Publications by authors named "Alicia Ruiz Muelle"
Aims: The objective of this study is to describe and understand the experiences of sexuality amongst heterosexual women with morbid obesity (MO) who are in a bariatric surgery program.
Background: Morbid obesity is a chronic, metabolic disease that affects women's physical, psychological and sexual health. MO is associated with anxiety, depression and body image disorders.
Article Synopsis
- Morbid obesity (MO) is a serious health issue that affects a person’s overall well-being, and bariatric surgery is an effective long-term treatment that enhances quality of life and social interactions.
- The study involved interviews with 31 individuals enrolled in a bariatric surgery program to explore their experiences with social support during their weight loss journey.
- Key findings highlighted the importance of acceptance for seeking help, the necessity of close personal support from family and friends, and the complex feelings surrounding professional healthcare support, with nurses being crucial in providing continuous care.
Aim And Objectives: To describe and understand the experiences of sexuality amongst heterosexual men diagnosed with morbid obesity (MO) who are in a bariatric surgery programme.
Background: Morbid obesity is a chronic metabolic disease that affects men's physical, psychological and sexual health. Evidence suggests that MO could be linked to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, sexual life and social disorders.
Background: In recent years, several reviews have addressed the effectiveness of dance therapy in dementia, healthy older adults, or the elderly in general. However, reviews regarding the effect of this therapy exclusively on patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease have not been found.
Objective: The purpose of this study is to review the available literature describing clinical trials which explore the effects of dancing on psychological and physical outcomes, functionality, cognitive function, and quality of life in patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Objective: The combination of cultures can affect the feeding of the native population and immigrant, influencing the school population. The objective of this study was to analyze the habits and eating habits of schoolchildren and the relationships with their cultural environment.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study of a representative sample of 325 parents and students of primary school of an Almeria population was conducted.
Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a form of non-articular rheumatic disorder of unknown origin. It is characterized by widespread, chronic musculoskeletal pain. Patients with fibromyalgia suffer more frequently eating disorders, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The existing literature shows dance to be an innovative and successful form of stress management. Previous research indicates that Biodanza is able to increase well-being and personal resources and prevent stress. However, Biodanza has not yet been empirically tested as a possible therapy for application outside the clinical context in young adults with perceived stress.
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