Effectiveness of an intervention to optimise the use of mirabegron for overactive bladder: a quasi-experimental study in primary care.

Background: Overactive bladder is a composite of lower urinary tract storage symptoms. Pharmacological treatment is widely employed despite markedly modest efficacy data, adverse effects, and costs for the health system.

Aim: To determine the 12-month efficacy of an intervention delivered by GPs on mirabegron revision and, if appropriate, discontinuation of treatment.

[Multidisciplinary intervention program for caregivers of patients in a home care program].

Objectives: To improve quality of life, anxiety and depression in caregivers of patients in home care.

Methods: We performed a randomized clinical trial in 79 main caregivers (39 control group and 40 intervention group) of patients in the home care program of a primary care health center between 2000 and 2001. Quality of life, anxiety and depression were measured by the COOP/WONCA and Goldberg questionnaires, respectively, at the beginning and at the end of the study.