Publications by authors named "Maria Martin-Rabadan Muro"

Objective: To analyze the situation, evaluation and proposals for improvement of the Preventive Activities and Health Promotion Program (PAPPS).

Material And Methods: A qualitative study of situation analysis was carried out for the evaluation of the PAPPS in 2 phases: 1) Generation of ideas and collection of information through a DAFO matrix, using 2 types of criteria: internal (strengths and weaknesses), and external (threats and opportunities); 2) Prioritization of the improvement proposals collected. Selection of participants: Key informants were identified taking into account their relationship and knowledge of the PAPPS program.

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  • - The study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Spanish primary care (PC) physicians and nurses regarding alcohol use, highlighting the lack of training and how it affects clinical practices.
  • - A total of 1,760 healthcare providers participated in an online survey, revealing that family physicians had higher knowledge levels, particularly among older professionals and those in training roles.
  • - Results indicated that PC providers needed better training to effectively address alcohol use, suggesting that improving their knowledge and skills should be a priority in healthcare policy.
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Objective: To examine the degree of knowledge and management of automated devices for office blood pressure measurement (AD), home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) in primary care in Spain.

Methods: Online self-administered survey sent between May 2016 and February 2017 to 2221 primary-care physicians working across Spain. Clinicians were mostly identified through national primary-care scientific societies (20% overall response rate).

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the Spanish population's knowledge of and beliefs regarding the European Code Against Cancer (ECAC) recommendations. This was a cross-sectional, observational, multicentric study that used self-administered surveys. Ten individuals, between the ages of 15 and 69 years old, were enrolled by each participating primary care professional in their respective surgery consultations.

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