Revista Habanera de Ciencias Médicas (Jun 2020)
Active research. First link in the confrontation with the COVID-19 in Antonio Maceo Teaching Polyclinic
Abstract
Introduction: The circumstances that involve the emergence and development of COVID-19, required the implementation of an active research program throughout the country supported by the experiences from previous campaigns against communicable diseases, adopting new strategies adapted to the current circumstances.Objective: To describe the results of the active research as a strategy to confront the COVID-19 in the Antonio Maceo Teaching Polyclinic. Material and Methods: A quantitative, descriptive, retrospective study of the results of the active research made by students and teachers to identify people with respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 was conducted from April 1srt to April 30th. The calculation of average and percentage was used as descriptive methods. Results: Of the 90.3 % of the homes visited daily, 85 % of them and 63.5 % of the inhabitants were investigated by the Family Doctor´s Offices. Persons with respiratory symptoms were identified in 96.6% of the doctor´s offices. Conclusions: The work carried out through the active research allowed to identify cases with respiratory symptoms related to COVID-19. A high percentage of houses and elderly people were effectively investigated daily. The health promotion actions carried out by students and teachers with the timely surveillance by the Family Doctor and Family Nurse were fundamental elements that contributed to stop the advance of the disease.
