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Incidence of Delirium in Ventilated Burn Patients: a Cohort Study
Silva, Márcia Pereira; Vala, Joana; Teixeira, Joana; Henriques, Helga Rafael; Sousa, JoãoIntroductionDelirium is an independent predictor of mortality, morbidity, increased length of stay and long-term cognitive impairment, with a negative impact on the critically ill patient and their family.1 There are few studies on critically ill burn patients, and it is estimated that the incidence of delirium in this population can reach 77%.2,3 This study is part of the cognition.id sub-project, as part of t...
Sound Interventions on Promoting Sleep Quality in ICUs: a Systematic Review
Guerreiro, Rui; Silva, Márcia; Mendonça, Sílvia; Durão, Cândida; Teixeira, Joana; Henriques, HelgaIntroductionThe id.Care project aims to co-create, develop, implement and evaluate bundles of nursing interventions that promote a safe environment in the care of people with complex chronic illnesses, in acute or critical care contexts. One of the axes of the project is the provision of care. Promoting sleep quality is fundamental to the well-being and recovery of critically ill patients in intensive care unit...
Nursing Students' Learning in id.Care Research Initiation Programs
Sousa, Diana; Faria, José; Teixeira, Joana; Pinto, Maria do Rosário; Portela, Joana; Henriques, Helga RafaelIntroductionStudents' participation in research projects influences their professional development.1,2 It allows for the acquisition of knowledge and development of skills, the establishment of new attitudes that foster a research culture, and behavioral changes that enhance knowledge translation into care practices.1 Participation in research projects promotes positive attitudes towards research, facilitating ...
Collecting and preserving media art in Portuguese museums
Direito, Eva; Sá, Cristina; Teixeira, JoanaThis research aims to map the practices surrounding the collection of media art in Portuguese museums, with a particular focus on the preservation strategies employed by relevant institutions. At the core of the study is a critical analysis of data gathered through an online survey, completed by the following institutions: Museu da Bienal de Cerveira, Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Ser-ralves, Centro de Arte Ol...
What is the impact of thiamine deficiency on cognitive function in patients wit...
Teixeira, Joana; Pereira, Inês; Castanho, Miguel; Couto, Frederico Simões doCognitive impairments are frequently observed in patients with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Thiamine deficiency is often found in AUD patients and has been suggested as a possible cause of cognitive impairments. While thiamine deficiency is not consistently present in all AUD patients with cognitive deficits, thiamine is traditionally prescribed to patients with AUD to treat or prevent cognitive impairment. To b...
L2 acquisition and linguistic change: the case of null subjects
Teixeira, Joana; Fiéis, AlexandraThis study investigates parallels between L2 acquisition and language change, exploring the hypothesis that the transition from a null subject grammar to a non-null subject grammar follows common principles in both contexts. The study focuses on the acquisition of L2 English by native speakers of European Portuguese, comparing it with diachronic change data from Brazilian Portuguese. 64 Portuguese learners of L...
What is the impact of thiamine deficiency on cognitive function in patients wit...
Teixeira, Joana; Pereira, Inês; Castanho, Miguel A. R. B.; Simões Do Couto, FredericoCognitive impairments are frequently observed in patients with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Thiamine deficiency is often found in AUD patients and has been suggested as a possible cause of cognitive impairments. While thiamine deficiency is not consistently present in all AUD patients with cognitive deficits, thiamine is traditionally prescribed to patients with AUD to treat or prevent cognitive impairment. To b...
Impairment in Social Cognition in People With Substance Use Disorders.
Piñón-Blanco, Adolfo; Rodrigues, Sonia; Teixeira, Joana; Coutinho, Catia; Faria, Isabela; Murta, Ilda; Tavares, Ana Isabel; Iglesias-Rejas, LuisIntroduction: Substance use disorders are associated with impairments in various neuropsychological functions. We evaluated potential alterations in social cognition and differences between men and women in individuals with substance use disorders undergoing treatment at Addiction and Dependency Intervention Centers in Portugal. Methods: The assessment utilized the Ekman 60 Faces Test (EFT), Interpersonal React...
Intervention in Alcohol Consumption during Pregnancy in Portugal
Matos Pereira, Inês; Vidó, Inês; Nogueira, Violeta; Teixeira, JoanaN/a.; N/a.
Nursing interventions to promote dyspnea self-management of complex chronic pat...
Henriques, Helga Rafael; Correia, Andreia; Santos, Tatiana; Faria, José; Sousa, Diana; Portela, Joana; Teixeira, JoanaObjectives: Chronic dyspnea, a distressing symptom in patients with complex chronic conditions, is linked to higher risks of mortality. This study aimed to identify nursing interventions that could improve self-management for complex chronic patients, thereby enhancing control over chronic dyspnea. The findings intend to guide nursing care strategies that promote self-management among this population. Methods: ...