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- Adaptação da escala S-SRQ à população portuguesa da relação e supervisão de psicoterapeutasPublication . Almeida, João Serra de; Pires, António Pazo; Oliveira, Miguel; Basto Pereira, Miguel; Pires, António A. Pazo; Magalhães, Clarisse; Basto Pereira, MiguelA supervisão tem vindo a constituir-se enquanto um dos três pilares da formação do psicoterapeuta. Num sentido geral, a supervisão tem sido caracterizada por diferentes sociedades de psicoterapia como possuindo elevada pertinência científica. O estudo dos processos que envolvem o processo de supervisão tem-se constituído como principal ponte à melhoria da prática do psicoterapeuta, embora haja muito pouca publicação empírica sobre o tema. Como tal, o processo que mais importância adquire, e que menos investigação possui, é a relação entre psicoterapeutas em meio de supervisão. Foi realizada a adaptação da escala S-SRQ à população Portuguesa de 233 psicoterapeutas. Para a adaptação e validação foi utilizada a análise da sensibilidade dos itens, análise factorial confirmatória, fiabilidade e sensibilidade das dimensões encontradas, validade discriminante, validade convergente e método split half. Como softwares foram utilizados o SPSS e o Amus. Através da AFC obteve-se um modelo de três dimensões, de onde se retiraram os itens 6, 12 e 17. O modelo da AFC foi escolhido em detrimento do modelo da AFE por causa da qualidade obtida pelo modelo estatístico
- Adaptation of the eco-anxiety scale to adult Portuguese native speakers: a validity and reliability studyPublication . Ferrajão, Paulo; Torres, Nuno; Martins, Amadeu QuelhasEco-anxiety is a multidimensional construct that includes emotional, behavioral and cognitive manifestations related to potential environmental calamities. There is a need to adapt and validate measures that evaluate eco-anxiety into Portuguese using a multi-trait approach. This study examined the psychometric properties of the Hogg Eco-Anxiety Scale (HEAS) in adult Portuguese speakers (18–83 years old). Data were collected on the Portuguese adaptation of the HEAS, environmental identity and psychological symptoms, and sociodemographic data. The construct validity of the HEAS was subsequently examined through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The factorial structure of the original scale was the best explanation of the sample data. The scale showed good internal consistency and presented measurement invariance for both sex and age groups. The global score of the HEAS and the dimensions of emotional and behavioral symptoms were moderately associated with clinical symptoms. Females and younger participants presented higher levels of eco-anxiety apart from rumination symptoms. The results suggest the suitability of the HEAS as a valid measure to evaluate the different signs of eco-anxiety among adult Portuguese native speakers.
- Além do prompt: Repensar a biblioteca como laboratório de pedagogia digital e literacia críticaPublication . Lopes, CarlosEsta comunicação apresenta uma redefinição crucial do papel das bibliotecas no ensino superior, transcendendo o estatuto de mero repositório de informação para se afirmarem como centros de competências, mediação e ética digital perante a ascensão da Inteligência Artificial (IA). A IA, ao invés de substituir, otimiza tarefas e realça o valor humano do bibliotecário. Nesta nova era da IA, a biblioteca assume o papel mais crítico e emergente de promoção da Literacia em IA e Ética Digital. Deve ser o ponto focal neutro para capacitar a comunidade sobre vieses algorítmicos e o uso ético e responsável da IA na investigação, abordando temas como plágio, integridade académica e a transparência. A IA é pode ser utilizada para a otimização de serviços, automatizando processos internos e libertando os profissionais para o apoio direto à pesquisa e ao ensino. Adicionalmente, a biblioteca torna-se central no apoio à investigação, colaborando na curadoria e disponibilização de grandes volumes de dados institucionais para projetos de IA, garantindo que os resultados sejam FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). Para cumprir esta missão, a biblioteca do século XXI deve ser um modelo híbrido integrado. O espaço físico (analógico) deve ser flexível e orientado para a ação, com Makerspaces e Learning Labs que promovam a produção e experimentação de conteúdos, e espaços de colaboração equipados com tecnologia. O espaço digital (virtual) é crucial para a acessibilidade e deve promover a Literacia Digital e Mediática através de formação sistemática, capacitando os utilizadores a lidar criticamente com a (des)informação e a selecionar informação válida. Finalmente, a biblioteca reforça o seu papel de curadoria digital ao atuar como curador de conteúdo, aplicando critérios rigorosos de autoridade e precisão para combater a sobrecarga informativa, e apoiando a avaliação académica ao ensinar a avaliar criticamente as fontes online.
- Bereavement support guidelines for caregivers in palliative care: A scoping reviewPublication . Coelho, Alexandra; Albuquerque, Sara; Neto, David DiasPalliative care teams’ support practices for bereavement vary substantially. Clinical guidelines are needed to promote concerted, evidence-based intervention. The goal of the present study is to identify and synthesize the principles and clinical guidelines that ensure best practices in bereavement support for family caregivers accompanied in palliative care. A scoping review was conducted based on a systematic search of articles in academic databases (EBSCO, PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, Scopus) and Google (2010–2024). The review included articles focused on the principles, guidelines, and clinical recommendations for bereavement support for adult family caregivers in palliative care. Quality appraisal of guidelines was conducted using the AGREE II instrument. Of the 1,489 references identified, 20 documents were included, mostly governmental or institutional norms and clinical guidelines from gray literature. Quality appraisal revealed gaps in evidence selection, resource implications, updates and monitoring criteria. Eight fundamental principles were identified, from which several clinical guidelines were derived, organized according to the moments of assessment and intervention throughout the bereavement process, including pre and post-death period: (1) organizing support for the family caregiver; (2) assessing needs and establishing a care plan; (3) ensuring information and support for the family caregiver; (4) preparing for death; (5) support at the time of death; and (6) bereavement support post-death. In addition to universal support and information measures, regular assessment procedures should be adopted for timely referrals based on individual needs.These guidelines cover the temporal variation of care and the multidimensional and multiple-actor nature of palliative care. Implementing these guidelines and evaluating their impact will allow for the standardization of best practices and improve the quality of bereavement support in palliative care.
- Bridging genetic insights with neuroimaging in Autism Spectrum Disorder — A systematic reviewPublication . Vilela, Joana; Rasga, Célia; Santos, João Xavier; Martiniano, Hugo; Marques, Ana Rita; Oliveira, Guiomar; Vicente, Astrid Moura; Maria Rasga, CéliaAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an early onset neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and repetitive patterns of behavior. Family studies show that ASD is highly heritable, and hundreds of genes have previously been implicated in the disorder; however, the etiology is still not fully clear. Brain imaging and electroencephalography (EEG) are key techniques that study alterations in brain structure and function. Combined with genetic analysis, these techniques have the potential to help in the clarification of the neurobiological mechanisms contributing to ASD and help in defining novel therapeutic targets. To further understand what is known today regarding the impact of genetic variants in the brain alterations observed in individuals with ASD, a systematic review was carried out using Pubmed and EBSCO databases and following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. This review shows that specific genetic variants and altered patterns of gene expression in individuals with ASD may have an effect on brain circuits associated with face processing and social cognition, and contribute to excitation–inhibition imbalances and to anomalies in brain volumes.
- Bridging the gap: Environmental health literacy as key to adolescent well-being and sustainable behaviorsPublication . Matos, Margarida Gaspar de; Branquinho, Cátia; Domingos, Leonor; Guedes, Fábio Botelho; Cerqueira, Ana; Gaspar, TaniaAdolescents who possess environmental health literacy are more equipped to handle the effects of the environment on their health. This study uses data from Portugal’s 2022 HBSC survey to investigate the environmental health literacy (EHL) of teenagers. The Environmental Health Literacy Scale (EHLS) was verified by confirmatory component analysis. Within the framework of an ecosystem, this study investigates factors related to health and well-being. There are 7355 adolescents in the sample. EHLS_Social Norms and participation in volunteering activities were found to be significant predictors of EHL_Knowledge, which explained 25.2% of the variance in the final model. EHLS_Social Norms and EHLS_Knowledge accounted for 42.9% of the variance in EHL_Behaviors, while school grade was adversely connected with pro-environmental behavior. While actions and knowledge were major positive predictors, gender and school grades showed negative relationships, and EHL_Social Norms accounted for 46% of the variance. This study establishes a valid measure of environmental health literacy in adolescents, informing science education strategies and public health interventions.
- Citizen science for health in the co-creation of evidence summaries for citizensPublication . Silva, Sílvia Manuela Dias Tavares da; Santana, Elaine dos Santos; Bernardo, Joana Vanessa Ribeiro; Silva, Aline Conceição; Lopes, Carlos; Almeida, Cristina Vaz de; Apóstolo, João Luís Alves; Escola Superior de Enfermagem de CoimbraBackground: Citizen science (CS) and health literacy (HL) promote citizen involvement in scientific research and access to health information. CS enables citizen involvement in co-creating knowledge, while HL enhances citizens’ ability to make informed decisions.Objective: To systematize older citizen involvement in the co-creation of evidence summaries for citizens (ESC), creating a replicable process and making health information more accessible.Methodology: Methodological, qualitative study based on the assumptions of Polit and Beck and conducted with older people residing in the community. The data were analyzed according to Bardin’s content analysis methodology.Results: The participants were actively involved. They reflected on each step and contributed to en-hancing the understanding of the information. This collaborative process results in a guide for ESC co-creation and co-validation.Conclusion: The methodology proved effective in involving citizens in the ESC co-creation, promot-ing health literacy and increasing the social relevance of scientific research. The guide can be replicated and used by other professionals and researchers.
- Conhecimento e aplicação da Framework para a literacia da Informação em bibliotecas de Instituições de Ensino Superior em PortugalPublication . Sanches, Tatiana; Borges, Maria ManuelResumo - Objetivo. Investiga-se o conhecimento do instrumento emanado pela ACRL, a Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, detido pelos bibliotecários portugueses que exercem funções em Instituições do Ensino Superior (IES) e até que ponto este está a ser colocado em prática, demonstrando as capacidades pedagógicas destes perante um novo programa para a competência em informação. Método. A metodologia adotada foi um inquérito por questionário, lançado ao universo das bibliotecas do ensino superior em Portugal e a análise dos resultados das respostas ao mesmo. O estudo, de base quantitativa, está sustentado numa revisão de literatura sobre o surgimento da Moldura [Framework] e a sua aplicação internacional. Resultados. Foram obtidas 25 respostas, de um universo de 177 bibliotecas de instituições do Ensino Superior em Portugal. Os resultados revelam um conhecimento suficiente do instrumento, mas uma aplicação incipiente, demonstrando uma adesão ainda inicial a esta ferramenta pedagógica. Conclusões. Constata-se que os bibliotecários do ensino superior têm preocupações no ensino de competências em informação. Porém não adoptam imediata e plenamente as recomendações internacionais, vertidas em novas ferramentas orientadoras. Ainda assim, os bibliotecários são permeáveis à s propostas da ACRL Framework, o que fica demonstrado com as respostas positivas relativas à sua aplicação.
- Diaphragm ultrasound for muscle strength assessment: A systematic literature reviewPublication . Leote, Joao; Monteiro, Margarida; Rocha, Cláudia; Rodrigues, Carolina; Pereira, Marco; Antunes, Maria Luz; Dias, Hermínia; Antunes, Maria da LuzObjective: To assess if diaphragmatic ultrasound (DU) reflects diaphragmatic muscle strenght when compared to respiratory tests and neurophysiological studies. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted on adults undergoing DU, compared to any respiratory or neurophysiological technique. The search strategy was applied in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, and the analysis was conducted using the PRISMA methodology. Three eligibility assessment stages were performed: title, abstract, and full-text reading. The risk of bias was evaluated using the RoB 2.0, ROBINS-I, and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale tools. Results: Out of 155 identified articles, 25 were selected for full-text review (14 nonrandomised studies, 8 case-control studies, and 3 randomised studies). The overall risk of bias was moderate, with the main biases related to population selection and intervention assessment. Twenty-three articles used maximal inspiratory pressure easurement as a comparator which showed a weak-to-moderate correlation, significant in 10 studies, with diaphragmatic excursion. Three studies reported a weak association between diaphragmatic thickening and sniff pressure. Five articles reported a concordant correlation between iaphragmatic thickening and compound muscle action potential amplitude, significant only in one study. Conclusion: The variability of results obtained across different pathologies does not support the use of DU alone to predict diaphragmatic muscle strength
- Effectiveness of empower-grief for relatives of palliative care patients: Protocol for an exploratory randomized controlled trial.Publication . Neto, David Dias; Coelho, Alexandra; Albuquerque, Sara; Silva, Ana Nunes da; PsychOpenBackground: Grief reactions of relatives of palliative care patients are seldom addressed. Most interventions focus on Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) and not on its prevention. This is particularly relevant in palliative care, in which death is the result of a difficult period of a terminal illness, making caregivers particularly vulnerable to psychological distress. The purpose of the present exploratory trial is to test the efficacy of a selective intervention (Empower-Grief) for the initial problematic grief reactions and to study potential predictors of adherence and efficacy. Method: This is an exploratory Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) studying Empower-Grief compared with Treatment as Usual (TAU). Participants will be relatives or caregivers of palliative and oncological patients with initial indicators of risk of developing PGD and will be randomly allocated to Empower-Grief and TAU. Participants will be assessed prior, at the end and six months after the intervention. The primary outcome considered will be symptoms of PGD. The assessment includes measures of anxiety and depression, coping, attachment, psychological flexibility, posttraumatic growth, social support and therapeutic alliance. Results: The trial is ongoing. Forty-four participants will be invited to participate. Conclusion: This study addresses the need for the development of empirically grounded and feasible interventions aimed at dealing with initial problematic reactions in grief, exploring potential predictors and possible venues for personalizing intervention and understanding the mechanism through which these interventions operate.