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A Protocol for a Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies Exploring the Percept...
Silva,Rita Lopes da; Jesus,Ana Rita; David,Maria; Rodrigues,Silvério; Heleno,BrunoAbstract Background: The number of informal caregivers continues to rise worldwide. In Portugal, 10% of the population are informal caregivers and recent studies suggest that current government policies may not adequately support this population. This review aimed to find and synthesize relevant research on perceptions of unmet needs of informal caregivers of older people in Portugal. Methods/Design: A qualitat...
A cost-effective analysis of drug-eluting balloon in highly recurrent stenosis ...
Carvalho,Telmo; Carvalho,Dulce; Marujo,Patrícia; David,Maria; Cruz,João; Maia,Pedro; Ponce,PedroBackground: The efficacy and cost-effectiveness of drug-eluting balloon (DEB) in vascular access for dialysis remain unclear. Methods: Data obtained from using DEB in highly recurrent stenosis were retrospectively analyzed. These data were obtained from procedures performed in the Vascular Access Center, responsible for attending over 3600 patients from 30 dialysis centers. Highly recurrent stenosis is defined ...