Gaceta Médica de Caracas
type: channel
description: La Gaceta Médica de Caracas, es el órgano de divulgación de la ACADEMIA NACIONAL DE MEDICINA. Siendo su responsable editorial. ISSN impreso: 0367-4762 ISSN-e: 2739-0012
publisher: Academia Nacional de Medicina venezolana.
language: es-ES
publication name: Gaceta Médica de Caracas
issn: 0367-4762
items: Ver el contenido del presente número en inglés
items: Ansiedad, depresión y estrés en estudiantes nuevos admitidos: patrones emocionales y sus correlaciones durante la transición universitaria
items: Assessment of visuospatial working memory using virtual reality: Design of the Corsi Cubes video game
items: Capacidad perceptiva y regulación emocional en niños de primer grado escolar
items: Características sociodemográficas y laborales relacionadas con los síntomas de ansiedad en docentes universitarios
items: Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Schizophrenia: Prevalence and Clinical Correlates at the Maracaibo Psychiatric Hospital, Venezuela
items: Community determinants of mental health in women victims of armed conflict: A study in Montes de María, Colombia
items: Desarrollo socioemocional y motivación en estudiantes de primaria
items: Gestión estratégica basada en la inteligencia emocional: su relación con el desempeño académico y el bienestar psicológico estudiantil en organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro. Montería, Colombia
items: Evaluación de una estrategia de autocuidado personal para prevención de accidentes en personal asistencial
items: Evidencias de Consistencia Interna y Confiabilidad de un Instrumento para Evaluar Indicadores de Reorganización y Adaptación Familiar en Contextos Migratorios
items: Equipos financieros y la influencia de las habilidades gerenciales en el bienestar psicológico laboral en organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro del ámbito contable
items: Executive functions and suicide risk: An analysis of inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility in Colombian adolescents
items: Intervención psicogerontológica en la flexibilidad psicológica en adultos mayores peruanos
items: Mental health in migrant families: Educational strategies for support from social work
items: Modelo predictivo en estrategia de afrontamiento y bienestar psicológico en estudiantes de psicología
items: Neurocognitive Disorders and Their Relationship with Major Depressive Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Psychiatric Hospital in Maracaibo, Venezuela
items: Potential of the Industry 4.0 services sector in Risaralda: Implications for competitiveness, internationalization, and health and well-being
items: Predictores del bienestar psicológico en estudiantes universitarios: un enfoque desde la salud mental
items: Propuesta de un modelo de gestión para trastornos y alertas temprana en las instituciones educativa del municipio de Montería a través de una plataforma tecnológica
items: Psychological Well-Being Profile: Teacher Perception in a Higher Education Institution in the Northwest of the Colombian Caribbean Region
items: Psychometric evaluation of the Spanish DASS-21 among Venezuelan medical students: Internal consistency and three-factor structure
items: Psychometric performance of the alcohol use disorders identification test (AUDIT) in medical students: A pilot study
items: Scientific production in Humanities and Social Sciences and its contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) in Colombian universities
items: Papel del apoyo social y el funcionamiento familiar en el desarrollo del Ikigai (propósito en la vida) en adultos mayores colombianos
items: Psychometric Validation of the Well-treatment Scale in School-Aged Adolescents from Cúcuta, Colombia
items: Validez e invarianza de medición por género de la DASS-9 en El Salvador
items: Comisiones Científicas para el bienio 2024-2026
items: Junta Directiva, Individuos de Número, Miembros Correspondientes Nacionales y Extranjeros, Invitados de Cortesía y Comisiones de la ANM
items: Ver el contenido del presente número en español
items: Estrategias en prevención de suicidio con jóvenes y adolescentes: una revisión sistemática
items: Impact of health-related habits on neurodevelopment and mental health in children and adolescents
items: Ketamina en la Depresión Resistente y la Ideación Suicida: Neuroplasticidad, Eficacia y Desafíos
items: Mitigation of psychosocial risk in second language learning through innovative pedagogies: A systematic review
items: Psilocybin as an alternative to conventional treatments: A systematic review
items: The gut-brain axis in schizophrenia: A narrative review from neuroimmunology
items: What is published on coping strategies and emotional intelligence in displaced women victims of the Colombian armed conflict?
items: Work-related stress, organisational commitment, and coping strategies in teachers: A narrative critical review
items: Innovative Research in Clinical and Health Psychology V
items: Comité Editorial de la Gaceta Médica de Caracas (Editorial Board)
items: Desafíos y oportunidades de la Inteligencia Artificial en la administración de sistemas de salud y seguridad social: revisión documental y perspectivas
items: Academic Stress: A Critical Perspective for Optimizing Mental Health in University Settings
items: From the clinic to algorithmic prediction: Critical reflections on artificial intelligence, neurotechnology and subjectivity in contemporary psychiatry
items: Scientific production, collective health, and social determinants: A perspective from the humanities

Ver el contenido del presente número en inglés
type: item
creator: Gaceta Médica de Caracas
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2

Ansiedad, depresión y estrés en estudiantes nuevos admitidos: patrones emocionales y sus correlaciones durante la transición universitaria
type: item
description: Introducción: El ingreso a la etapa de educación superior implica un proceso de adaptación para los adolescentes y adultos emergentes, provenientes de diversos contextos culturales y con características individuales que facilitan o limitan el ajuste psicosocial de los nuevos universitarios. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre los niveles de ansiedad, depresión y estrés en estudiantes nuevos admitidos en una universidad pública. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo de alcance correlacional y de corte transversal, con muestreo no probabilístico. Para la recolección de los datos se aplicó el cuestionario DASS-21. Resultados: Se observaron asociaciones positivas de alta magnitud entre depresión y ansiedad (ρ = 0,65; IC95 %: 0,60-0,69) y entre depresión y estrés (ρ = 0,68; IC95 %: 0,63-0,72).
creator: María Margarita Tirado Vides
creator: Miladys Paola Redondo Marín
creator: Luz Karine Jiménez Ruiz
creator: Kathy Luz Pérez Correa
creator: Rosa Elena Martínez Trigo
creator: María del Mar Restrepo Villarroel
creator: Annis Mildreth Porto Pérez
creator: Liliana Castaño Gómez
creator: Lourdes Eufemia Fernández Castro
creator: José del Carmen Villalobos Tovar
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S266
ending page: S275

Assessment of visuospatial working memory using virtual reality: Design of the Corsi Cubes video game
type: item
description: Background: Visuospatial memory is fundamental to understanding and learning, as it allows individuals to remember and manipulate information about the space around them and the objects within it, enabling the orientation, attention, and memory required for daily activities. Traditional assessments of visuospatial memory, such as the Corsi block-tapping task, can be highly motivating in their standard application, especially in infant populations, given the wide range of available technological options, which can undermine the accuracy of their results. In this sense, the research aimed to design and preliminarily validate an educational virtual reality video game to assess short-term visuospatial memory in an immersive, automated manner. Material and methods: Design Thinking methodology was used for software development. Results: A responsive web application, using the Three.js library for Meta Quest 2 viewers via WebXR, which is an accessible tool that automates the patient’s cognitive record. Conclusions: A video game is a viable and innovative alternative for neuroeducation.
creator: Brandon Steeven Hernández Yáñez
creator: Jessica Lorena Leal Pabón
creator: Edgar Díaz-Camargo
creator: Raúl Eduardo Rodríguez Ibáñez
creator: Manuel E. Riaño-Garzón
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S276
ending page: S284

Capacidad perceptiva y regulación emocional en niños de primer grado escolar
type: item
description: Introducción: Desde muy pequeños, los niños tienen la capacidad de percibir y expresar sus emociones; estas suelen presentar tres componentes: fisiológico, cognitivo y conductual. Precisamente, el comportamiento se relaciona con la regulación emocional; es el más complejo y amerita ser estudiado desde las primeras etapas escolares. Objetivo: Determinar la capacidad perceptiva y de comprensión de las emociones en niños de primer grado de básica primaria, como base para el diseño de una guía que integre competencias emocionales y actividades según los contenidos de la asignatura de arte, con el fin de promover la gestión emocional desde los niveles de educación inicial.
creator: Miladys Paola Redondo Marín
creator: Luz Karine Jiménez Ruiz
creator: Johainis Yercinis Mueguez Orozco
creator: Melany Dayanna San Martín Gutiérrez
creator: Helmer Muñoz Hernández
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S285
ending page: S295

Características sociodemográficas y laborales relacionadas con los síntomas de ansiedad en docentes universitarios
type: item
description: El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar la relación entre las características sociodemográficas y laborales y los síntomas psíquicos y somáticos de ansiedad en docentes universitarios de la ciudad de Valledupar. Se desarrolló bajo un enfoque cuantitativo, de tipo descriptivo-correlacional, utilizando un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. La información se recolectó mediante una ficha sociodemográfica y el Cuestionario de Ansiedad de Hamilton (HARS), y se analizaron las asociaciones mediante estadísticas descriptivas y correlaciones de Spearman. Los resultados evidenciaron que la mayoría de los docentes eran mujeres, de 30 a 50 años, con niveles educativos de maestría y pertenecientes a estratos socioeconómicos medios. Asimismo, se encontró que la mayoría de los participantes presentó niveles mínimos de ansiedad psíquica y somática, aunque un pequeño porcentaje reportó niveles moderados o graves. Las correlaciones entre las variables sociodemográficas y los síntomas de ansiedad fueron muy bajas o bajas. Solo el nivel educativo y el estrato socioeconómico mostraron relaciones negativas significativas, aunque de baja magnitud. Se concluye que las características sociodemográficas y laborales analizadas no constituyen factores determinantes de ansiedad en esta muestra. La presencia de un subgrupo con síntomas relevantes resalta la importancia de fortalecer las estrategias institucionales de bienestar y apoyo emocional para el profesorado.
creator: María Margarita Tirado Vides
creator: Miladys Paola Redondo Marín
creator: Luz Karine Jiménez Ruiz
creator: Germán Enrique Reyes Rojas
creator: Dairys María Redondo Marín
creator: Edinson Perozo
creator: José Carlos Rodríguez Márquez
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S296
ending page: S305

Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Schizophrenia: Prevalence and Clinical Correlates at the Maracaibo Psychiatric Hospital, Venezuela
type: item
description: Background: Cognitive impairment is a core feature of schizophrenia and a key determinant of functional outcome, yet local evidence from Latin America remains limited. The objective of this study is to estimate the prevalence of MoCA-defined cognitive impairment and describe clinical correlates in patients with schizophrenia treated at a tertiary psychiatric hospital in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Material and methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study of 100 consecutive DSM-5-TR schizophrenia patients assessed between November 2023 and October 2024. Cognitive screening used the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) with the standard education adjustment. Results: The mean age was 37.9 ± 9.2 years, and 80 % were male. Cognitive impairment was present in 89 % of participants (89/100; 95 % CI, 81.4–93.7), predominantly mild. Mean total MoCA scores were 20.63 ± 4.10 (95 % CI, 19.10–22.16) in patients <35 years and 21.17 ± 5.80 (95 % CI, 19.79-22.55) in those ≥35 years.
creator: Yuli Paola Mendoza Joven
creator: Dexy Prieto de Rincón
creator: Yadira Marín-Hamburger
creator: Ernesto Barceló Martinez
creator: Fabriccio J. Visconti-Lopez
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S306
ending page: S315

Community determinants of mental health in women victims of armed conflict: A study in Montes de María, Colombia
type: item
description: Introduction: Mental health emerges as an essential element of overall well-being; its importance is amplified in contexts characterized by armed conflict, where suffering and violence significantly impact daily life. Objective: To understand the community determinants of mental health in women victims of armed conflict in the Montes de María region of Colombia. Methodology: The study employed a qualitative, interpretive approach grounded in ethnography. Purposive sampling was used. The techniques employed included in-depth interviews, social mapping, and participant observation. Data analysis was performed using thematic coding. Information was triangulated to ensure rigor and interpretive validity. The research focused on the municipalities of El Carmen de Bolívar (Bolívar), San Onofre (Sucre), and María la Baja (Bolívar), located in the Montes de María subregion of Colombia, an area historically impacted by armed conflict and characterized by limited access to mental health services. The participants were eighteen adult women, direct victims of Colombian armed violence, who had experience in community organizing processes in the selected municipalities.
creator: Sonia Elena Rocha Márquez
creator: Abelardo Rodríguez Rocha
creator: Norcelly Carruyo Duran
creator: José Alberto Kunzell Jiménez
creator: Wilson Emilio Quintero Quintero
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S316
ending page: S327

Desarrollo socioemocional y motivación en estudiantes de primaria
type: item
description: Introducción: El desarrollo socioemocional y la motivación son componentes esenciales de la formación integral, pero su interacción en la educación primaria requiere más evidencia. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre las competencias socioemocionales y la motivación para aprender en estudiantes de primaria, analizando las diferencias por género, edad y jornada. Diseño, escenario y participantes: Estudio observacional, transversal y descriptivo-correlacional. Muestra no probabilística de 328 estudiantes (8-13 años) de una institución educativa oficial en Bogotá, Colombia. Diseño experimental: Aplicación de instrumentos validados: Inventario de Competencias Emocionales para Adultos (adaptado) y Escala de Motivación de Harter. Se realizaron análisis comparativos mediante estimadores de Hodges-Lehmann y correlaciones de Spearman. Principales desenlaces estudiados: Niveles de conciencia, regulación, autonomía y competencia social; motivación intrínseca y extrínseca.
creator: Jorge Mario Quiceno-Nieto
creator: Ingrid Selene Torres-Rojas
creator: Nubia Yaneth Gómez-Velasco
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S328
ending page: S339

Gestión estratégica basada en la inteligencia emocional: su relación con el desempeño académico y el bienestar psicológico estudiantil en organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro. Montería, Colombia
type: item
description: Introducción: La Inteligencia Emocional en el capital humano de las organizaciones contemporáneas es una necesidad estratégica para fortalecer los procesos de gestión y de operatividad. Se busca determinar cómo los integrantes de estas entidades gestionan sus estados afectivos al enfrentar desafíos organizacionales cotidianos, lo cual incide directamente en su desempeño y eficiencia institucionales. Objetivo: Determinar el grado de relación entre la inteligencia emocional, el desempeño y el bienestar psicológico de los adolescentes vinculados al CDI “Mensajeros de Esperanza”- Montería, bajo un modelo de gestión estratégica. Métodos: La población estuvo conformada por 65 sujetos del estrato 1. Se seleccionó una muestra aleatoria en la etapa formativa, con un rango de edad de 13,8 ± 1,41 años.
creator: Leonardo Antonio Díaz Pertuz
creator: Roberto Carlos Osorio Mass
creator: Damaris Cecilia Prioló Franco
creator: Kavir Alá Oviedo Prioló
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S340
ending page: S356

Evaluación de una estrategia de autocuidado personal para prevención de accidentes en personal asistencial
type: item
description: Objetivo: Evaluar una estrategia de autocuidado personal para la prevención de accidentes en el personal asistencial. Metodología: El estudio consistió en un diseño preexperimental de caso único con medición pretest-postest, en el que participaron 28 funcionarios de una institución prestadora de servicios de salud. Se aplicó la Escala de Autocuidado Personal para profesionales de la salud de Jama para medir la variable dependiente. La variable independiente consistió en una estrategia educativa estructurada en 4 módulos, en los que se trabajó el reconocimiento de responsabilidades en SST y en los procedimientos ante accidentes de trabajo, la promoción de hábitos de descanso y de actividad física, el cuidado de la salud y el bienestar personal, así como la búsqueda de apoyo social y de desarrollo personal.
creator: Edgar Guillermo Pulido-Guerrero
creator: José Seir Jordan-Lozano
creator: Ismael David López-Galván
creator: Carol Tatiana Huertas-Betancourt
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S357
ending page: S365

Evidencias de Consistencia Interna y Confiabilidad de un Instrumento para Evaluar Indicadores de Reorganización y Adaptación Familiar en Contextos Migratorios
type: item
description: El presente artículo tuvo como objetivo examinar las evidencias de consistencia interna y confiabilidad de un instrumento cuantitativo diseñado para evaluar indicadores de reorganización y adaptación familiar en contextos migratorios, a partir de dimensiones comunicacionales y de funcionamiento familiar en familias migrantes venezolanas y colombianas retornadas. Método: Se desarrolló un estudio cuantitativo de tipo instrumental de enfoque mixto. El instrumento se aplicó a una muestra de 196 participantes pertenecientes a familias migrantes y retornadas residentes en el área metropolitana de Cúcuta. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos y estimaciones de consistencia interna mediante el coeficiente alfa de Cronbach, junto con el examen de las correlaciones ítem–total corregidas y del comportamiento del alfa al eliminar un ítem.
creator: Gerson-Yesith Jaimes-Parada
creator: Jéssica Marisol Vera Carrera
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S366
ending page: S381

Equipos financieros y la influencia de las habilidades gerenciales en el bienestar psicológico laboral en organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro del ámbito contable
type: item
description: El presente trabajo analiza la influencia de las habilidades gerenciales en el bienestar psicológico laboral de los equipos financieros de organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro del municipio de Montería, Colombia. La investigación se desarrolló bajo un enfoque cuantitativo, con un diseño no experimental, transeccional y de alcance explicativo–inferencial. La población estuvo conformada por cinco organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro, con una muestra de quince sujetos (tesoreros, contadores y jefes de presupuesto). Se utilizó un cuestionario tipo Likert validado por expertos, con una confiabilidad alfa de Cronbach de 0,88. Los resultados evidenciaron que los mecanismos de entrenamiento corporativo, trabajo en equipo y desarrollo de personas se ubican en un nivel de aplicación media, mostrando diferencias significativas según ANOVA. Se concluye que las habilidades gerenciales influyen directamente en la salud mental ocupacional y en el desempeño sostenible de los equipos financieros.
creator: Diana Patricia Eljach Hernández
creator: Leonardo Antonio Díaz Pertuz
creator: Luis Manuel Zúñiga Pérez
creator: Juan Carlos Buendía Pastrana
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S382
ending page: S393

Executive functions and suicide risk: An analysis of inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility in Colombian adolescents
type: item
description: Background: This study examined the association between inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility, and suicide risk in 82 Colombian adolescents (53.7 % female; M = 15.91 years, SD = 1.03) from a public school in Cúcuta. Material and methods: A quantitative, non-experimental, correlational design was used. Executive functions were assessed with the Stroop Color–Word Test and the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST). Suicide risk was evaluated using the Escala de Riesgo Suicida (ERS), validated for Colombian adolescents.
creator: Nidia-Johanna Bonilla-Cruz
creator: Marly Johana Bahamón
creator: Edgar Díaz-Camargo
creator: Anderson-Camilo Cornejo-Ortega
creator: Marlen-Karina Fernández-Delgado
creator: Ayda-Zamara Mora Álvarez
creator: Dora-Patricia Caicedo-García
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S394
ending page: S404

Intervención psicogerontológica en la flexibilidad psicológica en adultos mayores peruanos
type: item
description: Introducción: El envejecimiento poblacional incrementa la necesidad de intervenciones psicológicas, como la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso (TAC), para fortalecer destrezas adaptativas, como la flexibilidad psicológica, y promover el bienestar en la adultez mayor. Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto del programa de intervención psicogerontológico denominado “Abrazando el Cambio” en la flexibilidad psicológica de las personas mayores de un Centro Integral de Atención al Adulto Mayor (CIAM). Métodos: El enfoque fue cuantitativo, prospectivo, con diseño preexperimental y medición pre y postintervención. La muestra estuvo conformada por 64 adultos mayores, seleccionados mediante muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Se utilizó el Cuestionario de Aceptación y Acción-II (AAQ-II) para medir la variable dependiente y una escala ad hoc para evaluar la percepción de la intervención.
creator: Alessandra Mariell Ticona-Ticona
creator: Gilber Chura-Quispe
creator: Edwin Gustavo Estrada Araoz
creator: Bianca Daisa Laura-De La Cruz
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S405
ending page: S418

Mental health in migrant families: Educational strategies for support from social work
type: item
description: Introduction: Mental health is crucial to the well-being of migrants, who face loss of support and job insecurity. This has led to an increase in demand for mental health services in Córdoba, related to family breakdown and unemployment. Objective: To analyse educational strategies formulated from social work aimed at psychosocial support in promoting mental health in migrant families, oriented towards identifying factors associated with psychosocial adaptation in contexts of human mobility. Methodology: Pragmatic paradigm under the mixed method, as it integrates quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitatively, 40 migrant families from San José de Cúcuta (Norte de Santander), Robledo (Antioquia), Montería (Córdoba), and Tierralta (Córdoba) were surveyed using a 36-item questionnaire. At the same time, in the qualitative analysis, 10 documents were analysed based on the categories (a) Mental health in migrant families, (b) Educational strategies for support from social work, which enabled the data to be analysed.
creator: Norcelly Yaritza Carruyo Durán
creator: Sonia Elena Rocha Márquez
creator: Luis Carlos Restrepo Jiménez
creator: María Alexandra Amaya Mancilla
creator: Yulieth Vanessa Osorio Giraldo
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S419
ending page: S430

Modelo predictivo en estrategia de afrontamiento y bienestar psicológico en estudiantes de psicología
type: item
description: Introducción: El crecimiento de los problemas de salud mental entre los jóvenes requiere una atención urgente. Objetivo: Establecer un modelo predictivo de la relación entre las estrategias de afrontamiento y el bienestar psicológico en estudiantes de psicología. Método: Estudio cuantitativo, transversal y predictivo con una muestra intencional de 290 estudiantes (de 2o a 8o semestre). Se aplicaron las escalas BIEPS-J (bienestar) y ACS (afrontamiento) y se realizó un análisis de regresión múltiple en etapas. Resultados: El modelo mostró un ajuste adecuado. Se encontró que estrategias como preocuparse, buscar diversiones relajantes, fijarse en lo positivo, buscar apoyo profesional, invertir en amigos íntimos y concentrarse en resolver el problema son predictores del bienestar psicológico. Conclusiones: Los estudiantes que emplean respuestas óptimas, como el análisis del problema, la búsqueda de apoyo social y profesional y el descanso, logran disminuir la preocupación y resolver conflictos, protegiendo así su bienestar psicológico.
creator: Soraida Salcedo-Santos
creator: Ingrid Selene Torres-Rojas
creator: Costanza Londoño-Pérez
creator: Henry Cerquera Espinosa
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S431
ending page: S440

Neurocognitive Disorders and Their Relationship with Major Depressive Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Psychiatric Hospital in Maracaibo, Venezuela
type: item
description: Background: Neurocognitive disorders and major depressive disorders (MDD) frequently co-occur in older adults and complicate diagnosis and management in psychiatric settings. Objective: To assess the association between depression severity, cognitive impairment, and cognitive distortion patterns in patients treated at the Psychiatric Hospital of Maracaibo, Venezuela. Material and methods. Cross-sectional correlational study (November 2023 to October 2024) including 100 patients aged 54 to 82 years with depressive disorder (DSM-5-TR). Depression severity was measured with the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), cognition with the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and cognitive distortions with the Ruiz and Luján Automatic Thoughts Inventory. Key associations are reported with effect estimates and 95 % confidence intervals (CIs).
creator: Tatiana María Berrocal Hoyos
creator: Dexy Prieto de Rincón
creator: Claudia Milena Garizábalo Dávila
creator: Fabriccio J. Visconti-Lopez
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S441
ending page: S453

Potential of the Industry 4.0 services sector in Risaralda: Implications for competitiveness, internationalization, and health and well-being
type: item
description: Introduction: Digital transformation has significantly boosted the dynamism of the services sector worldwide, highlighting its relevance as an engine of economic growth in emerging economies. In this context, Industry 4.0 represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen the global competitiveness of regions such as Risaralda, Colombia. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the current state of the Industry 4.0 services sector in Risaralda and its potential as a strategy for international trade. Materials and methods: The methodological approach developed was quantitative, descriptive in scope, and cross-sectional. Structured surveys were administered to 53 companies belonging to the Novitas Cluster, complemented by analysis of secondary sources. The collected data were organized and stored in databases using tools such as Excel and then analyzed using tabular and graphical techniques.
creator: Deisi Johana Duque-Torres
creator: Samuel Andrés Palomino-Cudris
creator: Kissy Paola Manrique Palacio
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S454
ending page: S463

Predictores del bienestar psicológico en estudiantes universitarios: un enfoque desde la salud mental
type: item
description: Introducción: La vida universitaria conlleva exigencias académicas y emocionales que pueden afectar el bienestar psicológico de los estudiantes. En este contexto, la procrastinación académica y el uso problemático de las redes sociales podrían actuar como predictores, pero existe escasa evidencia que los evalúe conjuntamente. Objetivo: Determinar si la procrastinación académica y la adicción a las redes sociales predicen el bienestar psicológico de los estudiantes universitarios peruanos. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, no experimental, transversal y de tipo predictivo. La muestra estuvo conformada por 234 estudiantes universitarios seleccionados mediante muestreo probabilístico. Se utilizaron la Escala de Procrastinación Académica, el Cuestionario de Adicción a Redes Sociales y la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico para Adultos, todos ellos con propiedades psicométricas adecuadas.
creator: Edwin Gustavo Estrada Araoz
creator: Marisol Yana-Salluca
creator: Gilber Chura-Quispe
creator: Jhemy Quispe- Aquise
creator: Guido Raúl Larico-Uchamaco
creator: Elizabeth Orfelia Cruz-Laricano
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S464
ending page: S474

Propuesta de un modelo de gestión para trastornos y alertas temprana en las instituciones educativa del municipio de Montería a través de una plataforma tecnológica
type: item
description: Introducción: A pesar del marco legal de la Ley 1620, las instituciones oficiales de Montería operan bajo un modelo fragmentado y reactivo. La falta de una base de datos centralizada y la escasez de personal especializado (psicólogos y pedagogos) impiden la detección temprana de trastornos y riesgos. Esta desarticulación no solo duplica el trabajo administrativo, sino que también deja vulnerables a los estudiantes ante crisis de salud mental, bajo rendimiento académico y situaciones de alto riesgo, como el suicidio escolar derivado del bullying. El presente proyecto propone la transición hacia un Modelo de Gestión Unificado, respaldado por una plataforma tecnológica.
creator: Javier Darío Canabal Guzmán
creator: Fredis Omar Moreno Garay
creator: Roberto Carlos Osorio Mass
creator: Luis Carlos Restrepo Jiménez
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S474
ending page: S483

Psychological Well-Being Profile: Teacher Perception in a Higher Education Institution in the Northwest of the Colombian Caribbean Region
type: item
description: Introduction: Structural tensions in higher education affect teachers’ mental health, requiring evidence and demanding analysis situated in contexts of regional asymmetry. Objective: To analyse the psychological well-being profile through the perception of university teachers at a higher education institution in Montería, Colombia. Methods: Cross-sectional observational study with a nested qualitative component (sequential mixed design). Following STROBE guidelines, 61 health sciences faculty members selected through non-probabilistic sampling were included. Ryff’s Psychological Well-being Scale (39 items; 6-point Likert scale) was validated in Colombia, and semi-structured interviews were conducted; four additional participants for the qualitative phase were analysed using a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach to identify emerging experiential categories.
creator: Efraín Mora Aguilar
creator: Felipe Agudelo Hernández
creator: Yan Carlos Ureña Villamizar
creator: Martha Cecilia Lozano Ardila
creator: Camilo Zapata Molina
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S484
ending page: S501

Psychometric evaluation of the Spanish DASS-21 among Venezuelan medical students: Internal consistency and three-factor structure
type: item
description: Background: Medical students commonly report elevated psychological distress. In contexts where locally validated instruments are scarce, brief symptom screening tools with stable measurement properties are required. This study examined the psychometric performance of the Spanish 21-item Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) in Venezuelan medical students. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional field study was conducted with 229 students from years 1-6, recruited via non-probabilistic sampling. Participants completed the Spanish DASS-21. Internal consistency was estimated using Cronbach’s alpha. Construct adequacy and factorability were assessed using sampling adequacy statistics and factor-analytic procedures.
creator: Mervin Chávez-Castillo
creator: Daniela Ariza
creator: María Gotera
creator: Jim Palmar
creator: Paola Ramírez
creator: María Suárez
creator: Wheeler Torrez
creator: Juan Hernández-Lalinde
creator: Valmore Bermúdez
creator: Diego Rivera-Porras
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S502
ending page: S513

Psychometric performance of the alcohol use disorders identification test (AUDIT) in medical students: A pilot study
type: item
description: Background: Hazardous alcohol use is a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality and contributes to a broad spectrum of conditions, including infectious diseases, cancers, neuropsychiatric disorders, and cardiovascular, hepatic, pancreatic, and metabolic disease. It is also linked to adverse social circumstances and behaviours that may harm others (e.g., accidents and violence). Robust screening instruments are needed to detect and characterise risky consumption early, particularly in high-demand training contexts such as medical education. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a non-probabilistic sample of 229 medical students. Data were collected via online self-administered questionnaires.
creator: Ángel Ortega
creator: María P. Díaz
creator: José L. Pérez
creator: Raquel Santeliz
creator: Pablo Duran
creator: Valeria Gallo
creator: Rubén Carrasquero
creator: Carla Navarro
creator: Juan Salazar
creator: Juan Hernández-Lalinde
creator: Valmore Bermúdez
creator: Alfonso R. Romero-Conrado
creator: Anthony Lombana Jiménez
creator: Diego Rivera-Porras
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S514
ending page: S527

Scientific production in Humanities and Social Sciences and its contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) in Colombian universities
type: item
description: Introduction: Scientific production in Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) plays a strategic role in addressing social determinants of health. Objective: Analyze the scientific production in Humanities and Social Sciences of Colombian universities associated with ACOFAHCS and its contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being). Design and setting: Observational, quantitative, descriptive-analytical study using GrupLAC records (2014–2021). Methods: Analysis of product typologies, SDG orientation, academic training, internationalization, and policy alignment. Results: SDG 3 accounted for 2 917 products, ranking third among SDGs. Groups with doctoral-level researchers and international collaboration showed higher productivity. Conclusion: HSS research substantially contributes to SDG 3 through psychosocial and public health approaches, though challenges remain in innovation and knowledge transfer.
creator: Lorena Cudris-Torres
creator: Daniel Augusto Duarte Arias
creator: Mónica Acuña-Rodríguez
creator: María del Mar Pérez-Arizabaleta
creator: Liliana Silvera Torres
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S528
ending page: S534

Papel del apoyo social y el funcionamiento familiar en el desarrollo del Ikigai (propósito en la vida) en adultos mayores colombianos
type: item
description: Introducción: Hoy en día, hay un cambio de paradigma hacia la promoción de un envejecimiento saludable, lo que está estimulando el interés por investigar los factores determinantes de la longevidad. Así, se ha profundizado cada vez más en el bienestar subjetivo de los adultos mayores. Objetivo: Determinar el papel de las relaciones de apoyo social y del funcionamiento familiar en el desarrollo del Ikigai (sentido de vida) en adultos mayores colombianos. Método: Se realizó una investigación por encuesta transversal correlacional en la que participaron 100 adultos mayores, quienes respondieron tres cuestionarios mediante entrevistas individuales: el cuestionario Ikigai-9, el Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS) y la escala de funcionamiento familiar (APGAR).
creator: Gloria Ramos Doria
creator: Stefano Vinaccia
creator: Japcy Margarita Quiceno
creator: Livia Esthela Diaz
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S535
ending page: S545

Psychometric Validation of the Well-treatment Scale in School-Aged Adolescents from Cúcuta, Colombia
type: item
description: Background: The objective of this study was to analyze the internal structure and psychometric properties of the Well-treatment Scale in a sample of school-aged adolescents in Cúcuta, Colombia. Material and methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional, and instrumental design was used, involving 1,019 students aged 11-19. The analyses included descriptive statistics, internal consistency, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), correlations among factors, and differences by age and gender. Results: CFA supported the six-factor theoretical model and led to the elimination of three reverse-coded items, thereby improving the model’s parsimony and fit indices. The final version consisted of 34 items distributed across the following domains: Well-treatment Received, Consideration, Kindness, Expression of Affection, Physical Self-Care, and Psychological Self-Care. The descriptive statistics showed moderate to high levels of Well-treatment, with consideration and kindness standing out as the highest dimensions and physical self-care as the lowest.
creator: Jesús Forgiony-Santos
creator: Laura N Alfaro-Beracoechea
creator: Nidia Johanna Bonilla-Cruz
creator: Marlen-Karina Fernández-Delgado
creator: Yoryelis-Adriana Ortiz-Zambrano
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S546
ending page: S557

Validez e invarianza de medición por género de la DASS-9 en El Salvador
type: item
description: Introducción: La depresión, la ansiedad y el estrés continúan siendo temas de gran interés tanto en el ámbito académico como en la salud pública, debido a su alta prevalencia a nivel mundial. En este contexto, la psicometría ha intensificado sus esfuerzos por desarrollar herramientas cada vez más eficaces para detectar síntomas emocionales. Tanto en investigación como en la práctica psicológica se requieren instrumentos que permitan medir con eficiencia y precisión estos indicadores psicológicos, que reduzcan el tiempo de aplicación y garanticen un mejor desempeño durante la evaluación psicológica. Objetivo: Confirmar las propiedades psicométricas de la DASS-9 en una muestra salvadoreña, específicamente su validez de constructo, invarianza por género y confiabilidad.
creator: Marlon Elías Lobos-Rivera
creator: Miguel Gallegos
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S558
ending page: S567

Comisiones Científicas para el bienio 2024-2026
type: item
creator: Gaceta Médica de Caracas
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2

Junta Directiva, Individuos de Número, Miembros Correspondientes Nacionales y Extranjeros, Invitados de Cortesía y Comisiones de la ANM
type: item
creator: Gaceta Médica de Caracas
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2

Ver el contenido del presente número en español
type: item
creator: Gaceta Médica de Caracas
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2

Estrategias en prevención de suicidio con jóvenes y adolescentes: una revisión sistemática
type: item
description: Introducción: El suicidio constituye la principal causa de muerte en la población juvenil del mundo, en especial en Latinoamérica. Objetivo: Identificar las características propias de programas de prevención del suicidio en jóvenes y adolescentes colombianos efectivos, que cuenten con una cobertura óptima. Método: Este estudio corresponde a una revisión analítica de corte cualitativo, en la cual la muestra documental final estuvo compuesta por 61 documentos científicos o de salud pública, escritos en inglés y español, entre 2021 y 2025, que fueron revisados de forma analítica para identificar los principales aspectos de intervención que incrementan la efectividad y la eficacia de cada proceso sanitario de prevención.
creator: Constanza Londoño-Pérez
creator: Soraida Salcedo-Santos
creator: Diego Francisco Castañeda-Cordero
creator: Ingrid Selene Torres-Rojas
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S568
ending page: S581

Impact of health-related habits on neurodevelopment and mental health in children and adolescents
type: item
description: Background: Lifestyles during childhood and adolescence play a critical role in neurodevelopment and mental health, as the developing brain is particularly sensitive to environmental and behavioral factors. Habits related to nutrition, physical activity, and electronic device use influence cognitive, emotional, and social functioning. Objective: This study aimed to analyze scientific evidence on the effects of dietary habits, screen time, and physical activity on neurodevelopment and mental health in children and adolescents. Material and methods: A narrative literature review was conducted using scientific publications from the last five years. Observational, longitudinal, and clinical studies, as well as national and international narrative and systematic reviews, were identified through database searches.
creator: Yuly-Yohana Bonilla-Flores
creator: Vivian Peña-Parada
creator: Paola Cárdenas-Malpica
creator: Angie Calderon- Balseca
creator: Marlen-Karina Fernández-Delgado
creator: Jesús Forgiony-Santos
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S582
ending page: S590

Ketamina en la Depresión Resistente y la Ideación Suicida: Neuroplasticidad, Eficacia y Desafíos
type: item
description: Introducción: La depresión resistente al tratamiento (DRT) y la ideación suicida representan necesidades clínicas urgentes. Los antidepresivos convencionales tienen una latencia de acción prolongada, lo que subraya la importancia de terapias de acción rápida como la ketamina y su enantiómero, la esketamina. Objetivo: Sintetizar la evidencia actual sobre los mecanismos neuroplásticos, la eficacia clínica y los desafíos de implementación de la ketamina y la esketamina en el manejo de la DRT y de la ideación suicida. Diseño del estudio: Se realizó una revisión narrativa crítica con una búsqueda estructurada de la literatura en bases de datos biomédicas (2020-2025), enfocada en ensayos clínicos, metaanálisis y guías de consenso.
creator: Stefany Pinto Sánchez
creator: Luis Rafael Betancourt Hitcher
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S591
ending page: S598

Mitigation of psychosocial risk in second language learning through innovative pedagogies: A systematic review
type: item
description: Introduction: Second language learning has evolved towards a holistic view in which affective and neurophysiological dimensions are critical. Conditions such as stress inhibit cognitive processes, requiring new teaching approaches. Objective: To analyse emerging elements related to innovative pedagogies, the physiology of emotions, and psychological well-being in second language teaching. Methods: A systematic review of thematic analysis was conducted using the PRISMA methodology in the Scopus database, covering the period 2023–2025. Emerging elements were defined and operationalised as the functional interaction between teaching strategies and student health responses. Inclusion criteria were applied to open-access articles from Colombia, yielding a thematic synthesis of 26 publications after screening.
creator: Helmer Muñoz Hernández
creator: Leidy Johanna Vesga González
creator: María Fátima Trejo V
creator: Luis Alfonso Arrieta Vertel
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S599
ending page: S610

Psilocybin as an alternative to conventional treatments: A systematic review
type: item
description: Introduction. Limitations of conventional treatments for depression and anxiety, particularly in treatment-resistant cases, have driven interest in alternative therapeutic approaches. Psilocybin, a serotonergic agonist with demonstrated effects on neuroplasticity and large-scale brain networks, has emerged as a promising therapeutic option. Materials and methods: A systematic review of controlled clinical trials published between 2020 and 2025 was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Searches were performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. Eligible studies included adults aged 18-65 years with DSM-5 diagnoses of depression and/or anxiety who received psilocybin-assisted therapy with psychotherapeutic support. Risk of bias was assessed using RoB 2, the Jadad scale, and the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale. Due to methodological heterogeneity, a qualitative narrative synthesis was performed.
creator: Deivid Cahuasqui-Mendoza
creator: Yuly-Yohana Bonilla-Flores
creator: Marlen-Karina Fernández-Delgado
creator: Jesús Forgiony-Santos
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S611
ending page: S621

The gut-brain axis in schizophrenia: A narrative review from neuroimmunology
type: item
description: Schizophrenia is a severe and multifactorial mental disorder that represents a major public health challenge. In recent years, biomedical research has highlighted the role of the microbiota–gut–brain axis as a bidirectional communication system that modulates neurobiological, immunological, and metabolic processes implicated in the pathophysiology of mental disorders. This narrative review critically analyzes the evidence on the relationship between the gut microbiota and schizophrenia, with emphasis on neuroimmunological mechanisms, reported microbial alterations, and potential clinical implications. Observational studies, systematic reviews, and experimental research suggest the presence of intestinal dysbiosis, inflammatory activation, and changes in microbial metabolites in patients with schizophrenia. Finally, the review discusses current methodological limitations and the need for future research to clarify the directionality and clinical relevance of this association.
creator: Álvaro Barrios-Núñez
creator: Martha Luz Gómez Campuzano
creator: Lorena Cudris-Torres
creator: Jenny Danna-Buitrago
creator: María Gabriela Barrera Daza
creator: Stefano Vinaccia Alpi
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S622
ending page: S627

What is published on coping strategies and emotional intelligence in displaced women victims of the Colombian armed conflict?
type: item
description: Objective of the Review: To analyze the scientific publications produced between 2010 and 2023 on coping strategies and emotional intelligence in women victims of the armed conflict in Colombia, within the framework of a state response that combines military action with the implementation of the Victims’ Law. This legal framework has contributed to the visibility of girls, mothers, grandmothers, wives, and widows as surviving victims, as well as to the identification of the strategies adopted to promote resilience. Type of Review: A structured narrative review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR guideline.
creator: Luz Karine Jiménez Ruiz
creator: Renato Martínez Martínez
creator: Miladys Paola Redondo Marín
creator: Pedro Luis Medina Pulido
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S628
ending page: S640

Work-related stress, organisational commitment, and coping strategies in teachers: A narrative critical review
type: item
description: Background: Teaching is consistently characterised by high psychosocial demands, with clinically meaningful stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression reported across diverse educational settings. This narrative critical review synthesises recent evidence (primarily 2019-2025) on (i) work-related stress and burnout profiles in teachers, (ii) links with organisational commitment and work retention, and (iii) coping strategies and organisational responses associated with better occupational mental health. Methods: A semi-structured search of multidisciplinary and regional databases was complemented by targeted screening of reference lists to capture Latin American evidence. The synthesis adopts a job demands resources perspective to connect workload, emotional labour, administrative burden, and role conflict with psychological outcomes and organisational trajectories.
creator: Eduardo-Andrés Torres-Santos
creator: Brian Johan Bustos-Viviescas
creator: Marcela Flórez-Romero
creator: Yulineth Gómez-Charris
creator: Johanna Redondo-Chamorro
creator: Gabriela Sequeda
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S641
ending page: S653

Innovative Research in Clinical and Health Psychology V
type: item
description: Mental health continues to consolidate as one of the most pressing challenges in contemporary public health, not only due to its increasing prevalence but also because of the complexity of its determinants. In this context, Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology converge as fundamental fields for understanding, intervening in, and transforming the conditions that affect human well-being, integrating biopsychosocial, cultural, and technological perspectives that expand beyond traditional models of care. The fifth special issue of Innovative Research in Clinical and Health Psychology is framed within this disciplinary evolution, bringing together studies that not only describe current problems but also propose innovative approaches to address them. The contributions included in this issue reflect a clear transition from disease-centered models toward comprehensive frameworks that emphasize the promotion of well-being and prevention.
creator: Lorena Cudris-Torres
creator: Luz Karine Jiménez Ruiz
creator: Miladys Paola Redondo Marín
creator: Ingrid Selene Torres-Rojas
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S261
ending page: S265

Comité Editorial de la Gaceta Médica de Caracas (Editorial Board)
type: item
creator: Gaceta Médica de Caracas
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2

Desafíos y oportunidades de la Inteligencia Artificial en la administración de sistemas de salud y seguridad social: revisión documental y perspectivas
type: item
description: Introducción: La inteligencia artificial (IA) ha transformado la administración y la educación, pero en la formación de administradores de la seguridad social en Colombia existe un vacío significativo, ya que no existen programas que integren la IA de manera sistemática. Esto genera una brecha entre las demandas del sistema de seguridad social y las competencias de los futuros profesionales en un contexto digital. Objetivo: El objetivo del estudio es proponer un marco para integrar la IA en la formación de administradores de la seguridad social en Colombia, con el fin de mejorar la pertinencia, la calidad y el impacto de su desempeño profesional. Se realizó un estudio analítico y documental que revisó la literatura sobre políticas internacionales de IA y su incorporación en la educación superior, así como las experiencias de uso de herramientas de IA en el ámbito educativo.
creator: Luis Carlos Restrepo Jiménez
creator: Abelardo Rodríguez
creator: Carlos Andrés Muñoz Álvarez
creator: Katheleen Johana Restrepo Londoño
creator: Camilo Zapata Molina
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S654
ending page: S666

Academic Stress: A Critical Perspective for Optimizing Mental Health in University Settings
type: item
description: Introduction: Academic stress affects the well-being and mental health of university students. In view of this, it is necessary to promote andragogical approaches to strengthen interpersonal and intrapersonal skills in higher education comprehensively. Objective: To analyse the relationship between academic stress levels and mental health indicators in students, considering differential variables such as gender and risk profiles through the psychometric validation of the SISCO SV-21 Systemic Cognitive Inventory of Academic Stress. Design and setting: Observational, analytical, cross-sectional study conducted at a university in Montería (Córdoba, Colombia).
creator: Yan Carlos Ureña Villamizar
creator: Jesús Guillermo Flores Mejía
creator: María Camila Alemán Ángel
creator: Luis Alfonso Arrieta Vertel
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S667
ending page: S684

From the clinic to algorithmic prediction: Critical reflections on artificial intelligence, neurotechnology and subjectivity in contemporary psychiatry
type: item
description: The progressive incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI), neurotechnologies, and biomarkers into psychiatric practice has opened a field of profound clinical, diagnostic, and epistemological transformations. From the use of machine learning algorithms to predict hospitalizations for schizophrenia to the identification of functional biomarkers through neuroimaging, digital sensors, and explainable artificial intelligence, contemporary psychiatry is moving toward more precise and objectified models of psychological suffering. However, this technological shift raises substantial questions about the limits of neurobiological reductionism, the clinical interpretation of data, the ethics of algorithmic diagnosis, and the role of subjectivity in mental health care.
creator: Lorena Cudris-Torres
creator: Natali Gaviria Arrieta
creator: Stefano Vinaccia Alpi
creator: Jenny Danna-Buitrago
creator: Valmore Bermúdez
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S685
ending page: S689

Scientific production, collective health, and social determinants: A perspective from the humanities
type: item
description: Collective health is a complex phenomenon shaped by social, cultural, economic, and psychological factors that go beyond traditional biomedical approaches. In this context, Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) provide essential interpretive frameworks for understanding the social determinants of health and informing evidence-based public policies. This perspective article offers a critical reflection on HSS scientific production in Latin America, integrating regional and international literature with recent empirical evidence from Colombian universities. It argues that, although HSS research makes a substantial contribution to understanding well-being, mental health, and health promotion, its impact remains constrained by evaluation models that focus on traditional metrics. Strengthening more comprehensive and context-sensitive evaluation approaches is therefore essential to enhance HSS’s contribution to collective health and health equity in the region.
creator: Mónica Acuña-Rodríguez
creator: María del Mar Pérez-Arizabaleta
creator: Lorena Cudris-Torres
creator: Daniel Augusto Duarte Arias
creator: Lilian Danielle Bolaño Acosta
creator: Martha Luz Gómez Campuzano
rights: Derechos de autor 2026 Gaceta Médica de Caracas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
volume: 134
number: Supl. 2
starting page: S690
ending page: S695