A5016403394- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Skin Diseases and Diabetes
Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra
2019-2025
Dedicon
2023
University of Coimbra
2021
University of Gothenburg
2012-2016
Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences
2016
Marie Cederschiöld University
2016
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
2016
Trinity Western University
2016
Hospital Braga
2010-2016
CUF Porto Hospital
2014
Nail unit melanoma (NUM) is a variant of acral lentiginous melanoma. The differential diagnosis wide but an acquired brown streak in the nail fair-skinned adult person must be considered potential Dermoscopy helps clinicians to more accurately decide if apparatus biopsy necessary.Detailed evaluation clinical and dermoscopy features description conservative surgery situ NUM.Retrospective study NUM diagnosed treated with surgical management authors' center from 2008 2013.Six cases were...
A significant number of adult oncology patients require at least one peripheral intravenous catheter to fulfill their therapeutic plan. Recent evidence indicates that failure rates are high in this cohort, impacting care outcomes and patient experience during cancer treatment. This reality represents a challenge nurses worldwide since most international settings they responsible for delivering quality the insertion maintenance such devices. study aims explore current nursing practices...
Nursing students often lack the entrepreneurial competencies needed to drive innovation in contemporary healthcare settings, where creative problem-solving is critical enhancing client outcomes and service delivery. While nursing professionals are uniquely positioned identify gaps care, they may be underprepared convert these insights into practical solutions due insufficient training. This study evaluated effectiveness of a structured educational intervention, grounded European Union's...
An aging population and the increasing prevalence of chronic conditions challenge healthcare systems in developed countries. In response, there is a growing emphasis on person-centered care, as advocated by World Health Organization integrated into national health strategies countries such UK Sweden. However, transitioning to care complex, long-term process shaped organizational culture environments. These contextual factors play crucial roles development sustainability practice,...
Abstract Non-communicable chronic diseases (NCCDs) are the main cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Demographic aging has resulted in older populations with more complex healthcare needs. This necessitates a multilevel rethinking policies, health education community support systems digitalization technologies playing central role. The European Innovation Partnership on Active Healthy Aging (A3) working group focuses well-being for adults, an emphasis quality life healthy aging. A...
Oral hygiene has been shown to reduce adverse events and promote the quality of life patients with stroke. However, a stroke can result in impairment physical, sensory, cognitive abilities, comprise self-care. Although nurses recognize its benefits, there are areas for improvement implementation best evidence-based recommendations. The aim is compliance recommendations on oral This project will follow JBI Evidence Implementation approach. Practical Application Clinical System (JBI PACES)...
Digital health interventions (DHIs) have become essential complementary solutions in care to enhance support and communication at a distance, with evidence of improving patient outcomes. Improving clinical outcomes is major determinant success any intervention, influencing its funding, development, adoption implementation real-world practice. In this article we explore our experiences developing testing DHIs identify discuss complexity challenges along their intervention research lifecycle....
Indeterminate cell histiocytosis (ICH) is a rare proliferative disorder, in which the predominant cells share morphologic and immunophenotypic features from both Langerhans non-Langerhans histiocytosis. We describe 62-year-old man presenting 2-month history of firm nodular lesions on upper lip. Histopathology, immunohistochemical, ultrastructural analysis showed typical findings ICH. The patient was treated with thalidomide almost complete regression reached within 7 months. Nevertheless,...
Author(s): Ventura, Filipa; Vilarinho, Catarina; Duarte, Maria da Luz; Pardal, Fernando; Brito, Celeste
Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a disease with multifactorial etiology. Staphylococcus aureus one of the predominant environmental factors acting on course and intensity disease.Objectives: The aims study were to evaluate efficacy safety clothing made cellulose fibers seaweed enriched silver ions in treatment children AD.Methods: A prospective, randomized double-blinded controlled selection was done recruit 19 diagnosis AD. This sample divided two groups similar demographic clinical...
In a two-group, multi-centre, randomised controlled 9 months trial, we (1) evaluated the impact of computer-based educational programme compared to standard care and (2) examined whether different patterns usage could be explained by demographic, medical psychosocial factors. We involved 226 Swedish-speaking women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer scheduled for surgery. Primary outcomes were health self-efficacy participation measured Comprehensive Health Enhancement Supportive System...
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17. 9 million lives each year. Cardiac rehabilitation is shown to reduce mortality and hospital readmissions, while improving physical fitness quality life. Despite recommendations proven benefits, acceptance adherence remain low. Mobile health (mHealth) solutions may contribute more personalized tailored patient according their specific needs. This study protocol aims assess effectiveness...
Oncology nurses often face complex end-of-life issues, underlining their need for specific training in palliative care. In this context, experience several emotional and psychological dilemmas, which are difficult to manage result high levels of workplace stress. This study aimed determine the work-related factors stress among oncology nurses. A descriptive baseline was performed as part a large four-phase based on quantitative data collected from Portuguese Of 32 participating nurses, most...
Author(s): Ventura, Filipa; Rocha, Joana; Pereira, Teresa; Marques, Herlander; Pardal, Fernando; Brito, Celeste
Coma blisters are lesions that occur in the setting of a variety neurological diseases. Although most commonly associated with barbiturate overdose, they can be seen coma due to other etiologies. Blisters develop 48-72 h after onset unconsciousness. We report case 29-year-old man who presented emergency department confusion and progressive loss consciousness. He had high serum glucose, abnormal hepatic kidney function tests normal toxicological screening. 24 admission he was comatose started...
Implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) is essential for ensuring high-quality nursing care. In Portugal, nurses are responsible care delivery to patients who require peripheral intravenous access. However, recent authors emphasized the predominance a culture based on outdated professional vascular access practices in Portuguese clinical settings. Thus, aim this study was map studies conducted Portugal catheterization. A scoping review Joanna Briggs Institute recommendations, with...
Aiming to translate, culturally adapt, and psychometrically evaluate the Person-centred Practice Inventory - Staff (PCPI-S) for Portuguese healthcare professionals, this methodological study was conducted sequentially in two phases. Phase I followed 10-steps recommendations from ISPOR taskforce translation cultural adaptation of patient reported outcome measures. II comprised a quantitative cross-sectional virtual survey translated PCPI-S with who were reached through snowball sampling both...