Publications by authors named "Amelia Martin Barato"
Objective: To understand the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on the self-care of people living with chronic diseases and on their self-perceived health, and to identify factors that may influence the management of their disease in emergency situations.
Method: A qualitative study conducted in 2020 (March and April) in Andalusia (Spain) during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, through virtual focus groups, using the Zoom telematics tool. Three virtual focus groups were conducted, including 34 patients from Andalusia with different chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, breast cancer and fibromyalgia.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to identify effective practices for resident participation in the Clinical Management Units (CMUs) of Spain's Andalusian Health Service and understand the factors affecting these practices.
- A mixed-method approach was used, involving an online survey of CMU directors and semi-structured interviews with health professionals about their experiences with resident participation.
- Findings revealed that most participation practices were at basic levels of informing and consulting residents, with higher-level involvement being less common; barriers included attitudes and beliefs of residents and professionals.