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STICKY COSTS IN THE CLASSROOM: RETHINKING MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING EDUCATION FOR R...
Lucas, Ana; Azevedo, Graça; Oliveira, J; Lima Santos, LuísIn recent years, research on cost behavior in accounting has advanced significantly, particularly with the introduction of the concept of “sticky costs.” These costs exhibit asymmetry, meaning they increase more rapidly with rising activity levels than they decrease with falling activity. This phenomenon challenges cost management as it complicates earnings predictability and financial stability for organizatio...
Treatment patterns and preferences of people living with HIV starting or switch...
Pedro, L; Zagalo, A; Tavares, R; Pacheco, P; Oliveira, J; Vaz Pinto, I; Serrão, R; Tavares, S; Brito, P; Maltez, F; Neves, I; Carvalho, A; Teófilo, EBackground: There is a lack of up-to-date real-life evidence on antiretroviral therapy (ART) strategies among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Portugal. This study aimed to describe the treatment strategy used in PLWH either initiating or switching ART. Methods: Non-interventional, cross-sectional, multicenter study carried out between December 2019 and October 2021 in Portugal. Results: A total of 237 PLWH wer...
First Insight into Lignin Valorization as a Promising Biopolymer for the Modula...
Pereira, AR; Brandao, E; Pinto, J; de Pinho, PG; Carina Costa; Rodrigues, AE; Michelin, M; Soares, S; de Freitas, V; Mateus, N; Oliveira, JLignosulfonate (LS), kraft lignin (KL), and organosolv lignin (OL) were evaluated as potential modulating agents of the physicochemical properties of Port wine at two different concentrations for 7 and 30 days. KL and LS demonstrated the ability to remove proteins and potentiate the anthocyanin concentration. LS reduced the tannin content and the interaction of salivary acidic proline-rich proteins with wine ph...
Sociodemographic, Clinical, and Behavioral Factors Associated With Sexual Trans...
Miranda, M; Pimentel, V; Graça, J; Seabra, S; Sebastião, C; Diniz, A; Faria, D; Teófilo, E; Roxo, F; Maltez, F; Germano, I; Oliveira, J; Ferreira, JIntroduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to occur at high levels. According to the WHO, each year there are an estimated 374 million new infections with syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. STIs are associated with an increased risk of acquiring HIV infection. Migrants are reportedly highly affected by STIs. Objectives: This study aims to characterize factors associated with ...
Major Determinants of Primary Non Function From Kidney Donation After Maastrich...
Gaspar, A; Gama, M; Nobre de Jesus, G; Querido, S; Damas, J; Oliveira, J; Neves, M; Santana, A; Ribeiro, JMPurpose: Organ shortage greatly limits treatment of patients with end-stage chronic kidney. Maastricht type 2 donation after circulatory death (DCD) has been shown to have similar results in long term outcomes in kidney transplantation, when compared with brain dead donation. Our main goal was to assess Maastricht type 2 DCD and evaluate factors that impact on early graft function. Methods: A retrospective stud...
Fatores de Risco de Burnout nos Profissionais de Saúde em Contexto Hospitalar
Oliveira, J; Ferreira, P; Gonçalves, VIntrodução – O burnout é um estado de esgotamento físico, resultante de stress crónico no trabalho não gerido com êxito (OMS, 2019). Existem inúmeras definições de burnout, sendo a mais atual e comummente utilizada pelos grandes investigadores do fenómeno como Maslach e Jackson, a que caracteriza a síndrome como sendo uma crise de caráter psicológico com elevada exaustão emocional, despersonalização e baixa rea...
Influenza vaccination in older adults and patients with chronic disorders: A po...
Froes, F; Timóteo, A; Almeida, B; Raposo, JF; Oliveira, J; Carrageta, M; Duque, S; Morais, AInfluenza affects millions of people worldwide each year and can lead to severe complications, hospitalizations, and even death, especially among vulnerable populations such as older adults and those with chronic medical conditions. Annual vaccination is considered the most effective measure for preventing influenza and its complications. Despite the widespread availability of influenza vaccines, however, vacci...
Androgen-deprivation therapy and cognitive decline in the NEON-PC prospective s...
Araújo, N; Costa, A; Lopes-Conceição, L; Ferreira, A; Carneiro, F; Oliveira, J; Braga, I; Morais, S; Pacheco-Figueiredo, L; Ruano, L; Cruz, VTBackground: Androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) has been associated with cognitive decline, but results are conflicting. This study describes changes in cognitive performance in patients with prostate cancer, according to ADT, during the first year after prostate cancer diagnosis. Patients and methods: Patients with prostate cancer treated at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology of Porto (n = 366) were evaluated...
Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment before Prostate Cancer Treatment
Araújo, N; Costa, A; Lopes, C; Lopes-Conceição, L; Ferreira, A; Carneiro, F; Oliveira, J; Morais, S; Pacheco-Figueiredo, L; Ruano, L; Cruz, VTCognitive impairment is common among patients with different types of cancer, even before cancer treatment, but no data were reported among patients with prostate cancer (PCa), who may be at high risk due to advanced age. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of cognitive impairment before PCa treatment. Between February 2018 and April 2021, the NEON-PC cohort recruited 605 patients with PCa proposed for t...
Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation on admission to an acute psychiatric h...
Oliveira, J; Silva, TCE; Cabral, AC; Lavrador, M; Almeida, FF; Macedo, A; Saraiva, C; Fernandez Llimos, F; Caramona, MM; Figueiredo, IVBackground: Therapy management in patients suffering from mental health disorders is complex and the risks derived from changes or interruptions of treatment should not be ignored. Medication reconciliation in psychiatry may reduce medication errors and promote patient safety during transitions of care. Objective: To identify the influence of complementary information sources in the construction of the best pos...