Ricardo Pocinho

ORCID: 0000-0003-1307-5434
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Research Areas
  • Retirement, Disability, and Employment
  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
  • Aging, Health, and Disability
  • Aging and Gerontology Research
  • Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
  • Education Pedagogy and Practices
  • Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
  • Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Technology Use by Older Adults
  • Education and Digital Technologies
  • Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
  • Business and Management Studies
  • Educational Practices and Policies
  • Pain Management and Placebo Effect
  • Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • History, Culture, and Society
  • Gender and Technology in Education
  • Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism
  • Cultural Industries and Urban Development
  • Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
  • Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
  • Social and Economic Solidarity
  • Cultural, Media, and Literary Studies

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
2019-2025

Instituto Superior de Educação e Ciências
2019-2023

Ibero American University
2023

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco
2023

Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
2023

Agrupamento de Escolas Nuno Álvares
2020

Universidad de Salamanca
2020

Câmara Municipal de Lisboa
2020

Centro de Estudos Educação e Sociedade
2018-2019

Universitat de València
2015-2017

The present study intends to explore the influence of education on mental health retired people and mediating role a leisure attitude in this relationship.The sample was simple random, confidentiality agreement established. composed 403 Portuguese participants (37.2% male; 62.8% female). completed MHI LAS.The hypothesized mediation model showed that mediated association between well-being. In addition, higher levels distress were found with education.Our results suggest old-aged high more...

10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00573 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Psychology 2020-04-01

Cognitive reappraisal and distraction modulate pain; however, little is known about their effectiveness at different levels of pain intensity. Thus, the aim this study has been to analyze differential efficacy both strategies reduce perceived intensity unpleasantness in low moderate levels.

10.1037/hea0001374 article EN Health Psychology 2024-03-21

Research in job crafting is relevant to creating healthier organizations and attracting increasing attention. This study contributes identifying the predictors of from a new conceptualization that considers three dimensions, i.e., towards strength, interests, development. On this basis, present aims explore two personal domain, Big Five personality traits Work Engagement. The sample consists 327 Spanish employees who completed standardized questionnaires. A Multiple Indicator Cause (MIMIC)...

10.1016/j.paid.2023.112518 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Personality and Individual Differences 2023-12-21

Purpose: A positive leisure attitude among older adults may have a beneficial effect on psychological well-being, both directly and indirectly by fostering more perception of one's health.This paper presents correlational design that explores associations attitude, self-rated health, analyzes the potential moderating role gender in these relationships.Patients Methods: The sample was selected using simple random probability sampling (N= 409; 61.9% female; Mean age = 72.9;SD 8.43¸ Range 53 to...

10.2147/prbm.s453396 article EN cc-by-nc Psychology Research and Behavior Management 2024-03-01

Abstract To investigate the association between three selected pain polymorphisms and clinical, functional, sensory-related, psychophysical, psychological or cognitive variables in a sample of women with fibromyalgia (FMS). One hundred twenty-three (n = 123) FMS completed demographic (age, height, weight), clinical (years pain, intensity at rest during daily living activities), functional (quality life, physical function), sensory-related (sensitization-associated neuropathic-associated...

10.1038/s41598-024-62240-7 article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2024-05-17

The main purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness a treatment for community-dwelling older adults on physical frailty, anxiety, and depression. sample consisted 28 participants, whom 85.71% were female 14.29% male. An initial evaluation (T0) was conducted in early 2023, followed by an intervention program from March October which included weekly workshops activity, cognitive functions, arts, digital literacy, well-being. A reevaluation (T2) carried out between November December...

10.1080/07317115.2025.2494636 article EN Clinical Gerontologist 2025-04-21

El Programa para la Evaluación Internacional de Alumnos (PISA), desarrollado por Organización Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico (OECD), evalúa las competencias en lectura, matemáticas ciencias los alumnos que terminan enseñanza obligatoria. Desde año 2000, ha repercutido sistemas educativos se utilizado realizar comparaciones internacionales. Se emplea un diseño no experimental analizar factores eficacia escolar Portugal, utilizando datos PISA 2015 2018. Concretamente, han dos tipos...

10.21814/rpe.33811 article ES cc-by-sa Revista Portuguesa de Educação 2025-03-26

Objective. Identification of subjects with different sensitization mechanisms can help to identify better therapeutic strategies for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The aim the current study was subgroups women CTS levels sensitization. Methods. A total 223 were recruited. Self-reported variables included pain intensity, function, disability, and depression. Pressure thresholds (PPT) assessed bilaterally over median, ulnar, radial nerves, C5-C6 joint, tunnel, tibialis anterior assess...

10.1093/pm/pnw054 article EN Pain Medicine 2016-04-10

O papel desempenhado pela família e cuidadores no tratamento dos idosos é essencial para a promoção manutenção da sua qualidade de vida, garantindo do domicílio por um período tempo mais alargado. Objetivo: Compreender existência sobrecarga cuidador informal os fatores associados (apoio disponíveis perfil), bem como estudar o estabelecimento relacional entre sobrecarga. Metodologia: Um questionário dados sociodemográficos QASCI (Questionário Avaliação Sobrecarga Cuidador Informal) aplicado...

10.17081/eduhum.19.32.2533 article PT cc-by-nc-nd Educación y Humanismo 2017-06-05

Abstract Given the growth in number of senior universities Portugal and Brazil, we think it is important to know audience which frequents these institutions, their motivations, health impact whether there are significant differences between two countries. The authors have created a survey that was applied person State Goiás Brazil. With this study, possible trace profile students who attend Senior Universities (US or U3A) open Seniors (UNATI) We also added study on volunteer teachers...

10.2478/gssfj-2019-0002 article EN Geopolitical, Social Security and Freedom Journal 2019-11-01

The Coronavirus advance is forcing schools and universities to revise their teaching methodologies. With the closure of institutions, thousands teachers millions students will have find new ways learning overnight, which be a huge challenge. We cannot expect everyone suddenly adapt these times. are aware numerous Internet connection problems, but it great time reinvent ourselves build courage test use technological tools already available structure alternatives in distance education format....

10.1145/3434780.3436589 article EN 2020-10-21

The BCRS is a measurement tool that measures resilience with satisfactory levels of reliability and validity. In this research, sample 314 participants (volunteers) was tested. were divided into two groups: young older adults. Results showed Cronbach's alpha the BRCS scale for both adults 0.67 0.76, respectively. primary analyses performed to assess psychometric characteristics good Spanish translation unsatisfactory people, analogous Cronbach’s values than obtained by original instrument.

10.12691/rpbs-4-1-3 article EN Psychology and Behavioral Sciences 2016-04-14

Objetivo: Validar o Jogo das Mãos TATI enquanto instrumento de avaliação da coordenação motora e funções executivas, em idosos institucionalizados. Metodologia: Foi recrutada uma amostra conveniência 10 institucionalizados (idades entre os 81-92 anos) cognitivamente preservados (considerando resultado no Six Item Cognitive Impairment Test -6CIT). O protocolo implementação incluiu procedimento do TATI, nas modalidades unilateral bilateral, a Frontal Asssessment Battery (FAB, para avaliar as...

10.47197/retos.v43i0.89551 article ES cc-by Retos 2021-07-22

INTRODUÇÃO: A utilização do jogo como estratégia de reabilitação tem revelado um especial impacto nas variáveis cognitivas no idoso, não sendo consensual o seu em indicadores físicos. OBJETIVO: Medir efeito treino com tabuleiro na melhoria da coordenação dos membros superiores e força preensão palmar idosos institucionalizados. Foi também caracterizada a percepção sobre reabilitação. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: conduzido estudo quase-experimental, longitudinal, incluindo 10 institucionalizados sem...

10.17267/2238-2704rpf.v11i4.3944 article PT cc-by Revista Pesquisa em Fisioterapia 2021-10-15

research-article Critical thinking, empathy and problem solving using a modern board game: A learning experience valued by physical therapy students Share on Authors: Marlene Rosa School of Health Sciences- Polytechnic Institute Leiria- Center for Innovative Care Technology, Portugal PortugalView Profile , Sara Gordo Micael Sousa University Coimbra- Department Civil Engineering- CITTA, Ricardo Pocinho CICS.NOVA.IPLeiria- Education Social Sciences - Leiria, Authors Info & Claims TEEM'21:...

10.1145/3486011.3486526 article EN Ninth International Conference on Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality (TEEM'21) 2021-10-26

Health literacy and e-health literacy, increasingly used to empower citizens, are crucial in the use of health services, as that can influence users adopting preventive measures making informed decisions management their disease / health. In this study we assessed knowledge, skills perceived capacity electronic sources for problems, older people. The results indicate age is associated significantly with on a negative way (p<.01), predictive model e-literacy (F(3,54)=10.5; p<.01) explained...

10.1145/2808580.2808589 article EN 2015-10-07

&lt;p&gt;The main purpose of this study is to analyze the psychometric properties Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) in a 363 retirees students sample from several Portuguese universities. The 70% were female (253) and 30% male (110) with an average age 67 years (SD = 7.59) range 48 90 years. R commander was used for Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) Amos 18.0 module Confirmatory (CFA). One factor solution best-fitting model. internal consistency SWLS .769. Correlational analysis showed...

10.6018/analesps.34.1.267381 article EN Anales de Psicología 2017-12-15

research-article Empathy, creativity, and feelings using a modern board game: A learning experience valued by physiotherapy students Share on Authors: Marlene Rosa School of Health Sciences- Polytechnic Institute Leiria- Center for Innovative Care Technology, Portugal PortugalView Profile , Sara Gordo Micael Sousa University Coimbra- Department Civil Engineering- CITTA, Ricardo Pocinho CICS.NOVA.IPLeiria- Education Social Sciences - Leiria, Authors Info & Claims TEEM'21: Ninth International...

10.1145/3486011.3486525 article EN Ninth International Conference on Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality (TEEM'21) 2021-10-26

Increased human longevity has been attributed to technological and medical advances, as well improved hygiene nutritional conditions, access health care, changes in eating habits cognitive development strategies (Osório, 2007). The present study examined the influence of leisure actions psychological well-being, attitude distress seniors. sample consisted 403 participants (37,2% male; 62,8% female). Concerning perception condition, 82,6% subjects were considered independent 17,4% dependent....

10.24140/issn.1645-7250.rle38.08 article EN Revista Lusófona de Educação 2017-12-01

The purpose of this study was to critically analyse the role that positive emotions, flourishing and mindfulness have among elderly. It explored how these concepts can contribute successful aging higher levels happiness in population. To end, we conducted a non-experimental correlational with 329 participants, aged from 55 98 years. Questionnaires were used collect data through following instruments: socio-demographic questionnaire, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), Satisfaction With...

10.1145/3012430.3012549 article EN 2016-11-02

This crisis that our society faced, due to the pandemic COVID-19, had implications not only in social relationship of human beings, but also terms School and families with school children young people. From outset, quickly devise an intervention plan would prove effective regard learning its students. On other hand, replan their lives so that, at home, they could collaborate supporting people dealing everything was asked for them exclusively through Technology. Teachers less training field...

10.1145/3434780.3436590 article EN 2020-10-21

This study aims to analyse the effects of a psychological intervention focused on motivation and anxiety, in combination with physiotherapy program, upon occurrence injuries. The participants were 22 male soccer players (age = 23.31, SD 4.24). instruments used injury protocol, Competitive State Anxiety Inventory 2 (CSAI-2) Behavioral Regulation Sport Questionnaire (BRSQ). program lasted twelve sessions periodicity weeks duration approximately 30-40 minutes each. A pre/post-treatment design...

10.12800/ccd.v16i48.1715 article cc-by-nc-sa Cultura Ciencia y Deporte 2021-06-01

Este artigo aborda a problemática do envelhecimento com qualidade de vida e bem-estar, estudada no contexto adultos portugueses que frequentam Universidades Seniores em Portugal. Pretende-se especificamente, numa análise exploratória, conhecer perceção da auto-eficácia na compreensão bem-estar destas pessoas, através construto subjetivo (BES). Para o efeito, foi realizado um trabalho empírico natureza não experimental correlacional, abrangeu 214 alunos 7 portuguesas, idades compreendidas...

10.24140/issn.1645-7250.rle38.12 article PT Revista Lusófona de Educação 2017-12-01
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