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How much does it cost to implement a community-based walking football programme...
Barbosa, A; Brito, J; Figueiredo, P; Seabra, A; Ding, D; Mendes, RObjectivesThe current study analysed the implementation costs of a community-based walking football exercise programme for patients with type 2 diabetes.MethodsThe direct costs of a community-based walking football programme for middle-aged and older male patients with type 2 diabetes, designed and tested in Porto (Portugal), were calculated from the payer's perspective. One season of this programme consists of...
Dietary supplements usage by elite female football players: an exploration of c...
Oliveira, CB; Sousa, M; Abreu, R; Ferreira, A; Figueiredo, P; Rago, V; Teixeira, Vitor Hugo; Brito, JThe present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of dietary supplements usage (types, reasons for usage, sources of information, purchase venues) among elite female football players, using a self-administered questionnaire. The study participants (n = 103) were recruited through team physicians during an official international tournament. Overall, 82% reported using dietary supplements at least once during...
The implementation cost of a walking football exercise program for patients wit...
Barbosa, A; Brito, J; Figueiredo, P; Seabra, A; Mendes, R
Is it Time to Consider Quaternary Injury Prevention in Sports?
Brito, J; Mendes, R; Figueiredo, P; Marques, JP; Beckert, P; Verhagen, EPrevention has traditionally been categorized into three main areas: primary, secondary, and tertiary. In this Current Opinion, we present and discuss the concept of quaternary prevention in sports. Quaternary prevention aims to protect individuals from interventions that likely cause more harm than good, such as overdiagnosis, overtreatment, and overmedication. It includes preventing all types of harm associat...
P02-12 The implementation cost of a walking football exercise program for patie...
Barbosa, A; Brito, J; Figueiredo, P; Seabra, A; Mendes, RBackground Economic analysis of health interventions is essential to the development and implementation of sustainable health policies, especially in noncommunicable diseases area. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is one of the most relevant noncommunicable diseases globally. Regular physical activity is an established cornerstone of T2D control, with benefits in glycemic control, cardiovascular risk factors and quality o...
The perception of injury risk and prevention among football players: A systemat...
Cardoso-Marinho, B; Barbosa, A; Bolling, C; Marques, JP; Figueiredo, P; Brito, JFootball is associated with a certain risk of injury, leading to short- and long-term health consequences. However, the perception of football players about injury risk and prevention strategies is poorly documented. The present article reviewed the literature about perceptions, beliefs, attitudes and knowledge toward injury risk and prevention strategies in football players. An electronic search was performed ...
Effectiveness of a Walking Football Program for Middle-Aged and Older Men With ...
Barbosa, A; Brito, J; Figueiredo, P; Seabra, A; Mendes, RBackground: Studies on walking football have found positive effects on health; however, there are still several research gaps when applying walking football programs for patients with type 2 diabetes. Objective: This study aims to test the effectiveness of a walking football exercise program on glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in middle-aged and older men with type 2 diabetes. Methods: The study...
Football can tackle type 2 diabetes: a systematic review of the health effects ...
Barbosa, A; Brito, J; Figueiredo, P; Seabra, A; Mendes, RThis work aimed to summarize the health effects of recreational football practice in individuals with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D), through a systematic review. An electronic search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS and list of references of the available reviews, until July 2019. Studies were eligible if they included any form of football practice, in patients diagnosed with pred...
Portuguese Football Federation consensus statement 2020: nutrition and performa...
Abreu, R; Figueiredo, P; Beckert, P; Marques, JP; Amorim, S; Caetano, C; Carvalho, P; Sa, C; Cotovio, R; Cruz, J; Dias, T; Fernandes, G; Goncalves, ENutrition is an undeniable part of promoting health and performance among football (soccer) players. Nevertheless, nutritional strategies adopted in elite football can vary significantly depending on culture, habit and practical constraints and might not always be supported by scientific evidence. Therefore, a group of 28 Portuguese experts on sports nutrition, sports science and sports medicine sought to discu...
ATENA–A Novel Rapidly Manufactured Medical Invasive Ventilator Designed as a Re...
Rebelo, T; Neutel, E; Alves, EC; Barros, F; Oliveira, H; Machado, H; Mendonça, J; Araújo, JF; Luís, J; Pêgo, JM; Silva, J; Oliveira, M; Sousa, NBackground: The urgent need for mechanical ventilators to support respiratory insufficiency due to SARS-CoV-2 led to a worldwide effort to develop low-cost, easily assembled, and locally manufactured ventilators. The ATENA ventilator project was developed in a community-based approach targeting the development, prototyping, testing, and decentralized manufacturing of a new mechanical ventilator. Objective: This...