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The Effectiveness of e-Health Interventions in Promoting Health Literacy in Adu...
Valentim, Patrícia; Costa, Andreia; Henriques, AdrianaIntroductionDigital information and communication technologies present new opportunities and using them strategically will be essential to ensure that people enjoy better health and well-being. ObjectiveTo determine the effectiveness of digital interventions in promoting health literacy among adults and the elderly.2 Methods The systematic review and meta-analysis protocol followed the Cochrane methodological p...
Barriers to self-care for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a descriptive c...
Oliveira, Dulce; Henriques, Adriana; Nogueira, Paulo; Costa, AndreiaIntroductionDue to its complexity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) requires people to adopt different self-care behaviors. The domains of self-care: medication adherence, blood glucose testing, diet, physical activity, and self-monitoring are essential in its management. Identifying barriers to self-care is crucial to controlling T2DM2 ². ObjectiveIdentify the main barriers to self-care for people with T2DM. Me...
The Potential of a New Population Screening: Preventing Osteoporotic Fractures
Silva, Tiago; Costa, Andreia; Ferreira, Ricardo J. O.n/a.; n/d.
Informing future seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination campaigns based on...
Oliveira, Jorge; Gonzalez, Bárbara; Mendes, Teresa; Paulino, Paula; António, Bruna; Gaspar, Rui; Costa, Diana; Pinto, Leonor Q; Costa, AndreiaBACKGROUND: Seasonal vaccination campaigns against influenza and COVID-19 are critical for protecting vulnerable populations. Scientific evidence on past campaigns is essential for the effectiveness of future campaigns. This study aims to: (1) assess predictors of influenza and COVID-19 vaccination intentions (2) explore perceived barriers and facilitators of 2023-2024 seasonal vaccination campaign.METHODS: A c...
Barriers and facilitators to older adults' engagement in social prescribing: a ...
Sadio, Rute; Henriques, Adriana; Nogueira, Paulo Jorge; Costa, AndreiaIntroduction: Social prescribing is an innovative approach that connects individuals to community-based activities to promote well-being. This study explores the barriers and facilitators influencing older adults' engagement in social prescribing programmes in Portugal. Methodology: A qualitative study was carried out in October 2024, in Portugal, with 16 participants aged 65 and over. Data was collected throug...
Climate change: nursing leadership in disaster situations
Pires, Eunice; Henriques, Adriana; Nogueira, Paulo Jorge; Arriaga, Miguel; Costa, AndreiaClimatic conditions are challenging, especially when combined with other factors, such as geographical conditions. Nurses play a vital role in disaster preparedness and response, directly influencing their organization and effectiveness. However, scientific evidence still struggles to define clearly the specific knowledge and skills nurses should possess when leading in disaster situations. The central theme of...
Non-Alcohol-Related Wernicke Encephalopathy
Nunes Rato, Rita; Martins, Bárbara; Correia, Carolina; Soares, Carolina; Costa, AndreiaA 39-year-old male with a recent diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus infection, in the AIDS stage, and Burkitt lymphoma, both identified in the context of a constitutional syndrome with six months of evolution developed an acute condition with psychomotor slowing, disorientation, and gait imbalance, six weeks after initiating antiretroviral therapy and chemotherapy. Neurological examination revealed multi...
Host and environmental determinants of in-hospital mortality in community-acqui...
Pessoa, Ezequiel; Bárbara, Cristina; Costa, Andreia; Nogueira, Paulo JorgeBackground: Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) is regarded as a substantial part of the global burden of disease and a public health priority. In addition to host factors, such as demographic characteristics, comorbidities, CAP clinical severity, and in-hospital mortality may also be influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, seasonal variations, and hospital differentiation. This study aims to analyse...
Validation of the Portuguese version of the diabetes self-management questionna...
Oliveira, Dulce; Costa, Andreia; Henriques, Adriana; Curado, Maria Alice; Schmitt, Andreas; Nogueira, PauloBackground: Reflecting people with diabetes' self-management activities is often required in both research and clinical practice. This study evaluated the measurement properties of the Portuguese version of the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire-Revised (DSMQ-R) on a sample of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: Translation and cultural adaptation were conducted according to guidelines for...
The Use of Digital Technologies in the Promotion of Health Literacy and Empower...
Soares, Suzete; Hoffmeister, Louíse Viecili; Fernandes, Maria de Fátima; Henriques, Adriana; Costa, AndreiaBackground: Informal caregivers (IC) play an important role in the community as health care providers for people who are dependent on self-care. Health literacy contributes to empowerment, better care, and self-management of one's own health and can be developed using digital technologies. Objective: This study aims to map scientific evidence about the use of digital technologies to promote health literacy and ...