Publications by authors named "Maria Madrazo-Perez"

Aims: To analyse the global process by which Spanish nurses have acquired a differentiated role in primary health care and to develop a theory that explains the evolution of this role.

Design: Grounded Theory was selected, as proposed by Glaser and Strauss, following the theoretical framework of Bourdieu's habitus.

Methods: Thirteen in-depth interviews were conducted between 2012 and 2015, using theoretical sampling and seeking maximum variability.

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Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a treatable disease with a high prevalence, and high morbidity associated with significant socioeconomic costs.

Objective: To carry out a systematic review of the literature to analyze the main cost studies associated with COPD, in order to determine the main factors that influence the costs of the disease.

Methods: Searches were conducted in PubMed, SCOPUS and Web of Science databases for cost studies on COPD published in English, between the years 2015 and 2020.

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This study sought to estimate the prevalence of maternal smoking and its association with exclusive breastfeeding vs. formula feeding. A cross-sectional study was performed on postpartum women at a public hospital in Spain, between January and August 2018.

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Background: Organizational culture plays a key role regarding organizational outcomes and determining strategies, goals, and modes of operating which is associated with higher rates of worker morale, turnover and lower adverse events related to patient quality of care issues.

Aim: to describe the impact of the relocation of nurses from hospitals and other contexts to primary care from the perspective of primary care nurses.

Methods: A qualitative, focused ethnographic study.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Maria Madrazo-Perez"

  • Maria Madrazo-Perez's research focuses on the evolving roles of nursing within primary health care and the socioeconomic implications of chronic health conditions, with a particular emphasis on qualitative methods and grounded theory.
  • Her study on the nursing role highlighted the impact of Bourdieu's habitus in shaping nursing practices and organizational culture in primary health settings.
  • Additionally, her systematic review on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) underscored significant economic costs associated with the condition, while her work on maternal smoking explored its effects on breastfeeding practices among postpartum women.