Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yared Mulu Gelaw, Kashtan Hanoch, Bruria Adini
Summary: This study found that a substantial number of healthcare professionals in surgical and obstetric departments in Ethiopian hospitals experience burnout, with high emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and low personal accomplishment. Factors such as profession, professional recognition, and workload were found to predict burnout. The study also revealed a negative association between resilience at work and emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, and a positive association between resilience at work and personal accomplishment. Therefore, efforts should be made to enhance healthcare professionals' resilience at work and reduce job burnout.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alina Pavlova, Sarah-Jane Paine (Tuhoe), Shane Sinclair, Anne O'Callaghan, Nathan S. Consedine
Summary: Compassion in healthcare is important for patient and clinician outcomes, but it is lacking and burnout rates are high. This study investigates the impact of personal and organizational value discrepancies on compassion ability, burnout, job satisfaction, absenteeism, and consideration of early retirement among healthcare professionals.
JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Emmanuel Boselli, Jeremy Cuna, Franck Bernard, Laurent Delaunay, Claude Virot
Summary: Participation in a medical hypnosis training program was found to reduce levels of burnout among healthcare providers, including improvements in emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Physicians had higher levels of burnout compared to caregivers before training, but showed improvement after participating in the program.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michelle L. Dossett, Emma W. Needles, Caroline E. Nittoli, Darshan H. Mehta
Summary: The study found that participants experienced significant reductions in perceived stress and improvements in global mental health, physical health, and job satisfaction after participating in the SMART program, while there was no significant improvement in burnout. Qualitative analysis revealed appreciation for the skills taught, increased resilience, and positive impact on relationships.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Adriana Cotel, Florinda Golu, Anca Pantea Stoian, Mihai Dimitriu, Bogdan Socea, Catalin Cirstoveanu, Ana Maria Davitoiu, Florentina Jacota Alexe, Bogdan Oprea
Summary: This study aimed to identify predictors of burnout in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Job demands, job resources, and personal resources were found to be significant predictors of burnout, explaining 37% of the variance. Psychological interventions during the pandemic should focus primarily on addressing these demands and resources.
Article
Psychiatry
Jennifer A. Caragol, Alexandra R. Johnson, Bethany M. Kwan
Summary: Resilience training combined with medical system changes has the potential to reduce clinician burnout. A brief gratitude intervention for primary care clinicians was found to be brief, feasible, and of interest to clinicians. Significant improvements were seen in most outcome measures at both 4 and 8 weeks follow-up, indicating positive effects on clinician resilience.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Management
Gillian Adynski, Jennifer Leeman, Harry Adynski, Alasia Ledford, Pamela McQuide, Ria Bock, Francina Tjituka, Cheryl Jones
Summary: Nurses' job attitudes are influenced by various factors, with positive attitudes enhancing job performance and negative attitudes diminishing job ability. Therefore, to promote positive nurse attitudes and job performance, investment should be made in providing a healthy work environment and self-efficacy.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Leila Karimi, Mehdi Raei, Akram Parandeh
Summary: This study assessed the dimensions of professional burnout and turnover intention among nurses working in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran. The findings revealed that work-related stress, reduced personal accomplishment, work position, and interest in attending the organization were factors significantly associated with nurses' burnout and turnover intention.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Xu Liu, Jiali Liu, Ke Liu, Judith Gedney Baggs, Jun Wang, Jing Zheng, Yan Wu, Mengqi Li, Liming You
Summary: This longitudinal study in China's acute hospitals between 2014 and 2018 found improvements in nursing work environment, slight decrease in non-professional workloads, and an increase in unfinished nursing tasks. Nurse job dissatisfaction decreased and quality of care improved slightly. Improving nursing environment, reducing non-professional tasks, and completing unfinished nursing care may benefit nurse job outcomes and promote quality of care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Rahim Badrfam, Atefeh Zandifar, Nami Mohammadian Khonsari, Mostafa Qorbani
Summary: This study found a high level of Burnout and Suicidal thoughts among healthcare workers during the fourth wave of the pandemic in Iran, especially among non-nursing and non-physician workers as well as those working night shifts. Paying attention to factors affecting social capital development and implementing health policy changes may help reduce Burnout and Suicide indices among healthcare workers.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Garima Sharma, Shiavax J. Rao, Pamela S. Douglas, Anne Rzeszut, Dipti Itchhaporia, Malissa J. Wood, Khurram Nasir, Roger S. Blumenthal, Athena Poppas, Jeffrey Kuvin, Andrew P. Miller, Roxana Mehran, Michael Valentine, Richard F. Summers, Laxmi S. Mehta
Summary: This study investigated the global prevalence of mental health conditions among cardiologists and found that one in four cardiologists worldwide experience mental health disorders. It also revealed that there is a relationship between mental health conditions and professional life.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Lan Gao, Lei-Lei Wang, Rui Yang, Xing-Jie Yang, Shuang-Jiang Zhou
Summary: This study investigated the mental health status of Chinese researchers and found that they have a high rate of depression and anxiety symptoms. The study also found that perceived stress plays a moderating role in the influence of low self-accomplishment on anxiety and depression.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sergio Perez-Belmonte, Laura Galiana, Irene Fernandez, Gabriel Vidal-Blanco, Noemi Sanso
Summary: This study examined the Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI) in Spanish palliative care professionals and found medium to high levels of wellbeing. Marital status was positively correlated with wellbeing, while there was no relationship between wellbeing and age, gender, or profession. A structural equation model revealed a positive association between wellbeing and compassion satisfaction, and a negative one with burnout. The PWI was deemed suitable for measuring personal wellbeing in Spanish palliative care professionals.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mariana Cabezon, Mariela Agurto, Magdalena Estefo, Ximena Oliveros, Dagoberto Ojeda, Patricia Cisternas, Mario Ramirez
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers experienced high levels of burnout. One protective factor identified was living with one or more children at home, while risk factors included working night shifts, having more than six years of experience in the workplace, and maintaining a poor diet during the pandemic.
REVISTA MEDICA DE CHILE
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kevin Teoh, Jasmeet Singh, Asta Medisauskaite, Juliet Hassard
Summary: Studies have found a link between doctors' perceived working conditions, their psychological well-being, and patient care. However, there is a lack of research on the interrelationships among these domains, especially using longitudinal designs. This study used meta-analytical structural equation modeling to examine the longitudinal relationships and the mediating role of doctors' psychological well-being in the association between perceived working conditions and patient care.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Juliana Alvares Duarte Bonini Campos, Lucas Arrais Campos, Bianca Gonzalez Martins, Filomena Valadao Dias, Rodrigo Ruano, Joao Maroco
Summary: Individuals with a history of mental health disorders in the Brazilian population are more vulnerable to psychological impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, exhibiting higher levels of mood swings and subjective distress.
PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Psychology
Sara Coelho, Alexandre Mendonca, Joao Maroco, Sandra Cardoso, Zena Mello, Manuela Guerreiro
Summary: This study examined time perspective in patients with amnesic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) and found that they have difficulty in perceiving relationships among the past, present, and future. This may be the consequence of deficits in executive functions. The research suggests that patients with aMCI may have limited understanding for how their current behaviors are related to both their past and future.
JOURNAL OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Book Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Juliana Alvares Duarte Bonini Campos
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Pedro Pechorro, Matt DeLisi, Catarina Pacheco, Rui Abrunhosa Goncalves, Joao Maroco, Jorge Quintas
Summary: This study examines the psychometric properties of the Low Self-Control Scale (LSCS) and develops a shorter version from a modern psychometric perspective. The six-factor intercorrelated model of the LSCS shows adequate fit and a three-factor shorter version with strong cross-gender measurement invariance and good reliability is developed. The findings have implications for the validity of the general theory of crime and its components of self-control.
CRIME & DELINQUENCY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wanderson Roberto da Silva, Joao Maroco, Marle dos Santos Alvarenga, Juliana Alvares Duarte Bonini Campos
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ), rank the reasons for food choices, and evaluate the relationship between food choice motives and sample characteristics. The study found that sensory appeal and price were the most important reasons, while ethical concern was the least valued. Factors such as age, gender, student status, and physical activity were associated with greater odds of choosing food for specific reasons.
JOURNAL OF SENSORY STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Hamid Sharif Nia, Hamed Azad Moghddam, Joao Maroco, Pardis Rahmatpour, Kelly-Ann Allen, Harpaljit Kaur, Omolhoda Kaveh, Ozkan Gorgulu, Saeed Pahlevan Sharif
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the University Student Engagement Inventory (P-USEI) among Iranian university students. The results supported the reliability, factorial, convergent, and discriminant validities of P-USEI in the Iranian student sample.
ASIA-PACIFIC EDUCATION RESEARCHER
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mafalda Leitao, Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Faustino R. Perez-Lopez, Joao Maroco, Filipa Pimenta
Summary: The present study aimed to develop a questionnaire based on the OxFAB taxonomy specifically adapted for middle-aged women. The results showed that the questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for assessing weight management strategies in this population.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Hamid Sharif Nia, Long She, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher, Joao Maroco, Mozhgan Moshtagh, Sima Hejazi
Summary: This study assessed the psychometric properties of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale in the Iranian context using confirmatory factor analysis and various reliability and validity measures. The findings suggest that the 23-item version of the scale is reliable and valid for measuring resilience in this population.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Camila Luiz Jabr, Lucas Portela Oliveira, Lucas Arrais Campos, Juliana Alvares Duarte Bonini Campos, Amanda Laisa de Oliveira Lima, Francisco de Assis Mollo, Joao Neudenir Arioli Filho
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the correlation between handgrip force (HF) and bite force (BF) in women of different ages and dentate conditions, and develop a predictive model for BF using HF as a factor. The results showed moderate to strong correlations among the variables in different groups, and significant differences in BF between the groups. HF can be a simple and efficient method for predicting BF using the predictive models developed for women with good dental health.
JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Minna Maunula, Minna Maunumaki, Joao Maroco, Heidi Harju-Luukkainen
Summary: COVID-19 has drastically changed societies and universities had to adapt to web-based learning. This article discusses the experiences of university students during the pandemic and highlights the importance of well-being and engagement in their studies. The results indicate that web-based learning, teaching, and guidance have positively impacted students' learning, well-being, and engagement. However, there is a need for sustainable solutions that consider both digital and human dimensions.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Priscila Carvalho Santos, Wanderson Roberto da Silva, Joao Maroco, Juliana Alvares Duarte Bonini Campos
Summary: This study aimed to adapt and validate the Portuguese version of the Palatable Eating Motives Scale (PEMS) and investigate the influence of sex, age, and BMI on motives for consuming highly palatable foods and drinks. The results showed that the Portuguese version of PEMS had good adaptability and reliability, and sex, age, and BMI were important factors influencing the motives for consuming highly palatable foods and drinks.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lucas Arrais Campos, Juliana Alvares Duarte Bonini Campos, Joao Maroco, Timo Peltomaki
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the probability of seeking/undergoing aesthetic dental treatment (ADT) and compare the self-perception of orofacial appearance (OA) based on sex, age, and monthly income. It also aimed to estimate the impact of OA on life satisfaction (LS) among Finnish and Brazilian adults, considering the indirect effect of ADT and the moderating effects of sociodemographic variables. The findings showed that demand for ADT is influenced by sociodemographic and cultural factors, and self-perception of orofacial appearance plays a significant role in individuals' subjective well-being.
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Wanderson Roberto da Silva, Eric B. Ferreira, Joao Maroco, Sinezio I. da Silva Jr, Micaela A. Teodoro, Juliana A. D. B. Campos
Summary: This study examined the relationships between three eating behaviors (cognitive restriction, uncontrolled eating, and emotional eating) and nine motives for food choices (health, mood, convenience, sensory appeal, natural content, price, weight control, familiarity, and ethical concern) among Brazilian adults. The results showed significant associations between restrictive eating behavior and motives related to health, mood, natural content, weight control, and ethical concern. Emotional eating behavior was related to motives of mood, health, and natural content. Uncontrolled eating behavior was associated with motives of convenience, sensory appeal, price, and familiarity.
PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS
(2023)