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Diagnosis and Laboratory Follow-Up of Patients with Multiple Myeloma: Guideline...
Pires, Ana Marta; Barreto, João Pedro; Caetano, Joana; Soares, Maria José; Geraldes, Catarina; Fernandes, Bruno; Coucelo, Margarida; Chacim, SérgioMultiple myeloma is a neoplasm of plasma cells that in most cases is associated with the secretion of monoclonal immunoglobulins and can involve multiple organs. Its timely diagnosis is essential to limit or avoid irreversible damage and dysfunction of target organs. Appropriate initial stratification of patients allows for optimization in the selection and sequence of therapy, as well as proper follow-up durin...
Diagnosis and laboratory follow-up of patients with multiple myeloma: guideline...
Pires, Ana Marta; Barreto, João Pedro; Caetano, Joana; Soares, Maria José; Geraldes, Catarina; Fernandes, Bruno; Coucelo, Margarida; Chacim, SérgioMultiple myeloma is a neoplasm of plasma cells that in most cases is associated with the secretion of monoclonal immunoglobulins and can involve multiple organs. Its timely diagnosis is essential to limit or avoid irreversible damage and dysfunction of target organs. Appropriate initial stratification of patients allows for optimization in the selection and sequence of therapy, as well as proper follow-up durin...
A Complex Intervention to Minimize Medication Error by Nurses in Intensive Care...
Coelho, Fábio; Furtado, Luís; Tavares, Márcio; Pereira, Joana SousaBackground/Objectives: Medication errors are the most frequent and critical issues in healthcare settings, often leading to worsened clinical outcomes, increased treatment costs, extended hospital stays, and heightened mortality and morbidity rates. These errors are particularly prevalent in intensive care units (ICUs), where the complexity and critical nature of the care elevate the risks. Nurses play a pivota...
Obstetric violence assessment scale: development and validation
Tavares, Márcio; Alexandre-Sousa, Pedro; Carvalho, Sílvia; Loureiro, Susana; Mendes, JoséIntrodução: A violência obstétrica tem sido alvo de debate entre os profissionais de saúde e nos meios de comunicação social. Objetivo: Desenvolver e validar um instrumento para medir a perceção de violência obstétrica que as mulheres têm da experiência de trabalho de parto e parto. Métodos: Com base nas recomendações da WHO, elaborou-se uma escala composta por 38 afirmações. A avaliação das propriedades métric...
Conhecimento das Mulheres Sobre a Influência do Aleitamento Materno na Sua Saúd...
Almeida, Juliana; Moreira, Ana Cristina; Resendes, Marisa; Santos, Ana Paula Sousa; Tavares, MárcioIntrodução: O conhecimento da mulher sobre os benefícios do aleitamento materno na saúde da mãe e do filho é um fator determinante para a saúde e desenvolvimento da criança e da sociedade. Objetivo: Mapear o conhecimento da mulher sobre a influência do aleitamento materno na saúde da mãe e do filho Metodologia: Foi elaborada uma scoping review segundo a metodologia proposta pelo Joanna Briggs Institute. Resulta...
The benefits of skin-to-skin breastfeeding in the first month of life: a scopin...
Moniz, Xénia; Carvalho, Silvia; Rei, Patrícia; Tavares, MárcioIntroduction: Breastfeeding is fundamental for both mom and baby, promoting their health. Immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth facilitates breastfeeding and brings significant benefits for both. Objective: Mapping the benefits of skin-to-skin contact between mother and newborn in establishing breastfeeding during the first month of life. Materials and methods: A scoping review was carried out according to...
Transition to parenthood: Promotional strategies used by health professionals
Victória, Andrea; Costa, Catarina; Cordeiro, Marta; Santos, Ana Paula; Tavares, Márcio; Tavares, PatríciaBackground: The transition to parenthood is a multifactorial process directly influenced by multiple stakeholders. Objective: To identify and analyze healthcare professionals' strategies promoting the transition to parenthood. Methods: A scoping review was conducted following Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. The research was carried out on the EBSCOhost platform for studies published between 2018 and 2023. E...
Factors influencing cessation of exclusive breastfeeding before six months of age
Carvalho, Sílvia; Rei, Patrícia; Moniz, Xénia; Santos, Ana Paula; Tavares, Márcio; Tavares, PatríciaBackground: Exclusive breastfeeding is crucial for infant health and development, but many factors can lead to its early cessation. Understanding these factors is essential for developing effective interventions. Objective: To identify and categorize the factors influencing the early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding before six months of age. Methods: This scoping review utilized the EbscoHost database aggre...
Pregnant women's knowledge of the signs of labor: A scoping review
Resendes, Marisa; Moreira, Ana Cristina; Almeida, Juliana; Tavares, Márcio; Sousa Santos, Ana PaulaBackground and Aim: Pregnancy and childbirth are significant events in women's lives, accompanied by physical and emotional changes. Doubts, fears, and uncertainties often arise, particularly related to the lack of knowledge about labor signs. Health promotion during prenatal care aims to empower pregnant women to recognize these signs and identify the right moment to seek hospital assistance, promoting materna...
Advanced practice nursing in Portugal – Where do we stand?
Fonseca Nunes, Patrícia; Almeida, Armando; Tavares, Márcio; Gomes, Luís; Soares, HéliaBackground: Portugal's health workforce has been described as an inefficient mix of resources, impacting productivity and access to health services. To address these issues, stakeholders have advocated for Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) to strengthen the nursing role and improve service delivery. Aim: To analyze the relevance, pertinence, feasibility, and main barriers and facilitators of APN implementation in...