Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Experiences of Hospitalized Patients: A Scoping Review.

Objective: This study aimed to identify the factors that exerted an impact on the experiences of hospitalized patients during the COVID-19 pandemic from the quality and safety perspectives.

Method: A scoping review that followed the 5 stages described by Arksey and O'Malley was used. A systematized search of original studies was conducted in 9 databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, BDENF, CINAHL, LILACS, SciELO, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.

Using AutoCAD software to measure venous leg ulcers: a reproducibility assessment study.

Objective: To assess the reproducibility of using AutoCAD software to measure the area of venous leg ulcers (VLUs).

Method: Data from patients with VLUs were collected between March and July 2015, using data collection forms and photographing the different ulcers. A researcher and five nurses collected the data.

Measurement of the area of venous ulcers using two software programs.

Objective: to compare the measurement area of venous ulcers using AutoCAD(r) and Image Tool software.

Method: this was an assessment of reproducibility tests conducted in a angiology clinic of a university hospital. Data were collected from 21 patients with venous ulcers, in the period from March to July of 2015, using a collection form and photograph of wounds.