Leonel Lusquinhos

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Child and Adolescent Nursing Department, Nursing School of Lisbon
Nursing School of Lisbon

Leonel Lusquinhos


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Leonel Lusquinhos holds a PhD in Child Studies (2022) from the University of Minho and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (2005) from the Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Santa Maria. He is a researcher at Nursing Research Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR). Nursing School , and serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa, in the Department of Child and Adolescent Nursing.
He has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to multiple book chapters. Between 2020 and 2023, he served as Secretary of the Board of the Paediatric and Child Health Nursing College of the Portuguese Nursing Council (Ordem dos Enfermeiros). He has organised and participated in various academic and professional events.
His academic and professional work focuses on the field of Medical and Health Sciences, with particular emphasis on: Health Promotion and Education in School Settings; Child Health; Child Development; Pr

EDUCATION

PhD in Child Studies

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Pediatrics, Advanced and Specialized Nursing, Research and Theory, Nursing
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Scopus Publications

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Scholar Citations

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Scopus Publications

  • Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Cognitive Distortions Questionnaire for Adolescents (CD-Quest-T) in European Portuguese
    Ana Cristina Maia Rocha, Leonel Lusquinhos, Ana Lúcia da Silva João, Irismar Reis de Oliveira, Lara Manuela Guedes de Pinho
    Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 2026
  • NURSING STUDENTS´ KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, UNDERSTANDING, AND AWARENESS REGARDING MPOX: SCOPING REVIEW
    Millenium Journal of Education Technologies and Health, 2026
  • NURSING INTERVENTIONS TO PROMOTE HEALTH MANAGEMENT IN OLDER PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV: SCOPING REVIEW
    Millenium Journal of Education Technologies and Health, 2025
  • NURSES´ KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES REGARDING MPOX: SCOPING REVIEW
    Millenium Journal of Education Technologies and Health, 2025
  • Observatório AlenRiscos – Prevention of the consumption of psychoactive substances among adolescents 3rd cycle
    Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem, 2025
  • Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Depressive Symptoms in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
    Bruno Morgado, Celso Silva, Inês Agostinho, Filipe Brás, Pedro Amaro, et al.
    Healthcare Switzerland, 2024
    The global ageing population faces rising depression rates due to social, economic, and health changes. Depression in older adults, often linked to isolation and health issues, requires comprehensive care. Psychotherapeutic interventions could be effective in reducing symptoms, offering personalized and holistic support. Particularly low-threshold interventions, such as those offered in community-dwelling older adults, which older adults can easily access and which may reduce stigma, promise to close the treatment gap. This review examines community-based psychotherapeutic interventions for older adults with depression. Methods: This review investigates psychotherapeutic interventions for reducing depressive symptoms in older adults in a community setting. RCTs were assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute tools. The following databases were searched: CINAHL Plus with Full Text, MedicLatina, MEDLINE with Full Text, and the Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection. Results: A meta-analysis of 13 studies with 1528 participants showed a medium, significant pooled effect size at post-intervention (Hedges’ g = −0.36, p < 0.001) and substantial heterogeneity. Follow-up analysis of studies indicated a small, non-significant effect (Hedges’ g = −0.17, p = 0.27). Group interventions, particularly the “reminiscence protocol”, had the largest significant effect. Discussion: This systematic review and meta-analysis found that in community-dwelling older adults’ group psychotherapeutic interventions, particularly the “reminiscence protocol” and “modified behavioral activation treatment” are most effective for reducing depressive symptoms. Individual psychotherapeutic interventions like “prevention of suicide in primary care elderly” and “behavioral activation” also show effectiveness, with group psychotherapeutic interventions being generally more effective than when these treatments are offered in individual psychotherapeutic interventions. Conclusion: Group and individual psychotherapeutic interventions reduce depressive symptoms in community-dwelling older adults, with group psychotherapeutic interventions being more effective.
  • Psychotherapeutic interventions for depressive symptoms in older adults in a community setting: a systematic review protocol
    Bruno Morgado, Celso Silva, Inês Agostinho, Filipe Brás, Pedro Amaro, et al.
    Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2024
    Depression is a prevalent illness among the elderly, so psychotherapeutic interventions are needed to promote health and quality of life. This literature review aims to identify trials of any psychotherapeutic interventions aimed at reducing depressive symptoms in older adults. A systematic literature review with a meta-analysis will be carried out. The following databases will be searched: CINAHL Plus with Full Text, MedicLatina, MEDLINE with Full Text, and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection. To minimize bias, four reviewers will independently assess the inclusion of studies. The fifth reviewer will be responsible for disaggregating inclusion and exclusion between two authors. The results of the analysis will be grouped in a table with the characteristics of the included studies, including author, year, sample, objectives, methods, assessment instruments, psychotherapeutic interventions, results, follow-up and a data compilation scheme. This scientific article is a systematic review protocol for which the data has already been extracted and is being analyzed. Examples of possible strategies to include cognitive restructuring and mental health programs for older adults in community settings. With this clear and direct identification of psychotherapeutic interventions, it will be clearer for mental health professionals to be able to intervene effectively to promote the mental health and well-being of older adults.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42023449190
  • Biopsychosocial Factors That Influence the Purpose in Life among Working Adults and Retirees
    Anabela Coelho, Manuel Lopes, Marta Barata, Sofia Sousa, Margarida Goes, et al.
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023
    This study aimed to identify and characterize biopsychosocial factors that impact the purpose in life (PIL) among adults that are working or already retired. This cross-sectional study includes a sample of 1330 participants, of whom 62.2% were female, with ages ranging from 55 and 84 years, with a mean of 61.93 years and a standard deviation of 7.65. Results suggest that the education level, stress, spirituality (religion) and optimism, social support from friends, and quality of life related to physical health seem to contribute positively to the PIL for both groups. However, some variables such as age, marital status and environmental quality of life help explain the PIL of retired people and the quality of life related to social support helps explain the PIL of working adults. Overall, the reported findings suggest that the purpose in life is strongly related to physical, psychological, social and environmental health factors. It is highlighted that working adults and retired people have their purpose in life related to similar factors and others specific to each life stage, suggesting the need for crucial interventions to promote a healthier and more positive aging process.
  • Health education in portuguese schools: Guidelines from the health and education sectors
    Leonel Lusquinhos, Graça Carvalho
    Revista De Enfermagem Referencia, 2019
    Portuguese national funds through the FCT (Foundation for Science and Technology) within the framework of the CIEC (Research Center for Child Studies of the University of Minho) project under the reference UID/CED/00317/2019.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Development-centred neonatal care: validation study of the patient safety checklist
    A Malveira, M Teles, L Lusquinhos, A Dias, S Oliveira, M Lopes
    Frontiers in Pediatrics 14, 1754878 , 2026
    2026
  • Conhecimento, educação, compreensão e conscientização sobre Mpox dos estudantes de enfermagem: scoping review
    R Guerreiro, J Constâncio, T Almeida, L Lusquinhos
    Millenium-Journal of Education, Technologies, and Health, e43376-e43376 , 2026
    2026
  • Conhecimento e práticas dos enfermeiros na infeção por Mpox: revisão scoping
    R Guerreiro, J Constâncio, L Lusquinhos
    RevSALUS-Revista Científica Internacional da Rede Académica das Ciências da … , 2026
    2026
  • 3º Painel| Para estilos de vida mais saudáveis na criança e no jovem: políticas e intervenções
    L Lusquinhos
    Editor: ESEL–Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa, 31 , 2026
    2026
  • Nursing students´ knowledge, education, understanding, and awareness regarding Mpox: scoping review
    R Guerreiro, J Constâncio, T Almeida, L Lusquinhos
    Millenium, 10 , 2026
    2026
  • Nurses´ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding Mpox: scoping review
    R Guerreiro, J Constâncio, L Lusquinhos
    Millenium-Journal of Education, Technologies, and Health, e43559-e43559 , 2025
    2025
  • Intervenções de enfermagem promotoras da gestão de saúde da pessoa idosa que vive com VIH: scoping review
    R Guerreiro, J Constâncio, L Lusquinhos
    Millenium-Journal of Education, Technologies, and Health, e41425-e41425 , 2025
    2025
  • Perceção dos estudantes de Enfermagem sobre a saúde das pessoas LGBTI+ na sua formação: revisão rápida
    R Guerreiro, J Constâncio, L Lusquinhos
    RevSALUS-Revista Científica Internacional da Rede Académica das Ciências da … , 2025
    2025
  • Promoção e educação para a saúde em meio escolar (PEpS-ME) na visão de alunos e encarregados de educação
    L Lusquinhos, GS de Carvalho
    Promoção e educaçã opara a saúde: Inovação paraa sustentabilida de e o bem … , 2025
    2025
  • Nursing interventions to promote health management in older people living with HIV: scoping review
    R Guerreiro, J Constâncio, L Lusquinhos
    Millenium, 18 , 2025
    2025
  • Psychotherapeutic interventions for depressive symptoms in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis
    B Morgado, C Silva, I Agostinho, F Brás, P Amaro, L Lusquinhos, ...
    Healthcare 12 (24), 2551 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 13
  • AlenRiscos Observatory-Monitoring psychoactive substances consumption among 3rd cycle students in Alentejo region
    A Dias, E Caldeira, L Lusquinhos, A Coelho, M Goes, M Lopes
    CHRC , 2024
    2024
  • Psychotherapeutic interventions for depressive symptoms in older adults in a community setting: a systematic review protocol
    B Morgado, C Silva, I Agostinho, F Bras, P Amaro, L Lusquinhos, ...
    Frontiers in Psychiatry 15, 1448771 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • BENEFÍCIOS DA NUTRIÇÃO NOS CUIDADOS DE ENFERMAGEM A DOENTES COM LESÕES POR PRESSÃO EM CONTEXTO HOSPITALAR
    B Almeida, C Coelho, C Guilherme, D Curraleira, J Russo, M Palhano, ...
    Revista Ibero-Americana de Saúde e Envelhecimento 9 (1), 90-113 , 2023
    2023
  • Os efeitos da depressão pós-parto nas puérperas
    A Santos, A Rodrigues, D Doce, F Solda, G Guerreiro, M Goes, A João, ...
    Revista Ibero-Americana de Saúde e Envelhecimento 9 (1), 157-179 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • CUIDADOS DE ENFERMAGEM AO PREMATURO COM SÍNDROME DO DESCONFORTO RESPIRATÓRIO: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DA LITERATURA
    A Jacinto, B Fernandes, C Martins, C Barreto, MC Pereira, M Correia, ...
    Revista Ibero-Americana de Saúde e Envelhecimento 9 (1), 115-132 , 2023
    2023
  • A sobrecarga dos cuidadores informais do idoso dependente
    C Frade, C Santos, F Silva, L Costa, M Almeida, T Agapito, M Goes, ...
    Revista Ibero-Americana de Saúde e Envelhecimento 9 (1), 134-155 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Benefícios do aleitamento materno e a importância dos cuidados de enfermagem para a adesão à amamentação exclusiva
    C Geraldo, C Rodeia, D Silva, I Guerreiro, M Varela, S Silva, M Goes, ...
    Revista Ibero-Americana de Saúde e Envelhecimento 9 (1), 6-21 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 5
  • Biopsychosocial factors that influence the purpose in life among working adults and retirees
    A Coelho, M Lopes, M Barata, S Sousa, M Goes, F Bia, A Dias, A João, ...
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20 (8), 5456 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 18
  • Interação do sector da saúde com o da educação na reabertura das escolas durante a pandemia COVID-19
    L Lusquinhos, RF Alves, Z Anastácio, RT Iaochite, M Azevedo, ...
    Editora Unijuí , 2023
    2023

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Biopsychosocial factors that influence the purpose in life among working adults and retirees
    A Coelho, M Lopes, M Barata, S Sousa, M Goes, F Bia, A Dias, A João, ...
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20 (8), 5456 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 18
  • Psychotherapeutic interventions for depressive symptoms in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis
    B Morgado, C Silva, I Agostinho, F Brás, P Amaro, L Lusquinhos, ...
    Healthcare 12 (24), 2551 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 13
  • Educação e Promoção da Saúde em meio escolar: contributos dos setores da educação e da saúde
    L Lusquinhos, G Carvalho
    Pesquisas, vivências e práticas de educação em saúde na escola, 120-134 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 7
  • Psychotherapeutic interventions for depressive symptoms in older adults in a community setting: a systematic review protocol
    B Morgado, C Silva, I Agostinho, F Bras, P Amaro, L Lusquinhos, ...
    Frontiers in Psychiatry 15, 1448771 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Benefícios do aleitamento materno e a importância dos cuidados de enfermagem para a adesão à amamentação exclusiva
    C Geraldo, C Rodeia, D Silva, I Guerreiro, M Varela, S Silva, M Goes, ...
    Revista Ibero-Americana de Saúde e Envelhecimento 9 (1), 6-21 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 5
  • Educação para a saúde nas escolas portuguesas: diretrizes dos setores da saúde e da educação
    L Lusquinhos, GS Carvalho
    Journal of Nursing Referência, 79-90 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 5
  • Os efeitos da depressão pós-parto nas puérperas
    A Santos, A Rodrigues, D Doce, F Solda, G Guerreiro, M Goes, A João, ...
    Revista Ibero-Americana de Saúde e Envelhecimento 9 (1), 157-179 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • A sobrecarga dos cuidadores informais do idoso dependente
    C Frade, C Santos, F Silva, L Costa, M Almeida, T Agapito, M Goes, ...
    Revista Ibero-Americana de Saúde e Envelhecimento 9 (1), 134-155 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • O Programa Regional de Educação Sexual em Saúde Escolar (PRESSE): uma realidade em construção
    L Lusquinhos, G Carvalho
    Lições Aprendidas na Formação e Práticas Docentes na Educação em Sexualidade … , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 2
  • Health education in Portuguese schools: guidelines from the health and education sectors
    L Lusquinhos, GS Carvalho
    Revista de Enfermagem Referência 4 (21), 79-89 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 1
  • “Eu e a minha mochila”–um projeto de educação para saúde em meio escolar
    L Lusquinhos, G Carvalho
    Egitania Sciencia, 7-17 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 1
  • Development-centred neonatal care: validation study of the patient safety checklist
    A Malveira, M Teles, L Lusquinhos, A Dias, S Oliveira, M Lopes
    Frontiers in Pediatrics 14, 1754878 , 2026
    2026
  • Conhecimento, educação, compreensão e conscientização sobre Mpox dos estudantes de enfermagem: scoping review
    R Guerreiro, J Constâncio, T Almeida, L Lusquinhos
    Millenium-Journal of Education, Technologies, and Health, e43376-e43376 , 2026
    2026
  • Conhecimento e práticas dos enfermeiros na infeção por Mpox: revisão scoping
    R Guerreiro, J Constâncio, L Lusquinhos
    RevSALUS-Revista Científica Internacional da Rede Académica das Ciências da … , 2026
    2026
  • 3º Painel| Para estilos de vida mais saudáveis na criança e no jovem: políticas e intervenções
    L Lusquinhos
    Editor: ESEL–Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa, 31 , 2026
    2026
  • Nursing students´ knowledge, education, understanding, and awareness regarding Mpox: scoping review
    R Guerreiro, J Constâncio, T Almeida, L Lusquinhos
    Millenium, 10 , 2026
    2026
  • Nurses´ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding Mpox: scoping review
    R Guerreiro, J Constâncio, L Lusquinhos
    Millenium-Journal of Education, Technologies, and Health, e43559-e43559 , 2025
    2025
  • Intervenções de enfermagem promotoras da gestão de saúde da pessoa idosa que vive com VIH: scoping review
    R Guerreiro, J Constâncio, L Lusquinhos
    Millenium-Journal of Education, Technologies, and Health, e41425-e41425 , 2025
    2025
  • Perceção dos estudantes de Enfermagem sobre a saúde das pessoas LGBTI+ na sua formação: revisão rápida
    R Guerreiro, J Constâncio, L Lusquinhos
    RevSALUS-Revista Científica Internacional da Rede Académica das Ciências da … , 2025
    2025
  • Promoção e educação para a saúde em meio escolar (PEpS-ME) na visão de alunos e encarregados de educação
    L Lusquinhos, GS de Carvalho
    Promoção e educaçã opara a saúde: Inovação paraa sustentabilida de e o bem … , 2025
    2025