A5046542296- Health Education and Validation
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Social Media in Health Education
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- Business and Management Studies
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Science and Education Research
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Public Health in Brazil
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Occupational Health and Burnout
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Youth, Drugs, and Violence
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Universidade de São Paulo
2022-2024
D’Or Institute for Research and Education
2022-2024
Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
2023
Universidade Federal de São Paulo
2011-2018
Fundação de Apoio à Universidade Federal de São Paulo
2010-2017
Cochrane
2012
Union des Industries Ferroviaires Européennes
2012
Avançar no entendimento sobre o perfil do usuário e as tendências de busca por informações saúde na internet. As análises foram feitas a partir 1.828 indivíduos que responderam um questionário eletrônico disponibilizado em portal grande acesso. Paralelamente, meio método "survey elites", 20 especialistas entrevistados para avaliar estratégias controle qualidade das veiculadas rede. Verificou-se predomínio usuários gênero feminino buscam própria saúde(≈ 90%), consideram internet uma suas...
Abstract Scalable solutions to treat depression in older adults low-resourced settings are urgently needed. The PRODIGITAL-D pragmatic, single-blind, two-arm, individually randomized controlled trial assessed the effectiveness of a mobile messaging psychosocial intervention improving depressive symptomatology among socioeconomically deprived areas Guarulhos, Brazil. Older (aged 60+ years) registered with 24 primary care clinics and identified (9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)...
Abstract Background and Purpose Combined Therapy (CT) composed of ultrasound Interferential has been reported as a cost‐effective, local analgesic intervention on tender points in Fibromyalgia (FM). This study aims to investigate the difference between CT applied once week twice patients with FM. Method Fifty diagnosis FM were randomized into two groups (G1 = treatment G2 treatment) each group containing 25 patients. All eighteen assessed treated during session, over three‐month time period....
Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) have surged in popularity over the last few years. However, adherence to self-guided remains a major hurdle overcome. The current study utilized phased implementation design, incorporating diverse samples and contexts delve into engagement challenges faced by recently launched online platform Brazil with self-evaluation forms. Employing an iterative mixed-methods approach, including focus groups, surveys, think-aloud protocols, research aims...
Abstract Background Depression in older adults is a challenge for health systems most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Digital strategies the management of this condition have been emerging worldwide, but effectiveness them still unclear, especially among adults. Thus, we aim to assess cost-effectiveness digital psychosocial intervention treat depression living socioeconomically deprived areas Guarulhos, Brazil. Methods We will conduct two-arm individually randomised controlled...
OBJETIVO: Analisar o nível de conhecimento sobre fibromialgia em uma amostra incluindo pacientes, familiares e profissionais vários estados do Brasil. MÉTODOS: Análise dos resultados 362 adultos que acessaram site Grupo Apoio à Fibromialgia (www.unifesp.br/grupos/fibromialgia) responderam a um questionário eletrônico síndrome. As respostas foram avaliadas relação idade, sexo, escolaridade tipo interesse no Grupo. RESULTADOS: 92% eram mulheres 62% haviam completado ensino superior. O pior...
Avançar no entendimento sobre o perfil do usuário e as tendências de busca por informações saúde na internet. As análises foram feitas a partir 1.828 indivíduos que responderam um questionário eletrônico disponibilizado em portal grande acesso. Paralelamente, meio método "survey elites", 20 especialistas entrevistados para avaliar estratégias controle qualidade das veiculadas rede. Verificou-se predomínio usuários gênero feminino buscam própria saúde(≈ 90%), consideram internet uma suas...
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Analyze the interactive behavior, characteristics, perception of social support, and interests patients with fibromyalgia on online discussion groups. METHODS: A participatory netnography has been conducted for 6 months Facebook in order to keep track a community more than 8,000 members. An electronic survey composed by validated support scale was sent members group. Another applied group coordinator build users' profile. RESULTS: The environment often indicated as...
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics, depressive symptomatology, mobile phone ownership, and different uses of WhatsApp among older adults enrolled in primary care clinics Guarulhos, São Paulo State, Brazil. is a secondary data analysis, using collected screening participants be included PROACTIVE cluster randomized trial. Individuals aged ≥ 60 years, registered were assessed for symptoms according PHQ-9, use WhatsApp. We performed...
Abstract Subthreshold depression is a substantial risk factor for the development of major depression. It associated with poorer health, functional disabilities, and reduced quality life in older adults. There paucity cost-effective psychosocial interventions this population primary care worldwide, particularly low- middle-income countries. We present protocol evaluating effectiveness cost-effectiveness Viva Vida programme, 6-week self-help digital intervention treating adults subthreshold...
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Mutual help among patients and distant support tools -such as phone calls online discussions -are promising strategies to manage chronic conditions, however still poorly explored in the context of pain.This study aimed at evaluating two different remote guidance methods able patients: (I) (II) engagement discussion groups for patients.CASE REPORT: To evaluate these assistance models, a qualitative research model was used.Investigations have started from practical...
To analyze organizational characteristics of support groups that represent rheumatic patients in the Brazilian states.Initially a mapping desired universe was made. Contact attempted with all organizations and they were asked to answer structuralized electronic questionnaire purpose understanding profile these (developed initiatives, legal aspects, difficulties, strong points, among others).45 identified. They predominate south southeastern regions country. Of total, 30% have website 50%...
Abstract Importance: There is an urgent need to provide scalable solutions treat depression amongst older adults in poorly resourced settings. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of Viva Vida digital psychosocial intervention for treatment among adults. Design: Pragmatic, two-arm, individually randomised controlled trial with a 1:1 allocation ratio. Setting: Twenty-four primary care clinics Guarulhos, Brazil. Participants: Older (60+ years) registered these were contacted by phone...
O estudo visou investigar oportunidades e desafios na implementação de uma jornada online autoconhecimento voltada para a população brasileira. A desenvolvida oferece autoavaliações psicológicas gratuitas materiais psicoeducativos aos participantes. Foram produzidos também feedbacks personalizados que são gerados com o preenchimento escalas padronizadas da literatura internacional (sobre personalidade, emoções, valores, crenças, espiritualidade saúde mental). Para avaliar os foram conduzidas...
Summary Background Subthreshold depression is a risk factor for major and associated with increased morbidity mortality, especially in poorly resourced settings. There emerging evidence that digital interventions may be effective at improving depressive symptoms High Income Countries but not Low-and Middle-Income We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Viva Vida intervention subthreshold among older adults socioeconomically deprived settings Brazil. Methods PRODIGITAL was single blind,...
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Analyze the interactive behavior, characteristics, perception of social support, and interests patients with fibromyalgia on online discussion groups. METHODS: A participatory netnography has been conducted for 6 months Facebook in order to keep track a community more than 8,000 members. An electronic survey composed by validated support scale was sent members group. Another applied group coordinator build users' profile. RESULTS: The environment often...