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2. Pharmaceutical Policy in Argentina
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Vargas-Pelaez, Claudia Marcela, Drago, María Teresa Bürgin, Acosta, Angela, Farias, Mareni Rocha, and Babar, Zaheer-Ud-Din, editor
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- 2017
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3. Towards a theoretical model on medicines as a health need
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Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, Soares, Luciano, Rover, Marina Raijche Mattozo, Blatt, Carine Raquel, Mantel-Teeuwisse, Aukje, Rossi Buenaventura, Francisco Augusto, Restrepo, Luis Guillermo, Latorre, María Cristina, López, José Julián, Bürgin, María Teresa, Silva, Consuelo, Leite, Silvana Nair, and Mareni Rocha, Farias
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- 2017
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4. Acceso a medicamentos de alto precio en Brasil: la perspectiva de médicos, farmacéuticos y usuarios
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Rover, Marina Raijche Mattozo, Vargas-Pelaez, Claudia Marcela, Rocha Farias, Mareni, and Nair Leite, Silvana
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- 2016
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5. Estrategias para promover el acceso a medicamentos de interés en salud pública: revisión estructurada de la literatura
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Ledezma-Morales, Mónica, Amariles, Pedro, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, and Augusto Rossi Buenaventura, Francisco
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- 2020
6. The state of the art of marine natural products in Colombia
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Bautista, Claudia Andrea, primary, Puentes, Carlos Andrés, additional, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, additional, Santos-Acevedo, Marison, additional, Ramos, Freddy A, additional, Gómez-León, Javier, additional, and Castellanos Hernández, Leonardo, additional
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- 2022
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7. Right to health, essential medicines, and lawsuits for access to medicines – A scoping study
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Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, Rover, Marina Raijche Mattozo, Leite, Silvana Nair, Rossi Buenaventura, Francisco, and Farias, Mareni Rocha
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- 2014
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8. Medication Therapy Management Service for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Before-and-After Study
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Foppa, Aline Aparecida, Chemello, Clarice, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, and Farias, Mareni Rocha
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- 2016
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9. Acciones judiciales que exigen tecnologías en salud en Brasil: una revisión sistemática de métodos mixtos
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da Trindade, Monica Cristina Nunes, Peres, Kaite Cristiane, de Souza, Mariana Nascimento, Cardoso, Carolina Nogared, Orozco, Daniel Cobo, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, and Farias, Mareni Rocha
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Judicialização da saúde ,Acesso a Medicamentos Essenciais e Tecnologias em Saúde ,Acceso a Medicamentos Esenciales y Tecnologías Sanitarias ,Health's Judicialization ,Right to Health ,Brasil ,Judicialización de la Salud ,Derecho a la salud ,Access to Essential Medicines and Health Technologies ,Brazil ,Direito a Saúde - Abstract
Objectives: to know the profile and understand the context described in publications on the judicialization of access to health technologies in Brazil. Methods: this study drew on the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for mixed-methods systematic reviews as it allows the synthesis of different designs/types of study, thus helping managers in the health decision-making process. Five databases were consulted, and articles were included that presented data from lawsuits demanding health technologies from the SUS in Brazil, or that analyzed this phenomenon, published in Portuguese, English and Spanish, until 2019. The methodological quality was evaluated using the convergent segregated approach. The characterization of data from the studies and the analysis and integration of qualitative-quantitative evidence were conducted through realistic synthesis. Results: 27 studies were included in the review. A total of 76,666 lawsuits were identified in which some health technology was requested, mainly medicines (65%); most lawsuits had private legal representation (68%) and most lawsuits were against the states (65%). The most frequent judicialization analysis approaches were Positive Social (32%) and Negative Normative (32%), followed by 29% for the Positive Normative approach. The Social Negative approach (7%) was the least frequent. Conclusions: it was identified that there is quantitative evidence that supports qualitative evidence. These demonstrate that the Judiciary's lack of knowledge about health policies leads to an increase in health inequalities; to the promotion of state paternalism, as well as the fact that the increase in lawsuits explains the need to seek alternatives for accessing health technologies. Objetivos: conocer el perfil y comprender el contexto descrito en las publicaciones sobre la judicialización del acceso a tecnologías en salud en Brasil. Metodología: se utilizó la metodología de revisión sistemática de métodos mixtos propuesta por el Instituto Joanna Briggs (JBI) que permite sintetizar diferentes diseños/tipos de estudio y ayuda a los gestores en la toma de decisiones en salud. Se consultaron 5 bases de datos y se incluyeron artículos que presentaran datos de procesos judiciales que demandan tecnologías en salud del SUS en Brasil, o que analizaran este fenómeno, publicados en portugués, inglés y español, hasta 2019. La calidad metodológica fue evaluada con un enfoque convergente segregado. La caracterización de los datos de los estudios y el análisis e integración de la evidencia cuali-cuantitativa se realizó usando la síntesis realista. Resultados: 27 estudios fueron incluidos en la revisión. Se identificaron 76.666 procesos judiciales en que se solicitaba alguna tecnología en salud, en su mayoría medicamentos (65%); la mayoría de los procesos presentaron una representación jurídica privada (68%) y la mayoría de las acciones fue contra los estados (65%). Los enfoques de análisis de judicialización más frecuentes fueron Social Positivo (32%) y Normativo Negativo (32%), seguidos de 29% para el abordaje de Normativo Positivo. El abordaje Social Negativo (7%) fue el menos frecuente. Conclusiones: se identificó que existen evidencias cuantitativas que soportan las evidencias cualitativas. Estas demuestran que el desconocimiento del Poder Judicial sobre las políticas de salud lleva a un aumento de las desigualdades en salud; al fomento del paternalismo del Estado, así como que el aumento de acciones judiciales explica la necesidad de la búsqueda de alternativas para acceder a tecnologías en salud. Objetivos: conhecer o perfil e compreender o contexto descrito nas publicações sobre a judicialização do acesso às tecnologias em saúde no Brasil. Metodologia: foi utilizada a metodologia de revisão sistemática de métodos mistos, estabelecida pelo Instituto Joanna Briggs (JBI), que permite sintetizar diferentes desenhos/tipos de estudo e auxilia os gestores na tomada de decisão em saúde. Foram consultadas cinco bases de dados e incluídos artigos que apresentassem dados de processos judiciais demandando tecnologias em saúde do SUS no Brasil, ou que analisassem esse fenômeno, publicados em português, inglês e espanhol, até 2019. A qualidade metodológica foi avaliada com a abordagem convergente segregada. A caracterização dos dados dos estudos e a análise e integração das evidências qualitativos-quantitativas foram realizadas por meio da síntese realista. Resultados: 27 estudos foram incluídos na revisão. Foram identificados 76.666 processos judiciais em que foi solicitada alguma tecnologia em saúde, principalmente medicamentos (65%); a maioria dos processos apresentou representação legal privada (68%) e a maioria das ações foi contra os estados (65%). As abordagens de análise de judicialização mais frequentes foram Social Positiva (32%) e Normativa Negativa (32%), seguidas de 29% para a abordagem Normativa Positiva. A abordagem Social Negativa (7%) foi a menos frequente. Conclusões: identificou-se que há evidências quantitativas que sustentam as evidências qualitativas. Estes demonstram que o desconhecimento do Judiciário sobre as políticas de saúde leva ao aumento das desigualdades em saúde; à promoção do paternalismo estatal, bem como o fato de que o aumento das ações judiciais explica a necessidade de buscar alternativas de acesso às tecnologias em saúde.
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10. Ações judiciais que demandam tecnologias em saúde no Brasil: uma revisão sistemática de métodos mistos
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Da Trindade, Monica Cristina Nunes, primary, Peres, Kaite Cristiane, additional, de Souza, Mariana Nascimento, additional, Cardoso, Carolina Nogared, additional, Orozco, Daniel Cobo, additional, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, additional, and Farias, Mareni Rocha, additional
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- 2022
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11. Characterization of the import applications for unavailable vital medicines in 2016 and 2017 in Colombia
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Olivares, Luz Andrea, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, Lopez, Jose Julian, Rossi, Francisco, and Chacón-Garzón, María Fernanda
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- 2022
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12. Vacinas no Brasil: análise histórica do registro sanitário e a disponibilização no Sistema de Saúde
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Peres, Kaite Cristiane, Buendgens, Fabíola Bagatini, Prates, Ediana Adriano, Bonetti, Norberto Rech, Soares, Luciano, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, and Farias, Mareni Rocha
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Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária ,Vaccines ,Vacinas ,Produtos biológicos ,Brazilian Health RegulatoryAgency ,Biological products ,Public Health ,Saúde Pública - Abstract
Resumo Com a pandemia da COVID-19 e a importância das políticas públicas de proteção social, questões sanitaristas incluindo as imunizações se tornaram destaque. O estudo tem o objetivo de analisar a dinâmica dos registros sanitários de vacinas no país e as vacinas disponibilizadas por meio do Programa Nacional de Imunização (PNI), com destaque para o calendário vacinal no período entre 2004 e 2018. Realizou-se um estudo descritivo, documental e exploratório dos processos de registro sanitário na Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (Anvisa) e a incorporação dos produtos no PNI. Como base da pesquisa foram utilizados o banco de dados de registro sanitário disponibilizado pela Anvisa, a análise documental de publicações oficiais/normativas e os dados da literatura. Os dados demonstram a incorporação das vacinas no PNI, assim como um país com potencial industrial para a produção das vacinas, no entanto ainda centrado na transferência de tecnologias, necessitando de investimentos e atenção pública no desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias, garantindo a independência do setor. Abstract Given the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of public social protection policies, health issues, including immunizations, have gained prominence. This paper aims to analyze the dynamics of vaccine registration in Brazil and the vaccines made available through the National Immunization Program (PNI in Portuguese), with emphasis on the 2004-2018 vaccination schedule. This descriptive, exploratory, documentary research analyzed vaccine registration procedureswith the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA, in Portuguese) and the incorporation of vaccine products into the PNI. The study drew on information from the national sanitary registration database, made available by ANVISA; a document analysis of official/normative publications; and data from published literature. The data shows the incorporation of vaccines into the PNI, evidencing that Brazil is a country with industrial potential for vaccine production but that is still focused on the transfer of technologies and in need of public attention and investments for developing new technologies as a way to ensure the sector’s independence.
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13. Vacinas no Brasil: análise histórica do registro sanitário e a disponibilização no Sistema de Saúde
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Peres, Kaite Cristiane, primary, Buendgens, Fabíola Bagatini, additional, Prates, Ediana Adriano, additional, Bonetti, Norberto Rech, additional, Soares, Luciano, additional, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, additional, and Farias, Mareni Rocha, additional
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- 2021
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14. Acesso a medicamentos de alto preço: desigualdades na organização e resultados entre estados brasileiros
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Rover, Marina Raijche Mattozo, primary, Faraco, Emília Baierle, additional, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, additional, Colussi, Claudia Flemming, additional, Storpirtis, Sílvia, additional, Farias, Mareni Rocha, additional, and Leite, Silvana Nair, additional
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- 2021
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15. Caracterización de las solicitudes de importación de medicamentos vitales no disponibles años 2016 y 2017 en Colombia
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Olivares, Luz Andrea, primary, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, additional, Lopez, Jose Julian, additional, Rossi, Francisco, additional, and Chacón-Garzón, María Fernanda, additional
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- 2021
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16. Clinical pathway for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C, a look and a complement from the perspective of pharmaceutical services
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Ledezma-Morales, Mónica, Amariles M, Pedro, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, and Rossi Buenaventura, Francisco Augusto
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- 2018
17. Percepções de pacientes com doença de Parkinson sobre a qualidade de vida
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Aparecida Foppa, Aline, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, Bagatini Buendgens, Fabíola, Chemello, Clarice, Fleury Charmillot, Mariana Piva, Marin, Marjorie, Seemann, Mayara, and Rocha Farias, Mareni
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Parkinson disease ,PDQ-39 ,quality of life ,enfermedad de Parkinson ,qualidade de vida ,calidad de vida ,doença de Parkinson - Abstract
Introduction: Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder manifested by motor and non-motor symptoms that compromise patients' quality of life. The instrument used to assess Parkinson's disease patients' quality of life is the Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39). This study aims to identify issues related to quality of life from the patients' perspective, compare the results obtained with the aspects included in the PDQ-39, and describe some strategies that patients have adopted to overcome difficulties. Materials and methods: This is a qualitative and descriptive study based on a focus group consisting of six patients. Data were analyzed using the content analysis method. Results: Aspects related to all PDQ-39 domains were mentioned by the patients, highlighting those related to limitations on their mobility and daily activities, as well as aspects related to their emotional wellbeing. The patients did not mention some aspects of mobility that are included in the PDQ-39, but limitations in the domain of emotional wellbeing that are included in the PDQ-39 were detected. In order to overcome difficulties, patients devise various strategies that require social support. Conclusion: Understanding and reflecting on Parkinson's disease patients' perceptions of their quality of life contributes to our understanding of the disease and stimulates proposals for adequate clinical interventions to provide comprehensive care. It is suggested that the PDQ-39 be reviewed and adapted to the current context, taking into account the most recent knowledge and technological advances related to Parkinson's disease. Resumen Introducción: la enfermedad de Parkinson es una patología neurodegenerativa, que se manifiesta por signos y síntomas motores y no motores, que comprometen la calidad de vida de los pacientes. El Parkinson Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39) es el instrumento más utilizado para evaluar la calidad de vida en pacientes con esta enfermedad. Los objetivos del trabajo fueron identificar los aspectos relacionados con la Calidad de Vida desde la perspectiva de los pacientes, compararlos con los aspectos considerados por el PDQ-39 y describir las estrategias adoptadas por los pacientes para superar las dificultades. Materiales y métodos: estudio cualitativo, descriptivo. Se realizó un grupo focal con seis pacientes. Los datos fueron analizados usando el método de análisis de contenido. Resultados: aspectos relacionados a todos los dominios del PDQ-39 fueron mencionados por los pacientes, destacándose aquellos relacionados con las limitaciones de la movilidad y el desarrollo de actividades diarias, y aspectos relacionados con el bienestar emocional. No obstante, algunos aspectos considerados en el dominio movilidad del PDQ-39 no fueron mencionados, y fueron detectadas limitaciones del dominio bienestar emocional. Los pacientes diseñan diversas estrategias para superar las dificultades, en las que el soporte social es importante. Conclusión: conocer y reflexionar sobre las percepciones de persona con enfermedad de Parkinson sobre su calidad de vida contribuye para la comprensión de la enfermedad y auxilia la propuesta de intervenciones clínicas adecuadas para lograr el cuidado integral. Se sugiere la revisión y adaptación del PDQ-39 al contexto actual, los avances tecnológicos y de conocimientos sobre la enfermedad de Parkinson. Resumo Introdução: a doença de Parkinson é uma patologia neurodegenerativa, que se manifesta por signos e sintomas motores e não motores, que comprometem a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. O Parkinson Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39) é o instrumento mais utilizado para avaliar a qualidade de vida de em pacientes com esta doença. Os objetivos do trabalho foram identificar os aspetos relacionados com a Qualidade de Vida desde a perspectiva dos pacientes, compará-los com os aspetos considerados pelo PDQ-39 e descrever as estratégias adotadas pelos pacientes para superar as dificuldades. Materiais e métodos: estudo qualitativo, descritivo. Realizou-se um grupo focal com seis pacientes. Os dados foram analisados usando o método de análise de conteúdo. Resultados: aspetos relacionados a todos os domínios do PDQ-39 foram mencionados pelos pacientes, destacando-se aqueles relacionados com as limitações da mobilidade e o desenvolvimento de atividades diárias, e aspetos relacionados com o bem-estar emocional. No entanto, alguns aspectos considerados no domínio mobilidade do PDQ-39 não foram mencionados, e foram detectadas limitações do domínio bem-estar emocional. Os pacientes desenham diversas estratégias para superar as dificuldades, nas que o suporte social é importante. Conclusão: conhecer e reflexionar sobre as percepções de pessoas com Doença de Parkinson sobre sua qualidade de vida contribui para a compreensão da doença e auxilia a proposta de intervenções clínicas adequadas para conseguir o cuidado integral. Sugere-se a revisão e adaptação do PDQ-39 ao contexto atual, os avanços tecnológicos e de conhecimentos sobre a Doença de Parkinson.
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18. Perceptions of Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease about Quality of Life
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Parkinson’s disease patients who participated in the study, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior., Pacientes con Parkinson que participaron en el estudio, Pacientes com doença de Parkinson que participaram do estudo, Foppa, Aline Aparecida, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, Bagatini Buendgens, Fabíola, Chemello, Clarice, Fleury Charmillot, Mariana Piva, Marin, Marjorie, Seemann, Mayara, Rocha Farias, Mareni, Parkinson’s disease patients who participated in the study, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior., Pacientes con Parkinson que participaron en el estudio, Pacientes com doença de Parkinson que participaram do estudo, Foppa, Aline Aparecida, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, Bagatini Buendgens, Fabíola, Chemello, Clarice, Fleury Charmillot, Mariana Piva, Marin, Marjorie, Seemann, Mayara, and Rocha Farias, Mareni
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Introduction: Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder manifested by motor and non-motor symptoms that compromise patients’ quality of life. The instrument used to assess Parkinson’s disease patients’ quality of life is the Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire (pdq-39). This study aims to identify issues related to quality of life from the patients’ perspective, compare the results obtained with the aspects included in the pdq-39, and describe some strategies that patients have adopted to overcome difficulties. Materials and methods: This is a qualitative and descriptive study based on a focus group consisting of six patients. Data were analyzed using the content analysis method. Results: Aspects related to all pdq-39 domains were mentioned by the patients, highlighting those related to limitations on their mobility and daily activities, as well as aspects related to their emotional wellbeing. The patients did not mention some aspects of mobility that are included in the pdq-39, but limitations in the domain of emotional well-being that are included in the pdq-39 were detected. In order to overcome difficulties, patients devise various strategies that require social support. Conclusion: Understanding and reflecting on Parkinson’s disease patients’ perceptions of their quality of life contributes to our understanding of the disease and stimulates proposals for adequate clinical interventions to provide comprehensive care. It is suggested that the pdq-39 be reviewed and adapted to the current context, taking into account the most recent knowledge and technological advances related to Parkinson’s disease., Introducción: la enfermedad de Parkinson es una patología neurodegenerativa, que se mani esta por signos y síntomas motores y no motores, que comprometen la calidad de vida de los pacientes. El Parkinson Disease Questionnaire (pdq-39) es el instrumento más utilizado para evaluar la calidad de vida en pacientes con esta enfermedad. Los objetivos del trabajo fueron identificar los aspectos relacionados con la Calidad de Vida desde la perspectiva de los pacientes, compararlos con los aspectos considerados por el pdq-39 y describir las estrategias adoptadas por los pacientes para superar las di cultades. Materiales y métodos: estudio cualitativo, descriptivo. Se realizó un grupo focal con seis pacientes. Los datos fueron analizados usando el método de análisis de contenido. Resultados: aspectos relacionados a todos los dominios del pdq-39 fueron mencionados por los pacientes, destacándose aquellos relacionados con las limitaciones de la movilidad y el desarrollo de actividades diarias, y aspectos relacionados con el bienestar emocional. No obstante, algunos aspectos considerados en el dominio movilidad del pdq-39 no fueron mencionados, y fueron detectadas limitaciones del dominio bienestar emocional. Los pacientes diseñan diversas estrategias para superar las di cultades, en las que el soporte social es importante. Conclusión: conocer y re exionar sobre las percepciones de persona con Enfermedad de Parkinson so- bre su calidad de vida contribuye para la comprensión de la enfermedad y auxilia la propuesta de intervenciones clínicas adecuadas para lograr el cuidado integral. Se sugiere la revisión y adaptación del pdq-39 al contexto actual, los avances tecnológicos y de conocimientos sobre la Enfermedad de Parkinson., Introdução: a doença de Parkinson é uma patologia neurodegenerativa, que se manifesta por signos e sintomas motores e não motores, que comprometem a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. O Parkinson Disease Questionnaire (pdq-39) é o instrumento mais utilizado para avaliar a qualidade de vida de em pacientes com esta doença. Os objetivos do trabalho foram identficar os aspetos relacionados com a Qualidade de Vida desde a perspectiva dos pacientes, compará-los com os aspetos considerados pelo pdq-39 e descrever as estratégias adotadas pelos pacientes para superar as di culdades. Materiais e métodos: estudo qualitativo, descritivo. Realizou-se um grupo focal com seis pacientes. Os dados foram analisados usando o método de análise de conteúdo. Resultados: aspetos relacionados a todos os domínios do pdq-39 foram mencionados pelos pacientes, destacando-se aqueles relacionados com as limitações da mobilidade e o desenvolvimento de atividades diárias, e aspetos relacionados com o bem-estar emocional. No entanto, alguns aspectos considerados no domínio mobilidade do pdq-39 não foram mencionados, e foram detectadas limitações do domínio bem-estar emocional. Os pacientes desenham diversas estratégias para superar as di culdades, nas que o suporte social é importante. Conclusão: conhecer e re exionar sobre as percepções de pessoas com Doença de Parkinson sobre sua qualidade de vida contribui para a compreensão da doença e auxilia a proposta de intervenções clínicas adequadas para conseguir o cuidado integral. Sugere-se a revisão e adaptação do pdq-39 ao contexto atual, os avanços tecnológicos e de conhecimentos sobre a Doença de Parkinson.
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19. Drug utilization study of two generic antibiotics in a tertiary hospital in Bogotá
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López, José Julián, Cortázar, Yira, Acosta, Ángela, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, Rossi, Francisco, López, José Julián, Cortázar, Yira, Acosta, Ángela, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, and Rossi, Francisco
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Introduction: The Colombian national pharmaceutical policy establishes as a strategy the generation of greater pharmaco-epidemiological research at the national level, especially in the case of antibiotic drugs.Objective: To provide local pharmaco-epidemiological evidence regarding the effectiveness, conditions of use and safety of generic meropenem and cefepime in a tertiary hospital in Bogotá. Materials and methods: We conducted a descriptive, longitudinal and retrospective drug utilization study. The data were collected from the medical histories of all the patients who had cefepime or meropenem prescribed.Results: We included 82 patients treated with cefepime and 91 treated with meropenem in the study. Most of the patients were in services different from the intensive care unit (taking cefepime: 59.8%, and meropenem: 52.7%). Only 21.9% of the patients treated with cefepime and 49% of those treated with meropenem were seen by an infectious disease specialist. The antibiogram was performed for 47% and 60% of the patients treated with cefepime and meropenem, respectively. The most frequentindication for cefepime were respiratory infections and for meropenem, genitourinary ones. Therapeutic success rates were 61.7% for cefepime and 63.0% for meropenem.Conclusions: This study contributes evidence regarding the therapeutic performance of two generic antibiotics used in tertiary hospitals. There were no reports of therapeutic failure during the study period. In the cases of non-response, pharmacokinetic alterations, unfavorable clinical conditions, and inappropriate choice of antimicrobial treatment were identified as frequent factors., Introducción. La política farmacéutica de Colombia establece la necesidad de intensificar la investigación en farmacoepidemiología a nivel nacional, especialmente en el caso de los antibióticos. Objetivo. Aportar información farmacoepidemiológica en cuanto a la efectividad, las condiciones de uso y la seguridad de la cefepima y el meropenem genéricos en un hospital de alta complejidad en Bogotá.Materiales y métodos. Se hizo un estudio descriptivo, longitudinal y retrospectivo sobre la utilización de estos medicamentos. Los datos se recolectaron de todas las historias clínicas en las cuales se registraba el uso de cefepima y meropenem.Resultados. Se incluyeron 82 pacientes tratados con cefepima y 91 con meropenem. La mayoría de ellos había estado internada en servicios diferentes a la unidad de cuidados intensivos (59,8 % con cefepima y 52,7 % con meropenem). El 21,9 % de los tratados con cefepima y el 49 % de los tratados con meropenem, tuvieron consulta con un infectólogo, en tanto que en 47 % de los primeros y en 78 % de los segundos, se hizo cultivo o antibiograma. Las condiciones más frecuentemente tratadas con cefepima fueron las infecciones de vías respiratorias (32,5 %) y, con meropenem, las infecciones genitourinarias (34,8 %). Las tasas de éxito terapéutico fueron de 61,7 % para la cefepima y de 63,0 % para el meropenem.Conclusiones. Este estudio aporta información sobre el desempeño terapéutico de dos antibióticos genéricos de uso hospitalario. No hubo reportes de falla terapéutica durante el periodo de estudio. En los casos en que no hubo respuesta al tratamiento, las causas frecuentes fueron las alteraciones farmacocinéticas, las condiciones clínicas desfavorables y la elección inadecuada del tratamiento antimicrobiano.
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20. Utilización de dos antibióticos genéricos en un hospital de tercer nivel en Bogotá
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López, José Julián, primary, Cortázar, Yira, additional, Acosta, Ángela, additional, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, additional, and Rossi, Francisco, additional
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21. Perceptions of Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease about Quality of Life
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Foppa, Aline Aparecida, primary, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, additional, Bagatini Buendgens, Fabíola, additional, Chemello, Clarice, additional, Fleury Charmillot, Mariana Piva, additional, Marin, Marjorie, additional, Seemann, Mayara, additional, and Rocha Farias, Mareni, additional
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22. Towards a theoretical model on medicines as a health need
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Afd Pharmacoepi & Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, Soares, Luciano, Rover, Marina Raijche Mattozo, Blatt, Carine Raquel, Mantel-Teeuwisse, Aukje, Rossi Buenaventura, Francisco Augusto, Restrepo, Luis Guillermo, Latorre, María Cristina, López, José Julián, Bürgin, María Teresa, Silva, Consuelo, Leite, Silvana Nair, Mareni Rocha, Farias, Afd Pharmacoepi & Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, Soares, Luciano, Rover, Marina Raijche Mattozo, Blatt, Carine Raquel, Mantel-Teeuwisse, Aukje, Rossi Buenaventura, Francisco Augusto, Restrepo, Luis Guillermo, Latorre, María Cristina, López, José Julián, Bürgin, María Teresa, Silva, Consuelo, Leite, Silvana Nair, and Mareni Rocha, Farias
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23. Judicialization of access to medicines and pharmaceutical policies in latin american countries
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Vargas Peláez, Claudia Marcela, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, and Farias, Mareni Rocha
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Política de saúde ,América Latina ,Medicamentos ,Direito à saúde ,Farmácia - Abstract
Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Farmácia, Florianópolis, 2016. Abstract : Currently, the financing and access to medicines in health systems are relevant issues in what concerns discussions on public policies in certain countries. Despite the countries? efforts to guarantee access to medicines without compromising the health systems? sustainability, some people do not have their needs met, and often resort to the Judiciary claiming the defence of their Right to Health to get access to the medicines they need. This phenomenon, known as ?judicialization of access to medicines? or ?litigation for access to medicines?, has become an alternative pathway to the mechanism established by the health system to ensure access to medicines. The health system?s fragmentation has been described as the main addressing factor of judicialization for access to medicines. However, the extension of the phenomenon varies across countries regardless of the health systems? organization. In this context, this study aimed to analyse judicialization of access to medicines and pharmaceutical policies in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Colombia. The study adopted a qualitative approach and was carried out in two parts. In the first part, the theoretical framework was developed for the comparative analysis. The scoping study showed that judicialization is a complex phenomenon that involves technical-scientific, legal and social aspects. However, most of the papers reviewed had a normative approach focused on the technical aspects of the phenomenon. Thus, it evidenced the need for further research on judicialization from a social perspective. This study also demonstrated how the characteristics of both lawsuits and judicialization have changed over time: from a collective approach in the case of HIV treatment to an individual approach in the case of new medicines. A theoretical model was proposed based on the results of the scoping study and taking into consideration the definition of medicines as a health need. The theoretical model comprised the elements (stakeholders and policies) that influence the perception of medicines as a health need at three levels (international, national and demand-side), therefore modulating the occurrence of litigation. In the second part the comparative analysis was carried out by means of an integrative literature review and semi-structured interviews with representatives of the stakeholders involved in judicialization of access to medicines in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Colombia. The comparison among the pharmaceutical policies, which also included The Netherlands, evidenced that in the last fifteen years the studied countries have taken measures to improve the access to medicines for the population. During this time, the measures? focus haschanged from essential medicines to new and expensive medicines, which means an important financial burden for the health systems. Despite the countries efforts, equitable access to medicines is still a goal to be achieved, even in developed countries as The Netherlands. The results showed that the health system?s fragmentation at different levels (organization, financing, regulation) significantly contributes to the creation of barriers to the access to medicines. The cross-country analysis of the causes and consequences of judicialization showed that, in the four Latin American countries, it results mainly from the health systems? limitations in ensuring access to the covered medicines; and also from the influence of the pharmaceutical marketing. The results evidenced that policies on medicines price control, on intellectual property protection, and on health scientific development are also addressing factors of litigation at the international and national levels. The consequences of judicialization were mentioned only at the national and demand-side levels. At the national level, the updating of the medicines list and the establishment of clinical guidelines were the most mentioned consequences. The financing of expensive medicines without evidence of efficacy and safety was considered a negative consequence. Other consequences mentioned included the overcharge of the Judiciary. At the demand-side level, the assertion of the patients? role as consumers of healthcare services was also noted as a negative consequence. Finally, the comparative analysis of the responses to judicialization of access to medicines showed that, only in Brazil and Colombia, the measures focussed on the incorporation of new technologies in the health resulted from the judicialization phenomenon. In both cases, the Judiciary?s high instance interventions preceded the Executive and Legislature measures. Despite the differences between the Judiciary?s interventions ? a public hearing in Brazil and a judicial order in Colombia ?, the Executive and Legislature measures were similar: the establishment of a Health Technology Assessment agency, the incorporation of new technologies in the health systems? coverage, and changes in the financing strategies. The common perception about the results of these measures was the fact that they were not sufficient to decrease litigation for access to medicines. In conclusion, litigation for access to medicines is a complex phenomenon that involves the stakeholders? interests and the relationships established among them. These characteristics highlight the relevance of carrying out further research on the phenomenon from a social perspective. Furthermore, the strategies focused on the incorporation of new technologies have been insufficient to control litigation for access to medicines. Thus,innovative strategies focused on critical points such as the relationships between the pharmaceutical industry and other stakeholders (prescribers, managers, policy-makers, patients), medicines price control and scientific development should be urgently implemented. Atualmente, o financiamento e o acesso a medicamentos nos sistemas de saúde são temas relevantes nas discussões de políticas públicas. Apesar dos esforços dos países para garantir o acesso aos medicamentos sem comprometer a sustentabilidade dos sistemas de saúde, nem todas as pessoas conseguem ter suas necessidades atendidas. Como resultado, as pessoas entram com ações judiciais reivindicando a defesa do seu direito à saúde para obterem acesso aos medicamentos. Este fenômeno, conhecido como judicialização do acesso a medicamentos ou litígio para acesso a medicamentos tem se tornado uma via alternativa aos mecanismos estabelecidos pelo sistema de saúde. A fragmentação dos sistemas de saúde tem sido apontada como um dos fatores que mais contribuem para a ocorrência de judicialização do acesso a medicamentos. No entanto, a extensão do fenômeno varia entre os países, independente da forma de organização dos sistemas de saúde. Nesse contexto, este estudo visou analisar a judicialização do acesso aos medicamentos e as políticas farmacêuticas na Argentina, no Brasil, no Chile e na Colômbia. Esta pesquisa adotou uma abordagem qualitativa e foi desenvolvida em duas partes. A primeira parte compreende o desenvolvimento do referencial teórico para a análise comparativa. O scoping study mostrou que a judicialização é um fenômeno complexo que envolve aspectos técnico-científicos, legais e sociais. Porém, grande parte dos artigos revisados utilizava uma abordagem normativa focada nos aspectos técnicos do fenômeno, evidenciando a necessidade de estudos adicionais utilizando a abordagem social da judicialização. Este estudo também evidenciou a forma como as características das ações judiciais e da judicialização tem mudado ao longo do tempo: de um carácter coletivo, no caso do tratamento do HIV, para um carácter individual, no caso dos novos medicamentos. O modelo teórico foi proposto com base nos resultados do scoping study e considerando a definição de medicamentos como necessidades em saúde. O modelo teórico inclui os elementos (stakeholders e políticas) que influenciam a percepção dos medicamentos como necessidades em saúde em três níveis: internacional, nacional e demanda local (demand-side) e que, em consequência, modulam a ocorrência de judicialização do acesso a medicamentos. A segunda parte compreende a análise comparativa, a qual foi desenvolvida por meio de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, e a realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas com representantes dos stakeholders envolvidos na judicialização do acesso a medicamentos na Argentina, no Brasil, no Chile e na Colômbia. A comparação das políticas farmacêuticas, que incluiu também os Países Baixos, evidenciou que, nos últimos quinze anos, todos os países estudados tomaram medidas visando melhorar o acesso a medicamentos para a população. Durante esse período, o foco das medidas mudou dos medicamentos essenciais para os medicamentos de alto custo, os quais significam uma importante carga econômica para os sistemas de saúde. Apesar dos esforços dos países, o acesso equitativo aos medicamentos continua sendo uma meta a ser alcançada, mesmo em países desenvolvidos como os Países Baixos. Os resultados mostram que a fragmentação do sistema de saúde em diferentes aspectos (organização, financiamento, regulação) tem um papel relevante na geração de barreiras ao acesso aos medicamentos. A análise cross-country das causas e consequências da judicialização do acesso a medicamentos demonstrou que, nos quarto países latino-americanos estudados, o litígio para acesso aos medicamentos resulta principalmente das limitações dos sistemas de saúde na garantia do acesso aos medicamentos cobertos; e também pela influência das práticas de marketing da indústria farmacêutica. Os resultados mostraram, ainda, que as políticas de controle de preços de medicamentos, de proteção de propriedade intelectual e de desenvolvimento científico em saúde também são fatores que influenciam a judicialização nos níveis nacional e internacional. As consequências da judicialização foram mencionadas apenas nos níveis nacional e de demanda local. No nível nacional, a atualização das listas e a definição de protocolos clínicos foram as consequências mais mencionadas. O financiamento de medicamentos de alto custo sem evidência de eficácia e segurança foi considerado uma consequência negativa. Outras consequências mencionadas foram a sobrecarga do Judiciário. No nível demanda local, a reafirmação do papel dos pacientes como consumidores de serviços de saúde foi apontada também como uma consequência negativa. Por fim, a análise comparativa das respostas dos países à judicialização mostrou que, apenas no Brasil e na Colômbia, as medidas focadas na incorporação de novas tecnologias nos sistemas de saúde foram em resposta ao fenômeno. Nesses dois países, as medidas do Executivo e do Legislativo foram precedidas de intervenções dos altos tribunais. Apesar das diferenças nas intervenções do Judiciário uma audiência pública no Brasil e uma ordem judicial na Colômbia , as medidas do Executivo e o Legislativo foram similares: o estabelecimento de agências de Avaliação de Tecnologias em Saúde, a incorporação de novas tecnologias na cobertura dos sistemas de saúde e mudanças nas estratégias de financiamento dos medicamentos. A percepção comum sobre os resultados dessas medidas é que elas não foram suficientes para reduzir a judicialização do acesso a medicamentos. Em conclusão, a judicialização do acesso a medicamentos é um fenômeno complexo que envolve os interesses de diferentes stakeholders e as relações entre eles. Essas características destacam a relevância de se realizar estudos adicionais sobre o fenômeno sob uma perspectiva social. Além disso, as estratégias focadas na incorporação de novas tecnologias têm se mostrado insuficientes para controlar a judicialização do acesso aos medicamentos. Portanto, é urgente o desenho de estratégias inovadoras que tenham como alvo pontos críticos identificados neste estudo, tais como as relações entre a indústria farmacêutica e outros stakeholders (prescritores, gestores, tomadores de decisão, e pacientes); o controle de preços de medicamentos e o desenvolvimento científico.
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24. Towards a theoretical model on medicines as a health need
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Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, Soares, Luciano, Rover, Marina Raijche Mattozo, Blatt, Carine Raquel, Mantel-Teeuwisse, Aukje, Rossi Buenaventura, Francisco Augusto, Restrepo, Luis Guillermo, Latorre, María Cristina, López, José Julián, Bürgin, María Teresa, Silva, Consuelo, Leite, Silvana Nair, Mareni Rocha, Farias, Afd Pharmacoepi & Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Afd Pharmacoepi & Clinical Pharmacology, and Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology
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Health (social science) ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Theoretical framework ,Essential medicines ,Health Services Accessibility ,03 medical and health sciences ,Politics ,0302 clinical medicine ,History and Philosophy of Science ,Order (exchange) ,Health care ,Taverne ,Medicine ,Humans ,Ethics, Medical ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Health needs ,Health policy ,media_common ,Health Services Needs and Demand ,030505 public health ,Traditional medicine ,business.industry ,Health Policy ,Access to medicines ,Public relations ,Models, Theoretical ,Fundamental human needs ,Interdependence ,Latin America ,Human needs ,Normative ,0305 other medical science ,business ,Medication Systems - Abstract
Medicines are considered one of the main tools of western medicine to resolve health problems. Currently, medicines represent an important share of the countries' healthcare budget. In the Latin America region, access to essential medicines is still a challenge, although countries have established some measures in the last years in order to guarantee equitable access to medicines. A theoretical model is proposed for analysing the social, political, and economic factors that modulate the role of medicines as a health need and their influence on the accessibility and access to medicines. The model was built based on a narrative review about health needs, and followed the conceptual modelling methodology for theory-building. The theoretical model considers elements (stakeholders, policies) that modulate the perception towards medicines as a health need from two perspectives - health and market - at three levels: international, national and local levels. The perception towards medicines as a health need is described according to Bradshaw's categories: felt need, normative need, comparative need and expressed need. When those different categories applied to medicines coincide, the patients get access to the medicines they perceive as a need, but when the categories do not coincide, barriers to access to medicines are created. Our theoretical model, which holds a broader view about the access to medicines, emphasises how power structures, interests, interdependencies, values and principles of the stakeholders could influence the perception towards medicines as a health need and the access to medicines in Latin American countries.
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25. Da organização do sistema à fragmentação do cuidado: a percepção de usuários, médicos e farmacêuticos sobre o Componente Especializado da Assistência Farmacêutica
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Rover, Marina Raijche Mattozo, primary, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, additional, Farias, Mareni Rocha, additional, and Leite, Silvana Nair, additional
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26. Utilización de dos antibióticos genéricos en un hospital de tercer nivel en Bogotá.
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Julián López, José, Cortázar, Yira, Acosta, Ángela, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, and Rossi, Francisco
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Copyright of Biomédica: Revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud is the property of Instituto Nacional de Salud of Colombia and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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27. An evaluation of governance capacity of the specialized component of pharmaceutical services in Brazil.
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Rover, Marina Raijche Mattozo, Faraco, Emília Baierle, Farias, Mareni Rocha, Leite, Silvana Nair, and Vargas Peláez, Claudia Marcela
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This paper presents application of an indicator protocol to assessment of current levels of governance capacity of the Specialized Component of Pharmaceutical Services (CEAF) in a state of the South of Brazil. We chose the theoretical referential of 'governance capacity' proposed by Carlos Matus, which reflects in the concepts of management capacity and pharmaceutical service management, due to the perception of a need to overcome the fragmentation and technicist reductionism that we believe has been imposed on the area of pharmaceutical services. Data was collected using the protocol in 74 municipal or state units. The results of the analysis indicate that the currently existing governance capacity needs improvement in all three dimensions that were evaluated, principally in relation to the aspects that seek sustainability of the governance. The model and the protocol used indicate a way forward for governance of pharmaceutical service by proposing a change from the technicist-logistical focus to an emphasis on strategic and political actions, or ones which foster greater participation and autonomy. With these results in hand, it will be possible to develop strategies for improvement of access to medicines in the SUS, in the sense that the CEAF becomes able to guarantee integrality of medicines treatments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. Da organização do sistema à fragmentação do cuidado: a percepção de usuários, médicos e farmacêuticos sobre o Componente Especializado da Assistência Farmacêutica.
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Mattozo Rover, Marina Raijche, Vargas-Peláez, Claudia Marcela, Farias, Mareni Rocha, and Leite, Silvana Nair
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The Specialized Pharmaceutical Care Component (CEAF) of the Unified Health System (SUS) aims to ensure the comprehensiveness of drug treatment in the outpatient care. In order to analyze the perceptions of the actors involved with the CEAF about this Component, a qualitative research (focus group and semi-structured interviews) was conducted. A strong dependence of CEAF in relation to other structural actions in health policy was observed. According to the actors, the current organization and management of health services do not promote continuity of care, which results in fragmented care. Factors such as lack of coordination among healthcare services and professionals, problems in the organization of flows and insufficient provision of services were highlighted. Furthermore, the focus of pharmaceutical services on medication, that means, a minimalist view, has impacted in different ways the healthcare provided for the people. Coordination of services, appropriate to health needs, should result in the perception of continuity of care from the perspective of the user is necessary In this way, it is understood that the access to medication has been ensured, but the comprehensiveness of healthcare, preconized by the "healthcare lines", is compromised. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Barreras en el acceso a la atención en salud percibidas por parte de poblaciones vulnerables al VIH y/o VHC en el marco de la pandemia COVID-19 en Colombia
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Mesa Ariza, Duvan Felipe, Vargas Peláez, Claudia Marcela, and Fundación Ifarma
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Servicios de Salud ,Acceso a servicios de salud ,COVID-19 ,VIH ,HIV ,Enfermedades Transmisibles ,Health Services ,Colombia ,614 - Medicina Forense ,incidencia de lesiones, heridas, enfermedades ,medicina preventiva pública [610 - Medicina y salud] ,Vulnerable Populations ,Communicable Diseases ,Hepatitis C ,Health Services Accessibility ,Poblaciones Vulnerables ,Quality of Life ,Calidad de Vida - Abstract
ilustraciones, diagramas Antecedentes: Desde que la COVID-19 fue declarada una pandemia por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) en marzo de 2020, han sido necesarias una serie de medidas de prevención para frenar el contagio causado por la misma. Estas medidas han llevado a una disrupción de servicios sin precedentes en la sociedad, con consecuencias a nivel económico, social y en salud, exacerbando las disparidades existentes en la materia y profundizando las inequidades entre grupos marginalizados, tales disparidades e inequidades pueden tener consecuencias severas a mediano y largo plazo, especialmente en enfermedades transmisibles y patologías crónicas como el VIH y VHC. Objetivo: Analizar las barreras de acceso a la atención en salud percibidas por parte de poblaciones vulnerables al VIH y/o VHC en el marco de la pandemia COVID-19 en Colombia. Metodología: Se aplicaron encuestas en línea o en papel a personas mayores de edad y que se identificaron como pertenecientes a un grupo considerado vulnerable al VIH y/o VHC o que ya vivan con VIH y/o VHC en 7 ciudades siguiendo un muestreo no probabilístico. Resultados: Se recolectaron 462 cuestionarios, de los cuales 436 fueron incluidos en el análisis. Se encontró una disminución en la percepción de acceso a las herramientas y/o servicios de prevención y diagnóstico en el 20% de los participantes (n=89), para el caso de los tratamientos dicha reducción se presentó en el 14% de los participantes (n=59) y para las herramientas y/o servicios de reducción de daños esta reducción correspondió al 6% de los participantes (n=24); vivir con VIH, haber experimentado una peor calidad de vida con respecto al periodo anterior a la pandemia y haber estado en confinamiento durante uno o más periodos fueron asociados significativamente con una menor percepción de acceso a los servicios de salud, de manera contraria, tener estudios superiores fue asociado de manera significativa con una mayor percepción de acceso a estos servicios; la principal barrera identificada correspondió al cierre de los servicios de salud. Conclusiones: Esta investigación muestra el impacto causado por la pandemia de COVID-19 sobre el acceso a los servicios de salud a la vez que identifica las barreras presentadas y resalta la necesidad de desarrollar políticas públicas que además de responder a la crisis actual y las venideras, tenga en cuenta las necesidades de estas poblaciones vulnerables, de tal manera que dichas políticas promuevan la reducción de las inequidades y disparidades existentes en el acceso a los servicios de salud. (Texto tomado de la fuente) Background: Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020, a series of preventive measures have been necessary to reduce the spread caused by it. These measures have led to an unprecedented disruption of services in society, with economic, social and health consequences, exacerbating existing disparities in this area and deepening inequities among marginalized groups. These disparities and inequities may have serious consequences in medium and long term, especially in communicable diseases and chronic pathologies such as HIV and HCV. Objective: Analyse the barriers to access to health care perceived by populations vulnerable to HIV and/or HCV in the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia. Methods: Online or paper surveys were applied to people of legal age who identify themselves as belonging to a group considered vulnerable to HIV and/or HCV or who already live with HIV and/or HCV in seven cities following a non-probabilistic sampling. Results: 462 questionnaires were collected, of which 436 were included in the analysis. A decrease in the perception of access to prevention and diagnostic tools and/or services was found in 20% of the participants (n=89), in the case of treatments, this reduction occurred in 14% of the participants (n=59) and for harm reduction tools and/or services this reduction corresponded to 6% of the participants (n=24); living with HIV, having experienced a worse quality of life compared to the period before the pandemic and having been in confinement for one or more periods were significantly associated with a lower perception of access to health services, on the contrary, having studies superiors was significantly associated with a higher perception of access to these services; the main barrier identified corresponded to the closure of health services. Conclusions: This research shows the impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on health care access while identifying the barriers presented and highlights the need to develop public policies that, in addition to responding to the current and future crises, consider the needs of these vulnerable populations, so such policies promote the reduction of existing inequities and disparities in access to health services. Maestría Magíster en Ciencias - Farmacología Se aplicaron encuestas en línea o en papel a personas mayores de edad y que se identificaron como pertenecientes a un grupo considerado vulnerable al VIH y/o VHC o que ya vivan con VIH y/o VHC en 7 ciudades siguiendo un muestreo no probabilístico. Farmacoepidemiología
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30. Medicamentos Vitales No Disponibles: Análisis de la Regulación Nacional e Internacional y Caracterización de las Solicitudes de Importación, acorde al Decreto 481 de 2004, radicadas en el Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos-INVIMA, en los años 2016 y 2017
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Olivares Escobar, Luz Andrea, Vargas Peláez, Claudia Marcela, and López Gutiérrez, José Julián
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Import requests ,Not available vital medicines ,General System of Social Security ,Legislación ,Sistema General de Seguridad Social ,Costos ,Legislation ,Solicitudes de importación ,Medicamentos vitales no disponibles ,340 - Derecho ,615 - Farmacología y terapéutica ,Colombia ,Costs - Abstract
En el presente trabajo se analizó la regulación de medicamentos vitales no disponibles en Colombia, realizando una comparación con la legislación sanitaria equivalente establecida en la Unión Europea, Estados Unidos, España, México, Argentina y Chile. Adicionalmente se caracterizaron las solicitudes de importación de medicamentos en calidad de vital no disponible acorde al Decreto 481 de 2004, radicadas en el Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos- INVIMA y se cuantifican los costos en el Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud, SGSSS, asociados al recobro de medicamentos importados como vitales no disponibles solicitados por vía judicial en los años 2016 y 2017. El análisis realizado sugiere que los medicamentos vitales no disponibles se definen más por la falta de disponibilidad del medicamento y no exclusivamente para atender enfermedades raras, huérfanas o poco frecuentes en el país. Así mismo al cuantificar los costos en el SGSSS, asociados al recobro de medicamentos vitales no disponibles solicitados por vía judicial, se evidencia que la importación y comercialización de medicamentos vitales no disponibles resulta ser muy rentable para la industria farmacéutica y perjudicial para el SGSSS debido a los excesos y falta de control de precios en la comercialización de este tipo de medicamentos. (texto tomado de la fuente) The regulation of vital medicines not available in Colombia was analyzed by performing a comparison with the equivalent sanitary legislation established by the European Union, United States, Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and Chile. Additionally, the import requests of medicines in vital quality not available filled by the National Food and Drug Surveillance Institute-INVIMA were characterized following Decree 481 from 2004. The costs associated with the reimbursement of medicines imported as vital not available requested by lawsuits in 2016 and 2017 were quantified by the General System of Social Security in Health (SGSSS). The analysis performed with the previous data suggested that the not available vital medicines could be defined by the lack of the medicine’s availability and not exclusively refers to rare, orphans or infrequent diseases in the Country. In the same way, the analysis of the costs associated to the reimbursement of medicines imported as vital not available requested by lawsuits to the SGSSS, showed that the importation and commercialization of these medicines is high profitable for the pharmaceutical enterprises and is detrimental to the SGSSS due to the lack of control and excesses in the commercialization prices of this type of medicines. Magíster en Biociencias y Derecho Maestría
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31. Vaccines in Brazil: historical analysis of the Sanitary registration and vaccine availability in the Brazilian Unified Health System.
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Peres KC, Buendgens FB, Prates EA, Bonetti NR, Soares L, Vargas-Peláez CM, and Farias MR
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Given the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of public social protection policies, health issues, including immunizations, have gained prominence. This paper aims to analyze the dynamics of vaccine registration in Brazil and the vaccines made available through the National Immunization Program (PNI in Portuguese), with emphasis on the 2004-2018 vaccination schedule. This descriptive, exploratory, documentary research analyzed vaccine registration procedureswith the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA, in Portuguese) and the incorporation of vaccine products into the PNI. The study drew on information from the national sanitary registration database, made available by ANVISA; a document analysis of official/normative publications; and data from published literature. The data shows the incorporation of vaccines into the PNI, evidencing that Brazil is a country with industrial potential for vaccine production but that is still focused on the transfer of technologies and in need of public attention and investments for developing new technologies as a way to ensure the sector's independence.
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32. Characterization of the import applications for unavailable vital medicines in 2016 and 2017 in Colombia.
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Olivares LA, Vargas-Peláez CM, Lopez JJ, Rossi F, and Chacón-Garzón MF
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This study analyzed the import applications for unavailable vital medicines (MVND) submitted to INVIMA and the records of MVND reimbursement requests submitted to the ADRES in the 2016-2017 period. Approximately 76% of the 2,321 MVND import applications were authorized. Eighty-eight applicants, 73 therapeutic subgroups, 195 active ingredients, and 368 diagnoses were identified. Most of the patients registered in the import applications (66%) are linked to the contributory regime, to a lesser extent to the subsidized regime and the Special or exceptional regimes. The total value of the reimbursement requests related to MVND granted by lawsuits, was USD 8,577,583, equivalent to 38,483 UPCs. The results showed that the implementation of Decree N° 481/2004 has ensured access to medicines for rare diseases. However, it is not alien to the structural inequality of access to health services and medicines of the Colombian Health System, which impacts public health and the allocated budget, either because of the high cost of importing MVND or because of the lack of MVND regulation within the national market.
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33. Access to high-priced medicines: inequalities in the organization and the results among Brazilian states.
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Rover MRM, Faraco EB, Vargas-Peláez CM, Colussi CF, Storpirtis S, Farias MR, and Leite SN
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- Brazil, Health Services Accessibility, Health Surveys, Humans, Organizations, Socioeconomic Factors, Workforce, Pharmaceutical Services
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This case study aimed to characterize the Specialized Component of Pharmaceutical Services (CEAF) organization in four Brazilian states from diverse regions of the country. Data were collected with representatives of CEAF management from states in different regions, who answered a 21-question questionnaire on scope, organization, financing, hurdles, and facilitators. This information was complemented with data from national health surveys, DataSUS, the applied resources, and socioeconomic indicators. Differences were observed between states on issues such as the proportion of users and the decentralization of services. These characteristics seem to be related to the level of development concerning the socioeconomic indicators used. Advances in access to medicines were highlighted, despite the difficulties complying with the CEAF's objectives, such as insufficient resources, the qualification of human resources, and the provision of necessary visits and exams. The results point to advances, different forms of organization and highlight the need for more in-depth studies on the clinical and economic outcomes achieved as a strategy to outline solutions to achieve the comprehensive and equal care for users.
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- 2021
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34. Drug utilization study of two generic antibiotics in a tertiary hospital in Bogotá
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López JJ, Cortázar Y, Acosta Á, Vargas-Peláez CM, and Rossi F
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Anti-Bacterial Agents adverse effects, Bacterial Infections drug therapy, Cefepime adverse effects, Child, Child, Preschool, Colombia, Diagnosis-Related Groups, Drug Prescriptions statistics & numerical data, Drug Utilization, Drugs, Generic adverse effects, Female, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Male, Meropenem adverse effects, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Young Adult, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Cefepime therapeutic use, Drugs, Generic therapeutic use, Meropenem therapeutic use, Tertiary Care Centers statistics & numerical data
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Introduction: The Colombian national pharmaceutical policy establishes as a strategy the generation of greater pharmaco-epidemiological research at the national level, especially in the case of antibiotic drugs. Objective: To provide local pharmaco-epidemiological evidence regarding the effectiveness, conditions of use and safety of generic meropenem and cefepime in a tertiary hospital in Bogotá. Materials and methods: We conducted a descriptive, longitudinal and retrospective drug utilization study. The data were collected from the medical histories of all the patients who had cefepime or meropenem prescribed. Results: We included 82 patients treated with cefepime and 91 treated with meropenem in the study. Most of the patients were in services different from the intensive care unit (taking cefepime: 59.8%, and meropenem: 52.7%). Only 21.9% of the patients treated with cefepime and 49% of those treated with meropenem were seen by an infectious disease specialist. The antibiogram was performed for 47% and 60% of the patients treated with cefepime and meropenem, respectively. The most frequent indication for cefepime were respiratory infections and for meropenem, genitourinary ones. Therapeutic success rates were 61.7% for cefepime and 63.0% for meropenem. Conclusions: This study contributes evidence regarding the therapeutic performance of two generic antibiotics used in tertiary hospitals. There were no reports of therapeutic failure during the study period. In the cases of non-response, pharmacokinetic alterations, unfavorable clinical conditions, and inappropriate choice of antimicrobial treatment were identified as frequent factors.
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- 2018
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