Factors associated with mortality in patients affected by COVID-19.

Objective: To investigate the clinical conditions and sociodemographic characteristics associated with mortality due to COVID-19 during the first year of the pandemic in an intensive care unit in a capital city in northeastern Brazil. Method: This was an exploratory, retrospective documentary study...

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Publicado en:Enfermería Global Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 1 - 13
Autores principales: da Silva Moreira, Cindhy Mífia, Lopes de Oliveira, Fabiana Maria Rodrigues, Batista Cabral, João Victor, Ferreira Brasil, Maria Hellena, Ferreira da Silva, Deysianne, Fernandes Barbosa, Keylla Talitha
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Publicado: Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Murcia ene-abr2025
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          da Silva Moreira, Cindhy Mífia
          Lopes de Oliveira, Fabiana Maria Rodrigues
          Batista Cabral, João Victor
          Ferreira Brasil, Maria Hellena
          Ferreira da Silva, Deysianne
          Fernandes Barbosa, Keylla Talitha
        affil:
          University Center of João Pessoa. João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brasil
          Federal University of Campina Grande. Cuité, Paraíba, Brasil
          Federal University of Paraíba. João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brasil
          Brazilian Hospital Services Company. João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brasil
          State University of Paraíba. Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brasil
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        Risk assessment
        Public hospitals
        Statistical sampling
        Fisher exact test
        Logistic regression analysis
        Sex distribution
        Hospital mortality
        Retrospective studies
        Descriptive statistics
        Chi-squared test
        Multivariate analysis
        Odds ratio
        Intensive care units
        Research
        Research methodology
        Medical records
        Acquisition of data
        Inferential statistics
        Sociodemographic factors
        Data analysis software
        Confidence intervals
        Length of stay in hospitals
        COVID-19
        Brazil
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          Brazil
          Risk assessment
          Public hospitals
          Statistical sampling
          Fisher exact test
          Logistic regression analysis
          Sex distribution
          Hospital mortality
          Retrospective studies
          Descriptive statistics
          Chi-squared test
          Multivariate analysis
          Odds ratio
          Intensive care units
          Research
          Research methodology
          Medical records
          Acquisition of data
          Inferential statistics
          Sociodemographic factors
          Data analysis software
          Confidence intervals
          Length of stay in hospitals
          COVID-19
      keyword:
        Coronavirus infections
        Critical care
        Epidemiology
        Mortality
        Public health
        adultos mayores
        deterioro cognitivo
        memoria semántica
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        Objective: To investigate the clinical conditions and sociodemographic characteristics associated with mortality due to COVID-19 during the first year of the pandemic in an intensive care unit in a capital city in northeastern Brazil. Method: This was an exploratory, retrospective documentary study based on secondary data obtained from medical records of patients admitted to an intensive care unit of a public hospital in northeastern Brazil. Data collection occurred between July and September 2021. The data were analyzed via descriptive and inferential statistics. The chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, Student's t test, and binary logistic regression modeling were employed. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: A total of 274 patients, predominantly male, mixed-race, and aged over 65 years, were included. The variables male sex, age 65 years or older, marital status (married), and length of hospital stay were significantly associated with clinical outcomes. Logistic regression analysis revealed that male individuals, those aged 65 years or older, those requiring invasive mechanical ventilation, and patients in the prone position had higher odds of mortality as an outcome. Conclusions: Observing the factors associated with mortality outcomes in patients affected by novel coronavirus infection can aid healthcare professionals and public health managers in decision-making.
        Objetivo: Identificar que componentes de la memoria semántica son predictores del deterioro cognitivo en adultos mayores. Material y Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, predictivo, realizado sobre un muestreo no probabilístico en 160 adultos mayores de Lima Metropolitana, con un promedio de edad de 74.7 años, a los cuales se les evalúa con el Mini-Mental Status Examination y la Bateria de Evaluación de la memoria Semantica en Adultos (EMSEA). Resultados: El 20,7% de la muestra presentaron deterioro cognitivo. Respecto a la memoria semántica obtuvo una categoría baja el 23,4%, un nivel promedio el 49,4% y un 27,2% nivel alto. De acuerdo con el modelo multivariado, los factores asociados con el deterioro cognoscitivo fueron los subtest de la memoria semântica: Denominación de dibujos, Reconocimiento de atributos y Verificación de la verdad-falsedad de enunciados (R2 = 30,8%, p≤.001). Estos resultados quedan reflejados con un análisis complementario de redes, donde el análisis de centralidad indicó que la tarea de Fluidez verbal y Verificación de la verdad-falsedad de enunciados, son los nodos de mayor interés. Conclusiones: La existencia de factores asociados de la memoria semántica que predicen mejor el deterioro cognitivo son: Denominación de dibujos, Reconocimiento de atributos y Verificación de la verdad-falsedad de enunciados.
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