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· Education · Clinical Research Unit |
WELCOME TO THE CLINICAL RESEARCH UNIT OF FHCSAA Studies carried out at the FHCSAA are aimed at providing better knowledge and useful solutions for daily clinical practice. The staff at the hospital Clinical Research Unit combine assistance to patients and research. In so doing, our researchers can focus their research lines on patients’ major ailments. As a result of such combined research and medical assistance approach, the results of our scientific progress directly benefit the patients. The hospital Clinical Research Unit is also a part of the Technological Centre for the Study of Dependence and Autonomous Living (CETpD), where technology is developed for the prevention, treatment and relief of health disorders in elderly persons. The studies conducted at the Clinical Research Unit and the CETpD are independent and follow strict ethical principles. The sole objective of these studies is pursuing progress in people-oriented science and technology. The research unit welcomes all professionals working at the hospital that might be interested in participating in research projects, especially trainees, who find here a great opportunity for co-authoring scientific papers and pursuing their doctoral dissertations (see education).
Research lines 2008
Disability is more frequent among older population groups. Furthermore, the population in developed countries is aging rapidly. Consequently in countries such as Spain, structural changes occur towards older and more disabled populations. Fortunately, dependence of the elderly can be prevented by providing early health care. It has been demonstrated that age-related disability may be reduced, thus reducing the number of disabled persons and consequently, the social and economical impact of disability. Therefore, we prioritize research in the fields of aging, dependency and most frequent causes of elderly disability. Learn more about our scientific studies in this field.
GERONTOTECHNOLOGY
A major objective in geriatrics is to maintain elderly persons’ independence to carry out their daily life activities and to interact with their environment. In this regard, technology may be an essential tool to facilitate elderly persons’ autonomy. At the CETpD, we develop technology aimed at improving elders’ adaptation to their environment, as well as remote diagnosis devices designed for early detection of health alterations in frail persons or persons living alone. Learn more about our scientific studies in this field.
OTHER RESEARCH LINES IN OUR FIELDS OF INTEREST: · Abuse of the elderly · Cognitive impairment and vitamin B12 deficiency · Innovation in organizational systems for health services
Contact us: Clinical Research Unit Fundació Hospital Comarcal Sant Antoni Abat C. Sant Josep, 21-23 08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú - Barcelona
Telephone: 34 - 93 702 91 54 / 34 - 93 893 16 16 Fax: 34 - 93 814 00 42 E-mail: investigacion@fhcsaa.net
Scientific Societies: Sociedad Española de Geriatría y Gerontología Sociedad Española de Medicina Geriátrica Societat Catalano-Balear de Geriatria i Gerontologia European Union Geriatric Medicine Society The American Geriatrics Society Pan American Health Organization Sociedad Española de Neurología Sociedad Española de Rehabilitación y Medicina Física
Friends: Departamento de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública. U.A.M. (Espanya) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Espanya) University of Limerick, Limerick (Irlanda) The University of Plymouth (Regne Unit) Fondazione Santa Lucia (Itàlia) COOS Marche (Itàlia)
Synkronix (Regne
Unit) More: Institut Català de l'Envelliment Instituto Nacional de Estadística U.S. Census Bureau: International Data Base (IDB) Nacional Institute on Aging (EE.UU.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy (DALTCP) Falls and Balance Research Group The Merck Manual of Geriatrics HighWire Press. Stanford University Revista Española de Geriatría y Gerontología Sistema de consulta de convocatorias de investigación. Universidad Carlos III
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