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- Effect of Different Modelling Assumptions on the Seismic Response of RC StructuresPublication . Sousa, Romain; Eroglu, T; Kazantzidou, D.; Kohrangi, M.; Sousa, Luís; Nascimbene, Roberto; Pinho, RuiThe introduction of new regulations for seismic assessment of structures established stricter performance requirements for existing buildings. In order to account for the poor seismic behaviour of such buildings, recent seismic codes, namely Eurocode 8 (EC8), introduce a number of prescriptions regarding issues such as analysis type, load distribution, accidental eccentricity, etc. At the same time, these codes give room for engineering judgment to be used with reference to the definition of structural and non-structural elements such as slabs or infill walls, and obviously leave the modelling assumptions, such as Finite Elements typology, meshing, mass modelling, etc. to the analyst decision. As such, four existing RC buildings, representative of traditional Mediterranean construction, considering different modelling assumptions, were subjected to an extensive number of nonlinear static analyses. The interpretation of possible deviations in the results will hopefully provide indications on the relative importance of each modelling parameter or decision.
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in the Elderly: The Perspective of Nursing StudentsPublication . Ferreira, Rogério; Baixinho, Cristina Lavareda; Ferreira, Óscar Ramos; Nunes, Ana Clara; Mestre, Teresa; Sousa, LuísHealth promotion and disease prevention are closely linked to health literacy. Therefore, intervention to increase individuals’ knowledge is essential if action is to be taken to promote a healthy lifestyle with support from health professionals for decision making on choices leading to behavioral change. Taking into account the growing aging population, nurses and nursing students have to develop interventions to promote health and prevent disease in these people, in order to keep them healthy and with quality of life. This study aims to understand how nursing students’ experiences in a clinical teaching context contributed to the development of their competencies in the promotion of health and prevention of disease in the elderly. Method: Qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive study carried out with ten students about to finish a graduate nursing course in a higher education institution in the South of Portugal. This study was carried out through narratives, one of the most common data collection procedures in social and health investigations. The content analysistechnique, more specifically the thematic categorical analysis, was used for data analysis. The study received authorization from the Ethics Committee of the institution where it took place. Results: Three categories were found: “Strategies to promote health and prevent disease in the elderly”, “Health improvements from the implementation of the strategies to promote health and prevent disease in the elderly”, and “The impact your participation in these strategies to promote health and prevent disease in the elderly had on your formative process”. Conclusion: The students developed competencies during their clinical teaching experiences through the implementation of strategies of health promotion and disease prevention adapted to/focused on the needs of the elderly.
- A Parentalidade Mindful como prática parental: Análise de conceito.Publication . Frade, Fátima; Furtado Firmino, Cristiana; Sousa, Luís; Frade, João Manuel GraçaEsta análise de conceito do termo parentalidade mindful, tem o objetivo de perceber de que forma se caracteriza a parentalidade mindful nas práticas parentais dos pais de crianças e adolescentes. Foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura para identificação e seleção dos artigos e uma análise de conceito de acordo com o método evolutivo de Rodgers. Foram selecionados dez artigos para revisão final e com base nos 4 elementos do modelo de Rodgers encontramos: 1) os conceitos relacionados, sendo eles parentalidade mindful, parentalidade atenta e parentalidade consciente 2) os atributos essenciais: ouvir atentamente os filhos; cultivar a abertura e aceitação sem julgamento; consciência emocional; autorregulação emocional; autocompaixão e compaixão 3) os antecedentes incluem o estilo parental, o género, o grau de escolaridade, ser autocompassivo, observador e empático; ter participado em programas de treino parental; 4) as consequências são a redução do stress parental, melhor comunicação pais-filhos, menos problemas de ansiedade e stress e aumento do bem-estar das crianças e adolescentes. Este estudo permite-nos compreender que a promoção da prática da parentalidade mindful, pode ser incluída na educação parental desenvolvida pelos enfermeiros como intervenção de enfermagem que prevê a disposição para melhorar a parentalidade.
- Respiratory telerehabilitation: user experience and satisfaction with the programPublication . Reis, Neuza; Costa Dias, Maria José; Sousa, Luís; Oliveira, João; Rico, Miguel Toscano; Baixinho, Cristina Lavareda; Henriques, Maria AdrianaBackground The rise of telehealth in geriatric care is an inexorable movement toward adapting to global digitalization trends, in terms of both technology and implementation experiences, with clear gains for health systems and citizens. A literature review shows that the older population, with lower levels of digital literacy, faces specific challenges with this type of service. The aim of this study was to understand the way older people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or long COVID perceive the implementation of telerehabilitation programs to meet their healthcare needs. Methods A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews to answer the research question: How do older people perceive telerehabilitation programs? The study participants were 17 people aged ≥ 65 years old who had completed a respiratory telerehabilitation program at a Portuguese hospital. The interviews were submitted to content analysis using WebQDA® qualitative data analysis software. Results The study participants had an average age of 70.94 ± 7.44 years old. The content of the interviews with these older people points to easy adaptation to the telerehabilitation program. Three categories and their respectives subcategories emerged from the content analysis: (1) access and continuity of care (access, continuity of care, and self-management); (2) presence (communication with the team and maintaining relationships); and (3) experience in the program (comfort, advantages, and difficulties). Conclusions This study allows for an understanding of how older people perceive participation in telerehabilitation programs, what they value, and the difficulties they experience. It makes it possible to make recommendations for clinic practice and research into this emerging area of health care.
- The Development of Research Skills in Nursing Postgraduate TrainingPublication . Ferreira, Rogério; Sousa, Luís; Nobre, Cidália; Nunes, Ana Clara; Fonseca, Cesar; Ferreira, Óscar; Baixinho, Cristina LavaredaAbstract: The objective of this study was to understand the contribution of postgraduate training to the development of research skills, aiming at their application in clinical practice. Method: This was a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive study conducted with eight nurses in the Local Health Unit of Baixo Alentejo, in Portugal, who had postgraduate training. The researchers conducted a group interview, or discussion group, using a semi-structured interview, which was assessed by two reviewers. The data were submitted to content analysis, and the results underwent a validation process with the participants and two reviewers. This study was approved by the institution’s ethics committee. Result: In terms of the research skills developed in nursing postgraduate education, the following indicators emerged from the participants’ discourse: understanding the research process, searching databases, developing literature reviews, assessing the quality of articles, developing research projects, communicating about science, and translating knowledge into clinical practice. Conclusion: The participants developed research skills in their nursing postgraduate training and reported developing these skills in their clinical practice.
- Transitional care for older persons with need of geriatric rehabilitation nursing interventionsPublication . Ferreira, Rogério; Pedrosa, Ana Rita; Reis, Neuza; Sousa, Luís; Nicolau, Célia; Ferreira, Bruno; Rocha, Belmiro; Baixinho, Cristina LavaredaBackground: The literature review notes that people in need of care from Rehabilitation Programs do not always see their continuity ensured. Objective: This study aim to analyze the perspective of Specialists Nurse in Rehabilitation Nursing in relation to the organization and specialized intervention of transitional care for older people in need of rehabilitation programs. Methods: This is a qualitative study within the interpretivist paradigm. A focus group with 8 nurses and 13 interviews with Portuguese nurses were carried out between April 2022 and February 2023. Content analysis was carried out. Results: The triangulation of the data made it possible to identify 3 categories: Coordination of a transitional care program; Empowering the person to self-manage the transitional care process and Empowering the Informal Caregiver. Conclusions: It is imperative to promote the coordination of transitional care, increase the functional capacity of the person and empower the informal caregiver.