Publications by authors named "Maria Carmen Rodriguez-Martinez"
Background: The development of haemophilic arthropathy causes joint damage that leads to functional impairment that limits the performance of activities in patients with haemophilia. The aim was to identify the best predictive model for performing instrumental activities of daily living in adult patients with haemophilia arthropathy.
Methods: Cross-sectional cohort study.
Early Occupational Therapy Intervention Programme and Coping Strategies and Burden in Caregivers of People with Sub-Acute Stroke: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
Patricia García-Pérez María Carmen Rodríguez-Martínez Alejandro Gallardo-Tur Encarnación Blanco-Reina Carlos de la Cruz-Cosme
J Pers Med
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Caregivers of stroke patients often face significant stress and may cope by disengaging from the situation.
- A study in Spain tested an early occupational therapy intervention (EOTIPS) to see if it could help both stroke patients and their caregivers during the transition from hospital to home.
- Results showed that caregivers who participated in EOTIPS reported a significant reduction in their burden and improved coping strategies, highlighting its potential as a valuable support tool.
Article Synopsis
- Occupational therapy significantly aids stroke patients in regaining independence and improving their quality of life post-discharge.
- A study in Spain assessed the Early Occupational Therapy Intervention Program (EOTIPS) with 60 stroke patients, comparing outcomes between an experimental group receiving EOTIPS and a control group.
- Results showed that the EOTIPS group had improved quality of life, functional independence, cognitive skills, and lower depression symptoms compared to the control group.
Exploring the interplay of frailty, physical function, physical activity, nutritional status, and their association with quality of life and depressive symptoms in older adults with the frailty phenotype.
Cristina Casals Juan Corral-Pérez Laura Ávila-Cabeza-de-Vaca Andrea González-Mariscal Yolanda Carrión-Velasco
Int J Geriatr Psychiatry
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how frailty, physical function, activity levels, and nutrition affect the quality of life and depression in older adults.
- Conducted with 235 older adults in Spain, various assessments were used to evaluate frailty, physical function, activity, nutrition, and mental health.
- Key findings show that fatigue and slow walking speed negatively impact quality of life and increase depressive symptoms, while better nutrition and moderate physical activity act as protective factors.
Article Synopsis
- * A scoping review aimed to explore the role of occupational therapy in managing haemophilia, highlighting its therapeutic potential.
- * No specific occupational therapy interventions for haemophilia were identified, but existing measurement tools and the need for multidisciplinary treatment underscore its importance for improving patients' autonomy and quality of life.
Article Synopsis
- The review aims to evaluate the origins of tension headaches, considering both peripheral (outside the brain) and central (inside the brain) factors to clarify the best treatment approaches.
- Tension headaches are influenced by various factors, with correlations found between issues in the jaw and neck muscles and the development of headaches, but the exact cause remains unclear.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms behind tension headaches, particularly how initial triggers lead to headache attacks, potentially involving vascular and musculoskeletal factors.
Article Synopsis
- - The systematic review aims to explore how occupational therapy supports children with additional needs or disabilities in school settings by analyzing existing literature.
- - A thorough search across multiple databases identified 1954 studies, but only 18 met the criteria, showing varied occupational therapy interventions in educational environments.
- - Key findings indicate the effectiveness of occupational therapists in schools, the importance of teamwork among professionals, and the necessity of motivating students with special needs for better inclusion; however, more consistent and larger studies are needed to strengthen these results.
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- The therapeutic alliance is essential for effective rehabilitation outcomes, particularly in neurological recovery, but its dynamics are not fully understood.
- This systematic review examined the role of this alliance by analyzing 9 qualitative studies, involving 182 participants, through methods like interviews and focus groups.
- Key factors influencing the therapeutic alliance include recognition as an individual, collaboration, empathy, empowerment, trust, professional skills, hope maintenance, and family involvement.
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- Biomechanical methods help analyze posture and movement in woodwind musicians to understand their physical demands during performances.
- A systematic review, following PRISMA guidelines, examined 1625 articles, ultimately selecting 16 studies with 390 participants to focus on these methods.
- The review highlighted the use of various techniques like pressure sensors and electromyography but noted that the diversity of studies made it hard to compare results, emphasizing a need for more rigorous future research.