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Effectiveness of relaxation and hypnosis interventions in distressed patients w...
Pereira, M. Graça; Vilaça, Margarida; Pedras, Susana; Carvalho, André; Vedhara, Kavita; Dantas, M. Jesus; Lopes, Alberto; Faria, SusanaDiabetic foot ulcer (DFU) healing is a complex and slow process that depends on several factors such as the patient's physical health. However, psychological factors such as distress, which are commonly reported by patients with DFU, may also influence DFU development and recurrence. This pilot randomised control trial (RCT) assesses the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation and hypnosis on DFU healing...
COVID-19 Beliefs Matter: (Mis)information about COVID-19 changed the associatio...
Pedras, Susana; Faria, Sara; Lopes, Joana; Inman, Richard; Moreira, Paulo A. S.Abstract: The understanding of how individuals’ beliefs, perceptions or (mis)information interact with other processes in shaping individuals’ engagement is of great important in contemporary societies. During the COVID-19 lockdown, adolescents were exposed to a huge amount of information through various channels. The formulated perceptions, beliefs and representations, including about the causes of the COVID-1...
COVID-19 Beliefs Matter : (mis)information about COVID-19 changed the associati...
Pedras, Susana; Faria, Sara; Lopes, Joana Correia; Inman, Richard A.; Paulo, A. S. MoreiraAbstract: The understanding of how individuals’ beliefs, perceptions or (mis)information interact with other processes in shaping individuals’ engagement is of great important in contemporary societies. During the COVID-19 lockdown, adolescents were exposed to a huge amount of information through various channels. The formulated perceptions, beliefs and representations, including about the causes of the COVID-1...
Portuguese validation of the foot health status Questionnaire in patients with ...
Ferreira, Gabriela Maria Magalhães; Pedras, Susana; Louro, André; Carvalho, André; Pereira, M. GraçaPurpose: This study aims to adapt and validate the Foot Health Status Questionnaire, developed by Bennett et al., in Portuguese patients with diabetic foot. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 143 patients with diabetic foot. A principal component analysis with oblique rotation and a confirmatory factor analysis using structural equation modeling were performed. Results: The Portug...
Contributions for the validation of the European Portuguese version of the vasc...
Oliveira, Rafaela; Pedras, Susana; Pimenta, Rui; Silva, IvonePeripheral arterial disease (PAD) is an occlusive atherosclerotic disease of the arteries of the extremities of the body that affects more than 230 million people worldwide. The most common symptom is intermittent claudication, described as leg pain which occurs mainly while walking. The symptoms impair the ambulation and functional capacity of patients, leading to loss of mobility, disease deterioration, incre...
Stress reduction interventions for patients with chronic diabetic foot ulcers: ...
Pereira, M. Graça; Pedras, Susana; Louro, André; Lopes, Alberto; Vilaça, MargaridaBackgroundThe present study aimed to assess the perceptions of patients with chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and their family caregivers regarding the impact of two stress reduction interventions on DFU and psychological wellbeing. The intervention included progressive muscle relaxation and hypnosis sessions.MethodsThis study used a qualitative exploratory design and included individual interviews with eigh...
Wound healing and healing process in patients with diabetic foot ulcers: A surv...
Pereira, M. Graça; Vilaça, Margarida; Pedras, Susana; Carvalho, André; Vedhara, Kavita; Dantas, M. Jesus; Machado, Luís MeiraAims: This study aimed to identify demographic, clinical, and psychological contributors to DFU healing and favorable healing process. Methods: Patients with a chronic DFU were evaluated at baseline (T0; n = 153), two months later (T1; n = 108), and six months later (T2; n = 71). Patients were evaluated on health literacy, perceived stress, anxiety, depression, and illness perceptions. Cox proportional hazard m...
Patients and family caregivers’ perceptions on two stress reduction interventio...
Pereira, M. Graça; Pedras, Susana; Louro, André; Lopes, Alberto; Vilaça, MargaridaBackground The present study aimed to assess the perceptions of patients with chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and their informal caregivers regarding the impact of two stress reduction interventions, such as a progressive muscle relaxation and hypnosis, on patients’ DFU and psychological wellbeing. Methods This multicenter study used a qualitative exploratory design and included individual interviews with e...
What Do Patients Know About Peripheral Arterial Disease? A Knowledge Questionnaire
Pedras, Susana; Oliveira , Rafaela; Veiga , Carlos; Silva , IvoneIntroduction: The lack of knowledge about Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is worryingly high as it triggers and main- tains behaviors of denial, indifference, and non-adherence to therapeutics. Therefore, the aim of this study was to build and assess the reliability and validity of a knowledge questionnaire about PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease Knowledge Questionnaire - PADKQ). Materials and methods: A longi...
Perfil psicossocial do cuidador informal e das suas necessidades
Correia, Helena; Pedras, Susana; Carvalho, Raquel; Lima, SaraIntervenção Social. - ISSN 0874-1611. - N. 61 (2023).; A carga do papel de cuidador informal representa uma ameaça significativa à saúde física e psicológica deste, com repercussões ao nível do seu bem-estar geral. Torna-se necessário identificar as suas necessidades e, para isso, foi desenvolvido um estudo de avaliação das necessidades e caracterização do perfil psicossocial do cuidador informal “Cuidar Maior”...