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The effect of professional reintegration of stroke survivors on their quality o...
Matos, J; Teixeira, F; Alves, ElisabeteBackground: Professional reintegration is an indicator of recovery and a common goal for many stroke survivors. However, data on the effect of professional reintegration on the quality of life (QoL) of stroke survivors is scarce. Aims: To assess and synthesize the available evidence, and identify the gaps on the effect of professional reintegration on the QoL of stroke survivors. Methods: A scoping review was p...
Validation of the Portuguese version of the Adult Carers Quality of Life Questi...
Alves, Elisabete; Teixeira, F; Moura, AnaStroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide, significantly affecting not only the health and quality of life of survivors but also of those who provide daily care to these individuals, requiring reliable measurement tools to assess these impacts. The Adult Carer Quality of Life Questionnaire (AC-QoL) is a recent and valid instrument, surpassing the limitations of previous tools. Given the lack of validate...
Validation of the Portuguese Version of the Adult Carers Quality of Life Questi...
Alves, E; Teixeira, F; Moura, AAbstract: Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide, significantly affecting not only the health and quality of life of survivors but also of those who provide daily care to these individuals, requiring reliable measurement tools to assess these impacts. The Adult Carer Quality of Life Questionnaire (AC-QoL) is a recent and valid instrument, surpassing the limitations of previous tools. Given the lack o...
The effect of professional reintegration of stroke survivors on their quality o...
Matos, JIF; Teixeira, F; Alves, E"Background: Professional reintegration is an indicator of recovery and a common goal for many stroke survivors. However, data on the effect of professional reintegration on the quality of life (QoL) of stroke survivors is scarce. Aims: To assess and synthesize the available evidence, and identify the gaps on the effect of professional reintegration on the QoL of stroke survivors. Methods: A scoping review was ...
Professional reintegration among professionally active Portuguese stroke surviv...
Matos, J; Moura, A; Teixeira, F; Henriques, A; Alves, EPurpose To assess professional reintegration, the perceived impact of stroke on work, and the main determinants of return to work (RTW) among stroke survivors. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study was performed, based on a cohort of stroke survivors. A structured questionnaire was administered to previously working stroke survivors, 18-24 months post-stroke. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, st...
Complete blood count parameters as biomarkers of retinopathy of prematurity: a ...
Fevereiro-Martins, M; Santos, AC; Marques-Neves, C; Guimarães, H; Bicho, M; Afonso, C; Ferreira, J; Espírito Santo, R; Teixeira, F; Rosa, RPurpose: To evaluate complete blood count (CBC) parameters in the first week of life as predictive biomarkers for the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Methods: Multicenter, prospective, observational study of a cohort of preterm infants born with gestational age (GA) < 32 weeks or birth weight < 1500 g in eight Portuguese neonatal intensive care units. All demographic, clinical, and laboratory d...
Sex and body mass index impact on digit circumference for Leeds Dactylitis Inde...
Silvério-António, M; Rodrigues, AM; Teixeira, F; Tavares-Costa, J; Bernardo, A; Pimenta, S; Lagoas Gomes, J; Aguiar, R; Videira, T; Pinto, P; Santos, HObjectives: To estimate digit circumference and the impact of sex and body mass index (BMI) for the calculation of the Leeds Dactylitis Index (LDI) in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients with bilateral dactylitis. Methods: Digit circumference of the hands and the foot were measured with a dactylometer and were studied according to sex and BMI (divided in 4 weight categories) in healthy Portuguese subjects, using...
Trapeziectomy with Suture-Button Suspensionplasty Versus Ligament Reconstructio...
Morais, B; Botelho, T; Marques, N; Nóbrega, J; Ferrão, A; Jorge, J; Teixeira, FThe purpose of the present study was to compare the results of patients operated with trapeziectomy and ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI) using flexor carpi radialis tendon versus trapeziectomy followed by suspension of the first metacarpal to the second metacarpal using a Mini TightRope® suture button (suture button suspension: SBS). A single-center prospective randomized controlled trial...
Portuguese Recommendations for the Use of Biological and Targeted Synthetic Dis...
Fernandes, BM; Guimarães, F; Almeida, DE; Neto, A; Tavares-Costa, J; Roxo Ribeiro, A; Quintal, A; Pereira, JP; Silva, L; Nóvoa, TS; Faustino, A; Vaz, CObjective: To update the recommendations for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with biological and targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs and tsDMARDs), endorsed by the Portuguese Society of Rheumatology (SPR). Methods: These treatment recommendations were formulated by Portuguese rheumatologists taking into account previous recommendations, new literature evidence and consen...
Is Bilateral Hallux Valgus Chevron Osteotomy a Safe Procedure for Ambulatory Su...
Morais, B; Botelho, T; Marques, N; Ferrão, A; Nóbrega, J; Teixeira, F; Grenho, AIntroduction: Several osteotomies of the first metatarsal have been described for treatment of hallux valgus but chevron osteotomy is one of the most common and well-established procedure for treating this deformity. Although there is a trend towards considering bilateral surgery there is lack of publications addressing bilateral treatment in ambulatory units. The aim of this study is to analyze results of bila...