A5032484279- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Aging, Health, and Disability
- Disability Education and Employment
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Social Sciences and Policies
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Stress and Burnout Research
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Phytochemistry and biological activity of medicinal plants
Universidad de Salamanca
2012-2025
Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Victoria
2008-2021
Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga
2020-2021
Universidad de Málaga
1997-2021
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
2017
The Ohio State University
2013-2017
Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga
2012-2017
Universidad Nacional Experimental Francisco de Miranda
2014-2016
Universidad de Zaragoza
2015-2016
Hospital Materno-Infantil
2016
Abstract Background The changed societal views of persons with disabilities are reflected in the 2006 United Nations Convention on Rights Persons Disabilities. However, what is not specified how to operationalise and measure Articles composing Convention, use that information further enhance human rights disabilities. Method authors analyse relationships between eight core quality life domains 34 contained Convention. Results There a close relationship Furthermore, current status these can...
As the world battles COVID-19, there is a need to study perceptions of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) about effects pandemic associated lockdown on their lives. This work explores Spaniards IDD during respect four topics: access information, emotional experiences, living conditions support.
The Diagnostic Adaptive Behavior Scale (DABS) was developed using item response theory (IRT) methods and constructed to provide the most precise valid adaptive behavior information at or near cutoff point of making a decision regarding diagnosis intellectual disability. DABS initial pool consisted 260 items. Using IRT modeling nationally representative standardization sample, set reduced 75 items that area determining presence not significant deficits across conceptual, social, practical...
The Diagnostic Adaptive Behaviour Scale (DABS) is a new standardised adaptive behaviour measure that provides information for evaluating limitations in the purpose of determining diagnosis intellectual disability. This article presents validity evidence and reliability data DABS.Validity was based on comparing DABS scores with obtained Vineland Scale, second edition. stability test measured using retest, inter-rater assessed by computing inter-respondent concordance.The convergent...
We present the work conducted to arrive at deriving behavioural indicators that could be used guide clinical judgement in determining presence and severity of deficits intellectual functioning adaptive behaviour for purpose making a diagnosis disorders development.An interdisciplinary expert panel provided guidance developing functioning. A national dataset on sample individuals with disability was develop behaviour. The data were analysed using cluster analysis procedure define different...
This study analysed the impact that COVID-19 and response measures implemented by Spanish Government have had on families of individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities.Data 323 family members (M = 52.3 years old; SD 10.5) were collected through an online survey, which was focused analysing difficulties experienced service provision during lockdown.Many (66.3%) seen their level stress increased lockdown because of, among other reasons, a greater burden care. Difficulties...
Abstract This article describes how rights, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and quality of life (QOL) framework are closely interrelated. Although legislation can be used as a tool for practical application QOL principles, assessment information is required to further develop monitor fulfillment laws, policies, SDGs. A validated model, which provides set concepts that one useful way understanding assessing QOL, also function assess many rights goals promulgated in...
Although the presence of significant limitations in adaptive behavior constitutes one three necessary criteria for diagnosing intellectual disability, structure has always been subject considerable controversy among researchers. The main goal this study is to extend previous research results that provide further support a multidimensional conceptual, social, and practical skills compared unidimensional structure. One-factor 3-correlated factors models as measured by 15 observable indicators...
Life expectancy of people with intellectual disability (ID) has increased in recent decades. However, there is little evidence whether these extra years life are spent good health. The aim this study, conducted Spain, to obtain information about the prevalence chronic health conditions ID over age 44 and compare it that their peers without disability. Twenty were analyzed 1040 12,172 through a study prevalence. findings show constipation, urinary incontinence, thyroid disorders obesity most...
Abstract Background Psychotropic medication is frequently administered to people with intellectual disability mental health and/or behavioural problems, instead of other non‐pharmacological interventions. This study describes the and problems aging disability, their psychotropic intake, factors contributing a greater intake. Method The sample consisted 991 over 45 years. Descriptive statistics multinominal logistic regression were carried out. Results Antipsychotics most used drug. Older...
The number of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) living in residential settings has not changed substantially recent years Spain. To change this situation the project "My House: A Life Community" aims to promote transition individuals IDD high support needs into community settings. This paper deepens understanding underlying mechanisms responsible for changes observed process deinstitutionalization. longitudinal study was designed evaluate quality life (n = 90)...
Antecedentes:: Las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo (DID) grandes necesidades de apoyo tienen más probabilidades vivir en entornos segregados altamente institucionalizados. Este estudio pretende analizar los cambios el funcionamiento calidad vida este colectivo tras la transición a viviendas ubicadas comunidad. Método: : La muestra incluyó 54 adultos DID que fueron evaluados tres momentos temporales: antes transición, seis meses un año después misma. Se aplicaron...
People with intellectual disability (ID) and extensive support needs experience poorer quality of life than their peers whose is not as severe. Many them live in residential settings that limit community participation prevent from exercising control over lives. This work analyzes the extent to which professional practices are aimed at promoting right living for people ID needs, well rights particularly linked it, such habilitation rehabilitation privacy. A specific questionnaire was designed...
Background Most instruments that assess quality of life have been validated by means the classical test theory (CTT). However, CTT limitations resulted in development alternative models, such as Rasch rating scale model (RSM). The main goal this paper is testing and improving psychometric properties INTEGRAL Quality Life Scale (i.e., fit statistics, person item reliability coefficients) with RSM.Method sample comprised 271 Spanish adults intellectual disability.Results results showed data...
Abstract Implementation of disability policy is influenced by social, political, and cultural factors. Based on published work, this article discusses four guidelines considered critical for successful implementation from a cross-cultural perspective. These are to: (a) base contextual analysis, (b) employ value-based approach, (c) align the service delivery system both vertically horizontally, (d) engage in partnership implementation. Public should be understood systems perspective that...
Empirically Supported Psychological Treatments for Children and Adolescents: State of the Art.The empirical evidence accumulated on efficacy, effectiveness, efficiency psychotherapeutic treatments in children adolescents calls an update. The main goal this paper objective was to carry out a selective review empirically supported psychological variety common disorders problems childhood adolescence.A carried different social-emotional or behavioral adjustment child-adolescent population...
Despite the benefits of community living for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) and extensive support needs, they remain highly institutionalized.To qualitatively analyze perceptions ID, including those professionals, family members six months after implementation 11 homes 47 in different regions Spain METHODS: Thematic analysis 77 individual interviews conducted 13 30 professionals 34 was performed using Nvivo12.Seven themes were found: (1) "the room as I like it", (2) "sometimes...