Atención de enfermería a la persona con deterioro de la comunicación

En el presente material se presenta el Diagnóstico propio de enfermería sobre el deterioro de la comunicación verbal. El objetivo de este material es presentar las principales características así como las actividades de enfermería a llevar a cabo en personas y sus familias que presentan dicho diagnóstico

Valoración de enfermería del Patrón cognitivo-perceptivo

En el presente material se abordan los conceptos clave, componentes y factores que afectan en el patrón cognitivo-perceptivo. Además, se presenta de manera detallada la valoración de enfermería del mismo en personas adultas

Atención de enfermería a una persona con dolor

En el presente material se expone el dolor como un diagnóstico propio de la disciplina de enfermería. Es un diagnóstico transversal que se aborda a lo largo de la atención de enfermería a la persona adulta. En este material se presentan las características de los diferentes tipos de dolor así como el abordaje propio de enfermería para paliar el dolor en pacientes y sus familias

Tele-enfermería en pacientes crónicos: revisión sistemática

Para proporcionar un cuidado individualizado e integral a los pacientes que conviven con un proceso crónico se aboga en la actualidad por el uso de nuevas tecnologías, como la tele-enfermería. El objetivo es identificar las principales características de la teleenfermería, así como las barreras y facilitadores para su implantación. Revisión sistemática de las bases de datos PubMed, Cochrane Library, Cinhal, Psycinfo, Cuiden, Dialnet y Scielo entre 2008 y 2019. Los 34 artículos seleccionados identificaron el soporte virtual, el seguimiento telefónico y los dispositivos electrónicos como principales características de la tele-enfermería, el perfil del paciente (no joven, con nivel socioeconómico y educativo bajo) y la resistencia de los profesionales de enfermería fueron las barreras identificadas, mientras que la nueva era tecnológica se identificó como un facilitador para su implementación. Proporcionar una mayor formación entre los profesionales de enfermería para dar a conocer las principales características de la tele-enfermería es fundamental para su aceptación e integración y, consecuentemente, su implantación en la práctica clínica diaria.At present there is a strong case for using new technologies, such as tele-nursing, to provide individualised and integral care to patients who live with a chronic process. The aim is to identify the main characteristics of tele-nursing and the factors that facilitate and hinder its implantation. Systematic review of the following databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Cinhal, Psycinfo, Cuiden, Dialnet and Scielo during the 2008-2019 period. The 34 articles selected identified virtual support, telephone monitoring and electronic devices as the main characteristics of tele-nursing; the patient’s profile (not young, with a low socio-economic and educational level) and the resistance of the nursing professionals were the barriers identified; while the new technological age was identified as a factor facilitating its implementation. The provision of greater training for nursing professionals to make them aware of the main characteristics of tele-nursing is essential for its acceptance and integration and consequent implantation in daily clinical practice

Factores del entorno de trabajo que influyen en la ocurrencia de errores de administración de medicación

Fundamento. La incidencia de errores de administración de medicación (EAM) es alta y costosa para pacientes e instituciones sanitarias. En su ocurrencia intervienen factores humanos y del entorno de trabajo. El objetivo de este trabajo es identificar los factores del entorno de trabajo que se relacionan con la ocurrencia de EAMs en el ámbito hospitalario. Metodología. Se llevó a cabo una revisión narrativa de la literatura. Se incluyeron 8 artículos tras revisar las bases de datos MEDLINE, CINAHL y COCHRANE LIBRARY, durante el periodo 2002-2012. Resultados. Las distracciones e interrupciones, la sobrecarga de trabajo, el diseño de las unidades y las características del material han sido destacados entre los factores del entorno de trabajo que intervienen en la ocurrencia de errores de administración de medicación. Conclusiones. La creación de artefactos organizacionales para reducir las interrupciones; la implicación del paciente en la administración de medicación; la introducción de nuevas tecnologías y la mejora del etiquetado de los medicamentos puede ayudar a reducir la incidencia de errores de administración de medicación. Para avanzar en la identificación y gestión de factores precursores de errores de administración de medicación se recomienda la realización de estudios de cohortes prospectivas o revisiones.Background. The incidence of medication administration errors (MAE) is high and costly for patients and health institutions. Human factors and factors relating to the work context intervene in their occurrence. The aim of this article is to identify the role of factors in the work setting related to occurrence of MAEs in the hospital field. Methods. A narrative review of the literature. Eight articles were included following a review of MEDLINE, CINAHL and COCHRANE LIBRARY databases for the 2002-2012 period. Results. Distractions and interruptions, work overload, design of units and characteristics of the material stood out amongst the work context factors intervening in the occurrence of medication administration errors. Conclusions. The creation of organizational artefacts to reduce interruptions; patient involvement in medication administration; the introduction of new technologies and improving the labelling of medications can help reduce the incidence of medication administration errors. To advance in identifying and managing factors that are precursors of medication administration errors, we recommend the carrying out of studies or reviews of prospective cohorts

Rasch analysis of the living with chronic illness scale in Parkinson's disease

Background Neurologists play an essential role in facilitating the patient's process of living with Parkinson's disease (PD). The Living with Chronic Illness Scale-PD (LW-CI-PD) is a unique available clinical tool that evaluates how the patient is living with PD. The objective of the study was to analyse the LW-CI-PD properties according to the Rasch model. Methods An open, international, cross-sectional study was carried out in 324 patients with Parkinson's disease from four Latin American countries and Spain. Psychometric properties of the LW-CI-PD were tested using Rasch analysis: fit to the Rasch model, item local independency, unidimensionality, reliability, and differential item functioning by age and gender. Results Original LW-CI-PD do not fit Rasch model. Modifications emerged included simplifying the response scale and deleting misfit items, the dimensions Acceptance, Coping and Integration showed a satisfactory fit to the Rasch model, with reliability indices greater than 0.70. The dimensions Self-management and Adjustment to the disease did not reach fit to the Rasch model. Conclusion Suggestions for improving the LW-CI-PD include a multidimensional and shorter scale with 12 items grouped in three subscales with a simpler response scheme. The final LW-CI-PD Scale version is a reliable scale, with good internal construct validity, that provides Rasch transformed results on linear metric scale

A pilot study on the Spanish version of the Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale (PAIS‐SR) with carers of people with Parkinson's disease

Aim: To report the cross-cultural adaptation and pilot study of the ongoing validation of the Spanish version of the Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale with carers of people with Parkinson's disease. Design: Cross-cultural adaptation and pilot study with a cross-sectional validation design of the Spanish version of the Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale - Carers. Methods: Twenty-one carers of people with Parkinson's disease from a Primary Care practice in Spain were recruited and completed the PAIS-Carers, the SF-36 Health Survey, the Brief COPE Inventory and an assessment form. SPSS 23.0 was used to determine viability/acceptability and preliminary aspects of internal consistency of the instrument. Results: Five of the seven domains presented floor effect (71.42%), and only one presented ceiling effect (14.28%). The internal consistency of the scale and domains showed acceptable values (over 0.7). The content validity of the Spanish version seemed satisfactory with positive comments in general from participants

Implementation of a multidisciplinary psychoeducational intervention for Parkinson's disease patients and carers in the community: study protocol

Background: Parkinson’s disease progressively limits patients at different levels and as a result family members play a key role in their care. However, studies show lack of an integrative approach in Primary Care to respond to the difficulties and psychosocial changes experienced by them. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of a multidisciplinary psychoeducational intervention focusing on improving coping skills, the psychosocial adjustment to Parkinson’s disease and the quality of life in patients and family carers in a Primary Care setting. Methods: This quasi-experimental study with control group and mixed methods was designed to evaluate a multidisciplinary psychoeducational intervention. Based on the study power calculations, 100 people with Parkinson’s disease and 100 family carers will be recruited and assigned to two groups. The intervention group will receive the ReNACE psychoeducational intervention. The control group will be given a general educational programme. The study will be carried out in six community-based health centres. The results obtained from the two groups will be collected for evaluation at three time points: at baseline, immediately after the intervention and at 6 months post-intervention. The results will be measured with these instruments: the Quality of Life Scale PDQ39 for patients and the Scale of Quality of Life of Care-givers SQLC for family carers, and for all participants the Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness scale and the Brief COPE Inventory. Focus groups will be organised with some patients and family carers who will have received the ReNACE psychoeducational intervention and also with the healthcare professionals involved in its development. Discussion: An important gap exists in the knowledge and application of interventions with a psychosocial approach for people with PD and family carers as a whole. This study will promote this comprehensive approach in Primary Care, which will clearly contribute in the existing knowledge and could reduce the burden of PD for patients and family carers, and also in other long-term conditions

Valoración de enfermería del Patrón cognitivo-perceptivo

En el presente material se abordan los conceptos clave, componentes y factores que afectan en el patrón cognitivo-perceptivo. Además, se presenta de manera detallada la valoración de enfermería del mismo en personas adultas