Publications by authors named "Juan M Sendra-Gutierrez"
Introduction: Depression is a main cause of disability and it is a priority public health problem among the elderly because of its significant consequences regarding morbidity and mortality, especially in women.
Methods: We selected records of people aged 65 and over out of the 2014 European Health Survey in Spain (n=6,520). We then performed a descriptive analysis stratified by gender of relevant variables such as demographic, socioeconomic, health status, health care and health determinants.
Background: The objective was to describe the main causes of hospitalization in people with Angelman syndrome (AS).
Method: Population-based cross-sectional study in the Community of Madrid (CM), Spain. The information source for AS cases was the information system for rare diseases in the CM.
Introduction: People with severe mental disorder (SMD) have serious difficulties in developing a normal life, so community care programs to improve their living conditions and social integration are necessary. This work evaluates the performance of a case management program (CMP) in Segovia (Spain).
Methodology: We conduct a first descriptive phase evaluating the performance of the CMP in 2011 by sociodemographic, health services and clinical variables.
Introduction: Immigration is a phenomenon with a significant impact on mental health. The aims of this study were to describe health care characteristics, time trends, differences among Immigrant, and diagnoses associated with new outpatient psychiatric consultation Immigrant in Segovia.
Methods: A descriptive study of new consultations with sociodemographic, health care and clinical variables computerized records from the «Antonio Machado» Mental Health Center for 2001-2002 and 2008 comparing immigrant and Spanish population.
Article Synopsis
- Lung cancer mortality rates are increasing in Spain, particularly among women, prompting an exploration of sex-based differences in clinical characteristics and health care outcomes.
- Women typically present at a younger age and have lower smoking rates and in-hospital mortality compared to men, but they tend to have more aggressive forms of cancer and receive more intensive treatment.
- The study highlights the need to recognize these gender disparities to enhance healthcare quality and equity for lung cancer patients in Spain.
Background: Pancreatic cancer is becoming an increasingly important health problem in Spain. This study aimed to analyze the hospital management of this process and the factors associated with mortality by using an administrative data base.
Material And Method: We performed a descriptive study.
Background: Intragastric balloons have been used since 1985 to treat obesity, but an evidence-based systematic review had not been previously performed. The objective of this study is to determine the safety, efficacy, and effectiveness of the most widely used balloon, BioEnterics Intragastric Balloon (BIB), to treat obesity.
Methods: Systematic literature review of Medline, Embase, and other information sources from inception to March 2006.