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Objetivo: Identificar las oportunidades perdidas en el diagnóstico del cáncer de ovario (CO) en el sistema sanitario público de Catalunya mediante el análisis de la visión de los profesionales sobre el relato de las experiencias de las pacientes con CO. Diseño: Estudio cualitativo exploratorio-descriptivo, con dos grupos focales. Emplazamiento: Atención primaria, noviembre de 2017. Participantes: Treinta y cuatro profesionales en base a un muestreo teórico: 21médicos de familia, 8profesionales de centros de salud sexual y reproductiva y 5ginecólogos de hospital. Métodos: Los participantes debatieron sobre diferentes itinerarios de procesos diagnósticos de mujeres con CO mediante la exposición de tres flujogramas elaborados a partir de los relatos obtenidos en entrevistas a pacientes. Se realizó un análisis de contenido temático. Resultados: Se identificaron tres temas con diversos subtemas: a)falta de sospecha diagnóstica (desconocimiento de los síntomas, obviar la anamnesis y la exploración física, fragmentación de la atención y sesgos y prejuicios); b)dificultades para activar el proceso diagnóstico (acceso limitado a pruebas, accesibilidad desigual a ginecología y falta de seguimiento), y c)ausencia de circuitos rápidos preestablecidos. Conclusiones: Los resultados ofrecen una visión de las dificultades del diagnóstico precoz del CO en nuestro ámbito. Creemos que su identificación permitirá la elaboración de estrategias para mejorar la precisión diagnóstica y la calidad de la atención en las mujeres con CO en nuestro medio.(AU)
Objective: To identify missed opportunities in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer (OC) in the public health system of Catalonia, through the analysis of the perceptions of health professionals on the stories's experiences of OC patients. Design: Qualitative exploratory-descriptive study, with two focus groups. Setting: Primary Care, November 2017. Participants: Thirty-four professionals based on theoretical sampling: 21 family doctors, 8 professionals from sexual and reproductive health centres and 5 hospital gynaecologists. Methods: Participants discussed the different diagnostic pathways for women with OC through the presentation of flowcharts which were developed with three storie's and experiences of OC patients. Results: Three themes with various sub-themes were identified as follow: a)lack of cancer diagnostic suspicion (lack of knowledge of symptoms of OC, anamnesis and physical examination overlooked, fragmentation of patient's care and bias and prejudice); b)difficulties in activating the diagnostic process (limited access to tests, unequal accessibility to gynaecology and lack of follow-up); and c)absence of fast-track referral system.Conclusions: The results offer insight into the difficulties of early diagnosis of OC in our setting. We believe that their identification will allow the development of strategies to improve diagnostic accuracy and quality of care for women with OC in our setting.(AU)
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Humans , Female , Ovarian Neoplasms/diagnosis , Health Personnel , Primary Health Care , Early Detection of Cancer , Prehospital Care , Spain , 25783 , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Neoplasms , Gynecology , Focus GroupsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To identify missed opportunities in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer (OC) in the public health system of Catalonia, through the analysis of the perceptions of health professionals on the stories's experiences of OC patients. DESIGN: Qualitative exploratory-descriptive study, with two focus groups. SETTING: Primary Care, November 2017. PARTICIPANTS: Thirty-four professionals based on theoretical sampling: 21 family doctors, 8 professionals from sexual and reproductive health centres and 5 hospital gynaecologists. METHODS: Participants discussed the different diagnostic pathways for women with OC through the presentation of flowcharts which were developed with three storie's and experiences of OC patients. RESULTS: Three themes with various sub-themes were identified as follow: a)lack of cancer diagnostic suspicion (lack of knowledge of symptoms of OC, anamnesis and physical examination overlooked, fragmentation of patient's care and bias and prejudice); b)difficulties in activating the diagnostic process (limited access to tests, unequal accessibility to gynaecology and lack of follow-up); and c)absence of fast-track referral system. CONCLUSIONS: The results offer insight into the difficulties of early diagnosis of OC in our setting. We believe that their identification will allow the development of strategies to improve diagnostic accuracy and quality of care for women with OC in our setting.
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Health Personnel , Ovarian Neoplasms , Humans , Female , Spain , Qualitative Research , Focus Groups , Ovarian Neoplasms/diagnosisSubject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Prevalence , Endoscopy , Risk Assessment , Frail Elderly , Endoscopy, Digestive System , Spain , Gastroenterology , Gastrointestinal DiseasesABSTRACT
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Humans , Pandemics/prevention & control , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology , Primary Health Care , Telematics , TelemedicineSubject(s)
Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis , Primary Health Care , Early Detection of Cancer , HumansABSTRACT
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Humans , Colorectal Neoplasms/epidemiology , Early Detection of Cancer/methods , Primary Health Care , Cost Efficiency Analysis , Mass Screening/methods , Practice Patterns, Physicians'ABSTRACT
El estreñimiento es un trastorno muy frecuente que afecta negativamente el bienestar y la calidad de vida de las personas. Para el correcto manejo y tratamiento eficiente y seguro de los pacientes, las guías de práctica clínica basadas en la evidencia son un elemento esencial. El objetivo de esta guía es proporcionar a los profesionales sanitarios encargados de la asistencia a pacientes con estreñimiento crónico una herramienta que les permita tomar las mejores decisiones sobre la prevención, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento del estreñimiento. La metodología utilizada en la elaboración de esta guía de práctica clínica se describe en la Parte 1. En este artículo expondremos las recomendaciones en el manejo, tanto diagnóstico como terapéutico del estreñimiento
Constipation is a very common disorder that adversely affects well-being and quality of life. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines are an essential element for proper patient management and safe, effective treatment. The aim of these guidelines is to provide health care professionals who care for patients with chronic constipation with a tool that allows them to make the best decisions about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of constipation. The methodology used to draw up these guidelines is described in the Part 1. In this article we will discuss the recommendations for the diagnostic and therapeutic management of constipation
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Humans , Adult , Constipation/diagnosis , Constipation/therapy , Practice Patterns, Physicians' , Chronic Disease/therapy , Dietary Fiber , Drinking , Laxatives/therapeutic use , Neurotransmitter Agents/therapeutic useABSTRACT
La guía de práctica clínica sobre el manejo del paciente con estreñimiento en los pacientes adultos se fundamenta en una serie recomendaciones y estrategias con el objetivo de proporcionar a los profesionales sanitarios encargados de la asistencia a pacientes con estreñimiento crónico una herramienta que les permita tomar las mejores decisiones sobre la prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento del estreñimiento. Esta guía de práctica clínica persigue una atención eficiente del estreñimiento a partir de un trabajo coordinado y multidisciplinar con la participación de la atención primaria y especializada. La guía va dirigida a los médicos de familia, a los profesionales de enfermería de atención primaria y especializada, a los gastroenterólogos, a otros especialistas que atienden a pacientes con estreñimiento y a las personas afectadas con esta problemática. La elaboración de esta guía se justifica fundamentalmente por la elevada frecuencia del estreñimiento crónico, el impacto que este tiene en la calidad de vida de los pacientes y por los avances recientes en el manejo farmacológico del estreñimiento. Para clasificar la evidencia científica y la fuerza de las recomendaciones se ha utilizado el Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation Working Group (sistema GRADE)
Clinical practice guidelines for the management of constipation in adults aim to generate recommendations on the optimal approach to chronic constipation in the primary care and specialized outpatient setting. Their main objective is to provide healthcare professionals who care for patients with chronic constipation with a tool that allows them to make the best decisions about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this condition. They are intended for family physicians, primary care and specialist nurses, gastroenterologists and other health professionals involved in the treatment of these patients, as well as patients themselves. The guidelines have been developed in response to the high prevalence of chronic constipation, its impact on patient quality of life and recent advances in pharmacological management. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation Working Group (GRADE) system has been used to classify the scientific evidence and strengthen the recommendations
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Humans , Adult , Constipation/diagnosis , Symptom Assessment/methods , Constipation/physiopathology , Chronic Disease , Practice Patterns, Physicians' , Comorbidity , Risk FactorsABSTRACT
Constipation is a very common disorder that adversely affects well-being and quality of life. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines are an essential element for proper patient management and safe, effective treatment. The aim of these guidelines is to provide health care professionals who care for patients with chronic constipation with a tool that allows them to make the best decisions about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of constipation. The methodology used to draw up these guidelines is described in the Part 1. In this article we will discuss the recommendations for the diagnostic and therapeutic management of constipation.
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Constipation/diagnosis , Constipation/therapy , Adult , Decision Trees , Humans , Practice Guidelines as TopicABSTRACT
Clinical practice guidelines for the management of constipation in adults aim to generate recommendations on the optimal approach to chronic constipation in the primary care and specialized outpatient setting. Their main objective is to provide healthcare professionals who care for patients with chronic constipation with a tool that allows them to make the best decisions about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this condition. They are intended for family physicians, primary care and specialist nurses, gastroenterologists and other health professionals involved in the treatment of these patients, as well as patients themselves. The guidelines have been developed in response to the high prevalence of chronic constipation, its impact on patient quality of life and recent advances in pharmacological management. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation Working Group (GRADE) system has been used to classify the scientific evidence and strengthen the recommendations.
