Publications by authors named "A Pont"
Article Synopsis
- This text reviews and updates the classification of the muscid fly genera Phaonia and Muscina found in Macaronesia, including the Azores, Canary Islands, and Madeira.
- The authors propose that the species Phaonia tuguriorum is a senior synonym of P. scutellata and that the name P. signata should be reinstated for P. tuguriorum in certain contexts.
- The paper identifies three species each of Phaonia and Muscina in the region and highlights four endemic subspecies unique to the Canary Islands, along with identification keys for both male and female flies.
Purpose: This study aimed to examine health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in head and neck cancer patients at 1 and 5 years after successful treatment of their tumors, and to explore the usefulness of 2 instruments for assessing the need of dental care services.
Methods: This cross-sectional pilot study included 20 adult patients with head and neck cancer who completed the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Head and Neck (FACT H&N) Symptom Index and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Head and Neck Module (EORTC QLQ-H&N43) after 1 and 5 years of treatment.
Results: Mean (standard deviation, SD) scores of the FACT H&N Symptom Index were higher (better HRQoL) at 5 years than at 1 year (24.
We aimed to evaluate the longitudinal relationships, both at between- and within-person levels, that adherence to inhaled corticosteroid-based maintenance treatment and inhalation technique present with symptom control, exacerbations, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children and adolescents with asthma. Participants (6-14 years old) from the ARCA (Asthma Research in Children and Adolescents) cohort-a prospective, multicenter, observational study (NCT04480242)-were followed for a period from 6 months to 5 years via computer-assisted telephone interviews and a smartphone application. The Medication Intake Survey-Asthma (MIS-A) was administered to assess the implementation stage of adherence, and the Inhalation Technique Questionnaire (InTeQ) was used to assess the five key steps when using an inhaler.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA key is given to Spilogona dispar (Falln, 1823) and three related Palaearctic species. Spilogona paradispar sp. nov.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEvaluating conceptual model measurement and psychometric properties of Oral health-related quality of life instruments available for older adults: a systematic review.
Health Qual Life Outcomes
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- Older adults often suffer from various oral health issues and face challenges accessing dental care, impacting their overall quality of life related to oral health (OHRQoL).
- This study systematically reviews available OHRQoL measurement instruments for older adults, evaluating aspects like psychometric properties and administration challenges to guide researchers and clinicians.
- Out of 14 identified instruments, only six scored above the acceptable threshold, with the EORTC QLQ OH-15 scoring the highest, while most instruments had poor responsiveness and interpretability.