Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.sedeng.2025.500174
Almudena Santano Magariño
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Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.sedeng.2024.100159
Eulalia Gine-Cipres , Marta Torres Ferrus , Victor J. Gallardo , Alicia Alpuente Ruiz , Edoardo Caronna , Patricia Pozo-Rosich
Introduction
Headache is a very common neurological symptom. It is the first reason for consultation in neurology. About hospitalized patients, we do not have epidemiological data on the global prevalence of headaches in hospitalized patients.
Objective
To describe the prevalence of headaches in hospitalized patients, their triggers, and the level of compliance with nursing records.
Methodology
This is a descriptive, observational, and cross-sectional study at the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH). The data collected were sociodemographic, related to the reason for admission and pain during admission. Statistical analysis was performed with R v4.1.1.
Results
Of the 45 admitted patients, 55% (25/45) participated, 55% (25/45) participated, 64% (16/25) were women. 60% (15/25) had presented headaches during admission, of which 73.3% (11/15) occurred in the last 24 hours. The 33.3% (5/15) recognized stress as the most frequent trigger, noise (5/15), and income derivatives (3/15). During the daily follow-up by the nurse, 100% (25/25) of the patients answered that they had been asked about pain in general and 32% (8/25) specifically about headaches. No records were obtained due to the computer program's non-existence of nursing clinical variables.
Conclussion
Headache is a symptom that occurs prevalently in hospitalized patients. Stress and noise seem to be triggers of this situation. Certain behaviors on the part of health centers and professionals could help improve the care of these patients.
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Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.sedeng.2024.100166
Teresa Marco Galindo, Santiago Fernandez Fernandez, Victor Obach Baurier, Neus Fabregat Fabra
Objective
To analyze the impact of implementing a therapeutic education (TE) program for patients with chronic migraine.
Method
Prospective longitudinal intervention and assessment study before and after the program, lasting 6 months, conducted at the Headache and Facial Pain Unit of Hospital Clinic in Barcelona.
Results
TE resulted in a significant improvement in the frequency of headache days per month, DCM (15.6 ± 6.84 vs. 11.5 ± 4.68; p < 0.001), migraine days per month, DMM (7.38 ± 1.44 vs. 5.88 ± 1.36; p < 0.001), and increased perception of quality of life, measured through the MSQ scale (65.4 ± 10.11 vs. 51 ± 11.36; p < 0.001). Regarding satisfaction, we can observe that 97.5% of patients who attended group sessions would recommend them to other people with migraines and, furthermore, considered the content to be good or excellent.
Conclusions
TE in the treatment of chronic migraine offers a promising improvement in the quality of life of patients by empowering them with knowledge about their condition and pain management strategies. This complements pharmacological treatments by focusing on prevention and self-care. Although more research is needed to establish standard protocols, the presence of advanced practice nurses in headaches is crucial for the successful implementation of these programs.
方法在巴塞罗那医院头痛和面部疼痛科开展为期 6 个月的纵向干预和评估研究,研究对象为实施治疗教育计划(TE)的慢性偏头痛患者。结果TTE明显改善了每月头痛天数(DCM)(15.6 ± 6.84 vs. 11.5 ± 4.68;p <;0.001)、每月偏头痛天数(DMM)(7.38 ± 1.44 vs. 5.88 ± 1.36;p <;0.001),并提高了生活质量感(通过MSQ量表测量)(65.4 ± 10.11 vs. 51 ± 11.36;p <;0.001)。在满意度方面,我们可以看到,97.5% 参加过小组活动的患者会向其他偏头痛患者推荐小组活动,而且认为活动内容很好或非常好。这是对药物治疗的补充,重点在于预防和自我护理。虽然还需要更多的研究来制定标准方案,但高级执业护士在头痛治疗中的存在对于这些方案的成功实施至关重要。
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Pub Date : 2024-07-01DOI: 10.1016/j.sedeng.2024.500171
José Manuel Párraga Sánchez
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Pub Date : 2024-07-01DOI: 10.1016/j.sedeng.2024.100155
Mireia Larrosa-Dominguez, Laura Reyes-Martí
Introduction
Social support promotes feelings of stability, predictability and self-esteem and reduces the social isolation, because information, tangible assistance and emotional support can be obtained from the social network.
Methods
We conducted a narrative review of the international empirical literature to provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of social support and social networks on patients diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. The following databases were consulted: CINAHL, MEDLINE, APA PsycInfo, SCOPUS and Web of Science. Information was collected up to 2nd December 2022.
Results
The initial search generated 46 articles, but after the exclusion criteria had been applied, the total number of articles analysed was 13.
Conclusions
The symptoms of myasthenia gravis, especially ptosis and slurred speech, can have a major psychosocial impact and a negative effect on interaction social.
方法我们对国际实证文献进行了叙述性回顾,以全面了解社会支持和社会网络对重症肌无力患者的影响。我们查阅了以下数据库CINAHL、MEDLINE、APA PsycInfo、SCOPUS 和 Web of Science。结论重症肌无力的症状,尤其是上睑下垂和言语不清,会对社会心理产生重大影响,并对社会交往产生负面影响。
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To determine the degree of autonomy of patients treated with mechanical thrombectomy; to assess the degree of neurological deficit on admission and 24 h, and the degree of dependency at 3 months after performing the mechanical thrombectomy.
Method
Quantitative, observational, and descriptive study, with a sample of 57 patients treated with mechanical thrombectomy in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Neurological deficit was measured with the National Institute of Health Stroke Score upon admission and 24 h after treatment with mechanical thrombectomy, and functional outcome with the modified Rankin scale at three months.
Results
The degree of dependency at three months was 2,4 points. The mean neurological deficit score on admission was 12,1 points, and 9,3 points after 24 h. Neurological deficit at 24 h has been found to be predictive of functionality at three months.
Conclusion
The mean of the neurological deficit at admission was situated in a moderate neurological deficit. The mean of the neurological deficit at 24 h has been placed in a moderate neurological deficit. The score for the degree of dependency at three months was placed in the mild disability category. A significant correlation has been obtained between the neurological deficit at 24 h and the functional result at three months.
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Pub Date : 2024-07-01DOI: 10.1016/j.sedeng.2024.100156
Elnaz Asadollahzadeh , Vahid Shahmaei , Rezvan Hassanpour , Zahra Ebadi , Mohammad Ali Sahraian , Abdorreza Naser Moghadasi
Palinopsia, described as the persistence of visual images or their recurrence after the stimulus has disappeared, represents a rare but important neuro-ophthalmic complication. Until now, the pathophysiology and the main location of this visual mainteanance condition are not been clearly understood. This study presents a 30-year-old woman with palinopsia who had her selective optic radiation lesion assessed by diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). The finding of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) did not reveal any damage in the selective optic pathway whereas DTI showed a decreased density of the optic radiation tract. Furthermore, the mean diffusivity (MD), axial diffusivity (AD), and radial diffusivity (RD) were increased in suspected regions of lesions ds, while fractional anisotropy (FA) was decreased. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of a case of palinopsia representing the central nervous system (CNS) tractopathy. Therefore, we encourage further investigation of optic pathway pathology using DTI in complex neurological complications, including palinopsia.
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Pub Date : 2024-07-01DOI: 10.1016/j.sedeng.2024.100144
Federico Ruta , Paolo Ferrara , Francesca Dal Mas
Background
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is one of the most common genetic causes of death in children affecting about one in 10,000 live births, while its prevalence is about 1–2 per 100,000 (live births). Recently, the European Commission (EU) approved a novel gene therapy based on the onasemnogen abeparvovec (Zolgensma) for the treatment of patients with SMA. In addition to drug treatment, it is essential that children with SMA apply self-care methods to maintain their health, monitor their weight and food intake, and use appropriate remedies. Self-care and co-production of health care services are crucial in the modern ecosystem, as they can improve survival and prevent hospitalizations. The aim of this work is to support healthcare professionals who may have to deal with patients affected by this disease.
Methods
The article uses two case studies of children with spinal muscular atrophy through the creation of a multi-professional research group composed of health professionals who provide direct care to SMA children. The collection and analysis of the data were carried out by involving different figures who interact with SMA children. Specifically, physicians, nurses, parents, physical therapists, social workers, and teachers were individually interviewed.
Results
The study aims to provide suggestions on assessing child self-care, believing it to be a valuable method to gather information on how the child performs daily activities and how much the surrounding environment affects self-care. This paper highlights how self-management behaviors depend on four basic aspects: the person (individual, cognitive, and social perceptions), the patient's family (level of knowledge of pathology, involvement in the management and quality of relationship with the patient), the community (relationships with external social contexts, such as school and other organizations), and the healthcare system (availability of resources and the degree of evolution of healthcare).
Conclusions
The experience conducted may be helpful to other health institutions to make the approach to children with SMA as most effective as possible, creating internal workgroups and collaboration with external experts on the subject. Moreover, it provides valuable information on caring for families with children with SMA.
背景脊髓性肌萎缩症(SMA)是导致儿童死亡的最常见遗传病因之一,约每 10,000 名活产婴儿中就有一名患儿,而其发病率约为每 100,000 名活产婴儿中 1-2 例。最近,欧盟委员会(EU)批准了一种基于onasemnogen abeparvovec(Zolgensma)的新型基因疗法,用于治疗SMA患者。除药物治疗外,SMA 患儿还必须采用自我保健方法来保持健康,监测体重和食物摄入量,并使用适当的补救措施。在现代生态系统中,自我保健和共同提供医疗保健服务至关重要,因为它们可以提高存活率并避免住院治疗。这项工作的目的是为可能需要处理脊髓性肌萎缩症患者的医护人员提供支持。方法本文通过建立一个由直接护理脊髓性肌萎缩症儿童的医护人员组成的多专业研究小组,对脊髓性肌萎缩症儿童进行了两项个案研究。数据的收集和分析是通过与 SMA 儿童打交道的不同人士进行的。结果本研究旨在为评估儿童自理能力提供建议,认为这是收集有关儿童如何进行日常活动以及周围环境对自理能力影响程度的信息的重要方法。本文强调了自我管理行为如何取决于四个基本方面:个人(个人、认知和社会观念)、患者家庭(对病理的了解程度、参与管理的程度以及与患者关系的质量)、社区(与外部社会环境的关系,如学校和其他组织)以及医疗保健系统(资源的可用性和医疗保健的发展程度)。结论 本次研究的经验可能有助于其他医疗机构建立内部工作组并与外部专家合作,尽可能有效地为 SMA 儿童提供治疗。此外,它还为照顾 SMA 患儿家庭提供了宝贵的信息。
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Pub Date : 2024-07-01DOI: 10.1016/j.sedeng.2024.100145
Isabel Manzanares , Mar Carreño , Sonia Sevilla , María Lombraña , Ana Grau , Estefanía Conde-Blanco , Antonio Donaire , María Centeno , Mariam Khawaja , Adelaida Zabalegui
Aims
To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention with empowerment for patients with epilepsy in a Spanish reference hospital for epilepsy.
Methods
A nonrandomized clinical trial was designed in an epilepsy center. An empowerment group intervention program was conducted in which volunteers were recruited. The education contained common topics in health education in epilepsy, which was adapted to the demands of the patients. Patients were empowered to apply their knowledge and skills, using the nurse as a facilitator. Questionnaires were administered before and after the intervention to assess anxiety and depression, quality of life, and satisfaction with epilepsy care in patients with epilepsy.
Results
33 patients completed the sessions and study. Satisfaction with the information improved significantly after the intervention (p < 0.005). The information items with significant improvements were satisfaction with information about epilepsy, treatment, provision of aid and treatment of the impact of epilepsy (p < 0.005) Satisfaction with communication decreased (p < 0.005), being the items with the most changes, the “time to answer the questions” and “consideration with their individual needs”. No significant changes were shown in depression and anxiety, quality of life and satisfaction with the organization.
Conclusions
Empowerment interventions demonstrated benefits to improve satisfaction with information in patients with epilepsy. The educational intervention designed allows sharing knowledge, solving problems and improving skills, empowering the patient in a new concept of education, which the nurse is a facilitator who collaborates with the demands of the patients. More studies are needed to increase the sample and demonstrate benefits in quality of life and anxiety and depression.
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Pub Date : 2024-07-01DOI: 10.1016/j.sedeng.2024.100157
Sevgi Koroglu, Gulgun Durat
Introduction
Misophonia is an increasingly common psychiatric problem. Responses to triggers can lead to suicide, social isolation and poor quality of life. However, scale studies of misophonia usually focus on triggers and responses to triggers. Therefore, there is a need for scales that focus on measuring the effects of misophonia on daily functioning, interpersonal relationships and overall functional capacity.
Objective
This research aims to create a scale and validate its psychometric properties to assess the effects of misophonia on daily functioning, interpersonal relationships and overall functional capacity.
Methods
This scale for misophonia was applied to 326 participants reached online. The data were analyzed through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and internal consistency was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha.
Results
The scale shows a four-factor structure with EFA and explains 63.41% of the total variance. With CFA, the standard regression coefficients ranged between 0.51 and 0.98. In the internal consistency analysis, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.96 and the correlation coefficients for the item–total score were in the range 0.43–0.78.
Conclusion
This scale, consisting of 30 items and four sub-dimensions, is a valid and reliable measurement tool for diagnosing and understanding the severity of misophonia in Turkish society.
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