Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2020
[Validation of patient health Questionnaire-2 to detect depressive symptoms in diabetic or hypertensive patients].
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) has nine questions and is used in diabetic or hypertensive patients to detect depressive symptoms. The PHQ-2 uses the first two questions of the PHQ-9 to rapidly detect those patients that should answer the whole questionnaire. ⋯ The PHQ-2 allows a stepped, simple and accurate screening for depressive symptoms. Diabetic or hypertensive patients with 3 or more points should be immediately assessed with the remaining questions of the PHQ-9.
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2020
[Teaching innovation in an undergraduate theoretical medicine course].
The School of Medicine of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile implemented diverse curricular changes addressing teaching challenges, including those related to generational diversity. ⋯ The CTG underwent a series of curricular modifications, allowing for a rapid adaptation to extremely dynamic academic conditions.
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2020
[Prevalence of low hand grip strength in Chilean older adults. Findings from the national health survey 2016-2017].
Handgrip strength is an indicator of frailty in older people. ⋯ The prevalence of low grip strength increased substantially with age.