Publications by authors named "I Gonzales Pinto"

Objectives: The present study investigated the incidence of mortality by aggression in women who experienced interpersonal violence. The study also aimed identify whether intimate partner violence (IPV) was associated with the risk of death by aggression.

Study Design: This was a population-based retrospective cohort study linking data from the National Disease Notification System and the Mortality Information System.

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Identifying high-risk patients, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs), enhances treatment and reduces severe outcomes. Since the pandemic, numerous studies have examined COVID-19 patient profiles and factors linked to increased mortality. Despite six pandemic waves, to the best of our knowledge, there is no extensive comparative analysis of patients' characteristics across these waves in Portugal.

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Background: Effective hospital discharge planning is crucial, particularly in educating caregivers on handling medical devices. This education helps manage the patient's signs and symptoms, prevents post-discharge complications, and reduces early readmissions. This study aimed to understand aspects involved in the acquisition of mastery by home caregivers, in handling care of a patient who just underwent gastrostomy, after educational intervention during hospitalization and telemonitoring upon return home.

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