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A conversational agent for enhanced self-management after cardiothoracic surgery
Martins, Ana; Lapão, Luís Velez; Nunes, Isabel L.; Giordano, Ana Paula; Semedo, Helena; Vital, Clara; Silva, Raquel; Coelho, Pedro; Londral, AnaBackground: Enhanced self-management is crucial for long-term survival following cardiothoracic surgery. Objectives: This study aimed to develop a conversational agent to enhance patient self-management after cardiothoracic surgery. Methodology: The solution was designed and implemented following the Design Science Research Methodology. A pilot study was conducted at the hospital to assess the feasibility, usab...
Preliminary results of a study about musculoskeletal disorders in physiotherapists
Torres, Patrícia; Marques, Paulo Henriques dos; Jesus, Vasco de; Nunes, Isabel L.Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession associated with a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). ln this study we consider two types of MSD. First, Work Related MSD (WRMSD) resulting, among other, from repetitive movements, high exertion or maintaining inadequate postures; second, injuries that occur suddenly or abruptly as a result of a work accident. The objective of this work was to analyL.e th...