Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2023
Cultural competence in a primary healthcare center in Santiago de Chile: a mixed methods design.
The immigrant population in Chile is growing significantly, challenging the health care system's capacity to provide sensitive and effective care. ⋯ The analysis provides a starting point for policies aimed at the development of cultural competence in the national scenario, suggesting a general direction to foster transcultural competence in health, such as formal training and the promotion of informal spaces ofsensibilization.
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Bioaccumulation of toxic metals in the population is associated with adverse health effects. Although some elements are essential for humans, high levels of exposure can be dangerous. ⋯ The results of this study suggest that a small percentage of the samples analyzed in the beneficiary population of Arica register metal concentration levels above national reference levels established by MINSAL, mainly AsIn, Cd, and Pb. It is essential to continue biomonitoring to reduce and prevent exposure to these metals, which can have harmful effects on human health.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2023
[Hyperferritinemia in a Chilean Academic Healthcare Network: A Retrospective Study].
The distribution of causes of hyperferritinemia in international series is heterogeneous. Also, the association between ferritin and prognosis is controversial. This study aims to describe the diagnosis associated with hyperferritinemia in a retrospective cohort at an academic healthcare network in Chile. ⋯ The most frequent categories were "inflammatory and autoimmune diseases" and "hematological malignancies", but ferritin level was similar in both. Further research could validate a prognostic role.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2023
[Evaluation of communication skills from a 360° perspective at simulated Tele-rehabilitation scenarios].
Communication skills (CS) are competencies required by health professionals. Clinical simulation with a simulated/standardized patient (SP) is a good resource for teaching this skill. However, it requires trained teachers to guide the process. Not all teachers have this training. HC short evaluation instruments are required to develop a structured observation during the activity, especially those that can be applied by all the participants to guide and understand the process from a broader perspective. ⋯ The short questionnaire for HC is a valid assessment tool during clinical simulation. Incorporating the views and perceptions of all the simulation participants can improve the understanding of health communication.
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2023
[Validation of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire scale in medical students and doctors in Chile].
The increasing use of Mindfulness-based interventions requires standardized construct-based measurement instruments for clinical and research purposes. The Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire scale with five factors was developed in the United States and validated in Spain. There are versions of 39, 24 and 15 items (FFMQ-39, FFMQ-24 and FFMQ-15). ⋯ The FFMQ-15 scale has acceptable internal consistency and adequate internal and external validity in Chile.