Francisco M. C. Sampaio

• RMN, MSc, PhD, Postdoc
• Researcher at Centre for Health Technology and Services Research

Comparing data from different years and the time of year during which data are collected can affect respondents’ answers or health status. This study investigated the possible association between seasonality and the self-reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) during rehabilitation and at a 2-y...

Backgrounds: Patient handovers are critical moments in healthcare, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs), where communication failures can jeopardize patient safety. While structured communication tools such as SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) are widely promoted, their implementation in complex healthcare settings rem...

Background Several studies have indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on nurses’ psychological and physical quality of life (QoL), as well as on their professional well-being. The literature also indicates that perceived stress, resilience, social support, the psychosocial work environment and professional identification may be det...

Objective: The aim of this review is to map and summarize metacognitive interventions for adolescents with mental health disorders. Introduction: Metacognitive interventions are widely implemented in adults across various types of mental health disorders. Use in adolescents (aged between 10 and 19 years) has already been proposed in the recent lite...

Tradução Guia Orientador de Boas Práticas da RNAO Cuidados centrados na pessoa e na família

Objective: The objective of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of combined physical and psychological interventions on anxiety and depression symptoms in adult patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Introduction: By 2030, COPD is expected to be the third-leading cause of death and the seventh in terms of overall heal...

Nursing approaches to self-care, self-management, and adaptation to illness encompass diverse strategies aimed at enhancing patient well-being and empowering chronic condition management. The BMC Nursing collection “Nursing Approaches to Self-Care, Self-Management, and Adaptation to Illness” invites research advancing knowledge and care quality in...

The aim of this scoping review was to map intervention programmes for first-episode psychosis by identifying their characteristics, participants, and specific contexts of implementation. It seems reasonable to suggest that early intervention may be beneficial in improving recovery outcomes and reducing the duration of untreated psychosis (DUP). Des...

Objective: The objective of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to prevent or treat prolonged grief symptoms among families of patients who die in intensive care units (ICU). Introduction: Up to 52% of families of patients who die in ICU may be at risk of experiencing prolonged grief symptoms. Inclusion criteria: Studies...

Caring for patients in intensive care units (ICUs) requires healthcare workers to recognize the importance of a spiritual care approach in these settings. Moving toward a holistic and patient-centered care model that incorporates spiritual care is essential for enhancing patients’ healing process. The disease-centered approach of ICU and the percei...

Development and evaluation of the feasibility and acceptability of a Spiritual Well-Being intervention program for adult patients admitted to intensive care units" p. 15

Ventos de mudança: O papel dos enfermeiros especialistas em enfermagem de saúde mental e psiquiátrica em tempos de crise climática

The therapeutic relationship plays a crucial role in nursing care for people with mental illness. Adopting a systemic and person-centred approach that considers the individual experiences and needs of the person is paramount. However, no instruments were found in the literature designed to evaluate the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship from th...

The aim of the study is to assess the psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the 18-items Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (Form B) in a Portuguese sample of people aged 60 and over. Background: The 18-item Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (Form B) is an instrument for assessing dysfunctional attitudes and can be useful as a predictor of de...

Objective Using a salutogenic approach, this study aimed to identify similarities in the protective factors of nurses’ psychological Quality of Life (QoL) and professional wellbeing (PWB) in four countries and to assess their variability over time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This multicentric study used a longitudinal design with three m...

A transformação dos cuidados de saúde mental em Portugal, nos anos recentes tem sido determinante para uma maior humanização, melhor organização e proximidade. Com um foco predominantemente comunitário, os enfermeiros especialistas em Enfermagem de Saúde Mental e Psiquiátrica têm um importante papel na sua implementação, pelo seu conhecimento e prá...

Background: Although many studies analyse gender differences in the clinical expression of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and prevalence studies show that girls with ADHD are underdiagnosed, there are no instruments that are sensitive to the detection of girls with ADHD. Objective: The objective of this study is to develop a self-r...

Background: Although many studies analyse gender differences in the clinical expression of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and prevalence studies show that girls with ADHD are underdiagnosed, there are no instruments that are sensitive to the detection of girls with ADHD. Objective: The objective of this study is to develop a self-r...

Qualidade de vida e bem-estar profissional dos enfermeiros portugueses durante a pandemia da COVID-19: um estudo longitudinal

Background Eco-anxiety is increasingly recognized as a shared experience by many people internationally, encompassing fear of environmental catastrophe and anxiety about ecological crises. Despite its importance in the context of the changing climate, measures for this construct are still being developed in languages other than English. Methods To...

This study delves into how motivational sessions and brief interventions impact students' alcohol consumption, highlighting the vital role of nurses in fostering positive behavioural changes. The study aims to discern the effects of these interventions, starting with a pre-and post-intervention setup involving 62 students from a private school in n...

Background: The following protocol pertains to a pioneer study, aiming to investigate how weather sensitivity and walking in different environments affects the psychophysiological responses to the stress of individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD) during rehabilitation (WE_SENSE_THE_NATURE). This randomised control trial will provide fresh in...

Background: The relationship between the nurse and the patient with mental health disorder is crucial to the recovery process. Thus, patients with mental health disorders should be active subjects in this relationship by having autonomy and self-determination. Methods: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of adult patients with mental healt...

Introduction: Personality-related stress, such as Type D personality, is linked with adverse cardiovascular reactions to environmental stress in healthy young individuals [1]. Type D personality is defined as the tendency to experience a high joint occurrence of negative affectivity and social inhibition [2]. There have been very few studies that e...

Background and Purpose: Previous research shows significant benefits resulting from improving culturally competent nursing care. Thus, the purpose of this study was to translate, adapt, and validate the Cultural Competence Assessment (CCA) in a sample of Portuguese nurses. Methods: A psychometric study of the CCA, after translation into European Po...

Background: Worsening environmental conditions may amplify people's emotional responses to an environmental crisis (eco-anxiety). In Portugal, young people seem to be especially concerned about climate change. However, this phenomenon needs to be interpreted using accurate instruments. Thus, this study aimed to validate the Portuguese version of th...

Background: The nurse-patient therapeutic relationship is considered a pillar of mental health nursing, contributing to improved person-centered care and shared decision making with the patient. Given the importance of the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship, appropriate evaluation instruments are required to assess its quality. The aim of this...

Background: Only a few anxiety assessment tools that nurses may administer are validated forthe Portuguese population exist in the literature. Thus, this study aimed to translate and culturally adapt the Hamilton Anxiety Scale for the Portuguese population and assess its psychometric properties in a sample of adult people with mental health disorde...

Low mental health literacy levels have a profound negative effect on healthcare outcomes, usage of healthcare services and healthcare expenditure. To date, there is little research and a lack of instruments available to address and assess positive mental health literacy levels in community-dwelling adults. Thus, this study sought to develop an inst...

Background: Scientific and technological advancements have significantly impacted our daily lives, and it is not easy to imagine living without their benefits. However, elderly individuals may experience limited access to these resources, impeding their autonomy. To address this, the use of exergames has been proposed to promote the mental health a...

Introdução: O delirium é frequente em adultos institucionalizados, caracterizado por perturbação da consciência, diminuição da capacidade de atenção, pensamento desorganizado e com evolução num curto espaço de tempo. O delirium tem uma apresentação sintomática mais detalhada do que a confusão aguda, sendo o primeiro um diagnóstico médico e o segund...

Enquadramento: A identificação do delirium pelos enfermeiros é de extrema relevância. Assim, parece relevante a possibilidade de recurso à versão portuguesa da Nursing Delirium Screening Scale (Nu-DESC). Objetivo: Avaliar as propriedades psicométricas da versão portuguesa da Nu-DESC em contexto cirúrgico. Metodologia: Estudo metodológico, incluindo...

Enquadramento: A transição para o ensino superior representa um período de mudança em que o jovem se depara com novas vivências, com implicações no seu estilo de vida. Objetivo: Identificar os domínios dos estilos de vida dos estudantes do ensino superior que necessitam de intervenção. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo-correlacional, transversal, com...

Although several studies have described the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on sleep quality, there are few studies that, in the same time period and using the same assessment tools, compare sleep quality and mental health status between nurses and the general population. Thus, the aim of this study was to (a) examine whether there we...

Background: Mental Health First Aid Training Programmes can be carried out by nurses in schools. Adolescents have reported the importance of these interventions, the contents to be addressed, and intervention strategies that should be used. Mental health nurses have also discussed the characteristics of these training programmes. This study sought...

Early intervention programs for first-episode psychosis aim to intervene in the early stages of the disease. They are essential to prevent and delay the progression of the illness to a more advanced stage, but information about their characteristics is not systematized. The scoping review considered all studies of first-episode psychosis interventi...

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A significant part of the worldwide population is affected by some mental disorder. Previous research conducted with the general population has revealed poor knowledge when it comes to mental health. Therefore, it is imperative to assess mental health literacy using robust assessment tools. Thus, this study aimed to translate, adapt and assess the...

Objectives: Anxiety related to dental treatment is a common problem, so it is essential to identify its potential protective and enhancing factors and consequences. Anxiety is an emotion with negative impacts that may hinder the ability to make decisions and perform daily tasks. The objective is to map the scientific literature on anxiety about den...

Work is fundamental to an individual's mental health; however, an unfavourable work environment can lead to mental health problems. Despite existing studies addressing workers' mental health, it is essential to understand the reality of specific contexts to design effective tailored interventions. Thus, this study aimed to examine the influence of...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses were exposed to many stressors, which may have been associated with some mental health problems. However, most of the studies carried out on nurses’ quality of life and workplace wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic took a pathogenic approach. Given that current scientific knowledge in this field presented too...

The term ‘mental health literacy’ was first introduced in 1997, and it was defined as ‘knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders which aid their recognition, management or prevention’ [...]

Introdução: A maioria das lesões músculo-esqueléticas relacionadas com o trabalho desenvolve-se ao longo do tempo e normalmente não há uma causa única para estas lesões, mas geralmente resultam de uma combinação de vários fatores. As causas físicas e fatores de risco organizacional incluem a manipulação de cargas, movimentos repetitivos, posturas f...

Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental disorders worldwide. However, anxiety is not exclusive to anxiety disorders. In fact, the nursing discipline approaches anxiety as a human response to health conditions/life processes. Health information systems should primarily contribute to improving the quality of care, patient safety, and th...

Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate positive mental health (PMH) and its relation with sociodemographic characteristics, mental health literacy, and the psychological vulnerability scale (PVS) in Portuguese university students aged 17 to 62. A descriptive correlational study was carried out. An online survey was conducted to evaluate demographic...

Resumo: Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a Saúde Mental Positiva (SPM) e a sua relação com características sociodemográficas, literacia em saúde mental e escala de vulnerabilidade psicológica (PVS) em estudantes universitários portugueses com idades compreendidas entre os 17 e os 62 anos. Foi realizado um estudo descritivo-correlacional. Uma...

A recently published paper by Hickman and colleagues1 provides evidence supporting an idea that has been growing over the past few years in the scientific community: climate anxiety (anxiety relating to the global climate crisis) affects a substantial proportion of children and young people (aged 16–25 years) worldwide. Climate anxiety occurs mainl...

Introduction: Mental Health First Aid Training Programmes performed by nurses can empower adolescents to aid people with mental health problems. There do not appear to be any studies that describe these healthier interventions aimed at adolescents in upper secondary schools. The development of these educational interventions benefits from the input...

Background: The promotion of older adults’ autonomy is particularly relevant in nursing care. However, no instruments were found in the literature that allowed the self-assessment of autonomy promotion in older adults. Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of a self-assessment scale of autonomy promotion in older adults. Methodology: T...

Enquadramento: A promoção da autonomia do idoso assume particular relevo na prestação de cuidados de enfermagem. Contudo, na literatura não foram encontrados instrumentos que permitam efetuar a autoavaliação da promoção da autonomia dos idosos. Objetivo: Avaliar as propriedades psicométricas de uma escala de autoavaliação da promoção da autonomia d...

Mental Health First Aid Training Programmes are educational interventions that aim to disseminate basic first aid skills in the community. Adolescents in the context of their secondary school education are a particularly appropriate population for literacy promotion interventions. This study explores adolescents' perspectives on Mental Health First...

Objective: To identify and compare the perception of general care nurses and specialist nurses about the development of interventions promoting older people's autonomy. Method: Descriptive-correlational, cross-sectional study. The Self-Assessment Scale for the Promotion of Older People's Autonomy was applied to Portuguese nurses in September/Octob...

Costa, M. I., Sampaio, F., Parola, V., & Sousa, C. (2021). Instrumentos de avaliação da ansiedade face à COVID-19: Uma análise da adequabilidade ao modelo clínico de dados com recurso a uma scoping review

Gender differences among undergraduates are mainly found in the prevalence of common mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, somatic complaints, and sexual violence. However, there is a lack of information in the literature about gender differences in academic life satisfaction and psychological vulnerability among freshmen. Thus, this study...

Introduction The therapeutic relationship (TR) is essential to providing psychiatric and mental health nursing care. Nevertheless, no assessment tools exclusive for assessing nursing TR were found in the literature. Aim To describe and evaluate the psychometric properties (reliability and construct validity) of a scale that allows assessing the qu...

People have specific and unique individual and contextual characteristics, so healthcare should increasingly opt for person-centered care models. Thus, this review aimed to identify and synthesize the indicators for the care process of the person with depression and/or anxiety disorders, based on patient-centered care, going through the stages of d...

Introduction: The promotion of autonomy, through the use of nursing interventions that promote physical, cognitive, and social integration skills, are added competencies of nurses specialized in rehabilitation nursing, so it is important to realize whether these professionals invest in this area in their practices. Objectives: To identify and compa...

Enquadramento: Os distúrbios de ansiedade são os problemas de saúde mental mais prevalentes no mundo. Contudo, a ansiedade não é exclusiva dos distúrbios de ansiedade e, em Enfermagem, esta é entendida como uma resposta humana a condições de saúde/processos de vida. Como premissa básica, os sistemas de informação devem contribuir para a melhoria da...

Introduction: Depression and anxiety are mental diseases found worldwide, with the tendency to worsen in the current pandemic period. These illnesses contribute the most to the world’s rate of years lived with disability. We aim to identify and synthesize indicators for the care process of the person with depression and/or anxiety disorders, based...

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate sleep and awakening quality (SQ and AQ) during COVID-19 in a large and diversified population in order to identify significant associations and risks in terms of demography, health and health-related behaviors, sleep variables, mental health, and attitudes. Methods/results: Online surveys were use...

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to mental health problems worldwide. Nurses are particularly prone to stress because they directly care for individuals with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19. The aims of this study were (a) to explore the association between the mental health promotion strategies used by nurses during the COVID-19 o...

Objectives To evaluate variations in nurses’ sleep quality and symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress during the COVID-19 outbreak, and to evaluate whether the presence of potential risk factors influenced these symptoms over time. Methods This prospective cohort study surveyed nurses three times – surveying personal factors, working condition...

Objectives To evaluate and compare nurses’ depression, anxiety and stress symptoms at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and after six months; to evaluate and compare the frequency of use of mental health promotion strategies during the same period; and to identify the relationship between the frequency of use of mental health promotion strateg...

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the attitudes of nurses working in Primary Health Care towards the person with mental disorder and the variables related to health care provided. Methodology: Descriptive, correlational study with 250 nurses from 69 Basic Health Units in the city of São Paulo. Data collection took place between April and August 2019...

Mental health first aid programs are interventions to empower the community to help people with mental health problems/crises. A review of these programs was conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute. Published and unpublished works from 2009 to 2019 were considered. The review included 252 studies. Several Mental H...

The aim of this review was to map the body of literature on data, diagnoses and interventions addressing the nursing focus “anxiety.” A scoping review methodology was employed. The Joanna Briggs guidelines for scoping reviews and PRISMA checklist for scoping reviews were followed. Electronic database searches (MEDLINE, CINAHL and Web of Science) lo...