Publications by authors named "Carolina C Avila"
Objectives: The main goal of this study was to compare the employment needs experienced by people with different chronic health conditions and in different welfare systems.
Methods: A total of 688 participants with six chronic health conditions were collected in nine countries representing four welfare systems in Europe (Continental, Mediterranean, Postcommunist, and Scandinavian).
Results: Raising awareness of what is to live with a chronic health condition in the workplace was the area perceived as more favorable.
The effectiveness of strategies targeting professional integration and reintegration strongly depends on the experiences of participants. The aim of this systematic literature review is to synthesize European qualitative studies exploring views and experiences of persons with chronic conditions regarding strategies for integration and reintegration into work. The systematic search was conducted in Medline, PsycINFO, CDR-HTA, CDR-DARE and Cochrane Systematic Reviews.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF(1) Purpose: This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness of strategies used in the professional (re)integration of persons with mental disorders (MD) in European countries; (2) Methods: We conducted a search for scientific publications available in relevant electronic databases (Medline, PsycINFO, CDR-HTA, CDR-DARE, and Cochrane Library). The present study collected evidence on the effectiveness, from 2011 to 2016, of employment strategies for persons with MDs; (3) Results: A total of 18 studies were included, representing 5216 participants (aged 18⁻65, mean age of 38.5 years old) from 7 countries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPersons with chronic diseases (PwCDs) often experience work-related problems, and innovative actions to improve their participation in the labor market are needed. In the frame of the European (EU) Pathways Project, the aim of the study is to compare existing strategies (policies, systems, and services) for professional (re-)integration of PwCDs and mental health conditions available at both European and national level between different European welfare models: Scandinavian, Continental, Anglo-Saxon, Mediterranean, and “Post-Communist”. : The European strategies were identified by an overview of relevant academic and grey literature searched through Medline and internet searches, while national strategies were explored through questionnaires and in-depth interviews with national relevant stakeholders.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Chronic health conditions heavily affect the workforce in Europe, with a study aimed at understanding how these conditions influence employment.
- Researchers conducted an online survey across seven European countries, gathering insights from 487 participants with various chronic health issues.
- Key findings highlight that workplace factors and social support significantly impact these individuals' work experiences, emphasizing the need to change workplace attitudes to reduce stigmatization and support better integration strategies.
Article Synopsis
- The article discusses the development of two Core Sets for bipolar disorder (BD) using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) framework, aimed at improving assessment and clinical practices for patients with BD.
- An international conference with experts identified 743 potential ICF categories, resulting in a Comprehensive Core Set of 38 categories and a Brief Core Set containing 19 significant categories for easier clinical application.
- The formal consensus and selection process emphasized key aspects of BD and aims to proceed with validation to ensure these sets are effective in real-world clinical settings.
Objective: The main goal of this study was to identify relevant aspects and problems related to bipolar disorder according to the patient's own perspective and within the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework.
Design: Data on the individual perspective on bipolar disorder was collected through direct interviewing of adults with bipolar disorder type I and II. All information gathered was linked to the ICF categories, and frequencies of each of the ICF categories were calculated.
Objectives: To systematically identify and examine the frequency of use of concepts contained in outcome variables across bipolar disorder (BD) studies using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as a reference.
Methods: Original studies published between 2000 and 2006 were located on the MEDLINE and PsycINFO databases and selected according to predetermined criteria. Outcome variables were extracted, and concepts contained therein were linked to the ICF.