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Functional and respiratory capacity in the elderly after COVID-19: a cross-sect...
Pereira, Filipe Alexandre; Tomás, Maria TeresaIntroduction – The pandemic spread of SARS-CoV-2 has led to an unprecedented outbreak of viral pneumonia. Despite the current focus of worldwide research being the characterization of post-COVID-19 sequelae, the level of functional impact that this disease causes in the elderly who have presented moderate, severe, or critical manifestations is still unknown. Objective – To identify the main sequelae on function...
Capacidade respiratória e funcional em idosos após COVID-19: um estudo transversal
Pereira, Filipe Alexandre; Tomás, Maria TeresaIntrodução – A disseminação pandémica do SARS-CoV-2 levou a um surto de pneumonia viral sem precedentes. Apesar de a caracterização de sequelas pós-COVID-19 constituir o interesse atual da investigação mundial, um elevado grau de desconhecimento regista-se ao nível do impacto funcional que esta doença causa nos idosos que tenham apresentado manifestações moderadas, graves ou críticas. Objetivo – Identificar as ...
Effectiveness of a group intervention protocol for individuals with lymphedema ...
Pereira, Filipe Alexandre; Morais, Daniela Roxo; Ramalhinho, Marta; Afonso, Gisela; Amaro, Ana Rita; Araújo, Graça; Alegria, Natalina; Santos, OlgaIntroduction – Lymphedema, estimated to affect 140 to 250 million people worldwide, is a chronic and progressive condition that can result in considerable disability and decreased quality of life. Despite the efficacy shown by instituted treatment in Portugal, it is common to note that the results obtained are transient and short-lived. Objective – To evaluate the effectiveness of the Group Intervention Protoco...
Functional capacity evaluation in older adults affected by COVID-19
Tomás, Maria Teresa; Pereira, Filipe Alexandre; Clérigo, Anália; Saldanha, Gonçalo; Gonçalves, Afonso; Carrapiço, João; Lopes, José MiguelIntroduction: Virus SARS-CoV-2 is responsible for COVID-19 disease which is mainly a respiratory disease but is known to affect other organs and systems of the human body, especially muscle. Despite knowledge of respiratory sequelae, the knowledge on the musculoskeletal system or other systems sequelae is yet not too profound, and more research is still needed, especially for sequelae in functional capacity, to...
Frailty in the elderly after COVID-19: a pilot study
Pereira, Filipe Alexandre; Tomás, Maria TeresaIntroduction: Frailty is a better predictor of COVID-19 evolution and outcome than age or comorbidities, however, it is unclear whether frailty is a risk factor or a consequence in the elderly after COVID-19. Objective: To compare frailty levels between elderly after COVID-19 and those with unknown COVID-19 diagnoses. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in the community. Handgrip strength and the F...
Functional respiratory capacity in the elderly after COVID-19: a pilot study
Pereira, Filipe Alexandre; Tomás, Maria TeresaBackground: The pandemic spread of SARS-CoV-2 has led to an unprecedented outbreak of viral pneumonia. Despite the current focus of worldwide research being the characterization of post-COVID-19 sequelae, the level of functional impact that this disease causes in the elderly who have presented moderate, severe, or critical manifestations is still unknown. Objective: To identify the main consequences/sequelae on...
Efetividade de um protocolo de intervenção em grupo para indivíduos com linfede...
Pereira, Filipe Alexandre; Morais, Daniela Roxo; Ramalhinho, Marta; Afonso, Gisela; Amaro, Ana Rita; Araújo, Graça; Alegria, Natalina; Santos, OlgaIntrodução – Linfedema é uma condição crónica e progressiva que pode resultar em incapacidade considerável e perda de qualidade de vida, estimando-se que possa atingir 140 a 250 milhões de pessoas a nível mundial. Apesar da eficácia demonstrada pelo tratamento instituído em Portugal é frequente observar que os resultados obtidos são transitórios e pouco duradouros. Objetivo – Avaliar a efetividade do Protocolo ...