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- Psychometric properties of the revised illness perception questionnaire for people with alcohol use disorder in PortugalPublication . Laranjeira, Carlos; Querido, Ana; Valentim, OlgaThe revised Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ-R) is an instrument used to evaluate illness perceptions. The IPQ-R uses components of Leventhal’s self-regulatory model of illness representation. It has been used broadly in different contexts and cultures, presenting variable psychometric properties. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Portuguese version of the IPQ-R in patients with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Methods: Methodological study. The sample consisted of 304 inpatients with AUD. Data collection took place from February 2018 to January 2019. The validity and reliability of the instrument were evaluated using exploratory factor analysis and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Results: Cronbach’s α values were consistently higher than 0.57. Factor analysis of the IPQ-R items revealed that the Portuguese version reflects the original structure. The seven-factor construct explained 68.56% of the total variance. Conclusion: The IPQ-R showed statistically satisfactory levels of reliability and validity. In psychiatric and mental health nursing, the use of the IPQ-R can be suggested for planning personalized care, which involves recognizing and addressing illness perceptions among people with AUD. Further work is needed to develop the confirmatory factor analysis of the IPQ-R.
- How to Overcome Barriers to Sharing Tacit Knowledge in Non-Profit Organizations?Publication . Oliveira, Márcio; Pinheiro, Paulo; Lopes, João M.; Oliveira, JoséThis paper aims to elaborate a diagnosis and performance matrix concerted on the increment of human capital value by sharing tacit knowledge in non-proft organizations. The following objectives were defned: determine which indicators of tacit knowledge sharing are appliable; determine the measures to be implemented, aiming the augmentation of tacit knowledge sharing and learning organizational. Interviews were conducted with the commanders of volunteer fre brigades in Portugal. It was possible to create a diagnosis and performance matrix to increase the tacit knowledge sharing in these organizations. The application of this matrix improves the tacit knowledge sharing and consequently increases the human capital value. The option of a multiple case research of organizations such as voluntary fre brigades is unique in its action and identity, enabling such organizations with competencies to improve their performance with the purpose of mitigating tragic circumstances that may lead to the loss of human lives.