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Psychological distress and family stress in Alzheimer’s caregivers: a forgivene...
Brito, Laura; Leite, Ângela; Pereira, M. GraçaBackground: The present study examined how family stress, distress, and forgiveness influenced the quality of life (QoL) of family caregivers (FCs) of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease over time. Method: Using a longitudinal design, data were collected at baseline (T1), 6 months (T2), and 12 months (T3). Results: Family stress at T1 predicted family stress at T2, while forgiveness at T1 predicted family s...
Beyond COVID-19 infection: cognitive and emotional pathways between posttraumat...
Vilaça, Margarida; Carvalho, Sandra; Leite, Jorge; Leite, Fernanda; Pereira, M. GraçaBackground: Hospitalization during the COVID-19 pandemic has been linked with increased psychological distress, cognitive impairment, and reduced quality of life (QoL). Posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and rumination may significantly influence QoL outcomes, yet the mechanisms underlying these effects remain poorly understood. Based on the Cognitive Aging Model, this study examines the mediating effects of ...
The indirect role of emotions in university students’ psychological well-being
Pereira, M. Graça; Guimarães, Ana Raquel Machado; Bernardo, Ana Cristina; Vilaça, MargaridaMental health difficulties in university students are an increasing concern, especially after the COVID-19 global crisis. This study used a cross-sectional design to analyze the effect of psychological factors on students’ psychological well-being. Participants were 190 university students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs at a public university. Based on previous research and grounded theoretical ...
Risk assessment profiles for caregiver burden in family caregivers of persons l...
Brito, Laura; Cepa, Beatriz; Brito, Cláudia; Leite, Ângela; Pereira, M. GraçaAlzheimer’s disease (AD) places a profound global challenge, driven by its escalating prevalence and the multifaceted strain it places on individuals, families, and societies. Family caregivers (FCs), who are pivotal in supporting family members with AD, frequently endure substantial emotional, physical, and psychological demands. To better understand the determinants of family caregiving strain, this study emp...
Integrated care in atrial fibrillation: A multidisciplinary approach to improve...
Machado, Ana Mónica; Leite, Fernanda; Pereira, M. GraçaBackground: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia globally, associated with serious complications such as stroke and heart failure, as well as significant impacts on patients' quality of life. Objectives: This theoretical article explores the role of integrated care in the management of AF, highlighting the need for a multidisciplinary approach that goes beyond rhythm and heart rate control. Me...
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 ...
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 ...
Incerteza e literacia em saúde na fibrilação auricular: Implicações e estratégi...
Machado, Ana Mónica Macedo Mendonça; Leite, Fernanda; Pereira, M. GraçaA fibrilação auricular é uma condição crónica complexa, cuja gestão eficaz exige uma abordagem que vá além do controlo eletrofisiológico, integrando dimensões psicossociais frequentemente negligenciadas. Este capítulo analisa o papel da incerteza e da literacia em saúde na vivência da fibrilação auricular e o seu impacto na qualidade de vida dos doentes. A incerteza, entendida como a dificuldade em compreender,...
Impacto da doença renal crónica e da hemodiálise em pacientes e parceiros.
Bernardo, Ana Cristina; Pereira, M. GraçaA doença renal crónica e a hemodiálise impactam profundamente a vida dos pacientes, afetando tanto a sua funcionalidade, como também a dinâmica conjugal e familiar. A hemodiálise compromete o estado funcional e a autonomia do doente, que leva o parceiro a assumir responsabilidades adicionais. Está amplamente documentado na literatura que a sobrecarga e a morbilidade psicológica (i.e., ansiedade e depressão) são...
Riscos psicossociais, morbilidade psicológica, estilo de vida e burnout no Ensi...
Carvalho, Daniele; Pereira, M. GraçaA Síndrome de Burnout configura-se como um transtorno psíquico resultante da exposição prolongada a estressores ocupacionais, sendo caracterizada por exaustão emocional, despersonalização e sensação de baixa realização profissional. No âmbito acadêmico, docentes e pesquisadores constituem grupos particularmente suscetíveis, em razão da elevada carga de trabalho, da pressão contínua por produtividade acadêmica, ...