Valoración del Test de Alvarado en el diagnóstico dudoso de la apendicitis aguda. Hospital Vicente Corral Moscoso y José Carrasco Arteaga. Cuenca, octubre del 2002 a abril 2003

Se aplica el test de Alvarado a 100 pacientes mayores de 10 años que acuden a la emergencia de los hospitales José Carraasco Arteaga (IESS)Y VICENTE CORRAL MOSCOSO (HVCM) de esta ciudad, con síntomas sugerentes de apendicitis y con una evolución menor de 24 horas, sin haber ingerido un analgésico por lo menos 8 horas antes. La mayor incidencia de intervenciones quirúrgicas por apendicitis aguda (A.A.) estuvo entre los 16 y 15 años de edad, en el sexo femenino. Según el estudio en el test de AAlvardo el síntoma más significativo es el dolor en fosa iliíaca derecha (99), seguido del dolor al descomprimir 89, recuernto leucocitario mayor de 10mil/mm3 (82). El test tiene una alta sensibilidad (85.71, pero especificidad baja 44.4, con un valor predictivo positivo 93.9. Al tomar en cuenta los resultados de los exámenes anatomopatológicos, se encuentra un mayor porcentaje en la A.A. precoz 64, A.A supurativa 15, A.A perforada 8y apéndice normal 9lo que permite considerar: El test de Alvarado en el diagnóstico de apendicitis aguda tiene capacidad de decidir si el paciente se mantiene en observación o se raliza una intervención quirúrgica por lo que dbería ser usado en forma sistemática; la posibilidad de encontrar un apéndice sano es mayor mientras menor es el puntaje del test de Alvarado; la apendicitis aguda debe ser tratada por medios quirúrgicos, los esfuerzos diagnósticos dberán dirigirse particularmente a las mujeres, en las cuales el diagnóstico diferencial es más amplio, sobre todo las enfermedades ginecológicas; se sugiere cambiar el valor de la escala a 13 puntos, porque los signos más significativos son: dolor a la palpación en fosa ilíaca derecha y dolor al descomprimir, para mejorar la calidad del test en el diagnóstico oportuno de la apendicitis agudaEspecialista en Cirugía GeneralCuenc

Quality of the academic research of a postgraduate degree in surgery from a public university in Ecuador

Introduction: The lack of solidity of educational research (ER) in a high percentage and the loss of integrity in the methodology have been reported. The objective of the present study was to determine the quality of the ERs of postgraduate surgery at a public university in Ecuador. We hypothesize that the acceptable theses are equal to 70%. Methods: The present study reviewed the thesis of surgery at the University of Cuenca from January 2010 to November 2019. The probabilistic sample selection was 48 cases. A 51-question EI quality test was used. The values of each variable were homologated as a percentage. A single sample T-test was performed, and bivariate correlations were determined using the Spearman coefficient. Significant values were R> 0.5 and P <0.01. The hypothesis test was performed with Chi square. Results: Of 48 randomized theses, the lowest average was in the “Hypothesis” sections (41.6% [35.3-47.8]), and the highest was in the “Results” sections (93.5% [91.4-95.7]). The relevance was 97.9% (93.7-102.1). 35 theses (72.9%) were rated as “Acceptable”. The Hypothesis and References sections were rated as “Not acceptable” in 70.8% and 79.2%, respectively. The “results” section obtained the rating of “Excellent” in 93.8%. The hypothesis was accepted, and the group had an acceptable quality equal to 70%”, Chi2 = 0.2208, P = 0.64. Conclusion: The quality of educational research is equal to the 70% raised in the hypothesis, which highlights a minimum sufficiency rating for the educational research studied in this work

Prevalence of disability in patients with musculoskeletal pain and rheumatic diseases in a population from Cuenca, Ecuador

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of disability in patients with musculoskeletal pain and rheumatic diseases in Cuenca, Ecuador. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional analytical study with randomized sampling in 4877 subjects, from urban and rural areas. COPCORD (Community Oriented Program for Control of Rheumatic Diseases)- validated questionnaire was administered house-to-house to identify subjects with nontraumatic musculoskeletal pain and rheumatic diseases. The subjects were assessed by rheumatologists for diagnostic accuracy, and the Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index was administered to assess functional capacity. A logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the association of rheumatic diseases with functional disability. Results: Functional disability was found in 221 subjects (73.1% women), with mean age 62 (SD, 18.2)years, residing in rural areas (201 [66.5%]), with education of 6.9 (SD, 5.3)years, and of low income (77 [47.2%]). The value of HAQ-DI was a mean of 0.2 (0-2.9). The real prevalence of physical disability was 9.5%. Moderate and severe disability predominated in activities such as kneeling (4.9% and 3.3%), squatting (4.8% and 2.7%), and leaning to pick up objects (3.7% and 0.9%), respectively. Rheumatic diseases associated with physical disabilities were knee osteoarthritis (95 [31.4%]) and hand osteoarthritis (69 [22.8%]), mechanical low-back pain (43 [14.2%]), fibromyalgia (27 [9.5%]), and rheumatoid arthritis (11 [3.6%]; P < 0.001). Conclusions: Physical disability was associated with older age, female sex, rural residence, lower education, and lower income. Moderate and severe disability predominated in the dimensions of kneeling, squatting, and picking up objects. Rheumatic diseases associated with disabilitywere hand and knee osteoarthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis. Copyright © 2017 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved

Estudio descriptivo: detección del dolor músculo - esquelético y enfermedades reumáticas aplicando el COPCORD en la población indígena de Saraguro - Ecuador

INTRODUCCIÓN: El instrumento COPCORD permite identificar el dolor músculo- esquelético y enfermedades reumáticas como artrosis, artritis reumatoide, lumbalgia. El objetivo de esta investigación es validar y adaptar transculturalmente el instrumento COPCORD en la población indígena como prueba de tamizaje para la detección de estas enfermedades. MÉTODOS: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, el universo fue de 210 indígenas mayores de 18 años que residen en Saraguro – Loja, Ecuador. Durante el periodo del 1 diciembre de 2016 al 30 de enero de 2017. El COPCORD se ajustó al lenguaje español, se realizó adecuación y validación transcultural al contexto del grupo indígena. La información fue ingresada en el programa estadístico Stata Versión 11, se analizó: alfa de Cronbach, matrices de correlación con la prueba de Spearman. Se correlacionó las variables con el diagnóstico establecido por el reumatólogo. RESULTADOS: La edad promedio fue 46.1 años, 64.7 % del género femenino, la prueba de tamizaje para detectar una enfermedad reumática tiene sensibilidad del 92.3 % y especificidad de 57.9 %. La consistencia interna del cuestionario presentó unidimensionalidad en los apartados de carga biomecánica y capacidad funcional; y multidimensionalidad en la trayectoria del dolor músculo - esquelético y comorbilidades. Se observaron correlaciones significativas del COPCORD comparado con la evaluación del reumatólogo. CONCLUSIONES: Al realizar la validación y adaptación transcultural del cuestionario COPCORD se demostró su utilidad como prueba de tamizaje para la detección del dolor músculo - esquelético y enfermedades reumáticas en la población aplicadaDESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH: PAIN MUSCLE – ESQUELECTIC DETECCTION AND COPCORD APLICATION REUMATICS COPCORD REUMATICS ILLNESS IN INDIGENA POPULATION OF THE SARAGURO - ECUADOR BACKGROUND: The COPCORD instrument allows the identification of musculoskeletal pain and rheumatic diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain. The aim of this research is to validate and cross-culturally adapt the COPCORD instrument in the indigenous population as a screening test for the detection of these diseases. METHODS: It is a descriptive study, the universe of 210 indigenous people over 18 years residing in Saraguro - Loja, Ecuador. During the period from December 1, 2016 to January 30, 2017. The COPCORD was adjusted to the Spanish language, a transcultural adaptation and validation was made to the context of the indigenous group. The information was entered into the statistical program of Stata Version 11, analyzed: Cronbach's alpha, correlation matrixes with the Spearman test. The variables were correlated with the diagnosis established by the rheumatologist. RESULTS: The average age was 46.1 years, 64.7 % of the female gender, the screening test to detect a rheumatic disease has sensitivity of 92.3 % and specificity of 57.9 %. The internal consistency of the questionnaire presented a dimensionality in the biomechanical load and functional capacity sections; and multidimensionality in the path of musculoskeletal pain and comorbidities. Significant correlations of the COPCORD were observed compared with the rheumatologist's evaluation. CONCLUSIONS: By carrying out the cross-cultural validation and adaptation of the COPCORD questionnaire, its usefulness could be demonstrated as a screening test for the detection of musculoskeletal pain and rheumatic diseases in the population of Saraguro.of approach including the laparoscopic approac

Prevalence of rheumatic diseases and quality of life in the Saraguro indigenous people, Ecuador: a cross-sectional community-based study

Rheumatic diseases are more prevalent and aggressive in indigenous population groups, providing medical attention for which poses a challenge for the rheumatologist. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders and rheumatic diseases in the Saraguro indigenous people in Ecuador, as well as to identify the main factors associated with the health status of this population. METHODS: This observational, cross-sectional study focused on the community was conducted using the COPCORD (Community-Oriented Program for Control of Rheumatic Diseases) methodology. The required data were obtained using the following instruments: (1) a screening for MSK disorders and rheumatic diseases; (2) a sociodemographic questionnaire; (3) a functional capacity Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index questionnaire; and (4) the quality of life EQ-5D-3L (EuroQoL) questionnaire. The rheumatologists working with the indigenous community were responsible for examining and treating study participants suffering from MSK disorders. RESULTS: The study sample comprised 2687 individuals, with mean age of 44 (SD, 19.9) years, 1690 (62.9%) of whom were women; Kichwa speakers comprised 32.4% (872), and 1244 (46.3%) reported MSK pain. The most prevalent conditions were as follows: low back pain (9.3%), hand osteoarthritis (OA, 7.2%), knee OA (6.5%), rheumatic regional pain syndrome (5.8%), fibromyalgia (1.8%), and rheumatoid arthritis (1.3%). Lower education level, unemployment, cooking with firewood, and rheumatic diseases were associated with a lower quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: Musculoskeletal disorders, rheumatic diseases, and rheumatoid arthritis were found to be highly prevalent in the studied population. Rheumatoid arthritis and hand OA had the most significant impact on the quality of life

Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and rheumatic diseases in Cuenca, Ecuador: a WHO-ILAR COPCORD study

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and rheumatic diseases in subjects over 18 years of age from the canton of Cuenca, Ecuador. Cross-sectional analytical community-based study was conducted in subjects over 18 years of age using the validated Community-Oriented Program for the Control of Rheumatic Diseases (COPCORD) questionnaire. Random sampling was used. The questionnaire was administered by standardized health workers. Subjects were visited house by house. Subjects positive for musculoskeletal (MSK) pain in the last 7 days and at some point in life were assessed by rheumatologists to confirm the diagnosis. A total of 4877 subjects participated, with an average age of 42.8 (SD 18.8) years of age; 59.7 % were women; 69.7 % lived in urban areas. 32.5 % reported MSK pain in the last 7 days and 45.7 % at some point in life. The prevalence of knee osteoarthritis was 7.4 %, hand osteoarthritis 5.3 %, low back pain 9.3 %, rheumatoid arthritis 0.8 %, fibromyalgia 2 %, gout 0.4 %, and lupus 0.06 %. Subjects from rural areas reported experiencing more MSK pain in the last 7 days and at some point in life, lower income, poorer health-care coverage, and increased physical activity involving repetitive tasks such as lifting weights or cooking with firewood. MSK pain prevalence was high. Osteoarthritis and low back pain were the most common diseases. Age, sex, physical activity, repetitive tasks, living in a rural area, and lack of health-care coverage were found to be associated with MSK pain