PERFIL DE ATENCIÓN DEL SERVICIO DE ATENCIÓN PREHOSPITALARIA MÓVIL DE URGENCIAS ESTATAL

El estudio tiene como objetivo identificar el perfil epidemiológico y sanitario de las atenciones realizadas por el Servicio de Atención Móvil de Urgencias de Rio Grande do Norte, entre enero y abril de 2014. Estudio descriptivo, exploratorio, cuantitativo y con datos retrospectivos. Datos recolectados entre julio y setiembre de 2014 a partir de instrumento preestablecido. Fueron analizadas 3.186 incidencias, de las cuales 1.473 eran clínicas, 1.454 traumáticas, 79 obstétricas y 180 psiquiátricas, resultando que 2.012 (63,2%) de víctimas eran de sexo masculino. La faja etaria con mayor número de atenciones fue la de 25 a 34 años. El 58,3% de las incidencias fueron atendidas en período diurno. Las Unidades de Soporte Básico realizaron el 90,4% de las atenciones. Los resultados demostraron que es pertinente la caracterización de las atenciones, para fundamentar la elaboración de políticas públicas y campañas sanitarias en correspondencia a las necesidades identificadas.O estudo possui como objetivo identificar o perfil epidemiológico e de saúde dos atendimentos realizados pelo Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência do Rio Grande do Norte, durante os meses de janeiro a abril, do ano de 2014. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, exploratório, quantitativo e com dados retrospectivos. A coleta dos dados foi realizada nos meses de julho a setembro de 2014, a partir de um instrumento pré-estabelecido. Foram analisadas 3.186 ocorrências, das quais 1.473 eram clínicas, 1.454 traumáticas, 79 obstétricas e 180 psiquiátricas, sendo 2.012 (63,2%) das vítimas do sexo masculino. A faixa etária com maior número de atendimentos foi a de 25 a 34 anos. O período diurno totalizou 58,3% das ocorrências. As Unidades de Suporte Básico realizaram 90,4% dos atendimentos. Os resultados mostraram que é pertinente a caracterização desses atendimentos para fundamentar a elaboração de políticas públicas e ações em saúde condizentes com as necessidades identificadas.The aim of the present study was to identify the epidemiological and health profile of care provided by the Emergency Mobile Care Service of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, between January and April 2014. This was a descriptive, exploratory and quantitative study based on retrospective data. Data were gathered between July and September 2014 using a pre-determined instrument. We analyzed 3,186 incidents, of which 1,473 were clinical, 1,454 traumatic, 79 obstetric, and 180 psychiatric. Furthermore, 2,012 (63.2%) consisted of male victims and individuals between 25 and 34 years old represented the most common age group. The day period totaled 58.3% of incidents. Basic Support Units carried out 90.4% of care. The results showed that the characterization of this service is relevant to substantiate the creation of health policies and actions compatible with the identified needs

Protocol Proposal For The Care Of The Person With Venous Ulcer

Objective: To propose a care protocol for the care of the person with a venous ulcer in highly complex services. Methods and results: This is a methodological study, in three stages: literature review, validation of content and validation in the clinical context. The literature review was carried out from June to August/2011, being the basis for the construction of the Protocol for Venous Ulcers. The content validation included 53 judges (44 nurses, 8 physicians and 1 physiotherapist) selected through the Lattes platform to evaluate the items of the protocol. Validation in the clinical context occurred at the University Hospital Onofre Lopes, in Natal/RN with four judges (nurses), who worked in pairs, evaluating 32 patients with venous ulcers. The protocol was validated with 15 categories: sociodemographic data; anamnesis; examinations; ulcer characteristics; care with the lesion and perilesional area; medicines used to treat the lesion; evaluation and treatment of pain; surgical treatment of chronic venous disease; recurrence prevention (clinical and educational strategies); reference; counter-reference; and quality of life. Conclusion: The validated protocol regarding content and clinical context was applicable. Its implementation is a viable measure that assists in the reorientation of the team in high complexity services, aiming at wound healing and restoration of the patient´s integral health. Keywords: Varicose ulcer; Tertiary Health Care; Protocols; Validation studies

Multidimensional assessment of institutionalized elderly: the reality of a brazilian institution

Background: The population aging in Brazil is characterized by the accumulation of progressive disabilities in their functional activities and daily life. To consider the elderlies in his/her multiple dimensions turns out to be a critical issue to improvetheir assistance to an institu-tionalized level, improving their health and quality of life. To perform a mini-overall evaluation of institutionalized elderly person to trace their profile in relation to the socio-demographic, functional capacity, nutritional status and cognition. Methods: Descriptive study, with a cross-sectional design and quan-titative approach performed in a long - stay institution for the elderly in Natal, RN. The research was approved by the Research Ethics Com-mittee of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, under opinion number 164/2011.Results: 63.3% of the elderly were female, with ages varying from 61 to 103 years. 60.0% were single; 56.7% were literate. 66.7% had no children and 55% lived with their families before the institutio-nalization. As for the institutionalization time, 63.3% resided in the institution for four years. As what concerns the aspects of health, 73.3% of the elderly presented hearing difficulties, 90% make use of medicines predominantly to diabetes and hypertension. There is clear evidence that the institutionalization has been harmful to the elderly as with regards basic activities of daily living, nutritional status and cognitive aspects. Conclusion: The progressive disability in functional activities of daily life interferes directly in the quality of life, increasing dependency and minimizing the autonomy of these individuals. It is necessary to effec-tive implementation of public policies directed to the institutionalized elderly from the perspective of effective actions for improved attention and assistance

Evaluation Of The Quality Of Assistance In An Pre-Hospital Mobile Emergency Service

Background: to evaluate the quality of the assistance of a Mobile Emergency Care Service and to compare the evaluation of professionals according to training and level of education. Methods and Findings: this is a cross-sectional study, with a Donabedian theoretical reference. The sample was all the professionals of a Mobile Emergency Service and data collection performed by a previously validated quality assessment instrument. Some aspects of the service structure were evaluated negatively, and the process was evaluated in a positive way, in general. When comparing the evaluation of quality according to professional category and education, it was verified that the indicators of structure and process were considered appropriate by the professionals of average level and inadequate by the personnel of superior level. Conclusion: the professionals identified flaws in the service structure, which can impact the assistance provided. The level of education influenced the evaluation of the quality of the service. Keywords: Emergency medical services; Health Evaluation; Prehospital care; Evaluation studies; Health services &nbsp