Browsing by Research Group "Unidade de Investigación en Psicoloxía da Saúde (UIPSAL)"
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A randomized controlled pilot study of a cognitive–behavioral video game intervention for the promotion of active aging
(Sage Journals, 2024)[Abstract] Background: Due to the accessibility barriers of in-person programs for active aging, the development of programs that use innovative technologies is needed. Video games can be an engaging tool for disseminating ... -
A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of Electromyographic Biofeedback on Quality of Life and Bowel Symptoms in Elderly Women With Dyssynergic Defecation
(2019)[Abstract] Dyssynergic defecation is a usual cause of chronic constipation in elderly women, with a negative impact on health-related quality of life. The present randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects ... -
Analysis of the Components of a Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention Administered Via Conference Call for Preventing Depression Among Non-Professional Caregivers: A Pilot Study
(Routledge. Taylor & Francis Group, 2017)[Abstract] Objectives: The primary aim was to assess the feasibility/acceptability of a preventive cognitivebehavioral intervention implemented via conference call for caregivers. The secondary aim was to conduct a ... -
Analysis of the Components of a Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for the prevention of Depression Administered via Conference Call to Nonprofessional Caregivers: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(2020)[Abstract] Effective and accessible interventions for indicated prevention of depression are necessary and lacking, especially for informal caregivers. Although telephone-based interventions could increase the accessibility ... -
Brief Psychological Intervention Through Mobile App and Conference Calls for the Prevention of Depression in Non-Professional Caregivers: A Pilot Study
(2020)[Abstract] Despite its potential, no intervention aimed at non-professional caregivers administered through a smartphone app has been proven to prevent depression. The objective of this pilot study was to evaluate the ... -
Calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en personas con discapacidad física: una revision sistemática y metanálisis
(España. Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Psicólogos, 2020)[Abstract] Aunque la investigación sugiere que las personas con discapacidad física ven afectada su calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (CVRS), no existen trabajos de revisión y metanálisis previos empleando instrumentos ... -
Caregiver Burden and Sleep Quality in Dependent People’s Family Caregivers
(2019)[Abstract] This study examined the relationship between caregiver burden and sleep quality in dependent people’s family caregivers. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 201 dependent people’s family caregivers and ... -
Cognitive Behavioral intervention Via a Smartphone App for Non-Professional Caregivers with Depressive Symptoms: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
(Springer Nature, 2018)[Abstract] Background: Although major depression is a frequent disorder in non-professional caregivers and there are effective psychological interventions to prevent it, caregivers have difficulty accessing them. Interventions ... -
Cognitive-behavioral intervention via interactive multimedia online video game for active aging: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
(2019)[Abstract] Background Due to the progressive aging of the population, programs to promote active aging have been recommended. However, older adults have difficulty accessing them. Interventions administered through ... -
Does the Disease of the Person Receiving Care Affect the Emotional State of Non-professional Caregivers?
(Frontiers Media, 2019-05-15)[Abstract] Research on mental health of non-professional caregivers has focused on caregivers of people with specific diseases, especially dementia. Less is known about caregivers of people with other diseases. The aims ... -
Efficacy of a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for the Prevention of Depression in Nonprofessional Caregivers Administered through a Smartphone App: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(MDPI, 2023-09-09)[Abstract] Due to the limited availability of in-person interventions for caregivers, the development of effective programs that use new technologies to prevent depression is needed. The goal of this research was to assess ... -
Efficacy of a problem-solving intervention for the indicated prevention of suicidal risk in young Brazilians : randomized controlled trial
(American Association of Suicidology, 2019-06-25)[Abstract] Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a problem-solving intervention for the prevention of suicidal risk in Brazilian adolescents with elevated suicidal potential and depressive ... -
Efficacy of video game-based interventions for active aging. A systematic literature review and meta-analysis
(Public Library of Science, 2018-12-11)[Abstract] Background. Due to the appeal and recent technological advances of video games, the games have gained interest as an intervention tool for active aging. The aim of this systematic literature review and meta-analysis ... -
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Revised-Abbreviated for Informal Caregivers
(Consejo General de la Psicología de España, 2019-05-03)[Abstract] The objective of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Revised-Abbreviated (EPQR-A) in informal caregivers. Trained, independent ... -
Factorial Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index in Non-Professional Caregivers
(MDPI, 2022-12-26)[Abstract] Although sleep issues are among the symptoms commonly experienced by the non-professional caregiver population, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is the most widely used instrument for the assessment ... -
Long-Term Effects of a Cognitive Behavioral Conference Call Intervention on Depression in Non-Professional Caregivers
(2020)[Abstract] Recent evidence supports the efficacy of conference call cognitive–behavioral interventions in preventing depression in caregivers at post-intervention, but we do not know whether the results are sustained long ... -
Long-term Follow-up of a Randomized Clinical Trial Assessing the Efficacy of a Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Depression Prevention Intervention for Caregivers with Elevated Depressive Symptoms
(American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, 2016-02-27)[Abstrac] Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral intervention for the prevention of depression in caregivers with elevated depressive symptoms through 12 months of follow-up. Design: Randomized ... -
Mental Health Problems and Related Factors in Ecuadorian College Students
(2017)[Abstract] Although the mental health problems of college students have been the subject of increasing research, there are no studies about its prevalence in Ecuadorian college students. The aim of this study was to ... -
Prevalence and Associated Factors with Poor Sleep Quality in Non-Professional Caregivers
(MDPI, 2022)[Abstract] This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of poor sleep quality in non-professional caregivers. With this purpose, cross-sectional data were collected from 201 dependent people’s family ... -
Prevalence and correlates of burnout in health professionals in Ecuador
(Elsevier, 2018-04)[Abstract] Background: Although burnout is a widespread phenomenon among healthcare professionals, there are no studies about its prevalence in Ecuador. This study assesses the prevalence of burnout syndrome among Ecuadorian ...
