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View article: Psychometric Properties and Rasch Validation of the Herth Hope Index in a Sample of Portuguese Higher Education Students During a Pandemic
Psychometric Properties and Rasch Validation of the Herth Hope Index in a Sample of Portuguese Higher Education Students During a Pandemic Open
A greater understanding of health-promoting factors, such as hope, is crucial for preventing and enhancing the mental health of higher education students. The Herth Hope Index (HHI) is a 12-item tool that has been widely used to assess a c…
View article: Physiotherapy Intervention for Promoting Comfort in Palliative Care Patients: A Focus Group Study
Physiotherapy Intervention for Promoting Comfort in Palliative Care Patients: A Focus Group Study Open
Background/Objectives: Population aging and the rise in chronic diseases challenge healthcare systems to adopt person-centered approaches, especially in palliative care (PC), where symptom management remains limited. Physiotherapy plays a …
View article: The needs of family caregivers providing palliative home care in Portugal: a multi-stage mixed methods study protocol
The needs of family caregivers providing palliative home care in Portugal: a multi-stage mixed methods study protocol Open
Background In palliative care (PC), family caregivers (FCs) play an important role in managing patient symptoms and addressing patient needs. In end-of-life (EoL), FCs frequently experience distress that exacerbates emotional strain and co…
View article: Perceptions and Practices of Interdisciplinary Action in an Intra-Hospital Support Team for Palliative Care: A Qualitative Study
Perceptions and Practices of Interdisciplinary Action in an Intra-Hospital Support Team for Palliative Care: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: The quality of palliative care (PC) services is closely linked to the effectiveness of interdisciplinary collaboration. A coordinated approach among professionals from different fields fosters holistic, person-centered care, en…
View article: Informal Palliative Care at Home: A Focus Group Study Among Professionals Working in Palliative Care in Portugal
Informal Palliative Care at Home: A Focus Group Study Among Professionals Working in Palliative Care in Portugal Open
Background/Objectives: Informal caregivers (ICs) are the backbone of home-based palliative care (PC) because they play a vital role in offering more seamless and timely support, preventing suffering and fostering comfort and dignity. Speci…
View article: Work Climate and nurses’ mental health: an observational study in an acute hospital ward
Work Climate and nurses’ mental health: an observational study in an acute hospital ward Open
Introduction Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the attention to mental health at work has increased. According to recent WHO reports, 12 billion working days are lost every year to depression and anxiety. The working conditions, particularly th…
View article: Positive Mental Health and Happiness at Work in a Sample of Portuguese Workers: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Positive Mental Health and Happiness at Work in a Sample of Portuguese Workers: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study Open
Positive mental health in individuals’ lives and happiness at work have been growing concerns for organizations. This web-based cross-sectional study aimed to understand these two factors and their interrelationship in a population of work…
View article: Promoting ecological hope as an antidote for eco-emotions and earth-related mental syndromes
Promoting ecological hope as an antidote for eco-emotions and earth-related mental syndromes Open
View article: “This Is Me” an Awareness-Raising and Anti-Stigma Program for Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Pre-Post Intervention Study
“This Is Me” an Awareness-Raising and Anti-Stigma Program for Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Pre-Post Intervention Study Open
Background: Stigma education for nursing students has focused solely on stigma reduction, with studies showing temporary improvements in attitudes. However, nursing education research should also emphasize the importance of critical reflec…
View article: Preparedness for Caregiving Role and Telehealth Use to Provide Informal Palliative Home Care in Portugal: A Qualitative Study
Preparedness for Caregiving Role and Telehealth Use to Provide Informal Palliative Home Care in Portugal: A Qualitative Study Open
Background/Objectives: Given the increasing occurrence of long-term illnesses, it is imperative to focus on adequately preparing and assisting those who assume the responsibility of caregiving. Our study aims to explore whether caregivers …
View article: The experience of hope in dyads living with advanced chronic illness in Portugal: a longitudinal mixed-methods study
The experience of hope in dyads living with advanced chronic illness in Portugal: a longitudinal mixed-methods study Open
View article: Well-Being and Dispositional Hope in a Sample of Portuguese Citizens: The Mediating Role of Mental Health
Well-Being and Dispositional Hope in a Sample of Portuguese Citizens: The Mediating Role of Mental Health Open
In our pursuit of a fulfilling and contented life, the study of well-being has emerged as a fundamental field of research. Higher levels of well-being are associated with better mental health outcomes. Individuals with better mental health…
View article: YouareImportant Project: One Experiential Learning in Mindfulness in the Educational Context
YouareImportant Project: One Experiential Learning in Mindfulness in the Educational Context Open
Using Experiential Learning in Mindfulness, students from the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria's higher vocational technical courses in Clinical Secretarial and Social and Community Intervention were able to experience Mindfulness content a…
View article: Promoting Death Literacy in Palliative Care Nursing Education Using Narrative Pedagogy
Promoting Death Literacy in Palliative Care Nursing Education Using Narrative Pedagogy Open
Undergraduate nursing students develop their training in a real context, where they are frequently confronted with clinical cases of clients in the end-of-life process but feel uncomfortable with palliative and end-of-life care. This pre–p…
View article: Spiritual Care[Givers] Competence in Palliative Care: A Scoping Review
Spiritual Care[Givers] Competence in Palliative Care: A Scoping Review Open
To deliver spiritual care, professionals must be skilled in physical, mental, social, and spiritual care. Spiritual care competence includes knowledge, behaviors, attitudes, and skills that enable successful or efficient care. This review …
View article: Mental Health Promotion and Illness Prevention in Vulnerable Populations
Mental Health Promotion and Illness Prevention in Vulnerable Populations Open
Several cases of social and health inequity have occurred in recent centuries [...]
View article: The Experience of Hope of Dyads Living with Advanced Chronic Illness in Portugal: a longitudinal mixed-methods pilot study
The Experience of Hope of Dyads Living with Advanced Chronic Illness in Portugal: a longitudinal mixed-methods pilot study Open
Background Hope is an important resource for patients and families to thrive during difficult times. This study aimed: a) to explore the dyadic experience of hope as a changing dynamic over time for patients living with advanced chronic il…
View article: Spiritual Care through the Lens of Portuguese Palliative Care Professionals: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis
Spiritual Care through the Lens of Portuguese Palliative Care Professionals: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis Open
Providing spiritual care is paramount to patient-centered care. Despite the growing body of data and its recognized importance in palliative care, spiritual care continues to be the least advanced and most overlooked aspect. This study aim…
View article: Ethical Issues in Clinical Decision-Making about Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment: A Scoping Review
Ethical Issues in Clinical Decision-Making about Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment: A Scoping Review Open
In mental health and psychiatric care, the use of involuntary psychiatric treatment for people with mental disorders is still a central and contentious issue. The main objective of this scoping review was to map and systematize the literat…
View article: Death Unpreparedness Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Concept Analysis
Death Unpreparedness Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Concept Analysis Open
The COVID-19 pandemic imposed changes upon the capacity of healthcare systems, with significant repercussions on healthcare provision, particularly at end-of-life. This study aims to analyze the concept map of death unpreparedness due to t…
View article: Assessment and Psychometric Properties of the 21-Item Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) among Portuguese Higher Education Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Assessment and Psychometric Properties of the 21-Item Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) among Portuguese Higher Education Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial disruptions in the lives of higher education students, with detrimental repercussions for academic performance and overall mental health. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the prevalence of depres…
View article: “What Do We Know about Hope in Nursing Care?”: A Synthesis of Concept Analysis Studies
“What Do We Know about Hope in Nursing Care?”: A Synthesis of Concept Analysis Studies Open
Hope is a central concept within the nursing literature, which is crucial towards the development of nursing knowledge. Nursing teams play a crucial role in exploring the meaning of hope and promoting hope among patients and their families…
View article: How Do Professionals Regard Vulnerable People in a Portuguese Community Setting? A Qualitative Content Analysis
How Do Professionals Regard Vulnerable People in a Portuguese Community Setting? A Qualitative Content Analysis Open
The commitment to leave no one behind is at the core of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with special attention given to people in vulnerable situations. The present study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of pro…
View article: “Map ourselves through Digital Storytelling”: Pedagogical tool in the development of self-knowledge skills on Advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nursing
“Map ourselves through Digital Storytelling”: Pedagogical tool in the development of self-knowledge skills on Advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nursing Open
By creating digital stories people are encouraged to reminisce about events with an impact on their life and personal and professional development. This paper aims to determine nurses’ perspectives regarding a pedagogical tool – Digital St…
View article: Perceived Barriers to Providing Spiritual Care in Palliative Care among Professionals: A Portuguese Cross-Sectional Study
Perceived Barriers to Providing Spiritual Care in Palliative Care among Professionals: A Portuguese Cross-Sectional Study Open
Spiritual care is an important dimension of palliative care (PC) and a facet of holistic care that helps ill people find meaning in their suffering and lives. This study aims to: (a) develop and test the psychometric properties of a new in…
View article: An in-depth introduction to arts-based spiritual healthcare: Creatively seeking and expressing purpose and meaning
An in-depth introduction to arts-based spiritual healthcare: Creatively seeking and expressing purpose and meaning Open
OPINION article Front. Psychol., 17 March 2023Sec. Educational Psychology Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1132584
View article: “Looking beyond Mental Health Stigma”: An Online Focus Group Study among Senior Undergraduate Nursing Students
“Looking beyond Mental Health Stigma”: An Online Focus Group Study among Senior Undergraduate Nursing Students Open
Evidence highlights the need for professionals to be aware of their stigmatizing attitudes and discriminatory practices in order to minimize the negative impact on the people they take care of. However, nursing students’ perceptions of the…
View article: Adjustment strategies adopted by higher education students during COVID-19 pandemic: focus group discussions
Adjustment strategies adopted by higher education students during COVID-19 pandemic: focus group discussions Open
Introduction With the closure of higher education institutions during the COVID-19 sanitary crisis, students have experienced problems such as interruptions to their education, loss of peer support networks, and mental health issues. Objec…
View article: SPACEE Protocol: “Spiritual Care Competence” in PAlliative Care Education and PracticE: Mixed-Methods Research in the Development of Iberian Guidelines
SPACEE Protocol: “Spiritual Care Competence” in PAlliative Care Education and PracticE: Mixed-Methods Research in the Development of Iberian Guidelines Open
Spiritual care requires understanding the spiritual experiences of patients and recognizing their resources and needs. Therefore, educators and practitioners should develop their knowledge and understanding in this regard. Spiritual care h…
View article: Mental Health Status and Coping among Portuguese Higher Education Students in the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mental Health Status and Coping among Portuguese Higher Education Students in the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Globally, the COVID-19 outbreak had an adverse effect on higher education students’ mental health and psychological well-being. This study aims to assess the prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression and associated factors in a sample of s…