Codoñer House - Alcàsser, Valencia. Spain

[EN] Codoñer house is a Family House project, the result of a close dialogue and work with the client, a family of four members. The idea is simple, to enclose a courtyard with a stonewall on which it rests, two abstract pieces of rigorous geometry built in concrete. This courtyard is the main element of the house, one more inhabited space, a roofless room in charge of making the formal and functional arrangement of the rest of the spaces. And it is by virtue of natural light, formal expression of time, how these spaces come to life and acquire meaning. It is the spring that qualifies and makes them habitable.[ES] La casa Codoñer es un proyecto de Casa Familiar, resultado del estrecho diálogo y trabajo conjunto con el cliente, una familia de cuatro miembros. La idea es sencilla, encerrar un patio con un muro perimetral de piedra sobre el que descansan apoyadas, dos piezas abstractas de rigurosa geometría construidas en hormigón. Es este patio el elemento principal de la casa, un espacio habitado más, una estancia sin techo y el encargado de realizar la disposición formal y funcional del resto de los espacios de la vivienda. Y es, en virtud de la luz natural, expresión formal del tiempo, como estos espacios cobran vida y adquieren significado. Es el resorte que los cualifica hasta hacerlos habitables.Grau Fernández, J. (2020). Casa Codoñer - Alcàsser, Valencia. España. En IX Congreso Internacional Arquitectura Blanca. Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/CIAB9.2020.10660OC

Calidad de vida: evaluación y trastornos del espectro del autismo

En este artículo se muestran las conclusiones de la investigación «senda hacia la participación», desarrollada por la Asociación Autismo Burgos, analizando los resultados de la aplicación de cuatro instrumentos para evaluar la calidad de vida en una muestra de veinticuatro personas con Trastorno del Espectro del Autismo (tea). Los resultados obtenidos reflejan las dificultades de estos instrumentos para medir la calidad de vida de las personas con tea, limitaciones que nos llevan a construir una guía de indicadores de calidad de vida, en colaboración con los padres de la Asociación. La guía se realizó a través de un grupo focal del que participaron trece padres, dirigido por dos profesionales de la Asociación. El resultado presenta un conjunto de indicadores, tanto personales como de la familia, agrupados en ocho dimensiones: bienestar físico, bienestar emocional, bienestar material, relaciones interpersonales, desarrollo personal, inclusión social, autodeterminación y derechos

Variables predictivas de la calidad del sueño en conductores profesionales.

Background: Professional drivers often have problems sleeping or resting properly. This may be due to various factors, both personal and specific to their working conditions. In this study, we set out to develop a predictive model for the quality of sleep in professional drivers using the following indicators: Age, Gender, Seat Comfort, Seat Suspension, Adjustable Lumbar Support of the Driver’s Seat, Driving Hours, Musculoskeletal Problems, Driver Stress, Irritation, Resistant Personality, Burnout, Safety Behaviors and Impulsivity. Method: The participants were 369 professional drivers from different transport sectors, obtained through non-probabilistic sampling. The SPSS 25.0 program was used for statistical analysis. Results: The predictive capacity of certain variables that affect drivers’ sleep quality is determined. Conclusions: Sleep quality can be predicted by means of certain variables, the best predictor of which is Exhaustion (Burnout). This research contributes to the body of knowledge on sleep quality and on improving the health of professional drivers.Antecedentes: Los conductores profesionales suelen padecer problemas para dormir o descansar correctamente. Esto puede deberse a diversos factores tanto personales como específicos de las condiciones laborales. En el presente trabajo nos hemos planteado desarrollar un modelo predictivo sobre la calidad del sueño en conductores profesionales utilizando los indicadores siguientes: Edad, Género, Confort del asiento, suspensión del asiento, Soporte lumbar ajustable del asiento del conductor, Horas de conducción, Problemas musculoesqueléticos, Drivers Stress, Irritación, Personalidad resistente, Burnout, conductas de seguridad e Impulsividad. Método: Los participantes han sido 369 conductores profesionales, de distintos sectores del transporte, obtenidos mediante un muestreo no probabilístico. Se han utilizado el programa SPSS 25.0. Resultados: Se determina la capacidad predictiva de algunas variables que afectan a los conductores sobre la calidad del sueño. Conclusiones: La calidad del sueño se puede predecir a través de determinadas variables, siendo la mejor predictora Exhaustion (Burnout). Esta investigación contribuye a un mayor conocimiento de la calidad del sueño y a la mejora de la salud de los conductores profesionales

Estudio correlacional-predictivo de las variables antecedentes de la Pasión por el Trabajo

The aim of this study was to conduct a correlational-predictive study of the antecedent variables of Passion towards Work. The participants were 513 workers (48.1% male, 51.9% female), obtained through non-probability sampling. We used the FACTOR 7.2 and SPSS 22.0. In the results we find that variables such as Personality, Engagement, Self-efficacy, obsessive-compulsive component, Life satisfaction and Lifestyle were predictive of Passion towards Work. In conclusion Passion towards Work can be predicted as follows: The variables Dedication, Growth, Physical activity, Satisfaction with life and Excessive responsibility were direct predictors of Harmonious Passion whereas Vigor was an inverse predictor. Similarly, the variables Absorption and Excessive responsibility were predictors of Obsessive Passion, whereas Satisfaction with life, Openness to experience and Kindness were negative predictors.Antecedentes: El objetivo de este estudio fue realizar un estudio correlacional-predictivo de las variables antecedentes de la Pasión por el trabajo. Método: Los participantes han sido 513 trabajadores (48,1 % hombres, 51,9 % mujeres), obtenidos mediante un muestreo no probabilístico. Se han utilizado los programas FACTOR (versión 7.2) y SPSS 20.0. Resultados: se determina la capacidad predictiva de variables como Personalidad, Engagement, Autoeficacia, ICO, Satisfacción por la vida y Estilo de vida sobre la Pasión por el trabajo. Conclusiones: La Pasión por el Trabajo se puede predecir de la siguiente manera: La Pasión Armoniosa de forma directa con las variables Dedicación, Crecimiento, Actividad física, Satisfacción con la vida y Responsabilidad excesiva, y de manera inversa con el Vigor. Mientras que la Pasión Obsesiva a través de las variables Absorción y Responsabilidad excesiva y de manera negativa la Satisfacción con la vida, la Apertura a la experiencia y la Amabilidad

Equal opportunities to social inclusion for autistic Children

La tasa de prevalencia de los trastornos del espectro del autismo (TEA) se ha incrementado dramáticamente en los últimos años. El Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de Atlanta estima que aproximadamente 1 de cada 68 niños ha sido identificado con TEA. Los niños con TEA presentan problemas en las habilidades sociales, emocionales, de comunicación y de la vida diaria. Por otra parte, presentan dificultades desde la primera infancia en áreas clave para el aprendizaje y para su desarrollo. Debido a estas características la mayoría de los niños con TEA necesitan programas específicos de inclusión educativa; en este sentido, la acción y la atención temprana es muy importante para favorecer un desarrollo positivo, así como su inclusión en la sociedad. El proyecto titulado "Igualdad de Oportunidades para la Inclusión Social para Niños Autistas, EOSIAC", financiado dentro del programa Grundtvig de la Comisión Europea (ref. 2013-1-SR1-GRU06-29490) está principalmente destinado a apoyar la integración de los niños entre 5 y 10 años de edad con autismo en la educación pública. A través de este proyecto transnacional profesionales de diferentes ámbitos implicados en la atención del autismo de diferentes países (Rumanía, España, Italia, Alemania, Turquía y Bulgaria) están intercambiando conocimientos y mejores prácticas dirigidas a crear una red de educadores especializados y consejeros. Este punto es muy importante ya que implica un empoderamiento de los profesionales en este campo a través de la adquisición de más conocimiento acerca de la inclusión educativa de TEA basado en las diferentes realidades de varios contextos europeos. Dentro del proyecto, el Instituto de Investigación Polibienestar (www.polibienestar.org) está a cargo del desarrollo de una metodología de integración de los niños autistas en la educación pública que se puede aplicar con éxito en cada país participante en el proyecto. Estas directrices metodológicas se basan en las referencias científicas y las buenas prácticas basadas en la evidencia, teniendo en consideración una revisión de investigaciones recientes, las iniciativas y los marcos legislativos. La metodología contendrá la base principal para una integración efectiva de los niños y debe ser de fácil adaptción a diferentes contextos culturales, educativos y legislativos. Otros productos relevantes del proyecto serán la elaboración de directrices para los padres de niños con ASD para ayudarles en el cuidado de sus hijos; y para los profesores con el objetivo de proporcionarles conocimientos y habilidades para la integración. Así, a través de la participación de los padres de niños con TEA y sus profesores se espera que el proyecto tenga un impacto real en la calidad de vida y el bienestar de los niñosThe prevalence rate of autism disorders has dramatically increased during the last years. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention from Atlanta estimates that about 1 in 68 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with ASD present problems with social, emotional and communication skills in their daily life. Moreover, they present difficulties since early childhood in key areas for learning and development processes. Due to these characteristics most of children with ASD need specific programmes of educative inclusion; in this sense, early action and care is very important to favor a positive long-term development, as well as their inclusion into society. The project entitled “Equal Opportunities to Social Inclusion for Autistic Children, EOSIAC”, funded under the Grundtvig programme from the European Commission (ref. 2013-1-RO1-GRU06-29490) is mainly aimed to support the integration of children between 5 and 10 years old with autism in public education. Through this transnational project professionals from different fields involved in the care of autism from different countries (Romania, Spain, Italy, Germany, Turkey and Bulgaria) are exchanging knowledge and best practices aimed to create a network of specialized educators and counselors. This point is very relevant as it entails an empowerment of professionals in this field through the acquisition of more knowledge about educative inclusion of ASD based in the different realities from several European contexts. Within the project, Polibienestar Research Institute (www.polibienestar.org) is in charge of the development of a methodology for integrating the phenomenon of autistic children in public education that can be applied successfully in each country participating in the project. These methodological guidelines will be based in references and good practices with scientific evidence, taking into consideration a revision of recent researches, initiatives and legislation frameworks. The methodology will contain the main basis for an effective integration of children and it will be easy-to-adapt to different cultural, educative and legislative contexts. Other relevant products of the project will be the development of guidelines for parents of children with ASD to help them in the care of their children; and guidelines for teachers providing knowledge and skills on integration. So, through the involvement of parents of children with ASD and their teachers it is expected that the project has a real impact on children’s quality of life and wellbein

Pre-exposure prophylaxis with hydroxychloroquine for high-risk healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A structured summary of a study protocol for a multicentre, double-blind randomized controlled trial

Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with hydroxychloroquine against placebo in healthcare workers with high risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in reducing their risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) disease during an epidemic period. As secondary objectives, we would like to: i) assess the efficacy of the use of PrEP with hydroxychloroquine against placebo in healthcare workers with high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection in reducing their risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 (defined by seroconversion) during an epidemic period, ii) evaluate the safety of PrEP with hydroxychloroquine in adults, iii) describe the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare workers at high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, iv) identify clinical, analytical and microbiological predictors of COVID-19 among healthcare workers at high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, v) set up a repository of serum samples obtained from healthcare workers at high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection for future research on blood markers to predict SARS-CoV-2 infection. Trial design: Multicentre double-blind parallel design (ratio 1:1) randomized controlled clinical trial. Participants: Approximately 440 healthcare workers of four Spanish hospitals (Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau of Barcelona, Hospital Plató of Barcelona, Hospital General de Granollers, Barcelona) will be recruited. Participants are considered to be at high-risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection due to their frequent contact with suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19. For eligibility, healthcare workers with 18 years old or older working at least 3 days a week in a hospital with both negative SARS-CoV-2 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays and serological COVID-19 rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) are invited to participate. Participants with any of the following conditions are excluded: pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing antiviral, antiretroviral or corticosteroids treatment, chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine uptake the last month or any contraindication to hydroxychloroquine treatment. Intervention and comparator: Eligible participants will be allocated to one of the two study groups: Intervention group (PrEP): participants will receive the standard of care and will take 400mg of hydroxychloroquine (2 tablets of 200 mg per Dolquine® tablet) daily the first four consecutive days, followed by 400 mg weekly for a period of 6 months. Control group: participants will receive placebo tablets with identical physical appearance to hydroxychloroquine 200 mg (Dolquine®) tablets following the same treatment schedule of the intervention group. Both groups will be encouraged to use the personal protection equipment (PPE) for COVID-19 prevention according to current hospital guidelines. Main outcomes: The primary endpoint will be the number of confirmed cases of a COVID-19 (defined by a positive PCR for SARS-CoV-2 or symptoms compatible with COVID-19 with seroconversion) in the PrEP group compared to the placebo group at any time during the 6 months of the follow-up in healthcare workers with negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR and serology at day 0. As secondary endpoints, we will obtain: i) the SARS-CoV-2 seroconversion in the PrEP group compared to placebo during the 6 months of follow-up in healthcare workers with negative serology at day 0; ii) the occurrence of any adverse event related with hydroxychloroquine treatment; iii) the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 among healthcare workers in the non-PrEP group, among the total of healthcare workers included in the non-PrEP group during the study period; iv) the risk ratio for the different clinical, analytical and microbiological conditions to develop COVID-19; v) a repository of serum samples obtained from healthcare workers confirmed COVID-19 cases for future research on blood markers to predict SARS-CoV-2 infection

Spanish Adaptation of the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument: Reflection on the Difficulty in Transferring the ad hoc Factor

[EN] The Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument is a common instrument for measuring organizational culture in English-speaking countries based on four factors: Clan, ad hoc, Market and Hierarchy. However, to date, there is no proper translation of the scale into Spanish. In this study, we describe the translation and adaptation of the instrument through Exploratory Factor Analysis with a Spanish sample (n(1) = 246; 69.9% men and 30.1% women) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis with a Peruvian sample (n(2) = 510; 70.4% men and 29.6% women). The result reduces the four-factor internal structure to a three-factor structure that retains the Clan, Market and Hierarchy factors, but completely excludes the ad hoc factor. Confirmatory Factor Analysis shows acceptable indicators, reliabilities are good and indication of validity is also confirmed. In conclusion, this study has given rise to the instrument in Spanish, called OCAI-12, which is suitable for evaluating organizational culture.The authors received financial support for the research and publication of this article from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain.Assens-Serra, J.; Boada-Cueva, M.; Serrano-Fernández, M.; Villajos-Girona, E.; Boada-Grau, J. (2021). Spanish Adaptation of the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument: Reflection on the Difficulty in Transferring the ad hoc Factor. Frontiers in Psychology. 12:1-10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.817232S1101

Insomnia Disorder in Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Patients: Clinical, Comorbidity, and Treatment Correlates

Trastorn per dèficit d'atenció i hiperactivitat; Comorbilitat; Trastorn d'insomniTrastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad; Comorbilidad; Trastorno de insomnioAttention deficit and hyperactivity disorder; Comorbidity; Insomnia disorderIntroduction: Several investigations have been performed on insomnia symptoms in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, the relationship between insomnia disorder and adult ADHD has been neglected in research. The main objective of the current study is to analyze the differences between adult ADHD patients with and without insomnia disorder, in terms of ADHD clinical severity, medical and psychiatric comorbidity, psychopharmacological treatment, and quality of life. Material and Methods: Two hundred and fifty-two adult patients with ADHD (mean age 37.60 ± 13.22 years; ADHD presentations—combined: 56.7%, inattentive: 39.7%, hyperactive/impulsive: 3.6%) were evaluated with an exhaustive clinical and psychological evaluation protocol including semistructured interviews (for comorbidities and ADHD assessment) and symptom rating scales for ADHD. The diagnosis of ADHD and insomnia disorder was made according to DSM-5 criteria. Furthermore, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Insomnia Severity Index, and Epworth Sleepiness Scale were administered. Results: Insomnia disorder was found in 44.4% of adult ADHD patients and was more common in combined presentation (64.3%) and in patients with more ADHD severity. Comorbidities (both medical and psychiatric), especially mood disorders (42%), anxiety disorder (26.8%), personality disorder (39.3%), and any substance use disorder (11.6%), were associated with a higher insomnia disorder prevalence. ADHD stimulant treatment was related to lower insomnia disorder compared to patients without medication, as well as ADHD stable treatment. Additionally, worse health-related quality of life was associated with insomnia disorder. Conclusion: Insomnia disorder is highly prevalent in adult ADHD and is related to higher ADHD severity and more psychiatric and medical comorbidities. Some stimulants and stable pharmacological ADHD treatment are associated with better outcomes of insomnia disorder.The research leading to these results has received funding from the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (PI18/01788) and supported by the EU's Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant No. 667302, CoCA and Grant No. 728018 Eat2beNICE)

Qualidade de vida: avaliação e transtornos do espectro autista

En este artículo se muestran las conclusiones de la investigación «senda hacia la participación», desarrollada por la Asociación Autismo Burgos, analizando los resultados de la aplicación de cuatro instrumentos para evaluar la calidad de vida en una muestra de veinticuatro personas con Trastorno del Espectro del Autismo (tea). Los resultados obtenidos reflejan las dificultades de estos instrumentos para medir la calidad de vida de las personas con tea, limitaciones que nos llevan a construir una guía de indicadores de calidad de vida, en colaboración con los padres de la Asociación. La guía se realizó a través de un grupo focal del que participaron trece padres, dirigido por dos profesionales de la Asociación. El resultado presenta un conjunto de indicadores, tanto personales como de la familia, agrupados en ocho dimensiones: bienestar físico, bienestar emocional, bienestar material, relaciones interpersonales, desarrollo personal, inclusión social, autodeterminación y derechos.Neste artigo, mostram-se as conclusões da pesquisa «senda para a participação», desenvolvida pela Associação Autismo Burgos, analisando os resultados da aplicação de quatro instrumentos para avaliar a qualidade de vida em uma mostra de vinte e quatro pessoas com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (tea). Os resultados obtidos refletem as dificuldades destes instrumentos para medir a qualidade de vida das pessoas com tea, limitações que nos levam a construir um guia de indicadores de qualidade de vida, em colaboração com os pais da Associação. O guia foi realizado por grupo focal do qual participaram treze país, dirigido por dois profissionais da Associação. O resultado apresenta um conjunto de indicadores, tanto pessoais como da família, agrupados em oito dimensões: bem-estar físico, bem-estar emocional, bem-estar material, relações interpessoais, desenvolvimento pessoal, inclusão social, autodeterminação e direitos