scholarly journals Opinions on mental illness from the perspective of primary care nurses in Portugal

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Silvia Neves da Nova Fernandes ◽  
Wallace Borges Costa dos Santos ◽  
Wanderson Carneiro Moreira ◽  
Divane de Vargas ◽  
Maria do Perpétuo Socorro de Sousa Nóbrega
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
Primary Care Nurses ◽  
Opinions About Mental Illness ◽  
Unit Of Action

Abstract Objective: To identify the opinions of primary care nurses regarding mental illness and the care provided to this population. Methodology: Cross-sectional, quantitative study with the participation of 328 nurses of primary health care in Porto, Portugal. Data collected between April and August of 2018 through the scale "Opinions about Mental Illness" and socio demographic and labor questionnaire. Descriptive and correlational statistics were applied. Results: A total of 50% of the nurses presented positive opinions about the mental illness. Regarding the assistance provided in their unit of action, 53.4% considered inadequate and 50.3% recognized as adequate their knowledge about the role that primary health care has in assisting the person with mental illness. Conclusion: Positive opinions and recognition of the importance of primary care to people with mental illness are important indicators for qualified mental health care outside the field of specialty.

scholarly journals Challenges and lessons from a primary care intervention in a Brazilian municipality

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Mônica V Andrade ◽  
Kenya Noronha ◽  
Clareci S Cardoso ◽  
Claudia D L Oliveira ◽  
Júlia A Calazans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Network ◽  
The Public ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Health Care Network

OBJECTIVE: To address the implementation of the Lab for Innovation in Chronic Conditions in Santo Antonio do Monte, indicating the main challenges and lessons of a new chronic condition model. METHODS: This is an observational study based on two sources of data: 1) two cross-sectional household surveys, 2013 (2012 as reference year) and 2015 (2014 as reference year), representative for the entire population and four target groups (pregnant women; children under two years old; individuals with hypertension and diabetes); medical records of individuals who self-reported having hypertension or diabetes in the household survey of 2013. A descriptive statistics analysis was performed. RESULTS: The main findings showed that the public health system is the main provider of health services, mainly primary care, in Santo Antonio do Monte. Besides, the implementation of Lab for Innovation in Chronic Conditions showed the importance of building a Primary Health Care network in small municipalities. CONCLUSIONS: Community health agents and health managers played a fundamental role in the Primary Health Care network. The case study of Santo Antonio do Monte poses some challenges and lessons that clarify future interventions on building a Primary Health Care network that is essential to provide an adequate and longitudinal care to chronic conditions.

Primary Health Care Pediatricians’ Self-Perception of Theoretical Knowledge and Practical Skills in Life-Threatening Emergencies: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-159
Author(s):  
José Antonio Cernuda Martínez ◽  
Rafael Castro Delgado ◽  
Pedro Arcos González
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Practical Skills ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emergency Procedures ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Life Threatening

AbstractIntroduction:Within out-of-hospital emergencies, Primary Health Care (PHC) pediatricians will likely be the first to provide health care at the scene of a life-threatening emergency (LTE) in children. Pediatricians should be trained to initially intervene, safely and effectively the LTEs, including the activation of Emergency Medical Systems (EMS), an adequate stabilization of patients and transport to the hospital.Study Objectives:The aims of this study are to know the training received for out-of-hospital LTEs by PHC pediatricians of the Principality of Asturias (Spain) and the perception they have about their own theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a series of emergency procedures used in LTEs; also, to analyze the differences according to the geographical context of their work.Methods:This was a cross-sectional, descriptive, and observational study of a sample of 27 PHC pediatricians from PHC Service of Asturias, Spain, from among the total of 88 pediatricians who make up the staff of pediatricians, conducted from April through May 2019. The survey was designed ad hoc using the Curriculum in Primary Care Pediatrics (CPCP) proposed by the European Confederation of Primary Care Pediatricians (ECPCP; Europe), which indicates the theoretical and practical procedures that must be acquired by the PHC pediatricians. It is composed of 30 procedures or techniques employed in LTEs using a 11-point Likert scale rating to detect their self-perception about theoretical knowledge and practical skills from zero (“Minimum”) to 10 (“Maximum”).Results:There are significant differences in the mean of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in many procedures or techniques studied, depending on the different areas of work.Conclusion:Asturian pediatricians are generally well-prepared to solve LTEs with a few exceptions. The degree of self-perception and acquisition of general theoretical knowledge and general practical skills in LTEs is heterogeneous, with differences according to the scope of work.

scholarly journals Characteristics of nurses providing diabetes community and outpatient care in Auckland

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Daly ◽  
Bruce Arroll ◽  
Nicolette Sheridan ◽  
Timothy Kenealy ◽  
Robert Scragg
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Practice Nurses ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
District Nurses ◽  
Primary Care Nurses ◽  
Specialist Nurses

INTRODUCTION: There is a worldwide trend for diabetes care to be undertaken in primary care. Nurses are expected to take a leading role in diabetes management, but their roles in primary care are unclear in New Zealand, as are the systems of care they work in as well as their training. AIM: To describe and compare demographic details, education and diabetes experience, practice setting and facilities available for the three main groups of primary health care nurses working in the largest urban area in New Zealand. METHOD: Of the total number of practice nurses, district nurses and specialist nurses working in Auckland (n=1091), 31% were randomly selected to undertake a self-administered questionnaire and telephone interview in 2006–2008. RESULTS: Overall response was 86% (n=284 self-administered questionnaires, n=287 telephone interviews). Almost half (43%) of primary care nurses were aged over 50 years. A greater proportion of specialist nurses (89%) and practice nurses (84%) had post-registration diabetes education compared with district nurses (65%, p=0.005), from a range of educational settings including workshops, workplaces, conferences and tertiary institutions. More district nurses (35%) and practice nurses (32%) had worked in their current workplace for >10 years compared with specialist nurses (14%, p=0.004). Over 20% of practice nurses and district nurses lacked access to the internet, and the latter group had the least administrative facilities and felt least valued. DISCUSSION: These findings highlight an ageing primary health care nursing workforce, lack of a national primary health care post-registration qualification and a lack of internet access. KEYWORDS: Community health nursing; diabetes mellitus; internet; nurses; primary health care

scholarly journals Correlation Between Gender and Knowledge, with Practice and Referral Rate of Continuum Rehabilitation Cases by General Practitioners

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
pp. 9-17
Author(s):  
Hari Hari Peni Julianti ◽  
Angela BM Tulaar BM Tulaar ◽  
Tirza Z Tamin ◽  
Tanti Ajoe Kesoema, ◽  
Endang Ambarwati, ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Referral Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Knowledge Practice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Introduction: Indonesian Health Ministry had a strategy to make the primary care, including rhabilitation program by continuum of care. The purpose of this study was to determine factors related to the levelof knowledge, practice, and referral for continuum care cases that required rehabilitation services in Primary Health Care Doctors.Methods: The study design was cross-sectional. Participants were 23 Primary Health Care Doctors in Wonosobo District. Data collection was conducted in December 2017. The independent variablesconsist of gender, length of work, employment status, while the dependent variables were the level of knowledge, practice and referral cases of maternal, infants and toddlers, adolescents, adults and elderly.The measuring instrument was a questionnaire. Data were tested with chi-square, significance level <0.05.Results: Gender has correlation with the level of knowledge in maternal cases (PR = 0.121, 95% CI = 0.017-0.087, p = 0.026). Gender has correlation to the level of practice in maternal case (PR = 0.121,95% CI = 0.017-0.867, p = 0.026). Employment status has correlation to the referral rate of elderly cases(PR = 10.500, 95% CI = 1.015-108.577, p = 0.029).Conclusion: Gender has correlation with the level of knowledge and practice of maternal cases. Employment status has correlation with the level of referral rate of elderly cases.Keywords: Primary care doctors, Knowledge, Referral, Continuum Rehabilitation

scholarly journals Patient safety culture in Primary Health Care

Rev Rene ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. e70874
Author(s):  
Jéssica Karine Lopes Bohrer ◽  
Ana Catarina Laboissière Vasconcelos ◽  
Ana Lúcia Queiroz Bezerra ◽  
Cristiane Chagas Teixeira ◽  
Juliane Andrade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Safety Culture ◽  
Patient Safety Culture ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Care Health

Objective: to evaluate the patient safety culture in a primary care health unit. Methods: cross-sectional study conducted with 51 professionals linked to Primary Health Care. Data were collected using the self-administered instrument Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety Culture, translated, adapted and validated for use in Brazil. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed. Nurses, physicians, Community Health Agents, among other professionals participated. Results: the dimensions of the patient safety culture in Primary Health Care indicated opportunities for improvement or weaknesses in the service. The general assessment of patient safety and the global assessment of the quality of care provided in Primary Health Care were appointed as good or fair. Conclusion: the safety culture in Primary Care did not identify strong dimensions; there were problems with equipment, performance and availability of test results and exchange of information with imaging centers/laboratories in the care network.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index Assessment of Health Care Professionals in a Primary Care Setting in Portugal: a Cross Sectional Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inês Campos-Matos ◽  
André Peralta-Santos ◽  
Bernardo Gomes ◽  
Gustavo Borges ◽  
Pedro Aguiar
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health

<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Obesity is an important public health problem because it is a risk factor for numerous diseases and is associated with a higher death risk. Evidence concerning the prevalence of excess weight in health professionals is scarce and this group is often overlooked in weight interventions programs. This paper aims to estimate the prevalence of obesity and overweight among Portuguese primary health care professionals and to describe differences between occupational groups.<br /><strong>Material and Methods:</strong> This was a cross sectional study based on a primary care setting in Portugal in 2011. We collected data on occupation, age, sex and height of professionals from four primary care centers. We did a descriptive analysis of the main variables and an analysis of covariance to compare mean Body Mass Index.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> Our sample represented 52.8% of the total population of the four primary care centers, and 38.6% were overweight and 16.9% were obese. When adjusted for age and gender, health service personnel had the highest average Body Mass Index, followed by nurses, physicians, and superior technicians, in that order.<br /><strong>Discussion:</strong> Although we can’t ensure the generalisation of the results and cannot exclude the possibility of sampling bias, these results suggest high prevalence obesity and overweight in workers of primary health care in Portugal.<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> In this primary care setting more than half of the health care professionals were overweight or obese. Tailored interventions might be needed to tackle this issue.</p><p><br /><strong>Keywords:</strong> Body Mass Index; Health Personnel; Obesity; Portugal; Primary Health Care; Prevalence.</p>

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