Psychosocial and individual factors affecting Quality of Life (QoL) in patients suffering from Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review.

Background: Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a joint condition that causes functional restrictions and pain. This condition negatively impacts patients' social connectedness and psychological well-being, reducing their quality of life (QoL). This review aims to summarise the current information on QoL in patients suffering from AT from different angles: compared to a healthy population, reported individual factors that influence it and the effects of some AT interventions on QoL.

Pain Standards for Accredited Healthcare Organizations (ACDON Project): A Mixed Methods Study.

Up to 50% of cancer patients and up to 90% of those in terminal stages experience pain associated with disease progression, poor quality of life, and social impact on caregivers. This study aimed to establish standards for the accreditation of oncological pain management in healthcare organizations. A mixed methods approach was used.

[Intimate partner violence is not identified as a health problem by health care workers].

Objective: To determine attitudes, opinions and knowledge of domestic violence among medical and nursing staff.

Methods: We performed a descriptive study of prevalence using an ad hoc questionnaire. A random sample of 321 health professionals were asked about their opinions and knowledge of domestic violence and its relationship with health.

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Objectives: To assess the main features and determining factors of inappropriate admission and hospital stay in relationship with a new clinical management model.

Methods: Study population included all patients discharged from the Hospital Clinic-University of Barcelona. The review tool was the medical and surgical Appropriateness Evaluation Protocol (AEP).