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- Family transitions to homelessness: a qualitative approachPublication . Figueiredo, Amélia Simões; Ferrito, Cândida; Santos, Alexandra Sarreira; Deodato, Sérgio; Seabra, Paulo; Vidal, Teresa; Figueiredo, HenriquetaObjectives: to characterize the homeless families who use a Public Shower Room; identify significant life events/phenomena for the family’s transition to homelessness; understand the relationship between significant life events; identify future expectations of respondents. Methods: an exploratory, descriptive study using the interview and thematic content analysis. Sample consisted of public shower room users. Results: mental illness, social, personal and family factors justify the transition of subjects to homelessness. The total absence of hopelessness alternates with expectations for the future based on resilience and hope. Final Considerations: we highlight in the study the self-determination expressed in small expressions of the narrative, on the one hand, as well as aspects related to the evolution of family relationships, on the other.
- Nursing consultation in a public bathhouse: a community resource for the vulnerable population in a European capitalPublication . Simões-Figueiredo, Amélia; Seabra, Paulo; Sarreira-Santos, Alexandra; Vollrath, Antónia; Medeiros-Garcia, Lurdes; Vidal, Teresa; Neves-Amado, JoãoBackground: In Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, there are 19 public showers (PS) attended by a vulnerable population. Aim: To describe the assessment and interventions performed during nursing consultations. Method: This is a quantitative, observational, and cross-sectional study. Findings: In a convenience sample of 77 users, 52% are females, 43% are single, 52% do not possess any economic resources, 87% have mental health issues, and 32% are homeless. The main nursing focuses found were: arterial hypertension, disease management skills, and emotional suffering. The most used nursing intervention is listening, followed by the expression of feelings, valuing the individual and his/her story, analyzing causes, providing support, and comforting. Conclusions: This study shows that the main focus of the nursing care in these facilities is the human being. The respect for individuality and dignity was the primary concern, in an attempt to empower the individual to better manage his/her health and illness processes.
- Histórias de vida cruzadas nos balneários de LisboaPublication . Figueiredo, Amélia; Mineiro, Ana; Vidal Mendes, Maria Teresa; Castro-Caldas, AlexandreHistórias de vidas cruzadas nos Balneários de Lisboa é um livro que é, ao mesmo tempo, uma inspiração e um ato de serviço à humanidade. Os autores do projeto, e dos textos que aqui nos deixam, participaram num programa de enorme importância que a Universidade Católica Portuguesa apoiou, consciente da responsabilidade que tem, como instituição católica de ensino superior, de promover ações que contribuam para combater as desigualdades e fomentar a vida digna. in Nota de abertura, Isabel Capeloa Gil, Reitora da Universidade Católica Portuguesa. As vidas que passam pelo Balneário de Alcântara são marcadas por uma vulnerabilidade, que é a um tempo existencial, e por isso nos interpela a todos, e contextual, fruto da contingência social e económica que transforma o próprio coletivo social em estado precário. As histórias aqui contadas são testemunho da vulnerabilidade humana que se interliga num gesto dedicado com o cuidador responsável, que serve o outro, e que faz muitas vezes a ponte entre o mundo real dos utilizadores dos balneários e a vida sonhada, que alguns ainda têm esperança de conseguir alcançar.