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- A2.8 Effect of home exercise program in quality of life in patients with ankylosing spondylitisPublication . Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, Sofia; Excelsa Moreira, Maria; Lopes, Patrícia; Carneiro, Ana; Silva, Daniela; Neves, Inês; Araújo, Filipa; Vitorino, AliceBackground and Objectives Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic, rheumatic and inflammatory disease with a generally progressive course. The pain and stiffness are the main symptoms that cause the individual less mobility and changes in the sleep cycle producing fatigue, anxiety, stress and depression. This group of symptoms changes the well-being and quality of life of individuals. It is important to follow the recommendations of the physiotherapist about duration and frequency to ensure their effectiveness and improve the quality of life of individuals. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a home-based exercise program in quality of life of people with ankylosing spondylitis.
- A7.1 Cultural adaptation and validation of instruments the london fibromyalgia epidemiology study screening questionnaire and fibromyalgia new clinical diagnostic criteria for the portuguese population with fibromyalgiaPublication . Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, Sofia; Araújo, Filipa; Vitorino, Alice; Neves, Inês; Silva, Daniela; Lopes, Patrícia; Moreira, Excelsa; Carneiro, AnaBackground and Objectives Fibromyalgia it is recognised as a chronic condition because of high morbidity. Usually classified as a disease by the absence of functional organic changes, the diagnosis is controversial and takes approximately 2 to 3 years to be established by a rheumatologist. To minimize this gap, as well as the negative impact on quality of life of patients and the socio-economic context of the country concerned can resort to the administration of validated questionnaires. They also facilitate the collection of reliable information and its comparison with international studies in the scientific community. The objective of this study is culturally adapt and validate the instruments The London Fibromyalgia Epidemiology Study Screening Questionnaire (LFESSQ) and Clinical New Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria (NCFDC) for the Portuguese population with FM.
- A7.2 Evaluation of the influence of a program of home-based exercises in disability due to neck pain in subjects with FibromyalgiaPublication . Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, Sofia; Neves, Inês; Silva, Daniela; Araújo, Filipa; Vitorino, Alice; Lopes, Patrícia; Moreira, Excelsa; Carneiro, AnaBackground and Objectives Patients with fibromyalgia often feel disable in daily function and admit a great impact in quality of life due to their health condition. The recommendations of an exercise program are important, because individuals with FM are often inactive and physically deconditioned, they fear that exercise exacerbates symptoms. The exercise programs for individuals with fibromyalgia have poor adhesion primarily by the need for equipment, facilities and travel, and the presence of depressive symptoms. All these factors are relevant and take into account when designing the home-based exercise program. The objective of this study was investigate the effect of a home-based exercise program in disability caused by neck pain in patients with fibromyalgia.
- A7.3 Evaluation the effect of a home-exercise program based on disability caused by back pain in individuals with fibromyalgiaPublication . Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, Sofia; Silva, Daniela; Neves, Inês; Araújo, Filipa; Vitorino, Alice; Lopes, Patrícia; Excelsa Moreira, Maria; Carneiro, AnaBackground and Objectives Fibromyalgia (FM) is a rheumatic disease and the cause remains unknown, it’s characterised by the presence of musculoskeletal widespread pain, and the lumbar region is one of the places frequently affected. Pain presented by FM patients is usually described as the forum muscular, and one of the most referred to is the back. These painful situations can be associated to the function of the lumbar support of the upper body weight, so this region being subjected to compressive loads and lumbopelvic instability situations, which are frequently associated with low back pain, so it is important to consciousness of posture neutral in the lumbar spine, strengthening and stretching the muscles responsible for the stability of this region. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of an exercise program performed at home in the level of disability caused by low back pain in patients with FM.
- A7.4 Study of psychometric properties of the "medical outcomes Scale (MOS) sleep scale" in the portuguese population with fibromyalgiaPublication . Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, Sofia; Vitorino, Alice; Araújo, Filipa; Neves, Inês; Silva, Daniela; Lopes, Patrícia; Moreira, Excelsa; Carneiro, AnaBackground and Objectives Sleep is a highly organised biological process that is an important component of functioning and well-being of human. Sleep disorders have been referred as one of the main symptoms of Fibromyalgia. However, after the pain, sleep disorder symptoms is most often referenced by these individuals, including non-restorative sleep, insomnia and poor quality sleep. Recent studies suggest a reciprocal relationship between pain and sleep. Thus, the new diagnostic criteria proposed by American College of Rheumatology (ACR) suggest that sleep should be a central aspect of Fibromyalgia clinical evaluation. The objective of this study is evaluate the psychometric properties of the MOS Sleep Scale in patients with Fibromyalgia.
- Análise da funcionalidade em idosos do Alto Minho após o programa OtagoPublication . Alves, Odete; Carvalho, Ana de; Francisco, Ana; Pinho, Mariana; Carvalho, Camila; Martins, Hélder; Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, Sofia; Santos, Paula; Carvalho Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, SofiaO norte de Portugal apresenta uma elevadataxa de envelhecimento, associada a condições como sarcopenia, diminuição do equilíbrio e da força muscular. O obje,vo deste estudo foi avaliar o impacto do programa de exercícios de Otago (PEO) na funcionalidade e, de forma secundária, na perceção de saúde e no medo de cair em idososresidentes em estruturas residenciais no Alto Minho. Realizou-se um estudo pré-experimental com 37 par,cipantes (83,46 ± 6,53 anos)sendo a maioria mulheres (75,60%). O PEO foi implementado durante oitosemanas, com avaliação da funcionalidade antes e após a intervenção u,lizando os testes 30 seconds Sit to Stand (30STS), Timed Up and Go (TUG), 4 Stage Balance Test "Modified" (4SBTM), 15 seconds Step Test (15SST) e 10 meters Walking Speed (10MWS). A perceção de saúde e o medo de cair foram avaliados através de um ques,onário. Após a intervenção, observou-se uma melhoria significa,va na funcionalidade, com aumento das repe,ções do 30STS (6,69 ± 4,35 para 9,16 ± 5,35; p < 0,001) e redução do tempo do TUG (p = 0,006). No entanto, não foram encontradas diferenças significa,vas do 15SST (p = 0,142) e do 10MWS (p = 0,815). Houve uma melhoria significa,va do equilíbrio dinâmico (4SBTM, p < 0,001), mas não da perceção de saúde ou do medo de cair (p > 0,05). Conclui-se que o PEO melhora a força muscular, mobilidade e equilíbrio dinâmico, sem afetar a perceção de saúde ou o medo de cair.
- Assessment risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders according to the RULA method in NursesPublication . Santos, Paula Clara; Lopes, Sofia; Silva, Vanessa; Norton, Pedro; Amaro, João; Mesquita, CristinaIn what concerns Occupational Health, the most recurrent injuries are musculoskeletal disorders, which are frequently associated with risk factors, such as, repetition of the task and handling of loads. Among health professionals, nurses are the most affected.
- Association of fall risk in older adults between gender, fear of falling and autonomyPublication . Rios, T; Simões, A; Lopes, SofiaAging is a natural process of the individual and is associated with a decline in physical and mental function. Given the high prevalence of older adults worldwide, it becomes ppropriated to identify the consequences of this reduction. The falls appear as a consequence more common in this specific population, which triggers the need to identify the different risk factors, in order to prevent them and create intervention programs in that way.
- Association palmar grip strength with self-reported symptoms in the armPublication . Carvalhais, Alice; Babo, Tatiana; Carvalho, Raquel; Rocha, Paula; Brochado, Gabriela; Lopes, SofiaWorld Health Organization (WHO) defined work-related musculoskeletal injuries as multifactorial diseases. These injuries are the main concern of public health and individual health, and are becoming increasingly frequent, in both developed and developing countries. Workers during working hours are often exposed to repetitive movements, the lifting and carrying heavy loads, verifying an increase in demand in terms of muscle strength in the upper limbs. The palmar grip strength provides an objective index of the functional integrity for the evaluation of upper limbs. Verify that the palmar grip strength is associated with self-reported symptoms in the arm in industry worker’s electrical components.
- Caracterização do perfil do cuidador informal, da pessoa cuidada e das suas necessidadesPublication . Carvalho, Raquel; Vieira, Ágata; Silva, Bruna; Brochado, Gabriela; Lopes, Sofia; Huylebroeck, Haziel; Martins, Steven; Rocha, PaulaO cuidador informal é um dos principais intervenientes na saúde dos utentes que necessitam de assistência. De forma a capacitar e promover competências de cuidados à pessoa pela qual são responsáveis, torna-se importante compreender as suas necessidades.