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The Functional Profile, Depressive Symptomatology, and Quality of Life of Older...
Fonseca, César; Morgado, Bruno; Alves, Elisabete; Ramos, Ana; Silva, Maria; Pinho, Lara; João, Ana; Lopes, ManuelBackground: Europe's aging population presents challenges such as a shrinking labor force, pressure on health services, and increased demand for long-term care. This study assesses the functional profile, depressive symptoms, and quality of life of older adults in the Central Alentejo region of Portugal. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted with a convenience sample of 868 older adults in...
The Functional Profile, Depressive Symptomatology, and Quality of Life of Older...
Fonseca, César; Morgado, Bruno; Alves, Elisabete; Ramos, Ana; Silva, Maria Revés; Pinho, Lara; João, Ana; Lopes, ManuelEurope’s aging population presents challenges such as a shrinking labor force, pressure on health services, and increased demand for long-term care. This study assesses the functional profile, depressive symptoms, and quality of life of older adults in the Central Alentejo region of Portugal. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted with a convenience sample of 868 older adults in Portuguese ...
Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the 18-Items dysfunctional attitud...
Morgado, Bruno; Schneider, Brooke; João, Ana; Sampaio, Francisco; Pinho, Lara; Fonseca, César; Ferreira, Rogério; Silva, CelsoAbstract: The aim of the study is to assess the psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the 18-items Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (Form B) in a Portuguese sample of people aged 60 and over. Background: The 18-item Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (Form B) is an instrument for assessing dysfunctional attitudes and can be useful as a predictor of depression for both initial episodes and relapses Method...
Depression, loneliness and quality of life in institutionalised and non-institu...
Morgado, Bruno; Alves, Elisabete; Fonseca, César; Ferreira, Rogério; Silva, CelsoOur study aims to estimate the prevalence of depressive symptomatology among older adults and to assess their association with loneliness and quality of life according to institutionalisation status in a Portuguese sample. Background: The World Health Organisation estimates that by 2050, the world’s population over 60 will number two billion people, which poses complex challenges in terms of maintaining the men...
Lessons learned from reconstructing advanced osteoradionecrosis with free vascu...
Lanzaro, Larissa; Caixeiro, Leonor; Chaves, Carolina; Morgado, Bruno; Pinto, Cristina; Zenha, Horácio; Costa, HorácioBackgroundAt present, there is no universally accepted standard of care for osteoradionecrosis (ORN), and comprehensive clinical guidelines remain absent. The primary objective of this study is to offer insights into the effectiveness and safety of microvascular reconstruction approach in patients with ORN.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on all patients who underwent free flap reconstruction follo...
Surgical management of severe mandibular actinomycosis: segmental mandibulectom...
Leite, Paula Maria; Chaves, Carolina F; Morgado, Bruno; Zenha, Horácio; Costa, HorácioActinomycosis is a chronic, suppurative, granulomatous bacterial infection primarily associated with Actinomyces israelii. The condition can be categorized into three distinct clinical types based on the affected anatomical region: cervicofacial, pulmonary, or abdominopelvic actinomycosis. The standard treatment for actinomycosis involves antibiotic therapy, with an empiric penicillin regimen as the first-line ...
Depression in older adults during the COVID -19 pandemic: A systematic review
Fonseca, César; Weidner, Anna; Morgado, Bruno; Lopes, Manuel J.; Moritz, Steffen; Jelinek, Lena; Schneider, Brooke C.; Pinho, Lara G.; Ferreira, RogérioBackground Depression affected 5.7% of people aged 60 years and over prior to the pandemic and has increased by approximately 28%. The aim of this study is to identify and describe factors associated with depressive symptoms, the diagnostic assessment instruments and interventions used to evaluate and treat depression in adults aged 60 years and older since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Four elect...
A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of metacognitive trainin...
Pinho, Lara Guedes de; Fonseca, César; Morgado, Bruno; Lopes, Manuel; Moritz, Steffen; Jelinek, Lena; Schneider, Brooke C; Silva, CelsoDepression is one of the most common psychological disorders in later life. Although psychological interventions are recommended by treatment guidelines, most older adults with depression remain untreated. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Portuguese version of Metacognitive Training for Depression in later life (MCT-Silver).
Depression in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review pr...
Silva, Celso; Fonseca, César; Ferreira, Rogerio; Pinho, Lara; Schneider, Brooke; Weidner, Anna; Morgado, Bruno; Lopes, ManuelIntroduction Depression is a common mental disorder and is a major cause of years lived with disability. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increase in the prevalence of depression worldwide. Our aim is to identify and synthesise the determinants of depression, the diagnostic assessment tools used to evaluate depression, and the interventions carried out since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the popu...
Functional Profile of Older Adults Hospitalized in Rehabilitation Units of the ...
Fonseca, César; Ramos, Ana; Pinho, Lara; Morgado, Bruno; Oliveira, Henrique; Lopes, ManuelBackground: The success of healthy aging depends on the ability of countries to study and act on frailty in the elderly, control chronic diseases, improve functional capacity and prevent cognitive decline and social interaction. Aim: (1) to evaluate the functional profile of older adults hospitalized in a Unit of the National Network of Integrated Continuous Care of Portugal; and (2) to assess the relationship ...