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- Adaptação de um instrumento para avaliar a satisfação na área da saúde mentalPublication . Mota, Sandra; Moreira, Anabela; Ferreira, Stephanie; Amorim, ManuelaA avaliação da satisfação dos utentes de instituições de saúde tem sido uma área de interesse crescente. Contudo, nas instituições de saúde mental, este interesse é mais recente, refletindo a necessidade destas instituições também demonstrarem a qualidade dos seus serviços. Tendo como objetivo adaptar um instrumento para avaliar a satisfação dos utentes de internamento na área da saúde mental, procedeu-se à adaptação cultural e linguística de um instrumento já validado em Itália “The Rome Opinion Questionnaire for Psychiatric Wards”. Procedeu-se à sua tradução e retro tradução do instrumento original, comparação entre as duas versões na língua original, deteção, identificação e correção de possíveis discrepâncias entre as duas versões, concluindo-se assim a equivalência linguística e semântica do instrumento, resultando deste processo a primeira versão do instrumento. Dos resultados obtidos através da opinião e sugestões expressas pelos elementos do painel de peritos, destacaram-se alterações ao enunciado de vários itens, contudo este painel considerou que todos os itens eram relevantes e importantes para o estudo da satisfação e que as opções de resposta estavam devidamente ordenadas e coerentes com o que desejavam exprimir. Das alterações realizadas resultou a segunda versão do instrumento. Com este trabalho ficou concluída a adaptação cultural e linguística de instrumento de avaliação da satisfação dos utentes na área da saúde mental.
- Adaptação fisiológica a situações de stress competitivo: avaliação do Cortisol Salivar em atletasPublication . Meireles, Marcelo; Ferreira, Stephanie; Lamas, M.C.; Mota, Sandra; Amorim, ManuelaNa tentativa de compreender de que forma a atividade física sob stress influenciam o nosso organismo, vários estudos têm sido desenvolvidos com atletas de competição, por estarem submetidos a inúmeras fontes de stress. Os níveis de cortisol salivar têm sido utilizados para a análise do stress, nomeadamente, desportivo, na medida em que este pode afetar negativamente o seu desempenho.
- Commentary: Theileria Parasites Secrete a Prolyl Isomerase to Maintain Host Leukocyte TransformationPublication . Fernandes, Rúben; Ferreira, Stephanie; Botelho, Mónica C.The genus Theileria comprises apicomplexan parasites that are tick-transmitted and infect ruminants with important trade and industry impact in endemic countries (1). Infectious agents build up elaborate machinery to work together by means of host cell pathways and takeover their genetic and epigenetic mechanisms to modify phenotypic status of host cells.
- Fasciola hepatica extract induces cell death of mammalian cellsPublication . Ferreira, Stephanie; Fernandes, Rúben; Botelho, Mónica C.Fascioliasis is a neglected tropical disease that affects poor people from poor and developing countries. In the world, it has been estimated that at least 2.6 million people are affected with this disease. The International agency for Research on Cancer, states that O. viverrini and C. sinensis, also liver flukes, are considered as definitive causes of cholangiocarcinoma. However, fascioliasis caused by F. hepatica has not been associated with cancer to date. There are not any known causative associations between this parasite and liver cancer (cholangiocarcinoma).
- A meta-analysis on the role of sonication in the diagnosis of cardiac implantable electronic device-related infectionsPublication . Araújo, Daniela; Martins, João P.; Ferreira, Stephanie; Mota, Sandra; Ferreira, Pedro L. ; Pimenta, RuiOne of the biggest obstacles in diagnosing Implant-Associated Infections is the lack of infection criteria and standardized diagnostic methods. These infections present a wide range of symptoms, and their diagnosis can be hampered by the formation of microbial biofilms on the surface of implants. This study aimed to provide insight into the performance of sonication in the diagnosis of infections associated with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices, to help define a consensus on the algorithm for the microbial diagnosis of these infections. We carried out a systematic review with meta-analysis. The PRISMA methodology guidelines were followed, and an advanced search was carried out in PubMed and Web of Science, which enabled 8 articles to be included in the review, in which a meta-analysis was also carried out. QUADAS-2 was used to assess the risk of bias and effect measures were calculated to assess publication bias. The overall sensitivity of the method was 0.823 (95% CI: 0.682–0.910) and the specificity was 0.632 (95% CI: 0.506–0.743). These results suggest that sonication may offer advantages in diagnosing these infections. However, it is essential to approach these findings carefully and take into account the recommendations provided in the EHRA 2019 guidelines. This study highlights the importance of more effective diagnostic approaches for implantable medical device-associated infections to improve the quality of treatment and minimize the risks associated with these challenging medical conditions.
- Microbiological characterization of haemodialysis waters in a dialysis centre at Northern PortugalPublication . Azevedo, Joana; Amorim, Manuela; Ferreira, Stephanie; Mota, Sandra; Moreira, Anabela; Augusto, AntónioThe main therapeutics for chronic renal failure are haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and renal transplantation, which seek to replace renal function (Coulliette & Arduino, 2013). The high-flux haemodialysis is a sequential process, constituted of water pre-treatment (Entry-EA, reverse osmosis-AROI, after osmosis 1-DROI, after osmosis and ring return –RAD), and water treatment in patient system (Damasiewicz, Polkinghorne, & Kerr, 2012). To ensure treatment effectiveness, it is necessary microbiological levels within acceptable limits, which depend on optimal operating conditions in central distribution of dialysis and water quality used for dialysate (Damasiewicz et al., 2012; Ministério da Sáude, 2001). This requires water microbiological and chemical parameters analysis and an effective monitoring to verify that it is suitable for high-flux hemodialysis (Damasiewicz et al., 2012; Ministério da Sáude, 2001).
- Microbiological characterization of thermal watersPublication . Machado, Adriana; Amorim, Manuela; Ferreira, Stephanie; Condeço, Jorge; Mota, Sandra; Moreira, Anabela; Augusto, AntónioThermal waters are used for disease prevention or treatment, for rehabilitation or welfare. The health risks associated with the use of these waters depends not only on the nature of the waters, but also on the manner of its use and the immune status of users. Exposure to microorganism scan occur through inhalation, ingestion or contact. The related severity and diversity of diseases leads to the verification of bacteriological standards established by law in order to ensure its quality and safety.
- Microbiological evaluation of vegetable salads in school canteensPublication . Carneiro, Mariana; Amorim, Manuela; Ferreira, Stephanie; Mota, Sandra; Moreira, Anabela; Augusto, AntónioCurrently bacteria are the main responsible for infections and food poisoning, being a huge public health problem worldwide. Vegetables are potential vehicles of these microorganisms and their consumption, especially raw, increases contamination risk. It has been reported an increase in diseases associated with microbiological contamination by vegetables consumption. Vegetable cultivation and growth process makes them vulnerable to contamination sources that may act at any stage from planting to consumption. Salmonella, Escherichiacoli , Staphylococcus and Listeria are the microorganisms most commonly isolated from vegetables responsible for food borne diseases.
- Microbiological monitoring of surfaces and food handlersPublication . Barros, Sílvia; Amorim, Manuela; Ferreira, Stephanie; Condeço, Jorge; Mota, Sandra; Moreira, Anabela; Augusto, AntónioEvery year, foodborne diseases affects about 48 million people in the United States alone, usually associated with microbiological infection or intoxication The increase in demand for catering services has contributed to cases increase (Kleter & Marvin, 2009; Lund, A.C. Baird-Parker, 2000; Newell et al., 2010). These data show the importance of quality assurance from food production to the consumption. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account special care towards the environment (air), facilities, equipment, surfaces, utensils and handlers throughout the processing by cleaning processes and disinfection (Kleter & Marvin, 2009).
- Microbiological quality control of minced beef and porkPublication . Alves, Sílvia; Moreira, Anabela; Ferreira, Stephanie; Moreira, Teresa; Mota, Sandra; Araújo, António; Amorim, ManuelaFood-borne infections are responsible for high rates of mortality and morbidity. To evaluate and compare the results of microbiological analysis of minced beef and pork.