Carmen Sarabia‐Cobo
Biographic Data
| ID | 6575969 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Carmen Sarabia‐Cobo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Carmen |
| FAMILY NAME | Sarabia‐Cobo |
| SIGNATURE | COBO C S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidad de Cantabria |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7929-4042 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 16 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Well-Being at Worksites
The advent of the “New Era for Mental Health” has made the management of this intangible asset one of the hottest topics in the workplace. It is the leading cause of disability today. Organizations are encouraged to use psychological interventions to promote and prevent more sustainable and productive workplaces. The aim of this article is to develop an exploratory and systematic mixed review that combines quantitative and narrative analysis to s…
A Model for Dynamics in Caregivers' Personal Support Networks During the Pandemic
COVID‐19 public health measures significantly disrupted personal support relationships among community‐dwelling family dementia caregivers. In this research, a personal network analysis was carried out to understand the dynamics in the personal support relationships of caregivers caring for persons living with dementia (PLwD) during the pandemic. The analysis focuses on variables comprising the caregivers' personal network, attributes of their al…
Mindfulness-Based Intervention for the Reduction of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Nurse Caregivers of Institutionalized Older Persons with Dementia
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the mental health of nurses caring for institutionalized older people. Caring in this environment can be complex, with higher levels of burnout and compassion fatigue in staff. It is therefore important to find interventions to increase the well-being of staff. Mindfulness training is known to be effective in treating a variety of physical and mental health conditions. This study sought to conduc…
The Influence of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Clinical Application of Evidence-Based Practice in Health Science Professionals
(1) Background: Evidence-based practice (EBP) informs daily clinical interventions with the purpose of seeking changes to traditional practice through scientific evidence that justifies the reasons for our actions. The objectives were to describe the barriers, beliefs, and attitudes in the application of EBP among university health professionals (not doctors) and to evaluate the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic among them. (2) Methods: This pro…
Self-Care and Sense of Coherence
The findings of this study endorse the assumption that there is a consistent relationship between ASA and SOC constructs that might, indeed, have a potential effect on students' academic performance. In practical terms, it seems relevant to try to recognise the students' self-care agency and the sense of coherence as forceful predictive variables of mental health and wellbeing, in addition to academic success as a strength implied in the future c…
Implementing a Care Pathway for Complex Chronic Patients from a Nursing Perspective
A care pathway constitutes a complex care strategy for decision-making and the organization of processes in the care of complex chronic patients, avoiding the fragmentation of care. Health professionals play a decisive role in the implementation, development, and evaluation of care pathways. This study sought to explore nurses' opinions on the care pathway for complex chronic patients three years after its implementation. The study participants w…
Design of the EBE-ST Questionnaire among Nursing Students
We have created an instrument with good psychometric properties to measure evidence-based practice competence among senior nursing students. The heterogeneity of knowledge regarding evidence-based nursing in our country suggests that further reflection is warranted on the incorporation of this topic during undergraduate training. We have designed and validated an evidence-based nursing competency questionnaire specific to nursing students
Predictive Model of Preventive Behaviors against Covid-19 in the Older Adult
A total of 305 people participated in this study (71.5% women, mean age 71.34 years; 6.9% suffered from COVID-19 and 44.3% knew someone close to them who suffered from the virus). The coping style variables problem-focused, emotion-focused, and sense of coherence subscales Significance and manageability explained 17% of the variable preventive behaviors against COVID-19. There were statistically significant differences by gender in all subscales,…
Burnout, Compassion Fatigue and Psychological Flexibility among Geriatric Nurses
Nurses working at nursing homes are one of the most vulnerable populations for suffering burnout and compassion fatigue. In Spain, the concept of compassion fatigue and psychological flexibility related to stress in geriatric nurses has not been fully explored until now. It is important to analyze their situation in order to design robust coping and management strategies. The aim was to analyze the relationship between burnout, compassion fatigue…
Nursing Students’ Satisfaction
Training based on clinical simulation is an effective method of teaching in nursing. Nevertheless, there is no clear evidence about if it is better to use high- or medium-fidelity simulation. The aim is to analyse if students are more satisfied when their clinical simulation practices are based on high-fidelity simulation (HFS) or medium-fidelity simulation (MFS). Students ́ satisfaction was assessed using the Satisfaction Scale Questionnaire wit…
Relationship of Binge Drinking with Impairments Affecting Memory and Executive Function among University Students
Binge drinking (BD) is a common practice among college students. Alcohol consumption may affect brain structures that continue to develop in early adulthood. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship of BD with impairments affecting memory and executive function among university students. A cross-sectional study was conducted among students (aged 18-30 years) enrolled for the academic year 2018-2019 at the Faculty of Nursing of the Un…
Knowledge and attitudes towards living wills among healthcare professionals, residents and relatives in nursing homes
Living wills are a tool to support the principle of autonomy in end-of-life situations, when the person does not have the capacity to make decisions. The aim was to explore the knowledge and attitudes of residents, relatives and healthcare professionals in nursing homes in Cantabria regarding living wills. A qualitative phenomenological design was conducted. Two focus groups were held with seven participants in each group. A sample of 14 people p…
Comparison between attention and experiences of chronic complex patients
The aim of this research is to explore and analyse the functional status and experiences of complex patients located at levels 3-4 of the risk pyramid of the chronic care model in primary care, within the hospital system of two regions in Spain. The design was a mixed design (COREQ). The participants were enrolled in programs for chronic complex patients and their caregivers. Sociodemographic variables were gathered, together with the following m…
Binge Drinking in Spanish University Students
Alcohol consumption is common among young people. We performed a preliminary cross-sectional study among students (aged 18-30 years) enrolled for the academic year 2018-2019 at the Faculty of Nursing, University of Cantabria (Spain). We collected information on psychological and sociographic factors, tobacco and cannabis uses, and levels of physical activity by AUDIT questionnaires and in person interviews. The aim of our study was to assess the …
Entorno de práctica profesional en enfermería
Un entorno de práctica profesional en enfermería (EPPE) es el que promueve, facilita u obstaculiza al personal de enfermería para prestar cuidados de calidad, además de incrementar la seguridad y bienestar de los pacientes y de sus profesionales. Construir entornos positivos fomenta la excelencia de la organización, optimiza los resultados y mejora la percepción y satisfacción del usuario. En numerosos países se ha podido constatar que determinad…
New cultures in education
The objective of this study is to analyse the characteristics of the MOOC courses which have recently been introduced in Spanish universities, by focusing on a MOOC course titled Skills and Competences through Coaching, developed on the MiriadaX platform by the University of Cantabria. For the purpose, a quantitative descriptive study was carried out. A total of 16,980 students were enrolled on the course, primarily from Spain and Latin America. …
New cultures in education
The objective of this study is to analyse the characteristics of the MOOC courses which have recently been introduced in Spanish universities, by focusing on a MOOC course titled Skills and Competences through Coaching, developed on the MiriadaX platform by the University of Cantabria. For the purpose, a quantitative descriptive study was carried out. A total of 16,980 students were enrolled on the course, primarily from Spain and Latin America. …
New cultures in education
The objective of this study is to analyse the characteristics of the MOOC courses which have recently been introduced in Spanish universities, by focusing on a MOOC course titled Skills and Competences through Coaching, developed on the MiriadaX platform by the University of Cantabria. For the purpose, a quantitative descriptive study was carried out. A total of 16,980 students were enrolled on the course, primarily from Spain and Latin America. …
Entorno de práctica profesional en enfermería
Un entorno de práctica profesional en enfermería (EPPE) es el que promueve, facilita u obstaculiza al personal de enfermería para prestar cuidados de calidad, además de incrementar la seguridad y bienestar de los pacientes y de sus profesionales. Construir entornos positivos fomenta la excelencia de la organización, optimiza los resultados y mejora la percepción y satisfacción del usuario. En numerosos países se ha podido constatar que determinad…
Binge Drinking in Spanish University Students
Alcohol consumption is common among young people. We performed a preliminary cross-sectional study among students (aged 18-30 years) enrolled for the academic year 2018-2019 at the Faculty of Nursing, University of Cantabria (Spain). We collected information on psychological and sociographic factors, tobacco and cannabis uses, and levels of physical activity by AUDIT questionnaires and in person interviews. The aim of our study was to assess the …
Implementing a Care Pathway for Complex Chronic Patients from a Nursing Perspective
A care pathway constitutes a complex care strategy for decision-making and the organization of processes in the care of complex chronic patients, avoiding the fragmentation of care. Health professionals play a decisive role in the implementation, development, and evaluation of care pathways. This study sought to explore nurses' opinions on the care pathway for complex chronic patients three years after its implementation. The study participants w…
Design of the EBE-ST Questionnaire among Nursing Students
We have created an instrument with good psychometric properties to measure evidence-based practice competence among senior nursing students. The heterogeneity of knowledge regarding evidence-based nursing in our country suggests that further reflection is warranted on the incorporation of this topic during undergraduate training. We have designed and validated an evidence-based nursing competency questionnaire specific to nursing students
Predictive Model of Preventive Behaviors against Covid-19 in the Older Adult
A total of 305 people participated in this study (71.5% women, mean age 71.34 years; 6.9% suffered from COVID-19 and 44.3% knew someone close to them who suffered from the virus). The coping style variables problem-focused, emotion-focused, and sense of coherence subscales Significance and manageability explained 17% of the variable preventive behaviors against COVID-19. There were statistically significant differences by gender in all subscales,…
Burnout, Compassion Fatigue and Psychological Flexibility among Geriatric Nurses
Nurses working at nursing homes are one of the most vulnerable populations for suffering burnout and compassion fatigue. In Spain, the concept of compassion fatigue and psychological flexibility related to stress in geriatric nurses has not been fully explored until now. It is important to analyze their situation in order to design robust coping and management strategies. The aim was to analyze the relationship between burnout, compassion fatigue…
Nursing Students’ Satisfaction
Training based on clinical simulation is an effective method of teaching in nursing. Nevertheless, there is no clear evidence about if it is better to use high- or medium-fidelity simulation. The aim is to analyse if students are more satisfied when their clinical simulation practices are based on high-fidelity simulation (HFS) or medium-fidelity simulation (MFS). Students ́ satisfaction was assessed using the Satisfaction Scale Questionnaire wit…
Relationship of Binge Drinking with Impairments Affecting Memory and Executive Function among University Students
Binge drinking (BD) is a common practice among college students. Alcohol consumption may affect brain structures that continue to develop in early adulthood. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship of BD with impairments affecting memory and executive function among university students. A cross-sectional study was conducted among students (aged 18-30 years) enrolled for the academic year 2018-2019 at the Faculty of Nursing of the Un…
Knowledge and attitudes towards living wills among healthcare professionals, residents and relatives in nursing homes
Living wills are a tool to support the principle of autonomy in end-of-life situations, when the person does not have the capacity to make decisions. The aim was to explore the knowledge and attitudes of residents, relatives and healthcare professionals in nursing homes in Cantabria regarding living wills. A qualitative phenomenological design was conducted. Two focus groups were held with seven participants in each group. A sample of 14 people p…
Comparison between attention and experiences of chronic complex patients
The aim of this research is to explore and analyse the functional status and experiences of complex patients located at levels 3-4 of the risk pyramid of the chronic care model in primary care, within the hospital system of two regions in Spain. The design was a mixed design (COREQ). The participants were enrolled in programs for chronic complex patients and their caregivers. Sociodemographic variables were gathered, together with the following m…
Mindfulness-Based Intervention for the Reduction of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Nurse Caregivers of Institutionalized Older Persons with Dementia
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the mental health of nurses caring for institutionalized older people. Caring in this environment can be complex, with higher levels of burnout and compassion fatigue in staff. It is therefore important to find interventions to increase the well-being of staff. Mindfulness training is known to be effective in treating a variety of physical and mental health conditions. This study sought to conduc…
The Influence of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Clinical Application of Evidence-Based Practice in Health Science Professionals
(1) Background: Evidence-based practice (EBP) informs daily clinical interventions with the purpose of seeking changes to traditional practice through scientific evidence that justifies the reasons for our actions. The objectives were to describe the barriers, beliefs, and attitudes in the application of EBP among university health professionals (not doctors) and to evaluate the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic among them. (2) Methods: This pro…
Self-Care and Sense of Coherence
The findings of this study endorse the assumption that there is a consistent relationship between ASA and SOC constructs that might, indeed, have a potential effect on students' academic performance. In practical terms, it seems relevant to try to recognise the students' self-care agency and the sense of coherence as forceful predictive variables of mental health and wellbeing, in addition to academic success as a strength implied in the future c…
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Well-Being at Worksites
The advent of the “New Era for Mental Health” has made the management of this intangible asset one of the hottest topics in the workplace. It is the leading cause of disability today. Organizations are encouraged to use psychological interventions to promote and prevent more sustainable and productive workplaces. The aim of this article is to develop an exploratory and systematic mixed review that combines quantitative and narrative analysis to s…
A Model for Dynamics in Caregivers' Personal Support Networks During the Pandemic
COVID‐19 public health measures significantly disrupted personal support relationships among community‐dwelling family dementia caregivers. In this research, a personal network analysis was carried out to understand the dynamics in the personal support relationships of caregivers caring for persons living with dementia (PLwD) during the pandemic. The analysis focuses on variables comprising the caregivers' personal network, attributes of their al…
Psychology (16 works) · Medicine (14 works) · Nursing (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Health, psychology, and well-being (3 works)