Psicología de la salud en el grupo de estudio y prevención de la arterioesclerosis (G.E.P.A.) del Hospital “La Fe” de Valencia

Abstract

It's well know the fact, that the vascular pathology (cardiovascular, cerebral and peripheral vascular) it's the main cause of morbi-mortality in our western context and the increase of the same in Spain. A groups of professionals of different clinic specialities: Pathological Anatomy, Clinic Biopathology, Cardiology, Dietetic and Nutrition, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology and Health Psychology, reveal their agreement in esteeming that the arteriosclerosis, is originate in his different c1inics signs through a multifactorial etiology and also that it requires an interdisciplinary treatment.

Because of this reality, the above mentioned professionals have made themselves into a team work for the research and prevention of the arteriosclerosis (G.E.P.A.), besides for the study of the risk factors that place a person in an increase danger of developing an cardio vascular illness and also for change the style of life or typical patron of behavior in subjects that suffered this illness, with the intention of preventing a relapse.

The results of our research , lead us affirm that it 's necessary to prevent and operate on different hospital areas and population (patients, families and professionals), in order that the  programmes to prevent and operate on could be effective.