- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Migration, Education, Indigenous Social Dynamics
- Public Health and Social Inequalities
- Migration, Racism, and Human Rights
- Child and Adolescent Health
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Immigration and Intercultural Education
- Aging, Health, and Disability
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Higher Education and Sustainability
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- CNS Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Social Sciences and Policies
Universidad Andrés Bello
2020-2024
University College London
2024
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
2024
University of Chile
2018-2023
Universidad del Desarrollo
2014-2019
Clínica Alemana
2014-2019
Universidad del Desarrollo del Estado de Puebla
2018
Introduction: hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPU) represent a significant public health challenge. Understanding their main characteristics and related factors is essential for effective prevention. This article aims to analyse the of HAPUs in four high-complexity hospital centres Chile.Methods: secondary, analytical observational study. The sample (n=1000) included paediatric adult patients. study variables were presence HAPU, age, sex, dermatitis, risk change position, relief surface,...
Interdisciplinary work is key in patient care, especially vulnerable populations such as children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). However, there little evidence of an approach this perspective practice. The study aimed to analyze the interdisciplinary CYSHCN. An integrative literature review was conducted, consulting databases PubMed, Web Science (WoS), Scopus, CINAHL, Virtual Health Library (VHL). From 3,032 initial records, 21 manuscripts were selected after applying...
To investigate the perceptions of primary health workers (PHW) about challenges care for migrants.A qualitative multicase study was conducted in eight communes Chile, using snowball technique, where 101 PHW and local authorities were recruited. Semi-structured interviews focal groups conducted, achieving information saturation.The findings grouped into two major thematic axes: 1. Technical administrative difficulties, 2. Perception cultural barriers. According to PHW, although regulations...
Children and young international migrants face different health challenges compa red with the local population, particularly if they live in insecure environments or adverse social conditions. This study seeks to identify gaps outcomes of children between immigrant population Chile.This analyses data from three sources: (i) Born Chile: Electronic records antenatal visits all municipal clinics Recoleta 2012; (ii) Growing up Population survey "National Socioeconomic Characterization" (CASEN)...
OBJECTIVE: To validate an instrument measuring the cultural competence in health care workers from Chile. METHODS: Using Sue & Sue’s theoretical model of competence, we designed a scale, which was assessed by and experts. Subsequently, scale applied to sample 483 different workers, during 2018 Santiago de The analysis included: exploratory confirmatory factor analysis, estimation reliability, measurement bias. Finally, level calculated for every professional who participated this study....
El objetivo de esta investigacióncualitativa esidentificarlos factores que facilitan u obstaculizanlaadquisicióno el fortalecimientode competencias culturales en la labor los profesionales atención primaria salud Chile. Con base lasentrevistas semiestructuradas realizadas a 32 trabajan una comuna Santiago,se efectuó un análisis contenido considerando cuatro dimensiones las culturales: conciencia, conocimiento, habilidades y motivación. Este fue discutido ochoconversatorios con primaria,...
ABSTRACT Background: Universal health coverage (UHC) is a major global public goal. UHC means that all individuals and communities receive the services they need without suffering financial hardship. Equitable considers several minimum dimensions of access to healthcare, such as accessibility acceptability. We aim update data on acceptability healthcare for international migrants in Chile compare it Chilean-born population. Methods: Multi-methods study. For accessibility, we measured...
Objetivo: Analizar la relación entre Determinantes Sociales de Salud (DSS) y discriminación en niños, niñas adolescentes migrantes a partir información disponible literatura científica. Método: Revisión narrativa estudios primarios publicados el 2008 2021 bases datos PubMed Web of Science. Se utilizaron los descriptores Psychological/Social Discrimination, Racism, Social Stigma, Determinants Health, Public Health Equity, Transients and Migrants, Refugees, Emigrants Immigrants, Undocumented...
To explore the social determinants of health (SDH) international migrant children, from perceptions caregivers, workers and local authorities in eight municipalities Chile.A secondary analysis data was conducted a qualitative study that took place between 2014 2017. The original involved semi-structured interviews focus groups. thematic included all emerging issues related to children their living conditions, including use services.Findings were grouped according model health, which allow...
Describe sociodemographic characteristics, health needs, effective referrals, and immediate evaluation of international migrants who participated in the Initial Care for Migrants program during its first year implementation (May to December 2016) at Ignacio Domeyko Family Health Center Santiago, Chile.Descriptive study. An intervention was designed implemented welcome migrants. It included an initial comprehensive evaluation, a situation assessment, identification referral other services,...
Objetivo principal: Explorar barreras y facilitadores percibidos por profesionales de salud en la atención a migrantes Atención Primaria Salud (APS) Santiago Chile 2020. Metodología: Diseño cualitativo, estudio caso. Se entrevistó 10 APS. Mediante análisis contenido se determinaron patrones temáticos según Creswell. contó con aprobación del Comité ética Universidad Andrés Bello, Chile. Resultados principales: El idioma fue percibido como una las principales para personas migrantes, así...
A nivel mundial, reconocer de forma igualitaria los derechos migrantes es uno desafíos más importantes para la sociedad moderna. Este capítulo tiene como objetivo analizar Política Nacional Salud Migrantes Internacionales (PNSMI, NHPIM en inglés) se establece y implementa Chile, así sus resultados a corto plazo, desde 2014 hasta 2017. Se basa una revisión literatura sobre derivada procesos consultivos realizados comunidades con altas tasas movilidad residencia internacionales, documentos...
ABSTRACT Aims With a social media analysis of the discourse surrounding prevalence Long COVID in children and young people (CYP), this study aims to explore healthcare workers’ perceptions concerning CYP UK between January 2021 2022. This will allow contribute emerging knowledge on identify critical areas future directions for researchers policymakers. Design A mixed methods approach with discourse, keywords, sentiment, image analysis, using Pulsar™ Infranodus. Setting discussion experience...
Objetivo: Analizar críticamente la teoría de rango medio Symptom Management Theory y evaluar su utilidad en investigación sobre multimorbilidad ambientes comunitarios. Metodología: Análisis teórico según estrategia subestructuración Dulock, consistente 4 pasos: identificación constructos conceptos; descripción las relaciones; operacionalización los conceptos con indicadores empíricos representación pictórica jerarquizada del modelo. Resultados: El modelo cuenta una clara estructura...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant global impact, with millions of cases and deaths. Research highlights the persistence symptoms over time (post-COVID-19 condition), situation particular concern in children young people symptoms. Social media such as Twitter (subsequently rebranded X) could provide valuable information on impact post-COVID-19 condition this demographic.
To describe the different perceptions about health rights for migrant population in Chile published on Twitter, concerning first liver transplant carried out to a foreign national woman from Haiti, September 2018.Qualitative study, case analysis. The corresponded emergency Chile. Opinions expressed Twitter regarding this were collected between 29 and November 17 (n=339). Thematic analysis was performed using NVivo12 software, with codes defined conforming objective.According raised right...
At the global level, equal recognition of migrant rights is among most important challenges for modern society. This chapter aims to analyse formulation and implementation processes National Health Policy International Migrants in Chile (NHPIM), as well its short-term results, from 2014 2017. It based on a review literature deriving consultative performed communities with high mobility residency rates international migrants, key documents related Policy. analyses public sector health...