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Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an ACT and compassion-based intervention for...
Trindade, Inês A.; Soares, Andreia; Skvarc, David; Carreiras, Diogo; Pereira, Joana; Lourenço, Óscar; Sampaio, Filipa; Sousa, Bruno deBreast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in women worldwide and carries a considerable psychosocial burden. Interventions based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion-based approaches show promise in improving adjustment and quality of life in people with cancer. The Mind programme is an integrative ACT and compassion-based intervention tailored for women with breast cancer, which aims to p...
Referencing criteria for specialised consultation in complex wound care
Miranda, Liliana Grilo; Lourenço, Óscar; Amado, João; Alves, PauloObjective: Validate a referential model for the nursing consultation for the treatment of patient with complex wounds. Methods: To validate a referencial model for the spe-cialised nursing consultation for complex wounds, bringing together a panel of nation-al and international experts in wound care, we did a Focus Group by a survey the main clinical guidelines and a Delphi panel. Results: Using these two conse...
Socioeconomic inequalities at the place of death: evidence for Europe based on ...
Lourenço, Óscar; Silvia, Portugal; Almeida, RitaThe place of death is considered an indicator of the quality of the end of life and can have consequences for the organization of the care received in the last stage of life. Many factors can influence the place of death of individuals, including socioeconomic factors. This research aims to explore the inequalities related to the place of death for the European population aged over 50 years. The data for this a...
Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an ACT and compassion-based intervention for...
Trindade, Inês A.; Soares, Andreia; Skvarc, David; Carreiras, Diogo; Pereira, Joana; Lourenço, Óscar; Sampaio, Filipa; Sousa, Bruno deBreast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in women worldwide and carries a considerable psychosocial burden. Interventions based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassionbased approaches show promise in improving adjustment and quality of life in people with cancer. The Mind programme is an integrative ACT and compassionbased intervention tailored for women with breast cancer, which aims to pre...
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Unmet Healthcare Needs in People Age...
Lourenço, Óscar; Quintal, Carlota; Moura-Ramos, Luís; Antunes, MicaelaIntroduction: The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of healthcare appointments and to lower demand, which generated unmet healthcare needs. The aim of this study was to evaluate their prevalence and distribution in Portugal.Material and Methods: Data came from the ‘Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe’. Between June and August 2020, 1118 Portuguese individuals aged 50 or over were inquired ...
COVID-19 e Necessidades em Saúde Não Satisfeitas para Indivíduos Com Mais de 50...
Lourenço, Óscar; Quintal, Carlota; Moura-Ramos, Luís; Antunes, MicaelaIntrodução: A pandemia por COVID-19 conduziu ao cancelamento de cuidados de saúde e à diminuição da sua procura resultando em necessidades de cuidados de saúde não satisfeitas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a sua prevalência e distribuição, em Portugal. Material e Métodos: Os dados provêm do Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe. Foram inquiridos 1118 portugueses com 50 ou mais anos, entre j...
Usefulness of serum C-reactive protein and calprotectin for the early detection...
Rama, Nuno J G; Lages, Marlene C C; Guarino, Maria Pedro S; Lourenço, Óscar; Motta Lima, Patrícia C; Parente, Diana; Silva, Cândida S G; Castro, RicardoBACKGROUND: Colorectal anastomotic leakage (CAL) is one of the most dreaded complications after colorectal surgery, with an incidence that can be as high as 27%. This event is associated with increased morbidity and mortality; therefore, its early diagnosis is crucial to reduce clinical consequences and costs. Some biomarkers have been suggested as laboratory tools for the diagnosis of CAL. AIM: To assess the u...
Anastomotic Leak in Colorectal Cancer Surgery: From Diagnosis to Management or ...
Rama, Nuno; Parente, Diana; Silva, Cândida G.; Neves, Miguel; Figueiredo, Nuno; Alves, Paulo; Amado, Sandra; Lourenço, Óscar; Guarino, Maria PedroAnastomotic leakage (AL) after colorectal resections is a common surgical experience and the most frequent major adverse outcome. Early recognition of AL is critical to reduce mortality. We aim to evaluate the incidence, diagnostic criteria, morbidity, and mortality related with AL.
No unmet needs without needs! Assessing the role of social capital using data f...
Quintal, Carlota; Lourenço, Óscar; Moura-Ramos, Luis; Antunes, MicaelaThis paper examines the determinants of unmet healthcare needs in Europe. Special emphasis is put on the impact of social capital. Data come from the European Social Survey, 2014. Our study includes 32,868 respondents in 20 countries. Because unmet needs are observed only in those individuals who are exposed to, and recognise, the need of medical care, sample selection can be an issue. To address it, we analyse...
Do drinking problems in the past affect current consumption?
Reis, Ana; Quintal, Carlota; Lourenço, ÓscarHarmful use of alcohol ranks among the top five risk factors for disease, disability and death worldwide. However, not all individuals who consume alcohol throughout life are addicted and our premise is that addiction implies a chain of consumption that produces harmful effects. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether self-assessed past drinking problems – our measure of harmful alcohol consumption ...