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Fall Prevention and Geriatric Nursing
Baixinho, Cristina Lavareda; Henriques, Maria; Costa, Andreia1. Introduction Falls among older people remain one of the most pressing and persistent public health challenges worldwide [1]. Given the increased life expectancy, and prevalence of disability, dependency, and comorbidities in this ageing population, there is a high risk that this will become a pandemic. On the other hand, as populations age the consequences of falls increase, ranging from physical injury and ...
Co-Design in Social Prescribing Interventions for Older Adults: Insights from a...
Sul, Susana; Henriques, Adriana; Costa, Paulo Santos; Costa, AndreiaIntroduction Co-design has emerged as a critical strategy in the development of person-centred health interventions. In the context of social prescribing (SP), the involvement of target users and local actors may enhance relevance, acceptability, and long-term impact. Yet, its practical application in SP interventions remains underexplored. Objective To analyze the extent and nature of co-design practices in SP...
Knowledge, Self-Care and Fragility Fracture Risk: An Exploratory Study Informin...
Silva, Tiago; Garcêz, Sandra; Matos, Alexandre; Nascimento, Tiago; Baixinho, Cristina; Ferreira, Ricardo J. O.; Costa, AndreiaIntroduction Fragility fractures (FF) are a growing public health problem, with 70,700 cases recorded in Portugal in 2019.¹ These fractures are associated with a one-year mortality rate of 25%² and a major economic impact. The management of FF risk comprises multiple interacting components, in which knowledge and the ability to perform self-care activities are key elements.3 Objective To explore the association...
Culturally Sensitive Digital Health Interventions for Informal Caregivers: A Sc...
Severino, Sandy; Santos Costa, Paulo; Henriques, Maria Adriana; Suhonen, Riitta; Costa, AndreiaIntroduction The global demographic shift toward an aging population, particularly evident in Europe, has heightened the demand for informal caregivers who support older adults with chronic illnesses and dependencies. Amid increasing cultural diversity due to globalization and migration, there is a critical need for health interventions that are both digitally delivered and culturally sensitive, addressing the ...
Nursing Interventions in the Management of Climate-related Disasters: Documenta...
Pires, Eunice; Henriques, Adriana; Nogueira, Paulo; Costa, AndreiaIntroduction Extreme weather events reflect climate variability and are influenced by climate change, resulting in high rates of morbidity, mortality, and mental health problems. In this context, health systems require integrated responses throughout the disaster management cycle, and nursing assumes a strategic role, supported by its proximity to communities and skills such as continuous asse...
Acute non-neoplastic myelopathies in pediatric age: a decade of experience from...
Nunes Rato, Rita; Pinto, Mafalda; Costa, Andreia; Faustino, Ricardo; Palavra, FilipeIntroduction: Pediatric myelopathies encompass a broad range of non-traumatic and non-neoplastic etiologies, including inflammatory, vascular, and infectious causes. Despite their low prevalence, the differential diagnosis and management of these conditions remain challenging due to the diversity of clinical manifestations and progression patterns. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted, i...
The Potential of a New Population Screening: Preventing Osteoporotic Fractures
Silva, Tiago; Costa, Andreia; Ferreira, Ricardo J. O.n/a.; n/d.
Perceptions of fall prevention and engagement in social prescribing activities ...
Matos, Cristiano; Baixinho, Cristina Rosa; Alarcão, Violeta; Henriques, Maria Adriana; Ferreira, Ricardo Oliveira; Nascimento, Tiago; Arriaga, MiguelBackground: Falls are a major cause of injury, functional decline, and reduced quality of life among older adults, posing a significant public health challenge. Social prescribing is gaining relevance in gerontology, offering structured strategies to engage individuals in preventive activities, including fall prevention strategies, through engagement in community-based activities. Aim: To examine older adults’ ...
Perceptions of Fall Prevention and Engagement in Social Prescribing Activities ...
Matos, Cristiano; Baixinho, Cristina Rosa; Alarcão, Violeta; Henriques, Maria Adriana; Ferreira, Ricardo Oliveira; Nascimento, Tiago; Arriaga, MiguelBackground: Falls are a major cause of injury, functional decline, and reduced quality of life among older adults, posing a significant public health challenge. Social prescribing is gaining relevance in gerontology, offering structured strategies to engage individuals in preventive activities, including fall prevention strategies, through engagement in community-based activities. Aim: To examine older adults' ...
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...