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Scientific Articles – 2025
The Effects of Social Feedback Through the “Like” Feature on Brain Activity: A Systematic Review
Dores, A. R., Peixoto, M., Fernandes, C., Marques, A., & Barbosa, F. (2025). The Effects of Social Feedback Through the “Like” Feature on Brain Activity: A Systematic Review. Healthcare, 13(1), 89. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13010089
Scientific Articles – 2024
Using Immersive Environments in E-Mental Health Rehabilitation Programs Directed to Future Health Professionals to Promote Empathy and Health Literacy about Schizophrenia
Veloso Gomes, P.; Marques, A.; Pereira, J.; Pimenta, R.; Donga, J.; Simões de Almeida, R. Using Immersive Environments in E-Mental Health Rehabilitation Programs Directed to Future Health Professionals to Promote Empathy and Health Literacy about Schizophrenia. Healthcare 2024, 12(15), 1550. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12151550
Assessing the efficacy of the ‘Bicho De 7 Cabeças’ B-learning school-based program in enhancing mental health literacy and reducing stigma
Meilsmeidth, G., Trigueiro, M., Simões-Silva, V., Almeida,R., Portugal, P., Veloso Gomes, P., Sousa, S., Campos, F., Monteiro, P., Soutelo, A., Marques, A. (2024). Assessing the efficacy of the ‘Bicho De 7 Cabeças’ B-learning school-based program in enhancing mental health literacy and reducing stigma. BMC Psychol 12, 93. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-01591-2
Impact of VR-Based Cognitive Training on Working Memory and Inhibitory Control in IDD Young Adults
Trigueiro, M. J., Lopes, J., Simões-Silva, V., Vieira de Melo, B. B., Simões de Almeida, R., & Marques, A. (2024). Impact of VR-Based Cognitive Training on Working Memory and Inhibitory Control in IDD Young Adults. Healthcare, 12(17), 1705. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12171705
Scientific Articles – 2023
Knowledge and beliefs about herb/supplement consumption and herb/supplement–drug interactions among the general population, including healthcare professionals and pharmacists: A systematic review and guidelines for a smart decision system
Dores, A. R., Peixoto, M., Castro, M., Sá, C., Carvalho, I. P., Martins, A., Maia, E., Praça, I., & Marques, A. (2023). Knowledge and beliefs about herb/supplement consumption and herb/supplement–drug interactions among the general population, including healthcare professionals and pharmacists: A systematic review and guidelines for a smart decision system. Nutrients, 15(10), 2298. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15102298
The Pharmacy of the Future: Pharmacy Professionals’ Perceptions and Contributions Regarding New Services in Community Pharmacies
Dores, A. R., Peixoto, M., Carvalho, I. P., Jesus, Â., Moreira, F., & Marques, A. (2023). The Pharmacy of the Future: Pharmacy Professionals’ Perceptions and Contributions Regarding New Services in Community Pharmacies. Healthcare, 11(18), 2580. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11182580
Game on: A cross-sectional study on gamers’ mental health, Game patterns, physical activity, eating and sleeping habits
Matias, C. N., Cardoso, J., Cavaca, M. L., Cardoso, S., Giro, R., Vaz, J., Couto, P. A., Dores, A. R., Ferreira, T. B., Tinsley, G. M., & Teixeira, F. J. (2023). Game on: A cross-sectional study on gamers’ mental health, Game patterns, physical activity, eating and sleeping habits. Computers in Human Behavior, 148(107901), 107901. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2023.107901
A model of sensory, emotional, and cognitive reserve
Pinto, J. O., Peixoto, B., Dores, A. R., & Barbosa, F. (2023a). A model of sensory, emotional, and cognitive reserve. Applied Neuropsychology: Adult, 1–3. https://doi.org/10.1080/23279095.2023.2291480
Ecological validity in neurocognitive assessment: Systematized review, content analysis, and proposal of an instrument
Pinto, J. O., Dores, A. R., Peixoto, B., & Barbosa, F. (2023). Ecological validity in neurocognitive assessment: Systematized review, content analysis, and proposal of an instrument. Applied Neuropsychology: Adult, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/23279095.2023.2170800
Measures of cognitive reserve: An umbrella review
Pinto, J. O., Peixoto, B., Dores, A. R., & Barbosa, F. (2023). Measures of cognitive reserve: An umbrella review. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 38(1), 42–115. https://doi.org/10.1080/13854046.2023.2200978
Proposal of a common terminology for the neuropsychological rehabilitation
Pinto, J. O., Peixoto, B., Dores, A. R., & Barbosa, F. (2023b). Proposal of a common terminology for the neuropsychological rehabilitation. Journal of Neuropsychology, 17(3), 431–449. https://doi.org/10.1111/jnp.12310
User engagement in mobile apps for people with schizophrenia: A scoping review
Simões de Almeida, R., & Marques, A. (2023). User engagement in mobile apps for people with schizophrenia: A scoping review. Frontiers in Digital Health, 4. https://doi.org/10.3389/fdgth.2022.1023592
Healthcare Professionals’ Resilience During the COVID-19 and Organizational Factors That Improve Individual Resilience: A Mixed-Method Study
Simões de Almeida, R., Costa, A., Teixeira, I., Trigueiro, M. J., Dores, A. R., Marques, A. (2023). Healthcare Professionals’ Resilience During the COVID-19 and Organizational Factors That Improve Individual Resilience: A Mixed-Method Study. Health Services Insight, 16. doi:10.1177/11786329231198991
Mental health literacy and stigma in a municipality in the north of Portugal: A cross-sectional study
Simões de Almeida, R., Trigueiro, M. J., Portugal, P., de Sousa, S., Simões-Silva, V., Campos, F., Silva, M., & Marques, A. (2023). Mental health literacy and stigma in a municipality in the north of Portugal: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(4), 3318. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20043318
Scientific Articles – 2022
Impact of a Virtual Reality-Based Simulation on Empathy and Attitudes Toward Schizophrenia
Marques AJ, Gomes Veloso P, Araújo M, Simões de Almeida R, Correia A, Pereira J, Queiros C, Pimenta R, Pereira AS and Silva CF (2022). Impact of a Virtual Reality-Based Simulation on Empathy and Attitudes Toward Schizophrenia. Front. Psychol. 13:814984. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.814984
Scientific Articles – 2021
Adaptive Model for Biofeedback Data Flows Management in the Design of Interactive Immersive Environments
Gomes, P.V.; Marques, A.; Donga, J.; Sá, C.; Correia, A.; Pereira, J. (2021). Adaptive Model for Biofeedback Data Flows Management in the Design of Interactive Immersive Environments. Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 5067. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11115067
Individual Resilience Interventions: A Systematic Review in Adult Population Samples over the Last Decade
Ferreira M, Marques A, Gomes PV. (2021). Individual Resilience Interventions: A Systematic Review in Adult Population Samples over the Last Decade. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(14):7564. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18147564
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