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A comparison of European countries FBDG in the light of their contribution to tackle diet-related health inequalities
(European Journal of Public Health, 2020, 30(2): 346-353, 2019-08)Background: The purpose of this article is to report on a comparative analysis of the official food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) that were applicable in 2015 in 25 EU Member States. We assess FBDG ... -
A new model of exercise referral scheme in primary care: is the effect on adherence to physical activity sustainable in the long term? A 15-month randomised controlled trial
(BMJ Open 2018;8:e017211, 2017-12)Introduction Studies had not yet overcome the most relevant barriers to physical activity (PA) adherence. An exercise referral scheme (ERS) with mechanisms to promote social support might enhance ... -
A socio-ecological approach to reduce the physical activity drop-out ratio in primary care-based patients with type 2 diabetes: the SENWI study protocol for a randomized control trial
(Trials, 2022, 23, 842, 2022-10)Background Physical activity (PA) is a key behaviour for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). However, healthcare professionals’ (HCP) recommendations (walking advice), which are short-term and ... -
A study protocol for an experimental study for a pharmaceutical care programme to improve chronic complex disease management: PCAF programme
(Trends in Medicine, 2020, 21: 1-5, 2020-11)The prevalence of elderly patients with chronic illnesses, associated polypharmacy and a high risk of functional and cognitive impairment has increased in recent years. The care of Complex Chronic ... -
Acupoint transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in hospitalized COPD patients with severe dyspnoea: a randomized controlled trial
(Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 2023, 28: 1-6, 2023-12)ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of acupuncture transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (acuTENS) on the reduction of dyspnoea during acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... -
Acupoint transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in hospitalized COPD patients with severe dyspnoea: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
(Trials, 2019, vol. 20, número article 707, 2019-12)Background Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is a major cause of hospital admissions and dyspnoea is its main symptom. Some studies have concluded that a new modality ... -
Acupuncture techniques for COPD: a systematic review
(BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2020, vol. 20, núm. article 138, 2020-05)Background This is the second part of a large spectrum systematic review which aims to identify and assess the evidence for the efficacy of non-pharmacological acupuncture techniques in the treatment ... -
Adverse drug events in patients with dementia and neuropsychiatric/behavioral, and psychological symptoms, a one-year prospective study
(International journal of environmental research and public health, 2019, vol. 16, núm. 6, 2019-03)Older people usually present with adverse drug events (ADEs) with nonspecific symptoms such as cognitive decline, recurrent falls, reduced mobility, and/or major deterioration. The aims of this study ... -
Analysis of gender perspective in the use of NANDA-I nursing diagnoses: a systematic review
(Nursing Open, 2022, 10, 1305–1326, 2022-11)Aim To identify, describe and analyse the gender perspective in the use of the diagnoses contained in the NANDA-I taxonomy in observational studies published in the scientific literature. Design and ... -
Analysis of the centre of pressure in bipedal stance among individuals with and without intellectual disabilities, individuals with Down syndrome and dancers with Down syndrome
(Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2024, 13 febrer, 2024-02)Background Individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) often present deficiencies in motor, balance and postural control. On the other hand, the practice of physical activity and dance usually ... -
Anticholinergic burden and safety outcomes in older patients with chronic hepatitis C: A retrospective cohort study
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020, vol. 17, núm. 11, 2020-05)Aim: Older patients with chronic hepatitis C infection starting direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) are frequently prescribed multiple medications that may be categorized as inappropriate. Anticholinergic ... -
Anti‐vascular endothelial growth factor for proliferative diabetic retinopathy
(Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2014, núm. 11, Art. No.: CD008721, 2014-11)Background: Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is a complication of diabetic retinopathy that can cause blindness. Although panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) is the treatment of choice for PDR, ... -
Anti‐vascular endothelial growth factor for proliferative diabetic retinopathy
(Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2023, núm. 3, Art. No.: CD008721, 2023-03)BackgroundProliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is an advanced complication of diabetic retinopathy that can cause blindness. It consists of thepresence of new vessels in the retina and vitreous ... -
Articles on drugs in the Spanish press: How much information and what topics make the news?
(Prisma Social, 2020, (31): 189-211, 2020-09)News about drugs is important for health professionals, businesses, and the general public. However, studies examining news articles about drugs are lacking. This paper uses content analysis to examine ... -
Assessing the feasibility and acceptability of a primary care socio-ecological approach to improve physical activity adherence among people with type 2 diabetes: the SENWI project
(Healthcare, 2023, 11(13), 1815, 2023-06)Maintaining an active lifestyle is a key health behavior in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a socio-ecological Nordic walking intervention ... -
Assessment of the impact of a clinical and health services research call in Catalonia
(Research Evaluation, vol. 21, núm. 4, p. 319-328, 2012-10)This article presents the ex-post assessment of a program of clinical and health services research and the evaluation of the social impact. The Catalan Agency for Health Information, Assessment, and ... -
Association of physical activity with high-density lipoprotein functionality in a population-based cohort: the REGICOR study
(Revista española de cardiología, 2023, 76(2): 86-93, 2023-02)Introduction and objectives To determine the dose-response association between current and past leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), total and at different intensities, and high-density lipoprotein ... -
Augmented reality training in basic life support with the help of smart glasses: a pilot study
(Resuscitation Plus, 2023, 14: 100391, 2023-04)Introduction: Laypeople should be trained in basic life support and traditional and innovative methodologies may help to obtain this goal. However, there is a knowledge gap about the ideal basic life ... -
Barriers and facilitators to research translation into health care decision making: a scoping review
(Annals of translational medicine and epidemiology, 2017, vol. 4, núm. 1, 2017-05)Background: To provide useful insights into the design of strategies to better put into practice health research outcomes in the case of cancer, heart disease and sexuallty transmitted infections, we ... -
Basic life-support learning in undergraduate students of sports sciences: efficacy of 150 minutes of training and retention after eight months
(International Journal on Environmental Research and Public Health, 2019, vol. 16, núm. 23, 2019-11)Several professional groups, which are not health professionals, are more likely to witness situations requiring basic life support (BLS) due to the nature of their job. The aim of this study was to ...