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Observational studyAtencion primaria2015

[Evaluation of referral process of the hypertensive patient in Spain: DERIVA study].

Nieves Martell-Claros, María Abad-Cardiel, Beatriz Álvarez-Álvarez, Jose Antonio García-Donaire, Alberto Galgo-Nafría

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5 authors.

Nieves Martell-ClarosUnidad de Hipertensión, Servico de Medicina Interna, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos, UCM, Madrid, España. Electronic address: nieves.martell@salud.madrid.org.
María Abad-CardielUnidad de Hipertensión, Servico de Medicina Interna, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos, UCM, Madrid, España.
Beatriz Álvarez-ÁlvarezCentro de Salud Andrés Mellado, Madrid, España.
Jose Antonio García-DonaireUnidad de Hipertensión, Servico de Medicina Interna, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos, UCM, Madrid, España.
Alberto Galgo-NafríaCentro de Salud Espronceda, Madrid, España.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAn adequate communication between levels of medical attention is the key point for optimal treatment and outcomes of the hypertensive population.

aimsThe aim of this study was to evaluate the adequacy of the hypertensive patients' derivation from Primary Care to Specialized Care. As secondary objectives, the information registered on the derivation report was assessed and concordance between derivation reason and final diagnosis was analysed.

designThis is an observational, descriptive, multicentre study. SITE: Study conducted at the national level.

participantsSpecialty Care Physicians receiving hypertensive patients referred from primary care. PRINCIPAL MEASUREMENTS: On the baseline visit, the specialist physicians assessed the quality of the derivation records and attended the patient. After the study, final diagnosis and treatment is suggested on the final visit.

results1769 subjects were included, mean aged 62,4 (13,6) years, 45% female. Time of diagnosis of hypertension was 8,0 (7,7) years. More than the half of the derivation records contained very good information (5,4%; CI4,3-6,5) or sufficient (50,7%; CI48,4-53,0). In 7,1% (IC5,9-8,3) derivation cause was not specified. 74,7% of the derivations were considered as appropriate, though 30% were late. Concordance between derivation reasons and final diagnosis was low (kappa index 0,208).

conclusionsA quarter of the hypertensive population is unnecessary derived to Secondary Care and 30% of the appropriately derived was late. We should improve the interrelation of attention in the hypertension and cardiovascular area between the both attention levels.

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Referral and ConsultationAgedFemaleHumansHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedPrimary Health CareSpainSpecializationAtención primaria de saludHealth care levelsHipertensiónHypertensionNiveles de atención de saludPrimary health careReferral and consultationRemisión y consulta

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PMCPMC6983622

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