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  • Medição dos índices de erosão de competências de modo a aferir a periodicidade adequada para o treino das unidades navais
    Publication . Rodrigues, Sofia
    O presente estudo pretendeu verificar como a periodicidade dos exercícios de navegação influencia a manutenção dos padrões de prontidão operacional (PPO) das equipas da ponte da classe Bartolomeu Dias, através da verificação dos exercícios de navegação, da identificação de fatores que afetam o desempenho das equipas e da interpretação da variação do desempenho durante a fase de treino. Para responder às questões propostas houve uma ferramenta que se mostrou essencial: o Sistema de Informação para a Manutenção dos Padrões de Prontidão Operacional (SIMPPO). Para atingir o desiderato proposto adotou-se um raciocínio dedutivo, assente numa estratégia qualitativa e num desenho de pesquisa do tipo “estudo de caso”. A análise efetuada permitiu concluir que os exercícios de navegação existentes são suficientes para a obtenção e manutenção dos PPO, considerando que as equipas mantêm uma rotina de treino. Realça-se a relevância do planeamento para a criação e conservação das rotinas de treino, enquanto fator que permite orientar atividades interdepartamentais através da gestão de prioridades. Verificou-se também que as equipas da classe Bartolomeu Dias têm algumas rotinas de treino, como se observou no histórico das ações de treino realizadas entre 2014 e 2019. Por fim, verificou-se a relevância da utilização e atualização do SIMPPO, enquanto ferramenta de apoio ao treino, uma vez que, esta ferramenta permite identificar por Unidade Naval os exercícios cativos aos requisitos operacionais, a população alvo e o histórico relativo a cada exercício, sendo uma mais valia no planeamento para a obtenção e manutenção dos PPO. Abstract: The aim of the present study is to verify how the periodicity of navigation exercises influences the maintenance of operational readiness standards (ORS) of the bridge teams of the Bartolomeu Dias class, through the verification of navigation exercises, the identification of factors that affect the performance of the teams and the interpretation of the variation of performance during the training phase. To answer to the proposed questions there was an essential tool: Information System for the Maintenance of Operational Readiness Standards (ISMORS). To achieve the mentioned proposed, a deductive reasoning was adopted, based on a qualitative strategy and a research design of the type "case study". The analysis allowed us to conclude that the existing navigation exercises are enough to obtain and maintain ORS, considering that the teams maintain a training routine. For the creation and conservation of training routines, planning is extremely important. It allows guiding interdepartmental activities through the management of priorities. It was also verified that the teams of the Bartolomeu Dias class have some training routines, as observed in the history of training actions performed between 2014 and 2019. Finally, it was verified the relevance of the use and updating of ISMORS, as a tool to support training, since this tool allows identifying, by Naval Unit, the exercises captive to operational requirements, the target population and the history of each exercise, being an added value in planning for obtaining and maintaining ORS.
    2021Outro Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • Tooth wear prevalence and associated risk factors among a small Portuguese community : a retrospective study
    Publication . Carvalho, Rui; Rodrigues, Sofia; Nobre, Manuel; Rua, João; Guerreiro, Eduardo; Proença, Luís; Vieira, Ana M.
    Background/Objectives: Early tooth wear (TW) assessment prevents challenging and costly dental treatments. Knowledge of data on the prevalence and risk factors is crucial for developing preventive guidelines. This retrospective cross-sectional study aims to study the prevalence of TW in a sample of patients seeking a Screening and Emergency appointment at Egas Moniz Dental Clinic (EMDC) and its associated risk factors. Methods: Descriptive and logistic regression analysis were applied to data from a sample of 2266 patients, collected between 2021 and 2023, to ascertain the presence of tooth wear, its different types and its correlation with potential risk factors. Results: The prevalence of dental wear was found to be 54.7%, with attrition (24.1%) being the most prevalent lesion and erosion (2.7%) the least prevalent. Concerning the risk predictors for tooth wear, age (OR = 1.01–1.05, p < 0.05), decreased DVO (OR = 2.16, p = 0.028), antacids (OR = 7.07, p = 0.003), mastication difficulties (OR = 1.87, p = 0.039), drugs (OR = 2.38, p = 0.032) and use of mouthwash (OR = 1.47, p = 0.008) were positively associated. Gender (OR = 0.7, p = 0.015) was negatively associated, with females showing a 30% less risk than males. Conclusions: It was concluded that TW is prevalent and increases with age, underscoring the necessity for timely and accurate diagnosis to minimize its progression. Additionally, it is crucial to conduct a thorough evaluation of the risk factors involved to implement effective preventive measures and treatment strategies.
    2025-03Contributo em revista Acesso aberto Ver mais