Health literacy (HL) allows people to access, understand and evaluate health information. Informal caregivers’ levels of HL may impact long-term care outcomes. ‘Informal caregivers’ profile in Lisbon county: a health community approach’ is a nurse-led research project aiming to assess informal caregivers’ health literacy and associated factors in Lisbon county, as well as to foster the development of a local-specific health literacy strategy. A survey to identify a health/social caregiver profile, including questions about HL (HLS-EU-PT), was submitted to a representative sample of carers. Descriptive and bivariate inferential analysis was developed. Informal caregivers’ level of HL was mostly sufficient (n = 99, 38%). More than 60% of caregivers have limited HL regarding health promotion. ‘Access’, ‘Appraisal’ and ‘Use’ are the information processing stages with lower mean scores of HL. Carers with low HL levels appear to be older and to have less education, low knowledge of community resources and decreased wellbeing (p < 0.05). A strategy focused on health promotion-related HL through primary care resources can potentially improve caregivers’ knowledge, competencies and motivation, as well as health system sustainability. Reported HLS-EU-PT scores deserve special attention. Future work should emphasize the role of HL-associated factors and health outcomes for caregivers and cared-for persons.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar o efeito da passagem do tempo no processo de prestação de cuidados nas variáveis do sistema cliente formado pelo cuidador familiar e pessoa idosa com dependência. Métodos Estudo observacional longitudinal, tendo por referência o modelo de sistemas de Neuman. A amostra é de 30 díades avaliadas em 3 momentos durante 8 meses, no domicílio das pessoas idosas com dependência numa comunidade na região de Lisboa, em Portugal. Os instrumentos de avaliação foram um questionário sociodemográfico de caracterização [...] Resumo Objetivo Avaliar o efeito da passagem do tempo no processo de prestação de cuidados nas variáveis do sistema cliente formado pelo cuidador familiar e pessoa idosa com dependência. Métodos Estudo observacional longitudinal, tendo por referência o modelo de sistemas de Neuman. A amostra é de 30 díades avaliadas em 3 momentos durante 8 meses, no domicílio das pessoas idosas com dependência numa comunidade na região de Lisboa, em Portugal. Os instrumentos de avaliação foram um questionário sociodemográfico de caracterização

This study investigates the perceptions and practices of Portuguese higher education students regarding the circular economy (CE), emphasising their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours toward sustainable resource management. Carried out by the Working Group on Circular Economy and Waste Management of the Portuguese Sustainable Campus Network (RCS), the research used an online survey targeting students from 20 higher education institutions (HEIs), resulting in 400 responses. The findings indicate that while students generally hold positive views of the CE, their understanding of its practical applications, such as waste reduction and resource efficiency, remains limited. Only a small proportion of students reported exposure to CE-related topics in their curriculum, revealing a gap in academic integration. This study also identifies significant demographic variations in CE awareness and practices, influenced by factors such as age, field of study, and employment status. These insights underscore the need for HEIs to strengthen CE education and actively involve students in hands-on sustainability initiatives, fostering a generation equipped to drive the transition toward a circular economy.

The increasing overload of chronic conditions raises challenges for the health system. Informal caregivers have a major role in ensuring the quality of life of the cared-for person, despite the reported lack of working resources which can lead to unmet needs. This article reports on the first part of a nurse-led research project entitled ‘‘Informal caregiver’ profiles in Lisbon county: a health community approach.’ We aimed to support decision-making by developing an informal caregiver profile to promote tailored interventions. A survey addressing the dyad was developed and submitted to a convenient, network-based, stratified sample of carers aged 18 years or above. More than thirty community partners supported the identification of caregivers. Data were submitted to univariate descriptive analysis. A profile of the cared-for person and the informal caregiver was uncovered by identifying 639 caregivers, of whom the majority lived with the cared-for person. Only four percent planned the transition to a caregiver role, and no more than 10% had access to support programs. Approximately half of the respondents found that COVID-19 negatively impacted their performance in the caregiver role. Developing a local and tailored strategy with collaboration between healthcare professionals, academics, and community partners is key to ensuring that meaningful support is provided to caregivers.

Enquadramento: cuidar diariamente de um familiar idoso dependente tem impacto na saúde do cuidador que por sobrecarga transforma-se de pessoa saudável em doente. Objetivos: avaliar o nível de sobrecarga do cuidador familiar e avaliar o efeito de uma intervenção de enfermagem suportada num programa psicoeducativo. Metodologia: estudo quase-experimental. Decorreu em unidades de saúde da região de Lisboa, com dois grupos: grupo experimental (recebeu intervenção de enfermagem suportada por um programa psicoeducativo) e grupo controlo (cuidados habituais). Amostra de conveniência de 64 famílias avaliadas antes e 2 meses após a intervenção. Instrumentos: questionário sociodemográfico e escala de Zarit. Os procedimentos éticos foram considerados. Resultados: os cuidadores tinham como caraterísticas: média de idade 63 anos, cuidar de 1-3 anos, a moda foi ser do sexo feminino, casado, reformado, ser filha e coabitar com o idoso. A sobrecarga do grupo experimental em T1 (X= 59, 3) diminuiu após a intervenção T2 (X= 53,9), comparativamente ao grupo controlo, cujos valores se mantiveram sem diferenças estatisticamente significativas T1 (X= 51,9) e T2 (X=51,2). Conclusão: a intervenção de enfermagem, de fácil aplicação ajuda o cuidador a adquirir habilidades para lidar com o caregiving, mantendo a função social de cuidar do familiar.

Introduction: Nurses play a role in preventing domestic accidents involving children. We conducted a scoping review on the nursing interventions to prevent domestic accidents in families with children in the first year of life. Content: Scoping review based on the principles recommended by Joanna Briggs Institute, using CINAHL Complete e MEDLINE Complete data bases, through EBSCOhost platform (2018–2024), in natural and indexed language. Complemented research through Google Scholar. Summary and Outlook: Four articles met the study’s inclusion criteria. The articles analysed highlighted the importance of nurses as members of the healthcare team in collaboration with families in preventing domestic accidents. Nursing interventions include providing information about the types of domestic accidents, the risk factors and the child’s motor and cognitive development, as well as measures to prevent domestic accidents. The teaching methodology should combine an educational approach with an active and demonstrative methodology. Nurses have a leading role in preventing domestic accidents by empowering families to create a safe home environment. Through systematic interventions it’s possible to strengthen both parental competence and previously transmitted interventions.