A5007030873- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Physical Activity and Health
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
Hospital del Mar Research Institute
2013-2023
Hospital Del Mar
2013-2023
Hospital de l'Esperança
2013-2023
Parc de Salut
2016-2021
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
2018-2021
Physiotherapy New Zealand
2021
Consorci Institut D'Investigacions Biomediques August Pi I Sunyer
2020
Universitat de Barcelona
2020
Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
2020
Department of Medical Sciences
2015
Lung resection surgery further decreases exercise capacity and negatively affects respiratory muscle function in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The best design for interventions these has not been determined yet.To assess the impact of aerobic high-intensity training on patient outcomes following surgery.Prospective, single-blind, pilot randomized controlled trial.Outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation unit two university hospitals.Thirty-seven NSCLC after tumor...
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of inspiratory/expiratory muscle training (IEMT) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to improve dysphagia in stroke. Design: Prospective, single-blind, randomized-controlled trial. Setting: Tertiary public hospital. Subjects: Sixty-two patients with were randomly assigned standard swallow therapy (SST) (Group I, controls, n=21), SST+ IEMT II, n=21) or sham IEMT+ NMES III, n=20). Interventions: All followed a 3-week multidisciplinary...
To assess the effectiveness, feasibility, and safety of short-term inspiratory expiratory muscle training (IEMT) in subacute stroke patients.Within 2 weeks onset, 109 patients with a first ischemic event were randomly assigned to IEMT (n = 56) or sham 53) study group. The consisted 5 sets 10 repetitions, twice day, days per week for 3 weeks, at workload equivalent 30% maximal respiratory pressures. Patients researchers assessing outcome variables blinded main was strength assessed by...
ABSTRACT Patients requiring surgery for locally advanced esophagogastric cancer often require neoadjuvant therapy (NAT), which may have a detrimental impact on cardiorespiratory reserve. The aims of this study were to investigate the feasibility and tolerability 5-week preoperative high-intensity interval training program after NAT, assess potential effects protocol exercise capacity, muscle function, health-related quality life (HRQL). We prospectively studied consecutive patients with...
Abstract Background Multimodal prehabilitation is a preoperative intervention with the objective to enhance cancer patients’ functional status which has been showed reduce both postoperative morbidity and hospital length of stay in digestive oncologic surgery. However, lung surgery patients further studies higher methodological quality are needed clarify benefits prehabilitation. The main aim current protocol evaluate cost-effectiveness multimodal program supported by information...
<b>Introduction:</b> Cough is an important mechanism to protect from aspiration. It has been demonstrated that stroke may affects cough efectiveness. Furthermore, peak expiratory flow (PECF) objective tool assess function. Aims: 1) the PECF and respiratory muscle strength; 2) examine relationship between swallowing function in patients with acute stroke. <b>Methods:</b> Respiratory strength were assessed 58 patients. Inclusion criteria were: first-ever event time since onset <3 weeks....
Abstract Background Stroke can lead to varying degrees of oropharyngeal dysphagia, respiratory muscle dysfunction and even increase medical complications such as aspiration, malnutrition death. Recent studies suggest that inspiratory expiratory training (IEMT) improve swallowing efficacy may reduce aspiration events. The main purpose this study is examine whether an 8-week IEMT programme strength swallow severity in subacute stroke patients with dysphagia. Methods Retornus-2 a two-arm,...
Introduction Rehabilitation is recognised as a cornerstone of multidisciplinary stroke care. Intensity therapy related to functional recovery although there high variability on the amount time and techniques applied in sessions. There need better describe rehabilitation protocols develop understanding current practice increasing internal validity generalisation clinical trial results. The aim this study an intensive programme for patients with inpatient facility, measuring type therapies...
Individuals who suffer from depressive symptoms experience a substantial impact on psychosocial functioning, physical health, mortality, and quality of life. In the search for therapeutic strategies, exercise has been found to play relevant part in its treatment. However, promotion entails adherence difficulties that arose out tendency towards sedentarism led by symptomatology. Personalised plans top usual care have potential enhance behavioural changes mental health. The present study aims...
<b>Introduction:</b> Nutrition disorders are common in patients with chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD). This study aimed to assess the prevalence of malnutrition applying European Society Parenteral & Enteral (ESPEN) consensus, and determine its impact on mortality healthcare use stable COPD at 2 years. <b>Methods:</b> Retrospective cohort 124 (aged 66.6±9.0 years, 80.5% men) referred rehabilitation (PR). The ESPEN definition was applied: body mass index (BMI) <18.5 Kg/m2...
<b>Introduction:</b> Stroke patients commonly have impaired cough function. The role of trunk muscles in effectiveness has been poorly addressed. Trunk Control Test (TCT) is a simple test that assesses stability. This study was aimed to determine whether TCT related respiratory muscle strength and peak expiratory flow (PECF). <b>Methods:</b> Cross-sectional assessment 96 stroke admitted rehabilitation ward. Inclusion criteria: first-ever stroke, time since onset <3 weeks. Main outcome...
A better understanding of factors influencing breathing weakness in stroke survivors would help planning rehabilitation therapies. The main objective this study was to determine whether the location cerebral infarct is associated with patients subacute stroke.Cross-sectional analysis a prospective cohort.Consecutive admitted neurology unit first-time ischaemic (n?=?170).Breathing defined as >?70% reduction maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (PImax PEmax, respectively) compared...
<b>Introduction:</b> Enhancement of exercise capacity (EC) and physical activity (PA) are core components preoperative programs for optimization multimorbid patients undergoing major surgery. However, the relationship between these 2 has never been explored in this population. <b>Aim:</b> To explore baseline EC & PA included a program. <b>Methods:</b> Main inclusion criteria: 1) Undergoing surgery; 2) High-risk surgical complications defined by age≥70 and/or American Society...