Publications by authors named "Isabel Leiva R"
Article Synopsis
- Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is linked to cardiovascular risk factors from metabolic syndrome, including obesity, hypertension, and insulin resistance.
- A study aimed to determine how common metabolic syndrome is among adults with OSAS using various questionnaires and health assessments.
- Results showed that 55.4% of OSAS patients had metabolic syndrome, with factors like obesity and high blood pressure significantly correlating with the severity of OSAS.
Background: As the focus of healthcare provision shifts towards ambulatory care, increasing attention must now be given to develop opportunities for clinical teaching in this setting.
Aim: To assess teacher and students' views about the strengths and weaknesses of real and simulated patient interactions for teaching undergraduate students clinical skills in the ambulatory setting.
Material And Methods: Fourth-year medical students were exposed in a systematic way, during two weeks, to real and simulated patients in an outpatient clinic, who presented common respiratory problems, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, smoking and sleep apnea syndrome.