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Prematurity and Epilepsy: A Bibliometric Analysis
Gomes, Francisca; Preciosa, Sofia; Silva, Ana Catarina; Mota, Maria PaulaSeven point five per cent of births in Portugal in 2021 were premature live births (INE, 2023). According to the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, being born prematurely (23-31 weeks) may increase five times the risk of being hospitalised for epilepsy in adulthood when compared to those who were born full-term (Crump et al., 2011). The present analysis aimed to determine research hotspots an...
Psychosis and Exercise: A Bibliometry
Silva, Sofia; Silva, Ana Catarina; Maia, Dulce; Coelho, Eduarda; Mota, Maria PaulaIn Portugal, approximately 22.9% of the population suffers from a psychiatric disorder, which places it as the second country with the highest prevalence of psychiatric disorders in Europe (Bernardino, 2019). Several approaches have been tested in patients diagnosed with psychosis, in which exercise is included, resulting in an increased number of published documents. The present study aims to identify the main...
Walk or be walked by the dog? The attachment role
Martins, Catarina Freitas; Silva , Luís; Soares, Jorge; Pinto, Graça Sofia Monteiro; Abrantes, Catarina; Gomes , Francisca; Cardoso , LuísThe recruitment of dogs as a source of encouragement and motivation for physical activity (PA) has garnered increased scientific attention (Christian et al., 2016; Morrison et al., 2014; Soares et al., 2015; Westgarth et al., 2014). Accelerometers are a valuable instrument for quantifying PA and energy expenditure in both humans and dogs (Montoye et al., 2020; Yam et al., 2011). However, a recent meta-analytica...
Effect of a physical exercise program on depression in elderlies living in nurs...
Teixeira Pinto, Henrique; Azevedo, Luís; Martins, Catarina; Martins, Sofia; Oliveira, Inês; Soares, Jorge; Abrantes, Catarina; Pinto, GraçaIn recent years, there has been an increase in demographic ageing in Portugal and the prevalence of depression in elderlies living in nursing homes. Frailty and independence loss may contribute to the increase in depression among the elderly. Exercise has been suggested as an effective intervention, with no negative secondary effects, to avoid the increased rate of age-related loss of functionality and independ...
Effect of physical exercise in sarcopenia in institutionalised elderlies
Oliveira Marinho Gomes, Inês; Azevedo, Luís; Martins, Catarina; Pinto, Henrique; Martins, Sofia; Soares, Jorge; Abrantes, Catarina; Pinto, GraçaAgeing is an irreversible natural and normal life process that leads to function loss, often associated with sarcopenia and increased dependence on others. Physical exercise induces an improvement in muscle function, counteracting the effects of ageing and potentially delaying dependence. The main objective of this study was to measure the effect of a physical exercise program on physical fitness, sarcopenia, a...
Effect of exercise on sleep quality in elderlies living in nursing homes
Martins, Sofia; Azevedo, Luís; Martins, Catarina; Pinto, Henrique; Marinho, Inês; Pinto, Jorge; Abrantes, Catarina; Pinto, Graça; Mota, Maria PaulaOne of the leading age-related changes affecting most older adults is the worsening of sleep quality. The literature suggests that the reduction of daily physical activity and increased frequency of daytime sleep periods in older adults are some of the main events contributing to the reduction in sleep quality, which may also negatively affect cognitive function. Considering this, it is expected that older peop...
Depression in cancer survivors: the role of companion animal
Mota, Maria Paula; Freitas Martins, Catarina; Pinto Soares, Jorge; Azevedo, Luís; Monteiro, Graça; Abrantes, Catarina; Mota, Maria da GraçaIt has been suggested that living with a pet reduces psychological stress, isolation, and loneliness while increasing social support and communication (Martins et al., 2023). Regarding cancer survivors, depression is one of the most common psychiatric diagnoses, so it may be hypothesised that these patients can benefit from a pet company. Nevertheless, an issue that should be considered in this human-animal bon...
Effect of a community dual-task exercise program on physical fitness of elderly...
Rondão, Catarina; Esteves, Dulce; Mota, Maria Paula; Trindade, CristianaThe elders experience a progressive loss of cognitive and physiological functions, including cognitive impairment and functional motor skills. It is estimated that by 2050, the number of people with dementia will reach 131.5 million worldwide (World Health Organization, 2015). In addition to cognitive and behavioural deficits, people with dementia have increased deficits in balance, gait and motor coordination,...
Is there a relationship between the motivation of female fitness practitioners ...
Sousa, Patrícia; Coelho, Eduarda; Mota, Maria PaulaThe practice of Physical Exercise has been associated with the adoption of healthy lifestyles and, consequently, an improvement in health. The objective of the study was to investigate whether there is a relationship between tobacco and alcohol consumption and the type of modality practiced; and if the reasons presented for the practice are somehow related to these habits. The sample consisted of 177 adult wome...
Traços de Personalidade, Motivação e Modos de Exercício em Mulheres Praticantes...
Sousa, Patrícia; Coelho, Eduarda Maria; Mota, Maria PaulaObjetivo - A literatura tem associado os traços de personalidade ao envolvimento em programas de Exercício Físico. O mercado desportivo apresenta um leque cada vez maior de modos de exercício, assim sendo, o objetivo deste estudo foi investigar se os traços de personalidade influenciam a escolha das modalidades de Fitness praticadas e quais os motivos que levam mulheres adultas a optarem por essas modalidades. ...