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R M Marrades
Researcher at University of Barcelona
Publications - 25
Citations - 4046
R M Marrades is an academic researcher from University of Barcelona. The author has contributed to research in topics: COPD & Exacerbation. The author has an hindex of 21, co-authored 25 publications receiving 3872 citations.
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Risk factors of readmission to hospital for a COPD exacerbation: a prospective study
TL;DR: This is the first study to show a strong association between usual physical activity and reduced risk of readmission to hospital with COPD, which is potentially relevant for rehabilitation and other therapeutic strategies.
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Physiological changes in respiratory function associated with ageing.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Stage and Health-Related Quality of Life
Montse Ferrer,J Alonso,Josep Morera,R M Marrades,A Khalaf,M C Aguar,Vicente Plaza,Luis Prieto,Josep M. Antó +8 more
TL;DR: The relation between the American Thoracic Society's system for staging chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and health-related quality of life was examined, and particular attention was given to the influence of self-reported chronic comorbid conditions on the relation.
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Health-related Quality of Life and Mortality in Male Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Antònia Domingo-Salvany,Rosa Lamarca,Montserrat Ferrer,Judith Garcia-Aymerich,Jordi Alonso,M A Félez,Ahmad Khalaf,R M Marrades,Eduard Monsó,Joan Serra-Batlles,Josep M. Antó +10 more
TL;DR: HRQL measures provide independent and relevant information on the health status of male patients with COPD and should be considered for a more thorough evaluation and staging of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Validity and reliability of the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire after adaptation to a different language and culture: the Spanish example
Montse Ferrer,J Alonso,Luis Prieto,Vicente Plaza,Eduard Monsó,R M Marrades,M C Aguar,A Khalaf,Josep M. Antó +8 more
TL;DR: The adaptation into Spanish of the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), a self-administered questionnaire developed by Jones et al. (1991) covering three domains of health in airways disease patients, suggests that the SGRQ may already be used in Spain and in international studies involving Spanish respiratory patients.