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View article: Protocol for the REVISE Randomized Controlled Trial: A Virtual Reality Intervention to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Heterosexual Couples
Protocol for the REVISE Randomized Controlled Trial: A Virtual Reality Intervention to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Heterosexual Couples Open
Background: A series of studies suggests that Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) can enhance perspective-taking and behavioral change by simulating real-world scenarios that people can experience from different points of view. Moreover, the u…
View article: Psychometric properties and score distributions of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation measures within a non-help-seeking population from Spain
Psychometric properties and score distributions of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation measures within a non-help-seeking population from Spain Open
Background The Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (CORE) system is widely used to assess psychological well-being and clinical symptoms across various settings, but most studies on its psychometric properties have focused on clinical …
View article: Psychotherapists' and Trainees' Experiences With Co‐Therapy in a Training Setting: Roles, Benefits, Challenges, and Teamwork Strategies
Psychotherapists' and Trainees' Experiences With Co‐Therapy in a Training Setting: Roles, Benefits, Challenges, and Teamwork Strategies Open
Objective To explore therapists' and trainees' experiences using co‐therapy in a university psychotherapy training service. Methods Therapists ( n = 18) and trainees ( n = 19) aged 21–36 from an outpatient psychotherapy service located in …
View article: The effect of cumulative trauma and polarised thinking on severity of depressive disorder
The effect of cumulative trauma and polarised thinking on severity of depressive disorder Open
Over recent decades, there has been more evidence of the connection between trauma and depression. More research is needed on the relationship between different types of trauma and their combination (cumulative trauma) with respect to the …
View article: The time has come to implement routine outcome monitoring in mental health services across Latin America
The time has come to implement routine outcome monitoring in mental health services across Latin America Open
This perspective highlights the transformative potential of routine outcome monitoring in mental health care and public health, advocating for its adoption in Latin America to enhance data-driven decision-making and service quality across …
View article: What Stories Does Routine Outcome Monitoring Tell? Contrasting Psychological Distress Scores With In‐Therapy Narratives
What Stories Does Routine Outcome Monitoring Tell? Contrasting Psychological Distress Scores With In‐Therapy Narratives Open
Introduction The use of outcome measures in psychotherapy has grown substantially as a method for tracking change. However, the exclusive reliance on quantitative measures may neglect contextual and relational factors affecting client expe…
View article: Propiedades psicométricas del Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (CORE-10) en Argentina
Propiedades psicométricas del Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (CORE-10) en Argentina Open
The lack of brief and valid instruments to assess psychotherapy outcomes poses a major challenge for routine measurement in clinical practice in Argentina. This study examines the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the CORE-…
View article: Denosumab regimens in the treatment of giant cell tumor of bone: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Denosumab regimens in the treatment of giant cell tumor of bone: A systematic review with meta-analysis Open
BACKGROUND Giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) is a rare, locally aggressive neoplasm that should be treated surgically, whenever possible. This treatment approach may be linked with greater morbidity besides functional impairment. Denosumab i…
View article: Atención psicológica, formación e investigación: en el Centro de Psicología Aplicada de la Universidad de las Américas
Atención psicológica, formación e investigación: en el Centro de Psicología Aplicada de la Universidad de las Américas Open
El Centro de Psicología Aplicada de la Universidad de Las Américas (CPA-UDLA) es uno de los centros de servicios de la universidad que nació en 2012 con el espíritu de vinculación con la comunidad, como un centro de atención psicológica y …
View article: Childhood Trauma in Spanish Women with Fibromyalgia and Depression
Childhood Trauma in Spanish Women with Fibromyalgia and Depression Open
This study's results show that CT assessment is a necessary component of intake protocols for patients with FM.
View article: Impact of Mobile Phone Usage on Sleep Quality Among Medical Students Across Latin America: Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
Impact of Mobile Phone Usage on Sleep Quality Among Medical Students Across Latin America: Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background The ubiquitous use of mobile phones among medical students has been linked to potential health consequences, including poor sleep quality. Objective This study investigates the prevalence of mobile phone addiction and its associ…
View article: Marital Stability During the Year After Traumatic Brain Injury in an Ecuadorian Sample: A Repeated-Measures Study
Marital Stability During the Year After Traumatic Brain Injury in an Ecuadorian Sample: A Repeated-Measures Study Open
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability worldwide and often leads to long-lasting emotional, physical, and cognitive changes and results in reduced functioning across multiple domains. These change…
View article: Evaluation of the management of Clostridioides difficile infection as a risk factor for recurrence. A retrospective observational study
Evaluation of the management of Clostridioides difficile infection as a risk factor for recurrence. A retrospective observational study Open
Introduction. One of the main problems with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is its tendency to recur. The objective of the study is to analyze which factors in the clinical management of CDI favor recurrence. Material and methods.…
View article: Assessing the suitability and psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the YP-CORE for adolescents in Latin America: a study in Ecuador
Assessing the suitability and psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the YP-CORE for adolescents in Latin America: a study in Ecuador Open
This study addresses the need for, and provides, a Spanish-adapted YP-CORE tailored for use in Latin America. This freely available version has the potential to offer valuable insights into interventions for adolescents in the region and t…
View article: The burden of suicide across different altitudes: 11-year geodemographic analysis conducted in 221 cantons in Ecuador ranging from 0 to 4300 m of elevation
The burden of suicide across different altitudes: 11-year geodemographic analysis conducted in 221 cantons in Ecuador ranging from 0 to 4300 m of elevation Open
Background The World Health Organization and the Global Burden of Disease study estimate that almost 800 000 people die from suicide yearly. The role of non-traditional risk factors such as climate and high-altitude exposure are poorly und…
View article: Impact of Mobile Phone Usage on Sleep Quality Among Medical Students Across Latin America: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Impact of Mobile Phone Usage on Sleep Quality Among Medical Students Across Latin America: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The ubiquitous use of mobile phones among medical students has been linked to potential health consequences, including poor sleep quality. OBJECTIVE This study investigates the prevalence of mobile phone addiction and its ass…
View article: Factores socioeconómicos relacionados con el malestar psicológico de adultos jóvenes de México, Ecuador y España: un estudio exploratorio
Factores socioeconómicos relacionados con el malestar psicológico de adultos jóvenes de México, Ecuador y España: un estudio exploratorio Open
El objetivo de este estudio es explorar las diferencias en el malestar psicológico de adultos jóvenes en función de factores socioeconómicos: sexo, miedo al delito, confianza generalizada, victimización y satisfacción con la democracia. Se…
View article: Iberoamérica como región para la investigación en psicoterapia: ¿por qué y para qué?
Iberoamérica como región para la investigación en psicoterapia: ¿por qué y para qué? Open
Editorial del monográfico: Investigación en psicoterapia en Iberoamérica: Estado actual y desarrollos futuros
View article: Routine Outcome Monitoring from Psychotherapists’ Perspectives: A Framework Analysis Study of Expected Benefits and Difficulties
Routine Outcome Monitoring from Psychotherapists’ Perspectives: A Framework Analysis Study of Expected Benefits and Difficulties Open
Psychotherapists’ attitudes and expectations towards routine outcome monitoring can impact the likelihood of its fruitful implementation. While existing studies have predominantly focused on Europe and North America, research in Latin Amer…
View article: Romantic relationship status during the year after traumatic brain injury in an Ecuadorian sample
Romantic relationship status during the year after traumatic brain injury in an Ecuadorian sample Open
Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability worldwide and often leads to long-lasting emotional, physical, and cognitive changes and results in reduced functioning across multiple domains. These changes…
View article: Clinical Utility of the CORE-OM and CORE-10
Clinical Utility of the CORE-OM and CORE-10 Open
This study explores the clinical utility of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation–Outcome Measure (CORE-OM), and the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation–10 (CORE-10). This is an exploratory, naturalistic longitudinal study conduc…
View article: Integrated multi-omics analysis reveals the molecular interplay between circadian clocks and cancer pathogenesis
Integrated multi-omics analysis reveals the molecular interplay between circadian clocks and cancer pathogenesis Open
View article: Variations of work engagement and psychological distress based on three working modalities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Variations of work engagement and psychological distress based on three working modalities during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus became a global health threat affecting people’s mental and physical health, as well as working conditions and modalities. The reorganization of the work env…
View article: Fostering practice-based evidence through routine outcome monitoring in a university psychotherapy service for common mental health problems: a protocol for a naturalistic, observational study
Fostering practice-based evidence through routine outcome monitoring in a university psychotherapy service for common mental health problems: a protocol for a naturalistic, observational study Open
Introduction Data-informed psychotherapy and routine outcome monitoring are growing as referents in psychotherapy research and practice. In Ecuador, standardised web-based routine outcome monitoring systems have not been used yet, precludi…
View article: VIII Encuentro Latinoamericano. Psicoterapias integrativas 2022
VIII Encuentro Latinoamericano. Psicoterapias integrativas 2022 Open
El desarrollo de la psicología en Guatemala durante las últimas décadas se ha visto fortalecido por varios hitos en su historia como han sido los congresos, encuentros académicos y profesionales, colaboraciones internacionales y conf…
View article: Opportunities and Challenges for Psychological Research Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned from a Group of Early-Career Researchers in Quito, Ecuador
Opportunities and Challenges for Psychological Research Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned from a Group of Early-Career Researchers in Quito, Ecuador Open
In less than a year, the COVID-19 pandemic obliged the international community of academics and researchers to modify their ways of doing research. Affected by the same international health emergency, academia turned its efforts into obtai…
View article: A comparison of mental health of student and not student emerging adults living in Ecuador
A comparison of mental health of student and not student emerging adults living in Ecuador Open
Most of the studies about mental health and quality of life of emerging adults have been conducted in developed countries and non-students’ population has been neglected, limiting the generalisation of the results to other socioeconomic re…
View article: Comparative analysis of long-term self-reported COVID-19 symptoms among pregnant women
Comparative analysis of long-term self-reported COVID-19 symptoms among pregnant women Open
View article: Rigorous idiography: Exploring subjective and idiographic data with rigorous methods—The method of derangements
Rigorous idiography: Exploring subjective and idiographic data with rigorous methods—The method of derangements Open
Psychological research often seeks general rules applying across individuals, an aim that is in tension with examining that which is unique to any individual. There are general statistical regularities across individuals’ subjective self-r…
View article: Uso de tecnología y malestar durante la pandemia por COVID-19 en Ecuador
Uso de tecnología y malestar durante la pandemia por COVID-19 en Ecuador Open
Para prevenir el avance de la COVID-19, países como Ecuador adoptaron medidas de confinamiento obligatorio, el teletrabajo y la educación remota. Durante estos periodos, las personas recurrieron al uso de sus teléfonos móviles, al igual qu…