Beyond Isolation: Social Media as a Bridge to Well-Being in Old Age.

Population aging and the digital revolution have converged, creating challenges and opportunities for the social inclusion of older adults. This study examined social media usage patterns among Brazilian older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring their associations with sociodemographic factors, health, and well-being. Through an online survey with 441 participants aged 60 or older, we found that WhatsApp and Instagram were the most utilized platforms, with a significant increase in usage during the pandemic.

Nursing Leadership-Mapping the Challenges of Newly Qualified Nurses in Hospital Units: A Scoping Review Protocol.

: Leadership in nursing plays a pivotal role in the provision of high-quality healthcare. It is, therefore, of paramount importance to understand the challenges encountered by newly qualified nurses when assuming leadership responsibilities. This scoping review protocol aims to identify and map these challenges, thereby facilitating the development of more effective interventions and support programmes.

Mental Health and Resilience in Nursing Students: A Longitudinal Study.

Unlabelled: Mental health challenges are increasingly prevalent among young individuals, particularly within high-stress academic environments such as nursing education. Resilience is critical for maintaining well-being and adapting to university demands.

Objective: To assess resilience levels in first-year nursing students at FAMERP (Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto) upon entry in 2021 and their longitudinal evolution in 2022 and 2023, using the Wagnild and Young Resilience Scale.

Impact of students assistance policies on quality of life and mental health.

Introduction: Student assistance policies in higher education, in their various modalities, seek to reduce the dropout of a new profile of students, non-traditional, with socioeconomic weaknesses, promoting quality of life (QoL) and mental health during the university journey. In this context, the Student Social Support Center (C.A.