Conjunto Mínimo Básico de Dados no Registo de Úlceras por Pressão (CMBD-UPP)

Para os profissionais de Enfermagem como para a totalidade das disciplinas em Ciências da Saúde, a necessidade de registar corretamente a sua atividade assistencial é um facto indispensável e obrigatório que, atualmente, ninguém discute. No entanto, o que se regista e a forma na que se faz, se é motivo desde tempo atrás de investigação para a sua melhora. (…) Se é importante interiorizar a necessidade de registar e parece evidente que estamos em sintonia, tão importante é conhecer quais são as variáveis que registamos e se é possível propor um consenso sobre aquelas que se considerem básicas e aquelas outras que ampliariam essa listagem imprescindível.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Assessing Value-based Health Care Delivery for Hemodialysis

Rationale, aims and objectives Disparities in haemodialysis outcomes among centres have been well-documented. Besides, attempts to assess haemodialysis results have been based on non-comprehensive methodologies. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive methodology for assessing haemodialysis centres, based on the value of health care. The value of health care is defined as the patient benefit from a specific medical intervention per monetary unit invested (Value = Patient Benefit/Cost). This study assessed the value of health care and ranked different haemodialysis centres. Method A nephrology quality management group identified the criteria for the assess- ment. An expert group composed of stakeholders (patients, clinicians and managers) agreed on the weighting of each variable, considering values and preferences. Multi-criteria methodology was used to analyse the data. Four criteria and their weights were identified: evidence-based clinical performance measures = 43 points; yearly mortality = 27 points; patient satisfaction = 13 points; and health-related quality of life = 17 points (100-point scale). Evidence-based clinical performance measures included five sub-criteria, with respective weights, including: dialysis adequacy; haemoglobin concentration; mineral and bone disorders; type of vascular access; and hospitalization rate. The patient benefit was determined from co-morbidity–adjusted results and corresponding weights. The cost of each centre was calculated as the average amount expended per patient per year. Results The study was conducted in five centres (1–5). After adjusting for co-morbidity, value of health care was calculated, and the centres were ranked. A multi-way sensitivity analysis that considered different weights (10–60% changes) and costs (changes of 10% in direct and 30% in allocated costs) showed that the methodology was robust. The rankings: 4-5-3-2-1 and 4-3-5-2-1 were observed in 62.21% and 21.55%, respectively, of simula- tions, when weights were varied by 60%. Conclusions Value assessments may integrate divergent stakeholder perceptions, create a context for improvement and aid in policy-making decisions

Guia de pràctica clínica sobre el maneig i tractament d’úlceres d’extremitats inferiors

Úlceres; Extremitats inferiors; Cures; EpidemiologiaÚlceras; Extremidades inferiores; Curas; EpidemiologíaUlcers; Lower extremities; Cures; EpidemiologyLes úlceres cròniques en les extremitats inferiors són un problema de salut amb importants repercussions socioeconòmiques a causa de la seva llarga evolució. Pot minvar la qualitat de vida del pacient i propiciar l’absentisme laboral, i constitueix un gran repte per als professionals sanitaris. L'objectiu d'aquest document és oferir al professional un coneixement actualitzat sobre les millors actuacions preventives i curatives en el maneig i tractament de les úlceres d’extremitat inferior. També facilitar informació sobre mesures diagnòstiques i terapèutiques per a cada situació clínica, per poder millorar la qualitat i eficiència de les cures proporcionades des d'una perspectiva holística i individualitzada

Guia de pràctica clínica sobre el maneig i tractament d’úlceres d’extremitats inferiors

Úlceres; Extremitats inferiors; Cures; EpidemiologiaÚlceras; Extremidades inferiores; Curas; EpidemiologíaUlcers; Lower extremities; Cures; EpidemiologyLes úlceres cròniques en les extremitats inferiors són un problema de salut amb importants repercussions socioeconòmiques a causa de la seva llarga evolució. Pot minvar la qualitat de vida del pacient i propiciar l’absentisme laboral, i constitueix un gran repte per als professionals sanitaris. L'objectiu d'aquest document és oferir al professional un coneixement actualitzat sobre les millors actuacions preventives i curatives en el maneig i tractament de les úlceres d’extremitat inferior. També facilitar informació sobre mesures diagnòstiques i terapèutiques per a cada situació clínica, per poder millorar la qualitat i eficiència de les cures proporcionades des d'una perspectiva holística i individualitzada