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- Stigma and discrimination among professionals in portuguese integrated continuing care units: stigma and discrimination in ICCUsPublication . Rocha, Patrícia Castro; Sousa, Sara de; Marques, António; Almeida, Raquel Simões de; Trigueiro, Maria João; Campos, Filipa; Portugal, Paula; de Sousa, Sara; Pereira da Silva Marques, António José; Simões de Almeida, Raquel; Trigueiro, Maria João; Campos, Filipa; Portugal, PaulaStigma surrounding mental illness (MI) poses a significant obstacle to treatment access, hinders recovery, and may lead to suboptimal care. Breaking the chains of prejudice and embracing tolerance are essential steps in fostering understanding and compassion for those living with MI. This study aims to describe the levels of stigma and discrimination against individuals suffering from MI among professionals in Portuguese Integrated Continuing Care Units (ICCUs). A quantitative, observational, cross-sectional study involving 163 participants utilized a sociodemographic questionnaire, alongside two assessment instruments – the Attribution Questionnaire (AQ-27) and Com-munity Attitudes Toward Mental Illness (CAMI). Revealed significant differences in stigma levels based on education (pprejudice = .001; ptolerance = .007) and occupation (pprejudice = .025), higher stigma being associated with lower education levels and specific healthcare occupations (medical assistant). Additionally, a positive correlation was found between age and stigma perception (r = -236, pprejudice = .002; r = -167, ptolerance = .033). The findings underscore the urgent necessity for targeted an-ti-stigma interventions within Portuguese integrated continuing care units, focusing on mitigating education-based disparities, and addressing specific healthcare occupations that exhibit heightened stigma. Effectively combat-ing stigma among professionals is crucial for fostering a more inclusive and compassionate environment in these care settings.
- Unveiling the psyche: A scientific safari into occupational determinants of cognitive function and psychological well-being through pupillometryPublication . Ferreira , Daniela Filipa CamposThe first primary objective of the study was to conduct a pre-test validation of the Pupil Labs Core (PLC) eye-tracking glasses. The second aim was to assess the accuracy of PLC glasses in measuring changes in pupil diameter to evaluate determinants of cognitive function and psychological well-being (CFPW), comparing results with subjective methods. To better understand the aims of the study, fundamental concepts were explained, including eye anatomy, determinants of CFPW, their effects, and eye-tracking. Additionally, a review of current subjective and objective approaches for assessing determinants of CFPW was included. Next, the methodology and findings of PLC validation were described, revealing strong correlations between PLC and the gold standard equipment, validating PLC. However further validation under higher illuminance lighting conditions is recommended. Following, the methodology and outcomes of the determinants of CFPW assessment was presented, indicating consistent results with literature regarding pupil size and workload, fatigue, stress, and attention. Objective methods proved superior in analysing these factors compared to subjective scales due to participant bias in interpretating the latter. Notably, participants identified 500 lux as the optimal lighting condition objectively and subjectively, suggesting workplaces should adopt this light level to enhance productivity and mental health.