Patrícia Couto

ORCID: 0000-0002-0512-9757
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Research Areas
  • Dental Health and Care Utilization
  • Dental Research and COVID-19
  • Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
  • Dental Radiography and Imaging
  • Ego Development and Educational Practices
  • Chronic Disease Management Strategies
  • Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
  • Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
  • Health Education and Validation
  • Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
  • Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
  • Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
  • Hydrogen's biological and therapeutic effects
  • Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
  • Taxation and Compliance Studies
  • Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
  • Medical and Biological Ozone Research
  • HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
  • Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
  • Hermeneutics and Narrative Identity
  • Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
  • Dental Trauma and Treatments
  • History, Culture, and Diplomacy
  • Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Universidade Católica Portuguesa
2013-2024

New School
2024

University of Beira Interior
2018-2019

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
2018

Secretaria Municipal de Saúde
2013

Individuals with disabilities are regarded as a highly vulnerable population group, particularly far oral health is concern. However, few studies have assessed the impact of condition on quality life these individuals. Therefore, aim this study to expand knowledge status Portuguese adults mild intellectual disability, and assess how patient's related their life. A sample 240 linked Federation for Intellectual Disability, were interviewed using previously validated version Oral Health Impact...

10.1371/journal.pone.0193953 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2018-03-21

Monetary policy has been historically concerned with controlling inflation, using the interest rate as its main tool. However, such policies are not gender- or race-neutral. This paper explores econometrically effect of changes in for female and black employment creation Brazil. We conducted a fixed effects analysis 13 states between 2012 2021 to estimate rates on unemployment, separating it by gender race. Our results show that increase real positive relative unemployment men white men, no...

10.1080/09538259.2023.2294306 article EN Review of Political Economy 2024-01-16

There is a considerable increase in the use of substances and medical procedures aimed at changing esthetics face, particularly appearance lips. Permanent fillers such as polydimethylsiloxane, also called liquid silicone, are widely used, but their application for facial currently obsolete. However, long-term complications remain reality, they can occur decades after application. Thus, goal this case report was to present complication 16 years treatment using silicone. This involved...

10.20944/preprints202403.0309.v1 preprint EN 2024-03-06

There is a considerable increase in the use of substances and medical procedures aimed at changing esthetics face, particularly appearance lips. Permanent fillers such as polydimethylsiloxane, also called liquid silicone, are widely used, but their application for facial currently obsolete. Silicone belongs to this polymer family; its viscosity determined by degree polymerization. Liquid injectable silicone odorless, colorless, non-volatile, oily touch. The substance not altered storage room...

10.3390/cosmetics11020050 article EN cc-by Cosmetics 2024-04-01

High average life expectancy has caused an increase in the elderly population and with it arises need to characterize this regarding their health and, particular, oral health. The purpose of study was assess health, rehabilitation, literacy, perception quality a sample participants physical activity program Portugal. An observational cross-sectional designed group 206 individuals. All individuals were clinically assessed, DMFT, PSR plaque index registered, questionnaire applied form...

10.3390/ijerph21060735 article EN International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2024-06-05

Introduction: Oral health literacy relates to the capacity of individuals acquire, understand and act upon oral information make appropriate decisions. This scientific review's main goal is analyze strategies that improve within community, specifically oriented a community-based learning model focused on most vulnerable risk groups in society. Materials Methods: The current review based literature strategies. present selected studies by searching MEDLINE related databases, such as Web...

10.3390/healthcare11192646 article EN Healthcare 2023-09-28

Background The purpose of this study is to develop a Portuguese version the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and validate it for people with mild intellectual disability (OHIP-14-MID-PT). Methods questionnaire was drawn up from original English version, following internationally defined guidelines. Interviews were conducted 240 individuals living in (or attending) institutions central region Portugal that are affiliated Humanitas (Portuguese Federation Intellectual Disability) measure...

10.1371/journal.pone.0198840 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2018-06-14

Este artigo discute a participacao dos ciganos calon no comercio de escravos africanos e poder judiciario carioca desde corte D. Joao VI, analisando as praticas comerciais formacao redes organizacoes relacoes informais. A presenca desse grupo mais importante mercado cativos numa instituicao publica cuja logica se baseia nos lacos impessoais contratuais, constitutivos vida urbana, oferece-nos uma interessante oportunidade reflexao sobre formas negociacao partir das quais os conseguiram, na...

10.7749/citiescommunitiesterritories.jun2009.018.art05 article PT Cidades, comunidades e território/Cidades comunidades e territórios 2009-01-01

<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Introduction</bold> In the elderly population, oral health is often neglected due to poor literacy. It fundamental promote adequate behaviors among and their caregivers improve hygiene permit a decrease in risk of systemic pathology development. <bold>Objectives</bold> The aim this study was characterize rehabilitation status institutionalized that live permanently nursing homes district capital central region Portugal. <bold>Materials Methods</bold> An...

10.21203/rs.3.rs-4914790/v1 preprint EN Research Square (Research Square) 2024-09-13

REVISÃO DE LITERATURA RESUMO Durante a remoção dos terceiros molares superiores é fundamental que se adotem técnicas cirúrgicas precisas. Isso envolve o uso de instrumentos adequados e aplicação controlada força, fim reduzir risco lesões ósseas na maxila. A tuberosidade maxilar, uma saliência óssea localizada parte posterior da maxila, exige especial atenção cirurgiões dentistas, pois sua fratura pode ocorrer durante exodontia desses dentes. O domínio dessa estrutura crucial para...

10.36557/2674-8169.2024v6n9p3965-3972 article PT Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences 2024-09-27

<title>Abstract</title> <underline>Background</underline>: Oral health represents a public problem due to its remarkable social impact and medical costs. Crenotherapy with sulfur water is shown be complementary, less toxic, traumatizing therapy, but the number of studies that evaluate effect natural mineral waters in treatment oral mucosa diseases (OMD) disorders small. In Portugal there are no published studies. The aim this work qualitatively assess thermal therapy on perception symptoms...

10.21203/rs.3.rs-5320863/v1 preprint EN cc-by Research Square (Research Square) 2024-10-28

Oral health represents a public problem due to its remarkable social impact and medical costs. Crenotherapy with sulfur water is shown be complementary, less toxic, traumatizing therapy, but the number of studies that evaluate effect natural mineral waters on oral are scarce. The aim this pilot study thermal therapy participants, assessing parameters such as plaque index, gingival bleeding index periodontal probing depth well perception symptoms mucosa diseases (OMD). An observational,...

10.1186/s12903-024-05278-3 article EN cc-by-nc-nd BMC Oral Health 2024-12-19

Objetivos: O aumento da esperança média de vida tem proporcionado um população idosa em Portugal. Assim, estudar esta faixa etária e as suas idiossincrasias, assume grande relevância. A secura oral clínica a perceção boca seca (neste estudo, designada doravante ´xerostomia´) é uma condição prevalente na fase envelhecimento, podendo afetar o bem-estar destes indivíduos. Desta forma, torna-se essencial seu diagnóstico avaliação. Este estudo como principal objetivo diagnosticar, avaliar...

10.24873/j.rpemd.2024.12.1310 article PT cc-by-nc-nd Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia Maxilofacial 2024-12-30

Abstract Aims This study aims to characterize the hygiene habits, self‐perception of need for treatment and oral condition a population with disability. Methods Results research is part an observational, cross‐sectional epidemiological on health quality life people mild intellectual disabilities living in (or attending) institutions Central Region Portugal that were affiliated HUMANITAS (Portuguese Federation Mental Disability) 2016. A sociodemographic questionnaire, applied form interview...

10.1111/scd.12376 article EN Special Care in Dentistry 2019-04-16

Background: The state of oral health plays an important role in the concept frailty among elderly, as they tend to suffer from poor conditions. Objective: aim our systematic review is study impact on quality life geriatric patient different contexts autonomy. Material and Methods: A literature was carried out which selection articles, with publication date between 2008 2020 conducted through computer platforms. studies were analyzed evaluated respecting previously established inclusion...

10.17126/joralres.2022.013 article EN cc-by Journal Of Oral Research 2022-04-30

Introduction:The importance of oral hygiene among the elderly cannot be overlooked, providing physical and psychological well-being, increasing self-esteem maintaining general health, based on relationship between health health. Objectives:The aim this study consisted assessment care developed by caregivers towards their institutionalized in order to understand necessities people caregivers. Design Methods:A cross-sectional was a convenience sample that included final 17 individuals with 65...

10.16966/2378-7090.289 article EN International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health 2019-01-01
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