A5054323714- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Youth, Drugs, and Violence
- Psychology and Mental Health
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- International Relations and Autism
- Education Pedagogy and Practices
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- Physical Education and Sports Studies
- Medical and Biological Ozone Research
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
Polytechnic Institute of Porto
2012-2024
Universidade do Porto
2012-2024
Rede de Química e Tecnologia
2012-2021
Portugal has Europe’s second-highest prevalence of psychiatric illnesses, and this is the reason why mental health literacy (MHL) stigma should be addressed. This study aimed to investigate levels among different groups people from Póvoa de Varzim, a municipality in north Portugal. Students, retired people, professionals (education, social, healthcare fields) were recruited using convenience sample June November 2022. Participants’ MHL evaluated Mental Health Promoting Knowledge Scale...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most prevalent chronic metabolic diseases 21st century. Nevertheless, its prevalence might be attenuated by taking advantage bioactive compounds commonly found in fruits and vegetables. This work focused on recovery polyphenols polysaccharide-polyphenol conjugates from grape pomace for T2DM management prevention. Bioactives were extracted solid-liquid extraction pressurized hot water (PHWE). Polyphenolic fraction recovered PHWE showed highest...
As lesões cutâneas no pós-operatório, como por pressão perioperatórias (LPP) e infecções do local cirúrgico (ILC), são complicações comuns que impactam a recuperação dos pacientes os custos hospitalares. Esta revisão bibliográfica analisou 189 artigos da base de dados PubMed, selecionando nove estudos relevantes sobre o tema. A prevenção dessas requer uma abordagem multidisciplinar, incluindo avaliação risco precoce, implementação protocolos baseados em evidências educação profissionais...
Background Peer support is a mutual aid system based on the belief that someone who faced/overcome adversity can provide support, encouragement and guidance to those experience similar situations. Objective To conduct systematic review describes this concept characterizes peer supporters, its practice efficacy. Method Research ISI Web of Science, EBSCO Psychology Behavioral Sciences Collection Medline databases (from 2001 December 2013) was conducted using as keywords "mental illness",...
Abstract The prevalence of mental disorders in adolescents has a considerable impact on daily life, restricting tasks and diminishing overall quality life while potentially leading to stigmatization. This study aims measure the health literacy intervention program, called “Bicho de 7 Cabeças” project, b-learning format, increase knowledge decrease stigma young people from Póvoa Varzim, Portugal. A quasi-experimental was conducted, November 2022 May 2023, involving an experimental group...
Introduction: Mental health literacy refers to the knowledge and abilities needed promote mental health, valid comprehensive measures are assess it. In Portugal, there few validated about factors that positive health. Objective: To translate culturally adapt MHPK-10 Portuguese population. Material Methods: The sample was recruited through a nonprobabilistic method, for convenience, in several institutions of Porto Metropolitan Area an online questionnaire. validation included translation...
Introduction: Stigma surrounding mental illness (MI) poses a significant obstacle to treatment access, hinders recovery, and may lead suboptimal care. Breaking the chains of prejudice embracing tolerance are essential steps in fostering understanding compassion for those living with MI. Aims: This study aims describe levels stigma discrimination against individuals suffering from MI among professionals Portuguese Integrated Continuing Care Units (ICCUs). Methods: A quantitative,...
The phenomenon of homelessness is steadily increasing in urban centers, including Porto, Portugal, which a reality not well characterized yet. Some studies have been conducted on this issue, although few focus the lifestyle. However topic seems to be great interest study, since it known that lifestyle affects health and long term patterns morbidity mortality. purpose study characterize their lifestyles, exploring correlations with psychopathological symptomatology. 29 were inquired by Brief...
The Nova Aurora Community Association psychosocial rehabilitation program was developed based in the most current values of Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Some nuclear assumptions were considered, such as a) suppressing disease stigma, b) defocusing from mental ill role, promoting empowerment and self-determination, c) developing personal competencies directly related to individuals' social integration specific context (readiness, cognitive, social, emotional stress management, employability)....
Third molar extraction surgery is a common procedure, but it results in pain, swelling, and trismus. Ozone therapy (Oz) has emerged as viable option for pain control an to limit bacterial growth, improving the wound healing. Then, this randomized controlled trial aimed evaluate effectiveness of adjunctive use ozone (OzT) managing trismus after lower third removal. A split-mouth design was selected, enrolling 60 patients. There were 2 groups (Sham OzT). The same surgeon performed all...
Introduction: Given the attention that well-being has received worldwide as being a crucial aspect of overall health individuals, its measurement become increasingly important. Thus, need for validation brief and integrative instruments assess levels in population emerged. Objective: Contribute to cultural adaptation psychometric Pemberton Happiness Index (PHI) Portuguese population. Material Methods: The study was carried out using convenience sample 1,728 individuals whose responses were...
Introduction The concept of mental well-being has gained more prominence internationally as a crucial aspect health, with an impact on functionality. Therefore, there is need to have validated measures that can assess the Portuguese population’s well-being. Objective: To translate, culturally adapt and contribute validation Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale, which assesses subjective psychological well-being, for population. Material Methods: After approval translation by expert...