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Web-based interventions to improve blood pressure control in patients with hype...
Bernardes, Maria Leonor; Rosendo-Silva, Beatriz; Rosendo, Inês; Monteiro-Soares, MatildeIntroduction Hypertension is the major cause of cardiovascular disease and mortality in the world. Blood pressure control (BPC) is recognised as a key measure in the management of hypertension. Several studies have been conducted assessing the impact of specific web-based interventions in improving BPC. Our systematic review intends to identify all the available web-based interventions and determine if and whic...
Non-pharmacological interventions in primary care to improve the quality of lif...
Cardoso, Carlos Seiça; Monteiro-Soares, Matilde; Rita Matos, Joana; Prazeres, Filipe; Martins, Carlos; Gomes, BárbaraIntroduction In the last decades, the number of older people living with chronic diseases has rapidly increased. The prevalence of palliative care needs in this population can reach 17%, making the general practitioner a cornerstone in the identification and first medical intervention delivery. Therefore, knowing the primary care interventions that effectively improve the quality of life of these patients can p...
Should non-pharmacological and non-surgical interventions be used to manage neu...
Almeida, Carlos; Monteiro-Soares, Matilde; Fernandes, ÂngelaSpinal Cord Injury (SCI) results in a permanent or temporary alteration of the motor, sensory and/or autonomic functions, frequently leading to neuropathic pain. To deal with this comorbidity, several non-pharmacological and non-surgical (NP-NS) interventions have been developed. However, their efficacy is still uncertain. The aim of this study was to systematically synthetize the available evidence assessing t...
As repercussões do envelhecimento no membro inferior
Martiniano, João; Monteiro-Soares, MatildeO processo de envelhecimento é complexo, multifatorial e causa alterações no organismo a nível celular, molecular, orgânico e estrutural. Adicionalmente, é inegável o seu impacto também a nível social e psicológico. O pé é uma estrutura delicada, intricada e multifacetada, constituída por inúmeros ossos, ligamentos e músculos. O envelhecimento tem um impacto a nível de todas estas estruturas, tornando os pés ma...
A systematic review with meta-analysis of the impact of access and quality of d...
Monteiro-Soares, Matilde; Vale-Lima, Jorge; Martiniano, João; Pinheiro-Torres, Sofia; Dias, Vanessa; Boyko, Edward J.Aims: To assess the impact of diabetic foot care delivery in preventing lower extremity amputation (LEA). Methods:Wesystematically searched theMEDLINE database for research evaluating the association between any aspect of diabetic foot care delivery and risk of LEA. Meta-analysis was conducted by calculating a pooled odds ratio through a random effects model. Results: Our search retrieved 5093 articles. In tota...
Risco de pé diabético e níveis de autocuidado podológico nos cuidados de saúde ...
Rodrigues, Herlander; Pereira, Rui Pedro Gomes; Sousa, Maria Rui; Monteiro-Soares, MatildeIntrodução: A Diabetes mellitus (DM) constitui um problema de saúde pública a nível mundial. Em África a DM representa um crescente problema devido às suas complicações, onde as necessidades relacionadas com a doença permanecem praticamente não atendidas e as características incapacitantes do pé são agravadas pelas questões relacionadas com hábitos e comportamentos ao nível da higiene, cultural e de saúde. Obje...