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Quality of life and family management of paediatric chronic condition amidst th...
Andrade, Luísa; Lemos, Sara Raquel Machado; Barbieri-Figueiredo, MC; Lima, LigiaPurpose: This study aimed to describe the perception of parents of children/adolescents with chronic conditions of their quality of life and family functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic and explore how the COVID-19 pandemic affected family management of children/adolescents' chronic conditions. Design and methods: A total of 237 parents of children/adolescents with chronic conditions participated in this cro...
Diffusion-Weighted Imaging for Determining Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy in P...
Bilreiro, Carlos; Andrade, Luísa; Marques, Rui Mateus; Matos, CelsoObjectives: To determine the role of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) for predicting response to neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) in pancreatic cancer. Materials and methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for studies evaluating the performance of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) to assess response to NAT. Data extracted included ADC pre- and post-NAT, for predicting response as defi...
Imaging of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma - An Update for All Stages of Patie...
Bilreiro, Carlos; Andrade, Luísa; Santiago, Inês; Marques, Rui Mateus; Matos, CelsoBackground: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a common and lethal cancer. From diagnosis to disease staging, response to neoadjuvant therapy assessment and patient surveillance after resection, imaging plays a central role, guiding the multidisciplinary team in decision-planning. Review aims and findings: This review discusses the most up-to-date imaging recommendations, typical and atypical findings, ...
Psychometric Properties of the Portuguese Version of the Iceland-Family Perceiv...
Lemos, Sara; Andrade, Luísa; Barbieri-Figueiredo, M. C.; Martins, Teresa; Lima, LigiaThe support from nurses perceived by family members of children with chronic conditions has been shown to be a protective factor at different levels in a family’s health. As such, nurses need to have instruments that assess this perception to increase the quality of the care provided to those families. This methodological study aimed to analyze the psychometric properties of the Portuguese translation of the Ic...
Treatment with Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion in Adolescence – Mother...
Lima, Lígia; Silva, Rute; Andrade, LuísaBackground: type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that affects mostly children and young people. In its treatment, insulin therapy is essential. Insulin can be administered by Multiple Daily Injections (MDI) or by continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) system. The latter has advantages, but the adaptation process is demanding. Objective: to identify mother’s views regarding the PSCI system in t...
Psychometric properties of the European Portuguese version of the Pediatric Qua...
Lima, Ligia; Lemos, Sara; Barbieri-Figueiredo, M. C.; Martins, Teresa; Andrade, LuísaPurpose This study aims to assess the psychometric properties of the European Portuguese version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ Family Impact Module in parents of children/adolescents with chronic health conditions. Design and Methods The European Portuguese version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ Family Impact Module was administered to 237 parents of children/adolescents with chronic ...
Tratamento com Perfusão Subcutânea Contínua de Insulina na adolescência – a per...
Lima, Ligia; Silva, Rute; Andrade, LuísaEnquadramento: a Diabetes Mellitus tipo 1 é uma doença crónica que afeta maioritariamente crianças e jovens. No seu tratamento a insulinoterapia é essencial. A insulina pode ser administrada por Múltiplas Injeções Diárias (MID) ou por sistema de Perfusão Subcutânea Contínua de Insulina (PSCI). Este último tem vantagens, mas o processo de adaptação é exigente. Objetivo: conhecer a perceção das mães relativa ao s...
O olhar das crianças sobre a profissão de enfermagem
Mendes, Alda; Lemos, Sara; Fernandes, Ilda; Andrade, LuísaIntrodução: As crianças hospitalizadas reconhecem os profissionais de enfermagem, os cuidados que lhe são proporcionados e como gostariam de receber esses mesmos cuidados (Santos et al., 2016). Importa conhecer a sua perspetiva e necessidades na construção do currícula em enfermagem e o desenvolvimento de serviços hospitalares pediátricos (Fletcher et al., 2011). Objetivos: Conhecer a perceção das crianças sobr...
Estilos de vida saudáveis na perspetiva das crianças em idade escolar
Fernandes, Ilda; Cruz, Márcia; Mendes, Alda; Lemos, Sara; Andrade, LuísaIntrodução: Estilos de vida saudáveis são importantes em todas as idades, mas quando adotados desde a primeira infância têm uma maior possibilidade de serem mantidos na idade adulta (Espinosa-Curiel, et al., 2022; Issanchou, 2017). Objetivos: Conhecer a perceção das crianças sobre o que são estilos de vida saudáveis. Material e Métodos: Participaram no estudo 41 crianças com idades compreendidas entre os 8 e 10...
Psychometric Properties of the Portuguese Version of the Iceland-Family Perceiv...
Lemos, Sara; Andrade, Luísa; Barbieri-Figueiredo, MC; Martins, Teresa; Lima, LigiaAbstract: The support from nurses perceived by family members of children with chronic conditions has been shown to be a protective factor at different levels in a family’s health. As such, nurses need to have instruments that assess this perception to increase the quality of the care provided to those families. This methodological study aimed to analyze the psychometric properties of the Portuguese translation...