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Health Literacy - Observacional Study In An Integrated Heart Failure Unit

Corrêa Figueira, Mafalda; Ferreira, Crisálida; Sousa, Ana Rita; Simões, Joana; Lopes Madeira, Margarida; de Barros Viegas, Hugo; Gonçalves, Sara

Introduction: Health literacy, nowadays best described through Sorensen’s integrated conceptual model, is a priority in current health policies due to its impact on health outcomes and costs. Low health literacy levels influence chronic disease management and prevention, contributing for a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. Methods: This is an observational study characterizing health literacy in...


Medication Reconciliation: Audit to an Internal Medicine Ward

Corrêa Figueira, Mafalda; Brigas, Daniela; Silva, Filipa; Madeira, Margarida; Carneiro, Patrícia; Lobão, Bárbara; Pedroso, Ermelinda

Introduction: Ageing population is characterized by multiplecomorbidities, polypharmacy and medication safety vulnerability. Medication discrepancies, together with the inexistence ofmedication reconciliation procedures that implement NationalHealth Department recommendations, lead to negative consequences as drug interactions, healthcare non-programmed admissions and to geriatric syndromes.Materials and Method...


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