Publications by authors named "Ruben Montufar"
The objective of our study was to describe knowledge, attitudes and practices of Latin-American rheumatology patients regarding management and follow-up of their disease during COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted using a digital anonymous survey. Rheumatic patients ≥ 18 years from non-English-speaking PANLAR countries were included.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/objective: Demand for rheumatology care has steadily increased in recent years. The number of specialists in this field, however, seems insufficient. No recent studies have diagnosed the attributes of rheumatology training in Latin America.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To describe the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on Latin American rheumatologists from a professional, economic, and occupational point of view.
Methods: We conducted an observational cross-sectional study using an online survey sent to rheumatologists of each non-English-speaking country member of the Pan American League of Rheumatology Associations (PANLAR). A specific questionnaire was developed.
Article Synopsis
- Studies show that the demand for rheumatology care in Latin America exceeds the growth of the workforce, prompting research into the current situation of rheumatologists in the region.
- A survey assessed data across 19 Latin American countries, revealing an overall ratio of one rheumatologist for every 106,838 inhabitants, with significant disparities between countries such as Uruguay and Nicaragua.
- Findings indicate notable variations in workforce characteristics, including age and compensation, suggesting a need for policies to enhance rheumatologist availability and improve patient care for rheumatic diseases.
The original version of this article, unfortunately, contained an error. The first and family name of Loreto Massardo was interchanged and is now presented correctly in this article.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To identify baseline predictors of remission and low disease activity (LDA) in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from the GLADAR (Grupo Latino Americano De estudio de la Artritis Reumatoide) cohort.
Methods: Patients with 1- and 2-year follow-up visits were included. Remission and LDA were defined by DAS28-ESR (< 2.
Background/objective: Although mortality rates related with chikungunya (CHIK) outbreaks in Latin America's (LA's) dengue-endemic rural and new urban regions are low, dealing with symptoms and sequelae can both produce a significant burden of disease and diminish quality of life-from many months to years-after the acute phase of the infection, with a significant impact on public and individual health.The aim of this work was to establish Pan-American League of Associations for Rheumatology-Central American, Caribbean and Andean Rheumatology Association (ACCAR) consensus-conference endorsements and recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of CHIK-related inflammatory arthropathies transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in LA.
Methods: Based on the Consensus Development Conference format, a panel of ACCAR rheumatologist voting members (n = 10) took part in this Pan-American League of Associations for Rheumatology initiative.
Background: With the increases in and aging of the populations of the Americas, monitoring the number of rheumatologists is critical to address and focus on areas of greatest need.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to gather data on the rheumatology workforce from 21 national societies in the Pan American League of Associations for Rheumatology (PANLAR).
Methods: In September and October 2012 and again in October and November 2015, the heads of the 21 rheumatology national societies were contacted in the 2012 survey; all national societies responded except Cuba.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess how socioeconomic factors influence disease activity in early rheumatoid arthritis patients from Latin America.
- The research involved evaluating clinical data from 1,093 patients, analyzing variables such as age, sex, education, and medical coverage impact on disease severity and disability.
- Key findings revealed that low socioeconomic status, female gender, and lack of medical coverage were linked to poorer health outcomes, with significant variations in disease activity observed across different countries and ethnic groups.