Examinando por Autor "Al-Rashaida, Mohammad Ali Hussein"

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    Comparative analysis of emotional facial expression recognition and empathy in children with prader-willi syndrome and autism spectrum disorder
    (BioMed Central Ltd, 2024-12) Perosanz Hidalgo, Ane; Martínez, Óscar; Espinosa Blanco, Patricia; García Urquiza, Irune; Al-Rashaida, Mohammad Ali Hussein; López Paz, Juan Francisco
    Background: Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that is often comorbid with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Due to the close association between these two conditions, and recognizing that Theory of Mind (ToM) is related to social behaviors in ASD, there is a growing interest in studying the reciprocity of social communication between these two groups. Method: The primary objective of this study was to compare how children (n = 45) with PWS (n = 15), ASD (n = 15), and a control group (n = 15) respond to emotion recognition of facial expressions and empathy, which are both concepts related to ToM. The study utilized two tools named FEEL and Deusto-e-Motion 1.0. We also evaluated the Working Memory index of the WISC-IV scale, the Social Perception domain of the NEPSY-II battery, and the SCQ in both clinical groups. Results: Our findings suggest that individuals with PWS exhibit lower accuracy in recognizing facial expressions and empathy compared to the control group. Both clinical groups exhibited a delayed reaction time compared to the control group. Children with PWS display difficulties in recognizing emotions of disgust and surprise. In terms of cognitive empathy, children with PWS showed a greater inclination to respond to disgust as compared to children with ASD. Conclusions: This study represents the initial stage in comprehending the emotional and empathetic abilities of children with PWS and ASD. The findings can provide valuable insights for developing future interventions.
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    Effects of teleassistance on the quality of life of people with rare neuromuscular diseases according to their degree of disability
    (Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-03) Martínez, Óscar; Amayra Caro, Imanol; López Paz, Juan Francisco; Lázaro Pérez, Esther; Caballero, Patricia; García Urquiza, Irune; Rodríguez Bermejo, Alicia Aurora; García Martín, Maitane; Luna Ovalle, Paula; Pérez Núñez, Paula; Barrera, Jaume; Passi, Nicole; Berrocoso Cascallana, Sarah; Pérez Álvarez, Manuel; Al-Rashaida, Mohammad Ali Hussein
    Rare neuromuscular diseases (RNMDs) are a group of pathologies characterized by a progressive loss of muscular strength, atrophy, fatigue, and other muscle-related symptoms, which affect quality of life (QoL) levels. The low prevalence, high geographical dispersion and disability of these individuals involve difficulties in accessing health and social care services. Teleassistance is presented as a useful tool to perform psychosocial interventions in these situations. The main aim of this research is to assess the effects of a teleassistance psychosocial program on the QoL levels of people with RNMDs who have different levels of disability. A sample of 73 participants was divided into an experimental group (n = 40), which participated in the intervention, and a control wait list group (n = 33). QoL was evaluated through the SIP and the SF-36, and disability through the WHO-DAS II. The participants with a moderate to severe level of disability were those who most benefited from the intervention. The results also revealed that the psychosocial teleassistance program was suitable to improve physical and psychosocial aspects of people suffering from a rare neuromuscular disease with a moderate level of disability, but just psychosocial aspects in those with a severe level of disability.
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    Social cognition in Chiari Malformation Type I: a preliminary characterization
    (Springer, 2020-06) García Martín, Maitane; Amayra Caro, Imanol; López Paz, Juan Francisco; Martínez, Óscar; Lázaro Pérez, Esther; Pérez Álvarez, Manuel; Berrocoso Cascallana, Sarah; Al-Rashaida, Mohammad Ali Hussein; Infante, Jon
    Chiari malformation type I (CM-I) is a neurological disorder in which cerebellar tonsils are herniated through the foramen magnum into the spinal canal. A wide spectrum of cognitive deficits underlying this pathology has been reported, but the literature about social cognition is insufficient. Clinical research has pointed out the cerebellar role in Theory of Mind (ToM), indicating that there are several disorders with cerebellar pathology that reveal a poorer performance in social cognition tasks. The main purpose of this study is to compare the performance on ToM tasks between CM-I patients and healthy controls. The protocol includes Faux Pas test, Happé’s Strange Stories test, Ice-Cream Van task, the FEEL test, and the Word Accentuation Test. In order to eliminate the possible influence of covariables, physical pain and anxious-depressive symptomatology have been controlled for. According to the results, CM-I patients performed worse than matched healthy controls on ToM tasks, except for facial emotion recognition. These differences remained even after controlling for the neuropsychiatric variables and physical pain. Thus, it can be suggested that patients with CM-I are impaired in their social skills related to their performance on ToM tasks. These findings can be considered to be a preliminary approach to the specific study of social cognition in relation to CM-I since it is similar to other cerebellar pathologies and to previous literature on the cerebellum’s role in social cognition.
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    The extent of applying international standards on vocational rehabilitation centers among people with disabilities in the Basque Country, Spain
    (Universidad de Deusto, 2018-11-23) Al-Rashaida, Mohammad Ali Hussein; López Paz, Juan Francisco; Facultad de Psicología y Educación; Psicología
    As international vocational rehabilitation (VR) standards are developed to promote the rights of people with disabilities (PWDs) in training, employment, and integration, instruments are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of VR centers according to international norms and based on the perceptions of PWDs. This study aimed to investigate PWDs and managers’ perceptions regarding the extent of application of international standards issued by the Council of Europe (COE) and International Labour Organization (ILO) in VR centers in the Basque country, Spain. This study also described the current situation and examined the opinions of PWDs with regards to the VR services provided for them. Data were collected in two phases; the first phase includes two stages: (1) an open-ended face-to-face interview with the 11 Basque VR associations’ managers; and (2) an interview questionnaire was administered to 136 PWDs. The second phase included creating a valid and reliable instrument to measure PWDs’ perceptions regarding the extent of application of international standards. The instrument was translated from English to Spanish and the inter-rater reliability of an expert panel survey and interviews with VR managers were used to assess content validity. For the Spanish version of the instrument, internal consistency reliability and factor analysis were examined with 186 PWDs in five VR centers in the Basque country. Results showed that, although PWDs perceive VR and employment services as advanced and beneficial, there is a need to provide additional courses about work skills. Results also revealed four major themes to describe current situation of the VR program in the Basque region: (a) goals of the VR program, (b) vision and mission of VR centers, (c) eligibility conditions for VR services, and (d) VR services provided for PWDs. The instrument appears to have good validity and reliability but requires further validation. Support is provided for its use in both English and Spanish. In addition, results indicated the degree of application is high in whole research instrument or standards based on perceptions of managers and PWDs. The results also indicated there is a significant difference according to: (a) level of education of PWDs for all domains or standards; (b) status of disability in the degree of applicability of philosophy or aims of VR association (c) level of education of managers for all domains or standards, except for job related services; (d) gender of managers only in the degree of applicability of VR guidance standards; (e) work experience of managers only in job related services and vocational guidance standards; (f) the type of respondents (managers and PWDs) in the all standards. The implications for VR practice and suggestions for future research are provided.