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Normative values and reference equations of the 4-meter gait speed test for Por...
Silva, Sara; Vilarinho, Rui; Festas, Clarinda; Santos, Fátima; Montes, António Mesquita; Jácome, Cristina; Mesquita Montes, António; Vilarinho, RuiTo determine the normative values and reference equations of the 4-Meter Gait Speed Test (4MGS) at usual and maximal speed for Portuguese adults. We also assessed the participant experience during the performance of the 4MGS. A cross-sectional study was conducted with individuals without disabilities. Sociodemographic, anthropometric, smoking habits and physical activity (Brief Physical Activity Assessment Tool...
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Guideline Referral in COPD - a FHIR mapping proposal
Hipólito, Nádia; Jácome, Cristina; Almeida, Rute; Vieira-Marques, PedroChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a highly prevalent progressive respiratory disease, characterized by airflow limitation, respiratory symptoms, and exercise intolerance, which greatly impacts patient’s daily life. Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) is a well-recognized, cost-effective, and safe intervention with known benefits, recommended by COPD management guidelines. Despite this, there is a potent...
The Brompton breathing pattern assessment tool (BPAT): Portuguese translation a...
Vilarinho, Rui; Ribeiro, C.; Abreu, V.; Miranda, S. Souto; Silva, F.; Jácome, Cristina; Vilarinho, RuiWithin the discipline of respiratory medicine, there is a growing recognition of the relevance of breathing pattern disorders. Breathing pattern disorder, or dysfunctional breathing, is commonly characterized by an abnormal breathing pattern resulting in respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms, which may occur secondary to diseases or in its absence. The underlying mechanisms can be physiological (e.g. lung di...
Validation of the Adult Asthma Epidemiological Score: a secondary analysis of E...
Laranjeira, Catarina; Jácome, Cristina; Amaral, Rita; Bernardo, Filipa; Correia-deSousa, Jaime; Fonseca, João A.; Amaral, RitaThe A2 score is an 8-question patient-reported outcome measure that has been validated for ruling in (score ≥4) and ruling out (score 0-1) asthma. However, this screening tool has been validated in a cohort similar to the derivation cohort used. This study aims to validate the predictive accuracy of the A2 score in a primary care population against general practitioner (GP) clinical assessment and to determine ...
Understanding beliefs about inhaled medication in patients with persistent asth...
Novais, Catarina; Cruz, Ana Margarida; Pereira, Ana Margarida; Almeida, Rute; Amaral, Rita; Fonseca, João Almeida; Jácome, CristinaIdentifying factors influencing adherence, such as patients’ beliefs about medication, is essential for effective asthma management. This study aims to assess and gain insight into the beliefs of patients with asthma regarding inhaled medication. This is a secondary analysis of the INSPIRERS studies. Patients aged ≥ 13 y.o., with persistent asthma and a prescription for inhaled controller were recruited from 60...
Effectiveness and use of home high flow nasal cannula in Portugal: Where are we?
Jácome, Cristina; Duarte, Mónica; Winck, João Carlos; Díaz Lobato, Salvador; Caneiras, CatiaOver the past two decades, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) has emerged as a home treatment for patients with chronic respiratory diseases and chronic respiratory failure. This therapy provides heated and humidified gas admixture at a high flow rate (up to 60 L/min) via a wide-bore nasal cannula and its key benefits include its ability to deliver precise oxygen concentrations and reduce work of breathing.1 It ser...
Airway clearance techniques and exercise in people with bronchiectasis: two dif...
Herrero-Cortina, Beatriz; Spinou, Arietta; Oliveira, Ana; O'Neill, Brenda; Jácome, Cristina; Dal Corso, Simone; Poncin, William; Muñoz, GerardNo abstract available.
European Respiratory Society statement on airway clearance techniques in adults...
Herrero-Cortina, Beatriz; Lee, Annemarie L.; Oliveira, Ana; O'Neill, Brenda; Jácome, Cristina; Dal Corso, Simone; Poncin, William; Muñoz, GerardAirway clearance techniques (ACTs) are part of the main management strategy for patients with bronchiectasis. Despite being a priority for patients, accessibility, implementation and reporting of ACTs are variable in clinical settings and research studies. This European Respiratory Society statement summarises current knowledge about ACTs in adults with bronchiectasis and makes recommendations to improve the fu...
Editorial: women in science: pulmonary rehabilitation
De Brandt, Jana; Oliveira, Ana; Jácome, CristinaNo abstract available.
Development and validation of an electronic daily control score for asthma (e-D...
Sousa-Pinto, Bernardo; Jácome, Cristina; Pereira, Ana Margarida; Regateiro, Frederico S.; Almeida, Rute; Czarlewski, Wienczyslawa; Kulus, MarekBackground Validated questionnaires are used to assess asthma control over the past 1–4 weeks from reporting. However, they do not adequately capture asthma control in patients with fluctuating symptoms. Using the Mobile Airways Sentinel Network for airway diseases (MASK-air) app, we developed and validated an electronic daily asthma control score (e-DASTHMA). Methods We used MASK-air data (freely available to ...