- Aging, Health, and Disability
- Social Sciences and Policies
- Disability Education and Employment
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Inclusive Education and Diversity
- Nursing care and research
- Social Issues and Sustainability
- Stress and Burnout Research
- E-Learning and Knowledge Management
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Higher Education Teaching and Evaluation
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Labor Law and Work Dynamics
- Psychological Treatments and Disorders
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
2014-2025
Millennium Science Initiative
2024-2025
Fairview Health Services
2022
Millennium Institute
2021
Sociedad Española de Nefrología
2019
Tufts University
2013
Instituto Universitario de Integración en la Comunidad
2011
Clinica Santa Maria
2011
Universidad de Salamanca
2011
Instituto Politécnico Nacional
2010
Abstract The main focus of the present study was to examine unique contribution (if any) pornography consumption men's sexually aggressive behavior. Even after controlling for contributions risk factors associated with general antisocial behavior and those used in Confluence Model research as specific predictors sexual aggression, we found that high added significantly prediction aggression. Further analyses revealed predictive utility due its discriminative ability only among men classified...
ABSTRACT A hallmark of enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) infection is a formation biofilm, which comprises mucus layer with immersed bacteria in the intestines patients. While studying mucinolytic activity Pic an vivo system, rat ileal loops, we surprisingly found that EAEC induced hypersecretion mucus, was accompanied by increase number mucus-containing goblet cells. Interestingly, isogenic pic mutant (EAEC Δ ) unable to cause this hypersecretion. Furthermore, purified also able...
Background The risks and opportunities associated with the use of technologies are growing research interest. Patterns technology usage illuminate these risks. However, no studies have assessed patterns (frequency, duration, intensity) related factors in young people intellectual disabilities. Methods Questionnaires on Internet cell phone patterns, Over‐Use Scale Cell‐Phone Scale, as well Beck Depression Inventory were filled out one‐on‐one interviews 216 youth Results Young disabilities...
Abstract The development of the concept inclusive education was based on several sources and surrounded by other notions, such as failure, quality effectiveness, which influence its interpretation implementation. This article is a theoretical discussion that seeks to understand, from an educational perspective, how this confluence ideas formed. To end, we establish historical chronology international policies, national Chilean research trends, are understood universal concerns, work...
(1) Background. This study assesses the quality of life in families with a member an intellectual disability using Family Adjustment and Adaptation Response framework. (2) Methods. The included 515 Spanish participants whose family members disabilities range age from infancy to adulthood. We hypothesized that it is possible predict parenting stress by paying attention meaning give themselves their circumstances while controlling for impact other variables such as capabilities characteristics...
People with intellectual disabilities are relevant actors in the design processes that aim to promote their independent living. We argue it is necessary extend and adapt existing codesign methods order incorporate this community into user-centred fully. This paper presents a series of adaptations carried out over three years, context inclusive research. Throughout process, we have identified four different phases: preparation, fieldwork, ideation validation. Within framework, present...
ABSTRACT Background Women with intellectual disabilities face major barriers to healthcare access. This study explored the experiences of 120 women mild moderate in Chile and their interactions systems. Method A qualitative design was used, collecting data through semi‐structured interviews examine communication challenges, discrimination unmet support needs. Results Participants reported difficulties understanding medical terminology, limited time for questions a lack visual aids. They also...
This study explores the experiences, perceptions, and barriers faced by older adults with intellectual disabilities in using technology. Using a qualitative approach semi- structured interviews (n = 108), research identified five central themes: to access usability, impact on autonomy well-being, need for support training, preferences desired adaptations technology, influence of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence virtual reality. Participants highlighted challenges posed...
The development of self-determination skills in people with intellectual disabilities should be promoted from natural contexts and not only formal environments. To know the extent to which families can facilitate or hinder self-determination, beliefs, perceptions attitudes about 282 parents adults Chile have been analyzed a non-experimental quantitative paradigm. main results show how beliefs favor increase performance these among children. Likewise, it is severe who receive, by parents,...
Abstract Current research demands that we rethink the roles of people with intellectual disabilities (IDs) in affects them. The paradigm inclusive responds to this need. Although specialized literature is progressively adopting a more approach, study and relationships within reflections on process doing participatory has received little attention. From qualitative approach action framework aims to: (1) report experience involving adults IDs research, their improvements terms developed...
Abstract Background Concepts such as support, quality of life and services are customary in for people with intellectual disabilities. The identification the different ways conceiving, prioritising implementing these concepts by service providers can help to drive changes achieve better personal outcomes this population. current study aims identify providers' perceptions regarding their clients they provide. It also similarities differences appraisals among professionals, associations...
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents who consult with obesityBackground: The higher prevalence childhood obesity has led to search for (MS) this age group.Aim: To study the MS obese adolescents.Material Methods: Cross sectional 255 aged 11.3 ± 2.4 years, 45% males, 60% pubertal, a body mass index (BMI) z score 2.7 0.6, were evaluated obesity.MS was defi ned as presence at least three following criteria, according Ferranti: fasting glucose (FG) 100 mg/dl,...
In the field of intellectual disability, development an independent life has been configured as a human and civil right that allows these people to articulate desired plans. Despite advances, at international level, research on aspects related living in with disabilities continues be very scarce. Generally, approaches study this construct are based broader investigations dedicated evaluating levels quality or self-determination population residential services sheltered housing. Precisely,...
El presente artículo tuvo como objetivo indagar en las experiencias de lectura y escritura creativa un grupo adultos con discapacidad intelectual, mediante la implementación talleres que les permitieran resignificar su relación literatura. Para ello se diseñó e implementó una experiencia didáctica permitió 9 durante el periodo Pandemia COVID-19 pudiera experimentar literaria espacio recreación contención emocional, compartiendo recursos expresión creatividad no solo potenciar vida...
ABSTRACT Background Women with intellectual disabilities confront distinct challenges as they age, compounded by cognitive and adaptive constraints. These encompass heightened health risks, barriers to social support susceptibility violence, underscoring the critical role of self‐determination in enhancing their quality life. Method This quantitative study utilised a scale based on Functional Model Self‐Determination assess levels 218 Chilean women aged 45 80 disabilities. The research also...
This research seeks to identify factors that influence the self-determined behavior of nine adults with Down syndrome. A descriptive and ex post facto study is presented through application INICO-FEAPS Scale on Quality Life in a semi-structured interview format. Quantitative qualitative analyzes have been carried out, adopting mixed model. analyses showed significantly lower levels self-determination rights domains. Qualitative revealed existence contextual barriers derived from...
Self-determination has become the key construct to ensure development of skills that allow people with disabilities gain control over their lives. This study, from an inclusive research paradigm, seeks assess self-perceptions about self-determination 122 adults intellectual in Chile. The data this have been collected through ad hoc questionnaire online software format and a semi-structured interview. main results show how participants low levels self-determination. competencies related...
El objetivo de este trabajo consistió en analizar los factores asociados con la calidad vida laboral y su relación el síndrome burnout profesionales servicios sanitarios. La muestra estuvo formada por 562 trabajadores pertenecientes al sector sanitario, a quienes se evaluaron estresores o demandas laborales, apoyo social percibido, burnout, diversos salud biopsicosocial satisfacción percibida. Los instrumentos empleados fueron Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS), Job Content...
The message to consume appears not only in advertising, but also much of television content. present study examines the roles that exposure, advertising recognition, and family communication play stimulating materialism children. We examine relationship between contentedness. A survey administered 212 children aged 10–14 demonstrated trust consumer each predict materialistic values. Concept-oriented did moderate advertising/television materialism. Higher levels exposure predicted lower...
Abstract Background The number of people with intellectual disabilities and associated mental illness has increased considerably in recent years. This population presents greater obstacles than their peers without health problems accessing education, leisure, services. This, conditions quality life (QoL) makes them one the most vulnerable groups society. Methods study seeks to know level QoL 181 between ages 35 75, based on perceptions professionals who work different disability care...
This qualitative study aims to analyze the perception of professionals, direct-care assistants, and managers on quality life residential users in Chile. Information was gathered by means focus groups. The results indicate differences perceptions people with intellectual or developmental disabilities type informant. Comments residents reflect overly protective attitudes that reduce chances being main actors their lives. approach also allowed identification dimensions model which are hampered...