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Promover e proteger o sono de qualidade no prematuro: quais as estratégias?
Rodrigues, Sandra; Malveira, Ana; Silva, Rita; Chora, Antonia; Goes, Margarida; Dias, AnaIntrodução: No complexo ambiente da Unidade de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatal (UCIN) o sono dos recém-nascidos pré-termo (RNPT) é frequentemente comprometido em qualidade e quantidade. Sendo uma atividade de vida de importância primordial e com repercussões que se refletem em ganhos em saúde importa identificar, planear e implementar estratégias protetoras e promotoras de uma arquitetura de sono de qualidade. Obj...
Mental health and alcohol consumption among university students in the post-pan...
Moreira, Maria Teresa; Guimarães, Maria Inês; Silveira, Augusta; Loibl, Beatriz; Guedes, Beatriz; Ferraz, Hugo; Castro, Inês; Almeida, Sofia MiraIntroduction: The COVID-19 pandemic had significant effects on mental health and lifestyle behaviours, especially among university students who experienced academic disruptions, social isolation, and fewer social interactions. Alcohol consumption has long been part of student culture. Still, the influence of post-pandemic academic reintegration on drinking patterns and psychological distress remains relatively ...
Evaluating Mediterranean diet adherence, physical activity and weight perceptio...
Moreira, Maria Teresa; Loibl, Beatriz; Silveira, Augusta; Lopes, Beatriz; Ferraz, Hugo; Guimarães, Maria Inês; Rodrigues, Sandra; Lima, AndreiaBackground: A balanced diet and regular exercise are essential components of good health, with the potential to reduce the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and other chronic illnesses. Portugal is facing a high prevalence of childhood obesity, and a growing concern regarding sedentary lifestyles, reflecting a wider European trend in which approximately 340 million young people are overweight or obese [1]...
Use of technologies in promoting adolescent mental health: a scoping review
Ferreira, Alexandra; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Rodrigues, Sandra; Lima, Andreia; Ferreira, Salomé; Fernandes, Carla SílviaIntroduction: Technologies such as mobile apps, online platforms, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence have been explored to support adolescent mental health. Issues of accessibility, effectiveness, privacy, and equity need to be assessed to determine the true impact of these technologies. This review offers insights for health-care professionals, researchers, and technology developers aiming to improve...
Rehabilitation program for elderly to improve physical and cognitive activities...
Lima, Andreia Maria Novo; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Ferreira, Salomé; Parola, Vítor; Rodrigues, Sandra; Pinto, Ana Cristina Corucho BarbeitosThis 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...
Use of Black Pepper Essential Oil to Produce a Healthier Chicken Pâté
Rodrigues, Sandra; Leite, Ana; Vasconcelos, Lia; Pereira, Etelvina; Seixas, Natália; Estevinho, Letícia M.; Teixeira, AlfredoThis study aims to explore the effect of using black pepper essential oil (BPEO) to produce a healthier chicken pâté. Four different formulations were produced: a control formulation without back pepper and three with increasing BPEO contents. To test the effect of using BPEO, physiochemical analyses were performed at two different moments, 8 and 21 days after production. Microbiological analyses were performed...
Feeding and Processing Affect Meat Quality and Sensory Evaluation
Rodrigues, SandraThis special issue brings together studies showing how animal feeding and processing techniques influence meat quality, from nutritional value to texture, flavor, and shelf life. The research demonstrates that natural ingredients, sustainable diets, and innovative technologies can improve the stability, safety, and sensory acceptance of meat products.
Dry-Cured Bísaro Ham: Differences in Physicochemical Characteristics, Fatty Aci...
Vasconcelos, Lia; Dias, Luís G.; Leite, Ana; Lorenzo, José M.; Teixeira, Alfredo; Rodrigues, Sandra; Mateo, JavierThe aim of this study was to evaluate differences in the physicochemical characteristics, fatty acid profiles and volatile compounds of different muscle types (semimembranosus (SM), biceps femoris (BF) and semitendinosus (ST)) used to produce dry-cured Bísaro ham. Sixteen dry-cured hams were used. The physicochemical parameters were significantly affected by the muscle type, with the differences being mainly re...
Virtual reality: an innovative strategy to reduce anxiety in children in the pr...
Abreu, Cátia; Lima, Andreia; Rodrigues, Sandra; Ferreira, Salomé; Fernandes, Carla; Moreira, Maria TeresaIntroduction: Anxiety manifests significantly in children who need to undergo surgical procedures. In this context, Virtual Reality emerges as a promising nonpharmacological intervention, being used as a resource for distraction and entertainment for children. Understanding the influence of this immersive and innovative experience, which is especially engaging for children, is crucial to evaluate its impact on ...
Variation of knee joint-position sense of soccer players during one season: An ...
Azevedo, Joana; Rodrigues, Sandra; Moreira-Silva, Isabel; Cardoso, Ricardo; Seixas, AdéritoIntroduction: The distribution of injuries during a competitive season in soccer is not consensual. It is suggested that muscle fatigue may be an underlying factor of increased risk of injury when load is high during the season since an impairment in the muscle mechanoreceptors’ function has been reported, affecting the necessary proprioceptive acuity to maintain the joint stability. Objective: To assess the va...