Publications by authors named "Amelia Figueiredo"
Article Synopsis
- Homeless people often have really bad living conditions and face health problems like infections and mental disorders.
- A study looked at the inflammation in the saliva of homeless individuals living in temporary shelters to understand their health needs better.
- The results showed that certain proteins related to the immune response were present at high levels, which can help doctors create better treatments and public health strategies for homeless people.
Background: Nurses in clinical practice settings share responsibility with academy teachers in the education of nursing students in clinical teaching. This dynamic is essential for the students' learning and their skill development. During preceptorship, the nurse has to mobilize the available resources to act competently and effectively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: 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.
Background: Higher education teachers are increasingly challenged to adopt student-centered approaches.
Aims: To determine the strategic guidelines which promote a conceptual change in higher education students, in the context of student-centered approaches to teaching.
Methodology: Integrative literature review, using the PICO method, applied to the ERIC and EBSCO electronic databases.
Proceedings of the 3rd IPLeiria's International Health Congress : Leiria, Portugal. 6-7 May 2016.
BMC Health Serv Res
July 2016
Article Synopsis
- The text discusses various research studies focusing on health topics, including health literacy in adolescents and the impact of walking programs on individuals with schizophrenia.
- It also covers innovative medical practices, safety culture in patient care, and the psychological effects experienced by emergency crews after disasters.
- Additionally, it highlights issues such as musculoskeletal disorders in midwives, negative childhood experiences affecting adolescent mental health, and studies on vaccination timing and assessments in elderly care.