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Analysis of patellar reflex in Parkinson disease patients after an acupuncture ...

The investigation of rigidity physiology in Parkinson’s Disease involves the examination of reflexes. Parkinsonian patients often demonstrate reduced sensitivity in polysynaptic reflexes within the leg extensor muscles, which is correlated with their postural instability. The compensatory mechanisms for impaired proprioceptive reflex function may involve alterations in intrinsic muscle stiffness. The interplay ...

Solitary Fibrous Tumors of the Chest: Case Series from a Portuguese Center

The solitary fibrous tumor is a rare mesenchymal tumor with predilection for the pleura. Most times it is an incidental diagnosis. Surgery is the recommended treatment. Most solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) exhibit indolent behavior; however, 10% to 25% may experience recurrence. The aim of this retrospective analysis is to characterize their presentation, therapeutic approach and recurrence and was conducted at ...

Emotions and Coping: “What I Feel about It, Gives Me More Strategies to Deal wi...

Background: Personal emotions and affects have been identified and studied in the context of pandemics, as well as coping strategies centered on emotional regulation or the balance between positive and negative emotions. Objectives: The objectives of this paper are to identify an emotion and affect structure in our sample and analyze the relationship of these dimensions with resilient coping in the context of t...

Art therapy in people living with dementia: a rapid review protocol

Background: Art therapy as a non-pharmacological approach has been used in the management of symptoms in people with dementia, improving cognitive and non-cognitive outcomes. Objective: To identify art therapy modalities and their benefits when applied to people with dementia and who are community-dwelling or living in long-term care institutions. Design: Descriptive study protocol of a rapid review. Methods: W...

Acupuncture effect on reaction-time changes in Parkinson’s disease patients—Cas...

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition associated with deficit in reaction time which can lead to falls, resulting in limited independence, diminished quality of life, heightened rates of institutionalization and increased healthcare costs. We aimed to examine the effects of an acupuncture protocol in motor time response after an auditory stimulus. Methods: This study employed a c...

Emotions and Coping: “What I Feel about It, Gives Me More Strategies to Deal wi...

Background: Personal emotions and affects have been identified and studied in the context 4 of pandemics, as well as coping strategies centered on emotional regulation or the balance between 5 positive and negative emotions. Objectives: to identify an emotion and affect structure in our sample 6 and analyze the relationship of these dimensions to resilient coping in the context of pandemic of 7 COVID 19. Method...

Emoções, Artes e Intervenção - Abordagens Colaborativas e Participação em Espaç...

Livro de atas da 4.ª Conferência Internacional Emoções, Artes e Intervenção: Ab...

A Escola Superior de Educação e Ciências Sociais do Politécnico de Leiria tem o prazer de apresentar a 4.ª Edição da Conferência Internacional Emoções, Artes e Intervenção, este ano com um enfoque especial nas abordagens colaborativas e participação em espaços educativos. Esta 4.ª edição da Conferência Internacional Emoções, Arte e Intervenção assume-se novamente como um espaço de investigação, reflexão e divul...

Should Human Resources Management “Go Green”?: The Impact of Green Human Resour...

Environmental concerns reflect a crucial theme in the twenty-first century due to the resource scarcity, the prevalence of pollution, among many other aspects. Organisation have played fundamental roles in contributing towards reducing the impact of their actions on the surrounding environment. In this context, green human resource management (GHRM) constitutes a set of sustainable practices carried out within ...

EMOÇÕES, ARTES E INTERVENÇÃO: CRIANÇAS E JOVENS EM RISCO

Coordenação do Livro; Este trabalho é financiado por Fundos Nacionais através da FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P., no âmbito do projeto Refa UIDB/05507/2020. Agradecemos adicionalmente ao Centro de Estudos em Educação e Inovação (CI&DEI) e ao Politécnico de Leiria pelo apoio prestado.