Background: Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) is regarded as a substantial part of the global burden of disease and a public health priority. In addition to host factors, such as demographic characteristics, comorbidities, CAP clinical severity, and in-hospital mortality may also be influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, seasonal variations, and hospital differentiation. This study aims to analyse...
IntroductionCystic Fibrosis (CF) is a chronic, progressive genetic disease that primarily affects the respiratory system (1). Treatment is complex, involving multiple daily care routines and regular rehabilitation interventions (2). However, adherence is often unsatisfactory (2). Recent technological advances have increased accessibility to care and adherence to treatment, although studies on telerehabilitation...
Cystic fibrosis requires regular monitoring and intervention by healthcare teams; despite that, adherence to therapeutic measures is less than desired. The evolution of technology has allowed much of the care provided in person to be replaced by a telehealth delivery model, but studies on telerehabilitation are scarce and dispersed. This scoping review aimed to identify which domains of rehabilitation intervent...
Cystic fibrosis requires regular monitoring and intervention by healthcare teams; despite that, adherence to therapeutic measures is less than desired. The evolution of technology has allowed much of the care provided in person to be replaced by a telehealth delivery model, but studies on telerehabilitation are scarce and dispersed. This scoping review aimed to identify which domains of rehabilitation intervent...
Enquadramento: A avaliação das propriedades psicométricas dos instrumentos de medida, quando aplicados em diferentes populações, é essencial. Objetivo: Analisar as propriedades psicométricas do Questionário de Saúde Geral 28 itens (GHQ28) em enfermeiros. Metodologia: Estudo metodológico de validação de instrumentos de medida. Análise das propriedades psicométricas, análise fatorial exploratória (AFE) pelo métod...
Enquadramento: A avaliação das propriedades psicométricas dos instrumentos de medida, quando aplicados em diferentes populações, é essencial. Objetivo: Analisar as propriedades psicométricas do Questionário de Saúde Geral 28 itens (GHQ28) em enfermeiros. Metodologia: Estudo metodológico de validação de instrumentos de medida. Análise das propriedades psicométricas, análise fatorial exploratória (AFE) pelo métod...
Enquadramento: A avaliação das propriedades psicométricas dos instrumentos de medida, quando aplicados em diferentes populações, é essencial. Objetivo: Analisar as propriedades psicométricas do Questionário de Saúde Geral 28 itens (GHQ28) em enfermeiros. Metodologia: Estudo metodológico de validação de instrumentos de medida. Análise das propriedades psicométricas, análise fatorial exploratória (AFE) pelo métod...
Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, often leading to hospital admissions. In Portugal, the factors associated with in-hospital mortality due to CAP are not fully documented. The aim of this study was to characterize the trends of CAP hospitalization in all age groups and the factors associated with their mortality between 2000 and 201...