A5060120230- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Physical Activity and Health
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
2011-2023
Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol
2013-2023
Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe
2022
Institut Català de la Salut
2022
Public Health Laboratory Ivo de Carneri
2015-2016
Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari
2016
Hospital de Viladecans
2016
There is a need to increase and maintain physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We assessed 12-month efficacy effectiveness of the Urban Training intervention on COPD patients. This randomised controlled trial ( NCT01897298 ) allocated 407 from primary hospital settings 1:1 usual care (n=205) or (n=202). consisted baseline motivational interview, advice walk urban trails designed for outdoor public spaces other optional components feedback,...
<h3>Background</h3> Study of the causes reduced levels physical activity in patients with COPD has been scarce and limited to biological factors. <h3>Aim</h3> To assess relationship between novel socio-environmental factors, namely dog walking, grandparenting, neighbourhood deprivation, residential surrounding greenness proximity green or blue spaces, amount intensity patients. <h3>Methods</h3> This cross-sectional study recruited 410 from five Catalan municipalities. Dog walking...
(1) Background: The acquisition of multiple chronic diseases, known as multimorbidity, is common in the elderly population, and it often treated with simultaneous consumption several prescription drugs, polypharmacy. These two concepts are inherently related cause an undue burden on individual. aim this study was to identify combined multimorbidity polypharmacy patterns for population Catalonia. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional using electronic health records from 2012 conducted. mapping...
To analyze the factors associated with sexual risk behavior in adolescent girls and boys order to plan future school health interventions. A cross-sectional study two-stage cluster sampling that included 97 schools 9,340 students aged between 14 16 years old was carried out 2005-2006 Catalonia (Spain). For survey, a self-administered paper-based questionnaire used. The contained items on sociodemographic variables, use of addictive substances mood states, among other items. These variables...
Introduction: Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) remains an underdiagnosed condition despite initiatives developed to increase awareness. The objective was describe the current situation of diagnosis AATD in primary care (PC) Catalonia, Spain. Methods: We performed a population-based study with data from Information System for Development Research Primary Care, population database that contains information 5.8 million inhabitants (80% Catalonia). collected number alpha-1 (AAT)...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a health problem that becoming increasingly attended-to in Primary Care (PC). However, there scarcity of health-care programs and studies exploring the implementation Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG). The principal objective present study to evaluate effectiveness combined strategy directed towards professionals patients improve grade clinical control quality-of-life (QoL) via feedback on their state-of-health. A training plan for based CPG...
Analizar la satisfacción sexual percibida, las disfunciones sexuales, con relaciones afectivas, confianza y comunicación pareja actual, en función del antecedente de abuso infancia adolescencia, el tipo padecido, mujeres atendidas dentro Programa Atención a Salud Sexual Reproductiva Catalunya (PASSIR). Estudio multicéntrico, descriptivo transversal. Participaron 1013 mayores 18 años, visita psicológica los 24 Centros PASSIR. Se utilizó un cuestionario estructurado autoadministrado anónimo...
Worldwide, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth cause of death. Exacerbations have a negative impact on prognosis COPD and frequency severity these episodes are associated with higher patient mortality. first decompensation, hospital admission death in COPD. The incidence exacerbations has mainly been estimated populations patients moderate-severe requiring care. However, little known regarding epidemiology less severe forms. It therefore possible that high number forms...
The best strategy to achieve optimal integrated management patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care (PC) is not clear. We aimed evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention PC based on programme, which combines diverse strategies directed at health professionals improve quality life and clinical outcomes their COPD. compared outcome results from standard practice.A prospective, multicentre, quasi-experimental study a 12-month follow up was performed....
To describe and compare demographic clinical profile of patients newly initiated on aclidinium (ACL) or tiotropium (TIO) identify factors associated with ACL in real-life practice during 2013 Catalonia.We performed a population-based, retrospective, observational study data obtained from the Information System for Research Development Primary Care, population database that contains information 5.8 million inhabitants (more than 80% Catalan population). Patients over 40 years old, recorded...
This epidemiological study aimed to describe and compare the characteristics outcomes of COPD patients starting treatment with a long-acting anti-muscarinic (LAMA) or combination beta-2 agonist (LABA)/LAMA in primary care Catalonia (Spain) over one-year period. Data were obtained from Information System for Development Research Primary Care (SIDIAP), population database containing information 5.8 million inhabitants (80% Catalonia). Patients initiating LAMA LABA/LAMA 2015 identified, about...
This is a multicentric, descriptive, cross-sectional study of child and adolescent sexual abuse in women over 18 years 24 primary care reproductive health centers Catalonia. A total 1,013 were recruited; 345 (37.6%, 95% CI: 34.6-40.9) reported exposure to abuse: 32.4% disclosed being touched way, 9.6% completed intercourse. Abuse occured before the age 13 63.4% respondents. The perpetrator was relative or an acquaintance almost 80% cases. risk higher among Central South American origin (OR:...
To determine the prevalence of negative mood states in adolescents according to gender, analyze variability among schools, and evaluate associated factors.A cross-sectional study with a cluster design was carried out. We administered High-school students health survey sample 9,340 (aged 14-16 years) third fourth year Compulsory Secondary Education Catalonia, Spain, during 2005-6 academic year. The main outcome measure evidence state. A multilevel logistic regression model stratified by...
There is limited information about the initiation of triple therapy (TT) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) primary care. This was an observational, population-based study identified from a care electronic medical records database Catalonia 2011 to 2015 aimed identify use TT newly diagnosed COPD. A total 69,668 were whom 11,524 (16.5%) initiated TT, 8626 at or immediately after COPD diagnosis. Among them, 72.3% GOLD A/B, 14.6% frequent exacerbators, and 7.1% had...
A possible link between influenza immunization and susceptibility to the complications of COVID-19 infection has been previously suggested owing a boost in immunity against SARS-CoV-2.