Evaluation of the fulfillment grade and clinical management of the treatment with immunotherapy in allergic patients.

<strong>Background:</strong> Immunotherapy efficacy in the control of patients affected by allergic diseases has been quite proved since 1911, it is of great importance for their betterment. <strong>Objectives:</strong> To determine the adherence to the treatment and patient´...

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Main Authors: Marisela L. Pérez Pacaréu, Andrea Ortega Cabrera, Ania Sabina Díaz, Rafael Zamora Puerta
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Centro Provincial de Información de Ciencias Médicas. Cienfuegos 2006-08-01
Series:Medisur
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Online Access:http://medisur.sld.cu/index.php/medisur/article/view/192
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Summary:<strong>Background:</strong> Immunotherapy efficacy in the control of patients affected by allergic diseases has been quite proved since 1911, it is of great importance for their betterment. <strong>Objectives:</strong> To determine the adherence to the treatment and patient´s satisfaction with control immunotherapy. <strong>Methods:</strong> A study made in the ¨Dr. Gustavo Aldereguia Lima¨ Hospital, where 100 patients from the external allergy consulter were evaluated for a year. Authorized personnel checked out the level of fulfilment of the security rules, clinical betterment was evaluated with a daily control of symptoms correlated with clinical history of allergy, and satisfaction was evaluated through a questionaire.<strong>Results:</strong> The 82% fits correctly with the treatment program, the 94% presented clinical betterment, and the 90% has an excellent satisfaction level.<strong><br /></strong>
ISSN:1727-897X