Obrador, Gregorio
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Obrador, Gregorio
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Tomás Obrador Vera, Gregorio
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B-3054-2011
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Item type:Publication, Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess the health related Social Capital for Chronic Kidney Disease among Mexican adolescents(Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2025) ;Quiñones-Villalobos, Carolina ;Prado-Aguilar, Carlos Alberto; ;Arreola-Guerra, José ManuelPadilla-López, JannettBackground: Social Capital on health has been studied widely, to date there is no valid and reliable questionnaire that measure it in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Objective: To develop, validate and assess the reliability of Social Capital related to CKD questionnaire for Mexican adolescents. Methods: An instrumental study was employed to validate a questionnaire that assesses the cognitive and structural domains of Social Capital related to CKD. The questionnaire was generated by operationalization of the constructs and validated by assessing the content, face validity, criteria and construct validity. Reliability was assessed through the Cronbach´s alpha. Results: The content validity of the questionnaire was confirmed through Kendall’s W of 0.925 (p = 0.01) and its face validity was evaluated by four focus groups. A principal component analysis on a sample of 281 adolescents indicated that 72.78% of the variance was explained by the cognitive domain and 83.20% by the structural domain. A confirmatory analysis returned a chi-squared value of 142.99 (p = 0.05), a CFI of 0.97, a TLI of 0.96, a RMSEA of 0.040 and a SRMR of 0.07 for the cognitive domain. Similarly, a chi-squared of 408.296 (p < 0.001), a CFI of 0.98, a TLI of 0.97, a RMSEA 0.03 and a SRMR of 0.06 were returned for the structural domain. The validity of the criteria was assessed through a Pearson’s correlation for both the cognitive and structural domains. There was a mild-to-strongly significant correlation (p ≤ 0.001) among items and dimensions within each domain, with correlation coefficients ranging from 0.23 to 0.83. As a determinant of the reliability of the questionnaire, the Cronbach’s alpha was 0.84 and 0.94 for the cognitive and structural domain, respectively. Conclusions: A valid and reliable questionnaire has been developed to measure the influence of Social Capital on health in relation to CKD among Mexican adolescents. ©The authors ©Public Library of Science (PLoS) ©PLOS One.33 39 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, The ASCEND-NHQ randomized trial found positive effects of daprodustat on hemoglobin and quality of life in patients with non-dialysis chronic kidney disease(2023) ;Johansen, Kirsten L. ;Cobitz, Alexander R. ;Singh, Ajay K. ;Macdougall, Iain C.Lopes, Renato D.The ASCEND-NHQ trial evaluated the effects of daprodustat on hemoglobin and the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short Form Survey (SF-36) Vitality score (fatigue) in a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3-5, hemoglobin 8.5-10.0 g/dl, transferrin saturation 15% or more, and ferritin 50 ng/ml or more without recent erythropoiesis-stimulating agent use were randomized (1:1) to oral daprodustat or placebo to achieve and maintain target hemoglobin of 11-12 g/dl over 28 weeks. The primary endpoint was the mean change in hemoglobin between baseline and the evaluation period (Weeks 24-28). Principal secondary endpoints were proportion of participants with a 1 g/dl or more increase in hemoglobin and mean change in the Vitality score between baseline and Week 28. Outcome superiority was tested (1-sided alpha level of 0.025). Overall, 614 participants with non-dialysis-dependent CKD were randomized. The adjusted mean change in hemoglobin from baseline to the evaluation period was greater with daprodustat (1.58 vs 0.19 g/dl). The adjusted mean treatment difference (AMD) was significant at 1.40 g/dl (95% confidence interval 1.23, 1.56). A significantly greater proportion of participants receiving daprodustat showed a 1 g/dl or greater increase in hemoglobin from baseline (77% vs 18%). The mean SF-36 Vitality score increased by 7.3 and 1.9 points with daprodustat and placebo, respectively; a clinically and statistically significant 5.4 point Week 28 AMD increase. Adverse event rates were similar (69% vs 71%); relative risk 0.98, (95% confidence interval 0.88, 1.09). Thus, in participants with CKD stages 3-5, daprodustat resulted in a significant increase in hemoglobin and improvement in fatigue without an increase in the overall frequency of adverse events. Copyright © 2023 International Society of Nephrology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Scopus© Citations 16 1 17 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Prevalencia, factores de riesgo y consecuencias de la referencia tardía al nefrólogo(2011-01) ;Laris González, Almudena ;Madero, Magdalena ;Pérez-Grovas, Héctor ;Franco-Guevara, MarthaLate referral of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to specialized care by the nephrologist is associated with worse patient outcomes while on dialysis. To determine the prevalence, risk factors, and consequences of late nephrology referral at a Mexican tertiary care hospital. Retrospective chart review of all adult patients who began chronic hemodialysis between 2002 and 2006 at the National Institute of Cardiology "Ignacio Chavez" (NICICh), Mexico City. Timing of referral to Nephrology Department was classified as early, late or very late if the time elapsed between referral and initiation of dialysis was < 1 month, between 1-6 months or > or = 6 months, respectively. Socio-demographic, clinical, laboratory and echocardiographic characteristics were compared according to timing of referral. Eighty four out of 150 patients were included in the analysis. Of these, 56% were referred < 1 month, and an additional 15% between 1-6 months prior to the initiation of chronic hemodialysis. In univariate analysis, being referred by a relative or friend was associated with a higher risk (p = 0.04), and being employed with a lower risk of late referral (p = 0.05). Late referred patients were more likely to require emergency dialysis and hospitalization, and of not having a permanent vascular access for their first dialysis. They also had a higher prevalence of severe anemia (hematocrit < 28%) and of residual kidney function (estimated glomerular filtration rate < 5 mL/min/1.73 m2), as well as increased left ventricular mass. Late nephrology referral is highly prevalent in our population and is associated with markers of suboptimal predialysis care at the onset of chronic dialysis.1 49Scopus© Citations 11 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Percepción de maltrato durante la residencia médica en México: medición y análisis bioético(Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Facultad de Medicina, 2018); ; ; ;Villa, Antonio R.Contreras, DanielaIntroducción: Entre los múltiples retos que enfrenta un residente se encuentran las relaciones intrahospitalarias. En estas relaciones se han identificado maltratos hacia el residente que interfieren con su aprendizaje. Sin embargo, se conoce poco sobre este fenómeno en México. Objetivo: Medir la percepción de diferentes tipos de maltrato en residentes y hacer un análisis bioético de los resultados. Método: Se aplicó una encuesta electrónica de 107 preguntas a residentes del Estado de México para medir la percepción de maltratos psicológicos, físicos, académicos y sexuales. Se preguntó sobre quiénes ejercían los maltratos y sus consecuencias. El análisis estadístico incluyó la descripción de maltrato y sus tipos específicos, así como la frecuencia de variables sociodemográficas. Se realizó regresión logística para estimar la probabilidad de maltrato en función de variables de riesgo. Resultados: Se obtuvieron 143 respuestas (tasa de respuesta: 8.2%), 84% de los residentes refirió haber sufrido maltratos, siendo el más frecuente el psicológico (humillaciones en el 78%), seguido por el académico (guardias de castigo en 50% y negación de la enseñanza en 40%) y por el físico (16% recibieron golpes, 35% fueron privados de alimentación y 1% de ir al baño durante sus guardias, como castigo). Además 21% fue presionado a consumir alcohol contra su voluntad. Los maltratos psicológicos y físicos fueron más frecuentes en especialidades quirúrgicas que médicas. Como consecuencia de los maltratos, el 89% de los residentes reportaron burnout, 71% depresión, 78% ansiedad y 58% mala atención a sus pacientes. Los principales responsables de los maltratos fueron residentes de jerarquía superior y médicos de base. Conclusiones: Los maltratos durante la residencia son muy frecuentes y afectan los derechos humanos y la dignidad de los residentes. También reducen la capacidad de aprendizaje y la eficiencia de la educación médica de especialidad, en un país con alta demanda de atención de salud que requiere optimizar recursos económicos y humanos. © Los autores © Investigación en Educación Médica © Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Facultad de Medicina5 15 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Reaching Targets for Mineral Metabolism Clinical Practice Guidelines and Its Impact on Outcomes Among Mexican Chronic Dialysis Patients(2013) ;Paniagua, Ramón ;Ventura, María-de-Jesús ;Ávila-Díaz, Marcela ;Hinojosa-Heredia, HéctorMéndez-Duran, AntonioBackground and aims: An increasing number of studies have been published concerning meeting targets of clinical guidelines for different aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of patients with end-stage renal disease. Most of these studies have shown that guideline recommendations are not always satisfied, and results outside target limits have been associated with high rates of mortality and morbidity. The objective of this study was to analyze the frequency of reaching mineral and bone metabolism-related guideline targets and its impact on clinical outcomes in Mexican chronic dialysis patients. Methods: A cohort of prevalent peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD) patients were analyzed at baseline and followed for at least 16 months. Patients were on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), automated peritoneal dialysis (APD), and HD and contracted HD modalities where patients received HD sessions outside institution facilities. Results: We studied 753 patients. The percentage of patients within target limits for phosphorus was 35%, for calcium 32%, and for PTH 12%. The most frequent pattern was hyperphosphatamia, hypercalcemia, and low PTH. This was even more frequent in CAPD patients, probably due to the high percentage of diabetic patients. Hypercalcemia was found as an independent risk factor for mortality.2 7Scopus© Citations 13 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Patient Perspectives on the Meaning and Impact of Fatigue in Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review and Thematic Analysis of Qualitative Studies(2019) ;Jacobson, Jack ;Ju, Angela ;Baumgart, Amanda ;Unruh, MarkO’Donoghue, DonalRationale & objective: Fatigue is a highly prevalent and debilitating symptom in patients on hemodialysis therapy due to the uremic milieu, the hemodialysis treatment itself, and other comorbid conditions. However, fatigue remains underrecognized and the consequences are underappreciated because it may not be visible in clinical settings. This study aims to describe the experience that patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis have with fatigue. Study design: Systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies. Setting & study populations: Patients undergoing hemodialysis. Search strategy & sources: MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, reference lists, and PhD dissertations were searched from inception to October 2018. Data extraction: All text from the results/conclusion of the primary studies. Analytical approach: Thematic synthesis. Copyright © 2019 National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Scopus© Citations 72 2 27 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, A Report of the Lisbon Conference on the Care of the Kidney Transplant Recipient(2007) ;Abbud-Filho, Mario ;Adams, Patricia L. ;Alberú, Josefina ;Cardella, CarlChapman, JeremyAn International Conference on the Care of the Kidney Transplant Recipient was convened in Lisbon, Portugal from February 2–4, 2006 under the auspices of the National Kidney Foundation and Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO), and in cooperation with The Transplantation Society. Conference participants included over 100 experts and leaders in kidney transplantation, representing more than 40 countries from around the world, including participants from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North American, and South America (Appendix). The goal of the conference was to develop recommendations to improve the outcomes of kidney transplant recipients worldwide with regard to the following basic medical issues: cardiovascular disease (Work Group I), cancer and infection (Work Group II), and anemia, bone disease, reproductive issues, growth and development (Work Group III). Work Groups I, II, and III addressed the preand posttransplant care of kidney transplant recipients by the following components: timelines of pre- and posttransplantation, immunosuppression, level of kidney allograft function, and burden of disease (prior history of dialysis or preemptive transplant and how that history affects outcome).Scopus© Citations 92 5 30 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Systemic complications of chronic kidney disease(2015); Pereira, Brian J. G.The kidney plays a critical role in the maintenance of homeostasis. As kidney function diminishes, excretory, regulatory, and endocrine function is lost, and complications develop in essentially every organ system. Kidney failure is the last stage in the continuum of progressive CKD. Management of the complications associated with CKD mainly includes dietary counseling, adequate control of volume and blood pressure, and use of phosphate binders, calcitriol (Calcijex, Rocaltrol), and erythropoietin. Many of these complications can be prevented or attenuated with optimal CKD care, which involves early detection of progressive kidney disease, interventions to retard its progression, prevention of uremic complications, attenuation of comorbid conditions, adequate preparation for kidney replacement therapy, and timely initiation of dialysis (figure 2). Closer attention to CKD care is likely to be the key to improved outcomes among patients with kidney failure.1 16Scopus© Citations 17 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Validation of a core patient-reported outcome measure for fatigue in patients receiving hemodialysis : the SONG-HD fatigue instrument(2020) ;Ju, Angela ;Teixeira-Pinto, Armando ;Tong, Allison ;Smith, Alice C.Unruh, MarkBackground and objectives Fatigue is a very common and debilitating symptom and identified by patients as a critically important core outcome to be included in all trials involving patients receiving hemodialysis. A valid, standardized measure for fatigue is needed to yield meaningful and relevant evidence about this outcome. This study validated a core patient-reported outcome measure for fatigue in hemodialysis. Design, setting, participants, & measurements A longitudinal cohort study was conducted to assess the validity and reliability of a new fatigue measure (Standardized Outcomes in Nephrology-Hemodialysis Fatigue [SONGHD Fatigue]). Eligible and consenting patients completed the measure at three time points: baseline, a week later, and 12 days following the second time point. Cronbach α and intraclass correlation coefficient were calculated to assess internal consistency, and Spearman rho was used to assess convergent validity. Confirmatory factor analysis was also conducted. Hemodialysis units in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Romania participated in this study. Adult patients aged 18 years and over who were English speaking and receiving maintenance hemodialysis were eligible to participate. Standardized Outcomes in Nephrology-Hemodialysis, the Visual Analog Scale for fatigue, the 12-Item Short Form Survey, and Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy–Fatigue were used. Results In total, 485 participants completed the study across the United Kingdom, Australia, and Romania. Psychometric assessment demonstrated that Standardized Outcomes in Nephrology-Hemodialysis is internally consistent (Cronbach α =0.81–0.86) and stable over a 1-week period (intraclass correlation coefficient =0.68–0.74). The measure demonstrated convergence with Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy–Fatigue and had moderate correlations with other measures that assessed related but not the same concept (the 12-Item Short Form Survey and the Visual Analog Scale). Confirmatory factor analysis supported the one-factor model. Conclusions SONG-HD Fatigue seems to be a reliable and valid measure to be used in trials involving patients receiving hemodialysis. © 2020 by the American Society of Nephrology.Scopus© Citations 49 1 24 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Anaemia of chronic kidney disease: an under-recognized and under-treated problem(2002); Pereira, Brian J. G.Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) almost invariably develop anaemia, which is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, and reduced quality of life. Anaemia begins early in the course of CKD, and although treatment with erythropoietin is effective, the condition is often under‐treated. Because of the growing body of scientific literature on the significant morbidity and mortality associated with anaemia of CKD, a Renal Anaemia Management Period (RAMP) was proposed. This is defined as the time after onset of CKD when anaemia develops and requires early diagnosis and treatment. The RAMP was developed to call attention to the need to improve outcomes for patients with CKD and possibly lower the economic burden by correcting anaemia earlier. It is an important opportunity for preventive care and has the potential to limit costs associated with comorbidities of CKD.1 19Scopus© Citations 34
