Publications by authors named "Ana Exposito Montesdeoca"
Background: Canine diabetes mellitus has mostly been studied in northern European, Australian and American populations, whereas other regions have received less attention.
Objectives: We evaluated the epidemiological, clinical and histopathological features of diabetic dogs in Gran Canaria, Spain.
Methods: Prevalence and incidence were estimated.
Purpose: To explore the factors involved in adherence to self-care behaviors in patients with type 1 diabetes.
Materials And Methods: Patients with type 1 diabetes (age range: 14-71 years) were invited to participate at seven Spanish hospitals. They completed a dossier which recorded sociodemographic and clinical variables and also measured personality variables, emotional state, beliefs, and concerns regarding the illness, by means of questionnaires.
Background: Genetic diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) has not been universally performed in the Canary Islands (Spain).
Objectives: This study aimed to genetically characterize a cohort of patients with FH in the island of Gran Canaria.
Methods: Study subjects were 70 unrelated index cases attending a tertiary hospital in Gran Canaria, with a clinical diagnosis of FH, according to the criteria of the Dutch Lipid Clinic Network.
Article Synopsis
- The ViDa1 questionnaire is a newly developed tool to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in individuals with type 1 diabetes, based on patient interviews and qualitative analysis.
- A pilot study and subsequent analyses revealed a four-dimensional structure for the questionnaire, encompassing Interference of diabetes, Self-care, Well-being, and Worry about the disease.
- The ViDa1 demonstrated good internal consistency and valid reliability indicators, distinguishing between different clinical factors, making it a useful tool for evaluating HRQoL in diabetes patients.