Paulo M. Alves
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Paulo M. Alves has a total of 12 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
Bradley McCay
1 shared publication- Carlos Sousa Oliveira
CERIS, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
1 shared publication - Claude Thibeault
Department of Electrical Engineering Ecole de Technologie Superieure Montreal Quebec Canada
1 shared publication - Courtney J. Cook
Department of Radiology University of Illinois Peoria, OSF St Francis Medical Center Peoria, IL United States
1 shared publication - Célia Marreiros
Divisão de Geofísica, Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, Lisbon, Portugal
1 shared publication - Eric J. Chatfield
Chatfield Tech Consulting Ltd, 2071 Dickson Rd, Mississauga, ON L5B 1Y8, Canada
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 24 October 2023
- Published by Seismological Society of America (SSA) in Seismological Research Letters
- Vol. 95 (1) , 512-525
“Did You Feel It 50 Years Ago?” The 1969 Mw 7.8 Cape Saint Vincent Earthquake
On 28 February 1969, an 7.8 earthquake occurred 180 km southwest of Cape Saint Vincent, Portugal. The earthquake was widely felt in mainland Portugal, Madeira Island, Spain, Morocco, and even as far as Andorra and France, reaching a maximum intensity of VIII in the south of Portugal. In 2019, on the 50th anniversary of the earthquake, there was launched online an international “Did You Feel It 50 Years Ago?” (DYFI‐50y) survey, published in several languages, for citizens to report the observed effects of the earthquake. This initiative had two main purposes: first, to collect and preserve community observations of the earthquake; and second, to test the online implementation of the DYFI questionnaire at Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera for a damaging event. The DYFI‐50y questionnaire was disseminated widely in the media, and a school project was launched for school‐age children to collect reports from grandparents or other close elders. In total, more than 3000 reports were collected, a number that is close to the number of reports received for a recent M 6 earthquake in 2009. The collected community reports provide good coverage of mainland Portugal, particularly in Lisbon and Porto’s densely populated urban centers. In low‐population areas, the limited results do not allow for robust statistics, and variability becomes significant. The distribution of intensities obtained shows a generally good agreement with other sources, indicating that the community reports are reliable and complement existing intensity maps for this earthquake, further clarifying some of the observed patterns. It was concluded that an online questionnaire is an efficient tool for gathering data several years after the earthquake.- 24 October 2023
- Published by Seismological Society of America (SSA) in Seismological Research Letters
- Vol. 95 (1) , 512-525
“Did You Feel It 50 Years Ago?” The 1969 Mw 7.8 Cape Saint Vincent Earthquake
On 28 February 1969, an 7.8 earthquake occurred 180 km southwest of Cape Saint Vincent, Portugal. The earthquake was widely felt in mainland Portugal, Madeira Island, Spain, Morocco, and even as far as Andorra and France, reaching a maximum intensity of VIII in the south of Portugal. In 2019, on the 50th anniversary of the earthquake, there was launched online an international “Did You Feel It 50 Years Ago?” (DYFI‐50y) survey, published in several languages, for citizens to report the observed effects of the earthquake. This initiative had two main purposes: first, to collect and preserve community observations of the earthquake; and second, to test the online implementation of the DYFI questionnaire at Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera for a damaging event. The DYFI‐50y questionnaire was disseminated widely in the media, and a school project was launched for school‐age children to collect reports from grandparents or other close elders. In total, more than 3000 reports were collected, a number that is close to the number of reports received for a recent M 6 earthquake in 2009. The collected community reports provide good coverage of mainland Portugal, particularly in Lisbon and Porto’s densely populated urban centers. In low‐population areas, the limited results do not allow for robust statistics, and variability becomes significant. The distribution of intensities obtained shows a generally good agreement with other sources, indicating that the community reports are reliable and complement existing intensity maps for this earthquake, further clarifying some of the observed patterns. It was concluded that an online questionnaire is an efficient tool for gathering data several years after the earthquake.- 1 September 2017
- Published by Aerospace Medical Association in Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance
- Vol. 88 (9) , 876-879
Cross-Sectional Survey of Physicians on Providing Volunteer Care for In-Flight Medical Events
BACKGROUND: Airline carriers have equipment, procedures, and protocols in place to handle in-flight medical events (IFMEs). Community physicians may be asked for aid during IFMEs. Cross-Sectional Survey of Physicians on Providing Volunteer Care for In-Flight Medical Events surveyed self-assessed awareness and knowledge, perceived barriers, and suggestions for improving responses to IFMEs.METHODS: We composed a survey regarding clinicians’ self-assessed understanding of in-flight resources, procedures, flight environmental issues, and Good Samaritan protections. The survey was distributed primarily via electronic mail to medical staff list serves to a total of approximately 1300 physicians representing 2 health networks that serve urban, suburban, and rural areas in both inpatient and outpatient settings.RESULTS: Total number of responses was 418. Physician response rate was 29.2% (379/1300). In 3% (39/1300), the responder either failed to indicate their background or was another type of health care professional (e.g., dentist, medical student, physician assistant). Of the physicians, 37.5% (142/379) were primary care and 42% (177/418) of responders reported at least one experience of being asked to volunteer. When asked how well they understand the protocols with which medical events are handled, 64% (262/412) responded “not at all” and 23% (94/412) reported “a little” knowledge. Only 56% (223/397) answered that 75% or more of U.S. flights have ground medical support available. There were 73% (298/411) who believed airlines were required to have medical supplies, but 54% (222/410) reported no knowledge of supplies available. A total of 69% (279/403) believed or were sure that the U.S. has a Good Samaritan law that applies to IFMEs.DISCUSSION: Many physicians lack basic knowledge about IFMEs. Responders may assist more effectively if better informed about protocols and the availability of ground medical support. Education and timely information support are recommended.Chatfield E, Bond WF, McCay B, Thibeault C, Alves PM, Squillante M, Timpe J, Cook CJ, Bertino RE. Cross-Sectional Survey of Physicians on Providing Volunteer Care for In-Flight Medical Events. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2017; 88(9):876–879.
- 1 September 2017
- Published by Aerospace Medical Association in Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance
- Vol. 88 (9) , 876-879
Cross-Sectional Survey of Physicians on Providing Volunteer Care for In-Flight Medical Events
BACKGROUND: Airline carriers have equipment, procedures, and protocols in place to handle in-flight medical events (IFMEs). Community physicians may be asked for aid during IFMEs. Cross-Sectional Survey of Physicians on Providing Volunteer Care for In-Flight Medical Events surveyed self-assessed awareness and knowledge, perceived barriers, and suggestions for improving responses to IFMEs.METHODS: We composed a survey regarding clinicians’ self-assessed understanding of in-flight resources, procedures, flight environmental issues, and Good Samaritan protections. The survey was distributed primarily via electronic mail to medical staff list serves to a total of approximately 1300 physicians representing 2 health networks that serve urban, suburban, and rural areas in both inpatient and outpatient settings.RESULTS: Total number of responses was 418. Physician response rate was 29.2% (379/1300). In 3% (39/1300), the responder either failed to indicate their background or was another type of health care professional (e.g., dentist, medical student, physician assistant). Of the physicians, 37.5% (142/379) were primary care and 42% (177/418) of responders reported at least one experience of being asked to volunteer. When asked how well they understand the protocols with which medical events are handled, 64% (262/412) responded “not at all” and 23% (94/412) reported “a little” knowledge. Only 56% (223/397) answered that 75% or more of U.S. flights have ground medical support available. There were 73% (298/411) who believed airlines were required to have medical supplies, but 54% (222/410) reported no knowledge of supplies available. A total of 69% (279/403) believed or were sure that the U.S. has a Good Samaritan law that applies to IFMEs.DISCUSSION: Many physicians lack basic knowledge about IFMEs. Responders may assist more effectively if better informed about protocols and the availability of ground medical support. Education and timely information support are recommended.Chatfield E, Bond WF, McCay B, Thibeault C, Alves PM, Squillante M, Timpe J, Cook CJ, Bertino RE. Cross-Sectional Survey of Physicians on Providing Volunteer Care for In-Flight Medical Events. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2017; 88(9):876–879.