World's population is exponentially aging as people reaching 100 years old has increased. The number of areas with the highest centennial population rates (Blue Zones), are significantly higher. Are there any determinant factors that favor this situation in Spain? The goal of this study was to determine the possible influence of sex, rurality and socioeconomic factors (Gross Domestic Product (GDP)) on the prevalence of the centennial population of the Spanish society. The Spanish register of inhabitants was published in 2017 by the National Statistics Institute.
Objectives: This study aimed to identify the prevalence of gender-based violence experienced through social networks among adult women in Spain. Specific objectives included describing in-person sexual violence within the context of GBV and analyzing the relationship between GBV experienced on social networks and in-person sexual violence. Methods: This observational, cross-sectional, and correlational study surveyed 1177 adult women aged 18–59 years. Data were collected through validated instruments, including the Cyber Dating Abuse Questionnaire, Online Sexual Victimization Scale, and Dating Violence Questionnaire. Statistical analyses, including the Mann–Whitney U test, Kruskal–Wallis test, and Spearman’s Rho, were used to examine violence as a function of sociodemographic variables, social network usage, and pornography consumption. Results: Of participants, 68.2% reported experiencing GBV on social networks, 62.7% reported online sexual violence, and 66.0% reported in-person sexual violence. Gender-based violence was significantly correlated with online sexual violence (r = 0.390, p < 0.001) and in-person sexual violence (r = 0.463, p < 0.001). Women from lower socioeconomic backgrounds reported higher victimization rates for all forms of violence analyzed (p < 0.05). Increased daily social network usage and pornography consumption were associated with higher victimization rates (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Gender-based violence on social networks is pervasive among adult women in Spain and is closely linked to in-person sexual violence. Socioeconomic factors, time spent on social networks, and pornography consumption were key predictors of victimization. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions addressing online violence to mitigate gender-based violence in broader contexts.
Introduction: Interprofessional simulation enhances both technical and nontechnical skills among healthcare professionals, improving their clinical practice. Co‐debriefing, where two facilitators lead debriefing sessions, is a common approach in these trainings. This study aims to assess educational aspects of interprofessional simulation and co‐debriefing in postgraduate medical and emergency nursing students. Methods: A descriptive cross‐sectional study with a mixed‐methods approach was conducted among postgraduate students ( n = 46). A mixed‐methods design was used, combining quantitative questionnaire data with qualitative content analysis of open‐ended responses, allowing integration of numerical trends with in‐depth learner perspectives. A valid and reliable ad hoc questionnaire was designed, and qualitative content analysis was used to examine participants’ free‐text responses. Results: Students’ perceptions were evaluated across six dimensions: applicability, satisfaction, motivation, safe environment, organization, and co‐debriefing. Significant differences were found between medical and nursing students in all dimensions except applicability and organization. Overall, students rated interdisciplinary sessions and co‐debriefing positively, though nurses highlighted areas for improvement, such as icebreaker activities, more dynamic simulations, and equal representation of both professions. Conclusions: While interprofessional simulation and co‐debriefing were well received, participants—especially nurses—identified areas for enhancement to ensure a more balanced and engaging learning experience. By integrating quantitative outcomes with qualitative insights, the study highlights when co‐debriefing adds value in interprofessional simulation and when single‐facilitator approaches may be sufficient.
31 January 2022 in NOVASINERGIA REVISTA DIGITAL DE CIENCIA, INGENIERÍA Y TECNOLOGÍA
Uno de los principales problemas que afecta al medio ambiente es el alto consumo de fuentes fósiles el cual se ha buscado mitigar a través de la utilización de fuentes renovables de energía. Entre los grandes consumidores energéticos se encuentran las edificaciones hospitalarias dado su funcionamiento de manera ininterrumpida. Esta investigación busca reducir el consumo energético de una instalación hospitalaria en la ciudad de Panamá. mediante la evaluación del potencial geotérmico inverso y solar de la zona. Para lograr este objetivo se modeló la edificación usando el software DesignBuilder, se dimensionó un intercambiador de calor basado en la simulación realizada, se analizó de forma teórica la temperatura del suelo para conocer los días de operatividad del sistema geotérmico y se calculó el número de paneles fotovoltaicos a utilizar. Se promediaron ahorros de 47.83% en gastos por refrigeración lo que llevaría a una reducción de 9.29% de la demanda eléctrica mensual, concluyendo que es un porcentaje significativo de ahorro para este tipo de edificaciones de comprobarse y aplicarse de manera práctica las hipótesis presentadas. Además, sienta las bases para llevar las edificaciones hospitalarias a un consumo de energía casi nulo.
El manual «Habilidades directivas y gestión de la calidad en Enfermería. Claves para la gestión eficiente y el liderazgo en los equipos de Enfermería» presenta una exposición ordenada del papel que la enfermera gestora desempeña en los servicios sanitarios contemporáneos. Parte de la premisa de que la complejidad creciente del sistema obliga a ampliar el tradicional enfoque asistencial hacia funciones de planificación, organización, dirección y control, siempre enmarcadas en la garantía de calidad y seguridad del paciente. El texto se dirige principalmente a estudiantes y profesionales de la Enfermería que deseen adquirir competencias avanzadas para optimizar procesos, coordinar equipos multidisciplinares e implantar estándares de seguridad y mejora continua en entornos clínicos. La obra se estructura en nueve capítulos que recorren, de forma progresiva, los fundamentos de la administración, la configuración de la empresa sanitaria, la evolución del pensamiento organizativo y el modelo de sistema de salud español. Sobre esta base describe con detalle las fases del proceso administrativo aplicadas a la enfermería—planificación estratégica, diseño organizativo, liderazgo de equipos y evaluación de resultados—y dedica el último tramo a los programas de calidad, la gestión del riesgo clínico y la salud laboral. En conjunto, el manual sintetiza los elementos clave de la gestión enfermera en España: define el marco administrativo, enumera los requisitos jurídicos y bioéticos, perfila las habilidades directivas necesarias e identifica los procesos de calidad y seguridad que afectan a la práctica diaria.
Introduction: Nurses have an essential role in smoking cessation. The Murcia Society of Family and Community Nursing (SEAPREMUR) launched a research project (GRUPALTAB-SEAPREMUR) to analyze the effectiveness of various group interventions to quit smoking, based on health education techniques...