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Recruitment and retention in a multidomain intervention for post-TIA and minor ...

Implementation of COGNIVITRA, an Information- and Communications-Technology-Bas...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is characterized by a modest decline in cognitive function that, while noticeable, does not severely impact daily life, allowing individuals to maintain their independence—a key factor distinguishing it from dementia. Currently, there are no treatments available that can modify the course of the disease, although cognitive and physical activities have shown potential in slowing i...

Stroke rehabilitation pathways during the first year: A cost-effectiveness anal...

Background: Stroke burden challenges global health, and social and economic policies. Although stroke recovery encompasses a wide range of care, including in-hospital, outpatient, and community-based rehabilitation, there are no published cost-effectiveness studies of integrated post-stroke pathways. Objective: To determine the most cost-effective rehabilitation pathway during the first 12 months after a first-...

Validity and reliability of a digital solution for cognitive assessment: The Br...

"Background: Cognitive assessment and the early detection of cognitive impairments have been enhanced by the use of remote digital solutions. The Brain on Track® is one of these digital solutions used in clinical practice for online screening and monitoring of cognitive functioning. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the validity and reliability of the Brain on Track® computerized test on a tablet device i...

Validation of a web-based self-administered test for cognitive assessment in a ...

Computerized cognitive tests have the potential to cost-effectively detect and monitor cognitive impairments and thereby facilitate treatment for these conditions. However, relatively few of these tests have been validated in a variety of populations. Brain on Track, a selfadministered web-based test, has previously been shown to have a good ability to differentiate between healthy individuals and patients with...

Polypill use for the prevention of cardiovascular disease: a position paper

Cardiovascular (CV) guidelines stress the need for global intervention to manage risk factors and reduce the risk of major vascular events. Growing evidence supports the use of polypill as a strategy to prevent cerebral and cardiovascular disease, however it is still underused in clinical practice. This paper presents an expert consensus aimed to summarize the data regarding polypill use. The authors consider t...

From healthcare system to individuals through stroke rehabilitation pathways: o...

BackgroundThe nature and quality of stroke survivor rehabilitation varies throughout Europe, including in Portugal, having not been widely monitored or benchmarked.ObjectivesThis study analyses the stroke care pathway from three perspectives: healthcare system, process, and patient.MethodsThe study uses data from a one-year single-center prospective cohort of first stroke patients, assessed at baseline, 3, 6, a...

Study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial evaluating the feasibili...

Introduction Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and minor stroke are frequently assumed as temporary or non-disabling events. However, evidence suggests that these patients can experience relevant impairment and functional disability. Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a 3-month multidomain intervention programme, composed of five non-pharmacological strategies, aim...

Interpersonal Values of Patients Participating in Phase II-III Clinical Trials:...

BackgroundAn individual's personal values strongly influence their immediate and long-term decisions. Psychological heterogeneity in clinical trial populations contributes to selection bias and may affect treatment outcomes and inevitably trial results.ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to characterize for the first time the main interpersonal values of patients who participated in Phase II and III clini...

Cancer-Related Neuropathic Pain, Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy and...

This study aims to estimate the prevalence and to identify the determinants of cancer-related neuropathic pain (CRNP), chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) and cognitive decline among patients with breast cancer over five years after diagnosis. Women with an incident breast cancer (n = 462) and proposed for surgery were recruited at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology-Porto in 2012 and underwent s...