Medical Sciences Forum, Volume 16, Issue 1

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Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory, chronic and relapsing skin disease with repercussions for quality of life. This study aims to identify the consequences of atopic dermatitis on the mental health of adolescents, through a narrative review of the...

The description of this clinical nursing intervention reaffirms the therapeutic potential of art therapy in the promotion of mental health in a psychiatric setting. Ten patients participated. An intervention plan was developed based on the nursing pr...

The COVID-19 pandemic has reduced social mobility and social interactions in periods of confinement. Objective: to evaluate the levels of anxiety, depression, and stress of Portuguese students from two polytechnic institutions. Methodology: correlati...

The objective of this study consists of understanding the relationship of care between health professionals and the person diagnosed with an HIV infection. The constructivist approach of grounded theory was used in this analysis as the study method,...

The rapid evolution of the pandemic did not allow for the preparation of different clinical settings. For this reason, the evaluation of the repercussions and the investment in improvement strategies has become important. The aim of this paper was to...

The cancer diagnosis in a child is the trigger for a demanding and complex transition, which requires parents to acquire the knowledge and skills that allow them to take care of their child safely at home. Parental education is a nursing intervention...

This case study aims to describe the implementation of the decision-making process in mental health nursing given the care needs identified in a person with Alzheimer’s disease at home. The cognitive assessment, supported by the cognitive decis...

Background: The promotion of professional well-being improves health literacy. Objective: To identify the well-being perceived by health professionals, associated factors, and change strategies. Methodology: Qualitative, exploratory-descriptive study...