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“We Had Unexpected Reactions from Everywhere”

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dc.contributor.authorPedrosa, Bárbara
dc.contributor.authorCardoso, Graça
dc.contributor.authorGonçalves-Pereira, Manuel
dc.contributor.authorGrigaitė, Ugnė
dc.contributor.authorAluh, Deborah
dc.contributor.authorSantos-Dias, Margarida
dc.contributor.authorSilva, Manuela
dc.contributor.authorCaldas-de-Almeida, José
dc.contributor.institutionNOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas (NMS|FCM)
dc.contributor.institutionComprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC) - pólo NMS
dc.contributor.pblKarger
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-26T15:29:01Z
dc.date.available2026-06-26T15:29:01Z
dc.date.issued2026-04-10
dc.descriptionPublisher Copyright: © 2026 The Author(s). Published by S. Karger AG, Basel on behalf of NOVA National School of Public Health
dc.description.abstractAbstract – Background: Limited information is available on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on supported accommodations (SAs) for people with serious mental disorders. A quantitative study recently conducted in Portugal showed that these services struggled with a more challenging environment, residents’ fears, and a lack of support from community services. We now aim to complement it by reporting qualitative data on the experiences of residents and professionals of SAs for people with serious mental disorders during the pandemic. Methods: A purposive sample of 11 residents and 11 professionals from 11 different organisations responsible for SAs in Portugal was included. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The interview guide included questions regarding changes in the functioning of SAs and implemented measures during COVID-19 and the impact of the pandemic on the well-being of residents and professionals. Thematic analysis was used. Findings: Some SAs had to close or relocate, and several procedures were changed. Residents felt that the most impactful changes included not being able to go outside or see loved ones. Despite some residents reporting anxiety or sadness, almost none relapsed. However, some professionals noted an impact on the autonomy and cognition of residents. Despite reporting a negative impact of the pandemic on their own well-being, professionals struggled to maintain the functioning of SAs and the well-being of residents. Residents recognised the effort made by professionals and felt supported by them during COVID-19. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the functioning of SAs. In line with our findings, some actions seem fundamental to improve SAs’ resilience in the future. These relate to human resources, training, structural conditions, new technologies, and professionals’ well-being.en
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dc.format.extent12
dc.format.extent1841043
dc.identifier.doi10.1159/000551736
dc.identifier.issn2504-3137
dc.identifier.otherPURE: 165406350
dc.identifier.otherPURE UUID: ab24e9b0-fc03-4bc9-bf22-c93e9124cc32
dc.identifier.otherScopus: 105041817510
dc.identifier.otherORCID: /0000-0003-1419-1306/work/218919882
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10362/204128
dc.identifier.urlhttps://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105041817510
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.subjectCOVID-19
dc.subjectDoença mental grave
dc.subjectMental health
dc.subjectResidências apoiadas
dc.subjectSaúde mental
dc.subjectSerious mental disorders
dc.subjectSupported accommodations
dc.subjectHealth Policy
dc.subjectPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
dc.subjectSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
dc.title“We Had Unexpected Reactions from Everywhere”en
dc.title.subtitleA Qualitative Study on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Supported Accommodations for People with Serious Mental Disordersen
dc.typejournal article
degois.publication.firstPage1
degois.publication.lastPage12
degois.publication.titlePortuguese Journal of Public Health
dspace.entity.typePublication
rcaap.rightsopenAccess

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