Publications by authors named "Garcia-Iglesias J"
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- The study aimed to evaluate the mental health effects of COVID-19 on prison inmates, assessing various mental health variables.
- A systematic review was performed with 13 studies showing increased stress, anxiety, fear, and depression in inmates, primarily due to isolation, lack of information, and limited access to resources.
- The conclusion highlighted the need for further research on vulnerable groups within prisons and emphasized developing prevention strategies and mental health promotion efforts.
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- A study aimed to identify haemodynamic changes (blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation) in adult patients transported by Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) during different flight stages.
- A systematic review of eight studies from January 2013 to April 2023 revealed significant changes, particularly a drop in oxygen saturation during flight and fluctuations in blood pressure and heart rate across all phases.
- The study concluded that while there are notable haemodynamic changes during HEMS transport, more research is necessary due to the limited number of existing studies.
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- This review aimed to evaluate the factors affecting the occupational stress of state security forces during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- A comprehensive scoping review included 26 studies, revealing that stress levels among police officers ranged from 22% to 87.2%, influenced by factors like lack of protective equipment, long hours, and fear of contagion.
- The study concluded that both organizational and personal factors played a significant role in stress levels, highlighting the need for measures to reduce these stressors.
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- * Through a systematic review of 395 studies, 16 relevant studies were analyzed, revealing time management, workload, and interpersonal relationships as primary stressors.
- * The findings emphasize the importance of addressing these challenges and organizational factors to improve the well-being and job stability of novice nurses, ultimately benefiting healthcare quality.
Introduction: Oral anticoagulation Self-control programs have demonstrated efficiency over recent years.
Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the level of knowledge and coagulation level of self-controlled anticoagulated patients after an educational program.
Design: A quasi-experimental study, pre-test and post-test.
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.
This paper examines the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on memories and metaphors associated with the earlier AIDS epidemic. It argues that while previous research has focused on how HIV informs COVID-19, the reverse relationship has received insufficient attention. The authors propose a more comprehensive understanding of the issues, using insights from the sociology of memory.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPublic engagement with research (PEwR) has become increasingly integral to research practices. This paper explores the process and outcomes of a collaborative effort to address the ethical implications of PEwR activities and develop tools to navigate them within the context of a University Medical School. The activities this paper reflects on aimed to establish boundaries between research data collection and PEwR activities, support colleagues in identifying the ethical considerations relevant to their planned activities, and build confidence and capacity among staff to conduct PEwR projects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe scientific literature was reviewed with the aim of analysing the state of the art on the role of nursing in the management of chemotherapy extravasation, recognising the possible risk factors and identifying effective training programmes for nurses. WOS, Scopus, and PubMed databases were used to perform the searches. Papers that met the inclusion criteria and that had been published in the last 9 years were selected.
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- The study investigated psychological distress among construction workers in Andalusia during the COVID-19 pandemic, using online questionnaires to gather data from 860 participants.
- Findings revealed that psychological distress was more common in women, younger workers, those with lower incomes, and individuals affected by the pandemic's consequences on their work and health.
- The analysis showed a 75.1% accuracy in predicting distress based on pandemic impacts, work conditions, health issues, and age, highlighting the importance of identifying vulnerable groups to improve workplace safety and mental health support.
In recent years, dating apps have become important allies in public health. In this paper, we explore the implications of partnering with dating apps for health promotion. We consider the opportunities and challenges inherent in these collaborations, paying special attention to privacy, trust, and user care in a digital environment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMigrants living in the informal settlements of Southern Spain tend to have precarious employment and poor living conditions, making then vulnerable to mental health issues. This study aimed to assess psychological distress in a sample of unemployed migrants residing in informal settlements in the province of Huelva (southern Spain), during the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted during the months of April to June 2021, through a heteroadministered questionnaire, in informal settlements.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Occupational footwear is intended to provide protection against the risks associated with work activities. The choice of footwear is complex due to the welfare, health and safety conditions of workers.
Aims: To identify the injuries and problems caused by occupational footwear through a systematic review of the existing literature.
Background: COVID-19 pandemic imposed drastic and abrupt changes to working environment and organization and that might have caused additional negative effects on mental health. Thus, this study aimed to quantify and assess the severity of psychological distress experienced by Brazilian essential and nonessential workers during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: This descriptive study included 2,903 participants who answered an online questionnaire between April and May 2020.
Objective: COVID-19 has affected the entire population, generating a greater impact on certain vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women. The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of fear and anxiety regarding the COVID-19 disease in pregnant women, using the AMICO_Pregnant scale, in the final phase of the health crisis caused by the disease, marked by the relaxation of isolation measures in public spaces.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study using the self-reported questionnaire AMICO_Pregnant was developed between March 24 and April 18, 2022.
Objectives: Healthcare workers serving during the COVID-19 pandemic may have been exposed to high work overload, which may have had an impact on their physical, mental, and social health. The aim of this study was to assess the risk factors associated with psychological distress among healthcare workers serving during the COVID-19 pandemic from January 2020 to December 2022.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted based on the 2020 PRISMA statement.
Authors' reply: How ChatGPT performs in oral medicine: The case of oral potentially malignant disorders. Oral Diseases. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/odi.14750.
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September 2024
Objective: Socio-family support networks (SFSN) are necessary for the care of dependent people. This study aimed to explore the types of support provided in the SFSN for dependent older people in the Aljarafe Health District-Sevilla Norte (Spain) from a gender perspective.
Methods: A qualitative biographical study was carried out, based on semi-structured interviews.
Objective: The population's mental health has been compromised by a global pandemic, especially in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. The objective of this study was to evaluate the levels of stress, anxiety and depression in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder during COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: A systematic review was carried out following the PRISMA format in the electronic databases Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, Dialnet and Medline between the months of January and May 2023.