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- Influence of educational sessions on musculoskeletal disorders on sleep quality and sleep literacy in health school group employers: Pilot studyPublication . Antoni, Aurore; Lopes, Sofia; Coelho, Ana; Rocha, Paula; Brochado, Gabriela; Vieira, ÁgataOccupational diseases, especially musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major factor in our health. Behaviour during the working day can influence the quality of our night. The lack of prevention and information about MSDs and their relationship with the quality of sleep weakens the quality of life and the health of people. As specific objectives, we want to verify if there is an association and correlation between the socio-demographic variables, gender, age, academic qualifications, physical activity, daily sitting time and BMI with the sleep quality index. A quasi-experimental pilot study was conducted on 21 health school employers. They were allocated in two groups, the Experimental The educational sessions did not improve the participants’ sleep quality and sleep literacy. Associations between sociodemographic factors and sleep quality were not found. (N = 11), which was subjected to educational sessions, and the Control (N = 10), constituted of the employers who were not interested in attending the educational sessions. A pilot study was carried out, where the sample characterization and selection questionnaire were tested and validated. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the quiz on sleep literacy were used as instruments for all participants. The analysis and treatment of the collected results was carried out using version 28 of the IBM® SPSS® software, with a confidence interval of 95%. There was no statistically significant improvement in the global quality of sleep intergroup (p = 0.314). No significant differences were found between the experimental group and the control group regarding intra-group score differences between the two moments (p = 0.863 and p = 0.756, respectively). Comparing the two groups there was no statistically significant increase in the quiz scores before and after the intervention (p = 0.809). Also in the intragroup analysis, there was no increase in knowledge between the two moments. The results showed no statistically significant differences regarding the associations and correlations of the sociodemographic variables with sleep quality. The educational sessions did not improve the participants’ sleep quality and sleep literacy. Associations between sociodemographic factors and sleep quality were not found.
- 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.
- Home-based virtual reality exercise program during the maintenance stage of cardiac rehabilitation: A randomized controlled trialPublication . Vieira, Ágata; Melo, Cristina; Noites, Andreia; Machado, Jorge; Mendes, JoaquimHome-based virtual reality technology may become an alternative to cardiac rehabilitation. To evaluate the effects of a specific, home-based exercise program, performed either through a virtual reality (Kinect) or a conventional format (booklet) in the maintenance stage of cardiac rehabilitation for six months on functional muscle strength of the lower limbs, physical activity and exercise tolerance. This is a randomized clinical trial (ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT02753829) with individuals with coronary artery disease from a hospital in Porto, Portugal, randomly allocated to an experimental group “1” (EG1; n = 11), submitted to a virtual reality exercise program (Kinect); an experimental group “2” (EG2; n = 11), submitted to an exercise program described in a booklet (conventional format); or a control group (CG) (n=11), submitted to routine care. Parameters of functional muscle strength of the lower limbs (sit-to-stand test), physical activity (accelerometer) and exercise tolerance (stress test) were assessed and compared between the groups. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied, with 95% with a significance level of 0.05. Significant improvements in functional muscle strength of the lower limbs were observed in EG1 compared to EG2, at three months (19.5 ± 7.7 versus 11.9 ± 4.7, p = 0.042), and at six months (23.0 ± 7.7 versus 14.6 ± 4.6, p = 0.027) of intervention. The program did not demonstrate superior results, in relation to the control group and among the different formats, in physical activity and effort tolerance. In relation to the functional muscle strength of the lower limbs, the virtual reality format showed significantly better results when compared to the conventional format only.
- Prevalência de lesões músculo-esqueléticas em jogadores de ténis de mesa portugueses e franceses: associação com fatores de riscoPublication . Coelho, Ana; Campion, Camille; George, Marie; Brélivet, Valentin; Brochado, Gabriela; Vieira, Ágata; Lopes, SofiaO ténis de mesa é praticado por mais de 260 milhões de pessoas, sendo considerado um desporto com um risco elevado de lesões, devido à sua unilateralidade, à velocidade e repetição dos movimentos. Apesar da crescente popularidade são escassos os estudos nesta área.
- Cardiovascular rehabilitation program: The influence on cognitive and executive function, kyphotic index, joint range of tibiotarsal and balancePublication . Vieira, Ágata; Noites, Andreia; Machado, Jorge; Melo, Cristina; Gabriel, Joaquim; Viamonte, SofiaCardiovascular disease arises from pathological changes, such as atherosclerosis, and continues to be the main cause of mortality, as coronary artery disease that is responsible for 20% of deaths each year. Cardiovascular rehabilitation programs have several phases, and the last one, the maintenance phase, which aims are to implement healthy lifestyles habits on people.
- Effect of educational sessions directed to musculoskeletal disorders on health literacy and on the kyohotic and lordotic indexes in employers of the CESPU group: Pilot studyPublication . Costa, Marlene da; Costa, Nuno da; Fonseca, André; Lopes, Sofia; Coelho, Ana; Rocha, Paula ; Brochado, Gabriela; Vieira, ÁgataDue to technological advance in developed countries, there has been an evolution of workplaces which, in turn, has increased the adherence to the “sitting position” in the workplace, consequently leading to an increase in the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Currently, physiotherapy has shown an important role, through health literacy, not only in the treatment but also in the prevention of MSDs. Aim of work. To evaluate the effect of educational sessions aimed at MSDs on health literacy and on the indices of the thoracic and lumbar region curvatures, in a population of employers of the Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário (CESPU) group. A pilot study:quasi-experimental was conducted on 22 employers of the CESPU group. They were allocated into two groups, the Experimental (N = 12), which was subject to the educational sessions, aimed at posture and prevention of MSDs, and the Control (N = 10), consisting of employers who showed no interest in attending the educational sessions. A sociodemographic questionnaire was applied to characterise the sample, a Quiz, in validation process, with the purpose of assessing the level of literacy of the employers in an educational and interactive way, and the Flexicurve, with the purpose of assessing the physiological curvature of the thoracic and lumbar regions, before and one week after the educational activities. Data were analysed using the IBM® SPSS® software,with a confidence interval of 95%. Results. No statistically significant differences were found in the values of the kyphotic and lordotic indexes, between the two groups. Statistically significant differences were found, in the intragroup analysis (between the two moments of assessment) in the Total Score, assessed by the Quiz, for the experimental group (p = 0.005). This study concluded that there seems to be no effect of the educational sessions on the curvatures of the thoracic and lumbar regions of the employers of the CESPU group. However, the results seem to show a positive effect of the educational sessions on the Total Score, which may suggest an increase in the level of health literacy.
- Relação entre a idade e os efeitos da reabilitação cardíaca em pacientes coronários: efeitos de um programa de reabilitação cardíaca de 2 anos (fase III) em parâmetros avaliados em provas de esforçoPublication . Vieira, Ágata; Noites, Andreia; Ramalhão, AnaAnalisar a influência da Idade nos efeitos de um Programa de Reabilitação Cardíaca Fase III, em pacientes coronários, analisando Provas de Esforço. Amostra constituída pelo Grupo Meia-idade, <65 anos, e Grupo Idosos, ≥65 anos, tendo sido recolhidos o Índice de Massa Corporal, Velocidade e Inclinação máximas, Tempo de Prova, VO2 máximo teórico, Tensão Arterial basal, máxima e de recuperação, Frequência Cardíaca máxima, Percentagem da Frequência Cardíaca máxima teórica, Duplo Produto máximo e Tempo de Recuperação. RESULTADOS: Sem diferenças significativas, entre os dois grupos, em nenhum parâmetro. A Idade não influenciou os efeitos do Programa de Reabilitação Cardíaca.
- Effects of aerobic exercise associated with abdominal microcurrent: a preliminary studyPublication . Noites, Andreia; Nunes, Rita; Gouveia, Ana Isabel; Mota, Alexandra; Melo, Cristina; Vieira, Ágata; Adubeiro, Nuno; Bastos, José MesquitaTo analyze the short- and long-term effects of microcurrent used with aerobic exercise on abdominal fat (visceral and subcutaneous). Methods: Forty-two female students from a university population were randomly assigned into five group: intervention group (IG) 1 (n=9), IG2 (n=9), IG3 (n=7), IG4 (n=8), and placebo group (PG) (n=9). An intervention program of 10 sessions encompassing microcurrent and aerobic exercise (performed with a cycloergometer) was applied in all groups, with slightly differences between them. In IG1 and IG2, microcurrent with transcutaneous electrodes was applied, with different frequency values; 30-minute exercise on the cycloergometer was subsequently performed. IG3 used the same protocol as IG1 but with different electrodes (percutaneous), while in IG4 the microcurrent was applied simultaneously with the cycloergometer exercise. Finally, the PG used the IG1 protocol but with the microcurrent device switched off. All groups were evaluated through ultrasound and abdominal perimeter measurement for visceral and subcutaneous abdominal fat assessment; through calipers for skinfolds measurement; through bioimpedance to evaluate weight, fat mass percentage, and muscular mass; and through blood analyses to measure cholesterol, triglyceride, and glucose levels. After intervention sessions, visceral fat decreased significantly in IG1 compared with the PG. Subcutaneous fat was reduced significantly in all groups compared with the PG. After 4 weeks, almost all results were maintained. The addition of microcurrent to aerobic exercise may reduce fat more than does aerobic exercise alone.
- A influência da electrolipólise associada ao exercício físico na atividade metabólicaPublication . Noites, Andreia; Couto, Miriam Faria; Monteiro, Pedro; Vieira, Ágata; Adubeiro, Nuno; Carvalho, Paulo; Gouveia, Ana; Nunes, Ana; Mota, Alexandra; Leal, Carla; Rodrigues, Cláudia; Sousa, Gisela; Silva, PatríciaO excesso de gordura abdominal associa-se a patologias cardiometabólicas. A microcorrente poderá ser coadjuvante ao exercício aeróbio na estimulação da lipólise, prevenindo riscos de saúde. O exercício físico aeróbio constitui uma modalidade capaz de diminuir o tecido adiposo, por estimular a lipólise através da elevação do nível de catecolaminas, resultantes do aumento da actividade do sistema nervoso simpático. O tipo de exercício físico mais adequado para consumo predominante de lípidos é o exercício aeróbio prolongado e de intensidade moderada. No entanto, na prática de exercício físico as fontes lipídicas são globais o que sustenta a utilidade de procedimentos que promovam o gasto de gordura localizada na região abdominal. A electrolipólise, que pode ser realizada pela aplicação de microcorrente de baixa frequência, poderá ser usada com este intuito, uma vez que a activação do sistema nervoso simpático, juntamente com a alteração da polaridade da membrana celular dos adipócitos e o aumento do fluxo sanguíneo, parecem ser os responsáveis pela promoção da lipólise e aumento do metabolismo local. Para além destes mecanismos, a microcorrente favorece a degradação de triglicerídeos ao promover a activação das enzimas triglicerídeo lípase e lípase hormono-sensível. Após a hidrólise de triglicerídeos torna-se fulcral o exercício físico para que os ácidos gordos em circulação sejam utilizados como fonte de energia. Porém não existe evidência científica que comprove os efeitos da electrolipólise associada ao exercício físico bem como consenso nos parâmetros que devem ser utilizados para electrolipólise, neste sentido vários estudos tem sido realizados no âmbito da linha de investigação de sistema tegumentar e metabólico da ESTSP.
- Virtual reality exercise on a home-based phase III cardiac rehabilitation program, effect on executive function, quality of life and depression, anxiety and stress: a randomized controlled trialPublication . Vieira, Ágata; Melo, Cristina; Machado, Jorge; Gabriel, JoaquimTo analyse the effect of a six-month home-based phase III cardiac rehabilitation (CR) specific exercise program, performed in a virtual reality (Kinect) or conventional (booklet) environment, on executive function, quality of life and depression, anxiety and stress of subjects with coronary artery disease.