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...

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual reality based intervention in processing speed and working memory students with ADHD symptomatology. Methods: A randomized experimental was conducted, sample consisting 25 adult participants recruited from Escola Superior de Saúde do Politécnico Porto. The were allocated into two groups: passive control group an that completed 10 sessions using reality-based games Enhance VR app. included 6 games: Whack-a-mole,...

Healthcare workers are a susceptible population to be psychologically affected during health crises, such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Resilience has been pointed out in literature possible protective factor against psychological distress crisis situations. This can influenced by internal and external factors, individual characteristics organizational factors. Thus, this study aims characterize overall resilience levels among healthcare professionals Portugal understand perspectives of...

Background: Regarding children aged ≤10 years, only a few international studies were conducted to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for back pain. Although other on older Portuguese point between 17% 39%, none exists this specific age-group. Thus, aim study was establish pain in schoolchildren 7–10 years. Methods: A cross-sectional survey among 637 conducted. self-rating questionnaire used verify duration pain, life habits, school absence, medical treatments or limitation...

Motor dysfunction is consistently reported but understudied in schizophrenia. It has been hypothesized that this abnormality may reflect a neuro-developmental disorder underlying illness. The main goal of study was to analyze movement patterns used by participants with schizophrenia and healthy controls during overarm throwing performance, using markerless motion capture system. Thirteen patients 16 control performed the task Participants were also examined for presence motor neurological...

This study aimed to describe the lifestyle factors and mental health levels among higher education students identify their predictors. A cross-sectional with a sample of 745 was conducted from Polytechnic Porto using Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (CORE)-18, FANTASTICO Lifestyle Questionnaire. The findings indicate that while generally exhibited positive lifestyle, they also experienced mild depression, anxiety, stress, nearing moderate...

Abstract This study aimed to assess the self-perception of students’ learning in occupational therapy (OT) undergraduate students School Health from Polytechnic Porto after exposure a simulated situation an information collection interview for profile. A case was conducted involving 33 second-year OT at Health. Data were collected on both involved simulation and those who participated as observers. The revealed that they had learned through this method, which allowed them put knowledge...

Background: Young people with intellectual developmental disabilities have a persistent delay in the development of executive functions. Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being used as cognitive intervention tool, significant effectiveness demonstrated different types populations. Methods: This pilot study aims to investigate impact training program utilizing VR on young adults diagnosed disability (IDD). The participants (N=15) served their own control group and were assessed three...

Background: Young people with intellectual developmental disabilities have a persistent delay in the development of executive functions. Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being used as cognitive intervention tool, significant effectiveness demonstrated different types populations. Methods: This pilot study aims to investigate impact training program utilizing VR on young adults diagnosed (IDDs). The participants (N = 15) served their own control group and were assessed three times: weeks...

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...

Abstract Date Presented 04/05/19 Neuroanatomical differences in ADHD is one of the most investigated topics. Therefore, we aimed to identify these through first published Systematic Overview Reviews, using Cochrane guidelines and PRISMA criteria. We propose a hypothesis an unbalanced multinetwork neurofunctioning scientific evidence that OT must be integrated primary-care teams assess how multiskill involvement impacts functional occupational performance. Primary Author Speaker: Bruno Vieira...

Introduction: Despite the growing knowledge about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), these people are still faced with stigma from society. Research on associated ADHD is limited due to lack of valid and reliable instruments. Aim: This study aimed validate Stigma Questionnaire (ASQ) for Portuguese perceiving levels in a community sample. Material Methods: The sample consisted 762 individuals, aged between 11 64 years old (32.41 ±14.59 years). validation encompassed 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,...

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Aim: This study describes the normative values for attention in Virtual Reality (VR) game - Whack-a-Mole (Virtuleap), adolescents.Methodology: The sample was composed of 164 participants (46.95% female), aged 12-16 years. allows assessing and training sustained motor control. Rotation Mental Images (RMI) is a standardized instrument, here used to measure average reaction time.Results: variables provided by sociodemographic data time RMI were grouped into different categories further...