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Webdatanet: innovation and quality in web-based data collection
Publication . COST Action IS1004; Teixeira, Luís Lopes
The integration of mHealth into prenatal and peadeatric care in Brazil
Publication . Tibana, Luísa Lopes Lisboa; Afonso, Carla Susana Moiteiro Ganito
From the rise of telehealth to the larger adoption of wearables and mHealth, the impact of digital health in the healthcare sector can be seen around the world. In this context, tools such as medical apps become increasingly more present in patient’s lives. This study explores the integration of pregnancy and baby apps into prenatal and paediatric care in Brazil, a country where, driven by both public and private initiatives, digital health solutions have found fertile ground to bloom. Through a mixed method approach with a greater focus on its qualitative side, this study dives into seven relevant pregnant and baby apps available for the Brazilian market and, through the lenses of specialists, assesses the challenges and benefits that come with using such digital health solutions. The results suggest that, on the one hand, the apps can complement traditional healthcare practices by promoting the adoption of healthier habits, reducing anxiety and fostering community. On the other hand, these digital health solutions are also subject of concern. The lack of regulation as well as information overload can impact the users in a negative way. This study highlights the importance of dialogue between the various stakeholders as well collaboration, regulations and caution when developing, maintain and guiding patients through these tools.
E viveram felizes para sempre... : a receção dos remakes live-action da Disney
Publication . Fernandes, Laura Martins; Fonseca, Isadora de Ataíde
This study aims to critically analyze audience perceptions of Disney’s live-action remakes, with a focus on The Little Mermaid (2023) and Peter Pan & Wendy (2023). When Disney began adapting its classic animated films into live-action remakes, the studio followed representation policies, which led the films to become contested objects among audiences. Through a qualitative approach involving the analysis of film narratives, social media comments, and opinion pieces by professional critics, it was found that audience perceptions are polarized. The study found that audience perceptions varied widely—while some sought to separate characters' physical appearance from their core identity, others called for greater diversity. These differing views were shaped by factors such as nostalgia, expectations of faithfulness to the source material, and concerns about representation.
Efeito do modelo de enfermeiro de referência nos resultados em saúde da pessoa idosa com multimorbilidade no hospital : estudo quasi-experimental
Publication . Gonçalves, Maria Isabel Rodrigues; Jesus, Élvio de; Nunes, Elisabete
Introduction: Average life expectancy is increasing, as is the likelihood of chronic disease in the elderly population, which may increase the need for health services. With regard to hospital care and in particular inpatient care, organizing care according to the primary nursing model could be an effective way of improving health outcomes for older people with multimorbidity. Aim: To analyze the effect of the primary nursing care organization model on therapeutic self-care and satisfaction with nursing care in hospitalized elderly people with multimorbidity. Methodology: A quantitative paradigm was used and a quasi-experimental study with a control group was carried out. Two inpatient units with identical characteristics were selected from a private hospital in the Lisbon region. In the intervention unit, the primary nursing model was introduced to organize nursing care, while in the control unit the usual organization of delivering care was maintained. The sample was obtained by convenience, the participants were elderly people with multimorbidity, 106 in the intervention group and 100 in the control group. The Therapeutic Self-Care Scale (Portuguese version) was applied at admission, leaving the unit and follow-up, and the Citizen Satisfaction with Nursing Care Scale (ESCCE) at leaving the unit to participants from both units. Results: The main results showed that on admission to the inpatient unit, participants had different mean self-care scores, which were lower in the intervention group (t (191.045) = - 2.24; p = 0.026). At the time of discharge, the intervention group had a positive and higher variation in mean self-care scores compared to admission than the control group (t (192.67) = 2.28; p = 0.024). At follow-up, there were no significant differences in self-care between the two groups in relation to discharge (t (204.00) = 0.91; p = 0.363). Between follow-up and admission, the intervention group had a positive and higher change in mean self-care scores compared to the control group (t (187.55) = 2.68; p = 0.008). In terms of satisfaction, the intervention group also had higher satisfaction scores than the control group, but the difference was not statistically significant (t (204.00) = 1.09; p = 0.138). Conclusion: Organizing care around the primary nursing model had a positive impact on the health outcomes of hospitalized elderly people with multimorbidity, particularly in terms of therapeutic self-care skills. Although more studies are needed, especially experimental ones, these results already have an impact on clinical practice and the management of nursing services, reflected in quality indicators that are sensitive to x nursing care. In education, the primary nursing model encourages students to focus on continuity and coordination of care, which are essential to caring for elderly people with multimorbidity.
O financiamento público da imprensa em Portugal : a opinião dos atores mediáticos
Publication . Amaro, Duarte Coelho da Silva; Fonseca, Isadora de Ataíde
Public funding of the press has been the subject of intense debate, both in Portugal and internationally, in a context of profound transformations in the journalism industry. The crisis of traditional business models, exacerbated by the digital transition and audience fragmentation, has led to a decline in media revenues, jeopardizing the economic sustainability of the sector. In this scenario, public funding is often seen as an essential mechanism to ensure the viability of journalism and informational plurality. However, the way in which this support should be structured remains a controversial issue. This dissertation analyzes the opinions of different media actors on public funding of the press in Portugal, seeking to identify points of consensus and divergence. The research reveals a general consensus on the need for state support to the sector, recognizing its fundamental role in promoting independent and sustainable journalism. However, divergences emerge regarding the modalities of such funding, with debates on direct subsidies versus indirect support, transparency in fund distribution, and the creation of mechanisms to ensure editorial independence. Methodologically, this study adopts a qualitative and quantitative approach, combining content analysis of opinion articles, semi-structured interviews with media directors and political representatives, and a survey of unionized journalists. The results provide insights into the factors hindering the establishment of a consensual public funding model, as well as potential solutions to balance state support with editorial autonomy. The findings of this research highlight the urgency of a balanced approach that ensures the economic sustainability of journalism without compromising its critical and watchdog role. The study contributes to the academic and political debate on the future of the press in Portugal, offering a well-founded analysis of the dynamics at play and suggesting directions for future public policies in the sector.