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- Assertiveness in family nursesPublication . Machado, Dora; Almeida, Assunção; Brás, Manuel Alberto; Vilela, António Carlos LopesAssertiveness is a crucial social skill for effective and efficient communication in nursing (Montezeli et al., 2018). At the professional level, its lack can generate conflicts, frustrations and loss of essential information, compromising the care process (Silva, 2018). In contrast, becoming more assertive contributes to the success of the therapeutic relationship with users and families, by promoting: greater recognition and respect for the nurse as a person and professional; greater satisfaction in the performance of tasks and in the relationship with the team and the user; and also greater security for the user (Haladin et al., 2015; Nakamura et al., 2017; Omura et al., 2017). In addition, it can protect nurses from the daily pressure to which they are exposed and from situations that trigger stress and depression (Alves, 2016). The World Health Organization (WHO, 2016) recognizes assertive communication as essential in the global challenge for patient safety.
- Risco ergonómico dos profissionais de saúde em unidades de cuidados intensivos: estudo observacional baseado no método REBAPublication . Costa, Susana; Couto, Sandra; Brandão, Frederico; Couto, Germano; Oliveira, Isabel; Novo, AndréAs tarefas de posicionamento e transferência de doentes em unidades de cuidados intensivos estão associadas a lesões músculo-esqueléticas relacionadas com o trabalho, dada a combinação de posturas forçadas, esforços de elevação e manuseamento em espaços frequentemente constrangidos. Estas exigências, repetidas ao longo dos turnos e muitas vezes realizadas sob pressão assistencial, aumentam a carga biomecânica e o risco de microtraumas cumulativos, justificando a implementação de medidas ergonómicas e de apoio técnico. Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo consiste em identificar o risco ergonómico em unidades de cuidados intensivos. Métodos Estudo quantitativo, descritivo e observacional, envolvendo uma amostra de 61 profissionais em contexto real de cuidados. O risco ergonómico foi avaliado por meio de observação estruturada, realizada ao longo dos turnos e centrada nas tarefas críticas de posicionamento e transferência, utilizando o método Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA), que permite quantificar a carga postural global e estabelecer níveis de ação para intervenção. Resultados A pontuação média foi 10,7 (desvio-padrão 2,12), evidenciando um nível de risco globalmente muito elevado. Na distribuição categorial, 57,9% das observações situaram-se em risco muito alto, 30,5% em risco alto e 11,6% em risco médio, indicando que a larga maioria das situações requer ação imediata ou rápida ao abrigo dos níveis de intervenção definidos pelo método. Discussão/Conclusão Verificou-se exposição intensa às questões investigadas, o que exige intervenções imediatas orientadas para reduzir a carga biomecânica e padronizar procedimentos. Prioriza-se a disponibilização e o uso consistente de ajudas técnicas (como lençóis deslizantes, pranchas de transferência, gruas), a formação prática recorrente com feedback à equipa e a reorganização de tarefas e fluxos para garantir duplas nas transferências, acessibilidade do equipamento e tempos operacionais seguros.
- Safe storage of medicines at home: a systematic reviewPublication . Pereira, Olívia R.; Sousa, Ana Francisca da Silva; Monteiro, Ana Margarida Vieira; Teixeira, Sérgio Luís Carneiro; Taboada Costa, XavierInadequate home storage of medicines compromises their stability and increases the risk of child access, storage of unused or expired medicines, and improper disposal [1–3]. to evaluate, through a systematic review, home medicines storage practices, focusing on safety and associated risks. A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, and the search was performed in the PubMed database between February and May 2025. The initial query retrieved 369,768 results for the keyword “safety”, which was reduced to 93 when combining “medicines” and “home storage.” After screening, 87 articles were excluded for not meeting the inclusion criteria: cross-sectional design, focus on household storage, involvement of community-based populations, last 15-year publication window. Six studies included in the final review. Frequent inappropriate medicines storage locations, such as kitchens and bathrooms, was reported. In many cases, were stored within reach of children and expired and unused medicines were found in more than half of the households, and improper disposal practices were common. Higher levels of education and training in health-related fields were associated with safer storage and disposal practices. Conclusions: Improper storage and disposal of medicines are widespread among households. Educational interventions, public awareness campaigns, pharmacy-take back medicines programs, and greater involvement of healthcare professionals, are essential to promote safe use and proper disposal of medicines in household settings. Keywords: safety, medicines, home storage. References: Samha, R., Wali, A., Kadri, S., Al-Assi, F., Al-Khalaf, A., Al-Deeb, A., et al. (2024). Knowledge and practices on home medication storage and disposal in Syria: A population-based, cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 24(1). Louhisalmi, M., Lavikainen, P., Linden, K., Martikainen, J., & Timonen, J. (2024). Amount, type and storage of medicines in households: A survey for medicine users. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, 134(1), 40–48. Hendaus, M. A., Saleh, M., Darwish, S., Mostafa, O., Eltayeb, A., Al-Amri, M., et al. (2021). Parental perception of medications safe storage in the State of Qatar. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 10(8), 2969–2973.
- Virtual escapes: a pedagogical strategy for developing emotional competence in nursing studentsPublication . Gomes, Lisa; Cassar, Maria; Bugeja, Roderick; Oliveira, Inês; Cainé, João; Pereira, Rui; Chircop, Daren; Veiga-Branco, AugustaEmotional competence, the ability to manage interpersonal relationships through understanding one's and others' emotions, encompasses two dimensions: cognitive and behavioral. In nursing practice, the combination of these dimensions allows for better performance in highly complex clinical situations. Nursing education does not always emphasize these competences. This pilot study explored the potential of an escape room, a Serious Games (SGs) prototype with virtual reality (VR), as a pedagogical strategy for eliciting emotions in a safe learning environment. Participants' immersion in the game provided an opportunity to identify, manage, and process emotions. Data were gathered by a questionnaire and by observation of performance. The findings revealed that participants felt various emotions (n = 51) while playing the game. The least frequent reported emotions were hope, shame, and contempt. Admiration, pride, satisfaction, and fear were the most frequently reported emotions. These findings suggest that using a SGs prototype with VR as a pedagogical tool holds significant potential in emotion elicitation in a safe learning environment, implying its value as a construct of emotional competence. Further research to verify educational value is recommended.