Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Estrella Dura"
- Estrella Dura's research primarily focuses on the psychosocial dimensions of health, particularly in relation to cancer patients and older adults, utilizing mixed-methods approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of various interventions in improving health outcomes and quality of life.
- Key findings from her studies indicate that psychological factors such as emotional suppression, coping mechanisms, and distress levels significantly impact the well-being of patients undergoing cancer treatment and those experiencing age-related health issues, with particular emphasis on the importance of tailored preventive care models.
- Dura has also explored the psychometric properties of various assessment tools in her research, contributing to the validation and refinement of instruments used to measure psychosocial distress and symptomatology among different patient populations, thereby enhancing the accuracy of such measurements in clinical contexts.