Josep Garre‐Olmo
Biographic Data
| ID | 7692828 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Josep Garre‐Olmo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Josep |
| FAMILY NAME | Garre‐Olmo |
| SIGNATURE | OLMO J G |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universitat de Girona |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7817-0814 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Adherence to Mediterranean diet and physical activity practice in general population
Background: Inequalities in physical activity (PA) practice and adherence to Mediterranean diet (MD) between sex or socioeconomic groups have been described. We analyzed inequalities using an intersectional approach combining sex and economic difficulties (ED) in a population-based adult sample from Girona (Spain). Methods: Cross-sectional study including 1,425 inhabitants. ED were assessed with a self-reported question on perceived ability to ma…
Sex differences in dementia diagnosis
Objective To evaluate the impact of sociodemographic and clinical sex/gender-associated factors on dementia severity at the time of diagnosis.Methods Retrospective, cross-sectional study using 2007–2020 data from the Registry of Dementia of Girona (ReDeGi), collecting information from new dementia diagnoses in the seven hospitals of the Health Region of Girona (Northeast region of Catalonia, Spain). Sociodemographic and clinical variables were co…
Influence of social determinants of health in the evolution of the quality of life of older adults in Europe
Population aging is a global phenomenon due to declining birth rates and increased life expectancy. This demographic shift poses a challenge to society, requiring adaptation of policies, economies, and healthcare systems to safeguard the well-being of older individuals. Health inequalities, influenced by social determinants such as education, economic status, and place of residence, impact this population group, with notable differences between m…
Trajectories of antidepressant use and 6-year change in body weight
In a population-based adult cohort, repeated use of antidepressants was strongly associated with weight gain. New and discontinued use was associated with weight gain, but non-significantly to obesity incidence. Given the global obesity epidemic and the widespread use of antidepressants, weight management and metabolic monitoring should be encouraged and integrated into depression follow-up guidelines alongside antidepressant prescriptions
A longitudinal study on public policy and the health of in-house caregivers in Europe
Mortality Risk Factors for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Catalonia (Spain)
(1) Background: Current evidence suggests that mortality is considerably higher in individuals experiencing homelessness. The aim of this study was to analyze the mortality rate and the mortality risk factors in a sample of individuals experiencing homelessness in the city of Girona over a ten-year period. (2) Methods: We retrospectively examined the outcomes of 475 people experiencing homelessness with the available clinical and social data. Our…
Is complicated grief a risk factor for substance use? A comparison of substance-users and normative grievers
Background: There are no studies to date which have examined complicated grief (CG) symptomatology in substance use disorder (SUD) populations specifically. This study aimed to determine if the presence of symptoms of CG is more frequent among drug dependent patients than a control group and identify which variables could be associated with the symptomatology of CG.Method: Sociodemographic variables, drug and bereavement related characteristics, …
Quality of life in people aged 65+ in Europe
Prevalence of disability in a composite ≥75 year-old population in Spain
Disability is highly prevalent among the Spanish elderly. Sex- and age-specific variations of disability are associated with particular disability domains
Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of a Spanish version of the Quality of Life in Late-Stage Dementia Scale
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Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of a Spanish version of the Quality of Life in Late-Stage Dementia Scale
Prevalence of disability in a composite ≥75 year-old population in Spain
Disability is highly prevalent among the Spanish elderly. Sex- and age-specific variations of disability are associated with particular disability domains
Quality of life in people aged 65+ in Europe
Is complicated grief a risk factor for substance use? A comparison of substance-users and normative grievers
Background: There are no studies to date which have examined complicated grief (CG) symptomatology in substance use disorder (SUD) populations specifically. This study aimed to determine if the presence of symptoms of CG is more frequent among drug dependent patients than a control group and identify which variables could be associated with the symptomatology of CG.Method: Sociodemographic variables, drug and bereavement related characteristics, …
A longitudinal study on public policy and the health of in-house caregivers in Europe
Mortality Risk Factors for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Catalonia (Spain)
(1) Background: Current evidence suggests that mortality is considerably higher in individuals experiencing homelessness. The aim of this study was to analyze the mortality rate and the mortality risk factors in a sample of individuals experiencing homelessness in the city of Girona over a ten-year period. (2) Methods: We retrospectively examined the outcomes of 475 people experiencing homelessness with the available clinical and social data. Our…
Influence of social determinants of health in the evolution of the quality of life of older adults in Europe
Population aging is a global phenomenon due to declining birth rates and increased life expectancy. This demographic shift poses a challenge to society, requiring adaptation of policies, economies, and healthcare systems to safeguard the well-being of older individuals. Health inequalities, influenced by social determinants such as education, economic status, and place of residence, impact this population group, with notable differences between m…
Trajectories of antidepressant use and 6-year change in body weight
In a population-based adult cohort, repeated use of antidepressants was strongly associated with weight gain. New and discontinued use was associated with weight gain, but non-significantly to obesity incidence. Given the global obesity epidemic and the widespread use of antidepressants, weight management and metabolic monitoring should be encouraged and integrated into depression follow-up guidelines alongside antidepressant prescriptions
Adherence to Mediterranean diet and physical activity practice in general population
Background: Inequalities in physical activity (PA) practice and adherence to Mediterranean diet (MD) between sex or socioeconomic groups have been described. We analyzed inequalities using an intersectional approach combining sex and economic difficulties (ED) in a population-based adult sample from Girona (Spain). Methods: Cross-sectional study including 1,425 inhabitants. ED were assessed with a self-reported question on perceived ability to ma…
Sex differences in dementia diagnosis
Objective To evaluate the impact of sociodemographic and clinical sex/gender-associated factors on dementia severity at the time of diagnosis.Methods Retrospective, cross-sectional study using 2007–2020 data from the Registry of Dementia of Girona (ReDeGi), collecting information from new dementia diagnoses in the seven hospitals of the Health Region of Girona (Northeast region of Catalonia, Spain). Sociodemographic and clinical variables were co…
Medicine (9 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (5 works) · Population (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Public health (4 works) · Cohort (3 works) · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research (3 works) · Demography (3 works)