Publicación Oficial de la Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Neurología, de la Liga Ecuatoriana Contra la Epilepsia y de la Sociedad Iberoamericana de Enfermedad Cerebrovascular

Knowledge

 

Escala de Conocimiento de la Enfermedad de Alzheimer: Adaptación y Análisis de las Propiedades Psicométricas en Estudiantes Universitarios Ecuatorianos. Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale: Adaptation and Analysis of Psychometric Properties in Ecuadorian University Students

The aim of this study was to develop a linguistic adaptation of the Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS), and to provide evidence on the reliability and validity of the adapted test. The ADKS is a self-administered instrument that examines knowledge about risk factors, assessment and diagnosis, symptoms, course, impact on life, care and treatment and management of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Methods: An instrumental study was implemented. The ADKS items were adapted to the Ecuadorian use of the Spanish language through an iterative process of translation by experts. Next, a sample of 523 university students completed the adapted scale together with a set of other instruments to analyze the fiability and criterion validity of the scale.

Results: ADKS Ecuador showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α=.78), adequate test-retest reliability, p > .05, and convergent and discriminatory evidence of validity when related to other variables.

Conclusion: ADKS Ecuador is an adequate instrument to assess general knowledge about AD in young highlgy educated Ecuadorian population with low dom ain knowledge.

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Palabras clave: Conocimiento, Educación para la salud, Enfermedad de Alzheimer, evaluación., psicometría,

Keywords: Alzheimer’s Disease, assessment, Health educations, Knowledge, psychometrics,

Conocimiento Acerca Del Ictus Isquémico En Ecuatorianos. Knowledge About Ischemic Stroke In Ecuadorian People.

Introduction. The arrival of patients with ischemic stroke to the hospital in the period of the therapeutic window, depends to a great extent on the identification of their clinical signs and the recognition that it is a medical emergency. Methods. A prospective, longitudinal, cross-sectional study was carried out, based on a structured interview with closed questions. The aim was to assess the degree of the population’s knowledge about the ischemic stroke. Results. A total of 135 subjects without a diagnosis of stroke were interviewed, randomly selected from the relatives of patients. The average age was 42.6 years, women predominated (92 / 68.1%), with an average level of education. 95.5% (129 subjects) admitted having little knowledge about stroke. Only 11.1% correctly indicated the clinical manifestations; The most recognized symptom was damping (59.3%) followed by speech disorders. 80.9% (109 respondents) identify stroke as a preventable condition. Less than half of the participants adequately named the risk factors (66 / 48.9%). 88.2% take a correct attitude to the symptoms. Conclusions. In the group of people interviewed there is a perception of risk regarding stroke, but knowledge about the manifestations and vascular risk factors is poor. It is necessary to carry out information campaigns aimed to improve knowledge of t he disease.

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Palabras clave: Conocimiento, Factores de riesgo, Ictus, infarto cerebral, Población.,

Keywords: ischemic stroke, Knowledge, Population., Risk factors, stroke,

Trastornos del Sueño: Conocimiento de Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño en Médicos no Neurólogos y su Manejo Perioperatorio.

Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) is a common sleep-related disorder that has been associated with a higher perioperative risk. Our purpose is to determine the level of knowledge and attitudes towards OSA among surgeons and traumatologists, knowing their important role in the prevention of potential perioperative complications in these patients.

Material and Method: Crosssectional survey study, using the “Obstructive Sleep Apnea Knowledge and Attitudes Questionnaire” (OSAKA), administered to 105 surgeons and traumatologists and 27 surgery residents to measure the level of knowledge and attitudes towards OSA.

Results: Knowledge scores ranged from 3 (14%) to 17 (81%). The mean value for surgeons and traumatologists was below 62% (p=0.04), and lower than 48% (p=0.02) for residents. There is a positive correlation between the level of knowledge and the importance of identifying patients with OSAS (r = 0.26), and the confidence in themselves to identify this patients (r = 0.38). There was a negative correlation between knowledge and years of practice (r= -0.23).

Conclusion: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome is widely unknown among Surgeons and Traumatologists from Guayaquil. We recommend educational interventions that improve the level of knowledge and promote the use of guidelines in the management of patients in the perioperative period to decrease the risk of complications.

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Palabras clave: Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño, aptitud, Conocimiento, cuestionario,

Keywords: attitude, Knowledge, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, questionnaire,
 
 
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