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- ÍtemAcceso AbiertoEficacia de la terapia cognitivo conductual frente a la Equinoterapia en niños con autismo.(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2024) Crespo Rodríguez , Freddy; Sarango Bravo , Priscila; Arévalo Proaño, Claudia; 0150219814; 0105025951Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurobiological disorder caused by various abnormalities in the brain. This leads to multifaceted impairments that affect their development and social functioning. Therefore, CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and equine therapy are the most widely used treatments for this condition. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of CBT versus equine treatment in children with autism aged 6 to 12 years. Methodology: The research design was a qualitative systematic review based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Results: The randomized clinical trials examined in this research demonstrated that CBT is a first-line treatment as it has shown its effectiveness in reducing ASD symptoms compared to equine therapy. Conclusions: According to several authors, CBT stands out for providing a therapeutic approach for children with ASD due to its structured and organized stimulation, significantly contributing to behavioral and cognitive aspects. Similarly, equine therapy contributes to improvements in the symptoms of this pathology, offering a better quality of life in the child and adolescent population.
- ÍtemAcceso AbiertoEstilos de apego y tipos de afrontamiento en adolescentes de América Latina.(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2024) Bernal Arteaga , Paulina; Arévalo Proaño, Claudia; 0105941603Introduction: Attachment styles are classified into two categories, secure and insecure. Insecure style is subdivided into preoccupied and avoidant. These categories go hand in hand with the types of coping mechanisms, which are behavioral and cognitive techniques people use to face situations that generate stress. Objective: To compare attachment styles and types of coping mechanisms in adolescents through a literature review in the Latin American region. Methodology: The type of research is a systematic literature review based on the PRISMA declaration through a search on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Result: Secure and insecure attachment styles directly influence the coping strategies adopted by adolescents. Secure attachment predominates in women, as do adaptive strategies. Conclusions: It was found that the predominant attachment in the region is secure, experienced by most adolescents. Concerning the coping mechanisms in Latin American adolescents, a diversity of strategies that young people use to manage crises has been found. It was determined that most adolescents in Latin America have built several attachment styles linked to how they relate to others and how they face difficulties and crises and deal with conflicts.
- ÍtemAcceso AbiertoLa estimulación magnética transcraneal como opción de tratamiento para el Alzheimer. Una revisión bibliográfica(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2023) Sanmartín Guzmán , Cristopher; Soliz Espinoza , Jhinson; Arévalo Proaño, Claudia; 0107144495; 0302688163Background: Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative pathology associated with the progressive deterioration of individuals’ cognitive and behavioral domains. The symptomatology primarily manifests as behavioral and neuropsychological difficulties, including challenges in learning processes, memory, and motor functions. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive technique that aims to stimulate specific areas of the cerebral cortex using brief magnetic field pulses. Objective: To discriminate the efficacy of TMS in treating Alzheimer's disease. Methodology: The research design was qualitative and descriptive. Results: Analysis of clinical trials revealed significant improvements in the cognitive domain of Alzheimer’s patients. The NeuroAD application program, which combines TMS with computerized cognitive training, demonstrated a strong correlation of effectiveness, as evidenced by pre- and post-treatment evaluation instruments. Conclusions: Transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise in providing effective and noteworthy results, capable of mitigating the neuropsychological alterations characteristic of Alzheimer's disease. Current clinical trials of this treatment for the disease have made significant advances toward establishing a standardized and efficient application protocol. However, there is still no scientific/empirical evidence for its approval.