Publications by authors named "P Santos-Moreno"
Purpose: To describe the effectiveness and persistence of treatment with three anti-TNFα drugs, Infliximab, Etanercept, and Adalimumab, in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in a rheumatology center.
Patients And Methods: A longitudinal, retrospective cohort study was conducted. Data were obtained from the health records of patients with RA who were followed up in a rheumatology center between 2011 and 2019 under a multidisciplinary healthcare model (MCM).
Article Synopsis
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that requires patient education and health literacy for effective follow-up and self-management.
- The study investigated the differences between clinician evaluations and patient-reported outcomes in RA, particularly focusing on the effects of educational interventions on these assessments.
- Findings revealed that patients with education had similar assessments to medical professionals, while those without education showed significant differences, highlighting the importance of patient education in managing RA.
Purpose: To determine the value of lung ultrasound (LUS) compared to high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) in the early diagnosis of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Patients And Methods: An observational prospective study was performed. Were included patients with respiratory symptoms or/and, patients with crackles in auscultation during medical consultation.
Expectations and Experiences of a Group of Patients Enrolled in an Educational Program for Rheumatoid Arthritis at a Specialized Care Center in Colombia.
J Multidiscip Healthc
February 2023
Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease diagnosed in a productive stage of life. Patients with RA experience changes in their musculoskeletal system, overall health and quality of life. It has been identified that patients with RA do not have appropriate knowledge about their condition.
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- The study aimed to evaluate how often polyautoimmunity (PolyA) occurs in Colombian patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and identify related factors.
- A total of 463 SLE patients were analyzed, revealing that 34.7% had PolyA, with common conditions including antiphospholipid syndrome and Sjögren's syndrome, while notable associated factors included age, xerophthalmia, and deep vein thrombosis.
- Findings indicate that certain factors increase the likelihood of PolyA among SLE patients, but lupus nephritis was less common in those with PolyA, suggesting a need for further understanding of this relationship.