Estudio de caso de un adolescente según el Modelo Teórico de Ajuste al Cáncer Parental

Objective: To describe and analyze the experience of an adolescent experiencing parental cancer, based on A Model of Children’s Adjustment to Parental Cancer, and to prescribe nursing interventions in classified language. Method: This is a single case study, qualitative, of a 16-year-old adolescent experiencing maternal cancer. We analyzed a semi-structured interview, based on a script conceptualized by the selected theoretical model. Data processing took place through content analysis. Authorization was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee TI 25/2020. Results: The analysis of the adolescent’s interview allowed identifying categories in agreement with the model variables. Psychosocial adjustment dimensions and stress response symptoms, such as academic performance and somatic symptoms, were recognized in the adolescent’s adjustment process. Nursing interventions will focus on education and support. Conclusion: The theoretical model contributed to assess the needs of adolescents experiencing parental cancer, allowing nursing interventions to be prescribed in classified language that consider moderating and mediating variables, promoting adjustment. The model proved to be suitable for future interventions for adolescents experiencing similar situations.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

The Perceptions of Formal Nursing Leaders about Evidence-based Practice

Dissertação de Mestrado em Gestão e Economia da Saúde apresentada à Faculdade de EconomiaIntrodução: A Prática Baseada na Evidência (PBE) é um elemento do processo de tomada de decisão que considera a melhor evidência, o juízo crítico do profissional, as preferências da pessoa cuidada e o contexto de prestação de cuidados. A liderança formal é determinante para implementar e sustentar a PBE. No entanto, para os líderes formais de enfermagem, a implementação da PBE e sua sustentabilidade é, ainda, um desafio, pelo que é relevante conhecer as suas perceções.Objetivo: Conhecer as perceções de líderes formais de enfermagem sobre a PBE e as ações que empreendem para a implementar e sustentar, em instituições de cuidados de saúde portuguesas.Materiais e métodos: Estudo qualitativo descritivo exploratório, com amostra por conveniência com líderes formais de enfermagem de três instituições de cuidados de saúde portuguesas. O tamanho da amostra foi determinado com base no princípio da saturação dos dados. A colheita de dados foi realizada através de entrevistas semiestruturadas. Para o processo de análise de dados recorreu-se à análise de conteúdo proposta por Bardin (2020) e ao software MAXQDA Analytic Pro 2022.Resultados: Os líderes descreveram o Conceito de PBE com um a dois componentes, demonstraram conhecimento sobre o Impacto da PBE nos Resultados em Saúde e relataram também a sua Autoperceção sobre a Necessidade de Conhecimento e sobre o Investimento Formativo. A Divulgação e Disponibilização de Recursos, a Reflexão sobre a Prática Clínica, o Envolvimento dos Enfermeiros em Grupos de Trabalho de Apoio à Tomada de Decisão, a Monitorização e Divulgação dos Resultados do Impacto da PBE, a Divulgação e Implementação dos Projetos dos Enfermeiros, a Ligação entre a Academia e a Clínica, as Reuniões de Apoio à Tomada de Decisão Partilhada e a Rotatividade dos Enfermeiros foram as Estratégias mencionadas pelos líderes formais. As Barreiras à implementação da PBE descritas foram a Escassez e Gestão de Recursos Ineficiente, a Cultura organizacional, o Afastamento entre a Academia e a Clínica, a Desmotivação e a Resistência à Mudança. Os Facilitadores foram a Existência e Gestão de Recursos Eficiente, a Cultura Organizacional, a Ligação da Academia à Clínica, a Motivação e Comprometimento, a Liderança, a Organização que Regula o Exercício da Profissão e as Reuniões Multidisciplinares. Os recursos referidos foram o tempo, os recursos humanos, o conhecimento, os recursos materiais e digitais e os peritos. Os líderes formais relataram a adoção de Comportamentos Facilitadores e Motivacionais, e caraterizaram o seu papel com as Habilidades e Expertise, a Consideração pelos Seguidores e os Valores.Conclusão: O Conceito de PBE foi evidentemente associado à Utilização do Conhecimento Científico. Os líderes apresentam conhecimento sobre o Impacto da PBE nos Resultados em Saúde, contudo, têm dificuldades em relatar a sua autoperceção sobre o conhecimento específico sobre PBE. Os líderes adotam estratégias de implementação da PBE e mencionam barreiras e facilitadores que encontram, bem como os recursos utilizados. Sugere-se que sejam desenvolvidos e implementados programas educativos e projetos institucionais que apoiem a implementação e sustentabilidade da PBE. Estudos primários neste âmbito deverão continuar a ser desenvolvidos em Portugal.Introduction: Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is an element of the decision-making process that considers the best evidence, the critical judgment of the healthcare worker, the preferences of the person cared for and the context of care. Formal leadership is determinant to implementing and sustaining EBP. However, for formal nursing leaders, the implementation of EBP and its sustainability is still a challenge, so it is relevant to know their perceptions.Objective: To know the perceptions of formal nursing leaders about EBP and the actions they undertake to implement and sustain it, in Portuguese healthcare institutions.Materials and Methods: Qualitative exploratory descriptive study, with convenience sample of formal nursing leaders from three Portuguese healthcare institutions. The sample size was determined based on the principle of data saturation. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews. For the data analysis process, a content analysis proposed by Bardin (2020) and the MAXQDA Analytic Pro 2022 software were used.Results: The leaders described the Concept of EBP with one to two elements, demonstrated knowledge about the Impact of EBP on Health Outcomes, and also reported on their Self-Perception about the Need for Knowledge and about the Formative Investment. The Dissemination and Availability of Resources, the Reflection about Clinical Practice, the Involvement of Nurses in Decision-Making Support Working Groups, the Monitoring and Dissemination of EBP Impact, the Dissemination and Implementation of Nurses' Projects, the Link between the Academy and the Clinic, the Support Meetings for Shared Decision Making, and the Rotation of Nurses were the Strategies mentioned by the formal leaders. The Barriers to the implementation of EBP described were the Scarcity and Inefficient Resource Management, the Organizational Culture, the Distance between the Academy and the Clinic, the Demotivation, and the Resistance to Change. The Facilitators were the Existence and Efficient Resource Management, the Organizational Culture, the Link the Academy to the Clinic, the Motivation and Commitment, the Leadership, the Organization that Regulates the Exercise of the Profession, and the Multidisciplinary Meetings. The necessary resources mentioned were time, human resources, knowledge, material and digital resources, and experts. Formal leaders reported the adoption of Facilitating and Motivational Behaviors, and characterized their role as Skills and Expertise, Consideration for Followers, and Values.Conclusion: The concept of EBP was evidently associated with the use of scientific knowledge. The leaders have knowledge about the impact of EBP on health outcomes, however, they have difficulty reporting their self-perception of knowledge about EBP. The leaders adopt strategies for implementing EBP and mention barriers and facilitators that they encounter, as well as resources used. It is suggested the development and implementation of educational programs and institutional projects in order to support the implementation and sustainability of EBP. It is suggested the development and implementation of educational programs and institutional projects in order to support the implementation and sustainability of EBP. Primary studies in this area should continue to be developed in Portugal

Promoción de la práctica basada en la evidencia: formación de profesionales de salud para la síntesis de la evidencia

Objetivo: Relatar a experiência do Portugal Centre For Evidence Based Practice (PCEBP): a JBI Centre of Excellence na formação de profissionais de saúde, pesquisadores e docentes no Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program, um curso em Síntese da Evidência, especificamente sobre Revisões Sistemáticas da Literatura. Método: Este artigo tem como objetivo relatar a experiência do Portugal Centre For Evidence Based Practice: a JBI Centre of Excellence na implementação do Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program que capacita profissionais de saúde, pesquisadores e docentes para o desenvolvimento de Revisões Sistemáticas, segundo a abordagem do JBI. Resultados: Até o final do ano 2020, foram desenvolvidas 11 edições do curso com um total de 136 participantes provenientes de diferentes instituições de ensino e de saúde, de diferentes países. Resultante da formação destes participantes, 13 revisões sistemáticas foram publicadas na JBI Evidence Synthesis e 10 revisões foram publicadas noutras revistas. Conclusão: Os referidos resultados e a avaliação de satisfação dos formados nos permitem realçar a pertinência do curso para a formação em síntese de evidência de profissionais de saúde.Objective: To report the experience of the Portugal Centre For Evidence Based Practice (PCEBP): a JBI Centre of Excellence in the training of health professionals, researchers, and professors in the Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program, a course on Evidence Synthesis, specifically on Systematic Literature Reviews. Method: This article aims to report the experience of the Portugal Centre For Evidence Based Practice: a JBI Centre of Excellence in the implementation of the Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program that trains health professionals, researchers, and teachers to develop Systematic Reviews, according to the JBI approach. Results: By the end of 2020, 11 editions of the course had been developed with 136 participants from different educational and health institutions, from different countries. As a result of the training of these participants, 13 systematic reviews were published in JBI Evidence Synthesis and 10 reviews were published in other journals. Conclusion: The reported results and the students’ satisfaction evaluation allow us to emphasize the relevance of the course for health professionals training on evidence synthesis.Objetivo: Relatar la experiencia del Portugal Centre For Evidence Based Practice (PCEBP): a JBI Centre of Excellence en la formación de profesionales de salud, investigadores y docentes en el Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program, un curso en Síntesis de la Evidencia, específicamente sobre Revisiones Sistemáticas de la Literatura. Método: Este artículo tiene como objetivo relatar la experiencia del Portugal Centre For Evidence Based Practice: a JBI Centre of Excellence en la implementación del Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program que capacita profesionales de salud, investigadores y docentes para el desarrollo de Revisiones Sistemáticas, según la metodología del JBI. Resultados: Hasta el final del año 2020, fueron desarrolladas 11 ediciones del curso sumando en total 136 participantes provenientes de diferentes instituciones de enseñanza y de salud, de distintos países. Resultó tras la formación de estos participantes que, 13 revisiones sistemáticas fueron publicadas en la JBI Evidence Synthesis y 10 revisiones fueron publicadas en otras revistas. Conclusión: Los referidos resultados y la evaluación de satisfacción de los egresos nos permiten resaltar la pertinencia del curso para la formación en síntesis de evidencia de profesionales de salud

Estudo de caso de um adolescente segundo o Modelo Teórico do Ajuste ao Cancro Parental

Objective: To describe and analyze the experience of an adolescent experiencing parental cancer, based on A Model of Children’s Adjustment to Parental Cancer, and to prescribe nursing interventions in classified language. Method: This is a single case study, qualitative, of a 16-year-old adolescent experiencing maternal cancer. We analyzed a semi-structured interview, based on a script conceptualized by the selected theoretical model. Data processing took place through content analysis. Authorization was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee TI 25/2020. Results: The analysis of the adolescent’s interview allowed identifying categories in agreement with the model variables. Psychosocial adjustment dimensions and stress response symptoms, such as academic performance and somatic symptoms, were recognized in the adolescent’s adjustment process. Nursing interventions will focus on education and support. Conclusion: The theoretical model contributed to assess the needs of adolescents experiencing parental cancer, allowing nursing interventions to be prescribed in classified language that consider moderating and mediating variables, promoting adjustment. The model proved to be suitable for future interventions for adolescents experiencing similar situations.Objetivo: Describir y analizar la experiencia de un adolescente con cáncer en los padres, a partir del Modelo Teórico de Adaptación del Adolescente al Cáncer en los Padres, y prescribir intervenciones de enfermería en lenguaje clasificado. Método: Estudio de caso único, cualitativo, de una adolescente de 16 años con cáncer materno. Se analizó una entrevista semiestructurada, a partir de un guión conceptualizado por el modelo teórico seleccionado. El procesamiento de datos se llevó a cabo a través del análisis de contenido. Se obtuvo autorización del Comité de Ética TI 25/2020. Resultados: El análisis de la entrevista adolescente permitió la identificación de categorías de acuerdo con las variables del modelo. En el proceso de ajuste del adolescente se reconocieron dimensiones de ajuste psicosocial y síntomas de respuesta al estrés, como rendimiento académico y síntomas somáticos. Las intervenciones de enfermería se centrarán en la educación y el apoyo. Conclusión: El modelo teórico contribuyó para evaluar las necesidades de los adolescentes que experimentan cáncer en los padres, permitiendo que las intervenciones de enfermería sean prescritas en un lenguaje clasificado que considere variables moderadoras y mediadoras, promoviendo el ajuste. El modelo demostró ser adecuado para futuras intervenciones con adolescentes en situaciones similares.Objetivo: descrever e analisar experiência de um adolescente a vivenciar cancro parental, fundamentado no Modelo Teórico do Ajuste dos Adolescentes ao Cancro Parental, e prescrever intervenções de enfermagem em linguagem classificada. Método: estudo de caso único, tipo qualitativo, de adolescente de 16 anos de idade a vivenciar cancro da mãe. Analisou-se uma entrevista semiestruturada, baseada em um roteiro concetualizado pelo modelo teórico selecionado. Tratamento de dados ocorreu através de análise de conteúdo. Obteve-se autorização da Comissão de Ética TI 25/2020. Resultados: a análise da entrevista do adolescente permitiu identificar categorias concordantes com as variáveis do modelo. As dimensões de ajuste psicossocial e sintomas de resposta ao estress, como performance acadêmica e sintomas somáticos, foram reconhecidas no processo de ajuste do adolescente. As intervenções de enfermagem serão focadas na educação e apoio. Conclusão o modelo teórico contribuiu para avaliar as necessidades do adolescente a vivenciar cancro parental, permitindo prescrever intervenções de enfermagem em linguagem classificada que considerem variáveis moderadoras e mediadoras, promovendo-se o ajuste. O modelo demonstrou ser adequado para futuras intervenções a adolescentes a experienciar situações semelhantes

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Characterisation of microbial attack on archaeological bone

As part of an EU funded project to investigate the factors influencing bone preservation in the archaeological record, more than 250 bones from 41 archaeological sites in five countries spanning four climatic regions were studied for diagenetic alteration. Sites were selected to cover a range of environmental conditions and archaeological contexts. Microscopic and physical (mercury intrusion porosimetry) analyses of these bones revealed that the majority (68%) had suffered microbial attack. Furthermore, significant differences were found between animal and human bone in both the state of preservation and the type of microbial attack present. These differences in preservation might result from differences in early taphonomy of the bones. © 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved

Brazilian Flora 2020: Leveraging the power of a collaborative scientific network

International audienceThe shortage of reliable primary taxonomic data limits the description of biological taxa and the understanding of biodiversity patterns and processes, complicating biogeographical, ecological, and evolutionary studies. This deficit creates a significant taxonomic impediment to biodiversity research and conservation planning. The taxonomic impediment and the biodiversity crisis are widely recognized, highlighting the urgent need for reliable taxonomic data. Over the past decade, numerous countries worldwide have devoted considerable effort to Target 1 of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC), which called for the preparation of a working list of all known plant species by 2010 and an online world Flora by 2020. Brazil is a megadiverse country, home to more of the world's known plant species than any other country. Despite that, Flora Brasiliensis, concluded in 1906, was the last comprehensive treatment of the Brazilian flora. The lack of accurate estimates of the number of species of algae, fungi, and plants occurring in Brazil contributes to the prevailing taxonomic impediment and delays progress towards the GSPC targets. Over the past 12 years, a legion of taxonomists motivated to meet Target 1 of the GSPC, worked together to gather and integrate knowledge on the algal, plant, and fungal diversity of Brazil. Overall, a team of about 980 taxonomists joined efforts in a highly collaborative project that used cybertaxonomy to prepare an updated Flora of Brazil, showing the power of scientific collaboration to reach ambitious goals. This paper presents an overview of the Brazilian Flora 2020 and provides taxonomic and spatial updates on the algae, fungi, and plants found in one of the world's most biodiverse countries. We further identify collection gaps and summarize future goals that extend beyond 2020. Our results show that Brazil is home to 46,975 native species of algae, fungi, and plants, of which 19,669 are endemic to the country. The data compiled to date suggests that the Atlantic Rainforest might be the most diverse Brazilian domain for all plant groups except gymnosperms, which are most diverse in the Amazon. However, scientific knowledge of Brazilian diversity is still unequally distributed, with the Atlantic Rainforest and the Cerrado being the most intensively sampled and studied biomes in the country. In times of “scientific reductionism”, with botanical and mycological sciences suffering pervasive depreciation in recent decades, the first online Flora of Brazil 2020 significantly enhanced the quality and quantity of taxonomic data available for algae, fungi, and plants from Brazil. This project also made all the information freely available online, providing a firm foundation for future research and for the management, conservation, and sustainable use of the Brazilian funga and flora

Global variation in postoperative mortality and complications after cancer surgery: a multicentre, prospective cohort study in 82 countries

© 2021 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an Open Access article under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licenseBackground: 80% of individuals with cancer will require a surgical procedure, yet little comparative data exist on early outcomes in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). We compared postoperative outcomes in breast, colorectal, and gastric cancer surgery in hospitals worldwide, focusing on the effect of disease stage and complications on postoperative mortality. Methods: This was a multicentre, international prospective cohort study of consecutive adult patients undergoing surgery for primary breast, colorectal, or gastric cancer requiring a skin incision done under general or neuraxial anaesthesia. The primary outcome was death or major complication within 30 days of surgery. Multilevel logistic regression determined relationships within three-level nested models of patients within hospitals and countries. Hospital-level infrastructure effects were explored with three-way mediation analyses. This study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03471494. Findings: Between April 1, 2018, and Jan 31, 2019, we enrolled 15 958 patients from 428 hospitals in 82 countries (high income 9106 patients, 31 countries; upper-middle income 2721 patients, 23 countries; or lower-middle income 4131 patients, 28 countries). Patients in LMICs presented with more advanced disease compared with patients in high-income countries. 30-day mortality was higher for gastric cancer in low-income or lower-middle-income countries (adjusted odds ratio 3·72, 95% CI 1·70–8·16) and for colorectal cancer in low-income or lower-middle-income countries (4·59, 2·39–8·80) and upper-middle-income countries (2·06, 1·11–3·83). No difference in 30-day mortality was seen in breast cancer. The proportion of patients who died after a major complication was greatest in low-income or lower-middle-income countries (6·15, 3·26–11·59) and upper-middle-income countries (3·89, 2·08–7·29). Postoperative death after complications was partly explained by patient factors (60%) and partly by hospital or country (40%). The absence of consistently available postoperative care facilities was associated with seven to 10 more deaths per 100 major complications in LMICs. Cancer stage alone explained little of the early variation in mortality or postoperative complications. Interpretation: Higher levels of mortality after cancer surgery in LMICs was not fully explained by later presentation of disease. The capacity to rescue patients from surgical complications is a tangible opportunity for meaningful intervention. Early death after cancer surgery might be reduced by policies focusing on strengthening perioperative care systems to detect and intervene in common complications. Funding: National Institute for Health Research Global Health Research Unit

Effects of hospital facilities on patient outcomes after cancer surgery: an international, prospective, observational study

© 2022 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an Open Access article under the CC BY 4.0 licenseBackground: Early death after cancer surgery is higher in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) compared with in high-income countries, yet the impact of facility characteristics on early postoperative outcomes is unknown. The aim of this study was to examine the association between hospital infrastructure, resource availability, and processes on early outcomes after cancer surgery worldwide. Methods: A multimethods analysis was performed as part of the GlobalSurg 3 study—a multicentre, international, prospective cohort study of patients who had surgery for breast, colorectal, or gastric cancer. The primary outcomes were 30-day mortality and 30-day major complication rates. Potentially beneficial hospital facilities were identified by variable selection to select those associated with 30-day mortality. Adjusted outcomes were determined using generalised estimating equations to account for patient characteristics and country-income group, with population stratification by hospital. Findings: Between April 1, 2018, and April 23, 2019, facility-level data were collected for 9685 patients across 238 hospitals in 66 countries (91 hospitals in 20 high-income countries; 57 hospitals in 19 upper-middle-income countries; and 90 hospitals in 27 low-income to lower-middle-income countries). The availability of five hospital facilities was inversely associated with mortality: ultrasound, CT scanner, critical care unit, opioid analgesia, and oncologist. After adjustment for case-mix and country income group, hospitals with three or fewer of these facilities (62 hospitals, 1294 patients) had higher mortality compared with those with four or five (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 3·85 [95% CI 2·58–5·75]; p<0·0001), with excess mortality predominantly explained by a limited capacity to rescue following the development of major complications (63·0% vs 82·7%; OR 0·35 [0·23–0·53]; p<0·0001). Across LMICs, improvements in hospital facilities would prevent one to three deaths for every 100 patients undergoing surgery for cancer. Interpretation: Hospitals with higher levels of infrastructure and resources have better outcomes after cancer surgery, independent of country income. Without urgent strengthening of hospital infrastructure and resources, the reductions in cancer-associated mortality associated with improved access will not be realised. Funding: National Institute for Health and Care Research

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)