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2. Correction: Physiotherapists’ barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a behaviour change-informed exercise intervention to promote the adoption of regular exercise practice in patients at risk of recurrence of low back pain: a qualitative study
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Moniz, Alexandre, Duarte, Susana T., Aguiar, Pedro, Caeiro, Carmen, Pires, Diogo, Fernandes, Rita, Moço, Diogo, Marques, Marta M., Sousa, Rute, Canhão, Helena, Branco, Jaime, Rodrigues, Ana Maria, and Cruz, Eduardo B.
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- 2024
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3. Physiotherapists’ barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a behaviour change-informed exercise intervention to promote the adoption of regular exercise practice in patients at risk of recurrence of low back pain: a qualitative study
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Moniz, Alexandre, Duarte, Susana T., Aguiar, Pedro, Caeiro, Carmen, Pires, Diogo, Fernandes, Rita, Moço, Diogo, Marques, Marta M., Sousa, Rute, Canhão, Helena, Branco, Jaime, Rodrigues, Ana Maria, and Cruz, Eduardo B.
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- 2024
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4. A Stratified Approach for Managing Patients With Low Back Pain in Primary Care (SPLIT Program): A Before-and-After Study
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Gomes, Luis Antunes, Fernandes, Rita, Caeiro, Carmen, Henriques, Ana Rita, Sousa, Rute Dinis de, Branco, Jaime C., Pimentel-Santos, Fernando, Moniz, Rubina, Vicente, Lilia, Canhao, Helena, Rodrigues, Ana Maria, and Cruz, Eduardo Brazete
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Management ,Diagnosis ,Care and treatment ,Evaluation ,Company business management ,Low back pain -- Diagnosis -- Care and treatment ,Primary health care -- Management -- Evaluation - Abstract
INTRODUCTION Low back pain (LBP) is a high-burden health problem worldwide, and its management represents a serious challenge for health systems. (1-4) The burden caused by LBP is mainly explained [...], PURPOSE To determine the effects of stratified primary care for low back pain (SPLIT program) in decreasing back-related disability for patients with low back pain (LBP) in primary care. METHODS We conducted a before-and-after study. We compared health-related outcomes for 2 sequential, independent cohorts of patients with LBP recruited at 7 primary care units in Portugal. The first prospective cohort study characterized usual care (UC) and collected data from February to September 2018. The second was performed when the SPLIT program was implemented and collected data from November 2018 to October 2021. Between cohorts, physical therapists were trained in the implementation of the SPLIT program, which used the STarT Back Screening Tool to categorize patients for matched treatment. We compared back-related disability (Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, 0-24 points), pain (Numeric Pain Rating Scale, 0-10 points), perceived effect of treatment (Global Perceived Effect Scale, -5 to +5 points), and health-related quality of life (EuroQoL 5 dimensions 3 levels index, 0-1 points). RESULTS We enrolled a total of 447 patients: 115 in the UC cohort (mostly treated with pharmacologic treatment) and 332 in the SPLIT cohort (all referred for a physical therapy intervention program). Over the study period of 6 months, patients in the SPLIT program showed significantly greater improvements in back-related disability ([beta], -2.94; 95% CI, -3.63 to -2.24; P[less than or equal to].001), pain ([beta], -0.88; 95% CI, -1.18 to -0.57; P[less than or equal to].001), perceived effect of treatment ([beta], 1.40; 95% CI, 0.97 to 1.82; P[less than or equal to].001), and health-related quality of life ([beta], 0.11; 95% CI, 0.08 to 0.14; P[less than or equal to].001) compared with UC. CONCLUSIONS Patients in the SPLIT program for LBP showed greater benefits regarding health-related outcomes than those receiving UC. https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.3104
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- 2024
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5. Co-designing an eHealth Solution to Support Fibromyalgia Self-Management
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Albuquerque Santos, Pedro, Neves Madeira, Rui, Ferreira, Hugo, Caeiro, Carmen, Goos, Gerhard, Founding Editor, Hartmanis, Juris, Founding Editor, Bertino, Elisa, Editorial Board Member, Gao, Wen, Editorial Board Member, Steffen, Bernhard, Editorial Board Member, Yung, Moti, Editorial Board Member, Abdelnour Nocera, José, editor, Kristín Lárusdóttir, Marta, editor, Petrie, Helen, editor, Piccinno, Antonio, editor, and Winckler, Marco, editor
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- 2023
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6. Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Person-Centered Therapeutic Relationship in Physiotherapy Scale to European Portuguese.
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Moreira, João, Domingues, Lúcia, Silva, Margarida, and Caeiro, Carmen
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PHYSICAL therapy ,SELF-evaluation ,SELF-efficacy ,CRONBACH'S alpha ,RESEARCH methodology evaluation ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH evaluation ,ETHNOLOGY research ,MUSCULOSKELETAL system diseases ,MEDICAL care ,STATISTICAL sampling ,HOSPITALS ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,PATIENT-centered care ,PSYCHOMETRICS ,RESEARCH methodology ,COMMUNICATION ,PHYSICIAN-patient relations ,THERAPEUTIC alliance ,FACTOR analysis ,SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors ,COMPARATIVE studies ,DATA analysis software ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,PHYSICAL therapists ,EVALUATION ,DISEASE complications - Abstract
Background/Objectives: Implementing a person-centered practice is considered a priority in healthcare, and the development of a solid and positive therapeutic relationship is a fundamental element. This study conducted a cross-cultural adaptation of the Person-Centered Therapeutic Relationship in Physiotherapy Scale to European Portuguese and contributed to its validation through the study of its structural validity and internal consistency. Methods: This study was conducted from October 2021 to July 2023 and included two phases: a methodological study of cross-cultural adaptation (phase 1) and a transversal study to assess the psychometric properties (phase 2). Structural validity was analyzed using exploratory factor analysis and internal consistency was estimated using Cronbach's alpha (α). A p-value < 0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance. Results: The Person-Centered Therapeutic Relationship in Physiotherapy Scale was successfully culturally adapted to European Portuguese (phase 1). During phase 2, 203 individuals [mean age: 50.16 ± 13.10 years (range 18–80 years)] with musculoskeletal conditions, mostly female (63.1%), were recruited. The factorial solution explained 74.7% of the total variability and retained three factors, grouping items 9 to 15 in a common factor (professional empowerment and therapeutic communication). Adequate internal consistency was found (Cronbach's α = 0.889). Conclusions: This study culturally adapted an instrument to European Portuguese, which allows the assessment of the person-centered therapeutic relationship in physiotherapy, presenting adequate internal consistency. Future studies should contribute to the remaining validation of the instrument so that it can be available to the Portuguese population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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7. Portuguese individuals' experiences and perceptions of non-specific chronic low back pain
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Caeiro, Carmen Sofia Frade
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Low back pain (LBP) is the most common form of chronic pain. Approximately 85% to 90% of chronic low back pain (CLBP) episodes in primary care cannot be related to serious pathology or neurocompression, being described as nonspecific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). This disorder involves continuous pain or recurrent flare-ups that are responsible for high levels of distress, functional disability and work absenteeism. It has also a significant impact on health care systems and society in general. Considering the complexity inherent in the experience of NSCLBP, where personal and cultural contexts play a major role, research has highlighted the need to study this phenomenon in contexts that have not yet been investigated. This study aimed to explore the Portuguese individuals` experiences and perceptions of NSCLBP. An interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was employed to explore the experiences of eight participants, who were recruited purposefully from three Portuguese health sites. Semi-structured one-to-one interviews were carried out in order to collect data. The interviews were audiorecorded and transcribed verbatim. Following an inductive process of data analysis, five themes emerged as interrelated parts of an extended account that explored the Portuguese individuals` experiences and perceptions of NSCLBP. In the first theme the disruptive nature of the NSCLBP experience was emphasised. In the second, the participants` meaning making of NSCLBP and their need to understand it were highlighted. In the third, the clinical encounters and their contribution to maintaining the lack of participants’ understanding about NSCLBP were emphasised. In the fourth, the meaning making of NSCLBP contribution to reshaping the participants` social interactions was explored. In the fifth, the participants` definition of their sense of self through the meaning making of NSCLBP was highlighted. In order to promote the transparency of data analysis, an audit trail was developed to document all relevant steps of this process. This study has offered the first insights into the Portuguese individuals’ experiences of NSCLBP disorder, which may help clinicians in transferring this knowledge to the therapeutic approach to patients with similar experiences. The knowledge produced may be used to inform recommendations for NSCLBP management.
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8. A Stratified Approach for Managing Patients With Low Back Pain in Primary Care (SPLIT Program): A Before-and-After Study.
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Antunes Gomes, Luís, Fernandes, Rita, Caeiro, Carmen, Rita Henriques, Ana, Dinis de Sousa, Rute, Branco, Jaime C., Pimentel-Santos, Fernando, Moniz, Rubina, Vicente, Lilia, Canhão, Helena, Maria Rodrigues, Ana, and Brazete Cruz, Eduardo
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LUMBAR pain ,PRIMARY care ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,PHYSICAL therapists ,QUALITY of life ,CANCER pain - Abstract
PURPOSE To determine the effects of stratified primary care for low back pain (SPLIT program) in decreasing back-related disability for patients with low back pain (LBP) in primary care. METHODS We conducted a before-and-after study. We compared health-related outcomes for 2 sequential, independent cohorts of patients with LBP recruited at 7 primary care units in Portugal. The first prospective cohort study characterized usual care (UC) and collected data from February to September 2018. The second was performed when the SPLIT program was implemented and collected data from November 2018 to October 2021. Between cohorts, physical therapists were trained in the implementation of the SPLIT program, which used the STarT Back Screening Tool to categorize patients for matched treatment. We compared back-related disability (Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire, 0-24 points), pain (Numeric Pain Rating Scale, 0-10 points), perceived effect of treatment (Global Perceived Effect Scale, -5 to +5 points), and health-related quality of life (EuroQoL 5 dimensions 3 levels index, 0-1 RESULTS We enrolled a total of 447 patients: 115 in the UC cohort (mostly treated with pharmacologic treatment) and 332 in the SPLIT cohort (all referred for a physical therapy intervention program). Over the study period of 6 months, patients in the SPLIT program showed significantly greater improvements in back-related disability (ß, -2.94; 95% CI, -3.63 to -2.24; P ≤ .001), pain (ß, -0.88; 95% CI, -1.18 to -0.57; P ≤ .001), perceived effect of treatment (ß, 1.40; 95% CI, 0.97 to 1.82; P ≤ .001), and health-related quality of life (ß, 0.11; 95% CI, 0.08 to 0.14; P = .001) compared with CONCLUSIONS Patients in the SPLIT program for LBP showed greater benefits regarding health-related outcomes than those receiving UC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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9. Aquatic exercise and pain neurophysiology education versus aquatic exercise alone for patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial
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Pires, Diogo, Cruz, Eduardo Brazete, and Caeiro, Carmen
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10. Clinical encounters may not be responding to patients’ search for meaning and control over non-specific chronic low back pain – an interpretative phenomenological analysis
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Caeiro, Carmen, primary, Moore, Ann, additional, and Price, Lee, additional
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- 2021
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11. Clinical encounters may not be responding to patients' search for meaning and control over non-specific chronic low back pain – an interpretative phenomenological analysis.
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Caeiro, Carmen, Moore, Ann, and Price, Lee
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LUMBAR pain , *PILOT projects , *CHRONIC diseases , *RESEARCH methodology , *INTERVIEWING , *PATIENTS' attitudes , *PHENOMENOLOGY , *SOUND recordings , *JUDGMENT sampling , *THEMATIC analysis - Abstract
Considering the need to study the experiences of individuals with musculoskeletal problems in contexts that have not yet been investigated as well as the relevance of fostering a research agenda towards person-centred care, this study aimed to explore the experiences of non-specific chronic low back pain from the perspective of Portuguese individuals living with it. An interpretative phenomenological analysis was employed to explore the experiences of eight participants, who were recruited purposefully from two primary care centres and one clinic. Semi-structured one-to-one interviews were carried out, audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Three themes were generated as interrelated parts of an extended account that explored the participants' meaning making of their experience: "Non-specific chronic low back pain as a disruptive experience"; "Searching for the meaning of non-specific chronic low back pain"; and, "Clinical encounters that perpetuate the lack of understanding about non-specific chronic low back pain." This study offers insight into the Portuguese individuals' experiences of non-specific chronic low back pain. Particularly, it suggests that clinical encounters may not be aligned with patients' needs and expectations. These findings may help clinicians in transferring this knowledge to therapeutic approaches to individuals with similar experiences/contexts. Patients with NSCLBP need to understand their pain and to retain a sense of control over their lives. Encounters with health professionals may perpetuate the lack of understanding about pain and strategies to control it, as patients consider themselves unable to have an active role in the decision-making and are disempowered to deal with their pain. Health professionals should involve patients and promote the co-construction of an explanation that integrates both health professionals' knowledge and patients' narratives. There is a need to align both the patients' and health professionals' perspectives regarding health care in order to implement patient-centred and individually tailored treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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12. Health interventions for selfmanagement: the role of qualitative approaches in mixed methods research.
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Soares, Célia, Pereira, Carla, Caeiro, Carmen, and da Silva, Madalena Gomes
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MEDICAL care ,MIXED methods research ,QUALITATIVE research ,DATA analysis ,SEMI-structured interviews - Abstract
The long-term success of health intervention programs for self-management is often compromised by the difficulties felt by participants to maintain adherence to prescribed behavioral changes. Mixed methods research can expand understanding and the insights of complex health research problems such as self-management in chronic conditions. The purpose of this paper is to share key contents of a symposium focusing on the application of mixed methods research in the context of person-centered education, held during the 6th World Conference on Qualitative Research. More specifically, it aims at: 1) exploring examples of implementing mixed methods research in health interventions for self-management of chronic conditions and other health risks; 2) promoting insights and knowledge on the ‘why and how of combinations’ in mixed methods studies; and 3) exploring the valuable role of qualitative strands in mixed methods in the wider context of health research. Three studies are explored as examples of application of mixed methods in self-management programs, considering the experiences of participants for changing selfcare behaviors and challenges faced for maintaining such changes. Convergent and explanatory sequential designs have been used, combining questionnaires and semistructured interviews for data collection. Data analysis included procedures such as thematic analysis and descriptive statistics (examples 1 and 3), and thematic analysis and descriptive/inferential statistics (example 2). Results show how mixed methods designs can contribute to develop self-management strategies, to be considered in planning future interventions, and to expand understanding about their impact as well. Likewise, these examples emphasize why mixed methods can bring added value both to process and results of health research. Thus, exploring the application of mixed methods into a wider context is of utmost importance since the complexity of health phenomena is growing and requires equally complex research designs to capture them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. A qualitative study on the acceptability, potential facilitators and barriers to implementation
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Caeiro, Carmen, Canhão, Helena, Paiva, Sofia, Gomes, Luís A., Fernandes, Rita, Rodrigues, Ana Maria, Sousa, Rute, Pimentel-Santos, Fernando, Branco, Jaime, Fryxell, Ana Cristina, Vicente, Lília, Cruz, Eduardo B., NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas (NMS|FCM), and Centro de Estudos de Doenças Crónicas (CEDOC)
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Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all) ,Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all) ,General - Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The SPLIT project aims to introduce an interdisciplinary stratified model of care for patients with low back pain. This study aimed to explore the acceptability and identify potential barriers and facilitators regarding the upcoming implementation of this project, based on the general practitioners' and physiotherapists' perceptions. METHODS: A qualitative study was carried out supported by two focus groups, which were conducted by two researchers. A focus group was carried out with each professional group. One focus group included six general practitioners and the other included six physiotherapists. The focus groups were based on a semi-structured interview schedule, audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. A thematic analysis was conducted. RESULTS: The participants explored aspects related to the acceptability of the SPLIT project, emphasising the satisfactory amount of effort that is expected to be required for its implementation. Potential facilitators to the implementation of the model were identified, such as the participants`motivation. Potential barriers were also explored, with particular emphasis on the challenges related to the change of routine care. Lastly, the need for particular adjustments in the health services was also highlighted. CONCLUSIONS: This study`s participants highlighted the feasibility and acceptability of the SPLIT project. The identification of potential barriers and facilitators to its implementation also attained major relevance to better prepare the upcoming implementation of this project. The generalizability of findings to the larger population of relevant practitioners is limited, since only two focus groups were carried out. Therefore, this study`s findings should be considered in terms of transferability to contexts that may have some similarities to the context where the study was carried out. publishersversion published
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14. Prognostic indicators for poor outcomes in low back pain patients consulted in primary care
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Cruz, Eduardo B., primary, Canhão, Helena, additional, Fernandes, Rita, additional, Caeiro, Carmen, additional, Branco, Jaime C., additional, Rodrigues, Ana M., additional, Pimentel-Santos, Fernando, additional, Gomes, Luís A., additional, Paiva, Sofia, additional, Pinto, Isabel, additional, Moniz, Rubina, additional, and Nunes, Carla, additional
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- 2020
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15. Interdisciplinary stratified care for low back pain: A qualitative study on the acceptability, potential facilitators and barriers to implementation
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Caeiro, Carmen, primary, Canhão, Helena, additional, Paiva, Sofia, additional, Gomes, Luís A., additional, Fernandes, Rita, additional, Rodrigues, Ana Maria, additional, Sousa, Rute, additional, Pimentel-Santos, Fernando, additional, Branco, Jaime, additional, Fryxell, Ana Cristina, additional, Vicente, Lília, additional, and Cruz, Eduardo B., additional
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16. AB1199 BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A STRATIFIED MODEL OF CARE FOR LOW BACK PAIN PATIENTS IN PRIMARY CARE IN PORTUGAL
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Caeiro, Carmen, primary, Paiva, Sofia, additional, Gomes, Luis, additional, Fernandes, Rita, additional, Canhão, Helena, additional, Rodrigues, Ana Maria, additional, Sousa, Rute, additional, Fryxell, Ana Cristina, additional, Vicente, Lilia, additional, Branco, Jaime, additional, and Cruz, Eduardo B., additional
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- 2019
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17. AB1254 LOW-BACK PAIN CHRONICITY IN A PRIMARY CARE SETTING IS ASSOCIATED WITH MALADAPTIVE PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS, OTHER CHRONIC PAIN CONDITION AND HIGH LEVELS OF PAIN AT BASELINE
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Cruz, Eduardo B., primary, Gomes, Luis, additional, Branco, Jaime, additional, Rodrigues, Ana Maria, additional, Fernandes, Rita, additional, Caeiro, Carmen, additional, Paiva, Sofia, additional, Pinto, Isabel, additional, Moniz, Rubina, additional, and Canhão, Helena, additional
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- 2019
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18. Aquatic exercise and pain neurophysiology education versus aquatic exercise alone for patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial
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Pires, Diogo, primary, Cruz, Eduardo Brazete, additional, and Caeiro, Carmen, additional
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- 2014
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19. Arts, literature and reflective writing as educational strategies to promote narrative reasoning capabilities among physiotherapy students
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Caeiro, Carmen, primary, Cruz, Eduardo Brazete, additional, and Pereira, Carla Mendes, additional
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- 2014
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20. A narrative reasoning course to promote patient-centred practice in a physiotherapy undergraduate programme: a qualitative study of final year students
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Cruz, Eduardo Brazete, primary, Caeiro, Carmen, additional, and Pereira, Carla, additional
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- 2013
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21. A narrative reasoning course to promote patient-centred practice in a physiotherapy undergraduate programme: a qualitative study of final year students.
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Cruz, Eduardo Brazete, Caeiro, Carmen, and Pereira, Carla
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ATTITUDE testing , *CLINICAL competence , *CRITICAL thinking , *FOCUS groups , *INTERVIEWING , *PHENOMENOLOGY , *RESEARCH methodology , *PATIENT-professional relations , *SENSORY perception , *PHYSICAL therapy education , *STUDENT attitudes , *QUALITATIVE research , *THEMATIC analysis , *PATIENT-centered care - Abstract
Background: Narrative reasoning has been presented as a core component of the health professionals' competencies. Aim of the study: This study aimed to explore the students' perspectives about the contribution of a narrative reasoning course to promote patient-centred practice. Methods: An interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was undertaken through focus groups. Eighteen volunteer final year students participated in three focus groups. Data analysis followed the IPA principles. Findings: Three themes emerged: (1) 'developing distinctive competencies'; (2) 'shifting students' focus' and (3) 'challenging students' professional identity'. In the first theme, students distinguished their capability to better understand patients' experiences and needs and to be aware of the importance of a collaborative therapeutic relationship. In the second theme, students emphasized a shift from themselves as clinicians towards their patients. Finally, in the third theme participants shared the perspective that they have developed a different clinical profile, and that their reasoning and clinical actions have changed. Conclusions: Students recognized the contribution of the course in developing competencies to facilitate patient-centred practice. Future research is needed to inform lecturers on how to best integrate narrative reasoning within the physiotherapy undergraduate curricula. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Adaptação cultural e contributo para a validação da Escala de Relación Terapéutica Centrada en la Persona en Fisioterapia para português europeu
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Moreira, João Afonso Belo Duarte Aires, Caeiro, Carmen, and Domingues, Lúcia
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Adaptação cultural ,Relação terapêutica ,Cross-cultural adaptation ,Validade estrutural ,Condições musculoesqueléticas ,Fiabilidade teste-reteste ,Prática centrada na pessoa ,Therapeutic relationship ,Internal consistency ,Test-retest reliability ,Musculoskeletal conditions ,Structural validity ,Person-centered practice ,Consistência interna ,Physiotherapy ,Fisioterapia - Abstract
Enquadramento: A implementação de uma prática centrada na pessoa é considerada uma prioridade para a reorganização dos cuidados de saúde. Um dos elementos fundamentais é o desenvolvimento de uma relação terapêutica sólida e positiva, uma vez que parece ser efetiva ao nível dos principais resultados de interesse na área das condições musculoesqueléticas. Porém, em Portugal não existem instrumentos que permitam mensurar a relação terapêutica centrada na pessoa em fisioterapia. A Escala de Relación Terapéutica Centrada en la Persona en Fisioterapia (RTCP-F) é um instrumento desenvolvido originalmente na cultura espanhola, que se revelou útil, válido e fiável para avaliar este resultado de interesse. Objetivos: Realizar a adaptação cultural da RTCP-F para português europeu e contribuir para a validação da versão portuguesa da RTCP-F (RTCP-F-VP), através do estudo da validade estrutural e da fiabilidade (consistência interna e fiabilidade teste-reteste), em indivíduos com condições musculoesqueléticas. Metodologia: Este estudo incluiu duas fases. Na fase 1 realizou-se um estudo metodológico de adaptação cultural dividido em 7 etapas. Na fase 2 foi realizado um estudo longitudinal para avaliação das propriedades psicométricas. A validade estrutural foi avaliada através da análise fatorial exploratória (método de componentes principais), a consistência interna foi estimada através do alpha (α) de Cronbach e a fiabilidade teste-reteste foi analisada com recurso ao coeficiente de correlação intraclasse (CCI2,1). Admitiram-se valores de p
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23. Contributo para a validação da Escala de Relación Terapéutica Centrada en la Persona en Fisioterapia
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Silva, Margarida, Caeiro, Carmen, and Domingues, Lúcia
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Validade de construto ,Poder de resposta ,Construct validity ,Measurement error ,Musculoskeletal conditions ,Condições musculoesqueléticas ,Prática centrada na pessoa ,Person-centered practice ,Responsiveness ,Erro de medição ,Physiotherapy ,Fisioterapia - Abstract
Introdução: A relação terapêutica é um constructo que tem vindo a ganhar cada vez mais importância no contexto da fisioterapia musculoesquelética. A Escala de Relación Terapéutica Centrada en la Persona en Fisioterapia (RTCP-F) tem como objetivo avaliar a relação terapêutica centrada na pessoa em fisioterapia. Este estudo pretendeu contribuir para a validação da RTCP-F para uso em Portugal. Metodologia: Realizou-se um estudo longitudinal com uma amostra de indivíduos com diagnóstico clínico de uma condição musculoesquelética, a realizar tratamentos de fisioterapia. No primeiro momento de avaliação todos os participantes preencheram um questionário de caracterização sociodemográfico, a RTCP-F-VP, a versão portuguesa do Working Alliance Inventory – Short Revised e a versão portuguesa da Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia. Após 4 a 7 dias, na avaliação intermédia (T1) e após 6 semanas, na avaliação final (T2), todos os participantes preencheram a RTCP-F-VP e a versão portuguesa da Patient Global Impression of Change. Este estudo seguiu as recomendações da COSMIN (Consensus-based Standards for the selection of Health Measurement Instruments). Resultados: Foram incluídos 154 participantes, sendo que destes, 132 também participaram na avaliação intermédia (T1) e 80 na avaliação final (T2). Relativamente à validade de construto, a validade convergente confirmou-se parcialmente, verificando-se que existe uma associação positiva, moderada e significativa entre a pontuação total da RTCP-F-VP e a pontuação total do Inventário de Aliança Terapêutica - Versão Reduzida, Revista (IAT-RR) (rs = 0,451, p
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24. Portuguese physiotherapists’ self-efficacy and preparedness for patient education practice: a mixed methods study
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Santos, Diogo Ramos, Caeiro, Carmen, and Forbes, Roma
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Patient-centred education ,Preparedness ,Educação centrada no utente ,Fisioterapeutas recém-licenciados ,Novice physiotherapists ,Preparação ,Self-efficacy ,Autoeficácia - Abstract
Introdução: A educação centrada no utente é reconhecida como parte integrante da prática efetiva em fisioterapia. A literatura atual sugere que os fisioterapeutas recém-licenciados, que intervêm com utentes com condições músculo esqueléticas, podem não estar adequadamente preparados para implementar esta modalidade de intervenção de forma efetiva. Estes profissionais tendem a identificar mais barreiras e desafios, comparativamente aos fisioterapeutas mais experientes. Objetivos: O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a autoeficácia e explorar a preparação de fisioterapeutas recém-licenciados para utilizar a educação, enquanto modalidade terapêutica integrada no tratamento de utentes com condições músculo-esqueléticas. Metodologia: Foi implementado um estudo misto sequencial explanatório, que combinou métodos quantitativos (1ª fase) e métodos qualitativos (2ª fase). Na 1ª fase, os participantes responderam a um questionário relativo à autoeficácia para uma prática de educação ao utente. Na 2ª fase, foram realizadas entrevistas individuais, semiestruturadas, gravadas em formato áudio. Os dados foram transcritos na íntegra, para posterior análise temática. Resultados: 151 fisioterapeutas recém-licenciados participaram na 1ª fase. Os itens que obtiveram a pontuação de autoeficácia mais alta foram: "Compreendo o papel da educação ao utente" e "Compreendo o impacto de fatores sociais, culturais e comportamentais na aprendizagem do utente". O item com a pontuação mais baixa foi: "Sinto-me confiante em reconhecer e gerir de forma eficaz barreiras à efetividade da educação". Na 2ª fase do estudo, foram realizadas 12 entrevistas. Na análise qualitativa foram identificados quatro temas: (1) perspetivas acerca da prática de educação ao utente, (2) desafios em torno da prática de educação ao utente, (3) preparação para uma prática de educação ao utente, e (4) reflexões sobre a formação base. Conclusões: Os participantes demonstraram níveis elevados de autoeficácia na maioria dos itens para a educação ao utente. A análise das entrevistas evidenciou dificuldades em gerir barreiras no uso da educação ao utente e na abordagem de condições clínicas complexas. Os participantes percecionaram que a sua formação base poderá não ter sido suficiente para a preparação para a prática de educação ao utente. Uma abordagem mais aprofundada da educação ao utente e o contacto com utentes reais foram vistas como experiências de aprendizagem com potencial para aumentar a perceção de preparação para uma prática de educação ao utente. Background: Patient-centred education is recognized as an integral part of effective physiotherapy practice. Current literature suggests that novice physiotherapists, working with patients with musculoskeletal conditions, may not be adequately prepared for patient education practice. They seem to identify more barriers to effective patient education practice, than their experienced colleagues. Objectives: This study aims to examine the self-efficacy of Portuguese novice physiotherapists for patient education practice and to explore their perceived preparedness to use patient education practice in their work context and the impact of their pre-professional training. Methods: An explanatory sequential mixed methods research design was used, combining quantitative (1 st phase) and qualitative (2 nd phase) methods. In the 1st phase, participants completed a self-efficacy survey regarding their patient education practice. In the 2nd phase, qualitative data collection was carried out through one-to-one, semi-structured interviews. The interviews were recorded in audio format and the data transcribed verbatim for subsequent thematic analysis. Results: 151 novice physiotherapists participated in the 1st phase. The items with the highest score were: “I understand the role of patient education” and “I understand the impact of social, cultural, and behavioral variables on patient learning”. The item with the lowest self-efficacy score was “I feel confident to recognise and effectively manage barriers to effective education”. In the 2nd phase, 12 interviews were completed. Four themes were generated: (1) perspectives of patient education practice, (2) challenges around patient education practice, (3) preparedness for patient education practice, and (4) reflections on pre-professional training. Conclusion: Novice physiotherapists demonstrated high self-efficacy in most aspects of patient education. Interview analysis showed difficulties in managing barriers to use patient education practice and in addressing complex conditions. Participants perceived that their undergraduate training may not have been sufficient to prepare them for patient education practice. A more in-depth approach to patient education and contact with real patients were seen as learning experiences with the potential to improve the perception of preparation for patient education practice.
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- 2022
25. Patient-centred education and exercise versus exercise alone for patients with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial
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Martins, Cristiano and Caeiro, Carmen
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Estudo randomizado controlado ,Fibromyalgia ,Patient-centred education ,Randomized controlled trial ,Exercício ,Educação centrada no utente ,Fibromialgia ,Exercise - Abstract
Introdução: O exercício e a educação constituem o tratamento não-farmacológico de primeira linha recomendado para a fibromialgia. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar os efeitos de um programa de 8 semanas que combina educação centrada no utente e exercício versus exercício na intensidade da dor, incapacidade funcional e impacto da fibromialgia e perceção global de mudança na dor e funcionalidade. Metodologia: Sessenta indivíduos com fibromialgia foram aleatoriamente distribuídos pelo grupo experimental (exercício e educação) ou pelo grupo controlo (exercício). A medida de avaliação primária foi a intensidade da dor, avaliada pela Escala Numérica da Dor e a secundária foi a incapacidade, avaliada pela versão portuguesa da Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, assim como a perceção global de mudança, avaliada pela versão Portuguesa da The Patient Global Impression of Change. Os participantes foram avaliados antes da intervenção, 4 semanas após o início e no final das 8 semanas de intervenção. A significância da efetividade das intervenções para a dor e para a incapacidade foi avaliada com uma two-way mixed-model ANOVA, enquanto o chi-square tests of independence foi utilizado para avaliar a relevância clínica dos resultados. Resultados: Trinta participantes em cada grupo foram analisados no final da intervenção. Não se verificou efeito de interação entre grupo e tempo para a intensidade da dor (p=.488) nem para a incapacidade (p=.370). Verificou se que o efeito do tempo foi estatisticamente significativo para a intensidade da dor (p
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26. O contributo de sessões educativas, integradas num programa de fisioterapia, para a autogestão da fibromialgia
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Nogueira, Berta Antunes and Caeiro, Carmen
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Fibromyalgia ,Focus Groups ,Fibromialgia ,Grupos Focais ,Illness Narratives ,Autogestão ,Education ,Análise Temática ,Estudo Qualitativo ,Educação ,Narrativas Clínicas ,Thematic Analysis ,Self-management ,Qualitative Research - Abstract
Introdução: A fibromialgia é uma doença crónica caracterizada por dor músculo-esquelética generalizada. A intervenção não-farmacológica constitui o tratamento de primeira linha recomendado para a fibromialgia, devendo incluir a realização de exercício físico, bem como a educação para autogestão da condição clínica. A necessidade de compreender as estratégias educativas utilizadas para a promoção da autogestão e o seu impacto foi identificada como uma das prioridades de investigação, no contexto da fibromialgia. Conhecer e compreender as perspetivas dos indivíduos acerca do tratamento permite o refinamento e desenvolvimento de intervenções em fisioterapia centradas nas suas necessidades e expectativas, bem como a obtenção de melhores resultados no futuro. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi explorar, com base nas perspetivas de indivíduos com fibromialgia, o contributo das sessões educativas, integradas num programa de fisioterapia, para a capacidade de autogestão da condição clínica. Secundariamente, pretendeu-se ainda identificar e analisar as características da intervenção/ sessões educativas consideradas mais relevantes para a promoção da capacidade de autogestão. Método: Foi realizado um estudo qualitativo com o intuito de explorar as experiências de 14 indivíduos com fibromialgia relativamente às sessões educativas integradas no programa de fisioterapia em que participaram. Para a recolha de dados foram conduzidos quatro grupos focais, baseados num guião de entrevista semiestruturada. Os grupos focais foram gravados em formato áudio e vídeo e posteriormente transcritos e analisados através de análise temática. Numa primeira fase, os dados foram analisados de forma independente, por dois investigadores e, posteriormente, as análises foram discutidas. Para garantir a qualidade do estudo foram utilizadas diversas estratégias: triangulação de investigadores; “member checking” (revisão pelos participantes); “audit trail” (auditoria); e diário reflexivo. Resultados: Da análise dos dados emergiram 5 temas que foram agrupados em duas dimensões principais: I. Contributo das sessões educativas para a capacidade de autogestão da fibromialgia; II. Características da intervenção promotoras da capacidade de autogestão. Na dimensão I. foram integrados os temas: (1) Aprendizagem; (2) Validação; (3) Reinterpretação; (4) Empoderamento; enquanto a dimensão II. englobou o tema (5) Características da Abordagem Clínica. Conclusões: O conhecimento adquirido durante as sessões educativas, integradas num programa de fisioterapia, parece ter contribuído para a reinterpretação da fibromialgia, dos seus sintomas e da forma como as participantes se relacionavam com os outros, fomentado a sua perceção de empoderamento e a sua capacidade de autogestão da condição clínica. A educação baseada na partilha das suas narrativas clínicas, juntamente com a possibilidade de contactarem com outras pessoas com fibromialgia, bem como a personalização das sessões, por parte da fisioterapeuta, foram considerados essenciais para a promoção da capacidade de autogestão da fibromialgia. Introduction: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain. Non pharmacological therapy is the first-line therapy recommended for the management of FM and should include exercise and patient self-management education. A better understanding of self-management strategies and their impact has been identified as a research priority, in the context of fibromyalgia. The deep understanding of patients` illness and treatment experiences, may provide relevant information to refine and implement physiotherapy interventions centred on their needs and expectations as well as achieve better outcomes in the future. Aim: This study aimed to explore the perceptions of individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia about the role of educational sessions, integrated in a physiotherapy programme, in the ability to self-manage fibromyalgia. Secondly, we aimed to identify and analyse the clinical approach features they considered most relevant to the promotion of self-management. Methods: A qualitative study was carried out to explore the perceptions of 14 individuals with fibromyalgia about the educational sessions integrated in a physiotherapy program, in which they had participated. Four focus groups were conducted, based on a semi-structured interview schedule. The meetings were audio recorded and videotaped, transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed. Data were analysed independently by two researchers, and then both analyses were discussed. In order to ensure the quality of this study, several strategies were used: investigator triangulation; member checking; audit trail; and reflexive diary. Results: Following thematic analysis, five themes emerged and were grouped into two overarching themes: I. The role of educational sessions to self-management of fibromyalgia; II. Clinical Approach Features promoting self-management ability. The overarching theme I. integrated four themes: (1) Learning; (2) Validation; (3) Reinterpretation; (4) Empowerment; and the overarching theme II. encompassed one theme: (5) Clinical Approach Features. Conclusions: The knowledge acquired by participants after participating in the educational sessions, seems to have contributed to the reinterpretation of illness, its symptoms and the way they related to other people. These aspects increased their perception of empowerment and their ability to self-manage fibromyalgia. The participants considered that the possibility of sharing their illness narratives and meeting patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, as well as the physiotherapist`s capacity to personalize treatment were important factors to enable them for self-management
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27. Characterization of physiotherapists practice and perceptions regarding patient education of patients with chronic low back pain
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Balluchi, Tiago de Carvalho and Caeiro, Carmen
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Educação ,Dor Lombar Crónica ,Fisioterapeutas Recém-formados e Experientes ,Chronic low back pain ,Patient education ,Novice and Non-Novice Physiotherapists - Abstract
Enquadramento: A dor lombar crónica é das causas principais de anos vividos com incapacidade. As guidelines recomendam a utilização de um modelo biopsicossocial para a avaliação e intervenção nesta condição, com recurso a abordagens activas, onde a educação sobre a dor assume especial relevância. A literatura existente tem demonstrado que a prática clíncia neste âmbito é heterogénea, não só entre países mas entre os profissionais de cada país, o que pode comprometer os resultados clínicos obtidos. Adicionalmente, pouco é conhecido sobre a diferença, na implementação desta modalidade terapêutica, entre fisioterapeutas recém-formados e com mais anos de experiência. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objectivo investigar a percepção e uso da educação, enquanto modalidade de terapêutica no tratamento de utentes com dor lombar crónica, pelos fisioterapeutas em Portugal. Teve também o objectivo de investigar a influência da experiência dos fisioterapeutas, procurando diferenças entre a prática auto-reportada de educação e os anos de experiência no tratamento de indivíduos com dor lombar crónica. Metodologia: Realizou-se um estudo transversal, com recurso a um questionário online onde os fisioterapeutas portugueses auto-reportaram a sua prática clínica no que diz respeito à educação de utentes com dor lombar crónica. Numa segunda fase, os dados recolhidos foram divididos em 2 grupos: recém-formados (5 ou menos de 5 anos de experiência) e experientes (6 ou mais anos de experiência). Resultados: 112 fisioterapeutas reportaram formas distintas de implementar a educação no contexto da dor lombar crónica, a maioria não seguindo consistentemente as guidelines. Verificou-se uma diferença entre a prática de profissionais recém formados e com mais anos de experiência, onde os primeiros reportaram menor uso de abordagens educativas centradas no utente. Os fisioterapeutas com menos experiência identificaram mais barreiras à educação, especialmente barreiras relacionadas com características dos utentes. Conclusões: Este estudo constituíu um contributo para a investigação sobre a percepção e caracterização da educação, enquanto modalidade terapêutica utilizada pelos fisioterapeutas portugueses no tratamento de indivíduos com dor lombar crónica. Os resultados apontam para uma divergência entre a prática clínica em Portugal e as recomendações internacionais para abordagem da dor lombar crónica e chamam a atenção para diferenças importantes na atuação dos fisioterapeutas em função do número de anos de experiência profissional. Background: Chronic low back pain is one of the leading causes of years lived with disability. Clinical guidelines have recommended the use of a biopsychosocial model to assess and address chronic low back pain, with a focus on active approaches, where patient education plays a role of the utmost importance. The existing literature has indicated heterogeneous approaches to chronic low back pain, not only between countries, but amidst one’s country, and this diversity may compromise the clinical outcomes. Additionally, little is known about the implementation of patient education among novice and non-novice physiotherapists. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the perception and use of patient education, by physiotherapists in Portugal, in the context of chronic low back pain. It also aimed to investigate the influence of physiotherapists` experience on self-reported patient education practice, looking for differences between the self-reported practice of patient education and physiotherapists` years of experience working with individuals with chronic low back pain. Methods: A transversal study was carried out based on an online questionnaire where Portuguese physiotherapists self-reported their practice regarding patient education in the scope of chronic low back pain. The data were divided in 2 groups: novices (5 or less years of experience) and non-novices (6 or more years of experience). Results: 112 physiotherapists reported quite distinct ways of managing chronic low back pain, most not consistent with guidelines regarding patient education. There were differences between the practice of novice and non-novice physiotherapists, whith the former reporting less use of patient-centred approaches to education. Novice physiotherapists reported more barriers to patient education, especially those related to patient`s characteristics. Conclusions: This study contributed to research on the Portuguese physiotherapists` perceptions and characterization of clinical practice in the scope of patient education of patients with chronic low back pain. Results showed a divergency between the participants` clinical practice and the international guidelines for management of chronic low back pain, and highlighted important differences in the physioterapists’ approaches, according to their years of experience
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28. Efeitos de um programa de fisioterapia constituído por exercício e educação para a autogestão da condição clínica em indivíduos com fibromialgia:Estudo de viabilidade e aceitabilidade prévio à implementação de um ensaio controlado aleatorizado
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Fernandes, Joana and Caeiro, Carmen
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Fibromyalgia ,Acceptability ,Educação ,Aceitabilidade ,Estudo Piloto ,Exercício ,Feasibility ,Fibromialgia ,Viabilidade ,Pilot Study ,Exercise ,Education - Abstract
Introdução: Em Portugal, 1.7% da população com patologia reumática tem fibromialgia. Esta patologia é bastante incapacitante e leva a alterações da qualidade de vida devido à dor generalizada, aumento da incapacidade funcional e diminuição da atividade física, verificando-se absentismo laboral e elevados gastos socioeconómicos. A aplicação de programas de fisioterapia, incluindo exercício e educação, em indivíduos com fibromialgia tem vindo a ser recomendada, contudo ainda não existe consenso relativamente à sua efetividade. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a viabilidade e aceitabilidade da aplicação de um programa de fisioterapia, constituído por exercício e educação para a autogestão da condição clínica, em indivíduos com fibromialgia, e quais os seus efeitos na intensidade da dor, na incapacidade funcional e impacto da fibromialgia, qualidade de vida relacionada com a saúde e perceção global de mudança. Metodologia: Foram avaliados 35 indivíduos com fibromialgia, na área de Lisboa e Setúbal, dos quais 5 apresentaram critérios de exclusão, 2 desistiram por incompatibilidade horária e 4 ficaram em lista de espera. Foram aleatorizados 24 participantes (12 no grupo de controlo e 12 no grupo experimental). Ambos os grupos realizaram 24 sessões de exercício, sendo que ao grupo experimental foram adicionadas 9 sessões educativas. Ocorreram três momentos avaliativos (avaliação inicial, término da intervenção, ou seja, após 8 semanas, e após 12 semanas de término da intervenção), tendo sido avaliada a intensidade da dor (END), a incapacidade funcional e impacto da fibromialgia (FIQr), a qualidade de vida relacionada com a saúde (EuroQol-5D-3L) e a perceção global de mudança na intensidade da dor, incapacidade funcional e fadiga (PGIC). Foi ainda avaliada a viabilidade e aceitabilidade do estudo, no último momento avaliativo. Resultados: Este estudo mostrou ter boa viabilidade, através taxa de recrutamento, da taxa de adesão às sessões e taxa de dropout, havendo necessidade de pequenas modificações no protocolo, correspondendo a problemas superáveis. Foi possível aferir boa aceitabilidade do programa de fisioterapia por parte dos participantes e membros que implementaram o protocolo de intervenção. Quanto aos efeitos do programa nos outcomes medidos, foi possível aferir que existiram melhorias nas médias de todos os outcomes mensurados entre a avaliação inicial e as restantes. Foram verificadas diferenças estatisticamente significativas no outcome incapacidade funcional e impacto da fibromialgia entre a avaliação inicial e o follow-up, no grupo experimental. Estes dados corroboram estudos realizados anteriormente. Conclusão: Este estudo mostrou viabilidade e aceitabilidade para implementação futura de um ensaio clínico controlado e aleatorizado (RCT) na população portuguesa com fibromialgia. Introduction: In Portugal, 1.7% of the population with rheumatic diseases suffers from fibromyalgia. This pathology is very disabling and leads to changes in quality of life due to widespread pain, increased functional disability and decreased physical activity, resulting in work absenteeism and high socioeconomic expenses. Research has recommended physiotherapy programs, based on exercise and education, in individuals with fibromyalgia. However, there is no consensus regarding its effectiveness. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of applying a physiotherapy program, based on exercise and education for self-management, in individuals with fibromyalgia, as well as its effects on pain intensity, functional disability and impact of fibromyalgia, quality of life related to health and global perception of change. Methodology: 35 individuals were assessed in Lisbon and Setúbal – 5 had exclusion criteria, 2 were not available for participating in the study and 4 integrated a waiting list. Thus, 24 participants were randomized (12 in the control group and 12 in the experimental group). Both groups performed 24 exercise sessions, and 9 education sessions were added to the experimental group. There were three assessments (initial assessment, end of treatment/ 8 weeks and 12 weeks after the end of treatment). The outcomes assessed were: pain intensity (NPRS), functional disability and impact of fibromyalgia (FIQr), quality of life (EuroQol-5D-3L) and the global perception of change in pain intensity, functional disability and fatigue (PGIC). The feasibility and acceptability of the study were also assessed at the last evaluation moment. Results: This study demonstrated that the protocol was feasible, through recruitment rate, session adherence rate and dropout rate. Minor modifications to the protocol were suggested, corresponding to surmountable problems. It also showed good acceptability of the physiotherapy program by the participants and members who implemented the intervention protocol. Regarding the effects of the program on the measured outcomes, it was possible to verify that there were improvements in the averages of all outcomes measured between the initial evaluation and the remaining ones. Statistically significant differences were found in the outcome functional disability and impact of fibromyalgia between baseline and follow-up in the experimental group. These data corroborate previous studies. Conclusion: This study showed feasibility and acceptability for a future implementation of randomized controlled trial (RCT) with individuals with fibromyalgia.
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29. Integração da perspetiva dos indivíduos com fibromialgia na avaliação dos resultados de um programa de fisioterapia: estudo por métodos mistos
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Parreira, João and Caeiro, Carmen
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Fibromyalgia ,Grupos focais ,Metodologia mista ,Mixed methods study ,Fibriomialgia ,Self-management ,Focus groups ,Physiotherapy ,Fisioterapia ,Autogestão - Abstract
Introdução: Na investigação sobre a efetividade de tratamentos não-farmacológicos para indivíduos com fibromialgia, o exercício e a educação para autogestão da condição clínica têm demonstrado resultados positivos nos níveis de dor e incapacidade funcional. Porém, as abordagens tradicionais que investigam a efetividade do tratamento com base em avaliações quantitativas têm vindo a ser consideradas insuficientes por não explorarem de forma aprofundada a perspetiva dos indivíduos sobre os resultados das intervenções. A integração da perspetiva dos indivíduos com fibromialgia na avaliação dos resultados obtidos com o tratamento poderá contribuir para o ajuste do mesmo, no sentido de melhor corresponder às necessidades dos indivíduos. Objetivo: Este estudo teve dois objetivos: primeiro, analisar a efetividade de um programa de fisioterapia em grupo (combinando exercício e educação para a autogestão da condição clínica) na intensidade da dor, na incapacidade funcional, na força muscular e na perceção global de melhoria de indivíduos com fibromialgia; segundo, compreender os fatores que, na perspetiva dos participantes no estudo, justificam a perceção de melhoria ao nível da dor e da incapacidade funcional. Metodologia: Foi implementado um estudo misto sequencial explanatório, que combinou métodos quantitativos (1ª fase) e métodos qualitativos (2ª fase). Na 1ª fase, os participantes frequentaram um programa de fisioterapia estandardizado durante 8 semanas (frequência trissemanal). Os participantes foram avaliados antes de iniciar o programa, e após 4 e 8 semanas. A avaliação dos resultados incluiu a Escala Numérica de Dor, as versões Portuguesas da Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire e da Escala de Perceção Global de Melhoria, bem como o Teste de Resistência da Força Muscular de Baixa Carga. Os participantes que apresentaram valores na Escala de Perceção Global de Melhoria iguais ou superiores a 5 (“moderadamente melhor, com mudança ligeira mas significativa”), foram convidados a participar na 2ª fase do estudo. Nesta fase, a recolha dos dados foi realizada com recurso a 2 grupos focais, baseados num guião de entrevista semiestruturada desenvolvido para o efeito. A recolha de dados foi gravada em formato áudio e vídeo e transcrita integralmente. Resultados: Completaram a 1ª fase do estudo 37 participantes (mulheres; 49.3±10.2 anos). A análise, utilizando o SPSS, mostrou melhorias estatisticamente significativas na intensidade da dor (p=0.001), na incapacidade funcional (p
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30. Efetividade de um programa de educação baseada na neurofisiologia da dor e exercício aquático em comparação com um programa de exercício aquático isolado em indivíduos com dor lombar crónica
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Pires, Diogo André Fonseca, Cruz, Eduardo Brazete, Caeiro, Carmen, and Cruz, Eduardo José Brazete Carvalho
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Neurophysiology Pain Education ,Educação baseada na Neurofisiologia da Dor ,Dor Lombar Crónica ,Exercício Aquático ,Aquatic Exercise ,Chronic Low Back Pain - Abstract
Relatório do Projeto de Investigação apresentado para cumprimento dos requisitos necessários à obtenção do grau de Mestre em Fisioterapia, área de especialização em Fisioterapia em Condições Músculo-Esqueléticas. Introdução e Objetivos: O exercício é uma das modalidades mais utilizadas no tratamento da Dor Lombar Crónica (DLC) mas também a mais recomendada pela literatura atual. Apesar de efetivo, o exercício não parece responder às características cognitivas e comportamentais identificadas nesta população. Assim, existem recomendações para que seja coadjuvado por educação de forma a minimizar a influência nos resultados de variáveis como o medo do movimento. Porém não é conhecido o real impacto nos resultados de um programa educacional quando acrescentado a um programa de exercício. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar os efeitos de um programa de exercício aquático coadjuvado por educação baseada na neurofisiologia da dor (grupo experimental) comparado a um programa de exercício aquático isolado (grupo controlo), ao nível da intensidade da dor, incapacidade funcional e medo do movimento, em indivíduos com DLC. Metodologia: Sessenta e dois indivíduos com DLC foram aleatoriamente distribuídos pelo grupo experimental (n= 30) e pelo grupo controlo (n= 32). Os participantes de ambos os grupos realizaram um programa de 6 semanas constituído por 12 sessões de exercício aquático. No caso do grupo experimental foram realizadas duas sessões de educação baseada na neurofisiologia da dor (EBN) antes do programa de exercício aquático. As medidas de avaliação primárias foram a intensidade da dor (Escala Visual Análoga) e a incapacidade funcional (Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale). Secundariamente avaliou-se o medo do movimento através da Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia. Os participantes foram avaliados antes da intervenção, 3 semanas após o início do programa de exercício aquático, no final da intervenção e 3 meses após o final da intervenção. Resultados: Foram encontradas melhorias significativas no final da intervenção ao nível da intensidade da dor e incapacidade funcional em ambos os grupos. Após 3 meses, apenas o grupo experimental apresentou melhorias significativas nas variáveis primárias. Na comparação entre grupos, os resultados foram favoráveis ao grupo experimental para a intensidade da dor nas avaliações após a intervenção (p= 0,032) e após 3 meses (p= 0,007). Quanto à incapacidade funcional e medo do movimento não se verificaram diferenças significativas entre grupos em nenhum momento. Também as medidas de relevância clínica utilizadas (tamanho do efeito; risco relativo; number needed to treat) favoreceram o grupo experimental. Conclusões: Os resultados mostram que um programa de exercício aquático e EBN foi mais efetivo na melhoria da intensidade da dor a curto e médio prazo do que um programa de exercício aquático isolado. Apesar de serem necessárias mais investigações sobre este tema, este estudo demonstra que a EBN pode otimizar os resultados quando associada a outras intervenções ativas como o exercício aquático. Abstract: Introduction and Objectives: Exercise is one of the most used modalities in the treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) but also the most recommended in current literature. Although it’s effective, exercise does not seem to respond to the cognitive and behavioural characteristics identified in this population. Thus, it is recommended to be assisted by education in order to minimize the influence of variables on the results such as the fear of movement. However, the real impact on the results of an educational program when added to an exercise program is not known. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a program of aquatic exercise and neurophysiology pain education (experimental group) compared to aquatic exercise program alone (control group), on the outcomes of pain intensity, functional disability and fear of movement in individuals with CLBP. Methodology: Sixty two individuals with CLBP were randomly distributed in the experimental group (n = 30) and in the control group (n = 32). Participants in both groups performed a 6-week program consisting of 12 sessions of aquatic exercise. In the case of the experimental group two sessions of neurophysiology pain education (NPE) were performed before the aquatic exercise program. The primary outcomes were pain intensity (Visual Analogue Scale) and functional disability (Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale). Secondarily, the fear of movement through the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia was assessed. Participants were assessed before the intervention, three weeks after the start of the aquatic exercise program, at the end of the intervention and 3 months after the end of the intervention. Results: Significant improvements were found at the end of the intervention in both groups in what intensity of pain and functional disability were concerned. After 3 months, only the experimental group showed significant improvements in the primary outcomes. Comparing both groups, the results favoured to the experimental group for intensity of pain scores after the intervention (p = 0.032) and after 3 months (p = 0.007). The functional disability and fear of movement had no significant differences between groups at any time. In addition, the measures of clinical relevance used (size effect; relative risk; number needed to treat) favoured the experimental group. Conclusions: The results show that a program of aquatic exercise and NPE were more effective in improving pain intensity at a short and medium term than an aquatic exercise program alone. Although more research on this topic is needed, this study demonstrates that the NPE can optimize results when combined with other active interventions such as aquatic exercise.
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31. Factores de prognóstico para os resultados de insucesso da intervenção multimodal em fisioterapia, em utentes com dor lombar crónica
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Daniela Costa, Cruz, Eduardo Brazete, and Caeiro, Carmen
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Insucesso ,Dor Lombar Crónica ,Prognóstico ,Poor Outcome ,Chronic Low Back Pain ,Prognosis ,Physiotherapy ,Fisioterapia - Abstract
Relatório do Projeto de Investigação apresentado para cumprimento dos requisitos necessários à obtenção do grau de Mestre em Fisioterapia, área de especialização em Fisioterapia em Condições Músculo- Esqueléticas Introdução: As elevadas taxas de insucesso, segundo o benefício clínico da intervenção da Fisioterapia, sugerem haver características dos utentes que influenciam o sucesso/insucesso da intervenção. No entanto, os estudos dos factores de prognóstico neste âmbito são escassos e inconsistentes. Objectivo: Este estudo pretende determinar se um modelo baseado em factores de prognóstico é capaz de prever os resultados de insucesso da Fisioterapia em utentes com Dor Lombar Crónica (DLC) a curto e médio prazo, para os outcomes incapacidade funcional, intensidade da dor e percepção global de melhoria. Metodologia: A amostra deste estudo de coorte prospectivo foi composta por 95 utentes referenciados para a Fisioterapia, avaliados antes da intervenção, 6 semanas após o seu inicio e 3 meses após o seu término. O insucesso foi determinado segundo a Diferença Mínima Clinicamente Importante para cada instrumento de medida: incapacidade da funcional pela Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale (QBPDS-PT), a intensidade da dor pela Escala Visual Análoga (EVA) e a percepção global de melhoria pela Patient Global Impression of Change Scale (PGIC-PT). Foram recolhidos dados sócio-demográficos, clínicos e medo do movimento. Resultados: Dos 95 participantes, 90 completaram o follow-up de 3 meses. Através dos modelos preditivos multivariados observam-se várias associações com os outcomes. Utentes com DLC com níveis de incapacidade na baseline mais elevados têm menor probabilidade de insucesso às 6 semanas (OR=0,936; 95% IC: 0,904-0,969). Aos 3 meses utentes com níveis de incapacidade na baseline mais elevados têm menor probabilidade de insucesso (OR=0,943; 95%IC: 0,911-0,977) enquanto utentes com irradiação da dor têm maior probabilidade de insucesso na incapacidade funcional (OR=3,237; 95%IC: 1,225-8,555). Para a intensidade da dor às 6 semanas, utentes com intensidade da dor mais elevada na baseline têm menos probabilidade de ter insucesso (OR=0,928; 95%IC: 0,899-0,959) mas utentes com excesso de peso (OR=2,866; 95%IC: 1,025- 8,013) têm mais probabilidade de insucesso. Aos 3 meses, utentes com intensidade da dor mais elevada na baseline (OR=0,940; 95%IC: 0,914-0,968) têm menos probabilidade de ter insucesso, mas utentes com dor irradiada para o membro inferior (OR=3,657; 95%IC: 1,277- 10,470) têm mais probabilidade de insucesso. Na percepção global de melhoria, utentes do género feminino (OR=3,225; 95%IC: 1,039-10,194) e com excesso de peso (OR=3,334; 95%IC: 1,113-9,806) têm mais probabilidade de insucesso às 6 semanas. Aos 3 meses de follow-up o modelo preditivo não reteve quaisquer variáveis associadas significativamente com o este outcome. Conclusões: Na generalidade os modelos preditivos têm capacidades classificativas, preditivas e discriminativas razoáveis. Este estudo pode ser um contributo para futuramente se conseguir agrupar utentes segundo as suas características associadas com o insucesso, oferecendo-lhes tratamentos mais específicos que melhorem a resposta à intervenção da Fisioterapia. Abstract: Introduction: The high poor outcome rates of the physiotherapy intervention, according to the clinical benefit analysis, suggest that individual patient features can influence poor/good outcome. Aim: The aim of this paper is to determine if a model based in prognostic factors can predict poor outcome in Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) patients in short and medium term, for the outcomes functional disability, pain intensity and global perception of change. Methodology: The sample of this prospective cohort study comprised 95 CLBP patients referred to physiotherapy. The patients were assessed before the intervention, 6 weeks after the start and 3 months after the end of the intervention. The poor outcome was defined according to the Minimal Clinically Important Difference for each outcome measures: Functional disability was assessed with the Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale, pain intensity with the Visual Analogue Scale and global perception of change with the Patient Global Impression of Change Scale. The socio-demographic and clinical data as well as kinesiophobia were also collected. Results: Of the 95 patients, 90 completed the three months follow-up. With the multivariate regression models was observed that patients with CLBP with high levels of disability at baseline (OR=0,936; 95% CI: 0,904-0,969) are less likely to have poor outcome for functional disability at 6 weeks. At three months, patients with high levels of disability at baseline (OR=0,943; 95%CI: 0,911-0,977) are less likely to have poor outcome, though those who have pain radiation (OR=3,237; 95%CI: 1,225-8,555) are more likely to have poor outcome for functional disability. For pain intensity, patients with high levels of pain intensity at baseline (OR=0,928; 95%IC: 0,899-0,959) are less likely to have poor outcome, though being overweight (OR=2,866; 95%IC: 1,025- 8,013) predicted poor outcome at 6 weeks. At three months, patients with high levels of pain intensity at baseline (OR=0,940; 95%IC: 0,914-0,968) are less likely to have poor outcome, though having pain radiation (OR=3,657; 95%IC: 1,277- 10,470) predicted poor outcome. For global perception of change, at 6 weeks, being female (OR=3,225; 95%IC: 1,039-10,194) and overweight predited poor outcome. The 3 months follow-up didn’t show any variable with significant association with this outcome. Conclusions: In general the predictive models have reasonable classificative, predictive and discriminant properties. However, this study can be a contribute for, in the future, Physiotherapists can classify patients as “at risk” of poor outcome, according to their features, and having the possibility to give them specific interventions in order to improve their response.
32. Exploring barriers and facilitators to the adoption of regular exercise practice in patients at risk of a recurrence of low back pain (MyBack project): a qualitative study.
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Duarte ST, Moniz A, Caeiro C, Heleno B, Aguiar P, and Cruz EB
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Purpose: This study aimed to explore potential barriers and facilitators to the adoption of regular exercise practice in patients at risk of a recurrence of low back pain (LBP)., Materials and Methods: Eleven patients, who recovered from a previous episode of LBP, participated in two focus groups. The semi-structured interview schedule was informed by the Behaviour Change Wheel and the Theoretical Domains Framework. Focus groups were held through videoconference, audio and video recorded and transcribed verbatim. A deductive content analysis was performed by two researchers independently., Results: Eighteen barriers and 19 facilitators were identified. The most common barriers included "lack of knowledge on how to manage a recurrence of LBP," "lack of behavioural regulation strategies and having other priorities" and "lack of self-efficacy/confidence to practice exercise autonomously and deal with a new episode of LBP." "Knowledge on exercise and recurrences," "regular exercise habits," "having specific behavioural regulation strategies," "exercise practice with others," "willingness to practice exercise and considering it a priority," and "presence of positive emotions related with exercise practice" were the most common facilitators., Conclusions: These findings will inform the development of a behaviour change-informed exercise intervention to promote regular exercise practice among patients at risk of a recurrence of LBP.
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