Publications by authors named "Ana Priegue Carrera"
Article Synopsis
- * Conducted on 137 patients, it found that 30.8% had suboptimal PIF upon admission, with female sex and lower forced expiratory volume in the 1st second (FEV1) as independent risk factors.
- * By discharge, the rate of suboptimal PIF decreased to 17%, and overall PIF without resistance improved as patients moved towards a stable phase.
The impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the demographic, clinical and social profiles of patients admitted to the Pneumology Department for a COPD exacerbation.
PLoS One
September 2023
Introduction: Although a reduction in admissions for pathologies other than SARS-CoV-2 has been reported during the pandemic, there are hardly any specific studies in relation to COPD. The objective of this study was to analyse differences in the profile of those admitted for AEPOC and their prognosis during this period.
Methods: Prospective study (SocioEPOC validation cohort) conducted in two hospitals.
Recommendations for the Implementation of the Self-Administration of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin.
Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study discusses the need for self-administration of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) therapy, which can improve patient quality of life by reducing the frequency of hospital visits for infusions.
- The research involved 25 experts—including pulmonologists, nurses, and pharmacists—who participated in online meetings to form recommendations about patient selection, healthcare roles, training, and logistics.
- The aim is to raise awareness of self-administration as an option for AAT therapy, enhance patient experiences, and encourage further research to optimize these programs.
Sociodemographic and Clinical Variables Related to the Overburden of the Informal Caregivers of Patients Hospitalized for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations.
Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis
July 2021
Objective: To increase our knowledge of the patient variables related to the overburden of the caregivers of patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPDs).
Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study of patients with severe COPD who have informal caregivers. We performed a multivariate analysis of sociodemographic (economic situation, care, dependence, social risk, and use of social services) and clinical (degree of dyspnea, previous hospitalizations, disease impact, pulmonary function, and comorbidity) factors and related these to the burden of informal caregivers, as evaluated using the Zarit scale.
Objective: Although the importance of assessing inspiratory flow in the selection of treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is understood, evaluation of this factor is not yet widespread or standardized. The objective of the present work was to evaluate the peak inspiratory flow (PIF) of patients with COPD and to explore the variables associated with a suboptimal PIF.
Methods: An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out at specialized nursing consultations over a period of 6 months.
Background: Lung cancer (LC) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The differential clinical and functional features among LC patients with or without COPD have not been defined.
Objectives: The aims of this study were to examine the prevalence and underdiagnosis rate of COPD in LC patients and to compare the clinical and functional features of LC patients with and without COPD.
Objectives: Although not currently recommended, spirometry during hospitalization due to exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an opportunity to enhance the diagnosis of this disease. The aim of the present study was to assess the usefulness and reliability of spirometry before hospital discharge, comparing it to measurements obtained during clinical stability.
Methods: This prospective longitudinal observational study compares spirometry results before and 8 weeks after discharge in consecutive patients admitted for COPD exacerbation.
Introduction And Objectives: The underdiagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could be improved through screening using portable devices simpler than conventional spirometers in specific healthcare settings to reach a higher percentage of the at-risk population. This study was designed to assess the validity and reliability of the COPD-6 portable device to screen for COPD in non-specialized healthcare settings.
Methods: Prospective cohort study to validate a diagnostic test.