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104 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,227 Health, Nursing, Elderly Care papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The study identifies challenges in the integration of the Psychosocial Care Network. The study highlights the need for improved community-based, territorial, and multidisciplinary care. The study suggests challenges in the availability of specialized services in small and medium-sized municipalities.

    CARACTERIZAÇÃO DA ASSISTÊNCIA EM SAÚDE MENTAL EM UM CENTRO DE ATENÇÃO PSICOSSOCIAL DO MUNICÍPIO DE JARU (RO) · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies could investigate the effectiveness of community-based, territorial, and multidisciplinary care. Future studies could explore the impact of the Brazilian Psychiatric Reform on mental health care. Future studies could examine the role of Psychosocial Care Centers in other contexts.

    CARACTERIZAÇÃO DA ASSISTÊNCIA EM SAÚDE MENTAL EM UM CENTRO DE ATENÇÃO PSICOSSOCIAL DO MUNICÍPIO DE JARU (RO) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the nurse's role in primary health care regarding mental health demands. It highlights the need for investments in professional qualification, service reorganization, and strengthening of public policies focused on mental health.

    DESAFIOS E POSSIBILIDADES DA ATUAÇÃO DO ENFERMEIRO NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA DIANTE DAS DEMANDAS EM SAÚDE MENTAL · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand the context of health care for the elderly hospitalized. There is a lack of studies characterizing the interventions of Occupational Therapy with elderly patients hospitalized in a medical clinic.

    Intervenções da terapia ocupacional com pessoas idosas hospitalizadas em enfermaria de clínica médica: estudo transversal · 2026 · DOI

  • A necessidade de desenvolver estratégias de intervenção psicológica para promover a saúde mental e a qualidade de vida no trabalho. A falta de estudos sobre a aplicação de intervenções psicológicas em organizações.

    INTERVENÇÕES PSICOLÓGICAS NO CONTEXTO ORGANIZACIONAL: CAMINHOS PARA A QUALIDADE DE VIDA NO TRABALHO · 2026 · DOI

  • The intensification of work activities and the rigidity of certain work schedules can have significant impacts on workers' quality of life. The protection of human dignity and social justice is a fundamental challenge in the organization of working time. The debate on working hours highlights the need to balance economic rationality and social guarantees.

    O PRINCÍPIO DA DIGNIDADE DA PESSOA HUMANA FRENTE À ESCALA 6X1 NAS RELAÇÕES DE TRABALHO · 2026 · DOI

  • Challenges persist in communication and interdisciplinary work, with implications for public health policies. There is a need to improve curricular improvement in health education.

    Profile and Professional Practices of Health Psychologists: a Brazilian Survey · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies four key categories: attention to new mental health needs, training gaps for technical staff, professional accompaniment in rehabilitation processes, and the role of social work in adolescent emancipation. The results highlight the need for a comprehensive and participatory approach in social work interventions.

    Desafíos contemporáneos en los sistemas de protección infantil y adolescente desde la perspectiva del Trabajo Social. Una revisión sistemática siguiendo las directrices PRISMA · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces the challenge of analyzing a diverse range of theoretical and methodological approaches. The research highlights the need to recognize the student's autonomy in constructing their own life project.

    A CONDIÇÃO HUMANA E SEU INACABAMENTO: ESTADO DA QUESTÃO SOBRE PROJETO DE VIDA NA EDUCAÇÃO · 2026 · DOI

  • The integration of health and education sectors is a challenge in PSE implementation. The lack of structured evaluation frameworks is a challenge in PSE evaluation. The use of various theoretical models without a predominant framework is a challenge in PSE research.

    AVALIAÇÃO DO PROGRAMA SAÚDE NA ESCOLA: REVISÃO DE ESCOPO · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of understanding the complex relationship between social vulnerability and psychic suffering. The research highlights the need to address the stigmatization of the poor and the spatial dimension of poverty.

    Vidas invisíveis: reflexões sobre a saúde mental de população em situação de rua · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies several challenges, including the heterogeneity of the methodologies used in the included studies, and the lack of focus on the infection by hepatites virais in patients undergoing hemodialysis in some studies.

    Fatores Associados à Infecção Por Hepatites Virais em Pacientes Submetidos à Hemodiálise: revisão integrativa da literatura · 2026 · DOI

  • Suicidal behavior is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. The study highlights the need for integrated, humanized, and evidence-based practices in nursing. Post-vention strategies for bereaved families are essential but often fragmented.

    ATUAÇÃO DA ENFERMAGEM FRENTE AO COMPORTAMENTO SUICIDA: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA SOBRE CUIDADO, REDE DE ATENÇÃO E POSVENÇÃO ÀS FAMÍLIAS SOBREVIVENTES · 2026 · DOI

  • Increasing complexity of care due to specialization of units. Need for highly specialized interventions. Insufficiency of traditional staffing approaches.

    Dimensionamento responsável da equipe de enfermagem como estratégia essencial para garantir a segurança e a qualidade do cuidado · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for further research to fully understand the effects of HIIT on cognition. The results depend on the design of the protocol, the characteristics of the participants, and the variables evaluated.

    Entrenamiento interválico y sus beneficios en la cognición · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge is to balance the economic power of health plan operators with the need for consumer protection. The challenge is to provide sufficient protection for the elderly consumer. The challenge is to ensure that health plan operators do not take advantage of the vulnerability of the elderly consumer.

    A HIPERVULNERABILIDADE DO IDOSO NO MERCADO DE PLANOS DE SAÚDE - VEDAÇÃO DA MAJORAÇÃO DOS PLANOS DE SAÚDE EM RAZÃO DA IDADE · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of integrating knowledge, rural production, and territorial development for sustainable tourism models. The need for strengthening governance, social participation, and environmental management practices.

    Sustentabilidade no Turismo Cafeeiro de Areia – Paraíba (BR): Uma Análise Multidimensional a partir de Indicadores · 2026 · DOI

  • The study was conducted in a single municipality. The sample was non-probabilistic, composed of 31 participants. The study had a limited scope, focusing on coffee tourism in Areia, Paraíba.

    Sustentabilidade no Turismo Cafeeiro de Areia – Paraíba (BR): Uma Análise Multidimensional a partir de Indicadores · 2026 · DOI

  • The aging process is characterized by biological, psychological, social, and cultural changes. Older adults may face challenges in participating in learning contexts due to lack of motivation or social support.

    CONTEXTOS GERADORES DE APRENDIZAGEM ENTRE PESSOAS IDOSAS: MOTIVAÇÕES INTRÍNSECAS E SUAS IMPLICAÇÕES SOCIAIS · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of older adults' participation in learning contexts. The study aims to contribute to the understanding of the motivations and implications of social participation for older adults' well-being.

    CONTEXTOS GERADORES DE APRENDIZAGEM ENTRE PESSOAS IDOSAS: MOTIVAÇÕES INTRÍNSECAS E SUAS IMPLICAÇÕES SOCIAIS · 2026 · DOI

  • The aging population is a significant public health challenge. Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for chronic diseases. There is a need to develop effective interventions for promoting healthy aging.

    Actividad física y estilo de vida saludable en el adulto mayor: revisión sistemática · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the literature regarding the most effective interventions for promoting healthy aging. Prior research has not fully explored the relationship between physical activity and healthy lifestyle in older adults.

    Actividad física y estilo de vida saludable en el adulto mayor: revisión sistemática · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for pedagogical strategies that articulate theory and practice in nursing education. The importance of technical visits in nursing education.

    Visita técnica em serviço especializado de atenção às pessoas com condições neurológicas: Relato de experiência na formação em enfermagem · 2026 · DOI

  • Análise da ausência de relação entre consumo de água e energia com quantitativo de pessoal e custo total paciente por dia. Avaliação dos efeitos de longo prazo das políticas implementadas sob a nova administração.

    GOVERNANÇA E SUSTENTABILIDADE EM HOSPITAIS UNIVERSITÁRIOS: O CASO DA MEJC/EBSERH · 2026 · DOI

  • A necessidade de práticas de gestão mais resilientes e sustentáveis nos sistemas hospitalares brasileiros. A importância de dados confiáveis para mensuração de indicadores ESG e diagnóstico institucional.

    GOVERNANÇA E SUSTENTABILIDADE EM HOSPITAIS UNIVERSITÁRIOS: O CASO DA MEJC/EBSERH · 2026 · DOI

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