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View article: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: University Students’ Perceptions and Level of Confidence
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: University Students’ Perceptions and Level of Confidence Open
Introduction/Objectives: The continuous progress of information technologies and their increasing use in the health sector have driven the integration of these technologies into the care of the population, including the progressive use of …
View article: Síndrome de burnout em enfermeiros intensivistas frente aos cuidados dos pacientes com COVID-19
Síndrome de burnout em enfermeiros intensivistas frente aos cuidados dos pacientes com COVID-19 Open
O novo coronavírus (SARS-CoV-2) tornou-se uma emergência de saúde pública global, e o fator psicológico dos enfermeiros intensivistas foi inevitavelmente afetado, manifestando-se frequentemente na forma da Síndrome de Burnout (SB). Este es…
View article: A EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL NA PERSPECTIVA EAD: EFICÁCIA, METODOLOGIAS E A PERCEPÇÃO DE PROFESSORES DA REDE PÚBLICA
A EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL NA PERSPECTIVA EAD: EFICÁCIA, METODOLOGIAS E A PERCEPÇÃO DE PROFESSORES DA REDE PÚBLICA Open
View article: Phenotypes of COPD patients with home mechanical ventilation – are they valid in the Portuguese population?
Phenotypes of COPD patients with home mechanical ventilation – are they valid in the Portuguese population? Open
View article: AÇÃO EDUCATIVA COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE PROMOÇÃO DA DOAÇÃO DE LEITE HUMANO: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
AÇÃO EDUCATIVA COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE PROMOÇÃO DA DOAÇÃO DE LEITE HUMANO: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA Open
View article: Study of End-of-Life Paranormal Phenomena Recognized by Palliative Care Health Professionals in Portugal
Study of End-of-Life Paranormal Phenomena Recognized by Palliative Care Health Professionals in Portugal Open
This study assesses the frequency of reported paranormal phenomena by palliative care professionals in Portugal and their impact on spirituality, clinical practice, and training. A retrospective study in adult palliative care settings was …
View article: Forgiveness, gratitude, loneliness, spiritual well-being and quality of life in palliative care patients
Forgiveness, gratitude, loneliness, spiritual well-being and quality of life in palliative care patients Open
Background The main goal of palliative care (PC) is to achieve the best possible quality of life for patients and families. Physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions are intertwined and can contribute to the quality of life (Qo…
View article: Finding Groups in a Portuguese Overweight Population, with Real World Data
Finding Groups in a Portuguese Overweight Population, with Real World Data Open
Overweight is a significant risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as type II diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. This study used real-world data from the Northern Portugal Regional Health Administration to identify disti…
View article: A política de educação permanente em saúde no contexto interdisciplinar: desafios e possibilidades
A política de educação permanente em saúde no contexto interdisciplinar: desafios e possibilidades Open
O artigo aborda a Educação Permanente em Saúde (EPS), explorando sua evolução histórica e seu papel no contexto do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) no Brasil. O objetivo central é identificar os desafios e possibilidades da EPS no contexto int…
View article: FATORES ASSOCIADOS À ADESÃO AO TRATAMENTO EM PACIENTES COM DOENÇAS CRÔNICAS NÃO TRANSMISSÍVEIS NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA
FATORES ASSOCIADOS À ADESÃO AO TRATAMENTO EM PACIENTES COM DOENÇAS CRÔNICAS NÃO TRANSMISSÍVEIS NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA Open
View article: Major Factors Contributing to Positive and Negative Childbirth Experiences in Pregnant Women Living with HIV
Major Factors Contributing to Positive and Negative Childbirth Experiences in Pregnant Women Living with HIV Open
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the opinions of pregnant women living with HIV (PWLWHIV) about their positive childbirth experiences and the most important factors contributing to positive or negative experiences. Methods: A…
View article: The Childbirth Experience of Pregnant Women Living with HIV Virus
The Childbirth Experience of Pregnant Women Living with HIV Virus Open
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the childbirth satisfaction of pregnant women living with HIV virus (PWLWHIV) and its association with selected variables in order to improve it. Methods: A total of 82 PWLWHIV were interview…
View article: Translation and validation of the intrinsic spirituality scale to European Portuguese among medical students
Translation and validation of the intrinsic spirituality scale to European Portuguese among medical students Open
View article: Minimal clinically important difference for the S<sup>3</sup> Noninvasive Ventilation questionnaire in individuals with COPD using home mechanical ventilation
Minimal clinically important difference for the S<sup>3</sup> Noninvasive Ventilation questionnaire in individuals with COPD using home mechanical ventilation Open
Introduction The S 3 -Noninvasive Ventilation (S 3 -NIV) questionnaire is a simple tool that allows monitoring of symptoms and side-effects in individuals using home mechanical ventilation (HMV). Its longitudinal use in monitorisation is c…
View article: Extraction of compression indices from maternal-fetal heart rate simultaneous signals
Extraction of compression indices from maternal-fetal heart rate simultaneous signals Open
Intrapartum asphyxia is responsible for approximately 900 000 deaths per year worldwide. These numbers show the urgency of investing in the quality of fetal health care. The heart rate signal is a complex signal and sometimes behaves unpre…
View article: Robust Multimodal Narration for Long-Form Videos Using Efficient LLMs and Adaptive Evaluation Under Degraded Conditions
Robust Multimodal Narration for Long-Form Videos Using Efficient LLMs and Adaptive Evaluation Under Degraded Conditions Open
View article: ATUAÇÃO DO ENFERMEIRO OBSTÉTRICO EM PARTOS DE ALTO RISCO EM PACIENTES SOROPOSITIVOS
ATUAÇÃO DO ENFERMEIRO OBSTÉTRICO EM PARTOS DE ALTO RISCO EM PACIENTES SOROPOSITIVOS Open
OBJETIVO: Descrever as aplicações e competências do enfermeiro obstétrico nos partos de alto risco de gestantes soropositivas, uma vez que o risco é equivalente tanto a mãe quanto para o bebê, mas que a partir da realização de boas prática…
View article: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of an Attitude about Euthanasia Scale in Portuguese Older Adults with Mixed Anxiety–Depressive Disorder
Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of an Attitude about Euthanasia Scale in Portuguese Older Adults with Mixed Anxiety–Depressive Disorder Open
On 25 May 2023, the Portuguese parliament approved the decriminalisation of euthanasia for incurable illnesses. As the experiences of other countries show us, it will be a matter of time before mental disorders are addressed. Studying the …
View article: <strong></strong>Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of an Attitude about Euthanasia Scale in Portuguese Older Adults with Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorder
<strong></strong>Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of an Attitude about Euthanasia Scale in Portuguese Older Adults with Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorder Open
Recently, the Portuguese parliament approved the decriminalisation of euthanasia for incurable illnesses. As the experiences of other countries show us, it will be a matter of time before mental disorders are addressed. Studying the phenom…
View article: Multidimensional Study of the Attitude towards Euthanasia of Older Adults with Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorder
Multidimensional Study of the Attitude towards Euthanasia of Older Adults with Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorder Open
Introduction: This study aims to verify if older adults with mixed anxiety-depressive disorder are more prone to euthanasia and identify factors that interfere with their satisfaction with health and capacity for well-informed decisions. M…
View article: <strong></strong>Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of an Attitude about Euthanasia Scale in Portuguese Older Adults with Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorder
<strong></strong>Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of an Attitude about Euthanasia Scale in Portuguese Older Adults with Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorder Open
Recently, the Portuguese parliament approved the decriminalisation of euthanasia for incurable illnesses. As the experiences of other countries show us, it will be a matter of time before mental disorders are addressed. Studying the phenom…
View article: Fetal Heart Rate Preprocessing Techniques: A Scoping Review
Fetal Heart Rate Preprocessing Techniques: A Scoping Review Open
Monitoring fetal heart rate (FHR) through cardiotocography is crucial for the early diagnosis of fetal distress situations, necessitating prompt obstetrical intervention. However, FHR signals are often marred by various contaminants, makin…
View article: Multidimensional Study of the Attitude Towards Euthanasia of Older Adults with Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorder
Multidimensional Study of the Attitude Towards Euthanasia of Older Adults with Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorder Open
Introduction: This study aims to verify if elderly patients with mixed anxiety-depressive disorder are more prone to euthanasia and identify factors that interfere with their satisfaction with health and capacity for well-informed decision…
View article: Attitudes of the Portuguese population towards advance directives: an online survey
Attitudes of the Portuguese population towards advance directives: an online survey Open
View article: Impact of palliative care at end-of-life Covid-19 patients – a small-scale pioneering experience
Impact of palliative care at end-of-life Covid-19 patients – a small-scale pioneering experience Open
View article: Qualidade de Vida Profissional e Literacia em Demências e Cuidados Paliativos dos Ajudantes de Ação Direta em contexto ERPI, na cidade de Vila Nova de Gaia
Qualidade de Vida Profissional e Literacia em Demências e Cuidados Paliativos dos Ajudantes de Ação Direta em contexto ERPI, na cidade de Vila Nova de Gaia Open
As estruturas residenciais para pessoas idosas constituem-se como uma resposta social de alojamento temporário ou definitivo, que desenvolve um conjunto serviços com vista a responder às diversas necessidades biopsicossociais das pessoas i…
View article: Burnout, resilience, and subjective well-being among Portuguese lecturers’ during the COVID-19 pandemic
Burnout, resilience, and subjective well-being among Portuguese lecturers’ during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background Lecturers face a large wide of occupational stressors. If the prolonged stress and the symptomatology associated with the working conditions to which lecturers were exposed were already a concern before the pandemic, the pandemi…
View article: Communication strategies used by medical physicians when delivering bad news at the Maputo Central Hospital, Mozambique: a cross-sectional study
Communication strategies used by medical physicians when delivering bad news at the Maputo Central Hospital, Mozambique: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Advantages and Disadvantages, Concerns, and Solutions for Emergency Remote Teaching During COVID-19: Portuguese Lecturers’ Perspectives
Advantages and Disadvantages, Concerns, and Solutions for Emergency Remote Teaching During COVID-19: Portuguese Lecturers’ Perspectives Open
COVID-19 pandemic impacted the world dramatically and how communities and societies behaved. The purpose of this study was to explore lecturers’ perspectives on emergency remote teaching, not only from technology-prone lecturers but encomp…
View article: Diagnostic assessment of the comfort of palliative patients: scoping review protocol
Diagnostic assessment of the comfort of palliative patients: scoping review protocol Open
Introduction: The competence to evaluate is essential in any profession in the health area. The concept of comfort is intrinsically linked to palliative care, being a concern shared by any health professional. These, when analyzing, must k…