Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra

Building an analysis-ready geospatial dataset for Convolutional Neural Networks-based rural property valuation using LiDAR 3D point clouds

In Portugal, fiscal valuation of rural properties is currently based on the agricultural income obtained in the previous year, disregarding both the productive potential of the land and its market value. To address this limitation, we propose a framework in which rural property v...

Effectiveness of interventions to prevent or treat prolonged grief symptoms among families of the patients who die in intensive care units: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Family members of ICU decedents are at high risk of adverse psychological outcomes, including prolonged grief. However, evidence regarding the effectiveness of existing family support interventions remains limited. Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of interventi...

Socioeconomic inequalities in sleep disturbances among school-aged children: evidence from socioeconomically vulnerable schools

Abstract Background Family socioeconomic inequalities have been consistently associated with children’s sleep disturbances. However, it remains unclear whether these inequalities are equally evident among children attending socioeconomically vulnerable schools, where many environ...

Education and training of healthcare professionals in the application of non-invasive ventilation: a scoping review

Respiratory diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, often requiring ventilatory support. Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is an effective strategy, but its implementation depends on adequate professional training. However, gaps in education and variability...

Short-Term Changes, Individual Variability, and Associations with Baseline Physical Performance in Young Male Soccer Players During the Pre-Season

Monitoring physical performance during the pre-season may help coaches and practitioners interpret short-term changes in young soccer players, although group-level analyses may mask individual variability. This observational longitudinal study analyzed short-term changes, individ...

Cross-Cultural Validation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Birth Beliefs Scale Among Portuguese Pregnant Women

BACKGROUND: Beliefs about childbirth shape women's expectations, decisions, and experiences. Although several tools assess related constructs such as fear or self-efficacy, few instruments focus specifically on childbirth beliefs. The Birth Beliefs Scale (BBS) addresses this gap...

Season-long match external loads in starters vs. non-starters in Brazilian professional women’s soccer

This study aimed to compare match external loads between starters and non-starters in Brazilian professional women’s soccer. Methods: In this prospective cohort, seventy outfield players (60.93 ± 6.10 kg; 166.39 ± 6.17 cm) from three teams competing in Brazil’s top division (Séri...