Atencion primaria
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To determine the opinions of infectious diseases professionals on the possibilities of monitoring patients with HIV in Primary Care. ⋯ Physicians perceive difficulties in following up HIV patients in Primary Care, even for those patients with a good control of their disease. Nurses and nursing assistants are more open to this possibility due to the proximity to home and health promotion in Primary Care.
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To describe the relationship between individual or combined prognostic factors in the multidimensional classifications (BODE and ADO), and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ The BODE index and the ADO index showed a significant association with HRQOL. Exacerbations and dyspnea were the best individual factors related to HRQoL.
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Comparative Study
[Analysis of medications dispensed to control the main cardiovascular risks in the Murcia Region: are there gender differences?].
To estimate the use of cardiovascular medicines and its distribution by age and sex. ⋯ This study shows that the cardiovascular disease prevention focuses on people aged 40 to 74 years. Access by women to cardiovascular therapy occurs with a delay of 3-5 years, depending on the treatment subgroup. Changes should be promoted to encourage rational and equitable access and use of the drugs.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
[A randomised clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention developed for adult asthmatics in a primary care centre].
To assess the effect of an educational intervention on asthma control and quality of life. ⋯ These interventions are effective in improving the control and quality of life in short-term, which can guide us in choosing the best time to do it.