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Gender inequalities in COPD decision-making in primary care
(W B Saunders Co Ltd, 2016-05)
COPD is a frequent severe illness that increasingly affects females. Gender inequalities have been reported in COPD care. Objective To analyze decision-making in primary care for men and women with identical COPD as a ...
Care bundle to reduce readmission in patients with heart failure: a modified Delphi consensus panel in Argentina
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2020-12)
Objectives The aim of this study was to develop consensus among Argentine cardiologists on a care bundle to reduce readmissions of patients with heart failure (HF). Setting Hospitals and cardiology clinics in Argentina ...
Using mHealth strategies in a Diabetes Management Program to improve the quality of care in Argentina: Study design and baseline data
(Elsevier, 2018-12)
Aim: To evaluate the one-year post effect of the implementation of a diabetes program that includes mHealth interventions on the quality of diabetic care in public primary care centers. Method: It is a quasi-experimental ...
Perceptions and acceptability of text messaging for diabetes care in primary care in Argentina: Exploratory study
(JMIR Publications, 2019-03)
Background: Engagement in self-care behaviors that are essential to optimize diabetes care is challenging for many patients with diabetes. mHealth interventions have been shown to be effective in improving health care ...
Theory-driven, rapid formative research on quality improvement intervention for critical care of patients with COVID-19 in Argentina
(SAGE Publications, 2021-07)
The challenges of implementing interventions in healthcare settings have been more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. This pre-implementation evaluation used a rapid qualitative approach to explore barriers and ...
The occurrence of adverse events is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in children admitted to a single pediatric intensive care unit
(Springer, 2020-03)
Healthcare can cause harm. The goal of this study is to evaluate the association between the occurrence of adverse events (AEs) and morbidity–mortality in critically ill children. A prospective cohort study was designed. ...
Dysregulated light/dark cycle impairs sleep and delays the recovery of patients in intensive care units: A call for action for COVID-19 treatment
(Taylor & Francis, 2022-05)
Exposure to an adequate light–dark cycle is important for the speedy recovery of hospitalized and institutionalized patients. Light exposure, including natural light, offers several health benefits to both patients and ...
Palliative care staff perspectives: The challenges of end-of-life care on their professional practices and everyday lives
(Lippincott Williams, 2014-05)
This article has 3 goals: To describe the attitudes and experiences of staff on end-of-life care treatment of dying persons, to examine how the staff view their terminally ill patients, and to gather professionals' opinions ...
An ethnographic exploration of the delivery of psychosocial care to children with cancer in Argentina
(Elsevier, 2017-08)
Purpose: The integration of psychosocial care in the routine care of cancer patients has been set as aninternational standard, but there are healthcare contexts where these services are lacking as psychosocialcare providers ...
Non-invasive home telemonitoring system for heart failure patients: A randomized clinical trial
(Royal Soc Medicine Press Ltd, 2020-01)
Introduction: The low quality of life in heart failure patients is related to low self-care and treatment adherence. Consequently, innovative strategies are needed to improve them. The objective of this work is to determine ...