Nurse-led multicomponent educational intervention in primary care to reduce fear of falling in older adults: a cluster randomized trial
Background Fear of falling (FOF) and falls are prevalent and interconnected. Studies suggest that intervention programs can reduce FOF and prevent falls. The primary objective was to assess the effectiveness of this nurse-led intervention in reducing FOF. Methods This two-arm, parallel, multicenter, cluster-randomized clinical trial was conducted in ten primary care facilities in Madrid, Spain. […]
Experiences of family and community care physicians and nurse residents in Madrid regarding their training during the COVID-19 pandemic: a photovoice study
Background The COVID-19 pandemic brought about sudden changes in healthcare demands, requiring additional healthcare professionals and altering the educational landscape for medical and nursing residents. This study aimedto explore the experiences and impact of the pandemic on the training of family and community medicine as well asfamily and community nursing residents. Method A participatory qualitative […]
Association between obesity and mental health problems among Spanish children aged 9 and 12 years: the ELOIN study
Background Obesity is an important determinant of mental health in the child and adolescent population. In this study, the association between obesity and the development of psychological problems in Spanish children aged 9 and 12 years was examined. Methods In this prospective study, 2,473 9-year-old children and 2,119 12-year-olds who participated in theLongitudinal Study of […]
Analysis of Community Vulnerability Using Standardized Health Indicators: Health Systems as a Source of Community Information
Background: Knowledge management in global health is essential in response to aging populations, increasing morbidity, and rising expectations of care. The Knowledge Model about Person Care promotes health systems organized around individuals rather than diseases. Within this framework, vulnerability—understood as the risk of physical or moral harm—can be assessed through basic care variables (BCV) that […]
Virtual & mixed reality fatigue questionnaire
Background Virtual Reality (VR) generates an artificial environment in which users interact with computer-generated scenarios and sounds. Using devices such as headsets and motion sensors, users are immersed in a simulated world. Augmented reality (AR) is an interactive overlay of the real environment that provides an additional wrapper over the environment, and the user experiences […]
Factors related to participation in colorectal cancer screening in a southern European region: A prevalence survey
The colorectal cancer screening programme was fully implemented in the Community of Madrid in 2019. This study aimed to analyse factors related to participation during the subsequent 4 years. We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from the Community of Madrid’s Noncommunicable Disease Risk-Factor Surveillance System (SIVFRENT) (2020–23). Study population included individuals aged 50–69 years. We […]