- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Social Sciences and Policies
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Aging and Gerontology Research
Universitat de Barcelona
2020-2024
Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu
2024
Red de Investigación en Actividades Preventivas y Promoción de la Salud
2022-2024
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
2022-2024
This study aimed to determine the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on social network sites (SNS) use and explore whether SNS is associated with body image disturbances low self-esteem.
Background: Chronic neck and low back pain are very common have detrimental effects for people society. In this study, we explore the experiences of individuals with and/or using a written narrative methodology. Materials & methods: A total 92 explained their experience narratives. Narratives were analyzed through thematic analysis text data mining. Results: Participants wrote about in terms characteristics, diagnosis process, consequences, coping strategies, triggers, well-being future...
Abstract Purpose To explore the experiences of individuals with fibromyalgia (FM) through written narratives (WN) and to preliminarily investigate potential value these for healthcare professionals in assessing overall perceived severity disability experienced by FM. Materials methods This cross‐sectional study was conducted 46 participants a FM diagnosis. They were asked complete WN task that aimed capture their personal experiences. The degree expressed texts assessed researchers, also...
This study aimed to determine the evolution of Instagram use, body dissatisfaction and physical appearance comparisons throughout coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, explore whether there was a relationship between changes in use pandemic comparisons.A total 272 Spanish women (16-70 years old) were followed-up across four waves assessment November 2019 (before started) July 2021. Body dissatisfaction, social comparisons, assessed using Eating Disorders Inventory-3, Physical...
We explored the experiences of women with fibromyalgia during COVID-19 pandemic from a qualitative approach by interviewing eighteen women. identified seven main themes after performing thematic analysis: pain description, triggers, impact, coping strategies, treatment for pain, onset and general situation. In general, worsened pandemic, activity restrictions changes in social interactions were particularly related that. Pain negatively impacted different life domains: mental health,...
This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on emotional distress and disordered eating in a community sample Spanish youngsters. A total 2847 participants (95% women; aged 14-35) completed depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, measures. Given small proportion men as significant differences were found between genders several variables, most results only reported for women. Severe levels anxiety stress 30.8%, 25.4% 20.5% sample, respectively. Sleep...
El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar el impacto psicológico del confinamiento por COVID-19 en una muestra comunitaria española. 2847 participantes entre 14 y 35 años (95% mujeres) completaron medidas depresión, ansiedad, estrés, autoestima alteraciones alimentarias. Considerando la pequeña proporción hombres al hallar diferencias significativas sexos, mayoría los resultados fueron informados solo para las mujeres. Un 30,8%, 25,4% 20,5% presentó niveles graves o muy ansiedad estrés...
The objectives of this study were to examine the validity and reliability Spanish version Physical Appearance Comparison Scale-Revised (PACS-R) assess its ability predict body dissatisfaction disordered eating in a community sample Spain. A total 1405 participants (83.6% women; aged 14-64) completed PACS-R along with measures image, disturbances, appearance-related sociocultural influences, self-esteem social comparison. Exploratory confirmatory factor analyses supported original...
<title>Abstract</title> <underline>Background:</underline>Children with genetic conditions are at increased risk for mental health and neurodevelopmental problems, often accompanied by significant parental distress. Genetic family factors can impact children parents’ health. Early parenting interventions, like the Incredible Years® programs, have demonstrated to improve distress children’s The recent version young language delays or autism spectrum disorder (IY-ASLD®) has shown be feasible...
Abstract Background Children with genetic conditions are at increased risk for mental health and neurodevelopmental problems, often accompanied by significant parental distress. Genetic family factors can impact children parents’ health. Early parenting interventions, like the Incredible Years® programs, have demonstrated to improve distress children’s The recent version young language delays or autism spectrum disorder (IY-ASLD®) has shown be feasible effective support parents in their...
Abstract This study aimed to determine the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on social network sites (SNS) use and explore whether SNS is associated with body image disturbances low self-esteem. A total 2601 women living in Spain aged 14-35 years completed questionnaire measures use, self-esteem, dissatisfaction drive for thinness. In survey, participants were asked about their at moment answering survey before lockdown. statistically significant increase was found frequency all studied...
Empowering people living with multimorbidity (multiple chronic conditions) to gain greater confidence in managing their health can enhance quality of life. Education focused on self-management is a key tool for fostering patient empowerment and mostly provided an individual basis. Virtual communities practice (VCoP) present unique opportunity online education condition within social context. This research aims evaluate the effectiveness/cost-effectiveness individualised, compared VCoP among...
To evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual community practice (vCoP) in improving activation individuals with ischemic heart disease (IHD).
<ns4:p>Background Patient safety (PS) is a serious global public health problem affecting all countries. Estimates show that around 10 percent of the patients are harmed during hospital care, resulting in 23 million disability-adjusted life years lost per year. Experts emphasize research advancements as key precondition for safer care. Aim The Safety Research Centre (PATSAFE) project enhances Institute Clinical Medicine University Tartu’s (ICM-UT) potential and capacities PS order to improve...
Los objetivos de este estudio fueron examinar la validez y fiabilidad versión española “Escala comparación apariencia física-revisada” (Physical Appearance Comparison Scale-Revised; PACS-R) evaluar su capacidad predictiva insatisfacción corporal las alteraciones alimentarias en una muestra comunitaria española. 1405 participantes (83,6% mujeres; entre 14 64 años) completaron PACS-R también medidas imagen corporal, alimentarias, influencias socioculturales relacionadas con física, autoestima...
<ns3:p><ns3:bold>Background:</ns3:bold> Patient safety (PS) is a serious global public health problem affecting all countries. Estimates show that around 10 percent of the patients are harmed during hospital care, resulting in 23 million disability-adjusted life years lost per year. Experts emphasize research advancements as key precondition for safer care.</ns3:p><ns3:p> <ns3:bold>Aim:</ns3:bold> The Safety Research Centre (PATSAFE) project enhances Institute Clinical Medicine University...