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- Effects of physical exercise in reducing caregivers burden: a systematic reviewPublication . Cardoso, Carla; Lumini Landeiro, Maria José; Martins, TeresaBackground and aim: Caring for someone can be physically and psychologically demanding, predisposing caregivers to muscle injuries, fatigue, exhaustion, depression, anxiety, and burnout. The literature suggests several approaches to reducing caregiver burden, one of which is physical exercise. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze the eectiveness of exercise-based programs or muscle relaxation in reducing caregiver burden and stress among family caregivers. Method: A systematic literature review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. The search was performed in the Web of Science, Cochrane Library and Scopus databases and through the EBSCOhost aggregator (CINAHL Plus, MEDLINE, and SportDiscus). Studies were selected based on the PICODacronym. Results: Eleven randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and two other experimental studies were included. The reviewed programs encompassed aerobics, strengthening, and muscle relaxation exercises, delivered by various professionals in diverse settings, such as caregivers’ homes, gyms, and hospital environments. Although the programs varied in type, duration, and structure, the majority of the studies demonstrated positive eects on caregivers’ physical and psychological well-being, along with reductions in burden and stress. Conclusion: The results suggest that physical exercise interventions are eective in reducing caregiver burden and stress, while also enhancing overall well- being. Future strategies should emphasize the importance of raising awareness among caregivers about adopting healthy lifestyles, with a particular focus on regular physical activity, as a means of relaxation and self-care. To maximize the eectiveness of these interventions, incorporating flexible, home-based components and engaging multidisciplinary teams could enhance accessibility, adherence, and impact.
- Oncology care humanization in adults: a scoping review protocolPublication . Lopes, Ana Sofia; Ribeiro, Ana Lúcia; Lamas, Bárbara; Santos, Daniela; Fernandes, Davide; Silva, Rosa; Marques, PauloObjective: The goal of this review is to identify and map health professionals’ attitudes and behaviors that promote humanization of the care provided to adults with cancer, regardless of disease stage or treatment nature, in all health care provision contexts. Introduction: In the challenging context of oncology care, it becomes imperative to adopt a humanized care paradigm. This paradigm should foster a relationship of respect and compassion between health professionals and people, and its interventions should be sensitive to their values, culture, and human dignity. Inclusion criteria: Studies involving health professionals’ attitudes and behaviors focused on promoting humanization of the health care provided to people with oncological diseases will be considered for this review. Methods: This review will follow the JBI methodology for scoping reviews. Publications will be identified via MEDLINE Complete, CINAHL Complete, MedicLatina, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, Scopus, and Web of Science. Additionally, backward and forward citation searches will be conducted, as will a thorough investigation of the gray literature. The studies identified will be screened by 2 independent reviewers based on their title and abstract, and then reviewed at the full-text level. The data will be extracted using a tool developed by the authors. The results will be summarized and presented in tables accompanied by a narrative summary.