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Estudo caracterização e risco de reinfeção por Giardia duodenalis em cães e gatos no Anicura Restelo Hospital Veterinário, Lisboa (2022-2025)
No full textO parasita Giardia duodenalis é um protozoário intestinal que infeta diversas espécies, incluindo cães, gatos, humanos, roedores, entre outras. A transmissão ocorre principalmente por via fecal-oral, através da ingestão de quistos presentes nas fezes, na água ou em alimentos. Embora frequentemente assintomática, a infeção por parte deste parasita pode causar quadros de diarreia aguda ou crónica.
O objetivo deste estudo foi a avaliação dos aspetos clínicos e epidemiológicos da giardiose, dos quais se destacam as estratégias preventivas que se devem adotar, de forma a erradicar o parasita do meio ambiente, impedindo a ocorrência das reinfeções. Para isso, foram estudados 238 animais atendidos no AniCura Restelo Hospital Veterinário, os quais habitavam principalmente a Área Metropolitana de Lisboa.
Os resultados deste estudo evidenciaram a presença deste parasita em 24,8% dos animais, sendo que, dentro do grupo de animais positivos, 23,7% voltou a infetar-se; - Prevalence and risk of reinfection by Giardia duodenalis in dogs and cats at Anicura Restelo Veterinary Hospital, Lisbon (2022-2025)
ABSTRACT:
Giardia duodenalis is an intestinal protozoan that infects several species, including dogs, cats, humans, rodents, among others. Transmission occurs mainly via the fecal-oral route, through the ingestion of cysts present in feces, water or food. Although often asymptomatic, infection by this parasite can cause acute or chronic diarrhea.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical and epidemiological aspects of Giardiasis, with a focus on the preventive strategies that should be adopted in order to eradicate the parasite from the environment and prevent reinfection. To this end, 238 animals treated at the AniCura Restelo Veterinary Hospital, mainly from the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, were studied.
The results of this study, showed the presence of this parasite in 24.8% of the animals, and within the group of positive animals, 23.7% were reinfected
Políticas e práticas de gestão de recursos humanos numa empresa do setor aeronáutico
No full textO presente trabalho final de mestrado, tem como finalidade a apresentação e descrição detalhada de todas as atividades desenvolvidas ao longo do período de estágio curricular, realizado no departamento de Recursos Humanos, na empresa Mecachrome Aeronáutica, situada em Évora.
O relatório de estágio integra a descrição das atividades que a aluna teve a oportunidade de realizar na organização, mais concretamente atividades relacionadas com a análise de indicadores de desempenho de Recursos Humanos, a formação e desenvolvimento, o processo de acolhimento e integração, tarefas relacionadas com a gestão administrativa e um estudo de avaliação de Riscos Psicossociais associada à temática da higiene, saúde e segurança em contexto laboral. As atividades desenvolvidas estão relacionadas com um contexto teórico, sustentado por diversos autores.
Apresenta também uma contextualização da entidade acolhedora de estágio, assim como uma reflexão crítica, onde são abordadas sugestões de melhoria para a organização; Abstract:
Politics and Practices of Human Resources Management in enterprise of the Aeronautic Sector
As the final assignment of the Master Degree, this report aims to present and describle in overall activities conducted during a curricular internship period. This intership took place in the Human Resource department of the company Mecachrome Aeronáutica, located in Évora.
The internship report includes a description on the activities in which the student had the opportunity to be involved, such as the tasks related with the performance indicators analysis for Human Resource, training and development, the onboarding and integration and the administrative activities. Also, a study to evaluate the psychosocial risks concerning Health, Safety and Environment in the workplace will be described. The activities named are supported by a theoretical background from many researchers.
Moreover, the context of the organization where the internship was held, a critical analysis and suggestions for improvements will be presented
Gestão estratégica de recursos humanos de uma empresa multinacional de componentes eletromecânicos, na região de Évora
No full textGestão Estratégica de Recursos Humanos de uma empresa multinacional de componentes eletromecânicos, na região de Évora.
A Gestão Estratégica de Recursos Humanos caracteriza-se pelo conjunto de processos e práticas que constituem a gestão do trabalho numa empresa.
Este Relatório de Estágio é resultante de um estágio curricular numa empresa multinacional de componentes eletromecânicos, na região de Évora, em que se descreve detalhadamente as atividades desenvolvidas, em conformidade com as diversas práticas de Gestão de Recursos Humanos, que o Departamento de Recursos Humanos da entidade acolhedora integra, nomeadamente: Recrutamento e Seleção, Acolhimento e Integração, Avaliação de Desempenho, Gestão da Formação, Comprometimento Organizacional e Relação com a Comunidade Local, Comunicação Interna e Gestão Administrativa e Contratual.
Igualmente neste trabalho é refletido um conjunto de perspetivas e contributos teórico-conceptuais, que são indispensáveis para abordar as temáticas realizadas ao longo dos seis meses de estágio, bem como a apresentação de contribuições de melhoria.
Ainda no âmbito da realização do Estágio, foi desenvolvido um projeto de cultura organizacional, assente no modelo dos valores contrastantes de Quinn e Kimberly (1983), revelando-se uma ferramenta essencial para o alinhamento estratégico da organização.
A estagiária, no final deste Estágio, pode aferir que a entidade acolhedora contribuiu positivamente para o desenvolvimento da sua profissionalização, em termos de aprendizagem prática, aperfeiçoamento técnico e científico, bem como permitiu uma forte e imprescindível aprendizagem na área de Recursos Humanos; Abstract:
Strategic Human Resources Management of an electromechanical components multinational company, in the region of Évora.
The Strategic Management of Human Resources is characterized by the set of processes and practices that constitute the management of labor in a company.
This Internship Report is the result of a curricular internship in a multinational company of electromechanical components, in the region of Évora, in which the activities developed are described in detail, following the various practices of Human Resources Management that the Department of Human Resources of the host entity integrates, namely: Recruitment and Selection, Reception and Integration, Performance Evaluation, Training Management, Organizational Commitment and Relationship with the Local Community, Internal Communication and Administrative and Contractual Management.
This work also reflects a set of perspectives and theoretical and conceptual contributions, which are essential to address the themes developed during the six months of internship, as well as the presentation of contributions for improvement.
Also during the internship, an organizational culture project was developed, based on the contrasting values model of Quinn and Kimberly (1983), proving to be an essential tool for the strategic alignment of the organization.
The trainee, at the end of this internship, can conclude that the host entity has contributed positively to the development of her professionalization, in terms of practical learning, technical and scientific improvement, as well as allowed a strong and indispensable learning in the area of Human Resource
Effects of multimodal exercise and processing speed training on physical and cognitive functioning in older adults: social centers and nursing homes
No full textThis thesis aimed to investigate the effects of an eight-week psychomotor processing
speed program on the physical and cognitive abilities of older adults using social centers,
and to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of an individualized
multimodal intervention program for nursing home residents. Additionally, an extensive
literature review was conducted, focusing on physical and motor fitness tests for older
adults living in nursing homes. Moreover, this thesis studied the psychometric properties
of five assessment methods for proprioception, balance, and instrumental activities of
daily living.
The results revealed that an eight-week psychomotor processing speed intervention led to
statistically significant improvements in several physical fitness parameters (such as
strength, cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, and balance), as well as in most
cognitive parameters (including reaction time, visual attention, executive functioning, and
processing speed). Small to large effect sizes were observed. Concerning the
individualized multimodal intervention program implemented in nursing homes, positive
changes were noted in physical fitness (agility, strength, balance, dexterity, and gait
speed) and cognition (memory and reaction time) from pre- to post-intervention. The
exercises involving both physical and cognitive components were feasible and well received by participants.
The systematic review described the most used assessment tests for each physical/motor
component. Additionally, two empirical studies conducted within this thesis demonstrated
that five assessment methods exhibited good to excellent test-retest reliability and
acceptable measurement precision in older nursing home residents. Furthermore, we also
showed the construct validity of the Portuguese Timed Instrumental Activities of Daily
Living.
This thesis demonstrated the potential of a psychomotor processing speed program and
multimodal individualized interventions tailored for social center users and older nursing
home residents, respectively. The systematic review provided valuable information to
researchers and healthcare professionals engaged in nursing home residences, assisting
them in selecting screening tools that closely align with their study/intervention
objectives. Finally, the empirical studies on the psychometric properties of five assessment methods indicated they could serve as valuable clinical tools for evaluating
proprioception, balance, and instrumental activities of daily living in nursing home
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Efeitos do Exercício Multimodal e do Treino de Velocidade de Processamento no
Funcionamento Físico e Cognitivo em Idosos: Centros Sociais e Lares de Idosos -
Resumo:
Esta tese teve como objetivo investigar os efeitos de um programa psicomotor de
velocidade de processamento de oito semanas nas habilidades físicas e cognitivas de
pessoas idosas que frequentam centros sociais, bem como avaliar a viabilidade,
aceitabilidade e eficácia de um programa de intervenção multimodal individualizado para
residentes em lares para pessoas idosas. Além disso, foi realizada uma revisão da
literatura, com foco em testes de aptidão física e motora para pessoas idosas que vivem
em lares. Esta tese também estudou as propriedades psicométricas de cinco métodos para
avaliação da propriocepção, equilíbrio e atividades instrumentais da vida diária.
Os resultados revelaram que uma intervenção psicomotora focada na velocidade de
processamento resultou em melhorias estatisticamente significativas em vários
parâmetros de aptidão física, bem como na maioria dos parâmetros cognitivos. Nesta
intervenção os tamanhos dos efeitos foram estimados entre pequenos a grandes. No que
diz respeito ao programa de intervenção multimodal, foram observadas alterações
positivas na aptidão física e cognição do pré para o pós-intervenção. Os exercícios que
envolvem componentes físicas e cognitivas foram viáveis e bem recebidos pelos
participantes. A revisão sistemática descreveu os testes de avaliação mais utilizados para
cada componente física/motora. Além disso, dois estudos empíricos realizados
demonstraram que cinco métodos de avaliação apresentaram boa a excelente
confiabilidade teste-reteste e precisão de medição aceitável em pessoas idosas residentes
em lares. Demonstrámos também a validade de construto da versão em Português do
Timed Instrumental Activities of Daily Living.
Esta tese demonstrou o potencial de um programa de intervenção psicomotora focado na
velocidade de processamento e de intervenções multimodais individualizadas, adaptadas
para utilizadores de centros sociais e residentes em lares de idosos, respetivamente. A
revisão sistemática forneceu informações valiosas para investigadores e profissionais de
saúde em contexto de lares para pessoas idosas, auxiliando-os na seleção de ferramentas
de triagem/avaliação alinhadas com os seus objetivos de estudo/intervenção. Por último,
os estudos sobre as propriedades psicométricas de cinco métodos de avaliação mostraram
que os mesmos são ferramentas clínicas valiosas para avaliar propriocepção, equilíbrio e
atividades instrumentais da vida diária em pessoas idosas institucionalizadas
Ser arte-terapeuta em Portugal: vivências e percursos de desenvolvimento profissional
No full textO presente estudo pretende compreender a relação dos eventos e circunstâncias de vida com a formação da identidade profissional dos de arte-terapeutas que trabalham em Por-tugal atualmente. Objetiva-se caracterizar os seus percursos académicos, profissionais e pessoais, os principais fundamentos teórico-metodológicos que orientam o seu trabalho e as atividades de autorreflexão, considerando a importância dessa prática na literatura so-bre o desenvolvimento profissional de terapeutas. Doze arte-terapeutas de diferentes mo-dalidades e com experiência profissional mínima de dez anos foram entrevistados pela plataforma Zoom. As entrevistas foram semiestruturadas e analisadas através da análise de conteúdo de Bardin. Os resultados apontam as influências das configurações nacionais do passado e do presente e da pandemia de Covid-19 sobre o trabalho desses terapeutas. Também foram observadas influências da sua terapia pessoal e da sua prática artística. A maioria dos terapeutas refere o trabalho com grupos e em diversos contextos, com prima-zia da relação terapêutica sobre a técnica e a teoria. A profissão foi referida como uma forma de viver e o trabalho foi concebido como criativo em diferentes níveis. Emergiu a importância do autocuidado corporal como um processo possível de autorreflexão dentro de um desenvolvimento profissional satisfatório;BEING AN ART THERAPIST IN PORTUGAL -
Abstract:
The present study aims to understand the relationship between life events and circumstan-ces and the formation of the professional identity of art therapists currently working in Portugal. The aim is to characterize their academic, professional and personal paths, the main theoretical-methodological foundations that guide their work and self-reflection ac-tivities, considering the importance of this practice in the literature on the professional development of therapists. Twelve art therapists from different modalities and with at least ten years of professional experience were interviewed using the Zoom platform. The interviews were semi-structured and analyzed using Bardin's content analysis. The results point to the influences of past and present national configurations and of the Covid-19 pandemic on the work of these therapists. Influences from their personal therapy and ar-tistic practice were also observed. Most therapists refer to working with groups and in different contexts, with primacy of the therapeutic relationship over technique and theory. The profession was referred to as a way of life and work was conceived as creative at different levels. The importance of body self-care emerged as a possible process of self-reflection within a satisfactory professional developmen
Analógico + Binário: os desafios da transformação digital. O caso do Museu Calouste Gulbenkian (Portugal) e do Hunt Museum (Irlanda)
No full textGlobalmente, as tecnologias começaram a ser introduzidas nos museus nos anos 1960, inicialmente para a gestão de coleções, mas hoje atravessam todas as áreas museológicas, seja fisicamente ou digitalmente. Na sociedade pós-digital, os museus expandem suas atividades digitais, embora a experiência presencial continue essencial. A pandemia de Covid-19 acelerou esse processo, destacando o potencial das tecnologias digitais para apoiar a missão dos museus.
Este estudo investiga como os museus estão introduzindo as tecnologias digitais em diferentes setores, partindo da hipótese de que o uso informado e estratégico das tecnologias pode melhorar o acesso ao património e ajudar a aprimorar as experiências dos visitantes. A pesquisa, de base empírica, analisa os casos do Museu Calouste Gulbenkian e do Hunt Museum, adotando uma metodologia qualitativa com pesquisa bibliográfica, análise documental, entrevistas semiestruturadas e trabalho de campo entre setembro de 2023 e outubro de 2024.
Os principais objetivos são: (1) examinar como ambos os museus integram as tecnologias digitais em suas estratégias; (2) identificar prioridades e motivações no desenvolvimento de atividades digitais; (3) entender a organização das equipas e recursos na transformação digital; (4) identificar desafios enfrentados e soluções adotadas; e (5) avaliar a maturidade digital das instituições com base na autoavaliação dos profissionais.
Esta pesquisa busca preencher uma lacuna na investigação sobre os processos da transformação digital nos museus, especialmente após a pandemia. Com poucos estudos de caso que analisem as especificidades de cada instituição, torna-se essencial ampliar o conhecimento sobre o tema, promovendo um entendimento mais aprofundado das práticas e desafios do setor. Analogue + Binary: the challenges of digital transformation. The case of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum (Portugal) and the Hunt Museum (Ireland) Abstract:Worldwide, technologies began to be introduced into museums in the 1960s, initially for collections management, but today they permeate all areas of the museum, whether physical or digital. In the post-digital society, museums are expanding their digital activities, although the face-to-face experience remains essential. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated this process, highlighting the potential of digital technologies to support the mission of museums.
This study examines how museums are adopting digital technologies in different sectors, based on the hypothesis that the informed and strategic use of technology can improve access to heritage and enhance the visitor experience. The empirical research analyses the cases of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum and the Hunt Museum, using a qualitative methodology with bibliographical research, documentary analysis, semi-structured interviews and fieldwork between September 2023 and October 2024.
The main aims are: (1) to examine how both museums integrate digital technologies into their strategies; (2) to identify priorities and motivations in the development of digital activities; (3) to understand the organisation of teams and resources in digital transformation; (4) to identify challenges faced and solutions adopted; and (5) to assess the digital maturity of the institutions based on the self-assessment of professionals.
This research aims to fill a gap in the study of digital transformation processes in museums, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic. Given the scarcity of case studies that analyse the specificities of each institution, it is essential to broaden knowledge on the subject and promote a deeper understanding of the sector's practices and challenges
São Miguel de Machede Community School: Building Citizenship
Get PDFThe São Miguel de Machede Community School was founded in 1998 in a small rural village in the municipality of Évora, Portugal. Since that founding moment, the project's aim has been to create a community educational context that would promote the opportunity to build better access locally between the citizens living there and their rights and duties as citizens. Under these circumstances, the São Miguel de Machede Community School was structured around people's daily lives, taking access to Health, Education, Economy, Culture, Information, Solidarity, Work and Leisure as the cornerstones of a socio-educational approach that determined a model of Community Education that has been developed and implemented.FC
Excessive Energy in Dogs: The Impact of Caregiver-Related Variables and Fear/Anxiety
Get PDFExcessive energy (EE) and hyperactivity are frequent behavioral problems in dogs, with significant implications
for canine welfare and caregiver well-being, yet they remain less studied than reactivity/aggression or
separation-related problems. This study examined the influence of caregiver-related variables on EE in dogs, as
well as the role of fear/anxiety. Data were collected through an online questionnaire from 730 caregivers, and
multiple linear regression analyses were conducted. Younger dogs showed higher levels of EE. Among caregiver-
related variables, stress, higher perceived caregiving costs, and more positive attitudes towards aversive training
emerged as risk factors. In contrast, the ability to recognize chronic pain, knowledge of basic behaviors, and
medication use were protective. The final regression model explained 21.3 % of the variance, with dog age,
caregiver stress, and attitudes towards aversive training being the strongest predictors. When fear/anxiety was
added, the explained variance rose to 29.5 %, underscoring its relevance as an emotional comorbidity. These
findings highlight the central role of caregiver mental health, perceptions, and training practices in shaping EE,
while also emphasizing the protective value of pain recognition, education, and medical support. Interventions
should therefore integrate caregiver well-being, training strategies, pain assessment, and dogs’ emotional states,
in line with a One Welfare perspective
A THIOL BASED TOOL TO EXPLORE PERITONEAL MEMBRANE PROTECTIVE DRUG CANDIDATES
No full textIntroduction: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a renal replacement therapy that offers several advantages, including greater patient autonomy. However, peritoneal membrane fibrosis and loss of membrane integrity remain the main limiting factors for the long-term success of PD [1]. At SPF 2024, our group reported an association between peritoneal membrane fibrosis and aminothiol levels, namely cysteine, in PD effluent. Based on these findings, we hypothesized that pharmacological targeting endogenous thiols—the thiolome—may represent a strategy to preserve peritoneal membrane integrity. Our objective was to compare the thiolome of PD patients chronically treated with a specific drug class with known antioxidant effects with those whose therapeutic regimen did not include this drug class.
Materials & Methods: Cysteine (Cys), homocysteine (HCys), cysteinylglycine (CysGly), glutathione (GSH), and urinary N-Acetyl cystine (NAC) were quantified in plasma and in PD effluent by high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection [2]. PD effluent was obtained during the peritoneal equilibration test (PET), a 4-hour standardized clinical test in which a supraphysiological glucose-based solution is used as a stimulus to assess the peritoneal membrane’s transport characteristics collected at 0, 2, and 4 hours. PET is performed in the morning at the hospital. Thiols were also quantified in the bag obtained in the night before PET (overnight PD effluent). Ethical approvals: NMS 120/2023/CEFCM; ULSLO 2024-63. Statistical analyses included principal component analysis (PCA), between- group comparisons using Student’s t-test or Mann–Whitney U test as appropriate, and chi- square test for categorical variables.
Results: A total of 41 PD patients were included; 59% were treated with drug class X. Patients from X-treated group were older (63±11 vs 51±13 years, p=0.0003), while the proportion of women was comparable between groups (21% vs 24%, p=ns), as it was the
proportion of patients with more than 1 year on PD; 75% vs 53%, p=ns). Integrated PCA did not reveal a clear separation between groups treated vs. non-treated in each fluid, nor when all fluids were included. However, treatment with drug X was associated with significantly higher GSH levels in overnight PDE (p=0.010), 2-h and 4-h PET effluents (p=0.026 and p=0.006, respectively), while plasma GSH levels remained unchanged. The CysGly/GSH ratio was used as a proxy for γ-glutamyltransferase activity, a marker of chronic oxidative stress and fibrosis [3]; this ratio was decreased in patients with drug X across overnight PDE (p=0.024) and 2h-PET effluent (p=0.025), suggesting membrane protective activity.
Conclusion: Since PD effluent reflects the peritoneal membrane microenvironment, the observed changes in GSH levels and the CysGly/GSH ratio in PD effluent, but not in plasma, appear to be informative indicators of membrane status, supporting a mechanistic involvement of thiol pathways in the pathophysiology of membrane fibrosis. These pilot results demonstrate the potential of our approach in drug repurposing studies aimed at peritoneal membrane protection
Local governance of sport: a national survey on how public opinion evaluates municipal sports development and priorities
No full textPublic policies in sport and good governance adopted by local authorities aim to promote healthier habits and widespread participation in sport. However, little is known about the use of policy instruments by Portuguese municipalities to assess its implementation, evaluation and monitoring. At the same time, there is insufficient data available to evaluate political action and local sports development, making it difficult to assess this progress. Therefore, this research was designed to measure satisfaction with the current level of development in municipalities according to different sports development indicators. We followed an exploratory methodology using quantitative-descriptive and inferential analysis. Data was collected through a questionnaire between November 2024 and January 2025 with 937 responses obtained after validation. Results show a level of agreement between genders regarding satisfaction with the level of sports development, sports services and facilities, while transparency does not show encouraging results due to high level of non-formed opinion. There is also a high level of agreement on policy priorities and the influence of political orientation on public investment in sports. Municipalities play a key role in promoting local sports and modernizing cities and sport facilities, being essential to keep studying their action in different perspectives to measure good governance in sports development and political transparency perception