Background: This study aims to evaluate and compare the perspectives of pediatric Crohn's disease (CD) patients and their parents/caregivers concerning global physical, emotional, and social health as well as health-related quality of life (HRQQL), using both the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) and the IMPACT III questionnaire. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 31 dyads of p...
This paper presents an integrated methodology for managing industrialisation projects combining know-how, abilities, instruments, and project management tools and techniques to fulfil more efficiently and effectively industrialisation requirements. Different research methods were used during an in-depth case study involving seven researchers over three years at an automotive industry company. Firstly, internal ...
Background: Helicobacter pylori infection acquisition occurs mainly in childhood and may be a critical factor in developing long-term complications. In contrast to other developed countries, previous studies have reported a relatively high H. pylori infection prevalence in Portugal, both in children and adults. However, there are no recent data concerning pediatric population. Materials and Methods: We performe...