Publications by authors named "Manel Mata"
Background: The management of hyperglycaemia and associated cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) may reduce diabetes-related complications. The strategy to broaden the knowledge base of primary care professionals to improve health care has mainly been prompted by the current reality of limited resources and access to specialized care. The main objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of comprehensive interventions focused on treatment intensification, decrease clinical inertia and reduce possible barriers to treatment adherence in patients with poorly controlled diabetes in a primary care setting.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Objectives: Some anthropometric measurements show a greater capacity than others to identify the presence of cardiovascular risk factors. This study estimated the magnitude of the association of different anthropometric indicators of obesity with hypertension, dyslipidemia, and prediabetes (altered fasting plasma glucose and/or glycosylated hemoglobin).
Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of information collected from 2022 participants in the PREDAPS study (baseline phase).
Objective: Diabetes is a common cause of shortened life expectancy. We aimed to assess the association between diabetes and cause-specific death.
Research Design And Methods: We used the pooled analysis of individual data from 12 Spanish population cohorts with 10-year follow-up.
Background: The electronic medical records software of the Catalan Institute of Health has recently incorporated an electronic version of clinical practice guidelines (e-CPGs). This study aims to assess the impact of the implementation of e-CPGs on the diagnosis, treatment, control and management of hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes mellitus type 2 and hypertension.
Methods: Eligible study participants are those aged 35-74 years assigned to family practitioners (FPs) of the Catalan Institute of Health.