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The role of parental distress in children's health‐related quality of life in p...
Ferraz, Ana; Faria, Susana; Jerónimo, Mônica; Pereira, M. GraçaObjective: The diagnosis of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and the subsequent treatment‐related challenges impact the children's health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) and parental distress (psychological morbidity and traumatic stress symptoms). This study examined the relationship between parental distress and children's HRQoL, focusing on preschool‐aged children and toddlers. The aims were: to ...
Effectiveness of frequency-specific microcurrent (FSM) therapy and relaxation i...
Pereira, M. Graça; Machado, Ana Mónica Macedo Mendonça; Vilaça, Margarida; Faria, Susana; Monteiro, Isabela; Santos, Fábio Martim SousaBackground: Somatic symptoms of stress are a major concern among the general population, given their severity and overall burden. Objectives: This pilot randomized controlled study (RCT) aimed to assess the effectiveness of frequency-specific microcurrent (FSM) therapy alone (experimental group 1 [EG1]) and combined with a relaxation intervention (experimental group 2 [EG2]), compared to a relaxation interventi...
Longitudinal changes in parental psychosocial adjustment and burn-related outco...
Santos, Fábio Martim Sousa; Faria, Susana; Garcia, Maria; Pereira, M. GraçaObjective: Burn injuries are a leading cause of preventable childhood trauma that threatens family functioning and well-being. This study aimed to analyze changes over time in parental psychosocial adjustment and child’s burn-related outcomes, specifically burn scar quality and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), as well as the mediating role of family functioning. Method: Data were collected at four differ...
Pedestrian crossing behavior in social groups: Exploring cultural contexts thro...
Acela, Leidy Marcela Barón; Sousa, Emanuel; Faria, Susana; Almeida, Raul; Freitas, E. F.Walking is a common mode of transportation that offers numerous benefits. However, pedestrians are vulnerable road users and account for a significant number of traffic accidents worldwide. Characterizing pedestrian behavior is crucial for enhancing safety and comfort. Several factors influence pedestrian behavior, including personal, situational, social, and cultural aspects. It is essential to consider these ...
Harnessing information processing theory: key organizational initiatives for di...
Takagi, Nilton; Menezes, Raquel; Varajão, João; Faria, SusanaPurpose: Digital transformation (DT) is connected to how information technologies (IT) can be harnessed to address organizational needs and leverage business opportunities. DT projects are complex endeavors, and IT is just one aspect to manage. Other crucial elements include people, information, business processes, organizational capability and organizational culture. Embedding IT into an organization over poor...
Parental psychological adjustment in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia: Th...
Ferraz, Ana; Faria, Susana; Jerónimo, Mónica; Pereira, M. GraçaBackground/Objectives: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common pediatric cancer, with intense treatments affecting both children and their families. Limited information is available on parental distress and psychological well-being during the first treatment year, with most studies focusing on individuals rather than the family system. This study explores longitudinal changes in parental distress ...
Effectiveness of relaxation and hypnosis interventions in distressed patients w...
Pereira, M. Graça; Vilaça, Margarida; Pedras, Susana; Carvalho, André; Vedhara, Kavita; Dantas, M. Jesus; Lopes, Alberto; Faria, SusanaDiabetic foot ulcer (DFU) healing is a complex and slow process that depends on several factors such as the patient's physical health. However, psychological factors such as distress, which are commonly reported by patients with DFU, may also influence DFU development and recurrence. This pilot randomised control trial (RCT) assesses the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation and hypnosis on DFU healing...
Affective and sexual experiences of elderly in a Family Health Unit
Faria, Susana; Pereira, Maria; Barroso, Isabel; Monteiro, Maria; Caramelo, AnaBackground: sexuality is a complex phenomenon, but little studied in the elderly population. Objective: to describe the affective and sexual experiences of the elderly in a Family Health Unit. Methodology: exploratory, cross-sectional and descriptive study. A questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic data and the Scale of Affective and Sexual Experiences of the Elderly (EVASI) by Kay Vieira (2012) was applie...
Analysis of the Interaction between humans and autonomous vehicles equipped wit...
Almeida, Raul; Sousa, Emanuel; Machado, Dário; Pereira, Frederico; Faria, Susana; Freitas, E. F.The advent of autonomous vehicles (AVs) has sparked many concerns about pedestrian safety, prompting manufacturers and researchers to integrate external Human–Machine Interfaces (eHMIs) into AVs as communication tools between vehicles and pedestrians. The evolving dynamics of vehicle–pedestrian interactions make eHMIs a compelling strategy for enhancing safety. This study aimed to examine the contribution of eH...
Pedestrian behavior in static and dynamic virtual road crossing experiments
Soares, Francisco Emanuel Cunha; Pereira, Frederico; Faria, Susana; Sousa, Emanuel; Almeida, Raul; Freitas, E. F.Virtual studies involving pedestrians have gained relevance due to the advantage of not exposing them to actual risk, and simulation setups have benefitted from rapid technical advancements, becoming increasingly complex and immersive. However, it remains unclear whether complex setups affecting participants’ freedom of movement impact their decision-making. This research evaluated the effects of a more realist...