Publications by authors named "Rebeca Velasco"
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Salud Publica Mex
September 2021
Objetivo. Describir el comportamiento de la epidemia de SARS-CoV-2 entre los trabajadores afiliados al Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS). Material y métodos.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The main objective of this study was to assess quality of life (QoL) and treatment satisfaction in a group of patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and explore their needs regarding and their perception of QoL living with diabetes.
Materials And Methods: Patients with type 1 diabetes attending the outpatient endocrinology clinics of a reference hospital were invited to participate in a cross-sectional study. Clinical and sociodemographic data were obtained (interview and clinical records), and diabetes-related QoL was assessed using a standardized questionnaire.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop, build, and implement a virtual platform equipped with practical tools, relevant contents, and communication rooms, with the aim of facilitating patients' self-management of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).
Materials And Methods: The design of the platform was based on the suggestions of T1DM patients who were being managed at two reference hospitals. Patients' needs and preferences were identified in group discussion sessions.