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The Filipino Family Physician

Volume 63 Issue No. 2, July-December, 2025

Table of Contents

EDITORIAL

Case Reports in Family Medicine: Documenting the Stories in Family Practice

Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Clinical Review Articles: User-Friendly Guides to Primary Care Practice

Ma. Rosario C. Bernardo-Lazaro, MD, MBAH, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

CASE REPORT

Multimorbidity in Elderly: A Case of Hypertension, Gout, and Diabetes Mellitus in a Resource-Limited Setting

Weimela M. Ligason, MD

Pregnancy in a Woman with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Lupus Nephritis

Jhembert M. Lingan, MD and Noel D. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Significant Motor Recovery After Ischemic Stroke: A Case Report Emphasizing the Role of Patient Adherence and Motivation in Long-Term Rehabilitation

Annelyn Joseph A. Pensotes Jr., MD and Noel D. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension Exacerbated by Financial Hardship and Herbal Remedy Reliance: A Family Case Report

Gwyneth Nicole D. Pomarejos, MD

Dropped Head Syndrome Due To Chronic Alcoholism–Induced Electrolyte Imbalances: A Case Report

Maureen Kaye M. Reyes-Alunes, MD; Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Joseph L. Alunes, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPCOM; Faith M. Garcia, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Vladi Natasha Q. Cruz, MD, DFM

Empyema Necessitans Presenting as Abdominal Mass in an Adult Female: A Case Report

Maria Tesalonica R. Pitoc, MD; Haydee D. Danganan, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Rosemarie I. Galera, MD, DFM; Marco Neoman Dela Cruz, MD, DFM, DPCGM and Faith Mandapat- Garcia, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

CLINICAL REVIEW

Evaluation of Low Back Pain in Primary Care

Jan Dominiq V. Dulay, MD, DFM; Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, CSPSH, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥-TM and Suzanne Y. Langcauon, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, DPCLM

Evaluation of Headache in Primary Care

Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, CSPSH, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥-TM; Ma. Concepcion Ashley Mapagu-Balag-ey, MD, DFM and John Michael D. Deblois, MD, DFM

Evaluation and Management of Dementia in Primary Care

Marco Neoman Dela Cruz, MD, DFM, DPCGM; Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, CSHSP, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥-TM and Stephanie Joy Abnasan-Diong-an, MD, DFM

Evaluation and Management of Depression Among Adults and Elderly in Primary Care

Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, CSPSH, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥-TM; Rosemarie Inso-Galera, MD, DFM and Marco Neoman Dela Cruz, MD, DFM, DPCGM

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Effects of Early Palliative Care Integration on the Quality of Life of Caregivers of Adult Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Rachel Mae D. Acedilla, MD; Camille Andrea M. Venus, MD and Ma. Elinore Alba-Concha, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

PRIMARY RESEARCH

Effectiveness of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Capsule as An Adjunct Therapy to Losartan 50mg Tablet versus Losartan 50mg Tablet Alone in the Treatment of Newly- Diagnosed Hypertensive Patients of Quezon City General Hospital

Aristotle F. Reyes, MD

Three-Year Trends: A Descriptive Study on the Services Rendered by the Palliative & Hospice Care Program to Referred In-Patient Cases at Ospital ng Makati from July 2021 to June 2024

Alisson Ray R. Ladaga, MD, MBA and Arabelle Coleen P. Ofina, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPSPH

Lifestyle Risk Profile of an Urban Community Under a Community Oriented Primary Care Program: A Cross-Sectional Study

Marianne E. Siglos, MD

A Validation Study of the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire in Filipino Among Users of the Department of Family and Community Medicine Facebook Page at the Batangas Medical Center

Iris B. Lim, MD and Alfonso Syoei R. Yoshida, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Virtual Mourning: How Filipinos Utilize Facebook to Express Grief and Seek Support – A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study

Marc Kenneth F. Cabañero, MD and Ma. Teresa Tricia Guison-Bautista, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Multifactorial Determinants of Daily Activity Restrictions Among Geriatric Patients Seen at the Family Medicine Outpatient Department of Valenzuela Medical Center: A Cross-Sectional Study

Jerome Deo R. Magundayao, MD and Jesse Marice B. Denoga, MD, DFM

Symptom Severity and Treatment Outcome of Snakebite Patients with Envenomation in Northern Mindanao Medical Center from October 2017 to October 2022

Julie Mae T. Acero, MD and Rutchell A. Simene, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, DPSCOT

A Time and Motion Study on Triage and Consultation Using Electronic Consultation Request and Appointment System at the Family Practice Center

Johna Pauline O. Mandac-Crisostomo, MD, MPH and Kashmir Mae B. Engada, MD, DFM

Clinicodemographic and Lifestyle Predictors of Perceived Stress of Government Tertiary Hospital Employees

Stephanie Joy B. Abnasan-Diong-an, MD

The Barriers to HIV Counseling and Testing Among Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Basis for a Sustainable Awareness Program

Kristine Claire Academia-Cartagenas, MD and Niño Anthony Carr A. Ponce De Leon, MD

Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Barriers in Evidence-Based Medicine Among Resident Physicians in Southern Isabela Medical Center: A Cross-sectional Study

Cheridan I. Collado, MD; Jason T. Suquila, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Lylani Esteves, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Factors Influencing Family Medicine Resident Trainees’ Specialty Choice: A Cross-Sectional Study

Joyce Kristine David Tibo, MD

Performance of Residents in the Family Medicine Training Program in a Tertiary Hospital and the Specialty Board Examination

Jasmin U. Friberg, MD, MHPED, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Effectiveness and Safety of N-Acetylcysteine as Adjunctive Treatment for Smoking Cessation: A Meta-Analysis

Gerrick James M. De Leon, RPh, MD; Cindy B. Beldua, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Milfe A. Dalena, MD, CFP and Dawn Emerald Q. Delos Santos-Sy, MD, DFM

CLINICAL GUIDELINES AND PATHWAYS

Clinical Practice Guidelines and Pathway for Wellness and Health Promotion Among Older Persons

Eva Irene Y. Maglonzo, MD, MHPEd, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPCGM; Ma. Teresa Tricia G. Bautista, MD, MHA, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPCGM;
Fatima May Z. Caguioa, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPSHPM, MDMG; Alissa Laurel N. Calderon, MD, MMHA, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥;
Cheenee Carla R. Jimenez, MD, DFM; Suzanne Y. Langcauon, MD, MMHOA, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, DPCLM, OHS, CHA, DipHLM, DPAM;
Mechelle A. Palma, MD. MMHoA, FPCLM, FACLM and Vigilanda M. Solijon, MD, MHM-MBA, DPCLM, DIBLM

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The Filipino Family Physician

Volume 63 Issue No. 1, January-June, 2025

Table of Contents

EDITORIAL

The Aging Filipino Population

Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

SPECIAL THEME

Assessment of Depression Among Elderly Patients with Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis in a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hannah Aida D. Barte, MD

The Relationship of Family Function with the Level of Acceptability of Residential Care Facilities Among Elderly Patient and Family Member Dyads at Las Piñas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center

Kenneth Allen S. Marges, MD and Mark Joseph M. Mendoza, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPSHPM

Clinical Utility of the 10-Minute Geriatric Screener Among Older Patients at the Outpatient Department in Southern Philippines Medical Center: A Pilot Study

Chryst John R. Almazar, MD and Mary Grace Tanjili, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPCGM

Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Senior Citizens in Dauis, Bohol

Jonah Christi Miñoza-Ancog, MD and Wilnilia R. Causing, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Hesitancy Towards COVID- 19 Booster Vaccine and its Associated Factors Among Geriatric Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Region 1

Valerie Nadugo Tumaliuan, MD

Knowledge, Attitude and Willingness Towards Geriatric Medicine of Fourth Year Medical Students and Postgraduate Interns Training in a Tertiary Hospital: A Cross-sectional Study

Arriane C. Salangsang, MD, Jason T. Suquila, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, Vic Fileto T. Chua, MD, MMHA, FPCP, FPCGM and Jose Paolo M. De Castro, MD, MMHoA, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Lived Experiences of Frail Older Persons Living Alone in Quezon City

Lynard Andrew P. Cueto, MD; Ma. Teresa Tricia G. Bautista, MD, MHA, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPCGM and Goldie Lynn D. Diaz, MD, MMHoA, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

REVIEW ARTICLE

Depression and Anxiety Among Hypertensive Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Joshua V. Tunac, MD; Racquel Justine A. Vasquez, MD-MBA and Marie Ruth A. Echavez, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

PRIMARY RESEARCH

Awareness, Perceptions and Attitudes Regarding PhilHealth Konsulta Outpatient Benefit Package: A Cross-sectional Study

Gianica Reena S. Monteagudo, MD, MBA; Geannagail O. Anuran, MD, MBA, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Aileen R. Espina, RMT, MD, MPH, MHA, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Health-Related Videos Published by Filipino Content Creators on TikTok: A Thematic Analysis

Kenneth N. Domasian, MD; AM Karoline V. Gabuyo, MD, MPM-HSD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Ephraim P. Leynes, MD, DFM

Telemedicine Services of a Tertiary Hospital’s Family Medicine Department in Davao City During the Covid-19 Pandemic and Factors Influencing Satisfaction

Norjetalexis Maningo Cabrera, MD; Eric Mark Wahing Delicano, MD and Ma. Elinore M. Alba-Concha, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Anxiety and Depression Symptoms Among Hypertensive Patients in the Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Hospital in La Union: A Cross-sectional Study

Abby Mae L. Estigoy, MD and Maricris Remular-Tejano, MD, DFM

Association of Depression and Sociodemographic Factors Among Patients Consulting at the Region 2 Trauma and Medical Center Mental Health Outpatient Department

Kate Jurelle P. Manaig-Sinfuego, MD and Jinette Lillian G. Carreon, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPSHPM

Barriers to Insulin Therapy Among Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus of the Department of Family and Community Medicine of Quezon City General Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

Armelle Keisha B. Mendoza, MD

The Association of Clinico-Demographic Factors with Advance Care Planning Preferences Among Hemodialysis Patients in a Tertiary Hospital

Sr. Geraldine Rae Ann Ramos, OP, MD and Joseph L. Alunes, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPCOM

The Impact of Shared Decision Making on Decisional Readiness and Satisfaction Among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Hemodialysis at Southern Isabela Medical Center

Marisol Z. Ugalino, MD; Jason T. Suquilla, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Jessie L. Guimbatan, MD, DFM

CASE REPORT

Leukemoid Reaction as a Rare Paraneoplastic Manifestation in Urothelial Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report

Andrea Mae V. Manuzon-Sicat, MD

Necrotizing Fasciitis from Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fin Prick: A Case Report

Marjyl R. Patacsil, MD; Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Faith M. Garcia, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Vladi Natasha Q. Cruz, MD, DFM and Haydee D. Danganan, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

CLINICAL GUIDELINES AND PATHWAYS

Clinical Practice Guideline and Pathways for the Evaluation and Management of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease in the Family and Community Practice

Daisy M Medina, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Kenneth N. Domasian, MD CFP; Michael Angelo Arteza, MD, DFM; Kimberly S. Jimenez, MD, DFM; Stephanie DL Esguerra-Tobias, MD; Anna Guia O. Limpoco, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Teri Marie Laude, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Ma. Tricia Guison-Bautista, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPCGM

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The Filipino Family Physician

Volume 62 Issue No. 2, July-December, 2024

Table of Contents

EDITORIAL

Training in Family and Community Medicine

Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

SPECIAL THEME

Factors Involved in the Inclination to Become Primary Care Physicians Among Medical Students in the National Capital Region, Philippines: A Qualitative Study

Bianca Margarita L. Medina, MD, MBA; Earl Benedict D. Demition, MD, MBA; Ma. Isabel S. Gutierrez, MD, MBA; Jethro C. Kho, MD, MBA; Nicole Jeanica V. Lim, MD, MBA; Kristin Andrea A. Mallari, MD, MBA and Ma. Rosario Bernardo-Lazaro, MD, MBAH, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Are Medical Graduates Ready to Lead? An Exploration of Leadership Perceptions and Self-Assessment

Therese Danielle Ang Cordero Sy, MD and Ma. Teresa Tricia G. Bautista, MD, MHA, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPCGM

Primary Care Orientation of Family Practice Clinics: A Cross-Sectional Study in Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Batangas Chapter

Biscocho, Katherine, MD and *Louielei Francisco-Mactal, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Family, Community and Cultural Orientation of Family Practice Clinics in Batangas: A Cross-Sectional Study

Vivien M. Ona-Gevana, MD and Michael Angelo G. Biscocho, MD, MPM-HSD, DFM

Effect of Physician’s Coaching on Nurses’ Perception and Attitude Towards Opioid Administration Among Palliative Care Patients

Marie Ella Flor D.V. Urbano, MD; Ma. Teresa Tricia G. Bautista, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPCGM, MHA; Charlene R. Santos-Bartolome, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Ma. Angelica Cielo A. Exconde, MD, DFM

Methodological Development of META-FM: A Valid & Reliable Tool that Measures the Attitudes of Philippine Family Medicine Specialty Teachers in Optimising the Use of Technology in Education

Louie A. Castro, MD and Red M. Mangulabnan, MD, MHPEd, DFM

Patient Satisfaction, Issues and Challenges of Telemedicine within Family and Community Medicine in a Tertiary Hospital in Ilocos Norte: A Cross Sectional Study

Celimar Monette A. Upano-Gariando, MD

Patient Satisfaction and Associated Factors Regarding Telemedicine Use Among Chong Hua Hospital – Cebu Employees Consulting In Staff Clinic

Josanie G. Sebastian-Ciudadano, MD

Family and Community Medicine in the Context of Universal Health Care: Introduction to Recommendations for Health Policy Development

Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, Suzzanne Langcauon, MD, DFM, MMHoA, DPCLM, OHS, CHA, DipHLM, DPAMS, Carlo Matanguihan, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPSHPM and John Michael Deblois, MD, DFM

PRIMARY RESEARCH

Prevalence of Geriatric Syndromes Among Elderly Patients Seen in the Rizal-Tagak Family Medicine Clinic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Alexandrea A. Espiritu, MD

Effective Strategies to Engage Well Adults in Advance Care Planning

Diane Emmille Orellosa-Vanguardia, MD

Late Referrals Among Patients in Need of Supportive and Palliative Care Consulting at the Emergency Department in A Tertiary Hospital: A Retrospective Study

Juvelle A. Umali, RMT, MD, DFM, MMHoA and Mari Flor Ruvishella B. Vizco, RN, MAN

Perception of Good Death Among Palliative and Hospice Care Patients, Their Caregivers, and Bereaved Family Members in Ospital Ng Makati: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study

Cassandra Gia S. Mari, MD; Arabelle Coleen P. Ofina, MD, FPHSP; Lovie Hope Go-Chu, MD; Joseph Willie Dela Paz, MD, DFM and Humane Magno-Butiu, MD, DFM

Relationship Between Work-Related Burnout and Level of Life Satisfaction among Hospital Operations and Patient Support Service (HOPSS) Employees of a Tertiary Government Hospital in 2023: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kristine Anne M. Crusem, MD

REVIEW ARTICLE

Probiotic Supplementation and Glomerular Filtration Rate Improvement in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Mark Bennett M. Reroma MD; Grace D. Juntilla, MD, DFM and Heidii Chua-Tan, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

The Effectiveness of Ear Acupuncture as an Adjunct to Standard Therapy for Smoking Cessation: A Meta- Analysis

Kimberly S. Jimenez, MD and Kristine Jeanica D. Atienza, MD

RESEARCH METHODS

How to Conduct and Write a Qualitative Study

Ma. Rosario Bernardo-Lazaro, MD, MBAH, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; John Michael D. Deblois, MD, DFM and Teri Marie Laude, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Conducting and Writing Quality Improvement Activities for Family and Community Practice

Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, Teri-Marie P. Laude, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Maria Elinore Alba-Concha, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Policarpio B. Joves, MD, MPH, MOH, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

How to Conduct a Health Economic Analysis

Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Djhoanna Aguirre-Pedro MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPSHPM and Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

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The Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Working Committee on Research Agenda and Grants and Publication would like to formally open the Call for QI Grant Proposals on July 22, 2024. Any duly recognized Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Chapter upon recommendation may avail of this grant. The applications should be received no later than October 31, 2024, together with the following documents:

  1. Accomplished Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ QI project template and application form endorsed by the chapter president where the chapter belongs.
  2. List of the QI main proponents for the chapter, their institutional affiliation and email addresses
  3. Gantt chart for the QI implementation project and budget proposal where the Php 20,000 grant amount will be used.

Th Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Chapter Grant for QI Project on its pilot phase aims to give start up support for chapters who will engage in a quality improvement activity that will address improvement in adherence to the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ published clinical guidelines or DOH guideline compendium applicable in primary care settings and improvement in health care.
All submitted proposals will undergo evaluation and peer review. The top 4 submissions garnering the highest scores and implementable within a 12 to 18-month time frame will be recommended to the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ National Board of Directors for the Chapter QI Grant Award. Each of the 4 awardees will be granted 20,000 pesos, the full amount of which will be released at the start of the project implementation provided that the lead proponent and chapter president will sign the chapter QI grant agreement.

Kindly submit to Mr. Evan Odo (pafp.knowledgemgmt@pafp.fp.net) a copy of the QI proposal (in Word file) along with the application form.

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The Filipino Family Physician

Volume 62 Issue No. 1, January-June, 2024

Table of Contents

EDITORIAL

Tools and Guides for Research in Family and Community Medicine

Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

SPECIAL THEME

The 2024-2028 Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. Research Agenda

Michael Angelo J. Arteza, MD, DFM and Daisy M. Medina, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Introduction to Clinical Research Methods

Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Policarpio B. Joves Jr., MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Writing Case Report and Case Series for Family and Community Medicine Practice

Shiela Marie S. Lavina,MD; Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, and Carlo Miguel G. Matanguihan, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

How to Write a Family Case Report

Djhoana G. Aguirre-Pedro, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Pura Jacobe T. Bascuna-Gaddi, MD, DFM and Ryan Jeanne V. Ceralvo, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

How to Conduct and Write a Cross-sectional Study

Abigael C. Andal-Saniano, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Maria Kristina I. Marquez, MD, DFM and Hannah Mei R. Medina, MD, DFM, Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center

How to Conduct and Write a Case-control Study

Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥2, Jan Vittorio Quizon, MD, DFM3 and Noel L. Espallardo, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

How to Conduct and Write a Cohort Study

Michael Ian N. Sta. Maria, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Nicolas R. Gordo Jr., MD, MHA

How to Conduct a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Krysten Marie R. Yayen, MD, DFM; John Michael D. Deblois, MD, DFM and Ma. Rosario Bernardo-Lazaro, MD, MBAH, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

PRIMARY RESEARCH

Effect of SMS Reminders to Medication Adherence among Hypertensives in an Outpatient Clinic: A 12-week Two-arm, Parallel Group Randomized Clinical Trial

Penny Joy H. Barbadillo, RN, MD; Yahya-Mar M. Alip, RN, MD, DFM and Hans Mathew Lua, RN, MD, DFM

Level of Medication Adherence Among Chronic Hypertensive Adults Seen at the Outpatient Clinics of Cebu South Medical Center from June to September 2023: A Cross-sectional Study

Karen Bea E. Dalena, MD and May Mary S. Intong-Napigkit, RN, MD

Level of Medication Adherence and Associated Factors Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Cebu South Medical Center Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic: A Cross-sectional Study

Jackie Lou C. Acha, MD

Benefits of 15- and 30-Minute Integrative Medicine Regimens on the Well-Being of Healthcare Workers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Christine Jireh M. Daduya-Atanacio, MD and Ma. Teresa Tricia G. Bautista, MD, MHA, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPCGM

Effectiveness of the InfoVax Strategy Using Infographics and Infomercial on Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Promotion Among Residents of Barangay Pinag-Isang Palad, Commonwealth, Quezon City: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Ma. Elka B. Ruiz, MD

Knowledge and Attitudes on Tobacco Smoking Cessation Among Medical Residents in Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center: A Cross-sectional Study

Hezel Clair C. Sangre, MD

A Cross-sectional Study on Self- Determined Motivation Towards Physical Activity Among Healthcare Professionals at a Tertiary Hospital in Makati

Hesusa Maria S. Vista, MD

The Peripandemic Mental Well-being of Selected Healthcare Workers in Chong Hua Hospital: Implications for Institutional Mental Health Program

Danika Bernice O. Lim, MD

Prevalence of Depression and Its Factors Among Elderly Population in Barangay Cabangahan, Consolacion, Cebu

Charles Chloe Capute-Parilla, RMT, MD, DPCLM and Leida Marie P. Alarcon, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

REVIEW ARTICLE

Effectiveness of Family-focused Interventions in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Family and Community Practice: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Princess Joanne D. Reyes, MD; Daisy Medina, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Kathrina Fleur Serrano, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Effectiveness of Smartphone Applications in Achieving Glycemic Control Among Adult Diabetic Patients: A Meta-Analysis

Eron Allen C. Tan, MD; Janella Jillian G. Abella, MD and Marie Ruth A. Echavez MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Meditation on Burnout Among Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kristine Jeanica D. Atienza, MD and Kimberly S. Jimenez, MD

CLINICAL GUIDELINES AND PATHWAYS

Clinical Practice Guideline and Pathway for the Management of Adults and Children with Bronchial Asthma in Family Practice

Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Nenacia Ranali Nirena P. Mendoza, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Joan Mae M. Oliveros, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ Endrik H. Sy, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Marilyn Benedith Anastacio-Laceda, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Gennagail O. Anuran, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

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Philippine Academy of Family Physicians 63rd Anniversary and Annual Convention /journal/news-events/philippine-academy-of-family-physicians-63rd-anniversary-and-annual-convention/ /journal/news-events/philippine-academy-of-family-physicians-63rd-anniversary-and-annual-convention/#respond Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:18:10 +0000 /journal/?p=4321

March 7 – 9, 2024
Philippine International Convention Center

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The Filipino Family Physician Volume 61 Issue 2 2023 /journal/past-issues/the-filipino-family-physician-volume-61-issue-2-2023/ /journal/past-issues/the-filipino-family-physician-volume-61-issue-2-2023/#respond Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:35:44 +0000 /journal/?p=4245

The Filipino Family Physician

Volume 61 Issue No. 2, July-December, 2023

Table of Contents

EDITORIAL

Occupational Health: COVID-19 Pandemic and Post-pandemic Era

Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, Nicolas R. Gordo Jr., MD, MHA, CFP, Edmyr M. Macabulos, MD, MPH, CFP, FPCOM

SPECIAL THEME

Knowledge, Skills and Practices on Occupational Safety and Health Among Healthcare Workers of Local Government Units (LGUs) in CAMANAVA

Rowena P. Blanco-Santos, MD, MPH, FPCOM

Determinants of COVID-19 Infection Prevention Practices Among Employees of a Medical Center in NCR, Philippines

Cindy P. Mamangun; Kathryn Ellyse C. Burgonio; Isabel Anastasia G. Esguerra; Asheley Bernice M. Naval; Ryanne Therese G. Caynap; Anna Katrina Ysabel Y. Bergonio and Ma. Rosario Bernardo-Lazaro, MD, MBAH, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Perceived Knowledge, Attitude and Readiness to Accept Towards COVID-19 Vaccine Among Health Care Staffs in a Tertiary Government Hospital

Marna R. Sabit- Sultan, MD and Johanna D. Macabare, MD, DFM

Psychological Coping Mechanisms Among Healthcare Workers in A Tertiary Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Joie Michael A. Mojica, MD and Benedict M. Anover, MD

Coping Strategies Among Resident Physicians at a Tertiary Hospital in Davao City During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sharmiz Maria Tirol Calamba, RN,MD and Shella Akil-Bravo, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPSHPM

An Analytic Cross-Sectional Study of the Prevalence and Factors Associated with Burnout Syndrome Among Junior High School Public Teachers in Quezon City

Joshua Joel Cahatol, Dan Jethro Bartolome, Kyle Adrian Basan, Liam Gabriel Bautista, Denisse Lorraine Bayalan, Keanu Renzo Benavidez, Mikaela Nicole Bracamonte, Ezra Airrah Busmente, Michael Hedrick Cabotage, Jessica Regina Cadiz, Donita Canieso, Alethea Mari Caparas, Edmyr Macabulos, MD, MPH, CFP, FPCOM and Ma. Lucila Perez, MD, MSc, FPPS

An Assessment of Employees’ Perception of Disease in Relation to the Importance of Annual Physical Examination Among Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center Workers

Nikko Jay A, Marquez, MD; Joshua A. Marcos, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Peter Julian A. Francisco, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

PRIMARY RESEARCH

Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression in Elderly Patients Using Telemedicine in a Primary Care Outpatient Clinic During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mary Justine Ledine B. Grageda, MD

Factors Affecting the Palliative Care Service Provision Among Primary Care Physicians in Ilocos Norte

Ma. Elaine Puyaoan, MD

Assessment of Attitude and Practices Toward Breaking the Bad News Among Physicians in a National Tertiary Government Hospital for Infectious Diseases from October 2020 to October 2021

Leslie Mae T. Guy, MD; Racquel P. Evangelista-Lopez, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥-TM and Ferdinand De Guzman, MD, MHA, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥-TM, FPSMS, FPSVI

Effectiveness of Spiritual Intervention on Religious Struggle among COVID-19 Patients

Angelo Christopher M. Aguinaldo, MD and Ma. Teresa Tricia Guison-Bautista, MD

Relationship of Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Skills in Telemedicine Among Resident Physicians in a Tertiary Government Hospital in Las Piñas City: A Cross Sectional Study

Ethyl Joy H. Golosinda, MD and Rouema P. Perez, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, MMHea

REVIEW ARTICLE

Effectiveness of Telemedicine Among Patients with Diabetes in Family Practice: A Meta-Analysis

Riza Ann Lee G. Montenegro, MD, MBA and Joel Andre J. Enciso, RN, MD

Primary Health Care Implementation in Asia: A Systematic Review

Cesar Matthew U. Madria, MD; Domingo T. Pamittan, Jr., MD and Rei Kristoffer C. Ubiña, MD, CFP

CASE REPORT

Managing Inflammatory Arthritis Post-COVID-19 Vaccination in a Patient with Hyperuricemia and Previously Diagnosed with Hepatitis B Infection Presenting with Similar Joint Symptoms with a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet: A Case Report

Aleta Hope Inting-Reyes, MD, MOH, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, DPCLM, DipIBLM

CLINICAL GUIDELINES AND PATHWAYS

Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Dyspnea in Primary Care and Outpatient Setting

Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Haydee Danganan, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Jessica Mae C. Cruz, MD, DFM; Kriziaoumo P. Orpia, RMT, MD; Irene Veron Chico, RPh, MD, DFM; John Michael Deblois, MD; Peter Julian Francisco, MD, DFM, MHM; Jonathan Babsa-ay, MD, DFM; Ma Golda Catigbe, MD, DFM and Jobelle Bernabe, MD

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Wellness and Health Promotion among Adults

Eva Irene Y. Maglonzo, MD, MHPEd, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPCGM; Bysshe Fernan, MD, MPH, DPLCM; Maricel Gonzales, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Rommel F. Irabagon, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Queenie Dacayo Layon, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, DPCOM; Mark Manzano, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Rei Fabbie Sierra, MD, DFM and Lynn Daryl Villamater, MD, MPM, DPCLM

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Call for Research Proposals 2024 /journal/news-events/call-for-research-proposals-2024/ /journal/news-events/call-for-research-proposals-2024/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2023 01:01:31 +0000 /journal/?p=4237

The Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Committee on Research Agenda and Grant Management released the 2024 call for research proposals for 2024. Small grants will be given to 20 proposals that are in line with the research agenda also recently released by the committee. The guideline and letter of invitation were sent to Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ training programs and chapters. For more information, you may contact the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Secretariat.

The 5-year Research Agenda of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians were developed through consultations with the general membership, regional and national representatives, and representatives from affiliate organizations via an online survey and a research agenda-setting workshop. Forty-five topic areas identified during the consultations were aligned with the National Unified Health Research Agenda 2023-2028.

DISEASE MANAGEMENT

The study and implementation of strategies to prevent, diagnose, manage, and treat diseases, particularly chronic and communicable diseases.

·         Compliance to clinical practice guidelines in patient care

·         Disease-specific management strategies in primary care (including cost-effectiveness)

·         Patient-centered, family-focused and community-oriented approaches to disease management

·         Utilization of clinical practice guidelines

·         Performance measures in Primary Care delivery

·         Continuous quality improvement in Primary Care

·         Disease-specific standardized health education and counseling

·         Community-based programs for disease management

HEALTH PROMOTION

Empowering individuals and communities to manage their health through education, the creation of health-supportive environments, and organization of societal actions for health promotion and protection.

·         Access and utilization of preventive care services (immunization, counseling, health education etc.)

·         Community-based interventions for NCDs

·         Health technology utilization

·         Health education, counseling and communication strategies

·         Risk assessment

·         Environmental health

HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING TOWARDS UHC

Understanding and improving the efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and responsiveness of health systems, all aimed at achieving Universal Health Care.

·         Residency and Subspecialty Training in Family and Community Medicine

·         Family and Community Medicine in Basic medical education

·         Family and Community Practice

·         Knowledge, Perception and Attitudes towards UHC

·         Family Physicians’ Role in UHC

·         Service Delivery Networks/Healthcare Provider Networks

·         Service Innovations in the primary care setting

·         Primary Care Models

·         Navigation and referral systems and practices

·         Health governance, policies and financing in UHC networks

·         Health information systems

MATERNAL, NEWBORN, AND CHILD HEALTH

The health and wellbeing of mothers, children, and adolescents.

·         School Health (children and adolescents)

·         Maternal and newborn car

MENTAL HEALTH

The prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental health conditions.

·         Mental Health across all life stages

·         Epidemics, disasters and mental health

·         Stress management in training and practice

HEALTH OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS

Research for the benefit of populations that are underserved due to factors such as socioeconomic status, geographical location, gender, race, ethnicity, age, or disability towards reduction of disparities and health equity.

·         Caring for special population groups in Family and Community practice

·         Patient populations in GIDAs

·         Palliative Care

·         Geriatric Care

HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

The development and application of innovative solutions to health challenges.

·         Telemedicine

·         Effective use of technology for health promotion and disease management

·         Artificial intelligence in healthcare delivery

HEALTH SECURITY, EMERGENCY, AND DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT

The study and implementation of strategies to prepare for, respond to, and recover from health emergencies and disasters.

·         Emergency and Disaster Risk Management

·         Role of Family Physicians in Disaster Management

NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY

Ensuring that all individuals have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life.

·         Dietary approaches in the management of NCDs

·         Nutritional disorders

SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

Ensuring that all individuals can have a satisfying and safe sex life, the capability to reproduce, and the freedom to decide if, when, and how often to do so.

·         Reproductive Health

·         Family Planning

·         Sex education

HALAL IN HEALTH

The application of Halal principles in the context of health.

·         Culture-sensitivity in healthcare delivery

·         Halal orientation in primary care

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Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Research Agenda Setting Workshop /journal/news-events/pafp-research-agenda-setting-workshop/ /journal/news-events/pafp-research-agenda-setting-workshop/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:48:53 +0000 /journal/?p=4218

By Dr Vince Edward Araneta

The Philippine Academy of Family Physicians Research Agenda and Grants working committee conducted its workshop last September 16, 2023. This was part of the initiative taken by the committee that aims to develop the 5-year organizational research agenda (2024 – 2028). This was divided into phases, the pre-implementation, implementation, and dissemination phases. The half-day workshop was part of the second phase and leaders from the organization pillars, regions, affiliate organizations and selected training institutions were invited. There was a total of 16 attendees both from the face to face and online participants. Dr. Daisy Medina, the chairman of the said committee presented also before the workshop proper the results of the survey which was part of the pre-implementation phase that was conducted to obtain inputs from the members of the organization regarding research topics that should be prioritized and those that are relevant to their own setting. There was a total of 104 respondents and well represented by 94 institutions and 61 chapters. The results of the survey showed relevant topics under the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) 2017-2022 with 34 subthemes and most fall under responsive health systems. The top 3 most preferred research methods were meta-analysis/systematic reviews, experimental, and descriptive.

The workshop generated 67 research topics within 44 subthemes, most falling under the 2023-2028 NUHRA. A wide variety of topics were generated with most involving disease management, health promotion and health systems strengthening towards Universal Health Care. Common topics among the 2 groups of participants were the utilization of Family Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines, cost-effectiveness studies on primary care interventions, role of family physicians in Universal Healthcare implementation, patient navigation and referral system.   There were also topics presented that were outside the NUHRA themes such as topics involving the PFC Matrix, Training Needs Assessment, and other Family Medicine principles.

Research questions developed by the NCR-Luzon group focused on FCM practice (e.g. non-pharmacologic intervention effectiveness in prevention of NCDs, community-based interventions in the prevention of substance abuse), FCM training (e.g. KAP on Philhealth Konsulta Package, Role of FM in UHC, gaps and barriers in standardizing FCM curriculum) and on Specialties and Subspecialties Training (e.g. healthy aging approaches and practice among geriatric patients, mental health and common coping mechanisms among healthcare workers). The Visayas-Mindanao group developed questions regarding the physician of choice of patients and their family, equitable compensation package for primary care and testing a model of navigation referral under Health Systems Strengthening. For Health Promotion, research questions centered on expenditures for preventive services, KAP on the integration of Traditional and Complementary medicine in FM Practice and lastly for Disease Management, on prevalence of and researches related to Diabetes and HIV, and factors affecting utilization of Family Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines among consultants and physicians.

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