This 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...
Mapear a enfermagem de reabilitação e o exercício físico. Estudo bibliométrico realizado nas bases SCOPUS, MEDLINE (via PubMed) Web of Science e Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal, com utilização do software VOSviewer. Foram aplicadas técnicas de coocorrência de palavras-chave, títulos, análise de coautoria, agrupamento por modularidade e aplicação de leis para validação. Foram analisadas 96 pu...
O transplante cardíaco é o tratamento gold standard para a insuficiência cardíaca terminal. Apesar de ser atualmente uma técnica de sucesso, importa referir que existem limitações pré e pós transplante que interferem na capacidade funcional, de autocuidado e qualidade de vida das pessoas no pós-cirúrgico. A reabilitação torna-se uma intervenção necessária no pós-operatório de forma a melhorar estas limitações, ...
Heart transplantation is the gold-standard treatment for terminal heart failure. Despite being successful, pre- and post-transplant limitations interfere with patients’ functional capacity, self-care, and quality of life post-surgery. Rehabilitation is necessary to address these limitations, prevent complications, and promote a safe return home. This study analyzes the safety of a phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation...
Medial gastrocnemius silent contractures (MGSCs) are prevalent, notably impacting functional status and increasing the risk of foot and ankle disorders, especially among aging populations. Although traditionally managed by podiatrists and physiotherapists, the role of rehabilitation nursing in addressing MGSCs is gaining recognition. This paper elucidates the contributions of rehabilitation nursing to the funct...
Abstract: Background: Scientific and technological development has constituted a reality in the lives of populations, making it unimaginable to live without specific incentives that development has allowed. That said, given the increase in the longevity of people, it will be helpful to implement these resources in promoting health and disease prevention in the elderly. The objective of this study is to identify...
Background: Scientific and technological advancements have significantly impacted our daily lives, and it is not easy to imagine living without their benefits. However, elderly individuals may experience limited access to these resources, impeding their autonomy. To address this, the use of exergames has been proposed to promote the mental health and socialization of older people. This study aims to systematica...
Map the interventions/components directed to the caregivers of heart disease patients in cardiac rehabilitation programs that promote their role and health. Methods: The Joanna Briggs Institute method was used to guide this scoping review. Two independent reviewers assessed articles for relevance and extracted and synthesized data. Inclusion criteria comprised articles published in English, Spanish, and Portugu...
Background: The world’s population changed with the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Burnout arises due to overwork, prolonged work periods, a lack of human and material resources, etc. Several studies have reported the incidence of burnout syndrome in nurses that work in intensive care units (ICUs). The aim was to map the scientific evidence related to nurses’ burnout in the ICU, namely the repercussions ...