Effect of moderate and regular consumption of Cinco Jotas acorn-fed 100% Iberian ham on overall cardiovascular risk: A cohort study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact that the moderate and regular consumption of Cinco Jotas acorn-fed 100% Iberian ham has on overall cardiovascular risk, lipid parameters, blood pressure, and weight. METHODS: A longitudinal, analytical, and quasi-experimental clinical study with repeated measures was carried out with 100 randomly selected individuals in primary care. The sample population included men and women (64%) between the ages of 25 and 55 (42.08, SD 9.6) who were not diagnosed with any cardiovascular illness or diabetes, were not undergoing antihypertensive treatment, nor taking lipid-lowering drugs. There were four visits during a 2-week washout period for the first of three phases. Phases 2 and 3 included an 8-week habitual diet phase followed by an 8-week intervention phase when participants consumed 40 g daily of acorn-fed 100% Cinco Jotas Iberian ham. Measurements of cardiovascular risk factors were taken following the SCORE table. These included total cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins cholesterol (HDL-c), low-density lipoproteins cholesterol (LDL-c), triglycerides (TG), and weight. RESULTS: The average vascular risk (SCORE) was 0.20 (SD 0.49) before the consumption phase and 0.18 (SD 0.48) at the end of the study (p > 0.05). An increase in HDL-c of 5 mg/dl was observed while there was a decrease in LDL-c and TG of 10 mg/dl (p < 0.05). There were no differences in total cholesterol levels, blood pressure, or weight; nor were differences observed in average consumption of calories, protein, lipids, carbohydrates, or alcohol (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The daily consumption of 40 g of Cinco Jotas acorn-fed 100% Iberian ham does not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and has a favorable impact on lipid levels without affecting blood pressure or weight.

Afrontamiento del estrés ocupacional entre profesionales de enfermería hospitalaria desde la investigación acción participativa / Coping with occupational stress among nursing staff by participatory action research

Objetivo. Describir una práctica colaborativa centrada en el afrontamiento del estrés en profesionales de enfermería hospitalaria. Método. La práctica se centra en la contextualización de los problemas y en el diseño e implementación de acciones usando el enfoque psicopolítico y la metodología de investigación acción participativa (IAP). Método. Los participantes han sido profesionales de enfermería de 4 unidades de medicina interna del Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena de Sevilla. Se ha utilizado el cuestionario ISTAS, entrevistas y grupos de discusión, mediante los cuales enfermeras e investigadores han valorado, definido, propuesto e implementado diferentes acciones para mejorar sus condiciones de trabajo. Resultados. Las situaciones problemáticas identificadas con el cuestionario se relacionan con las exigencias psicológicas, el conflicto de roles y la estima. La principal causa del estrés en los profesionales es la falta de personal, según la opinión de los supervisores. En los grupos de discusión se decide intervenir sobre tres situaciones: a) necesidad de presencia continua del celador en las unidades para la movilización de pacientes no autónomos; b) necesidad de controlar el horario de visitas y el número de familiares que acompañan a los pacientes, y c) necesidad de mejorar los registros de las actividades implantados al personal de enfermería. Conclusiones. Entre las fortalezas del uso del enfoque psicopolítico y de la IAP en el contexto hospitalario destacan la movilización de los profesionales y el desarrollo de conciencia crítica. Entre las debilidades, las barreras derivadas de la rigidez del modelo burocrático. Estas barreras suponen un desafío para el cambio y el desarrollo organizacional(AU)

Objective. To describe a collaborative practice focused on coping with the occupational stress among nursing staff in a hospital setting. Method. These practices focus on the contextualization of the problems and the design and implementation of actions using the psychopolitical model and the participatory action research (PAR) methodology. Participants were the nurses of 4 units of internal medicine at the public hospital "Virgen Macarena" in Seville. We have used the ISTAS questionnaire, interviews and discussion groups through which nurses and researchers have assessed, defined, proposed and implemented different actions in order to improve their work conditions. Conclusions. Among the strength of the psychopolitical model and PAR in a hospital context we must emphasize on the mobilization of professionals and the development of a critical consciousness. Among the weakness, those derived from bureaucratic processes. These barriers imply a challenge for change and organizational development(AU)

[Coping with occupational stress among nursing staff by participatory action research]. / Afrontamiento del estrés ocupacional entre profesionales de enfermería hospitalaria desde la investigación acción participativa.

OBJECTIVE: To describe a collaborative practice focused on coping with the occupational stress among nursing staff in a hospital setting. METHOD: These practices focus on the contextualization of the problems and the design and implementation of actions using the psychopolitical model and the participatory action research (PAR) methodology. Participants were the nurses of 4 units of internal medicine at the public hospital "Virgen Macarena" in Seville. We have used the ISTAS questionnaire, interviews and discussion groups through which nurses and researchers have assessed, defined, proposed and implemented different actions in order to improve their work conditions. RESULTS: Problematic situations detected by the questionnaires are associated to psychological demands, role conflicts and esteem. The main cause of stress in healthcare professionals is the lack of staff, according to the opinion laid by supervisors. In the discussion groups, nurses accorded to get involved in three situations: a) the need of the continuous presence of an orderly to move patients which aren't autonomous; b) the need of controlling visit hours and the number of accompanying people with each patient; and c) the need to improve the registration of the activities assigned to nursing staff. CONCLUSIONS: Among the strength of the psychopolitical model and PAR in a hospital context we must emphasize on the mobilization of professionals and the development of a critical consciousness. Among the weakness, those derived from bureaucratic processes. These barriers imply a challenge for change and organizational development.