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- Consenso Português para o diagnóstico e gestão clínica da demência com corpos de Lewy (PORTUCALE)Publication . Monteiro, Ana; Velon, Ana Graça; Rodrigues, Ana Margarida; Oliveira, Ana; Valadas, Anabela; Nóbrega, Camila; Cruto, Catarina; Neutel, Dulce; Couto, Frederico Simões do; Morgado, Joana; Cerejeira, Joaquim; Ruano, Luís; Grunho, Miguel; Gago, Miguel; Tábuas-Pereira, Miguel; Taipa, Ricardo; Simões, Rita Moiron; Araújo, Rui; Barreto, Rui; Rocha, Sofia; Massano, JoãoLewy body dementia is a common cause of dementia leading to the progressive deterioration of cognitive function and motor skills, behavioral changes, and loss of autonomy, impairing the quality of life of patients and their families. Even though it is the second leading cause of neurodegenerative dementia, diagnosis is still challenging, due to its heterogenous clinical presentation, especially in the early stages of the disease. Accordingly, Lewy body dementia is often misdiagnosed and clinically mismanaged. The lack of diagnostic accuracy has important implications for patients, given their increased susceptibility to the adverse effects of certain drugs, such as antipsychotics, which may worsen some symptoms associated with Lewy body dementia. Therefore, a specialist consensus based on the analysis of the most updated and relevant literature, and on clinical experience, is useful to all professionals involved in the care of these patients. This work aims to inform and provide recommendations about the best diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in Lewy body dementia in Portugal. Moreover, we suggest some strategies in order to raise the awareness of physicians, policy makers, and the society at large regarding this disease.
- The different contexts of domestic violence before and during the COVID-19 pandemic : a Portuguese overviewPublication . Ribeiro, Rita; Almeida, Iris; Saavedra, Rosa; Caridade, Sónia; Oliveira, Ana; Santos, Manuela; Soeiro, CristinaThe COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent restrictions impacted the world in numerous ways. These restrictions resulted in victims of domestic violence spending more time with their abuser, contributing to a rise in requests for help. The contexts for domestic violence include intimate partner violence (IPV), abuse of children/adolescent and victimization of the elderly within the family. This article compares the prevalence of domestic violence contexts between a pandemic and a non-pandemic year. Based on the assessment of data, taken from a Service Management Platform (PLAGA) and provided by the Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV), 12,576 requests from 2019 to 2020 were analyzed. Findings revealed that a 13.3% increase in requests for help, mainly from child/adolescent victims, was registered in 2020 compared with 2019, with a 100.7% increase solely during the lockdown period. Physical and psychological violence, often reported by victims of IPV, children/adolescents and elders, also increased during this period. Requests for help through distance support increased substantially in the pandemic year. The importance of support for victims during the pandemic and the need for new support strategies have been highlighted if victims, bystanders and professionals are to be assisted.
- Effects of respiratory disease and age in quadriceps muscle mass : a pilot study with ultrasonographyPublication . Martins, Paula; Noronha, Laura; André, Alexandra; Paixão, Cátia; Rebelo, Patrícia; Oliveira, Ana; Francesco, Silvia De; Marques, Alda
- Evaluation of the ability to form biofilms in KPC-producing and ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from clinical samplesPublication . Sabença, Carolina; Costa, Eliana; Sousa, Sara; Barros, Lillian; Oliveira, Ana; Ramos, Sónia; Igrejas, Gilberto; Torres, Carmen; Poeta, PatríciaThe appearance of Klebsiella pneumoniae strains producing extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL), and carbapenemase (KPC) has turned into a significant public health issue. ESBL- and KPC-producing K. pneumoniae’s ability to form biofilms is a significant concern as it can promote the spread of antibiotic resistance and prolong infections in healthcare facilities. A total of 45 K. pneumoniae strains were isolated from human infections. Antibiograms were performed for 17 antibiotics, ESBL production was tested by Etest ESBL PM/PML, a rapid test was used to detect KPC carbapenemases, and resistance genes were detected by PCR. Biofilm production was detected by the microtiter plate method. A total of 73% of multidrug resistance was found, with the highest resistance rates to ampicillin, trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole, cefotaxime, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, and aztreonam. Simultaneously, the most effective antibiotics were tetracycline and amikacin. blaCTX-M, blaTEM, blaSHV, aac(3)-II, aadA1, tetA, cmlA, catA, gyrA, gyrB, parC, sul1, sul2, sul3, blaKPC, blaOXA, and blaPER genes were detected. Biofilm production showed that 80% of K. pneumoniae strains were biofilm producers. Most ESBL- and KPC-producing isolates were weak biofilm producers (40.0% and 60.0%, respectively). There was no correlation between the ability to form stronger biofilms and the presence of ESBL and KPC enzymes in K. pneumoniae isolates.
- Literacia financeira no 1.º CEB: o papel do jogo na natureza no desenvolvimento da aprendizagemPublication . Oliveira, Ana; Martins, Fernando Manuel Lourenço; Mendes, RuiConsiderando a importância que o jogo na natureza pode ter na aprendizagem das crianças, realizou-se um estudo com duas turmas do 4.º ano de escolaridade, um grupo de controlo (GC) e um grupo experimental (GE), no ano letivo 2021/22, do 1.º Ciclo do Ensino Básico (CEB) de um agrupamento de escolas do concelho de Coimbra. O estudo, que teve por objetivo analisar a influência do jogo na aprendizagem de conteúdos de Literacia Financeira (LF), desenvolveu-se em três fases: (i) a fase pré-intervenção, com a aplicação aos alunos de ambos os grupos de um teste com conteúdos em LF, para fazer o levantamento das aprendizagens já realizadas; (ii) a fase de intervenção que, relativamente ao GE, se desenvolveu em dois contextos, natureza e sala de aula, durante 12 sessões de trinta minutos, em cada contexto. Na natureza, os alunos participaram em atividades lúdicas que passaram pelo reconhecimento e preparação do terreno e culminaram num jogo, baseado no Monopólio, para desenvolverem as suas aprendizagens em LF. Na sala de aula, estas aprendizagens foram desenvolvidas através de trabalhos de pesquisa em grupo; O GC desenvolveu atividades em LF, recorrendo ao modelo tradicional com a realização de exercícios disponíveis no manual adotado e/ou fornecidos pela respetiva Professora Titular de Turma; (iii) a fase pós-intervenção, voltou a contar com a aplicação de um teste, a ambos os grupos, a fim de se perceber qual a influência da fase de intervenção, no que diz respeito à aprendizagem de conteúdos de LF. Os resultados do estudo mostram que os alunos do GE obtiveram melhores resultados comparativamente com os alunos do GC, pelo que se pode concluir que existe uma influência do uso do jogo na natureza nas aprendizagens efetivas dos alunos sobre conteúdos de LF.
- Literacy and Mental Health of Portuguese Higher Education Students and Their Use of Health Promotion Strategies during Confinement in the COVID-19 PandemicPublication . Oliveira, Ana; Nobre, Joana; Luis, Henrique; Luis, Luis; Albacar-Riobóo, Núria; Pinho, Lara; Sequeira, CarlosAbstract: The pandemic of COVID-19 caused significant changes in economies and societies with a major impact on the entire education process. However, these changes did not invalidate a constant effort of adaptation. This cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational study used an online questionnaire administered to students from various study cycles at higher education institutions in Portugal, with the aim of exploring the influence of literacy and mental health on the use of mental health promotion strategies during COVID-19 confinement. A total of 329 students from higher education institutions participated in this study, mostly from the age group 18–24 years (n = 272; 82.7%) and female (n = 265, 80.5%). The most mentioned health promotion strategies during this period included studying (n = 170; 51.7%); physical activities (n = 151, 45.9%); social networking (n = 124, 37.7%); cooking activities (n = 120, 36.5%); and listening to music (n = 118, 35.9%). Academic success is self-reported, and it is weakly correlated with the MHI5 (r = 0.103, p = 0.063). Students in the pre-graduate programs studied more during the times of the pandemic and used this activity as a mental-health-promoting strategy with a statistically significant difference (p = 0.033). Although it was difficult to improve health literacy related to COVID-19 in such a short period of time, there was a very strong motivation to access, understand, evaluate, communicate, synthesize, and apply information and knowledge to maintain mental health through self-care using health promotion strategies
- Psychosocial risks factors among victim support workers during the COVID-19 pandemic : a study with the Copenhagen Psychosocial QuestionnairePublication . Caridade, Sónia; Oliveira, Ana; Saavedra, Rosa; Ribeiro, Rita; Santos, Manuela; Almeida, Iris; Soeiro, CristinaBackground: Being a victim support worker (VSW) involves exposure to victims' suffering, pain, and traumatic events, which may trigger the risk of VSWs developing mental health problems. Psychosocial risks (PSR) and work-related stress are considered the most challenging issues in occupational safety and health, considering they impact individuals, organizations, and economies. Methods: The purpose of the present study was to identify the PSR in a sample of 196 Portuguese victim support workers (VSW) (Mean age = 36.49; SD = 10.52). A questionnaire with socio-demographic characteristics, variables related to VSW's job, and the Portuguese medium version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire II (COPSOQ II) were used to assess these professionals' perception of PSR factors. Results: The results reveal that although VSW recognizes some psychosocial factors favourable to their health and well-being, they also identify some PSR that place them at intermediate and severe risk, i.e., emotional and cognitive demands, which are the main areas of risk to the VSW. VSW over 38 years old scored higher in job insecurity, burnout, and offensive behaviours. Conclusions: These findings give important insights into the areas that must be enhanced in this context involving VSW. Additionally, the results highlight the relevance of encouraging a healthy and supportive work environment, preventing and promoting the health and well-being of VSW, particularly when considering the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
- A saúde da pessoa idosa: relevância do lazer e das redes sociais.Publication . Almeida, Débora; Antunes, Jorge; Costa, Ana; Delgado, Filipa; Mileu, Luís; Oliveira, Ana; Pereira, Gláucia; Silva, Iolanda; Morgado, Joana; Cerqueira, Andreia Ferreri
- Violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic : from children to the elderlyPublication . Soeiro, Cristina; Ribeiro, Rita; Almeida, Iris; Saavedra, Rosa; Caridade, Sónia; Oliveira, Ana; Santos, ManuelaWomen of all ages can be exposed to violence both within and outside of the home, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study is to analyze violence against women (VAW) before and during the first year of the pandemic in Portugal. Crimes perpetrated against female victims from 17 years old and younger to 65 years old and older were analyzed by comparing requests for help in 2019 and 2020. A total of 12,045 requests for help for VAW were received by the Portuguese Association for Victim Support and analyzed in the current study. The findings reveal a 16% increase in requests for help in 2020 and a 95% increase when the lockdown was implemented. That said, the most reported, intimate partner violence (IPV), showed a decrease of 5% in 2020. Furthermore, compared to 2019, requests for help concerning criminal offenses involving psychological violence in non-IPV contexts increased 79% in 2020, especially for victims 17 years old or younger (116%), and attempted femicide/femicide requests for help increased 53%. We are still in the early stages of understanding how the pandemic will affect this situation. Future directions concerning support of female victims during the pandemic are outlined.