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  • Emotional intelligence as a cornerstone of palliative care: a narrative review
    Publication . Brás, Manuel Alberto; Machado, Dora; Curopos, Lília; Ferreira, Marisa; Beirão, Pedro
    Emotional Intelligence (EI) refers to the capacity to recognize and regulate emotions, both in oneself and in interactions with others, emphasizing self-awareness and subsequently social awareness, with an emphasis on responsibility, empathy, and compassion [1]. Emotional competence becomes particularly salient within the healthcare context, a field encompassing the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of the human being. EI plays a central role in the overall well-being and performance of healthcare professionals, directly influencing the quality of care delivered. Salovey & Mayer [2] pioneered the concept of EI as the ability to monitor and regulate emotions to guide thoughts and actions. This competency is widely acknowledged as essential for effective communication, clinical decision-making, and the promotion of well-being for both patients and professionals [3-5]. It also serves as a protective factor against burnout [6,7]. Clinical communication models incorporate emotional competencies [8] highlight EI’s role in mediating interactions among professionals, patients, and families in end-of-life care. Emotional intelligence; Palliative care; Empathy; Professional burnout; Health care providers
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  • Factors associated with adherence to medication regimens in older adults in northern Portugal
    Publication . Brás, Manuel Alberto; Magalhães, Carlos Pires; Machado, Dora; Paradinha, Fernanda maria Rodrigues Afonso
    The World Health Organization defines older adults as individuals aged 65 and over. This demographic often faces significant challenges in adhering to their therapeutic regimens due to an increase in health problems and subsequent polypharmacy. This observational, descriptive, analytical, cross-sectional cohort study, employing a quantitative paradigm, assessed medication regimen adherence in 400 older adults from a municipality in Northern Portugal. It also explored the relationship between adherence, their degree of dependency, and various sociodemographic and clinical variables. Data were collected using a questionnaire that included sociodemographic and clinical questions, the Medication Adherence Scale (MAT), and the Barthel Index. With an average age of 75.33±7.34 years and a female majority, the results showed that 82.75% of participants adhered to their therapeutic regimen. A statistically significant association was found between adherence and educational qualifications, with lower adherence observed among illiterate individuals. The need for constant guidance in preparing medication and the substitution of prescribed drugs were also significantly associated with lower adherence. While a trend of decreasing adherence with increasing age and number of diseases/medications was noted, these associations were not statistically significant. Additionally, it was found that non-adherent individuals had, on average, a lower functional (Barthel) index. We conclude that therapeutic adherence in older adults is a complex, multidimensional issue. It requires an integrated approach involving healthcare professionals, family members, and caregivers to foster effective adherence and enhance quality of life. Intervention strategies must be tailored to the specific needs of this population.
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  • Perspectiva de las matronas sobre los programas de educación maternal
    Publication . López-Araez, Alicia; Correia, Teresa I.G.; Serrano-Carrasco, Jorge
    Describir la percepción de las matronas asignadas al área de paritorio y de atención primaria sobre los programas de educación maternal. Se realizó un estudio observacional, analítico y transversal. Las participantes fueron matronas asignadas al área de paritorio y de atención primaria con experiencia en atención puerperal en diversas instituciones de salud como hospitales y centros de atención primaria. Se utilizó un cuestionario de elaboración propia para recopilar datos sociolaborales y evaluar la percepción de las matronas sobre la eficacia de los programas de educación maternal, incluyendo áreas específicas como anatomía, cuidado prenatal, nutrición, entre otras. El tratamiento de los datos se realizó con el software SPSS, respetando principios éticos y garantizando la confidencialidad de la información según la comisión de ética del Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB), Portugal
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