Sistema Regional de Información
en línea para Revistas Científicas de América Latina,
el Caribe, España y Portugal

Introduction: Diseases often represent physiological changes that require immediate action depending on the severity. Faced with these changes, Andean women put into practice their ancestral knowledge and attitudes to find a solution, as they are the most immediate means at their disposal. Objective: To interpret the attitudes of Andean women in the province of Hualgayoc, Peru, towards using plants for treating some gynecological events. Materials and Methods: A qualitative, exploratory, hermeneutic phenomenological design study was conducted with 16 Andean women through a semi-structured interview based on an interview guide with optimal content validity. The results emerged from open, axial, and selective coding and were organized into subcategories and categories. Results: The categories obtained were favorable attitudes towards using plants and gynecological situations for using plants. The subcategories include satisfaction with the results achieved, safety to continue using plants, aptitude to advise on the use of plants, knowledge of plant’s therapeutic effects, events for using plants, and methods of preparing them. Discussion: Several international studies converge on similar attitudes, manifested in greater trust in traditional medicine, favorable acceptance behavior, belief in its effects, a mental projection of getting well, and willingness to continue its use. Conclusion: The women were satisfied with the results obtained from the use of medicinal plants because they were beneficial, indigenous to their region, and did not involve any expense. The frequent use of plants was to alleviate pain during menstruation, vaginal infections, and labor. How to cite this article: Díaz Rubio María Cladivel, Asenjo-Alarcón José Ander. Mujeres andinas: actitudes en el uso de plantas para el tratamiento de eventos ginecológicos. Revista Cuidarte. 2023;14(2):e2724. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.2724

Introduction: The Nursing Activities Score has been used mainly in Intensive Care Units as an instrument to measure nursing activities since this is the unit that receives the most complex patients. For this reason, this scoping review aims to establish the workload using the Nursing Activities Score and the factors related to it in Intensive Care Units. Methods: Qualitative scoping review using the PRISMA statement. Searches were conducted in CINAHL, LILACS, Scopus, Science Direct, SciELO, and PubMed databases. Results: The final sample consists of 87 texts published between 2007 and 2021. They were classified into five categories: ICU workload, inter-unit comparison, workload related to nursing staff, workload related to patient characteristics, and workload consequences. Discussion: The review reveals a workload greater than 50% in most of the studies due to different factors, but mainly to patients’ particular characteristics. No significant difference was observed between general and specialized units; high workloads are a risk factor for adverse events. Conclusions: This review shows that nurses are constantly exposed to high workloads. It is possible for workloads to affect or be influenced by various factors, such as the characteristics of patients being cared for, or to impact the quality of nursing care positively or negatively. How to cite this article: Cruz López Laura Nathalie, Quintero Osorio Jenny Fernanda, Melo Roa Juan David, Henao Castaño Ángela María. Carga laboral de profesionales de enfermería en Unidad de Cuidado Intensivo según Nursing Activities Score. Revista Cuidarte. 2023;14(1):e2680. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.2680

Introduction: The WHO reports an increase in chronic non-communicable diseases. Given the complexity of these diseases, patients are constantly hospitalized; therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the competence of both patients and caregivers at home to take care of the disease using the program “discharge plan.” Objective: To determine the change in care competency following the implementation of the tool “discharge plan” in a second-level care facility for in-home care of the chronically ill person and family caregiver dyad. Materials and Methods: Quantitative, quasi-experimental study, with pre-test and post-test design, using the “Characterization of the patient-caregiver dyad” form and the “CUIDAR” instrument. The population consisted of 62 dyads. Non-probabilistic convenience sampling was used. Pre- and post-delta was calculated, and paired Student t-test was used for comparison. Results: The “discharge plan” program increased the patients’ dimensions of Knowledge by a delta of 3.2, Uniqueness by 3.0, and total care competency by 10.3. Family caregivers’ competencies improved in the dimensions of Knowledge by a delta of 3.34, Uniqueness by 1.5, Enjoyment by 1.7, and Reciprocity-relationship by 1.61, for a total competency score of 9.2. Discussion and conclusions: These findings suggest that the discharge plan program must be strengthened during hospitalization and discharge to improve the homecare competency of chronically ill patients and their family caregivers. How to cite this article: Campos de Aldana MS, Durán- Niño EY, Ruiz-Roa Silvia Liliana, Páez Esteban AN. Plan de egreso: herramienta del cuidado-diada con enfermedad crónica.  Revista Cuidarte. 2023;14(1):e2754. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.2754

Introduction: People with low vision need a vision rehabilitation process that allows them to optimize their remaining vision and thus mitigate the impact of the disability. Objective: To describe the conditions for access to vision rehabilitation in Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area. Materials and Methods: A collective case study was conducted by taking elements from phenomenology. The theoretical position of Andersen and collaborators was assumed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 patients and professionals involved in care and rehabilitation residing in municipalities in the metropolitan area of Bucaramanga. The analysis was done in three stages: discovery, coding, and interpretation of the data. Results: Two categories emerge from the study: 1) Vision rehabilitation: An incipient issue, and 2) People with low vision experience in low vision management care processes; the latter with the following subcategories: Failures in the identification and orientation to low vision management and difficulties in attending clinical care and accessing devices. Discussion: Describing the conditions for accessing rehabilitation services can contribute to designing intervention strategies to address the identified barriers. Conclusions: The consequences of low vision can be mitigated by accessing rehabilitation processes; however, in the four participating municipalities, people face multiple barriers to rehabilitation. This situation evidences the need to establish mechanisms that allow people with visual impairments to exercise their right to health. How to cite this article: Oviedo-Cáceres Maria del Pilar, Arias-Pineda Karen Natalia, Palencia-Flórez Diana Cristina. Rehabilitación de la baja visión: Un asunto incipiente. Revista Cuidarte. 2023;14(2):e2665. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.2665

Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a disease that poses a challenge to public health due to its growth trend and impact, especially in developing countries. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with not being screened for T2DM according to the 2020 Demographic and Family Health Survey (ENDES-2020). Materials and Methods: Secondary, cross-sectional, analytical study using the ENDES-2020 data. Results: The variables that showed a statistically significant association for T2DM screening were the following: male sex (PR=1.06, 95% CI: 1.02–1.10; p<0.001), ages between 30 and 59 years (0.92, 95% CI: 0.89–0.95; p<0.001) and 60 years and older (PR=0.72, 95% CI: 0.65–0.79; p<0.001), primary education (PR=0.94, 95% CI: 0.92–0.99; p<0.020), secondary education (PR=0.93, 95% CI: 0.88–0.97; p=0.008) higher education (PR=0.86, 95% CI: 0.85–0.94; p<0.001), poor (PR=0.96, 95% CI: 0.92–0.99; p=0.016), middle income (PR=0.93, 95% CI: 0.88–0.96; p=0.001), rich (PR=0.89, 95% CI: 0.84–0.94; p<0.001), very rich (PR=0.81, 95% CI: 0.75–0.86; p<0.001), and hypertension (PR=0.91, 95% CI: 0.867–0.969; p=0.002). Discussion: Being male was the only factor associated with not being screened for T2DM, whereas belonging to an older age group, having arterial hypertension, and having higher education and socioeconomic levels increased the possibility of being screened. Conclusion: It is essential to strengthening screening strategies at the primary level of care by implementing preventive measures. How to cite this article: Fiorella Trujillo Minaya, Vera-Ponce Victor Juan, Torres-Malca Jenny Raquel, Zuzunaga-Montoya Fiorella E, Guerra Valencia Jamee, De la Cruz-Vargas Jhony A, Cruz Ausejo Liliana. Factores asociados al cribado de diabetes mellitus en población peruana ¿problema para la salud pública?. Revista Cuidarte. 2023;14(1):e2792. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.2792

Introduction: In the absence of continuity of care, actions aimed at the care of users with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) may be omitted or duplicated, which can potentially worsen users’ health. In Mexico and Colombia, in particular, there is no instrument for assessing continuity of care that includes its three essential elements. Objective: To develop an instrument to assess care continuity across levels of care for users with NCDs in Mexico and Colombia and validate the content of the questionnaire through expert judgment of versions adapted to the Mexican and Colombian contexts. Materials and Methods: The Continuity of Care across Levels of Care Questionnaire was designed. The content validation process was carried out by experts using the Delphi technique. Sixteen experts were selected (8 per country). Questionnaire items were assessed in four categories: sufficiency, clarity, coherence, and relevance. Two assessment rounds were conducted to determine the level of experts’ agreement. Results: The questionnaire obtained an ‘Excellent’ overall Content Validity Coefficient in both countries (0.97). Discussion: This instrument, unlike others, assesses the continuity of care in a multidisciplinary manner across the three levels of care from the experience of users with NCDs. Conclusion: The questionnaire achieved the expected content validity using the Delphi technique to assess care continuity across levels of care for users with NCDs, according to the Mexican and Colombian contexts. How to cite this article: Marín Sánchez Alexandra, Gogeascoechea-Trejo María del Carmen, Vélez Álvarez Consuelo, Blázquez-Morales María Sobeida Leticia, Pavón-León Patricia, Nachón-García María Gabriela, Cinta Loaiza Dulce María. Diseño y validez de contenido del cuestionario continuidad del cuidado entre niveles asistenciales. Revista Cuidarte. 2023;14(2):e2773. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.2773

Introducción: las actitudes del personal de salud frente a la cultura de la seguridad siguen sin alcanzar su nivel deseado. Aunque la creación de una cultura de seguridad del paciente es importante en todos los entornos de cuidado, es vital en las unidades de cuidado crítico. Objetivo: determinar los niveles de cultura de seguridad del paciente de quienes trabajan en quirófanos y compararlos con los 2008 resultados de los mismos hospitales. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio transversal analítico entre 2017 y 2018. La versión en turco de la Encuesta Hospitalaria sobre Cultura de Seguridad del Paciente se administró a profesionales de enfermería, anestesistas, médicos auxiliares y médicos especialistas que trabajaban en los quirófanos (n=258) de dos hospitales universitarios de Konya, una ciudad de la región de Anatolia en Turquía. Resultados: El porcentaje medio de respuestas positivas a los 42 ítems fue bajo (41%, n=258). Si bien no hubo cambios en una dimensión del cuestionario en comparación con los 2008 resultados, hubo un cambio positivo en 8 dimensiones y un cambio negativo en 3 dimensiones. Las 12 dimensiones presentaron una puntuación inferior a la de la Agencia para la Investigación y la Calidad del Cuidado de la Salud. Discusión: A pesar de los numerosos estudios, desarrollos en política e intervenciones en materia de seguridad del paciente, la mejora de la cultura de seguridad del paciente es muy lenta en Turquía, al igual que en otros países. Conclusión: No notificar errores y un enfoque punitivo en caso de error siguen considerándose los problemas más importantes. Como citar este artículo: Fíliz Emel. Safety culture among operating room healthcare workers: still a long way to go. an analytical cross-sectional study from Turkey. Revista Cuidarte 2023;14(2):e2872. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.2872

Introducción: Los Determinantes Sociales de la Salud están definidos por las condiciones de vida de la población, cómo nacen, crecen, viven, trabajan y envejecen, y son considerados como los principales responsables de la salud de las poblaciones. Objetivo: Evaluar la influencia de los determinantes sociales de la salud en la efectividad del funcionamiento familiar. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo con 200 participantes entre 2017 y 2018. Para evaluar la correlación entre los determinantes sociales de salud proximales, intermedios y distales y el nivel de efectividad del funcionamiento familiar, se realizaron visitas domiciliarias a 100 familias que respondieron el instrumento Evaluación de estrategias en Efectividad Familiar y un cuestionario sociodemográfico. Los datos fueron analizados por frecuencia simple, coeficiente de correlación de Spearman ( ρ ) (p <0,05 ), y sometidos a análisis descriptivo desde la perspectiva de la organización sistémica. Resultados: Los determinantes sociales que mostraron un coeficiente de correlación positivo con el nivel de efectividad del funcionamiento familiar fueron los años de estudio y el ingreso familiar fijo. Hubo una correlación negativa con la principal fuente de ingresos (número de ocupaciones) o fuente de ingresos y la presencia de otros miembros o familiares en la familia. Discusión: Las inversiones en educación pueden mejorar la capacidad de la familia para organizarse, solucionar o prevenir eventos adversos, aumentar los ingresos y brindar más tiempo para las relaciones familiares y el logro de la congruencia, como lo evidencian otros autores. Conclusiones: Los determinantes sociales proximales e intermedios de la salud influyeron en el nivel de efectividad del funcionamiento familiar. Como citar este artículo: Lise Fernanda, Schwartz Eda, De Lima Spagnolo Lilian Moura, Stacciarini Jeanne-Marie. Influence of social determinants of health in family-effectiveness. Revista Cuidarte. 2023;14(1): e2805. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.2805

Introduction: Diversity is a challenge in healthcare because it requires nurses to be culturally competent and able to provide care adapted to the beliefs, values, and practices of patients from diverse cultures. Objective: To determine the level of cultural competence of nursing students at a public university in Colombia. Materials and Methods: Quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study. The Chilean Spanish version of the Cultural Competence Scale, previously validated in Colombia, was used for data collection. The sample consisted of 148 nursing students enrolled from the third to the eighth semester during the period from August to December 2021. Univariate and bivariate analyses were performed using the Mann-Whitney U and the Kruskal-Wallis H tests. Results: The average score (:72.3) obtained by the nursing students indicates moderate levels of cultural competence. Significant differences were found in the level of competence regarding previous training (p < 0.05) and experience in caring for patients from diverse cultures (p < 0.05). Discussion: Participants in this study showed levels of cultural competence similar to those found in research conducted with nursing students in other countries, such as South Korea, India, South Africa, Iraq, and Chile, among other countries. Conclusions: The level of cultural competence of nursing students enables them to provide safe, humane, empathetic, effective, and culturally coherent actions to patients. How to cite this article: Sequeda Villarraga Francy Lizeth, Ureña Parra Maria Natalia, Velandia Galvis Martha Ligia, Zambrano Plata Gloria Esperanza.  Competencia cultural en estudiantes de enfermería de una Universidad Pública de Colombia. Revista Cuidarte. 2023;14(2):e2779. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.2779

Introduction: The construction of knowledge from the exchange of knowledge between patients, families, and healthcare teams is a felt need that can impact health education and adherence to treatment. Objective: To develop a social appropriation strategy that enables innovation in the health care of people with ischemic heart disease and their families through the use of an MHealth tool. Materials and methods: Exploratory study that allowed the design of a strategy for the social appropriation of knowledge to improve the cardiovascular health of people suffering from myocardial ischemia. Thirty-one people participated, including patients, family members, and health professionals. Two virtual workshops were held in June, and follow-up phone calls were made between August and September. The participant’s experiences and knowledge enabled the construction of the MHealth tool. Results: The critical reflection of the stakeholders facilitated the construction and development of the MHealth tool (webpage/app) named “Cuidando tu corazón” (Taking care of your heart). Discussion: Social appropriation strategies are a relevant tool for knowledge creation in health. Conclusions: The strategy implemented made it possible to recognize the importance of developing cardiovascular healthcare tools from stakeholders’ needs, perspectives, and beliefs to improve education and care. How to cite this article: Castillo Sierra Diana Marcela, Vargas-Escobar Lina María, Moreno Nieto Melany Johana, Díaz Farfán Sandra Patricia, Rodríguez Marín Karen Tatiana. Estrategia de apropiación social del conocimiento en la isquemia cardiaca. Revista Cuidarte. 2023;14(2):e2823. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.2823