Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine

Manuel Pimentel Leal

Publications

• Research Article
  Asthma Diagnosis in Spain: Survey of Opinions, Attitudes and Knowledge among Primary Care Physicians
  Author(s): Jesus Molina Paris, Vicente Plaza, Miguel Angel Lobo Alvarez, Xavier Muñoz, Manuel Pimentel Leal and Eduard TarragonaJesus Molina Paris, Vicente Plaza, Miguel Angel Lobo Alvarez, Xavier Muñoz, Manuel Pimentel Leal and Eduard Tarragona
  
  Background: Asthma is frequently misdiagnosed. Peak expiratory flow (PEF) measurement is easy and very useful for asthma diagnosis in primary care. Objectives: The DIANA project aimed to assess the impact of a course on PEF measurement among primary care physicians in Spain. Methods: A 7-item questionnaire was sent to selected primary care physicians (Phase A). Respondents were then invited to take a web-based course on PEF in asthma diagnosis. Finally, the questionnaire was again sent to all physicians (Phase B). Questionnaires also asked for demographical data such as age, sex, speciality, route of access to speciality, and geographical area. A comparative statistical analysis was performed on the results of both questionnaires. An extended analysis was performed later. Answers were analysed by percentages and using McNemar’s test. The plan.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-105X.1000308

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