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Unmasking an Anomalous Vein: Surgical Repair of Left Upper Pulmonary Vein Drain...
Resende, Maria; Madeira, Márcio; Silva, Cláudia; Marques, Marta; Abecasis, MiguelPartial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by one or more pulmonary veins draining into the systemic venous system. We present the case of a 51-year-old woman with PAPVR involving the left upper pulmonary vein (LUPV) draining into the left innominate vein via a vertical vein, diagnosed after investigation of progressive dyspnea and lower limb edema. The diagnosi...
Portuguese translation and psychometric testing of the cardiac self-efficacy scale
Silva, Cláudia; Henriques, Adriana; Nogueira, Paulo; Carlsson-Lalloo, EwaIntroduction Self-efficacy plays a pivotal role in the ongoing management of patients recovering from myocardial infarction.1 Evaluating patients’ cardiac self-efficacy is essential for healthcare professionals to structure person-centred care interventions that enable individuals to effectively self-manage their condition.2 Objective To translate and test the psychometric properties of the Portuguese version o...
Understanding student and faculty perspectives on artificial intelligence in he...
Lopes, António Alves; Delgado, João; Santos, Hugo; Silva, CláudiaIntroduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent in healthcare, but there is limited research on students' and faculty members' knowledge, usage, and attitudes towards AI in education. This study aimed to evaluate both students' and faculty members' knowledge of AI, their attitudes towards integrating AI into health professions education, and to identify their needs, concerns, and pe...
Digital health literacy: comparing factor structures of the portuguese eHEALS u...
Silva, Cláudia; Alves Lopes, António; Azevedo, Vitor Hugo; Lopes, Francisco; Ribeiro, Leonardo; Dias, TomásBackground and Objectives: Digital health literacy is essential for navigating digital health environments safely, particularly for future health professionals. Validated assessment tools are crucial for understanding competency levels and guiding educational interventions. This study evaluated the construct validity and internal consistency of the Portuguese version of the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) among...
O Nurses' Role in Medication Reconciliation in Chronically Ill Patients in Ambu...
Silva, Cláudia; Pereira, SoraiaIntroduction: Medication reconciliation being a process that reduces the risk of medication discrepancies, will enable better management of the chronic condition to improve the patient's quality of life and prevent complications. Objective: To map the existing scientific evidence on the role of nurses in medication reconciliation for chronically ill patients in ambulatory care. This knowledge is essential for a...
Knowledge, usage, attitudes and needs of health professions students regarding ...
Delgado, João; Alves Lopes, António; Santos, Margarida; Lopes, Filipe; Silva, CláudiaBackground: Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent in healthcare, but there is limited research on students' knowledge, usage, and attitudes toward AI in education. This highlights the need to study their perceptions, readiness to adopt AI, and concerns about its integration into their academic and professional development. Purpose: The study aimed to evaluate students' knowledge of artificial ...
Physical Activity in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Context: An Accelerometry-Based...
Baleia, Isabel; Brandão, Rita; Santos, Hugo; Silva, Cláudia; Luz, Beatriz; Nunes, Leonor; Almeida, Madalena; Silvestre, Mariana; Boavida, MiguelIntroduction: Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability in adults and is associated with insufficient levels of physical activity (PA), both before and after the event. Objectives: To quantify the PA levels of post-stroke inpatients in a rehabilitation center and explore associations between PA and functional outcomes. Material and Methods: This descriptive-correlational pilot study included 17 stroke p...
Visual and motor skills development in preterm and full-term infants: A protoco...
Nunes, Alice; Silva, Cláudia; Tomé, Teresa; Quaresma, Cláudia; Quintão, Carla; Ferreira, Ana IsabelPreterm birth, defined as birth before 37 weeks of gestation, affects approximately one in ten live born infants globally. The risks and potential complications are more pronounced in infants born before 32 weeks, particularly those born before 28 weeks, necessitating specialized monitoring of developmental outcomes. Traditional developmental assessments often rely on performance- based observations, which can ...
Anthropometric and Body Composition Changes After Bariatric Surgery—The Effect ...
Guerra, Rita Soares; Pinho-Reis, Cíntia; Sousa, Ana Sofia; Mendes, Joana; Silva, CláudiaThe rise in obesity and its associated health problems increases the need for therapeutic approaches such as bariatric surgery. Therefore, this study aims to explore the changes in the anthropometric and body composition characteristics of patients undergoing bariatric surgery. A retrospective longitudinal study was conducted in subjects ≥ 18 y who underwent bariatric surgery and attended one nutrition appointm...
Visual and motor skills development in preterm and full-term infants
Ferreira, Ana Isabel; Nunes, Alice; Silva, Cláudia; Tomé, Teresa; Quaresma, Cláudia; Quintão, CarlaPreterm birth, defined as birth before 37 weeks of gestation, affects approximately one in ten live-born infants globally. The risks and potential complications are more pronounced in infants born before 32 weeks, particularly those born before 28 weeks, necessitating specialized monitoring of developmental outcomes. Traditional developmental assessments often rely on performance-based observations, which can b...