Infância Institucionalizada: Narrativas das crianças sobre o antes, o durante e o pós alta hospitalar

Dissertação apresentada à Escola Superior de Educação de Lisboa para a obtenção do grau de Mestre em Ciências da Educação, especialização em Educação Social e Intervenção Comunitária

O contacto no acolhimento familiar de crianças e jovens: Uma avaliação actual

No campo das múltiplas interações que ocorrem no acolhimento familiar, destaca-se a relação entre a criança acolhida e a família biológica, pelo impacto que tem no desenvolvimento da criança. Esta relação gera um conjunto de ligações que pode proporcionar ou dificultar à criança a possibilidade de partilhar valores, experiências e conselhos entre aqueles dois mundos. A manutenção das relações pessoais entre os pais e a criança acolhida é um direito de ambos, exceto se contrariar o interesse superior da criança, já que o corte abrupto das relações estabelecidas interfere na organização dos vínculos futuros. O presente artigo resulta da investigação em curso, no distrito do Porto, intitulado «Contacto no acolhimento familiar: padrões, resultados e modelos de gestão», no âmbito de atuação do InEd, o Centro de Investigação e Inovação em Educação da Escola Superior de Educação do Instituto Politécnico do Porto. Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar os resultados do contacto entre a criança em acolhimento familiar e a sua família de origem, bem como as causas da sua inexistência ou cessação. Os resultados preliminares evidenciam que a maioria das crianças e jovens têm contacto com a sua família de origem, ocorrendo em quase 50% dos casos na casa da família de acolhimento, mas nem sempre com a regularidade desejada. Apesar do impacto do contacto na criança ou jovem ser muito diversificado, a maioria manifesta reações emocionais e comportamentais positivas. Por fim, apresentam se implicações para a prática dos técnicos envolvidos neste fenómeno.

Implicações técnicas da vacinação na resposta imune contra o vírus da febre aftosa

Na bovinocultura brasileira, a vacinação contra o vírus da Febre Aftosa (FA) é fundamental para a fase inicial de erradicação da enfermidade. Mesmo a qualidade da vacina tendo controle rígido feito pelos órgãos oficiais, restam variáveis técnicas ainda não monitoradas como manipulação, transporte e conservação pelo consumidor, dose, local e forma de aplicação que interferem na resposta imune, preocupações essas, que direcionam o presente estudo. Assim, pela pesquisa de anticorpos neutralizantes do vírus da FA em placas de microtitulação com cultivo de células BHK-21, foram determinados os títulos, calculados em logaritmo decimal (SN), em soros sanguíneos de bovinos vacinados conforme o protocolo apresentado. No primeiro grupo com 25 animais, a média de SN foi igual a 2,37 e 2,19, respectivamente, 30 e 180 dias após a vacinação, cuja vacina foi manejada por especialista com todos os cuidados técnicos recomendados. Outro grupo com 140 bovinos, distribuídos em 5 fazendas distintas, apresentou média de SN igual a 1,66 e 1,5l depois de 30 e 180 dias após a vacinação, cuja vacina foi manejada sem acompanhamento técnico e por indivíduos não especializados. Finalmente um terceiro grupo com 10 animais, que ficaram sem vacinação, apresentou média de SN igual a 0,82 e 0,81, também 30 e 180 dias após a aplicação do placebo. Assim, só os cuidados com a qualidade da vacina são insuficientes para proporcionar títulos satisfatórios que determinam proteção dos rebanhos contra o vírus da FA, uma vez que a literatura pertinente considera rebanhos com 1,52 de média do SN como tendo 50% dos animais protegidos, e com 1,70 como tendo mais de 70% de proteção, no período de até 7 meses.

Prevenção de Úlceras da face, em Pessoas Submetidas a Ventilação não invasiva, indicadores sensíveis aos cuidados de Enfermagem: Revisão sistemática de Literatura

ABSTRACT The Non-invasive Ventilation represents an alternative from ventilatory support, being frequently used in the treatment of respiratory failure. There are many complications associated with this technique, related to the pressure / air flow and the application of interfaces, being this one the focus of the article. The most appropriate interface selection allows a successful technique; the interface must be based on anatomical characteristics of the patient, cutaneous integrity and ventilation requirements. The Nurse plays a key role selecting the appropriate interface; technical monitoring and prevention of complications. The objective of the study is identify sensitive results to nursing care in the prevention of pressure ulcers (PPU) of the face, in adult and elderly submitted to NIV. This research was through EBSCO (CINAHL (Plus with Full Text) and MEDLINE (Plus with Full Text), with selection of full text articles between 2003-01-01 and 31.12.2013. We used the method of PI[C]O and was selected 13 articles from a total of 353. It was identified a set of specific interventions that prevent the appearing of pressure ulcer (PU), and according to Doran (2011), promotes sensitivity to nursing care results. The nursing interventions in adults with NIV have a direct impact on health outcomes, with preventing and resolving complications, with contribution in terms of effective disease control, adherence to the treatment regimen and consequent increase in life quality.

Compliance Monitoring Report Technical Assistance Tool, 2008

This form requests the minimum information required to demonstrate the extent of compliance with section 223(a)(11), 223(a)(12), 223(a)(13), 223(a)(14) of the JJDP Act of 2002. Many of these reporting requirements may be found in 28 C.F.R. 31.303(f)(5).

Compliance Monitoring Report Technical Assistance Tool, 2009

This form requests the minimum information required to demonstrate the extent of compliance with section 223(a)(11), 223(a)(12), 223(a)(13), 223(a)(14) of the JJDP Act of 2002. Many of these reporting requirements may be found in 28 C.F.R. 31.303(f)(5).

Land quality monitoring systems that integrate local and technical knowledge contribute to sustainability valuation in agricultural landscapes.

2008

Monitoring Millennium Development Goals in Brazilian municipalities: challenges to be met in facing up to iniquities

The Healthy Cities and Agenda 21 programs improve living and health conditions and affect social and economic determinants of health. The Millennium Development Goals (MDG) indicators can be used to assess the impact of social agendas. A data search was carried out for the period 1997 to 2006 to obtain 48 indicators proposed by the United Nations and a further 74 proposed by the technical group for the MDGin Brazil. There is a scarcity of studies concerned with assessing the MDG at the municipal level. Data from Brazilian health information systems are not always consistent or accurate for municipalities. The lack of availability and reliable data led to the substitution of some indicators. The information systems did not always provide annual data; national household surveys could not be disaggregated at the municipal level and there were also modifications on conceptual definitions over time. As a result, the project created an alternative list with 29 indicators. MDG monitoring at the local community can be important to measure the performance of actions toward improvements in quality of life and social iniquities.

Planning smart cities using wireless low energy monitoring systems

Thesis to obtain the Master Degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering

Criteria for the selection of foster families and monitoring of placements.: Comparative study of the application of the Casey Foster Applicant Inventory-Applicant Version (CFAI-A)

Based on a literature review, this article frames different stages of the foster care process, identifying a set of standardized measures in the American and Portuguese contexts which, if implemented, could contribute towards higher levels of foster success. The article continues with the presentation of a comparative study, based on the application of the Casey Foster Applicant Inventory-Applicant Version (CFAI-A) questionnaire, in the aforementioned contexts. Taking a comparative analyses of CFAI-A's psychometric characteristics in four different samples as a starting point, one discovered that despite the fact that the questionnaire was adapted to Portuguese reality, it kept the quality values presented on the American samples. It specifically shows significant values regarding reliability and validity. This questionnaire, which aims to assess the potential of foster families, also supports the technical staff's decision making process regarding the monitoring and support of foster families, while it also promotes a better decision in the placement process towards the child's integration and development.

The impact of poor power quality in solar photovoltaic microgeneration: technical problems and losses of revenue

This paper presents a critical and quantitative analysis of the influence of the Power Quality in grid connected solar photovoltaic microgeneration installations. First are introduced the main regulations and legislation related with the solar photovoltaic microgeneration, in Portugal and Europe. Next are presented Power Quality monitoring results obtained from two residential solar photovoltaic installations located in the north of Portugal, and is explained how the Power Quality events affect the operation of these installations. Afterwards, it is described a methodology to estimate the energy production losses and the impact in the revenue caused by the abnormal operation of the electrical installation. This is done by comparing the amount of energy that was injected into the power grid with the theoretical value of energy that could be injected in normal conditions. The performed analysis shows that Power Quality severally affects the solar photovoltaic installations operation. The losses of revenue in the two monitored installations M1 and M2 are estimated in about 27% and 22%, respectively.

Interdisciplinary knowledge transfer and technological applications for assessment, strengthening and monitoring of timber structures in Europe

COST (European Co-operation in the field of scientific and technical research) is the longest running framework for research co-operation iri Europe, having been established in 1971 by a Ministerial Conference attended by Ministers for Science and Technology from 19 countries. Today COST is used by the scientific communities of 35 European countries to cooperate in exchanging knowledge and technology developed within research projects supported by national or European funds. The main objective of COST is to contribute to the realization of the European Research Área (ERA) anticipating and complementing the activities of the' Framework Programmes, constituting a "bridge" towards the scientific communities of emerging countries, increasing the mobility of researchers across Europe and fostering the establishment of "Networks of Excelience". Another essential objective is the knowledge transfer between the scientific soc'iety and industry. It is widely acknowledged that European scientific performance in relation to investment in science is excellent but technological and commercial performance has steadily worsened. The present paper discusses how the COST Action's instruments, from training schools to short scientific missions and workshops have been used within The COST ACTION FP11O1 Assessment, Reinforcement and Monitoring of Timber Structures to achieve such objectives.