Publications by authors named "M de Fatima Loureiro"
Introduction: Hearing loss and Deafness/deafness affects as much as 5% of the world's population and has a considerable health and economic burden. We explored the relationship with hearing and hearing aids as well as other assistive technology for health in general with a cohort of UK adults who have conductive hearing loss. We anticipated that insights could lead to greater understanding for the delivery of assistive technology (AT) for conductive hearing loss and the participant's lived experience related to technology and society.
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- * Diagnosis is based on recognizing specific characteristics of the lesions and the chronic nature of the disease, without the need for definitive biological tests or biopsies.
- * Treatment options depend on the disease's severity and can involve antibiotics, hormonal therapies, and surgery, with imaging techniques like high-frequency ultrasound being essential for accurate assessment and monitoring of the condition.
Caregivers of patients with heart disease may often feel physically, emotionally, and psychologically overwhelmed by their role. The analysis of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) components and caregivers' needs suggests that some interventions may benefit them. Therefore, this study aimed to identify a consensus on the CR components targeting caregivers of patients with heart disease.
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- Plantar hyperhidrosis (PHH) significantly affects psychosocial well-being, and endoscopic lumbar sympathectomy (ELS) is considered the best treatment option, despite concerns about compensatory sweating and sexual effects, especially in men.
- A study involving male patients who underwent ELS from 2014-2022 assessed the long-term effectiveness of the procedure and any postoperative side effects through remote interviews and standardized questionnaires.
- Results showed that 80% of patients achieved significant sweat reduction, with most reporting minimal issues related to compensatory sweating and no cases of erectile dysfunction, leading to improved quality of life and overall satisfaction with the surgery.
Robotic walking devices can be used for intensive exercises to enhance gait rehabilitation therapies. Mixed Reality (MR) techniques may improve engagement through immersive and interactive environments. This article introduces an MR-based multimodal human-robot interaction strategy designed to enable shared control with a Smart Walker.
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