Utilidad del cuestionario EQ-5D y CRES-4 para la valoración de la calidad de vida y grado de satisfacción tras el cambio de dicumarínicos por edoxabán: experiencia vida real de un estudio multicéntrico / Effectiveness of the EQ-5D and CRES-4 questionnaire for assessing the impact on the quality of life of patients and the level of satisfaction after exchanging dicumarinics for edoxabán: Real-life experience based on a multicentre study

Antecedentes y objetivo: La fibrilación auricular y la anticoagulación merman la calidad de vida de los pacientes. El objetivo del estudio es valorar la calidad de vida y el grado de satisfacción tras el cambio de anticoagulante de AVK a edoxabán.Material y métodosEstudio prospectivo, multicéntrico, que incluye a 105 pacientes en tratamiento con dicumarínicos que se sustituye por edoxabán. Se valoró la calidad de vida antes y después a través del cuestionario EQ-5D y el grado de satisfacción con la escala CRES-4.ResultadosEdad media 75 años, CHA2DS2VASC 3,5puntos, HASBLED 2,1puntos; eventos tromboembólicos y hemorragias clínicamente relevantes durante el seguimiento <1%. El EQ5D mostró una mejoría global significativa en los parámetros de movilidad y ansiedad (p=0,023, IC95%: 0,0175-0,23; p=0,019, IC95%: 0,028-0,31). El CRES-4 recoge una satisfacción con el terapeuta del 95%, una repercusión positiva en la vida del 73% y negativa del 3,8%. La situacional emocional atribuida al cambio de tratamiento mejoró (41% vs 69,5%, p=0,0001). Se correlacionó débilmente la puntuación final del CRES-4 con la situacional emocional del EQ-5D.ConclusionesEl cambio de anticoagulante por edoxabán mejora la calidad de vida y el grado de satisfacción del paciente, pudiendo emplearse conjuntamente los cuestionarios de calidad de vida EQ-5D y el CRES-4. (AU)

Background and objective: Atrial fibrillation and anticoagulation decrease the quality of life of patients. The aim of this study is to assess the quality of life and the degree of satisfaction after changing from VKA to edoxaban anticoagulants.Material and methodsProspective, multicentre study, including 105 patients in dicumarinic anticoagulant treatment replaced by edoxaban. Their quality of life was evaluated before and after using the EQ-5D questionnaire, and the degree of satisfaction with CRES-4 scale.ResultsAverage 75 years, CHA2DS2VASC3,5 and HASBLED2,1; thromboembolic events and clinically relevant bleeding during follow-up <1%. EQ-5D showed a significant overall improvement in the mobility and anxiety parameters (P=.023, 95%CI: .0175-.23; P=.019, 95%CI:=.028-.31). The CRES-4 questionnaire showed satisfaction with the therapist of 95%, a positive impact on life of 73% and a negative impact of 3.8%. The emotional state attributed to the change in treatment improved (41% vs 69.5%, P=.0001). The final score of the CRES-4 weakly correlated with the emotional situation of the EQ-5D questionnaire.ConclusionsThe change of anticoagulant for edoxaban improves the quality of life and the degree of patient satisfaction, and the EQ-5D and CRES-4 quality of life questionnaires can be used complementarily. (AU)

[Effectiveness of the EQ-5D and CRES-4 questionnaire for assessing the impact on the quality of life of patients and the level of satisfaction after exchanging dicumarinics for edoxabán: Real-life experience based on a multicentre study]. / Utilidad del cuestionario EQ-5D y CRES-4 para la valoración de la calidad de vida y grado de satisfacción tras el cambio de dicumarínicos por edoxabán: experiencia vida real de un estudio multicéntrico.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Atrial fibrillation and anticoagulation decrease the quality of life of patients. The aim of this study is to assess the quality of life and the degree of satisfaction after changing from VKA to edoxaban anticoagulants. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Prospective, multicentre study, including 105 patients in dicumarinic anticoagulant treatment replaced by edoxaban. Their quality of life was evaluated before and after using the EQ-5D questionnaire, and the degree of satisfaction with CRES-4 scale. RESULTS: Average 75 years, CHA2DS2VASC3,5 and HASBLED2,1; thromboembolic events and clinically relevant bleeding during follow-up <1%. EQ-5D showed a significant overall improvement in the mobility and anxiety parameters (P=.023, 95%CI: .0175-.23; P=.019, 95%CI:=.028-.31). The CRES-4 questionnaire showed satisfaction with the therapist of 95%, a positive impact on life of 73% and a negative impact of 3.8%. The emotional state attributed to the change in treatment improved (41% vs 69.5%, P=.0001). The final score of the CRES-4 weakly correlated with the emotional situation of the EQ-5D questionnaire. CONCLUSIONS: The change of anticoagulant for edoxaban improves the quality of life and the degree of patient satisfaction, and the EQ-5D and CRES-4 quality of life questionnaires can be used complementarily.

[Incorporation of cardiac rehabilitation programs and their characteristics in the Spanish National Health Service]. / Incorporation of cardiac rehabilitation programs and their characteristics in the Spanish National Health Service.

OBJECTIVES: To estimate the degree of incorporation of cardiac rehabilitation in the Spanish National Health Service, to describe the characteristics of the programs, and to report on the opinions of those responsible for them regarding their progress. PATIENTS AND METHOD: Cardiac rehabilitation centers were identified from different sources. A questionnaire which included items about coverage, resources, activities and services, selection of patients, and opinions was mailed to the heads of all units. RESULTS: Twelve public centers with cardiac rehabilitation programs were identified. Cardiac rehabilitation was offered to 53% of all eligible patients. All units treated patients with myocardial infarction, 64% treated those with heart failure; and 60% high risk patients. Approximately 10-19% of all patients were women. The physicians involved most frequently in programs were cardiologists; nonmedical professionals who participated most often were physiotherapists, and 64% of all units had a staff psychologist. Phase II rehabilitation was provided by all units, and phase III treatment was provided mainly by units that operated in coordination with out-patient services (45%). All units provided physical exercise training and counseling about the disease and risk factors, and 73% of them provided psychological support. The main reasons cited for providing rehabilitation were its efficacy and ability to prevent illness; and the main barriers to more widespread use were lack of resources and support. About three-fourths (73%) of all doctors interviewed thought that primary health care centers could play an important role in rehabilitation programs. CONCLUSIONS: Cardiac rehabilitation is poorly implemented in the Spanish National Health Service. The most significant differences between programs were related to the inclusion of high risk patients and with a diagnosis other than myocardial infarction, coordination with out-patient services, and provision of phase III rehabilitation.

Implantación y características de los programas de rehabilitación cardíaca en el Sistema Nacional de Salud español / Incorporation of cardiac rehabilitation programs and their characteristics in the spanish national health service

Objetivos. Estimar el grado de implantación de la rehabilitación cardíaca en el Sistema Nacional de Salud, describir las características de los programas y las opiniones de sus responsables sobre su desarrollo.Pacientes y método. Se identificaron las unidades de rehabilitación cardíaca a partir de diversas fuentes. Se envió un cuestionario postal a sus responsables, con preguntas sobre cobertura, recursos, actividades y servicios, selección de pacientes, y opiniones.Resultados. Se localizaron 12 hospitales públicos que llevaban a cabo rehabilitación cardíaca. Como media, ésta se oferta al 53 por ciento de los pacientes elegibles. Todas las unidades incluyen a pacientes con infarto de miocardio, un 64 por ciento con insuficiencia cardíaca y un 60 por ciento pacientes de alto riesgo. Un 10-19 por ciento de los pacientes son mujeres. Los médicos más implicados son los cardiólogos; los profesionales no médicos que más participan son los fisioterapeutas, y un 64 por ciento de las unidades cuenta con psicólogo. La realización de la fase II es generalizada, y la fase III se realiza más en unidades coordinadas con centros extrahospitalarios (45 por ciento). Además del ejercicio físico, todas las unidades ofrecen consejo sobre la enfermedad y los factores de riesgo, y el 73 por ciento, apoyo psicológico. Las principales motivaciones mencionadas para hacer rehabilitación son su carácter preventivo y la eficacia, y las principales barreras, la falta de medios y apoyo. Se cree que la atención primaria puede desempeñar un papel importante.Conclusiones. La rehabilitación cardíaca está escasamente implantada en el sistema sanitario público. Las mayores diferencias entre programas son la inclusión de pacientes de alto riesgo y con diagnósticos distintos del infarto, la coordinación con centros extrahospitalarios y realización de fase III (AU)