Publications by authors named "A Ais-Larisgoitia"

Objective: To describe the aspects with the greatest impact on the satisfaction of patients treated in a multidisciplinary unit specialising in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) and to identify areas for improvement in the care model.

Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study using a satisfaction survey structured in three blocks: sociodemographic variables, functional aspects of the unit and satisfaction with the professionals. Immediate satisfaction was measured on aspects related to the care received, the physical structure and the likelihood of recommending the unit.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study aimed to assess the quality of life in patients with common immune-mediated inflammatory diseases in Spain (like IBD, psoriasis, RA, etc.) and identify factors affecting their quality of life.
  • - Conducted in four hospitals in Madrid, this observational study analyzed 578 adult patients using various questionnaires to measure aspects like mobility, pain, and anxiety.
  • - The results indicated that patients with psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease had better quality of life scores compared to those with psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and factors such as gender, disease severity, age, and treatment persistence significantly impacted quality of life.
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Objective: The objective of this review is to gather the available evidence on the different drugs used in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases in pregnancy, lactation, their influence on female and male fertility, advice on discontinuation before conception and to help in routine clinical practice for better patient advice on family planning.

Methods: A bibliographic search was carried out, where published articles (review studies, observational studies and case series) in English or Spanish until April 2020 that analyzed the management of pregnancy, lactation and/or fertility in patients on treatment in immune-mediated diseases were selected.

Results: A total of 95 references were selected and the information on each drug was synthesized in tables.

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Objective: The objective of this review is to gather the available evidence on the different drugs used in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases in pregnancy, lactation, their influence on female and male fertility, advice on discontinuation before conception and to help in routine clinical practice for better patient advice on family planning.

Methods: A bibliographic search was carried out, where published articles (review studies, observational studies and case series) in English or Spanish until April 2020 that analyzed the management of pregnancy, lactation and/or fertility in patients on treatment in immune-mediated diseases were selected.

Results: A total of 95 references were selected and the information on each drug was synthesized in tables.

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Objective: To describe the impact of a Specialized Pharmaceutical Care model  that includes pharmacotherapeutic monitoring of patients through an  Telepharmacy platform and home medication dispensing.

Method: A descriptive and retrospective study conducted in the Pharmacy Service of a tertiary hospital, between 23 March 2020 and 31  December 2021. A new pharmaceutical care model for chronic ambulatory  patients was developed, including: (i) definition of criteria for selecting  Telepharmacy candidate patients; (ii) stratification of patients by risk level; (iii)  definition of individualized pharmacotherapeutic monitoring; (iv)  adaptation of the Pharmacy Service app platform to ensure continuous pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and patient monitoring (e- Oncohealth, e-Midcare and farMcuida), (v) implementation of an appointment  system; and (vi) development of a software module for the management of  home medication delivery.

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