A5077439696- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Stress and Burnout Research
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Media Influence and Health
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Noise Effects and Management
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari
2009-2024
Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca
2020-2024
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
2024
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
2010-2024
Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental
2012-2024
Medical Research Network
2012
Ball (France)
2011
Institut d'Investigació Biomédica de Bellvitge
2011
Institut Català d'Oncologia
2007-2008
Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
2008
Healthcare professionals (HPs) have been confronted by unprecedented traumatic experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in countries that had not experienced similar epidemic outbreaks recent years.
The Neurexin 3 gene (NRXN3) has been associated with dependence on various addictive substances, as well the degree of smoking in schizophrenic patients and impulsivity among tobacco abusers. To further evaluate role NRXN3 nicotine addiction, we analyzed single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) a copy number variant (CNV) within genomic region. An initial study was carried out 157 smokers 595 controls, all Spanish Caucasian origin. Nicotine assessed using Fagerström index cigarettes smoked per...
<i>Introduction:</i> There is a high prevalence of smoking among heavy drinkers, which often forgotten even though it has important health consequences. <i>Aim:</i> To evaluate the effects that providing an intensive tobacco cessation treatment simultaneously with alcohol dependence versus delayed (first and 6 months later tobacco) on consumption. <i>Methods:</i> Ninety-two alcohol-dependent smokers were randomized into either simultaneous group, in was...
<h3>Introduction</h3> Smoke-free policies have been extended to enclosed workplaces in many countries; however, smoking continues be commonly allowed on psychiatric premises. The aim of this study was describe tobacco control strategies undertaken inpatient services and day centres Spain. <h3>Methods</h3> This cross-sectional survey included all service that offered public Catalonia, Spain (n=192). Managers responded a questionnaire 24 items covered four dimensions, including clinical...
Healthcare professionals are in the front line of care for patients with COVID-19, presenting greater risk contagion and emotional distress. The aim study is to describe results a psychological intervention protocol professionals; 47 workers from Vall d'Hebron University Hospital who requested support were included during first month half crisis. Before after checklist clinical symptoms, Clinical Anxiety Scale Global Impression administered. Professionals consulted mostly women, nursing...
Accessible Summary What is known on the subject? Quitlines are to be effective in helping people quit smoking, including those with mental health conditions. It particularly important address smoking this population as prevalence of ranges from 40% 75%. However, professionals working quitlines often face barriers due their limited training and resources effectively support these smokers quit, especially if they not professionals. Therefore, programmes should developed enhance knowledge...
The safety of varenicline in the treatment tobacco dependence has been questioned, psychiatric patients. However, most published studies have not included Objective: Assess for smoking cessation patients with disorders. Methods: This is a prospective, longitudinal, multicenter study. sample composed three groups (patients psychotic disorder, alcohol disorder and addicts methadone maintenance treatment). Patients were recruited consecutively between September 2008 June 2009 from 11 centers....
Life expectancy for people with severe mental disorders is up to 25 years less in comparison the general population, mainly due diseases caused or worsened by smoking. However, smoking usually a neglected issue healthcare settings. The aim of this article describe strategy improve tobacco control hospital services Catalonia (Spain). To bridge gap, Catalan Network Smoke-free Hospitals launched nationwide bottom-up 2007. relied on creation working group key professionals from various hospitals...
The promotion of smoking cessation in hospital settings is uncommon. One the main barriers to such lack knowledge on how proceed. objective this study assess changes professionals' knowledge, attitudes and actions after having received training brief intervention.Self-perceived status relation were assessed 66 healthcare professionals before training. Furthermore, we compared carried out by these with 170 inpatients another (patient's report), corroborate self-reported actions.Brief...
The Catalan Network of Smoke-free Hospitals coordinates a smoking cessation program addressed to hospital workers. included training in tobacco cessation, common software, and free access pharmacological treatments.This study aimed evaluate the effectiveness for abstinence among workers 33 participating hospitals.A total 930 (in hospitals) attended units between July 2005 December 2007. active follow-up during 6 months after quitting. We calculated 6-month probabilities by means Kaplan-Meier...
Up to 75% of inpatients with mental disorders smoke, and their life expectancy is decreased by up 25 years compared the general population. Hospitalized patients without monitoring after discharge quickly return prehospitalization levels tobacco use. The aim 061 QuitMental study assess effectiveness a multicomponent motivational telephone-based intervention stop smoking through quitline addressed smokers discharged from health hospital wards. A pragmatic randomized controlled trial, single...
<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Addictions among physicians are a matter of public health interest because their negative impact on the physician’s well-being and potential risk malpractice. Physicians’ Health Programmes (PHP) have been developed in several countries to address this issue. Although they share some similarities, differ organisational clinical aspects. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> This study aimed describe outcomes Integral Treatment...
(1) Background: Ongoing specialized programs for health professionals (HPs) adapted their treatment services during the COVID-19 pandemic. (2) Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study of medical e-records HPs with mental disorders working in Catalonia that were consecutively admitted to Galatea Care Program Clinical Unit. The sample (N = 1461) was divided into two periods: 21.5 months before (n 637) and after 824) 14 March 2020. (3) Results: There significant increase...
To evaluate th e impact of a training intervention the for health care professionals on inpatients' smoking and alcohol consumption to compare hospital two substances.Through parallel studies, we compared, using auto-administered questionnaires, referred clinical behaviour 66 received by 169 patients, with hazardous drinking other 38 118 patients from different wards before after attending in brief cessation respectively.We only found slight differences between tobacco concerning...
Abstract A pragmatic double-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted in Barcelona to assess a telephone-based smoking cessation intervention’s effectiveness for individuals with mental health disorders post-discharge. Participants were divided into an intervention group (IG) and control (CG) 2:1 allocation ratio. The IG received proactive motivational assistance, while the CG brief advice. Biochemically validated past 7-day abstinence main outcome measure. Of 530 screened individuals,...
Objectives To analyse the differences between nurses with and without substance use disorders (SUDs) admitted to a specialised mental health programme. Design Retrospective, observational study. Setting Specialised treatment programme for in Catalonia, Spain. Participants 1091 from 2000 2021. Interventions None. Primary secondary outcomes Sociodemographic, occupational clinical variables were analysed. Diagnoses followed Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, Text...
Abstract Women physicians and nurses are health professionals with significant differences in their role, but they share common social occupational stressors. This study compares the outcomes of female treatment a highly specialized program for substance use disorders. was 9-year, survival, observational, cohort study, conducted data from medical e-records ( n = 58) 50) addictions. The most drug abuse alcohol (62% 75.9% nurses) followed by sedatives (16% vs. 12.1%). median time similar (49.1...
Smoking and alcohol drinking are the most common addictions in our society. In an alcohol-dependant population, tobacco use is present a high percentage of cases. The health consequences concurrent consumption devastating. Research into mortality rates has identified as leading cause death among abstinent alcoholics. Surprisingly, dependence these patients not received attention it merits from professionals working drug abuse centres country. This article endeavours to show importance role...
Although smoking and depression have been related, little importance is given to the impact of on outcomes cessation interventions in workplace. The aim this study was assess influence depressive symptoms a history abstinence after workplace intervention, explore roles gender, nicotine dependence antidepressants.A retrospective with employees Barcelona City Council participating voluntary basis. intervention consisted multicomponent approach combined pharmacological treatment. Depressive...
Objectives Little is known about resident physicians being treated at physician health programmes around the world despite fact that it a highly demanding training period. This study aims to describe profiles of accessing specialised mental service in Spain over 20-year period and compare them consultant-grade physicians. Design Retrospective observational study. Setting Medical records Galatea Care Programme for Sick Physicians. Participants 1846 registered Barcelona Council-Association...