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Comparative study on the quality of life of lower-limb amputees between Portuga...
Matos, José Pedro; Gomes, Ana; Moreira, Carlota; Costa, Catarina; Mendes, TâniaBackground: Characterising the perception of unilateral lower limb amputees and increasing information and data on their rehabilitation will help to fill the information gap, contributing to the making of new studies with greater scientific and methodological rigour. This knowledge will make it possible to optimise rehabilitation and rationalise costs, enabling the creation of health policies that are appropria...
Characterization of 24 years of amputations performed in Portugal (2000-2023)
Matos, José Pedro; Matos, Mariana; Ramos, M. Rosário; Ricardo, Diogo; Carolino, ElisabeteAmputation, whether surgical or traumatic, entails the loss of a body segment due to irreparable injury caused by trauma, vascular conditions, or other pathologies. Among individuals with diabetes, amputation remains one of the most feared and recognized outcomes. However, early diagnosis and timely intervention could prevent approximately 50% of diabetes-related amputations and ulcerations. This retrospective ...
As amputações realizadas em Portugal de 2000 a 2023: análise de uma realidade
Matos, José Pedro; Matos, Mariana; Ramos, M. Rosário; Ricardo, Diogo; Carolino, ElisabeteAmputation, whether surgical or traumatic, entails the loss of a body segment due to irreparable injury caused by trauma, vascular conditions, or other pathologies. Among individuals with diabetes, amputation remains one of the most feared and recognized outcomes. However, early diagnosis and timely intervention could prevent approximately 50% of diabetes-related amputations and ulcerations. This retrospective ...
A wearable IoT-based system for gait cycle duration and symmetry assessment in ...
Alves, Bruna; Fantoni, Alessandro; Matos, José Pedro; Costa, JoãoThis study presents the development of a wearable sensor designed to assess gait asymmetry. The device uses the TF mini-S LiDAR sensor to detect mid-stance and calculates the gait cycle duration to assess symmetry. The Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect microcontroller was chosen for its compact size, real-time data processing capabilities, and seamless integration with the Arduino Cloud, facilitating remote monitorin...
Amputations in diabetics: statistical modelling and trends in Portugal (2000-2023)
Carolino, Elisabete; Matos, José Pedro; Ricardo, Diogo; Ramos, M. RosárioAmputation, whether surgical or traumatic, entails the loss of a body segment due to irreparable injury caused by trauma, vascular conditions, or other pathologies. Among individuals with diabetes, amputation remains one of the most feared and recognized outcomes. However, early diagnosis and timely intervention could prevent approximately 50% of diabetes-related amputations and ulcerations. This retrospective ...
A Wearable IoT-Based System for Gait Cycle Duration and Symmetry Assessment in ...
Alves, Bruna; Fantoni, Alessandro; Matos, José Pedro; Costa, JoãoThis study presents the development of a wearable sensor designed to assess gait asymmetry. The device uses the TF mini-S LiDAR sensor to detect mid-stance and calculates the gai cycle duration to assess symmetry. The Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect micro controller was chosen for its compact size, real-time data processing capabilities, and seamless integration with the Arduino Cloud, facilitating remote monitorin...
Gait Cycle Duration Analysis in Lower Limb Amputees Using an IoT-Based Photonic...
Alves, Bruna; Fantoni, Alessandro; Matos, José Pedro; Costa, João; Vieira, ManuelaThis study represents a preliminary proof of concept intended to demonstrate the feasibility of using a single-point LiDAR sensor for wearable gait analysis. The study presents a low-cost wearable sensor system that integrates a single-point LiDAR module and IoT connectivity to assess Gait Cycle Duration (GCD) and gait symmetry in real time. The device is positioned on the medial side of the calf to detect the ...
Determinants of water loss in Portuguese utilities
Meireles, Inês; Sousa, Vitor; Matos, José Pedro; Cruz, Carlos OliveiraThis research aims to evaluate the main determinants of real water loss per unit length of the network in the Portuguese water sector, using data covering a 10-year period. The governance model, typology of the area, type of service, management model, total water conveyed, and total network length were found to be statistically significant determinants. The methodology employed Generalized Linear Models and Art...
Are Four Square Step Test and L-Test an alternative to the 6-Minute Walk Test i...
Perpétua, Ana C.; Valente, Ana L.; Mourinha, Bruno M.; Pereira, Catarina R.; Castanho, Flávia A.; Briôa, Mário T.; Carolino, ElisabeteObjectives – Find out if the Four Square Step Test (FSST) and L-Test are an alternative to the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for the performance evaluation of lower limb amputees Methodology – Cross-sectional and analytical study with 19 lower limb amputees assessed by FSST, L-Test, and 6MWT. Results – There was a moderate negative correlation between FSST and 6MWT (r=-0.611; p=0.005) and a strong negative correlat...
The importance of plantar pressure in the prevention of ulcers in Portuguese pa...
Leal, Catarina; Assis, Márcia; Lima, Márcia; Figueira, Margarida; Soares, Rita; Lima, Daniela; Matos, José PedroObjectives – To understand the relationship between plantar pressures and the ulcers’ occurrence in individuals with neuropathic diabetic feet, using this factor as a possible method of risk assessment and identification. To investigate the association between the epidemiological data and ulcer occurrence. To identify an indicative value for its occurrence. Methods – A quantitative cross-sectional, correlationa...