Abstract Introduction: The nursing process is the method that allows us to administer care to people with chronic diseases through the disease stages, that is, assessment, diagnostic reasoning, nursing care plan and evaluation. Objective: Evaluate a nursing care plan for an older adult with type 2 diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis with a focus on therapeutic health education. Methodology: Observational, descriptive, and longitudinal clinical case study of a 63-year-old patient with diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis; the Marjory Gordon instrument was used for assessment, and standardized language was used for diagnostic reasoning, planning, execution and evaluation. Under bioethical principles, this is a minimal risk research, and the privacy and data of the elderly are protected. Results: Alteration was found in the pattern of perception/maintenance of health, nutritional/metabolic, exercise activity and coping with stress; with the establishment of activities to control glucose, priority was given to prescribed diet, exercise, adherence to treatment and coping with stress. Acceptance of the disease, learning to take capillary glucose and glycemic control was achieved, as well as adherence to the prescribed diet and exercise. Conclusions: Therapeutic health education achieved adherence to pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, as well as the acceptance of the health status, which allows acquiring self-control of the disease. Continuous and long-term follow-up is important due to the pathological progress, age and general deterioration of the patient.

Abstrato Introdução. O processo de enfermagem é o método que nos permite administrar a assistência a pessoas com doenças crônicas por meio dos estágios da doença, ou seja, avaliação, raciocínio diagnóstico, plano de assistência de enfermagem e avaliação. Objetivo: Avaliar um plano de cuidados de enfermagem para um adulto mais velho com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 e osteoporose com foco na educação terapêutica em saúde. Metodologia: Estudo de caso clínico observacional, descritivo e longitudinal de uma paciente de 63 anos com diabetes mellitus e osteoporose; para a avaliação foi utilizado o instrumento Marjory Gordon para raciocínio diagnóstico, planejamento, execução e avaliação, para raciocínio diagnóstico, planejamento, execução e avaliação, foi utilizada a linguagem padronizada. De acordo com os princípios bioéticos, essa é uma pesquisa de risco mínimo, e a privacidade e os dados dos idosos são protegidos. Resultados: Foi encontrada alteração no padrão de percepção/manutenção da saúde, nutricional/metabólico, atividade física e enfrentamento do estresse; com o estabelecimento de atividades para controlar a glicose, a prioridade foi dada à dieta prescrita, aos exercícios, à adesão ao tratamento e ao enfrentamento do estresse. Houve aceitação da doença, aprendizado da medição da glicose capilar e controle glicêmico, além de adesão à dieta e aos exercícios prescritos. Conclusões: A educação terapêutica em saúde conseguiu a adesão ao tratamento farmacológico e não farmacológico, bem como a aceitação do estado de saúde, que permite adquirir o autocontrolo da doença, sendo importante a monitorização contínua e a longo prazo da evolução patológica, da idade e da deterioração geral do paciente.

Resumen Introducción: El proceso de enfermería es el método que nos permite administrar los cuidados a personas con enfermedades crónicas a través de sus etapas: valoración, razonamiento diagnóstico, plan de cuidados de enfermería y evaluación. Objetivo: Evaluar un plan de cuidados de enfermería a una adulta mayor con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 y osteoporosis con enfoque a la educación para la salud terapéutica. Metodología: Estudio de caso clínico, observacional, descriptivo y longitudinal, a paciente de 63 años con diabetes mellitus y osteoporosis; para la valoración se empleó el instrumento de Marjory Gordon, para el razonamiento diagnóstico, planeación, ejecución y evaluación se utilizó el lenguaje estandarizado de enfermería. Bajo los principios bioéticos es una investigación de riesgo mínimo, se protege la privacidad y datos del adulto mayor. Resultados: Se encontró alteración en el patrón percepción / mantenimiento de la salud, nutricional / metabólico, actividad ejercicio y afrontamiento del estrés; estableciendo actividades para el control de su glucosa, se priorizó en dieta prescrita, ejercicio, adherencia al tratamiento y afrontamiento al estrés. Se logró aceptación de la enfermedad, aprendizaje de toma de glucosa capilar y control glucémico, además del apego a dieta y ejercicio prescrito. Conclusiones: La educación para la salud terapéutica logró el apego al tratamiento farmacológico y no farmacológico, así como la aceptación del estado de salud le permite adquirir el autocontrol de su enfermedad, es importante el seguimiento continuo y a largo plazo por el avance patológico, edad y deterioro general de la paciente.

Abstract Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a set of metabolic disorders that increase the risk of multisystemic diseases. In Mexico, Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) have been proposed for the healthcare of people with T2DM, from prevention to rehabilitation. However, although these guidelines emphasize the active participation of patients in their treatment to enhance treatment adherence, the necessary information on the procedures has not been provided. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to propose Human-Centered Design Thinking (HCDP) as a strategy for this purpose. The steps that constitute this methodology are described, as well as the results found in the international literature. The coherence of the HCDP with Mexican CPG recommendations is discussed, as is the importance of the methodological clarity provided by this model to improve treatment adherence in people with T2DM.

Resumen La diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DMT2) es un conjunto de desórdenes metabólicos que aumenta el riesgo de afecciones multisistémicas. En México se han propuesto Guías de Práctica Clínica (GPC) para la atención de la salud en personas con DMT2, que van desde la prevención hasta la rehabilitación. Sin embargo, a pesar de enfatizar la participación activa de los pacientes en sus tratamientos para mejorar la adherencia al tratamiento, no cuenta con procedimientos claros. Por ello, el objetivo de este trabajo es proponer el pensamiento de diseño centrado en la persona (PDCP) como una estrategia para esta meta. Se describen los pasos que integran esta metodología, así como los resultados observados en la literatura internacional. Se discute la coherencia del PDCP con las recomendaciones de las GPC mexicanas, y la importancia de la claridad metodológica que brinda este modelo para mejorar la adherencia al tratamiento en personas con DMT2.

Resumen Introducción: la tuberculosis es una enfermedad infecciosa crónica causada por Mycobacterium tuberculosis, capaz de afectar cualquier órgano o tejido siendo la forma más común la enfermedad pulmonar. Objetivo: identificar los factores que afectan la adherencia al tratamiento antituberculoso en pacientes del Departamento de Boyacá durante los años 2017-2019. Metodología: estudio descriptivo retrospectivo que utilizó como fuentes de información datos registrados en la base del programa departamental de Tuberculosis y SIVIGILA. Se realizó análisis univariado, determinando la distribución de las variables y análisis bivariado en el que se exploró la asociación entre la adherencia al tratamiento de tuberculosis y las variables independientes, se utilizó la prueba de Chi cuadrado. Resultados: se incluyeron 402 pacientes, la adherencia al tratamiento antituberculoso fue 96,5% y la no adherencia de 3,5%. El 66,7% eran de sexo femenino; 55,7% vivián en zona urbana; 66,5% pertenecían al régimen subsidiado; 89,7% mestizos; 91,2% correspondían a otros grupos poblacionales, seguido del 7,5% de población privada de la libertad y 1,3% habitantes de calle. Dentro de las comorbilidades la coinfección con VIH con 4,2% fue la de mayor presencia. Entre las causas de no adherencia al tratamiento fueron desinterés, cambio frecuente de domicilio, contrato finalizado con la EPS y suspensión del tratamiento por toxicidad hepática. El paciente con mayor probabilidad de abandonar el tratamiento pertenece al sexo masculino, al grupo poblacional de migrantes o habitantes de calle y se encuentra afiliado al régimen subsidiado, se encontró una relación estadísticamente significativa entre estas variables y el resultado con la adherencia al tratamiento. Conclusiones: si bien el resultado obtenido en el presente trabajo no es elevado, es importante realizar vigilancia de la adherencia al tratamiento antituberculoso para disminuir el riesgo de complicaciones derivadas de su abandono como mayor mortalidad, desarrollo de resistencia bacteriana y un período de contagiosidad más prolongado.

Abstract Introduction: Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, capable of affecting any organ or tissue, the most common form being lung disease. Objective: Identify the factors that affect adherence to tuberculosis treatment in patients from the Department of Boyacá during the years 2017-2019. Methodology: Retrospective descriptive study that used as information sources data registered in the database of the departmental Tuberculosis program and SIVIGILA. A univariate analysis was carried out, determining the distribution of the variables and a bivariate analysis in which the association between adherence to tuberculosis treatment and the independent variables was explored, using the Chi-square test. Results: 402 patients were included, adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment was 96.5% and non-adherence 3.5%. 66.7% were female; 55.7% lived in an urban area; 66.5% belonged to the subsidized regime; 89.7% mestizo; 91.2% corresponded to other population groups, followed by 7.5% of the population deprived of liberty and 1.3% homeless. Within the comorbidities, coinfection with HIV 4.2% was the one with the greatest presence. Among the causes of non-adherence to treatment were lack of interest; frequent change of address; Terminated contract with the EPS and suspension of treatment due to liver toxicity. The patient with the highest probability of abandoning treatment belongs to the male sex, to the population group of migrants or street dwellers and is affiliated with the subsidized regime, a statistically significant relationship was found between these variables and the result with adherence to treatment. Conclusions: Although the result obtained in this study is not high, it is important to monitor adherence to tuberculosis treatment to reduce the risk of complications derived from its abandonment, such as increased mortality, development of bacterial resistance, and a longer period of contagiousness.

Resumen Introducción: la enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) provoca cambios irreversibles en la función del riñón o en su estructura alrededor de 3 meses . Se considera en salud pública como un grave problema, dado a su comportamiento y potencial letalidad. Objetivo: determinar los factores de riesgo asociados a la progresión de la enfermedad renal crónica en pacientes atendidos en el Hospital San Juan de Dios del municipio de Pamplona, Norte de Santander durante el período 2019 - 2021. Metodología: estudio de corte transversal, analítico, retrospectivo. Se estudiaron y analizaron características sociodemográficas y clínicas mediante métodos de estadística descriptiva e inferencial, se construyó un modelo multivariado de regresión logística con nivel de significancia de 0,05. Resultados: la prevalencia de la ERC estadio 3A fue del 74,9%. Del total de pacientes incluidos en la investigación, 186 (53,7%) tuvieron reporte de progresión. El modelo multivariado indicó que ser mujer está asociado a la progresión de la enfermedad renal cuando se ajusta por TFG (OR 1,07 (IC 1,03-1,12; p = <0,001)), la edad (OR 1,07 (IC 1,03-1,11; p = <0,001)), creatinina (OR 25,2 (IC 5,10-125,1); p = <0,001)) y albuminuria (OR 1,00 (IC 0,99 - 1,01); p= <0,001)). Conclusión: se hace necesario en un futuro estudio involucrar variables de adherencia al tratamiento, así como el tiempo de evolución de la patología y algunos elementos como hábitos, estilos de vida y calidad del control.

Abstract Introduction : Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is considered in public health as a serious problem, given its behavior and lethal potential, this is defined as irreversible changes in kidney function or its structure that last at least 3 months. Objective : To determine the risk factors associated with the progression of CKD in patients treated at the Hospital San Juan de Dios in the municipality of Pamplona Norte de Santander for the period 2019 - 2021. Methodology : Cross-sectional, analytical, retrospective study. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics were studied and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods, a multivariate logistic regression model was constructed with a significance level of 0.05. Results : The prevalence of stage 3a chronic kidney disease (CKD) was 74.9%. Out of the total patients included in the research, 186 (53.7%) showed evidence of progression. The multivariate model indicated that being female is associated with the progression of renal disease when adjusted for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) (OR 1.07 (IC 1.03-1.12; p < 0.001)), age (OR 1.07 (IC 1.03-1.11; p < 0.001)), creatinine (OR 25.2 (IC 5.1-125.1); p < 0.001)), and albuminuria (OR 1.00 (IC 0.99-1.01); p < 0.001)). Conclusions: It is necessary in a future study to involve variables of adherence to treatment and treatment, as well as the time of evolution of the pathology and some elements such as habit, lifestyles and quality of control.

Resumo: Introdução: A warfarina é um dos medicamentos mais prescritos para o tratamento e prevenção de doenças tromboembólicas. O benefício na prevenção de eventos trombóticos e na redução da mortalidade está amplamente documentado. No entanto, problemas de segurança limitaram seu uso. O acompanhamento dos pacientes, com atenção especial à informação e educação sobre suas patologias, hábitos saudáveis, adesão ao tratamento e compreensão dos riscos, é fundamental para o alcance de bons resultados, reduzindo a morbimortalidade e internações. Informações sobre o perfil de segurança e a qualidade da anticoagulação em um programa de intervenção educacional são escassas no Uruguai. O objetivo deste estudo é analisar o efeito de um plano de intervenção educacional aprimorado com assistência farmacêutica (IEPAF) , na qualidade da anticoagulação com warfarina em pacientes ambulatoriais na unidade multidisciplinar de insuficiência cardíaca (UMIC), e comparar a eficácia e segurança de tratamento e avaliar a utilidade do escore SAMeTT2R2. Metodologia: Ensaio clínico randomizado. Pacientes em acompanhamento em UMIC em tratamento com warfarina foram recrutados e randomizados para controle médico usual versus controle médico com ajustes de dose de acordo com protocolo estabelecido, além IEPAF. Resultados: Após 24 meses de seguimento, ambos os grupos mantiveram um bom nível de anticoagulação, com tempo na faixa terapêutica (TTR) de 83,15% e 83,80% para os grupos controle e intervenção, respectivamente. A intervenção educacional aprimorada e o protocolo de ajuste de dose de warfarina forneceram resultados comparáveis ao monitoramento de anticoagulação convencional. Conclusões: O IEPAF com assistência farmacêutica promoveu resultado comparável em segurança, eficácia e adesão em relação ao acompanhamento convencional. Ambos os grupos alcançaram um excelente nível de anticoagulação avaliado pela TTR. Da análise post hoc emerge uma associação estatisticamente significativa dos valores 4 e 6 do SAMeTT2R2 com a ocorrência de eventos, com risco relativo 5 vezes maior para o sexo feminino.

Resumen: Introducción: La warfarina es uno de los medicamentos más prescritos en el tratamiento y prevención de enfermedades tromboembólicas. El beneficio en la prevención de eventos trombóticos y en la reducción de la mortalidad está ampliamente documentado. Sin embargo, los aspectos relacionados con la seguridad han limitado su uso. El acompañamiento de pacientes, con especial atención en la información y educación sobre sus patologías, hábitos saludables, cumplimiento de tratamientos y comprensión de riesgos, es fundamental para conseguir buenos resultados, disminuyendo la morbi-mortalidad y las internaciones. La información respecto al perfil de seguridad y la calidad de la anticoagulación bajo un programa de intervención educativa es escasa en Uruguay. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar el efecto de un plan de intervención educativa potenciada con atención farmacéutica (IEPAF), sobre la calidad de anticoagulación con warfarina de pacientes ambulatorios de la unidad multidisciplinaria de insuficiencia cardíaca (UMIC), comparar la efectividad y seguridad del tratamiento, y evaluar la utilidad del score SAMeTT2R2. Metodología: Ensayo clínico randomizado. Se reclutaron pacientes en seguimiento en la UMIC tratados con warfarina y se randomizaron a control médico habitual vs control médico con ajustes de dosis según un protocolo establecido, más IEPAF. Resultados: Luego de 24 meses de seguimiento, ambos grupos mantuvieron buen nivel de anticoagulación, con tiempo en rango terapéutico (TTR) de 83,15% y 83,80% para grupo control e intervención respectivamente. La intervención educativa potenciada y el protocolo de ajuste de dosis de warfarina, aportó un resultado equiparable al seguimiento convencional de la anticoagulación. Conclusiones: La IEPAF promovió un resultado equiparable en seguridad, efectividad y adherencia con respecto al seguimiento convencional. Ambos grupos lograron un excelente nivel de anticoagulación evaluado por TTR. Del análisis post hoc surge una asociación estadísticamente significativa de los valores de SAMeTT2R2 4 y 6, con la aparición de eventos, con un riesgo relativo 5 veces mayor para el sexo femenino.

Abstract: Introduction: Warfarin is one of the most prescribed drugs for the treatment and prevention of thromboembolic diseases. The benefit of the prevention of thrombotic events and the reduction of mortality is widely documented. However, security issues have limited its use. Monitoring patients, with special attention to information and education about their pathologies, healthy habits, compliance with treatment, and understanding of risks, is essential to achieve good results, reducing morbidity, mortality and hospitalizations. Information regarding anticoagulation’s safety profile and quality under an educational intervention program is scarce in Uruguay. The objective of this study is to analyze the effect of an enhanced educational intervention plan with pharmaceutical care (IEPAF), on the quality of anticoagulation with warfarin in outpatients in the multidisciplinary heart failure unit (UMIC), and to compare the effectiveness and safety of treatment, and to evaluate the usefulness of the SAMeTT2R2 score. Methodology: Randomized clinical trial. Patients under follow-up in UMIC treated with warfarin were recruited and randomized to usual medical control vs medical control with dose adjustments according to an established protocol, plus enhanced educational intervention IEPAF. Results: After 24 months of follow-up, both groups maintained a good level of anticoagulation, with time in therapeutic range (TTR) of 83,15% and 83,80% for the control and intervention groups, respectively. The enhanced educational intervention and the warfarin dose adjustment protocol provided results comparable to conventional anticoagulation monitoring. Conclusions: The IEPAF with pharmaceutical care promoted a comparable result in safety, effectiveness, and adherence concerning conventional follow-up. Both groups achieved an excellent level of anticoagulation as assessed by TTR. From the post hoc analysis, a statistically significant association of SAMeTT2R2 values 4 and 6 emerges with events, with a relative risk 5 times greater for the female sex.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Chronic kidney disease is a global health problem. Its most serious manifestation, chronic kidney failure, affects the Cuban context and determines the growth of patients on hemodialysis. The objective of the text is to evaluate the main results of the diagnosis and characterization of the problematic situation in a psychosocial study with patients with Chronic Renal Failure in the Hemodialysis room of the Florida municipality, of the county of Camagüey. Method: It is an experimental participatory action research, which takes place between January 2023 and December 2024, which constitutes the output of the research project System of psychosocial actions for the improvement of comprehensive care for patients with non-communicable diseases. The universe is made up of 56 patients and the sample is made up of 22, who receive purifying and conservative treatment, 22 family members and 12 service professionals. The research instrument par excellence was the participant survey. Results: The age of the patients is not definitive of an age group; men predominate; A high percentage of patients are found to have low tolerance for adherence to treatment and insufficient development of psychosocial skills and declare the need to possess knowledge to achieve health states that lead to survival. Discussion: There is no coincidence with what was found in the determination of the prevalence age groups for the disease, but specialists insist that the disease is not exclusive to a specific period of life; recognize the importance of the patient's knowledge of risk factors for prevention, promotion and health education and highlight the need for communication and empathy between health personnel and the patient, to achieve favorable results and emotional states in the face of the disease and treatment.

RESUMEN Introducción: La enfermedad renal crónica es un problema de salud a nivel mundial, su manifestación más grave, la insuficiencia renal crónica, incide en el contexto cubano y determina el crecimiento de pacientes en hemodiálisis. El objetivo del texto es valorar los principales resultados del diagnóstico y caracterización de la situación problémica en un estudio de carácter psicosocial con pacientes con Insuficiencia Renal Crónica en la sala de Hemodiálisis del municipio Florida, de la provincia de Camagüey. Método: Es una investigación-acción participativa de corte experimental, que se desarrolla entre enero 2023 y diciembre del 2024 la cual constituye salida del proyecto de investigación Sistema de acciones psicosociales para el perfeccionamiento de la atención integral a los pacientes con enfermedades no transmisibles. El universo está constituido por 56 pacientes y la muestra por 22, que reciben tratamiento depurador y conservador, 22 familiares y 12 profesionales del servicio. El instrumento de investigación por excelencia fue la encuesta a participantes. Resultados: La edad de los pacientes no es definitiva de un grupo etario; predominan los hombres; se constata un elevado por ciento de pacientes con poca tolerancia a la adherencia al tratamiento e insuficiente desarrollo de las habilidades psicosociales y declaran la necesidad de poseer conocimientos para lograr estados de salud que conlleven a la sobrevida. Discusión: No existe coincidencia con lo constatado en la determinación de los grupos etarios de prevalencia para la enfermedad, pero los especialistas insisten en que la enfermedad no es privativa de un período de vida específico; reconocen la importancia del conocimiento de los factores de riesgo por el paciente para la prevención, promoción y educación en salud y resaltan la necesidad de la comunicación y la empatía entre el personal de salud y el paciente, para lograr resultados y estados emocionales favorables ante la enfermedad y el tratamiento.

Abstract Background Chagas disease (CD) is a serious public health problem in Latin America. Benznidazole (BNZ) is used for the treatment of CD and, despite its wide use, little information is available about its toxicity and mechanisms of adverse drug reactions (ADR). Objectives To identify and classify clinical and laboratory adverse reactions caused by BNZ in terms of causality and severity. Methods Prospective cohort study from January 2018 to December 2021. Treatment follow-up included visits and biochemical tests (complete blood count, liver and kidney function tests) before, during and after treatment. ADR were classified according to causality and severity. In the statistical analysis, the significance level was set at p<0.05. Results Forty patients with chronic CD were included. A high prevalence of ADR was observed 161 ADR in 30 patients [90%]; of these, 104 (64.6%) were classified as possible and 57 (35.4%) as probable. The ADR were classified as moderate and mild. Of the 40 patients, nine (22.5%) discontinued treatment. ADR associated with treatment discontinuation and interventions were those that affected the dermatological system, central and peripheral nervous system and sense organs such as ageusia. Mild hematological and biochemical changes such as lymphopenia were observed after 30 days of treatment. Conclusion Many patients were able to complete the treatment even with ADR, which can be attributed to the successful follow-up strategy with symptomatic treatment and counseling, leading to patient’s awareness of symptoms and treatment adherence. (CD America (BNZ use ADR. . (ADR) severity 201 2021 followup follow up count before analysis p005 p 0 05 p<0.05 16 3 90% 90 [90%] these 10 64.6% 646 64 6 (64.6% 5 35.4% 354 35 4 (35.4% probable mild 22.5% 225 22 (22.5% ageusia counseling patient s adherence (ADR 20 202 p00 p<0.0 1 9 [90% 64.6 (64.6 35.4 (35.4 22.5 2 (22.5 p0 p<0. [90 64. (64. 35. (35. 22. (22. p<0 [9 (64 (35 (22 p< [ (6 (3 (2 (

Resumo Fundamento A Doença de Chagas (DC) representa um grave problema de saúde pública na América Latina. O Benznidazol (BNZ) é utilizado para o tratamento DC e, apesar do seu amplo uso, poucas informações estão disponíveis sobre sua toxicidade e mecanismos das Reações Adversas ao Medicamento (RAM). Objetivos Identificar e classificar as reações adversas clínicas e laboratoriais ocasionadas pelo uso do BNZ quanto à sua causalidade e gravidade. Métodos Estudo de coorte prospectivo realizado no período de janeiro de 2018 a dezembro de 2021. O acompanhamento do tratamento incluiu consultas e análises laboratoriais antes, 30 e 60 dias após o início do tratamento. As RAM foram classificadas quanto à causalidade e gravidade. Na análise estatística o nível de significância adotado foi p<0,05. Resultados Participaram do estudo 40 pacientes com DC crônica, observou-se alta prevalência de RAM com um total de 161 em 30 (90%) pacientes. Destas, 104 (64,6%) foram classificadas como possíveis e 57 (35,4%) como prováveis. As reações foram classificadas em moderadas e leves. Dos 40 pacientes, nove (22,5%) suspenderam o tratamento. As RAM associadas à interrupção e intervenções foram as que afetaram o sistema dermatológico, sistema nervoso central e periférico ou que culminaram em ageusia. Após 30 dias de tratamento, alterações hematológicas e bioquímicas leves foram observadas como linfopenia. Conclusão Apesar do elevado percentual de RAM, muitos pacientes foram capazes de completar o tratamento, o que se atribui ao êxito da estratégia de acompanhamento com intervenções de tratamento sintomático juntamente ao aconselhamento, levando à compreensão da sintomatologia e manutenção do tratamento. (DC Latina (BNZ RAM. . (RAM) gravidade 201 2021 antes 3 6 p005 p 0 05 p<0,05 4 crônica observouse observou 16 90% 90 (90% Destas 10 64,6% 646 64 (64,6% 5 35,4% 354 35 (35,4% prováveis 22,5% 225 22 (22,5% dermatológico ageusia linfopenia aconselhamento (RAM 20 202 p00 p<0,0 1 9 (90 64,6 (64,6 35,4 (35,4 22,5 2 (22,5 p0 p<0, (9 64, (64, 35, (35, 22, (22, p<0 ( (64 (35 (22 p< (6 (3 (2

Abstract This article aims to evaluate the adherence to antihypertensive treatment prevalence in the Brazilian population based on peer-reviewed studies which used instruments exclusively designed and/or adapted for this purpose. A systematic review with meta-analysis based on the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The search was carried out in the BDENF, SciELO, Cuiden, PsycINFOe, CINAHL, Embase, LILACS, and MEDLINE databases, as well as the AgeLine, Google Scholar and ScienceDirect academic search engines. The protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021292689). Random effects models were used for a meta-analysis of the prevalence obtained from individual studies. A total of 104 studies were included in the meta-analysis on antihypertensive treatment in the Brazilian population, totaling 38,299 patients. The most used instrument was the four-item Morisky-Green Test (49.5%). The adherence prevalence estimated by the meta-analysis was 44.4% (95%CI: 39.12%-49.94%, I2 = 91.17, p < 0.001), showing high heterogeneity. The adherence to antihypertensive treatment prevalence found in national studies was unsatisfactory, demonstrating that this problem continues to be a major challenge. peerreviewed peer reviewed andor or purpose metaanalysis meta analysis MetaAnalyses Meta Analyses PRISMA. PRISMA . (PRISMA) BDENF SciELO Cuiden PsycINFOe CINAHL Embase LILACS databases AgeLine engines CRD42021292689. CRD42021292689 CRD (CRD42021292689) 10 38299 38 299 38,29 patients fouritem four item MoriskyGreen Morisky Green 49.5%. 495 49.5% 49 5 (49.5%) 444 44 4 44.4 95%CI 95CI CI 95 (95%CI 39.12%49.94%, 39124994 39.12% 49.94%, 39 12 94 39.12%-49.94% I 9117 91 17 91.17 0.001, 0001 0.001 , 0 001 0.001) heterogeneity unsatisfactory challenge (PRISMA CRD4202129268 (CRD42021292689 1 3829 3 29 38,2 49.5 (49.5% 44. 9 39.12%49.94% 3912499 3912 39.12 4994 49.94% 39.12%-49.94 911 91.1 000 0.00 00 CRD420212926 (CRD4202129268 382 2 38, 49. (49.5 39.12%49.94 391249 391 39.1 499 49.94 39.12%-49.9 91. 0.0 CRD42021292 (CRD420212926 (49. 39.12%49.9 39124 39. 49.9 39.12%-49. 0. CRD4202129 (CRD42021292 (49 39.12%49. 39.12%-49 CRD420212 (CRD4202129 (4 39.12%49 39.12%-4 CRD42021 (CRD420212 ( 39.12%4 39.12%- CRD4202 (CRD42021 CRD420 (CRD4202 CRD42 (CRD420 CRD4 (CRD42 (CRD4 (CRD

Resumo O objetivo do artigo é avaliar a prevalência de adesão ao tratamento anti-hipertensivo na população brasileira, com base nos estudos revisados por pares, que utilizaram instrumentos elaborados e/ou adaptados exclusivamente para este fim. Revisão sistemática com meta-análise, baseada nas recomendações do Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). A busca foi realizada nas bases BDENF, SciELO, Cuiden, PsycINFOe, CINAHL, Embase, LILACS, MEDLINE, e nos buscadores acadêmicos AgeLine, Google Scholar e ScienceDirect. O protocolo foi registrado no PROSPERO (CRD42021292689). Modelos de efeitos aleatórios foram usados para meta-análise das prevalências obtidas dos estudos individuais. Incluíram-se 104 estudos na meta-análise sobre tratamento anti-hipertensivo na população brasileira, totalizando 38.299 pacientes. O instrumento mais utilizado foi o teste de Morisky-Green de quatro itens (49,5%). A prevalência de adesão estimada pela foi de 44,4% (IC95%: 39,12%-49,94%, I2 = 91,17, p < 0,001), apresentando alta heterogeneidade. A prevalência de adesão ao tratamento anti-hipertensivo encontrada nos estudos nacionais foi insatisfatória, demonstrando que essa problemática continua sendo um grande desafio. antihipertensivo anti hipertensivo brasileira pares eou ou fim metaanálise, metaanálise meta análise, análise MetaAnalyses Meta Analyses PRISMA. PRISMA . (PRISMA) BDENF SciELO Cuiden PsycINFOe CINAHL Embase LILACS MEDLINE AgeLine ScienceDirect CRD42021292689. CRD42021292689 CRD (CRD42021292689) individuais Incluíramse Incluíram se 10 38299 38 299 38.29 pacientes MoriskyGreen Morisky Green 49,5%. 495 49,5% 49 5 (49,5%) 444 44 4 44,4 IC95% IC95 IC (IC95% 39,12%49,94%, 39124994 39,12% 49,94%, 39 12 94 39,12%-49,94% I 9117 91 17 91,17 0,001, 0001 0,001 , 0 001 0,001) heterogeneidade insatisfatória desafio (PRISMA CRD4202129268 (CRD42021292689 1 3829 3 29 38.2 49,5 (49,5% 44, IC9 (IC95 39,12%49,94% 3912499 3912 39,12 4994 49,94% 9 39,12%-49,94 911 91,1 000 0,00 00 CRD420212926 (CRD4202129268 382 2 38. 49, (49,5 (IC9 39,12%49,94 391249 391 39,1 499 49,94 39,12%-49,9 91, 0,0 CRD42021292 (CRD420212926 (49, (IC 39,12%49,9 39124 39, 49,9 39,12%-49, 0, CRD4202129 (CRD42021292 (49 39,12%49, 39,12%-49 CRD420212 (CRD4202129 (4 39,12%49 39,12%-4 CRD42021 (CRD420212 ( 39,12%4 39,12%- CRD4202 (CRD42021 CRD420 (CRD4202 CRD42 (CRD420 CRD4 (CRD42 (CRD4 (CRD

Abstract This study analyzes the life stories of eight young people living with vertically transmitted HIV in order to understand their perceptions marked by secrecy and silence regarding their experiences with the virus. Conducted at a specialized outpatient clinic in Rio de Janeiro, the study adopted circle dance, a Complementary and Integrative Health Practice, as a care tool. Using a qualitative approach and Life History as a data collection method, the focus was to understand the youth’s experiences related to the disease and the crucial aspects of their lives. Three girls and five boys participated in the study, all aware of their diagnosis. The principal emerging themes included family dynamics, school environment connection, challenges in treatment adherence, age at the time of diagnosis disclosure, and time elapsed since then. Analyzing these young people’s narratives allowed us to explore individual and social aspects of their experiences, revealing their similarities and differences. The circle dance workshops provided a playful space for expressing emotions and feelings through body movements, expanding young people’s perspectives on the future. virus Janeiro Practice tool method youths youth s lives dynamics connection adherence disclosure then peoples differences movements future

Resumo Este estudo analisa as histórias de vida de oito jovens vivendo com HIV por transmissão vertical, visando compreender suas percepções marcadas pelo segredo e silêncio sobre suas vivências com o vírus. Realizado em ambulatório especializado no Rio de Janeiro, o estudo adotou como ferramenta de cuidado a dança circular, considerada uma Prática Integrativa e Complementar em Saúde. Utilizando abordagem qualitativa e a História de Vida como método de coleta, o foco foi compreender as experiências dos jovens, não apenas relacionadas à doença, mas também a aspectos cruciais de suas vidas. Participaram do estudo três meninas e cinco meninos, todos cientes de seu diagnóstico. Os principais temas emergentes incluíram dinâmica familiar, conexão com o ambiente escolar, desafios na adesão ao tratamento, idade no momento da revelação do diagnóstico e tempo decorrido desde então. A análise das narrativas desses jovens, permitiu explorar aspectos individuais e sociais da experiência, revelando similaridades e diferenças entre eles. As oficinas de dança circular ofereceram um espaço lúdico para a expressão de emoções e sentimentos por meio dos movimentos corporais, ampliando as perspectivas dos jovens em relação ao futuro. vertical vírus Janeiro Saúde coleta doença vidas meninos familiar escolar tratamento então experiência eles corporais futuro

Abstract: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most frequent bacterial conditions in children, being enterobacteria the predominant etiologic agents. Streptococcus pneumoniae is an exceptional cause of UTI in the pediatric population. Objective: To report the case of a UTI caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, and to discuss the need for urinary tract imaging studies based on a literature review. Clinical Case: A 2-year-old girl with megaureter and left hydronephrosis diagnosed in the context of a recurrent UTI, with poor adherence to prophylactic treatment, was hospitalized due to a new episode of febrile UTI without response to outpatient treatment with a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Streptococcus pneumoniae was isolated in the urine culture. She received parenteral therapy with ceftriaxone with good clinical course and, due to UTI caused by an atypical germ added to her history of renal malformation, prophylaxis was reinitiated and imaging studies were completed. Voiding cystourethrogram showed left grade V vesicoureteral reflux. Renal scintigraphy showed severe functional compromise of the left kidney, thus, surgical indication was considered. This case, along with 16 additional cases identified in a literature review, revealed that 12 of them (70%) showed concomitant renal-urological conditions. Conclusion: UTIs caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae are frequently associated with renal-urological alterations, which suggest the need to study the urinary tract in these patients.

Resumen: Las infecciones del tracto urinario (ITU) constituyen una de las afecciones bacterianas más frecuentes en pediatría, siendo las enterobacterias los agentes etiológicos predominantes. El Streptococcus pneumoniae es una causa excepcional de ITU en la población pediátrica. Objetivo: Comunicar un caso de ITU por Streptococcus pneumoniae, y discutir la necesidad de realizar estudios de imágenes de la vía urinaria en base a una revisión narrativa. Caso Clínico: Niña de 2 años portadora de megauréter e hidronefrosis izquierda diagnosticados en contexto de estudio de ITU recurrente, con poca adherencia al tratamiento profiláctico, que se hospitalizó por nuevo episodio de ITU febril sin respuesta a tratamiento ambulatorio con antibiótico de amplio espectro. En el urocultivo se aisló Streptococcus pneumoniae. La paciente fue tratada con ceftriaxona parenteral con buena evolución clínica y por el hallazgo del germen atípico sumado a su antecedente de malformación renal se reinició profilaxis y se completaron los estudios de imágenes. La cistouretrograña miccional mostró reflujo vesicoureteral izquierdo grado V. El centellograma renal mostró el riñón izquierdo con grave compromiso funcional, por lo que se planteó la indicación quirúrgica. El presente caso, junto a los 16 casos adicionales identificados en la revisión bibliográfica, reveló que 12 de ellos (70%) presentaban afecciones nefrourológicas concomitantes. Conclusión: Las ITUs por Streptococcus pneumoniae se asocian con alta frecuencia a alteraciones nefrourológicas, lo que sugiere la necesidad de estudiar la vía urinaria en estos pacientes.

Abstract Introduction : Little evidence exists on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemics on the compliance with cervi cal cancer treatment. Methods : We carried out a population-based, be fore-and-after retrospective cohort study of all cervical cancer patients diagnosed in the Jujuy province public health sector (n=140), Argentina, between 2017 and 2020. Patients diagnosed in 2020 were considered exposed to the COVID-19 pandemic (n=21). We used multivariable logistic regression to assess the relationship between the pandemics and compliance with treatment. We also measured treatment duration for women who were indicated brachytherapy and time to treatment initia tion by stage. Results : Compared with women diagnosed in 2017- 2019 the odds ratio of non-complying with treatment was 1.77 (95%CI 0.59-5.81; p = 0.32) for women diagnosed during 2020. An increased risk of non-compliance was found in patients with prescribed brachytherapy (OR 4.14. 95%CI 1.95-9.11; p < 0.001). Median treatment dura tion for women with prescribed brachytherapy was 12.8 and 15.7 weeks in 2017-2019 vs. 2020 (p = 0.33); median time to treatment initiation for women with early-stage disease was 9 and 5 weeks during 2017-2019 and 2020 respectively (p = 0.06), vs 7.2 and 9 weeks in 2017-2019 and 2020 respectively (p = 0.36) for patients with stages IIB+ disease. Conclusions : Low access to brachytherapy was a major determinant of non-compliance. irrespective of the effect of the pandemics.

Resumen Introducción : Hay escasa evidencia sobre el impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19 en el cumplimiento del tratamiento de cáncer cervicouterino. Métodos : Se llevó a cabo un estudio poblacional de cohorte retrospectivo. -antes/después- de las pacientes con cáncer cervicouterino diagnosticadas en estable cimientos públicos de la provincia de Jujuy (n = 140), entre 2017 y 2020. Las pacientes diagnosticadas en 2020 se consideraron expuestas a la pandemia (n = 21). Utili zamos la regresión logística multivariada para analizar la asociación entre pandemia y cumplimiento del tra tamiento de cáncer. Además, se midió la duración del tratamiento en aquellas con indicación de braquiterapia y el tiempo hasta el inicio al tratamiento según estadio. Resultados : Comparadas con las mujeres diagnosti cadas en 2017-2019 el odds ratio de incumplimiento del tratamiento fue de 1.77 (IC95% 0.59-5.81; p = 0.32) para las diagnosticadas durante 2020. Se encontró un mayor riesgo de incumplimiento en pacientes con indicación de braquiterapia (OR 4.14; IC 95%:1.95-9.11; p < 0.001). La mediana de duración del tratamiento para aquellas con indicación de braquiterapia fue de 12.8 y 15.7 sema nas en 2017-2019 y 2020 respectivamente (p = 0.33). La mediana de tiempo hasta el inicio del tratamiento para pacientes con enfermedad en estadio temprano fue de 9 y 5 semanas durante 2017-2019 y 2020 respectivamente (p = 0.06), versus una mediana de 7.2 y 9 semanas en 2017-2019 y 2020 respectivamente (p=0.36) para las pa cientes con enfermedad en estadio IIB+. Conclusiones : El bajo acceso a la braquiterapia fue un factor determinante de incumplimiento de tratamiento de cáncer cervicouterino, independientemente del efecto de la pandemia.

Abstract This article aims to describe and analyze, from a qualitative perspective, the path taken in the implementation of prison management projects in the Argentine federal system. In this way, practices, senses and central elements of the construction and institutional organization of this state agency that has shown throughout its history adherence to models focused on humanism, correctionalism and risk control are highlighted. The uses and implementation of these management plans guided and currently guide the work and chores of prison staff as well as model the forms adopted by the so-called prison treatment for the social readaptation of persons deprived of their liberty. The analysis of this set of practices and regulations related to management plans in the Federal Penitentiary Service can help to make visible the specific forms adopted by the coexistence of the resocializing discourse and the paradigm of a prison focused on the “control” and containment of risks such as recidivism.

Resumen Este artículo se propone describir y analizar, desde una perspectiva cualitativa, el camino recorrido en la implementación de proyectos de gestión penitenciaria en el sistema federal argentino. De este modo, se relevan prácticas, sentidos y elementos centrales de la construcción y organización institucional de esta agencia estatal que ha mostrado a lo largo de su historia la adhesión a modelos centrados en el humanismo, el correccionalismo y el control de riesgos. Los usos y puesta en práctica de estos planes de gestión orientaron y orientan en la actualidad el trabajo y los quehaceres del personal penitenciario como así también modelan las formas que adopta el llamado tratamiento penitenciario para la readaptación social de las personas privadas de la libertad. El análisis de este conjunto de prácticas y normativas relacionadas a los planes de gestión en el Servicio Penitenciario Federal puede contribuir a visibilizar las formas específicas que adopta la convivencia del discurso resocializador y el paradigma de una cárcel enfocada en el control y la contención de riesgos como la reincidencia en el delito.

Resumen Objetivo: determinar la relación de los factores socioeconómicos, los inherentes al paciente, los servicios de salud, los tratamientos y el uso de tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) con la adherencia al tratamiento en pacientes con hipertensión arterial que asisten a una institución de salud en Duitama, Boyacá. Metodología: Se desarrolló un estudio cuantitativo, correlacional descriptivo de corte transversal; en el cual se buscó establecer relaciones entre los factores asociados a la adherencia al tratamiento y la adherencia al tratamiento; en un universo de pacientes con la hipertensión arterial que asisten a una institución de salud en Duitama, Boyacá de enero a agosto de 2021, a partir del cual, teniendo en cuenta los criterios de inclusión, se seleccionaron 200 participantes por muestreo aleatorio sistemático. Resultados: Se encontró alto grado de correlación entre los factores socioeconómicos y el nivel de usabilidad de TIC, con la adherencia al tratamiento y correlación significativa entre los factores relacionados con el proveedor, relacionados con la terapia y con el paciente, con la adherencia al tratamiento en el grupo de participantes, siendo relevante la vinculación entre los conceptos de adherencia al tratamiento y autocuidado. Conclusión: los factores que logran explicar el comportamiento de adherencia del grupo de estudio son los factores socioeconómicos, factores relacionados con la terapia, factores relacionados con el paciente y el nivel de usabilidad de tecnologías de la información y la comunicación.

Abstract Objective: To determine the relationship of socioeconomic factors, those inherent to the patient, services during health, treatments and the use of ICT, with adherence to treatment in patients with arterial hypertension who attend a health institution in Duitama, Boyacá. Methodology: A quantitative, descriptive correlational cross-sectional study was developed; in which it was sought to establish relationships between the factors associated with adherence to treatment and adherence to treatment; in a universe of patients with hypertension who attend a health institution in Duitama, Boyacá during January to August 2021, from which and taking into account the inclusion criteria, 200 participants were selected by systematic random sampling. Results: A high degree of correlation was found between socioeconomic factors and the level of ICT usability, with adherence to treatment, and a significant correlation between provider-related, therapy-related, and patient-related factors, with adherence to treatment. Treatment in the group of participants, the link between the concepts of adherence to treatment and self-care being relevant. Conclusion: The factors that manage to explain the behavior of adherence of the study group are socioeconomic factors, factors related to therapy, factors related to the patient and the level of usability of Technology of the information and communication.

Resumo Objectivo: Determinar a relação de fatores socioeconômicos, inerentes ao paciente, serviços durante a saúde, tratamentos e uso de TIC, com a adesão ao tratamento em pacientes com hipertensão arterial que frequentam uma instituição de saúde em Duitama. Materiais e métodos: Foi desenvolvido um estudo quantitativo e descritivo correlacional de corte transversal, no qual se buscaram relações entre os fatores associados à adesão ao tratamento e a adesão ao tratamento, em um universo de pacientes hipertensos atendidos em uma unidade de saúde em Duitama, Boyacá, durante janeiro a agosto de 2021, dos quais e levando em conta os critérios de inclusão, foram selecionados 200 participantes por amostragem aleatória sistemática. Resultados: Foi encontrado um alto grau de correlação entre os fatores socioeconômicos e o nível de usabilidade das TICs com a adesão ao tratamento, e uma correlação significativa entre os fatores relacionados ao provedor, à terapia e ao paciente com a adesão ao tratamento. No grupo de participantes, a ligação entre as noções de adesão ao tratamento e autogestão é relevante. Conclusão: Os fatores que explicam o comportamento de adesão do grupo de estudo são fatores socioeconômicos, fatores relacionados à terapia, fatores relacionados ao paciente e o nível de usabilidade da tecnologia da informação e comunicação.

abstract Introduction: It is known that non-adherence to psychiatric medications has harmful consequences for both patients and society. Objective: To collect information on the incidence of non-adherence, and the factors and causes affecting adherence to psychopharmacological treatment in patients with severe and persistent mental disorders. Methods: A systematic review of scientific articles on adult patients (>17 years) published in the last five years (2015-2020) on specialized databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Scielo and BioMed. Original articles from indexed journals with an impact factor>0.5, in English or Spanish, with an analytical, prospective, retrospective, cross-sectional and randomized design were included. Once the articles were identified, they were analyzed, extracting the information necessary to answer the research questions. Results: Fifteen articles were included. Of these, 40% (n = 6) were published in 2020, 20% (n = 3) were produced in China and 53.3% (n = 8) had an observational design. A total of 5,837 patients were included, of which 50.6% were men (n = 2,955), with moderate adherence (n = 10; 66.7%) reported in 10 investigations. Non-adherence varies from 7.7% to 60.6%. The factors that affect adherence are specific to the patient (age and sex), their family support network, and related to the disease or the treatment. The main cause of non-adherence is lack of insight. Conclusions: Adherence to treatment with psychotropic drugs is multifactorial. Access to mental health services should be improved, with an emphasis placed on patient education and providing greater knowledge of mental illness. Interventions to promote education and interaction with the psychiatrist could be beneficial.

resumen Introducción: Se sabe que la falta de adherencia a los medicamentos psiquiátricos tiene consecuencias perjudiciales tanto para los pacientes como para la sociedad. Objetivo: Recopilar información sobre la incidencia de falta de adherencia, los factores y las causas que afectan a la adherencia al tratamiento psicofarmacológico de los pacientes con trastornos mentales graves y persistentes. Métodos: Revisión sistemática de artículos científicos en pacientes adultos (edad > 17 arios), publicados en los últimos 5 años (2015-2020) en bases de datos especializadas como Pub-Med, Scopus, Scielo y BioMed. Se incluyeron artículos de revistas indexadas con factor de impacto > 0,5 en inglés o español, originales, con diseño analítico, prospectivo, retrospectivo, transversal y aleatorizados. Una vez identificados los artículos, se procedió a su análisis, extrayendo la información necesaria para responder las preguntas de investigación. Resultados: Se incluyeron 15 artículos, el 40% (n = 6) publicados en 2020, el 20% (n = 3) realizados en China y el 53,3% (n = 8) de diseño observacional. Se incluyó una población total de 5.837 pacientes, varones el 50,6% (n = 2.955). Reportaron adherencia moderada 10 investigaciones (66,7%). La falta de adherencia varía desde el 7,7 al 60,6%. Los factores que afectan a la adherencia son propios del paciente (edad y sexo) o su red de apoyo familiar, relacionados con la enfermedad o el tratamiento. La principal causa de la falta de adherencia es la ausencia de insight. Conclusiones: La adherencia al tratamiento con psicofármacos es multifactorial. Se debería mejorar el acceso a los servicios de salud mental, poner énfasis en la formación del paciente y aportar mayor conocimiento de la enfermedad mental; la formación y la interacción con el psiquiatra podrían ser intervenciones beneficiosas.

ABSTRACT Introduction and objectives: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are medications used in child and adolescent psychiatry mainly for the treatment of depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. In general, these medications are safe and well tolerated. However, they can cause adverse effects such as activation syndrome, which if not identified can negatively affect adherence and response to treatment. Activation syndrome has received little attention and can be difficult to recognize due to the lack of a clear definition and objective diagnostic measures, and also because it can be confused with a worsening of the psychiatric disorder or mania triggered by the antidepressants. For all the above, it is important that professionals who prescribe antidepressants in the pediatric population are able to identify and manage activation syndrome when it occurs. Our aim was to carry out a narrative review of activation syndrome in children and adolescents treated with SSRIs in terms of definition, prevalence, pathophysiology, associated factors, relationship with suicide risk, management strategies and recommendations for reducing the risk of suicidal behaviors when using antidepressants in this population. Methods: We performed a non-systematic narrative review of activation syndrome in children and adolescents which involved finding information in PubMed, Ovid, EBSCO, Pro-Quest and Embase. Review articles, prospective and retrospective investigations, systematic reviews, meta-analyses and other articles related to activation syndrome in children and adolescents were selected. The search was limited to studies published in English and Spanish that involved children and adolescents and no limits were applied to the publication date or study design. Results: A total of 62 articles were included, 61 of them in English. The results were grouped into the following topics: definition; prevalence; pathophysiology; associated factors; relationship with suicide risk; management strategies; and recommendations for reducing the risk of suicidal behaviors when using antidepressants in this population. Activation syndrome refers to a set of symptoms consisting of impulsiveness, restlessness, increased activity, insomnia, irritability, disinhibition and agitation. This syndrome is poorly characterized in terms of its definition, prevalence, risk factors and pathophysiology, a situation that limits its recognition and evaluation. There are many factors that predispose the development of the syndrome such as age, differences in brain development in the pediatric population, the characteristics of the patient or the antidepressant, disorders of neurological development, and the doses and plasma levels of the medications. It has been thought that activation syndrome may be related to suicidal tendencies. However, the evidence in support of this link is inconsistent and further studies are therefore necessary. Conclusions: Activation syndrome with SSRI is a particularly important adverse effect in children and adolescents and, when it occurs, can cause lack of adherence to or discontinuation of treatment. Strict vigilance is therefore recommended during the use of these medications.

RESUMEN Introducción y objetivos: Los inhibidores selectivos de la recaptación de serotonina (ISRS) son medicamentos que se usan en psiquiatría de niños y adolescentes principalmente para el tratamiento de depresión, ansiedad y trastorno obsesivo compulsivo. En general, estos medicamentos son seguros y se toleran bien, pero pueden producir efectos adversos como el síndrome de activación, que si no se identifica puede afectar negativamente a la adherencia y la respuesta al tratamiento. El síndrome de activación ha recibido poca atención y existen dificultades en su reconocimiento por la falta de una definición clara y de medidas de diagnóstico objetivas y porque, además, puede confundirse con un empeoramiento del trastorno psiquiátrico de base o un viraje a manía con antidepresivos. Por todo lo anterior, es importante que los profesionales que prescriben antidepresivos a población pediátrica puedan identificar y tratar el síndrome de activación cuando se presente. El objetivo de este artículo es desarrollar una revisión narrativa del síndrome de activación en niños y adolescentes tratados con ISRS en cuanto a su definición, prevalencia, fisiopatología, factores asociados, relación con el riesgo de suicidio, las estrategias de tratamiento y las recomendaciones para la reducción del riesgo de conductas suicidas al usar antidepresivos en esta población. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión narrativa no sistemática del síndrome de activación en niños y adolescentes, la cual involucró la búsqueda de información en PubMed, Ovid, EBSCO, ProQuest y EMBASE. Se seleccionaron artículos de revisión, investigaciones prospectivas, retrospectivas, revisiones sistemáticas, metanálisis y demás artículos sobre el síndrome de activación en niños y adolescentes. La búsqueda se limitó a los estudios publicados en inglés y español que involucraran a niños y adolescentes y no se aplicaron límites en cuanto a la fecha de publicación o diseño del estudio. Resultados: Se incluyeron un total de 62 artículos, 61 de ellos en inglés. Los resultados se agruparon en los siguientes temas: definición, prevalencia, fisiopatología, factores asociados, su relación con el riesgo de suicidio, estrategias de tratamiento y recomendaciones para la reducción del riesgo de conductas suicidas al usar antidepresivos en esta población. Se encontró que el síndrome de activación hace referencia a un conjunto de síntomas consistentes en impulsividad, inquietud, aumento de la actividad, insomnio, irritabilidad, desinhibición y agitación. Hasta el momento, este síndrome está mal caracterizado en cuanto a definición, prevalencia, factores de riesgo y fisiopatología, situación que limita su reconocimiento y evaluación. Existen factores que pueden predisponer a la aparición del síndrome, como la edad, las diferencias de desarrollo cerebral en la población pediátrica, las características del paciente o del antidepresivo, los trastornos del desarrollo neurológico y las dosis y concentraciones plasmáticas de los medicamentos. Se ha considerado que el síndrome de activación puede estar relacionado con tendencias suicidas; no obstante, la evidencia que respalda dicho vínculo es contradictoria, por lo cual son necesarios más estudios. Conclusiones: El síndrome de activación con ISRS representa un efecto adverso particularmente importante en niños y adolescentes, y cuando se presenta puede causar la falta de adherencia o la suspensión del tratamiento, por lo cual se recomienda una vigilancia estricta durante el uso de estos medicamentos.