Objetivo: Identificar los factores de riesgo para enfermedad cardiovascular y la experiencia del síntoma del Síndrome Coronario Agudo en las mujeres, según la teoría del Manejo del Síntoma.Método: Estudio observacional de corte transversal, participaron 81 mujeres con SCA atendidas en un Hospital Universitario en Colombia. Se analizaron variables sociodemográficas, factores de riesgo para enfermedad cardiovascular, acciones de respuesta ante los síntomas y la percepción, evaluaciòn y respuesta al síntoma a través de la aplicación del instrumento sobre la Experiencia del Síntoma en la Mujer con SCA.Resultados: De los participantes el 80% superaron los 60 años de edad, en su mayoría con un nivel bajo de escolaridad y residencia urbana. El principal factor de riesgo fue la HTA y más del 50% referían sedentarismo, dislipidemia y dieta malsana. Las mujeres presentaron en promedio 10 síntomas atípicos por cada evento, destacándose el dolor o molestia en el pecho en un 85%. El 66,3 % definieron el origen del síntoma como un problema extracardíaco y 4 de cada 10 pacientes consideró las manifestaciones como insignificantes. El 16% tomó remedios caseros y el 25% esperaron que pasara la sintomatología sin buscar atención profesional. La relación entre el tiempo en asistir a consulta médica e ignorar los síntomas, presentó significancia estadística (p=0,000).Conclusiones: Las mujeres con SCA presentaron diversidad de síntomas, no percibieron la gravedad de sus manifestaciones y, por lo general, respondieron tardíamente ante los síntomas, factor relevante para la atención y tratamiento oportuno. Objective: To identify the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and the experience of the symptom of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) in women, according to the theory of Symptom Management.Method: Observational cross-sectional study, 81 women with ACS attended at a University Hospital in Colombia participated. Sociodemographic variables, risk factors for cardiovascular disease, response actions to symptoms and perception, evaluation and response to symptoms were analyzed through the instrument application on the Experience of the Symptom in Women with ACS.Results: Of participants 80% were over 60 years old, the majority with a low level of education and urban residence. The main risk factor was hypertension and more than 50% of them reported sedentary lifestyle, dyslipidemia, and an unhealthy diet. Women presented an average of 10 atypical symptoms for each event, highlighting chest pain or discomfort in 85%. 66.3% defined the origin of the symptom as an extra-cardiac conditions and 4 out of 10 patients considered the manifestations as insignificant. 16% of the participants took home remedies and 25% of them waited the symptoms to improve without request professional attention. The relationship between time in attending medical consultation and ignoring the symptoms presents statistical significance (p = 0.000).Conclusions: Women with ACS presented a variety of symptoms, do not perceive the severity of its manifestations, and generally respond late to symptoms, a relevant factor for timely care and treatment.

Aim To determine the professional profile and the work conditions of nurses working in intensive care units (ICU) in Colombia, Argentina, Peru and Brazil. Background ICUs require a differentiated professional profile to provide quality care, and appropriate working conditions, leading to a transformation of care and management practices. Design Descriptive multicentre cross‐sectional observational study. Methods An online survey was applied to identify both the characteristics of the professional profile and the working conditions. 1,427 ICU nursing professionals were included. RStudio statistical software was used for the analysis of the information. Descriptive statistics were used for the presentation of the results. The STROBE checklist for cross‐sectional studies was used in this study. Results Only 33.6% of the professionals had a specialisation degree in intensive care. The skills that were most frequently put into practice were communication (68.5%) and care management (78.5%). The most predominant nurse‐to‐patient ratios were 1:2, and greater than 1:6. 59.1% of the nurses had an indefinite term contract, 38.8% worked 48 hours per week and 49.8% had rotating shifts. Only 50.4% of them received incentives. The average salary ranged between 348 and 1,500 USD. 64.5% of the participants were satisfied with their job. Conclusion It is necessary to strengthen nurses’ professional profile by promoting both postgraduate education and the development of troubleshooting and teamwork skills. It is necessary to standardise the nurse‐to‐patient ratio, improve wages and increase incentives to achieve greater job satisfaction. Relevance to practice The knowledge and the improvement of both the professional profile and the work conditions of nurses working in intensive care units will improve the quality of the care given to critical patients and, therefore, the quality of health outcomes.

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