Revista clínica española
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Revista clínica española · Jun 2023
[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic above a universal electronic consultation program (e-consultation) between general practitioners and cardiologists].
Virtual healthcare models, usually between healthcare professionals and patients, have developed strongly during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, but there are not data of models between clinicians. Our objective is to analyse the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the activity and health outcomes of the universal e-consultation program for patient referrals between primary care physicians and the Cardiology Department in our area. ⋯ The results of our study show a significant reduction in e-consult referrals during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic with a subsequent recovery in the demand for care without the pandemic periods being associated with worse outcomes. The reduction in the time elapsed for solving the e-consult and no need for in-person visit were associated with better outcomes.
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Revista clínica española · Jun 2023
Case Reports[SARS-CoV-2 antibodies after booster vaccination. Identification of subgroups with poor response].
To determine which patients within the high-risk group are most likely to have insufficient post-vaccination immunity. ⋯ Patients treated with antiCD20 drugs, hematologic patients and transplanted patients (mainly lung and kidney) have a higher risk of not achieving post-vaccination immunity. It is essential to identify them in order to individualize and optimize their management.
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Revista clínica española · May 2023
Case Reports[Burnout syndrome increase during COVID-19 pandemic in attending Internal Medicine physicians].
Burnout is a psychosocial syndrome caused by stressful situations in the workplace. It affects 30% to 60% of medical professionals. The aim of this study is to carry out a comparative analysis of its frequency before and after the COVID-19 outbreak in Spanish internal medicine attending physicians. ⋯ It is essential to address this syndrome individually and institutionally.
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Revista clínica española · May 2023
[Risk of thrombosis recurrence among patients with COVID-19- and surgery-associated venous thromboembolism].
Recent surgery is a well-known major transient risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE) due to the low risk of VTE recurrence after anticoagulation is discontinued. On the other hand, the risk of VTE recurrence among patients with COVID-19-associated VTE is unknown. This study aimed to compare the risk of VTE recurrence between patients with COVID-19- and surgery-associated VTE. ⋯ In patients with COVID-19 and surgery-associated VTE, the risk of recurrence was low, with no differences between both groups.