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View article: Effects of a 16-Week Green Exercise Program on Body Composition, Sleep, and Nature Connection in Postmenopausal Women
Effects of a 16-Week Green Exercise Program on Body Composition, Sleep, and Nature Connection in Postmenopausal Women Open
Physical activity, particularly when practiced in natural settings, has well-established benefits for overall health, sleep, and body composition. These effects are especially important for postmenopausal women, although research specifica…
View article: The Internationalization of the Portuguese Textile Sector into the Chinese Market: Contributions to Destination Image
The Internationalization of the Portuguese Textile Sector into the Chinese Market: Contributions to Destination Image Open
Globalization and market saturation have led Portuguese textile companies to seek international markets not only for growth but also to contribute to their country’s international image. This study aims to explore how the internationalizat…
View article: Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Validation of the International Patient Decision Aid Standards Minimal Criteria Instrument for the Portuguese Population
Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Validation of the International Patient Decision Aid Standards Minimal Criteria Instrument for the Portuguese Population Open
Introduction. Patient decision aids support health care decision making by dynamically integrating evidence-based information with patients’ values, goals, and preferences. However, most of these aids are available only in English, limitin…
View article: Factors associated with family physicians’ perceived self-efficacy in multimorbidity management
Factors associated with family physicians’ perceived self-efficacy in multimorbidity management Open
Background Multimorbidity is a significant challenge for primary care. No previous research has examined self-efficacy in managing patients with multimorbidity among Portuguese family physicians. Aims This study aims to assess self-efficac…
View article: Changes in pediatric emergency department utilization and health literacy: a study of non-urgent visits before and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Changes in pediatric emergency department utilization and health literacy: a study of non-urgent visits before and after the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Introduction and Objectives: The overuse of emergency rooms puts strain on the National Health Service. The aim is to compare the pre- and post-pandemic reality and understand the impact on hospital resource consumption. Methods: A cross-s…
View article: Finding Groups in a Portuguese Overweight Population, with Real World Data
Finding Groups in a Portuguese Overweight Population, with Real World Data Open
Overweight is a significant risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as type II diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. This study used real-world data from the Northern Portugal Regional Health Administration to identify disti…
View article: The Internationalization of the Portuguese Textile Sector into the Chinese Market: Contributions to Destination Image
The Internationalization of the Portuguese Textile Sector into the Chinese Market: Contributions to Destination Image Open
Several factors, such as globalization and market saturation, drive many companies to pursue internationalization. Entering foreign markets has become crucial, not only because of the opportunities available but also due to its potential c…
View article: Acute Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Six Body-Weight Squat Exercise Variations
Acute Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Six Body-Weight Squat Exercise Variations Open
Adequate exercise prescription requires a deep understanding of the body’s response to exercise. This study explored the responses of heart rate (HR), muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2), and perceived exertion (RPE) during six body-weight squ…
View article: Risk factor of severe diarrhea and enterocolitis induced by CAPOX: a retrospective multicenter study
Risk factor of severe diarrhea and enterocolitis induced by CAPOX: a retrospective multicenter study Open
Background: We have previously suggested that concurrent use of capecitabine plus oxaliplatin (CAPOX) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) significantly increased the risk of severe diarrhea and/or enterocolitis. We conducted a multice…
View article: The perspective and preferences of adolescents in addressing sensitive health topics with their family doctor – The influence of childhood adversities
The perspective and preferences of adolescents in addressing sensitive health topics with their family doctor – The influence of childhood adversities Open
This study helps family doctors understand the need to adapt communication skills and to build a trustful relationship with adolescents who reported ACEs.
View article: Finding Groups in the Portuguese Population Through Lifestyle: A Cross-Sectional Study
Finding Groups in the Portuguese Population Through Lifestyle: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Lifestyle interventions are recognized as essential in the prevention and treatment of noncommunicable diseases, the main causes of multimorbidity. A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out in mainland Portugal. 891 Portugue…
View article: AF-React study: Prevalence of thrombotic events in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving NOACs – real-world data analysis from northern Portugal primary healthcare
AF-React study: Prevalence of thrombotic events in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving NOACs – real-world data analysis from northern Portugal primary healthcare Open
Introduction Anticoagulation is recommended for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The guidelines suggest non-vitamin K antagonist anticoagulants (NOACs) as the primary therapy for anticoagulation in AF. Several p…
View article: Appropriateness of prescribing profiles and intake adherence to non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation: analysis of a retrospective longitudinal study using real-world data from Northern Portugal (AF-React Study)
Appropriateness of prescribing profiles and intake adherence to non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation: analysis of a retrospective longitudinal study using real-world data from Northern Portugal (AF-React Study) Open
Objectives This study aimed to assess the appropriateness of prescribing profiles and intake adherence to non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Design Retrospective longitudinal stu…
View article: A Case of Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia Associated With Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
A Case of Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia Associated With Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Open
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used and their gastric, cardiovascular, and renal adverse effects have been well documented. Although rare, NSAID-induced acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP) may occur. We report a c…
View article: Predictors of Long-Term Clinical Response in Complex Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's Disease - A Retrospective Study
Predictors of Long-Term Clinical Response in Complex Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's Disease - A Retrospective Study Open
Background: Treatment of complex perianal fistula (cPF) in Crohn's Disease (CD) constitutes a major challenge for gastroenterologists and surgeons. The aim of this study is to review the experience of a tertiary reference centre and identi…
View article: Burnout, resilience, and subjective well-being among Portuguese lecturers’ during the COVID-19 pandemic
Burnout, resilience, and subjective well-being among Portuguese lecturers’ during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background Lecturers face a large wide of occupational stressors. If the prolonged stress and the symptomatology associated with the working conditions to which lecturers were exposed were already a concern before the pandemic, the pandemi…
View article: Advantages and Disadvantages, Concerns, and Solutions for Emergency Remote Teaching During COVID-19: Portuguese Lecturers’ Perspectives
Advantages and Disadvantages, Concerns, and Solutions for Emergency Remote Teaching During COVID-19: Portuguese Lecturers’ Perspectives Open
COVID-19 pandemic impacted the world dramatically and how communities and societies behaved. The purpose of this study was to explore lecturers’ perspectives on emergency remote teaching, not only from technology-prone lecturers but encomp…
View article: Lecturers’ attitude towards the use of e-learning tools in higher education: A case of Portugal
Lecturers’ attitude towards the use of e-learning tools in higher education: A case of Portugal Open
This study aims to assess the lecturers’ opinions about the use of e-learning tools to support distance and blended learning in higher education in Portugal, evidently reinforced by the COVID-19 pandemic. This research was based on a quali…
View article: Translation and cultural adaptation of MedStopper®—A web-based decision aid for deprescribing in older adults: A protocol
Translation and cultural adaptation of MedStopper®—A web-based decision aid for deprescribing in older adults: A protocol Open
Background Older patients are more likely to have medication-related problems, which are associated with changes in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, multimorbidity, and polypharmacy. Polypharmacy and inappropriate prescribing are wel…
Association of lifestyle and sociodemographic factors on multimorbidity: a cross-sectional study in Portugal Open
Background Lifestyle factors are widely recognized as modifiers and major risk factors for non-communicable diseases. Previous studies on the prevalence of multimorbidity in Portugal predict an unfavourable reality. The aim of the present …
View article: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of healthcare workers during the first wave in Portugal: a cross-sectional and correlational study
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of healthcare workers during the first wave in Portugal: a cross-sectional and correlational study Open
Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the mental health of healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide. This study aims to identify the degree to which sociodemographic variables and indicators of subjective well-being and …
View article: Portuguese Family Physicians’ Perceptions on Pain Management—A Qualitative Study Protocol
Portuguese Family Physicians’ Perceptions on Pain Management—A Qualitative Study Protocol Open
Pain is an important cause of disability and constitutes the main reason people seek medical care, especially in general practice. Nevertheless, nearly half of adult Europeans with chronic pain receive inadequate pain treatment. Limited kn…
Safety Climate Evaluation in Primary Health Care: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
The perception of the existence of deficits in patient safety, the associated costs and the limitation of resources have made it essential to define improvement strategies. Important concepts have emerged, such as safety climate, which eva…