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Leishmaniases are a group of vector-borne diseases caused by parasites of the genus Leishmania, which are renowned for increasing global spread due to factors like climate change, globalisation, urbanisation and migration. Leishmaniasis is classified as a neglected tropical disease but is endemic in several areas of the Mediterranean Basin, including Italy, where Leishmania infantum is most involved as the parasite, phlebotomine sand fly as the vector and dog as the principal reservoir. Effective surveillance of communicable infectious diseases is a goal worldwide for organisations such as the WHO and for local and national governments but is an unfulfilled objective. Even in Italy and particularly in the region of Tuscany, despite mandatory reporting, significant gaps each year are identified between reported cases and hospital admissions. By estimating the underreporting of confirmed human leishmaniasis cases, this protocol aims to suggest actions to strengthen the current epidemiological surveillance system to enable timely and effective public health intervention in human and veterinary populations.
This retrospective multicentre study, conducted in the Central Tuscany Health District, the most populous area of the Tuscany region with approximately 1.6 million inhabitants, is based on the analysis of data collected from 2014 to 2024 using diagnostic laboratory, hospital and regional information system sources. The primary objective is to estimate the degree of underreporting of leishmaniasis in this area through the application of capture-recapture models. The secondary objective is to analyse the clinical and demographic characteristics of individuals diagnosed as confirmed leishmaniasis cases between January 2014 and December 2024, as well as to perform a geolocation analysis of the cases. The study includes the entire population, both adult and paediatric, of the Central Tuscany Health District who underwent laboratory testing for leishmaniasis (serological tests identifying the presence of antibodies; parasitological examination with evidence of amastigotes in aspirates, smears or biopsy sections; culture examination of aspirates, biopsies and/or peripheral blood positive for the presence of promastigotes; identification of Leishmania nucleic acid in aspirates, biopsies and/or peripheral blood samples via molecular diagnosis).
The study is being conducted in accordance with the protocol approved by the Ethics Committee of the Tuscany Region – Pediatrics Section, in November 2024. Ethics Committee opinion register number: 219/2024. Because the study uses only pseudonymised, routinely collected administrative and laboratory data with no direct patient contact or intervention, individual informed consent was not required, as confirmed by the Ethics Committee. Findings will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal, presented at international conferences and presented at stakeholder workshops.
To evaluate the implementation process of a novel program focused on improving interactive (dialogic) feedback between clinicians and students during placement.
Quantitative cross-sectional hybrid type 3 effectiveness–implementation study driven by a federated model of social learning theory and implementation theory.
From June to November 2018, feedback approaches supported by socio-constructive learning theory and Normalisation Process Theory were enacted in four clinical units of a healthcare facility in southeast Queensland, Australia. The study involved 16 clinical instructors/supervisors, 94 bedside nurses, and 85 final-year nursing students. Engagement was evaluated using the Normalisation Measure Development survey. Situated learning encounters were constructed based on the needs of each group.
Survey results of the four Normalisation Process Theory constructs identified variable adoption by participant groups. Engagement in situated learning encounters that facilitate dialogic feedback was greatest in clinical instructors/supervisors, followed by students. Bedside registered nurses, while indicating they understood purposeful feedback behaviours, did not demonstrate them in practice.
The extent to which each group practiced dialogic feedback depended on their perceptions of their influence, whether they saw it as part of their role, and the effort and time required, regardless of the activity's importance, role statements, and codes of conduct.
Understanding the norms that shape communication, engagement, and nurses' role priorities is crucial for guiding practice and ongoing engagement with feedback.
The research provides valuable insights for leaders aiming to enhance the integration of evidence into practice. It guides leaders to understand that participants prioritise the reach, relevance, and resources of evidence over formal role descriptions, responsibilities, policies, and codes of conduct. This research encourages leaders to scrutinise existing beliefs, norms, and routines when implementing evidence-based practices.
Standards for Reporting Implementation Studies (StaRI) reporting guidelines were used.
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Introducción. Actualmente el timbre conecta a los pacientes con la expectativa de una asistencia inmediata cuando perciben una necesidad, ya sea para asistencia de rutina o tengan un cambio agudo en su condición. El tiempo de atención al timbre impacta en la calidad de atención, satisfacción del paciente, y el flujo de trabajo. El objetivo fue describir el tiempo promedio de la respuesta al timbre en la Unidad Coronaria. Metodología. Estudio transversal del tiempo de respuesta al timbre estratificado por turno. Se recogieron datos sociodemográficos de los pacientes, los motivos de la llamada al timbre, y la satisfacción de los pacientes de forma anónima y digital. Resultados. Se analizaron 200 timbres, con un tiempo promedio de 5’42”. El promedio de edad de los pacientes que accionaron el timbre fue de 56 años, de los cuales 51% eran mujeres. Los principales motivos de llamada fueron la movilización (24.9%) e higiene/eliminación (19.2%), y los pacientes se mostraron satisfechos siempre o casi siempre (81%) con el tiempo de atención al timbre. No se halló una asociación entre los días de internación y la cantidad de llamadas al timbre. Discusión. A pesar de que el tiempo es superior a los “minutos dorados”, los pacientes presentan un elevado grado de satisfacción. La variabilidad de los tiempos en los distintos turnos y los principales motivos de llamada por turno muestran un enorme desafío en la gestión de enfermería para anticipar y priorizar las necesidades que el paciente transmite a través del timbre.
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Introduction. Currently, the call light connects patients with the expectation of immediate assistance when they perceive a need, whether it is for routine assistance or a sudden change in their condition. The response time to the call bell impacts the quality of care, patient satisfaction, and workflow. The objective of this study was to describe the average response time to the call bell in the Coronary Unit. Methodology. A cross-sectional study of response time to the call bell stratified by shift, over 3 days, with a minimum of 7 days between each day. Sociodemographic data of patients, reasons for the call bell, and patient satisfaction were collected anonymously and digitally. Results. 200 call bells were analyzed, with an average response time of 5'42". The average age was 56 years, with 51% being female. The main reasons for calling were mobilization (24.9%) and hygiene/elimination (19.2%). Most patients were satisfied with the response time to the call bell (81% always or almost always). There was no association found between length of stay and the number of call bells. Discussion. Despite the response time being longer than the "golden minutes," patients show a high degree of satisfaction. The variability of response times in different shifts and the main reasons for calling by shift show a huge challenge in nursing management to anticipate and prioritize the needs that the patient expresses through the call bell.
Objetivo. Determinar la adherencia a las medidas de prevención de caídas en pacientes adultos internados en un hospital de alta complejidad desde el año 2019 al 2021. Metodología. Estudio cuantitativo, observacional, descriptivo y transversal. La población de estudio fueron las auditorías de prevención de riesgo de caídas en adultos en un hospital de alta complejidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. La selección de la muestra fue de tipo probabilístico aleatorio, estratificado según el año de recolección del dato (2019-2021). Se tomó una muestra de 246 reportes. Resultados. El porcentaje de adherencia a las medidas de prevención de caídas son: 82% del 2019, 100% del 2020; y en el 2021 del 86%. Dentro del conjunto de medidas, las que presentaron mayor adherencia a lo largo de los últimos 3 años fueron: punto azul en puerta y timbre, arrojando entre un 99-100% de adherencia. Mientras que las medidas relacionadas a la educación y el material educativo presentaron un descenso en el 2021, pasando del 100% de adherencia en el 2020, a 90% y 82% respectivamente. Discusión. Se observó que, a lo largo de los últimos 3 años, la adherencia a las medidas de prevención fue alto, arrojando un 89% de adherencia. En un análisis posterior, observamos que las medidas punto azul pulsera, punto azul puerta, frenos, altura, barandas, educación, timbre y teléfono; fue en aumento. Mientras que, la medida de prevención en relación al material educativo brindado al paciente presentó una disminución en su nivel de adherencia.
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Objective. To measure adherence to prevention measures in adult patients admitted to a highly complex hospital from 2019 to 2021. Methodology. Quantitative, observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study. The population observed was based on audit about the prevention risk of falls in adults hospitalized in a high complexity hospital from Buenos Aires, Argentina. The selection of the sample was of random probabilistic type, stratified according to the year of data collection (2019-2021). A sample of 246 audits was taken. Results. The percentage of adherence to fall prevention measures are: 82% in 2019, 100% in 2020; and in 2021 86%. Within the set of measures, those that presented greater adhesion over the last 3 years were: blue dot on the door and bell, yielding between 99-100% adherence. While the measure related to education and educational material presented a decrease in 2021, going from 100% adherence in 2020, to 90% and 82% respectively. Discussion. It was observed that, over the last 3 years, adherence to prevention measures was high, showing 89% adherence. During a later analysis, we observed that the measurements blue dot bracelet, blue dot door, brakes, height, railings, education, doorbell and telephone; increased. Meanwhile, the prevention measure in relation to the educational material provided to the patient, decrease in its level of adherence.
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