Atencion primaria
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
[Is the introduction of clinical management programs for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease useful? Comparison of the effectiveness of two interventions on the clinical progress and care received].
To evaluate the effectiveness of two management programs on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ Both interventions achieved significant improvements, and no overall worsening of a chronic and progressive disease as is COPD.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
[Evaluation of the effectiveness of a Mindfulness and Self-Compassion program to reduce stress and prevent burnout in Primary Care health professionals].
To evaluate the effectiveness of a Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Program on the levels of stress and burnout in Primary Care health professionals. ⋯ This work suggests that it may be beneficial to encourage mindfulness and self-compassion practices in the health environment.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
[Study of the nutritional status of patients over 65 years included in the home care program in an urban population].
To analyse the nutritional status of patients older than 65 years included in the home care program (PAD). ⋯ More than half of PAD patients are malnourished or at risk for it, and a high proportion of them some laboratory abnormality susceptible to be corrected. Most cognitive impairment and functional dependence are closely related to malnutrition; so patients with these characteristics should receive more attention from the nutritional point of view.
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Comparative Study Observational Study
[Identifying potentially inappropriate prescriptions in patients over 65 years-old using original Beers criteria and their Spanish adaptation].
To compare the detection of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) using the original Beers criteria, a global reference for evaluating prescriptions in the elderly, and their Spanish version. ⋯ PIMs are frequent in our context. The original Beers criteria, if not adapted to the local drug catalogue, underestimated the frequency of PIM in the elderly population studied.