[Experience of patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases seen in a multidisciplinary integrated care unit]. / Experiencia de los pacientes con enfermedades inflamatorias inmunomediadas atendidos en una unidad de atención integral multidisciplinar.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the aspects with the greatest impact on the satisfaction of patients treated in a multidisciplinary unit specialising in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) and to identify areas for improvement in the care model. METHODS: Cross-sectional descriptive study using a satisfaction survey structured in three blocks: sociodemographic variables, functional aspects of the unit and satisfaction with the professionals. Immediate satisfaction was measured on aspects related to the care received, the physical structure and the likelihood of recommending the unit. RESULTS: A total of 168 patients completed the surveys, the mean score of overall satisfaction with the unit was 4.75 (SD:0.4). The regression model showed the relationship between overall satisfaction and unit signage (OR:3.558, p=0.045, 95% CI: 1.027-12.33), coordination between professionals (OR:9.043, p=0.000, 95% CI: 2.79-29.28) and participation in decision making (OR: 44.836, p=0.000, 95% CI: 5.49-365.97). In terms of immediate satisfaction, the overall Net Promoter Score (NPS) was 87 (excellent). The mean score for coordination with Primary Care was 4.54 (SD:0.8) and they scored waiting time to be seen with 4.49 (SD:0.8), so they have been considered an area for improvement The mean score for coordination with Primary Care was 4.54 (SD:0.8) and they scored waiting time to be seen with 4.49 (SD:0.8), so both were considered areas for improvement. CONCLUSIONS: Coordination between intra-centre professionals and patient participation in decision-making explain the excellent level of patient satisfaction. The monitoring of satisfaction has made it possible to implement immediate improvement actions.

Indications for the use of next-generation antiretroviral drugs in current clinical practice.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the indications for use, in medical practice, of next-generation antiretroviral drugs (NGA): darunavir, raltegravir, maraviroc and etravirine. METHOD: An observational, transversal and descriptive study conducted in adult patients who have started to receive a NGA between May 2008 and April 2009. The variables associated with the use of NGA were defined as follows: a) Variables related to efficacy: resistance confirmed by geno/phenotype tests or potencial resistance as a result of extensive exposure to antiretroviral agents, and/or severe immunological deterioration (CD4 less than 200 cells/mcl). b) Variables related to safety: prior toxicity to classic antiretroviral drugs and/or comorbidity which compromises their use. c) Combined efficacy and safety variable (main variable): prioritizing the variables which were detected, the patients were classified into three groups: multiresistant geno/phenotype (multi-G/P), multiresistant as a result of treatment history and other situations. Data was obtained from electronic medical records, laboratory tests, and records of interviews and drugs dispensed by the Pharmacy Service. RESULTS: Seventy three patients, 40% of whom had an undetectable viral load and 38.4% who showed severe immunological deterioration, were included in the study. Multi-G/P occurred in 45% and multiresistance as a result of treatment history was found in 33% of patients. Patients classified as belonging to the "other situations" category were characterized by having a greater viral load and a poorer immunological status. In 90% of the patients without multi-G/P two or more variables associated with the use of NGA were detected. DISCUSSION: The medical reality of using NGA shows that they play a role in clinical situations which are very different, specific and difficult to manage.

[Permanence of last generation antiretroviral in daily clinical practice]. / Permanencia del tratamiento antirretroviral de última generación en la práctica clínica diaria.

INTRODUCTION: Time of permanence is a useful measure of success in last generation antiretroviral (LGA) therapy: raltegravir, darunavir, etravirine and maraviroc. The aim of our study was to analyze the permanence of antiretroviral therapy (ART) containing at least one LGA, and to compare it with other ART used in experienced patients. METHODS: Observational case-control study. It included adult outpatients whose ART was switched between 01/05/2008 and 01/09/2009. Cases (patients with at least one LGA) were matched (1:1) with pretreated patients who switched to an ART without any LGA (controls). The primary endpoint was the permanence of ART. The follow-up was conducted from the modification of ART to a year after the closure of the inclusion period. Results were adjusted for confounding variables: CD4 and viral load (VL) at baseline, MDR HIV infection and time from the first ART. RESULTS: 112 patients were included in each group. The permanence of ART was 16.7 months (cases) vs 16.8 months (controls), although statistically significant differences were not found after adjusting for confounding variables. Toxicity was the main reason of discontinuation (53.3% in cases vs 45.2% in controls, p = 0.70). The mean decrease in the logarithm of the VL was 0.89 in cases and 0.58 in controls (p = 0.223). The increase of CD4/microL was 77 and 73 respectively (p = 0.480). CONCLUSION: The permanence of ART in patients whose treatment contains a LGA is similar to those without any LGA.

Introducción: La permanencia es una medida útil del éxito de los tratamientos antirretrovirales de última generación (AUG): raltegravir, darunavir, etravirina y maraviroc. El objetivo de nuestro estudio fue analizar la permanencia de los tratamientos antirretrovirales (TAR) que contenían al menos un AUG, y compararla con otros TAR utilizados en pacientes experimentados. Métodos: Estudio observacional, de casos y controles, de pacientes adultos externos cuyo TAR fue modificado entre 01/05/2008 y 01/09/2009. Los casos (pacientes con al menos un AUG) fueron emparejados (relación 1:1) con pacientes pretratados que cambiaron a un TAR sin AUG (controles). La variable principal fue la permanencia del TAR. El seguimiento se realizó desde la modificación del TAR hasta un año después del cierre del período de inclusión. Los resultados se ajustaron por las variables de confusión: CD4 y carga viral (CV) basales, infección VIH multirresistente y tiempo desde el primer TAR. Resultados: Se incluyeron 112 pacientes en cada grupo. El tiempo de permanencia del TAR fue 16,7 meses (casos) vs 16,8 meses (controles), sin encontrarse diferencias estadísticamente significativas ajustando por las variables de confusión. La toxicidad fue el principal motivo de discontinuación (53,3% en casos vs 45,2% en controles, p = 0,70). La media en la disminución del logaritmo de la CV fue 0,89 en los casos y 0,58 en los controles (p = 0,223). El incremento de CD4/microL fue 77 y 73 respectivamente (p = 0,480). Conclusión: La permanencia del TAR en los pacientes cuyo tratamiento contiene algún AUG es similar a la de los pacientes que no lo contienen.