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Uncontrolled chronic pain: can a pain consultation in primary care be a solution?
Pedrosa, Bruno Ferreira; Pedrosa, Bruno Ferreira; Martins, Marília; Santos, CatarinaChronic pain is one of the most frequent medical problems in Portuguese primary health care. These patients significantly show poorer functioning capabilities and quality of life than the general population. The importance of improving the quality of life in patients suffering from chronic pain is paramount, and a holistic approach must be implemented. However, proper pain evaluation and management may be time-...
Consultation length: influencing factors and doctors’ and patients’ perspective...
Santos, Catarina Neves; Santos, Catarina Neves; Ferreira Pedrosa, Bruno; Martins, Marília; Gouveia, Fábio; Franco, Fátima; Vardasca, Margarida JoãoIntroduction: Consultation time is a fundamental resource and is crucial for doctor and patient satisfaction. A longer consultation time seems to be associated with greater satisfaction for both patients and doctors and contributes to an improvement in the quality of life of patients with multimorbidity. However, there is not enough evidence to say that an increase in consultation time is beneficial for patient...
Effect of high intensity exercise compared to moderate intensity on the rehabil...
Martins, Marília; Bandeira, Vanessa Adelina Casali; Silva, Taís Paz da; Winkelmann, Eliane Roseli; Callegaro, Carine CristinaAerobic training in patients with Coronary Artery Disease reduces the risk of reinfarction, cardiac mortality and mortality from any cause, however, there are divergences in the literature regarding training intensity. This study aims to investigate the effects of high-intensity aerobic training compared to moderate-intensity training on cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life in individuals after acute m...