[Knowledge in the prescription of Physical Exercise by Primary Care professionals in the Region of Murcia]. / Conocimiento en la prescripción de ejercicio físico en los profesionales de atención primaria de la región de Murcia.

OBJECTIVE: To determine if the Primary Health care professionals prescribe physical exercise (PE) using adequate knowledge criteria. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A comparative cross-sectional descriptive and observational study carried out in 32 health centres in the Region of Murcia. A total of 476 doctors and 327 nurses were included. A questionnaire was administered to all of them, in which the variables analysed were: Level of overall and specific knowledge by blocks of pathologies (lipids, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and generalities) on the prescribing of PE to patients with cardiovascular risk, as well as related variables associated with the quality of prescribing PE. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences in knowledge were found in the group that recommends heart rate measurement in «30% to 70%¼ of their patients. Differences in the subgroups were observed in the sections on diabetes (P < 0.05), obesity (P < 0.05), and hypertension (P <0.05). When analysing the knowledge values obtained according to the proportion of patients to whom «very rarely¼ PE time is specified, significant differences are observed (P <0.05), showing doctors with a higher level of knowledge. The differences were accentuated between both professional groups in the group of respondents who specify time to «less than 30%¼ of their patients (P <0.01). There are no differences between those professionals who specify time to «more than 31%¼ of their patients, although the trend shows higher knowledge values among doctors. CONCLUSIONS: The prescription of physical exercise among Primary Care professionals is not carried out using adequate knowledge criteria.

Control de la presión arterial en pacientes con fibrilación auricular tratados con acenocumarol e índice de Rosendaal alterado / Control of blood pressure in patients with atrial fibrillation treated with acenocoumarol and with an altered Rosendaal index

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Efecto a largo plazo de un programa estructurado de educación para la salud en pacientes diabéticos / Long-term effect of a structured health education programme for diabetic patients

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Análisis de la calidad de vida en los pacientes afectos de escoliosis vertebral / Analysis of the quality of life in patients affected by scoliosis

Objetivos: Analizar la calidad de vida mediante el test SRS 22 en los pacientes con escoliosis de 20 o más grados Cobb. Material y método: Estudio descriptivo prospectivo realizado a pacientes con escoliosis de al menos 20 grados Cobb y con edad comprendida entre 10 y 20 años. Fue realizado entre abril y mayo de 2016.Se les registró peso, talla, índice de masa corporal y cuestionario SR 22, que es un cuestionario específico de calidad de vida para pacientes con escoliosis. Los pacientes se dividieron en 2 grupos para su análisis: a) escoliosis entre 20 y 29 grados Cobb (n=44); y b) escoliosis de 30 grados Cobb o superior (n=32). Resultados: Existen diferencias significativas en las dimensiones que evalúan el dolor, la autopercepción de la imagen y la satisfacción del tratamiento, siendo peor valoradas cuando el grado de escoliosis es de 30 grados Cobb o superior. No hay diferencias significativas en la función/actividad ni en la salud mental. La puntuación global del cuestionario también fue peor en el grupo con mayor grado de escoliosis. El peso, talla e índice de masa corporal no han mostrado diferencias significativas según el mayor o menor grado de escoliosis. Conclusiones: La escoliosis afecta de forma importante a la calidad de vida de las personas que la padecen, existiendo una correlación negativa entre la gravedad de la escoliosis medida mediante grados Cobb y la calidad de vida

Objectives: To assess the quality of life using the SRS 22 test in patients with scoliosis of 20 or more degrees Cobb. Material and methods: A prospective descriptive study was conducted between April and May 2016 on patients with scoliosis of at least 20 degrees Cobb and aged between 10 and 20 years. A record was made of weight, height, body mass index, and the SR 22 specific quality of life questionnaire for patients with scoliosis was completed. Patients were divided into two groups for analysis: a) scoliosis between 20 and 29 degrees Cobb (n=44); and b) scoliosis with a Cobb of 30 degrees or greater (n=32). Results: There were significant differences in the dimensions that assess pain, image self-perception, and satisfaction with treatment, being valued worse when the degree of scoliosis Cobb is 30 degrees or higher. There were no significant differences in function/activity or mental health. The overall score of the questionnaire was also worse in the group with the highest degree of scoliosis. The weight, height, and BMI showed no significant differences due to the varying degrees of scoliosis. Conclusions: Scoliosis significantly affects the quality of life of people who suffer it, and there is a negative correlation between the severity of scoliosis measured by degrees Cobb and quality of life

[Analysis of the quality of life in patients affected by scoliosis]. / Análisis de la calidad de vida en los pacientes afectos de escoliosis vertebral.

OBJECTIVES: To assess the quality of life using the SRS 22 test in patients with scoliosis of 20 or more degrees Cobb. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A prospective descriptive study was conducted between April and May 2016 on patients with scoliosis of at least 20 degrees Cobb and aged between 10 and 20 years. A record was made of weight, height, body mass index, and the SR 22 specific quality of life questionnaire for patients with scoliosis was completed. Patients were divided into two groups for analysis: a) scoliosis between 20 and 29 degrees Cobb (n=44); and b) scoliosis with a Cobb of 30 degrees or greater (n=32). RESULTS: There were significant differences in the dimensions that assess pain, image self-perception, and satisfaction with treatment, being valued worse when the degree of scoliosis Cobb is 30 degrees or higher. There were no significant differences in function/activity or mental health. The overall score of the questionnaire was also worse in the group with the highest degree of scoliosis. The weight, height, and BMI showed no significant differences due to the varying degrees of scoliosis. CONCLUSIONS: Scoliosis significantly affects the quality of life of people who suffer it, and there is a negative correlation between the severity of scoliosis measured by degrees Cobb and quality of life.

Valoración del control de los factores de riesgo cardiovascular en mujeres menopáusicas obesas tras el seguimiento de un programa estructurado de educación dietética y ejercicio físico. (Programa SÍSIFO) / Assessment of control of cardiovascular risk factors in obese posmenopausal women after monitoring a structured dietary education and exercise program. (SÍSIFO Program)

Objetivo: Evaluar la influencia de un programa de ejercicio físico específico sobre el riesgo cardiovascular, la calidad de vida y hábitos alimentarios en las mujeres menopáusicas. Método: Estudio de intervención antes-después sin grupo control, prospectivo, de tres meses de duración. Se incluyen 66 mujeres menopáusicas. La intervención realizada consistió en un programa estructurado de dieta y ejercicio físico. Las determinaciones realizadas consistieron en los parámetros bioquímicos, antropométricos, dietéticos y de calidad de vida, antes y a los tres meses de la intervención. Resultados: Tras el de intervención se produce una disminución en el peso (4,4 ± 2,3kg) y el IMC (1,83 ± 0,84 kg/m2) (p < 0,05). También se aprecia un descenso de la PAS (p < 0,05). La glucemia basal desciende 13,75 ± 11,12 mg/dl y la HbA1c desciende un 0,19 ± 0,12%, ambos con p < 0,05. El perfil lipídico sigue un comportamiento similar, destacando una disminución de 8 ± 6,2 mg/dl en los valores de LDL colesterol (p<0,05). La puntuación obtenida en el riesgo cardiovascular medido mediante las tablas Framingham disminuye en un 3% tras la intervención (p < 0,05). Respecto a la calidad de vida se produce una mejoría significativa en todas las áreas analizadas. Conclusiones: La aplicación de un programa estructurado de ejercicio físico y dieta con seguimiento estrecho mejora los parámetros relacionados con el riesgo cardiovascular de las mujeres estudiadas. También mejora la calidad de vida y los hábitos dietéticos

Objective: Evaluate the influence of a specific program of physical exercise on cardiovascular risk, quality of life and eating habits of menopausal women. Method: Prospective, intervention study previous-after without control group for three months. 66 menopausal women were included. The intervention consisted of a structured diet and exercise program. Biochemical, anthropometric, dietary and life quality parameters were determined before and three months after surgery. Results: After the intervention a decrease in weight (4.4 ± 2,3 kg) and BMI (1.83 ± 0.84 kg/m2) (p < .05) occurs. A decrease in SBP (p < .05) was also observed. The fasting glucose went down 13.75 ± 11.11 mg/dl and HbA1c fell by 0.19 ± 0,12%, both with p < .05. The lipid profile follows a similar behavior, highlighting a decline of 8 ± 6.2mg/dl in LDL cholesterol values (p < .05). The score on the measured cardiovascular risk by the Framingham tables decreases by 3% postoperatively (p < .05). Regarding the quality of life, it is significantly improved in all analyzed areas. Conclusions: The application of a structured exercise and diet program improves close monitoring parameters associated with cardiovascular risk of the women studied. It also improves the quality of life and dietary habits

[Assessment of control of cardiovascular risk factors in obese posmenopausal women after monitoring a structured dietary education and exercise program. (SÍSIFO Program)]. / Valoración del control de los factores de riesgo cardiovascular en mujeres menopáusicas obesas tras el seguimiento de un programa estructurado de educación dietética y ejercicio físico. (Programa SÍSIFO).

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the influence of a specific program of physical exercise on cardiovascular risk, quality of life and eating habits of menopausal women. METHOD: Prospective, intervention study previous-after without control group for three months. 66 menopausal women were included. The intervention consisted of a structured diet and exercise program. Biochemical, anthropometric, dietary and life quality parameters were determined before and three months after surgery. RESULTS: After the intervention a decrease in weight (4.4±2,3kg) and BMI (1.83±0.84kg/m(2)) (p<.05) occurs. A decrease in SBP (p<.05) was also observed. The fasting glucose went down 13.75±11.11mg/dl and HbA1c fell by 0.19±0,12%, both with p<.05. The lipid profile follows a similar behavior, highlighting a decline of 8± 6.2mg/dl in LDL cholesterol values (p<.05). The score on the measured cardiovascular risk by the Framingham tables decreases by 3% postoperatively (p<.05). Regarding the quality of life, it is significantly improved in all analyzed areas. CONCLUSIONS: The application of a structured exercise and diet program improves close monitoring parameters associated with cardiovascular risk of the women studied. It also improves the quality of life and dietary habits.

Revisión sistemática de la atención farmacéutica comunitaria y hospitalaria. Control del riesgo cardiovascular en España y otros países (AU) / Community and hospital pharmaceutical care systematic review. Control cardiovascular risk in spain and other countries

Introducción: La enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV) aterosclerótica es un trastorno crónico que constituye la principal causa de muerte y discapacidad en el mundo occidental. Contribuye significativamente al aumento del coste sanitario. Diferentes estudios y modelos epidemiológicos sugieren que cambios en estilo de vida o prevalencia de factores de riesgo puedan determinar la disminución del riesgo cardiovascular (RCV). Objetivo: Poner en valor el trabajo coordinado de la farmacia comunitaria con el centro de salud, en el marco de la atención farmacéutica, como herramienta para conseguir resultados que mejoren la calidad de vida del paciente, en el ámbito cardiovascular. Metodología: Se ha llevado a cabo una revisión de la literatura científica existente en las bases de datos biomédicas MEDLINE, COCHRANE y en revistas y webs especializadas en atención farmacéutica en todo el mundo. Se incluyeron sólo ensayos controlados y aleatorizados. Resultados: Como resultado de la búsqueda se obtuvieron, entre otros, 5 ensayos controlados y 2 metaanálisis. La descripción de cada estudio contiene tipo de estudio, el número y tipo de pacientes, tiempo de seguimiento, tipo de intervención farmacéutica y resultados. Las intervenciones conducidas por farmacéuticos estuvieron asociadas con un mejor control de algunos factores de riesgo cardiovascular tales como hipertensión arterial, dislipemia o diabetes. Conclusiones: Esta revisión subraya los beneficios significativos de la atención farmacéutica en el control de los principales factores de riesgo cardiovascular en pacientes ambulatorios

Introduction: (CVD) Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease is a chronic disorder, which is the leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide. It contributes significantly to the increase in health expenditure. Epidemiological studies and models suggest that changes in either lifestyle or prevalence of risk factors can Results: As search results, five controlled trials and two meta-analyses, among others, were obtained. The description of each study contains the kind of study, the number and type of patients, the follow-up time, the type of pharmaceutical intervention and the outcomes achieved. Pharmacist-led interventions were associated with a better control of some cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes. Conclusions: This review stresses the significant benefits of pharmacists ́ interventions in the management of the main CVD risk factors in outpatients

Estimación fiable del perímetro de cintura mediante la talla de pantalón / Trouser size as a reliable estimate of waist circumference

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Papel del médico de familia en la cumplimentación y registro del documento de instrucciones previas / Role of the family doctor in the completion and registration of advance directives documents

La actitud de los profesionales sobre el testamento vital no es homogénea y varía en función de la especialidad, la experiencia y de las propias creencias; todavía muchos médicos siguen teniendo miedo de incomodar a los pacientes. No es igual la situación que se plantea para el profesional en un hospital de agudos con un paciente relativamente desconocido que lo que pueda surgir en una unidad de cuidados paliativos o en la consulta del médico de familia que es el que atiende de forma integral al paciente. En atención primaria se dispone de una situación privilegiada para acercarnos a la vida y los valores de nuestros pacientes y sus familiares y no solo a la enfermedad, lo que hace que sea el lugar adecuado para orientar y asesorar al paciente sobre la preparación y registro del documento de últimas voluntades (AU)

The attitude of professionals about living wills (advance directives) is not homogenous and varies depending on the specialty, experience and beliefs. Many doctors are still afraid of inconveniencing patients. The situation confronting the professional in an acute care hospital with a relatively unknown patient in a palliative care unit is not the same as consulting a family doctor who is caring for the patient holistically. Primary care has a unique position to approach the life and values of our patients and their families and not just the disease, which makes it the right place to guide and advise the patient on the preparation and registration of living wills (AU)

[Role of the family doctor in the completion and registration of advance directives documents]. / Papel del médico de familia en la cumplimentación y registro del documento de instrucciones previas.

The attitude of professionals about living wills (advance directives) is not homogenous and varies depending on the specialty, experience and beliefs. Many doctors are still afraid of inconveniencing patients. The situation confronting the professional in an acute care hospital with a relatively unknown patient in a palliative care unit is not the same as consulting a family doctor who is caring for the patient holistically. Primary care has a unique position to approach the life and values of our patients and their families and not just the disease, which makes it the right place to guide and advise the patient on the preparation and registration of living wills.

Objetivos de control de los factores de riesgo cardiovascular. ¿Conocidos por nuestros pacientes hipertensos? / Control objetives of cardiovascular risk factors. Are they known by our hypertensive patients?

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