Publications by authors named "D Lopez-Lopez"
Background: There is an increased prevalence of mental health problems in various population groups as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences, especially regarding anxiety, stress, depression, fear, and sleep disturbances, require to be investigated longitudinally.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on the mental health of Nursing students, as well as to examine other associated factors such as anxiety, fear, sleep disturbances, and coping strategies.
Method: This systematic review and meta-analysis were designed following the PRISMA guidelines and were registered in PROSPERO with code CRD42024541904.
Differences on lower trapezius pressure pain threshold, muscle strength and muscle thickness in individuals with chronic neck pain and active or latent myofascial triggers points.
J Tissue Viability
December 2024
Background: Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the lower trapezius have been recognized as an important source of neck pain. This study aims to compare the lower trapezius muscle strength, pressure pain threshold (PPT) and muscle thickness at rest and contraction between participants and painful vs. no-painful side with active and latent MTrPs; and to examine the associations among these variables with pain intensity, duration and disability in patients with neck pain.
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- - The study investigates the link between foot pain and the risk of falls in patients with Parkinson's disease, comparing them to a control group without the disease.
- - Out of 124 subjects, the Parkinson's group showed a significantly higher fall risk (40.3%) compared to just 3.2% in the control group, with notable differences in most assessed dimensions on the Downton scale.
- - The findings suggest that foot pain is a contributing factor to the high fall risk in Parkinson's patients, emphasizing the need for awareness and preventive measures.
Background: The aim of this study was to assess the sense of coherence (SOC) in the Spanish-speaking population during the 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines in the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science electronic databases in August 2024. The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated using the critical appraisal tools developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute.
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- The fifth metatarsal fracture is a common foot injury in sports, influenced by intrinsic factors like foot type and bone density, as well as extrinsic factors like sports activities and playing surfaces.
- A literature review analyzed studies to find the key risk factors associated with this injury, identifying that soccer, critical maneuvers, and foot biomechanics are significant contributors.
- Understanding these risk factors is essential for developing preventive measures and effective treatment strategies for athletes at risk of this injury.