The Worsening of the employment and work conditions and its relationship to the self-perceived health in European working population. Relevance and effects of the latest socioeconomic crisis

The recent crisis of the capitalistic economic system has altered the working conditions and occupations in the European Union. The recession situation has accelerated trends and has brought transformations that have been observed before. Changes have not looked the same way in all the countries of the Union. The social occupation norms, labour relations models and the type of global welfare provision can help underline some of these inequalities. Poor working conditions can expose workers to situations of great risk. This is one of the basic assumptions of the theoretical models and analytical studies of the approach to the psychosocial work environment. Changes in working conditions of the population seems to be important to explain in the worst health states. To observe these features in the current period of economic recession it has made a comparative study of trend through the possibilities of the European Working Conditions Survey in the 2005 and 2010 editions. It has also set different multivariate logistic regression models to explore potential partnerships with the worst conditions of employment and work. It seems that the economic crisis has intensified changes in working conditions and highlighted the effects of those conditions on the poor health of the working population. This conclusion can’t be extended for all EU countries; some differences were observed in terms of global welfare models.

Worker, workplace or families: What influences family focused practices in adult mental health?

Introduction: Family focused practice is thought to lead to positive outcomes for all family members. However, there are multiple barriers and enablers in adult mental health services to practitioners undertaking these actions.
Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the relative importance of worker, workforce and family factors to predict family focused practices (FFPs) in adult mental health services.
Method: Three hundred and seven adult mental health workers completed a 45 items family focused practice measure of 16 family focused practices.
Thesis: It was found that worker skill and knowledge about family work and an ability to assess the degree of parental insight into the child’s connections to other family members and the community were important predictors of FFP, along with the closely related-worker confidence. While aspects of the worker, workplace and family each contribute to FFPs, this study highlighted the importance of worker skill, knowledge and confidence as central issues for adult mental health workers.
Implications for practice: Study implications include the need for training in specific FFPs, the provision of time to engage with clients on parenting issues and the need 5 to ensure that there are adequate services for workers to refer family members to

Estudo sobre a Transferência da Formação na EFAPEL, S.A.

O presente trabalho de investigação pretendeu estudar e avaliar a transferência da formação para o local de trabalho e os seus impactos ao nível das alterações no desempenho dos colaboradores da EFAPEL, S.A. De forma a tornar possível esse objetivo, o estudo procurou apoiar-se nos pressupostos teóricos que sustêm um projeto desta natureza. Abordando a transferência da formação no contexto organizacional, procurou-se determinar quais os fatores que afetam a mesma para o local de trabalho e para a função desempenhada. Neste sentido, e considerando as três dimensões que influenciam a transferência da formação, o presente estudo pretende, de alguma forma, ser um contributo para um melhor conhecimento da transferência da formação através, da análise empírica de como determinadas variáveis relacionadas com as características individuais, as características da conceção da formação e com as características organizacionais, influenciam a transferência da formação. Os resultados obtidos indicam-nos que os fatores identificados como os que mais influenciam a transferência da formação são, sem dúvida, os fatores organizacionais, o que indica que a cultura e as práticas da organização são decisivas na transferência e eficácia da formação. Deseja-se que os resultados obtidos na investigação contribuam para a melhoria e ajustamentos no processo de gestão e implementação da formação na EFAPEL, S.A., com ganhos de eficiência e eficácia. / This research work was to study and evaluate the transfer of training to the workplace and their impacts in terms of changes in the performance of employees EFAPEL, SA. In order to make this goal possible, the study sought to build on the theoretical assumptions that sustain a project of this nature. Addressing the transfer of training in the organizational context, we sought to determine which factors affect the same for the workplace and for the function performed. In this sense, and considering the three dimensions that influence the transfer of training, the present study intends to somehow be a contribution to a better knowledge transfer through training, the empirical analysis of how certain variables related to individual characteristics, the characteristics of the design of training and organizational characteristics influence the transfer of training. The results show us that the factors identified as those that most influence the transfer of training are undoubtedly organizational factors, indicating that the culture and practices of the organization are crucial in the transfer and training effectiveness. It is hoped that the results obtained in the research will contribute to the improvement and adjustments in management process and implementation of training in EFAPEL, SA, with gains in efficiency and effectiveness.

Evaluating the efficiency of community-based HIV testing and counseling strategies in sub-Saharan Africa

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Washington, 2016-08

Edward W. Taylor / Patricia Cranton, and Associates (Hrsg.): The Handbook of Transformative Learning, Theory, Research, and Practice. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass 2012 [...] [Sammelrezension]

Sammelrezension von: 1. Edward W. Taylor / Patricia Cranton, and Associates (Hrsg.): The Handbook of Transformative Learning, Theory, Research, and Practice, San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass 2012 (598 S.; ISBN 978-1-111-21891-4) 2. Jack Mezirow / Edward W. Taylor, and Associates (Hrsg.): Transformative Learning in Practice, Insights from Community, Workplace, and Higher Education, San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass 2009 (303 S.; ISBN 978-0-470-25790-6)

Desenvolver a consciência fonológica na educação pré-escolar : potencialidades da exploração da diversidade linguística

O presente trabalho centra-se no desenvolvimento de um projeto de sensibilização à diversidade linguística e cultural, intitulado “Por ritmos nunca dantes navegados”, numa sala de um jardim de infância português, tendo como finalidade avaliar e compreender o desenvolvimento da consciência fonológica de um grupo de doze crianças entre os 3 e os 4 anos de idade. Para o efeito, recorremos a uma metodologia mista, que se traduziu em procedimentos de tipo quantitativo e qualitativo de recolha e análise de dados: no primeiro caso, recorremos a testes de consciência fonológica e de discriminação auditiva, aplicados a um grupo experimental e a um grupo de controlo de seis crianças antes e após as sessões de sensibilização; no segundo caso, recorremos à observação direta e à vídeo gravação das quatro sessões do projeto. A análise dos dados recolhidos, realizada através de análise estatística e de conteúdo, permitiu alcançar resultados relevantes, tendo-se registado um desenvolvimento significativo das capacidades de discriminação auditiva e de consciência fonológica (silábica e da palavra) do grupo experimental que esteve presente nas sessões de sensibilização. Os resultados da análise estatística parecem sugerir que o contacto com línguas diferentes, através de atividades de sensibilização, contribui para a descoberta de unidades segmentais das línguas, essenciais para realizar tarefas de discriminação auditiva e de consciência fonológica. A análise de conteúdo ajudou a corroborar os resultados obtidos nos testes de discriminação auditiva e de consciência fonológica, tendo as crianças do grupo experimental revelado, nas suas interações, ser capazes de discriminar sons, bem como segmentar e manipular palavras e sílabas. Estes resultados sustentam a importância das abordagens plurais na educação pré-escolar, pois o contacto com sonoridades, línguas e palavras diferentes faz com que a criança atente no objeto-língua, realizando sobre ele múltiplas e ricas atividades para o desenvolvimento de competências metalinguísticas e também sociais.

Indoor environment and the impact on the health of pre-exisiting asthmatics at work: the development of a risk management framework

This thesis examines the spatial and temporal variation in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels in Guernsey and the impacts on pre-existing asthmatics. Whilst air quality in Guernsey is generally good, the levels of NO2 exceed UK standards in several locations. The evidence indicates that people suffering from asthma have exacerbation of their symptoms if exposed to elevated levels of air pollutants including NO2, although this research has never been carried out in Guernsey before. In addition, exposure assessment of individuals is rarely carried out and research in this area is limited due to the complexity of undertaking such a study, which will include a combination of exposures in the home, the workplace and ambient exposures, which vary depending on the individual daily experience. For the first time in Guernsey, this research has examined NO2 levels in correlation with asthma patient admissions to hospital, assessment of NO2 exposures in typical homes and typical workplaces in Guernsey. The data showed a temporal correlation between NO2 levels and the number of hospital admissions and the trend from 2008-2012 was upwards. Statistical analysis of the data did not show a significant linear correlation due to the small size of the data sets. Exposure assessment of individuals showed a spatial variation in exposures in Guernsey and assessment in indoor environments showed that real-time analysis of NO2 levels needs to be undertaken if indoor micro environments for NO2 are the be assessed adequately. There was temporal and spatial variation in NO2 concentrations measured using diffusion tubes, which provide a monthly mean value, and analysers measuring NO2 concentrations in real time. The research shows that building layout and design are important factors for good air flow and ventilation and the dispersion of NO2 indoors. Environmental Health Officers have statutory responsibilities for ambient air quality, hygiene of buildings and workplace environments and this role needs to be co-ordinated with healthcare professionals to improve health outcomes for asthmatics. The outcome of the thesis was the development of a risk management framework for pre-existing asthmatics at work for use by regulators of workplaces and an information leaflet to assist in improving health outcomes for asthmatics in Guernsey.

Acompanhamento da construção do edifício "Castilho 15"

Relatório de Estágio para obtenção do grau de Mestre em Engenharia Civil

A formação de adultos, aquisição de competências e empregabilidade

Dissertação de Mestrado, Psicologia da Educação, especialidade de Contextos Educativos, 29 abril de 2016, Universidade dos Açores.

Perspetiva dos empregadores face à integração socioprofissional de pessoas com dificuldades intelectuais e de desenvolvimento

O presente estudo pretende analisar a perspetiva dos empregadores face à integração socioprofissional de pessoas com Dificuldades Intelectuais e de Desenvolvimento (DID). Considerando as políticas que consagram direitos e igualdade de oportunidades, pretende-se analisar a integração social ou exclusão existente aquando da contratação laboral de uma pessoa com deficiência e/ou incapacidade. Foi aplicada uma entrevista semiestruturada a 13 empregadores, dos quais sete já têm no seu quadro empresarial pessoas com DID e seis que nunca integraram esta população nas suas organizações. As entrevistas foram analisadas a partir da metodologia de análise. Os resultados revelaram que os empregadores que integram população com DID manifestam uma abertura à empregabilidade de indivíduos com DID, numa lógica de igualdade de oportunidades face ao emprego. No entanto, o vínculo laboral às entidades empregadoras continua a ser precário (e.g. estágios e medidas de apoio à contratação). Os resultados também sugerem as características individuais da pessoa com DID um importante determinante da sua contratação. No que respeita os empregadores que nunca integraram pessoas com DID os resultados revelaram que estes participantes estão muito pouco informados acerca da problemática da deficiência, principalmente de indivíduos com DID. Os resultados voltam a sugerir que o ajustamento entre características pessoais e posto de trabalho são decisivas para a integração de pessoas com DID no mercado de trabalho. O conjunto dos resultados é discutido considerando as limitações da presente investigação bem como suas implicações para a investigação e a prática; The employers perspective concerning social and professional integration of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disability Abstract: The present study aims to analyze the employers perspective concerning social and professional integration of people with “Intellectual and Developmental Disability” (IDD). Considering that policies establish equal rights and opportunities, we intend to analyze the social integration or social exclusion that occurs when hiring a disabled person. We conducted a semi-structured interview to 13 employers, seven of which have already have people with IDD in their business environment and the other six had never had people with IDD in their organizations. The interviews were analyzed using analysis methodology. The results showed that employers who integrate people with IDD are more open to the employability of these individuals, pursuing employment gender equality. However the employment contract for employers remain precarious (eg, internships and employment support measures). The results also suggest that the individual’s characteristics are an important determinant for hiring the person with IDD. Employers who have never integrated individuals with IDD lack awareness about disability issues. As suggested by the results, the adjustment between personal characteristics and the workstation is crucial for the integration of people with IDD in the labor market. This particular set of results is discussed considering the limitations of this research and its implications for future research and practice.

Trabalhe com o coração - Redução do Risco Cardiovascular nos funcionários da Câmara Municipal de Viana do Alentejo

Este trabalho visou a prevenção das doenças cardiovasculares através da promoção de estilos de vida saudáveis em adultos em idade ativa. Objetivos: Avaliar o Risco Cardiovascular; identificar os conhecimentos sobre fatores de risco modificáveis; promover a criação de um grupo dinamizador de atividades promotoras de estilos de vida saudáveis. Metodologia: Planeamento em Saúde. Resultados: Dos 71 indivíduos avaliados, 33,8 % apresentaram evidência de risco cardiovascular, sendo que 6 apresentaram um Risco Cardiovascular muito alto, 4 risco alto e 14 risco moderado. Existiram diferenças significativas ao nível dos conhecimentos sobre doenças cardiovasculares e estilos de vida referidos pelos 2 grupos de funcionários avaliados. Conclusões: A adesão a estilos de vida saudáveis contribui para a redução dos fatores de risco modificáveis, cuja avaliação só é possível a médio e longo prazo. O investimento na criação de um grupo dinamizador no local de trabalho e a formalização de parcerias contribuiu para garantir a sustentabilidade do projeto; ABSTRACT: This work aimed the prevention of cardiovascular disease by promoting healthy lifestyles in adults of working age. Aims: Evaluate cardiovascular risk; identify the knowledge of modifiable risk factors; promote the creation of a dynamic group of activities that promote healthy lifestyles. Methodology: Planning in Health. Results: 71 workers evaluated, 33,8% had evidence of Cardiovascular Risk, and 6 showed a very high cardiovascular risk, 4 high risk and 14 moderate risk. There were significant differences in the knowledge of cardiovascular diseases and lifestyles reported by the two groups of evaluated employees. Conclusions: Following healthy lifestyles contributes to the reduction of modifiable risk factors, whose assessment is possible only in the medium and long term. The investment in creating a dynamic group in the workplace and the formalization of partnerships contributed to ensure the sustainability of the project.

Paradigma da formação em contexto hospitalar: Análise da realidade percepcionada pelos enfermeiros de cuidados gerais

A presente investigação empírica, desenvolvida na área da formação contínua, procura compreender como se processa a formação continua em contexto de trabalho dos enfermeiros de uma organização hospitalar, centrando-se na percepção e representações dos enfermeiros de cuidados gerais sobre a qualidade, autopercepção do impacte e importância da formação no desenvolvimento de competências e motivação para a participação na formação contínua, como forma de promover o desenvolvimento de competências. Considerando-se que a problemática do paradigma da formação, subsiste na falta de articulação entre os processos comunicacionais, motivadores, procedimentais e dos recursos à disposição dos usuários e gestores da formação, a nível micro dos serviços da organização e macro da tutela o que contribui para a inexistência de resultados quantificáveis, em termos de eficácia e eficiência da formação no desenvolvimento de competências dos colaboradores e crescimento da organização. Apesar da formação contínua, nas organizações, objectivar o desenvolvimento de competências, implicar a construção de um quadro de referência a partir de uma abordagem multidisciplinar, de forma a incluir a complexidade dos fenómenos, a investigação dos factores determinantes que concorrem para a performance dos enfermeiros, parece ser uma abordagem imprescindível para compreender e analisar a problemática na sua dimensão. O estudo empírico consistiu numa investigação exploratória/descritiva, partindo de uma amostragem não probabilística, optando-se por uma metodologia quantitativa, através da aplicação de questionários a 208 enfermeiros da prestação de cuidados, de uma organização hospitalar pública EPE, da Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo. Esta investigação permitiu verificar que no geral, os enfermeiros têm uma percepção positiva sobre a qualidade da formação contínua desenvolvida no serviço onde desempenham funções. Maioritariamente consideram importante a formação contínua como factor de desenvolvimento de competências, sentem-se motivados e participam activamente na formação. No entanto, não se conseguiu efectuar qualquer tipo de inferências ou correlações entre as variáveis de estudo constatando-se que os enfermeiros responderam frequentemente e Sempre, na grande maioria das questões, havendo heterogenia nas respostas a questões semelhantes. O estudo demonstrou que apesar da percepção positiva dos enfermeiros sobre a formação contínua desenvolvida no serviço, não se consegue ter a verdadeira percepção de como é conduzida a formação em serviço qual o seu impacte na melhoria do desempenho dos enfermeiros e se a organização evidencia uma cultura de formação voltada para uma estratégia de melhoria continua das qualificações dos enfermeiros. À luz dos resultados, foi desenvolvido um projecto de intervenção sócio-organizacional na área da gestão da formação, numa perspectiva de estratégia de desenvolvimento organizacional, melhoria das competências individuais e proposto um portfólio de descrição de funções do enfermeiro responsável pela formação. ABSTRACT: This study, based on the issues of continuous professional training in the hospital setting, as a factor to develop nurses competencies, intends to understand how the training program in the hospital milieu is conducted, focusing on perceptions and concepts of quality, impact, importance and motivation to participate in ongoing professional training, according to general care registered nurses point of view. The study main goal is to identify how is developed professional training in a medical institution from Sub-Região de Saúde de Lisboa and Vale do Tejo, and evaluate the impact of the training program. Considering that a problematic exists in the articulation between the communication processes, motivational drives, procedures and resources at the disposition of the participants and managers of the professional development program, at a micro level of services in the organization and at a macro level of the government policies and organizational strategies leaders; which contributed to the absence of quantifiable results and little evidence, in terms of efficiency of the professional development program to enhance the professional competencies of those participating in the study. The investigation of the factorial determinants related to nurse’s efficient performance enhanced by participating in continuous professional training, seems to be an imperative approach to understand and analyze the problematic in its own dimension. The empirical study consisted in an exploratory/descriptive investigation, departing from a random sample, by means of a quantitative methodology approach; through the use of questionnaires being administered to 208 nurses in general care, from a public medical organization. This study, allowed to verify that nurses have a positive perception of the professional development programs established in their workplace, and the competencies of those nurses in charge of delivering the program. The majority, considered the maintenance of a continuous professional development program, imperative to maintain good professional skills; they feel motivated and actively participate in professional development programs. However, it was not possible to make any correlations between the variables of the study, noticing that the nurses answered frequently and always, to the majority of the questions. The study demonstrated that even though nurses have a positive perception of professional development in terms of their workplace, it was inconclusive to ascertain the training quality programs delivered at medical facilities. ln conclusion, a plan of intervention centered on a socio-organizational model, was developed to create a uniform, procedural approach to developing high standards competencies for the registered nurses, by a professional training program, that include monitoring the process and assessing the results of the program. Management competencies according to a balanced scorecard it's another proposal of this study.

A diferença de género na resolução de conflitos existentes entre os militares da Força Aérea

O conflito, quando abordado de forma construtiva, pode criar oportunidades e crescimento, mas se abordado de forma incorreta pode gerar estagnação. É por isso que uma gestão eficaz e salutar dos conflitos é fundamental para otimizar as suas consequências e transformá-las em mais valias de forma a que impulsione a mudança. A entrada das mulheres nas Forças Armadas fez ressaltar a importância da discussão da diferença do género na resolução dos conflitos interpessoais. No nosso trabalho de investigação analisamos, através de um estudo quantitativo, uma amostra de 421 militares (110 mulheres e 311 homens) no sentido de aferir quais os comportamentos mais frequentes no local de trabalho relativamente a uma situação de conflito interpessoal e se existem diferenças entre os géneros ao lidarem com o conflito. Para a recolha de dados foi utilizado o ROCI-II (Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory-II). Os resultados obtidos indicam que em todos os tipos de relações interpessoais o estilo integração é o predominante independente do sexo. Da análise efetuada, dentro de cada estilo de Gestão de Conflito não se verificaram diferenças significativas em função do género exceto no estilo evitamento em que este é mais utilizado pelas mulheres em todas as relações interpessoais. Abstract: The conflict, when approached constructively, can create opportunities and growth; but if approached incorrectly it can lead to stagnation. Therefore, an effective and constructive management is essential to optimize its consequences and turn them into capital gains that drive the change. The entry of women in the military did emphasize the importance of the discussion about gender difference in solving interpersonal conflicts. In our research work we analyze, through a quantitative study, a sample of 421 military personnel (110 women and 311 men) in order to assess which are the most frequent types of behavior in the context of an interpersonal conflict in the workplace and if there are differences between genders in dealing with conflict. For data collection ROCI-II (Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory-II) was used. The results obtained indicate that in all types of interpersonal relationships the integration style is predominant regardless of sex. From the analysis conducted, inside each style of Conflict Management there are no significant differences based on gender, except regarding the avoidance style, which is more used by women in all interpersonal relationships.

Estudo do comportamento plástico, mecânico, microestrutural e térmico do concreto produzido com resíduo de porcelanato

Population growth experienced in major cities, allied to society s need of infra-structure, especially ones related to habitational demands, increases the consumption of construction materials. As a consequence, consumption of natural resources itself. Thus, due to this process, concrete is one of the most produced materials in civil construction. This is also due to the great diversity of its application, easiness in its execution and adequate mechanical performance, as well as low production costs. Following the same tendencies in construction development, the ceramic industry has intensified the production of porcelain ceramic tiles and floors. These are achieved by a fine finishing and receive polishing at the end of the fabrication process. This work researched the use of porcelain residues in polishing for the production of concrete. All of which; due to economical and environmental issues. This process aims to prove adequate destiny for this type of residue, due to environmental issues, incorporating it to the concrete itself; all of which provides economy in consumption of the materials that constitute concrete. Thus, the main characteristics of concrete were investigated through the inclusion of different concentration of the porcelain residue as additional trait element. The residue rates incorporated to the trait varied from 10% to 50% in relation to the cement mass, in the traits with plastic additives and without plastic additives. It is observed that the inclusion of porcelain residue produced a meaningful alteration in the consistency of fresh concrete. This residue has a fine granulometry and it considerably absorbed the water used in the concrete spreading, influencing the way this material is dealt with. Thus, the value of cement striking decreases with the increase of residues present in trait. The maximal incorporation of the residue was of 50%, massively, for the same factor water/initial cement. The use of residues in concrete results in an 40% increase in the compression resistance. It is also proportional to residue concentration of porcelain in the trait. The microstructure was also favored once porosity and concrete absorption decreases with the use of this residue. The parameters demonstrate the quality and durability of the concrete produced with this residue. The use of porcelain residue in concrete composition has not produced meaningful thermal behavior changes. Thermal conductivity, heat capacity and thermal diffusivity have been maintained basically constant

Direito da religião

This dissertation stands out the religious and social role of Christian religious minorities in Portuguese society, where the vast majority of the believers profess the Catholic faith. This work serves to demystify the widespread prejudice against minorities and clarify its place in the religious phenomenon in Portugal. We intend to define the concept of Religion, missing in the Portuguese legislation, framing it in Portuguese constitutional history, which allows us to evaluate the relations State/Catholic Church and State/religious minorities, since Liberalism. We attempt to measure how the legal system accepts the religious phenomenon and how to deal with religious diversity, according to the principle of religious freedom postulated in the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic. It is also our intention to relate the concepts of sect and religious minority, which tendentiously are misunderstood. In order to understand the underlying dynamics of religious minorities, we take the example of the Portuguese Evangelical Alliance, which we monitored closely throughout the investigation. We will give some space for a small analysis of the state and social discrimination experienced by the minorities. With this work we can conclude in general that Portugal, despite its weak religious diversity, has a good advance on the religious freedom. The Portuguese State has made a remarkable effort to cooperate with the churches, an effort that must be continued in order to fill some gaps found, particularly in the absence of legislation regarding the criminalization of religious discrimination and competence of the Committee on Religious Freedom in case of a possible complaint. We prove similarly that there is also a special attention to the Catholic Church in the composition of the Committee on Religious Freedom and the Committee Broadcast Time of Religious Confessions. In the end, we prove that the society is the major source of discrimination against minorities.