Aprender desde el movimiento: La psicomotricidad en Educación Infantil

En este trabajo se abordará la importancia que tiene el trabajo de la psicomotricidad para el alumnado desde edades tempranas, cómo esta es relevante para su desarrollo cognitivo y cómo interfiere en la formación de su personalidad. También trataremos cómo el juego es una herramienta que ayuda al alumnado en sus aprendizajes, siendo estos más significativos, lúdicos y motivacionales. Además de presentar la teoría que fundamenta el trabajo, podremos ver una propuesta de intervención que es llevada a cabo en una aula de infantil, la cual trabaja con el objetivo de mejorar las necesidades detectadas en el aula, persiguiendo también los intereses del alumnado. Y tras un análisis reflexivo se podrán apreciar las mejoras que se creen oportunas a este proyecto realizado, desde objetivos más adecuados, variantes de las actividades, adaptaciones al alumnado con necesidades educativas especiales, etc. En todo momento, podremos apreciar cómo se respeta el nivel de aprendizaje de cada niño y cada niña, y como la docente desempeña su papel de acompañante y guía

Treatment with tocilizumab or corticosteroids for COVID-19 patients with hyperinflammatory state: a multicentre cohort study (SAM-COVID-19)

Objectives: The objective of this study was to estimate the association between tocilizumab or corticosteroids and the risk of intubation or death in patients with coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) with a hyperinflammatory state according to clinical and laboratory parameters. Methods: A cohort study was performed in 60 Spanish hospitals including 778 patients with COVID-19 and clinical and laboratory data indicative of a hyperinflammatory state. Treatment was mainly with tocilizumab, an intermediate-high dose of corticosteroids (IHDC), a pulse dose of corticosteroids (PDC), combination therapy, or no treatment. Primary outcome was intubation or death; follow-up was 21 days. Propensity score-adjusted estimations using Cox regression (logistic regression if needed) were calculated. Propensity scores were used as confounders, matching variables and for the inverse probability of treatment weights (IPTWs). Results: In all, 88, 117, 78 and 151 patients treated with tocilizumab, IHDC, PDC, and combination therapy, respectively, were compared with 344 untreated patients. The primary endpoint occurred in 10 (11.4%), 27 (23.1%), 12 (15.4%), 40 (25.6%) and 69 (21.1%), respectively. The IPTW-based hazard ratios (odds ratio for combination therapy) for the primary endpoint were 0.32 (95%CI 0.22-0.47; p < 0.001) for tocilizumab, 0.82 (0.71-1.30; p 0.82) for IHDC, 0.61 (0.43-0.86; p 0.006) for PDC, and 1.17 (0.86-1.58; p 0.30) for combination therapy. Other applications of the propensity score provided similar results, but were not significant for PDC. Tocilizumab was also associated with lower hazard of death alone in IPTW analysis (0.07; 0.02-0.17; p < 0.001). Conclusions: Tocilizumab might be useful in COVID-19 patients with a hyperinflammatory state and should be prioritized for randomized trials in this situatio

Reducing the environmental impact of surgery on a global scale: systematic review and co-prioritization with healthcare workers in 132 countries

Abstract Background Healthcare cannot achieve net-zero carbon without addressing operating theatres. The aim of this study was to prioritize feasible interventions to reduce the environmental impact of operating theatres. Methods This study adopted a four-phase Delphi consensus co-prioritization methodology. In phase 1, a systematic review of published interventions and global consultation of perioperative healthcare professionals were used to longlist interventions. In phase 2, iterative thematic analysis consolidated comparable interventions into a shortlist. In phase 3, the shortlist was co-prioritized based on patient and clinician views on acceptability, feasibility, and safety. In phase 4, ranked lists of interventions were presented by their relevance to high-income countries and low–middle-income countries. Results In phase 1, 43 interventions were identified, which had low uptake in practice according to 3042 professionals globally. In phase 2, a shortlist of 15 intervention domains was generated. In phase 3, interventions were deemed acceptable for more than 90 per cent of patients except for reducing general anaesthesia (84 per cent) and re-sterilization of ‘single-use’ consumables (86 per cent). In phase 4, the top three shortlisted interventions for high-income countries were: introducing recycling; reducing use of anaesthetic gases; and appropriate clinical waste processing. In phase 4, the top three shortlisted interventions for low–middle-income countries were: introducing reusable surgical devices; reducing use of consumables; and reducing the use of general anaesthesia. Conclusion This is a step toward environmentally sustainable operating environments with actionable interventions applicable to both high– and low–middle–income countries

Hepatic steatosis in obese children and adolescents: association with adiposity, lipid, insulin, and liver enzymes

Objetivos: Estudiar la frecuencia de presentación de esteatosis hepática (EH) en un grupo de niños y adolescentes obesos y su asociación con medidas antropométricas, niveles de lípidos sanguíneos, resistencia a la insulina y aminotransferasas. Métodos: Se incluyeron 22 niños y adolescentes obesos (IMC>pc97) entre 6 y 13 años de edad, con promedio de 9,28 ± 1,9 años, 59% de sexo masculino y 41% femenino. Se tomaron tensión arterial y medidas antropométricas, incluyendo cintura, y se calcularon índice de masa corporal (IMC), área grasa y área muscular. Se hicieron determinaciones sanguíneas de glicemia e insulina en ayunas y post-prandial, lípidos y aminotransferasas. Con estos datos se calculó el índice de resistencia insulínica, HOMA-IR. Se realizó ecografía hepática con transductores entre 3 y 5 MHz para determinar la presencia de EH de acuerdo a la presencia de ecogenicidad, atenuación del sonido y visualización de vasos y diafragma. Resultados: El 45% (10/22) de los participantes presentó EH, 6 de sexo femenino y 4 de masculino, diferencia que no llegó a ser significativa. En el 14% la EH fue leve, en el 27% moderada y en el 4% severa. Se observó asociación significativa de la presencia de EH con elevación de la aspartato aminotransferasa (AST; p=0,029) y de la alanina aminotransferasa (ALT; p=0,003). No fue significativa la asociación con resistencia a la insulina y alteraciones lipídicas. Los niños con EH presentaron valores significativamente más altos de IMC (p<0,005), cintura (p<0,005), área grasa (p<0,05), insulina post-prandial (p<0,05), AST (p<0,0001), ALT (p<0,0001) y fosfatasas alcalinas (p<0,0001) que aquellos sin EH. En el análisis de regresión logística, con la presencia de EH como variable dependiente, se encontró que el IMC fue la variable antropométrica explicativa más significante (p=0,018; IC 95%: 1,12-3,52), y la AST la variable bioquímica explicativa más significante (p=0,032; IC 95%; 1,02- 1,63). Conclusiones: La EH es una complicación frecuente de la obesidad en niños y adolescentes, y se asocia con los indicadores de adiposidad, principalmente el IMC, así como con los niveles de [email protected]@[email protected]: To study the frequency of hepatic steatosis (HS) in a group of obese children and adolescents and its association with anthropometric measurements, blood lipid levels, insulin resistance and aminotransferase. Methods: Twenty-two obese children (BMI> PC97) between 6 and 13 years old, (9.28 ± 1.9 years), 59% male and 41% female were included. Blood pressure and anthropometric measurements, including waist, were taken, and body mass index (BMI), fat and muscle area were calcaulated. Determinations of blood glucose and insulin in fasting and post-prandial, lipids and aminotransferases were made. With these data insulin resistance index, HOMA-IR was calculated. A liver ultrasound with transducers between 3 and 5 MHz was performed to study the presence of HS, according to the echogenicity, sound attenuation and visualization of vessels and diaphragm. Results: Forty-five percent (45%) of participants presented HS, 6 female and 4 male, a difference that did not become significant. In 14% the HS was mild, 27% moderate and 4% severe. Significant association was observed between the presence of HS and the elevated levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST, P = 0.029) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT, P = 0.003). There was not a significant association with insulin resistance and lipid abnormalities. Those children with HS showed significantly higher values of BMI (p <0.005), waist (p <0.005), fat area (p <0.05), postprandial insulin (p <0.05), AST (p < 0.0001), ALT (p <0.0001) and alkaline phosphatase (p <0.0001) than those without HS. The logistic regression analysis, with the presence of HS as the dependent variable, showed that BMI was the most significant explanatory anthropometric variable (p=0.018, CI 95%: 1,12-3,52), and AST the most significant explanatory biochemistry variable (p = 0.032, CI 95%, 1,02- 1,63). Conclusion: Hepatic steatosis is a common complication of obesity in children and adolescents, and it is associated with indicators of adiposity, mainly BMI, and with aminotransferase levels

Red “Universidad, género, docencia e igualdad”

La Red de investigación en docencia universitaria “Universidad, docencia, genero e igualdad” persigue avanzar en la calidad e innovación de las enseñanzas universitarias a partir de la inclusión de la perspectiva de género. Se busca dar cumplimiento a las directrices generales de los nuevos planes de estudio respecto del principio de igualdad de oportunidades entre hombres y mujeres en la formación universitaria (Real Decreto 1393/2007. BOE nº 260, 30 de octubre de 2007). En la séptima edición de la Red, y tomando como referentes la “Guía de recomendaciones para la inclusión de la perspectiva de género en la docencia universitaria: práctica (I)” y la “Guía de recomendaciones para la inclusión de la perspectiva de género en la docencia universitaria: claves conceptuales y teóricas (II)”, elaboradas por la propia Red en ediciones pasadas, el trabajo desarrollado se ha dirigido a introducir las recomendaciones recogidas en las referencias citadas (y disponibles en la colección en línea “apuntes para la igualdad”, de la Unidad de Igualdad de la Universidad de Alicante) en las guías docentes de las asignaturas recogidas en el proyecto de Redes presentado Asimismo, se ha continuado en el mantenimiento del “Portal web con recursos docentes con perspectiva de género”, proyecto financiado por el Instituto de la Mujer (PACUI, 2012)

Red “Universidad, género, docencia e igualdad”

La Red de investigación en docencia universitaria “Universidad, docencia, genero e igualdad” persigue avanzar en la calidad e innovación de las enseñanzas universitarias a partir de la inclusión de la perspectiva de género. Se busca dar cumplimiento a las directrices generales de los nuevos planes de estudio respecto del principio de igualdad de oportunidades entre hombres y mujeres en la formación universitaria (Real Decreto 1393/2007. BOE nº 260, 30 de octubre de 2007). En la séptima edición de la Red, y tomando como referentes la “Guía de recomendaciones para la inclusión de la perspectiva de género en la docencia universitaria: práctica (I)” y la “Guía de recomendaciones para la inclusión de la perspectiva de género en la docencia universitaria: claves conceptuales y teóricas (II)”, elaboradas por la propia Red en ediciones pasadas, el trabajo desarrollado se ha dirigido a introducir las recomendaciones recogidas en las referencias citadas (y disponibles en la colección en línea “apuntes para la igualdad”, de la Unidad de Igualdad de la Universidad de Alicante) en las guías docentes de las asignaturas recogidas en el proyecto de Redes presentado Asimismo, se ha continuado en el mantenimiento del “Portal web con recursos docentes con perspectiva de género”, proyecto financiado por el Instituto de la Mujer (PACUI, 2012)

Global attitudes in the management of acute appendicitis during COVID-19 pandemic: ACIE Appy Study

Background: Surgical strategies are being adapted to face the COVID-19 pandemic. Recommendations on the management of acute appendicitis have been based on expert opinion, but very little evidence is available. This study addressed that dearth with a snapshot of worldwide approaches to appendicitis. Methods: The Association of Italian Surgeons in Europe designed an online survey to assess the current attitude of surgeons globally regarding the management of patients with acute appendicitis during the pandemic. Questions were divided into baseline information, hospital organization and screening, personal protective equipment, management and surgical approach, and patient presentation before versus during the pandemic. Results: Of 744 answers, 709 (from 66 countries) were complete and were included in the analysis. Most hospitals were treating both patients with and those without COVID. There was variation in screening indications and modality used, with chest X-ray plus molecular testing (PCR) being the commonest (19\ub78 per cent). Conservative management of complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis was used by 6\ub76 and 2\ub74 per cent respectively before, but 23\ub77 and 5\ub73 per cent, during the pandemic (both P < 0\ub7001). One-third changed their approach from laparoscopic to open surgery owing to the popular (but evidence-lacking) advice from expert groups during the initial phase of the pandemic. No agreement on how to filter surgical smoke plume during laparoscopy was identified. There was an overall reduction in the number of patients admitted with appendicitis and one-third felt that patients who did present had more severe appendicitis than they usually observe. Conclusion: Conservative management of mild appendicitis has been possible during the pandemic. The fact that some surgeons switched to open appendicectomy may reflect the poor guidelines that emanated in the early phase of SARS-CoV-2

Evaluation of a quality improvement intervention to reduce anastomotic leak following right colectomy (EAGLE): pragmatic, batched stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized trial in 64 countries

Background Anastomotic leak affects 8 per cent of patients after right colectomy with a 10-fold increased risk of postoperative death. The EAGLE study aimed to develop and test whether an international, standardized quality improvement intervention could reduce anastomotic leaks. Methods The internationally intended protocol, iteratively co-developed by a multistage Delphi process, comprised an online educational module introducing risk stratification, an intraoperative checklist, and harmonized surgical techniques. Clusters (hospital teams) were randomized to one of three arms with varied sequences of intervention/data collection by a derived stepped-wedge batch design (at least 18 hospital teams per batch). Patients were blinded to the study allocation. Low- and middle-income country enrolment was encouraged. The primary outcome (assessed by intention to treat) was anastomotic leak rate, and subgroup analyses by module completion (at least 80 per cent of surgeons, high engagement; less than 50 per cent, low engagement) were preplanned. Results A total 355 hospital teams registered, with 332 from 64 countries (39.2 per cent low and middle income) included in the final analysis. The online modules were completed by half of the surgeons (2143 of 4411). The primary analysis included 3039 of the 3268 patients recruited (206 patients had no anastomosis and 23 were lost to follow-up), with anastomotic leaks arising before and after the intervention in 10.1 and 9.6 per cent respectively (adjusted OR 0.87, 95 per cent c.i. 0.59 to 1.30; P = 0.498). The proportion of surgeons completing the educational modules was an influence: the leak rate decreased from 12.2 per cent (61 of 500) before intervention to 5.1 per cent (24 of 473) after intervention in high-engagement centres (adjusted OR 0.36, 0.20 to 0.64; P &lt; 0.001), but this was not observed in low-engagement hospitals (8.3 per cent (59 of 714) and 13.8 per cent (61 of 443) respectively; adjusted OR 2.09, 1.31 to 3.31). Conclusion Completion of globally available digital training by engaged teams can alter anastomotic leak rates. Registration number: NCT04270721 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov)