Introduction: Levodopa remains the most effective therapy for Parkinson’s disease (PD). As the disease progresses and autonomic dysfunction develops, the absorption and response to oral treatments become compromised. In these stages, continuous infusion therapies can replace or complement oral treatments, allowing for more stable symptom control. Methods: This was a retrospective observational study including P...
Introduction: Incisional hernias after midline laparotomy significantly affect quality of life and healthcare costs. Adequate fascial closure, including evidence-based suture techniques and the use of prophylactic mesh in selected patients, is essential for prevention. This study aimed to evaluate current abdominal wall closure practices in Portugal.Methods: A 26-question online national survey was conducted an...
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Collaborative work, as a pedagogical approach, makes it possible to develop team tasks, enabling students to face complex challenges. It enables co-operation, communication, the development of social skills and peer learning in the form of projects and/or small group discussions, problem-solving and practical activities. The aim of this study was to assess student satisfaction with the implementation of a pedag...
This study explores the dynamics of motorcycle tourism in rural areas and its potential contribution to sustainable and regenerative development. A bibliometric analysis of management-related publications was conducted using the Web of Science Core Collection, focusing on topics such as tourism, motivation, rurality, and motorcycling. VOSviewer software (version 1.6.20) was employed to support this analysis. Ba...
O norte de Portugal apresenta uma elevadataxa de envelhecimento, associada a condições como sarcopenia, diminuição do equilíbrio e da força muscular. O obje,vo deste estudo foi avaliar o impacto do programa de exercícios de Otago (PEO) na funcionalidade e, de forma secundária, na perceção de saúde e no medo de cair em idososresidentes em estruturas residenciais no Alto Minho. Realizou-se um estudo pré-experimen...
O trabalho colaborativo, como abordagem pedagógica, permite desenvolver tarefas em equipa capacitando os estudantes a enfrentar desafios complexos. Permite cooperação, comunicação, desenvolvimento de competências sociais e aprendizagem entre pares, sob a forma de projetos e/ ou debates em pequenos grupos, resolução de problemas e atividades práticas, como entrevistas. Neste sentido, foi objetivo avaliar a satis...
A artroplastia do joelho é a cirurgia mais realizada no membro inferior em adultos mais velhos. A funcionalidade, a qualidade de vida, a segurança, são as principais causas de satisfação relacionadas com a execução de um programa de exercício. Objetivo: Avaliar a satisfação de adultos mais velhos com prótese de joelho relativamente à execução de um programa de exercício em grupo. Metodologia: Estudo observacion...
Dysmenorrhea affects many women of reproductive age. Physical exercise has been used as an effective intervention for pain reduction and to improve well-being. Physiotherapy, involving movement and exercise, can be effective in relieving menstrual pain and provide additional benefits. The aim is to identify therapeutic physical exercise program and exercise protocols used to reduce pain among these women. A sco...
In today's world, technology plays an important role, and its influence is evident in almost every domain, and education is no exception. The introduction of new technologies represents a valuable resource in improving the teaching and learning process. Of these resources, video has been used to support student learning. From traditional classrooms to online platforms, videos have become invaluable tools for te...