Publications by authors named "Sandra Pequeno Saco"
Background: Antibiotics are overprescribed for respiratory tract infections (RTIs). However, the decision to prescribe is often complex. Delayed antibiotic prescription (DAP), a strategy designed to promote more rational antibiotic use, is still not widely used.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn high-income countries, migrant populations have a greater epidemiological vulnerability: increased exposure to infectious diseases, difficulties in diagnosis, case follow-up and contact tracing, and obstacles following preventive measures related to cultural and administrative barriers. This study aims to describe the implementation of a community-based program to address these challenges. The target population is the migrant native population from North Africa, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America resident in Catalonia during 2023.
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- Oral anticoagulant therapy is underused among patients with atrial fibrillation, largely due to unclear perceptions and attitudes from both patients and physicians regarding its benefits and risks.
- A systematic review of nine studies revealed key themes affecting this underuse, including the need for better information, the balance of treatment pros and cons, and roles in decision-making.
- Physicians reported concerns about uncertainty and individualized care, while patients often lack sufficient information and understanding about the treatment.