Vitor Rodrigues

This chapter examines communication in healthcare as a central element of care, with a focus on long-term care. From a person-centred perspective, communication is understood as a relational, ethical, and emotional process, beyond the simple transmission of information. The chapter highlights the specific features of communication in contexts of prolonged coexistence, including everyday micro-interactions, non-verbal communication, emotional validation, and partnership with families. It also addresses the importance of interprofessional communication and augmentative and alternative communication in promoting autonomy. Challenges related to digital communication are discussed, reaffirming the centrality of the human relationship and human dignity.

Aggressive riding behavior is a key contributing factor to road accidents, particularly in motorcycling, where rider dynamics directly influence vehicle stability and control. Despite growing interest in objective behavioral assessment, validated classification frameworks specific to motorcycles remain scarce in the literature. This pilot study investigated the feasibility of a standard deviation-based method for classifying aggressive riding behavior in a single experienced motorcyclist navigating two distinct environments: an urban route (UR) and a suburban national route (SNR). The participant completed two 20 min rides under real-world conditions. The UR was characterized by frequent accelerations, braking, speed bumps, and traffic lights, whereas the SNR features low traffic density and minimal interruptions. Longitudinal acceleration data were continuously recorded using a Vicon Blue Trident measurement unit mounted on the motorcycle seat. Drawing on the threshold principles established in automotive research, an environment-specific classification framework was developed to categorize riding events into normal, aggressive, and dangerous levels for both acceleration and deceleration maneuvers. The derived thresholds revealed pronounced environmental differences: UR thresholds (acceleration: 2.122 m/s²; deceleration: −2.134 m/s²) were approximately three times lower than those observed in the SNR (acceleration: 6.16 m/s²; deceleration: −7.09 m/s²). From more than four million recorded data points, approximately 88% of the riding behavior was classified as normal in both routes. In the UR, 9.27% of events were identified as aggressive and 4.37% as dangerous, compared with 7.27% aggressive and 5.35% dangerous events in the SNR. These preliminary findings suggest that environment-specific thresholds may be essential for accurately characterizing motorcycle riding behavior, and caution against the direct application of fixed automotive criteria to motorcycle safety analyses. All findings are specific to one rider on two routes and must not be extrapolated to other motorcyclists, vehicle types, or road contexts without replication.

Objectives: The implementation of specialized multidisciplinary vascular access teams (VATs), composed of healthcare professionals with advanced expertise, has been recommended to ensure best practices in the insertion, management, and monitoring of vascular access devices. The aim is to standardize the intervention of a multidisciplinary vascular access team, through the construction of an action protocol. Methods: This mixed-method study used an exploratory, descriptive qualitative approach followed by a quantitative Delphi technique to reach expert consensus. Twenty healthcare professionals participated in the qualitative phase, while twenty experts, all trained in ultrasound-guided vascular access, were involved in the quantitative phase. Results: The qualitative analysis revealed the need for a structured protocol addressing device selection, patient assessment, and activation criteria. The quantitative phase achieved 100 % consensus on the proposed interventions, leading to the construction of a validated flowchart for VAT actions. Conclusions: A consensus-based protocol was successfully developed, integrating evidence-based recommendations and expert consensus. This protocol can improve clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and resource optimization and can be adapted for implementation in other healthcare institutions.

The transformative impact of online tools in post-COVID-19 education is explored through a scoping review encompassing eight fundamental studies. This scoping review uniquely contributes to the existing literature by addressing specific gaps, such as the detailed comparison between pre- and post-pandemic educational practices and the underexplored aspects of digital tool integration across different disciplines. The analysis encompasses studies exploring the effectiveness of digital tools in libraries, archives, and museums and the feasibility of mobile app development for teaching practices. It also investigates the impact of subtitles on language learning, the implementation of flipped classrooms in geography education, and the effectiveness of scaffolding in online learning environments. Additionally, the review assesses Islamic education teachers' methods to enhance student motivation and engagement and compares the outcomes of online versus face-to-face anatomy teaching in medical schools. The findings reveal significant insights into the evolving landscape of education, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges of digitalization and online instruction. Overall, the research underscores the importance of adapting pedagogical strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners in the current and post-pandemic educational landscape.

Introduction: Educational technologies serve as essential teaching tools for laypeople, as they not only provide knowledge but also foster the development of safer practices. However, limited information is available regarding their use in teaching the removal of foreign body airway obstruction in children aged 2–12 years. Objective: To identify the educational technologies used for teaching the removal of foreign body airway obstruction in children. Method: This scoping review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology. Were consulted eleven data sources between June and December 2024. The results were synthesized into tables and figures and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Were included 19 studies. Most publications came from Brazil, followed by Spain and the United States. Regarding the study setting, the school environment was the most common (26,3%), with family members (26,3%) and school professionals (15,8%) as the primary target audiences. Concerning the main types of educational technologies, 8 studies (42,1%) focused on non-digital technologies (e.g., practical exercises, simulation, in-person courses, educational books, and calendars), while 11 studies (57,9%) involved digital technologies (e.g., mobile applications, videos, video calls, telesimulation, games, and artificial intelligence). Conclusions: Digital technologies were the most frequently used tools for teaching foreign body airway obstruction removal in children, primarily in school settings and targeting family members.