Universidade de Leiria e Oeste

Caregiver Burden in an Online Sample of Family Caregivers: Cross-Sectional Associations with Anticipatory Grief and Family Needs

Background/Objectives: Caregiver burden is common among family caregivers providing home-based care and may be associated with anticipatory grief (i.e., the emotional response to an expected loss before death), family-needs satisfaction, and care-related factors. This study aimed...

Blood flow restriction of sport-specific repeated-sprint training enhances acute physiological responses in elite female boxers: a randomized, crossover trial

This study investigated the acute physiological responses during sport-specific repeated sprint training with different levels at blood flow restriction (BFR) in elite boxing athletes. Sixteen female boxers participated in this randomized, cross-over study. All boxers conducted f...

Preliminary Effects of a Multicomponent Exercise Program Delivered in Conventional and Snoezelen Rooms Among Older Women Attending Social Centers: A Non-Randomized Pilot Study

Background: The aging population in Portugal requires interventions such as multicomponent exercise to maintain the functionality of older adults. The aim of this exploratory pilot study was to investigate preliminary changes in body composition, physical fitness, quality of life...

Using project management principles to plan the research and development project “Active Pregnancy”

Abstract This paper demonstrates how a principle-based interpretation of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) 8th Edition can enhance the initiating and planning phases of complex research projects, using a multicenter maternal health initiative—Active Pregnancy—as an...

Design and Early Industrial Deployment of a Digital Continuous Improvement System for Manufacturing

Manufacturing companies often register process deviations in operational systems while managing continuous improvement (CI) actions through separate spreadsheets, templates and meeting records. This fragmentation weakens traceability between detection, prioritisation, execution a...

The Role of Resilience in Relation to Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms Among Syrian Refugee Adolescents in Türkiye

Objectives: Mental health problems and post-traumatic stress symptoms are prevalent among adolescent refugees, yet little is known about the role of resilience in relation to these difficulties among Syrian adolescents. This study examined the unique contribution of resilience to...

Validation of the DIVAS-Q (Day-to-Day Impact of Vulvovaginal Atrophic Symptoms Questionnaire): a Portuguese patient-reported outcome measure

Abstract Introduction Portuguese is the fifth most spoken language worldwide. However, no validated patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) is available to assess the impact of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) symptoms in Portuguese-speaking women. This study aimed to culturally adapt...

The Association Between Job Stress and Intention to Leave in Healthcare Institutions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Job stress is a pervasive issue in modern workplaces and is associated with numerous adverse outcomes, including employees’ turnover intention when stress levels are high. Objective: This study aimed to examine the association between job stress and turnover intention...

Waste Literacy Among Portuguese First-Year Tertiary Students After Compulsory Environmental Education

Waste management is essential for addressing local and global environmental challenges. Failure to manage waste effectively results in several consequences, including environmental degradation, public health risks, and economic costs. Besides the need for adequate and up-to-date...