Showing papers by "Joan Escarrabill published in 2021"
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used multivariable logistic regression models and general linear models to assess the relationship between perceived COVID-19 threat, BS status, and outcome variables.
Abstract: Home lockdown and isolation due to COVID-19 have been related to negative changes in mood, sleep, and eating behaviors. People with obesity are especially vulnerable to emotional eating and might be more prone to weight gain and negative outcomes during lockdown. Individuals scheduled for an appointment at the Obesity Unit of a Tertiary Hospital between March 16 and June 21 (n=1230). An online survey was distributed on May 11. Multivariable logistic regression models and general linear models were used to assess the relationship between perceived COVID-19 threat, BS status, and outcome variables. Of the 603 (72.0% females, 39% aged >55 years) respondents, 223 (36.9%) were BS naive (non-BS), 134 (22.2%) underwent BS within the two previous years (BS 2y). Participants worried about being infected by COVID-19 showed significantly larger changes in family contact (p=0.04), mood (p 2y participants reported greater impact of lockdown in mood (p<0.01), experienced more negative changes in dietary habits (p<0.01), and had a higher likelihood for weight gain (OR: 5.61, 95% CI: 3.0–10.46; OR: 5.45, 95% CI: 2.87–10.35, respectively) compared to BS<2y. COVID-19 pandemic is having a substantial negative impact in our population affected by obesity. During lockdown, people more than 2 years before BS behave like people without history of BS. Strategies addressed to prevent negative metabolic outcomes in this population are urgently needed.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored the experience of patients receiving home respiratory therapies (HRT), such as long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) and home mechanical ventilation (HMV).
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National Health Service1, University of Porto2, University of Paris3, University of Washington Medical Center4, University of Ottawa5, Oslo University Hospital6, University of Milan7, Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines University8, University Medical Center Groningen9, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc10, Haukeland University Hospital11
TL;DR: In this article, a narrative review aims to identify the technical issues of MPV and offers guidance via a decisional algorithm and educational figures providing relevant information that is important for successful implementation ofMPV.
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TL;DR: In this paper, Randomized controlled trials do not support a role for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in preventing major cardiovascular events or mortality in patients with obstructive slee...
Abstract: Rationale: Randomized controlled trials do not support a role for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in preventing major cardiovascular events or mortality in patients with obstructive slee...
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TL;DR: In this article, a phenomenological descriptive study, using focus groups, was carried out with 28 healthcare professionals (HCPs) with distinct backgrounds (57% pulmonologists, 29% clinical physiologists, 7% physiotherapists, and 7% nurses).