http://hdl.handle.net/10174/1613 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:41:19 GMT 2026-03-27T11:41:19Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41554 Title: The effects of body-oriented interventions in cancer-related symptoms of women who survived breast cancer: A Protocol for Systematic Review Authors: Guerreiro, Daniela; Cruz-Ferreira, Ana; Santos, Graça; Silva, Brenda; Marmeleira, José; Veiga, Guida Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide, with a five-year survival rate exceeding 90%. Despite advances in treatment, survivors frequently experience persistent cancer- and treatment-related symptoms, that negatively impact their quality of life (QoL). Body-oriented interventions (BOI) have demonstrated effectiveness in symptom management, however, systematic reviews focused exclusively on BOI for women who survived breast cancer (WSBC) remain limited. This systematic review protocol outlines the methodology for evaluating the scientific evidence on the effects of BOI on cancer- and treatment-related symptoms in WSBC. Objective: To examine the scientific evidence on the effects of BOI on cancer- and treatment-related symptoms in WSBC. Methods: This protocol follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols (PRISMA-P). We will conduct searches in six electronic databases: PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, Scopus, APA PsycNet and Portal Regional da BVS. We will include experimental studies focusing on BOI for WSBC. The methodological quality of the studies will be assessed using the PEDro scale, and the level of scientific evidence will be measured through the Best Evidence Synthesis. Two experienced independent reviewers will conduct study selection, data extraction, methodological quality and, scientific evidence assessment. Disagreements will be resolved by a third reviewer. Results: The anticipated outcomes will synthesize the scientific evidence on the effects of BOI on cancer- and treatment-related symptoms in female WSBC. Conclusions: This review will systematically synthesize the effects of BOI on cancer- and treatment-related symptoms in WSBC. The findings will provide health professionals with reliable evidence and methodological guidance for further research. Clinical Trial: CRD42023452519 Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41554 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41451 Title: Local governance of sport: a national survey on how public opinion evaluates municipal sports development and priorities Authors: Sesinando, André; Seguí-Urbaneja, Jordi; Teixeira, Mário Coelho Abstract: Public 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. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41451 2026-02-19T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41450 Title: Legados e Políticas públicas: Mensurando resultados do Estádio do Maracanã Authors: Reis, Rômulo; Filho; Serpa; Telles, Silvio; Teixeira, Mário Coelho Abstract: O Governo Federal adotou a estratégia de política pública destacar a capacidade do Brasil em realizar megaeventos esportivos para promoção do país (soft power) (REIS, 2017). Tal estratégia contemplava a entrega de legados, alvos de críticas e considerados como (im)possíveis legados (BONDARIK, 2018; FELTES ET AL., 2014). Entretanto, legados tangíveis da Copa do Mundo da FIFA Brasil 2014, existem as 12 arenas (REIS, DACOSTA, TELLES, 2021). Entre essas, está o Estádio do Maracanã, reformado para o mundial e utilizado desde então. Isto posto, poucos estudos buscam mensurar legados (SCHEU, PREUSS E KÖNECKE, 2021; REIS, TELLES E TEIXEIRA, 2023). Para Preuss (2007) isto é algo possível, porém complexo, exigindo a composição de itens ou indicadores que possam refletir uma métrica. O objetivo geral do estudo é mensurar o legado do Estádio do Maracanã através dos números produzidos pelo esporte, empregando o referencial teórico de Preuss (2007) visando extrair quantitativamente legado bruto, isto é, números produzidos após o legado entregue. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10174/41450 2023-08-31T23:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/40669 Title: Long-term care facilities' response to the COVID-19 pandemic: An international, cross-sectional survey. Journal of Advanced Nursing Authors: Eltayban, Sameh; Igarashi, A; Cal, A; Carrasco, C; Sari, D; Cho, E; Haugan, D; Bravo, J; Abouzeid, N; Wachholz, N; Isaramalai, S; Dawood, S; Abd, E; Moneam, A; Rodríguez, A; Alqahtani, B; Pereira, C; Jenssen, C; Yamamoto-Mitani, N Abstract: Aims To (i) assess the adherence of long-term care (LTC) facilities to the COVID-19 prevention and control recommendations, (ii) identify predictors of this adherence and (iii) examine the association between the adherence level and the impact of the pandemic on selected unfavourable conditions. Design Cross-sectional survey. Methods Managers (n = 212) and staff (n = 2143) of LTC facilities (n = 223) in 13 countries/regions (Brazil, Egypt, England, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Thailand and Turkey) evaluated the adherence of LTC facilities to COVID-19 prevention and control recommendations and the impact of the pandemic on unfavourable conditions related to staff, residents and residents' families. The characteristics of participants and LTC facilities were also gathered. Data were collected from April to October 2021. The study was reported following the STROBE guidelines. Results The adherence was significantly higher among facilities with more pre-pandemic in-service education on infection control and easier access to information early in the pandemic. Residents' feelings of loneliness and feeling down were the most affected conditions by the pandemic. More psychological support to residents was associated with fewer residents' aggressive behaviours, and more psychological support to staff was associated with less work–life imbalance. Conclusions Pre-pandemic preparedness significantly shaped LTC facilities' response to the pandemic. Adequate psychological support to residents and staff might help mitigate the negative impacts of infection outbreaks. Impact This is the first study to comprehensively examine the adherence of LTC facilities to COVID-19 prevention and control recommendations. The results demonstrated that the adherence level was significantly related to pre-pandemic preparedness and that adequate psychological support to staff and residents was significantly associated with less negative impacts of the pandemic on LTC facilities' staff and residents. The results would help LTC facilities prepare for and respond to future infection outbreaks. 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