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  • The effectiveness of Virtual Reality in improving balance and gait in people with Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review
    Publication . Fernandes, Sofia; Oliveira, Bruna; Sacadura, Sofia; Rakasi, Cristina; Furtado, Isabel; Figueiredo, João Paulo; Gonçalves, Rui Soles; Martins, Anabela Correia
    Virtual reality (VR), often used with motion sensors, provides interactive tools for physiotherapy aimed at enhancing motor functions. This systematic review examined the effects of VR-based interventions, alone or combined with conventional physiotherapy (PT), on balance and gait in individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Following PRISMA guidelines, eight randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between January 2019 and April 2025 were included. Interventions lasted between 5 and 12 weeks and were grouped as VR alone or VR combined with PT. Methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro Scale. Of the 31 comparisons for balance and gait, 30 were favored by the experimental group, with 12 reaching statistical significance. Secondary outcomes (function, cognition, and quality of life) showed mixed results, with 6 comparisons favoring the experimental group (3 statistically significant) and 4 favoring the control group (1 statistically significant). Overall, the studies showed fair to good quality and a moderate risk of bias. VR-based interventions, particularly when combined with PT, show promise for improving balance and gait in PD. However, the evidence is limited by the small number of studies, heterogeneity of protocols, and methodological constraints. More rigorous, long-term trials are needed to clarify their therapeutic potential.
    2025-08-04Artigo de investigação Acesso aberto Ver mais
  • From Information management to quality: an audit process and standardization for TAW campany
    Publication . Carvalho, Milena; Oliveira, Bruna; Martins, Susana
    The project that is presented took place within the curricular unit of The Final Project Seminar / Internship of the degree in Library and Information Science and Technologies (LIST) of ISCAP-P. Porto and was developed by a student finalist of this cycle of studies oriented by two faculty members and tutored by TAW staff. The project was developed at TAW, a micro-company focused on Information and Communication Technologies, seeking to associate best practices and technological solutions with all businesses. It is the Global Distributor of the platform called S2i, being specialized in its customization, project management and consulting in business processes (TAW, 2020) [...]
    2022Artigo científico Acesso aberto Ver mais