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Study of mixed designs on the influence of COVID-19 on alcohol consumption in young people from Central Catalonia.

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Study of mixed designs on the influence of COVID-19 on alcohol consumption in young people from Central Catalonia.

Article under writing During the elaboration of this scientific article I have been able to see how to carry out each one of the steps to do qualitative research (bibliographic review, explanation of the methodology, analysis of data, result explanation, comparison of the results obtained with the available literature, etc.). This is also my first experience conducting a qualitative data collection and analysis process, which has presented both methodological and interpretative challenges. The mixed-method study combines the integration of qualitative…
Article under writing During the elaboration of this scientific article I have been able to see how to carry…

Article under writing

During the elaboration of this scientific article I have been able to see how to carry out each one of the steps to do qualitative research (bibliographic review, explanation of the methodology, analysis of data, result explanation, comparison of the results obtained with the available literature, etc.). This is also my first experience conducting a qualitative data collection and analysis process, which has presented both methodological and interpretative challenges. The mixed-method study combines the integration of qualitative and quantitative data, providing a new approach to data interpretation. Understanding the perceptions of young people about the factors that motivate the consumption of alcohol has allowed me to deepen the theme of my doctoral thesis, and to understand from the qualitative side the data that I have been collecting at the quantitative level in the other proposed research. On the other hand, it has also allowed me to understand the process of publication (peer review) and how to approach the editors and reviewers of scientific journals. It has also allowed me to establish criteria for choosing scientific journals to publish in.

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mHealth BCN Conference 2025

mHealth BCN Conference 2025
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mHealth BCN Conference 2025

Reflections from the Organizing Committee Date: 19 February 2025 Location: Edifici de Recerca – UOC, Rambla del Poblenou, 154, Barcelona As a…
Reflections from the Organizing Committee Date: 19 February 2025 Location: Edifici de Recerca – UOC, Rambla del Poblenou, 154,…

Reflections from the Organizing Committee

Date: 19 February 2025

Location: Edifici de Recerca – UOC, Rambla del Poblenou, 154, Barcelona


As a member of the organizing committee, I had the incredible opportunity to help shape and participate in the mHealth BCN Conference 2025, organized by Fundación iSYS ,  with the colaboration of eHealth Center of Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), the Sociedad Catalana de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria (CAMFiC) and the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, within the framework of BCN Health Innovation Week, led by Biocat and the BioRegion of Catalonia.

This year’s conference was a remarkable gathering of experts, innovators, and healthcare professionals, all committed to exploring the present and future of digital health. The discussions throughout the day highlighted key challenges and opportunities, focusing on:

  • The role of digital health in enhancing well-being and quality of life.
  • The importance of active aging and digital tools that support it.
  • Bridging the digital literacy gap for both users and professionals, preparing for the present—not just the future.
  • Developing user-centered applications, ensuring usability, utility, and long-term adherence.
  • AI’s impact on digital health, its benefits, risks, and potential inequalities.
  • The ethical and responsible use of health data, ensuring accessibility and fairness.

Reflections on the Future of Digital Health

Being part of the conference organization allowed me to see first-hand the complexity of digital health transformation. It is clear that for mHealth to be truly inclusive and effective, we need a multidisciplinary approach, one that embraces technological ethics, unbiased AI, and user-centric innovation.

Our mission goes beyond cost optimization; it is about empowering users and healthcare professionals, making digital health a tool for improving lives rather than a technological barrier.

While digital health has come a long way, we are still at the beginning of this journey. There is much work to be done, countless opportunities ahead, and an exciting evolution yet to unfold.

Grateful to have been part of this inspiring event and looking forward to the road ahead!

URL: https://www.fundacionisys.org/es/eventos/28-vii-edicion-mhealth-bcn-conference

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Visiting the MWC 2025 with my industrial PhD director

Visiting the MWC 2025 with my industrial PhD director
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Visiting the MWC 2025 with my industrial PhD director

Looking Ahead Date: 5 March 2025 Location: MWC Barcelona I had the incredible opportunity to visit MWC Barcelona 2025 alongside Imma Grau-Corral.…
Looking Ahead Date: 5 March 2025 Location: MWC Barcelona I had the incredible opportunity to visit MWC Barcelona 2025…

Looking Ahead


Date: 5 March 2025

Location: MWC Barcelona


I had the incredible opportunity to visit MWC Barcelona 2025 alongside Imma Grau-Corral. This visit was an inspiring experience, offering a firsthand look at the latest technological advancements shaping digital health, AI-driven personalization, and behavioral design.

One of the most exciting moments was stopping by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) stand, where I explored innovative research and projects that bridge academia and industry. Seeing how digital education and mHealth are evolving through AI, gamification, and data-driven interventions reaffirmed my passion for advancing healthcare through technology.

A huge thank you to the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya team for their dedication and inspiring work!
I look forward to future collaborations between Fundación iSYS, UOC, and Doctorats Industrials.

Let’s see if next year we get the opportunity to present our project on gamified AI-powered health interventions!

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Meeting of Digital Health Innovators in Spain – 4YFN 2025

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Meeting of Digital Health Innovators in Spain – 4YFN 2025

Digital Health Innovators España     Date: 5 March 2025 Location: MWC Barcelona This year, I had the privilege of participating in…
Digital Health Innovators España     Date: 5 March 2025 Location: MWC Barcelona This year, I had the privilege…

Digital Health Innovators España

 

 

Date: 5 March 2025

Location: MWC Barcelona

This year, I had the privilege of participating in 4YFN 2025, one of the most significant global events for innovation and entrepreneurship in digital health. As a Digital Health Innovator, I joined an incredible network of professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs dedicated to transforming healthcare through technology.

Key Takeaways from 4YFN 2025

  • AI & Digital Health Integration: AI is revolutionizing healthcare, from predictive analytics to patient engagement and clinical decision-making.
  • Personalized Healthcare & Gamification: Behavioral data and gamification techniques are key to increasing adherence and improving patient outcomes.
  • The Power of Networking: Collaborating with startups, researchers, and industry leaders opens new possibilities for developing and implementing innovative health solutions.
  • Women Leading in HealthTech: Seeing more women at the forefront of digital health was inspiring, reinforcing the importance of inclusion and diversity in healthcare innovation.

As the field of digital health continues to evolve, I am excited to contribute to new research, applications, and collaborations that drive meaningful change in healthcare. This event reaffirmed the power of technology and community-driven innovation in shaping the future of medicine.

I am grateful to have been part of this inspiring experience and look forward to continuing the journey as a Digital Health Innovator!

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Dirección Tesis Doctoral

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Dirección Tesis Doctoral

Caro Balada, Eduardo 2020-21 “Analisis de los periodos de sub-máxima intensidad (SubMIP) en el entrenamiento y competición del fútbol” Dr. Antoni Caparrós Pons Dr. Miguel Ángel Campos Vazquez Research activity …
Caro Balada, Eduardo 2020-21 “Analisis de los periodos de sub-máxima intensidad (SubMIP) en el entrenamiento y competición del fútbol”…

Caro Balada, Eduardo
2020-21
“Analisis de los periodos de sub-máxima intensidad (SubMIP) en el
entrenamiento y competición del fútbol”
Dr. Antoni Caparrós Pons
Dr. Miguel Ángel Campos Vazquez

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The State of the Art of Telemedicine Implementation Architecture: Rapid Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews

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The State of the Art of Telemedicine Implementation Architecture: Rapid Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews

Happy to inform you all that our publication, together with co-authors José María Ruiz, Francesc Saigí-Rubió, and David Novillo-Ortiz, entitled The state of the art of telemedicine implementation architecture: a rapid umbrella review of systematic reviews, has just been published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.  The findings of this study inform a pressing translational research knowledge gap in telemedicine implementation hindering the implementation of high-quality, sustainable and scalable telemedicine systems. You can find the article at: Katz C, Ruiz JM, Saigí-Rubió…
Happy to inform you all that our publication, together with co-authors José María Ruiz, Francesc Saigí-Rubió, and David Novillo-Ortiz,…

Happy to inform you all that our publication, together with co-authors José María Ruiz, Francesc Saigí-Rubió, and David Novillo-Ortiz, entitled The state of the art of telemedicine implementation architecture: a rapid umbrella review of systematic reviews, has just been published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.  The findings of this study inform a pressing translational research knowledge gap in telemedicine implementation hindering the implementation of high-quality, sustainable and scalable telemedicine systems.

You can find the article at:

Katz C, Ruiz JM, Saigí-Rubió F, Novillo-Ortiz D
The State of the Art of Telemedicine Implementation Architecture: Rapid Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews
J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e70276
doi: 10.2196/70276PMID: 40489768

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Fes-te Salut: Fira de Salut per a Adolescents a la Catalunya Central

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Fes-te Salut: Fira de Salut per a Adolescents a la Catalunya Central

El 25 d’abril vaig assistir a Fes-te salut, la primera fira de salut i benestar orientada específicament a adolescents de la Catalunya…
El 25 d’abril vaig assistir a Fes-te salut, la primera fira de salut i benestar orientada específicament a adolescents…

El 25 d’abril vaig assistir a Fes-te salut, la primera fira de salut i benestar orientada específicament a adolescents de la Catalunya Central. Allà vaig poder fer de suport al equip de eHealthLit4Teen en el seu estand i alhora apropar-me a diferents serveis per a conèixer el seu funcionament i establir contactes i sinergies de cara a la meva tesi.

 

A més vaig tenir la oportunitat de parlar de la fira a la revista ComeIn, adjunto l’article:

https://www.uoc.edu/divulgacio/comein/ca/numero154/articles/b-torras-parlar-de-salut-als-adolescents-una-experiencia-immersiva.html

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La Generación Z va a cambiar las reglas del juego

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La Generación Z va a cambiar las reglas del juego

Han nacido sin fronteras mentales. Monetizan desde su habitación, trabajan en remoto para empresas de tres continentes y dominan el lenguaje de…
Han nacido sin fronteras mentales. Monetizan desde su habitación, trabajan en remoto para empresas de tres continentes y dominan…

Han nacido sin fronteras mentales. Monetizan desde su habitación, trabajan en remoto para empresas de tres continentes y dominan el lenguaje de la marca personal. Saben que un perfil de TikTok bien llevado o una comunidad de Discord puede valer más que un máster.

No quieren pertenecer, quieren liderar.
La Gen Z no sueña con encajar en estructuras; quiere reinventarlas. Están mejor formad@s, más preparad@s y, sobre todo, tienen un fuerte sentido de propósito.

Son emprendedores por vocación, incluso desde dentro de las corporaciones.

Tienen herramientas nunca vistas:
– Formación global y accesible.
– Tecnología y la IA a su favor.
– Redes que no entienden de jerarquías.
– Un hambre de cambio que no se compra ni se enseña.

La Gen Z aún no tiene casa, pero tiene el plano para rediseñar el mundo.
Y muy pronto, no solo serán los consumidores, serán los y las CEOs y será pronto. En poco más de 5 años vamos a ver este cambio de paradigma.

Las empresas que hoy los ignoran, mañana les rogarán que se queden.

La revolución no lleva traje. Lleva zapatillas, auriculares… y visión.

Llega el momento de la vedad para un liderazgo real, diverso, auténtico, cercano y empátco.

https://www.3djuegos.com/3djuegos-trivia/noticias/generacion-z-no-puede-pagar-alquiler-muy-pronto-sera-generacion-rica-historia

https://www.3djuegos.com/3djuegos-trivia/noticias/generacion-z-no-puede-pagar-alquiler-muy-pronto-sera-generacion-rica-historia
https://www.3djuegos.com/3djuegos-trivia/noticias/generacion-z-no-puede-pagar-alquiler-muy-pronto-sera-generacion-rica-historia

 

¿Estás preparad@ para está nueva revolución? Desde dónde la estás viviendo? Te leo.

GeneracionZ liderazgohumanista nuevosliderazgos cambiandolasreglasdeljuego

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Abstract submitted

Next September, the Spanish Society of Epidemiology will hold its 43rd Annual Meeting in Las Palmas. The Health Behavior Studies Unit of…
Next September, the Spanish Society of Epidemiology will hold its 43rd Annual Meeting in Las Palmas. The Health Behavior…

Next September, the Spanish Society of Epidemiology will hold its 43rd Annual Meeting in Las Palmas. The Health Behavior Studies Unit of the National Center for Epidemiology (Carlos III Health Institute) has organized a thematic panel on “Behavioral Studies for Better Health,” where we hope to present our paper entitled “E-cigarette Use and Smoking Cessation Among the General Population in Spain: A Behavioral Science Perspective.”

The abstract we have submitted shows the results of a cross-sectional observational study based on microdata from current smokers (4,178 daily and 460 occasional smokers) and former smokers (5,379) interviewed as part of the European Health Survey in Spain (EES-2020). The association between smoking cessation (currently smoking vs. having quit smoking) and e-cigarette use, social support (poor, moderate, or strong on the Oslo scale), age, and occupational social class was assessed using bivariate (comparison of proportions) and multivariate (binary logistic regression) analyses for women and men separately.

This study is part of one of the components of the project Behavior Design and Public Health: Explaining Unassisted Smoking Cessation, which I am currently working on.

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Do you know someone who has quit smoking? You may help us!

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Do you know someone who has quit smoking? You may help us!

We have begun recruiting participants for the qualitative substudy of the project “Behaviour Design and Public Health: Explaining Unassisted Smoking Cessation.” If…
We have begun recruiting participants for the qualitative substudy of the project “Behaviour Design and Public Health: Explaining Unassisted…

We have begun recruiting participants for the qualitative substudy of the project “Behaviour Design and Public Health: Explaining Unassisted Smoking Cessation.” If you have quit smoking, or know someone who has quit smoking in the last two years, you can help us.

We have posted announcements on social media (LinkedIn, X, Bluesky) and in e-newsletters asking for your participation in our study. To help us, simply access  THIS LINK to answer a few screening questions and, if possible, provide us with an address so we can schedule a brief online interview of less than 30 minutes.

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Letter on Nicotine Pouches published

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Letter on Nicotine Pouches published

As evidence of the impact of tobacco use on individual and collective health has become increasingly published, the industry has developed new…
As evidence of the impact of tobacco use on individual and collective health has become increasingly published, the industry…

As evidence of the impact of tobacco use on individual and collective health has become increasingly published, the industry has developed new products that promised to help smokers maintain or quit their addiction with less risk. Thus, during the second half of the 20th century, the use of cigarette filters and “light” cigarettes with low nicotine and tar content became widespread. The spread of new products has often contributed to delaying the adoption of effective tobacco control policies.

Over the past two decades, new nicotine-containing products have emerged, such as e-cigarettes, and more recently, nicotine pouches have entered our market. These products are also advertised as smoking cessation aids, but their impact on public health has not been sufficiently assessed.

Last September, we were able to submit a scientific letter regarding nicotine pouches, the available evidence on their characteristics and effects on health, and the need to adopt preventive measures. This letter was published in the Spanish Journal of Public Health (Revista Española de Salud Pública):

Suelves Joanxich JM, Valverde A, Armayones M. Bolsitas de nicotina (“snus blanco”), otro escollo frente al control del tabaquismo que conviene conocer y abordar : e202501004. Rev Esp Salud Pública [Internet]. 30 de enero de 2025 [cited April 27, 2025];99(1): Avaliable in: https://ojs.sanidad.gob.es/index.php/resp/article/view/783

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International doctoral studentship

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International doctoral studentship

Three-month stay at the Anahuac Mayab University in Merida (Mexico). Collaboration in projects for healthy and sustainable food and for the recovery of underutilised plant species. I also gave a talk at the university about the development of my PhD. Visiting stays …
Three-month stay at the Anahuac Mayab University in Merida (Mexico). Collaboration in projects for healthy and sustainable food and…

Three-month stay at the Anahuac Mayab University in Merida (Mexico). Collaboration in projects for healthy and sustainable food and for the recovery of underutilised plant species. I also gave a talk at the university about the development of my PhD.

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Defense of the doctoral thesis of Anna Cigarini titled “An analysis of community governance and resource management in citizen science” within the doctoral program Societat de la Informació i el Coneixement.

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Defense of the doctoral thesis of Anna Cigarini titled “An analysis of community governance and resource management in citizen science” within the doctoral program Societat de la Informació i el Coneixement.

Online assistance to the defense of the doctoral thesis of Anna Cigarini titled “An analysis of community governance and resource management in citizen science” , directed by Dra. Mayo Fuster Morell and Dr. Josep Perelló Palou within the doctoral program Societat de la Informació i el Coneixement. The event was held on  april 4 of 2025 at 11:00h Participation in an event …
Online assistance to the defense of the doctoral thesis of Anna Cigarini titled “An analysis of community governance and resource…

Online assistance to the defense of the doctoral thesis of Anna Cigarini titled An analysis of community governance and resource management in citizen science” , directed by Dra. Mayo Fuster Morell and Dr. Josep Perelló Palou within the doctoral program Societat de la Informació i el Coneixement.

The event was held on  april 4 of 202at 11:00h

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Training course: PROTOCOLO DE CUMPLIMIENTO DEL RGPD PARA COLABORADORES DOCENTES DE LA UOC

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Training course: PROTOCOLO DE CUMPLIMIENTO DEL RGPD PARA COLABORADORES DOCENTES DE LA UOC

Training course: PROTOCOLO DE CUMPLIMIENTO DEL RGPD PARA COLABORADORES DOCENTES DE LA UOC   Date: 9 March 2025 Place: Online https://formacio-uoc.lant-abogados.com/  …
Training course: PROTOCOLO DE CUMPLIMIENTO DEL RGPD PARA COLABORADORES DOCENTES DE LA UOC   Date: 9 March 2025 Place:…

Training course: PROTOCOLO DE CUMPLIMIENTO DEL RGPD PARA COLABORADORES DOCENTES DE LA UOC

 

Date: 9 March 2025

Place: Online https://formacio-uoc.lant-abogados.com/

 

Competences:

Completion of mandatory GDPR training developed by the UOC and Lant Abogados, focused on the secure handling of personal data and compliance with European data protection regulations.

Reflection:

This training reinforced the importance of confidentiality, legal responsibility, and the application of appropriate security measures when managing personal information in educational and research environments.

 

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Seminar “Data Analysis Applying AI Algorithms in Psychology and Education”

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Seminar “Data Analysis Applying AI Algorithms in Psychology and Education”

I participated online in the seminar “Data Analysis Applying AI Algorithms in Psychology and Education” on April 3rd. This seminar gave me the opportunity to learn about another AI tool, WEKA, which is used for data mining and machine learning, combining accessibility and robustness in data analysis. WEKA has been used in market research to segment customers and predict consumer trends (Ramos, 2025). It’s a free tool, accessible to all experience levels, and can upload data in CSV format, which…
I participated online in the seminar “Data Analysis Applying AI Algorithms in Psychology and Education” on April 3rd. This…

I participated online in the seminar “Data Analysis Applying AI Algorithms in Psychology and Education” on April 3rd.

This seminar gave me the opportunity to learn about another AI tool, WEKA, which is used for data mining and machine learning, combining accessibility and robustness in data analysis.

WEKA has been used in market research to segment customers and predict consumer trends (Ramos, 2025). It’s a free tool, accessible to all experience levels, and can upload data in CSV format, which is then converted to ARFF format for use in the tool.

This is crucial in my thesis program, as I handle data in that format. Furthermore, WEKA allows data and variables to be associated using the APRIORI rule, which only works with categorical variables, which predominate in my research. It also facilitates the generation of charts, histograms, and the exploration of patterns, such as correlations and trends in the data.

Although the seminar was very interesting, I was not able to practice much with the tool. To be able to take it into account for the development of my thesis I believe that I should take a specialized course on its operation and be able to use all the elements it must give it the maximum benefit. However, it is one more tool that I have at my disposal to be able to develop my project.

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