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  1. Article ; Online: Psychometric Testing of the Spanish Modified Version of the Mini-Suffering State Examination

    Daniel Gutiérrez-Sánchez / Rafael Gómez-García / Isabel María López-Medina / Antonio I. Cuesta-Vargas

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 7821, p

    2021  Volume 7821

    Abstract: Background: The mini-suffering state examination is a valid and reliable measure that have been used to assess suffering in patients with advanced cancer. The aim of this study was to carry out a psychometric analysis of the Spanish version of the mini- ... ...

    Abstract Background: The mini-suffering state examination is a valid and reliable measure that have been used to assess suffering in patients with advanced cancer. The aim of this study was to carry out a psychometric analysis of the Spanish version of the mini-suffering state examination. Method: A validation study was conducted. Seventy-two informal caregivers of deceased patients in palliative care were included in this study. A psychometric testing of content validity, internal consistency, and convergent validity with the Spanish version of the quality of dying and death questionnaire was performed. Results: The original instrument was modified to be used by informal caregivers. The content validity was acceptable (0.96), and the internal consistency was moderate (α = 0.67). Convergent validity was demonstrated (r = −0.64). Conclusion: The Spanish modified version of the MSSE showed satisfactory measurement properties. The Spanish modified version of MSSE can be useful to facilitate screening, monitor progress, and guide treatment decisions in end-of-life cancer patients.
    Keywords suffering ; palliative care ; nursing ; validation studies ; psychometric properties ; advanced cancer ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 150
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: Salud planetaria

    Cristina Álvarez-García / Isabel María López-Medina / Sebastián Sanz-Martos / Carmen Álvarez-Nieto

    Educación Médica, Vol 22, Iss 6, Pp 352-

    educación para una atención sanitaria sostenible

    2021  Volume 357

    Abstract: Resumen: Los «Objetivos para el desarrollo sostenible 2030» marcan la necesidad de una educación para el desarrollo sostenible que logre mantener la salud planetaria. Así, las instituciones de educación superior que forman a profesionales sanitarios ... ...

    Abstract Resumen: Los «Objetivos para el desarrollo sostenible 2030» marcan la necesidad de una educación para el desarrollo sostenible que logre mantener la salud planetaria. Así, las instituciones de educación superior que forman a profesionales sanitarios deberían considerar la integración de competencias para promover la salud planetaria. Las competencias para lograr la salud planetaria incluyen los desplazamientos debidos al cambio climático, las poblaciones vulnerables como niños, ancianos o los más pobres, la seguridad del agua y alimentaria, la carga de enfermedades infecciosas, las catástrofes como inundaciones o temperaturas extremas, los contaminantes aéreos, o los efectos en la salud mental. De esta forma, la educación para el desarrollo sostenible pretende dotar y capacitar al alumnado con los conocimientos, las habilidades y las actitudes para que pueda ser eficaz en la resolución de los retos de la salud planetaria, como son la interdependencia de los ecosistemas y la salud humana, incluyendo los efectos del cambio ambiental en la salud, así como el impacto del sector sanitario y su dependencia del medio ambiente. Algunas universidades europeas ya han empezado a sostenibilizar la formación de profesionales sanitarios, siendo ejemplos de los pasos necesarios a seguir. Abstract: The “2030 Sustainable Development Goals” outline the need for education for sustainable development to sustain planetary health. Thus, higher education institutions that train health professionals should consider embedding competencies to promote planetary health. Competencies for achieving planetary health include displacement due to climate change, vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly or the poorest, water and food security, the burden of infectious diseases, catastrophes such as floods or extreme temperatures, air pollutants, or mental health effects. Therefore, education for sustainable development aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be effective in addressing global health ...
    Keywords Climate change ; Education for health professionals ; Environmental health education ; Education for sustainable development ; Higher education ; Planetary health ; Education (General) ; L7-991 ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Article ; Online: Umbilical cord separation time, predictors and healing complications in newborns with dry care.

    María Dolores López-Medina / Ana Belén López-Araque / Manuel Linares-Abad / Isabel María López-Medina

    PLoS ONE, Vol 15, Iss 1, p e

    2020  Volume 0227209

    Abstract: OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to explore the umbilical cord separation time, predictors, and healing complications from birth until the newborn was one month old. DESIGN:A quantitative longitudinal observational analytical study by stratified ...

    Abstract OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to explore the umbilical cord separation time, predictors, and healing complications from birth until the newborn was one month old. DESIGN:A quantitative longitudinal observational analytical study by stratified random sample was adopted. SETTING:Public health system hospitals in southern Spain and at newborns' homes. PARTICIPANTS:Between April 2016 and December 2017, the study included 106 neonates born after 35-42 weeks of gestation whose umbilical cord was cured with water and soap and dried later as well as newborns without umbilical canalisation whose mothers enjoyed a low-risk pregnancy. METHODS:The data collection procedure comprised two blocks: from birth to the time of separation of the umbilical cord and from cord separation to the first month of life of the newborn. Umbilical cord separation time was measured in minutes; socio-demographic and clinical characteristics were measured by means of questionnaires, and the external diameter of the umbilical cord was measured using an electronic stainless-steel calliper and trailing roller. RESULTS:The mean umbilical separation time: 6.61 days (±2.33, IC 95%:6.16-7.05). Incidence of omphalitis was 3.7%; granuloma was 8.6%. Separation time predictors were wetting recurrence, birth weight, intrapartum antibiotics, birth season, and Apgar < 9 (R2 = 0.439 F: 15.361, p <0.01). CONCLUSION:The findings support the World Health Organization recommendations: dry umbilical cord cares is a safe practice that soon detaches the umbilical cord, taking into account the factors studied that will vary the length of time until the umbilical cord is separated.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  4. Article ; Online: Young Nursing Student’s Knowledge and Attitudes about Contraceptive Methods

    Sebastián Sanz-Martos / Isabel María López-Medina / Cristina Álvarez-García / María Zoraida Clavijo-Chamorro / Antonio Jesús Ramos-Morcillo / María Mar López-Rodríguez / Ana Fernández-Feito / Silvia Navarro-Prado / María Adelaida Álvarez-Serrano / Laura Baena-García / María Ángeles Navarro-Perán / Carmen Álvarez-Nieto

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 17, Iss 5869, p

    2020  Volume 5869

    Abstract: Purpose: Adolescence is considered a period in which individuals are particularly at risk of negative consequences related to sexual health. Increased knowledge levels have traditionally been used as an indicator of the effectiveness of educational ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: Adolescence is considered a period in which individuals are particularly at risk of negative consequences related to sexual health. Increased knowledge levels have traditionally been used as an indicator of the effectiveness of educational programs, but attitudes are not addressed and are a key element for the success of such programs. The aim of this study is to determine the level of knowledge and attitudes toward the use of contraceptive methods among nursing students. A multicenter cross-sectional study was carried out. In total, 2914 university students (aged 18–25 years) enrolled in the study. Participants completed two validated scales to measure knowledge level and attitudes toward contraceptive use. Nursing degree students who received training about contraceptives obtained a success rate of over 70%, compared to 15.3% among students who had not received such training ( p < 0.001). The mean attitude score was 43.45 points (10–50), but there were no significant differences in terms of student training ( p = 0.435), although they were significantly higher among students who used contraceptives at first or last sexual intercourse ( p < 0.001). There was a significant weak correlation between the level of knowledge and attitudes toward the use of contraceptives. An adequate level of knowledge about sexuality and contraceptive methods does not correspond to positive attitudes toward their use, although having an excellent attitude toward contraceptive use is related to their use during youth and adolescence.
    Keywords nursing students ; young health ; sexuality ; contraceptive methods ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 420
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  5. Article ; Online: Recursos materiales para la prevención y el tratamiento de las úlceras por presión

    Francisco Pedro García Fernández / Pedro Luis Pancorbo Hidalgo / Jesús López Ortega / Isabel María López Medina

    Gerokomos, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 47-

    análisis de la situación en Andalucía Resources for prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers: the situation in Andalusia (Spain)

    2006  Volume 57

    Abstract: Obejtivos: Cuantificar la disponibilidad de medios materiales de prevención y tratamiento de úlceras por presión (UPP) utilizados en la práctica profesiona enfermera en los centros sanitarios y sociosanitarios andaluces. Métodos: Mediante muestreo ... ...

    Abstract Obejtivos: Cuantificar la disponibilidad de medios materiales de prevención y tratamiento de úlceras por presión (UPP) utilizados en la práctica profesiona enfermera en los centros sanitarios y sociosanitarios andaluces. Métodos: Mediante muestreo aleatorio estratificado se incluyeron en el estudio 11 hospitales, 36 centros de salud de Atención Primaria y 14 residencias sociosanitarias geriátricas de la red pública de Andalucía. Se utilizó un cuestionario autocumplimentado enviado a los responsables de enfermería de las unidades o centros incluidos, con preguntas sobre indicadores epidemiológicos, protocolos, escalas de valoración del riesgo, documentación específica, materiales de prevención y productos para el tratamiento local de UPP. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo de los resultados. Resultados: Se obtuvieron 60 cuestionarios válidos (tasa de respuesta del 65,9%). El 100% de las residencias geriátricas, el 96,4% de las unidades hospitalarias y el 9,5% de los centros de salud disponen de alguna unidad de superficie especial de alivio de la presión (SEMP). Los centros mejor dotados de este material preventivo son las residencias geriátricas (disponen de SEMP estáticas y dinámicas, para cama y para sillón); las unidades hospitalarias tienen una dotación muy variable según hospital; mientras que en los centros de salud carecen, en la práctica, de este material. El tipo más usual de SEMP son colchones y colchonetas estáticas, junto a colchonetas de aire. Los productos preventivos locales más usados son: leches hidratantes y ácidos grasos hiperoxigenados, aunque en algunos centros continúa usándose la povidona yodada con este fin. Con respecto al tratamiento local de las UPP, mayoritariamente, es la enfermera que atiende al paciente quien determina el producto a utilizar. Para la limpieza de la úlcera casi todos los centros citan el suero salino; sin embargo, un porcentaje importante de centros considera también diversos antisépticos como productos de limpieza de UPP. La gama de apósitos y productos disponibles para el tratamiento de UPP es más amplia en las residencias geriátricas (8 productos como media) que en los hospitales (media de 4 productos). Los productos disponibles en mayor número de centros son: hidrocoloides, hidrogeles, antibióticos tópicos, pomadas cicatrizantes y pomadas enzimáticas. Conclusiones: La disponibilidad de recursos de prevención, como SEMP, es buena en las residencias geriátricas, pero insuficiente, tanto en cantidad como en tipos de las SEMP, en muchas unidades hospitalarias. Los centros de salud no disponen de este material. Los productos locales para la prevención y el tratamiento de las UPP disponibles en los hospitales y residencias geriátricas están bastante bien adaptados a las recomendaciones actuales de las guías de práctica clínica; no obstante, persiste, aunque en pocos centros, la utilización de antisépticos para la prevención o limpieza de UPP. Todos los centros disponen de productos para la cura húmeda de heridas. Los tipos de apósitos que llevan más tiempo comercializados están presentes en mayor número de centros. La gama de productos disponibles en los hospitales es reducida, mientras que en las residencias geriátricas es más amplia. Objetives: To quantify the availability of material resources for pressure ulcers (PU) prevention and treatment in health care centres from Andalusia (Spain). Methods: Eleven hospitals, 36 primary care centres and 14 nursing homes were included by random stratified sampling. All the centres belonged to the public health or social services of Andalusia (Spain). A self-administered questionnaire was send out to nursing managers of the units or centres. The questionnaire has questions about epidemiological index, protocols, risk assessment scales, specific record use and materials and products for prevention and local treatment of PU. A descriptive analysis of the results was carried out. Results: Sixty valid questionnaires were obtained (response rate was 65,9%). A 100% of the nursing homes, a 96,4% of the hospital units and a 9,5% of the primary care centres have some unit of pressure-relief surfaces (PRS). Nursing homes are the best equipped centres (with static and dynamic PRS, and also for bed and chair); in hospital units the equipment is very variable between hospitals; while primary care centres lack this devices. The most usual PRS are static mattresses and overlays and air overlays. Products for local prevention most commonly used are: moisturizing milks and hyper-oxygenated fatty acids; although some centres are still using iodine povidone for this purpose. On the matter of PU treatment, the nurse who care the patient mostly decides the product to use. For cleaning the ulcer almost all the centres have the saline solution, however an important number of centres consider also several antiseptics as PU cleaning products. The number of dressings and products available is higher in nursing homes (8 products as average) than in hospitals (4 products as average). Products and dressing available in most centres are: hydrocolloids, hydrogels, topical antibiotics, healing cream and enzymatic cream. Conclusions: The availability of prevention resources, such as PRS, is good in nursing homes, but insufficient, in quantity and in kind of support surfaces, in many hospital units. Primary care centres have not this devices. Products for PU prevention and treatment available in hospitals and nursing homes fit in with guidelines current recommendations; nevertheless, antiseptics are still been used for PU prevention and cleaning in some few centres. All the centres have dressings for treatment of wounds in moist environment. The types of dressings first marketed are present in more centres. The range of dressings available in hospitals is small, whereas in nursing homes is wider.
    Keywords Úlceras por presión ; práctica clínica ; superficies especiales para el manejo de la presión ; apósitos ; tratamiento local ; Pressure ulcer ; clinical practice ; pressure-relief surface ; dressing ; treatment ; Geriatrics ; RC952-954.6 ; Special situations and conditions ; RC952-1245 ; Internal medicine ; RC31-1245 ; Medicine ; R ; DOAJ:Internal medicine ; DOAJ:Medicine (General) ; DOAJ:Health Sciences ; Nursing ; RT1-120 ; DOAJ:Nursing
    Language Spanish
    Publishing date 2006-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Ediciones SPA S.L.
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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