Laura Brito
Biographic Data
| ID | 3740549 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Laura Brito |
| GIVEN NAMES | Laura |
| FAMILY NAME | Brito |
| SIGNATURE | BRITO L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Minho |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5564-5231 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
IADem Plan
Background: The increase in cases of dementia and frailty in Ponte da Barca has brought about the need for an integrated approach, with a focus on improving the quality of life of the elderly and supporting their caregivers. Approach: The IADem Plan is a collaborative initiative resulting from a Cooperation and Partnership Agreement between the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho - Community Care Unit of Ponte da Barca, the Santa Casa da Misericordia…
IADem Plan
Context and Objective: The IADem Plan is a collaborative initiative resulting from a Cooperation and Partnership Agreement between the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho - Community Care Unit of Ponte da Barca, the Santa Casa da Misericordia of Ponte da Barca and the Psychology Research Centre of the University of Minho, namely the Health and Family Research Group. The IADem Plan aims to respond to the growing number of cases of dementia and frailty…
Risk Assessment Profiles for Caregiver Burden in Family Caregivers of Persons Living with Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) places a profound global challenge, driven by its escalating prevalence and the multifaceted strain it places on individuals, families, and societies. Family caregivers (FCs), who are pivotal in supporting family members with AD, frequently endure substantial emotional, physical, and psychological demands. To better understand the determinants of family caregiving strain, this study employed machine learning (ML) to devel…
Disrupting White Mindfulness by Cathy-Mae Karelse
Portuguese Caregivers of Persons With Alzheimer’s Disease in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic
This study addresses the experiences of informal caregivers caring for elderly family members with Alzheimer's disease (AD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study includes a sample of eight informal caregivers who were evaluated through a semi-structured interview six months after the death of a loved one they cared for. A thematic content analysis was applied to the interviews and yielded two higher-order domains: (1) Experiencing the AD and th…
The Moderating Role of Self-Care Behaviors in Personal Care Aides of Older Adults during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges and work changes for formal caregivers such as personal care aides with an impact on their quality of life (QoL). This cross-sectional study aims to analyze the relationships and contribution of sociodemographic and psychological variables towards QoL including the moderating role of self-care. This study included 127 formal caregivers from Portugal who were assessed on depression, anxiety and stre…
To Care for or to Care about? Justice and Injustices in Commodified Care Work
In Portugal, cooperation between the state and non-governmental organisations has led to the creation of institutions that provide care services, called IPSS [Private Institutions of Social Solidarity]. This paper presents the results of an ethnography carried out in a rural IPSS that provides care for the elderly. The fieldwork aimed to understand how claims for justice are negotiated between care workers, care users and employers. The objective…
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To Care for or to Care about? Justice and Injustices in Commodified Care Work
In Portugal, cooperation between the state and non-governmental organisations has led to the creation of institutions that provide care services, called IPSS [Private Institutions of Social Solidarity]. This paper presents the results of an ethnography carried out in a rural IPSS that provides care for the elderly. The fieldwork aimed to understand how claims for justice are negotiated between care workers, care users and employers. The objective…
The Moderating Role of Self-Care Behaviors in Personal Care Aides of Older Adults during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges and work changes for formal caregivers such as personal care aides with an impact on their quality of life (QoL). This cross-sectional study aims to analyze the relationships and contribution of sociodemographic and psychological variables towards QoL including the moderating role of self-care. This study included 127 formal caregivers from Portugal who were assessed on depression, anxiety and stre…
Disrupting White Mindfulness by Cathy-Mae Karelse
Portuguese Caregivers of Persons With Alzheimer’s Disease in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic
This study addresses the experiences of informal caregivers caring for elderly family members with Alzheimer's disease (AD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study includes a sample of eight informal caregivers who were evaluated through a semi-structured interview six months after the death of a loved one they cared for. A thematic content analysis was applied to the interviews and yielded two higher-order domains: (1) Experiencing the AD and th…
Risk Assessment Profiles for Caregiver Burden in Family Caregivers of Persons Living with Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) places a profound global challenge, driven by its escalating prevalence and the multifaceted strain it places on individuals, families, and societies. Family caregivers (FCs), who are pivotal in supporting family members with AD, frequently endure substantial emotional, physical, and psychological demands. To better understand the determinants of family caregiving strain, this study employed machine learning (ML) to devel…
IADem Plan
Background: The increase in cases of dementia and frailty in Ponte da Barca has brought about the need for an integrated approach, with a focus on improving the quality of life of the elderly and supporting their caregivers. Approach: The IADem Plan is a collaborative initiative resulting from a Cooperation and Partnership Agreement between the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho - Community Care Unit of Ponte da Barca, the Santa Casa da Misericordia…
IADem Plan
Context and Objective: The IADem Plan is a collaborative initiative resulting from a Cooperation and Partnership Agreement between the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho - Community Care Unit of Ponte da Barca, the Santa Casa da Misericordia of Ponte da Barca and the Psychology Research Centre of the University of Minho, namely the Health and Family Research Group. The IADem Plan aims to respond to the growing number of cases of dementia and frailty…
Psychological intervention (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Dementia (3 works) · Disease (3 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (2 works)