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Real World Studies: Relevance in the Framework of the European Commission’s New...
Oliveira-Martins, Sofia; Cabrita, José.; .
Avaliação da Problemática da Doença Renal Crónica (Não Diálise) em Portugal: Ab...
Ferreira, Aníbal; Raposo, João; Rocha, João; Polónia, Jorge; Cabrita, José; Jacinto, Nuno; Branco, Patrícia; Birne, Rita; Maia, Margarida; Marcelo, AnaChronic kidney disease is a global public health problem and is associated with an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events and mortality. Since Portugal is one of the European countries with the highest incidence of this pathology, we emphasize the importance of promoting the increase of notoriety of this problem with the health authorities, the health professionals and the scientific community. We pres...
Observational Pharmacoepidemiology in the Drug Safety and Effectiveness Evaluation
Cabrita, José; Martins, Ana PaulaObservational epidemiological studies have been used in the medicines context for more than 40 years, contributing to characterize drug use patterns and safety, efficacy and effectiveness profiles. Its use has been increased in recognition of the clinical trials limitations to assess the therapeutic and iatrogenic potential of the medicines after its commercialization. The evolution of the regulatory framework ...
Adherence to Antibiotic Therapy in the Algarve Region
Ramalhinho, Isabel; Cordeiro, Clara; Cavaco, Afonso; Cabrita, JoséIntroduction: The non-adherence to antibiotic therapy, including omission of doses and change of dose interval, may lead to reduced levels of antibiotic plasma concentrations that are insufficient to inhibit the replication of microorganisms, but nevertheless high enough to exert selective pressure. As a consequence, non-adherence to therapeutic can lead to poor therapeutic results and to the emergence of resis...
Effects of economic recession on elderly patients’ perceptions of access to hea...
Costa, Filipa Alves da; Teixeira, Inês; Duarte-Ramos, Filipa; Proença, Luís; Pedro, Ana Rita; Furtado, Cristina; Silva, José Aranda da; Cabrita, José"Background: In view of the current financial and demographic situation in Portugal, accessibility to health care may be affected, including the ability to adhere to medication. Objective: To evaluate the perceived effects of the crisis on elderly patient’s access to medicines and medical care, and its implications on medicine-taking behaviour. Setting Community pharmacy. Method: A cross-sectional study was und...
Eficácia do programa IncARE na sobrecarga dos cuidadores informais de pessoas i...
Araújo, Odete; Lage, Isabel; Cabrita, José; Teixeira, LaetitiaCONTEXTO: Em Portugal o acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) representa a principal causa de incapacidade nas pessoas idosas. Apesar dos avanços nos cuidados de saúde permitirem que mais sobreviventes de AVC vivam no domicílio cuidados pelas famílias, a evidência sugere que os cuidadores sofrem elevados níveis de sobrecarga e insatisfação com a quantidade e qualidade da informação e com o suporte recebido. O estado...
Telephone assistance to decrease burden in informal caregivers of stroke older ...
Araújo, Odete; Lage, Isabel; Cabrita, José; Teixeira, LaetitiaBackground: After hospital discharge many stroke survivors return home and need support with at least one activity of daily living. Most of them require help from informal caregivers who are often unprepared for the demands of providing care. Evidence has shown that combining enhanced informal caregivers’ practical skills, face-to-face interventions and telephone support can reduce negative consequences for car...
Effects of economic recession on elderly patients' perceptions of access to hea...
da Costa, Filipa Alves; Teixeira, Inês; Duarte-Ramos, Filipa; Proença, Luís; Pedro, Ana Rita; Furtado, Cristina; da Silva, José Aranda; Cabrita, JoséBackground In view of the current financial and demographic situation in Portugal, accessibility to health care may be affected, including the ability to adhere to medication. Objective To evaluate the perceived effects of the crisis on elderly patient's access to medicines and medical care, and its implications on medicine-taking behaviour. Setting Community pharmacy. Method A cross-sectional study was underta...
Development and psychometric properties of ECPICID-AVC to measure informal care...
Araújo, Odete; Lage, Isabel; Cabrita, José; Teixeira, LaetitiaIntroduction: Informal caregivers provide a significant part of the total care needed by dependent older people poststroke. Although informal care is often the preferred option of those who provide and those who receive informal care, informal caregivers often report lack of preparation to take care of older dependent people. This article outlines the development and psychometric testing of informal caregivers’...
Effects of economic recession on elderly patients’ perceptions of access to hea...
Costa, Filipa Alves da; Teixeira, Inês; Duarte-Ramos, Filipa; Proença, Luís; Pedro, Ana Rita; Furtado, Cristina; Silva, José Aranda da; Cabrita, JoséBackground In view of the current financial and demographic situation in Portugal, accessibility to health care may be affected, including the ability to adhere to medication. Objective To evaluate the perceived effects of the crisis on elderly patient's access to medicines and medical care, and its implications on medicine-taking behaviour. Setting Community pharmacy. Method A cross-sectional study was underta...