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- Committed to quality in physical activity programmes for elderly people – The customer resultsPublication . Marques, A.; Soares, P.; Soares-Miranda, L.; Santos, Paula Clara; Moreira, C.; Vale, S.; Santos, R.; Carvalho, J.There has been a growing concern in conceiving physical activity (PA) programmes for elderly people since the evidence indicates that this type of health promotion interventions may reduce the deleterious effects of the aging process. In Portugal, the Public Administration is the sector that offers the largest supply of goods and services and as such, it is the sector that must devote most attention to Quality Some studies support the EFQM Excellence Model as an operational framework for Total Quality Management. Excellent Results with respect to Performance, Customers, People and Society are achieved through Leadership driving Policy and Strategy that is delivered through People, Partnerships and Resources, as well as Processes. Consequently, the EFQM Model might be used as a self-assessment instrument, to discern the strengths of the programmes, as well as areas in which improvement can be made. The purposes of this study were 1) to examine the existence of customers’ outcomes measurement in Portuguese PA programmes for elderly people, comparing it with programmes’ characteristics and 2) to analyse the associations between the different evaluated items. Data were collected by an on-line questionnaire sent to 26 Coordinators of PA Programmes. Descriptive statistics were used in order to characterize de PA programmes and the participants’ outcome measurement items. Statistical analysis was performed using Fisher’s Exact Test and Pearson’s Qui-square test. 57,7 % of the programmes recorded participants’ outcome measures at regular intervals. Most of them (73,3%; p 0.05) were free of charge programmes. Statistically significant associations were found between the following outcomes items: cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, muscular strength, coordination, balance and body composition. Portuguese PA programmes for elderly people showed a feeble attention on participants’ outcome measures, even though the measurement process represents one of the most important components of customer results from an exercise programme. Furthermore, there are significant differences between customers’ outcome measures chosen by each programme.
- Feasibility of a mobile app to improve inhaler adherence in real‐world patients with asthma: A multicentre observational study in Portugal and SpainPublication . Jácome, Cristina; Rute, Almeida; Amaral, Rita; Pereira, Ana Margarida; Vidal, Carmen; Freire, Sara Lopéz; Mendez Brea, Paula; Antolín- Amerigo, Dario; De La Hoz Caballer, Belen; Barra Castro, Alicia; González de Olano, David; Todo-Bom, Ana; Azevedo, João; Pinto, Paula Leiria; Neuparth, Nuno; Todo-Bom, Filipa; Costa, A.; Loureiro, Cláudia Chaves; Maia Santos, L.; Arrobas, Ana Maria; Valério, M.; Cardoso, João; Emiliano, Madalena; Gerardo, Rita; Cidrais Rodrigues, J. C.; Oliveira, G.; Carvalho, J.; Mendes, Ana; Lozoya, Carlos; Santos, Natacha; Menezes, F.; Gomes, Ricardo; Câmara, R.; Rodrigues Alves, Rodrigo; Moreira, Ana Sofia; Bordalo, Diana; Alves, C.; Coelho, D.; Ferreira, J. A.; Lopes, Cristina; Vasconcelos, M. J.; Teixeira, M. F.; Taborda-Barata, L.; Cálix, M. J.; Alves, A.; Almeida Fonseca, J.InspirerMundi app aims to transform adherence into a positive experience through gamification and social support, while allowing objective monitoring of inhaler adherence. This study assessed the feasibility of the app in adolescents and adults with persistent asthma.
- Validation of app and phone versions of the Control of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Test (CARAT)Publication . Jácome, C.; Pereira, R.; Almeida, R.; Amaral, Rita; Correia, M. A.; Mendes, S.; Vieira-Marques, P.; Ferreira, J. A.; Lopes, I.; Gomes, J.; Vidal, C.; López Freire, S.; Méndez Brea, P.; Arrobas, A.; Valério, M.; Chaves Loureiro, C.; Santos, L. M.; Couto, M.; Araujo, L.; Todo Bom, A.; Azevedo, J. P.; Cardoso, J.; Emiliano, M.; Gerardo, R.; Lozoya, C.; Pinto, P. L.; Neves, A. Castro; Pinto, N.; Palhinha, A.; Teixeira, F.; Ferreira-Magalhães, M.; Alves, C.; Coelho, D.; Santos, N.; Menezes, F.; Gomes, R.; Rodrigues, J. C. Cidrais; Oliveira, G.; Carvalho, J.; Alves, R. Rodrigues; Moreira, A. S.; Costa, A.; Abreu, C.; Silva, R.; Morête, A.; Falcão, H.; Marques, M. L.; Câmara, R.; Cálix, M. J.; Bordalo, D.; Silva, D.; Vasconcelos, M. J.; Fernandes, R. M.; Ferreira, R.; Freitas, P.; Lopes, F.; Fonseca, J. AlmeidaAssessment of asthma control at every opportunity is recommended. Control of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma Test (CARAT) is a patient reported outcome measure commonly used to assess asthma control in clinical practice.It includes ten questions answered in a 4 point Like rt scale that address upper and lower airway symptoms, sleep interference, limitation of activities , and the need to increase medication over a 4 week period. CARAT is frequently administered on paper during medical visits, but digital versions through website and mobile apps are available.