A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the COVID-19 Asymptomatic Mass Testing Strategy in the North Metropolitan Area of Barcelona.

Background: The epidemiological situation generated by COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of applying non-pharmacological measures in the management of the epidemic. Mass screening of the asymptomatic general population has been established as a priority strategy by carrying out diagnostic tests to detect possible cases, isolate contacts, cut transmission chains and thus limit the spread of the virus.

Objective: To evaluate the economic impact of mass COVID-19 screenings of an asymptomatic population during the first and second wave of the epidemic in Catalonia, Spain.

[Satisfaction survey of CatSalut-PLAENSA(©). Strategies to incorporate citizens' perception of the quality of the service in health policies].

The aim of this work is to present the strategies, activities and results of satisfaction surveys Plan CatSalut- PLAENSA(©) 2003-2010 that are making progress in improving the quality of health services. Since 2003, CatSalut has at its disposal the plan known as PLAENSA(©) Satisfaction Surveys, a tool for assessment and improvement proposals addressed to the insurance services provided by contracted public entities. The plan follows 3 key strategies: systematic and objective policyholders' satisfaction measurement, related to the services received; release of improvement proposals according to a standardized model, including standardized monitoring, and promotion of equity through propagation among health centres and territories.

[Intermediate hospital care for subacute elderly patients as an alternative to prolonged acute hospitalization].

Objective: We evaluated the rapid discharge of older patients with reactivated chronic diseases from an acute general hospital to an intermediate care hospital.

Methods: A cohort study was carried out. Compliance with predefined quality standards and patient selection were evaluated.

[Initial treatment of patients with subjective memory complaints and/or cognitive impairment in primary care: ISSEA Study].

Objective: To describe the initial treatment of patients >60 years who had subjective memory complaints and/or cognitive impairment for at least 6 months.

Design: Observational, longitudinal, multicentre, and naturalistic study, with a follow-up period of 12 months.

Setting: A total of 105 primary care centres.