Predictors of good inhaler technique in asthma and COPD

…, E Schembri, M Sullivan, S Mifsud, D Muscat… - 2015 - um.edu.mt
Intro: The use of inhalers or other devices is dependent on proper technique. Aim: To evaluate
Asthma and COPD patients and determine factors that predict proper inhaler use. Methods…

[PDF][PDF] Pharmacists' interventions in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease related hospital readmissions

DJ Grixti - 2020 - um.edu.mt
Acute worsening of respiratory symptoms is associated with accelerated disease progression,
often leading to hospitalisations impacting patients’ quality of life and the national …

10th Malta Medical School Conference: conference abstract book

P Schembri-Wismayer, RP Galea, CA Scerri, R Muscat… - 2018 - um.edu.mt
Once again, it is my privilege and pleasure as Chairman of the 10th Malta Medical School
Conference to extend a very warm welcome to all the international and local participants. This …

Promise and perils of patient decision aids for reducing low-value care

R Thompson, DM Muscat, J Jansen, D Cox… - BMJ Quality & …, 2021 - qualitysafety.bmj.com
Recognition of excessive waste and harm in health systems has prompted efforts to reduce
low-value care, which has been defined as ‘use of an intervention where evidence suggests …

Murmur 2009

C Vella - 2009 - um.edu.mt
This issue of Murmur includes articles on most of the new events by MMSA. It also includes
an article on a survey passed round during HealthFest, a discussion on antibiotic use in Malta…

[PDF][PDF] Ninth Malta Medical School Conference: 3-5 December 2015, Hilton Malta Hotel, Portomaso, St. Julians: conference abstract book

S Montefort, RP Galea, A Fenech, B Ellul… - 2015 - um.edu.mt
Abstracts of papers presented at the 9th Malta Medical School Conference held at the Hilton
Malta Hotel, Portomaso, St. Julians between 3rd and 5th December 2015. …

[HTML][HTML] Patient-reported outcomes in adults with congenital heart disease following hospitalization (from APPROACH-IS)

P Moons, K Luyckx, C Thomet, W Budts… - The American Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this international study, we (1) compared patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in adults with
congenital heart disease (CHD) who had versus had not been hospitalized during the …

Religion and spirituality as predictors of patient-reported outcomes in adults with congenital heart disease around the globe

P Moons, K Luyckx, J Dezutter, AH Kovacs… - International journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Aims Religion and spirituality can be resources for internal strength and resilience, and may
assist with managing life's challenges. Prior studies have been undertaken primarily in …

Muscadine grape breeding

PJ Conner, ML Worthington - Plant Breeding Reviews, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The transition of muscadine grapes ( Vitis rotundifolia Michx.) from a wild fruiting plant to a
domesticated crop has taken place in the last 150 years. Muscadine grapes are one of only …

Assessment of patterns of patient-reported outcomes in adults with congenital heart disease—international study (APPROACH-IS): rationale, design, and methods

S Apers, AH Kovacs, K Luyckx, L Alday… - International journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background Data on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in adults with congenital heart
disease (CHD) are inconsistent and vary across the world. Better understanding of PROs and …