Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in close contacs. Telephone follow-up in Primary Care.

Objective: To study the incidence of infection in close contacts with patiens with SARS-CoV-2 infection using a telephone monitoring protocol after the recommendation of isolation and quarantine at home.

Patients And Methods: Cohort study, with 124 patients older than 15 years, included consecutively, asymptomatic at the time of the consultation, who had had close contact (<2 m) with confirmed or possible cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection. The intervention consisted of 2 weeks of home isolation and quarantine, contacting by phone on days, 2, 4, 7 and 14 after the contact.

A Co-Design Process to Elaborate Educational Materials to Promote Appropriate Use of Antibiotics for Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Primary Healthcare in Catalonia (Spain).

Purpose: Co-design processes with patients allow developing health education materials, that are adapted to the population's knowledge and use of language, to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use.

Patients And Methods: This study presents a co-design process of educational material with patients (over 18 years old) with a previous diagnosis of acute lower respiratory tract infection. The co-design was framed within a qualitative study (Phase I, interviews; Phase II, focus group) conducted in Barcelona between April and September 2019.

Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in close contacs. Telephone follow-up in Primary Care.

Objective: To study the incidence of infection in close contacts with patiens with SARS-CoV-2 infection using a telephone monitoring protocol after the recommendation of isolation and quarantine at home.

Patients And Methods: Cohort study, with 124 patients older than 15 years, included consecutively, asymptomatic at the time of the consultation, who had had close contact (<2 meters) with confirmed or possible cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection. The intervention consisted of 2 weeks of home isolation and quarantine, contacting by phone on days, 2, 4, 7 and 14 after the contact.

Autonomy, power dynamics and antibiotic use in primary healthcare: A qualitative study.

Antibiotic resistance is a global health concern. Although numerous strategies have tried to reduce inadequate antibiotic prescribing, antibiotics are still prescribed in 60% of acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRTIs) cases in Catalonia (Spain). This study aims to explore service users' experiences of ALRTIs, the quality and access to healthcare services, and health education.

Interventions to improve adherence to first-line antibiotics in respiratory tract infections. The impact depends on the intensity of the intervention.

Background: Many interventions aimed at improving the quality of antibiotic prescribing have been investigated, but more knowledge is needed regarding the impact of different intensity interventions.

Objectives: To compare the effect of two interventions, a basic intervention (BI) and intensive intervention (II), aimed to improve the adherence to recommendations on first-line antibiotics in patients with respiratory tract infections (RTIs).

Methods: General practitioners (GPs) from different regions of Spain were offered two different interventions on antibiotic prescribing.

Effectiveness of two types of intervention on antibiotic prescribing in respiratory tract infections in Primary Care in Spain. Happy Audit Study.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of two types of intervention in reducing antibiotic prescribing in respiratory tract infections (RTI).

Design: Before-after audit-based study.

Setting: Primary Care centres in Spain.

[Physicians with access to point-of-care tests significantly reduce the antibiotic prescription for common cold].

Objective: This study was aimed at evaluating the effect of two levels of intervention on the antibiotic prescribing in patients with common cold.

Methods: Before and after audit-based study carried out in primary healthcare centres in Spain. General practitioners registered all the episodes of common cold during 15 working days in January and February in 2008 (preintervention).

C-reactive protein testing in patients with acute rhinosinusitis leads to a reduction in antibiotic use.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of C-reactive protein (CRP) testing on the antibiotic prescribing in patients with acute rhinosinusitis.

Methods: Audit-based study carried out in primary care centres in Spain. GPs registered episodes of rhinosinusitis during 3-week period before and after an intervention.

Health Alliance for prudent antibiotic prescribing in patients with respiratory tract infections (HAPPY AUDIT) -impact of a non-randomised multifaceted intervention programme.

Background: Excessive use of antibiotics is worldwide the most important reason for development of antimicrobial resistance. As antibiotic resistance may spread across borders, high prevalence countries may serve as a source of bacterial resistance for countries with a low prevalence. Therefore, bacterial resistance is an important issue with a potential serious impact on all countries.

[Do general practitioners follow the therapeutical recommendations of cystitis in women? INURA study].

Objective: The management of lower urinary tract infections varies from physician to physician. The aim of this study was to assess whether general practitioners follow the evidence-based guidelines for the management of cystitis in women.

Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out from March to July 2009 in which physicians consecutively registered in a template during a 8-week period the first six episodes of cystitis by means attended at the medical consultation.

Impact on antibiotic prescription of rapid antigen detection testing in acute pharyngitis in adults: a randomised clinical trial.

Background: Acute pharyngitis is one of the most frequent reasons for a GP consultation, and in most cases an antibiotic is prescribed.

Aim: To determine the impact of rapid antigen detection testing (RADT) to identify group A beta haemolytic streptococcus in acute pharyngitis on the utilisation of antibiotics and appropriateness of their use.

Design And Setting: Cluster randomised controlled trial in primary care centres in Catalonia, Spain.

The adherence of GPs to guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of lower urinary tract infections in women is poor.

Objectives: To assess the adherence of GPs to evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and management of lower urinary tract infection (UTI) in women.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed from March to July 2009 in primary care offices. Physicians consecutively registered the first six UTI attended during an 8-week period.

Effect of two interventions on reducing antibiotic prescription in pharyngitis in primary care.

Objectives: to evaluate the effect of two interventions on reducing antibiotic prescription in pharyngitis.

Methods: a prospective, non-randomized, before-after controlled study was carried out in primary care centres throughout Spain. General practitioners (GPs) registered all cases of pharyngitis during a 3 week period before and after two types of intervention in 2008 and 2009, respectively.

Health Alliance for Prudent Prescribing, Yield and Use of Antimicrobial Drugs in the Treatment of Respiratory Tract Infections (HAPPY AUDIT).

Background: Excessive and inappropriate use of antibiotics is considered to be the most important reason for development of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. As antibiotic resistance may spread across borders, high prevalence countries may serve as a source of bacterial resistance for countries with a low prevalence. Therefore, bacterial resistance is an important issue with a potential serious impact on all countries.

[Antibiotic prescribing in respiratory tract infections and predictive factors for their use].

Objective: Happy Audit project is a European-funded survey aimed at reducing antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections (RTI). The aim of this study is to investigate the antibiotic treatment administered for these RTIs in Spain and to find out which criteria are associated with its use.

Design: Cross-sectional study carried out in January and February 2008.

Efficacy of amoxycillin versus amoxycillin/clavulanate in acute exacerbations of chronic pulmonary obstructive disease in primary care.

Background: Amoxycillin/clavulanate is considered first-line treatment for ambulatory exacerbations of COPD. However, narrow-spectrum antibiotics may be as useful for mild to moderate patients.

Objective: To compare the clinical efficacy of amoxycillin versus amoxicyllin/clavulanate in exacerbations of COPD in primary care.

The sale of antibiotics without prescription in pharmacies in Catalonia, Spain.

Background: Current regulations in Spain state that antibiotics cannot be sold without a medical prescription. The objective of this study was to quantify the percentage of pharmacies selling antibiotics without an official medical prescription in Catalonia, Spain, by the simulation of 3 different clinical cases presented by actors.

Methods: A prospective study was performed from January through May 2008.

Factors determining the quality of life of patients with COPD in primary care.

Objectives: To describe the health-related quality of life (HRQL) in a cohort of COPD patients recruited in primary care and identify the variables of the patients and the treatment associated with impaired HRQL.

Method: Multicenter, observational study of patients with COPD recruited in Primary Care centers. Data regarding HRQL measured by the St.

[Bacterial etiology of chronic bronchitis exacerbations treated by primary care physicians].

Objective: Few studies have been carried out to determine the prevalence of microorganisms causing exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in the community setting. The aim of the present study was to determine the bacterial etiology of chronic bronchitis exacerbations in patients not requiring hospitalization.

Patients And Methods: This observational, cross-sectional, multicenter study was carried out at the primary care level during 2 weeks (in November 2001 and January 2002).