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Identification of barriers that can influence older adults in community pharmac...
Pedro, Rita; Mateos-Campos, Ramona; Cruz, Agostinho; Cruz, AgostinhoThis systematic review examines the barriers that may influence the proper care and counseling for people who are 65 years or older, in community pharmacies. Also, we attempt to identify potential strategies to mitigate these barriers. The research question addressed is “What kind of barriers influence older people in community pharmacies?”. Five electronic databases were used: Medline from Pubmed, Core collect...
Characterization of municipal reimbursement programs that support costs associa...
Perpétuo, Carla; Plácido, Ana Isabel; Mateos-Campos, Ramona; Herdeiro, Maria Teresa; Roque, FátimaA região centro de Portugal é uma região muito envelhecida e apresenta um maior risco de pobreza. Este estudo teve como objetivo caracterizar os programas municipais de reembolso de custos associados a medicamentos em idosos de baixos rendimentos, caracterizar os idosos e conhecer o seu perfil de medicação. Pesquisa e análise retrospetiva de dados sobre os programas municipais de comparticipação de medicamentos...
Health Effects of Ergonomics and Personal Protective Equipment on Chemotherapy ...
Reis, Ana; Silva, Vítor; Joaquim, João José; Valadares, Luís; Matos, Cristiano; Valeiro, Carolina; Mateos-Campos, Ramona; Moreira, Fernando(1) Background: With the increasing incidence of cancer, the need for handling cytotoxic drugs has also grown. However, manipulating these drugs exposes healthcare professionals to significant risks, including occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals. Therefore, it is important to adopt protective measures, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and correct ergonomic practices, to ensure safe drug pr...
Health effects of ergonomics and personal protective equipment on chemotherapy ...
Reis, Ana; Silva, Vítor; Joaquim, João José; Valadares, Luís; Matos, Cristiano; Valeiro, Carolina; Mateos-Campos, Ramona; Moreira, FernandoChemotherapy drugs are vital for treating cancer, but the professionals who prepare and administer them may be exposed to small amounts that can harm their health over time. To stay protected, they use personal protective equipment like gloves, gowns, and masks, and must also work under ergonomic conditions that prevent strain from repetitive tasks and awkward postures. This review examined recent studies to se...
Usability of APIMedOlder: A Web Application to Manage Potentially Inappropriate...
A. Rodrigues, Daniela; I. Plácido, Ana; Mateos-Campos, Ramona; Figueiras, Adolfo; Herdeiro, Maria Teresa; Roque, FátimaIntroduction: Considering the increase in the proportion of the older population worldwide, the demand for health system resources also arises. These tools optimize clinical decision-making, thus avoiding iatrogenesis and thus contributing to a better quality of life for the older population. In response, we created an online web application, the APIMedOlder, that provides access to healthcare professionals to ...
Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Potentially Inappropriate Medication i...
Rodrigues, Daniela A; Plácido, Ana L; Mateos-Campos, Ramona; Figueiras, Adolfo; Herdeiro, Maria Teresa; Roque, FátimaBackground: Age-related multiple comorbidities cause older adults to be prone to the use of potentially inappropriate medicines (PIM) resulting in an increased risk of adverse events. Several strategies have emerged to support PIM prescription, and a huge number of interventions to reduce PIM have been proposed. This work aims to analyze the effectiveness of PIM interventions directed to older adults. Methods: ...
Potentially Inappropriate Medication Prescribing in Older Adults According to E...
Rodrigues, Daniela; Plácido, Ana; Tavares, Ana; Azevedo, Daniela; Mateos-Campos, Ramona; Figueiras, Adolfo; Herdeiro, Maria; Roque, FátimaBackground: Portugal has among the highest rates of dependency among older adults in Europe. Older adults with aging-related comorbidities are prone to the use of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM). Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze PIM prescriptions in older Portuguese adults, as well as the change rate of PIM prescriptions over time, and assess the geographical variability between the di...