Extension and Citizen Involvement

Extension and citizen involvement is a strategic axis of UICISA: E that is dedicated to the active participation of citizens in scientific activities and technological development. It aims to promote research that is more relevant and better adapted to the real needs of society by encouraging the active involvement and participation of citizens (whether they are users or not) in discussions and processes related to scientific research and technological development.

 Mission:

To create an environment that encourages citizens to get involved so that they can actively contribute to the research projects developed by UICISA: E.

Objectives

  • To implement protocols for the involvement of citizens in research design/research projects;
  • To define processes and protocols for the development of the UICISA: E / ESEnfC Citizen/End-User Center (CCE)
  • To provide mentorship to research teams wishing to integrate citizen science approaches into their projects;
  • To monitor the involvement of citizens/end-users in the process and outcomes of UICISA: E research projects;
  • To transfer the generated scientific knowledge to society (in partnership with the Extension Unit);
  • To develop innovative social intervention activities based on the best available evidence;
  • To measure the impact of the knowledge, products, or services produced by UICISA: E on the processes and outcomes of extension;
  • To contribute to the discussion of ethical-legal challenges in the field of citizen science.


An analysis of science communication about COVID-19 vaccination in Portuguese online news media
Citizen Science
Science communication for citizens: speeches in use
Science Communication and Citizen Science: Strategies for the Ordinary Citizen

Evidence Summary no. 27 Learn more about prostate cancer
Evidence Summary no. 26 Cancer prevention
Evidence Summary no. 25 Self-management in inflammatory arthritis
Evidence Summary no. 24 COVD-19 vs Flu vs Constipation
Evidence Summary No. 23 Variants of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus (COVID-19 Disease)
Evidence Summary no. 22 Inadequate use of antibiotics
Evidence Summary no. 21 A rucksack full of ergonomics
Evidence Summary no. 20 Citizen involvement in the development of health research
Evidence Summary no. 19 Diabetes and COVID-19
Evidence Summary no. 18 Caregivers and people with dementia
Evidence Summary no. 17 Mental Health in Remote Work
Evidence Summary no. 16 COVID-19: What kind of tests can be done?
Evidence Summary no. 15 Mental Health During the Pandemic
Evidence Summary no. 14 What to do if you forget to take the pill?
Evidence Summary no. 13 Emergency contraception
Evidence Summary no. 12 Menstrual cycle and the pill
Evidence Summary no. 11 COVID-19 and festive seasons
Evidence Summary no. 10 COVID-19 and pets
Evidence Summary no. 09 Quarantine vs Isolation
Evidence Summary no. 08 COVID-19 vs Flu
Evidence Summary no. 07 Use of Face Shields in the Community?
Evidence Summary no. 06 Sustaining the Use of Community Masks
Evidence Summary no. 05 Community mask materials
Evidence Summary no. 04 Rheumatoid Arthritis
Evidence Summary no. 03 Reminiscence therapy
Evidence Summary no. 02 Individual cognitive stimulation therapy
Evidence Summary no. 01 Transmission of COVID-19