Isabel Legaz

Dr. Isabel Legaz

University of Murcia, Spain
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Academic Career Length

23Years (2004-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 May 2004 in Journal of Comparative Neurology
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LMLoreta Medina
Loreta Medina
Isabel LegazIsabel Legaz
Isabel Legaz
GGGertrudis González
Gertrudis González
FCFernando de Castro
Fernando de Castro
JRJohn L.R. Rubenstein
John L.R. Rubenstein
Luis PuellesLuis Puelles
Luis Puelles

7 November 2007 in Journal of Comparative Neurology
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MGMargarita García‐López
Margarita García‐López
AAAntonio Abellán
Antonio Abellán
Isabel LegazIsabel Legaz
Isabel Legaz
JRJohn L.R. Rubenstein
John L.R. Rubenstein
Luis PuellesLuis Puelles
Luis Puelles
LMLoreta Medina
Loreta Medina

23 December 2010 in Journal of Comparative Neurology
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MBMunisamy Bupesh
Munisamy Bupesh
Isabel LegazIsabel Legaz
Isabel Legaz
AAAntonio Abellán
Antonio Abellán
LMLoreta Medina
Loreta Medina

25 November 2020 in BMC Geriatrics
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Francisco Javier Plaza ZamoraFrancisco Javier Plaza Zamora
Francisco Javier Plaza Zamora
Isabel LegazIsabel Legaz
Isabel Legaz
EOEduardo Osuna
Eduardo Osuna
MPMaría D. Pérez-Cárceles
María D. Pérez-Cárceles
Background: Aging implies a higher prevalence of chronic pathologies and a corresponding increase in medication. The correct adherence and use of the medication are prerequisites for reducing risks of disease progression, comorbidity, and mortality. Medication literacy (ML) is the specific ability to safely access and understand the information available concerning medication, and to act accordingly. Currently, there are few specific instruments that ascertain the extent of ML in the general population. The aim of this work was to analyse ML in a large cohort of pharmacy customers. Methods: A total of 400 community pharmacy clients were analyzed to assess the level of ML (documental and numeracy) through the validated MedLitRxSE tool. Results: The results showed that out of a total of 400 community pharmacy clients only 136 (34%) had an adequate degree of ML, while the rest of the clients (n = 264; 66%) were adjudged not to have this ability. Statistically significant differences were found between the different age groups in terms of ML (P < 0.001; OR = 0.312; 95% CI: 0.195–0.499), the 51–65 and >65-year age groups having a lower frequency of adequate ML (23.5 and 7.1%, respectively) than the rest of the age groups. A statistically significant increase in adequate ML was observed as the academic level of the clients increased (P < 0.001; OR = 15.403; 95% CI: 8.109–29.257). Multivariate logistic regression confirmed the influence of both variables on ML. Conclusions: An inadequate ML level was found in community pharmacy clients over the age of 51, and also in those with primary or non-formal studies. Our data add to our knowledge about ML, and should pharmacists and other health professionals to adopt new strategies to prevent, or at least reduce, errors in taking medicines, thus avoiding the undesirable effects of any misuse.

1 April 2021 in Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
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MGM.G. García
M.G. García
PCPérez- Cárceles
Pérez- Cárceles
EOE. Osuna
E. Osuna
Isabel LegazIsabel Legaz
Isabel Legaz

14 July 2009 in Journal of Comparative Neurology
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AAAntonio Abellán
Antonio Abellán
Isabel LegazIsabel Legaz
Isabel Legaz
BVBaptiste Vernier
Baptiste Vernier
SRSylvie Rétaux
Sylvie Rétaux
LMLoreta Medina
Loreta Medina