OPPORTUNITIES
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Call for Papers (Special Issue):
- Healthcare Quality of Life and Health Promotion in Chronic Illness or Critical Medical Conditions: Implications for Integrated Health Care Delivery Message from the Guest Editor Dear Colleagues, This Special Issue seeks to address the impact of chronic disease or critical medical conditions across an individual’s lifespan. The goal is to bring together researchers addressing quality of life and health promotion in chronic illness in order to inform high-quality integrated care programs to facilitate adaptation and treatment in patients, families and caregivers. The current Special Issue welcomes research papers in the area of clinical health informed by all disciplines including, but not limited to, psychology, public health sciences, behavioral medicine, epidemiology, family therapy, and nursing, addressing patients, couples, families and caregivers. Research based on the integration between primary care and secondary care as well as between health care and community care are particularly welcome. M. Graça Pereira, Guest Editor |
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Ongoing studies 2023/24
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Academic community constitute a population at risk for developing burnout, a state of prolonged exhaustion that causes physical, mental, and emotional fatigue.
In the context of a research study on occupational health, we kindly request your collaboration to assess your level of burnout and psychological well-being. This is a study with data collection conducted online to minimize response time. The questionnaires have been divided into two parts, each estimated to take about 20 minutes. You can respond to both parts on the same day or on different days, but in the latter case, we kindly ask that you respond within a week. The information collected is anonymous, and data processing will adhere to the principle of confidentiality. As a benefit of your participation, we can provide you with your individual assessment. To do so, simply provide us with the same identification code you will use in both parts of the questionnaire and request the sending of your results to the email: [email protected] We sincerely appreciate your valuable collaboration!
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Satisfaction with Life and Quality of Life in Youth and Adults: A Randomized Clinical TrialTo participate and benefit from therapeutic intervention sessions, simply register by clicking on this link and be available to go to APsi's facilities, which are located at the School of Psychology UMinho. To subscribe and for further information contact: [email protected] |
2022/2023 Studies
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PROJECT DE-STRESS HEALTHFULLY
DE-STRESS HEALTHFULLY is a health promotion program aimed at university students, based on the theoretical concepts of physiological coherence and chronobiology, throughout the eight sessions. The program aims to promote positive lifestyle changes as well as time management strategies, emotional regulation, interpersonal resources at the level of communication and healthy relationships, promoting more resilience and cognitive performance. Sessions are offered in group format and the program includes 8 sessions, on Wednesday afternoons, from 2 PM to 3h30 PM, starting on the 2nd semester of 2023. Learning to DE-STRESS HEALTHFULLY intends to teach how to use the body's information to promote physical and psychological well-being. Thus, the program is focused on teaching skills that maximize personal and interpersonal biological and physiological resources in everyday situations. Participants will practice techniques for improving sleep quality, time management, handling differences in relationships, adopting healthy behaviors, developing positive emotions associated with increased heart rate variability, and communicating coherently between the brain and the heart! Participation in this Program is free. To register an email should be sent to: [email protected] Contacts APSI-UMINHO, ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHOLOGY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINHO University of Minho – School of Psychology Telephone: (351) 253 604 245, (351) 253 604 681 For more information contact: [email protected] |
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INTERVENTION PROGRAMMES IN PLACE AT THE HEALTH AND ILLNESS PSYCHOTHERAPY CONSULTATION 2023/2024
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PROGRAM FLEXMIND The intervention program FlexMind focuses on promoting Quality of Life and is structured into 3 modules. The first module primarily focuses on promoting sleep quality, the second module is centered around promoting cognitive flexibility, and the 3rd module on promoting behavioral flexibility. It is a program designed to meet the individual needs of each person, and therefore, the number of sessions in each module may vary.
Who is the target audience for this intervention program? The program is designed for all age groups (children, youth, adults, and elderly) with the aim of promoting sleep quality and cognitive and behavioral flexibility in the healthy population. Additionally, it serves as a rehabilitation approach for individuals experiencing cognitive decline due to chronic diseases such as cancer patients, stroke survivors, patients with atrial fibrillation, among others. Enrollment in the program is done through Apsi, and the intervention is provided on an individual basis. Please note that the translation provided is a general interpretation, and for precise and official translations, it is recommended to consult a professional translator or translation service. |
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PROJECT +IDENTITY FAMILY APPROACH IN CHRONIC PHYSICAL DISEASE
The This program is intended for individuals with a diagnosis of chronic physical illness and respective families, to increase the adaptation to the disease and promote family quality of life and physical and psychological well-being. The program features a psychoeducational approach, focused on family models as well as an affective and behavioral dimension, providing strategies to better cope with the disease and overcome the difficulties of everyday life at the individual, family, and health care system levels.
It is crucial to put the disease in its "place" so that it cannot invade the family IDENTITY and therefore, the family may contribute to the normal development of all its members and that is precisely the goal of this program! The program will start in February 2022, at a day and time to be arranged following participants' needs. Participation in this Program is free.
To register should be sent an email to: [email protected] For more informations... https://apsi.uminho.pt/identidade-programa-de-intervencao-familiar-na-doenca-fisica-cronica |
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SPECIALIZED TRAINING COURSE: INTEGRATED APPROACH IN HEALTHCARE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
2024
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Course Integrated Approach in Healthcare for Healthcare Professionals Format: E-Learning Schedule: After Work Hours Synchronous Classes on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Applications Open: December 12th to January 12th |
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This course aims to provide a general understanding and training in the psychological knowledge and skills necessary for the implementation of models and practices of intervention based on integrated healthcare. In terms of specific objectives, we aim to:
1) Offer the opportunity for further studies in the area of integrated healthcare. 2) Deepen understanding of different intervention methods within a person-centered integrated healthcare approach. 3) Provide skills training for the development and implementation of intervention programs based on integrated healthcare. 4) Contribute to improving health indicators and therapeutic adherence rates for patients with chronic diseases. 5) Raise awareness about the importance of preventing mental and psychosomatic diseases in healthcare provision. 6) Contribute to cost reduction in healthcare through more effective and sustainable use of available resources. 7) Promote interest in research, contributing to evidence-based practice in person-centered integrated healthcare. 8) Encourage critical thinking and a questioning approach regarding the implementation and outcomes of person-centered integrated healthcare for patients and caregivers. 9) Contribute to promoting well-being and quality of life for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. 10) Engage in interprofessional education activities for collaborative practice in healthcare provision. |
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Call for Papers (Special Issue):
- Healthcare Quality of Life and Health Promotion in Chronic Illness or Critical Medical Conditions: Implications for Integrated Health Care Delivery Message from the Guest Editor Dear Colleagues, This Special Issue seeks to address the impact of chronic disease or critical medical conditions across an individual’s lifespan. The goal is to bring together researchers addressing quality of life and health promotion in chronic illness in order to inform high-quality integrated care programs to facilitate adaptation and treatment in patients, families and caregivers. The current Special Issue welcomes research papers in the area of clinical health informed by all disciplines including, but not limited to, psychology, public health sciences, behavioral medicine, epidemiology, family therapy, and nursing, addressing patients, couples, families and caregivers. Research based on the integration between primary care and secondary care as well as between health care and community care are particularly welcome. M. Graça Pereira, Guest Editor |
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September 26 and 27, 2024
GISEF collaborators present at the XIII Ibero-American Congress of Psychology and 6th Congress of the Portuguese Psychologists' Association (OPP) Ana Ferraz presented the oral communication: “Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Implications for Emotional and Behavioral Health-Related Quality of Life”. This work was co-authored by M. Graça Pereira, the supervisor of this study and a researcher at GISEF. Margarida Vilaça presented the oral communication: "Quality of Life in Hospitalized Patients due to COVID-19: An Exploratory Study". This work was co-authored by Fernanda Leite and M. Graça Pereira, CO-PI and PI of this study and researchers at GISEF, respectively. Daniele Carvalho presented the oral communication: “Bem-estar psicológico em docentes e investigadores universitários [Psychological well-being in university teachers and researchers]”. This work was co-authored by M. Graça Pereira, supervisor of this study and researcher at GISEF. Martim Santos presented the oral communication: “Health-related quality of life in early childhood: A validation study of the TAPQoL in a community and clinical sample”. This work was co-authored by Ana Ferraz and M. Graça Pereira, the supervisor of this study and a researcher at GISEF. Ana Mónica Machado presented the poster: “Quality of Life and Medication Adherence in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation”. This work was co-authored by Fernanda Leite and M. Graça Pereira, supervisors of this study and researchers at GISEF. |
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GISEF researcher wins Medical Innovation award
Luciana Mata, from the School of Nursing at UFMG (Brazil) and a researcher at GISEF, has been awarded the Medical Innovation prize for the IUProst® version 2.0 project, aimed at men who have urinary incontinence after prostate removal surgery, known as radical prostatectomy. The award is in the category of Patient Engagement and Empowerment, promoted by Veja Saúde magazine and evaluated by high-level judges who include leading figures in Brazilian medical oncology. |
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September 5th and 6th, 2024 GISEF collaborators attended the 38th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society Ana Mónica Machado presented the paper: “Quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation: an exploratory study”. This paper was co-authored by Fernanda Leite and M. Graça Pereira, the supervisor of this study and a researcher at GISEF. Ana Ferraz presented the poster: “Physical health-related quality of life in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia”. This work was co-authored by M. Graça Pereira, the supervisor of this study and a researcher at GISEF. 
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September 3rd, 2024
GISEF PhD Student defended his Doctoral Thesis Martim Santos defended his PhD in Applied Psychology at the School of Psychology of the University of Minho on September 3, entitled: "Contribution of Psychological Factors to Burn Injuries Healing and Quality of Life in Children: A Longitudinal Study". Congratulations and all the best in his promising career! |
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August 30 and 31, 2024
GISEF collaborator was guest speaker at the 3rd edition of the Meeting of Madeiran University Students (EUMA)
Martim Santos, invited by the Associação de Jovens Madeirenses Conectados (AJMC), was a speaker at the Round Table entitled “Hand in Hand for Mental Health”, as part of the 3rd Edition of EUMA, held on August 30 and 31, 2024, at the Madeira Electricity Museum.
The event, aimed at higher education candidates, university students and recent graduates, was marked by innovation and covered multiple areas of interest, such as Sustainability, Europe, Mental Health and Technology. The event was sponsored by the Regional Government of the Autonomous Region of Madeira and Sky Portugal.
GISEF collaborator was guest speaker at the 3rd edition of the Meeting of Madeiran University Students (EUMA)
Martim Santos, invited by the Associação de Jovens Madeirenses Conectados (AJMC), was a speaker at the Round Table entitled “Hand in Hand for Mental Health”, as part of the 3rd Edition of EUMA, held on August 30 and 31, 2024, at the Madeira Electricity Museum.
The event, aimed at higher education candidates, university students and recent graduates, was marked by innovation and covered multiple areas of interest, such as Sustainability, Europe, Mental Health and Technology. The event was sponsored by the Regional Government of the Autonomous Region of Madeira and Sky Portugal.
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July 17 and 18, 2024
GISEF collaborators present at the 11th International Congress on Health (CISaúde - 2024)
Ana Ferraz, Ana Mónica Machado and Martim Santos presented oral presentations at the 11th CIS, which took place at the Institute of Education of the University of Minho (Braga).
Ana Ferraz's work entitled “Parental Psychological Well-Being And Quality Of Life In Healthy Children With Leukemia: A Comparative Study”, was co-authored by M. Graça Pereira, the supervisor of this study and a researcher at GISEF.
Ana Mónica Machado's work, entitled “Distress and Quality of Life in Patients with Auricular Fibrillation”, has Fernanda Leite and M. Graça Pereira, the supervisor of this study and a researcher at GISEF, as co-authors.
Martim Santos' work, entitled “Risk Factors and Outcomes of Parental Distress in Pediatric Burns: A Systematic Review”, is co-authored by Ana Ferraz and M. Graça Pereira, supervisor of this study and researcher at GISEF.
GISEF collaborators present at the 11th International Congress on Health (CISaúde - 2024)
Ana Ferraz, Ana Mónica Machado and Martim Santos presented oral presentations at the 11th CIS, which took place at the Institute of Education of the University of Minho (Braga).
Ana Ferraz's work entitled “Parental Psychological Well-Being And Quality Of Life In Healthy Children With Leukemia: A Comparative Study”, was co-authored by M. Graça Pereira, the supervisor of this study and a researcher at GISEF.
Ana Mónica Machado's work, entitled “Distress and Quality of Life in Patients with Auricular Fibrillation”, has Fernanda Leite and M. Graça Pereira, the supervisor of this study and a researcher at GISEF, as co-authors.
Martim Santos' work, entitled “Risk Factors and Outcomes of Parental Distress in Pediatric Burns: A Systematic Review”, is co-authored by Ana Ferraz and M. Graça Pereira, supervisor of this study and researcher at GISEF.
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Technologies in Education: Balancing Innovation and Mental Health 🌟
On 25-06-2024, the IADem Plan team developed the activity "Technologies in our daily lives" for 1st grade students at Colégio Teresiano de Braga. With the rapid evolution of technology, it has become vital to find a balance, especially for children, between the use of technology and outdoor activities. Healthy lifestyle practices are fundamental to mental health, and parents and grandparents play a crucial role in this process. Grandparents, in addition to moderating the use of technology, also benefit by preventing dementia through healthy practices. Balancing technology with outdoor activities strengthens family relationships and promotes everyone's well-being.
The IADem Plan is a joint initiative of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Ponte da Barca, the Ponte da Barca Community Care Unit, the Alto Minho Local Health Unit and the Psychology Research Center of the University of Minho, specifically the Health & Family Research Group (GISEF).
On 25-06-2024, the IADem Plan team developed the activity "Technologies in our daily lives" for 1st grade students at Colégio Teresiano de Braga. With the rapid evolution of technology, it has become vital to find a balance, especially for children, between the use of technology and outdoor activities. Healthy lifestyle practices are fundamental to mental health, and parents and grandparents play a crucial role in this process. Grandparents, in addition to moderating the use of technology, also benefit by preventing dementia through healthy practices. Balancing technology with outdoor activities strengthens family relationships and promotes everyone's well-being.
The IADem Plan is a joint initiative of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Ponte da Barca, the Ponte da Barca Community Care Unit, the Alto Minho Local Health Unit and the Psychology Research Center of the University of Minho, specifically the Health & Family Research Group (GISEF).
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Open Call for a Grant of Research Fellowship (Master's Degree)
A call for applications is now open for the attribution of 1 (one) grant of Research Fellowship within the scope of the project “Contribution of Psychological Factors, Inflammatory and Dopaminergic Pathways on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Hospitalized Patients due to Infection by Covid-19” (refª. PTDC/PSI-GER/2995/2021), PI Professor Maria da Graça Pereira, financed by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), and within the scope of the activities of the Center for Research in Psychology. This research fellowship is aimed at Masters students enrolled in study cycles leading to a PhD degree or Masters students enrolled in non-degree courses as part of UMinho's educational project developed in association or cooperation with one or more R&D units. |
Application deadline and form of submission: The call is open from June 6th to 21st, 2024 (23:59 – Europe/Portugal)
Click here to consult the notice (PT) |
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15th May 2024 GISEF researcher attends the 2nd Psycho-Oncology Conference of UTAD M. Graça Pereira presented the Closing Lecture: Physiological Coherence and Emotions: The Importance of Heart Rate Variability in Cancer, in Vila Real at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD). |
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1st February 2024 A collaborator from GISEF attended the 15th edition of the National Congress of Health Psychology (CNPS). Raquel Guimarães delivered an oral presentation at the 15th National Congress of Health Psychology held at Egas Moniz School of Health & Science (Caparica, Almada). The work titled "Quality of Life in Formal Caregivers in the Post-Covid-19 Pandemic" was co-authored by Laura Brito (researcher at GISEF), Odete Alves, Susana Pinheiro, and M. Graça Pereira, who supervised this study and is a researcher at GISEF. |
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1st February 2024 A collaborator from GISEF attended the 15th edition of the National Congress of Health Psychology (CNPS). Ana Ferraz delivered an oral presentation at the 15th National Congress of Health Psychology held at Egas Moniz School of Health & Science (Caparica, Almada), in a joint organization with the Portuguese Society of Health Psychology. The work titled "Experiences of Hospitalization in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Preliminary Results" was co-authored by Martim Santos and M. Graça Pereira, who supervised this study and is a researcher at GISEF. |
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29th November 2023 GISEF Collaborator Recognized with Best Oral Communication Award at the II Clinical Psychology Service Conference of the Tâmega and Sousa Hospital Center. Ana Ferraz delivered an oral presentation at the II Clinical Psychology Service Conference of the Tâmega and Sousa Hospital Center (CHTS), titled "Psychological Well-being and Quality of Life in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Preliminary Study with Parents and Their Children," which was distinguished with the Best Oral Communication Award. This work was co-authored by M. Graça Pereira, the supervisor of this study and a researcher at GISEF. |
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29th September 2023 Dr. Marc Jones, from the Metropolitan University of Manchester, presented the lecture titled "Stress, Health and Performance in Extreme Environments: From Sports Performance to Space Travel," in the auditorium of the School of Psychology at the University of Minho. The presentation was organized by Prof. M. Graça Pereira, coordinator of the Health, Well-being, and Performance Lab, where GISEF is integrated. The conference discussed, from a biopsychosocial perspective, various research studies on stress and resilience in multiple contexts of emotional regulation: emergency medicine, space missions, sports performance, military training, among others. |
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September 27, 28 and 29, 2023 VISIT FROM PROF. MARC JONES, AS RESIDENT, AT THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND INCOME LABORATORY WHERE GISEF IS INTEGRATED. On September 29th, Prof. Marc Jones will give a lecture on the topic: “Stress, Health and Performance in Extreme Environments: From Sports Performance to Space Travel” which will take place at 12.15pm, in the amphitheatre of the School of Psychology. The lecture has free entry! The lecture will address the biopsychosocial perspective in understanding stress, health, and performance that will include a variety of contexts, all of which can be considered extreme as they reflect uncertainty, effort, and the potential for harm. The research will report data from emergency medicine, sports performance, remote work in a pandemic, defense and security settings and ongoing work on space missions. |
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19th July 2023 GISEF researcher attends the 44th International Conference of the Stress, Trauma, Anxiety, and Resilience Society (STAR). Margarida Vilaça presented the paper: "Eficácia do Relaxamento Muscular em Doentes com Distress e UPD Crónica: Um Estudo Longitudinal.". This work has as authors M. Graça Pereira, Margarida Vilaça, Susana Pedras, André Carvalho, Kavita Vedhara, M. Jesus Dantas, and Susana Faria. |
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In this wonderful world of relationships, it is not time or age that defines us, but a collection of memories and the capacity to marvel and be enchanted. From the youngest to the wisest, it is never too late to promote a better quality of life.
In this symbolism, the IADem Plan implemented a "Summer Approach," focusing on themes such as "Let's Relax... Come Together... Promote Well-Being... Equality and Difference..." Everyone came together to raise awareness about the importance of each individual in creating a more sustainable world. The dynamics developed involved the collaboration of the Colégio Teresiano de Braga, Lar Condes da Folgosa and Centro de Atividades de Tempos Livres (CATL) da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Ponte da Barca. The IADem Plan, an Action Research Plan on Dementia and Fragility in the municipality of Ponte da Barca, is a partnership between Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Ponte da Barca, the Community Care Unit of Ponte da Barca, the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho, EPE, and the Center for Research in Psychology at the University of Minho. This Plan seeks to implement a set of research and intervention actions planned in the area of promoting mental health and preventing and intervening in dementia. |
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May, 22 to 26 of 2023 GISEF researcher attends the "Ageing Congress 2023 - VI Congresso Sobre Envelhecimento, Vulnerabilidade, Pobreza e Exclusão Social". Laura Brito presented the paper: "Uma Evidência na Prevenção do Luto Patológico" within the IADem Plan in Ponte da Barca. This work has as co-author Odete Alves, Clara Ferreira, Alexandrina Rodrigues, Ricardo Ribeiro, Márcia Barreiro, Susana Pinheiro and M. Graça Pereira, researcher at GISEF. |
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As part of the celebrations of World Health Day, the IADem Plan team of Ponte da Barca, under the slogan "Saúde para todos" - IADem em Festa 3, will hold a walk on 26 April 2023. The Research Plan-Action on Dementias (IADem Plan) in the municipality of Ponte da Barca results from the partnership between Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Ponte da Barca, the Community Care Unit of Ponte da Barca, the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho, EPE and the Research Centre in Psychology, of the University of Minho, namely the Research Group in Health & Family (GISEF). This Plan seeks to operationalize a set of research and intervention actions planned in the area of mental health promotion, and prevention and intervention in Dementia. |
The Child-Friendly School seal is at Teresiano School!
The winning project, developed in the year 2021/2022, in the class of teacher Lúcia Simões, consisted in the participation and promotion of several activities organised by the Research Plan - Action on Dementias Team (IADem Plan).
This Plan, in the municipality of Ponte da Barca, results from the partnership between Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Ponte da Barca, the Community Care Unit of Ponte da Barca, the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho, EPE and the Research Centre in Psychology, of the University of Minho
These activities were coordinated throughout the year 2021-2022 by Laura Brito and M. Graça Pereira from GISEF in collaboration with the other partner institutions
The winning project, developed in the year 2021/2022, in the class of teacher Lúcia Simões, consisted in the participation and promotion of several activities organised by the Research Plan - Action on Dementias Team (IADem Plan).
This Plan, in the municipality of Ponte da Barca, results from the partnership between Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Ponte da Barca, the Community Care Unit of Ponte da Barca, the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho, EPE and the Research Centre in Psychology, of the University of Minho
These activities were coordinated throughout the year 2021-2022 by Laura Brito and M. Graça Pereira from GISEF in collaboration with the other partner institutions
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Laura Brito, GISEF researcher, participated in the UNIO Space, in the edition of "#Juniors2Seniors", with the theme "Quem Cuida de Quem Cuida? - Cuidadores Informais e Vulnerabilidade".
The Espaço UNIO is a new electronic repository in which content related to European Union law will be made available, through various formats that record the interaction between researchers. |
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8th March 2023 The IADem Plan in partnership with the SOBE + national program held a session to promote oral health and hygiene with pre-school and primary school children from the Ponte da Barca School Grouping. The action was organised by the School Library, in coordination with the School Health Team of Ponte da Barca's and also with the Public Health Unit of Alto Minho. The aim of this session was the transversal promotion of books and reading, oral hygiene and health, self-esteem, well-being and positive mental health. |
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December, 20-21, 2022
GISEF researcher attends the International Conference on Health Psychology and Cancer (ICHPC). Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Ana Ferraz presented the paper: A Systematic Review on Factors/Predictors and Outcomes of Parental Distress in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. This work has as co-authors Martim Santos and M. Graça Pereira, supervisor of this study and researcher at GISEF. |
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October 11, 2022
GISEF researcher attends the 1st Iberian Conference on Mental Health and Dementia. Laura Brito presented the paper: Uma Boa Prática de Promoçao da Daúde e Prevenção das Demências no Concelho de Ponte da Barca. This work has as co-author M. Graça Pereira. |
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September 27-30, 2022
GISEF researcher attends the 9th International Congress on Health. Laura Brito presented the paper: Quality of Life in Formal Caregivers During Covid-19 Pandemic. This work has as co-author M. Graça Pereira. |
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September 27-30, 2022
GISEF researcher attends the 9th International Congress on Health. Inês Ribeiro presented the paper: Portuguese Validation of the Couple Satisfaction Index in Endometriosis. This work has as co-author M. Graça Pereira. |
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September 28-30, 2022
GISEF researcher attends the 5th Congress of The Portuguese Psychologists' Order. Isabela Monteiro presented the paper: Burden in informal Caregivers of Alzheimer Patients: The role of forgivenessas a coping strategy. This work has as co-author M. Graça Pereira, supervisor of this study and researcher at GISEF. |
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September 28-30, 2022
GISEF researcher attends the 5th Congress of The Portuguese Psychologists' Order. Jonas Fraga presented the paper: Efeitos moderadores do Funcionamento Familiar e da Morbilidade Psicóloga no Burnout in parents of children between 0 and 6 years old during COVID-19 pandemic. This work has as co-author M. Graça Pereira, supervisor of this study and researcher at GISEF. |
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September 21, 2022
Life Cycle and Alzheimer's: Promoting skills, satisfaction, and well-being Some activities will be streamlined under the Alzheimer's day on September 21. The activities are part of the thematic days promoted by the Psychology School of the University of Minho. PROGRAM Presential activities: 9h:30 - 10h30 | Affection and Alzheimer (Colégio Teresiano de Braga) 11h00 - 12h00 | Game and Well-being (IPSS de Ponte de Barca) Online activity: 14h30 - 15h30 | Webinar on Good Practices in Health Promotion for Informal Caregivers. Zoom meeting: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/98584331817?pwd=VjJGblJ4NU50V2hJV25nSlZNcmRxZz09 Meeting ID: 985 8433 1817 Password: 000716 |
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September, 8 to 10 of 2022
GISEF researcher attends the 14th National Congress of Health Psychology held at the University of Madeira. Martim Santos presented the paper: Quality of Life in Pediatric Burns: Predictors of Behavioral Problems in Children. This work has as co-author M. Graça Pereira, supervisor of this study and researcher at GISEF. |
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September 8, 2022
GISEF Student defended her PhD Thesis. The GISEF researcher, Gabriela Ferreira, gave a PhD exam at the School of Psychology of the University of Minho with the dissertation entitled "Quality of Life in Diabetic Foot Patients: Assessing the Impact of Two Interventions on Adherence to Foot Self-Care and Ulcer Heling". Many congratulations and best wishes for her promising career! |
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August, 23 to 27 of 2022
Investigador of GISEF attended the 36th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society. Martim Santos presented the paper: Health-related quality of life in children during hospitalization after burn injuries. This paper was co-authored by M. Graça Pereira, supervisor of this study and researcher at GISEF. |
On June 13th, at 14:30, the second meeting of the "IADem em Festa" took place between Lar Condes da Folgosa and a room from the pre-school and kindergarten "José Carneiro Bouças" from Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Ponte da Barca, a class from the 3rd year of the 1st cycle from Colégio Teresiano de Braga and a class from the 5th year of EB Diogo Bernardes, to whom the IADem Plan team would like to express their appreciation and gratitude.
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March 17, 2022
Usage Patterns and Self-Esteem of Female Consumers ofAntiaging Cosmetic Products, published by Marta Evangelista (GISEF), Sandra Mota, Isabel Almeida e M. Graça Pereira (GISEF) was featured in the Cosmetic Design - Europe and in the MedEsthetics. https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Article/2022/05/17/three-takeaways-from-anti-aging-self-esteem-study https://www.medestheticsmag.com/research/skin-care/news/22276121/antiaging-products-effects-on-selfesteem |
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M. Graça Pereira participates in the coordination (external vice-coordinator) of the Special Topics in Health and Hospital Psychology Course a partnership between the Hospital das Clinicas/ Federal University of Goiânia and GISEF.
Universidade do Minho participa do “Curso Tópicos Especiais em Psicologia da Saúde/Hospitalar – Módulo 2022” do HC-UFG/Ebserh — Ebserh (www.gov.br) |
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The Psychology Association of the University of Minho (APsi-UMinho) will hold a Webinar about the Program De-Stressar Saudavelmente, on March 14 at 6pm.
Registration is required to attend the Webinar. For that you should register at APsi-UMinho. Participation is free of charge! You will get to know the contents of the Program De-Stressar Saudavelmente and will have the possibility to clear any doubts... |
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The Psychology Association of the University of Minho (APsi-UMinho) will hold a Webinar about the Program +Identity (program for chronically ill and their families), on February 23 at 6pm.
Registration is required to attend the Webinar. For that you should register at APsi-UMinho. Participation is free of charge! You will get to know the contents of the Program +Identity and will have the possibility to clear any doubts... Register now! |
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February 15, 2022
In the scope of the International Day of Children with Cancer, the Health & Family Research Group (GISEF) coordinated by Maria da Graça Pereira, from the School of Psychology of the University of Minho, invited João Pedro Abreu, a young survivor of pediatric cancer, and Débora Abreu, his sister and informal caregiver, to talk about their experiences from the diagnosis and treatment to the return to routine. To access the full interview click here. |
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coordinator/February 4, 2022
GISEF collaborator distinguished as finalist of the pitch contest in the 1st Doctoral Symposium in Psychology at UNorte. Ana Ferraz was a finalist in the pitch contest at the 1º Doctoral Symposium in Psyhcology at UNorte, where she presented her PhD project entitled "Contribution of Individual and Family Psychological Factors to the Quality of Life in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, in Chemotherapy Treatment, and Family Well-Being: A Longitudinal Study". This work is co-authored by M. Graça Pereira, supervisor of this study and coordinator/researcher at the GISEF. Other GISEF Collaborators also attended the 1st Doctoral Symposium in Psychology at UNorte Ana Mónica Machado, Laura Brito e Martim Santos also participated in the pitch contest, presenting their PhD projects entitled "Quality of Life and Cognitive Decline in Atrial Fibrillation: A Longitudinal Study", "Quality of Life and Burden in Informal Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Dementia in the Home Context: A Longitudinal Study", and "Quality of Life and Burn Injury Healing in the Paediatric Age: Contribution of Clinical, Sociodemographic, Psychological and Family Variables, respectively. These studies were co-authored by M. Graça Pereira, supervisor of these studies and coordinator/researcher of the GISEF. |
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January 25, 2022
GISEF participated in the Development of the ELLA APP to promote women's sexual health, which is now available for download. Rosana Moysés, a GISEF collaborator, within the scope of APP ELLA on promoting sexual health in women, prepared a leaflet for use by Portuguese women. For more informations... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q9sfYLC5z5JTizRY1IUYNUhHUwVTwseY/view?usp=sharing |
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In the area of Women's Sexual Healtj, GISEF participated in the creation of the ELLA application for smartphones, which was created to prevent cervical cancer and can be used by Portuguese Brazilian women.
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December 15, 2021
GISEF Student defended her PhD Thesis. The GISEF researcher, Marta Pereira, gave a PhD exam at the School of Psychology of the University of Minho at 10 am on December 15 of this year with the dissertation entitled "Clinical, Emotional, Cognitive and Neuropsychophysiological Impact of a Hedonic Aroma in Women with Breast Cancer undergoing Chemotherapy: Implications for Quality of Life". Many congratulations and best wishes for her promising career! |
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November 27, 2021
Helena Sousa was awarded 1st place at the 8th (inter) National Congress Psychology Conversations: The importance of taking care of Mental Health with communication: Why are infertility risks and preservation options still not discussed with women with cancer A Literature Review and was awarded the 1st place prize for Best Oral Communication. This work is co-authored by Sónia Castro and M. Graça Pereira, researcher at GISEF. GISEF Collaborators/Researcher also attended the 8th (inter) National Congress Psychology Conversations: Ana Mónica Machado presented the paper: Psychological Well-Being in Men during CODID-19: The Moderating Role of Post-Traumatic Growth. Co-authors of this work are Martim Santos, Ana Cristina Bernardo, Ângela Leite & M. Graça Pereira. |
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November 12, 2021
Researcher and Collaborators of GISEF distinguished with the 1st place at the VI Pan-Amazonian Oncology Congress, Amazonas, Brazil. Rosana Moysés presented the study entitled “Cervical Cancer Mortality of Indigenous Women in Brazil in the Period from 2015 to 2019” and was distinguished with the award for 1st Place in Best Research. This work has as co-authors: Gabriela Sousa, Juliana Viana, Raylson Nobrega and M. Graça Pereira. This study is extremely relevant since Brazil has around 900,000 indigenous people, with a large concentration in the Amazon Region, and the death of indigenous women is known to disrupt cultural and productive systems in communities, due to their important role in the social construct. Thus, when describing the sociodemographic profile of deaths of indigenous women from cervical cancer, it is possible to suggest strategies to raise awareness for screening, respecting cultural and social peculiarities to reduce the mortality of indigenous women. The same Collaborator was also distinguished with the 3rd Place award for Best Experience Reports, in the same congress, with the work: “Prevent is an act of love with you: Audiovisual Content Aiming to Increase Adherence to the Screening for Cervical Cancer in Manaus” by Flávia Melo, Mayara Tostes, Lydia Delmond, Luana Souza, Giselle Ribeiro and Rosana Moysés. |
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October 28, 2021
Collaborator of GISEF distinguished with the Best Oral Communication award at the 1st Conference of the Clinical Psychology Service of the Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa (CHTS) Martim Santos presented an oral presentation at the 1st Conference of the Clinical Psychology Service of the Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa (CHTS), entitled "Perspectives of Parents of Children with Burn Injuries during Hospitalization: Preliminary Results", which was awarded the prize for Best Oral Communication. This work has as co-authors Ana Mónica Machado and M. Graça Pereira, supervisor of this study and researcher of GISEF. Other Collaborators of GISEF were also present at the 1st Conference of the Clinical Psychology Service of the Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa Ana Ferraz, Ana Cristina Bernardo and M. Graça Pereira presented the oral communication "Parentality in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Psychosocial Challenges" by Ana Ferraz, Ana Cristina Bernardo and M. Graça Pereira, supervisor of the study and researcher of GISEF. Both studies sought to inform evidence-based practices and optimize the quality of care provided in a hospital context, highlighting the importance of Clinical and Health Psychologists in multidisciplinary intervention teams in different issues. |
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October 10, 2021
Researcher and Collaborators of GISEF publish an article in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health M. Graça Pereira, Inês Ribeiro, Hélder Ferreira, Filipa Osório, Cristina Nogueira-Silva and Ana C. Almeida, publish in the journal ‘International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health’ an article entitled Psychological Morbidity in Endometriosis: A Couple´s Study. Reference: Pereira, M. G., Ribeiro, I., Ferreira, H., Osório, F., Nogueira-Silva, C., & Almeida, A. C. (2021). Psychological Morbidity in Endometriosis: A Couple’s Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(10598), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182010598 For more informations... https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/20/10598.htm |
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October 4, 2021
Researcher and Collaborators of GISEF publish an article in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine M. Suely Alves Costa, Estela Vilhena, Ângela Leite, Ana C. Almeida and M. Graça Pereira, publish in the journal ‘International Journal of Behavioral Medicine’ an article entitled Quality of Life in Caregivers of Type 2 Diabetes Patients After Patient's Surgery: a Path Analysis. Reference: Costa, M. S. A., Vilhena, E., Leite, Â., Almeida, A. C., & Pereira, M. G. (2021). Quality of Life in Caregivers of Type 2 Diabetes Patients After Patient's Surgery: a Path Analysis. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-021-10028-8. For more informations... https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12529-021-10028-8 |
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THIRD WEBINAR "Give a Voice to the Caregiver!!" ["Dar voz ao Cuidador!!"]
- AUGUST 10 AT 2:30 PM
- AUGUST 10 AT 2:30 PM
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Follow the Third Webinar: August 10 at 14:30 pm.
Participate!!! This Plan is part of the Cooperation and Partnership Agreement between the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Ponte da Barca, the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho, EPE - Community Care Unit (UCC) of Ponte da Barca and the University of Minho, represented by the Psychology Research Center (CIPsi). Follow link to watch: Time: 10 Aug. 2021 02:30 pm Universal Time (UTC) Join the Zoom meeting: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/84757801967?pwd=Q05pZFAzaHRFdmVVeEFreTlDaUVPQT09 ID of the meeting: 847 5780 1967 Access password: 387762 |
SECOND WEBINAR "Give a Voice to the Caregiver!!" [Dar voz ao Cuidador] - JULY 27 AT 2:30 PM
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After a successful first webinar, the Second Webinar follows: July 27 at 2:30 pm. This Plan is part of the Cooperation and Partnership Agreement between the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Ponte da Barca, the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho, EPE - Community Care Unit (UCC) of Ponte da Barca and the University do Minho, represented by the Psychology Research Center (CIPsi).
Follow link to watch: Topic: My Meeting [Minha Reunião] Time: 27 jul. 2021 02:00 pm Universal Time (UTC) Join the Zoom meeting: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/86352503609?pwd=WHNZVzBHVDhPbXpwbi90THpXaDhNdz09 ID of the meeting: 863 5250 3609 Access password: 401333 |
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July 22, 2021
Researcher and Collaborators of GISEF publish an article in the Journal of Men's Health Martim Santos, Ana Mónica Machado, Ana Cristina Bernardo, Ângela Leite e M. Graça Pereira, publish in the journal ‘Journal of Men´s Health’ an article entitled Men´s Psychological Well-Being during COVID-19: the Moderator Role of Posttraumatic Growth. Reference: Santos, M., Machado, A. M., Bernardo, A. C., Leite, Â., & Pereira, M. G. (2021). Men´s Psychological Well-being during COVID-19: the Moderator Role of Posttraumatic Growth. Journal of Men´s Health. doi: 10.31083/jomh.2021.079. For more informations... https://oss.jomh.org/jomh/article/20210722-358/pdf/JOMH2021040301.pdf |
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Friday, 2nd of July - APSi Summer School
M. Graça Pereira and Ana C. Almeida from the Health and Family Research Group (GISEF) will participate in the Summer School APsi: Advances in Psychology (Edition 2), presenting online, via zoom plataform, the lecture Stress, Physiological Coherence and Health, on the next day 2nd of July, between 9am and 12:30pm.
For more informations... https://apsi.uminho.pt/escola-de-verao-2o-edicao/
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June 30, 2021
Collaborator of GISEF performs a video on the Prevention of Cervical Cancer with gestural translation Rosana Moysés, researcher of GISEF, as part of a project on health promotion, she produced a video on the prevention of cervical cancer, which includes gesture translation, for the community of Brazilian women in Manaus. For more informations... drive.google.com/file/d/1pXco7zCbdva7DkbWl_E7HLf46OEt29ld/view |
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June 22, 2021
Researcher and Collaborators of GISEF publish an article in the journal of Psychology & Sexuality Joana Martins, Gabriela Ferreira, Margarida Vilaça, Hélder Ferreira, Filipa Osório, Cristina Nogueira-Silva and M. Graça Pereira, publish in the journal ‘Psychology & Sexuality’ an article entitled Quality of Life and Sexual Satisfaction in Women with Endometriosis:The Moderator Role of Symptom Severity. Reference: Martins, J., Ferreira, G., Vilaça, M., Ferreira, H., Osório, F., Nogueira-Silva, C., & Pereira, M. G. (2021). Quality of Life and Sexual Satisfaction in Women with Endometriosis: The Moderator role of Symptom Severity. Psychology & Sexuality. doi: 10.1080/19419899.2021.1943501 For more informations...... https://doi.org/10.1080/19419899.2021.1943501 |
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Researcher and Collaborators of GISEF presented two papers at the 2nd International Congress on Intervention in Health and Welfare (2nd ICHWBI2021)which took place on May 28th, organized by the Piaget Institute (Campus Viseu)
M.Graça Pereira, Ana Ferraz, Ana Cristina Bernardo, Ana Mónica Machado, Marta evangelista, Inês Ribeiro & Martim Santos presented the communication: Family Functioning during Covid-19 in Portugal: The Moderator Role of Hope.
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Inês Ribeiro, Marta Pereira, Cristina Nogueira-Silva & M. Graça Pereira presented the communication: Sexual Satisfaction in Women with Endometriosis
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Researcherand Collaborators of GISEF presented two communications in the 11th edition of the International Congress of Child and Adolescent Psychology that took place on April 14th and 15th, 2021, organized by the Institute of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the Lusíada University, Lisbon
Ana C. Almeida, Ana Mónica Machado, Ana C. Bernardo, M. Engrácia Leandro & M. Graça Pereira presented the communication: Adherence and Glycemic Control in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: The moderating Role of Age, Gender, and Family Support
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Ana C. Almeida, Ana Cristina Bernardo, Ana Mónica Machado, M. Engrácia Leandro & M. Graça Pereira presented the communication: Family Functioning and Quality of Life in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: The Role of Dissimilarity in Illness Representations between Parents and Adolescents and School Support
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April 3, 2021
Researcher and Collaborators of GISEF publish an article in the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
Marta Pereira, Pawel Izdesbski and M.Graça Pereira published in the ‘Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings" an article entitled Validation of the Brief Version of the Cancer Behavior Inventory in Breast cancer Patients.
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Pereira, M., Izdesbski, P & Pereira, M. G. (2021). Validation of the Brief Version of the Cancer Behavior Inventory in Breast cancer Patients, Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, doi: 10.1007/s10880-021-09773-5
For more informations... https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10880-021-09773-5
Researcher and Collaborators of GISEF publish an article in the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
Marta Pereira, Pawel Izdesbski and M.Graça Pereira published in the ‘Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings" an article entitled Validation of the Brief Version of the Cancer Behavior Inventory in Breast cancer Patients.
Reference:
Pereira, M., Izdesbski, P & Pereira, M. G. (2021). Validation of the Brief Version of the Cancer Behavior Inventory in Breast cancer Patients, Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, doi: 10.1007/s10880-021-09773-5
For more informations... https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10880-021-09773-5
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