Epidemiology, Care Improvement and Chronicity
- About the area
- Groups
The research area of Epidemiology, Care Improvement and Chronicity is made up of a multidisciplinary group of professionals from the Corporation (Hospital de Sabadell, Albada Sociosanitary Center, Primary Care and Sabadell Elderly).
It presents different lines of work, such as care for the chronic or fragile patient, improvement of care processes, improvement of quality of life, satisfaction, adherence to treatment, cost-effectiveness studies, effectiveness studies, study of prevalent diseases and of health problems considered a priority.
The aim of the Area is to promote and generate epidemiological information that improves the health of the population from different scientific approaches. Improve healthcare outcomes and care processes. Develop and innovate practices and organizational models that can improve care processes. All this in order to be able to respond to the reference population with quality health and social care.
The health professionals who are part of the line have published in national and international journals, participating as principal investigators or collaborating researchers in different research projects. They work actively with other institutional bodies such as the healthcare network of Manresa, Mútua de Terrassa, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, among others. Different groups participate in the Networked Biomedical Research Centers (CIBER). CIBER of Public Health and CIBER of Respiratory Diseases and with the Research Network in Health Services in Chronic Diseases (REDISSEC).
Strategic lines of the area
- Study of the impact of COVID-19 infections and other pandemics.
- Improving chronic patient care.
- Nursing assessment and care.
- Quality, safety and traceability of the patient cared for by health services.
Group A7G1 – Clinical Pharmacy Research
Accreditation level: Associated group
Lines of research
- Optimization of individualized pharmacological therapies (pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenetics and therapeutic drug monitoring).
- Patient safety and prevention of adverse drug events. Health outcome assessment and real-life effectiveness studies.
Composition of the group
Mònica Gómez Valent (Cap de grup) | ORCID
Doctoral research staff
- González Navarro, Manuela
- López Rico, Irene
- Quesada Vilaseca, Mariela del Carmen
- Redondo Capafons, Susana
Support professionals
- Alvarados Ríos, Candy Veronica
- Cruel Fog, Miquel
- Morales Teso, Ana
Non-doctoral research staff
- Del Estal Jimenez, Jorge
- Gonzalo Esteve, Inés
- López Garcia, Belén
- Ortonobes Roig, Sara
- Soriano Gutiérrez Laura
Associated professionals
- de Castro Julve, María
- Fernandez Molina, Sandra
- Florit Sureda, Marta
- Oliver Cervelló, Maria
- Ramos Rodriguez, Javier
- Rovira Medina, Teresa
- Redondo Capafons, Susana
- Soler Blanco, Núria
Group A7G2 – Epidemiology, Clinical Management and Quality
Accreditation level: Consolidated group
The group's objective is to deepen research in the field of health services through the analysis of clinical practice in the most prevalent pathologies and procedures in the population. This approach allows for improved decision-making and identification of the needs of citizens in order to optimize results in the clinical, social and quality of life dimensions.
In this context, the group focuses its activity on promoting innovation in research in health services, systematically incorporating the population's perspective into healthcare processes.
The group is made up of a multidisciplinary team of professionals, which includes doctors and nurses, epidemiologists and clinicians from various medical specialties, as well as prevention service professionals.
Lines of research
- Study and analysis of patient safety in care processes.
- Health promotion and education for the general population and healthcare professionals.
- Evaluation of healthcare quality and hospital processes
- Epidemiology of chronic and prevalent diseases.
Composition of the group
Gemma Navarro Rubio (Group leader)
Doctoral research staff
- Campadabal Delgado, Anna
- Cirera i Perich, Miquel
- Epelde Gonzalo, Francesc Daniel
- Gene Tous, Emilie
- Gómez Gamboa, Encarnación
- Lleal Custey, Marina
- Selva Olid, Anna
- Solanich Valldaura, Teresa
Predoctoral
- Peña Garcia, Pilar
Non-doctoral research staff
- Augé Ruiz, Anna
- Bonet Lopez, Esther
- Chinar Oms, Fabio
- Lopez Lopez, Pilar
- Peña García, Pilar
- Sanchez Perez, Eva
- Sicilia Mira, Marina
- Valenzuela Mújica, M. Pau
Associated professionals
- Farrero Rome, Joseph
- Guillamon Toran, Laura
- Macarron Gómez, Begoña
- Payés Peich, Mónica
- Seda Paz, Manel
- Serrano Fuentes, Rosa
Group A7G4 – Nursing Research Group
Accreditation level: Popup group
GRE 2021 01542
Lines of research
- Complex interventions and innovation in teaching and health outcomes.
- Integrated social and health care.
- Care for fragile, dependent and vulnerable people.
Composition of the group
Ester Risco Vilarasau (Cap de grup) | ORCID
Doctoral research staff
- Bullich Marin, Ingrid
- López Parra, Maria
- Peironcely Mountain, Montserrat
- Sianes Gallen, Monica
- Subirana Casacoverta, Mireia
Predoctoral
- Fernández Moreno, Immaculate
- Garcia Montero, Monica
- Gil Mendez, Ana
- González Rodríguez, Eva M.
- Pleasures Gago, Angeles
- Puig Calsina, Salut
- Sanchez Martos, Eva Angeles
- Tomas Melero, Gemma
- Zamora Carmona, Francis
Non-doctoral research staff
- Alcaraz Busqueta, Fina
- Avila Soriano, Estefania
- Costa Gil, Pilar
- Costa Ventura, Helena
- Fontcuberta Ferrer, Annabet
- Forero Giraldo, Maria Camila
- Gomez Cordoba, Sonia
- González Navarro, Mireia
- Guerrero Urbano, Marta
- Young Ponseti, Esther
- Martinez Domene, Laura
- Moreno Bonillo, Anna
- Navarrete Reyes, Laura
- Ortiz Caballero, Patricia
- Ortiz Parrilla, Maria Teresa
- Salmeron Luna, Pilar
- Sant Cereda, Marina
- Health Roig, Montse
- Down Under, Marina
Associated professionals
- Bonet Lopez, Esther
- Liesa Torre-Marin, Anna
- Selvas Martínez, Montserrat
Group A7G7 – Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Accreditation level: Associated group
The Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MMF) research group is made up of professionals from the Gynecology and Obstetrics Service. It is a multidisciplinary team made up of specialists in gynecology, pathology and maternal-fetal medicine, which carries out translational research aimed at applying scientific advances directly to clinical practice with the aim of improving the health of patients.
In the field of gynecology, the group focuses its activity on several clinical lines related to gynecological pathology and problems affecting pregnancy and the health of the mother and fetus. Among the main areas of study are pelvic floor dysfunctions, endometriosis, uterine myomatosis, adnexal cysts, alterations of the uterine cavity, diseases of the lower female genital tract and gynecological cancers (such as ovarian, endometrial, vulva and breast). Aspects related to reproductive endocrinology and functional sterility are also addressed.
In maternal-fetal medicine, the group specializes in the study of conditions that can compromise pregnancy and put both the mother and the fetus at risk, such as placental insufficiency, prematurity and advanced genetic diagnosis. In this area, innovative techniques are used such as exome analysis and the study of free fetal DNA in maternal blood, which allow more precise treatments, less invasive interventions and prevention strategies adapted to each situation.
The group's diagnostic and treatment activities also incorporate the use of advanced technologies such as ultrasound, which facilitates guided interventions and, in some cases, fetal surgeries and therapeutic procedures directly on the fetus. In parallel, work is being done on the development of prophylactic and medical treatments to improve maternal and fetal health during pregnancy. This context has allowed participation in several lines of research in the field of MMF, especially in placental insufficiency, prematurity and advanced genetic diagnosis, with the desire to continue contributing as an associated research group.
Currently, the group actively collaborates in multi-center projects with prestigious research centers, such as the Bellvitge Hospital and the Vall d'Hebron Hospital. These collaborations allow to expand the scope of biomedical and clinical research and contribute to the improvement of maternal-fetal and gynecological health. It also maintains collaborations with other groups of the I3PT, such as the Biomedical Research in Cancer, the Mental Health and Neurosciences and the Nursing.
Lines of research
- Benign gynecological pathology and pelvic floor dysfunctions
- Gynecological oncology
- Maternal-fetal medicine and pregnancy complications
- Perinatal mental health
Composition of the group
Group leaders
Montserrat Comas Rovira | ORCID
Montserrat Mestre Costa | ORCID
Doctoral research staff
- Garcia Grau, Emma
- Lesmes Heredia, Cristina
- Lopez Fernandez, Gemma
- Master Costa, Montserrat
- Pina Perez, Silvia
Non-doctoral research staff
- Alberch Camprubí, Eva
- Canet Estevez, Yolanda
- Caravaca Nieto, Elisabeth
- Costa Canals, Laura
- Costa Pueyo, Jordi
- Donoso Dorado, Laia
- Gómez-Lavín Fernández, Lucia
- Guil Miret, Marta
- Katrib Katrib, Anna
- Martí Malgosa, Laia
- Moreno Baron, Anna
- Morillas Oliveras, Bibiana
- Pijuan Panadès, Núria
- Pubill Soler, Josep
- Pujo Saccatuma, Marta
- Reques Llanos, Armando
- Rodellar Merino, Laura
- Rojas Torrijos, Mireia
- Ruiz Murillo, Raquel
- Toledo Taulí, Laura