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O Impacto da Contratação Pública (e dos gastos municipais) na Economia Local - ...
Moreira, VítorA contratação pública é um importante instrumento de políticas públicas ao serviço do Estado, mas também das autarquias locais. Com o advento da contratação pública estratégica, em que a contratação pública se assume como elemento maior da prossecução das opções de política, com especial destaque para a política social, ambiental, de promoção de economia local e das PME, o papel dos municípios tornou-se ainda m...
Sleep disorders in elderly: is it a problem?
Moreira, Vítor; Mota, Ângela; Santos, Bárbara; Pereira, Olívia R.; Costa, Xavier TaboadaSleep disorders are one of the most relevant clinical symptoms in adults, with increasing prevalence throughout life, reaching in large scale the elderly population. The present study aimed to characterize the sleep disorders in the elderly and its pharmacological therapy. A cross-sectional study was performed through application of a questionnaire to 381 elderly in pharmacies of Braga, Bragança and Porto citie...
System providing discomfort monitoring for people in wheelchairs
Rocha, J. G.; Carvalho, Helder; Carvalho, Miguel; Duarte, F. M.; Moreira, VítorThis article describes a project that aims to develop a system that provides people in wheelchair a relief to the level of the sensitive perception of discomfort, assuring greater independence, welfare, quality of life and the prevention of illnesses/wounds. The project is based on the development of textile and polymer applications (cushions, mattresses and mattresses overlays) with functions of pressure and h...
Ankle sprains: from diagnosis to management. the physiatric view.
Moreira, Vítor; Antunes, FilipeAnkle injuries are the most frequently encountered injuries in clinical practice. They are often managed by general practicians, and not only by orthopaedic or physiatric physicians. This injury is usually non-complicated, but some care should be taken to assure an adequate management and to exclude severe lesions. The stability of the ankle is necessary for functional activity of lower extremity, allowing walk...