Jaime Correia de Sousa
A5032034799- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Health and Medical Studies
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Health Education and Validation
University of Minho
2016-2025
Care International
2022-2024
Groupe ICV
2021
Instituto de Estudos Superiores Financeiros e Fiscais
2021
Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira Guimarães
2019
University of Edinburgh
2018
Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
2001-2018
Hospital Ana Nery
2015
Universidade Federal da Bahia
2015
San Antonio College
2011
Although there are many asymptomatic patients, one of the problems COVID-19 is early recognition disease. symptoms polymorphic and may include upper respiratory symptoms. However, be mistaken with common cold or allergic rhinitis. An ARIA-EAACI study group attempted to differentiate between three diseases.A modified Delphi process was used. The ARIA members who were seeing patients asked fill in a questionnaire on airway COVID-19, rhinitis.Among 192 invited respond questionnaire, 89...
Severe asthma is a subtype of that difficult to treat and control. By conservative estimates, severe affects approximately 5-10% patients with worldwide. impairs patients' health-related quality life, are at risk life-threatening attacks. also accounts for the majority health care expenditures associated asthma. Guidelines recommend be referred specialist respiratory team correct diagnosis expert management. This particularly important ensure they have access newly available biologic...
Abstract Background Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with substantial personal and socioeconomic burden. Monitoring of patient‐reported outcomes by mobile technology offers the possibility to better understand real‐life burden CRS. Methods This study reports on cross‐sectional evaluation data 626 users mySinusitisCoach (mSC), application for CRS patients. Patient characteristics mSC were analysed as well level control based VAS global symptom score...
Background and objectives: Inhalers mishandling remain an important clinical issue worldwide.The aim of this study was to evaluate inhalation technique in stable COPD out-patients.The variables under were type inhaler device (ID), patients' preference for inhaler, number IDs used by each patient, beliefs about medication some demographic, functional characteristics.We assess how they are related technique.Methods: A cross-sectional conducted a hospital outpatient respiratory care.COPD...
BackgroundGuidelines are critical for facilitating cost-effective COPD care. Development and implementation in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) is challenging. To guide future strategy, an overview of current global guidelines required.Research QuestionWe systematically reviewed national guidelines, focusing on worldwide availability identification potential development, content, context, quality gaps that may hamper effective implementation.Study Design MethodsScoping review...
The overarching goals of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP AHA) are to enable citizens lead healthy, active independent lives whilst ageing. EIP AHA includes 74 Reference Sites. aim this study was transfer innovation from an app developed by MACVIA-France reference site (Allergy Diary) other sites. phenotypic characteristics rhinitis asthma multimorbidity in adults elderly will be compared using validated information communication technology (ICT) tools...
Adherence to inhaled medications by COPD patients is a challenging issue, but relatively understudied. The aim of this study the characterization adherence patients, with focus on patient-related determinants.Stable outpatients ≥40 years age from respiratory unit and diagnosed according Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease criteria were included in cross-sectional study. Measure Treatment (MTA), Beliefs about Medications Questionnaire (BMQ) demographic, clinical,...
Correct inhaler use depends on a complex interplay of factors, including device preparation and generating sufficient inspiratory flow. It is currently unknown which inhalation technique errors can be considered critical in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) maintenance therapy.To investigate the association between health status or exacerbations with COPD. Additionally, number COPD outcomes was determined.The PIFotal study cross-sectional...
We examined the reliability and validity of Brief Physical Activity Assessment Tool (BPAAT) when administered by telephone interview compared to in-person administration. analyzed data from Epi-asthma study. Adult participants registered in participating Portuguese primary health care centres (PCC) completed BPAAT via telephone. After ~3 days (range 0–5 days), they had a face-to-face visit at their PCC using tablet. The classify individuals as "insufficiently active" (score 0–3) or...
Introduction In 2010, 6.8% of the Portuguese adults had asthma. Contemporary studies employing more accurate methods are needed. We aimed to assess asthma prevalence in Portugal and identify associated-factors.