Publications by authors named "Maria da Lapa Rosado"
Frailty is a common syndrome among elderly and sensory decline may exacerbate functional decline. The hand function, the manual dexterity, the performance of the daily living skills and the social interactions are determined, in a large degree, by sensory integrity. However, hand tactile sensory deterioration has been little explored in frailty.
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- The study focused on translating the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) into Portuguese for use with Portuguese-speaking Fibromyalgia patients, assessing its reliability and validity.
- 68 patients participated, answering the FIQ, Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), and providing socio-demographic data, with content validity confirmed by expert consensus.
- The Portuguese FIQ demonstrated significant correlations with the HAQ and an internal consistency score (Cronbach's alpha) of 0.814, confirming it as a reliable tool for evaluating health and functioning in these patients.