Abortion: legal, deontological and ethical framework

A interrupção da gravidez antes do limite gestacional da viabilidade fetal está inerente a uma reflexão multidisciplinar, pelos conflitos que envolve. Do ponto de vista legal, os documentos vigentes em Portugal têm vindo a ser alterados ao longo do tempo no sentido da protecção da saúde da mulher, possibilitando-lhe a informação e apoios necessários a uma tomada de decisão livre, informada e esclarecida. Os determinantes deontológicos acerca dos profissionais de saúde face ao abortamento legitimam a prática em conformidade com a lei, no entanto, salvaguardam o direito de cada um desses profissionais à objecção de consciência. A discussão ética acerca do abortamento nas suas diferentes formas engloba a preocupação com o valor da vida humana intra-uterina, mas também com o respeito pela autonomia individual. Muito embora a discussão acerca do estatuto moral a atribuir à vida humana intra-uterina se perspective em torno de diferentes correntes e opiniões, conclui-se que diversas perspectivas são aceitáveis, numa perspectiva de valorização da diversidade interpessoal.(undefined

Women and men’s psychological adjustment after abortion: a six months prospective pilot study

Background: The psychological impact of abortion is a controversial issue. While some studies indicate that women who had elective abortions present lower psychological distress when compared with those who had spontaneous or therapeutic abortions, other studies found abortion to be associated with significant psychological distress. Objectives: To assess psychological adjustment (emotional disorder, trauma symptoms and couple relationship) one and six months after abortion, and gender differences regarding psychological adjustment, and to assess the moderation role of couple relationship in the effect of the etiology of abortion on emotional disorder and trauma symptoms. Methods: Women (n=50) with different etiologies of abortion agreed to participate, as well as 15 partners (N=65). Assessments took place one and six months after abortion. Measures included the Brief Symptoms Inventory, the Impact of Event Scale-Revised and the Relationship Questionnaire. Results: A decrease in emotional disorder for all etiologies of abortion and an increase in perceived quality of couple relationship in therapeutic abortion were observed over time. Couple relationship moderates the effect of the etiology of abortion on trauma symptoms one month after abortion. Conclusion: Psychological adjustment after abortion seems not to be exclusively related to its etiology, being influenced by other factors such as couple relationship

The goal of psychological intervention and performed functions of psychologists as an aspect of the professional identity of psychologists : Latvian sample

Professional identity is formed by combination of several aspects, including professional practice, which for psychologists relates to psychological intervention and performed functions. The exclusive goal of psychological intervention and exclusively performed functions of psychologists are an important research subjects because more and more practicing professionals are performing activities linked to psychological intervention. The purpose of this paper was to investigate the exclusive goal of psychological intervention and exclusively performed functions of Latvian psychologists. Data was collected through an online survey developed in the framework of the international project “The Identity of Psychology” [1]. Three open-answer questions were used. Sample consisted of 54 Latvian psychologists of which 91% were women ( n = 49) and 9 % were men ( n = 5) aged from 25 to 60 years ( M = 44.94; SD = 8.98). Data was analysed using thematic categorical content analysis. Findings indicate clear diversity in the opinion about the professional practice among Latvian psychologists. The results of this study indicate limited agreement and comprehension of Latvian psychologists about their professional practice which leads to necessity for further research to investigate the causes of such outcome to determine solutions on how to strengthen their professional practice and, more broadly, professional identity.publishersversionPeer reviewe

Effect of psychology consultation on subsequent general practitioner doctor consultations

The literature is undisputed regarding the impact of mental health on public health, and there has been an increase in the use of primary healthcare, in particular, the consultations of general practitioners (GPs), with issues at this level. In the literature on the subject, the psychological intervention has been indicated as a positive factor in reversing this trend, and it is in this context that the present study was developed. We intend to explore the differences in the number of GP consultations prior to and after the psychology consultation in a Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC). To this end, data from 845 healthcare center users were collected between June 2004 and September 2014. Student’s t-test and mixed analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed. The results point out a decrease in the number of GP consultations in the period subsequent to the first psychological consultation. We discuss that psychological intervention seems to have a positive effect, not only in improving the mental health of the population but also in the containment of costs in the health sector. The importance of the role of psychology in PHC was assumed

The Identity of Psychology in Argentina

Este artículo explora las percepciones de psicólogos argentinos sobre el objetivo y las tareas exclusivas de la intervención psicológica, sumado a las actividades compartidas con profesionales que no son psicólogos. El objetivo de este análisis es revelar si los psicólogos comparten una posición clara respecto a este tema. El desarrollo profesional de este campo demanda una actitud introspectiva hacia las actuales prácticas psicológicas, lo que permitirá establecer directrices precisas y sostener una identidad profesional de la Psicología. La investigación se justifica en la importancia de construir una identidad fuerte que promueva la confianza del público en general en los psicólogos. Con este fin, se utilizó un cuestionario con tres preguntas abiertas, seguido por un análisis temático de contenido. Los resultados evidencian respuestas variables por parte de los psicólogos ante las preguntas bajo estudio. Finalmente, se concluye que existe una falta de consenso en la definición de un objetivo exclusivo para la intervención psicológica.This paper explores the Argentinean psychologists' perceptions about the objective and exclusive tasks of psychological intervention. In addition, those activities that can be shared with other professionals who are not psychologists are also investigated. This analysis aims to reveal whether psychologists share a clear position on this issue. The development of their field as a profession demands an introspective attitude towards current psychological practice. This will enable to establish precise guidelines and sustain the psychology professional identity. The research is based on the importance of building a strong identity that promotes the general public's trust in psychologists. To this end, a questionnaire with three open-ended questions was used, followed by a thematic categorical content analysis. The results show inconsistencies in the psychologists' answers to the three questions under study. In the end, the lack of consensus in defining an exclusive objective for psychological intervention is concluded

Principios éticos en psicoterapia dentro de un amplio marco deontológico psicológico y médico: una comparación internacional

El conocimiento de los códigos éticos y las directrices profesionales es crucial para desempeñar un papel profesional en la práctica de la psicoterapia. La práctica de la psicoterapia es cada vez más heterogénea y se discute mucho sobre su eficacia para los clientes. En algunos países, la psicoterapia es una profesión autónoma. En otros forma parte de las características profesionales de psicólogos y psiquiatras, y es posible encontrar a otros profesionales de la salud trabajando como psicoterapeutas en algunos países. Considerando que los principios éticos son centrales para el desempeño de una profesión, pretendemos encontrar conexiones entre los principios éticos para psicoterapeutas y psicólogos o psiquiatras. Se realizó una revisión crítica para promover una visión integradora de los códigos de ética en psicoterapia. Se realizó un análisis de contenido de los códigos de ética en psicoterapia. La confidencialidad, la competencia y la integridad fueron los principios más frecuentemente encontrados. Los psicoterapeutas parecen tener una mayor preocupación por las relaciones interpersonales y están menos vinculados a la responsabilidad social

Identidade da psicologia: Revisão sistemática de uma década de literatura

A necessidade de compreender o core básico da intervenção psicológica tem ganho relevância nas mais recentes décadas. Este panorama surgiu a partir das numerosas mudanças que ocorreram na formação dos psicólogos, nas perspetivas profissionais, e também, dada a expansão do mercado de trabalho. Tais considerações devem fazer-nos refletir sobre a identidade profissional dos psicólogos no presente e, consequentemente, sobre a identidade da Psicologia como área científica. Assim, o presente poster apresenta uma revisão sistemática da literatura das principais considerações obtidas. Todas as fases envolvidas no desenvolvimento desta revisão sistemática da literatura são sistematizadas e os seus principais resultados são apresentados

Burnout among Portuguese healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

During COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers (HCWs) have had high workload and have been exposed to multiple psychosocial stressors. The aim of this study was to evaluate HCWs in terms of the relative contributions of socio-demographic and mental health variables on three burnout dimensions: personal, workrelated, and client-related burnout. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed using an online questionnaire spread via social networks. A snowball technique supported by health care institutions and professional organizations was applied. Results: A total of 2008 subjects completed the survey. Gender, parental status, marriage status, and salary reduction were found to be significant factors for personal burnout. Health problems and direct contact with infected people were significantly associated with more susceptibility to high personal and work-related burnout. Frontline working positions were associated with all three dimensions. Higher levels of stress and depression in HCWs were significantly associated with increased levels of all burnout dimensions. Higher levels of satisfaction with life and resilience were significantly associated with lower levels of all burnout dimensions. Conclusions: All three burnout dimensions were associated with a specific set of covariates. Consideration of these three dimensions is important when designing future burnout prevention programs for HCWs.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

A ética e a deontologia no exercício da psicologia

Tese de doutoramento em Psicologia (Psicologia Clínica) apresentada à Faculdade de Psicologia e Ciências da Educação da Universidade de Coimbr

A ética e a deontologia no exercício da psicologia

Tese de doutoramento em Psicologia (Psicologia Clínica) apresentada à Faculdade de Psicologia e Ciências da Educação da Universidade de Coimbr