Publications by authors named "M Pavon Valderrama"

Background: To assess the psychosocial impact of moderate-severe juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on patients and their families, among those who had been treated with at least one anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF-α), according to routine clinical practice in Spain.

Patients And Methods: A 24-month observational, multicentric, cross-sectional and retrospective study was performed. Children diagnosed with JIA were enrolled at three tertiary-care Spanish hospitals.

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Burn patients often face elevated pain, anxiety, and depression levels. Music therapy adds to integrative care in burn patients, but research including electrophysiological measures is limited. This study reports electrophysiological signals analysis during Music-Assisted Relaxation (MAR) with burn patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

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Article Synopsis
  • Wearable in-ear EEG devices have the potential to revolutionize brain monitoring in everyday settings, but need validation against established scalp EEG technology.
  • This study compared a new in-ear EEG device with a traditional EEG system in 30 healthy volunteers during both resting and nap conditions, using various analyses to assess signal quality.
  • Results showed that while the in-ear device performed similarly to the scalp EEG during rest, it experienced signal disruptions during naps due to head and facial movements, yet both showed comparable alpha wave patterns.
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Background: Elevated anxiety levels are common in patients on mechanical ventilation (MV) and may challenge recovery. Research suggests music-based interventions may reduce anxiety during MV. However, studies investigating specific music therapy techniques, addressing psychological and physiological well-being in patients on MV, are scarce.

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Introduction: Health challenges in the 21st century underscore the need for adaptable and innovative approaches in public health. Academic institutions can and should contribute much more effectively to generate and translate scientific knowledge that will result in better programmes to improve societal health. Academic accountability to local communities and society requires universities to actively engage with local communities, understanding the context, their needs, and leveraging their knowledge and local experience.

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