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Technological features of smartphone apps for physical activity promotion in pa...
Silva, J.; Hipólito, N.; Machado, P.; Flora, S.; Cruz, J.Introduction: Low physical activity (PA) levels have a negative impact on the health status of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Smartphone applications (apps) focused on PA promotion may mitigate this problem; however, their effectiveness depends on patient adherence, which can be influenced by the technological features of the apps. This systematic review identified the technological...
Relationship of dietary pattern with body composition and symptoms in patients ...
Novo, T.; Flora, S.; Lages, M.; Hipólito, N.; Cebola, Marisa; Guarino, M. P.; Cruz, J.This study explored the relationship of dietary patterns with body composition and symptoms in patients with COPD. Data collection included: dietary pattern – n. meals/day; period of the day of highest food intake (morning [6 AM–12 PM], afternoon [12–18 PM], and evening [18 PM–6 AM]); the time interval between meals (3-4h, 5-6h, 9-10h), and daily energy and nutrient intake using a semiquantitative food frequenc...
Obesidade, excesso de peso e sintomas no dia a dia de pessoas com doença pulmon...
Hipólito, N.; Flora, S.; Lages, M.; Novo, T.; Cebola, Marisa; Guarino, M. P.; Cruz, J.Introdução: A prevalência de obesidade na Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crónica (DPOC) apresenta dados inconsistentes entre países, variando entre 18% e 54%. Estudos anteriores mostram que a obesidade influencia negativamente a tolerância ao esforço destes doentes, em testes que exigem sustentação de peso (marcha). Deste modo, seria expectável que o aumento ponderal estivesse relacionado com um agravamento da sint...
End-users’ perspectives of an eHealth platform to promote physical activity in ...
Flora, S.; Brites-Pereira, M.; Hipólito, N.; Silva, C. G.; Gordo, J.; Morais, N.; Ribeiro, J.; Silva, F.; Oliveira, A.; Burtin, C.; Brooks, D.Introduction: eHealth platforms can be used as a tool to promote physical activity (PA) in patients with COPD. When developing such platforms, a bottom-up approach is needed to ensure that patients’ and healthcare professionals’ (HCP) needs and expectations are addressed. Aim: To assess patients’ and HCP’ perspectives on the ideal eHealth platform (web application - app - for HCP + mobile app for patients) for ...
Usability of a Portuguese online toolkit to enhance of pulmonary rehabilitation...
Hipólito, N.; Flora, S.; Cruz, J.; Rebelo, P.; Paixão, C.; Jácome, C.; Oliveira, A.; Marques, F.; Freitas, C.; Rua, M.; Loureiro, H.; Peguinho, C.