care and safety for Telemedicine-discharged patients with suspected respiratory infections are closely related to low rates of prescriptions of unjustified and high-risk medications. This retrospective study aimed to assess adherence to the current COVID-19 guidelines in direct-to-consumer telemedicine encounters at a large center using multidrug stewardship protocols. Methods: A quarterly electronic survey utilizing medical records of individual physician care assessed various quality indicators. Physicians received ongoing adaptive feedback based on personal metrics, with Telemedicine Center recommendations derived from the 2020 Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines. The study included all consecutive adults with new respiratory symptoms in the last 14 days who sought spontaneous Telemedicine consultations between March 2020 and August 2021. This study analyzed patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and other airway infections. Results: Of the 221,128 evaluated patients, 42,042 (19%) had confirmed COVID-19; 104,021 (47%) were suspected to have COVID-19; and, 75,065 (33%) had other diagnoses. Patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 had a mean (+DP) age of 35±12 years. A total of 125,107 (85.65%) patients were managed at home, 2,552 (1.74%) were referred for non-urgent in-office reassessment, and 17,185 (11.7%) were referred to the emergency department for whom there was no further treatment recommendation. The antibiotic rate in confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases was 0.46%/0.65% and that for non-evidence-based prescriptions was 0.01%/0.005%. Conclusion: Guideline training and Telemedicine consultation feedback may lead to lower antibiotic and antimicrobial prescriptions in suspected and confirmed COVID-19 cases. Multidrug stewardship protocols may improve guideline adherence and reinforce the quality of care and safety in Telemedicine encounters.

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ABSTRACT The 35th Brazilian Congress of Surgery marked a turning point for surgical education in the country. For the first time, the Brazilian College of Surgeons included Global Surgery on the main congressional agenda, providing a unique opportunity to rethink how surgical skills are taught from a public health perspective. This discussion prompts us to consider why and how Global Surgery education should be expanded in Brazil. Although Brazilian researchers and institutions have contributed to the fields expansion since 2015, Global Surgery education initiatives are still incipient in our country. Relying on successful strategies can be a starting point to promote the area among national surgical practitioners. In this editorial, we discuss potential strategies to expand Global Surgery education opportunities and propose a series of recommendations at the national level.

RESUMO O 35º Congresso Brasileiro de Cirurgia foi marcado por discussões inovadoras para a educação cirúrgica no país. Pela primeira vez, o Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões incluiu a Cirurgia Global na pauta principal do congresso, proporcionando uma oportunidade única de repensar como as habilidades cirúrgicas são ensinadas a partir de uma perspectiva de saúde pública. Essa discussão nos leva a considerar por que e como o ensino da Cirurgia Global deve ser expandido no Brasil. Embora pesquisadores e instituições brasileiras tenham contribuído para a expansão do campo desde 2015, as iniciativas de educação em Cirurgia Global ainda são incipientes em nosso país. Basear-se em estratégias bem-sucedidas pode ser um ponto de partida para promover a área entre os profissionais de cirurgia nacionais. Neste editorial, discutimos potenciais estratégias para expandir as oportunidades de educação em Cirurgia Global e propomos uma série de recomendações a nível nacional.

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O Previne Brasil se mostra como novo modelo de financiamento de custeio da Atenção Primária à Saúde. Em reunião com uma Equipe de Saúde da Família (ESF) em Barão de Cocais, MG; realizada em outubro de 2021, identificou-se que os profissionais tinham dificuldades no uso do e-SUS, o que se traduzia em resultados desfavoráveis na avaliação dos indicadores de saúde. Com o objetivo de capacitar os profissionais das ESF no uso das ferramentas do e-SUS para alcançar os indicadores de Previne Brasil, surgiu um programa de Educação Permanente. A atividade de educação permanente foi orientada pelas concepções de metodologias ativas, utilizando-se como instrumento a problematização. Desenvolvida entre outubro e dezembro de 2021 teve como objeto da ação os profissionais da saúde das ESF. Após a realização da atividade e implementação dos conteúdos foi identificado identificamos que a meta foi alcançada em 57,14% dos indicadores avaliados, os que ainda não foram alcançados no primeiro quadrimestre do ano mostraram aumento e tendência a progressão para o resto do ano, conforme dados contidos no quadro 1. A experiência foi ampliada para o resto dos profissionais do município permitindo alcançar melhores resultados.

Previne Brasil is a new funding model for Basic Primary Health Care. In a work meeting with a Family Health Team ­ ESF in Barão de Cocais, MG; carried out in October 2021, it was identified that the professionals had difficulties in using the e-SUS, which led to translated into unfavorable results in the evaluation of health indicators. So a Permanent Education Program was created to provide improvement on Previne Brasil indicators by training the professionals on using e-SUS tools. With the aim of training ESF professionals in the use of e-SUS tools to achieve the Previne Brasil indicators, a Permanent Education program was created. The permanent education activity was guided by the conceptions of active methodologies using problematization as an instrument. It took place Developed between October and December 2021, and the object of the action was health professionals from the Basic Health Care the ESF. After carrying out the activity and implementing the contents, it was identified that the goal was achieved reached in 57.14% of the evaluated indicators. The indicators those that were not reached in the first quarter four months of the year have shown an increase and a tendency to progress for the rest of the year, according to data contained in Table 1. The experience was passed on extended to other teams of the city, which provided better results. the rest of the professionals in the municipality, allowing better results to be achieved.

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Introducción. La monitorización de la utilización del conocimiento y la evaluación de resultados permiten conocer la aplicación de la evidencia, cambios en los conocimientos y actitudes, el impacto en resultados de salud y la integración y el mantenimiento de las prácticas adoptadas. Existen debilidades relacionadas con la falta de sistematización, limitaciones de los registros y calidad del proceso. El objetivo de este artículo es describir la experiencia en la generación de estrategias de monitorización y evaluación de resultados de implantación de Guías de Buenas Prácticas en España. División de temas tratados. En primer lugar, se revisan los procesos de medición de resultados en la implantación de Guías, en el marco del Programa Best Practice Spotlight Organizations®, cuya herramienta para liderar el cambio incluye la monitorización y evaluación como una de las seis fases del ciclo de acción. En segundo lugar, se analizan las estrategias de monitorización y evaluación propuestas en la literatura, destacando la Asociación Profesional de Enfermeras de Ontario. Finalmente, se analizan las estrategias de monitorización y evaluación generadas por dos instituciones españolas participantes en el programa, centradas en adecuación de registros, explotación y análisis de indicadores, desarrollo de herramientas, procedimientos de evaluación y mecanismos de difusión y retroalimentación. Conclusiones. La definición de estrategias de monitorización y evaluación planificada de forma temprana contribuye a la viabilidad de la evaluación de la implantación y su sostenibilidad. Es necesario adaptarlas al contexto, con estrategias transversales que alcancen a toda la institución, facilitadas por la institución. Palabras clave: Ciencia de la Implementación; Práctica Clínica Basada en la Evidencia; Evaluación de Resultado en la Atención de Salud; Mecanismos de Evaluación de la Atención de Salud; Indicadores de Calidad de la Atención de Salud

Introduction. Monitoring the usage of knowledge and evaluating results permits one to know the application of the evidence, knowledge, and attitude changes, the impact on health results, integration, and maintenance of the adopted practices. There exist weaknesses related to lack of systematization, limitation of the records, and quality of the process. This article's objective is to describe the experience generating monitoring strategies and evaluation of the results regarding the implementation of good practice guides in Spain. Topics for Reflection. In the first place, the measurement process of the results regarding the implementation of guides are reviewed, in the Best Practice Spotlight Organizations® program frame, whose tool to lead the change includes monitoring and evaluation as one of the sixth phases of the action cycle. In the second place, monitoring and evaluation strategies proposed in the literature are analyzed, highlighting the Professional Nurses Association of Ontario. Finally, the monitoring and evaluation strategies are analyzed by two Spanish institutions participating in the program, focused on the adequation of records, exploitation and indicator analysis, tools development, evaluation procedures, dissemination, and feedback mechanisms. Conclusions: The definition of monitoring and evaluation strategies planned in advance contributes to the viability of the evaluation regarding the implementation and its sustainability. Is necessary to adapt them to the context, with transversal strategies that reach the whole institution, facilitated by the institution. Keywords: Implementation Science; Evidence-Based Practice; Outcome Assessment, Health Care; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality Indicators, Health Care

Introdução. Monitorizar a utilização do conhecimento e avaliar os resultados permite-nos conhecer a aplicação das evidências, as mudanças nos conhecimentos e atitudes, o impacto nos resultados de saúde e a integração e manutenção das práticas adotadas. Existem fragilidades relacionadas à falta de sistematização, limitações de registros e qualidade do processo. O objetivo deste artigo é descrever a experiência na geração de estratégias de monitoramento e avaliação dos resultados da implementação de Manuais de Boas Práticas na Espanha. Divisão dos temas abordados. Em primeiro lugar, são revistos os processos de medição de resultados na implementação dos Manuais, no âmbito do Programa Best Practice Spotlight Organizations®, cuja ferramenta para liderar a mudança inclui a monitorização e avaliação como uma das seis fases do ciclo de ação. Em segundo lugar, são analisadas as estratégias de monitoramento e avaliação propostas na literatura, com destaque para a Associação Profissional de Enfermeiros de Ontário. Por fim, são analisadas as estratégias de monitoramento e avaliação geradas por duas instituições espanholas participantes do programa, focadas na adaptação de registros, exploração e análise de indicadores, desenvolvimento de ferramentas, procedimentos de avaliação e mecanismos de divulgação e feedback. Conclusões. A definição de estratégias de monitoramento e avaliação planeadas antecipadamente contribui para a viabilidade da avaliação da implementação e para a sua sustentabilidade. É necessário adaptá-los ao contexto, com estratégias transversais que alcancem toda a instituição, facilitadas pela instituição. Palavras-chave: Ciência da Implementação; Prática Clínica Baseada em Evidências; Avaliação de Resultados em Cuidados de Saúde; Mecanismos de Avaliação da Assistência à Saúde; Indicadores de Qualidade em Assistência à Saúde

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RESUMEN Objetivo Evaluar el cumplimiento de los lineamientos para la desnutrición aguda, moderada y severa en menores de cinco años del Departamento de Córdoba (Colombia). Materiales y Métodos Se realizó un estudio descriptivo correlacional de corte transversal. Participaron 23 Unidades Primarias Generadoras de Datos (UPGD) de instituciones públicas que diligenciaron una encuesta física de acuerdo con los lineamientos de la normativa vigente, con un nivel de confianza de 95% y un máximo error permisible de 5%. Resultados El 83% de las UPGD públicas no realiza búsquedas activas institucionales. El 74% no realiza mantenimiento de los equipos de medidas antropométricas. El 78% no garantiza la prescripción de la Fórmula Terapéutica Lista para el Consumo (FTLC). El 83% no presta la atención en salud con calidad. El 78% de los profesionales no está adherido al lineamiento técnico. Conclusiones Los resultados son concluyentes, no hay adherencia e implementación de los lineamientos en las UPGD públicas y esto se refleja en la atención y los casos notificados al Sistema de Vigilancia Epidemiológica. Algunos reactivos se cumplen en su totalidad, pero estos no se reflejan en la atención integral.

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate compliance with the guidelines for the management of acute, moderate, and severe malnutrition in children under five years of age in the department of Córdoba (Colombia). Materials and Methods A cross-sectional correlational descriptive study was conducted with 23 Primary Data Generating Units (UPGD) from public institutions participating. The study involved completing a physical survey in accordance with the guidelines of the current standard, with a confidence level of 95% and a maximum permissible error of 5% Results 83% of the public UPGD do not carry out active institutional searches.74% do not perform maintenance on anthropometric measurement equipment. 78% do not guarantee the prescription of the therapeutic formula ready for consumption. Additionally, 83% do not provide quality healthcare, and 78% of professionals do not adhere to the technical guideline. Conclusions The results are conclusive: there is a lack of adherence to and implementation of guidelines in public UPGD, and this is reflected in the quality of care provided and in the cases reported to the Epidemiological Surveillance System. While some criteria are fully met, they do not contribute to comprehensive care.

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Introducción: Las infecciones asociadas con la asistencia sanitaria se acompañan de altas tasas de morbilidad y mortalidad, incremento en los días de hospitalización y costos directos e indirectos, que constituyen un evento negativo para el paciente y la institución. Objetivo: Evaluar el programa nacional de prevención y control de las infecciones asociadas con la asistencia sanitaria en el Servicio de Terapia Intensiva Polivalente del Hospital Pediátrico Provincial Eduardo Agramonte Piña, según indicadores de estructura, proceso y resultados. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación en sistemas y servicios de salud, de tipo transversal. El universo de estudio estuvo constituido por todos los hospitales de la provincia Camagüey con más de 100 camas y la muestra a discreción por el Servicio de Intensiva Polivalente Pediátrica. La fuente de obtención de datos primarios estuvo conformada por un cuestionario aplicado por las autoras. Resultados: De los diez indicadores de estructura nueve con buena evaluación, de los cinco indicadores de proceso todos recibieron una buena evaluación al igual que los siete indicadores de la dimensión de resultados. Un total de 22 parámetros, de ellos 21 con evaluación de bien y uno de mal. Conclusiones: La evaluación final del programa de prevención y control de las infecciones asociadas con la asistencia sanitaria fue de satisfactoria debido a que sus tres dimensiones obtuvieron resultado adecuado.

Introduction: Infections associated with health care are accompanied by high morbidity and mortality rates, which translates into an increase in hospital days and care costs, which constitute a negative event for the patient and the institution. Objective: To evaluate the national program for the prevention and control of infections associated with health care in the Multipurpose Intensive Care Service of the Eduardo Agramonte Piña Provincial Pediatric Hospital, according to indicators of structure, process and results. Methods: A cross-sectional investigation was carried out on health systems and services. The universe of study was made up of all the hospitals in the Camagüey province with more than 100 beds and the sample at the discretion of the Pediatric Polyvalent Intensive Care Service. The primary data source was made up of a questionnaire applied by the authors. Results: Of the ten structure indicators, nine with a good evaluation, of the five process indicators, all received a good evaluation, as well as the seven indicators of the results dimension. A total of 22 parameters, of which 21 evaluated as good and one evaluated as bad. Conclusions: The final evaluation of the program for the prevention and control of infections associated with health care was satisfactory because its three dimensions obtained adequate results.

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ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the quality of data collected during prenatal care recorded in the Integrated Health Care Management System (SIGA) of the Municipal Department of Health of São Paulo from 2012 to 2020. Methods: Descriptive study using SIGA data and the variables: maternal height (cm), weight (kg) measured throughout pregnancy, gestational age at prenatal consultation, systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure (in mmHg), and body mass index (BMI) at the beginning of pregnancy (up to 8 weeks). Quality analysis was carried out by calculating the indicators: percentage of incompleteness and zero values of all variables studied, percentage of implausible values for height, weight, BMI; preference for terminal digit of weight and height, and normality of distributions. Results: The database of pregnant women made available for analysis included 8,046,608 records and 1,174,115 women. The percentage of incompleteness and zero values was low (<1%) in all original variables of the system. There are more records at the end of pregnancy. For the four original variables of interest in the database (weight, height, SBP, DBP), there is a clear preference for the terminal digit. The variables of interest did not present an approximately normal distribution during the evaluated period. Conclusion: The quality analysis showed the need for improving the standardization of information collection and recording, the rounding of measurements and the need for encouraging pregnant women to start prenatal care as soon as possible, in such a way that it is important to invest in data quality, through educational resources for professionals who work in health care.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a qualidade dos dados coletados no acompanhamento pré-natal registrados no Sistema Integrado de Gestão da Assistência à Saúde (SIGA) da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de São Paulo de 2012 a 2020. Métodos: Estudo descritivo utilizando dados do SIGA e as variáveis: altura materna (cm), peso (kg) medido ao longo da gestação, idade gestacional na consulta pré-natal, pressão arterial (em mmHg) sistólica (PAS) e diastólica (PAD), e índice de massa corporal (IMC) no início da gestação (até 8 semanas). A análise da qualidade foi realizada por meio do cálculo dos indicadores: percentual de incompletude e valores zero de todas as variáveis estudadas, percentual de valores implausíveis de estatura, peso, IMC; preferência por dígito terminal do peso e estatura, e normalidade das distribuições. Resultados: Base de dados de gestantes disponibilizada para análise incluía 8.046.608 registros e 1.174.115 mulheres. O percentual de incompletude e valores zeros foi baixo (<1%) em todas as variáveis originais do sistema. Existe maior número de registros ao final da gestação. Para as quatro variáveis de interesse originais do banco de dados (peso, altura, PAS, PAD), existe clara preferência por dígito terminal. As variáveis de interesse não apresentaram distribuição aproximadamente normal durante o período avaliado. Conclusão: A análise da qualidade mostrou necessidade de melhoria na padronização da coleta e do registro das informações, no arredondamento das medidas e na necessidade de incentivar as gestantes a iniciar o pré-natal o quanto antes; por isso, é importante investir na qualidade do dado, por meio de recursos educativos para profissionais que atuam na assistência.

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ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the impact of the use of checklists on the mean time of the operative processes of patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasties. Method: cross-sectional and analytical research conducted between November/2020 and March/2022 with retrospective consultation in a simple random sample of 291 medical records, distributed in three periods (2010/2013/2016). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis; p=0.05 values indicated significance. Results: there was a reduction in the time of entry-exit from the operating room (p=0.002), surgery (p<0.001) and between the onset-anesthesia and the beginning-incision (p=0.021). There was no difference in time between patients with and without the use of checklists (p=0.05) in relation to the variables onset-anesthesia, onset-incision, time of anesthesia and surgery. Conclusion: the implementation of checklists potentially contributed to reduce the time of use of the operating room. The nonassociation of its use with the increase in the mean time of the processes in the operating room shows that its application does not interfere negatively in this indicator.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar o impacto do uso de checklists no tempo médio dos processos operatórios de pacientes submetidos a artroplastias de quadril e joelho. Método: pesquisa transversal e analítica realizada entre novembro/2020 e março/2022 com consulta retrospectiva em amostra aleatória simples de 291 prontuários, distribuídos em três períodos (2010/2013/2016). Utilizou-se estatística descritiva e inferencial para análise dos dados; valores de p=0,05 indicaram significância. Resultados: houve redução do tempo de entrada-saída da sala cirúrgica (p=0,002), de cirurgia (p<0,001) e entre o início-anestesia e início-incisão (p=0,021). Não houve diferença no tempo entre os pacientes com e sem o uso dos checklists (p=0,05) com relação às variáveis início-anestesia, início-incisão, tempo de anestesia e de cirurgia. Conclusão: a implantação de checklists potencialmente contribuiu para reduzir o tempo de uso da sala cirúrgica. A não associação de seu uso ao aumento do tempo médio dos processos no centro cirúrgico mostra que sua aplicação não interfere negativamente nesse indicador.

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Objetivo: identificar os indicadores relacionados ao processo transfusional. Método: revisão integrativa de literatura realizada entre março e maio de 2022, em nove fontes de informação no período de 2001 a 2021. Como estratégia de busca, utilizaram-se os descritores "Indicadores de Qualidade em Assistência à Saúde", "Indicadores de Serviços", "Indicadores Básicos de Saúde", "Serviço de Hemoterapia", "Transfusão de Sangue", "Segurança do Sangue", com os operadores boleanos "AND" e "OR" em três idiomas, sendo analisados 49 artigos. Resultados: foram identificados 53 indicadores, os quais se agruparam para: gestão do estoque de hemocomponentes, de produção do processo transfusional, para avaliação do processo transfusional e de suporte do processo transfusional. Conclusão: os indicadores identificados possibilitam avaliação do processo transfusional, apesar de atividades, como a avaliação do cuidado, apresentarem poucos indicadores, evidenciando a necessidade de estudos sobre a temática e construção de novos indicadores para dar sustentação à avaliação mais aprimorada do processo transfusional.

Objective: to identify transfusion-related indicators. Method: an integrative literature review carried out between March and May 2022, in nine sources of information from 2001 to 2021. As a search strategy, the descriptors "Quality Indicators in Health Care", "Service Indicators", "Basic Health Indicators", "Hemotherapy Service", "Blood Transfusion", "Blood Safety" were used, with Boolean operators "AND" and "OR" in three languages, with 49 articles being analyzed. Results: a total of 53 indicators were identified, which were grouped for: blood component stock management, transfusion process production, transfusion process assessment and transfusion process support. Conclusion: the identified indicators make it possible to assess the transfusion process, although activities, such as care assessment, present few indicators, highlighting the need for studies on the subject and the construction of new indicators to support a more improved transfusion process assessment.

Objetivo: identificar indicadores relacionados con el proceso de transfusión. Método: revisión integrativa de la literatura, realizada entre marzo y mayo de 2022, en nueve fuentes de información de 2001 a 2021. Como estrategia de busca, se utilizaron los descriptores "Indicadores de Calidad en la Atención de Salud", "Indicadores de Servicio", "Indicadores Básicos de Salud", "Servicio de Hemoterapia", "Transfusión de Sangre", "Seguridad de la Sangre", con operadores booleanos "AND" y "OR" en tres idiomas, analizando 49 artículos. Resultados: se identificaron 53 indicadores, los cuales fueron agrupados en: gestión del stock de hemocomponentes, producción del proceso transfusional, evaluación del proceso transfusional y apoyo al proceso transfusional. Conclusión: los indicadores identificados posibilitan la evaluación del proceso transfusional, aunque actividades, como la evaluación del cuidado, presenten pocos indicadores, destacando la necesidad de estudios sobre el tema y la construcción de nuevos indicadores que apoyen una evaluación más perfeccionada del proceso de transfusión.

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Abstract Background International publications have shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the indicators of care for ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI), with a potential increase in morbidity and mortality. Objectives To compare mortality, time from symptom onset to primary angioplasty (total delay [TD]), time from symptom onset to initial medical contact (patient delay [PD]), and time from initial medical contact to guidewire insertion in the hemodynamics laboratory (system delay [SD]) among patients admitted for STEMI at the Hemodynamics Service of Santa Casa de Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil before and after the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic by the World Health Organization, assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on STEMI care indicators. Methods This is a before-and-after study involving patients hospitalized with STEMI undergoing primary angioplasty. Data were collected retrospectively through medical record review. Clinical and demographic profiles and outcomes between the pre-pandemic and pandemic groups were compared using the chi-square test for categorical variables or Student's t-test for continuous variables. A significance level of p < 0.05 was adopted. Results There were no differences in TD (pre-pandemic: 300 min [± 159 min], 95% CI 277.1 to 322.6; pandemic: 300 min [± 148 min], 95% CI 274.3 to 326.6, p = 0.97). However, there was an increase in SD (pre-pandemic: 145 min [± 97 min], 95% CI 122.7 to 167.9; pandemic: 178 min [± 96 min], 95% CI 157.4 to 197.9, p = 0.037). There was no increase in PD (pre-pandemic: 145 min ± 133 min; pandemic: 130 min ± 117 min, p = 0.44), and no differences in mortality were observed (pre-pandemic: 9.7%; pandemic: 12%, p = 0.49). Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic increased SD in the management of STEMI in the region of Passos, Minas Gerais. There were no differences in PD, TD, and in-hospital mortality.

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Objetivo: Analizar la tendencia de la prevalencia de úlceras por presión en Chile y sus regiones de acuerdo con los egresos hospitalarios. Material y Método: Estudio ecológico de series temporales, que analizó la prevalencia de úlceras por presión entre 2001 y 2019. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo, bivariante y lineal de tendencias. Este último con método de autorregresión Prais Winsten, calculando el cambio porcentual anual (APC) y sus intervalos de confianza al 95% (IC-95%). Resultados: La muestra fue de 11.060 casos. El 55,2% (6.103) fueron hombres, la media de edad fue 60 años (± 27.5) y la estancia hospitalaria fue 21,80 (± 35,084) días, siendo significativamente mayor en quienes presentaban lesiones por presión (p< 0,001). Existe una tendencia creciente y significativa en la prevalencia de úlceras por presión en Chile y todas sus regiones, teniendo promedio de un 11,33% de crecimiento interanual (APC= 0,0019; IC:95%= 0,0016-0,0022). Conclusión: Los resultados no son alentadores a pesar del aumento de la notificación de medidas de prevención y estandarización en los cuidados.

Objective: To analyze the trend in the prevalence of pressure ulcers in Chile and its regions according to hospital discharges. Material and Method: Ecological time series study, which analyzed the prevalence of pressure ulcers between 2001 and 2019. A descriptive, bivariate and linear analysis of trends was carried out. The latter with the Prais Winsten auto-regression method, calculating the annual percentage change (APC) and its 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). Results: The sample was 11,060 cases. 55.2% (6,103) were men, the average age was 60 years (± 27.5) and the hospital stay was 21.80 (± 35,084) days, being significantly longer in those with pressure injuries (p< 0.001). There is a growing and significant trend in the prevalence of pressure ulcers in Chile and all its regions, with an average of 11.33% interannual growth (APC= 0.0019; 95% CI= 0.0016-0.0022). Conclusion: The results are not encouraging despite the increase in notification of prevention measures and standardization of care.

Objetivo: Analisar a tendência da prevalência de úlceras por pressão no Chile e suas regiões de acordo com as altas hospitalares. Material e Método: Estudo ecológico de série temporal, que analisou a prevalência de úlceras por pressão entre 2001 e 2019. Foi realizada análise descritiva, bivariada e linear de tendências. Este último com o método de autorregressão de Prais Winsten, calculando a variação percentual anual (APC) e seus intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC 95%). Resultados: A amostra foi de 11.060 casos. 55,2% (6.103) eram homens, a idade média foi de 60 anos (± 27,5) e o tempo de internação foi de 21,80 (± 35.084) dias, sendo significativamente maior naqueles com lesão por pressão (p< 0,001). Há uma tendência crescente e significativa na prevalência de úlceras por pressão no Chile e em todas as suas regiões, com uma média de crescimento interanual de 11,33% (APC= 0,0019; IC 95%= 0,0016-0,0022). Conclusão: Os resultados não são animadores apesar do aumento da notificação de medidas de prevenção e da padronização dos cuidados.

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Objetivo: Descrever e comparar ações de atenção e reabilitação na Atenção Primaria à Saúde (APS) direcionados à Pessoa com Deficiência (PCD) no Brasil. Métodos: Dados do Programa de Avaliação da Qualidade na Atenção Básica (PMAQ-AB). Foi realizada uma análise com base no Módulo IV do 2º (2015) e do 3º (2018) Ciclo do PMAQ-AB. Foram realizadas comparações da avaliação positiva ("sim") dos cuidados prestados à PCD na APS, através do cálculo a Razão de Prevalência (RP), admitindo o 2º Ciclo como categoria de referência e considerando dados nacionais e das cinco regiões geográficas. Resultados: A prevalência de repostas afirmativas para atenção à PCD aumentou no 3º ciclo no cenário nacional em relação ao apoio em ações direcionadas à PCD, avaliação e adaptação no domicílio e promoção da inserção da PCD em atividades de esporte e lazer. A prevalência de ações de reabilitação na APS no Brasil também aumentou. O cenário das mudanças no cuidado à PCD foi diferente entre as regiões brasileiras. A região Nordeste foi a que mais aumentou o percentual de ações de atenção à PCD, seguindo o padrão nacional, e ainda incluindo aumento no encaminhamento para uso de próteses/órteses e dispositivos de auxílio. Conclusão: Para a maioria das atividades avaliadas, houve aumento da prevalência de sua realização entre as avaliações do 2º e 3º ciclos do PMAQ-AB, entretanto há necessidade ainda de ampliar a oferta e o serviço de algumas atividades na maioria das regiões do país, favorecendo o cuidado integral à PCD.

Objective: Describe and compare actions of attention and rehabilitation in Primary Health Care (PHC) addressed to Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in Brazil. Methods: Retrospective data from Quality Assessment Program in Primary Care (PMAQ-AB, in Portuguese) were collected and analyzed considering Module IV of the 2nd (2015) and 3rd (2018) Cycles of the PMAQ-AB. Comparisons of the positive answers (yes) of the attention provided to PWD in the PHC were conducted by establishing the Prevalence Ratio (PR). The 2nd Cycle was the reference category, and the data were analyzed as national or regional samples. Results: The prevalence of positive answers for PWD care increased in the 3rd Cycle in the national sample concerning support in activities addressed to PWD, assessment and home adaptations, and promotion of the inclusion of PWD in sports and leisure activities. The prevalence of rehabilitation actions in PHC in Brazil has also increased. Changes in PWD care were found in the different geographical regions of Brazil. The Northeast region had the highest increase in attention activities for PWD, following the national trend, including an increase in referral for prostheses/orthotics and assistive devices. Conclusion: For most of the activities evaluated, there was an increase in performance prevalence between the assessments of the 2nd and 3rd Cycles of the PMAQ-AB. However, there is still a need to expand the offer of services in most regions of the country, favoring integral care for PWD

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Resumo Introdução Há escassos estudos sobre qualidade da atenção em saúde bucal. Objetivo Avaliar associações entre condições de estrutura e processo com indicadores de desempenho em saúde bucal na Estratégia Saúde da Família do Recife. Métodos Estudo transversal, quantitativo e avaliativo, usando dados secundários de 2014 do Ministério da Saúde. Foram calculados testes de Qui-Quadrado e estimativas de Odds Ratio, com regressão logística simples e múltipla, considerando nível de significância de 5% e intervalo de confiança de 95%. Resultados Das 112 equipes de saúde bucal (ESB) avaliadas, equiparação das ESB com as equipes mínimas da Estratégia Saúde da Família e possuir levantamento de escolares com necessidades de saúde bucal, associaram-se ao maior valor de cobertura de primeira consulta odontológica programática (OR = 4,30, IC = 1,33−13,93; OR = 27,47, IC = 2,24−336,34, respectivamente), enquanto estar equiparada, ser ESB modalidade II e garantir agendamento de retorno para a continuidade do tratamento associaram-se ao maior valor da razão entre tratamentos concluídos e primeiras consultas odontológicas programáticas (OR = 5,35, IC = 2,01−14,20; OR = 3,70, IC =1,33−10,27; OR = 5,03, IC = 1,42−17,78, respectivamente). Conclusão Os resultados sugerem que tais padrões de qualidade sejam priorizados para potencializar maior acesso e resolutividade das ESB.

Abstract Background Only a few studies have addressed the quality of oral health care. Objective To assess the association of the structure and process conditions with oral health performance indicators in the Family Health Strategy of Recife. Method A cross-sectional quantitative and evaluative study based on secondary data referring to 2014 from the Ministry of Health. The Chi-Square test and the Odds Ratio, with simple and multiple regression, were calculated considering a significance level of 5% and confidence interval of 95%. Results Among the 112 oral health teams (OHT) assessed, there was an association of the OHT parity with the minimum Family Health Strategy teams and the survey of schoolchildren with oral health needs with the highest coverage value of the first dental programmatic appointment (OR = 4.30 = CI = 1.33-13.93, OR = 27.47, IC = 2.24-336.34, respectively). In turn, the presence of parity, modality II OHT, and scheduled guarantee return for the treatment continuity were associated with the highest ratio between completed treatment and first dental appointment (OR = 5.35, CI = 2.01-14.20; OR = 3.70, CI = 1,33-10,27; OR = 5,03, CI = 1,42-17,78, respectively). Conclusion The results suggest the targeting of such quality standards to enhance both the access and resilience of the OHT.

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BACKGROUND: Optimal glycemic control is the main goal for patients with diabetes. The results of type 1 diabetes patients' neglected demands during the pandemic can determine a long-term negative clinical, social, and economic impact, and result in worse diabetes control and a higher incidence of chronic complications. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in the quality of care of patients with type 1 diabetes in Southern Brazil. METHODS: Cohort study based on electronic medical records of patients with type 1 diabetes, with scheduled appointments between January 1st 2020, and November 6th 2020, at a university public hospital. The quality indicators used were: assessment of albuminuria and/or serum creatinine, lipid profile, thyroid-stimulating hormone, glycated hemoglobin, retinopathy, and neuropathy. McNemar test was used to analyze categorical variables and the Wilcoxon test for continuous variables. RESULTS: Out of 289 patients, 49.5% were women aged 40 ± 12 years old. During the pandemic, 252 patients had at least one face-to-face appointment canceled. The quality of care indicators showed a significant worsening during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the previous year (p < 0.001). In 2019, 23.2% of the participants had all the indicators evaluated, while in 2020, during the pandemic, only 3.5% had all of them evaluated. CONCLUSION: The COVID-19 pandemic hindered the offer of comprehensive and quality care to patients with type 1 diabetes.

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RESUMEN INTRODUCCIÓN: La evaluación de la calidad de la atención del ataque cerebrovascular (ACV) es una prioridad para los sistemas de salud, debido a su relación con la disminución de la discapacidad y la muerte. En este estudio se analizan los marcadores de calidad en ACV en un hospital de referencia en Nariño, Colombia. OBJETIVO: Evaluar los marcadores de calidad de atención en ACV en el Hospital Universitario Departamental de Nariño E. S. E., entre junio del 2018 y diciembre del 2019. Como referencia se comparó con los registros de Colombia en la plataforma RES-Q. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo de pacientes con ACV atendidos intrahospitalariamente. La recolección de datos se realizó mediante la plataforma RES-Q, en tanto que el análisis se efectuó por medio de estadísticos descriptivos y frecuencias absolutas y relativas y las diferencias con pruebas analíticas. RESULTADOS: Se evaluaron 457 pacientes con predominio de ACV isquémico y se llevó a cabo trombólisis endovenosa al 7,2% en el 2018 y al 9,2 % en el 2019, el 27,7 % con tiempo puerta aguja menor a 60 minutos en el 2018 y el 42,8 % en el 2019. Entre los marcadores de calidad, se encontró mejoría en realización de NIHSS, evaluación de disfagia en las primeras 24 horas, realización de doppler carotideo en los primeros siete días. En comparación con Colombia, se encontró un porcentaje inferior en trombólisis endovenosa y trombectomía. La mayoría de los indicadores de atención en ACV es similar al promedio nacional. CONCLUSIONES: La mejoría en el cumplimiento de marcadores de calidad en ACV refleja el impacto de programas de atención en ACV. El monitoreo de los parámetros de calidad permite generar programas para fortalecer la atención integral del ataque cerebrovascular en la región.

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The evaluation of the quality of care for Stroke is a priority for health systems, given its relationship with disability and death. In this study, Stroke quality markers are analyzed in stroke in a referral hospital in Narino, Colombia. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the markers of quality of care in stroke in the Hospital Departamental Universitario de Narino E.S.E between June 2018 and December 2019. As a reference, the outcomes were compared with the Colombian registries on RES-Q platform. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective descriptive study of patients treated in-hospital with stroke, data collection was performed using the RES-Q platform. The analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics and absolute and relative frequencies and the differences with analytical tests. RESULTS: 457patients were evaluated, with ischemic stroke predominance, endovenous thrombolysis was performed in 7.2 % in 2018, and 9.2 % in 2019, 27.7 % of patients had door to needle time less than 60 minutes in 2018 and 42.8 % in 2019. Among the quality markers evaluated, an improvement was found in the performance of NIHSS, dysphagia evaluation, and carotid doppler performance in ischemic stroke. Compared with Colombian registry, a lower percentage was found in endovenous thrombolysis and thrombectomy. Most of Stroke Care Markers are similar to national average. CONCLUSIONS: The improvement in compliance of standard of Stroke Care Quality Markers reflects the impact of stroke care programs. The monitoring of quality parameters allows the generation of comprehensivestroke care programs in the region.

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RESUMO: Introdução: Por se tratar de um setor complexo e que compreende grande parte dos custos de um hospital, o centro cirúrgico demanda uma contínua avaliação de suas atividades, com o objetivo de propiciar uma melhora da sua eficiência e da segurança dos pacientes. Uma estratégia interessante para se realizar tal avaliação é a utilização de um conjunto de indicadores de qualidade preestabelecidos, dividindo os atributos do serviço em estrutura, processos e resultados. Para que isso seja possível, é necessário que o serviço analisado possua uma fonte de dados bem estruturada, tendo o Núcleo Interno de Regulação um papel importante nesse processo. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo a análise de índices de gestão do centro cirúrgico de um hospital terciário especializado em cirurgias eletivas através da mensuração de dados referentes a indicadores de qualidade. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo observacional descritivo feito de forma retrospectiva em um hospital escola público do interior do estado de São Paulo. Foram mensurados 18 indicadores referentes ao período de 01/06/2019 a 31/12/2019, a partir de consultas a diferentes setores administrativos do local. Os resultados passaram por uma análise estatística descritiva ao final da coleta de dados. Resultados: Os principais resultados encontrados foram: taxa de cumprimento da agenda cirúrgica de 95,8%, taxa de cancelamento de 4,1%, taxa de ocupação de 47,9%, turnover de 23,1 minutos, tempo médio de atraso no início das cirurgias de 32,8 minutos, tempo de permanência na sala de recuperação pós-anestésica de 37,4 minutos, taxa de absenteísmo dos profissionais de 8,94% e as taxas de infecção do sítio cirúrgico, de mortalidade operatória e de acidente de trabalho foram todas 0%. Conclusões: Apesar da alta taxa de cumprimento da agenda cirúrgica, a taxa de ocupação se encontrou aquém do ideal, sugerindo que o agendamento das cirurgias pode ser melhorado. Além disso, demonstrou-se que a estratégia de "cirurgias reservas" adotada no hospital auxilia no cumprimento da meta de cirurgias programadas e no aumento da taxa de ocupação. (AU)

ABSTRACT: Introduction: As a complex sector that results in a large part of the costs in a hospital, the operating room demands a continuous evaluation of its activities, with the objective of providing an improvement in its efficiency and in patient safety. An interesting strategy to carry out such an evaluation is using a set of pre-established quality indicators, by the division of the service's attributes into structure, processes and results, which can provide a broad perspective of the activities developed and facilitate decision-making by the hospital manager. In this analysis process, it is necessary that the service has a well-structured data source, where the Internal Regulation Center plays an important role. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze, through the measurement of data related to quality indicators, the management indexes of the operating room of a tertiary-level hospital specialized in elective surgeries. Methodology: This is a descriptive observational study that was conducted retrospectively at a public teaching hospital. In this research, 18 indicators, related to the period from 06/01/2019 to 12/31/2019, were measured based on consultations to different administrative sectors of the hospital. The results went through a descriptive statistical analysis at the end of data collection. Results:The main results found were as follows: the fulfillment rate of the surgical schedule was 95.8%, the cancellation rate was 4.1%, the occupancy rate was 47.9%, the turnover time was 23.1 minutes, the mean delay time in the start of surgeries was 32.8 minutes, length of stay in the post-anesthesia care unit was 37.4 minutes, the professionals' absenteeism rate was 8.94%, and the rates of surgical site infection, operative mortality and work accident were all 0%. Conclusions: Despite the high fulfillment rate of the surgical schedule, the occupancy rate was below the ideal, suggesting that scheduling of surgeries can be improved. In addition, it was shown that the "reserve surgeries" strategy adopted at the hospital helped to reach the goal of scheduled surgeries and to increase the occupancy rate. (AU)

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