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Effects of exercise prehabilitation on functional capacity and health-related q...
Garcia, Catarina; Leão, Inês; Pinto, Diogo; Dias Rato, Nuno; Campolargo, Ana; Dias, Isabel; Monteiro, Ana Raquel; Monteiro Soares, AdrianaHead and neck cancer (HNC) patients submitted to radical chemoradiotherapy (CRT) have to deal with various physical and psychosocial problems related to cancer and its treatment, which negatively affect functional capacity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Thus, the aim of this work was to analyse the impact of an exercise prehabilitation (EP) program on the functional capacity and HRQoL in HNC patien...
Technological Resources for Physical Rehabilitation in Cancer Patients Undergoi...
Amarelo, Anabela; Mota, Marisa; Amarelo, Bruno; Ferreira, Marta Campos; Fernandes, Carla SílviaAbstract: Background/Objectives: Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy often face challenges that reduce their physical function and quality of life. Technological resources offer innovative solutions for physical rehabilitation, but the extent of their application in this context remains unclear. This scoping review aims to explore and map the various technological tools used to support physical rehabilitati...
The role of the oncology nurse in optimizing the patient journey in advanced br...
Cavaco-Silva, Joana; Leomaro, Vanessa; Amarelo, Anabela; Madeira, Cristina; Rosa, Patrícia; Amorim, Ana PaulaBreast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide and the second most common cancer in Portugal, according to GLOBOCAN 2020. Advanced breast cancer is the leading cause of death and the stage that requires the most care, but several needs remain in the patient journey. A group of nursing experts gathered to identify the main needs of patients with advanced breast cancer throughout their journey, gaps i...
Effects of a physical exercise program on quality of life and physical fitness ...
Joaquim, Ana; Amarelo, Anabela; Antunes, Pedro; Garcia, Catarina; Leão, Inês; Vilela, Eduardo; Teixeira, Madalena; Duarte, Bárbara; Vieira, MicaelTo assess the effects of a group class physical exercise program on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), physical fitness and activity, and safety in early breast cancer women after treatment, a double phase trial [16-week control phase (CP) followed by a 16-week intervention phase (IP)] was designed. Outcomes were evaluated at baseline (T1), 8 (T2) and 16 (T3) weeks (CP), and 24 (T4) and 32 (T5) weeks (IP)....
Effects of exercise on cardiac function outcomes in women receiving anthracycli...
Antunes, Pedro; Esteves, Dulce; Nunes, Célia; Amarelo, Anabela; Fonseca-Moutinho, José; Afreixo, Vera; Costa, Henrique; Alves, Alberto; Joaquim, AnaBackground: we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the efficacy of exercise training on cardiac function and circulating biomarkers outcomes among women with breast cancer (BC) receiving anthracycline or trastuzumabcontaining therapy. Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Scopus were searched. The primary outcome was change o...
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Implications of the Model for Clinical Practice of Ad...
Bártolo, Ana; Valério, Elisabete; Monteiro, Sara; Ponte, Sandra; Lourenço, Patricia; Paula Amorim, Ana; Ferreira, Cristina; Amarelo, AnabelaFrom the diagnosis of needs in this group of patients, with the work of a large group of experts in the area, an intervention model called U-Care was created. This model defines a program that aims to satisfy individual needs, from a multidimensional perspective (physical, psychosocial and spiritual), in the course of the disease, even when treatment alternatives are exhausted and the focus becomes exclusively ...
Effects of physical exercise on outcomes of cardiac (dys)function in women with...
Antunes, Pedro Miguel da Silva; Esteves, Dulce; Nunes, Célia; Amarelo, Anabela; Moutinho, José Fonseca; Afreixo, Vera; Costa, Henrique; Alves, AlbertoCardiotoxicity is a known complication and one of the most adverse effects from the use of conventional treatments such as anthracyclines and trastuzumab in breast cancer (BC) care. This phenomenon has been associated with the restriction of therapeutic options and the increase of cardiovascular complications, which may compromise the survival of patients. Implementation of preventive strategies is an important...
Effects of physical exercise on outcomes of cardiac (dys)function in women with...
Antunes, Pedro; Esteves, Dulce; Nunes, Célia; Amarelo, Anabela; Fonseca-Moutinho, José; Afreixo, Vera; Costa, Henrique; Alves, Alberto; Joaquim, AnaBackground: Cardiotoxicity is a known complication and one of the most adverse effects from the use of conventional treatments such as anthracyclines and trastuzumab in breast cancer (BC) care. This phenomenon has been associated with the restriction of therapeutic options and the increase of cardiovascular complications, which may compromise the survival of patients. Implementation of preventive strategies is ...
Cancro mama metastático: implicações do modelo para a prática clínica na gestão...
Bártolo, Ana; Valério, Elisabete; Monteiro, Sara; Ponte, Sandra; Lourenço, Patricia; Amorim, Ana Paula; Ferreira, Cristina; Amarelo, AnabelaA partir do diagnóstico de necessidades neste grupo de doentes, com o trabalho de um grupo alargado de especialistas na área, criou-se um modelo de intervenção, chamado U-Care. Este modelo define um programa que pretende satisfazer necessidades individuais, numa perspetiva multidimensional (física, psicossocial e espiritual), no decurso da doença, mesmo quando se esgotam as alternativas de tratamento e o foco p...