Medida de la ansiedad precompetitiva: adaptación del CSAI-2 revisado al español

Se realizaron cuatro estudios empíricos con muestras independientes con el objetivo de ofrecer una versión en español del Revised Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2R; Cox, Martens, y Russell, 2003). El primer estudio abordó el proceso de traducción al español del CSAI-2R y el análisis de las propiedades psicométricas en términos de composición factorial y de consistencia interna, a partir de los datos de 149 deportistas. Los resultados del Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio (AFC), ejecutado mediante estimación robusta, proporcionaron evidencia favorable para una estructura con 16 ítems, distribuidos equilibradamente en tres factores de primer orden. El segundo estudio aportó nuevas pruebas internas de validez. Los datos de una muestra heterogénea formada por 520 participantes fueron sometidos al AFC y el ajuste del modelo resultó también satisfactorio. El tercer estudio empírico se destinó a comprobar la convergencia con las puntuaciones obtenidas mediante la versión española del Profile of Mood States, en su forma reducida de 44 ítems (Andrade et al., 2010). La muestra estaba en este caso compuesta por 130 deportistas. El cuarto estudio sirvió para evaluar el comportamiento de una escala complementaria al CSAI-2R, de manera que no solo se registrase la intensidad de los síntomas de ansiedad sino también el grado en que eran percibidos por los deportistas como facilitadores o inhibidores de su rendimiento, atendiendo así a la propuesta de Jones y Swain (1992). Adicionalmente, se indagó acerca del efecto del tipo de deporte, en cuanto a la dualidad grupal-individual, sobre esta interpretación de la ansiedad. Los participantes fueron 95 deportistas, 46 jugadores de fútbol sala y 49 karatecas

Compromisso Desportivo : passado, presente e futuro em Espanha e Portugal

O presente trabalho teve como principais objetivos situar as origens e abordar os principais resultados da investigação desenvolvida no domínio do compromisso desportivo, designadamente no que se refere à Península Ibérica, procurando ainda sugerir alguns dos principais desafios futuros que se colocam nesta área do conhecimento. Nesse sentido, é explicada a atual formulação do Sport Commitment Model, desenvolvido por Tara Scanlan e a sua equipa na UCLA, no âmbito do Sport Commitment International Scale Development Project, com o propósito de explicar porque continuam os atletas a sua prática desportiva ao longo do tempo, bem como é apresentado o instrumento elaborado por aqueles autores para testar o modelo proposto e posteriormente adotado pela maior parte dos pesquisadores nesta área; i.e., o Sport Commitment Questionnaire (SCQ). Adicionalmente, é explicado o processo de desenvolvimento da versão revista e melhorada daquele instrumento (o Sport Commitment Questionnaire-2; SCQ-2), com base no método de-centering que facilita a tradução e adaptação a diferentes idiomas visando obter um instrumento válido e fiável, atualmente em adaptação para as realidades portuguesa e espanhola. Finalmente, são indicados os que se consideram ser os principais desafios futuros à investigação nesta área: 1) adaptar o SCQ-2 para outros idiomas; 2) investigar o compromisso desportivo, considerando idade, género e nível competitivo dos indivíduos; 3) adaptar o SCQ-2 a diferentes âmbitos e agentes desportivos; 4) analisar a relação do compromisso desportivo com outras variáveis; e 5) desenvolver um instrumento de observação do compromisso desportivo.The main objectives of this paper are to discuss the origins and to address the main findings of research undertaken in the field of sport commitment, particularly with regard to the Iberian Peninsula, trying to suggest some key future challenges for this field of knowledge. An outline is given of the current configuration of the Sport Commitment Model developed by Tara Scanlan and her team at UCLA within the framework of the Sport Commitment Scale International Development Project in order to explain why athletes continue to do sport over time. A presentation is given of the tool developed by the said authors to test the proposed model, which has subsequently been adopted by most researchers in this field; that is, the Sport Commitment Questionnaire (SCQ). Additionally, an explanation is given of the process of the development of a revised improved version of the tool (the Sport Commitment Questionnaire-2; SCQ-2), based on the de-centering method, which facilitates its translation into and adaptation to different languages in order to obtain a valid reliable instrument - one that is currently being adapted to the Portuguese and Spanish cultures. Finally, the main challenges for future research in this field are outlined: 1) to adapt the SCQ-2 to other languages; 2) to investigate sport commitment, taking into account individuals' age, gender and competition level; 3) to adapt the SCQ-2 to different contexts and sports stakeholders; 4) to analyze the relationship between sport commitment and other variables; and 5) to develop an instrument for monitoring sport commitment

Web-Based Skin Cancer Prevention Training for Massage Therapists: Protocol for the Massage Therapists Skin Health Awareness, Referral, and Education Study

Background: Skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States, is costly and potentially deadly. Its burden can be reduced by early detection and prevention activities. The scope of skin cancer requires going beyond traditional health care providers to promote risk reduction. Partnering with the nonbiomedical workforce, such as massage therapists (MTs), may reach more individuals at risk. MTs see much of their clients' skin and are amenable to performing skin cancer risk reduction activities during massage appointments. Objective: The objective of this study is to describe the Massage Therapists Skin Health Awareness, Referral, and Education protocol, presenting an overview of our systematic approach to developing rigorous e-training for MTs to enable them to be partners in skin cancer risk reduction. We also describe procedures for usability and feasibility testing of the training. Methods: We developed an integrated electronic learning system that includes electronic training (e-training) technology, simulated client interactions, online data collection instruments, and in-person assessment of MTs' application of their training. Results: A total of 20 participants nationally scored the e-training as high for usability and satisfaction. We have screened an additional 77 MTs in Arizona for interest and eligibility, and currently have 37 enrolled participants, of whom 32 have completed the Web-based training. Conclusions: The structured and rigorous development approach for this skin cancer risk reduction and brief behavioral intervention e-training for MTs begins to fill a gap in skin cancer risk reduction research. Iterative usability testing of our asynchronous Web-based training resulted in positive participant response. Our e-training approach offers greater learner accessibility, increased convenience, and greater scalability than the few existing programs and has the potential to reach many MTs nationally.Arizona Biomedical Research Centre through the Arizona Department of Health Services [ABRC/ADHS16-162518]; National Institutes of Health-National Cancer Institute (NIH-NCI) Cancer Center Support Grant [P30 CA023074]open access journalThis item from the UA Faculty Publications collection is made available by the University of Arizona with support from the University of Arizona Libraries. If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected]

Psychometric properties of the spanish version of the Revised Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 with athletes

El objetivo del presente trabajo consistió en obtener una versión adaptada al español del inventario de ansiedad competitiva CSAI-2, revisado recientemente. Se llevó a cabo la traducción de la escala y se estudiaron sus propiedades psicométricas con una muestra de 149 deportistas. Los datos se sometieron a procedimientos de análisis factorial exploratorio y confirmatorio. Como resultado se obtuvo una forma del CSAI-2R con 16 ítems, distribuidos en las tres subescalas hipotetizadas: Ansiedad somática, Ansiedad cognitiva y Autoconfianza. El ajuste del modelo fue satisfactorio, con índices CFI y NNFI de 0.97 y RMSEA igual a 0.045. Los valores de consistencia interna de los factores se situaron entre 0.79 y 0.83. Se concluye que esta versión posee propiedades, en términos de dimensionalidad y de consistencia interna, adecuadas, y se sugieren pautas para trabajos futuros sobre su validez como medida del estado de ansiedad en situaciones de competiciónThe aim of this work was to develop a Spanish adaptation of the Revised Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2. The scale was translated and its psychometric properties were analyzed with data from a sample of 149 athletes. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed which supported a 16-item CSAI-2R assessing the three hypothesised dimensions of anxiety: Somatic anxiety, Cognitive anxiety, and Self-confidence. Overall fit of the model was good with a value of .97 for Comparative and Non-Normed Fit Indexes, and .045 for Root Mean Square Error of Approximation. Cronbach alpha coefficients for the factors ranged from .79 to .83. It is concluded that this version shows adequate properties, in terms of its dimensionality and internal consistency. Guidelines are also provided for future research on its validity as a measure of state anxiety in competitive situationsS

Pelecitus tercostatus (Molin, 1960) (Nematoda, Onchocercidae) in Amazona vinacea (Aves, Psittaciformes) from Argentina: Morphological details and clinical findings

Pelecitus tercostatus (Molin, 1860) (Onchocercidae, Dirofilariinae) was found in the leg of a Vinaceous-breasted Parrot Amazona vinacea (Aves, Psittaciformes) from Misiones, Argentina. The present report enlarges the host distribution of the species and represents the first record of any nematode in A. vinacea. The macroscopic lesions produced in the bird are also described.Centro de Estudios Parasitológicos y de Vectore

ATF3 is a novel nuclear marker for migrating ependymal stem cells in the rat spinal cord

The present study identified ATF3 as a novel dynamic marker for ependymal stem/progenitor cells (nestin, vimentin and SOX2 positive) around the central canal of the neonatal or adult rat spinal cord. While quiescent ependymal cells showed cytoplasmic ATF3 expression, during 6-24. h in vitro these cells mobilized and acquired intense nuclear ATF3 staining. Their migratory pattern followed a centrifugal pathway toward the dorsal and ventral funiculi, reminiscent of the rostral migratory stream of the brain subventricular stem cells. Thus, the chain cell formation was, by analogy, termed funicular migratory stream (FMS). The FMS process preceded the strong proliferation of ependymal cells occurring only after 24. h in vitro. Pharmacological inhibition of MAPK-p38 and JNK/c-Jun (upstream effectors of ATF3 activation) prevented the FMS mobilization of ATF3 nuclear-positive cells. Excitotoxicity or ischemia-like conditions, reported to evoke neuronal and glial injury, did not further enhance migration of ependymal cells at 24. h, suggesting that, at this early stage of damage, the FMS phenomenon had peaked and that more extensive repair processes are delayed beyond this time point. ATF3 is, therefore, useful to identify activation and migration of endogenous stem cells of the rat spinal cord in vitro. \ua9 2014

Santos Ovejero del Agua. Catedrático de la Facultad de Veterinaria y su relación con la de Biología de León

Santos Ovejero del Agua fue un personaje de una personalidad extraordinaria, sin cuya presencia sería difícil de entender la vida social, académica, universitaria y empresarial de la ciudad y provincia de León desde el final de la guerra civil hasta el final de los años 60. Nacido, criado y fallecido en León (1906-1983), suma un espíritu inquieto, bien formado, gran personalidad, de perfil internacional, que ostentó responsabilidades importantes en la vida pública universitaria de la ciudad y fue catedrático y decano de la Facultad de Veterinaria, un visionario de sus posibilidades de proyección social, que proporcionó las primeras claves para la ampliación de estudios universitarios en lo que después sería Facultad de Biología y pionero en la actividad industrial biotecnológica de la Sanidad Animal

Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study

Funder: European Society of Intensive Care Medicine; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100013347Funder: Flemish Society for Critical Care NursesAbstract: Purpose: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly susceptible to developing pressure injuries. Epidemiologic data is however unavailable. We aimed to provide an international picture of the extent of pressure injuries and factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries in adult ICU patients. Methods: International 1-day point-prevalence study; follow-up for outcome assessment until hospital discharge (maximum 12 weeks). Factors associated with ICU-acquired pressure injury and hospital mortality were assessed by generalised linear mixed-effects regression analysis. Results: Data from 13,254 patients in 1117 ICUs (90 countries) revealed 6747 pressure injuries; 3997 (59.2%) were ICU-acquired. Overall prevalence was 26.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 25.9–27.3). ICU-acquired prevalence was 16.2% (95% CI 15.6–16.8). Sacrum (37%) and heels (19.5%) were most affected. Factors independently associated with ICU-acquired pressure injuries were older age, male sex, being underweight, emergency surgery, higher Simplified Acute Physiology Score II, Braden score 3 days, comorbidities (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, immunodeficiency), organ support (renal replacement, mechanical ventilation on ICU admission), and being in a low or lower-middle income-economy. Gradually increasing associations with mortality were identified for increasing severity of pressure injury: stage I (odds ratio [OR] 1.5; 95% CI 1.2–1.8), stage II (OR 1.6; 95% CI 1.4–1.9), and stage III or worse (OR 2.8; 95% CI 2.3–3.3). Conclusion: Pressure injuries are common in adult ICU patients. ICU-acquired pressure injuries are associated with mainly intrinsic factors and mortality. Optimal care standards, increased awareness, appropriate resource allocation, and further research into optimal prevention are pivotal to tackle this important patient safety threat

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