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Desenvolvimento de competências de comunicação
No full textO desenvolvimento de competências de comunicação em
ambientes de saúde é de importância crucial por várias razões,
impactando diretamente a qualidade do atendimento ao paciente,
a eficiência dos serviços de saúde e a satisfação tanto dos
profissionais quanto dos pacientes e suas famílias.
Destacam-se como pontos-chave: Melhoria da Qualidade
do Atendimento ao Paciente, a Comunicação eficaz entre profissionais
de saúde e pacientes é essencial para o diagnóstico
correto e a administração apropriada dos tratamentos (Brighton
et al., 2018); Envolvimento do Paciente, quando os pacientes
são bem informados e sentem que estão a ser ouvidos eles tendem
a envolver-se mais ativamente no seu próprio cuidado. Isto
inclui seguir regimes de tratamento e tomar decisões informadas,
o que pode levar a melhores resultados de saúde (Brighton
et al., 2018); Satisfação do Paciente, a habilidade dos profissionais
de saúde em comunicar de maneira empática e eficaz
aumenta significativamente a satisfação do paciente (Moore et
al., 2018)
Padrões de eclosão de posturas de Philaenus spumarius e Neophilaenus campestris (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae), em ambiente de semi-campo
No full textMestrado de dupla diplomação com a UTFPR, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do ParanáPhilaenus spumarius e Neophilaenus campestris (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae) são considerados vetores importantes de Xylella fastidiosa, uma bactéria fitopatogénica responsável por doenças severas que afetam diversas culturas agrícolas de elevado interesse económico. A compreensão da dinâmica entre as condições climáticas e a fenologia do desenvolvimento dos insetos é essencial para elucidar os ciclos de vida destes vetores e para a implementação de estratégias sustentáveis que visem mitigar a propagação desta bactéria. O presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar os padrões de eclosão dos ovos das referidas espécies de insetos vetores, bem como analisar a relação destes padrões com as variáveis ambientais de temperatura e humidade em cinco locais distintos no norte de Portugal. Indivíduos adultos foram capturados em campo, e em laboratório foram mantidos em caixas de cria com Medicago sativa e agulhas de pinheiro secas para promover a oviposição. No total, foram registadas três datas distintas de oviposição. As posturas de ovos foram divididas e alocadas em cinco locais experimentais, os quais apresentavam diferentes altitudes e condições de temperatura e humidade, incluindo ambientes controlados em estufas e ambientes semicampo. Os resultados demonstraram que a emergência das ninfas variou significativamente entre os diferentes locais e datas de oviposição. Philaenus spumarius apresentou uma emergência prolongada em condições controladas, enquanto N. campestris exibiu um padrão de emergência mais concentrado. Nos ambientes semicampo, a eclosão das ninfas ocorreu principalmente em fevereiro de 2024. A análise dos dados meteorológicos revelou que a temperatura e a humidade influenciaram diretamente a eclosão das ninfas, com variações marcantes observadas entre os diferentes locais.
Conclui-se que a relação entre a fenologia do desenvolvimento ninfal e as condições climáticas é complexa e variável, dependendo de múltiplos fatores ambientais. A variabilidade nas datas de emergência sublinha a necessidade urgente de desenvolver ferramentas preditivas que possam auxiliar no controlo eficaz de P. spumarius e N. campestris. Estes resultados são fundamentais para o desenvolvimento de estratégias de gestão integrada de pragas, promovendo uma abordagem mais holística e sustentável na luta contra a disseminação de X. fastidiosa.Philaenus spumarius and Neophilaenus campestris (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae) are considered important vectors of Xylella fastidiosa, a phytopathogenic bacterium responsible for severe diseases affecting various agricultural crops of high economic interest. Understanding the dynamics between climatic conditions and the phenology of insect development is essential for elucidating these vectors' life cycles and implementing sustainable strategies to mitigate the spread of this bacterium. This study aimed to investigate the hatching patterns of the eggs of these insect vector species and analyze the relationship of these patterns with environmental variables of temperature and humidity at five distinct locations in northern Portugal. Adults were captured in the field and maintained in laboratory-rearing cages with Medicago sativa and dried pine needles to promote oviposition. A total of three distinct oviposition dates were recorded. The egg masses were divided and allocated to five experimental locations, which had different altitudes and conditions of temperature and humidity, including controlled environments in greenhouses and semi-field environments. The results demonstrated that the emergence of nymphs varied significantly among the different locations and oviposition dates. Philaenus spumarius exhibited prolonged emergence under controlled conditions, while N. campestris showed a more concentrated emergence pattern. In the semi-field environments, nymph hatching primarily occurred in February 2024. The analysis of meteorological data revealed that temperature and humidity directly influenced nymph emergence, with marked variations observed among the different locations. It is concluded that the relationship between nymphal development phenology and climatic conditions is complex and variable, depending on multiple environmental factors. The variability in emergence dates underscores the urgent need to develop predictive tools that can assist in the effective control of P. spumarius and N. campestris. These results are fundamental for developing integrated pest management strategies, promoting a more holistic and sustainable approach in the fight against the spread of X. fastidiosa.Este trabalho foi financiado pelo Projeto XVectors.pt: “Biology of xylem-sap feeding insect vectors and potential vectors of Xylella fastidiosa in Portugal” (GP/EFSA/ALPHA/2021/07) e por fundos nacionais através da FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC): CIMO, UIDB/00690/2020 (DOI: 10.54499/UIDB/00690/2020) e UIDP/00690/2020 (DOI: 10.54499/UIDP/00690/2020); e SusTEC, LA/P/0007/2020 (DOI: 10.54499/LA/P/0007/2020)
A biorefinery approach for the simultaneous obtention of essential oils, organic acids and polyphenols from citrus peels: Phytochemical characterization and bioactive potential
Get PDFThis investigation evaluates the valorization of citrus peels (lemon, tangerine, and orange) to recover both on-polar and polar fractions simultaneously. Citrus essential oils, abundant in limonene (74.4–33.7 %), exhibited great antioxidant activity (IC50 = 2.002 mg/mL) and Campylobacter jejuni halo inhibition (2.9 cm), particularly in tangerine and orange essential oils. The aqueous extracts were rich in quinic and malic acid (10–78.8 g/100 g), along with polyphenols (22.7–5.2 mg/g), such as diosmetin, luteolin, and eriodictyol glycosides. Tangerine’s aqueous fraction showed the highest inhibition of oxidative hemolysis (IC50 = 102 μg/mL) and Staphylococcus aureus (MIC = 2.5 mg/mL). Whereas lemon was most effective against lipid peroxidation (IC50 = 1.33 mg/mL) and gastric adenocarcinoma proliferation (IG50 = 83 μg/mL). Principal component analysis correlated the in vitro bioactivities with each compound and citrus type, underscoring the potential of citrus peels as a cost- effective, sustainable source of value-added compounds with tailored commercial applications.The results are part of the grant PID2023-149424OB-I00, funded by MCIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and ESF+. Moreover, the authors are grateful to the Complutense University [CT17/17-CT18/17, EB15/21], to the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), P.I. (FCT, Portugal) for the financial support through national funds FCT/MCTES to CIMO (UIDB/00690/2020 and UIDP/00690/2020), SusTEC (LA/P/
0007/2021) and UIDB/50006/2020. National funding by FCT, P.I., through the institutional scientific employment program contract for M. I.D. (10.54499/CEECINST/00016/2018/CP1505/CT0004), C.P. (10.5 4499/CEECINST/00016/2018/CP1505/CT0010) and R.C.C. And to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Competitiveness and Internationalization Operational Program for
financial support to the project 100 % Figo (POCI-01-0247-FEDER-064977) and for C.L.R. post-Doc grant
Valorisation of pumpkin by-products: Chemical composition and bioactive properties of pumpkin seeds, peels, and fibrous strands from different local landraces of Greece
Get PDFThis study evaluated the fruit by-products (peels, seeds, and fibrous strands) from 11 pumpkin genotypes
cultivated in Greece aiming to valorize them as natural sources of bioactive compounds. Five compounds,
including ( )-epicatechin and chicoric acid isomers, were identified in peels, while seeds and fibrous strands
mainly contained ( )-epicatechin. Organic acids and tocopherols varied significantly among genotypes, with
oxalic, quinic, and malic acids being predominant. Total tocopherols content (mg/100 g) ranged up to 7.38 ±
0.03 in fibrous strands, 30.7 ± 0.2 in peels, and 14.58 ± 0.09 in seeds. Extracts exhibited potent antioxidant
activity, particularly the seeds of genotypes “V5” and “V6”, and strong antimicrobial effects, notably the peels of
“V2 T" and “V11”, which showed significant inhibition of microbial strains. These findings contribute to the
advancement of sustainable practices in the agro-industrial waste management, as well as to the production of
functional natural ingredients for various industrial applicationsThis work was financially supported by FCT, P.I., within the scope of
the Project PRIMA Section 2 - Multi-topic 2019: PulpIng (PRIMA/0007/2019). Also supported by national funds through FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC): CIMO, UIDB/00690/2020 (DOI: 10.54499/UIDB/00690/2020) Food Chemistry 475 (2025) 14330612 and UIDP/00690/2020 (DOI: 10.54499/UIDP/00690/2020); and SusTEC, LA/P/0007/2020 (DOI: 10.54499/LA/P/0007/2020); and national funding by FCT, P.I., through the institutional and individual scientific employment program contract for L. Barros (DOI: 10.54499/CEECINST/00107/2021/CP2793/CT0002), C. Pereira (DOI: 10.54499/CEECINST/00016/2018/CP1505/CT0010), and M.I. Dias contracts, and M.G. and A.K.M. PhD grants (2020.06706.BD and 2020.06231.BD, respectively)
Environmental Management Practices in the Automotive Industry and Plastics Circular Economy: A Case Study in Spain
No full textMestrado de dupla diplomação com a UTFPR, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do ParanáEste estudo explora o papel da gestão ambiental e das estratégias de economia circular na indústria automotiva, com foco no impacto dos resíduos plásticos e na integração de práticas sustentáveis no contexto de um estágio profissional. Por meio de um estudo de caso realizado em uma empresa automotiva líder, a autora analisou as implicações de diferentes cenários de utilização de plásticos, comparando plásticos virgens com níveis variados de conteúdo reciclado (30%, 50% e 100%). O estudo avalia os impactos ambientais e financeiros de cada cenário, destacando a relevância de marcos regulatórios europeus, como a Lei 7/2022 e a Estratégia da UE para os Plásticos. Além disso, a pesquisa examina atividades-chave de gestão ambiental dentro da empresa, incluindo auditorias de conformidade, treinamentos ambientais e relatórios de sustentabilidade. Os resultados indicam que o aumento da proporção de plásticos reciclados reduz consideravelmente as emissões de carbono e está alinhado com os princípios da economia circular, com reduções de até 24% nas emissões de CO2 nos cenários com 30% e 50% de conteúdo reciclado, e uma redução máxima de 63% no cenário com 100% de material reciclado. No entanto, desafios econômicos e operacionais precisam ser superados para viabilizar essa transição. O estudo conclui recomendando ações estratégicas para aprimorar a sustentabilidade no setor automotivo, integrando os princípios da economia circular à gestão
ambiental corporativa.This study explores the role of environmental management and circular economy strategies in the automotive industry, focusing on the impact of plastic waste and the integration of sustainable practices in the context of a professional internship. Through a case study conducted in a leading automotive company, the author analyzed the implications of different plastic utilization scenarios, comparing virgin plastics with varying levels of recycled content (30%, 50%, and 100%). The study assesses each scenario's environmental and financial outcomes, emphasizing the relevance of European regulatory frameworks such as Law 7/2022 and the EU Plastics Strategy. Additionally, the research evaluates key environmental management activities within the company, including compliance audits, environmental training, and sustainability reporting. The findings indicate that increasing the proportion of recycled plastics considerably reduces carbon emissions and aligns with circular economy principles, with reductions of up to 24% in CO2 emissions in scenarios with 30% and 50% recycled content, and a maximum reduction of 63% in the 100% recycled scenario. However, economic and operational challenges must be addressed to facilitate this transition. The study concludes by recommending strategic actions to enhance sustainability in the automotive sector, integrating circular economy principles with corporate environmental management
Consumer preferences for olive oil in the Iberian Peninsula
Get PDFThis study aims to analyse consumer preferences in the iberian Peninsula by comparing two important european Union-producing countries. in order to be able to make valid cross-cultural comparisons, we used the Best-Worst Scaling (BWS) methodology. We also performed segmentation using latent cluster analysis (lca), including all consumers analysed, regardless of country of origin, to obtain three different segments. comparing both consumers, the significant differences obtained refer to the quality-price ratio, willingness to pay and attributes considered at the time of purchase of olive oil. owing to the BWS methodology, we observe that the number of attributes that establish significant differences between the three segments (taste, brand name and packaging) is higher than in the analysis performed by country (brand name). The 3 segments obtained (“Type-experience consumers,” “external cues consumers” and “Taste seekers”) prioritise the proposed attributes differently and there are significant differences between them in terms of olive oil consumption (place of purchase and average weekly consumption). These conclusions have implications at the business level for the design and development of marketing strategies in the olive oil sector in both countries
Valorization of Solanum melongena L. crop by-products: Phenolic composition and in vitro antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and antimicrobial properties
Get PDFThis study explored the valorization of post-harvest eggplant aerial parts as a sustainable source of value-added ingredients by investigating their phenolic composition and in vitro bioactive properties. HPLC-DAD-ESI/MSn analysis identified chlorogenic acid derivatives as the predominant phenolic compounds (53 % of the phenolic fraction), followed by O-glycosylated kaempferol and quercetin. The extract displayed antioxidant activity in physiologically relevant cell-based assays and significant α-glucosidase inhibitory capacity that far exceeded that of the standard drug acarbose. It also inhibited the formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), suggesting its potential to mitigate diabetes-related complications. Furthermore, the extract showed a modest pancreatic lipase inhibitory effect and capacity to suppress interleukin 6 production. Selective cytotoxicity against human gastric and colon adenocarcinoma cell lines and strong antimicrobial activity against foodborne pathogens were observed. Given the growing demand for natural alternatives to synthetic drugs, these findings position eggplant crop biomass as a promising, sustainable source of active compounds with potential applications in food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical formulations for managing type 2 diabetes and other oxidative stress-mediated conditions. This study not only contributes to the valorization of agricultural waste but also expands the research on by-products of Solanaceae crops, offering a pathway for sustainable resource utilization.The authors are grateful to the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT, Portugal) for financial support through national funds FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC) to CIMO (UIDB/00690/2020 and UIDP/00690/2020), SusTEC (LA/P/0007/2021) and CBQF (UIDB/50016/2020). National funding by FCT, through the individual research grant (DOI: 10.54499/2020.06297.BD) of M. Ãnibarro-Ortega and the scientific employment program-contract with M.I. Dias (DOI: 10.54499/CEE-CINST/00016/2018/CP1505/CT0004), R.C. Calhelha (CEECINST), E.M Costa (DOI: 10.54499/2022.07206.CEECIND/CP1745/CT0003), L. Barros (DOI: 10.54499/CEECINST/00107/2021/CP2793/CT0002) and J. Pinela (DOI: 10.54499/CEECIND/01011/2018/CP1578/CT0002). J. Petrovíc and M. Sokovíc are grateful to the Serbian Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development (contract nos. 451–03–9/2021–14/200007). V. López is grateful to the San Jorge University for the financial support through Proyecto Interno 20–21 (ID 2122028) and to the Government of Aragon for financial support of the Phyto-Pharm group (ref. B44_20D
Dificuldades Percecionadas pelos Enfermeiros na Triagem de Manchester num Serviço de Urgência: Scoping Review
Get PDFO presente relatório inseriu-se no âmbito da Unidade Curricular Opção Estágio I e II do Mestrado em Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica na Área de Enfermagem à Pessoa em Situação Crítica, da Escola Superior de Saúde de Bragança. O objetivo foi realizar uma reflexão crítica sobre o desempenho e o desenvolvimento de competências especializadas em enfermagem médico-cirúrgica na área de enfermagem à pessoa em situação crítica, adquiridas ao longo dos estágios realizados, com foco nos principais contributos para a prática clínica e na melhoria da qualidade dos cuidados prestados. O relatório foi dividido em duas partes. Na primeira parte, foi apresentada uma caracterização detalhada dos três campos de estágio: emergência pré-hospitalar, Serviço de Urgência Polivalente e Unidade de Cuidados Intensivos Polivalente. Foram descritas a estrutura física de cada local, os recursos humanos disponíveis e as atividades desenvolvidas. A metodologia adotada foi descritiva e crítico-reflexiva, de modo a relatar as competências inerentes à categoria de enfermeiro especialista, desenvolvidas nos contextos de prática clínica. As experiências vivenciadas durante os estágios revelaram-se cruciais para a aquisição de conhecimentos, competências e habilidades na Área da Pessoa em Situação Crítica, contribuindo para a melhoria da qualidade dos cuidados prestados aos utentes. Na segunda parte, no âmbito da prática especializada baseada na evidência, foi realizada uma scoping review sobre as dificuldades percecionadas pelos enfermeiros na realização da Triagem de Manchester num Serviço de Urgência. A scoping review permitiu identificar as principais dificuldades enfrentadas pelos enfermeiros nesse contexto, sendo estas fundamentais para orientar estratégias que visem colmatá-las, promovendo melhorias na qualidade dos cuidados prestados e na eficiência do sistema.This report was part of the Curricular Unit Option Internship I and II of the Master's Degree in Medical-Surgical Nursing, specializing in Nursing for the Critically Ill Person, at the Escola Superior de Saúde de Bragança. The aim was to critically reflect on the performance and development of specialized competencies in medical-surgical nursing acquired during the internships, focusing on the main contributions to clinical practice and the improvement of the quality of care provided. The report was divided into two parts. In the first part, a detailed characterization of the three internship settings was presented: pre-hospital emergency, the Emergency Department, and the Intensive Care Unit. The physical structure of each location, the available human resources, and the activities carried out were described. The methodology adopted was descriptive and critically reflective, aiming to report the competencies inherent to the specialist nurse category that were developed in the contexts of clinical practice. The experiences during the internships proved to be crucial for acquiring knowledge, skills, and competencies in the area of care for the critically ill person, contributing to the improvement of the quality of care provided to patients. In the second part, as part of evidence-based specialized practice, a scoping review was conducted on the difficulties perceived by nurses in performing the Manchester Triage System in an emergency service. The scoping review identified the main challenges faced by nurses in this context, which are essential to guide strategies aimed at addressing them, promoting improvements in the quality of care provided and the efficiency of the system
Kinematic and neuromuscular responses to different visual focus conditions in stand-up paddleboarding
Get PDFThis study analyzed the kinematics and muscle activity during the stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) under different visual focus points in three conditions: i) eyes on the board nose, ii) looking at the turn buoy, and iii) free choice. Methods: Fourteen male paddleboarders (24.2 ± 7.1 years) performed three trials covering 65 m, and the electromyographic (EMG) activation patterns and kinematic parameters in four cycle strokes for the left and right sides were analyzed. Surface EMG of the upper trapezius, biceps brachii, triceps brachii, tibialis anterior, and gastrocnemius medialis were recorded. The data were processed according to the percentage of maximum voluntary contraction (%MVC). Speed, stroke frequency (SF), stroke length, and stroke index (SI) were analyzed. Results: The speed, SF, and SI (p < 0.01, η2 ≥ 0.42) showed significant variance between conditions, with the free condition achieving the highest speed (1.20 ± 0.21 m/s), SF (0.65 ± 0.13 Hz) and SI (2.25 ± 0.67 m2 /s). This condition showed greater neuromuscular activity, particularly in the triceps brachii during both the left (42.25 ± 18.76 %MVC) and right recoveries (32.93 ± 16.06 %MVC). During the pull phase, the free choice presented higher biceps brachii activity (8.51 ± 2.80 %MVC) compared to the eyes on the board nose (6.22 ± 2.41 %MVC; p < 0.01), while showing lower activity in the triceps brachii (10.02 ± 4.50 %MVC vs. 16.52 ± 8.45 %MVC; p < 0.01) and tibialis anterior (12.24 ± 7.70 %MVC vs. 17.09 ± 7.73 %MVC; p < 0.01) compared to looking at the turn buoy. Conclusion: These results suggest that a free visual focus allows paddleboarders to enhance their kinematics and muscle activation, highlighting the significance of visual focus strategies in improving both competitive and recreational SUP performance.This work was supported by National Funds by FCT-Foundation for Science and Technology under project number UI/04045 and grant number BIPD/UTAD/7/2023. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript
Bioactivity of honey: phenolic composition, antioxidant trends and carcinoma cell lines effects through digestion
Get PDFHoney is not only a food source but also a valuable substance for health and medicine, owing to its complex composition and bioactive properties. However, there is very limited information on the changes in the active compounds of honey during digestion and their antioxidant capacity and effect on cancer cells at the end of digestion. Herein, we investigate the dynamic changes in their bioactive compound composition and antioxidant activity during in vitro gastrointestinal digestion and the effect of digested honey on several cancer cell lines, after determining the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects of mono- and multifloral kinds of honey. The tested raw honey samples exhibited higher anti-inflammatory properties (36 %–80 %) with increasing total phenolic content (78–132 mg GAE/100 g), along with significant antimicrobial activity against E. coli (6–9 mm)
and S. aureus (6–14 mm) bacterial species. The findings showed that total phenolic and flavonoid contents increased significantly during digestion, with a peaking value of 258 mg GAE/100 g in the intestinal phase, while TEAC and CUPRAC analysis exhibited variable trends depending on the digestion stage. Moreover, the concentration of compounds such as gallic, syringic, caffeic, p-coumaric, trans-cinnamic acid, and methyl-3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate identified by HPLC-DAD showed some fluctuations at different stages of digestion. Cyto-toxicity analysis revealed that digested honey samples, particularly those with higher phenolic content, exhibited pronounced antiproliferative effects on cancer cells at higher concentrations, with minimal effects on healthy cells. These findings underscore the importance of honey’s bioactive compounds, their transformation during
digestion, and their potential health benefits.The authors would like to thank the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TUBITAK, Project Number: 116O711/CA15136 COST EUROCAROTEN Action and 2211-A National PhD Scholarship Program) for supporting