This study aimed to analyze the perception of healthcare workers of Estonia on the impact of eHealth and blockchain technology in healthcare, after over a decade of its nationwide adoption, and their perceived benefits and challenges of its implementation. A qualitative research was conducted involving a semi-structured interview of eleven participants, selected amongst healthcare professionals such as doctors,...
This paper presents a literature review on seminal technologies that shaped the early development of the moving image, with a focus on animation. While the history of animation is often analysed through the lens of techniques and styles, the underlying technologies have received particularly limited attention. This study, therefore, seeks to clarify the origins of the technologies that had a direct implication ...
Aim: The main objective of the review is to map the literature on the warning signs of aggressive behaviour in adolescent inpatients in an institutional setting. Introduction Aggressive behaviour, self ou directed to others is a problem in the context of healthcare. Although they can be spontaneous, most of them are escalating behaviours manifested by warning signs, which, through early identification by nurses...
Aim: The aim of this review is to map the existing research on the interventions carried out by nurses in managing the risk of aggressive behavior in adolescent healthcare units. Introduction: Research on aggressive behaviors in healthcare units for adolescents with mental illness is considered a neglected area. These behaviors have an impact on staff, patients and on the therapeutic millieu, requiring interven...
Serpa cheese, a Portuguese Protected of Denomination Origin (PDO) cheese, known for its unique sensory attributes, is made from the raw milk of native sheep. In this preliminary work, ten samples of Serpa cheese were submitted for a sensory evaluation performed by an expert panel in a sensory laboratory accredited according to ISO 17025 for Serpa cheese parameters, and the panelists classified the cheeses based...
This study aimed to analyze the perception of healthcare workers of Estonia on the impact of eHealth and blockchain technology in healthcare, after over a decade of its nationwide adoption, and their perceived benefits and challenges of its implementation. A qualitative research was conducted involving a semi-structured interview of eleven participants, selected amongst healthcare professionals such as doctors,...
Short-term (24 h) violence risk assessment and management can reduce violence in institutional settings, yet they remain understudied in adolescent populations. This systematic review aimed to identify instruments used for short-term violence risk assessment and strategies for managing violence risk among adolescents in institutional settings, as well as to evaluate related outcomes. PRISMA was used as an evide...
Introduction: Research on aggressive behaviors (ABs) in adolescent mental healthcare settings remains limited and underexplored. Such behaviors significantly affect staff, patients, and the therapeutic environment, necessitating nursing interventions for effective risk management to reduce their adverse impact on safety and quality of care. Objective: This review aimed to map the existing evidence on nursing in...
Serpa cheese, a Portuguese Protected of Denomination Origin (PDO) cheese, known for its unique sensory attributes, is made from the raw milk of native sheep. In this preliminary work, ten samples of Serpa cheese were submitted for a sensory evaluation performed by an expert panel in a sensory laboratory accredited according to ISO 17025 for Serpa cheese parameters, and the panelists classified the cheeses based...
Background: the complexity associated with the empowerment process of informal caregivers results in changes in family dynamics, often underestimated by healthcare professionals, with potential negative consequences. Nurses are key facilitators in the transition process for hospitalized individuals and their families. However, the lack of early and appropriate interventions may hinder the empowerment process an...