A5004374127- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Social Media in Health Education
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Nausea and vomiting management
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
Instituto de Saúde
2024
Unidade Hospitalar de Bragança
2024
Hospital Braga
2019-2023
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2018-2022
San Antonio College
2021
Centro De Medicina Veterinária Anjos De Assis
2014-2019
Hospital de São Marcos
2007
Telemedicine use has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It remains unclear if its rapid growth exacerbates disparities in healthcare access. We aimed to characterize telemedicine among a large oncology population Deep South pandemic.A retrospective cohort study was performed at only National Cancer Institute designated-cancer center Alabama March 2020 December 2020. With diverse (26.5% Black, 61% rural) population, this southeastern demographic uniquely reflects...
IntroductionThe impact of COVID-19 infection on surgical patients is largely described by small-cohort studies. This study characterized the risk factors for postoperative mortality among with preoperative infection.MethodsData were abstracted from electronic medical record who tested positive before surgery, excluding procedures related to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (case, March 2020–April 2021). Mortality was compared that American College Surgeons National Surgical Quality...
Objectives COVID-19 has caused significant surgical delays as institutions minimize patient exposure to hospital settings and utilization of health care resources. We aimed assess changes in case mix outcomes due restructuring during the pandemic. Methods Patients undergoing surgery at a single tertiary institution Deep South were identified using institutional ACS-NSQIP data. Primary outcome was mix. Secondary post-operative complications. Chi-square, ANOVA, logistic regression, linear...
Low health literacy is common in general populations, but its prevalence the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) population unclear. The objective of this study was to assess low a diverse IBD and identify risk factors for literacy.Adult patients with at single institution from November 2017 May 2018 were assessed using Newest Vital Sign (NVS). Demographic socioeconomic data also collected. Primary outcome literacy. Secondary outcomes length-of-stay (LOS) 30-day readmissions after surgical...
Sarcopenia is as an important prognostic factor in inflammatory bowel disease. In patients with Crohn’s disease (CD), sarcopenia has impact on morbidity after surgical resection. Aim: Evaluate prognosis of CD and assess prevalence. An retrospective study 58 diagnosed histologically imagiologically at the Hospital de Braga between 1 January 2009 31 December 2017. order to obtain Skeletal Muscle Index (SMI), it was calculated muscle area L3 level, from computed tomography. The t-test used for...
Objective: To determine the association of patient-level characteristics on use a patient engagement technology during perioperative period. Summary Background Data: As implementation technologies continues to grow, it remains unclear who uses, and not these technologies. Existing literature suggests significant disparities in usage other by age, race, sex, geographic location, however, have yet characterize Methods: This is retrospective cohort study patients undergoing elective surgery...
Abstract The authors present a case of rectal carcinoid tumor in an asymptomatic patient who sought coloproctology service with the purpose colorectal cancer prevention. During colonoscopy, polyp lesion was found rectum, and it resected polypectomy loop. Anatomopathological examination revealed compromised margins. site again pathological exam no longer showed neoplasia. A systematic review issue performed, discussing diagnosis aspects, difficulties choice therapeutic approaches, prognosis....
Abstract Background: Obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) is associated with both anatomical and functional pelvic floor abnormalities. Magnetic resonance defecography (MRD) a dynamic imaging technique that plays crucial role in assessing these defects understanding their contribution to ODS. Objectives: Evaluate MRD findings patients ODS discuss how impact surgical treatment strategies. Design: Retrospective observational study. Patients Methods: This study included all women diagnosed who...
Background: pregnant women have a higher risk of experiencing severe complications related to Covid-19. For this reason, vaccination is essential do. However, it was reported that 79.2% were unsure about getting vaccinated, and even 78.4% worried the side effects.Purpose: research conducted determine effect knowledge, attitudes, anxiety on receiving COVID-19 vaccination.Methods: using quantitative method with correlational type, as many 40 in second third trimesters selected be involved by...
The study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of hydrotherapy on “failed back surgery syndrome”. Eight participants were assigned an aquatic exercise group. analgesic medication withdrawn during study. Evaluation parameters included results Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score and spine mobility. patients assessed at baseline end 6-week follow-up period. showed that had a positive impact outcome chronic post-surgical low pain. After 6 weeks hydrotherapy, without medication, overall...