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Microbiology Research, May 17, 2024
Revista portuguesa de cardiologia, Apr 1, 2024
Journal of xenobiotics, Apr 18, 2024
International journal of molecular sciences, Mar 18, 2024
BMJ supportive & palliative care, Feb 22, 2024
Health Informatics Journal, Apr 1, 2023
Upper limb paresis occurs quite commonly after stroke and may result in the affected limb’s disus... more Upper limb paresis occurs quite commonly after stroke and may result in the affected limb’s disuse or learned non-use. As a result, its cortical representation may be suppressed, further inhibiting its spontaneous utilization, resulting in motor function deterioration, increase in spasticity, joint stiffness and pain. The aim of this work was to involve stroke survivors in a qualitative study within a user centred design process to better understand the perspectives of stroke survivors on virtual reality - based serious games (SG) for upper limb rehabilitation during the chronic phase and use those insights to design a VR-based serious games which promotes activation of the affected cortical area. A qualitative research method was performed using a multi professional focus group discussion, including a representative group of stroke survivors. With the insights of this work, the authors initiated the design of a VR-based SG prototype for upper limb rehabilitation with two modes, one version to be played with any arm to pick a virtual hammer and hit targeted objects, and other version, a mirror version based on mirror therapy.
Journal of Nursing Measurement, Dec 17, 2020
Background and PurposeMobilization of critical patients should be precocious and the inclusion of... more Background and PurposeMobilization of critical patients should be precocious and the inclusion of nursing in this task can be decisive in paradigm shift. The purpose of this study was to validate the Portuguese version of the intensive care unit Mobility Scale for nursing use.MethodsProspective multicenter observational study. Patients' mobility was evaluated by rehabilitation nurses in order to determine interobserver agreement. The validation criteria was tested by determining the correlation between the evaluation results of mobility, strength, and functionality levels at discharge.ResultsGood interobserver agreement (R = 0.98; K = 0.76). Positive correlation with muscle strength (R = 0.77) and functionality (R = 0.85) levels at discharge.ConclusionsBased on the correlations observed the scale is a valid instrument for nurses and could be a useful tool for routine use. More research is recommended to make the results more robust.
Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Mar 1, 2023
Revista portuguesa de enfermagem de reabilitação, Jun 30, 2023
Qualidade no Cuidado e Segurança do Paciente: Educação, Pesquisa e Gestão
European journal of gynaecological oncology, 2013
A 61-year-old woman presented to the emergency room complaining of anterior left thoracic pain an... more A 61-year-old woman presented to the emergency room complaining of anterior left thoracic pain and shortness of breath even after minor efforts. Her previous medical history was unremarkable. Pulmonary angiographic tomography showed a moderate bilateral pleural effusion that had collapsed inferior lung lobes, a large pericardial effusion, and several enlarged lymph nodes in the anterior mediastinum. Echocardiogram (ECG) showed a considerable pericardial effusion with some degree of heart function impairment. Pericardiocentesis and thoracocentesis revealed neoplastic cells in both pericardial and pleural fluids. Abdominal and pelvic ultrasound showed a complex cystic mass with a 13-cm diameter located at left adnexal region and another complex cystic tumor with five-cm diameter at right adnexal region, with small amount of peritoneal effusion. Surgical staging was performed. Pathologic diagnosis was primitive left fallopian tube serous adenocarcinoma with peritubal involvement and mu...
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](Lancet, Jan 23, 2012
Thrombolysis is of net benefit in patients with acute ischaemic stroke, who are younger than 80 y... more Thrombolysis is of net benefit in patients with acute ischaemic stroke, who are younger than 80 years of age and are treated within 4·5 h of onset. The third International Stroke Trial (IST-3) sought to determine whether a wider range of patients might benefit up to 6 h from stroke onset. In this international, multicentre, randomised, open-treatment trial, patients were allocated to 0·9 mg/kg intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) or to control. The primary analysis was of the proportion of patients alive and independent, as defined by an Oxford Handicap Score (OHS) of 0-2 at 6 months. The study is registered, ISRCTN25765518. 3035 patients were enrolled by 156 hospitals in 12 countries. All of these patients were included in the analyses (1515 in the rt-PA group vs 1520 in the control group), of whom 1617 (53%) were older than 80 years of age. At 6 months, 554 (37%) patients in the rt-PA group versus 534 (35%) in the control group were alive and independent (O...
Procedia Technology, 2013
Microbiology Research, May 17, 2024
Revista portuguesa de cardiologia, Apr 1, 2024
Journal of xenobiotics, Apr 18, 2024
International journal of molecular sciences, Mar 18, 2024
BMJ supportive & palliative care, Feb 22, 2024
Health Informatics Journal, Apr 1, 2023
Upper limb paresis occurs quite commonly after stroke and may result in the affected limb’s disus... more Upper limb paresis occurs quite commonly after stroke and may result in the affected limb’s disuse or learned non-use. As a result, its cortical representation may be suppressed, further inhibiting its spontaneous utilization, resulting in motor function deterioration, increase in spasticity, joint stiffness and pain. The aim of this work was to involve stroke survivors in a qualitative study within a user centred design process to better understand the perspectives of stroke survivors on virtual reality - based serious games (SG) for upper limb rehabilitation during the chronic phase and use those insights to design a VR-based serious games which promotes activation of the affected cortical area. A qualitative research method was performed using a multi professional focus group discussion, including a representative group of stroke survivors. With the insights of this work, the authors initiated the design of a VR-based SG prototype for upper limb rehabilitation with two modes, one version to be played with any arm to pick a virtual hammer and hit targeted objects, and other version, a mirror version based on mirror therapy.
Journal of Nursing Measurement, Dec 17, 2020
Background and PurposeMobilization of critical patients should be precocious and the inclusion of... more Background and PurposeMobilization of critical patients should be precocious and the inclusion of nursing in this task can be decisive in paradigm shift. The purpose of this study was to validate the Portuguese version of the intensive care unit Mobility Scale for nursing use.MethodsProspective multicenter observational study. Patients' mobility was evaluated by rehabilitation nurses in order to determine interobserver agreement. The validation criteria was tested by determining the correlation between the evaluation results of mobility, strength, and functionality levels at discharge.ResultsGood interobserver agreement (R = 0.98; K = 0.76). Positive correlation with muscle strength (R = 0.77) and functionality (R = 0.85) levels at discharge.ConclusionsBased on the correlations observed the scale is a valid instrument for nurses and could be a useful tool for routine use. More research is recommended to make the results more robust.
Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Mar 1, 2023
Revista portuguesa de enfermagem de reabilitação, Jun 30, 2023
Qualidade no Cuidado e Segurança do Paciente: Educação, Pesquisa e Gestão
European journal of gynaecological oncology, 2013
A 61-year-old woman presented to the emergency room complaining of anterior left thoracic pain an... more A 61-year-old woman presented to the emergency room complaining of anterior left thoracic pain and shortness of breath even after minor efforts. Her previous medical history was unremarkable. Pulmonary angiographic tomography showed a moderate bilateral pleural effusion that had collapsed inferior lung lobes, a large pericardial effusion, and several enlarged lymph nodes in the anterior mediastinum. Echocardiogram (ECG) showed a considerable pericardial effusion with some degree of heart function impairment. Pericardiocentesis and thoracocentesis revealed neoplastic cells in both pericardial and pleural fluids. Abdominal and pelvic ultrasound showed a complex cystic mass with a 13-cm diameter located at left adnexal region and another complex cystic tumor with five-cm diameter at right adnexal region, with small amount of peritoneal effusion. Surgical staging was performed. Pathologic diagnosis was primitive left fallopian tube serous adenocarcinoma with peritubal involvement and mu...
Lancet, Jan 23, 2012
Thrombolysis is of net benefit in patients with acute ischaemic stroke, who are younger than 80 y... more Thrombolysis is of net benefit in patients with acute ischaemic stroke, who are younger than 80 years of age and are treated within 4·5 h of onset. The third International Stroke Trial (IST-3) sought to determine whether a wider range of patients might benefit up to 6 h from stroke onset. In this international, multicentre, randomised, open-treatment trial, patients were allocated to 0·9 mg/kg intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) or to control. The primary analysis was of the proportion of patients alive and independent, as defined by an Oxford Handicap Score (OHS) of 0-2 at 6 months. The study is registered, ISRCTN25765518. 3035 patients were enrolled by 156 hospitals in 12 countries. All of these patients were included in the analyses (1515 in the rt-PA group vs 1520 in the control group), of whom 1617 (53%) were older than 80 years of age. At 6 months, 554 (37%) patients in the rt-PA group versus 534 (35%) in the control group were alive and independent (O...
Procedia Technology, 2013