Atencion primaria
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To verify the clinical significance and the prognostic value of taking the pulse in the general elderly population. ⋯ Among the elderly as a whole, blood pressure at the pulse is an independent marker of cardiovascular risk.
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Define the profile of the women that ask for emergency contraception (EC).Design. Transversal descriptive investigation. ⋯ There is a lack of information about contraceptive methods. Most of the patients are sent from other sanitary services.
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To study prevalence of pressure ulcers among functionally impaired patients in the community and evaluate risk factors associated with the development of pressure ulcers in these patients.Design. Cross-sectional, observational study. ⋯ Results indicate the need of diagnostic protocols with standardised instruments and prevention plans to reduce pressure ulcers in the community. Longitudinal studies are needed to evaluate interventions in this area.