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  • Understanding exercise adherence: the predictability of past experience and  motivational determinants 
    Publication . Rodrigues, Filipe; Teixeira, Diogo S.; Neiva, Henrique P.; Cid, Luis; Monteiro, Diogo
    Background: An unresolved debate lingers over the effect of past behavior on motivational patterns and future behavior stability in the exercise context. Theorists argue that past behavior has a residual effect on future behavior; however, empirical studies have shown that past behavior displays significant power in predicting behavior recurrence in the future. The present research aimed to examine the effect of past behavior and motivational determinants on future exercise adherence. Methods: Data from 437 Portuguese gym exercisers (female = 235; male = 202) aged between 18 and 53 years (M = 31.14; SD = 9.47), with exercise experience ranging from 6 to 12 months (M = 9.41; SD = 1.33) were considered for research. Participants completed a multi-section survey measuring interpersonal behaviors, basic psychological needs, behavioral regulations, and intentions. Data from past behavior and future exercise adherence were collected using computerized records of their attendance at the gym. Results: Positive and significant correlations paths were evidenced among perceived supportive behaviors, needs satisfaction, autonomous motivation, intentions and future exercise adherence. Similar results were presented among perceived thwarting behaviors, needs frustration, and controlled motivation. Regression paths showed that perceived supportive behavior, basic needs satisfaction, and autonomous motivation displayed positive and significant effects on future behaviors; thus, past behavior displayed the highest coefficient on future exercise adherence. Fitness professionals should aim at creating supportive environments, thus, improving the likelihood of being perceived by exercisers as need-supportive individuals. By doing so, as a result, exercisers would experience increased levels of autonomous motivation and higher rates of future exercise attendance at the gym. Hence, exercisers will gradually form their positive past exercise experience, increasing the probability of engaging in an exercise in the future.
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  • Perfil sociodemográfico dos utentes da consulta de ato único e sua autoestima
    Publication . São João, Ricardo; Correia, Filipe; Vieira, Elsa; Amendoeira, José
    O Ambulatório Programado de Alta Resolução do Hospital Distrital de Santarém foi pioneiro em Portugal na introdução da Consulta de Ato Único - CAU. A CAU possibilita ao utente que no mesmo dia e local seja observado por um profissional de saúde, realizar os exames complementares necessários que permitam o seu diagnóstico após o qual regressará a casa já com tratamento ou proposta terapêutica. Daqui resulta uma maior eficiência da consulta traduzida com libertação de vagas e diminuição da lista de espera com aumento dos níveis de satisfação dos utentes. Foi desenvolvido um questionário com o objetivo de retratar o perfil sociodemografico e a autoestima destes utentes. Com base na análise documental referente ao período janeiro/2014 a outubro/2018, foram identificadas as especialidades com maior afluência mensal, especialidades essas alvo do questionário. Optou-se pela adoção de uma amostragem aleatória estratificada não proporcional figurando como estratos as referidas consultas. No dimensionamento amostral foi considerado um erro tolerável de amostragem e um nível de significância de 5% que conduziram às seguintes dimensões: dermatologia (121), cirurgia (107), otorrino (96) e oftalmologia (76). Foi igualmente mensurado o nível de autoestima pela escala de autoestima de Rosenberg que continua a ser a medida mais utilizada para aferir a autoestima, não só devido à clareza dos itens que a constituem (avaliados numa escala tipo Likert de quatro pontos) bem como da sua inteligibilidade. Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico transversal com ênfase na utilização deste serviço de saúde, em particular na descrição do perfil sociodemográfico e da autoestima dos seus utentes.
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  • Exploração de um modelo de segunda ordem da Versão Portuguesa da Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale (BPNESp): validade do constructo e invariância
    Publication . Cid, Luis; Rodrigues, Filipe; Teixeira, Diogo S.; Machado, Sérgio; Murillo - Rodriguez, Eric; Monteiro, Diogo
    O objetivo do presente estudo consistiu em analisar as propriedades psicométricas das versão portuguesa do Basic Psychological Needs Exercise Scale, testar um modelo de segunda ordem que represente as três necessidades psicológicas básicas, bem como analisar a invariância do modelo de medida de primeira e segunda ordem. Participaram neste estudo 550 sujeitos de ambos os géneros (264 femininos; 286 masculinos), com idades compreendidas entre os 14 e os 69 anos (M=30.0; SD=10.2) praticantes de exercício físico em ginásios ou health clubs de diversas atividades. Os resultados revelaram que o instrumento possui validade de constructo (validade fatorial, convergente e discriminante), fiabilidade compósita e revelou ainda ser invariante em função do género, e atividades praticadas no contexto ginásio (musculação, cardiofitness e musculação), tanto para o modelo de 1ª como de 2ª ordem. Em suma, as evidências encontradas no presente estudo confirmam a validade e dão suporte à utilização sem reservas da versão Portuguesa da BPNESp para a avaliação das necessidades psicológicas básicas (individualmente ou através de um índice global) em investigações futuras no domínio do exercício
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  • Are the sustainable development goals being implemented in the Portuguese higher education formative offer?
    Publication . Aleixo, Ana Marta; Azeiteiro, Ulisses M.; Leal, Susana
    Purpose. The study aims to examine: (a) the vertical integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) in Portuguese public higher education institutions, namely at the level of undergraduate and master´s degrees, and (b) the extent to which Portuguese higher education institutions are preparing for the United Nations call to promote SDGs. Method. A content analysis of the designations and objectives of the 2556 undergraduate and master’s degrees (in 33 Portuguese public higher education institutions) was made to determine whether they promote at least one sustainable development goal. Findings. The results show that: (a) 198 courses directly address at least one SDG; (b) on average, each higher education institution (HEI) has 6 courses that explicitly address at least one SDG; (c) universities have more courses in SDG areas than polytechnics; (d) more master's degrees embrace SDGs than undergraduate degrees; and (e) most of the courses addressing SDGs are from the social sciences and humanities areas and from natural and environmental sciences. Value. This paper serves to raise the awareness of Portuguese higher education institutions of their role and responsibility in furthering sustainable development goals.
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  • 1 ªs Jornadas de Estatística Médica:Programa e Resumos
    Publication . Diamantino, Fernanda; Sousa, Lisete; Pereira, Miguel; São João, Ricardo; Caldeira, Sílvia; Pereira, Soraia; Domingues, Tiago Dias
    O Centro de Estatística e Aplicações (CEAUL) organiza a 1.a edição das Jornadas de Estatística Médica que se realizam nos dias 12 e 13 de fevereiro de 2020. Este encontro destina-se a todos os interessados em aplicações da Estatística nas áreas de Medicina, Enfermagem e Indústria Farmacêutica.
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  • Technology in the decade of healthy aging (2020-2030)
    Publication . Arriaga, Miguel; Rosa, Marta; Filipe, Jessica; Mata, Francisco; Chaves, Nicole; Raposo, Beatriz; Silva, Carlota; Camara, Gisele; Horgan, Rita; Benvinda, Santos; Costa, Andreia
    Purpose: The phenomenon of demographic aging appears in developed countries essentially due to an increase in longevity and a decrease in birth rates. This constitutes a challenge, due to the need for a balance between the definition of health promotion and social protection policies. The World Health Organization is preparing the development of a decade dedicated to healthy aging (2020-2030), where older people are at the center of concerted and sustained actions, in the face of the reality of increasingly long lives. In this context, this decade aims to build solid bases, with concrete actions, aligned with the 2030 agenda (Sustainable Development Goals), where the establishment of partnerships is essential for the development of a global change in the way we think, feel and acts against the elderly and aging. Evidence-based decision-making arises at the level of different sectors of society in optimizing the intrinsic capacity and functional capacity of the elderly, as well as in strengthening communities in response to the phenomenon of aging, with information and communication technologies being mentioned in this context. communication as essential. Design / methodology / approach: We developed a Scoping Review where we systematized evidence regarding the understanding of the importance of information and communication technologies as promoters of healthy aging. Findings and Originality/value: The evidence found demonstrates the potential of information and communication technologies in promoting personal training and improving the quality of life of the elderly, as well as favoring access and management of multidisciplinary health care, with the possibility of cost reduction.
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  • Alimentação
    Publication . Jorge, Rui
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  • Perfil sociodemográfico dos utentes da consulta de ato único e sua autoestima
    Publication . São João, Ricardo; Correia, Filipe; Vieira, Elsa; Amendoeira, José
    O Ambulatório Programado de Alta Resolução (APAR) do Hospital Distrital de Santarém (HDS-EPE) foi pioneiro em Portugal na introdução da Consulta de Ato Único – CAU. A CAU possibilita ao utente que no mesmo dia e local seja observado por um profissional de saúde, realizar os exames complementares necessários que permitam o seu diagnóstico após o qual regressará a casa já com tratamento ou proposta terapêutica. Daqui resulta uma maior eficiência da consulta traduzida com libertação de vagas e diminuição da lista de espera com aumento dos níveis de satisfação dos utentes. Determinação do perfil sociodemográfico e da autoestima dos utentes da CAU com base num questionário especialmente desenvolvido para a avaliação deste serviço com base na metodologia Análise-ImportânciaDesempenho (São João et al (2019)). Na mensuração do nível da autoestima foi adotada a escala de Rosenberg (1965) que continua a ser a medida mais utilizada não só pela clareza dos itens que a constituem (avaliados numa escala tipo Likert de quatro pontos) bem como da sua inteligibilidade.
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  • A technological overview on intervention projects in ageing population
    Publication . Arriaga, Miguel; Filipe, Jessica; Mata, Francisco; Raposo, Beatriz; Rosa, Marta; Silva, Carlota; Camara, Gisele; Santos, Benvinda; Costa, Andreia
    Purpose: Given the new society challenges and the growing elderly population in Portugal, the promotion of active and healthy aging is a priority. Consequently, there is a need to create intervention programs and projects using digital and technological platforms, to promote the good practices in this area, as this is one of the main goals of the International Center on Ageing (CENIE). The objectives are the creation of a national registration database, the intervention programs / projects implemented survey in Portugal, the status verification of each project through available information and its characterization and detailed analysis of the interventions to identify good practice criteria in the development, implementation, evaluation and reporting process as well as the constant underlying technological update. Design/methodology/approach: Ninety-six interventions, carried out between 2004 and 2018, were identified to contribute for improving the quality of life and autonomy of the elderly, carried out between 2004 and 2018. Findings: Among these, the main themes are the fall prevention, physical activity promotion, promotion of intergenerational relations, healthy eating promotion, promotion of cognitive development and the promotion of socialization. Practical implications: Suggestions for future investigations include the need to engage contact with entities, such as Health Center clusters and City Councils, in order to validate the existence of updated and innovative interventions, as well as to carry out a thorough evaluation, so as to characterize and describe interventions that promote attitude changes and good practice development opportunities with the purpose of increasing and extending quality of life in accordance with this new life cycle configuration.
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  • Transpeer: Researcher Development
    Publication . Pinto, Paula
    Projeto Transpeer: objetivos, workshops e resultados dos inquéritos de competências
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