The need for tools to measure the knowledge about pressure injury prevention arises both in research studies and in the evaluation of the efficacy of training programmes. Numerous questionnaires... continue reading →
Current trends in population aging in many countries mean that as the population of older people increases so does the need for provision of informal care by family members.... continue reading →
On May 20, was held at the University of Jaén the act of defense of the doctoral thesis “Advance planning of end-of-life decisions: experiences and needs of Primary Care... continue reading →
The aging of the population that has occurred over recent decades has led to a considerable increase in situations of dependence in older persons and demand for long duration... continue reading →
On May 14, was held at the University of Jaén the act of defense of the doctoral thesis “Construction and validation of the scale Sexuality and Contraceptive Knowledge Instrument.... continue reading →
The health effects of climate change are being experienced across the world suggesting that climate change is the biggest threat to public health for the 21st Century. Preparing nurses... continue reading →
The massive population displacement caused by the Saharan War, and the establishment of Sahrawi refugee camps 43 years ago, have compromised the quality of life and health levels of... continue reading →
The phenomenon of longevity is an unprecedented achievement in human history, gaining not only in years but also in quality of life. However, it is indisputable that diseases and,... continue reading →
Omphalitis is defined as a periumbilical acute bacterial infection with induration, erythema, bad smell, pain, and presenting or not association with purulent exudate at the base of the navel.... continue reading →
In industrialized countries, family care of elderly people is an important public health issue because of increasing ageing and dependency, and because the family takes care of most of... continue reading →
