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- Contributions to the validation of a European Portuguese version of Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort QuestionnairePublication . Vieira, F.; Alves, Sandra Maria; Silva, M. A.; Rodrigues, A.; Santos, J.; Pimenta, Rui Esteves; Pimenta, Rui; Alves, Sandra MariaThe European Agency for Safety and Health at Work reported, in 2020, that 22% of European workers experience persistent musculoskeletal pain, with WMSDs accounting for 60% of occupational diseases. Lower back pain and upper limb disorders are major causes of absenteeism and reduced productivity. The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) is a widely used tool for assessing the frequency, severity, and interference of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) across 20 body regions. This study aimed to translate and validate the CMDQ for European Portuguese, enhancing its applicability for assessing WRMSDs in Portugal.
- Effectiveness of an intervention program for informal carers of children admitted to a rehabilitation centrePublication . Morais, Sónia; Pimenta, Rui Esteves; Morais, Carminda; Macedo, Rui; Ribeiro, Inês; Ferreira, Pedro Lopes; Pimenta, Rui; Macedo, RuiHealth literacy improves informal caregivers’ knowledge and ability to provide care. The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of a group-based intervention on the health literacy of informal caregivers of children with special health needs (SHNs). The intervention focuses on movement, hydrotherapy, walking, and relaxation, with three evaluation stages. Participants included 34 informal caregivers of children with SHNs, recruited at a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. We collected sociodemographic data of the participants and measured their health literacy through the short-form version of the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q16). Around 70% of the participants were female, with a mean age of 41.06 ± 4.98 years, and nearly 85% were married or in a de facto union. About 26% were unemployed, and more than 65% had completed secondary education or higher. The mean scores of the HLS-EU-Q16 were statistically significantly higher throughout the intervention, with differences over the evaluation stages [F(2,56) = 75.55; p < 0.05]. A structured, dynamic, and group-based intervention plan showed improvements in the health literacy of the participants, with an increase in the percentage of participants with sufficient and excellent levels of health literacy at the end of the intervention.
- Metodologias de análise de impacte orçamental de biossimilares: Protocolo para uma scoping reviewPublication . Machado, Sara; Brandão, Catarina; Suárez, Ana Martín; Pimenta, Rui Esteves; Cruz, Agostinho; Cruz, Agostinho; Pimenta, RuiA Europa autoriza medicamentos biossimilares desde 2006, após queda das patentes dos medicamentos biológicos de referência. Os biossimilares são altamente semelhantes aos medicamentos biológicos de referência e têm de cumprir os mesmos rigorosos padrões de qualidade, segurança e eficácia (European Commission, 2013). Estas alternativas de elevada qualidade, aprovadas através de um procedimento centralizado, conduzido pela Agência Europeia de Medicamentos (EMA), resultaram em poupanças acumuladas estimadas em aproximadamente 56 mil milhões de euros, com base nos preços de lista, até julho de 2024 na Europa (IQVIA, 2025). A Análise de Impacte Orçamental (AIO) é um método utilizado para estimar as consequências financeiras da adoção de uma nova intervenção em saúde, complementando estudos de avaliação económica (Sullivan et al., 2014). Objetivo: Este estudo tem como objetivo descrever e analisar as metodologias aplicadas nas AIOs de biossimilares em países da Europa. A scoping review seguirá a metodologia proposta pelo Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). A pesquisa e identificação dos estudos serão conduzidas em três bases de dados: MEDLINE (via PubMed), Web of Science Core Collection (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, ESCI) e ScienceDirect. Os critérios de elegibilidade dos estudos serão definidos de acordo com o modelo População–Conceito–Contexto (PCC) recomendado pelo JBI para scoping reviews, abrangendo artigos publicados em inglês desde 2006. O processo de extração dos dados será desenvolvido em conformidade com as boas práticas da International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) para AIOs (Sullivan et al., 2014). Os dados serão sintetizados e apresentados de forma descritiva e narrativa, recorrendo a tabelas de síntese que evidenciem os parâmetros de extração definidos, de modo a responder ao objetivo do estudo. A síntese da evidência disponível sobre as metodologias de AIO aplicadas a biossimilares permitirá identificar lacunas metodológicas na literatura existente, bem como avaliar as implicações dessas lacunas para a comparabilidade dos resultados e para o desenho de futuras AIOs nesta área. Espera-se que o presente estudo contribua para uma melhor compreensão das metodologias de AIO aplicadas a biossimilares, promovendo o desenvolvimento de abordagens metodológicas mais harmonizadas e robustas neste domínio. Pretende-se, ainda, destacar o papel estratégico dos biossimilares na promoção da sustentabilidade financeira dos sistemas de saúde na Europa.
- Nasa task load index: Preliminary results from the Portuguese adaptationPublication . Rodrigues, A.; Pimenta, Rui Esteves; Alves, Sandra Maria; Silva, M.; Vieira, F.; Santos, J.; Pimenta, RuiThe NASA Task Load Index (TLX) is a subjective method for assessing workload. Mental workload is a psychosocial risk factor that can negatively impact both the physical and mental health of workers. Early assessment and identification of these risks can lead to more effective diagnosis and treatment, enhancing human performance. The NASA-TLX assesses workload across six domains: mental, physical, temporal demands, performance, effort and frustration level. The aim of this work was producing a Portuguese adaptation of the NASA-TLX scale.
- Preliminary results of a portuguese version of Prevent for Work Questionnaire (P4WQ)Publication . Silva, M.A.; Pimenta, Rui Esteves; Rodrigues, A.; Vieira, F.; Alves, Sandra Maria; Santos, J.; Pimenta, RuiMusculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the most prevalent work-related health conditions. While both occupational and non-occupational factors contribute to the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs), psychosocial risks have gained increasing importance in understanding their determinants. The Prevent for Work questionnaire (P4Wq) is a 20-item tool based on a biopsychosocial model. It assesses risk factors associated with WRMSDs, addressing both well-established physical risks and emerging psychosocial factors. Using validated tools in the local language enhances result comparability and generalizability, supporting more effective interventions and policy recommendations tailored to the population's needs. The main aim of this study was to translate and validate the P4Wq for the Portuguese. The P4Wq identifies risk groups and provides data for defining priorities, pedagogical actions, and preventive measures related to WRMSDs.