Comparative analysis of the psychometric parameters of two quality-of-life questionnaires, the SGRQ and CAT, in the assessment of patients with COPD exacerbations during hospitalization: A multicenter study.

The aim of this study was to assess health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to discuss the different tools available for its assessment. The most widely used assessments are the St. George respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ) and the COPD assessment test (CAT) questionnaire. Both have a different difficulty in exam completion, calculation, and scoring. No studies exist that analyze the validity and internal consistency of using both questionnaires on patients admitted to the hospital for a COPD exacerbation. A multicenter, cross-sectional analytic observational study of patients admitted to the hospital due to a COPD exacerbation (CIE 491.2). During their hospital stay, they were administered the SGRQ and the CAT questionnaire within the framework of a therapeutic education program (APRENDEPOC). Descriptive and comparative analysis, correlations between the scales (Pearson's correlation index), consistency and reliability calculations (Cronbach's α), and a forward stepwise multiple linear regression were performed, with significant correlations in both questionnaires considered p < 0.01 with the total scores. A statistical significance of p < 0.05 was assumed. Altogether, 231 patients were admitted for a COPD exacerbation ( n = 77) at Hospital Clínic of Barcelona (HCB) and ( n = 154) at Hospital Universitario General of Castellón (HUGC). The sample profile was not homogeneous between both centers, with significant differences in HRQL between hospitals. Correlation were noted between both scales ( p < 0.01), along with high levels of internal consistency and reliability (CAT 0.836 vs. SGRQ 0.827). The HRQL is related to dyspnea, wheezing, daytime drowsiness, and edema, as well as to the need to sleep in a sitting position, anxiety, depression, and dependence on others in the execution of daily activities. Our regression analysis showed that the SGRQ questionnaire could predict more changes in HRQL with a higher number of variables

Análise de dois questionários sobre a qualidade de vida em pacientes com Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica

Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of quality of life questionnaires St. George Respiratory Questionnaire and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease based on correlation and agreement analyses, and identify the most effective tool to assess their quality of life. Method: cross-sectional cohort study with patients hospitalized in a Spanish hospital for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Health-related quality of life was assessed with both questionnaires. The correlation and the agreement between the questionnaires were analyzed, as well as the internal consistency. Associations were established between the clinical variables and the results of the questionnaire. Results: one hundred and fifty-six patients participated in the study. The scales had a correlation and agreement between them and high internal consistency. A higher sensitivity of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test was observed for the presence of cough and expectoration. Conclusion: the questionnaires have similar reliability and validity to measure the quality of life in patients with acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test is more sensitive to detect cough and expectoration and requires a shorter time to be completed.Objetivo: evaluar la efectividad entre los cuestionarios de la calidad de vida St. George Respiratory Questionnaire y Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Assessment Test en pacientes con enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica a partir del análisis de su correlación y concordancia, e identificar la herramienta más efectiva para evaluar su calidad de vida. Método: estudio analítico transversal en pacientes ingresados en un hospital español por exacerbación de la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica. Se estudió la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud evaluada con los dos cuestionarios. Se analizó la correlación y concordancia entre ambos, así como su consistencia interna. Se establecieron asociaciones entre las variables clínicas y los resultados del cuestionario. Resultados: participaron 156 pacientes. Ambas escalas muestran correlación y concordancia entre ellas y consistencia interna elevada. Se observa una mayor sensibilidad del cuestionario Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Assessment Test para detectar la presencia de tos y expectoración. Conclusión: ambos cuestionarios presentan la misma fiabilidad y validez para medir la calidad de vida en pacientes con enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica agudizada, siendo el Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Assessment Test más sensible para detectar tos y expectoración y con un tiempo de cumplimentación más breve.Objetivo: avaliar a eficácia entre os questionários de qualidade de vida St. George Respiratory Questionnaire e Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test em pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica a partir da análise de correlação e concordância, bem como identificar a ferramenta mais eficaz para avaliar sua qualidade de vida. Método: estudo analítico de coorte transversal com pacientes internados em um hospital espanhol para exacerbação de doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica. A qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde foi avaliada com os dois questionários. Analisaram-se a correlação e a concordância entre ambos, bem como a consistência interna. As associações foram estabelecidas entre as variáveis clínicas e os resultados do questionário. Resultados: participaram 156 pacientes. Ambas as escalas mostram correlação e concordância entre elas e alta consistência interna. Uma maior sensibilidade do Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Assessment Test foi observada para detectar a presença de tosse e expectoração. Conclusão: ambos os questionários têm a mesma confiabilidade e validade para medir a qualidade de vida em pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica aguda, sendo que o Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment é mais sensível para detectar a tosse e a expectoração e com um tempo de preenchimento mais curto

Multicenter intervention study for prevention of exacerbations of COPD

Objetivo. Evaluar la efectividad de un programa de educación terapéutica a pacientes que ingresan por exacerbación de la EPOC con respecto a utilización de recursos, manejo signos y síntomas, mortalidad, calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS), parámetros ventilatorios y la adherencia al tratamiento

Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: Quality of Life One Year after ICU Discharge

Persistent COVID represents a new challenge as it negatively affects the quality of life of patients. The aim is to identify the factors that affect the quality of life of the patient diagnosed with COVID-19 one year after ICU discharge. Observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study carried out in the Resuscitation Unit of the General University Hospital Consortium of Valencia with 417 patients admitted in the first year of the pandemic. Deceased patients and those with cognitive dysfunction were excluded. Data were collected through a self-administered online questionnaire that included the Short Form of the Health Survey (SF-36) to assess quality of life. Mann-Whitney’s U, Kruskal-Wallis, Chi-square tests and multiple linear regression analyses were applied, accepting a level of statistical significance at p≤0.05. We worked with a sample of (n=122). For an interval confidence of 95%, all dimensions of quality of life were negatively related to sequelae, depression, and anxiety. Significant results were found for: “Physical functioning” [R2=.418 (F=29.956 (p<.001)]; for “Emotional Well-being” [R2=.511 (F=43.161 (p<.001)]; in the case of “Vitality” [R2=.559 (F=52.127 (p<.001)] and for “General Health” [R2=.569 (F=54.251 (p<.001)]. The dimension “Emotional role” was also influenced by marital status [R2=.427 (F=23.510 (p<.001)]. The models indicate that the presence of sequelae and high levels of anxiety and depression negatively affect all dimensions of quality of life one year after discharge from the ICU

Comparative analysis of the psychometric parameters of two quality-of-life questionnaires, the SGRQ and CAT, in the assessment of patients with COPD exacerbations during hospitalization: A multicenter study

The aim of this study was to assess health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to discuss the different tools available for its assessment. The most widely used assessments are the St. George respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ) and the COPD assessment test (CAT) questionnaire. Both have a different difficulty in exam completion, calculation, and scoring. No studies exist that analyze the validity and internal consistency of using both questionnaires on patients admitted to the hospital for a COPD exacerbation. A multicenter, cross-sectional analytic observational study of patients admitted to the hospital due to a COPD exacerbation (CIE 491.2). During their hospital stay, they were administered the SGRQ and the CAT questionnaire within the framework of a therapeutic education program (APRENDEPOC). Descriptive and comparative analysis, correlations between the scales (Pearson’s correlation index), consistency and reliability calculations (Cronbach’s α), and a forward stepwise multiple linear regression were performed, with significant correlations in both questionnaires considered p < 0.01 with the total scores. A statistical significance of p < 0.05 was assumed. Altogether, 231 patients were admitted for a COPD exacerbation (n = 77) at Hospital Clínic of Barcelona (HCB) and (n = 154) at Hospital Universitario General of Castellón (HUGC). The sample profile was not homogeneous between both centers, with significant differences in HRQL between hospitals. Correlation were noted between both scales (p < 0.01), along with high levels of internal consistency and reliability (CAT 0.836 vs. SGRQ 0.827). The HRQL is related to dyspnea, wheezing, daytime drowsiness, and edema, as well as to the need to sleep in a sitting position, anxiety, depression, and dependence on others in the execution of daily activities. Our regression analysis showed that the SGRQ questionnaire could predict more changes in HRQL with a higher number of variables

Renal function recovery strategies following marathon in amateur runners

Long distance races have a physiological impact on runners. Up to now, studies analyzing these physiological repercussions have been mainly focused on muscle and cardiac damage, as well as on its recovery. Therefore, a limited number of studies have been done to explore acute kidney failure and recovery after performing extreme exercises. Here, we monitored renal function in 76 marathon finishers (14 females) from the day before participating in a marathon until 192 h after crossing the finish line (FL). Renal function was evaluated by measuring serum creatinine (sCr) and the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). We randomly grouped our cohort into three intervention groups to compare three different strategies for marathon recovery: total rest (REST), continuous running at their ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1) intensity (RUN), and elliptical workout at their VT1 intensity (ELLIPTICAL). Interventions in the RUN and ELLIPTICAL groups were performed at 48, 96, and 144 h after marathon running. Seven blood samples (at the day before the marathon, at the FL, and at 24, 48, 96, 144, and 192 h post-marathon) and three urine samples (at the day before the marathon, at the finish line, and at 48 h post-marathon) were collected per participant. Both heart rate monitors and triaxial accelerometers were used to control the intensity effort during both the marathon race and the recovery period. Contrary to our expectations, the use of elliptical machines for marathon recovery delays renal function recovery. Specifically, the ELLIPTICAL group showed a significantly lower ∆GFR compared to both the RUN group (p = 4.5 × 10−4) and the REST group (p = 0.003). Hence, we encourage runners to carry out an active recovery based on light-intensity continuous running from 48 h after finishing the marathon. In addition, full resting seems to be a better strategy than performing elliptical workouts

Pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional observational descriptive study

Aim: To provide data on the fears of pregnant women during the confinement period and to learn about the factors, which may have exacerbated fear in Spanish pregnant women during the pandemic. Design: A cross-sectional observational and descriptive study. Methods: An anonymous survey was carried out using virtual media in a pregnant population (aged ≥18 years) during the confinement period from 1 April to 1 May 2020. Results: The total sample comprised of 62 individuals, with a mean age of 33.6 ± 3.6 years and a mean gestation time of 23.6 ± 9.8 weeks. All of the women used preventive measures against SARS-CoV-2. The most common preventive measures were social isolation (82.3%, n = 51) and frequent handwashing (69.4%, n = 43). The most common feeling was fear (29%, n = 18). The main fears were related to transplacental infection (27%, n = 16), loneliness during childbirth, and being separated from the newborn (27%, n = 16). In addition, 59.7% (n = 37) considered changing their child-rearing practices after the pandemic

Perspective nurse about the complexity of coordinating healthcare in the care of chronic patients

OBJETIVO: Describir la experiencia de los profesionales de enfermería en relación a las dificultades encontradas y los futuros retos de la coordinación asistencial dentro del Servicio Madrileño de Salud (SERMAS) para garantizar una atención integral al enfermo crónico (EC). MÉTODO: Estudio observacional-descriptivo con metodología cualitativa, realizado en el ámbito de la atención primaria del SERMAS, en 2013. Los datos se obtuvieron mediante observación participante, entrevistas en profundidad y grupo de discusión, con profesionales sanitarios seleccionados mediante un muestreo intencional y amplia experiencia en el cuidado y gestión de EC. Para el análisis de los datos se realizó un análisis temático siguiendo las cuatro fases propuestas por Morse y Field (1995). En todo el proceso se tuvieron en cuenta los criterios de calidad descritos por Calderón (2002): adecuación epistemológica y metodológica, relevancia, validez y reflexividad. RESULTADOS: Los resultados se agrupan en 2 temas: (1) Dificultades para una coordinación de calidad y (2) retos en la coordinación sociosanitaria. Observamos que existe un escaso desarrollo del marco político competencial sobre las estrategias que posicionan a la enfermería como el profesional clave de la atención al EC y permiten su visibilización social, de iniciativas de mejora basadas en evidencias científicas, múltiples barreras profesionales, organizativas, estructurales, de diseño tecnológico, relación y gestión que obstaculizan el cambio en la continuidad de cuidados. Existen retos futuros dirigidos a empoderar a los enfermeros reconociendo su liderazgo por parte de la Administración, promover el trabajo colaborativo y adoptar un paradigma de asociación con éxito en los equipos multidisciplinares dirigidos por enfermeros y centrados en los pacientes, mejorar las estrategias de coordinación interniveles asistenciales garantizando eficiencia y calidad, fomentar el empoderamiento de pacientes mediante la autogestión de los cuidados, así como crear sistemas de comunicación e información compatibles

Participation of clinical nurses in the practical education of undergraduate nursing students

Objective: Evaluate the level of participation of clinical nurses from Castellón where Universitat Jaume I nursing students do their clinical clerkship. Identify the variables that may influence clinical nurses’ participation in students’ clinical mentorship. Method: This observational, cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted by applying the validated IMSOC (Involvement, motivation, satisfaction, obstacles and commitment) questionnaire. These variables were collected: age, work environment and previous training. The study was conducted between January and December 2014. Results: The sample included 117 nurses. The overall mean questionnaire score was 122.838 (standard deviation ±18.692; interquartile range 95%=119.415-126.26). The variable Previous training for mentorship students was statistically significant in the overall score and for all dimensions (p<0.05). Primary care nurses obtained better scores in the dimension Implication than professionals working at other care levels. Conclusion: The level of participation of the clinical nurses from Castellón is adequate. The previous training that professionals received for mentoring students improves both their level of participation and primary care level. Extending this research to other national and international environments is recommended.Objetivo: Evaluar el nivel de participación de las enfermeras clínicas del entorno sanitario de la Universitat Jaume I de Castellón donde realizan las prácticas los estudiantes de Grado en Enfermería. Identificar variables que pueden influir en el nivel de participación de las enfermeras clínicas en la tutela clínica de los estudiantes. Método: Estudio observacional, transversal y descriptivo realizado mediante la aplicación del cuestionario validado IMSOC (Implicación, Motivación, Satisfacción, Obstáculos y Compromiso). Se recogieron las variables edad, ámbito de trabajo y formación previa para tutorizar estudiantes. El estudio se llevó a cabo entre enero y diciembre de 2014. Resultados: La muestra fue de 117 enfermeras. La puntuación media global del cuestionario fue 122,84 (desviación típica=18,69; intervalo de confianza=95%=119,4-126,26) puntos. Obtuvieron significación estadística en la puntuación global las variables ámbito de trabajo y recibir formación previa para tutelar estudiantes (p<0,05). También se observó que las enfermeras de atención primaria obtuvieron mejores puntuaciones en la dimensión Implicación que los profesionales de otros niveles asistenciales. Conclusiones: El nivel de participación de las enfermeras clínicas de la provincia de Castellón es adecuado. La formación previa que reciben los profesionales para la tutorización de estudiantes, así como pertenecer al ámbito de la atención primaria, mejora su nivel de participación. Se recomienda ampliar la investigación a otros entornos tanto a nivel nacional como internacional

Factores asociados a la calidad de vida de las personas mayores

Objective: Examine the relationships between quality of life, nutrition and frailty in non-institutionalized people older than 75 years of age. Methods: Observational, cross-sectional, analytical study conducted using a questionnaire with a sample of individuals older than 75 years of age residing in the community, who were selected via convenience sampling during 2015. Results: A larger proportion of women had poor quality of life than men: 20.9% as opposed to 9% (p<0.01). Malnutrition risk was associated with low quality of life (35%) (23.4%) (p<0.000). A larger proportion of frail individuals had poor quality of life: 55.7% against 17.4% (p<0.000). Conclusion: Quality of life of older people is influenced by the presence of depression symptoms, nutritional status, sex, frailty and basic and instrumental disability.Objetivo: Examinar as relações entre qualidade de vida, nutrição e fragilidade em indivíduos não institucionalizados com idade acima de 75 anos. Método: Estudo observacional, transversal e analítico realizado através da aplicação de um questionário com uma amostra de indivíduos com mais de 75 anos de idade residentes na comunidade e selecionados através de amostragem por conveniência durante o ano de 2015. Resultados: Uma proporção maior de mulheres apresentou baixa qualidade de vida em relação aos homens: 20,9% contra 9% (p<0,01). O risco de desnutrição foi associado a baixa qualidade de vida (35%) (23,4%) (p<0,000). Uma proporção maior de indivíduos fragilizados apresentou baixa qualidade de vida: 55,7% contra 17,4% (p<0.000). Conclusão: A qualidade de vida dos idosos é influenciada pela presença de sintomas de depressão, estado nutricional, sexo, fragilidade e incapacidade básica e instrumental.Objetivo: Examinar las relaciones entre calidad de vida, nutrición y fragilidad en individuos no institucionalizados con edad superior a 75 años. Método: Estudio observacional, transversal y analítico realizado durante el año 2015, a través de la aplicación de un cuestionario con una muestra de individuos con más de 75 años de edad residentes en la comunidad y seleccionados a través de muestreo por conveniencia. Resultados: Una proporción mayor de mujeres presentó baja calidad de vida en relación con los hombres: 20,9% contra 9% (p <0,01). El riesgo de desnutrición se asoció a una baja calidad de vida (35%) (23,4%) (p <0,000). Una proporción mayor de individuos fragilizados presentó baja calidad de vida: 55,7% contra 17,4% (p <0.000). Conclusión: La calidad de vida de los ancianos es influenciada por la presencia de síntomas de depresión, estado nutricional, sexo, fragilidad e incapacidad básica e instrumental