A5044182341- Cancer survivorship and care
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Family Support in Illness
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Cancer, Stress, Anesthesia, and Immune Response
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Advanced Breast Cancer Therapies
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
- Management of metastatic bone disease
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology
- Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
Champalimaud Foundation
2015-2024
University of Lisbon
2005-2023
McGill University
2021
The University of Sydney
2021
University of Lausanne
2021
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2021
New York University Press
2021
Monash University
2021
University of Newcastle Australia
2021
University of Toronto
2021
Physician-patient communication is a critical factor for comprehensive care in oncology. Although number of studies have been carried out Northern Europe and the US on this subject, no data are available Southern European countries. As part multicenter Psycho-Oncology study (SEPOS), present investigation was conducted to examine skills related variables (i.e. psychosocial orientation, burnout) among 125 physicians from Italy, Portugal, Spain. The Self-Confidence Communication Skills (SCCS)...
Demoralization syndrome is a significant condition that has not been greatly studied in Southern European countries.To extend the knowledge of demoralization Europe by examining its prevalence according to different methods assessment, relationship with anxiety and depression, impact on quality life (QoL) among cancer patients.A convenience sample 195 outpatients from two oncology centers (102 Lisbon, Portugal, 93 Ferrara, Italy) participated an observational, cross-sectional study using...
Abstract Background The aim of the study was to understand characteristics International Federation Psycho‐oncology Societies (FPOS) and possible disparities in providing psychosocial care countries where psycho‐oncology societies exist. Method A survey conducted among 29 leaders 28 represented within FPOS by using a questionnaire covering (i) society; (ii) national health system; (iii) level implementation psycho‐oncology; (iv) main problems country. Results Twenty‐six (90%) returned...
Abstract Purpose For patients living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), achieving best possible health-related quality of life, along maximizing survival, is vital. Yet, we have no systemic way to determine if achieve these goals. A Core Outcome Set (COS) that allows standardized measurement outcomes important patients, but also promotes discussing during clinical encounters, long overdue. Methods An international expert group (EG) patient advocates, researchers, medical specialists, nurse...
PURPOSE The number of cancer survivors living with and beyond treatment is rising globally. It fundamental to understand the extent type psychosocial care services offered worldwide. We evaluated models survivorship care, practices in post-treatment phase, barriers/facilitators delivery services, including low- middle-income countries (LMICs). METHODS International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) Survivorship Special Interest Group led a cross-sectional online survey between March November...
Abstract Background Cancer is a complex health problem requiring multidisciplinary care. There are clinical guidelines available in order to improve the process and outcomes of cancer care within Europe. However, strategic action still needed many European Union (EU) Member States develop or national control plans (NCCPs), which play key role The current study clarifies extent implementation psychosocial oncology (PSOC) EU. Method A survey methodology was used cover four dimensions: (1)...
Although new therapeutic options continue to improve disease-related outcomes in advanced breast cancer (ABC), enhanced focus is needed quality of life for patients currently living with ABC.
In the last decade, some attention has been given to spirituality and faith their role in cancer patients' coping. Few data are available about among patients Southern European countries, which have a big tradition of spirituality, namely, Catholic religion. As part more general investigation (Southern Psycho-Oncology Study--SEPOS), aim this study was examine effect molding psychosocial implications patients.A convenience sample 323 outpatients with diagnosis between 6 18 months, good...
Abstract The International Psycho‐Oncology Society (IPOS) Human Rights Task Force has been working since 2008 to raise awareness and support, for the relevance of psychosocial cancer care as a human rights issue. In 2014 “Lisbon Declaration: Psychosocial Cancer Care Universal Right” was fully endorsed by IPOS. Subsequently, IPOS Standard on Quality Care, 75 organizations worldwide, updated now includes 3 core principles: should be recognised universal right; must integrate domain into...
Breast cancer care is a costly global health issue where effective management depends on early detection and treatment. A breast diagnosis can result in financial catastrophe especially low- middle-income countries (LMIC). Large inequities are observed represent challenge to caregivers patients. Strategies improve include awareness clinical examination LMIC, screening high-income (HIC). The use of guidelines for the needed. Adapted from HIC address disparities populations with limited...
The second President's Plenary at the 2013 International Psycho-oncology Society's World Congress in Rotterdam, Netherlands aimed to progress and, where needed, initiate changes achieve comprehensive cancer care. Recent initiatives have been driven by need see psychosocial care as an integrated part of holistic multidisciplinary quality session covered for following: An internationally agreed standard care, which includes patients and their families caregivers. endorsement assess distress...
A obesidade mórbida (OM) é uma versão patológica de considerada um grave problema saúde para os indivíduos que dela sofrem. O seu tratamento deve ser baseado numa abordagem biopsicossocial do indivíduo e processo doença assegure o êxito tratamento, a curto longo prazo. psicológica cariz cognitivo-comportamental estrutura-se ao das 3 principais fases tratamento: (1) pré-cirurgia, (2) internamento (3) pós-cirurgia follow-up. primeira fase desta corresponde à avaliação dos doentes candidatos...
Abstract The number of people living with and beyond cancer continues to increase worldwide, bringing significant attention their rehabilitation needs. Globally, psychosocial services are largely inadequate, many survivors experiencing unmet World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes as an essential component universal health coverage prevent disease-related conditions, while also improving physical mental functioning overall well-being. Package Interventions for Rehabilitation (PIR) was...