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- Negative life events and resilience in higher education studentsPublication . Gonçalves, Amadeu Matos; Cabral, Lídia do Rosário; Ferreira, Manuela da Conceição; Martins, Maria da Conceição; Duarte, João CarvalhoAbstract: Resilience is the capacity to overcome life adversities in a positive and constructive manner. The transition from high school to a higher education degree might function as an enhancer of crises and vulnerabilities. Negative Life Events (NLE) constitute any adverse circumstances against human development, possibly threatening the individual’s equilibrium. Our aim was to study how negative life events affect the resilience of higher education students, and to identify certain socio-demographic, family and academic variables, as well as negative life events they may have endured. A quantitative study based on a descriptive design sampled 382 students from a higher education institute in Portugal. In order to assess the proposed variables, Wagnild and Young’s Scale of Resilience (1993) which was adapted for the Portuguese population by Carvalho and Pereira (2012) and the Negative Life Events Inventory (Gonçalves, 2014) was utilised. We found significant relationships between the capacity for resilience and age, marital status, area of residence, school, and the use of drugs. Regarding life events, the dimensions “Neglect”, “Separation/Loss” and “Friend Satisfaction” were found to be strong predictors of resilience capacity. The results obtained show that higher negative life events indicate a student is better able to be self-sufficient and self-confident and have higher resilience. These results lead us to propose interventions which may facilitate the students’ ability to overcome their problems.
- The domiciliary support in the vision of the informal care providerPublication . Carvalho, Ana Branca; Nogueira, Fernanda; Oliveira, Ivo; Sousa, CátiaThe home support services are a social response in order to improve the quality of life directed predominantly for the elderly and for people with varying degrees of disability and dependence. Examples of those services are hygiene and personal comfort, medication, housekeeping and cleaning, preparation and monitoring of the meals; the dressing, etc. It is necessary to make society aware of the importance of these services to all those who need them. The general objective was to understand the most important relationships among informal caregivers, those who are care and home support services providers. Material and Methods. Data were collected through a questionnaire, using the various dimensions of the construct Quality SERVPERF model of service that matches the 22 items of SERVQUAL model. The various items used to assess the perception of care individuals and informal caregivers about the quality of home care services. 82 individuals participated providers of informal care, to receive home support services, and exclusion criteria, the fact of having a diagnosed psychiatric illness or psychological factors that prevent them from responding. The analysis was performed with SPSS and SEM-PLS for the estimation of the proposed structural model. Written consent was obtained, free and clear of each subject. Results and Conclusions. The results showed that the relationships with healthcare professionals are the most important positive effects on satisfaction. This research emphasizes the need to work closely with health professionals to improve the relationship between technicians and patients. Although current constructs appear to explain much of the satisfaction, it is recommended that the future researches exploit new variables, to get a better understanding of the effects of public health policies on the quality of life of these patients.
- A national referral of an integrated network of continuing care a study casePublication . Carvalho, Ana Branca; Rainho, Maria José; Sobral, Maria JoséThis study aims to characterize the National Long-Term Care Network (NL-TCN) users. The Portuguese National Health Service, was restructured in 2006 with the creation of the National Long-Term Care Network to respond to new health and social needs concerning the continuity of care. Objectives- Analyse the sociodemographic profile of the network users and the review of hospital, local and regional management procedures. Methods-we used various methods of observational or experimental nature (data processing and presentation of results with the program Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 20, descriptive statistics (frequencies, crosstabs and test chi-square)). The Pearson correlation test showed a positive correlation between time procedures at the local and regional management and hospital’s length of stay. Results- from a sample of 805 cases, 595 (74%) were admitted in the NL-TCN, a rate lower than the national average (86%). Almost half of the sample was admitted in Rehabilitation Units (46%), while nationally the highest number of admissions was in Home Care Teams (30%). The average time from hospital referral to network admission was 9.73 days with a positive correlation between referred network management procedures and hospital length of stay. Conclusions- For specialized units, the maximum waiting times were for the Long-Term and Support Units (mean 30.27 days) and the minimum waiting times were for Home Care Teams (mean 5.57 days). The average time between the local and regional management was 3.59 days. Almost 90% of referrals were orthopaedics, internal medicine and neurology and Network users were mostly elderly (average 75 years old), female and married. Most users were admitted to inpatient units (78%) and only 15% remained in their home town.
- Life quality and the wellness in elderly. study case of the Casa do Menino JesusPublication . Carvalho, Ana Branca; Marques dos Santos, Paula; Coutinho, Ana; Valverde, Ana; Duarte, MileneThis research aims to present an analysis on the absence of innovative social responses to elderly, taking into account the need for stimulation of this population segment. Our main goal is not only a theoretical approach about the issue of elderly, but also present a study on the potentialities of the Casa do Menino Jesus, our case study, can apply for funding of a multisensorial stimulation response for elderly. This paper is divided into three parts: theoretical framework and characterization of our social organization, according to an exploratory research, structuring a strategic plan of the organization, through field research, and as final result, to present a proposal for funding and implementation of an innovative social response, according to the underlying legislation to Portugal 2020. The sample is focused on the population of Mirandela municipality. To conclude, it is important to make this local approach, because of the increasing number elder people with dementia problems and specific needs of treatment and stimulation.
- Life quality and the wellness of local population and the sustainability of social organizations. Study case of a FoundationPublication . Carvalho, Ana Branca; Marques dos Santos, Paula; Oliveira, João; Vinhas, Filipe; Pina, RosaThis research aims to present an analysis on the absence of innovative social responses related with continuing care, taking into account the need to answer to all kind of social needs. Our main goal is not only a theoretical approach about the social challenges and social policies, but also present a study on the potentialities of the Fundação Elísio Ferreira Afonso, our case study, can apply for funding of an UCC (Continuing Care Unit) in order to meet the needs of the local population on one hand, and on the other, in order to contribute to the self-sustainability of the Foundation. This paper is divided into three parts: theoretical framework and characterization of our social organization, according to an exploratory research, structuring a strategic plan of the organization, through field research, and as final result, to present a proposal for funding and implementation of an innovative UCC, according to the underlying legislation to Portugal 2020. The sample is focused on the population of Sátão municipality. To conclude, it is important to make this local approach, because of the increasing demand for this kind of caring services.
- Life quality and the wellness of victims of domestic violence. study case of the Centro Social, Recreativo e Cultural de Vilar de MaçadaPublication . Carvalho, Ana Branca; Marques dos Santos, Paula; Magalhães, Alexandra; Teixeira, Ana; Adão, SofiaThis research aims to present an analysis on the absence of social responses that address the problem of domestic violence in Alijó. Our main goal is not only a theoretical approach about the issue of domestic violence, regional conditions in relation to domestic violence, but also present a study on the potentialities of Centro Social Recreativo e Cultural de Vilar de Maçada, our case study, can apply for funding of an emergency housing for victims of domestic violence. This paper is divided into three parts: theoretical framework and characterization of our social organization, according to an exploratory research, structuring a strategic plan of the organization, through field research, and as final result, to present a proposal for funding and implementation of an innovative social response, according to the underlying legislation to Portugal 2020. The sample is focused on the population of Alijó municipality. To conclude, it is important to make this local approach, because of the increasing number of cases not detected and reported. Thus, the quality of life is increased, reducing the incidence of violence in the family.
- As Artes Marciais e Desportos de Combate na Educação Física Escolar – Interpretação CurricularPublication . Bruno Avelar-Rosa, Abel FigueiredoOs Programas Nacionais de Educação Física (PNEF) em Portugal assinalam a necessidade de garantir o ecletismo e o desenvolvimento multilateral das crianças e jovens. Partindo desta assunção, é observada a proposta curricular efetuada no âmbito das artes marciais e desportos de combate (AM&DC) em relação com a atual formação académica de base dos futuros professores de Educação Física. No seguimento das particularidades analisadas, é efetuada uma proposta de matriz teórica para a abordagem transversal das AM&DC que enfatiza as ações referenciais destas práticas ao mesmo tempo que promove o desenvolvimento de um processo de ensinoaprendizagem vinculado às diferentes possibilidades motrizes que conferem oposição dual. A estruturação das AM&DC apresentadas elogia assim o desenvolvimento de um "saber lutar" transversal promovido pela resolução de problemas associados à lógica dual das tarefas lutatórias, o qual se assume como independente dos constrangimentos técnicos e regulamentares particulares das diferentes modalidades deste grupo de práticas. Esta perspetiva procura estimular os professores, particularmente aqueles que não são especialistas neste âmbito, a compreender a estrutura global das AM&DC para sua posterior aplicação em contexto escolar.
- La Iniciación a los Deportes de Combate: Interpretación de la Estructura del Fenómeno Lúdico LuctatorioPublication . Avelar-Rosa, Bruno; Figueiredo, AbelEl presente estudio, de carácter teórico, tiene por objeto exponer las líneas fundamentales de un modelo didáctico para la iniciación a los deportes de combate. Para ello se analizan las aportaciones de numerosos autores que desde diversas perspectivas consideran que la iniciación a los deportes de combate no significa iniciarse específicamente en alguna de sus modalidades, sino que implica un tratamiento integrado y transversal de las mismas. Estas concepciones “alternativas” restan importancia a los modelos técnicos específicos para potenciar los elementos comunes de los deportes de combate, y particularmente el desarrollo de lo que ha venido a denominarse el “saber luchar”; esto es, la capacidad que permite al luchador solucionar las diversas situaciones que se suceden durante un combate.