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[Translated article] Therapeutic management, adherence, and clinical outcomes of heart failure in Andalucía. ANDALIC

Héctor Rodríguez-Ramallo1, Nerea Báez-Gutiérrez2, Didiana Jaramillo-Ruiz1

  • 1Unidad de gestión clínica de farmacia, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, Spain.

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This study examines heart failure patient data in Andalusia, focusing on treatment, adherence, and outcomes. Findings aim to improve patient care and reduce the regional health burden of heart failure.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Heart failure (HF) is a widespread condition with high mortality and significant healthcare costs.
  • Limited systematic data on HF patient treatment and adherence hinders outcome improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize clinical features, therapeutic strategies, adherence, and outcomes in Andalusian HF patients.
  • To investigate associations between patient characteristics, management, adherence, and clinical results.

Main Methods:

  • Observational, population-based, retrospective cohort study.
  • Data extracted from the Andalusian population health database (2014-2023).
  • Statistical analysis includes descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate (logistic, Cox, Poisson) regression models.

Main Results:

  • Descriptive analysis of patient cohort characteristics, adherence, and clinical outcomes.
  • Bivariate and multivariate analyses to identify factors associated with adherence, persistence, and outcomes.
  • Evaluation of temporal changes in outcomes using Poisson regression.

Conclusions:

  • The study will provide insights into HF management and adherence in Andalusia.
  • Findings are expected to inform optimized strategies for improving patient care and quality of life.
  • Results could help mitigate the regional health burden of heart failure.

Keywords:
Electronic health recordsHeart failureMedication adherenceMedication persistencePublic health systems researchadherenciaestudio registros electrónicos de saludinsuficiencia cardíacainvestigación en sistemas de salud públicapersistencia

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