OCommBIOSTEC 2020 Abstracts

Short Papers
Short Papers
Paper Nr: 1
Title:

Epidemiological Analysis of Stroke Risk Factors by Use of Risk Estimation Software in Primary Care
Authors:

Luís Coutinho, Hidelbrando Rodrigues and Karina Paiva
Abstract: The prevention of future stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke) involves the control of modifiable risk factors, monitoring and counselling of non-modifiable risk factors. The objectives of this study were to epidemiologically analyse the risk factors of stroke in the territory of the Municipal Public Health Center in the district of Coqueiros, Florianópolis - SC, Santa Catarina State. As well as selecting risk factors most relevant to stroke in the population of a Health Center in Southern Brazil. The statistical model for epidemiological analysis proposed in this paper is a Multivariate Logistic Regression Model in a population of 132 patients. Performed after results obtained using stroke risk assessment software. Patients from different socioeconomic groups were analysed. The main results obtained with this intervention in the territory were: increased level of awareness of the individual, family and community regarding self-care and risk factors for stroke. Highlighting good prospects with the use of technology in the primary health care environment.
Paper Nr: 1
Title:

Epidemiological Analysis of Stroke Risk Factors by Use of Risk Estimation Software in Primary Care
Authors:

Luís Coutinho, Hidelbrando Rodrigues and Karina Paiva
Abstract: The prevention of future stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke) involves the control of modifiable risk factors, monitoring and counselling of non-modifiable risk factors. The objectives of this study were to epidemiologically analyse the risk factors of stroke in the territory of the Municipal Public Health Center in the district of Coqueiros, Florianópolis - SC, Santa Catarina State. As well as selecting risk factors most relevant to stroke in the population of a Health Center in Southern Brazil. The statistical model for epidemiological analysis proposed in this paper is a Multivariate Logistic Regression Model in a population of 132 patients. Performed after results obtained using stroke risk assessment software. Patients from different socioeconomic groups were analysed. The main results obtained with this intervention in the territory were: increased level of awareness of the individual, family and community regarding self-care and risk factors for stroke. Highlighting good prospects with the use of technology in the primary health care environment.
Paper Nr: 3
Title:

Massively Parallel Single-cell Photothermal Intracellular Delivery
Authors:

Tuhin Subhra Santra, Srabani Kar and Pallavi Shinde
Abstract: Modern science traces the origin of various diseases to cellular and molecular level. Currently such studies use bulk ensembles of cells to obtain average data. However, keen studies on cellular platform show wide cell to cell heterogeneity, which is a low frequency data governed by molecular dynamics. Microfluidics or Bio Micro Electro Mechanical systems (Bio – MEMS) integrated with micro-total analysis system (μ-TAS) system can provide a unique platform for single cell therapy and analysis. In the current work, we demonstrate a microfabrication device based therapeutic platform, for single cell intracellular drug delivery using pulsed laser interaction with titanium micro-dish. The proposed device platform is an array of plasmonic Micro-dish patterned with fibronectin protein to obtain specific Single-cell attachment. When cells are attached on micro-dish and pulsed laser is expose on it, Photothermal effect is observed forming microbubbles, which coalesce and collapse, to create very strong fluid flow near micro-dish and cell membrane interface. Thus, transient hydrophilic membrane pores are created and deliver biomolecules from outside to inside of cells. The device can deliver 10,000 individual cells with 97% efficiency and 95% cell viability simultaneously.
Paper Nr: 5
Title:

Health Promotion Programs using a Health Check-up Bus for Local Area Residents in Japan
Authors:

Takeo Shibata and Kayo Yasuda
Abstract: Introduction: Though ministry of health, labour and welfare obliges every citizen to take yearly health check-up, the response rate is less than forty percent. Tokai University and Hadano city promote local citizens to take yearly health check-up. Measurement instruments for body composition, bone density, vascular age, and blood pressure were carried to local community centers by bus. The health promotion program aims to increase citizen’s health awareness. Object and Methods: We provided five times of health check-up at local community centers in Hadano city, Japan. Body composition (amount of fat, muscle, and body moisture, body fat rate, BMI, visceral fat level, basal metabolism, age inside body, leg muscle score), bone density, vascular age, and blood pressure were measured. All participants were consulted about their results by health nurses. Mann-Whitney’s U test were performed to evaluate gender differences. It was also used to compare participants with or without taking yearly health check-up. Pearson‘s correlation coefficient was used to evaluate correlation with age. Results: 170 citizens took the health check-up. The average age was 64.8 years old. The number of participants without taking yearly health check-up was twenty-one. Though gender differences were shown in most measurement items, they are not shown in bone density and systolic blood pressure. Female showed higher amount of muscles, and basal metabolism. Positive correlations with age were shown in systolic blood pressure and visceral fat level. Negative correlations with age were shown in body fat rate, leg muscle score, and bone density. Conclusion: Most participants without taking yearly health check-up might be confident in own health. Positive correlation between visceral fat level and age and negative correlation between body fat rate were shown. Hidden obesity might be possibly included in elderly.
Paper Nr: 7
Title:

A Novel Approach to Improve the Quality of National Health Information: Findings from a Review of Compliance with Information Management Standards for National Data Collections in Ireland
Authors:

Maria Ryan, Barbara Foley and Rachel Flynn
Abstract: Safe and reliable healthcare depends on access to, and the use of health information that is accurate, valid, reliable, timely, relevant, legible and complete. National data collections serve as repositories of routinely collected health and social care data and play a crucial role, contributing to healthcare planning and clinical decision-making. Examples include the Hospital In-Patient Enquiry Scheme (HIPE) and CervicalCheck. It is therefore essential to promote, encourage and facilitate the proper collection and use of this data. In 2017, the Health Information and Quality Authority in Ireland (HIQA) published ‘Information management standards for national health and social care data collections(1) in order to drive improvements in the quality of health information in Ireland. The overall quality improvement approach being undertaken includes a structured review programme to assess compliance with the standards, alongside a programme of engagement, education and collaboration with key stakeholders to develop guidance to support the health information community in implementing the standards. Objective: This aim of this novel approach is to systematically drive improvements in the quality of national health information to support delivery, planning and monitoring of health services. Methods There are four main stages involved in the structured review programme: completion of a self-assessment tool, an information request, onsite assessments and preparation of a report of the findings. Each national data collection is responsible for preparing and implementing quality improvement plans in response to the findings and recommendations in the report. Results To date, four reviews of major national data collections within the Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland have been published; a review of information management practices at Breastcheck(2) the Hospital In-Patient Enquiry (HIPE) scheme(3); the Primary Care Reimbursement Service(4) and the Computerised Infectious Disease Reporting System(5).   Conclusion Information management for these national data collections is crucial to instil confidence in patients, clinicians and other stakeholders that healthcare decisions are based on high-quality information. Early indications are in place that the programme is driving improvements in health and social care data and information quality in Ireland. HIQA has also developed a suite of quality improvement tools to support the national data collections in achieving compliance with the standards, including a comprehensive Guidance on a data quality framework for health and social care (6) . References 1. HIQA. Information management standards for national health and social care data collections. 2017. https://www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-publications/health-information/information-management-standards-national-health-and 2. HIQA. Review of information management practices at BreastCheck. 2018. https://www.hiqa.ie/sites/default/files/2018-03/Review-nformation-management-practices-BreastCheck_March-2018.pdf 3. HIQA. Review of information management practices at the Hospital In-Patient Enquiry Scheme. 2018. https://www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-publications/health-information/review-information-management-practices-hospital 4. HIQA. Review of information management practices in the HSE Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS). 2019 5. HIQA. Review of information management practices in the HSE Computerised Infectious Disease Reporting System (CIDR). 2019 6. HIQA. Guidance on a data quality framework for health and social care. 2018. https://www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-publications/health-information/guidance-data-quality-framework-health-and-social-care