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Emerging technologies for supporting patients during Hemodialysis: A scoping re...

Martins, Ana Rita; Ferreira, Marta Campos; Fernandes, Carla Sílvia

Purpose: To synthesize the available evidence about the use of Health Information Technology (HIT) to support patients during hemodialysis. Methods: The Joanna Briggs Institute's methodological guidelines for scoping reviews and the PRISMA-ScR checklist were employed. Bibliographic searches across MEDLINE®, CINAHL®, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, Scopus, MedicLatina, and Cochrane yielded 932 rec...


Exergames for rehabilitation in stroke survivors: Umbrella review of meta-analyses

Fernandes, Carla Sílvia; Magalhães, Bruno; Gonçalves, Filipe; Lima, Andreia; Silva, Mafalda; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Santos, Célia; Ferreira, Salomé

Background: It is essential to explore alternative methods to motivate stroke survivors throughout their lengthy rehabilitation journey. Exergames have emerged as promising tools for rehabilitating this demographic. Objective: We aimed to synthesize the combined evidence from meta-analyses that assessed the effects of exergames in the rehabilitation of stroke survivors. Methods: The umbrella review was conducte...


Escape rooms in nursing: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Fernandes, Carla Sílvia; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Ferreira, Salomé; Lima, Andreia Maria Novo

Background: Escape rooms, spaces where teams collaborate to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and complete tasks, are increasingly prevalent in nursing education. This review describes a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of escape rooms in nursing. Method: Searches were conducted across multiple databases, including MEDLINE, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection, Academi...

Date: 2025   |   Origin: Repositório Científico IPVC

Use of technologies in promoting adolescent mental health: a scoping review

Ferreira, Alexandra; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Rodrigues, Sandra; Lima, Andreia; Ferreira, Salomé; Fernandes, Carla Sílvia

Introduction: Technologies such as mobile apps, online platforms, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence have been explored to support adolescent mental health. Issues of accessibility, effectiveness, privacy, and equity need to be assessed to determine the true impact of these technologies. This review offers insights for health-care professionals, researchers, and technology developers aiming to improve...

Date: 2025   |   Origin: Repositório Científico IPVC

Exploring the use of escape rooms in nursing: a comprehensive scoping review

Fernandes, Carla Sílvia; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Ferreira, Salomé; Funghetto, Silvana Schwerz; Stival, Marina Morato; Lima, Andreia Maria Novo

Aim: This review aims to map and analyze the various practical uses of escape rooms in nursing, both in the education of students and the ongoing practice of nursing professionals, highlighting existing gaps that may guide future research in this field. Background: Escape rooms challenge players to solve puzzles and complete tasks within a set time frame and are being used in the training of healthcare professi...

Date: 2025   |   Origin: Repositório Científico IPVC

Rehabilitation program for elderly to improve physical and cognitive activities...

Lima, Andreia Maria Novo; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Ferreira, Salomé; Parola, Vítor; Rodrigues, Sandra; Pinto, Ana Cristina Corucho Barbeitos

This study aimed to evaluate the usability of the Nintendo Switch for elderly individuals, including ease of use, understanding of the games, and the user interface, as well as to assess the engagement and adherence levels of elderly participants in the program. Over eight weeks, 14 elderly individuals participated in rehabilitation sessions using exergames, utilizing the Nintendo Switch twice a week. Usability...

Date: 2025   |   Origin: Repositório Científico IPVC

Exergame-based rehabilitation for cancer patients undergoing abdominal surgery:...

Alves, Isabel; Moreira, Ana Paula; Sousa, Teresa; Teles, Paulo; Fernandes, Carla Sílvia; Goncalves. Filipe; Magalhães, Bruno

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the efficacy of an exergame rehabilitation program on pain, anxiety or depression, and fatigue in oncology patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Methods: The randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of exergame rehabilitation on Pain, Anxiety, Depression, and Fatigue in oncology patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Patients were recruited from October 2022–Mar...


Technological Resources for Physical Rehabilitation in Cancer Patients Undergoi...

Amarelo, Anabela; Mota, Marisa; Amarelo, Bruno; Ferreira, Marta Campos; Fernandes, Carla Sílvia

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy often face challenges that reduce their physical function and quality of life. Technological resources offer innovative solutions for physical rehabilitation, but the extent of their application in this context remains unclear. This scoping review aims to explore and map the various technological tools used to support physical rehabilitati...


Game4NurseSupervisor: Development of a board game for nursing mentoring

Almeida, Inês Santos; Pinto, Cristina; Lima, Andreia; Moreira, Teresa; Fernandes, Carla Sílvia

Aim: To describe the stages of developing a board game prototype to promote knowledge about nursing mentorship. Background: Clinical supervision in nursing is a vital strategy for the quality of care. The use of gamification through a board game can enhance knowledge about mentoring in nursing. Design: We present a pilot study describing the development phases of the board game "Game4NurseSupervisor®." Methods:...


Improving Accessibility with Gamification Strategies: Development of a Prototyp...

Araújo, Tiago; Campos, Maria Joana; Ferreira, Marta; Fernandes, Carla Sílvia

Objective: The study aimed to demonstrate the development of a mobile app prototype, BarrierBeGone, a system that identifies potential barriers for individuals with mobility disabilities and promotes accessibility using gamification strategies. The main goal is to raise awareness about mobility and accessibility difficulties, especially for wheelchair users, and to promote more responsible behaviours. Method: T...


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