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Psychological well-being of higher education nursing professors: Scoping review...
Ferreira, Daniel; Lima, Alejandra; Sousa, Fernanda; Silva, Mafalda; Bueno, Alexandre; Evangelista, Renata; Ferreira, MargaridaIntroduction: Workplace well-being is essential for professionals’ health and satisfaction, influencing organizational success. Among lecturers, including nursing faculty in higher education, high demands and publication pressure compromise well-being, with high levels of emotional exhaustion identified. Promoting well-being is crucial for student success, professional performance, and healthy academic environm...
Engagement em profissionais de saúde
Borges, Elisabete; Abreu, Margarida; Loureiro, Helena; Ferreira, Margarida; Nogueira, Assunção NogueiraO exercício profissional nas organizações de saúde tem evidenciado impacto negativo, na saúde dos trabalhadores e na qualidade dos cuidados prestados, pelo que o engagement no trabalho assume particular relevância. Este estudo identifica os níveis de engagement nos profissionais de saúde de um centro hospitalar do Norte de Portugal considerando a sua relação com variáveis sociodemográficas e profissionais. Apli...
Tryptase in acute appendicitis: unveiling allergic connections through compelli...
Carvalho, Nuno; Carolino, Elisabete; Ferreira, Margarida; Coelho, Hélder; Santos, Catarina Rolo; Barreira, Ana Lúcia; Henriques, Susana; Cardoso, CarlosThe aetiology of acute appendicitis (AA), the most frequent abdominal surgical emergency, is still unclarified. Recent epidemiologic, clinical, and laboratory data point to an allergic component in the pathophysiology of AA. Mastocytes participate in the Th2 immune response, releasing inflammatory mediators from their granules upon stimulation by IgE-specific antigens. Among the well-known mediators are histami...
Out of sight is not out of mind: Associations between perceived maternal attach...
Ferreira, Margarida; Calheiros, M M; Silva, Carla; Magalhães, EuniceThe present study aimed to explore the associations between perceived maternal attachment and self-representations of youth in residential care (RC), considering the potential moderator role of youth’s sex and age and the potential concurrent effect of frequency and type of family visits and length of time in RC. To this end, a sample of 659 youth aged 11–18 (M = 15.65, SD = 1.72) from RC settings filled out se...
Fatores que influenciam a adesão às precauções básicas de controlo de infeção e...
Ferreira, Margarida; Silva, Mafalda; Teixeira, Joana; Lima, Andreia; Moreira, TeresaIntrodução: As infecções associadas aos cuidados de saúde apresentam custos elevados e aumento da taxa de mortalidade, reduzindo a qualidade de vida das pessoas. Objetivo: Mapear os fatores que influenciam a adesão às precauções padrão entre/pelos enfermeiros. Métodos: Recorrer-se-á à metodologia de Joanna Briggs Institute. A pesquisa considerou os critérios definidos e adaptados às bases de dados incluídas na ...
The Burnout of Nurses in Intensive Care Units and the Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 ...
Lima, Andreia; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Fernandes, Carla Sílvia; Ferreira, Maria Salomé; Ferreira, Margarida; Teixeira, Joana; Silva, MafaldaBackground: The world’s population changed with the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Burnout arises due to overwork, prolonged work periods, a lack of human and material resources, etc. Several studies have reported the incidence of burnout syndrome in nurses that work in intensive care units (ICUs). The aim was to map the scientific evidence related to nurses’ burnout in the ICU, namely the repercussions ...
The burnout of nurses in intensive care units and the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 ...
Lima, Andreia Maria Novo; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Fernandes, Carla; Ferreira, Salomé; Ferreira, Margarida; Teixeira, Joana; Silva, Mafalda; Parola, VítorAbstract: Background: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has brought multiple challenges for health institutions and their professionals. The requirement of this disease forced nurses to confront organizational and clinical challenges to maintain the quality standards of care they provide. These requirements may have contributed to increased burnout symptoms. This study aims to map the scientific evidence related to nurse...
The influence of pre-gestational body mass index and physical activity patterns...
Bernardo, Diana; Carvalho, Carlos; Mota, Jorge; Ferreira, Margarida; Santos, Paula ClaraThere is a linear association between pregestational body mass index (BMI) and almost all adverse pregnancy outcomes. Pregnancy is “a window of opportunities” in terms of changing behavior and improving awareness of healthy living. The proper assessment of physical activity levels, during pregnancy, determines trends, health benefits, and their effects over time. This study aims to describe maternal physical ac...
The youth-caregiver relationship quality in residential youth care: Professiona...
Magalhães, Eunice; Ferreira, Margarida; Ornelas, Sandra; Silva, Carla; Camilo, Cláudia; Calheros, M. M.This study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of professionals working in residential care (RC) settings (i.e., caregivers and directors) about youth-caregiver relationship quality (YCRQ). Method: A qualitative study was developed in Portugal including 15 caregivers (73.3% women, 23–50 years) and 15 directors (73.3% women, 34– 45 years) working in 18 generalist RC units. Data were collected throug...
Characterization of play, sleep, and behavior in preschool-aged children
Bragança, Raquel Lopes; Pinto, Margarida; Nogueira, Mayara; Ferreira, Margarida; Mota, Bárbara; Lourenço, Lara; Pinto, FátimaIntroduction: Playing is a fundamental activity of childhood. The primary goal of this study was to characterize the playing habits of Portuguese children aged between three and five years old. The secondary goals were to investigate children’s sleeping habits, audiovisual media exposure, and behavior, as well as caregivers´ perception of these. Material and methods: Observational study based on the application...