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Alcohol consumption, depression, stress and anxiety in post-pandemic university...
Guedes, Beatriz; Silveira, Augusta; Loibl, Beatriz; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Ferraz, Hugo; Lima, Andreia; Guimarães, Maria InêsBackground: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted students' lives, impacting mental health and behaviors [1,3]. Increased anxiety, depression, and alcohol use were reported, influenced by social isolation and academic stress [1,2]. This study explores these effects on Portuguese university students in the post-pandemic period. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of the post-COVID-19 pandemic period ...
Evaluating Mediterranean diet adherence, physical activity and weight perceptio...
Moreira, Maria Teresa; Loibl, Beatriz; Silveira, Augusta; Lopes, Beatriz; Ferraz, Hugo; Guimarães, Maria Inês; Rodrigues, Sandra; Lima, AndreiaBackground: A balanced diet and regular exercise are essential components of good health, with the potential to reduce the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and other chronic illnesses. Portugal is facing a high prevalence of childhood obesity, and a growing concern regarding sedentary lifestyles, reflecting a wider European trend in which approximately 340 million young people are overweight or obese [1]...
Exergames for rehabilitation in stroke survivors: Umbrella review of meta-analyses
Fernandes, Carla Sílvia; Magalhães, Bruno; Gonçalves, Filipe; Lima, Andreia; Silva, Mafalda; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Santos, Célia; Ferreira, SaloméBackground: It is essential to explore alternative methods to motivate stroke survivors throughout their lengthy rehabilitation journey. Exergames have emerged as promising tools for rehabilitating this demographic. Objective: We aimed to synthesize the combined evidence from meta-analyses that assessed the effects of exergames in the rehabilitation of stroke survivors. Methods: The umbrella review was conducte...
Nurse Specialist Interventions in Rehabilitation Nursing for Patients with Impa...
Sousa, Vasco; Natário, Ana; Ferreira, Salomé; Rocha, Mariana; Lima, Andreia; Moreira, Maria TeresaIntroduction: Swallowing is an essential process for nutrition and airway protection. When compromised, it poses significant biopsychosocial risks, being prevalent among institutionalized adults and elderly individuals. The Rehabilitation Nurse Specialist (RNS) possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to address this issue. Objective: To map the most up-to-date scientific evidence on the intervention of RNS...
Escape rooms in nursing: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Fernandes, Carla Sílvia; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Ferreira, Salomé; Lima, Andreia Maria NovoBackground: Escape rooms, spaces where teams collaborate to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and complete tasks, are increasingly prevalent in nursing education. This review describes a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of escape rooms in nursing. Method: Searches were conducted across multiple databases, including MEDLINE, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection, Academi...
Use of technologies in promoting adolescent mental health: a scoping review
Ferreira, Alexandra; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Rodrigues, Sandra; Lima, Andreia; Ferreira, Salomé; Fernandes, Carla SílviaIntroduction: Technologies such as mobile apps, online platforms, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence have been explored to support adolescent mental health. Issues of accessibility, effectiveness, privacy, and equity need to be assessed to determine the true impact of these technologies. This review offers insights for health-care professionals, researchers, and technology developers aiming to improve...
Exploring the use of escape rooms in nursing: a comprehensive scoping review
Fernandes, Carla Sílvia; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Ferreira, Salomé; Funghetto, Silvana Schwerz; Stival, Marina Morato; Lima, Andreia Maria NovoAim: This review aims to map and analyze the various practical uses of escape rooms in nursing, both in the education of students and the ongoing practice of nursing professionals, highlighting existing gaps that may guide future research in this field. Background: Escape rooms challenge players to solve puzzles and complete tasks within a set time frame and are being used in the training of healthcare professi...
Rehabilitation program for elderly to improve physical and cognitive activities...
Lima, Andreia Maria Novo; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Ferreira, Salomé; Parola, Vítor; Rodrigues, Sandra; Pinto, Ana Cristina Corucho BarbeitosThis study aimed to evaluate the usability of the Nintendo Switch for elderly individuals, including ease of use, understanding of the games, and the user interface, as well as to assess the engagement and adherence levels of elderly participants in the program. Over eight weeks, 14 elderly individuals participated in rehabilitation sessions using exergames, utilizing the Nintendo Switch twice a week. Usability...
Intervenções do Enfermeiro Especialista em Enfermagem de Reabilitação em pessoa...
Sousa, Vasco; Natário, Ana; Ferreira, Salomé; Rocha, Mariana; Lima, Andreia; Moreira, Maria TeresaIntrodução: A deglutição é um processo essencial para a nutrição e proteção da via aérea. Quando comprometida, acarreta riscos biopsicossociais significativos, sendo prevalente em adultos e idosos institucionalizados. O Enfermeiro Especialista em Enfermagem de Reabilitação (EEER) possui o conhecimento e as competências necessárias, para intervir nesta problemática. Objetivo: Mapear a evidência científica, mais ...
Virtual reality: an innovative strategy to reduce anxiety in children in the pr...
Abreu, Cátia; Lima, Andreia; Rodrigues, Sandra; Ferreira, Salomé; Fernandes, Carla; Moreira, Maria TeresaIntroduction: Anxiety manifests significantly in children who need to undergo surgical procedures. In this context, Virtual Reality emerges as a promising nonpharmacological intervention, being used as a resource for distraction and entertainment for children. Understanding the influence of this immersive and innovative experience, which is especially engaging for children, is crucial to evaluate its impact on ...