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Rev. bras. enferm ; 76(3): e20220486, 2023. tab
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1449639

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ABSTRACT Objectives: to identify whether implementing a supplementary Primary Health Care (PHC) system makes it possible to reduce care costs for older adults with heart diseases. Methods: a retrospective cohort of 223 patients with heart disease aged ≥ 60 years. Data were obtained from medical records and cost databases, assessed for a period of one year before and after PHC implementation. The results were expressed as mean absolute frequencies for number of hospitalizations and as average annual expenses expressed in dollars (US$) in relation to cost data. Results: there was a reduction in hospitalization expenses after implementing supplementary PHC (p=0.01) and a decrease in the frequency of hospitalizations for the entire sample (p=0.006). There was a reduction in the frequency of consultations at the Emergency Room among frail older adults (p=0.011). Conclusions: there was a reduction in hospitalization costs and frequency of visits to the Emergency Room after supplementary PHC.


RESUMEN Objetivos: identificar si la implementación de un sistema complementario de Atención Primaria de Salud (APS) permite reducir los costos de atención a los ancianos con enfermedades del corazón. Métodos: cohorte retrospectiva de 223 pacientes con cardiopatía de edad ≥ 60 años. Los datos fueron obtenidos de prontuarios y bases de datos de costos, evaluados por un período de un año antes y después de la implementación de la APS. Los resultados se expresaron como frecuencias absolutas medias por número de hospitalizaciones y como gasto anual medio expresado en dólares (US$) en relación con los datos de costes. Resultados: hubo reducción de los gastos de hospitalización después de la implementación de la APS complementaria (p=0,01) y disminución de la frecuencia de hospitalizaciones para toda la muestra (p=0,006). Hubo reducción en la frecuencia de consultas en Emergencia entre los ancianos frágiles (p=0,011). Conclusiones: hubo una reducción en los costos de hospitalización y frecuencia de visitas a la Sala de Emergencia después de la APS complementaria.


RESUMO Objetivos: identificar se a implementação de um sistema de Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) suplementar possibilita a redução dos custos assistenciais de idosos com cardiopatias. Métodos: coorte retrospectiva de 223 pacientes cardiopatas com idade ≥ 60 anos. Os dados foram obtidos em registros médicos e banco de dados de custos, avaliados por período de um ano antes e após a implementação da APS. Os resultados foram expressos como media das frequências absolutas para número de internações e como gasto médio anual expressos em dólares (US$) em relação aos dados de custos. Resultados: houve redução nas despesas de internação após a implementação da APS suplementar (p=0,01) e diminuição da frequência de internação para toda a amostra (p=0,006). Houve redução na frequência de consultas no Pronto Atendimento entre os idosos frágeis (p=0,011). Conclusões: houve redução nos custos de internação e frequência de consulta no Pronto Atendimento após a APS suplementar.

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São Paulo med. j ; 140(6): 787-797, Nov.-Dec. 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1410224

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects multiple joints. It is associated with psoriasis and treated with synthetic and biologic drugs. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the outcomes of patients who received biologic therapy with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors in terms of effectiveness, safety, functionality, and quality of life. DESIGN AND SETTING: A prospective observational study was performed at a single center in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. METHODS: Patients with PsA who received their first TNF inhibitor treatment were followed up for 12 months. Disease activity was measured using the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) and Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI). Functionality was measured using the Health Questionnaire Assessment (HAQ), and quality of life was evaluated using the European Quality of Life Five Dimensions (EQ-5D). Multiple linear regression was used to identify predictors of the clinical response at 12 months. RESULTS: A total of 143 patients treated with adalimumab or etanercept were evaluated. Most of the clinical measures were significantly improved at 12 months. However, 31%-51% of the patients did not achieve good clinical control. No differences were observed between adalimumab and etanercept, except for poor functionality at 12 months among patients treated with etanercept. The main predictors of a worse clinical response were female sex, etanercept use, poor functionality, or lower quality of life at baseline. The main adverse reactions were alopecia, headache, injection site reaction, sinusitis, flu, dyslipidemia, and infections. CONCLUSION: TNF inhibitor therapy was effective and safe. However, despite improvements in clinical measures, most patients did not achieve satisfactory control of the disease.

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Medicina (Ribeirao Preto, Online) ; 55(2)abr. 2022. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1402303

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Objective: this study evaluated the biological therapy effects on disease activity, functionality, quality of life, drug survival, and safety of patients with psoriatic arthritis naïve and experienced in biological therapy. Methods: a one-year prospective observational study was performed. The outcomes assessed were drug survival, disease activity, functionality, quality of life, and safety. Multiple linear regression was used to assess predictive factors for clinical re-sponse. Results: a total of 205 patients were included, 155 of whom were biologic naïve and 50 biologic experienced. Drug survival rate was greater for naïve patients than experienced patients at 6 months, but not at 12 months. Drug survival rates were 71.5% for naïve patients and 70.0% for experienced patients at 12 months. All clinical parameters improved for both biologic naïve and experienced patients. At 12 months, 63% of naïve patients and 52% of expe-rienced patients had an improvement in their quality of life. Besides, 48% of naïve patients and 42% of experienced patients had an improvement in functionality. The axial disease improved in 67% of naïve individuals and 56% of experienced patients. Good control of peripheral disease was achieved by 49% of naïve patients and 44% of experi-enced patients. Female sex, use of etanercept or infliximab, and lower functionality or quality of life at baseline were the main predictors of poor clinical response. Conclusion: Patients' health improved after starting biological therapy. In general, biologic experienced patients had more adverse reactions and lesser effectiveness (AU)


Objetivo: avaliar os efeitos da terapia biológica sobre a atividade da doença, funcionalidade, qualidade de vida, per-sistência no tratamento e segurança em pacientes com artrite psoriásica sem experiência e com experiência prévia em terapia biológica. Métodos: um estudo observacional prospectivo de um ano foi realizado. Os desfechos avaliados foram a persistência no tratamento, atividade da doença, funcionalidade, qualidade de vida e segurança. Um modelo de regressão linear múltipla foi utilizado para avaliar os fatores preditores de resposta clínica. Resultados: foram incluídos 205 pacientes, dos quais 155 não tinham e 50 tinham experiência prévia com medicamentos biológicos. As taxas de persistência no tratamento foram maiores para pacientes sem experiência prévia em comparação aos experientes em seis meses de acompanhamento, mas não em 12 meses. As taxas de persistência no tratamento foram 71,5% em pa-cientes sem experiência prévia e 70% em pacientes com experiência prévia em 12 meses. Todos os desfechos clínicos avaliados melhoraram em ambos os grupos de pacientes. Aos 12 meses, 63% dos pacientes sem experiência prévia e 52% dos pacientes com experiência prévia apresentaram melhora na qualidade de vida. Além disso, 48% dos pacientes sem experiência prévia e 42% dos pacientes com experiência prévia apresentaram melhora na funcionalidade. A do-ença axial melhorou em 67% dos pacientes sem experiência prévia e em 56% dos pacientes com experiência prévia. Um bom controle da doença articular periférica foi observado em 49% dos pacientes sem experiência prévia e em 44% dos pacientes com experiência prévia. Os principais fatores preditores de pior resposta clínica foram sexo feminino, uso de etanercepte ou infliximabe, bem como pior funcionalidade e qualidade de vida no início do estudo. Conclusão:a saúde dos pacientes melhorou após o início do tratamento com os medicamentos biológicos. Em geral, pacientes com experiência prévia com medicamentos biológicos apresentaram mais reações adversas e menor efetividade (AU)


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Humans , Quality of Life , Biological Therapy , Arthritis, Psoriatic/therapy , Evaluation of Results of Therapeutic Interventions , Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 55(supl.1): e0271, 2022. tab
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1356786

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Abstract INTRODUCTION: Pancreatic cancer is increasing worldwide. The burden of pancreatic cancer in Brazil and its states was analyzed and compared with that from the USA and China. METHODS: This is a descriptive study of the incidence and mortality estimates from the Global Burden of Disease 2019 study, from 2000 to 2019. The Brazilian states presenting the highest and lowest socio-demographic index (SDI) were selected from each of the five regions. The SDI consists of the per capita income, education, and fertility rate of each population. RESULTS: A significant increase was found in age-standardized incidence and mortality of pancreatic cancer in all three countries, with differences in magnitude and annual increases. In Brazil, this incidence rose from 5.33 [95% Uncertainty Interval (UI): 5.06- 5.51] to 6.16 (95% UI: 5.68- 6.53) per 100,000 inhabitants. China and the Brazilian states with the lowest SDI, such as Pará and Maranhão, showed lower incidence and mortality rates, although presenting the highest annual increases. No difference was found between the sexes. A higher mortality rate was observed for those individuals of 70+ years, which was three to four times higher than those aged 50 to 69 years. CONCLUSIONS: The increasing burden of pancreatic cancer in the studied countries, and the higher estimates for the elderly in a fast-aging country such as Brazil, indicates that more resources and health policies will be necessary. The greatest increase in the states with lower SDI reflects inequalities in the access to diagnosis and registries of this cancer.

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Clinics ; 74: e950, 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1011905

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OBJECTIVES: Evaluate the use of probiotics as an additional therapy in the treatment of children and adolescents with asthma in Belo Horizonte, MG-Brazil. METHODS: A pilot longitudinal, experimental and nonrandomized study with 30 patients from six to 17 years old from Belo Horizonte. In the baseline appointment, all patients received beclomethasone, and one group also received a probiotic containing Lactobacillus reuteri (n=14). The patients were reassessed after at least 60 days with the Asthma Control Test, spirometry and self-report of the symptoms they experienced associated with asthma. RESULTS: A predominance of male patients (56.7%) and a mean age of 10.6 years were observed. The groups using probiotics did not differ in terms of sex, age or atopy. In the longitudinal evaluation, an increase in the Asthma Control Test scores and a reduction in the number of symptoms were observed in the probiotic group. There was an increase in the peak expiratory flow among those who used probiotics. CONCLUSIONS: This pilot study supports the hypothesis that the administration of probiotics as a supplementary therapy for the treatment of children and adolescents with asthma improves the clinical condition of the patients. Further studies are needed to confirm the efficacy of probiotics in asthma treatment.


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Asthma/prevention & control , Probiotics/therapeutic use , Respiratory Function Tests , Asthma/drug therapy , Spirometry , Brazil , Case-Control Studies , Pilot Projects , Longitudinal Studies , Limosilactobacillus reuteri
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Adv Rheumatol ; 59: 48, 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1088620

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Abstract Background: Pharmaceutical Assistance (PA) is a dynamic and multidisciplinary process that aims to supply health systems, programs or services with quality medicines, enabling access and health care, in an efficient and timely manner. The objective of the study was to evaluate the profile of administrative processes for the treatment of PsA, identify the time elapsed in the flow of processes and its associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study of medication requests for the treatment of PsA was carried out between November 2014 and December 2016. Linear regression was used to verify the factors associated with time to delivery. Results: A total of 218 cases containing 250 drugs were analyzed. The median time between the medical appointment and the first dispensation was 66 days (interquartile range, 44-90). The State proceedings, which includes requesting the drug until the authorization of treatment, was the stage that most contributed to the total time spent. The factors associated with the longer time to delivery of medications were prescriptions coming from clinics and specialty centers, from dermatologists, non-authorized processes and non-persistent patients in the treatment in 12 months. Conclusion: The median time to receive medicines for the PsA treatment in Belo Horizonte health region after a medical prescription was higher than 2 months. The time between the solicitation of the medicines and the authorization of the treatment in the SUS (State administrative procedure) was the main component of the total time spent.


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Humans , Pharmaceutical Services , Unified Health System/organization & administration , Arthritis, Psoriatic/economics , Drug Costs , Antirheumatic Agents/economics , Health Policy/economics , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 23(4): 1241-1253, abr. 2018. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-952630

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Resumo A artrite reumatoide (AR) é uma doença crônica que afeta cerca de 1% da população adulta. No estudo de coorte histórica de pacientes de Minas Gerais, registrados no Sistema de Informações Ambulatoriais (SIA), em 2008-2013, foram identificados 11.573 indivíduos. A perspectiva foi a do financiador público e os valores observados como gastos do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) foram ajustados pelo Índice Nacional de Preços ao Consumidor Amplo (IPCA), de dezembro de 2015. O Etanercept foi o tratamento mais caro. A análise múltipla mostrou uma relação negativa entre o aumento das despesas e idade, sexo feminino e diagnóstico de entrada na coorte, e relação positiva para as variáveis Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano Municipal (IDH-M) e o uso de medicamentos bloqueadores do fator de necrose tumoral (ANTI-TNF). Este estudo identificou os fatores que têm impacto sobre o gasto com o tratamento medicamentoso da AR. Também apontou que métodos que permitem extrair dados demográficos e de gastos de sistemas de informação administrativos podem ser ferramentas importantes na construção de estudos econômicos capazes de subsidiar as avaliações econômicas de saúde, especialmente do ponto de vista da gestão.


Abstract Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that affects about 1% of the adult population. In a historical cohort of Minas Gerais State, 11,573 RA patients registered in the Outpatient Information System (SIA) between 2008 and 2013 were identified. For this study we adopted the public funding body's perspective and the values were adjusted by the national inflation index (IPCA) of December 2015. Etanercept was the most expensive treatment. The mean cohort age was 52 years old and most of the patients were women. Multiple regression analysis indicated a negative association between higher expenditure and age, female sex, and diagnosis at entry in the cohort and positive association between high expenditure and the Human Development Index (HDI) of the municipality and use of tumor necrosis factor agents. This study identified the factors that have an impact on RA drug treatment expenditure. Also, we showed that methods that enable extracting demographic and expenditure data of administrative information systems may represent important tools in the construction of economic studies to subsidize economic health evaluations, especially from the standpoint of the managers.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Aged , Arthritis, Rheumatoid/therapy , Health Expenditures , Antirheumatic Agents/administration & dosage , National Health Programs/economics , Arthritis, Rheumatoid/economics , Brazil , Regression Analysis , Cohort Studies , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/antagonists & inhibitors , Antirheumatic Agents/economics , Etanercept/administration & dosage , Etanercept/economics , Middle Aged
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Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.) ; 31(2): f:163-l:172, mar.-abr. 2018. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-882956

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Fundamentos: A mediastinite é uma infecção grave pós-esternotomia mediana com prognóstico ruim, mesmo com diagnóstico e tratamento precoces. Objetivos: Avaliar o perfil dos pacientes submetidos à esternotomia, identificar fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento da mediastinite e avaliar o diagnóstico bacteriológico dos pacientes com esta infecção. Métodos: Estudo caso-controle realizado em um hospital de Belo Horizonte (MG) com pacientes submetidos à esternotomia mediana entre janeiro de 2015 e janeiro de 2016. A amostra foi de 65 pacientes, sendo 13 casos e 52 controles (1:4). Na análise estatística, foram adotados os testes t de Student, Mann-Whitney e exato de Fisher, além de regressão logística, ao nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Houve predominância do sexo masculino (63,1%), e a idade média foi 58,8 ±10,3 anos. A evolução a óbito ocorreu em 9,2% dos pacientes e em 23,1% dos que apresentaram mediastinite. A cirurgia de revascularização do miocárdio foi realizada em 75,4% dos casos. Predominância do sexo masculino, maior tempo de internação, febre pós-cirúrgica, óbitos e maior número de fatores de risco foram características mais observadas nos pacientes que desenvolveram mediastinite. O microrganismo mais encontrado em pacientes com infecção mediastinal foi Staphylococcus aureus (30,7%), além de elevada ocorrência de bactérias Gram-negativas (46,2%). Conclusão: Esforços devem ser concentrados para o controle dos fatores de risco antes do procedimento, além do aprimoramento de medidas que possam diminuir ou eliminar o surgimento da mediastinite, visando à prevenção e ao melhor controle de infecções


Background: Mediastinitis is a severe post-median sternotomy infection with poor prognosis, even with early diagnosis and treatment. Objectives: To evaluate the profile of patients submitted to sternotomy, identify the risk factors for the development of mediastinitis and evaluate the bacteriological diagnosis of patients with this infection. Methods: Case-control study carried out in a large hospital in Belo Horizonte (MG, Brazil) in patients submitted to median sternotomy, from January 2015 to January 2018. The sample consisted of 65 patients, of which 13 were cases and 52, controls (1:4). For the statistical analysis, Student's t test, Mann-Whitney test and Fisher exact test were used, in addition to logistic regression, with a level of significance of 5%. Results: There was a predominance of males (63.1%), and the mean age was 58.8 ± 10.3 years. Evolution to death occurred in 9.2% of the patients and in 23.1% of those with mediastinitis. Myocardial revascularization was performed in 75.4% of the cases. Predominance of male gender, longer hospitalization time, post-surgical fever and death, and a greater number of risk factors were more frequent characteristics in patients who developed mediastinitis. The most common microorganism found in patients with mediastinal infection was Staphylococcus aureus (30.7%), in addition to a high occurrence of Gram-negative bacteria (46,2%). Conclusion: The results are in accordance with the literature. Efforts should be focused on the control of risk factors prior to the procedure, in addition to improving measures that can decrease or eliminate the onset of mediastinitis, aiming at infection prevention and control


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Mediastinitis/therapy , Risk Factors , Sternotomy/methods , Age Factors , Case-Control Studies , Diabetes Mellitus , Malnutrition , Obesity , Sex Factors , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Stroke Volume , Tobacco Use Disorder
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Rev. méd. Minas Gerais ; 28: [1-11], jan.-dez. 2018.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-967170

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A qualidade das informações contidas nos prontuários deve refletir a qualidade da assistência e a produtividade do trabalho, permitindo construir melhores práticas assistenciais e implementar ações que visem a melhoria nos resultados operacionais. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a qualidade das informações contidas nos prontuários em papel, de pacientes acima de 18 anos, portadores de câncer de cabeça e pescoço atendidos no ambulatório de Oncologia em um hospital público em Belo Horizonte/MG. Foi elaborado um questionário estruturado para análise dos prontuários utilizando-o como roteiro para coleta de dados. Posteriormente foi realizada análise através da obtenção do escore de completude da informação, medido pela proporção de informação ignorada no preenchimento das variáveis em cada dimensão, composto pelos graus de avaliação: excelente (menor que 5%), bom (5% a 10%), regular (11% a 20%), ruim (21% a 50%) e muito ruim (maior que 50%). Observou-se 15,60% de observações ignoradas na dimensão Cadastro dos Pacientes/exame físico, com avaliação considerada regular. Para Anamnese/Diagnóstico e Tratamento, 37,08% e 47,87% respectivamente, com avaliação considerada ruim. Para Metástase/ Tratamento observou-se 72,77% de respostas ignoradas, e a avaliação foi considerada muito ruim. A baixa qualidade de informações nos registros de prontuários em papel sugere a necessidade de ações que visem à melhoria na qualidade dos registros em saúde. (AU)


The quality of information in medical records should reflect the quality of care and effort productivity enabling build better practice care and implement actions aimed at improving functional results. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of information in the medical records of patients above 18 years with head and neck cancer treated at oncology unit in a public hospital in Belo Horizonte / MG. A structured questionnaire was prepared to analyze the medical records using it as a basis for data collection. Subsequently, the analysis of the medical records was performed by obtaining the completeness score of the information. The analysis of medical records was performed by obtaining information of completeness score measured by the proportion of information absent in filling variables in each dimension, consisting of the degrees of evaluation: excellent (less than 5%), good (5% to 10%), regular (11% to 20%), bad (21% to 50%) and very bad (over than 50%). It was observed in the dimension register/ physical examination 15.60% of ignored registers, with evaluation considered regular. For Anamnesis/ Diagnosis and Treatment, 37.08% and 47.87% respectively, with evaluation considered bad. For Metastasis / Treatment was observed 72.77% of ignored registers, and the evaluation was considered very bad. The low quality of information in health records suggest the need for actions that aim to improve the quality of health records. (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Unified Health System , Head and Neck Neoplasms , Medical Records , Public Health , Head , Neoplasms
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Arq. gastroenterol ; 54(1): 46-50, Jan.-Mar. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-838824

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Medical literature has shown dyspepsia and heartburn-related symptoms occur among 15% to 40% of the population. These symptoms can occur at any age and are more prevalent in women. OBJECTIVE Investigate the prevalence of dyspeptic symptoms and heartburn among individuals over 18. METHODS Individuals over 18 were randomly selected in public venues in Belo Horizonte/MG to participate. A standardized questionnaire that included questions related to social-demographic characteristics, eating habits, digestive symptoms, medical appointments, medications, exams, previous surgeries and comorbidities was applied. A questionnaire about functional dyspepsia diagnosis (Rome III) was also applied. RESULTS A total of 548 individuals were interviewed. Among these, 58.4% were women, 59.3% were white, 55.9% were single and the average age was 36 years. Within this group, 376 individuals (68.6%) declared to have some symptom and/or use medication to relieve dyspepsia symptoms, and for these patients were applied the Rome III questionnaire. Based on the diagnostic criteria for the questionnaire proposed by the Rome III consensus, the symptom of postprandial fullness was reported by 6.7% of the individuals, early satiety (3.5%) and epigastric pain (10.6%). The overlap of these symptoms was very frequent. The prevalence of functional dyspepsia was 10.6% (postprandial discomfort syndrome (8.2%) and epigastric pain syndrome (2.4%). Among all participants, 52.5% reported heartburn, and 11.1% presented this symptom at least once a week. The most used drug was omeprazole. CONCLUSION The prevalence of dyspeptic symptoms and heartburn among a Brazilian adult urban population is similar to those described in other countries.


RESUMO CONTEXTO Tem sido relatado que cerca de 15% a 40% da população geral apresenta alguma queixa dispéptica e/ou pirose. Os sintomas dispépticos podem surgir em qualquer idade e são mais prevalentes no sexo feminino. OBJETIVO Investigar a prevalência de sintomas dispépticos e pirose em indivíduos com idade superior a 18 anos. MÉTODOS Foram selecionados aleatoriamente indivíduos com idade superior a 18 anos, entrevistados em praças públicas de Belo Horizonte/MG, por meio de um questionário que abordou características sócio-demográficas, questões relacionadas aos hábitos alimentares, sintomas digestivos, consultas médicas, medicamentos, exames, antecedentes cirúrgicos, comorbidades e questionário específico para diagnóstico de dispepsia funcional (Roma III). RESULTADOS Foram entrevistados 548 participantes. Destes, 58,4% eram mulheres, 59,3% da raça branca, 56% solteiros e a idade média foi de 36 anos. Neste grupo, 376 indivíduos (68,6%) declararam ter algum sintoma e/ou utilizar algum medicamento para aliviar sintomas dispépticos. Para esses indivíduos, foi utilizado o questionário Roma III para o diagnóstico de dispepsia sendo sintoma de plenitude pós-prandial (6,7%), saciedade precoce (3,5%) e a dor ou queimação no estômago (azia) presente em 10,6%. A sobreposição desses sintomas foi muito frequente. A prevalência de dispepsia funcional foi de 10,6% (síndrome de desconforto pós-prandial (8,2%), síndrome da dor epigástrica (2,4%)). Dentre os participantes, 52,5% relatavam pirose, sendo que desses 11,1% apresentavam este sintoma, no mínimo, uma vez por semana. O medicamento mais utilizado foi o Omeprazol. CONCLUSÃO A prevalência dos sintomas dispépticos e pirose na população urbana adulta brasileira é semelhante a descrita em outros países.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Dyspepsia/epidemiology , Heartburn/epidemiology , Urban Population , Brazil/epidemiology , Prevalence
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Rev. méd. Minas Gerais ; 27: [1-7], jan.-dez. 2017.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-998497

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INTRODUÇÃO: Doenças reumáticas (DR) compreendem algumas das doenças mais antigas e incapacitantes da prática clínica, acarretando um considerável impacto na vida dos acometidos. OBJETIVOS: Traçar o perfil dos usuários do SUS com DR e identificar os fatores associados à qualidade de vida (QV) no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) do Brasil. MÉTODOS: Por meio da Pesquisa Nacional Sobre Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional de Medicamentos (PNAUM), os usuários do SUS com DR foram identificados. Realizou-se análise descritiva das variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas. QV foi avaliada pelo EuroQol 5 dimensions (Eq-5D), sendo os fatores associados à ela identificados por regressão linear multivariada. RESULTADOS: Dentre os entrevistados, 1632 (19,1%) tinham DR, sendo a maior parte mulheres (81,6%), com mais de 40 anos (90,9%), casados ou em união estável (63,1%), pertencentes à classe econômica C (55,6%) e sem plano de saúde (87,7%). Além disso, 60% apresentavam três doenças crônicas, 92,2% utilizavam medicamentos, 49,5% avaliavam seu estado de saúde como nem ruim e nem bom. O escore médio de QV foi 0,660. Os fatores associados à pior QV foram ter idade entre 40 e 59 anos, residir na região Sul, relatar AVC e/ou depressão, estar em uso de cinco medicamentos ou mais, realizar dieta para perder peso e declarar estado de saúde ruim ou muito ruim. CONCLUSÃO: Compreender a perspectiva do usuário com DR ajuda o profissional de saúde a atingir o paciente de forma eficiente nas suas orientações, na forma de abordagem e nas ações educativas.(AU)


Introduction: Rheumatic diseases (RD) comprise one of the oldest and most disabling diseases in clinical practice, with a considerable impact on the lives of those affected. Objectives: To outline the profile of SUS users with DR and to identify associated factors with quality of life (QoL) in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS). Methods: Through the National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines (PNAUM), SUSs users with RD were identified. A descriptive analysis of sociodemographic and clinical variables was performed. QoL was evaluated by EuroQol 5 dimensions (Eq-5D), and factors associated with it were identified by multivariate linear regression. Results: Among interviewees, 1632 (19.1%) had RD, with the majority of women (81.6%), over 40 years old (90.9%), married or in a stable union (63.1%), belonging to economy class C (55.6%) and without health insurance (87.7%). In addition, 60% had three chronic diseases, 92.2% used medicines, 49.5% evaluated their health status as neither bad nor good. The mean QoL score was 0.660. Factors associated with worse QoL were between 40 and 59 years of age, living in the southern region, reporting stroke and/or depression, being in use of five medications or more, performing a diet to lose weight and declaring poor or very poor health. Conclusion: Understanding the perspective of the user with RD helps the health professional to reach the patient in an efficient way in his orientations, in the form of approach and in the educational actions. (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Primary Health Care , Rheumatic Diseases , Quality of Health Care , Quality of Life , Women , Unified Health System , Brazil , Humans
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Article in English | LILACS, SES-SP, SESSP-ISPROD, SES-SP | ID: biblio-1371360

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The Pesquisa Nacional sobre Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional de Medicamentos ­ Serviços (PNAUM ­ National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines ­ Services) aimed to characterize the organization of pharmaceutical services in the Primary Health Care of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS). PNAUM ­ Services is a cross-sectional and evaluative study, with planned sample of 600 cities, held between 2014 and 2015, composed of a remote phase, with telephone interviews with health managers. Of these 600 cities, 300 were selected for a survey on health services. We selected the 27 capitals, the 0.5% largest cities of each region, and the remaining cities were drawn. The estimate of the representative national sample size considered three levels: cities, medicine dispensing services, and patients. The interviews were carried out with a structured questionnaire specific for: municipal secretaries of health, professionals responsible for pharmaceutical services in the city, professionals responsible for the dispensing of medicines, physicians, and patients. The secondary data were obtained in official databases, in the latest update date. PNAUM ­ Services was the first nationwide research aimed at the assessment and acquisition of national and regional indicators on access to medicines, as well as use and rational use, from the perspective of various social subjects


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Pharmaceutical Services , Health Services Research , Methods , Unified Health System , National Drug Policy
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Rev. saúde pública (Online) ; 51(supl.2): 20s, 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-903401

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ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate the access to medicines in primary health care of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), from the patients' perspective. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study that used data from the Pesquisa Nacional sobre Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional de Medicamentos - Services, 2015 (PNAUM - National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines), conducted by interviews with 8,591 patients in cities of the five regions of Brazil. Evaluation of access to medicines used concepts proposed by Penshansky and Thomas (1981), according to the dimensions: availability, accessibility, accommodation, acceptability, and affordability. Each dimension was evaluated by its own indicators. RESULTS For the "availability" dimension, 59.8% of patients reported having full access to medicines, without significant difference between regions. For "accessibility," 60% of patients declared that the basic health unit (UBS) was not far from their house, 83% said it was very easy/easy to get to the UBS, and most patients reported that they go walking (64.5%). For "accommodation," UBS was evaluated as very good/good for the items "comfort" (74.2%) and "cleanliness" (90.9%), and 70.8% of patients reported that they do not wait to receive their medicines, although the average waiting time was 32.9 minutes. For "acceptability," 93.1% of patients reported to be served with respect and courtesy by the staff of the dispensing units and 90.5% declared that the units' service was very good/good. For "affordability," 13% of patients reported not being able to buy something important to cover expenses with health problems, and 41.8% of participants pointed out the expense with medicines. CONCLUSIONS Results show 70%-90% compliance, which is compatible with developed countries. However, access to medicines remains a challenge, because it is still heavily compromised by the low availability of essential medicines in public health units, showing that it does not occur universally, equally, and decisively to the population.


RESUMO OBJETIVO Avaliar o acesso aos medicamentos na Atenção Primária em Saúde do Sistema Único de Saúde na perspectiva do usuário. MÉTODOS Estudo transversal que utilizou dados da Pesquisa Nacional sobre Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional no Brasil - Serviços, 2015, realizado por meio de entrevistas com 8.591 usuários em municípios das cinco regiões do Brasil. A avaliação do acesso aos medicamentos utilizou conceitos propostos por Penshansky e Thomas (1981), segundo as dimensões: disponibilidade, acessibilidade geográfica, adequação, aceitabilidade e capacidade aquisitiva. Cada uma das dimensões foi avaliada por meio de indicadores próprios. RESULTADOS Para dimensão disponibilidade, 59,8% dos usuários declararam ter acesso total aos medicamentos, sem diferença significante entre regiões. Para acessibilidade geográfica, 60% dos usuários declararam que a unidade básica de saúde não ficava longe de sua residência, 83% afirmaram ser muito fácil/fácil chegar até a unidade e a maioria dos usuários relatou caminhar (64,5%). Para adequação, a unidade foi avaliada como muito bom/bom para os itens conforto (74,2%) e limpeza (90,9%), e 70,8% dos usuários relataram não ter de esperar para retirar seus medicamentos, embora o tempo médio de espera tenha sido 32,9 minutos. Para aceitabilidade: 93,1% dos usuários relataram ser atendidos com respeito e cortesia pelos funcionários das unidades dispensadoras e 90,5% declararam ser muito bom/bom o atendimento das unidades. Para capacidade aquisitiva 13% dos usuários relataram ter deixado de comprar algo importante para cobrir gastos com problemas de saúde, 41,8% dos participantes apontaram a despesa com medicamentos. CONCLUSÕES Os resultados mostram 70%-90% de conformidade, compatível com países desenvolvidos. No entanto, o acesso aos medicamentos continua sendo um desafio pois ainda é fortemente comprometido pela baixa disponibilidade de medicamentos essenciais em unidades públicas de saúde, demonstrando que não ocorre de forma universal, equânime e resolutiva à população.


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Humans , Pharmaceutical Services/statistics & numerical data , Primary Health Care , Drugs, Essential/supply & distribution , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Health Services Accessibility , National Health Programs
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Rev. saúde pública (Online) ; 51(supl.2): 4s, 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-903400

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ABSTRACT The Pesquisa Nacional sobre Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional de Medicamentos -Serviços (PNAUM - National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines - Services) aimed to characterize the organization of pharmaceutical services in the Primary Health Care of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS). PNAUM - Services is a cross-sectional and evaluative study, with planned sample of 600 cities, held between 2014 and 2015, composed of a remote phase, with telephone interviews with health managers. Of these 600 cities, 300 were selected for a survey on health services. We selected the 27 capitals, the 0.5% largest cities of each region, and the remaining cities were drawn. The estimate of the representative national sample size considered three levels: cities, medicine dispensing services, and patients. The interviews were carried out with a structured questionnaire specific for: municipal secretaries of health, professionals responsible for pharmaceutical services in the city, professionals responsible for the dispensing of medicines, physicians, and patients. The secondary data were obtained in official databases, in the latest update date. PNAUM - Services was the first nationwide research aimed at the assessment and acquisition of national and regional indicators on access to medicines, as well as use and rational use, from the perspective of various social subjects.


RESUMO A Pesquisa Nacional sobre Acesso, Utilização e Promoção do Uso Racional de Medicamentos (PNAUM) - componente Serviços teve por objetivo caracterizar a organização dos serviços de assistência farmacêutica na Atenção Básica do Sistema Único Saúde. A PNAUM - Serviços foi um estudo transversal, avaliativo, com amostra planejada de 600 municípios, realizado entre 2014 e 2015, composto por uma fase remota, com entrevistas telefônicas com gestores. Desses 600 municípios foram selecionados 300 para um inquérito em serviços de saúde. Foram selecionadas as 27 capitais, 0,5% dos maiores municípios de cada região e realizado um sorteio dos demais municípios. O cálculo do tamanho da amostra representativa nacional considerou três níveis: municípios, serviços de dispensação de medicamentos e usuários. As entrevistas foram realizadas com a utilização de um questionário estruturado específico para: secretário municipal de saúde, responsável pela assistência farmacêutica no município, responsável pela entrega de medicamentos, médico e usuário. Os dados secundários foram obtidos em bases oficiais, na data mais recente de atualização. A PNAUM - Serviços foi a primeira pesquisa de âmbito nacional visando a avaliação e obtenção de indicadores nacionais e regionais acerca de acesso a medicamentos, bem como utilização e uso racional, sob a ótica de variados atores sociais.


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Humans , Pharmaceutical Preparations/supply & distribution , Health Surveys/methods , Health Services Accessibility , Primary Health Care , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Interviews as Topic , National Health Programs
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Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.) ; 29(6): 431-442, nov.-dez.2016.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-832401

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O tratamento percutâneo da doença arterial coronariana (DAC) pode apresentar desfechos adversos relacionados às características da população e questões técnicas. DAC é uma das principais fontes de gastos com internações no SUS, especificamente o tratamento das síndromes coronarianas agudas (SCA), associado, principalmente, a procedimentos intervencionistas. Objetivos: Avaliar a efetividade e custo do tratamento de revascularização miocárdica percutânea realizado pelo SUS em hospital terciário em Minas Gerais. Métodos: Realizou-se uma coorte aberta prospectiva, com indivíduos submetidos à angioplastia coronária, pelo SUS, entre setembro/14 e abril/15. Os pacientes foram classificados conforme características clínicas e angiográficas e caráter do procedimento. Realizou-se acompanhamento por seis meses e avaliou-se a efetividade do tratamento. Foram levantados os gastos do SUS com os pacientes que realizaram os procedimentos eletivamente ou de urgência. Compararam-se os custos hospitalares com os valores pagos pelo SUS. Resultados: Em 83,2% dos 101 pacientes, o procedimento foi de urgência. Foram observados em seis meses: óbito (10,9%), reestenose clínica (7,9%) e infarto não fatal (2%). Não foram verificadas diferenças, com relação aos desfechos, entre os grupos angiográficos, clínicos e caráter do procedimento. Os valores pagos pelo SUS para tratamentos eletivos foram menores que os de urgência, com diferença do gasto mediano de R$1.768,75. Comparando-se os valores pagos pelo SUS aos custos da instituição, o déficit foi de R$ 430.095,30, com diferença mediana de R$ 2.283,74. Conclusões: O tratamento de revascularização miocárdica percutânea, pelo SUS, é efetivo. Os custos são maiores na urgência, e os valores pagos pelo SUS são deficitários. (Int J Cardiovasc Sci. 2016;29(6):431-442) Palavras-chave: Intervenção Coronária Percutânea / economia; Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) / economia; Doença da Arterial Coronariana; Avaliação de Resultado de Intervenções Terapêuticas; Custos Hospitalares


Percutaneous treatment of coronary arterial disease (CAD) can present adverse outcomes related to population characteristics and technical issues. CAD is one of the main sources of expense, with admission in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), more specifically with treatments for acute coronary syndromes (ACS), mainly associated to interventional procedures. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness and cost of percutaneous myocardial revascularization performed through SUS at a tertiary hospital in the Brazilian State of Minas Gerais. Methods: We used a prospective open cohort, with individuals who underwent coronary angioplasty, through SUS, between September 2014 and April 2015. The patients were classified according to clinical and angiographic characteristic and character of the procedure. A six-month follow up was carried out and we evaluated treatment effectiveness. We verified the health system's expenditures with patients who underwent the procedure electively or as emergency surgery. We compared hospital costs with the amounts paid by SUS. Results: Of the 101 patients, 83.2% of cases underwent the procedure as emergency surgery. In six months, we observed: death (10.9%), clinical restenosis (7.9%), and non-fatal infarction (2%). No differences were observed, regarding the outcomes, between angiographic, clinical groups and character of the procedure. Amounts paid by SUS for elective treatments were smaller than emergency ones, with a median difference in expenditure of R$ 1,768.75. When comparing the amounts paid by SUS to institution costs, the deficit was of R$ 430,095.30, with a median difference of R$ 2,283.74. Conclusions: Percutaneous myocardial revascularization treatment is effective through SUS. Costs are higher in emergency scenarios, and the amounts paid by SUS are deficient.


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Coronary Artery Disease/economics , Hospital Costs/organization & administration , Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/economics , Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/statistics & numerical data , Unified Health System/economics , Unified Health System/organization & administration , Cohort Studies , Echocardiography , Electrocardiography, Ambulatory , Outcome Assessment, Health Care
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Cad. saúde pública ; 31(12): 2599-2609, Dez. 2015. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-772109

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Resumo Neste estudo, buscou-se estimar e analisar fatores associados à não adesão ao tratamento com os medicamentos biológicos adalimumabe e etanercepte em pacientes portadores de doenças reumáticas atendidos pelo Sistema Único de Saúde de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Procedeu-se a estudo prospectivo não concorrente com base no registro de dispensação nas farmácias de pacientes adultos em início de tratamento. A taxa de não adesão foi estimada com utilização do método de proporção de dias cobertos (PDC), sendo considerados não aderentes pacientes com PDC < 0,8. Foram identificados 1.150 pacientes, sendo 64,3% portadores de artrite reumatoide, 8,5% de artrite psoriásica e 27,2% de espondilite anquilosante. A taxa de não adesão encontrada foi de 33,5% e os fatores associados foram idade entre 19-39 anos, sexo feminino, diagnóstico de artrite reumatoide e início de tratamento com etanercepte. Os resultados indicam uma alta taxa de não adesão ao tratamento, que pode originar piores resultados em saúde e implicar o aumento da utilização de cuidados e dos custos em saúde.


Abstract This study examined non-adherence to biological therapy with adalimumab and etanercept and associated factors in patients with rheumatic diseases treated under the Brazilian Unified National Health System in Minas Gerais State, Brazil. A non-concurrent cohort study was performed from pharmacy records of adult patients that had recently initiated treatment. Patient non-adherence was measured by proportion of days covered (PDC), and non-adherent patients were defined as PDC < 0.8. A total of 1,150 patients were included, with the following breakdown: 64.3% rheumatoid arthritis, 8.5% psoriatic arthritis , and 27.2% ankylosing spondylitis. In total, 33.5% of patients were non-adherent. Factors such as younger age (19-39 years), female gender, diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis , and initial treatment with etanercept were associated with low adherence. The results indicate a high prevalence of non-adherence, which can lead to worse health outcomes and increase healthcare use and costs.


Resumen Este estudio tuvo como meta estimar e investigar los factores asociados a la falta de adherencia en el tratamiento con medicamentos biológicos etanercept y adalimumab en pacientes con enfermedades reumáticas, tratados por el Sistema Único de Salud de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Se realizó un estudio prospectivo no concurrente, basado en los registros de ventas en farmacias de adultos al comienzo del tratamiento. Se estimó la no adherencia mediante el método de la proporción de días cubierto (PDC) y se consideraron los pacientes no adherentes con PDC < 0,8. Se identificaron a 1.150 pacientes, de los cuales el 64,3% sufría artritis reumatoide, el 8,5% artritis psoriásica y el 27,2% con espondilitis anquilosante. La no-adhesión fue de un 33,5% y los factores asociados fueron: edad de 19-39 años; diagnóstico de artritis reumatoide; mujer; tratamiento inicial con etanercept y cambio de medicamento. Los resultados indican una alta falta de adherencia, lo que puede conllevar a peores resultados de salud y resultar en el uso de cuidados especializados y suponer costes mayores para el servicio de salud.


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Adalimumab/therapeutic use , Antirheumatic Agents/therapeutic use , Biological Therapy , Etanercept/therapeutic use , Medication Adherence/statistics & numerical data , Rheumatic Diseases/drug therapy , Cohort Studies , Prospective Studies
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Rev. bras. reumatol ; 55(2): 146-158, Mar-Apr/2015. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-746149

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Foi feita uma revisão sistemática para avaliar a eficácia e a segurança do esquema infliximabe + metotrexato (IFX + MTX) versus MTX isoladamente ou em combinação com outros medicamentos modificadores do curso da doença (MMCD). Pesquisou‐se nas principais bases de dados eletrônicas e na literatura cinzenta e fez‐se uma busca manual. Dois revisores independentes fizeram a seleção, extração de dados e análise da qualidade dos estudos. A metanálise foi feita com o software Review Manager® 5.1. Incluíram‐se nove estudos. O escore médio na escala de Jadad modificada foi de 4,4, mas somente um estudo mostrou baixo risco de viés. O esquema IFX + MTX apresentou melhores respostas nos desfechos clínicos de ACR e do DAS28 por até 54 semanas e na progressão radiográfica por até 104 semanas. As perdas de seguimento decorrentes da falta de eficácia foram menores no grupo IFX + MTX. Não foi observada diferença estatisticamente significante nos eventos adversos. A combinação IFX + MTX é mais eficaz do que o tratamento com MTX isolado ou em combinação com MMCD. Esse esquema apresentou boa tolerabilidade em pacientes previamente tratados com MMCD, não tratados com MTX ou com respostas insuficientes ao MTX. A eficácia do regime IFX + MTX é observada principalmente durante os períodos iniciais do tratamento. Altas doses de IFX foram tão eficazes quanto a dose padrão, mas com a possibilidade maior risco de infecções graves. Recomenda‐se, portanto, que os médicos utilizem a dose padrão de IFX de 3 mg/kg a cada oito semanas.


We performed a systematic review to evaluate the efficacy and safety of infliximab + methotrexate (IFX + MTX) regimens versus MTX alone or in combination with other disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). We searched through major databases, the grey literature and did a manual search. Two independent reviewers conducted the selection, data extraction and analysis of the quality of the studies. Meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager® 5.1 software. Nine trials were included. The mean modified Jadad score was 4.4, but only one study showed low risk of bias. IFX + MTX regimen presented better responses in clinical outcomes of ACR and DAS28 by up to 54 weeks, and of radiographic progression by up to 104 weeks. Withdrawals due to lack of efficacy was lower in the IFX + MTX group. No significant difference in adverse events was observed. The IFX + MTX combination is more effective than treatment with MTX alone or DMARDs combination. This regimen presented good tolerability in patients previously treated with DMARDs, not treated with MTX or with insufficient responses to MTX. The efficacy of IFX + MTX is noted primarily during initial periods of treatment. High doses of IFX were as effective as the standard dose, but with possible higher risk of serious infections. Therefore, we advise clinicians to use the standard dose of IFX 3 mg/kg every 8 weeks.


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Humans , Antirheumatic Agents/administration & dosage , Arthritis, Rheumatoid/drug therapy , Infliximab/administration & dosage , Methotrexate/administration & dosage , Drug Therapy, Combination
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Rev. saúde pública ; 49: 1-9, 27/02/2015. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-742284

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OBJECTIVE To analyze the cost-effectiveness of treatment regimens with cyclosporine or tacrolimus, five years after renal transplantation. METHODS This cost-effectiveness analysis was based on historical cohort data obtained between 2000 and 2004 and involved 2,022 patients treated with cyclosporine or tacrolimus, matched 1:1 for gender, age, and type and year of transplantation. Graft survival and the direct costs of medical care obtained from the National Health System (SUS) databases were used as outcome results. RESULTS Most of the patients were women, with a mean age of 36.6 years. The most frequent diagnosis of chronic renal failure was glomerulonephritis/nephritis (27.7%). In five years, the tacrolimus group had an average life expectancy gain of 3.96 years at an annual cost of R$78,360.57 compared with the cyclosporine group with a gain of 4.05 years and an annual cost of R$61,350.44. CONCLUSIONS After matching, the study indicated better survival of patients treated with regimens using tacrolimus. However, regimens containing cyclosporine were more cost-effective. .


OBJETIVO Analisar custo-efetividade de regimes terapêuticos com ciclosporina ou tacrolimo cinco anos após transplante renal. MÉTODOS Análise de custo-efetividade com base em dados de coorte histórica 2000-2004, com 2.022 pacientes tratados com ciclosporina ou tacrolimo e pareados 1:1 segundo sexo, idade, tipo e ano de transplante. A sobrevida do enxerto e os custos diretos de cuidados médicos a partir das bases de dados do Sistema Único de Saúde foram utilizados como medida de resultado. RESULTADOS A maioria dos pacientes era do sexo feminino e média de idade de 36,6 anos. O diagnóstico mais frequente de insuficiência renal crônica foi a glomerulonefrite/nefrite (27,7%). Em cinco anos, o grupo tacrolimo obteve uma expectativa de vida média de 3,96 anos de vida ganhos ao custo anual de R$78.360,57 ante 4,05 anos de vida ganhos e de R$61.350,44 para ciclosporina. CONCLUSÕES Após o pareamento, o estudo não mostrou melhor sobrevida dos pacientes com regimes que usam tacrolimo. Além disso, regimes contendo ciclosporina foram mais custo-efetivos. .


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Kidney Transplantation/economics , Tacrolimus/economics , Cyclosporine/economics , Cost-Benefit Analysis/economics , Immunosuppressive Agents/economics , Kidney Failure, Chronic/surgery , Drug Administration Schedule , Cohort Studies , Tacrolimus/therapeutic use , Cyclosporine/therapeutic use , Cost Savings , Quality-Adjusted Life Years , Graft Survival , Immunosuppressive Agents/therapeutic use , Kidney Failure, Chronic/economics , Kidney Failure, Chronic/drug therapy
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Rev. saúde pública ; 49: 1-7, 27/02/2015. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-742291

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OBJECTIVE To analyze the incremental cost-utility ratio for the surgical treatment of hip fracture in older patients. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of a systematic sample of patients who underwent surgery for hip fracture at a central hospital of a macro-region in the state of Minas Gerais, Southeastern Brazil between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2011. A decision tree creation was analyzed considering the direct medical costs. The study followed the healthcare provider’s perspective and had a one-year time horizon. Effectiveness was measured by the time elapsed between trauma and surgery after dividing the patients into early and late surgery groups. The utility was obtained in a cross-sectional and indirect manner using the EuroQOL 5 Dimensions generic questionnaire transformed into cardinal numbers using the national regulations established by the Center for the Development and Regional Planning of the State of Minas Gerais. The sample included 110 patients, 27 of whom were allocated in the early surgery group and 83 in the late surgery group. The groups were stratified by age, gender, type of fracture, type of surgery, and anesthetic risk. RESULTS The direct medical cost presented a statistically significant increase among patients in the late surgery group (p < 0.005), mainly because of ward costs (p < 0.001). In-hospital mortality was higher in the late surgery group (7.4% versus 16.9%). The decision tree demonstrated the dominance of the early surgery strategy over the late surgery strategy: R$9,854.34 (USD4,387.17) versus R$26,754.56 (USD11,911.03) per quality-adjusted life year. The sensitivity test with extreme values proved the robustness of the results. CONCLUSIONS After controlling for confounding variables, the strategy of early surgery for hip fracture in the older adults was proven to be dominant, because it presented a lower cost and better results than late surgery. .


OBJETIVO Analisar a razão custo-utilidade incremental do tratamento cirúrgico da fratura do quadril de pacientes idosos. MÉTODOS Estudo de coorte retrospectiva, com amostra sistemática de pacientes operados por fratura do quadril em hospital polo de macrorregião de Minas Gerais, entre 2009 e 2011. Foi realizada análise da criação de árvore de decisão, considerando os custos diretos médicos. A perspectiva foi do provedor de cuidado e o horizonte temporal de um ano. A efetividade foi medida pelo tempo decorrido entre o trauma e a cirurgia, sendo criados dois grupos maiores: o da estratégia precoce e o da tardia. A utilidade foi obtida de forma transversal e indireta por meio do questionário genérico Euro QOL-5D e transformada em número cardinal utilizando-se a normativa nacional criada pelo Centro de Desenvolvimento e Planejamento Regional de Minas Gerais. A amostra contou com 110 pacientes, 27 alocados no grupo precoce e 83 no tardio. Os grupos foram controlados por idade, sexo, tipo de fratura, tipo de cirurgia e risco anestésico. RESULTADOS O custo direto médico mostrou-se aumentado de forma estatisticamente significativa entre os pacientes da alternativa tardia (p < 0,005), principalmente devido aos custos de enfermaria (p < 0,001). A mortalidade intra-hospitalar foi maior no grupo da cirurgia tardia (7,4% contra 16,9%). A árvore de decisão mostrou a dominância da estratégia da cirurgia precoce em relação à tardia, com R$9.854,34 (U$4,387.17) contra R$26.754,56 (U$11,911.03) por ano de vida ajustado por qualidade, respectivamente. O teste de sensibilidade de extremos comprovou robustez dos resultados. CONCLUSÕES Após controle de variáveis confundidoras, a estratégia de cirurgia precoce para fratura do quadril em idosos mostrou-se dominante, pois apresentou menor custo e melhores resultados em relação à tardia. .


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Adolescent , Female , Humans , Male , Accidents, Traffic/prevention & control , Accidents, Traffic/psychology , Adolescent Behavior/psychology , Attention , Automobile Driving/psychology , Psychomotor Performance , Accident Prevention/methods , Risk Assessment , Risk-Taking , United States
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Braz. j. pharm. sci ; 51(3): 709-719, July-Sept. 2015. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-766317

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to describe the baseline demographic and clinical characteristics as well as the functional status of a prospective cohort of patients with rheumatic diseases assisted by the Brazilian Public Health System (SUS). Data for 302 patients receiving tumor necrosis factor α inhibitors (anti-TNF agents) was collected through a standard form. Among patients, 229 (75.8%) were female and 155 (51.3%) were Caucasian; the mean age was 50.3 ± 12.8 years, and the mean disease duration was 9.9 ± 8.7 years. Among them 214 patients (70.9%) received adalimumab, 72 (23.8%) etanercept, and 16 (5.3%) infliximab. Mean Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) was 1.37 ± 0.67 for all participants. Poor functional response was associated with female gender, married patients and with a score of < 0.6 on the EuroQoL-5 dimensions (EQ-5D). Significant correlation was found between the HAQ-DI values, disease activity and quality of life (QOL). The results obtained in this study contribute to a better understanding of the clinical and demographic characteristics of patients with rheumatic diseases at the beginning of anti-TNF-agent treatment by SUS. Furthermore, our findings are consistent with another Brazilian and foreign cross-sectional investigations. This knowledge can be of great importance for further studies evaluating the effectiveness of biological agents, as well as, to contribute to improve the well-being of the patients with rheumatic diseases.


O objetivo do estudo foi descrever as características demográficas e clínicas iniciais, bem como o estado funcional de uma coorte de pacientes com doenças reumáticas tratados pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Dados de 302 pacientes em uso de inibidores do fator de necrose tumoral (agentes anti-TNF) foram coletados por formulário padronizado. Desses, 229 (75.8%) eram mulheres e 155 (51.3%) eram brancos; a idade média foi 50,3 ± 12,8 anos, e a duração média da doença foi de 9,9 ± 8,7 anos. Entre os pacientes 214 (70,9%) usaram adalimumabe, 72 (23,8%) etanercepte e 16 (5,3%) infliximabe. A média do Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) foi 1,37 ± 0,67 para a população total. Pior resposta funcional estava associada com mulheres, pacientes casados e com um valor de EuroQoL-5 dimensions (EQ-5D) < 0.6. Correlação significativa foi obtida entre os valores de HAQ-DI, atividade das doenças e qualidade de vida. Os resultados obtidos no estudo contribuem para o melhor entendimento das características clínicas e demográficas de pacientes com doenças reumáticas iniciando a terapia com agentes anti-TNF pelo SUS. Além disso, nossos achados são consistentes com resultados obtidos em outros estudos transversais nacionais e estrangeiros. Este conhecimento pode ser de grande importância para estudos futuros que avaliem a eficácia de agentes biológicos, assim como, para contribuir para a melhoria do bem-estar das pessoas com doenças reumáticas.


Subject(s)
Unified Health System , Rheumatic Diseases , Tumor Necrosis Factors , Arthritis, Rheumatoid/classification , Spondylitis, Ankylosing/classification , Arthritis, Psoriatic
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