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Prescribed Hospital Diet Influence on Dietary Intake of Hospitalised Patients: ...

Background: The dietary intake of hospitalised patients is often compromised during hospitalisation, which can be a causal factor for hospital malnutrition. This is considered a public health problem worldwide and is associated with an increased risk of other complications. Objectives: Our objective was to determine the dietary intake of hospitalised individuals and if the prescribed diet influences it. Methods...

Transversalidade pedagógica: Portugal e Estados Unidos utópicos em contexto his...

Quando Edward Bellamy escreve “Looking Backward”, em pleno século XIX, lança – num dos mais improváveis países – temas fundamentais para a análise política e social do mundo em que vivemos. Para uma audiência da época, mas com um preâmbulo dirigido aos cidadãos do século XX, a obra – categorizada de utópica – desenha um futuro pensado como improvável. Na verdade, quando o protagonista acorda de um sono de aprox...

From grief to growth: The role of coping strategies, kinship and cause of death

Background: Research has predominantly focused on the post-traumatic consequences of grief. Less is known about the factors associated with the capacity for recovery and growth. Objective: The main goal of this study is to analyse the mediating role of coping strategies in the relationship between the impact of the event and posttraumatic growth, considering the degree of kinship and the cause of death. Methods...

Relatório Final do projeto ALOP (ALT20-03-0145-FEDER-000004)

O Projeto ALOP teve início formal a 25 de Maio de 2016 e terminou a 31 de dezembro de 2019. Neste relatório final procuramos dar conta das atividades efetuadas e principalmente dos resultados obtidos. A tarefa está facilitada pois o projeto, em conjunto com as sinergias geradas com outros projetos e as colaborações nacionais e internacionais dos vários membros da equipa permitiram a publicação de um invejável n...

Eggshell Calcification Pattern: An Incidental Finding

Epidemiology of Psoriasis in Portugal: A Population-Based Study

Introduction: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, and inflammatory skin disorder with a high personal, social and economic burden and important implications for healthcare systems. The aim of this study was to provide an epidemiological characterization of individuals with psoriasis in Portugal.Material and Methods: A large observational, cross-sectional, nationwide, population-based survey study developed by the P...

Psychoscocial risks: prevention and control of occupational stress

Background: psychosocial risks significantly affect workers mental health, which may lead to the emergence of stress as the main risk factor in the work environment.  Considered the second most reported health problem in Europe, it is essential to invest in prevention and health promotion measures in the workplace to ensure high levels of health and mental well-being for workers. Objective: identify effective o...

Epidemiology of Psoriasis in Portugal: A Population-Based Study

Introduction: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, and inflammatory skin disorder with a high personal, social and economic burden and important implications for healthcare systems. The aim of this study was to provide an epidemiological characterization of individuals with psoriasis in Portugal. Methods: A large observational, cross-sectional, nationwide, population-based survey study developed by the Portuguese Ps...

Epidemiology of psoriasis in Portugal: a population-based study

Introduction: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, and inflammatory skin disorder with a high personal, social and economic burden and important implications for healthcare systems. The aim of this study was to provide an epidemiological characterization of individuals with psoriasis in Portugal. Material and methods: A large observational, cross-sectional, nationwide, population-based survey study developed by the ...

Quality of life in women with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy and the mode...

Background: Quality of life (QoL) is severely affected by breast cancer (BC) and its treatment, particularly chemotherapy treatment. Psychological morbidity, illness perceptions, and self-efficacy for coping are important variables that impact QoL during the treatment of BC. The impact of cortisol on QoL has been poorly studied. Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the contributing variables to QoL ...