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Integral Human Development

Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies

Helga Martins Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5804-7934 E-mail: hemartins@ucp.pt Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies World Mental Health Day, celebrated this week, on 10 October 2025, focuses on the central theme “Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies” (World Health Organization [WHO], World Federation of […]

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Casa Velha, a Corner of Peace, Inclusion, and Hope

Located in the serene countryside of Portugal, just a short distance from Fátima, Casa Velha is a space where the rhythms of nature, the warmth of human connection, and the quiet power of contemplation come together. Casa Velha – literally ‘Old House’ – is more than its name suggests. It is a space of encounter, […]

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Integral Human Development

Transcultural nursing: A further step towards an integral approach to patient care

Helga MartinsAssistant Professor, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in HealthE-mail: hemartins@ucp.pt Transcultural nursing is a concept introduced by nursing theorist Madeleine Leininger (1978) during the development of the Sunrise Model in the 1970s. It is considered a specialised field within nursing that focuses on the comparative and […]

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Integral Human Development

Holistic Oncology Care: Integrating Spirituality for Integral Human Development

Helga Martins, Universidade Católica Portuguesa . Email:hemartins@ucp.pt Cancer affects individuals in wholly scopes of their lives, necessitating a holistic approach to care. Holistic nursing care is rooted in humanism and serves as a guiding philosophy in patient care. This approach considers physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs, leading to a deeper understanding of patient responses […]

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Integral Human Development

Housing Event

EN Artists, researchers, migrants, and locals contributed to the discussion on the local housing problem. After the invited speakers’ presentations, we had an open conversation with the audience about the reasons for and possible solutions to the housing crisis in Lisbon. The event took place on February 6th, 2025, at a cultural association in Lisbon […]

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Integral Human Development

A comprehensive and integral approach to child development and well-being during hospitalization

The hospital environment is an adverse space for children, characterized by intense stimuli, such as medical equipment, noise and lighting, which can amplify stress and discomfort. In this context, the healthcare team plays an essential role in promoting humanized and holistic care, centered on the child’s physical, emotional and social well-being. Hospitalization, as a significant […]

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Vivid fragments of human development in caring for others

The message from His Holiness Pope Francis, for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, appeals to “Hope and act with Creation” (…) that our life may become a song of love for God and care for our common home” (Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, 2024). In this sense, and referring […]

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Integral Human Development

Pain Management in Oncology: A Promoter for Integral Human Development

Helga Martins1 & Silvia Caldeira2 1Helga Martins Pos-doctoral Fellow at Integral Human Development Program, PhD, RN, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Doctoral School (CADOS). Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health, Lisbon, Portugal. Instituto Politécnico de Beja, Escola Superior de Saúde. R. Dr. José Correia Maltez, 7800-111 Beja, Portugal. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5804-7934 E-mail: […]

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Integral Human Development

Integral Human Development in Pediatric Care: The Future of Hospitalization

Joana Romeiro Fellow of Postdoctoral Program in Integral Human Development, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health, Lisbon, Portugal. E-mail: jromeiro@ucp.pt; joana.m.romeiro@gmail.com Catarina Pinheiro Master´s degree in Pediatric Nursing; Registered Nurse, ULS Santa Maria, Lisbon, Portugal E-mail: catarina_pinheiro96@hotmail.com Pope Francis’ words at the inauguration of a temporary […]

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Portuguese Validation of the Duke University Religion Index in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Tool to Assess Religious Commitment

Helga Martins1 & Silvia Caldeira2 1Helga Martins Pos-doctoral Fellow at Integral Human Development Program, PhD, RN, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Doctoral School (CADOS). Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health, Lisbon, Portugal. Instituto Politécnico de Beja, Escola Superior de Saúde. R. Dr. José Correia Maltez, 7800-111 Beja, Portugal. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5804-7934 E-mail: […]