Objective: to identify the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and factors associated with the transition of care for patients recovered from Covid-19. Method: a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach carried out with 49 patients and/or caregivers who were discharged home from a university hospital. Three instruments were used, the sociodemographic questionnaire, the clinical questionnaire, and the Carenbsp;Transitions Measure instrument to assess the transition of care. The analysis was performed using SPSS software, applying the Mann-Whitney test, adopting a significance level of p  0,005. Results: of the 49 participants, they were male (59.2%) with a mean age of 50 years, with more than 10 years of schooling. The main symptoms of Covid-19 were dyspnea (79.6%) followed by fatigue (75.5%) and fever (69.4%). The most prevalent comorbidity was systemic arterial hypertension (32.7%). There was a significant association between the transition of care and comorbidities (Diabetes mellitus, Obesity and Cancer) (p0,005). Conclusion and implications for practice: Covid-19 coping practices were successful, reflecting the transition from high care. However, the need to implement public policies after hospital discharge in a pandemic context is highlighted.nbsp;

Objetivo: identificar las características sociodemográficas, clínicas y factores asociados a la transición de la atención a pacientes recuperados de Covid-19. Método: estudio transversal con abordaje cuantitativo realizado con 49 pacientes y/o cuidadores que fueron dados de alta de un hospital universitario. Se utilizaron tres instrumentos, el cuestionario sociodemográfico, el cuestionario clínico y el instrumento Care Transitions Measure para evaluar la transición del cuidado. El análisis se realizó mediante el software SPSS, aplicando la prueba de Mann-Whitney, adoptando un nivel de significancia de p  0,005. Resultados: de los 49 participantes, eran del sexo masculino (59,2%) con una edad media de 50 años, con más de 10 años de escolaridad. Los principales síntomas de la Covid-19 fueron disnea (79,6 %) seguida de fatiga (75,5 %) y fiebre (69,4 %). La comorbilidad más prevalente fue la hipertensión arterial sistémica (32,7%). Hubo asociación significativa entre la transición de cuidados y las comorbilidades (Diabetes mellitus, Obesidad y Cáncer) (p0,005). Conclusión e implicaciones para la práctica: las prácticas de afrontamiento de Covid-19 fueron exitosas, lo que refleja la transición desde la alta atención. Sin embargo, se destaca la necesidad de implementar políticas públicas tras el alta hospitalaria en contexto de pandemia.

Objetivo: identificar as características sociodemográficas, clínicas e fatores associados à transição do cuidado de pacientes recuperados de Covid-19. Método: estudo transversal com abordagem quantitativa realizado com 49 pacientes e/ou cuidadores que receberam alta hospitalar para o domicílio em um hospital universitário. Utilizou-se três instrumentos, o questionário sociodemográfico, o clínico e o instrumento Care Transitions Measure para avaliar a transição do cuidado. A análise foi realizada por meio do software SPSS, aplicado o Teste de Mann-Whitney adotado nível de significância p  0,005. Resultados: dos 49 participantes, eram do sexo masculino (59,2%) com média de idade de 50 anos apresentando escolaridade acima de 10 anos de estudo. Os principais sintomas da Covid-19 foram dispneia (79,6%) seguidos de fadiga (75,5%) e febre (69,4%). A comorbidade mais prevalente foi a Hipertensão arterial sistêmica (32,7%). Houve associação significativa entre a transição do cuidado com as comorbidades (Diabetes mellitus, Obesidade e Câncer) (p0,005). Conclusão e implicações para a prática: as práticas de enfrentamento a Covid-19 foram bem-sucedidas refletindo na transição do cuidado alta. Contudo ressalta-se a necessidade de implementação de políticas públicas após alta hospitalar em contexto pandêmico.nbsp;

Objective: To assess the quality of the care transition of post-COVID-19 patients who were discharged from the hospital service to their home. Method: Quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study carried out in a university hospital in Northern Brazil, from May to December 2021. The sample consisted of 49 participants. Data collection took place through a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Care Transitions Measure (CTM-15) translated and validated into Portuguese. Results: The mean score for the transition of care was 87.4 (±16.1). Factor 1 (Self-Management Training) had an average score of 82.6 (± 14.8), Factor 2 (Understanding of Medication) 86.6 (± 15.0), Factor 3 (Respected Preferences) 82.0 ( ± 16.7) and Factor 4 (Care Plan) 81.2 (± 18.2). Conclusion: The quality of the care transition perceived by the patient recovered from COVID-19, or by their caregivers, in the process of hospital discharge to home, was considered high, evidencing the involvement of the multidisciplinary team in the preparation and guidelines for the follow-up of care. at home, reducing the rates of readmissions and post-discharge complications.

Objetivo: Evaluar la calidad de la transición asistencial de los pacientes post-COVID-19 que fueron dados de alta del servicio hospitalario a su domicilio. Método: Estudio cuantitativo, transversal, descriptivo y analítico realizado en un hospital universitario del Norte de Brasil, de mayo a diciembre de 2021. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 49 participantes. La recolección de datos ocurrió a través de un cuestionario sociodemográfico y la Medida de Transiciones de Atención (CTM-15) traducida y validada para el portugués. Resultados: La puntuación media para la transición de cuidados fue de 87,4 (±16,1). El Factor 1 (Entrenamiento de Automanejo) tuvo un puntaje promedio de 82.6 (± 14.8), el Factor 2 (Comprensión de Medicamentos) 86.6 (± 15.0), el Factor 3 (Preferencias Respetadas) 82.0 (± 16.7) y el Factor 4 (Plan de Cuidados) 81,2 (± 18,2). Conclusión: La calidad de la transición asistencial percibida por el paciente recuperado de COVID-19, o por sus cuidadores, en el proceso de alta hospitalaria a domicilio, fue considerada alta, evidenciando el involucramiento del equipo multidisciplinario en la elaboración y orientaciones para el seguimiento de la atención. en casa, reduciendo las tasas de reingresos y complicaciones posteriores al alta.

Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade da transição do cuidado de pacientes pós-COVID-19 que tiveram alta do serviço hospitalar para o domicílio. Método: Estudo quantitativo, do tipo transversal, descritivo e analítico realizado em um hospital universitário no Norte do Brasil, de maio a dezembro de 2021. A amostra foi composta por 49 participantes. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de um questionário sociodemográfico e do instrumento de avaliação da transição de cuidados, o Care Transitions Measure (CTM-15) traduzido e validado para o português. Resultados: A pontuação média para a transição do cuidado foi de 87,4 (±16,1). O Fator 1 (Treinamento de Autogestão) obteve uma pontuação média de 82,6 (± 14,8), Fator 2 (Entendimento da Medicação) 86,6 (± 15,0), Fator 3 (Preferências Respeitadas) 82,0 (± 16,7) e Fator 4 (Plano de Cuidados) 81,2 (±18,2). Conclusão: A qualidade da transição do cuidado percebida pelo paciente recuperado de COVID-19, ou por seus cuidadores, no processo de alta hospitalar para o domicílio, foi considerada alta, evidenciando o envolvimento da equipe multiprofissional no preparo e orientações para o seguimento dos cuidados no domicílio, reduzindo as taxas de re-internações e complicações pós alta hospitalar.

ABSTRACT Background: Tropical spastic paraparesis or HTLV-associated myelopathy (TSP/HAM) may prevent, limit or restrict the performance of daily living activities, and as a consequence, several aspects of life are affected. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate activity limitations, risk awareness, social participation, quality of life, and pain in individuals infected with HTLV-1. Methods: This was an observational, descriptive, analytical, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. An interview questionnaire, the Screening of Activity Limitation and Safety Awareness (SALSA) scale, the Participation scale, a quality of life questionnaire (SF-36) and the Brief Pain Inventory were used. Results: A total of 55 patients with HTLV-1 were interviewed (62% asymptomatic and 38% symptomatic). In both groups, there was a higher frequency of patients aged 41-50 years old (35.3% asymptomatic and 38.1% symptomatic), with complete secondary education (47.1% asymptomatic and 42.9% symptomatic), and married (64.7% asymptomatic and 52.4% symptomatic). Of the symptomatic patients, 33.3% were retired; among asymptomatic patients, 20.6% performed domestic activities. The majority of patients in both groups had not received blood transfusions. Sexual intercourse was still practiced by patients. After assessment, asymptomatic patients had no activity limitations (64.7%), and symptomatic patients presented limitations (90.5%). None of the groups showed good risk awareness. There was no restriction on social participation in 97.1% of asymptomatic patients and in 52.4% among symptomatics. Both groups complained of pain, being more frequent in the lumbar spine in asymptomatic patients and in the knees in symptomatic patients. Pain was more severe in symptomatic patients and affected aspects of quality of life. Conclusion: The clinical follow-up instruments must be adopted by healthcare professionals to monitor new symptoms so as to avoid the onset of limitations identified in symptomatic patients, in addition to enabling continuous surveillance of asymptomatic patients.

Abstract INTRODUCTION Leprosy often results in sensory and physical limitations. This study aimed to evaluate these limitations using a quantitative approach in leprosy patients in Belém (Pará, Brazil). METHODS This epidemiological, cross-sectional study measured the sensory impairment of smell and taste through the use of a questionnaire and evaluated activity limitations of daily life imposed by leprosy through the Screening of Activity Limitation and Safety Awareness (SALSA) Scale. Data were collected from 84 patients and associations between the degree of disability and clinical and epidemiological characteristics were assessed. RESULTS The majority of patients were men (64.3%), married (52.4%), age 31-40 years old (26.2%), had primary education (50%), and were independent laborers (36.9%). The multibacillary operational classification (81%), borderline clinical form (57.1%), and 0 degrees of physical disability (41.7%) were predominant. SALSA scores ranged from 17 to 59 points, and being without limitations was predominant (53.6%). The risk awareness score ranged from 0 to 8, with a score of 0 (no awareness of risk) being the most common (56%). Evaluation of smell and taste sensory sensitivities revealed that 70.2% did not experience these sensory changes. Patients with leprosy reactions were 7 times more likely to develop activity limitations, and those who had physical disabilities were approximately four times more likely to develop a clinical picture of activity limitations. CONCLUSIONS Most patients showed no sensory changes, but patients with leprosy reactions were significantly more likely to develop activity limitations. Finally, further studies should be performed, assessing a higher number of patients to confirm the present results.