A5055924977- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Health Education and Validation
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Healthcare Regulation
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Effects of Vibration on Health
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
2022-2025
Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra
2019-2024
Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa
2018-2023
Dedicon
2023
Lisbon School of Design
2017
<ns4:p>Background and objectives This is a protocol for living systematic review meta-analysis. will assess the effects of state-of-the-art exercise interventions designed to promote functional mobility. Therefore, after identifying all potential interventions, we use F.I.T.T. principles (frequency, intensity, time, type) as well physical health status participants moderators analyse mechanisms positive benefits interventions. The main research questions are: Which types are most beneficial...
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...
Após a Segunda Guerra Mundial, criação da ONU influenciou movimentos de independência colonial. Portugal resistiu, enfrentando Colonial, que o desenvolvimento enfermagem reabilitação. Objetivo: Analisar as práticas precursoras reabilitação na Colonial Portuguesa. Metodologia: Uso do método histórico para sumula narrativa histórica. Resultados: O saúde tornou necessário uma melhor "preparação técnica” através “Escolas Técnicas Enfermagem”. No “curso e acção social colonial” eram abordados...
The advent of digital health has introduced a new paradigm in healthcare, characterized by the integration advanced technologies into medical practice, research, and administration. Following recent reports from Organization for Economic Co-operation Development (OECD), four critical themes have emerged discourse on health: (1) relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) workforce (Almyranti et al., 2024); (2) real value cost digitalization; (3) implementation use electronic records...
Burnout comprises a series of undetermined physical and psychosocial symptoms caused by an excessive energy requirement at work-it is crisis in relationships with work itself not necessarily concern underlying clinical disorders related to workers. Professions involving human interactions commonly involve emotional engagement, especially when the cared-for person needs assistance support, as primary nursing profession. To some extent, acknowledgment phenomena burnout how it affects people...
Pressure injuries (PIs) are a major public health problem and can be used as quality-of-care indicators. An incipient development in the field of medical devices takes form Smart Health Textiles, which possess innovative properties such thermoregulation, sensing, antibacterial control. This protocol aims to describe process for new type smart clothing individuals with reduced mobility and/or who bedridden order prevent PIs. paper's main purpose is present eight phases project, each...
Reusable tourniquets and conventional securement dressings are considered risk factors for the occurrence of reported complications catheter-related bloodstream infections. This study’s purpose is to assess impact single-use disposable advanced occlusive polyurethane with reinforced cloth borders on peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC)-related contamination. A pre- post-interventional prospective observational study was conducted in a cardiology ward tertiary hospital between April 2018...
This study aimed to evaluate a clothing prototype that incorporates sensors for the evaluation of pressure, temperature, and humidity prevention pressure injuries, namely regarding physical comfort requirements. A mixed-method approach was used with concurrent quantitative qualitative data triangulation. structured questionnaire applied before focus group experts sensor prototypes. Data were analyzed using descriptive inferential statistics discourse collective subject, followed by method...
BackgroundIn patients with peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs), performing flushing is an essential procedure to maintain catheter patency and prevent complications. These PIVC related complications can lead premature removal therapeutics interruption, which implies the need of a new catheterization thus increasing patient discomfort pain.AimsTo identify nursing practices procedure, namely: moment(s) flushing; syringe size used; flush solution, volume technique; knowledge accomplishment...
Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are one of the major concerns worldwide, posing significant challenges to healthcare professionals' education and training. This study intended measure nursing students' perceptions regarding their learning experiences on HAI prevention control. In first phase study, a cross-sectional descriptive with convenience sample composed undergraduate students from Portugal, Spain, Poland, Finland was conducted develop InovSafeCare questionnaire. second phase,...
Background The incidence of diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) is increasing worldwide. Therapeutic footwear usually recommended in clinical practice for preventing ulcers persons with diabetes. project Science DiabetICC Footwear aims to develop innovative prevent DFU, specifically a shoe and sensor-based insole, which will allow monitoring pressure, temperature, humidity parameters. Method This study presents three-step protocol the development evaluation this therapeutic footwear,...
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...
Background: Understanding the link between plantar force, pressure, and foot discomfort is important for nursing students’ well-being, given prevalence of ankle musculoskeletal disorders among nurses. Assessing these factors can inform tailored self-care interventions, supporting holistic education. Purpose: To assess force pressure distribution third-year students at baseline after 5 months exposure to a clinical setting. Methods: A prospective cohort study in Portuguese school measured...
<p><strong>Objetivo:</strong> identificar os instrumentos utilizados para avaliar o risco de queda em pessoas idosas institucionalizadas. <strong>Método:</strong> Revisão Integrativa da Literatura, realizada entre abril e julho 2018, conforme protocolo pré-definido, com definição critérios elegibilidade 18 estudos amostra bibliográfica, resposta à questão “Quais avaliação usados determinar institucionalizadas?” <strong>Resultados:</strong> utilizam...
Contrary to many international settings, there are no clinical guidelines for peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion and maintenance in Portugal. We sought derive an consensus on a PIVC bundle that could guide Portuguese nurses' decision-making this scope.