Cultura

Well-Being and Coexistence in Migratory Contexts: Socioemotional Adaptation Dynamics of Migrants in Colombia

VOLUME 21, 2024

The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review

VOLUME 6, 2023

Alex Dueñas-Peña
Diana Mireya Cuéllar-Sánchez
Dr. Luis Fernando Vásquez Zora

Abstract

Venezuelan migration to Colombia constitutes a complex social phenomenon framed by structural inequalities and vulnerability conditions that affect migrants’ adaptation processes in local contexts. This article analyses the socioemotional adaptation dynamics of Venezuelan migrants in Funza, Cundinamarca, Colombia, with special emphasis on emotional intelligence as a factor of resilience, well-being, and social cohesion. A 22-item Likert-type questionnaire was applied to a sample of 208 male and female migrants, selected through non-probabilistic convenience sampling. The study, with a quantitative approach, descriptive design, and cross-sectional scope, identified significant trends in dimensions such as emotional self-awareness, adaptability, interpersonal relationships, and resilience. The results highlight coping strategies, leadership, and agency in adverse contexts. However, challenges persist related to managing emotions under pressure, access to support networks, and stability in the labour environment. It is concluded that emotional intelligence stands as an important resource in the integration of Venezuelan migrants, contributing to the design of inclusive public policies and community-strengthening programmes.

Keywords : migration, emotional intelligence, adaptation, resilience, Venezuelan migrants, well-being..
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.

Abstract

Atherosclerotic disease significantly impacts patients with type 2 diabetes, who often present with recalcitrant peripheral ulcers. The angiosome model of the foot presents an opportunity to perform direct angiosome-targeted endovascular interventions to maximise both wound healing and limb salvage. A systematic review was performed, with 17 studies included in the final review. Below-the-knee endovascular interventions present significant technical challenges, with technical success depending on the length of lesion being treated and the number of angiosomes that require treatment. Wound healing was significantly improved with direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty, as was limb salvage, with a significant increase in survival without major amputation. Indirect angioplasty, where the intervention is applied to collateral vessels to the angiosomes, yielded similar results to direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty. Applying the angiosome model of the foot in direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty improves outcomes for patients with recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers in terms of primary wound healing, mean time for complete wound healing and major amputation-free survival.
Keywords : Diabetic foot ulcer, angiosome, angioplasty