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- Dermic diffusion and stratum corneum: a state of the art review of mathematical modelsPublication . Couto, Ana; Fernandes, Ruben; Cordeiro, M. Natália D. S.; Reis, Sara S.; Ribeiro, Rogério T.; Pessoa, Ana S. MouraTransdermal biotechnologies are an ever increasing field of interest, due to the medical and pharmaceutical applications that they underlie. There are several mathematical models at use that permit a more inclusive vision of pure experimental data and even allow practical extrapolation for new dermal diffusion methodologies. However, they grasp a complex variety of theories and assumptions that allocate their use for specific situations. Models based on Fick's First Law found better use in contexts where scaled particle theory Models would be extensive in time-span but the reciprocal is also true, as context of transdermal diffusion of particular active compounds changes. This article reviews extensively the various theoretical methodologies for studying dermic diffusion in the rate limiting dermic barrier, the stratum corneum, and systematizes its characteristics, their proper context of application, advantages and limitations, as well as future perspectives.
- Development of weCope, a mobile app for illness self-management in schizophreniaPublication . Simões de Almeida, Raquel; Jacinto, Tiago; Couto, Ana; Marques, António; Queirós, Cristina M.; Martins, Constantino L.Objective To describe the development of weCope, a Portuguese mobile app for people with schizophrenia. Methods The development of weCope followed 4 stages: I-102 people with psychotic disorders completed an online questionnaire; II-a multidisciplinary focus group was conducted among five mental health professionals; III-we developed the app; IV-9 participants used weCope during 8 weeks to assess its efficiency. Results weCope targets coping with voices, problem solving, goals setting and stress management, and results indicated that: weCope improved symptoms, sense of recovery and personal and social functioning; 59% of the participants were willing to download an application for illness self-management; professionals revealed some concerns about mHealth but enhanced the high importance to develop these apps; usability testing revealed that 89% considered weCope useful for illness self-management. However, the more years with mental illness, the less importance is given to a mobile application for this purpose. Discussion weCope was developed through a comprehensive development process and may contribute to a subjective perception of the patient’s better well-being and health condition.
- Evaluation of the seaweeds Chondrus crispus and Ulva lactuca as functional ingredients in gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata)Publication . Guerreiro, Inês; Magalhães, Rui; Coutinho, Filipe; Couto, Ana; Sousa, Sara; Delerue-Matos, Cristina; Domingues, Valentina F.; Oliva-Teles, Aires; Peres, HelenaThe effect of a dietary incorporation of the seaweedsUlva lactucaandChondrus crispusas functional ingredients was evaluatedin gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) juvenile growth, feed efficiency, muscle lipid composition, intermediary metabolism,oxidative status and gut histomorphology. Fish (15 g initial body weight) were fed with isoproteic (46%) and isolipidic (18%)diets with fish meal (FM) and plant feedstuffs (PF) (27:73 protein from FM:PF) as main protein sources (control diet). Three otherdiets were formulated similar to the control but including 5%U. lactuca,5%C. crispusor 2.5% of both algae (dietsUlva,Chondrusand Mix, respectively). Dietary incorporation ofUlvadid not affect growth performance (P> 0.05) while it leads tohigher muscleΣSFA (saturated fatty acids); and liver lipid peroxidation (LPO). Moreover, lower muscleΣPUFA (polyunsatu-rated fatty acids) and plasma glucose was observed. Dietary incorporation ofChondrusleads to lower growth; whole-body drymatter and lipid content; muscleΣPUFA andω3 fatty acids; and plasma glucose. In addition, higher muscleΣMUFA (mono-unsaturated fatty acids); and liver LPO was observed. Dietary incorporation of both algae (Mix) led to lower growth; whole-bodylipid content; muscleΣPUFA andω3 fatty acids; plasma glucose; and hepatic PK (pyruvate kinase) and HOAD (3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase). Furthermore, it leads to higher muscleΣSFA andΣMUFA; and liver LPO. Overall, no beneficial effects ofincluding the tested seaweeds in the diets was observed, while oxidative status was negatively affected in all dietary treatments.
- Mobile application for self-management in Schizophrenia: A pilot studyPublication . Simões de Almeida, Raquel; Couto, Ana; Da Silva Marques, António; Queirós, C. L.; Martins, ConstantinoThere is an urgent need to develop more effective interventions for psychotic disorders. Mobile Health solutions can address this emerging problem but needs more research. This study aims to present a new intervention and have some preliminary data about weCOPE. The sample is constituted by nine participants with a mean age of 38 years (±9.701), being 78% men, and with mean clinical follow-up time of 10 years. The intervention lasted eight weeks and was followed by each user's case manager. The data collection was carried out in two moments (before and after the application use), using six evaluation instruments: Recovery Assessment Scale, Empowerment Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Social Support Satisfaction Scale, Personal and Social Performance Scale, and Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale. The data collected through these instruments were analyzed later through descriptive and inferential statistics. The majority of the results were significant and indicate that weCOPE may produce an improvement in symptoms (general psychopathology), empowerment, recovery, satisfaction with social support, self-efficacy, and personal and social functioning. Thus, this kind of mobile technologies for schizophrenia self-management may contribute to a subjective perception of the patient's better well-being and health condition.
- Projeto Pontes Atlânticas: uma ponte entre os estudantes de fisioterapia da lusofoniaPublication . Leão, Carla; Neves, Maria Ana; Ribeiro, Andrea; Lopes, António; Pedro, Márcia; Sousa, José Luís; Pereira, Ângela; Graça, Maria; Vicente, Sónia; Tavares, Carlos; Pina, Vanusa; Martins, Elisabete; Rocha, Flavia; Urgai, Thiago; Albuquerque, Maíra; Venâncio, João; Silva, Cláudia; Castro, Maria; Gaulic, Sandra; Couto, Ana; Martins, Anabela; Lucena, Aldina; Daitone, José; Valente, Tomás Firmino de LimaA Etapa I do projeto de internacionalização Pontes Atlânticas, do Núcleo Académico de Fisioterapia (NAFisio) da Rede Académica das Ciências da Saúde da Lusofonia (RACS), iniciado no ano letivo 21/22, com segunda edição em 22/23, promove a partilha de perspetivas sobre o contexto educativo e profissional da Fisioterapia entre estudantes de diferentes instituições de ensino superior (IES) membros da RACS. Através da criação de equipas de estudantes de diferentes IES, são realizadas reuniões on-line para partilha das suas realidades, considerando a sua experiência enquanto alunos e futuros profissionais.
- Validação de um questionário sobre o autoconhecimento e perceção dos estudantes de fisioterapia relativos à utilização de inteligência artificial em sala de aula e prática clínica: protocolo de estudoPublication . Ribeiro, Andrea; Neves, Maria Ana; Leão, Carla; Lopes, António Alves; Pedro, Márcia; Sousa, José Luís; Pereira, Ângela; Graça, Maria; Vicente, Sónia; Tavares, Carlos; Pina, Vanusa; Martins, Elisabete; Rocha, Flávia; Urgai, Thiago; Nonato, Maíra; Venâncio, João; Silva, Cláudia; Castro, Maria António; Gagulic, Sandra; Couto, Ana; Martins, Anabela; Lucena, Aldina; Tomás, José Daitone; Valente, Firmino de LimaO desenvolvimento tecnológico e a Inteligência artificial (IA) estão a transformar a forma de ensino-aprendizagem, no ensino superior. Prova disso é o aumento da literatura existente sobre o tema (Chu et al, 2022). A maioria dos estudos incide sobre as características dos instrumentos, do seu uso, benefícios e implementação. A importância da perceção dos estudantes é reconhecida na literatura (Chan & Hu, 2023), contudo desconhece-se o que pensam os estudantes de Fisioterapia (FT).