DSpace Collection:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12253/12792024-03-22T20:41:32Z2024-03-22T20:41:32ZApplying the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health in Nursing Assessment of Population HealthJacobshon, LiaFrade, Maria de FátimaRomero-Martin, MacarenaFrutos, Carlos Ruizhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12253/14252019-08-08T02:00:16Z2018-10-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Applying the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health in Nursing Assessment of Population Health
Authors: Jacobshon, Lia; Frade, Maria de Fátima; Romero-Martin, Macarena; Frutos, Carlos Ruiz
Abstract: Abstract: Classification systems constitute an important contribution to nursing practice, as
they provide standardized frameworks for communication between nurses and other healthcare
professionals. International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides a
unified and standardized language, as well as a working structure, for the description of health
and health-related states. This paper aims to describe some of the available classifications used
in nursing practice and to identify the potential value provided by the application of the World
Health Organization (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health by all
healthcare professionals. With this purpose, a concept analysis was conducted. The relevant nursing
classifications were analyzed and related evidence on the use of ICF classification was reviewed to
provide a discussion on the application of ICF in nursing practice. The use of ICF could be beneficial
in different areas of nursing practice, as it provides a more comprehensive framework to classify
nursing outcomes and interventions, improving areas such as interprofessional communication and
optimization of care. Although there is published evidence on the use of ICF core sets, further
research is needed on this area.2018-10-01T00:00:00ZRehabilitation of Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy: Integrative Literature ReviewFrade, FátimaGómez-Salgado, JuanJacobshon, LiaFlorindo-Silva, Fátimahttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12253/14242019-08-08T02:00:15Z2019-07-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Rehabilitation of Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy: Integrative Literature Review
Authors: Frade, Fátima; Gómez-Salgado, Juan; Jacobshon, Lia; Florindo-Silva, Fátima
Abstract: Abstract: This integrative literature review has been carried out with the aim of analyzing the scientific
literature aimed at identifying and describing existing rehabilitation treatments/therapies for neonatal
brachial plexus palsy (NBPP). NBPP is a frequent consequence of di cult birthing, and it impairs
the function of the brachial plexus in newborns. This is why knowledge on rehabilitation strategies
deserves special attention. The data collection was carried out in January 2019, in the EBSCOhost
and BVS (Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde) platforms, in the CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE Complete,
LILACS and PubMed databases. Thirteen articles were included in this integrative literature review,
based on a literature search spanning title, abstract and full text, and considering the inclusion criteria.
Two main treatments/therapies for NBPP rehabilitation were identified: conservative treatment and
surgical treatment. Conservative treatment includes teamwork done by physiatrists, physiotherapists
and occupational therapists. These professionals use rehabilitation techniques and resources in a
complementary way, such as electrostimulation, botulinum toxin injection, immobilizing splints,
and constraint induced movement therapy of the non-injured limb. Professionals and family members
work jointly. Surgical treatment includes primary surgeries, indicated for children who do not present
any type of spontaneous rehabilitation in the first three months of life; and secondary surgeries,
recommended in children who after primary surgery have some limitation of injured limb function,
or in children who have had some spontaneous recovery, yet still have significant functional deficits.
Treatment options for NBPP are defined by clinical evaluation/type of injury, but regardless of the
type of injury, it is unanimous that conservative treatment is always started as early as possible.
It should be noted that there was no evidence in the literature of other types of rehabilitation and
techniques used in clinical practice, such as preventive positioning of contractures and deformities,
hydrotherapy/aquatic therapy, among others, so we consider there is a need for further studies at this
level in this area.2019-07-01T00:00:00ZPrevalence and Injury Profile in Portuguese Children and Adolescents According to Their Level of Sports Participation.Costa e Silva, LaraTeles, JúliaFragoso, Isabelhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12253/13312019-01-22T16:07:36Z2018-03-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Prevalence and Injury Profile in Portuguese Children and Adolescents According to Their Level of Sports Participation.
Authors: Costa e Silva, Lara; Teles, Júlia; Fragoso, Isabel
Abstract: Introduction: Physical activity (PA) is beneficial, enhancing healthy development. However it is estimated that one third of school-age children practicing sport regularly suffer from a serious injury. These injuries tend to be associated with gender and chronological age. Our aim is to extend these associations to biological maturation assessed by maturity offset and bone age.
Purpose: Identify the importance of age, PA level and maturity as predictors of injury in Portuguese children and adolescents.
Methods: Information about injury and PA level was assessed via two questionnaires (LESADO and RAPIL II) distributed to 647 subjects aged 10 to 17 years involved in an epidemiological study. Maturity offset (time before or after peak height velocity according to Mirwald references) and Tanner-Whitehouse III bone age estimates were used to evaluate maturation. Binary and linear gamma logistic regressions were used to determine significant predictors of injury and injury rate.
Results: Injury occurrence was higher for both sexes, in recreative, school and federated athletes. In boys, injuries also increased with age and in girls injuries increased in the higher maturity offset group. Injury rate was higher for both sexes in the no sports participation group. Early mature girls and girls with higher bone age and lower Maturity offset showed higher injury rate.
Discussion and conclusions: Injuries in Portuguese youth were related to PA level, age and also to biological maturation. Recreative, school and federated athletes had more injuries ocurrences but no sports participation subjects had higher injury risk. Older boys and girls had more injuries. Early mature girls may be particularly vulnerable to sport injury risk due to physical and physiological processes of growth.2018-03-01T00:00:00Z