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Binding of synthetic cannabinoids to human serum albumin: site characterization...
Santos, Rita M. G.; Lima, Rita; Cravo, Sara; Fernandes, Pedro Alexandrino; Remião, Fernando; Fernandes, CarlaBackground: The use of new psychoactive substances (NPS) has been increasing since the beginning of the 2000s, with synthetic cannabinoids being one of the most reported groups. Consumers of these drugs typically seek their known psychoactive effects, such as relaxation and euphoria. Numerous reports of morbidity and mortality have been associated with the consumption of these substances [1,2]. Therefore, toxic...
Factorial structure, measurement invariance and reliability of the Emotion Regu...
Fernandes, Marília; Morais, Inês; Santos, Carolina; Guedes, Maryse; Ribeiro, Olívia; Fernandes, Carla; Pires, Eva; Santos, Ana FilipaEmotion regulation is important for socioemotional and mental health development, with lifelong implications. The Emotion Regulation Checklist (ERC; Shields & Cicchetti, 1997) is a widely used tool to assess emotional regulation and dysregulation in children. Despite wide use and translate into several languages, inconsistent findings have been found in its factorial structure across studies. This study address...
Promoting socioemotional development in early childhood: implementation and eva...
Veríssimo, Manuela; Guedes, Maryse; Fernandes, Marilia; Fernandes, Carla; Santos, Carolina; Diniz, Eva; Oliveira, Paula; Negrão, MarianaBackground: The prevention of internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems in children is a critical scientific and public health priority. Research highlights maternal sensitivity—defined as a caregiver’s ability to perceive, interpret, and respond appropriately to their child’s cues—and consistent but non-coercive discipline as key factors in reducing these behavioral issues. The Video-feedback Interve...
Promoting socioemotional development in early childhood: Implementation and eva...
Verissimo, Manuela; Guedes, Maryse; Fernandes, Marilia; Fernandes, Carla; Santos, Carolina; Diniz, Eva; Oliveira, Paula; Negrão, MarianaThe prevention of internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems in children is a critical scientific and public health priority. Research highlights maternal sensitivity—defined as a caregiver’s ability to perceive, interpret, and respond appropriately to their child’s cues—and consistent but non-coercive discipline as key factors in reducing these behavioral issues. The Video-feedback Intervention to Pro...
Attachment, feeling, and feeding: Associations between caregivers' attachment, ...
Santos, Ana F.; Fernandes, Carla; Fernandes, Marília; Bost, Kelly K.; Veríssimo, ManuelaA substantial body of literature links attachment to childhood obesity. However, research on the mechanisms underlying this association is scarce. The present study aimed to test four serial indirect path models to examine whether caregivers’ insecure attachment is related to children’s food consumption, through its influence on emotional and feeding responsiveness. A total of 352 caregivers of preschool childr...
Virtual reality: an innovative strategy to reduce anxiety in children in the pr...
Abreu, Cátia; Lima, Andreia; Rodrigues, Sandra; Ferreira, Salomé; Fernandes, Carla; Moreira, Maria TeresaIntroduction: Anxiety manifests significantly in children who need to undergo surgical procedures. In this context, Virtual Reality emerges as a promising nonpharmacological intervention, being used as a resource for distraction and entertainment for children. Understanding the influence of this immersive and innovative experience, which is especially engaging for children, is crucial to evaluate its impact on ...
Virtual reality: An innovative strategy to reduce anxiety in children in the pr...
Abreu, Cátia; Lima, Andreia; Rodrigues, Sandra; Ferreira, Salomé; Fernandes, Carla; Moreira, TeresaIntroduction: Anxiety manifests significantly in children who need to undergo surgical procedures. In this context, Virtual Reality emerges as a promising nonpharmacological intervention, being used as a resource for distraction and entertainment for children. Understanding the influence of this immersive and innovative experience, which is especially engaging for children, is crucial to evaluate its impact on ...
Mapping family nursing in undergraduate education at a national level: A cross-...
Campos, Maria J.; Barbieri-Figueiredo, Maria C.; Rua, Marilia; Pestana, Cristina Bárbara; Galinha de Sá, Florinda; Santos, Maria L.; Gouveia, Maria C.Background Family is a vital unit of care and support, formed by interdependent individuals linked through biology, emotions, or social bonds. Its dynamics both shape and are shaped by members’ health, making it integral to nursing care. Nursing education should promote a positive attitude among nurses regarding the involvement of families in care. Knowing how family issues are valued in undergraduate nursing p...
The relationships between empathy and social behaviours in middle childhood
Pires, Eva; Fernandes, Marília; Fernandes, Carla; Veríssimo, ManuelaAbstract: Concern for others’ welfare is part of normative development. However, some children respond to others’ distress with concern and helpful approaches, while others respond with suspicion, hostility, indifference. Although the literature around empathy has increased over the years, there isn’t a consensus over its associations with prosociality and internalizing or externalizing problems. A sample of 19...
Administration, management, and leadership theoretical approaches in undergradu...
Canedo, Estefania; Fernandes, Carla; Martins, Maria ManuelaIntrodução: Nas últimas décadas, a liderança estratégica tem sido identificada como um objetivo global; no entanto, a formação em enfermagem nem sempre fornece o conteúdo necessário em administração e gestão para preparar os enfermeiros aos desafios futuros de liderança. Objetivo: Explorar conceitos, teorias e programas de aprendizagem em administração, gestão e liderança na licenciatura em enfermagem. Métodos:...