Atencion primaria
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Observational Study
[Does primary care intervention have an impact in the place of death for patients in a palliative care program?]
To determine whether there is a link between the place of death and the type of health-care provider: Primary Healthcare Team (PHT), Home Palliative Care Support Team (HPCST), or both. To identify other variables that may affect the place of death. ⋯ Results support a higher percentage of deaths at home with joint follow-up.
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To estimate the incidence of hospitalizations for severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its associated factors in a cohort of patients diagnosed with COPD and diabetes type 2. ⋯ It documents a significant incidence of exacerbation in patients diagnosed with DM2 and COPD. Heart failure and a lower FEV1/FVC could increase the exacerbation risk.
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Observational Study
[Impact of the eConsultation on the primary care agenda].
A «before and after» type observational study was carried out to assess the impact of the virtual consultation (eConsulta) on the frequency with which the patient visits their primary care center once they have had their first virtual consultation. ⋯ The eConsulta could be an effective tool to respond to the needs of patients who do not require a face-to-face visit, especially in the most frequent patients.