Patricia Bonilla Sierra
Biographic Data
| ID | 4426904 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Patricia Bonilla Sierra |
| GIVEN NAMES | Patricia Bonilla |
| FAMILY NAME | Sierra |
| SIGNATURE | SIERRA P B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4782-523X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The Influence of Spirituality in the Care of Patients with Advanced Chronic Illnesses and at the End of Life
Spirituality is a central yet often overlooked component of care, particularly for people facing advanced chronic illness or approaching the end of life. This integrative review examined evidence on how spiritual care influences emotional, existential, and quality of life outcomes, and identified factors that facilitate or hinder its integration into clinical practice. We searched EMBASE, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, BvS, Cochrane, and gray li…
Association between religious/spiritual coping and quality of life among hemodialysis patients in Ecuador
There is evidence concerning the association between religiousness and quality of life in hemodialysis patients However, studies carried out in South America are scarce in the literature, particularly in Ecuador. This study aims to investigate the influence of religious/spiritual coping on the quality of life of Ecuadorian hemodialysis patients. This is a cross-sectional study carried out in a reference public hospital in Ecuador. Hemodialysis pa…
Balancing Compassion and Self‐Care
Working in palliative care is both an exhausting and an enriching experience. Self‐care is vital because it protects against the risk of developing burnout and predicts higher quality of life levels. Self‐care is a shared responsibility between the individuals and their contexts. This qualitative study aimed to understand the self‐care practices of Ecuadorian palliative care teams and design a self‐care self‐planning tool for local volunteers, st…
Implementation and Knowledge of the Clinical Practice Guide for Palliative Care in the Ecuadorian Primary Care Level
Ecuador assumed the commitment of including Palliative Care (PC) in its health policies. In 2014, the Ministry of Public Health (Ministerio de Salud Pública, MSP) approved the Clinical Practice Guide for Palliative Care ( Guía de Práctica Clínica sobre Cuidados Paliativos , GPCCP), with application at the national level, as a mandatory internal regulation in all institutions belonging to the National Health System. In 2021, there is no evidence a…
The Suffering of Advanced Chronic Renal Patients and Their Relationship with Symptoms in Loja, Ecuador
Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease (ACKD) supposes a public health problem in Ecuador that requires a comprehensive approach. In view of the scarcity of studies on the subject in this country, the objective of this research was to determine the signs and symptoms associated with the patients' physical, social and psychological spheres that allow properly developing palliative care. A longitudinal, prospective and observational study was conducted wi…
Chronic Diseases and Associated Factors among Older Adults in Loja, Ecuador
(1) Background: This study aimed to explore the symptoms, functional status, and depression in patients with chronic diseases in Loja, Ecuador. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with patients over 60 years old having at least one chronic disease and cared for in healthcare centers of the Health Ministry of Ecuador or living in associated geriatric centers. (3) Results: The sample comprised 283 patients with a mean age of 76.56 …
Compassionate Engagement and Action in the Education for Health Care Professions
Objective: This study aimed at exploring the compassion attitudes and needs for awareness and training related to a compassionate approach for Medicine, Nursing, and Psychology students, as well as for the academic and administration personnel from the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL, Ecuador) Health Sciences area. Methods : A cross-sectional observational study, based on a self-administered questionnaire through a sample of 788 UPTL…
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Chronic Diseases and Associated Factors among Older Adults in Loja, Ecuador
(1) Background: This study aimed to explore the symptoms, functional status, and depression in patients with chronic diseases in Loja, Ecuador. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with patients over 60 years old having at least one chronic disease and cared for in healthcare centers of the Health Ministry of Ecuador or living in associated geriatric centers. (3) Results: The sample comprised 283 patients with a mean age of 76.56 …
Compassionate Engagement and Action in the Education for Health Care Professions
Objective: This study aimed at exploring the compassion attitudes and needs for awareness and training related to a compassionate approach for Medicine, Nursing, and Psychology students, as well as for the academic and administration personnel from the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL, Ecuador) Health Sciences area. Methods : A cross-sectional observational study, based on a self-administered questionnaire through a sample of 788 UPTL…
Implementation and Knowledge of the Clinical Practice Guide for Palliative Care in the Ecuadorian Primary Care Level
Ecuador assumed the commitment of including Palliative Care (PC) in its health policies. In 2014, the Ministry of Public Health (Ministerio de Salud Pública, MSP) approved the Clinical Practice Guide for Palliative Care ( Guía de Práctica Clínica sobre Cuidados Paliativos , GPCCP), with application at the national level, as a mandatory internal regulation in all institutions belonging to the National Health System. In 2021, there is no evidence a…
The Suffering of Advanced Chronic Renal Patients and Their Relationship with Symptoms in Loja, Ecuador
Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease (ACKD) supposes a public health problem in Ecuador that requires a comprehensive approach. In view of the scarcity of studies on the subject in this country, the objective of this research was to determine the signs and symptoms associated with the patients' physical, social and psychological spheres that allow properly developing palliative care. A longitudinal, prospective and observational study was conducted wi…
Association between religious/spiritual coping and quality of life among hemodialysis patients in Ecuador
There is evidence concerning the association between religiousness and quality of life in hemodialysis patients However, studies carried out in South America are scarce in the literature, particularly in Ecuador. This study aims to investigate the influence of religious/spiritual coping on the quality of life of Ecuadorian hemodialysis patients. This is a cross-sectional study carried out in a reference public hospital in Ecuador. Hemodialysis pa…
Balancing Compassion and Self‐Care
Working in palliative care is both an exhausting and an enriching experience. Self‐care is vital because it protects against the risk of developing burnout and predicts higher quality of life levels. Self‐care is a shared responsibility between the individuals and their contexts. This qualitative study aimed to understand the self‐care practices of Ecuadorian palliative care teams and design a self‐care self‐planning tool for local volunteers, st…
The Influence of Spirituality in the Care of Patients with Advanced Chronic Illnesses and at the End of Life
Spirituality is a central yet often overlooked component of care, particularly for people facing advanced chronic illness or approaching the end of life. This integrative review examined evidence on how spiritual care influences emotional, existential, and quality of life outcomes, and identified factors that facilitate or hinder its integration into clinical practice. We searched EMBASE, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, BvS, Cochrane, and gray li…
Medicine (6 works) · Health care (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues (4 works) · Palliative care (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology (3 works) · Burnout (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works)