Cochrane - Colección Especial - Coronavirus (Covid-19): asistencia en remoto mediante la telesalud
They appear to have a small beneficial effect on blood glucose control and the effect was larger in the cell phone subgroup. There is no evidence to show benefits in other biological results or in cognitive, behavioral or emotional results.
Cochrane - Colección Especial - Coronavirus (Covid-19): asistencia en remoto mediante la telesalud
However, the only finding summarized through a few studies was that there is a significant decrease in hospital stay. Preliminary results do not show an adverse impact on physical health outcomes, and several papers reported an improvement in satisfaction with home care. Additional trials that measure long-term health, satisfaction, use of services, and costs are required.
Cochrane - Colección Especial - Coronavirus (Covid-19): asistencia en remoto mediate la telesalud
There was only one article that met the inclusion criteria. This study reported the effect of an intervention for promoting physical activity on cardiorespiratory fitness. No data on physical activity, quality of life, or cost-effectiveness were reported.
Cochrane - Colección Especial - cuidados críticos (desconexión de la ventilación mecánica)
16 predominantly moderate to good quality trials were identified that included 994 participants, most with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Compared to disconnection with VPPI, disconnection with VPPN significantly reduced mortality. The beneficial effects on mortality were significantly greater in trials that exclusively included participants with COPD (hazard ratio [RR] 0.36; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.24 to 0.56) versus populations mixed (RR 0.81, 95% CI 0.47 to 1.40). NPPV ...
Cochrane - Colección Especial - medidas de prevención y control de la infección
Research studies evaluating the effects of infection prevention and control strategies on MRSA transmission in nursing homes are lacking.
Only one study was identified, a group randomized controlled trial in 32 nursing homes that evaluated the effect of an infection control education and training program on the prevalence of MRSA. At the end of the 12-month study, there was no change in the prevalence of MRSA between intervention and control sites, although mean infection control audit scores ...