Publications by authors named "Alfredo Lara-Morales"
Article Synopsis
- The purpose of the study was to gather and analyze scientific evidence regarding how social determinants of health affect cancer survivors.
- A rigorous scoping review was conducted, resulting in 19 relevant studies out of an initial 1783, which were grouped into six key themes, such as employment challenges and socio-economic factors.
- The findings emphasize the importance of addressing both medical and social needs in cancer survivorship care to enhance quality of life and overall well-being.
Aim: To analyze the relationship between burnout syndrome, cognitive functions, and sBDNF (Serum Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor) in Mexican nurses.
Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. This study target staff nurses working in hospitals in Guanajuato, México.
Aim: To explore the influence of anxiety/depression symptoms and social risk in patients older than 65 years with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) both in non-adherence to pharmacological treatment (Non-AdhT) and in poor control of T2DM.
Design: Cross-sectional study.
Setting And Participants: Adults over 65 years of age with T2DM treated at the Madrid Primary Care Service.
Objective: This study aims to assess the prevalence of herbal medicine (HM) use and factors influencing HM usage including the identification of the main plants consumed by patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in central-western Mexico.
Design: A total of 1862 patients with diabetes were surveyed in public and private hospitals in four states (Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacan, and San Luis Potosi) of the central-western region of Mexico. The chi-square test was used to assess associations between HM use and demographic characteristics, such as glucose levels, presence of complications and comorbidities, as well as the selected therapy to treat T2DM.