{"title":"Experiences of caregivers of twins with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and retinopathy of prematurity: a phenomenological study.","authors":"Sonia Esperanza Guevara Suta, Nathalya Casallas Hernández, Adriana Marcela Monroy Garzón, Olivia Margarita Narváez-Rumié, Gilma Jeannette Caraballo-Martinez, Ruth Liliana López-Cruz","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.5386","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.5386","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The premature birth of twins with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and/or retinopathy of prematurity represents an emotional, social, and financial challenge for families.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To understand the lived experiences of caregivers of premature twins diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and retinopathy of prematurity in a Kangaroo Mother Care program in Bogotá, Colombia.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A phenomenological study was conducted with seven caregivers of premature twins enrolled in a Kangaroo Mother Care program between 2020 and 2022. Virtual semi-structured interviews were transcribed and analyzed using content analysis, identifying thematic categories such as emotional experiences, access to health services, and family reorganization. Ethical considerations and confidentiality were ensured.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three main categories emerged: emotional experience, caregiving challenges, and socioeconomic impact. The latter included reconfiguring family roles, financial burden, and coping strategies such as community support.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The experience of caregivers of premature twins with chronic conditions reveals a multidimensional burden that calls for comprehensive, family-centered care models with ongoing interdisciplinary support and public policies that strengthen the resilience and sustainability of caregiving.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The importance of an interdisciplinary, family-centered, and humanized approach to neonatal care is emphasized. Future research should expand the sample and explore targeted interventions for this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"17 2","pages":"e5386"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13522250/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148851263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Revista CuidartePub Date : 2026-07-09eCollection Date: 2026-05-01DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.5399
Francy Edith López Herrera, Mayerly Andrea González Duque, Mariana Zapata Pineros, María Camila Guzmán Vargas, María Clara Vélez Ángel, Alicia Krikorian
{"title":"Compassionate care from the perspective of the hospitalized patient.","authors":"Francy Edith López Herrera, Mayerly Andrea González Duque, Mariana Zapata Pineros, María Camila Guzmán Vargas, María Clara Vélez Ángel, Alicia Krikorian","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.5399","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.5399","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Compassionate care is essential for the quality of care. However, few studies in our context address patients' perspectives on compassionate care.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore patients' perceptions of the elements that constitute compassionate care.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A qualitative approach using interpretive phenomenology. The participants were hospitalized adults. Convenience sampling was used, with the sample determined by data saturation. Semi-structured interviews were recorded, with prior informed consent and signed consent. Analysis was carried out simultaneously with data collection, through the researchers' interpretation. Units of meaning were identified for each participant and subsequently grouped according to common meanings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirteen hospitalized patients participated, interviewed between January and June 2023. The themes that encompass the meaning of compassionate care were Healing Presence, Compassion: An Experience of Human Connection, Compassion as a Holistic Phenomenon of Caring, and The Antonyms of Compassionate Care.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The topics are related to research findings from different contexts and clinical care settings. Differences and similarities are highlighted, broadening the scope of the phenomenological interpretation of each case.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Patient education and communication are central elements of compassionate care, enabling meaningful and humanized relationships in care. The way healthcare providers communicate information and interact with patients directly influences their perception of the care receive.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"17 2","pages":"e5399"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13518046/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148833218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Validity and reliability of GLIM malnutrition criteria in cardiac surgery.","authors":"Mateo Londoño-Pereira, Maite Catalina Agudelo-Cifuentes, Nora Múnera, Sara Paredes, Maritza Londoño, Mónica Yepes","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.5046","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.5046","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Malnutrition is common in cardiac surgery patients and it´s associated with adverse clinical outcomes. However, there are no validated criteria for the nutritional diagnosis in this population.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To determine the criterion validity and inter-rater reliability of the GLIM criteria for the diagnosis of malnutrition and the prediction of outcomes in cardiac surgery.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Validation study in adults scheduled for cardiac surgery. Concurrent validity was established with the Subjective Global Assessment and the predictive validity with 30-day hospital readmission. Reliability was assessed with two professionals. The analyses and cut-off points of the GLIM validation guide were followed. Statistical processing was performed in R and Jamovi.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Inter-rater reliability of GLIM was demonstrated, with almost perfect agreement (Kappa 0.94, 95% CI 0.88-0.99, p<0.001), as well as its predictive validity for hospital readmission (RRa 2.59, 95% CI 1.09 - 7.02, p 0.04). Thresholds for concurrent validity were not met (sensitivity 88.0%, CI 95% 68.8-97.5%; specificity 76.9%, CI 95% 56.4-91.0%).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The lack of concurrent validity may be explained by differences in muscle mass estimation between diagnostic methods. The results are consistent with previous literature supporting the reliability and predictive ability of GLIM.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>GLIM criteria are reliable and predict relevant outcomes in cardiac surgery, supporting their usefulness for nutritional diagnosis and their potential application in the early identification of patients eligible for preoperative optimization interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"17 2","pages":"e5046"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13494129/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148799123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Revista CuidartePub Date : 2026-06-26eCollection Date: 2026-05-01DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.5000
Matheus Tavares França da Silva, Caroliny Cristine Dos Santos Mendes, Rebeca Furtado Fernandes, Sherida Karanini Paz de Oliveira, Rhanna Emanuela Fontenele Lima de Carvalho
{"title":"Second victim: a concept analysis based on Rodgers' evolutionary model.","authors":"Matheus Tavares França da Silva, Caroliny Cristine Dos Santos Mendes, Rebeca Furtado Fernandes, Sherida Karanini Paz de Oliveira, Rhanna Emanuela Fontenele Lima de Carvalho","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.5000","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.5000","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Healthcare-related incidents affect both patients and professionals involved. The impact on these professionals, known as \"second victims,\" is one of the major hidden burdens of harm.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To analyze the concept of the \"second victim\" from Rodgers' evolutionary perspective.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This study conducted a concept analysis based on Rodgers' evolutionary perspective, using a scoping review to identify attributes, antecedents, consequences, surrogate terms, and related concepts associated with the \"second victim\" concept.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The attributes of the \"second victim\" concept involve persistent physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. Antecedents include a punitive culture and a lack of institutional and peer support. Consequences include sleep disorders, anger, fear, sadness, shame, intrusive memories, anxiety, depression, isolation, absenteeism, and leaving the profession. Related terms include patient safety and mental health, while surrogate terms include the \"second victim phenomenon\" and \"second victim syndrome\".</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Punitive environments exacerbate negative impacts, undermine patient safety, promote error concealment, and increase underreporting, thereby hindering organizational learning and the correction of failures.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The \"second victim\" concept refers to healthcare workers, scholars, and administrative or support staff who are directly or indirectly involved in patient care and who, when involved in an unintentional healthcare-related incident, manifest physical, emotional, and psychological reactions with repercussions across biopsychosocial, ethical, and legal dimensions. Without adequate and timely support, these reactions can become chronic and, eventually, pathological.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"17 2","pages":"e5000"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13428665/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148654674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Revista CuidartePub Date : 2026-06-12eCollection Date: 2026-05-01DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.5177
Lizbeth Cieza Najarro, Carmencita Muñoz Estela, José Ander Asenjo-Alarcón
{"title":"Hypertension and risk factors in Peruvian outpatients.","authors":"Lizbeth Cieza Najarro, Carmencita Muñoz Estela, José Ander Asenjo-Alarcón","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.5177","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.5177","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Hypertension has multiple risk factors that need to be identified in specific contexts to guide the prioritization and implementation of effective control strategies.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the association between hypertension and risk factors in Peruvian outpatients.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>An analytical, retrospective, observational study was conducted in 286 patients attending a primary healthcare center. High blood pressure and risk factor values were obtained using two diagnostic interpretation guides adapted by official institutions. Univariate analysis was performed using frequency distributions, and associations were assessed with the chi-square test for homogeneity (p<0.05) and prevalence odds ratios.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 37.76% of patients had hypertension. The most frequent risk factors were low HDL cholesterol (56.29%) and elevated body mass index (60.49%). Elevated HbA1c was associated with a more than threefold increased risk of hypertension. Elevated total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and fasting blood glucose were associated with a more than twofold increased risk in women. In men, increased waist circumference was associated with a more than threefold increased risk, and in older adults, with a more than twofold increased risk.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Context shapes the association between hypertension and risk factors, given the specific characteristics of each setting and differing social determinants.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Hypertension was significantly associated with elevated HbA1c, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, fasting blood glucose, and waist circumference. Timely and appropriate interventions targeting the identified risk factors could slow the occurrence of hypertension.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"17 2","pages":"e5177"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13384736/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148608498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Revista CuidartePub Date : 2026-05-25eCollection Date: 2026-05-01DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.5327
Bianca Pereira de Assis, Laura Cavalaro, Bruno Bomfim Fernandes, Camila Juliana Ferreira Molina, Raiane Caroline Garcia, Aliny de Lima Santos
{"title":"Sleep, anxiety, and depression associated with the quality of life of older adults: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Bianca Pereira de Assis, Laura Cavalaro, Bruno Bomfim Fernandes, Camila Juliana Ferreira Molina, Raiane Caroline Garcia, Aliny de Lima Santos","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.5327","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.5327","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>As individuals age, various factors can affect their quality of life, such as changes in sleep patterns and the presence of symptoms of anxiety and depression.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To analyze the correlation between quality of life and changes in sleep patterns, symptoms of anxiety, and depression in elderly individuals assisted at a Health Unit.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This is a quantitative, cross-sectional study conducted with 307 older adults assisted by a Health Unit in southern Brazil. The instruments used were the WHOQOL-BREF and WHOQOL-OLD; the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Data collection was conducted at the participants' homes between May and August 2024. Spearman's correlation coefficient was used to analyze the relationships among variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A weak correlation was observed between quality of life and sleep quality (r = -0.28 and r = -0.35). In contrast, the correlations with anxiety symptoms (r = -0.47 and r = -0.40) and depression symptoms (r = -0.61 and r = -0.55) were negative and moderate.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Domains and facets of quality of life showed negative correlations with the variables analyzed, especially physical and psychological aspects, as well as social participation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings confirm that poor sleep quality and the presence of anxiety and depression symptoms are associated with worse quality of life in older adults, highlighting the importance of continuous monitoring and effective strategies to promote overall well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"17 2","pages":"e5327"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13373009/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148473469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Revista CuidartePub Date : 2026-05-21eCollection Date: 2026-05-01DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.5149
Daniel Alberto Valderrama Ruiz, Héctor Riquelme-Heras, Laura Isabel Valderrama Ruiz, Iracema Sierra, Raúl Gutierrez-Herrera
{"title":"Relationship between spiritual health and quality of life in patients with T2DM.","authors":"Daniel Alberto Valderrama Ruiz, Héctor Riquelme-Heras, Laura Isabel Valderrama Ruiz, Iracema Sierra, Raúl Gutierrez-Herrera","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.5149","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.5149","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that impacts health-related quality of life. Spiritual health may positively influence patients' well-being, being a relevant aspect for improving comprehensive management.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the relationship between spiritual health and health-related quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, aiming to provide evidence to support interventions integrating medical and spiritual aspects.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study conducted in 2024 with 230 patients from three hospitals. Spiritual health was measured using the ESE-UM scale, and health-related quality of life with the D-39 questionnaire. Spearman's correlation and non-parametric tests were used to analyze associations with sociodemographic (age, sex, socioeconomic status) and clinical factors (insulin use, disease progression).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant positive correlation was found between spiritual health and health-related quality of life (ρ=0.338, p<0.001). Women and patients with high socioeconomic status reported greater spiritual health, while younger adults and those not using insulin showed better health-related quality of life.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The findings confirm that spiritual health serves as a coping resource in type 2 diabetes mellitus, enhancing health-related quality of life, consistent with prior studies. Factors such as sex, socioeconomic status, and hospital setting influenced both variables.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Spiritual health significantly improves health-related quality of life in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients, influenced by sex, socioeconomic status, and hospital environment. Incorporating spiritual care into type 2 diabetes mellitus management could optimize clinical and well-being outcomes, considering these sociodemographic variables.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"17 2","pages":"e5149"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13334067/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148438343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors associated with dengue preventive attitudes and practices: a cross-sectional study in Peru.","authors":"Irma Luz Yupari-Azabache, Nélida Milly Otiniano, Lucia Beatriz Bardales-Aguirre, Susana Edita Paredes-Díaz","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.4626","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.4626","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Dengue is a viral disease transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, primarily Aedes aegypti, which may be fatal in severe cases. Studying the population's preventive attitudes and practices is essential for strengthening control and prevention strategies.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To analyze the factors associated with dengue preventive attitudes and practices among citizens of northern Peru.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational study was conducted. A total of 295 citizens aged 18 years and older participated, selected through non-probability sampling. A validated 67-item questionnaire was used, with a dichotomous scale for knowledge and a Likert-type scale for attitudes and practices. Descriptive and inferential analyses (Cramer's V and Kendall's Tau-b) were performed with a 95% confidence level.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 49.5% showed indifference toward dengue prevention, 93.6% demonstrated adequate practices, and 54.6% exhibited a high level of overall knowledge about dengue prevention.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The most commonly identified attitude was fear that a family member might contract the disease, while the most frequent practices included eliminating mosquito breeding sites by changing the water in plant saucers and using commercial insect repellents. These findings are similar to those reported in previous studies.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A significant association was found between preventive attitudes and practices and most cultural dimensions. Although the population demonstrates adequate preventive practices, many indifferent attitudes toward dengue prevention persist, which need to be addressed through sustainable educational and sociocultural interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"17 2","pages":"e4626"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13302966/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148346616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Revista CuidartePub Date : 2026-05-12eCollection Date: 2026-05-01DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.5110
Lorena Elizabeth Mondaca Pavié, Edith Elina Rivas Riveros, Catalina Constanza Sepúlveda Rivas
{"title":"Perception of clinical management in the child and adolescent population with acute mental health conditions.","authors":"Lorena Elizabeth Mondaca Pavié, Edith Elina Rivas Riveros, Catalina Constanza Sepúlveda Rivas","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.5110","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.5110","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Child and Adolescent Day Hospitals stabilize acute mental health conditions through intensive and interdisciplinary interventions. In Chile, there are 12 such facilities, with a shortfall of 73, amid exponential demand growth. This issue coexists with a lack of information and knowledge regarding the care and management provided in these centers. The problem is grounded in Patricia Benner's theory and E. Morin's theory of \"complex thinking.\"</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To reveal the clinical management of children and adolescents enrolled in Child and Adolescent Day Hospitals with severe mental health conditions.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A phenomenological study, based on the theoretical framework of Max Van Manen. Twelve in-depth interviews were conducted with a convenience sampling. Data analysis takes a phenomenological approach, identifying units of meaning and categories.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The following meta-categories were identified: 1. Care and management: meso-level, micro-level, and quality; and 2. Challenges related to care: improvement of organizational guidelines, awareness, visibility, and education regarding facilities.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Studies reveal centers with similar objectives in mental health, showing greater development in quality processes and in the importance/awareness of the field, alongside specialization in mental health nursing.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The vulnerability and complexity of individuals receiving care are decisive, making community educational awareness and the provision of resources for management and quality of care imperative, alongside an appropriate care model.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"17 2","pages":"e5110"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13280305/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148296686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Revista CuidartePub Date : 2026-05-08eCollection Date: 2026-05-01DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.4864
Juan Carlos Avila-Valencia, Jhonatan Betancourt-Peña, Nicol Andrea Saavedra-Orozco, Vicente Benavides-Cordoba
{"title":"Sit-to-stand test as a complementary assessment in patients with cardiovascular disease.","authors":"Juan Carlos Avila-Valencia, Jhonatan Betancourt-Peña, Nicol Andrea Saavedra-Orozco, Vicente Benavides-Cordoba","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.4864","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.4864","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The 1-Minute Sit to Stand Test (STS1) has gained relevance as a simple, safe, and functional test in patients with cardiovascular disease, especially in settings where the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is not feasible. Its usefulness in assessing lower-extremity muscle strength makes it a complementary tool of increasing interest that can strengthen functional assessment batteries in this population.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the correlation between the 6MWT and the STS1 as complementary tools in the functional assessment of patients with cardiovascular disease.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional study conducted in 45 patients enrolled in a cardiac rehabilitation program at a quaternary care clinic in Cali, Colombia. The 6MWT and STS1 were administered, assessing physiological variables and physical performance variables. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used for bivariate analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age was 62.97 ± 12.58 years; 64.4% were women. Coronary artery disease was the most common diagnosis (73.3%). A moderate positive correlation was found between the distance walked in the 6MWT and the number of repetitions in the STS1 (r=0.610; p<0.001). The 6MWT elicited a greater increase in heart rate (final: 112.7 ± 18.1), whereas the STS1 had a greater impact on systolic blood pressure (final SBP: 146.8 ± 27.9; p<0.001).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The results are consistent with studies in other populations and support the use of STS1 as a valid functional assessment option.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The STS1 complements the 6MWT in the functional assessment of patients with cardiovascular diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"17 2","pages":"e4864"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13249892/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148228612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}