Publications by authors named "P A Lucas"
Although several studies have well described the characteristics of people who use psychedelics alongside their motivations and beliefs, little research has examined the preferences surrounding the source of psychedelic substances. In an anonymous online survey, we collected data from 6,379 consumers of 11 different psychedelic substances from 85 different countries, exploring their preferences and perceptions on natural and synthetic psychedelics. There was a strong preference of natural sources over synthetic alternatives for psilocybin (75%), DMT (56%), and mescaline (56%).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Cultural competence is central to ensuring effective culturally congruent care to patients and fostering positive work environments, particularly in multicultural settings.
Objective: This study aimed to analyse the relationship between cultural competence, the nursing work environment, and the delivery of culturally congruent care in multicultural units of a healthcare organisation in Portugal.
Method: This was a quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional study, targeting nurses from multicultural units.
Article Synopsis
- - The study developed a shortened version of the Awe Experience Scale (AWE-SF) to make it easier for participants while keeping its accuracy intact, using data collected from psychedelic samples across five different studies.
- - The AWE-SF kept the original six-factor structure of the longer AWE-S and was validated by showing strong connections to positive emotions, mystical experiences, and overall well-being.
- - Specific elements of awe, like feelings of connection or vastness, were linked to positive feelings, while aspects like self-loss were tied to more challenging experiences; overall, the AWE-SF proved effective as a tool for measuring awe experiences.
Background: Currently, there is a global shortage of nurses, which has a negative impact on health institutions, mainly on the quality of care provided. The quality of nursing care depends on several factors, including the nursing practice environment, which has been stated as a fundamental element for the successful functioning of health systems. Scientific evidence shows that favorable practice environments contribute to nurse retention, and unfavorable environments increase nurses' turnover intention.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Mammographic density (MD) is a well-established risk factor for breast cancer. Air pollution is a major public health concern and a recognized carcinogen. We aim to investigate the association between MD and exposure to specific air pollutants (SO, CO, NO, NO, NO, PM, PM, and O) in premenopausal females.
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