Assessing behaviour in people with dementia is crucial for managing disease progression yet remains a significant challenge. This study explores the relationship between engagement and performance in a board game, aiming to position board games as a potential tool for assessing behaviour in people with dementia. An observational study was conducted with 13 individuals diagnosed with dementia, analyzing their en...
Mental health issues are a critical concern for the elderly, as the inability to manage stress during stimulation activities can significantly impair their ability to accept and effectively learn new tasks, thereby affecting their performance in daily life activities. Serious games are increasingly recognized as valuable in the context of rehabilitation; however, there is a paucity of studies examining how elde...
No presente estudo é apresentado e analisado o desenvolvimento coparticipativo de um Plano Estratégico Local para a Demência. Participaram nesta dinâmica 15 instituições de um território do centro de Portugal, cada uma delas representada por um profissional de referência e 2 técnicos superiores da Câmara Municipal (n=17). Foram recrutados os participantes com experiência prévia na prestação do cuidado à pessoa ...
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Em 2024, no âmbito do projeto "Investigação@UA”, os Serviços de Biblioteca, Informação Documental e Museologia da Universidade de Aveiro (SBIDM) lançaram um questionário à comunidade de investigação, com o objetivo de compreender as necessidades, desafios e dificuldades associados à adoção de práticas de Ciência Aberta. O presente relatório apresenta os resultados e uma análise deste questionário e identifica l...
No presente estudo é apresentada e analisada a construção colaborativa de um Plano Estratégico Local para a Demência. Participaram nesta dinâmica 15 instituições de um território do centro de Portugal, cada uma delas representada por um profissional de referência e 2 técnicos superiores da Câmara Municipal (n=17). Foram recrutados os participantes com experiência prévia na prestação do cuidado à pessoa idosa e ...
The Visual Arts and Artistic Technologies programme values adaptive learning, providing educational content that meets students' needs. One of the main pedagogical strategies adopted is the project work methodology, focused on structuring creative thinking and solving pedagogical, technological and artistic challenges presented in the different Curricular Units (CU). In this context, the Ceramics Workshop and P...
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders, a major public health problem, are mainly caused by the task nature and the work environment. One of the most important risk factors for the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders is muscle fatigue. Therefore, its assessment can contribute to the application of preventive measures. Many studies have evaluated muscle fatigue associated with work tasks in lab...
Traditional observation scales could be subjective and less sensitive to behavioural changes in people with dementia with different levels of apathy. This pilot study aims to explore if there is a difference in a comprehensive game index between people with dementia with different levels of apathy. Patients with dementia were recruited and thirteen were selected for this study. Sociodemographic data, apathy lev...